Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-04-09 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 9. 1806.
[NO. 114.]
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 London, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, Burthen 420 hogheads, will be ready to depart from hence by the 20th inst. two thirds of her cargo is already engaged; for the remainder of passage, having most excellent accommodations, apply to C. & F. Whittle. April 7. tf 647
For Freight, THE GOOD SCHOONER HOPE and POLLY, Freeman Rodgers, master, burthen 105 tons, or 400 barrels. Apply to the master on board at Gibson's wharf, or Fisk & Catlett.
Who has for Sale, 13 Puncheons Tobago RUM, Received by said vessel. April 7. tf 645
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FREDONIA, Nathaniel Richardson, Master, Burthen 220 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in 3 or 4 days.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. April 7. 3w 645
For London, THE GOOD SHIP MONTICELLO, Will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or Robert Maitland, & Co. April 4. 4w 636
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, John Pike, master, burthen 175 tons, or 1200 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in six days. For terms apply to Fisk & Catlett.
Who has this day landing, 50 Tierces NEW RICE, 5 Pipes Country GIN—Which will be sold low. April 4. tf 639
Landing from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth , A choice parcel of SUGAR and MOLASSES, from Trinidad, which will be Sold on liberal terms by applying to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. Who wishes to Sell, Charter, or Freight, The said BRIG, burthen 175 tons. April 2. tf 633
For Bordeaux, In Fifteen Days, the fast sailing coppered Ship Susan and Sarah, Richard Marner, Master —For freight of 120 bbls. or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 26. tf 613
For Sale, The Northern built Schooner, HARMONY, three years old, burthen 58 tons, lying at Woodside's wharf. For terms apply on board, or to N. Heron.
For Sale on board said schooner, 171 Casks Stone LIME, A few Quintals of COD FISH, and 10 Boxes Smoked HERRINGS. March 24. tf 603
1988 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 100 Tons loose do. 28 Crates EARTHENWARE. Just received by the Ship Huntress , from Liverpool, and for Sale by Alexander Maclure. Who will receive on board said
VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogheads Tobacco on freight for Liverpool. March 14. tf 604
Now Landing from on board ship Courtney , Wm. Bryant, Master, from Jamaica, 103 Hogheads RUM. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers
Said SHIP, for Charter. March 21. 3w 599
For Charter, to Bordeaux, (or any Port in France,) The good Snow ECHO, Jacob Forman, master, burthen 222 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 17. 3w 589
Landing This Day, 108 Bags Prime Green COFFEE. IN STORE, 800 Barrels Superfine and Fine FLOUR, London Particular, MADEIRA, in Pipes, Hhds. do. Market, and quarter Casks. Jamaica and Windward Island RUM, Petersburg TOBACCO, Prime PORK, &c.—All of which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. Who Want
A VESSEL, of about 800 barrels, to Charter. March 10. 8t 571
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nixonton, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James M'Clenachan. tf 728
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
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 50 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogheads Apple BRANDY, 50 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. M rks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
PRIME SUGARS. Landing on our Wharf from the Schooner Hannah , Captain Brownlow, 76 Hogheads of best SUGAR. For Sale by George Murray, & Co. March 31. 3t 626
CASH given for Rough Hoghead STAVES. March 31. tf 629
LOTS FOR SALE. I will sell two well situated LOTS in the Fields. The terms of payment will be made convenient to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. April 2. 3w 635
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
Lisbon, Cadiz, and Liverpool SALT, For Sale by William Pennock. March 12. 3w 573
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret , now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars, 28 Hogheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. tf 412
FOR SALE, An Elegant COACHEE, with Harness complete, has been but little used—For terms apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 7. tf 567
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 Carco, New-York Inspection, 200 Gilt CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
The Subscriber will sell or exchange for Lots in this Borough, the following LANDS, to wit: 50 Acres adjoining the Lands of James Martin, deceased, and Richard Silvester, about six miles from the Great Bridge. 220 Acres well timbered land, adjoining the lands of Bennett Armstrong, and others, about three miles from the Bridge. 230 Acres fit for cultivation, adjoining the lots of James Webb, about one mile from the Bridge. 50 Acres lying opposite New Mill and Deep Creek, within a quarter of a mile of the river, and three miles this side of the Bridge. —ALSO— 5 LOTS at the Bridge, with the improvements thereon, consisting of a very good Dwelling, and all the necessary Out-Houses, together with a Store, Granary, Lumber-House, and Black Smith's Shop. For particulars apply to Thomas Warren. N. B. If the Lots and improvements are not Sold before the first of June, they will be Rented to the highest bidder. March 26. tf 611
Landing from on board the Ship Susan and Sarah , from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes choice 4th pf. Cognac BRANDY, 100 Cases Medoc WINE, of Pontet Canet, of the vintage of 1800, 50 Cases FRUIT in Brandy, 50 do. CAPERS, OLIVES, and ANCHOVIES. On hand of former importations, 500 Hogheads CLARET; 200 Cases do. Entitled to drawback, and for Sale by Moses Myers. March 26. tf 612
FOR RENT, (Possession to be delivered early in April.) A large three-story BRICK HOUSE, eligibly situated on Commerce and Water-Streets—Its well calculated for a Vendue Store, or any extensive Grocery—it will be more satisfactory to dispose of it for one tenement, but if necessary, will be divided and accommodated for two. Apply to John Nivison. March 19. 3w 596
NINTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, March 7.
Debate on Mr. Gregg's Resolution, (Continued.)
MR. FINDLEY said he had been long in the habit of observing that when numerous arguments are introduced the question was often lost sight of. In the heat of debate, instead of the subject before them, the preceding argument became the text to him that replied, and his to the next who took the floor, and so on in succession until some member succeeded in calling the attention of the members to the original subject; tho' the present question had but few days engaged the attention of the committee of the whole, yet, in his opinion several of the speakers on the floor had lost sight of it, further than he had formerly observed in a short time, that he would attempt to draw the attention of the committee from the desultory excursions, which settled no point in debate, and often had no visible connection with it, to the important question they were called upon to decide. That in doing so, he would take no notice of any thing that had been offered as argument, which was not necessarily connected with the question. He would neither be the advocate or apologist for any one nation of Europe, nor treat any other nation with irritating contempt. Such language of that kind, as has been used within two days past in this House, ought not to be admitted, unless we were employed in supporting a declaration of war, and even for that purpose it is inconsistent with national dignity. He said, the subject before the House is a resolution referred to the committee of the whole House, on the state of the union, to prohibit all importation of goods the produce or the manufacture of British dominions not to prevent Britain or her dependencies from receiving supplies of provisions, raw materials, &c. from us. It does not go to prohibit exportation, but even this should not be done without a very sufficient cause.
Two causes are assigned in the preamble to the resolution. First, the impressment of our seamen—Second, commercial aggressions. Mr. F. asked, was it ever known before in the history of independent nations that any one nation impressed the citizens or subjects of another nation into their fleets to fight against a nation friendly to that from which they had been impressed, and to receive no wages or emolument unless they would enlist, which few of them ever do. Except under the lash of the boatswain; which is done if they appear reluctant to do the meanest drudgery, and who must of necessity hate the nation for which they fought. No, sir, this cannot be shewn. The British government has long been in the habit of impressing their own citizens for seamen. In France, we have been lately told, in this House, that conscripts are forced to the army. Perhaps the conscripts of France are the same that we have been accustomed to call the classes of militia in this country; but it is of their own citizens; impressments to the navy are a very different thing. It is such an exercise of tyranny that is hoped will never be exercised in this country; yet still except in the case of our seamen it is their own citizens, they do not impress Swedes, Danes, or Prussians.
