Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-02-24 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 24, 1806.
[NO. 95.
LETTER
FROM THE SECRETARY of the TREASURY,
Transmitting a statement of the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1802, 1803, and 1804. JANUARY 16, 1806. Read and ordered to lie on the table.
SIR, TREASURY DEPARTMENT, JANUARY 16, 1806. In obedience to the permanent order of the House of Representatives, passed on the 3d of March, 1797, I have the honour to transmit a statement, exhibiting the amount of duties and drawbacks on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, and exported therefrom, during the years 1802, 1803, and 1804. I have the honour to be, Very respectfully, Sir, Your most obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
A STATEMENT exhibiting the amount of drawback payable on sundry articles exported from the UNITED STATES, in the years 1802, 1803, and 1804; compared with the amount of duties collected on the same, respectively.
   SPECIES OF MERCHANDIZE. IN THE YEAR 1802. IN THE YEAR 1803. IN THE YEAR 1804.   Duties Received. Dr'back Payable. Duties Received. Dr'back Payable. Duties Received. Dr'back Payable.     On Merchandize paying a duty of 12 1-2 per cent. ad valorem, 3,518,075 513,459 3,399,781 243,763 3,794,697 308,011   12 3-4 do. do. 270,171 9,980 183,568 24,757 64,427 29,790   15 do. do. 1,170,328 67,635 1,104,355 25,005 1,374,397 247,957   15 1-4 do. do. 40   16 1-2 do. do. 102,604 8,561 69,634 4,216 228,422 56,897   17 1-2 do. do. 678,035 27,053   19 1-4 do. do. 41,151 8,254   20 do. do. 73,125 6,010 67,857 1,369 32,986 2,850   22 do. do. 25,798 2,092 13,126 870 4,060 748   22 1-2 do. do. 49,048 1,525   24 3-4 do. do. 11,085 342   40 do. do.   On Wines, Madeira, 45,741 182 196,857 19,954 236,982 29,952   Burgundy and Champaign 2,464 12,864 1,868 138 862 65   Sherry 268,573 586   St. Lucar 650 4,829 131,558 5,221 225,888 4,153   Claret 61,992 32,027   Lisbon 63,906 767 52,619 1,410 77,921 1,371   Oporto 20,515   Teneriffe and Fayal 107,318 4,575 120,849 1,837 135,692 2,050   Malaga 71,835   All other 175,889 150,659 246,598 104,119 729,615 425,287   On Spirits, Foreign distilled from grain 237,069 18,584 263,802 19,715 422,002 85,354   Ditto from other materials 2,179,805 104,068 2,367,804 84,961 2,557,572 8   Domestick from domestick materials 87 503,584 629 328,412 1,579   Molasses 355,401 1,706 14,919 201 10,059 376   Beer, ale and porter 231,551 50,047 453,351 216,337 58,378 6,753   Tea, Bohca 117,395 88,069 134,792 90,854 293,262 124,540   Flyson 110,436 60,903 95,591 13,369 179,453 37,357   Other green 292,488 139,099 245,517 85,800 145,611 16,195   Coffee, 1,682,459 1,284,376 948,672 409,251 3,001,066 2,601,646   Cocoa, 29,529 28,096 22,664 11,735 26,511 11,213   Chocolate, 175 4 46 42 1   Sugar, Brown, 1,821,117 717,335 1,969,256 709,492 2,990,008 1,586,751   White clayed, 196,581 152,026 245,557 150,639 299,482 293,052   Loaf and candy, 1,161 172 2,333 325 551   Other refined, 55 47 13   Almonds, 1,182 113   Currants, 251   Prunes and Plumbs, 2,005 352   Figs, 148   Raisins in jars and boxes 2,911 58   Ditto all other 190   Candles, Tallow 1,297 1,647 548 117 890 546   Wax 95 185 75 347 90   Cheese 28,382 21,056 9,351 4,369 16,835 7,681   Soap 8,960 1,300 6,837 2,981 27,593 15,444   Tallow 5,935   Spices, Mace 896 11   Nutmegs 4,667 112   Cinnamon 621   Cloves 2,632 1,742   Pepper 371,505 335,258 244,673 150,247 374,521 343,595   Pimento 11,523 2,010 35,034 14,042 22,727 17,942   Chinese Cassia 2,169 573   Tobacco 22,533 1,220 12,417 60 4,689 202   Snuff 1,050 270 2,125 1,633 2,236 772   Indigo 78,559 91,442 37,321 3,532 70,660 29,774   Cotton 101,699 93,501 98,692 85,028 85,485 81,815   Powder, Hair 34 14   Gun 11,891 1,526   Starch 149 6   Glue 714   Pewter plates and dishes 1,965   Anchors and sheet Iron 4,180   Hoop and slit Iron 154   Nails 69,250 6,101 74,592 3,062 83,309 6,693   Spikes 3,194 213 3,485 32 2,795 34   Quick silver 136   Paint, Ochre yellow in oil 262 6   Dry yellow 1,568 104   Spanish brown 1,433   White and red Lead 19,109 537   Lead and manufactures of 15,178 2,629 26,975 696 38,646 777   Seines 165   Cordage, Tarred 20,963 6,935 15,243 771 10,234 4,175   Untarred and yarn 2,395 8 2,350 2,989 18   Cables 1,763 166 2,839 1,182 87   Steel 12,202 753 7,811 48 10,198   Hemp 83,446 123,217 81,535   Twine and Pack Thread 6,663 192 7,940 11 11,012 333   Glauber Salt 1,756 2,338 4 1,360 5   Salt 792,838 6,607 721,355 4,561 686,799 5,992   Malt   Coal 23,588 21,957 298 14,067   Fish, Dried 19,85   Salmon 5,226   Mackarel 4,971   All other 2,519   Glass, Bottles 5,681 685   Window 15,778 223   Segars 13,054 4   Lime 130   Boots 3,663 280 3,534 145 2,861 315   Shoes and slippers of Silk 2,393 461 996 560 1,438 244   Ditto all other 11,150 1,048 9,067 329 9,593 1,874   Wool and cotton cards 141 5 24 5   Playing ditto 15,039 17,155 1,620 1,347 992 381   TOTAL. 14,766,990 4,197,256 14,227,778 2,569,813 20,186,185 5,686,483  
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, REGISTER'S OFFICE, January 14th, 1806. JOSEPH NOURSE, Register.
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
Passengers to France. The fast sailing SHIP HIGHLAND MARY, Capt. STRONG, will sail in 10 days to a Port in the Bay of Bis- cay, has good accommodations for passengers.—Apply to Mr. Peter Gordon, or to
George Murray, & Co. Feb. 21. 3t 517
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 60 Hhds Richmond TOBACCO, 250 Barrels FLOUR,
In Store, 40 Kgs LARD, 20 do. BUTTER, superior quality. A general assortment of Cordage and Cables, of 8, 9, 10, & 11 inches. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, AN AMERICAN SHIP, of 300 hogsheads, for a port in France. Feb. 17. tf 513
FOR SALE, A new well built Schooner, Burthen 120 55-95 tons—Liberal credit will be given—Negotiable notes with approved endorsements required.
