Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-06-11 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 11, 1806.
[NO. 141.]
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 SALE, The sch'r FAIR AMERICAN, Burthen about five hundred barrels—apply to James Wallace. June 6. 3t 809
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing American copper-bottomed Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, master, one half of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master, or William Dickson. June 6. tf 811
FOR LONDON, Direct, The fine fast sailing Ship ELEANOR, B. Loed, Master, eight months old, and bur- then 400 hogheads. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to captain Loed on board, or to June 6. tf 814 N. HERON.
FOR LONDON, Direct, The excellent American Ship MINERVA, J. W. Hall, master, having great part of her freight engaged, and now loading, will take the remainder on the most reasonable terms, and will receive all possible dispatch—A few passengers can be well accommodated.— For particulars apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. June 4. tf 796
FOR BOSTON, The Brig LUCY, Capt. Dixey, Will sail in a few days. For freight or pas- sage, having good accommodations, apply on board at Marsden's Wharf, or to Fisk & Catlett. June 4. tf 808
For Freight or Charter, The good American Ship SUFFOLK, John Thomas, Master, burthen about 320 hogheads Tobacco, in complete condition to receive a cargo. Apply to T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD. Who are landing on Marsden's wharf, from on board the said ship from Boston, 20 Hhds. and 20 Barrels N. E. RUM, 36 Barrels No 2 BEEF—50 Boxes Havana SEGARS, en- titled to drawback. June 4. tf 803
For Freight or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM, Capt. Tucker, burthen 400 hds. is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to June 4. tf 804 MOSES MYERS.
For Freight or Charter, to any Port in Europe, The substantial and fast sailing Ship ÆOLUS, Jacob C. Treadwell, master, burthen 272 tons, or 400 hlds. tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have for Sale on board said Ship, 6500 Bushels Lisbon SALT. May 26. tf 765
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP, from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with lumber for a port in Jamaica. Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. May 26. 4w 764
Landing from Trinidad, A parcel of Prime SUGARS, in hogsheads and barrels. For Sale by R. Dickson.
WANTED, A SHIP, of 300 tons, to load for the West-Indies. May 26. tf 767
For Sale or Charter The American registered Brig FLORA, William Northall, Master, burthen about 1700 barrels Flour, will be ready to commence loading in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to Alexander Leekie.
Who offers for Sale the CARGO of the said Brig, consisting of Lisbon Salt, Lemons in boxes, and a few fruits of Figs; which will be sold low for Cash, if taken from on board. Portsmouth, May 19. tf 748
FOR LIVERPOOL, To sail with all convenient speed, the new and well found Ship INTREPID, Capt. Smith, has only made one voyage; half of her cargo is already engaged. For freight of the balance apply to May 19. tf 746 George McIntosh.
THE SHIP ECHO, 300 hogheads burthen, is offered for sale or charter; she is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. Who are landing from on board said Ship a parcel of very First quality SUGARS, in large hogsheads and barrels.—IN STORE, BOTTLED PORTER & ALE, fit for immediate use. April 30. tf 708
For CHARTER, The good Ship FAME, 315 hds. burthen, now in port and in com- plete order to receive a cargo—A freight to Falmouth and a Port in France will be preferred. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. April 13. tf 676
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nix- -ington, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James M'Clenachan. March 31. tf 728
Landing on Commerce-Street Wharf, from on board the brig Ann, Capt. Albouy, 20,000 wt. prime Carracas COCOA, 13 Tons Campeachy LOGWOOD—For Sale by Jas. & Thos. Tucker. June 9. tf 819
FOR SALE, The HOUSE and appurtenances adjoining Mr. Robert Poush's, and at present occupied by Mr. Alex- ander Wilson—Part of the purchase money must be paid down, and the remainder secured by a deed of trust upon the pro- perty, payable at 6, 9, and 12 months. The House is under lease to the present proprietor until April next. Theo. Armistead. June 9. 2w 820
LEWIS ARMISTEAD, INFORMS the public that he keeps for hire a neat HACKNEY COACH, with good horses, and a careful dri- ver—He has also for hire, GIGS and good saddle HORSES. Apply at his Livery Stables, near the Bank of the United States. June 9. tf 821
Landing at Murray's wharf, from on board the ship Caledonian, 1500 Liverpool filled Sacks of SALT, 109 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. For Sale by A. Maclure. June 9. tf 822
I intend to leave the state for a few months, and have appointed Mr. Richard C. Jennings, my attorney during my absence. There will be a careful young man to attend to my Warehouse and Lumber Yard, and other business. John Cox. June 9. 2t 823
The Subscriber having retained half of his Lumber Yard on Calvert's wharf, will have constantly for SALE, Plank, Scantling, & Fire Wood, Frames for Houses, &c. cut and provided on the shortest notice. Thomas H. Parker. June 4. tf 797
WHO HAS FOR SALE, Two excellent MULES. June 4. tf 797
Now Landing from on board the schooner Alliance, from New-York, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 3 Hhds. Lump SUGAR; 37 Bales CASSIA, A few kegs family BUTTER—And in Store, Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, 200 Barrels Potomac Herring—For Sale by James M'Clenachan. June 6. tf 810
At a Chancery District Court, held in Wil- iamsburg, the 21st day of April, 1806. Alexander Love, Plaintiff, vs. William Crammond, John Lemay, and Hugh Holmes, Ex'rs of David Clay, surviving partner of Andrew Clay, & co. Messrs. Hugh Holmes, and Robert Rainey, and Arthur Jones, Defendants. On the motion of the Plaintiff by his counsel, leave is given to amend his bill, by making Holder Hudgens, and Sa- rah his wife, late Sarah Moore, executrix of John Moore, deceased, Miles King, George Lang, John Darby, Robert Armistead, and Worthing Westwood, defendants—Whereupon the plaintiff filed his amended bill, and subpenas were awarded him against the said defendants—On which the Clerk of this Court is directed to make the endorsements prayed for in the said bill, and on the further motion of the plaintiff, the Court doth refer the accounts between him and Andrew Clay, & co. and William Crammond, John Lemay, and Hugh Holmes, in their own right, and Messrs. Hugh Holmes and Robert Rainey, to Master Commissioner Mur- daugh, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the Court reported, with any matters specially stated, thought pertinent by himself, or required by the parties. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
Commissioner's Office, Portsmouth, May 29th, 1806. I appoint the 25th day of June, 1806, for carrying the above order into effect, on which day the parties are request- ed to attend at my Office, with their papers and documents. (Signed) T. W. Murdaugh, M. C. June 4. 751e 795
The Subscribers offer for SALE, 500,000 sale Shingles; 400,000 building do. 20,000 three feet do. 30,000 Cypress PALES, 5,000 Cedar and Chinquepin POSTS, 4,000 White Oak drawn and rough hoghead STAVES. ALSO, IN STORE, W. J. and N. E. RUM, in hds. & bbls. MOLASSES in hds.; SUGAR in hds. & barrels, Superfine FLOUR in bbls.; TOBACCO in kegs, 50 barrels HERRINGS. Proby, Harmanson, & Co. May 30. tf 780
Now landing on Gibson's Wharf, from the brig Ann, Capt. Forsyth, from Marseilles, French Brandy in pipes, Claret in hogsheads, Claret in cases, Olive Oil in boxes and baskets, Olives, Capers and Anchovies in boxes, Preserved Fruit in Brandy, Prunes, Raisins, and Almonds, Cordials in boxes & baskets, Candles and Castile Soap, Senna, Manna, & Cream of Tartar, Corks, Hats, and Leather Caps—Also on Hand, Antigua Rum, and Campeachy Logwood. The whole of which will be sold on reasonable terms. The said BRIG is offered for Sale or Charter. June 4. 3w 805 EDWARD ROBERTS.
NOTICE. MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CATLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKIENS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUNPOWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kegs White LEAD, ground in oil, 1500 lbs. Seine TWINE, 150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Boxes OZNABURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Spermaceti do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish Indigo, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Rheams Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do. Also—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES. Feb. 24. tf 523
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
APRIL 17, 1806.
On the third reading of the bill, supplementary to the act, entitled An act making provision for the re- demption of the whole of the publick debt of the United States.
Col. TALLMADGE moved to postpone the further consideration of it indefinitely.
He remarked that he felt forcibly impressed with a belief that the bill now under consideration, was fraught with evils to the United States, the extent of which he feared were not thoroughly foreseen. I am aware, said col. T. that when this bill was discussed in committee of the whole house, the remarks which I then made, were considered by a gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Randolph, as having little or no weight. He seemed also to despair of enlightening my understanding on so obtrusive a subject, and in the peculiar benignity of his nature, he included the greater part of this house under the character of men dull of apprehension, on whose understandings the rays of his genius could make little or no im- pression. Sir, I will readily acknowledge that the remarks which have fallen from that gentleman, on this very interesting question, have not served in the smallest degree to elucidate the subject; but they have satisfied me of one important fact, which is this, that the gentleman does not understand the system himself; and although he reported the bill which is now under discussion, I feel a strong conviction on my mind that he has not viewed the subject in all its bearings and importance.