A man impressed is condemned to a slavery of the worst kind. Slavery for a limited time is a suitable punishment for crimes, but the sentence with us, and in all nations civilised or savage, is decided by known and responsible judges, for the breach of some known law. But, by whom is the sentence of condemnation to slavery passed on our citizens, sailing under the protection of our own flag, chargeable with no crime. Not by a court of justice in any form; not by even an officer of high responsibility, but by some young subaltern of a man of war, which is universally admitted to subject to the most arbitrary species of government existing. No other crime is alleged, to justify the condemnation, but that he speaks the English language, or has become an American citizen, and no other judge but a lieutenant or midshipman selected for this exertion of tyranny.
We have not long since expressed a just abhorrence of slavery, by a very unanimous vote of this house. We have expressed a very commendable sympathy for the untutored sons of Africa, of a different colour from ourselves, stolen or forced from their families and all that is dear to them; and shall we make no exertions to protect our own citizens from the worse kind of slavery. If the planters of South-Carolina or any other state, where slaves are employed, should forcibly take any of our sons from the plough or other lawful and necessary occupation, and set them to work with other slaves, in raising cotton or rice, the outrage would be horrid indeed, but not equal to the impressment of our citizens. The slave to the planter must labour, but he is not obliged to kill those who have given him no provocation, or to be killed himself, and he may be found and redeemed. Money redeemed our captives from the Barbary coast, and we felt for them, and advanced the price.
There is, sir, another point of view presented in the impressment of our seamen, which ought to address our attention—it is admitted that several thousand of our impressed citizens are employed aboard the British men of war fighting against France;—these, it is believed, are sufficient to man five ships of the line. If by our silence we connive at this, or by our wilful neglect of the use of such peaceable means as are within our power to prevent it, may not this be charged as a breach of neutrality, may it not be justly called war in disguise; but I fear.
Commercial aggressions, such as capturing our merchant ships, laden with cargoes of colonial produce, purchased in return for the produce of our own country and the property of our own citizens, and condemning contrary to the laws and usages of nations as approved and practised even by the British courts until August last, and openly in her decisions substituting the instructions of the court in place of the law of nations, contrary to her own former practice, by which it is acknowledged by the opponents of the resolution the British courts have already condemned at least six million dollars of the property of our citizens on new principles, which not being known to the owners, it was impossible to provide against the events. Though these aggressions have hitherto been principally committed on cargoes of colonial produce, where only we can find a market for the produce of the middle and eastern states, yet the principles are equally applicable to much of our East India trade, and to the trade with France, Spain and Holland, from which we derive most of the favourable balance of trade, which enables us to discharge the unfavourable balance of the trade with Britain, and she can supply them without giving notice of her intention at a time when she knows we have the greatest amount of property on the ocean. We cannot admit the plea of necessity as suggested in a well known British pamphlet, and advocated without reserve by the gentleman from Virginia. To admit this would justify every possible aggression of the power at war against neutral nations. We make no war in disguise against Britain; we favour her as much as in our neutral station we can do. We bear with aggressions from her that would not be offered or borne with from any other nation. The profits accruing from a favourable commercial balance with other nations is cheerfully thrown into her lap, and if we do not continue to do so, it is her own fault. Justice and policy require that she should do so. Britain pretends no cause of complaint against us. We have readily removed such as she ever had. By pleading necessity the aggression on her part seems to be acknowledged—let her remove the cause.
This question therefore naturally arises, are these things wrong; do they not only affect our interest but our national independence? It was confidently expected that to this enquiry every member would answer in the affirmative. One member however has gone far to advocate all the aggressions complained of; no doubt however a great majority of the members are convinced that the impressment, and the other aggressions require a remedy, the object of the present deliberation is to discover such measures as will be most expedient not only to correct the evil, but to procure reasonable redress without war.
Mr. F. added, that it was reasonable to expect some diversity of opinion, that such a diversity does exist is evident from the number and variety of the resolutions referred to this committee. Of these some are substitutes for the resolution which is now the subject of debate, they have the same objects in view, but vary in the means proposed. Others may be very properly pursued in concurrence with, and in aid of the resolution under debate; for some of these with proper modifications he said he would probably vote. There is certainly a variety of methods in our power, of applying an effectual and at the same time peaceable and permanent corrective of the grounds of complaint. The method proposed in the resolution on the table he thought well calculated to produce the effect; that the discussion of it would at least bring the whole subject into view, and prepare their minds for other resolutions.
Mr. F. said he would perhaps be told that it is a war measure, and as such ought to be avoided. We have been told so already by a gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. J. Randolph) who was up yesterday. Mr. F. said his colleague who introduced the resolution, declared he did not consider it as a war measure, and that he himself was absolutely opposed to war equally with his colleague.
This resolution provisionally proposed terms which it is just and reasonable that Britain should comply with, and which is fully in her power, to prevent the importation of goods the produce and manufactures of the British dominions, until a reasonable accommodation is made by negotiation. It does not go to prevent exportation.
But it may be said, and it is no doubt the opinion of some members, that the subject should at this time be left wholly to negotiation, without being aided by any legislative measure. This is the most important point in view in the subject before us. Both the supporters and opposers of the resolution agree, that an accommodation by negotiation is solely their object. This, he said, was undoubtedly his object, and he would support the resolution on the table, subject to whatever modification the majority of the committee may think proper to give it, solely with a view to further a favourable negotiation. But will any member say that the President has not already exerted all the powers vested in him, and all the talents of which he is possessed to accomplish an amicable negotiation? They will not. They will not say that every President of the United States has done every thing in their power by negotiation, to prevent the impressment of our citizens, since the impressment commenced in 1793—the first time indeed in the history of nations that a power of one independent nation over the citizens of another independent nation was assumed.
The President in his first message to this Congress officially brought the subject before them. In a subsequent message he informed them of the instructions he had given, of the exertion that had been made, and, in short, that negotiation was exhausted. Why then should we refuse such legislative aid, as in the present state of the business is absolutely necessary to render negotiation successful? Can we expect success without some efficient expression of the national will? Former Presidents did not expect it so from any nation.
Mr. F. said the gentlemen who have risen in opposition to the resolution, have taken no notice of the impressment of our citizens, though it is by far the most aggravated grievance. They seem to give to Great-Britain a prescriptive right of that essential portion of our independence. Happily however the exercise of that most tyrannical power has been perseveringly protested against by every administration since that unprecedented tyranny began to be exercised. Indeed the first instance of acquiescence which has been manifested is by the members who have spoken in opposition to this resolution.