She has on board, 4 M feet 2 inch W. O. PLANK, 1 do. 1 do. do. 1 do. Rough hhd. STAVES, 2 do. do. bbl. do. And a quantity of FIRE-WOOD. 215 bbls CORN—afloat. John Macgowan. Feb. 17. 3t 511
FOR LIVERPOOL, Intended to sail by the 10th March, The American ship ALEXANDER, MILES KING, Master—three fourths of her cargo in tobacco already engaged. For freight of the balance or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to J. & W. Southgate. February 19. tf 500
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new SHIP GLOBE, GILFILLAN HOWLAND, Master, now lying in and with cargo about 380 hogsheads Tobacco, sails remarka- bly fast, and in complete order to take on board a cargo. A freight to Liverpool will be preferred.—For terms apply to Richard Blow. February 10. tf 501
FOR NEW-YORK, The Sloop PATTY, George Clarke, Master; Will sail the first wind. For freight or passage, apply on board at Myons' wharf, or to Richard Bowden & Co. Feb. 7. tf 501
FOR GREENOCK, The British Ship MARY, WILLIAM ATHOL, Master. Part of her cargo being engaged, she will be despatched early in March—Tobacco or other goods will be received on low freight. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 495
For a Port in France, The fine coppered SHIP BELFAST, GEO. W. CARMAN, Master, burthen about 400 hogsheads Tobacco, great part of her cargo being engaged; she will sail with a convenient speed.—For freight of the remainder, ap- ply to Messrs Rambaut, Gemon, & co. of Petersburg, Mr. Warren Ashley, or John & James Galwey. Feb. 3. tf 486
Wanted to Charter, A SHIP, of about 500 hogsheads burthen, to load for Falmouth and a Market. —Also—
A VESSEL, of about 100 barrels, to load for Madeira.— Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. Jan. 27. 4w 464
Notice is hereby given that I shall apply to the Court of Northampton County, at April term next, for leave to discontinue so much of the road leading from Franktown to Occoquan Neck, as goes upon my land. Tully R. Wise. Feb. 14. 1m 509
COW-POX.
The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadel- phia, 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
The celebrated Arabian Horse SELIM, Which was imported into this state about 3 years ago, and whose Cots are now so universally admired for size and activity, will stand this season at my Stable near the Race-Field; particulars of which will be made known in time. R. H. Cocke. Feb. 7. tf 497
TO RENT, A Ware-House on Commerce-Street Wharf—Apply to William Plume, & Co. Feb. 3. tf 482
Landing this day, and for Sale, from brig Fame, 100 boxes Havana SUGARS, 47 hds. MOLASSES, 120 bbls. choice Green COFFEE. From on board brig Echo, 25 hds. Clayed SUGAR. And from schooner Combine, 65 casks 30 boxes } RAISINS, 30 sacks soft shelled ALMONDS, 3,500 bushels St. Ube's SALT. Moses Myers. Feb. 17. 3w 510
Now landing from on board the Sloop Direc- tor, and for SALE at the Ware House formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's-wharf, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 5 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 20 Casks Malaga WINE, 20 Barrels SUGAR, 20 do. Prime New-York PORK, 20 do. do. BEEF, 10 do. do. APPLES, 30 Boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES, 10 do. SOAP, 10 Casks Souchong } TEA. 2 do. Imperial } 1 do. Hyson } All of which will be Sold low or exchanged for Country Pro- duce. James M'Clenachan. Feb. 3. tf 485
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANER, DUNN, from London, and FRENCHIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptance in Town—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's 18 do. of Rose Blankets. Hats. 8 do. Stripe do. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 9 do. White and Red 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. Flannels. 30 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and 150 Kgs of Gunpowder. Kerseys. 40 Casks Nails. 12 do. Blue do. 4 do. Seine Twine. 14 do. Blue & Green Half 6 Trunks Mens' and Wo- Thicks. mens' Worsted Hose. 6 do. Stripe and Grey 3 Bales of Ozanburgs. Coatings. Fleecy Hosiery, for La- 2 do. Yarn Hose. dies' and Gentlemens' do. Carpeting and Car- wear. pets. Muslins, Dimities, Cal- 8 do. Mixed Fernaughts hicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable 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  du.    8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d,  Brads,  8d  per lb.    6d,  do.  4s 6d  per M.    4d,  do.  3s  do.    3d,  do.  2s 7 1-2d  do.    2d,  do.  2s 7 1-2d  do.  
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 503

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 24, 1806.
Saturday last being the anniversary of the birth of the ILLUSTRIOUS WASHINGTON, the father of his country, the same was noticed by the citizens of this Borough, with those feelings, which the recollection of that great and good man excites in the breast of every real friend of his country and of mankind.—
By Captain Ferguson's Packet, we have received the Baltimore papers of Friday, but they contain no article of European intelligence, so that we are still in suspense as to the further operations of the grand armies. Our readers will recollect, that in our last it was stated in the article which we copied from the Baltimore Telegraph, that Mr. Adams, who had arrived from Lisbon, had seen the official bulletins of the French army, which contained the account of the defeat of the allied army, surrender of the Russians, &c. We observe by a subsequent paper to that which we copied from, that Mr. Adams desired that it might be contradicted, "for that he had not said that he saw the official bulletins, and that nothing which he had said authorized such an assertion."
We observe the arrival of the brig New-York, Captain Rogers, at New-York, on the 17th inst. in 58 days from Bourdeaux. If the passage is correctly stated this vessel ought to have brought papers to about the 20th of December. The New-York papers are silent as to intelligence by this arrival.
MR. COLEMAN, the intelligent and indefatigable Editor of the New-York Evening Post, has published in his paper, some very elegant and able numbers upon neutral rights, and colonial trade, which have been perused with great interest, and which have produced a desire to have them republished, as appears from the following notice. Anxious on our part to aid the laudable design of Mr. Coleman, THE EDITOR of this paper will receive subscriptions for the proposed work. As the list of subscribers will be returned in one week from this date, it is hoped that those who intend to subscribe will leave their names at this office immediately.
Ledger Office, Feb. 24, 1806.