As the remarks which I purpose to make will be calculated particularly for that class of my hearers whom the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. R.) consi- ders too ignorant to be benefitted by his instructions, I will endeavour that my observations shall be plain and of one thing they may be fully assured, that I will not intentionally mislead them in the smallest particular. I hope, Mr. Speaker, I shall give no offence to this honourable house in thus addressing them, because I consider myself as standing on the same ground with them in this particular, and am willing to take my share of the reproach in not com- prehending the force of the remarks which were made by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. R.) when this bill was under consideration in committee of the whole house.
To the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Clay) I feel indebted for the perspicuous view which he has taken of this subject, and the calculations on annu- ities growing out of it. I am however constrained to declare that I am by no means convinced by his arguments, nor satisfied with the provisions of this bill, and will proceed to state my objections to its final passage.
Before I attempt to discuss the merits, or rather de- merits of this bill, it may be useful to give a concise view of the funded debt of the U.S. Soon after the late revolutionary war had closed, and the people of the United States had formed a system and constitution of government for themselves, it was found that there was an immense floating debt due from the gov- ernment, consisting of evidences of various des- criptions. After a variety of plans had been pro- posed, the funding system was adopted, and became law on the 4th of August, 1790. By the provisions of this, the holders of certificates and other proper claims upon the government, were allowed to fund them at certain ratios of exchange according to their value. The important feature in this law, to which I now invite the attention of this honourable house, is that part of it which permitted the creditors of the United States to receive new certificates of stock in balance of their claims, in the following manner. Every person having a liquidated claim against the United States, was entitled to new certificates, or evidences of funded debt, of the following descrip- tions, viz. For the principal of his claim he received one certificate equal to two thirds of its amount, bearing an interest of 6 per cent. from and after the last day of December 1790; and another certificate equal to the remaining one third of the principal, and to commence on interest of 6 per cent. from and af- ter the last day of December 1800. The first class of this newly created stock is called the old 6 per cent. stock, and the last is denominated the deferred stock.—For the interest which should be found due, a certificate to the full amount of the same was to be issued, bearing an interest of 3 per cent. from and after the last day of December 1790. The whole of the 6 per cent. and deferred stock was re- deemable at the pleasure of the government, by the payment of an annuity of 8 per cent. including prin- cipal and interest, or 8 dollars upon every hundred of the sum mentioned in such certificate. The prin- cipal of the 3 per cent. stock thus constituted, was subject to redemption by payment of the sum speci- fied therein, whenever provision should be made by law for that purpose.
I have been thus particular in describing the ori- gin and nature of this debt (which was the price of our sovereignty and independence as a nation) be- cause this stock alone is to be embraced by the bill under consideration.
The debt being thus funded to the amount of near- ly 61 millions of dollars, a system was matured by the government, and passed into a law on the 8th of May 1792, constituting a board of commissioners, to be composed of the Vice-President of the United States, the Chief Justice, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney Gene- ral. A fund has also been constituted, with which the board of commissioners were to pay the interest as it became due upon the stock, the reimbursement of principal, not exceeding two dollars upon every hundred of the principal of the 6 per cent. stock an- nually, and to apply the residue in purchasing up the funded debt of the United States, under certain limi- tations and restrictions.
Having given this general view of our funded debt, and the provision made gradually to reduce and fi- nally to extinguish it, I am prepared to pay more particular attention to the bill now under considera- tion. I have so strong a desire to be well understood by every member of the house, that I will cheerfully explain where any thing remains ambiguous, and even sit down whenever any gentleman may wish to propose a question.
For the sake of perspicuity and precision, my objections to this bill shall be reduced to four general heads.
States by surrounding the certificates of the same ac- cording to law.
The second section of the bill now under consi- deration, provides for the issues of new certificates of 6 per cent stock, to the respective subscribers, in sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars. In any one certi- ficate, the interest on which is to be paid quarterly as heretofore, and subject to redemption at the plea- sure of the United States; provided that no re- imbursement shall be made except for the whole a- mount of such new certificate, nor until after at least six months previous publick notice of such re- imbursement. Now, sir, I again aver that one of two things must be the unavoidable consequence of the provisions contained in this section, to constitute a practicable redeemable debt; either that the whole amount of the old 6 per cent. and deferred stock of the United States, must be paid off at one time, or else there must be a selection or discrimi- nation of this species of stock. By the report of the secretary of the treasury, the old 6 per cent. and de- ferred stock of the United States (now constituting a per cent. stock) amounted on the 1st of Jan. 1806, to 31,800,000 dollars, of which foreigners hold about 12,000,000.
From the foregoing statement, I presume I am safe in declaring that it is impossible for the govern- ment to pay off the whole debt at one time. My re- marks shall therefore be directed to the other alter- native, viz. That if partial payments are made, a selection of certificates or of creditors must be made by the secretary of the Treasury.
By the 1st of January 1809, I will suppose that the whole of the Dutch debt, amounting to Dolls. 1,400,000 the whole of the 8 per cent. stock 6,429,500 the navy 6 per cent stock 711,700 the 5 1-2 per cent. do. 1,847,500 the 4 1-2 per cent. do. 176,000 Amounting to 10,564,700
will be completely paid off. By this operation the commissioners of the sinking fund will have a consi- derable portion of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, relieved from the pressure of de- mand. Let us suppose that they may have agreea- bly to the report of the secretary of the treasury, nearly four millions of dollars at liberty to appropri- ate in purchasing up or redeeming the stock of the United States. By the very terms of the section now under consideration, six months publick notice must be given previous to the reimbursement. I beg leave to enquire of the friends of this bill, what sort of publick notice the secretary of the treasury could give. Shall he advertise that after 6 months the hold- ers of 6 per cent. stock shall be paid off, to the amount of 4,000,000 dollars? This, I contend, would be a partial payment, and of course would contravene the very terms of the bill. Shall he then pay off those who first apply? This may operate differently and partially on stock-holders from local considera- tions. Shall he be allowed to designate the certifi- cates which are first to be paid off? This would be establishing a new species of favouritism to some purpose. In time of war, or when money is in de- mand, stock would be under par, and it might be very desirable to obtain the money for the certificate of the stock or evidence of the debt. In time of peace, or when money is plenty, stock would proba- bly be above par, and no allocations would be made at the treasury to exchange the certificate for the money. In fact I have no belief in the rectitude of the principle that the government may create a stock redeemable at their pleasure, and then authorise the head of the treasury department, to call in such parts as he may think proper. If this be not the fair construction, and necessary result of the provisions contained in the bill now under consideration, then I will confess myself ignorant of its principles.
I would further remark that if the provisions of this second section should serve to constitute an irre- deemable or perpetual debt, the 6 per cent. stock would rise above par, so that no purchases could be made by the commissioners of the sinking fund.—If a selection of certificates should be made by the se- cretary of the treasury, it would serve to depress the value of the stock, and of course the subscriber would be injured. It may here be objected that as the terms of the subscription are only proposed, sub- scribers will act voluntarily. This I admit, but if those evils can be foreseen, the government cannot be justified in proposing such a measure.
The reimbursing principal has already had a very serious effect upon the old six per cent stock, having by silent and imperceptible degrees, like a consump- tion, destroyed more than thirty per cent of its prin- cipal or original capital stock, while the deferred stock has begun to feel the effect of its powerful ope- ration, since it has been applied to. Since its ap- plication, the system which has been thus wisely ad- opted like a cancer, and by the year 1818, will de- stroy the whole of the old six per cent. and by year 1824, will pay off the whole of the deferred debt, I cannot feel satisfied to break in upon so sure and salutary an arrangement until more cogent reasons shall be of- fered than have yet been submitted to this house.
2d. My second objection to this bill arises from the plan proposed, to convert the present three per cent stock of the United States, into a six per cent stock at the rate of sixty two and a half per cent. upon its nominal amount. I shall not follow the gentle- man from Pennsylvania (Mr. Clay) in his calculation of annuities upon this species of stock. This mode of reasoning, however correct, appears to be too abstruse to treasure up in the mind, in the course of debate, and seems better calculated for gentlemen to examine at their leisure, than fully to comprehend as the speaker proceeds. I am, however, decidedly of opinion that upon the principles assumed by the gentleman [Mr. C.] when in committee of the whole, that the rate of exchange is too high.—Upon no sound principles of calculation can I consent to fill the blank for the rate of exchange higher than 60 per cent (when it has been called 62 1-2 in com- mittee of the whole house) and this only when the price of 6 per cent. stock is at par; and inasmuch as the old 6 per cent. and deferred stock is now not above 95, I should suppose that 58 per cent. is the height of the market for 3 per cent stock. Indeed, sir, I must declare that I have no recollection of 3 per cent stock having exceeded 60 per cent. in any fair market in America, since the stock of the United States has obtained a fixed and stable value.