The gentleman from Virginia yesterday, the second time he has been up on the question, acknowledged the omission, but seemed to make an offset of the conduct of Spain in the Mississippi territory last summer to balance the impressment. It appears that two men fled from justice from the settlements possessed by Spain, and were pursued and taken in our territory, but afterwards rescued from the officer of Spain. This might be balanced by the outrage committed by the British at Detroit; but without dwelling on this insult, it is sufficient to observe, that the two men are free from bondage, and that there has not been time to remonstrate and negotiate with Spain since the outrage happened, and that a court of justice is competent to decide on it. If Britain had impressed but two men, if she had impressed but two hundred, and had disavowed their intention of doing so any more, if the court of London had not advocated and avowed persisting in the unprecedented outrage on the laws and usages of nations, if that government had not vindicated the conduct and refused to sign a convention on that subject, (once agreed to) without an admissible exception, it may be presumed the case would not have been brought before the legislature.
The observations of this gentleman, however, so often bring our relations with Spain into view, without explanations, that though they have no connexion with the subject before us, he would shortly add, that in the purchase of Louisiana from France, which the gentleman from Virginia himself has in strong terms acknowledged was a good bargain, that even the channel of the river was worth the money, &c. yet in the various transfers between France and

Spain, and the final transfer to the United States the boundary lines had never been settled. By a bill reported to the last Congress, it is believed by the gentleman from Virginia himself, which passed into a law, it was made the President's duty to take possession of the Mobile district. He did so, and Spain objected to the boundary, and the affair became a subject of negotiation, as well as the unsettled western boundary. As soon as this became a subject of negotiation the President proceeded no further, but left the undecided boundary in the state it was, until the boundary would be amicably settled. This, sir, is the way I understand the case to stand, and if I understand it truly, the President has conducted with great correctness agreeable to the law of nations, of the truth of this 'tis not necessary to quote authority; one example for illustration is sufficient; though the western boundary between the United States and the British territory had been clearly defined in the definitive treaty with Britain, yet the western forts within our acknowledged boundary were forcibly withheld from us by British troops; but while the negotiation conducted by Mr. Jay was in progress at the court of London, the President Washington, not only withheld the federal troops then engaged in war with the Indians, from advancing, but forbade Gen. Irvine from going with a party of Pennsylvania militia to lay out a town on the margin of Lake Erie, in Pennsylvania, where it was not known that ever the British had advanced a claim since the revolution, or taken possession; but neither had we actually occupied it before, but it was within the acknowledged boundary of that state. Retaining possession until the boundary is settled is no aggression on the part of Spain.
Mr. F. said we are alarmed with dangers instead of being convinced by argument. If the gentleman from Virginia is indeed not much mistaken we are first to be ruined by war with Britain, and afterwards overwhelmed by France, and distressed with numerous privations. It is true if Britain or any other nation find it to be their interest and design to go to war with us they will never be at a loss to assign a cause; we cannot turn our feet in regulating our own commerce; but they can in a manner too give it the colouring of a cause of war. Without imputing to Britain a less degree of justice or honour, or calculating on her possessing a higher sense of national depravity than any other nation, we must all admit that she is a pretty good judge of her own interest and sufficiently disposed to pursue it. If that is admitted it is the most evident interest of Britain to cease from her aggressions, and make reasonable restitution in preference to war, or the privations we can make her suffer without going to war. At present and for a considerable time past, her commerce has been excluded from the greatest extent of the most fertile and wealthy part of Europe, and in these countries manufactures are so much encouraged that the British goods can never again be in the same demand in that quarter. For some of her most extensive and important manufactures she depends on the U. States for the raw materials to the amount of near 6,000,000 of dollars, besides a large amount of other articles of the first necessity. These manufactures, the great source of her wealth and power, depend for their support upon the consumers as well as on the raw materials. No other nation in the world, probably all the nations of Europe do not consume so much of her manufactures as the United States do; they not only consume what pays for the vast amount of the raw materials of our own produce which Britain receives, but also to the amount of several millions of foreign articles which they purchase from our merchants; but they create a balance against us to a greater amount than the whole annual revenue of the U. States, the discharge of which swallows up the profits, acquired by our exports to all other countries.
When or by whom was ever non-importation deemed a war measure? not at any time we know of by Britain, the United States or probably any other nation. The British treaty recognizes it as a measure of peace. While we were yet colonies we had recourse to non-importation by voluntary agreement, in order to induce Britain to repeal the stamp act after other methods had been exhausted. It was not considered or treated as a war measure by either party, but by affecting the manufacturing interest, &c. in Britain it procured the repeal in part of the revenue acts, what of them remained unexpired as a pledge of the sovereign right of the British parliament to legislate for the colonies, produced the war which established our independence.
During the first session of the third congress, information of the British orders of the 8th of June 1793, and the aggressions in pursuance of these orders committed on our commerce, were officially communicated to congress by the President. In consequence of which, Mr. Madison submitted certain resolutions that are now in the hands of the members, but before any final decision on them had taken place, information was received of the orders of the 6th of Nov. 1793 which authorised a higher degree of aggression than had been heretofore committed. Neither the orders of June or November were otherwise known but by the execution, until after great damage had been sustained. In consequence of information of these ruinous depredations an embargo for 30 days was laid after two days consultation with an interval between, with shut doors. The embargo was soon after extended for 30 days longer.
The embargo however was not intended as a permanent measure, nor expected to have any permanent effect, it could not have great effect except on the British West-Indies which depended on us for their necessary supplies. The embargo however secured what was yet in our harbours until congress might have time to deliberate, and Britain did not treat it as a war measure.
The first result of that deliberation was a resolution for sequestrating the debts due to British subjects by citizens of this country, which was at this time a large amount. After this had been considered for a considerable time and afterwards discussed, it was dropped, and a resolution for a non-intercourse with the British dominions submitted to the house. This resolution was with frequent intervals a subject of deliberation for some weeks before the house of representatives, and in all its stages was supported by a majority. While this subject was before the house and before a bill was ordered to be reported, information was received that Britain on the 8th of January, had favourably revised the orders of the 6th of Nov. preceding, and that our commerce was again admitted to be conducted on such a footing as we have since acquiesced in with little complaint. But the progress of the non-intercourse bill was not therefore stopped; the British court had issued orders on one principle in June, and upon another principle in November, and a third principle in March. Three orders essentially different from each other were issued in seven months and might probably have made another change before this information arrived, the bill therefore passed the house by a greater majority than it is believed any other commercial measure during that session. It passed also in the senate by a respectable majority till the order for the last reading, when the votes being equal the bill was refused the last reading by the vice-president's vote. The President had recently nominated Mr. Jay envoy extraordinary to the court of London, this induced a number of the members of the senate to believe that it was not necessary to pass the non-intercourse bill into a law.
Mr. F. said, he had sufficient ground to believe that the President delayed the nomination of an en-
voy for a considerable time, waiting for the progress of the bill and that he did not nominate the envoy with an intention to defeat the last vote on the bill, but rather to correspond with it. Thus far he well recollected that on the day that the non-intercourse resolution was submitted to the house, in conversation with one of the heads of departments on the subject of the president sending an envoy which was then much talked of, the gentleman said that the President would send an envoy as soon as congress had strengthened his hands with any sufficient expression of the publick will, that Madison's resolutions appeared suitable early in the session was generally admitted, but they were dropped perhaps as not corresponding to the increased aggressions since Nov. The resolution for sequestration, he said, he did not approve, but the resolution for non-intercourse then submitted to the house by Mr. Clark of New-Jersey, he thought would answer the purpose, and that if it passed congress, the President would send an envoy. It did pass the house of representatives by a large majority, and the second reading in the senate before the envoy was nominated by the President. These circumstances are mentioned to demonstrate that at no period heretofore, either before or since the declaration of independence, was refusing to import or consume the produce or manufactures of any country deemed a war measure; it cannot be so unless some treaty is thereby broken. The British treaty secures this right to both parties.