The editor having in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston, most of whom are personally unknown to him, advising him to republish his numbers on neutral rights in a more permanent form, and their advice having been backed by that of some of the most respectable of his friends in this place, makes the following reply to all these applications at once. His circumstances are not such as to enable him unassisted to carry on a work through the press of the magnitude this would be, nor would prudence justify the attempt without the support of a subscription to at least an indemnifying amount. The subject is becoming in some degree trite, and, to borrow from a letter before me, publick curiosity always capricious and easily wearied is somewhat abated for reading performances of this nature. As however the numbers which have appeared in this paper, and which are in a state of preparation to appear, will, when the series is completed, afford at least a more extensive view of the subject, in all its aspects, than any publication that has yet issued from the press; the editor is ready and even desirous to comply with the requests with which he has been honoured, if a subscription for that purpose can be filled. And that the experiment may be fairly made, he offers the following proposals.
The numbers, with those to come, shall be remodelled, revised and corrected, and form a first part; a particular answer to some of the sophisms of War in Disguise, will form a second part; and a collection of all the official documents and memorials which have appeared having relation to the same subject shall be added by way of appendix; so as to put the purchaser in possession of a book to which he may at any time refer for all the information he may desire on a question of such great national moment.
As it is not practicable to ascertain what the size of the book will be, it is not easy to fix upon the price. It is possible it may extend to a volume of 400, or perhaps 500 pages, and it will be afforded at the usual price of a work of such a size. To be put to press as soon as the appearance of the subscription list will justify it.
Editors' proposed to promote such a work will confer a favor by giving the above a place in their papers.
WM. COLEMAN.
William and Mary College Lottery.
TWENTY-NINTH DAY. No. 1954, Prize of 500 Dolls.
Table with 10 columns: No., 72, 204, 372, 487, 459, 657, 939, 907, 7608, 1482, 6051, 2354, 5547, 2752, 5323, 2260, 7168, 6240, 4427, 6909, 5353, 7738, 2927, 5459, 7502, 2548, 1978, 4032, 7607, 5566, 6908, 1895, 1023, 7531, 6115, 1900, 5175, 2782, 1363, 7478, 3833, 6205, 1185, 1463, 6283, 1931, 3668, 4806, 1239, 6683.
Total gain of the Wheel, 12,515 Dollars.
The Senate was yesterday principally occupied with the bill to facilitate commercial intercourse with the island of St. Domingo, which, after undergoing various amendments, was ordered to a third reading this day, (Wednesday.) Nat. Intel.
There has been no formal answer to the remonstrance of our Minister at the Court of Great Britain. Neither have the differences between the two governments been settled, as mentioned in several papers at a distance from the seat of government. The receipt of the remonstrance is acknowledged in a Note to Mr. Monroe, in which it is stated, that it will require time to consider the principles involved therein, and requesting our Minister not to construe this delay into a neglect. This information we had from unquestionable authority. Wash. Fed.
A gentleman who came passenger in the schooner Margaret from the River Plate informs, that about five weeks ago he was at Fernando de Noronha, in lat. 3, south, that he there saw the governor of that
place, who had just arrived from Pernambuco on the coast of Brazil, who stated, that about a fortnight before an English fleet composed of two sail of the line, several frigates and sixty transports had been seen off that coast; that it was said to be the secret expedition which had sailed from England under Sir Home Popham, and it was believed that it was on its way to enter the River Plate, with an intention to attack Nombre de Dios. Pernambuco is in lat. 5, south, and the River Plate in 35, south. Charleston Gazette.
Armed expedition from New-York.—Whispers have for some time been circulating respecting a mysterious expedition fitting out at New-York. Those whispers have increased to loud rumours and have excited a considerable degree of alarm among our citizens. It seems to be a fact that the Leader and several other vessels of force have actually sailed upon a secret and dangerous expedition that will involve the character of our country, and may, in the event, produce the most serious and fatal evils to our merchants.
Report says (and we believe it) that four ships have been fitted out with full complements of arms, ammunition, artificers, volunteers, &c. &c. that on board one of them gen. Miranda, a Spanish subject of great talents and enterprise has embarked; that their place of rendezvous is Port-au-Prince, where they are to take on board midshipmen as soldiers and proceed to acts of hostility on the Spanish Main.
Such are the outlines of the project as far as we can learn by letters from New-York and by the current conversation of the day.
It is further asserted, that pikes and other warlike implements which have been shipped were supplied from the armories of the U. States. This assertion ought to be received with caution; for without the most positive proof it is not to be supposed that our cautious and timid administration would act in a manner so directly hostile to a power with whom we are at peace; though there is no doubt that the president's message at the opening of the present session of Congress, justified a belief that war with Spain was inevitable. This circumstance might properly enough induce adventurers to prepare for fitting out privateers, and also might justify government in conniving at such preparations—but can be no apology for permitting them actually to sail while the two nations remain at peace. As good citizens, therefore, we are bound to believe that the government were profoundly ignorant of the fitting out and sailing of this expedition; yet, how four or five large vessels could be completely armed, manned and cleared out without the knowledge of the government "demands a doubt." How will the affair appear in Spain, when it shall be known that American vessels have been armed and equipped in an American port, and manned with American citizens to commit open hostilities upon a Spanish province? Though it is our duty to believe that government could never have had a suspicion of the object or even existence of this formidable armament (though for a considerable time known to every body else) will it not be difficult to convince the Spanish court of this singular fact? and will not the landing of the expedition, under all these suspicious circumstances, be a signal for the Spanish governors to seize every American vessel in their ports, and every other species of American property upon which they can lay their hands? These are serious questions which demand the immediate and prompt attention of the solicitude to know what will with no small & strange affair. (Gaz. U. S.)
From the United States' Gazette.
WASHINGTON CITY.
I have succeeded at last in obtaining a copy of the curious correspondence between our secretary of state and the Marquis De Casa Yrujo. You will undoubtedly share on its perusal in the sentiments of indignation it has excited here among Grecians and Trojans. When it was known that the president had ordered an official notification to be served to the Marquis to leave the city, a few hours after his arrival in it, it was the general impression that the minister of Spain must have had proved upon him some of those heinous crimes which alone, according to the opinion of the best writers on the laws of nations, could justify a similar proceeding; but what has been our surprise when we have found out that this imprudent and hasty step of the president, had no other motive but that of the Marquis's having come as usual to Washington after a demand had been made for his recall at Madrid? and again, what has been the astonishment of every one when they discovered that the only cause brought forward to solicit his recall is the long forgotten ridiculous mistake of major Jackson? I do not speak of the ridiculous supposition of our right over the person of an ambassador, without an acknowledged, grounded motive which could not be applied to the meanest of our citizens. Never was there such an infatuation! the fact is that the P. has got hold for his purposes of this miserable pretence, he attributes I understand to the Marquis the invincible difficulties he has met with at the court of Spain, on some pretensions generally acknowledged here as groundless and unsupported; and thus the administration cannot forgive him for having placed them under the painful necessity of whispering to Congress the humiliating confession that the acquisition of the best part of West-Florida, promulgated by them with so much exultation, for obvious motives, turns out a mere golden dream of their own making. By the observations contained in the Marquis's note in reply to the paragraph in the president's message, they anticipated with terror, that he could & that probably he would let at once the cat out of the bag by propagating among the members, and others, particulars which it was important to conceal. As long as the Marquis remained in Philadelphia, the minds of our cabinet continued composed enough. The official communication verbally and by writing had been kept up between him and Mr. Madison, until the departure of the latter from Philadelphia, late in October. More, we understand they were in the habit of a frequent social intercourse, and that Mr. Madison even went to dine at the Marquis's country house. Since that period no incident whatever had occurred, which ought or could reasonably alter the state of things—but as soon as the Marquis spoke of going to the seat of government, a complete change took place in the scene; a friend both to the administration and the Marquis was employed to prevail upon him not to come down to the Federal City. The suggestion was warmly presented as the effect of personal friendship. The Marquis who had nothing to reproach himself with not being able to conciliate the sudden transition from a former publick and personal intercourse to the unexpected extinction of both, as it was also insinuated, came to Washington as he had in contemplation; and a few hours after his arrival received the following letter. Never was there a greater want of dignity or a more glaring inconsistency! Rub your eyes and read.