I shall now call the attention of this honourable house to a few plain calculations and deductions; and although the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Crowninshield) has been declared by two gentlemen (Messrs. R. and C.) to be egregiously mistaken, I shall pursue very much the same course on this point of the argument, and hope to convince all who listen to me (ignorant as they have been pronounced to be) that by the proposed com- mutation of stock, very serious evils will result to the government. The amount of all the 3 per cent stock is 19,050,000 dollars.—The annual interest of which is 571,500 dollars. If this 3 per cent capti-

tal should be converted into a 6 per cent stock at the rate of 62 1-2 per cent, as is proposed by the bill, you form a new 6 per cent stock of 11,906,250 dollars. The annual interest of which is 714,375 dollars—making an annual difference and increase of interest 142,875 dollars. It now becomes a question of importance, what benefit can result to the government to counterbalance this increase of interest. I answer none, except that of making the new 6 per cent stock reimbursable at the pleasure of the government, after all the other species of stock before mentioned, shall be paid off, and not before. If this should be only 10 years, the difference of interest alone would be 1,428,750 dollars, and in the same proportion, for a longer or shorter period.—The evils arising from the payment of interest to foreign creditors at London and Amsterdam shall be distinctly noticed, in their proper place, before I sit down.
The reasoning of the secretary of the treasury relative to the superior value of the 3 per cent stock from its irredeemable nature, I have no inclination to dispute. In all countries where a portion of its wealthy inhabitants wish to deposit their capitals and live upon the interest, this quality or property of stock has always given it a superior value.
But, Mr. Speaker, I will make a further remark—suppose the worst that can happen, which is that the present 3 per cent stock cannot be purchased up at 60 per cent or under; the consequence is we shall have a certain amount of 3 per cent stock, for which the government must provide an annual interest.—Now, sir, although I do most heartily wish to have all the debt of the United States honestly and punctually paid off, yet having no great confidence in the plan of paying off about 72,000,000 dollars of principal, together with the annual interest on the same, in less than 20 years, I do not relish the idea of sacrificing so much for so doubtful a benefit.
There is another idea worthy of being considered by this house: if the present duties on imports and tonnage, afford a greater revenue than shall be needed after the year 1809, why may not some of the most necessary articles of use or consumption be relieved wholly, or in part from the duty, and in this way calculate to pay a less sum for the reimbursement of the principal, and continue to pay the interest on a part of the 3 per cent stock which may not be purchased up or paid in for lands.
It has been remarked by one gentleman (Mr. R.) that if foreigners should not be disposed to subscribe all their 3 per cent stock, we might at some future day encroach the rate of exchange even beyond 62 1-2 per cent. Independent of the circumstance of the present rate of exchange being, in my judgment, too high, I should consider such a proposition as very injurious; because if a part of such stockholders should become subscribers, and better terms should be offered to others, I presume government would in the end extend equal privileges to all.
I come now to the third objection, which arises from the great increase of expense which must attend the execution of this system.
By the fourth section of this singular bill, the commissioners of the sinking fund are authorised to appoint agents in London and Amsterdam to receive subscriptions and transfers of stock, and also to issue new certificates. The salaries of these agents, the contingent expenses of clerks, stationary, postage, &c. together with the increase of duty to be formed by the commissioners of loans, and for the payment of which provision is made in the seventh section of the bill, will be found to be no trifling sum. In addition to this, will not the hazard which must be incurred by transmitting this business abroad, which is now done so safely under the head of the treasury department at home, have some influence upon the minds of gentlemen in deciding this question? The checks which have been introduced to prevent frauds in this business, have had the happiest effect, nor do I recollect to have heard of a counterfeit certificate since the funding system has been in operation. From this view of the subject, I really have serious objections against making any inroads upon this system.
4th. My fourth and last objection is grounded upon the provision contained in this bill to pay interest in Europe.
By the provisions of the fifth section of the bill now on your table, foreign stockholders may receive their interest in Europe if they please, and will so express their choice at the time of subscribing.—Although the government reserve the privilege of not paying the interest in Europe, until six calendar months after the same shall be due in the United States, and reserving one half per cent. to compensate the banker for paying over the money, yet I cannot consent to this new arrangement. We have been long endeavoring to bring our whole debt under the eye of the government, and I am not willing to fund any part of it anew, promising the payment of interest across the Atlantic. Sir, in making these payments, you have nothing to remit but specie or bills of exchange; and will there not be a serious inconvenience in transacting this business? If the whole debt due to foreigners should be subscribed, we should owe them a principal in 6 per cent. stock equal to 20,874,835 dollars. The annual interest on which, is 1,252,491 dollars. Now, sir, the provision necessary to meet the quarterly payment on this sum is no trifling thing. I calculate on the remittances being made in bills of exchange, which fluctuate considerably in the market. In addition to this it ought not to be forgotten that not unfrequently bills are returned protested, and by examining the treasurer's accounts, I have noticed occasionally some items of this sort. Although I have the fullest confidence in the secretary of the treasury, that he will effect this business upon the surest as well as the most economical principles that the nature of the cause admits of, yet in the contingency of a war, (and God knows when and with whom we may be engaged in one) who would be willing to involve the government in such a payment? For my own part I would not take upon me the hazard of such a payment for a premium of one half per cent.
I beg leave to enquire of the advocates of this bill, whether there is a civilized nation in the world, which establishes banking houses in foreign countries, for the purpose of paying off the interest of their debt. Before the Louisiana stock was created, we had extricated ourselves from the greater part of our European Loans, and the consequent obligation to make any deposits of money in Europe to pay the interest as it becomes due; and we seem to be a solitary instance, of a free and independent nation, establishing loan offices and banking houses, at a distance of more than three thousand miles from home. I have always viewed this feature in the Louisiana stock as very exceptional, and I do hope we shall not volunteer in forming a system which augurs so much evil to the government.
Thus, Sir, I have endeavoured to lay before this honourable house, the reasons which influence my judgment to oppose the passage of a bill, which serves to change the most valuable features of our funding system. I have endeavoured, in plain and familiar language, first to show that by the operation of this law, a perpetual debt, or a new species of favouritism, would most probably ensue. 2dly, that the rate of exchange or commutation of your 3 per cent. into a new 6 per cent. stock is too high, and cannot be justified on principles of sound economy. 3dly, that by the proposed system, the government will incur very considerable expenses, as well as expose itself to the hazard of counterfeits. And 4thly, that it cannot be sound financial policy to enter into new engagements to pay the interest of our debt in Europe. I hope I have been fully understood, and al-
though the friends and advocates of this bill succeeded in the committee of the whole house, I entertain a strong belief that if the subject is comprehended and its consequences duly weighed, a decided majority will be found on the negative of this momentous question.
(N. B. The bill was lost or laid over.)
LONDON, April 26.
We have given it as our opinion, that the emperor of the French would, most probably, make overtures of peace to our government, not with any real pacific intentions, but merely with a view to excite embarrassment in our new administration, and to create false hopes in the country. We have good reason to believe, that pacific propositions were actually made; but they involved such terms as, we trust, would be considered as wholly inadmissible under any circumstances. The treaty of Amiens was to be the basis, in addition to which, our navy was to be reduced to a number of ships to be dictated by France!!—Sun.
Letters from Hanover mention, that a very serious misunderstanding has already taken place between Barron, the French commissary there, and general Schulenberg, which has given rise to much conjecture respecting the cause. However, the humiliating proposition is well known, which is, that Barron insists that the French resident in that city shall not only have the superintendence of all imports into the river, and stop and seize whatever may be thought English property, but also to be invested with full authority only to pass into Hanover for the use of the high country, such merchandizes as he may think proper, and to be paid one dollar and a half (five shillings sterling) for every trifling certificate which he grants. Perhaps the king of Prussia won't consider this as sufficient for any serious dispute, but it shows the insignificance of his authority in the country.
HOUSE OF LORDS, April 21.
Colonial intercourse with North America.
Lord Holland, pursuant to his motion on a former evening, presented a bill to enable his majesty, in council, to vest certain powers in the governors of the British West India Islands, with respect to the intercourse between the same and the United States of America. What he should propose, he said, was, that the bill be read a first time now, and to receive a second reading on Thursday, which he thought could not be objected to as too short a notice.
The duke of Montrose observed, he considered the subject in a very different light from that in which the noble lord seemed to view it; it merely concerned the regulation of our trade; it was no party concern; nor had any other country any thing to do with it. The subject to which the bill referred, was one of the greatest importance. The tonnage employed in that part of the carrying trade was immense, it would be found to exceed 110,000 tons, and to employ more than 6,500 seamen. In order to have these facts in proof before the house, he wished for the production of certain documents, respecting chiefly the commercial intercourse in question; at the same, he thought Thursday too early a day for the second reading of the bill. His grace concluded by moving for the production of a number of commercial documents, which were ordered to be laid before the house accordingly.