Mr. F. said it was true that not only on the occasions above mentioned, but on the discussion of the resolution submitted by Mr. Madison, on the resolution for an embargo and the opposition to the British treaty being ratified, there were members and others who declared these measures would lead to war, &c. It was particularly so when the question of the embargo was first discussed. That the measure will lead to war is always the cant word of opposition, and is well calculated to alarm such of the citizens as are not well informed, but enacting such measures as are agreeable to the treaty with Britain, and within the unquestionable rights of sovereignty, therefore cannot of themselves cause war. The resolution therefore is not objectionable on this ground, whatever it may be on the ground of expediency. But if the British government should, disregarding the principles of justice, embargo our ships in their harbours, capture them on the ocean, where we have a large amount of property afloat, and even if they should be mad enough to attack our ports and harbours with their fleet, if they should do all that has been suggested by the gentleman from Virginia, we have the power and means of making reprisals. Mr. F. said, that gentleman had charged his colleague (Mr. Smilie) with inconsistency, he having formerly opposed a fleet and was now in favour of one, &c. but this was not the case, neither his colleague nor himself were in favour of a fleet, nor would ever vote for one to oppose or make reprisal on Britain, while less expensive and much more certain means of reprisal were in our power. The vast amount of stock that the British subjects owned in our funds and banks, and of debts due from our merchants to her merchants and manufacturers, and her territories of Nova Scotia and Canada in our neighbourhood which, though of no great value to us are of inestimable value to her, are all in our power and are all lawful objects for reprisals which at least may be justified by excess of provocation. Even supposing G. Britain lost to all sense of justice and national honour, which he did not admit in its whole extent, yet we will all admit that she is sensible of and pursues her own interest, and that it is not her interest to go to extremities with us on the account of all she gains by the aggressions of which we complain must be admitted by all competent judges.
The gentleman from Virginia has spoken of the character of those engaged in commerce in an unusual strain of acrimony; he has denounced commercial pursuits and denied protection to it beyond gun-shot from our shores, &c. It is true he yesterday refused protection only to what is usually though incorrectly called the carrying trade. Formerly by the carrying trade was understood to be carrying the property of other nations on freight. In this Holland who has little produce of her own to export was generally greatly engaged. Her merchants were formerly the carriers for all the maritime nations of Europe. Our own shipping merchants also were early engaged in this trade even before 1793, they contended for the right of doing so, but that is now given up, if any do now engage in it they neither claim nor receive protection from our government. The name of carrying trade is now applied to that commerce carried on by purchasing goods in one country bringing them to our own country, and if they are not in demand there re-shipping them to a foreign market, &c. or disposing of them to those who do so.
Mr. F. said that he was astonished to hear this commerce stated as inimical to agriculture, as to its rival, &c. Whatever may be said of the manufactures and commerce of Britain being rivals to the landed interest, it will not apply in this country. We have no established manufactures in the country, therefore our own manufactures are not the sources of our commerce as they are in Britain. The produce of agriculture, viz. what can be spared from the farm, or what can be caught in the ocean by the industry of our own citizens, is the sole basis of our own commerce and if agriculture fails, commerce fails with it. What is called with us the carrying trade and the direct trade cannot easily be separated; we take from Britain to the amount of near 12 million dollars more than she takes from us; how will we pay it? She does not take our flour, meat or fish, and but very little of any thing from the middle or eastern states. We sell our flour, meat, &c. chiefly in the French and Spanish W. Indies, and bring the returns in sugar, coffee, rum, &c. to our own ports, and what is not consumed in our own country is permitted to be shipped to the European ports, where they can find a market under a neutral character, and the proceeds are transmitted to Britain to pay the balance she has against us, or in part in such goods as can be got where the sales are made. A scarcity of bread sometimes induces Britain to open her ports to our grain and flour, but even then the cargo exported will come far short of paying for a return cargo of her finished manufactures, and it is the same with the bulky raw materials of the southern states, of which Britain takes a large proportion; the balance has to be paid in the circuitous manner mentioned above. Our provisions, &c. sold in the W. Indies will purchase return cargoes of coffee, sugar, rum, &c. and but little money can be got; the return cargoes therefore, if more than is necessary for home consumption, must be permitted to find a market in other countries, and for this permission a duty is paid. Thus what is called the carrying trade is so combined with the direct trade, that it cannot be separated without injury to the farmer as well as the merchant.
Perhaps to those who understand the subject, the waggoners constantly employed in hauling merchandise from Philadelphia and Baltimore on the great western road to Pittsburg, may in some measure illustrate the carrying trade as connected with the exports of our produce to a foreign market. About 300 or five or six horse teams are constantly at all seasons employed in hauling goods from these two parts, besides many other teams occasionally, they pass through the dividing ground between the Atlantic and western waters, as they would otherwise return empty like a ship in ballast, they take in flour
on the way generally at half the price for carriage at which the flour will sell at the ports, but if they were not to be certain of back loads in returning, they would not take the gift of the flour for hauling it; but if they were to haul no more goods than the flour would purchase, or than what is consumed in the country, one barrel of 20 could not be hauled, the goods are taken to Pittsburg, Monangahala, Wheeling, &c. and boated to the western parts of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio state, and even to Tennessee. If the carrying trade from the goods brought in the waggoners was not permitted, the produce would not find a market and the imported goods would come much dearer to the consumer. Probably Pennsylvania, in which there are a greater proportion of citizens who reside at a distance from a seaport than in any other state, have felt earlier and more severely, the effects of British aggression than the citizens of any other atlantic states. The flour sells so low since these aggressions commenced that the waggoners return unloaded and prefer hauling the feed for their horses to hauling flour.
Mr. F. said the protection secured by the constitution to commerce was well stated and enforced by his colleague (Mr. Smilie) and need not to be repeated. It is well known that the eastern, and most of the middle states were engaged in commerce both direct and circuitous, almost from the commencement of their colonization: that restraints on the commerce by the British government was one principal cause of declaring independence. The power to regulate and protect commerce was endeavoured to be vested in the old Congress, and the necessity of obtaining that power was the moving cause of changing that form of government; therefore his colleague was right in stating that the commerce of the eastern and middle states has an equal claim to protection as the agriculture of the southern states. If we denounce the character of one class of citizens, such as the merchants as a body have been denounced on this floor, we may go on and denounce another and another class until one state denounces another, and so put an end to the union, and destroy all confidence between citizens of different professions as well as between different states. Congress is fully vested with the power of regulating commerce with foreign nations, and consequently with the power of protecting and restraining it. Congress can limit the extent to which what is called either the direct or carrying trade ought to be permitted, but as far as any trade is authorised to be carried on it is entitled to protection.