No. 1.
Department of State, Jan. 15th, 1805.
SIR. In consequence of the just objections which your conduct has furnished against your continuance here, as the organ of communication on the part his Catholic majesty, it was signified at Madrid, in the month of April last, through the mission of the United States there, that the substitution of another was desired by the President. In reply it was intimated by
by Mr. Cevallos, that as you had yourself expressed a wish and obtained permission to return to Spain, the purpose might be accomplished without the necessity of a recall, and that such a change in the mode would be agreeable to your government; in a spirit of conciliation the arrangement proposed by Mr. Cevallos was admitted, and it was not doubted, that it would without delay have been carried into effect. It is seen therefore, not without surprize, that at this late day, you should have repaired to the seat of government as if nothing had occurred rendering such a step improper. Under these circumstances, the President has charged me to signify to you, that your remaining at this place is dissatisfactory to him, and that although he cannot permit himself to insist on your departure from the United States during an inclement season, he expects it will not be unnecessarily postponed after this obstacle shall have ceased.
I am charged by the President, at the same time to let it be fully understood, that the considerations which have led to this explanation, being altogether personal, they are perfectly consistent with the ready admission of a successor, and with all the attention, which can be due to whatever communications his Catholic majesty may please to make with a view to cultivate harmony and friendship between the two nations.
I have the honour to be, Sir, With consideration and respect, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) JAMES MADISON. The Marquis de Casa Yrujo.
No. 2.—(TRANSLATION.)
Washington, 16th Jan. 1806.
JAMES MADISON, Esq.
SIR, I have just received your letter of yesterday in which you are pleased to tell me, that from the President of the United States having solicited my recall in Madrid, in the month of April last, he has heard with surprize my arrival in this city, the residence of government, and that he thinks this step of mine improper, adding at the same time, that my stay here would be dissatisfactory to him. As the object of my journey is not with a view to hatch plots, to excite conspiracies, or to promote any attempt whatever against the government of the United States, and as hitherto, I have not either directly or indirectly committed acts of a similar tendency, which alone could justify the tenor and object of your letter, to which I reply, my arrival here is an innocent and legal act, which leaves me in the full enjoyment of all my rights and privileges, both as a publick character or as a private individual—Making use therefore of these rights and privileges, I intend remaining in the city, four miles square, in which the government resides, as long as it may suit the interest of the king, my master, or my own personal convenience; I must at the same time add that I shall not lose sight of these two circumstances as respects the period and season in which our mutual desires for my departure from the United States are to be accomplished.
In regard to the objections which this government, in its wisdom is pleased to call just, respecting the demand of my removal, I shall take the liberty of observing that although this government no doubt, may have had their reasons to solicit it, they hitherto have forgotten to communicate them to mine; for subject to my official letter to Mr. Cevallos on this subject, I am determined, generally, to remain here destitute of any proof whatever. It is citizen of the United States? but it is equally so that this assertion of government is grounded on a reference to a testimony already proved incorrect, I may without wounding the feelings of or be wanting in that respect which I owe this administration, permit myself to call it false and calumnious, independent of that in the letter I had the honour of writing to you, Sir, early in September 1804, in which this business was completely and satisfactorily explained. If, in fact, the editor of the Commercial Register, could ever be considered as an organ of truth, what would the American people think of their chief magistrate, of the heads of the departments and of the acts of this administration? It is not my intention to endeavour to change by this explanation the disposition of this government towards my person; my object is solely to fulfil the duty my situation imposes upon me, of again repelling an imputation which is as improbable in itself as it is calumnious against both my publick and private character.
I shall therefore, Sir, communicate your letter of yesterday to my government. I shall also inform it of my answer thereto, and whenever by the order of the king, my master, I am to return to Spain I shall quit the United States with sentiments of affection towards a virtuous people, in whose bosom I have lived ten years, with the intimate testimony of having never committed any grounded offence against their government and above all with the consoling satisfaction of having employed all my zeal and feeble talents in defence of the rights and interest of the best of kings.
I have the honour to be, Sir, &c. (Signed) EL MARQUIS DE CASA YRUJO.
No. 3.—(TRANSLATION.)
Washington, Jan. 19, 1806.
SIR, Having gone through the personal explanations, which for just motives I was compelled to enter into, in my first answer to your letter of the 15th inst. I must now inform you, Sir, what otherwise would then have constituted my sole reply; namely, That the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of his Catholic majesty, near the United States, receives no orders except from his sovereign. I must also declare to you, Sir, that I consider both the style and tenor of your letter as indecorous, and its object an infraction of the privileges attached to my publick character. This violation of the diplomatic rights and privileges as inexplicable in itself as it is grounded, requires on my part the most solemn protest against your said letter, its style, and the intent with which it was addressed to me.—I do therefore protest in the most solemn manner I possibly can, against this improper step of yours, Sir; a step which under the existing circumstances, is as contrary to the diplomatic laws and usages, as it is to the spirit of the constitution and government of this country; and in order that your conduct, Sir, in this case, may not in any manner affect the privileges of the body to which I have the honour to belong, I shall immediately transmit to the other members thereof accredited near the United States, a copy of your said letter, of my first answer, and of this my protest, that on their part they may make the proper use thereof, and also that it may always appear that if there has existed, on the part of this administration, an arbitrary determination to violate the rights of embassy, respected by every civilized nation, there did also exist in me the just resolution of repelling any similar attempt.
I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) EL MARQUIS DE CASA YRUJO.
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Friend Relf, I must confess it is a good thing to live on purpose to see, and to live in this our blessed city is a double gratification, as thou see'st so many surprising things.