The bill presented by Lord Holland, was then read a first time, and ordered to be printed.
HOUSE OF COMMONS—April 21.
SUSPENSION OF THE NAVIGATION LAWS.
Mr. Rose, pursuant to motion, rose to call the attention of the House to some papers he wished to move for, respecting the suspension of the navigation laws. He prefaced his motion with some references to the American war, when it was found a great convenience to supply the West India islands with provisions, from the American colonies, and the subject was investigated by the privy council, who advised that the American colonies should not be indulged with too great a freedom in that way, and that no trade should be allowed but in British ships, and by British seamen, from whence the West India proprietors were properly supplied with provisions. In 1793, however, great inconveniences arose, from the indulgencies granted to the American traders, by relaxing the navigation laws, in consequence of which our shipping, which amounted to 937 vessels, and 6,500 men, before, were reduced to 197 ships, and 1,300 men, and the trade grew up with the Americans, to almost the total exclusion of the British. He considered the taking the responsibility out of the hands of the governors of the West India islands, and placing it in those of his majesty's ministers (which he understood was the intention), was a very dangerous measure, and should not be resorted to, but from the strongest and most urgent necessity. He then adverted to the exportation of rum, sugar, and other West India produce, which he considered must be much diminished by such a measure, and concluded, by earnestly entreating the house to give the subject the most calm and attentive consideration, before any measure of this nature was adopted.
Lord Henry Petty said, he had no hesitation in declaring, that it was the intention of his majesty's ministers to change the responsibility of the governors of the West India islands, with respect to the suspension of the navigation laws, to themselves, and he was well convinced, the house would consider it a most beneficial change; nothing he thought more dangerous than to leave it in the discretion of a governor, whether he will or will not relax the laws on that subject, and by leaving it to that risk, and in that uncertain state, was only exposing the ship-owners and the islands themselves to danger. The great object was to supply those islands with provisions and subsistence. The right hon. gentleman had referred to a former government who had relaxed those laws: his Lordship highly approved of it, as from the various instances of famine and desolation, it was found highly necessary. These laws, he concluded, required a revision, which measure was strongly in the contemplation of his majesty's ministers; but in the mean time it was their wish the proposed measure should be adopted.
Lord Castlereagh differed strongly from the noble lord in taking away the discretion of the governors, whom alone he considered as the persons competent to judge of the necessity of the case; and unless the noble lord was prepared to make out that there was an absolute necessity for the suspension of these laws in time of war as well as in time of peace, the conviction on his mind was, that if the admiralty could supply a sufficient convoy, the West India islands would be better supplied with provisions from the mother country than from the American colonies.
Mr. Fuller said, it seemed to him, that some persons, when once they got into error, determined to keep to it. He very well knew, that upwards of 15,000 persons were starved to death in some of the West India islands by not relaxing these laws; and from the information he received from a most intelligent gentleman (Mr. Shandy) upon the subject, he was satisfied, that unless an intercourse was kept up with the American colonies, the islands could not be maintained. The stupid policy of some people in not staving the ankers of brandy imported into the islands, had increased that trade, and greatly diminished the exportation of rum, and while the latter languished, the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Rose) with the assistance of his late right hon. friend Mr. Pitt, had encouraged the smuggling of foreign brandy into this country, to an extraordinary extent
by which the revenue was lessened near 150,000., while the quantities of rums which were stayed in the West Indies, for want of shipping to bring them over, were incredible. For these reasons, he highly approved of the measure.
After some explanation by Mr. Rose, and some further general observations from Sir William Young, Mr. Barham, and Lord Temple, in favour of the measure, and Mr. Jeffery against it, the question was put and agreed to—"That there be laid before this house, an account of the number of British ships, tonnage, and men employed between the West India islands and the American colonies, from Jan. 1789, to Jan. 1804.
"Also, the number of foreign ships employed for the same purpose, from 1791, to 1804. Also, an account of the quantity of provisions and lumber imported in every three years, during the same period, from the colonies to the islands, distinguishing such as were imported in British vessels, from those in foreign. Also, an account of the quantity of rum, sugar, and other West India produce, exported from the islands to the colonies, during the same period."
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
Character of Count Haugwitz:—In the declaration of our court to that of Berlin, on the subject of Hanover, it is mentioned that it was the general belief of all Europe, that Count Haugwitz, in his mission to Paris in the month of December, would demand the ultimatum of Buonaparte, and declare the resolution of the king of Prussia to join the confederates. Was this the event? No, but one exactly the contrary.—A treaty of alliance was concluded between France and Prussia, and Hanover has been seized in consequence.
It was at this period, during the general expectation of this mission, that the editors of this paper, from their knowledge of the peculiar character of Count Haugwitz came forward through another medium to undeceive the public, and exposed themselves to the general clamour of the shallow politicians of the day, and the indignation of the then existing ministry. In justice to ourselves we now give it, and request our readers to compare it with the event.
Prospect of an honorable peace from Prussian mediation.
We have already considered the relations of Prussia and Austria, as they bore upon the main question, that of the probability of Prussia taking a part in the war. In contradiction to the general hope, and our own most sincere wishes, we were forced to the direct conclusion that every interest of Prussia, great and small, was in immediate opposition to her union with the confederates.
It is not, therefore, to be expected that Prussia will take any part in the war. The demands of Count Haugwitz will not be enforced by this alternative.
Is nothing then to be expected from this mission of Count Haugwitz?—Yes, much.—But the fruits will be very different from what the flatteries of your party have led you to expect.
The secrets of states are not unfrequently less profound than a shallow mind is disposed to imagine. In every great question there are always some coarse lines, some prominent traits, which cannot be concealed, and if examined with care, and without prejudice, they may lead us to no imperfect conclusion of what is reserved. Let us consider such of these as are prominent in this mission of Count Haugwitz.
In the first place, what is the character of this new envoy? Is he one who, gifted with a noble mind, and formed by nature and education to enlarged views, has ever taken the general interest of Europe as his end; and though the aggrandizement of his country, still considered that the ultimate interest of Prussia was connected with that of Europe? Is he one who, educated in a generous court, and under a monarch like Henry the fourth of France, has learned to consider his country as a member of the common wealth of states, and that in his relative capacity she had a common as well as peculiar interest? In a word, is this Count Haugwitz one of those rare and truly great men, who raised by superior wisdom above all the little interests, the particular aims of states and parties, sees clearly, and pursues directly, the real good of his country—his means an enlarged and generous wisdom, with a high disdain of that cunning and intrigue, which in public, as in private life, seeks its own individual interest at whatever general cost.
If there be any one thing more contrary than another to this character, it is Count Haugwitz.—Educated in a court of intrigue, he is neither more nor less than a narrow, crafty politician of the day. Nothing bold nor generous could ever find admittance into his mind—a master of his intrigue, he considers that as his proper sphere—he averts from war as from the worst of evils—He would meet you forever in his closet; and by an uninterrupted system of intrigue, an unvaried dissimulation, endeavour to over-reach you. He will sell his neutrality at as high a price as if his very vital interest required him to enter upon hostility—he will perhaps, sell his alliance, but he will be careful to counteract his own bargain.
From the commencement of the war of the revolution, he has been the steady advocate of peace, and the head of the French party at Berlin. His system of policy is known to be that of raising the Prussian monarchy on the ruins of that of Austria.
The very basis of this system is alliance with France.
Is such the mediator from whom Europe is to hope a general satisfactory peace?—Is this the negotiator, who, sacrificing an immediate, and at least apparent present advantage (the most irresistible call to short-sighted politicians), is to consult for the general good, and forget the particular interest of his own state in the greater object of the preservation of the system?—No; Count Haugwitz is not one of these men. Expect any thing from him but a diplomatic inanity, and over-reaching cunning, a total disregard of any common interest, if opposed by the most slight peculiar advantage, and you will find yourselves disappointed.
Count Haugwitz is the creature of circumstances, the minister of the day. He may conclude a peace for Prussia; he will not conclude one for Europe.—He acknowledges no interest in Europe but Prussia. England has no place in his political map. He cares as little about Malta as Egypt.
For a Margraviate in Germany he would guarantee Buonaparte in the possession of both.
It is indeed surprising how any thing generous can be expected of a court thus preverbially selfish.—Those who know Count Haugwitz will not indulge such hopes.
What then is the object of this mission? simply the interest—the exclusive, particular interest of Prussia. Should Count Haugwitz find Buonaparte in a situation of difficulty—should he find him under circumstances, in which the conduct of Prussia is of importance to him, in this case Count Haugwitz, as we have said before, is the creature of circumstances; he will assume perhaps, a determined tone, and after much haggling, sell the neutrality of Prussia at as high a price as possible. On the other hand, should he find him a conqueror—should he meet him on the road to Vienna, Count Haugwitz is not the man who will risk his indignation by standing in the way. Even this latter situation will occasion but little difference in the proceeding of Count Haugwitz; he will still make a bargain: the only difference will be, that he will be compelled to take a lower price. But at any rate, he will make a bargain, and not neglect circumstances, the whole compass of the wisdom of such politicians.