Mr. F. said that though he absolutely denied that the resolution was a measure that in justice or on the acknowledged principles of the law of nations, led to war more than any other resolutions submitted to the committee did, yet he acknowledged that it would occasion more privations than some of them. It would lessen the supplies of some kinds of such manufactures as we were accustomed to consume. It would, in some measure, change the accustomed channels of commerce. It would for some time, no doubt, lessen in some degree the amount of our revenue, but by no means to the terrific amount suggested by some gentlemen who have spoken in opposition to the resolution. Our merchants, possessed as they are of a sufficient number of ships and a competent amount of capital will, in the pursuit of their own interests, find a sufficient supply of manufactures from other countries, and thereby encourage a competition with the manufactures of Britain, and even if for a time they fail in doing this, they will procure British goods from other countries to which they will be transmitted at a considerable loss to the owners, so that our necessary wants will be supplied and our revenue suffer very little defalcation, and our own manufactures be encouraged. This is however supposing the worst that may happen, it is supposing that Britain will have so much lost all respect to her own interest as to persevere in her aggressions contrary to her interest; this she has rarely heretofore done, and her relief is fully in her own power—let her only act as before last August.
Mr. F. said that after all, the question is not so much whether we shall adopt the resolution now before the house, as whether we shall agree to any measure of any kind to strengthen the hands of the Executive in negotiating with Britain. That we should do so he considered as absolutely necessary, but the choice of measures would be governed by the view of their expediency, all things considered. What will be the consequence of neglecting to do anything? To answer this question let us examine how the case stands. We are officially informed, that the President has made every effort in his power to negotiate; failing in the object of these efforts he has officially laid the case before Congress, which is exclusively vested with competent powers to prescribe rules in such an emergency; they only have the constitutional power of declaring war, if that is expedient; but as the intention of declaring war is equally repugnant to the wishes of those who support the resolution, as it is to those who oppose it—and as the British treaty secures to both nations the right of prohibiting importation, it is evident that however the aggressions complained of might justify war; it is the wish of all the members to use every other practicable method to procure redress rather than resort to war, but if no measures are adopted to induce G. Britain to enter into a reasonable negotiation, it had been much better that the President's message and the documents accompanying it had never been referred to this committee, and that the resolution before us or any other resolution with a view to the same object, had never been discussed; because the subject being once discussed and no measures agreed to calculated to procure redress, Britain will be justified in believing that Congress approved of what the President considered as aggressions, especially as some of the arguments on this floor were not only an apology but a vindication of the adjudications of the British courts, if not of the impressments.
After making some apology for detaining the House so long, Mr. F. requested permission to make a few observations on a subject which, though it had no relation to the question before the House, yet it had often once been introduced by the gentleman from Virginia, without being called to order. Every member knows that some subjects had been discussed with shut doors early in the session, and that the confidential obligation was not yet removed. The gentleman who introduced the subject in language not very decorous, knew that it had no connexion with the question before the House. He would not pretend to arraign the gentleman's motives, but the evident tendency was to excite an unnecessary alarm in the minds of the citizens, he his intention what it would, it would not very extensively have that effect. All well informed citizens knew that the House had a constitutional authority to shut the doors when the subject in their opinion required secrecy, and every member experienced in public bodies knew, that even an allusion to what was discussed with shut doors, was never permitted, however innocently or inadvertently it was done, without an immediate call to order; and for a very good reason—because it could not be replied to. Mr. F. said he had been many years a member of public bodies, and often sat with shut doors, but never before this occasion observed such allusions made to it in public debate without a check. It is well known that the members never for their own sakes, wish to sit with shut doors, they know that when they do so, some important restraints in favour of decency and order are wanting.
The gentleman from Virginia and other members who sat in the 7th Congress know that a subject was
discussed and decided with shut doors, in conducting which that gentleman was a principal agent, the injunction of secrecy was not taken off till after the meeting of the first session of the next Congress, nor even yet is it wholly removed; the gentleman from Virginia knows this and knows that it never has been complained of, nor in this manner introduced on the floor. It is well known that with few exceptions, such as laying an embargo, &c., the doors are never shut but on foreign affairs communicated in confidence by the President; that even these are not kept on foreign relations, not only on the account of the nation that may happen to be the subject of the communication, but on account of other nations who might interfere to our injury, and sometimes on the account of the agent there, from whom important information may have been received. This, the gentleman from Virginia knows well. It is vain by any such arts to persuade the citizens that the majority of their representatives would knowingly betray their interests when the doors were shut. Their constituents have a much better security than open doors, or even oaths; they have a common interest with their representatives and their representatives with them; they could not betray the interests of their constituents without betraying their own. Mr. F. said, he was a farmer, his sons and his sons in law, were farmers, and his grand children most probably would be farmers, and his constituents were as generally so as in any other district in the union; and when he looked around him, he believed the majority of the members depended on agriculture also; the citizens knew this, and therefore knew that the members could not injure their interest without injuring the interest of themselves and their prosperity. (To be continued.)
From the London Morning Chronicle. Mr. Editor, It having appeared that of the nineteen ships o the line which struck the English fleet in the late engagement off Trafalgar, two of them took advantage of the weather, and ran into Cadiz, they leave to draw the attention of the government, and the nation, to this unwarrantable proceeding. In its most material circumstance, is an exact counterpart of what was done by a French 74 gun ship, Le Hero, after having struck to the Magnanime, commanded by Lord Howe, in the memorable defeat of Confians, by Sir Edward Hawke, on the 20th November, 1759.
Le Hero having got to the leeward towards the close of the day, was pursued by the Magnanime, of equal force. So close was the fight that in ranging up alongside of the enemy, the cat head of the Magnanime was carried away, and the anchor there to suspended was snapped asunder. When the Hero had struck her colours, Lord Howe, preparing to anchor, ordered her also to anchor near the Magnanime, in which he was obeyed. By this time it was nearly dark, and the night was tempestuous. As the first lit of the Magnanime was about to step into a boat to take possession of Le Hero, seven ships of the enemy were seen steering right down upon the English ship, which again prepared for action, and the lieutenant did not choose to quit her under those circumstances.
By the time those seven ships made a change in their course, and passed the Magnanime, it was too dark, and the sea ran too high to put an English officer on board Le Hero. At the first dawning of the succeeding day, that ship was seen before the wind, and very soon after to run aground on Le Four sand, from whence the crew found means to escape to land. Confians' own ship, Le Soleil Royal shared the same fate, and her crew had the same fortune. The two ships were burned by the English.
But the running away with the Le Hero, a surrendered ship that struck her colours in action, which is the pledge of submission on receiving quarter, was not passed over as an excusable practice. Sir Edward Hawke sent Lord Howe with a flag of truce to Le Duc D'Aguillon, who had the supreme authority on that coast, to remonstrate against this act of his countrymen. The first captain of Le Hero was supposed to be then at Le Duc D'Aguillon's, but did not make his appearance; the second captain, however, was there introduced to Lord Howe. The acts of striking the colours, and surrendering the ship, were acknowledged, the impropriety of afterwards running away with the ship was admitted in the fullest extent; but it was represented to have been the act of the sailors, in contempt and defiance of the authority of their officers, and the motive of the sailors was stated to have been the dread of lying several years in an English prison.