The present session, friend Relf, is truly the session of wonder. I have seen so many foreign strangers, and so many strange foreigners. I have seen the pompous men from the East, and the naked ones from the West. I have seen our wonderful President, as a centre between these extremes, with a philosophical modesty, receiving the incense of the rose from the Turks, and smoke from the calumet of his red brethren. Our chief has made the most wonderful enquiries about the African Mammoth, the Salt mountain &c. &c. Indians and Turks all, all very much admired the sagacity with which the President has become acquainted with things in their own country they have never been able to discover themselves, and are convinced of the advantage of philosophy:—So far harmony exists between him, the children of Mahomet and the Gentile, of our forest:—but the christians, the christian ambassadors, there's the rub! the Frenchman, Turreau, as minister from Jaliter Tonnant, has been thundering upon our little Secretary of state; he, at the commencement, mistook Turreau's noise for the echo of some distant roaring storm, and with great composure kept the French General's memorials snug as pocket pieces, that is, to himself. When Doctor Logan's motion came before the Senate, Gen. Smith defended, as a good merchant, the harmless and philanthropic trade with our friends of Hayti, on the ground that France was satisfied, as no remonstrance has been presented by her officers to government during the recess. The French minister, surprised, and indignant at this unprecedented conduct of Mr. Madison, urged him with a flaming note, and the former ones at last appeared with a bad grace, when they should have been sent from the beginning. From hence our administration has not increased its good opinion. The philanthropy of our Chief, appears in this affair, a little awkward; but great men know how to conciliate every thing.
The Minister of Spain has put our philosopher somewhat out of his wits. Our President in his message, had treated Spain very severely, but perhaps justly. It is however averred, there were in his account of the affairs of that nation, some deviations from truth, which in diplomatic language, are called mistakes, and which, in a county meeting, would go under the plain denomination of lies. The Marquis has proved to the satisfaction of those in the secret, some of these mistakes, but the poor soul had forgotten, that our President, like the king of England, cannot do wrong. As his note contained important secrets, which for obvious reason, Messrs. J. & M. wanted to conceal from the publick eye, his appearance in Washington, was dreaded like a hail storm early in the summer, by an avaricious farmer. It was then agitated, in the supreme cabinet of state, to find some expedient to discourage him from a journey, in which an apprehension of the dangerous disclosure, was very much to be feared, and it was agreed upon that a dextrous friend in Philadelphia, would prevail upon him not to expose himself to the rebukes of an administrator who wanted the secret hermetically sealed. The Marquis had brass enough to steer, undisturbed, his course towards our city, and the prudent and liberal secretary of state, on his arrival sent him lettre de cachet, to quit it.—Every body was astonished, that the administration, who has not the right to remove a negro from our city, would violate the laws of nations, by insulting an ambassador without any ostensible reason or motive, but Friend Relf, I have vigorously taken the side of our President. Did not the Marquis convince certain lawyers, and by this expedient deprive us of some millions of dollars? Had not the Marquis the impudence to side with his colleague Merry, on the removal of our business? Did he not vigorous-tories of His Catholic Majesty? did he not refuse to ratify the convention of 1802, for good or bad reasons? And is there not a presumption that he wanted to bribe the quill of a certain Major, who, as the Marquis, has said, is neither more or less than "the key to the temple of Janus?" These things, Friend Relf, can neither be forgiven nor forgotten; besides, when a person acts according to his own ideas, he is not to blame: The President has had, so much business of late, about the Ex-Bashaw, Caramelly, the Ambassador Benemelly, the storming of Derne, and the handling of many other African affairs, that it is not in the least surprising, if he has imbibed a little of the Turkish disposition, and acted in this business accordingly. The Marquis we understand, answered Mr. Madison's billet doux, with a declaration, that the Minister of Spain does not receive orders but from the King his master: some have found this answer noble and dignified, but Friend Relf, we must confess between ourselves, there is a good deal of impudence in it.
On the information that the corps diplomatique was all in arms, at the mild Turkish proceeding of our republican administration, a measure was suggested to keep, hereafter, those gentry under a better discipline. A castle of seven towers for their lodgings, when they grow unruly, is to be erected at Greenleaf's Point, which situation bears some resemblance to the Propontis: A Greek architect in the suite of the Tunisian ambassador, has given the plans, which will require a generous appropriation, for this noble purpose, out of the Mediterranean fund.
In regard to Mr. Merry and his affairs with our wise men, I could write thee a volume, but, I apprehend, I already abuse thy good nature. I'll confine myself to tell thee, he does not support the motto of his arms, toujours gay. He appears discontented, and at the Castle they are discontented with him, the etiquette business does not deserve pardon indeed!—Thus thou see'st my friend, with what skill our peaceful administration, has contrived the means of quarrelling with every body; they are equally successful in the management of our home affairs; couldst thou believe that Mr. Jefferson has had the address to be in the minority in both houses of Congress? However unlikely, this is a fact—Randolph, Nicholson, Mason, and their friends, do not support any longer, men they do not think worthy of it; the first is completely in disgrace at Court; he has committed the unpardonable crime to declare Mr. Jefferson was not a great man, and that Mr. Madison is a very little man: Macon has found our Chief is not infallible like the Pope of Rome, particularly after comparing the President's message with the documents exhibited in support thereof; on the debate about the fortifications, he declared, in a decisive manner, "he was not sent to obey the mandates of the President, but to judge and act for himself." This dangerous doctrine was adopted with firmness by Nelson, Early, and others, hitherto political friends of Mr. Jefferson: Thou wilt perceive by this that the President and Secretary have done themselves a great deal of harm, and the extent of the mischief would be more justly appreciated, if prudence had not continued to have the doors of the house closed; but ex ungue Leonem.
Thou wilt suppose our worthy chief a little humiliated, so he is; he is conscious of his sinking very fast, and no hopes remain for him, but in the success of a singular experiment, worthy his ingenious mind. As a Philosopher he knows that an odiferous body, even when removed, leaves a temporary scent behind. These sensations on our olfactory nerves, have afforded him, by analogy, the sagacious idea, that the accordant sounds of a musical instrument, even when removed, must leave a tract of ethereal harmony, which Chemists would call a musical gas. Thou knowest service is performed every Sunday in the House of Representatives, at present the house of discord—the President, either with

the intent to kill, or to destroy this monster has ordered, in his capacity of Admiral and Generalissimo the bands of the marine corps, and that attached to the war department, to perform alternately every Sunday in the upper galleries of the house; by a mathematical calculation on the laws of acoustics, it is found, that two hours musick will leave a sufficient harmony afloat to last all the week, and repeating the performance with as much regularity as the winding up of a clock, it is evident that the discordant members will be hereafter brought into an union in spite of themselves; by this wonderful and simple philosophical discovery, the President commanding the bands with almost as much despotism as he commands the ambassadors, will regulate the vibration of our politics; when his musicians shall play Adagios Andantes, Allegros, &c. all, all will be harmony and peace; but when they will bring forth tones of Bravura con spirito forte fortissimo Pifogato, then, ah! then mercy upon us.—Thine.