In a word, the object of Count Haugwitz in one of the darling principles of Prussian politics; to follow and avail himself of circumstances, a system of intrigue, by which, without the cost and risk of war, Prussia has erected and confirmed her monarchy.—Intrigue in states is cunning in private life, as policy answers to wisdom. Prussia has no policy; her system is all intrigue; her arms are all self; her means all little; her alliance would be worth little, her mediation is worth nothing.
The inference of what is above said is, that nothing can be expected from this so vaunted mediation.
In no possible situation can it be considered as a subject of congratulation. Count Haugwitz, as we have before said, will find Buonaparte either as a conqueror, or in a situation of strait. In the first case he will most assuredly do nothing. In the latter the court will not be himself unless he pursues the immediate interest of Prussia, that of interposing to save Buonaparte, and snatching that victory from Russia and Austria, the effect of which would fall upon her own head. The mediation of Prussia would in this point of view only save Buonaparte.
Speculations from a Paris paper.
It is rather singular to observe that at the moment when England is waiting with so much impatience for a plan of defence which must doubtless add to her military forces, France takes the step of reducing hers to the peace establishment. There is then between the two nations and the two governments a very strange disproportion of sentiments or of real power! This singular contrast is deserving of being deeply meditated. It would reveal the secret of their strength and perhaps the issue of this contest.
Nobody can doubt that after the prodigious flight which the eagle of France has just taken, nothing in the world would be able to stop its wing. However, the emperor Napoleon appears to have made use of all his strength only to secure peace. Destruction was the aim of his enemy, preservation is his. The changes effected in the Germanic body, have strengthened its equilibrium and increased the power of several of its members; those which remain to be made, will completely remove every thing that might trouble its repose.
The approaching retreat of the French troops which remained in Germany, will dispel all uneasiness and confound all calumnies. To see what the French armies have done within these six months, one would say that France has fought less for herself and for her own interests, than for the Germanic body. This unexpected result of a war which announced itself with such alarming symptoms, is not less extraordinary than the manner in which it was carried on.
Every thing on the continent bears tokens of a long peace. However, the war still lasts at the extremity of Italy; it is only suspended with Russia, and is active as ever with England; France then is in no dread of it any where, since she every where puts herself upon her peace establishment. This is a testimony of strength as well as of moderation. It will suffice to examine the political situation of things to be convinced of it.
The king of Naples, undefended by the affection of his subjects, relies on the courage of the English for the protection of Sicily. In endeavouring to defend that island, the English consult less the advantage of the dethroned monarch than their own.—They defend Sicily as the magazine of Malta, the victualling of which will shortly become more expensive and more arduous, in the state of disaffection and contempt into which the manoeuvres of the British agents have brought their nation among the Barbary states. But the protection of Sicily is impossible, because an English fleet cannot be stationed in the straits which separate it from the continent, and the French have the means of renewing the attack every day. The war of Italy requires but a short time to be for ever ended.
That of Russia is destitute of a field of battle. Impracticable on the side of Austria, who must now be so well undeceived on the honour and benefits of that alliance, it is at present declared impossible in the eyes of the most ignorant politicians, on the side of Prussia, who has just sanctioned by changes so advantageous for her, the principles of the treaty of Presburgh, which may already be looked upon as the palladium of the Germanic peace.
Such is the salutary influence of the events of three months, that it has given even Turkey some new sentiment of her existence and her former grandeur. The alliance of France will now suffice for her safety, and this alliance will not force France to transgress the circle of peace in which her emperor wishes to maintain her.
There remains, therefore, only England with whom the war is still in full activity. But the emperor of the French takes from the very outset a very strange ascendant by declaring that he is going to put his forces on the peace establishment, and that he is ready to treat with his enemies on the principles of the treaty of Amiens. This declaration leaves the whole wrong of aggression on the side of England. Every one hereby recollects that it was the English government who first rent the pact which should have been sacred, who armed against France the two most formidable powers of the continent.—After having been vanquished in their allies, it would be astonishing that they should support no sacrifice in the reparation of the outrage. The generosity of the vanquisher displays him in the best light; if the English ministry do not hasten to meet the pacific overtures which were made to them in the emperor's speech to the legislative body, they must certainly be resigned to the losses and contempt which cannot but result from their obstinacy.
With respect to the people of the continent, the reduction of the French troops to the peace establishment is a solemn guarantee, that England can no longer have sufficient influence in its affairs to trouble its repose. They may securely betake themselves to all the speculations of trade and industry. With regard to France, the emperor gives her a high idea of her power and riches by showing her, that in her ordinary military state she has wherewithal to make her enemy tremble and to vanquish him. It is a fact, that the injury which England is able to do France has perhaps been too much exaggerated; the example of the two last wars fully proves that the riches and real strength of France depend neither on the colonies, which may be wrested from her; nor on trade, which may be stopped; nor on the navy, which may be destroyed. Mola exa stat. It will be objected, that England is able to deprive France of some necessary colonial productions. But government needs only to beckon to make them come in by sluices which it raises and lowers at pleasure. As for the other productions of the British manufactures or colonies, their absolute prohibition resulting from the war, is a true benefit for the industry of a people, whose profits it prodigiously augments. Under this consideration the expenses of a maritime war, however onerous they may appear, are not attended with the fatal consequences of the shameful tributes which certain nations still pay to the English commerce.
The spirit of the cabinet of St. James's must be greatly changed, notwithstanding the darkness in which it wraps itself. The unheard of successes of its enemy on the continent have diminished its strength. In vain would it now attempt to deny it. Either it stood in need of the co-operation of the continental powers, or it felt itself strong enough to make war against France without their assistance. In the

First case, it is evident that it has lost the advantage it might have hoped from it; that it is in a situation less formidable at this day than it was at the period of the treacherous rupture of the treaty of Amiens; and that without an unexampled moderation on the part of the vanquisher, it cannot hope for the same conditions. In the second case, it gives a very miserable idea of its policy to have drawn so gratuitously to their ruin, allies whom it should now declare it could have done without. It is an arduous task to disengage one's self from the embarrassment of such a dilemma.
Tus, to sum up all, whilst France is going to exhibit throughout the whole extent of her empire, the picture of profound peace, to enjoy the fruits of victory, of cultivation, of the arts and of the developments of industry, England will present the spectacle of a kingdom a prey to divisions, to continual terrors, and to the scourge of a war in opposition to the prosperity which is peculiar to it. A hundred and fifty thousand men always ready to carry the French Eagles to the British shores, will keep up alarm there, and will necessitate means of defence which will complete her ruin. The habit of fear will not remove the danger. Whatever may be the military plan about to spring from the head of Mr. Windham, it will not give the English armies what has made of their enemies the best soldiers in Europe. It is the habit of combat which makes warriors: if an insular position makes seamen and merchants, through necessity, it forbids them to aspire to the renown of a warlike people.
NEW-YORK, June 2.
The French frigate Topaze , so long cooped up in Lisbon, ventured out on the 15th of April, and was, on that day, taken by a British frigate, after an action of three hours, 5 leagues from the Rock of Lisbon.
June 4.
Napoleon, king of the Romans.—We are informed that a letter from Bordeaux, to a gentleman in this city, dated April 23, states that a meeting of the Federative States is to take place, for the purpose of declaring Buonaparte "king of the Romans." The ceremonial of his installation is to be performed with great pomp; all the kings, princes, dukes, &c. &c. subject to the French emperor, have received orders to attend in their proper persons. The letter further states, that the Pope is to continue in the exercise of his spiritual function only: to receive a pension, and that he is to reside in France; the particular place of his residence, has not, however, yet transpired.
This, no doubt, is the object of the meeting of the Federative States , alluded to in the Exposé of the Militeur , published in the Daily Advertiser of the 29th ult.
Capt. Bartlett, of the schooner Cornelia , which left Currao on the 14th of May, informs us, that two schooners belonging to the expedition under general Miranda had been captured and carried into Porto Cavello, after an engagement of three hours, by two Spanish government brigs, and several gun-boats fitted out for the purpose. The crews were sent to Currao, where they were committed to prison. After the capture, the ship Leander had been seen off Bonaire.
Capt. Zuill informs us that before his departure a Danish schooner had arrived at Currao, which had spoken Miranda's ship the Leander , at Bonaire on the 15th May.