On Lord Howe's representing the dreadful consequences that might ensue from such a practice, as it might put an end to giving quarter on a mere striking of the colours, and cause our naval wars to degenerate into the cruelty of the barbarous ages; and on his demanding a list of the crew of Le Hero, and that they should be considered and accounted for in the exchange of prisoners between the two nations, these terms were immediately agreed to, and are a precedent which which, on the present occasion, ought to be acted upon, in vindication of the rights of war, and the honour of the nation.
The Admiralty may have this fact authenticated by Admiral William Peere Williams, and Sir Andrew Snape Hamond, Comptroller of the Navy, who as well as the Writer, were at that time under the command of Lord Howe.
TRIDENT.
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from the Ship Fredonia, Capt. Richardson, from Tobago, 5 Puncheons RUM, 1 do. SHIRUB, 1 do. Fresh LIME JUICE. And in Store, just received, 20 Hhds. St. Vincents and Trinidad MO. LASSES, superior quality, 9000 Bushels Black Eyed PEAS—For Sale by Price & Waddey. April 17. 3t 644
The STOCKHOLDERS in the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, are informed that an Election for fifteen Directors will be held at the Office of the said Company, on the first day of May next, to commence at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon of the said day. John Cowper, Sec'y. April 4. 1stM 642
Now landing from on board the Ship Maria, from Jamaica, and for Sale, 83 Puncheons of RUM. William Pennock. April 4. 3w 633
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. 640

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 9, 1806.
MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.—In our last we noticed the arrival of Captain Gould from Laguira, where he had been despatched (as we understand by the government of the United States) to apprise the Spanish government of this expedition.
Just as this foolish affair was about sinking into oblivion, we find it revived with an air of importance in the Enquirer of the 4th inst. It seems that Stephen Sayre, Esq. has communicated Miranda's important object.
In the first place, Miranda has arrived at Jacquetmel, in the Island of St. Domingo. We presume it would be too ridiculous to suppose that he would have gone to Jacquetmel, if he afterwards intended for Trinidad;
Nor can we persuade ourselves that the British government has taken any part in this business. Can any one suppose, that with such abundant means as Great-Britain possesses, to carry into effect such a plan, she would countenance such a feeble measure?
The Speech of MR. FINDLEY, which we publish this day, will be considered as embracing nearly all that can be said in favour of the measure which it advocates, and much more than ought to have been said.
It is not our intention to go into an analysis of this speech, every argument that has been advanced in it, has been refuted in a more able and satisfactory manner, than it is in our power to perform.
The price of Stock is in a great measure, supported by its assignable quality, foreigners would be cautious of becoming the holders of a debt, which can be discharged by the operation of a sponge.
Captain Mc NICOLL informs us that Admiral DUCKWORTH sailed from Kingston on the 12th inst. to join the squadron off Cadiz.
IMPROMTU.
Some tars in their grog having heard that a Mack Was by Bonaparte taken, were thrown all a-back— Then questioned the boatswain what Mack it could be;
Henry the fourth of France, being informed that an edict which he had issued for the prohibition of luxury, was not enforced, published an explanatory proclamation, which ran thus,—“Our orders prohibiting articles of luxury, and particularly the use of lace and embroidery, only extends to the honest part of the community;
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, February 20.
CITY ADDRESS.
Yesterday, the right honourable the lord mayor, the aldermen, sheriffs and common council of the city of London, waited upon his majesty at St. James's (being introduced by the lord in waiting) with the following address, which was read by John Sylvester, Esq. the recorder:
“To the king's most excellent Majesty. The humble, loyal and dutiful address of the lord mayor, aldermen and commons of the city of London, in common council assembled.
“Most gracious sovereign,
“We your majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the lord mayor, aldermen and commons of the city of London, in common council assembled, most humbly approach your majesty, with the warmest sentiments of loyalty and attachment to your majesty's sacred person and family.
We beg to assure your majesty, that while we contemplate with the deepest concern and disappointment, the late disastrous events which have led in so rapid and extraordinary a manner, to the defeat and humiliation of the Austrian power, we cannot refrain from offering to your majesty, our sincere thanks and congratulations, on the formation of an administration, combining men of the highest consideration and talents, affording amidst these adverse events, the cheering prospect, that by such an union of wisdom and energy in your majesty's councils, a system of vigour, vigilance and economy will be adopted, which may support our publick affairs, preserve and strengthen our national security, and prove most conducive to the honour and dignity of your majesty's crown, and the happiness and liberties of your people.
“Viewing the high and distinguished characters composing your majesty's present government, we have perfect confidence, that under your majesty's direction, the national strength will be augmented, its resources improved and preserved, and the utmost energies of a free, loyal and united people will be called into action, so that, with the blessing of Divine Providence, this country may keep fast its liberties and independence, and may maintain its due rank among the nations of Europe.
“Permit us to assure your majesty of our firm co-operation in every measure which may be deemed essential towards resisting any unreasonable pretensions on the part of your majesty's enemies, and for enable your majesty to restore to your people the blessings of peace, on such terms as may be consistent with the honour, dignity and safety of these realms.
“Signed by order of the court, HENRY WOODTHORPE.” To which address his majesty was pleased to return the following most gracious answer:
“I thank you for this loyal and dutiful address. I receive with the highest satisfaction, your assurances of loyalty and attachment to my person and family; and you may rest assured that I can have no other object in view, in the measures adopted for the administration of my government, than to maintain the honour and dignity of my crown, and the union, the happiness, and the essential interests of my people.”
They were all very graciously received and had the honour to kiss his majesty's hand. A contribution of 4,500,000 francs has been most tyrannically levied on the city of Frankfort by the French, at the express command of Bonaparte, as stated in a short note sent to the magistrates by general Angereau, who was the severe instrument of the tyrant in this most unprincipled and oppressive transaction.
HAMBURG, Feb. 11. Letters from Hanover of the 5th instant mention, that on the 7th, the regiment of the duke of Brunswick entered that city, and marched to Celle, where a Prussian field hospital had already arrived.
Some of the German papers contain an account, that the French army had actually entered the kingdom of Naples, and dispersed the combined forces in an engagement in which the Prince Royal of Naples is said to have lost his life.
According to private letters from Paris, the Neapolitan ambassador Marquis de Gallo, had been ordered to quit that city within twenty four hours.
Since Bonaparte's return to Paris, the French bank has resumed its payments. Ninety six large casks, full of gold and silver, escorted by a considerable body of troops, preceded Napoleons entrance, and have been deposited in the palace of the Tuileries.
General Lauriston has taken possession of Venice in the name of Napoleon. The French boast much of having become such near neighbours of the Turks.
CASSEL, Feb. 1.
Letters from Berlin contain some curious information on the subject of negotiations between Prussia and France, particularly respecting Hanover.—Even so far back as the 15th of December, an agreement was made between the Courts of Berlin and St. Cloud, containing various projects, one particular of which was, that Brunswick Lunenbourg should be taken possession of by Prussian troops;
FRANKFORT, Feb. 8.
Since the conclusion of the war, this city has experienced its disagreeable consequences in the highest degree. Besides the troops we have had to quarter, a contribution of four millions of francs has been imposed upon us.
GENTLEMEN, I am ordered by my sovereign, the emperor of the French, and King of Italy, to demand a contribution of four millions from the town of Frankfort.—I have no doubt but that you will testify your readiness to comply with the desire of his majesty, I request that you will as speedily as possible place the said sum in the hands of the Treasurer general of the grand army, M. Garan inspector of reviews, who will deliver this letter to you, is instructed to be the interpreter of my sentiments to the Senate, in order that he may confer farther with them on the subject of his mission.