P. S. I had forgotten to inform thee, that the Court is highly displeased with a speaker who speaks so freely; and has demanded his recall; an intrigue is on foot to oust him; and general Varnum is the favourite ministerial candidate—so much for the liberty of speech!!!
FROM WASHINGTON, 2d mo. 7, 1806.
Friend Relf. Would to Heaven, friend Relf, thou hadst types of the size of hundred line pica, nay, large as the panels of the doors of Olympus, I would compel thee to tell the nation, in letters of such size, that more than half of the House of Representatives are TRIFLERS: more than half of the time the house sit is trifled away, and many, too many [to be sure too many, if any] trifle furiously.
It was long after the usual time of meeting this day before there was a quorum. If gentlemen will be so good, saith the Speaker, as the Speaker, as to take their seats, there will be a quorum—a pause ensues—a few minutes after the Speaker exclaims—three members only are wanted to make a quorum—[and at this very time, from ten to fifteen members are sitting by the fire and will not stir an inch, for a quorum] After a while, forsooth, a quorum is made and the journal is read. One of the first things done this day was to move [thy man Leib the mover] that when the house adjourn, they adjourn till the 2d of next week. The motion was carried by a small majority.
Gregg's bill providing for a naval peace establishment was debated for some time in committee of the whole. At length friend Goldborough, observing that the bill was inconsistent with the arrangement of the navy department, that we are now in a state of neither peace nor war, that it is improper and impolitic to fix any permanent establishment, till other subjects were settled, that would have a great effect on this: moved that the committee rise. The committee without a dissenting vote; and the Speaker asked leave for them to sit again. [as old hens and geese will till something be hatched] This bill fixes the number of officers and men at 920. Why did the Speaker appoint Gregg to hatch this bill? Was it because he knew Gregg, like himself was unwilling to trouble the country with burdensome expenses to defend our commerce? Why was the bill brought up at this time? To trifle friend Relf, to trifle away the time.—Members were many of them trifling with noisy chit chat by the fire places, with one another in their seats, at the windows, &c. and talking so loud as greatly to interrupt even the appearance of doing business. Several times, after a member had been speaking, another scarcely 10 feet from him, would be obliged to ask him to repeat what he had said. The Speaker would say, "Order, but seldom enforces his orders [he is himself very apt to talk and chat rather loudly when in committee of the whole.] The Speaker, I believe always appoints as chairman of the committee of the whole, one of the five following persons, Varnum, Dawson, Gregg, Tenny, or J. C. Smith, and the last mentioned is the only one that keeps order, indeed he is far the most proper person for Speaker of the house. But there are other ways by which time is trifled—many committee men are too busy between the sittings of each day, with sleeping, eating, playing cards, or perhaps worse work, to give due consideration to the bills about to be discussed, or to the framing of bills, hence it may be justly said that many a one of them is a monstrium horrendum informe, and perhaps a day or two required for the house to let it into tolerable shape; and often indeed are they obliged to put it again under the wings of the same committee, that they may set upon and re-hatch it. Friend Relf I could tell thee more ways by which time is wasted, but I will not waste time to tell thee now.
Much of the time of the house was trifled this day with Leib's half-formed bill for fixing the salaries of the officers of the house, i. e. clerks, door-keepers, &c. instead of so much per annum and so much per diem, while the house is in session, for the door-keepers a permanent salary is fixed. Bedinger astonished me—he used an argument—I would rather, saith he, proportion the salary to the service; let them have so much per diem; for some sessions are of three months, some perhaps of six—proportion the salary to the service.
afterwards returned on board the brig with the purser of the frigate, to whom I shewed the invoice of my cargo, in which the bread was charged at 8 dols. 7 cts. per bag: he then examined the quality of the bread (which was best navy bread) I then offered said purser what he wanted at 9 dols. per bag; he refused to give 9 dols. and said he would give the invoice price payable in bills on government. I told him that I could not take cost, as it would be doing injustice to my owners. I did not ask him 10 1-2 dols. for the bread, nor did I refuse to take bills on government. The purser then said that although the crew of the frigate was on half allowance of bread, he would not give 9 dols. for it, that he had been in the habit of buying it for 7 dols. and that they had plenty of other provisions on board, that they would be in port in a few days and would do without it, he then returned on board the frigate; the captain sent the boat back and took off my pilot Mr. Fish, sending his compliments and informing me the longitude in which I was, and wishing me a pleasant passage. The above is a true statement of facts, and I am very much surprised to find that Captain Shaw has attempted to injure my reputation by his statement in the Norfolk Ledger.
Had my conduct been such as stated by Captain Shaw, I think he ought to have published it immediately on his arrival at the city of Washington or in Alexandria: instead of that he holds up his slander for three months, and then they appear in the Norfolk Ledger.
Sworn and subscribed before me, at Alexandria, this thirteenth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and six.
GEORGE GILPIN.
Soon after the arrival of the United States frigate John Adams, report brought to my ears the conduct of captain John Harper, of the brig Commerce of this port, alluded to in the publication of captain Shaw.
Two of the officers of that frigate, Mr. Kipp and Mr. Reed, of New York, having business with me, I embraced the opportunity of enquiring into the truth of the report. Those gentlemen gave me to understand that they considered the blame entirely belonging to the Purser of the frigate, as he refused to allow captain Harper a reasonable price for his bread.
DANIEL M'CLEAN.
Sworn and subscribed before me, at Alexandria, this thirteenth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and six.
CUTHBERT POWELL.
[SENATE, UNITED STATES.] On Friday the Senate resumed the consideration of the following resolution: 2. Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited in time of peace: and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations: and to enter into such arrangement with the British government, on this and other subjects, subsisting between the two nations, (and particularly respecting the impressment of American seamen,) as may be consistent with the honour and interests of the United States, and manifest their earnest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by amicable negotiation, that justice to which they are entitled.
Messrs. Worthington, Adams, S. Smith, Adair, Pickering, Bayard, Tracy, Anderson, and Maclay delivered their sentiments.
When a motion to re-commit the resolution for the purpose of amending it, was lost—Ayes 15—Nays 16.
Mr. Worthington then moved to strike out the words in Italicks from the 2nd to the 11th line.
Messrs. S. Smith and White opposed the motion, which was disagreed to—Yea 13—Nays 16. Mr. Thruston moved to postpone the resolution for the purpose of previously taking up and acting upon the third, which prohibits the importations into the United States of a variety of articles, the growth, produce, or manufactures of Great Britain after the day of next, unless equitable arrangements shall be made between the United States and Great Britain.