Capt. Sowle, of the Dartmouth , from Sligo, was boarded on Monday, about 18 leagues west of Sandy Hook, by the British ship of war Leander , capt. Whitby, and had eight passengers impressed. At the same time she had in possession, and captured the ship Herkimer , capt. Bunker from the coast of Peru for N. York, belonging to Messrs. Robert Gilchrist and John R. Livingston of this city, and ordered her for Halifax.
PHILADELPHIA, June 2.
Yesterday the quarantine of this port began, and will continue till 1st October next, in which time all vessels from foreign ports will pass inspection at the Lazaretto; and such as are, or have been sickly, will be detained.
June 3.
[Translated from the Spanish.] To the Printer of the Philadelphia Gazette. LA GUIRA, March 18, 1806.
SIR, The undersigned, guided by sentiments of justice, communicates to you the information of the departure from this place of don Antonio Cuyalar, late an officer of the royal treasury, he having been deprived of his employment in October, 1805, in compliance with the royal order of the 1st of June, of the same year, by which he was cited to appear before the supreme council, to answer a charge of a dilapidation from the royal treasury, of more than 20,000 dollars, by him committed in the year 1796, and upon which charge he was declared guilty by the governor-general, acting under the royal commission, and incurred the penalty of the law, by being sentenced to banishment from this territory, deprived of his employment, and all his property being confiscated; of all which a report has been made to his majesty, and the original documents forwarded to Madrid, in the month of April, of the last year, (1805.)
And as, in consequence of his desperate situation, he may perhaps, attempt to deceive some of your fellow-citizens, by pretended royal orders in his favor, whereby many of them may be materially injured in their interest by advancing him money thereon, which he will make use of to prevent the just punishment to which he has been sentenced for his base and infamous conduct. I request you to publish in your paper, that, in addition to what has just been specified, he is indebted in this port and province more than 40,000 dollars, which his creditors have not the least expectation of ever recovering; and who, on the contrary, mutually congratulated each other with having got rid of him. The publication of these facts will, no doubt, be of essential service to your citizens, by putting them on their guard against the villainous projects of the guilty Cuyalar.
I am your sincere friend, and of every honest man, CORNELIUS SUSARNA.
A NEW DIRECTORY.
THAT considerable and very important part of the town of Norfolk, consumed by the late destructive fire, being nearly rebuilt, the Editor of the former Directory conceiving that another at this time, is much wanted, and would be acceptable to the inhabitants, he is now preparing his compilation for that purpose.
In this arrangement it will be necessary to re-number the houses; and as it would be more eligible to designate them by transverse than in progressive order (as heretofore), he thinks it most proper to assign to individuals that part of the work to be done by themselves according to their own method and taste:—but to insure correctness, so as to correspond with the publication, he will inform them of the number to be affixed.
As he cannot, consistently with his former declaration, again propose a subscription, he yet hopes that the sale of the New Directory, to a considerable public, will compensate him for his trouble.
Charles H. Simmons. W4F3w 709
May 28.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 11, 1806.
[COMMUNICATED.]
Married last evening, by the Rev. MR. GRIGSBY, MR. RUEBEN COFFIN, to Miss POLLY BUTT, both of this place.
"Tho' fools spurn Hymen's gentle power, They who improve the golden hours By sweet experience know, That marriage rightly understood Gives to the prudent and the good, A paradise below."
DIED on Sunday last at Richmond, THE HONORABLE GEORGE WYTHE, Chancellor of this State; he was one of the few remaining Patriots, who signed that memorable instrument, the Declaration of Independence . This mournful intelligence reached us just as our paper was going to press, and will account for the omission of those sentiments which the event has suggested.
Captain Sawyer, arrived at Boston in 41 days from Leghorn, furnishes the following communication.
"The blockade of Naples by the English is said to have been declared at Palermo and Messina on the 28th March. There were some apprehensions that the blockade of Leghorn would follow. The squadron off Scitely and Naples consists of 4 ships of the line, 10 frigates and 2 brigs. The city of Gaeta opposed the entrance of the French, and is not yet taken; but besieged by them, and it is supposed would surrender. The emperor Napoleon is soon expected at Rome to be made king of the Romans. The Pope to retire to Versailles on a pension. It is supposed the emperor will also make some changes in the government of Tuscany. A slight earthquake was experienced at Leghorn on the afternoon of the 16th April."
Extract of a letter from our correspondent, dated Nantz, April 13, 1806.
"About three weeks since there appeared in many of the Paris papers an article stating that the American minister had received an order from the government to be more circumspect in his expressions relative to the government of France. This, the French government say was inserted without their knowledge; but every body knows no paper can go to press without each article being first exhibited to the police. Again, about ten days ago, in almost all the papers it was asserted that the American minister was at Amsterdam, embarking for his own country. All the world regards these as broad hints for Gen. Armstrong to walk off."
(New-York Herald.)
On the Non-Contagiousness of the Yellow Fever. We present to our readers the following extract from "The medical and physical journal" of London, for the month of March 1806: To the Editors of the medical and physical Journal. Gentlemen,
My friend, Dr. Rush, of Philadelphia, has in his new edition of medical enquiries and observations, retracted his former opinion, respecting the contagious nature of the yellow fever; and desirous of making this recantation as publick as possible, he has requested me to obtain the insertion of the following extract from his preface, in one of his periodical works of this country. If you will have the goodness to give a place in your valuable journal, my friend's object will be fully accomplished, and you much obliged.
Yours, &c. Liverpool, Feb. 10, 1806. L. J. JARDINE.
"In the fourth volume, the reader will find a retraction of the author's former opinion of the yellow fever spreading by contagion. He begs forgiveness of the friends of sincere humanity, if the publication of that opinion has had any influence in increasing the misery and mortality attendant upon that disease. Indeed, such is the pain he feels, in recollecting that he ever entertained or propagated it, that it will long, and perhaps always, deprive him of the pleasure he might otherwise have derived from a renewal of his attempts to fulfil the publick duties of his profession."
More Economy.—Among the "necessary displacements" made by Mr. Jefferson, in "compliance with the will of the nation," in order that "those, whose opinions they approved," should be admitted to a "due participation of honour and confidence" and in the "painful operation of which he proceeded, (as he told us) so as to injure the best men least, and effect the purposes of justice and publick utility, with the least private distress," was the displacement of Adrew Bell, collector of the port of Amboy. In his room one Daniel Marsh was first appointed but he was drowned; and then the president appointed general Hurd. Lately, however, Mr. general Hurd has been removed, all so sly and silent, and one Phineas Manning has been appointed in his room. The secret turns out to be that general Hurd is a publick defaulter to the tune of three thousand five hundred dollars. His sureties too, as we are informed, are both insolvent. So much for the "publick utility" of displacing Mr. Bell to make way for a good democrat. Had such a thing happened during the days of the federal administration, it would have rung from Maine to Georgia; nor would Mr. Jefferson himself have been above furnishing the Aurora and the National Intelligencer with a variety of neat paragraphs to aid the circulation of the story. N. Y. Ev. Post.
From the United States' Gazette. Party spirit has long extolled the members of the present administration, for their wisdom and virtue, and the secretary of the treasury has had the highest encomiums bestowed on his superior knowledge in finance, and great attention to the support of publick credit; the truth of these things however remains to be proved, and his report of the 20th January last, on the national debt, is evident to the contrary.
Before Mr. Gallatin got into office, his talents were solely employed in finding fault, and since he had only to guard against the derangement of a system which he found in full and complete operation; and in which it is believed he has not until lately, proposed any very material alteration. In the report that has been mentioned, he submitted a plan for converting "the old six per cent. deferred, and three per cent. stocks, into a new six per cent. stock, with a view of promoting the intentions of the legislature, for extinguishing within a fixed period, the whole of the publick debt."
His propositions for giving in lieu of the present six per cent. and deferred stocks, a certificate for a six per cent. stock equal in amount to the unredeemed part of the principal of the present stock, and the new principle to be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, would probably be accepted by the creditors.
But that of converting 160 dollars of 3 per cent stock (for which the government pledged itself by a law, evidenced on the face of the certificate, to pay the full amount) into a certificate for 60 dollars, to bear an interest of 6 per cent and for which the creditor would not receive at the end of eight years, even by Mr. Gallatin's own calculation, quite 65 dollars, is both unjust and impolitic, and unbecoming the minister of a government possessing the most ample resources. Nothing but the want of means could justify so inequitable a commutation."
The secretary offers the most plausible arguments in favour of his plan, that the subject is capable of, wit a candid avowal of the real object, and dwells on its expediency; but it is believed that if ever such a measure is seriously pressed by the legislature, it will weaken confidence, and have a very injurious effect upon publick credit.
AN OBSERVER.
* The unredeemed principal of the 3 per cent. debt is now 13,050,000 dollars, and if the measure should be forced on the creditors, it would make a deduction of at least 33 per cent or 6,667,500 dollars; and of course a difference to that amount against the holders of the stock.