I have the honour, With high consideration, to be, Your's, &c. ANGEREAU. Darmstadt, Feb. 4, 1806.
Immediately upon the receipt of this letter, the magistrates assembled to deliberate on its contents, and resolved to send three of their number to Paris, to beseech the Emperor of the French to relieve the city from this heavy contribution. The Senate afterwards addressed a Proclamation to the Burgers, to inform them, that if the half of the contribution was not speedily raised, a new garrison of ten thousand men would be sent into the town.
On the contrary, if the sum was raised, it was not only hoped that the other half of the contribution would not be required, that the number of troops in the town would speedily be reduced. The Senate has employed every means to raise the sum required.
ITALY.
MILAN, January 24.
Marshal Massena, after arriving at Bologna from the Austrian states, soon proceeded on his farther destination. On the 17th of this month he joined the army marching to Naples on the Papal frontiers.
On that day he arrived at the head quarter of the army at Spoleto, where he took the command, and addressed the following Proclamation to the troops:
ARMY OF NAPLES—ORDER OF THE DAY. Head-Quarters, at Spoleto, Jan. 13. “SOLDIERS, His majesty the emperor and king has confided to me the honour of conducting you to the new theatre of war.
Soldiers of Italy.—The recollection of so important a day will constantly excite in you transports of enthusiasm. Remember that you are now going to fight in the same cause. Your emperor has his eyes fixed on you.
“MASSENA, Gen. in Chief, Marshal of the Empire.”
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Brig Betsey, Campbell, from Vienna, bound to New-York, put back on account of both pumps being choaked and leaking, cargo corn and staves.
T. BUTLER'S Packet will sail for Alexandria on Saturday next. For freight or passage apply on board at Newton's wharf.
SALE AT AUCTION, BY FRANCIS SMITH,
TO-MORROW, (Thursday) at 11 o'Clock, Will be Sold at his Office, No. 13, Main-Street—for Cash, 3 Boxes Irish LINENS, 500 Pieces NANKIN, 1 Bale GURRAHS, 1 Case Pulleat HANDKERCHIEFS, 1 Trunk CALLICO, Some French LINEN, HOSIERY, a Parcel of Mens' and Womens' SHOES.
At 12 o'Clock,
4 quarter casks Old Sherry WINE, 4 do. L. P. } Madeira do. 2 Hhds. L. P. } W. I. RUM, SUGAR, COFFEE.
At Private Sale,
1 Case fine French CAMBRIC, and 1 do do. HANDKERCHIEFS. April 9. 1 651
For Boston, The good Schooner HOPE and POLLY, Captain Rodgers, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board at Gibson's wharf, or to Fisk & Catlett. April 9. tf 652
The Schooner ENTERPRIZE, Capt. Fitzhugh, Will sail for New-York on Sunday next. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf. April 9. 1 652
For Boston, The Schr. RISING SUN, E. Bradfoot, master, will sail on Sunday next. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Gibson's wharf, or Fisk & Catlett. April 9. 2* 649
FRANCIS BENJANS,
Silk, Cotton, Woollen Dyer and Scourer,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Publick, that he has removed from Bank-Street to New-Bank Bridge, No. 1, where he will endeavour by every means in his power to merit the continuance of that encouragement, with which his customers have been formerly pleased to honour him.
Gentlemen's Clothes scoured; Ladies' silk, cotton, and muslin dresses dyed and finished in the best manner; Calli-cos dyed and glazed; Silk Stockings cleaned and calendered.
N. B. All orders from the country attended to with the utmost punctuality. April 9. 3* 648
NOTICE.
On Friday night last a Negro Man was stopped in Concord street, by one of the Watchmen, and had in his possession a small quantity of Bacon, who threw the same down and made his escape.
George Suggs, Captain of the Borough Watch. 3t 650
The Members of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, are requested to meet at the Eagle Tavern, opposite the Market-House, on the 2d day of May next, to elect a President and Directors, and other business of importance to the said company.
By order of the President and Directors, William Charles Lee, Clerk D. S. Canal Co. April 2. 12d May 654
On Thursday the 1st day of May next, will be sold at the Great Bridge, under a deed in Trust, to the highest bidder, for appraised value at 60 days,
FOURTEEN NEGROES,
Consisting of Men, Women and Children, among them are three excellent SAWERS, and HOUSE SERVANTS. By order of The Trustee.
At the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold,
One Hundred Acres of Land,
Lying at Edmond's Hill, Four Horses, Two Yoke of Oxen, Four Carts, One Riding Chair and One Stage, Pitt Saws, Axes, &c. &c. James Callis. March 21. tds 598
Liverpool Coarse and Fine SALT,
For Sale on board the Ship Monticello, Captain Wilson—Apply to William Pennock. April 4. 3w 637
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NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company.
He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Reishes, at the shortest notice.
BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
COW-POX.
The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated. George Balfour. Feb. 12. tf 503
Madame V. Casaumajour,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, 2 Trunks real Madrass Handkerchiefs, which she offers for Sale on good terms.—Apply at her Store No. 18, Market-Square. Feb. 24. 2gw3w 326
MUSEUM NATURÆ,
Connected with a Botanical and a Pleasure Garden.
THE Undertaker of this Institution, forming on Point-Pleasant, respectfully informs the subscribers thereto, that a beginning being made with the collections, and with the arrangement of the garden, it is from this day open for their inspection, and for that of all such Ladies and Gentlemen as may be inclined to promote the same, if, after having visited it, they find it deserving their support—Provisory accommodations are provided for their reception.
The subscribers to the annual support of the Institution, are informed that the year of their subscription will not begin, but on the day on which it will be finally opened to the publick. Museum, March 14. tf 577
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey, 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 Almira, 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.

STORAGE.
Our large Brick Ware-House on Town Point, is now fitted to receive property on Storage. The superior advantages of this building in point of security and despatch is evident, and attention will be paid to what is put in care.
Articles Stored are frequently authorized to sell, and have generally on hand,
FLOUR of different Inspections,
Superfine, Fine and Middlings.
TOBACCO —Of different Inspections,
RUM —Antigua, Windward Island, and Continental.
BRANDY —Cognac, Bourdeaux, Spanish, Peach, Apple.
GIN —Holland, Continental.
WINE —Madeira, Teneriffe, Malaga, Claret, Port and Cape.
Molasses, Sugar, Coffee—Cordage of various kinds—Salt loose and in sacks.
George Murray, & Co. March 3. 543
CASH
Given for Twenty Shares of
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.
Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. 379
JUST LANDED,
25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES.
For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. 426
Now Landing and for Sale,
New-England RUM in hds. and bbls.
Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York PRIME PORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Casks CORDAGE, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Souchong TEAS.—By James M'Clenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 19. 595
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS,
Imported in the Ship Shepherds, from London, for Sale—Consisting of
Windsor BEANS, White Blossom do. Early Mazago, Early Charlton PEA, Golden Hotspur do. Crown and Egg do. Blue Prussian do. Spanish Maroto, do. Large Roundival do. Dwarf Marrow do. Tall Green do. Wells Marrow do. Early Yellow SNAP, Negro French do. Black Speckled do. Purple Speckled do. Chinese and Scarlet do. Arbour do. Early Salmon Radish, Salmon and Scarlet do. Short Top and Naples do. Red and White Turnip do. Long White Transparent do. Black Spanish do. Early York Cabbage, Sugar Loaf do. Early and Late Buttersea, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Large Drum Head do. German Red do. Colewort and Borecole, Green and Yellow Savoy, White Brocoli.
A choice assortment of
Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS;
White and Red Clover SEED; Lucerne, Timothy, Burnett, Hemp, & Canary SEED; Also, Scotch BARLEY; OAT MEAL, and Fine Durham MUSTARD.
Samuel Osborne, Main-Street, near the Old Market place. He will be further supplied with the best of those articles by the next arrival from London. March 17. 563
A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the
Fields, at present occupied by Mrs. MILHADO.—For terms apply to David Milhado. Feb. 24. 527
SUGAR AND COFFEE.
Landing this morning on Town-Point, the cargo of the brig Wheeler, from Guadalupe, consisting of
Clayed and Muscovada SUGARS,
And
Prime Green COFFEE in tierces.
To be sold on moderate terms. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. 496
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also shall keep a supply of
PLANK AND SCANTLING.
Thomas H. Parker. August 19. 77
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. 523
EAGLE TAVERN.
The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the public in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentlemen BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Gleun. January 15. 433
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. 136
ROBERT GIBSON,
Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. 536
FOR RENT,
(And possession to be had immediately)
A comfortable small TENEMENT,
on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barraud. Jan. 29. 466
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER,
Have received by the Ship PLANTER, Boush, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptance.
Totals—Amongst which are
 17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  18 do. of Rose Blankets.  8 do. Stripe do.  9 do. White and Red Flannels.  10 do. White Plains and Kerseys.  12 do. Blue do.  14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick.  6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  2 do. Yarn Hose.  do. Carpeting and Carpets.  8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts.  16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.  6 Trunks of Manchester.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.  30 Casks Shot.  130 Kgs of Gunpowder.  40 Casks Nails.  4 do. Seine Twine.  6 Trunks Mens' and Women's Worsted Hose.  3 Bales of Oznaburgs.  Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.  The above packages are well assorted. September 15. 145
NOTICE.
My health being such as to require a change of air, I shall leave this State some time in April; such persons as have claims against me will bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted are requested to discharge the same, or give security for future payment. William Leigh. Portsmouth, Feb. 28. 539
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
 250 Hogsheads Petersburg Tobacco,  80 do. Richmond  50 Bales Upland Cotton,  4 do. Sea Island  12 Pipes Holland GIN,  5 Puncheons Old Jamaica RUM,  11 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR,  100 Casks Claret WINE,  12 Cases  61 Baskets  Cordials,  6 Cases FRUIT, preserved in Brandy,  12 Boxes Castle SOAP,  25 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE,  23 Crates do. EARTHENWARE,  3 do. and 1 hhd. do. assorted for family use.  30 Pieces Twilled SACKING,  6 Casks Sheathing NAILS,  20 Boxes Windsor GLASS, 8 by 10, and  40 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES.  Alexander Maclure. March 21. 597
To be Leased,
For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on
Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barraud. November 18. 288
For Rent,
The Store, Compting Room & Cellar,
No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 597
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
WILL be given, to whosoever, or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 30th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks poor 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, and will 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 cloth, 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 fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forwarn 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. 587
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 Bellisle, 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 Dichol, 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 Coasting Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or 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. 535
Forty tons Campchevy LOGWOOD,
of the first quality, for Sale. Apply to Edward Roberts. March 26. 61
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 NANKEENS first chop,  Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS,  150 Crates Crocker WARE, well assorted,  8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted,  75 Kgs English GUNPOWDER,  100 Boxes London Crown GLASS,  100 Kgs White LEAD, ground in oil,  1500 lbs. Seine TWINE,  150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought,  50 Bolts OZNABURGS,  200 Boxes Mould CANDLES,  25 do. Spermaceti do.  20 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE,  200 lbs. Spanish Root INDIGO,  50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory)  100 Rheams Writing PAPER,  200 do. Wrapping do.  Also—This Day Landing,
FOR SALE,
3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN,
11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Casks 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. 500
FOR Sale or Rent,
A PLANTATION, situated on Hamp-
ton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. James D. M'Caw. Feb. 21. 519
All persons having claims against the
Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. 339
JOHN STRATTON,
HAVING removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. WILLIAM HARRISON, neatly fitted up the Exchange Coffee House, would be glad to take 8 or 10 BOARDERS, by the week, month, or year. Every attention will be paid to render those comfortable who may favour him with their custom, and charges reasonable. March 14. 581
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
A smart active Negro MAN,
From 20 to 23 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 10. 114
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons in debt to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. 597
WARM SPRINGS
In the County of Bath, Virginia. HAVING taken a lease on the Warm Springs for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the public, that at great expense and much labour we have improved it, to accommodate genteely one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of frame stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses; also, 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of music, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not chuse to mix with the strong and healthy. We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 30 miles from the Warm Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the public that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated. We wish to purchase a BLACK-SMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given.—Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us. Robt. & Geo. Turner. March 12. 572
In addition to the above advertisement,
a correspondent who is well acquainted with that part of the state, and all the different houses of entertainment on the road, observes, that from the Bell Tavern in Richmond, kept by the Turners, the mail stage goes once a week to that healthy and social town of Staunton, fifteen miles beyond the Blue Ridge, where there are two Taverns, one kept by Wm. Chambers, and the other by J. Edmondson, equal to comfort and good living to any tavern perhaps on the continent, each of them keep a stage and excellent horses, with careful drivers, well acquainted with the mountain roads, and one or the other always ready to convey passengers to the Warm Springs, and from thence the Turners have a carriage and horses to convey them to the Sweet Springs, so that a passenger can step into the stage at Norfolk, and without any further trouble than paying those who attend him, be conveyed 360 miles to the Sweet Springs. It was determined last fall by the different tavern keepers and others concerned, to oblige the overseers of the roads to do their duty, and to give personal assistance themselves where it was most wanted. To those who have seen that country, description is unnecessary—but to the stranger it may be justly observed that two weeks of indulgence at the Warm Spring Bath, is a full compensation for the fatigues of the journey. March 17. 591
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the
26th day of January, 1806. Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, Piffs. Against Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Defs. In Chancery.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who hath entered his appearance, and is in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. 13d Mon. Ap. 472
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. HIS Britannic 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 place of his residence. Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five. The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts. N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. 446
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. 594
Landing from on board the ship Shefford, and
for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Cases do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 95 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. 601
NEW RICE.
For Sale a-boat on board the schooner Comfort, capt. Drummond, from Charleston, 180 Tierces choice New RICE. Fisk & Catlett. March 24. 607
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. 262
FRANCIS SMITH,
Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. 451
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of
Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs,
which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the Keg, viz.
 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb.  8d, do. 9d per lb.  Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb.  6d, do. 10d per lb.  4d, do. 3s per M.  3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.  8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 4d per M.  6d, do. 4s per M.  4d, do. 3s do.  3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.  2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.  ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 503
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. 479
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.