This motion was lost—Ayes 13. Messrs. Israel Smith and Bradley then spoke against agreeing to the resolution. The principal ground taken by them was that it became the Senate to take stronger ground, and to adopt vigorous measures, before they requested the executive to resume negotiation.
Mr. Tracy advocated the resolution. He did not think negotiation exhausted. He thought it became the Senate to make one further attempt towards negotiating our differences, before a resort was had to warlike measures. The President would be enabled to take this step, by the Senate, who were a branch of war declaring power, expressing their support of the measures he had taken, at the same time that they requested a renewal of the negotiation.
Mr. Moore moved to strike out the words "and insist;" which motion prevailed. Mr. Washington said that, so modified, he should vote for the resolution.
Messrs. Logan Kitchell and Pickering spoke in favour of the resolution, and Mr. Israel Smith, against it; when after some verbal amendments, the question was taken upon it, by Yeas and Nays 25—Nays 7.
In the course of the remarks offered by different gentlemen, the principal source of difference appeared to be, whether it was proper under existing circumstances to request the executive again to resort to negotiation. Those gentlemen who opposed the resolution thought it became the government to take higher ground; to arm the President with the means of enforcing a compliance with our just demands, and to leave every thing else to his discretion. On the other hand, it was thought by the friends of the resolution most eligible, that the President supported by the legislature, with whom resides the constitutional right of declaring war, should make one more "SOLEMN APPEAL TO THE JUSTICE OF BRITAIN." The third resolution remains yet to be acted upon.
NEW-YORK, February 17. The merchants of this city have laid before the President a very able Petition, praying for the recall of GENERAL ARMSTRONG, our Minister at the Court of St. Cloud. The merchants merit applause for this judicious and spirited measure. In the case of Nicklin and Griffith the conduct of General Armstrong was every thing that it ought not to be. We hope and trust that he will be recalled.
(American Citizen.) The sch'r Betsey Fulshire, Hitchcock, in 31 days Curraco. January 27, in the Mona Passage, was boarded by a French 84, and a fifty gun ship, in company with one of a 110 guns, waiting for ten sail more, hourly expected. The 84 had upwards of 1000 troops on board, said their destination was Jamaica; had in tow the sch'r James, Lenox, from New Haven for Jamaica, which vessel they had in their possession 7 days, in order to prevent the communication of intelligence of them.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 13. Another French Fleet at Sea. The British frigate Sea-Horse, arrived at Kings-ton, on the 18th ult. despatched from Lord Collingwood, off Cadiz, with intelligence that eighteen French line of battle ships supposed to be from Brest, had been seen steering west.—This news had excited considerable alarm in Jamaica, and it was expected that martial law would be proclaimed in a few days.—Times.
A gentleman who left Point-Petre, (Guad.) on the 23d ult. in the brig Amity, capt. Dunlap, for Savannah, and touched at St. Thomas; from which place he sailed on the 31st ult. has furnished us with the following intelligence:—In passing the islands of Nevis and St. Kitts, on the 26th ult. he counted nine sail of the line and one frigate, under British colours, being at anchor under the batteries, which were supposed to be the fleets of admirals Cochrane & Duckworth, united:—On his arrival at St. Thomas, he was informed by the captain of an American vessel, who had arrived the day before from the city of St. Domingo, that on the 26th ult. in the Mona passage, he was boarded by a French squadron of 10 sail of the line and 10 frigates, by whom he was detained two hours. The fleet was understood to be commanded by admiral Ganteaume. This intelligence was confirmed by another vessel which arrived at St. Thomas also from the city of St. Domingo, the captain of which stated, that in coming out of that port he passed the same French fleet of 10 sail of the line and 10 frigates, then standing in for that place. This intelligence confirms the above account from Jamaica, of a French fleet being at sea. The gentleman who furnishes it, arrived at this port yesterday in the schooner Adventure, having got on board that vessel the day before, off the mouth of Savannah river.
WILMINGTON, Feb. 13. Wilmington again in Ashes. On Tuesday last this truly unfortunate town was once more visited by that worst of all calamities FIRE, which it has laid in ruins its most valuable and beautiful parts—about two o'clock in the morning of that day, the bake-house occupied by John B. Gamache, on the north side of Market-street, immediately opposite the printing office, was discovered to be in flames, and before the alarm became general and the citizens could assemble, communicated to an adjoining two story wooden building, which was so far consumed as to defy all exertions to check the progress of the devouring element to the elegant new brick house of John Lord on the east, and Dr. N. Hill's on the west; from thence it extended northwardly through that whole square, down Market-street to the river, up Front-street on both sides to Princess-street, and thence up that street on both sides to Second-street; and in this extensive range the only buildings which escaped are Mr. John Martin's, corner of Front and Princess-streets, a small wooden building of major Walker, corner of Princess and Second-streets, two fire proof warehouses back of Market-street near the wharf, owned by Messrs. Richard Bradley and Alexander Hostler, and a warehouse on Princess-street, belonging to the estate of Peter Mallet. The unfortunate situation of the city by the inter-section of the small square formed by a wooded roof, Canal Market and Front-streets, flames to the four quarters of the town required every exertion at that point, to prevent the fire from crossing Market-street—We rejoice and are grateful for the success of that exertion, by which alone what remains of the town to the southward was saved.
The amount of loss sustained cannot be computed at less than one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The number of dwelling houses, ware-houses and stores destroyed, is about 70, and the loss in goods no doubt very great. There were upwards of seventy bales of cotton, (purchased on account of a house in New-York) and a number of other valuable articles, consumed in the new brick store of Willkings Scott & Co.
The friendly and prompt assistance rendered at this distressing time, by the strangers, captains of vessels and their crews, will be remembered by the citizens of Wilmington, with gratitude.
While the editor bewails this sad catastrophe and laments its consequences to many of his fellow-citizens, he has cause to rejoice and be thankful, that he is not among the number of unfortunate sufferers. The only injury he sustained was the derangement of his printing apparatus in the hurry of moving, which will necessarily preclude the publication of the Wilmington Gazette next week.
COURT OF VICE ADMIRALTY. NASSAU, Feb. 1, 1806.
Before his honour Henry Moreton Dyer, esq. sole judge and commissary.
Brig S. W. WELLS, master. This vessel went from Baltimore to Trinidad in Cuba, under the charter party for the voyage out & home, and furnished with a special licence from the chevalier de Yrujo, his Catholick majesty's ambassador to the United States of America; landed her cargo at Trinidad and received on board another cargo, which was stated to proceed from cargoes of English ships, captured by Spanish privateers, and carried into Trinidad, the same was shipped by a Mr. Child, and accompanied by his affidavit, declaring the property in the same to be in Thomas Tenant of Baltimore, merchant, for whom the same was now claimed.