The trial of Lord viscount Melville commenced at Westminster-Hall the 29th of April. The London papers state, that the curiosity excited by the trial of Lord Melville, was not exceeded by that which prevailed on the first day of the trial of Mr. Hastings. At eight o'clock, many of those who had obtained tickets for this splendid spectacle appeared at the entrance into Westminster Hall. By 9, the line of carriages extended from Palace yard to the Admiralty. Near 11 o'clock (Mr. Whitbread and the other managers appeared, followed by Mr. Fox, and the house of Commons. The managers were all in court dresses. After the Speaker had taken his seat, the procession from the house of Lords began to enter the Hall. At this time Lord Melville entered the court, from the bottom of the Hall, and proceeding round the council's box took his seat inside the bar. All the Peers were habited in full robes of their respective ranks.
As soon as they were seated, silence was proclaimed by the cryer, under pain of imprisonment. Proclamation was next made, that Henry Lord Viscount Melville was about to take his trial for high crimes and misdemeanors, and calling upon all those who had any thing against him to come forward. The articles of impeachment were then read, with Lord Melville's answer and protest against it. Mr. Whitbread then rose, and began to open the charges against Lord Melville. By a resolution of the house of lords, the editors of the London newspapers are prohibited from the publication of any of the proceedings on this trial till it is terminated.
The number of peers who attended was very great; there was no less than 85 barons; all the princes of the blood; and the box appropriated to foreign ministers was nearly filled. There were not less than 7 or 800 ladies present.
THE CRISIS.—A new and very excellent paper, under the above title, has recently been established in London, and of which, by the politeness of a gentleman who came passenger in the ship Fanny , we have received several of the latest numbers. They contain many interesting articles relative to the occurrences of the passing time, which, when our limits will permit, we shall lay before the reader. On the subject of the kings possessions in Germany , which have been lately seized by the House of Brandenburg, the editor of the Crisis communicates the following interesting observations. (N. York Daily Adv.)
There are few objects less understood than the importance of Hanover to England. It must still be within the memory of many of us that the slightest regard of our kings to their electoral dominions excited a most general clamour. It is doubtless pardonable in subjects to be jealous even to excess of the affection of their sovereign, but the real interests of this country were but ill understood when Hanover was the object of this grudge. It may answer a good end to explain this more fully.
In the first place, Hanover is the first and connecting link in the chain of our continental system.
As long as England, depends upon her internal and agricultural resources, growing only sufficient for her own supply and manufacturing only to the same extent; in a word, so long as England had not reached the utmost point of her civil progress, so long might England in safety preserve herself aloof from continental connection. The argument was then more than metaphorically good, that as an island, nature had separated us from the continent, and gave us a system of our own; that we were a lofty but a fertile rock rising from the bottom of the waters—a natural garrison, which, having sufficient within its walls for defence and consumption, might look securely on the world beneath.
But it is the part of commerce to withdraw us from the simplicity of nature. It forces its object not merely into contact, but into cohesion. In this condition, whatever affects the one, is almost equally felt by the other. To nations thus mutually embracing and embraced, under the commercial system, that blow must be directed with more than common dexterity, which can fall upon the one, without communicating the effects of the violence to the other. Under the commercial system, nations cease to be individuals, and become members of a body, of which commerce is the vital principle—the blood which circulating equally through all the parts, maintains and cherishes all alike.
So much as to the general principle of the necessity of continental connection. The utility of these connections was the favourite topic upon the commencement of the reign of the present king, and in the variety of political opinion even in the present day, there are not wanting those who still urge the same arguments, and hesitate to consider as an evil the present separation of Hanover and England. To these indeed there is a sufficient answer in the event which instantaneously followed this separation, i. e. the exclusion of British merchants from almost all the ports of the continent.
It may in fact, be considered as a fundamental principle, that the preservation of our continental connections is essentially necessary to us.
I. For the preservation of our commerce. II. For the preservation of the very existence of our empire.
The loss of Hanover, therefore, is essentially injurious to us under this point of view. It diminishes what may be called the cohesion of our continental connexion. It is a brick at least out of the general fabric, and the violent abruption of it has certainly shaken, in a slight degree, perhaps the structure. It has assuredly done something to diminish the integrity, and of course the strength of the whole.
Hanover was in fact the German seat; the Gothic Villa of England, it was there we kept an hospitable board, and had a kind domestic intercourse with our German neighbors—our continental friends were ever welcome to us, and seeing us live amongst them they considered us as one of themselves—England in possession, and in the friendly use of Hanover, was more than half German—a point doubtless of no inconsiderable importance when we consider the necessity of German alliance.
Nor is this loss of one cord of connection the only evil of our loss of Hanover. There is one still more important and more immediate—Hanover, so long as she was our own, was the rallying post of the nor-
thern confederacy; it was here that we sent our continental army—here they found a home, and all the conveniences of being in their own country—here they could wait till they were joined by their allies—here they were in want of no supplies—in a word to comprehend every thing here they were in their own country.
Such was Hanover then—What is Hanover now? Tenedos notissima fama Insula, dives opum, Priami dum regna manerent. Nunc tantum sinus, et statio malefida carinis.
Let us now put a final question—In any future expedition on the continent where is our harbour to find a home or harbour? Is it to depend upon the caprice, the fidelity, and what is still worse, on the prudence and exertions of our ally, in procuring the necessary magazines, provisions, &c.? A most important consideration. The Russians found it so at Austerlitz.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Virginia Anna, Sampson, 19 days from Antigua, Rum, Warren Ashley.—Left there sch'r Elizabeth Margaret, Mallory, to sail in 10 days for this port.
Sch'r Harriot, Butler, 16 days from Antigua, Rum, Warren Ashley.
Brig Hannah, Knapp, 11 days from Cavannas, Molasses, T. & W. A. Armistead.—Left brig Warren, Cogbill, of and for Warren, in 6 days.
The ship Two Generals of this port, was left at Dover 19th April, bound to Amsterdam.
The ship Calpe, James, of this port was left at Leghorn the 16th April.
The brig Wheeler Besson, was to have sailed from Liverpool for this port the 8th May.
HERBERT's Packet will sail for Alexandria on Friday. June 11.
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Whittle's wharf, Friday the 13th instant, at 12 o'Clock,
For the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and others concerned in the CARGO of the British brig Brothers, Roger Dunn, Master, put in here in distress, on her passage from Jamaica to Liverpool.—A quantity of
Sugar, Coffee, Pimento, and Ginger, being damaged, and sold by order of the Surveyors.
William B. Lamb, V. M.
June 11.
1
826
AUCTION.
WILL BE POSITIVELY SOLD, On FRIDAY, the 13th inst. at 11 o'clock in Market-Square,
101 Puncheons Old Antigua RUM,
16 Barrels of SUGAR—Imported in the brig Catharine, Joseph Seward, Master, from Antigua—Terms, 4 and 6 months for all sums over 1000 Dollars, all under 2 and 4 months, for approved negotiable paper.
Thomas Willock.
June 6.
3t
812
FOR SALE.
A LOT OF GROUND,
Nearly opposite to Mr. Collins's, on Smith's Point, fronting on York and Butte streets, 55 feet by 180.—If not sold at Private Sale before Saturday, the 14th inst. it will on that day be Sold at Public Auction, at the Exchange Coffee-House, at the hour of 12 o'Clock.—For terms, apply to William Hartshorne, jun.
Also, at Private Sale,
A PHETON and HARNESS,
nearly new; a COACHEE and HARNESS; and a likely CHAIR HORSE that goes well under the saddle.—Apply as above. June 2. 1 735
For Sale or Charter, The American Ship MINERVA, about 380 tons burthen, a port direct will be preferred. Apply to Capt. Hall on board, or to Christopher Fry. June 11. tf 826.
SALE AT AUCTION.
To be Sold at Auction, on Saturday, the 27th inst. at 12 o'Clock, at Willock's Wharf,
The Brig CATHERINE,
of the burthen of 198 tons per register, between three and four years old, live oak and cedar built.—Terms 3, 6, and 9 months, for approved Notes. Thomas Willock, V. M. June 9. tds 818
Will be Sold on Tuesday, the 1st of July, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Subscriber's house in Fenchurch-Street, for ready Money,
A NEGRO MAN,
belonging to the estate of Ft. Fezackley Broughton, deceased.—All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment; and those having claims are requested to make them known on or before the first day October next, as after that date this notice will be plead in bar. John Murphy, Adm'r. June 4. 3t* 801
For SALE on board the Ship Caledonian, 100 Tons Stoved SALT, and 50 Crates EARTHENWARE—which will be sold low if taken from along side. For terms apply to William Dickson. June 11. tf 824
I will Purchase THIRTY NEGROES,
If offered immediately.
William Jones. June 11. tf 825
ROBERT MAITLAND, & Co.
HAVE IN STORE FOR SALE,
14 Pipes Pierpont's New-York Anchor GIN, of a superior quality,
10 Chests Young Hyson TEA; 4 chests Hyson do. 2000 Pieces Yellow NANKIN, first chop, 10 Pipes French BRANDY; 72 doz. CLARET in cases, 2 Hds. Lump SUGAR; 8 hds. West India RUM, Hibbert's Bottled PORTER, and Brown STOUT, and choice old Madeira WINE, in pipes, hds. and qt. casks. June 11. 6w 827
Just landed on board the sch'r Fair American, from Jamaica, 53 Puncheons high proof RUM, Also—from the Ship Caledonian, from Liverpool, via Belfast,
A few Boxes Irish LINEN,
well assorted, from 16d. to 4s. 6d. sterling per yard—Fog Sale by Conway & F. Whittle. June 11. tf 829
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Brig Hannah, Captain Knapp, from Port Cavannas—consisting of 214 hds. & 60 tierces prime Molasses. T. & W. A. Armistead, Marsden's wharf. June 11. 3w 830
ROBERT GIBSON,
Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. 886

SPRING GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, their Supply of Spring Goods, which consist of a general and well selected assortment. Also, a fresh supply of Ladies' fashionable Kid SHOES. April 25. tf 698
SPRING GOODS.
COCKE AND SANFORD, No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Brothers from Liverpool, and Dumfries from London, an extensive assortment of SPRING GOODS, consisting of Irish Linens assorted, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheeting, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 8-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chambray Muslin, Cambric do., Cambric Dimities, Furniture do., Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black Nett Shawls, Superfine Cloths and Cassimere, Cotton Cassimere and Granddells, Umbrellas and Parasols, Kid Shoes, Hats assorted, in cases, Seine Twine, Oznaburghs and Hempen Rolls, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Checks and Stripes, Calicoes and Ginghams, Fashionable Waistcoats, White and coloured Janes, Powder, Shot, &c. &c. ON HAND, Yellow NANKEENS, first chop, Berboom GURRAHS—and 8000 wt. BACON, April 25. 2m 695
FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given) THE HOUSE lately occupied by Messrs. Shanks & Binford, in Brewer-Street. Apply to Robert Gibson. May 19. tf 750
Wanted to Purchase, Fifty Shares of Virginia Bank Stock, for which Cash will be given. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. May 30. tf 775
FOR SALE, My LANDS, in Greensville County, containing by survey one thousand and seventy acres, more or less, and lies about eight miles above Belfield. There is a good Dwelling-House 32 by 26 feet, with four rooms and fire places to them below, and four rooms above stairs; also, convenient Out-Houses for a family. It is a pleasant, high, and healthy situation, convenient to several Mills, the Camp Meeting-House, and in a good neighbourhood. The premises may be viewed at any time—the terms will be moderate, and made known on application to the Subscriber on the premises, who wishes early application to be made by those inclined to purchase the same. Peter Pelham. Greensville County, May 30. 4w 776
THE LAST NOTICE. As very little attention has been paid to my Advertisement of Feb'y last, I am under the necessity of assuring such as do not come forward and settle with me, on or before the 12th inst. they will after that period find their Bonds, Notes, or Accounts, in the hands of an Attorney, with instructions to sue indiscriminately. William Leigh. June 2. tf 784
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 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE, A pair of well broke young Carriage HORSES, and a London made PHLETON. Enquire at this Office. June 2. tf 787
FOR SALE, A likely Negro MAN, 25 years old. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. June 2. tf 783
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN or Drifted from the Ferry Steep, on Sunday last, a NEW YAWL, about 15 feet long, has never been painted, her bottom payed with pitch. The above reward will be given to any person who may deliver said Boat to Phinehas Dana, & co. June 2. tf 793
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 160
TO RENT, (And possession given immediately,) That commodious STORE on Main-Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods.
ALSO, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Farmar. Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, the property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. tf 640
Publishing by Subscription, Dr. Rees's New Cyclopaedia, or Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, IN TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTO. CONDITIONS. The work will be printed in large quarto, with new types, cast for the purpose, on a superfine wove paper, each volume will contain from eight hundred to a thousand pages. A half volume, in boards, will be published regularly every two months, PRICE THREE DOLLARS, PAYABLE ON DELIVERY. Between six and seven hundred plates, engraved in a superior style of elegance will be comprised in the course of the publication, by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary. * * To Subscribers. The first half volume is ready for delivery by Bonsal, Conrad & Co. May 16. 1aw8w 742
NOTICE. The Subscriber has taken into partnership Mr. Paul Proby, and Mr. Patrick Harmanon. The business in future will be carried on under the firm of Proby, Harmanon, & Co. Thomas H. Parker. May 30. tf 779
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with John Hamilton, Consul.
PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in The Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence. Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____ The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts. N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty" and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great-Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
VILLAINY EXPOSED. On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Bellis, John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Dichel, Esq. Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coastaling Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or in an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 535
One Hundred Dollars Reward. WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks pretty when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore teeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton clothing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will light; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forward all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port Tombstone, near Edenton March 17. tf 557
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
FOR SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, BAR IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 GIL CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 30 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales Fine CASSAS, 5 do. Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
D. R. WADDEY, & Co. Have just received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, an additional assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are a large quantity of BUNTING, broad and narrow, of every colour, which they offer for Sale. ALSO ON HAND, Teneriffe WINE, Holland & Country GIN, 4th Proof Cognac BRANDY, of superior quality, Hibbert's Brown STOUT, in casks of 6-1-2 dozen, Double Gloucester CHEESE, Old L. P. Madeira WINE, fit for immediate use, Muscovado SUGAR, in bds. and bbls.—LOAF do. in do. N. E. RUM and WHISKEY. May 5. tf 718
SPRING GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a handsome assortment of Spring and Summer GOODS, which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. 2m 696
Landing on Gibson's Wharf, from on board the schooner Catherine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Surinam, a choice CARGO of MOLASSES in hogsheads and tierces, And from on board the sch'r Union, Capt. Buck, from Antigua, Antigua RUM of superior quality. In Store, Tobago RUM, Madeira and Teneriffe WINE, 7 years old; Medoc CLARET in cases of 1 dozen each; A few kegs Hog's LARD, &c. Harrison Allmand. April 28. tf 704
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. April 16. 668
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield, and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Cases do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 36 do. HERMITAGE, 25 do. Sallad OIL, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES.—All of very superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. tf 601
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS, from 15 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren. April 15. tf 661
We have received by the brig Fame, Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES.—For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT, (or a part thereof) situated on the west side of Great Water Street, at the head of Woodside's wharf, running to Holt's Lane; the House is 60 feet in front and 30 in width; the Lot 60 feet in length and forty feet deep, renting at 936 dollars per year, on a lease for 99 years renewable for ever, subject to an annual ground rent of 120 dollars.—Enquire of the Editor of this paper. April 21. tf 685
I will give the following prices for 200 Cords of Oak BARK, to be delivered at Satter's, free of damage. Spanish Oak, - - 10 dolls. per Cord. Willow do. - - 9 do. do. Red do. - - 8 do. do. Young White do. - - 7 do. do. Theo. Armistead. April 23. 3m 687
FRESH TEAS. Just received from Philadelphia, in whole, half, and quarter chests, Imperial, } Hyson, } Young Hyson } TEAS. all of this Spring importation, and we warrant them of the very first quality imported, by wholesale or retail. Fisk & Catlett. Who have this day landing, 75 tierces choice New RICE, in whole and half tierces. April 21. tf 683
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. tf 479
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz. 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces while Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburghs, 160 pieces Platillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bed ticking, 2 yards wide, 24 do. German Canvas, 18 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls. per piece, 14 do. do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece, 240 do. Velvet Ribbons, assorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, 300 doz. Watch Chains, assorted, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 10 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Godofred's Spanish Sets, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 6000 Toy Marbles, 1 case fine Hats, 100 wt. Twine, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords, 25 boxes short Pipes, three groce each, 250 wt. Canary Seed, 1 cask Glue, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, Gogles plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do common, single do. Flutes, patent and plain, Fifes; Octaves; Tambourins; Flageolets, double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Music, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws. Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz. Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Bells, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Water Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 4000 Agate Flint, Jewellery and Crystal Beads, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Plush for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Charcoal Lamps and Dicks, Backgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards. Apply as above. May 16. tf 744
Twenty Dollars Reward. WILL be given to any person for delivering to me at Surry Court House, or securing in any jail so that I get him again, a Negro man, formerly the property of Capt. Samuel Ellis, of Cobham, known by the name of BLUE JOHN, about 6 feet 2 inches high, remarkably well made, about 35 years of age, speaks French very well, and has been accustomed to going by water. I suspect he is about Norfolk. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned employing or carrying him off. Richard Mason, Surry Court House. May 28. 2w 768
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. His Britannick 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 37th 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.
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Bake-House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. tf 614
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware-Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsy, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almirante, Capt. Stover A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son.
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.
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.