His honour the judge having heard advocates and proctors on both sides thereon, and proof read, admitted the claim, but directed further proof to be made within three months; as well with respect to the outward cargo, and why the charter party (the breach of which would subject the party to a penalty of 5000 dols.) had been broken by the master; and also in such further proof to show, in what manner and with what funds the property in the present cargo had been acquired.
JUNO, PACKARD, master. His honour the judge having heard advocates and proctors on both sides, the documents produced in further proof, (a further proof case) having been read, admitted the documents so exhibited, but the same being insufficient for the court to ground its decision, his honour directed that further proof be made within four months, with respect to the nature of the trade of neutrals to the island of Cuba.
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED.
Frig Fame, Cox, 22 days from Jamaica, Rum & Molasses, Redmon & Frith. Sloop Flora, Chase, 17 days from Boston. The John & Frances, Bass, from Charleston, and the Sheffield, Cowper, from this port arrived at Bordeaux the 2d Dec.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED. Brig Fame, Cox, Jamaica. Sch'r President, Walker, Baltimore.
Eliza, Ferguson, do. Sally, Leffingwell, New-London. Sloop Flora, Chase, Boston.
CLEARED. Brig Gorham, Cleveland, Boston. Classimont, Roalf, Guernsey. Sloop Patty, Clark, New-York.
AUCTION. At Twelve o'clock on FRIDAY next, At the Exchange Coffee House, The Ship STADT EMDEN. As she arrived from sea, will be sold to the highest bidder—Terms made known at the time of sale, and the inventory to be seen at any time at my compting-house. William Hartshorne, S r V. M. Sherry and Malaga WINES in quarter casks, And a few chests Hyson Skin TEA. Feb. 24. 528
The Ship JANE, WM. COLLEY, Master, Is loading for either Antwerp or Bordeaux, and will receive on freight Cotton or any small stowage.—Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Feb. 24. 520
For Flushing and a Market, The Ship JUNO, THOMAS RITSON, Master, will sail in 10 days, and can take on board a few bales of Cotton if immediate application is made to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Feb. 24. 521
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Ship INDUSTRY, NOAH WRIGHT, Master, Two thirds of her cargo being engaged; it is expected she will sail early in March. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Who is now Landing,
35 Hhds. prime Jam. SUGARS, and 45 Bags Bourbon COFFEE. Feb. 24. 522
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
Aux Francois. A Young Gentleman of Norfolk, wishes to engage a preceptor to perfect him in the French language; none but a Frenchman of good education will answer. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 24. 524
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 NANKENEES 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 Kegs Windmill GLASS, 1500 Lbs. Seine TWINE, 150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Keels 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. 525
Madame V. Casamajour, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 2 Trunks real Madras Handkerchiefs, which she offers for Sale on good terms.—Apply at her Store No. 18, Market-Square. Feb. 24. 2aw5w 526
To Rent, A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the Fields, at present occupied by Mrs. MILHADO.—For terms apply to David Milhado. Feb. 24. 527
NOTICE. Under the authority of a Deed, executed by Richard Lively, of the City of Williamsburg, on the 19th day of March, 1801, and duly recorded, I shall sell on the Second Monday in March next, before the door of the Court-House of James-City County, Two small Tracts of LAND,
Lying in said County, and several LOTS in the City of Williamsburg, conveyed in Trust to me by said Deed, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the debt secured thereby to Gilliat and Taylor, together with the charges of Sale, and expenses of the Deed. The Sale will be for Cash. Robert Saunders. Williamsburg, Feb. 3. 18 481
CASH FOR Rough Hogshead STAVES, by Moses Myers. Feb. 21. 516
NOTICE. All those who have any claims against the estate of WILLIAM GRUBB, deceased, are requested to bring them in for settlement—and those indebted to the said Estate to make immediate payment. Elizabeth Grubb. Feb. 21. 3t 518
For Sale or Rent, A PLANTATION situated on Hampton 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 apple, 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
NOTICE. THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled accounts, requests all those who have accounts against him or present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. 2el
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.

ST. UBES SALT. For SALE on board the Swedish Ship Redligheten, Captain Fagerberg,  A quantity of excellent St. Ubes Salt. Apply to  Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Feb. 9. tf 458  Jamaica and Grenada } RUM, Prime and Mess } PORK, Petersburg & Rapahannock } TOBACCO, For Sale by  C. & F. Whittle. Feb. 3. 6t 478
ST. UBES SALT. The CARGO of the Swedish Ship Princess Wilhelmina, consisting of about  14,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT, of an excellent quality—For sale on liberal terms if taken afloat. Apply to  Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Jan. 22. 6t 456
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY on the 30th of last month, from the Subscriber, living in Alexandria,
JOHN JOHNS, An apprentice to the Boot and Shoe-Making business; he is about 17 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, slender made, dark complexion, down look—had on when he went away a long black coat, coarse dark trousers, Bennett's cord waistcoat (reddish figure). He will probably call himself JOHN STONE, which name he assumed in consequence of having been raised by a person of that name. Whoever apprehends said apprentice, and secures him in any gaol and give information, so that we get him again, shall receive 25 dollars, or the above reward if brought home. Moses & Jacob Janney. N. B. It is thought the above apprentice has been taken away by a journeyman who calls himself Joseph Ward, and who went to Norfolk about the time said boy absented himself. Feb. 4. 3t 506
A DARING ROBBERY!!!  One Hundred Dollars Reward.
LAST EVENING, between the hours of 7 and 9 o'clock, and while the family were at Meeting, the house of the Subscriber was broken open, and his desk by means of a false key opened, out of which was taken a small black Morocco Pocket Book, containing 380 Dollars in Bank Notes, among which is a Post Note of the Bank of the United States for 100 dollars, remarkable for being endorsed where it is joined, and in the middle N. RAY, written in a very elegant hand; the number or date not remembered. There were likewise in the pocket book, a note of hand of captain William Miller's, for 219 dollars, and 19 cents, payable 30 days after date, to James Davis; also an order drawn by Geo. Butler on Robert Gibson for 20 dollars; three Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, Nos. 6285, 6286, 2355, endorsed on the back, Davis, Walker, and Yancey, together with various other papers of no use to any person but the subscriber. Likewise stolen from out of the desk, two Doubleloons and an English Guinea; one of the Doubleloons are the letters M. K. in cypher; also between 80 and 90 Dollars in Silver. The above reward will be paid to any person who can give such information that I may recover the whole of the notes and money, or in proportion to so much as may be recovered—And I will give Fifty Dollars to any person who will discover the Robber, so that he may be prosecuted to conviction. E. M. Walker. Portsmouth, Feb. 5. tf 461
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. tf 455
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs Tho's & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, 100 Dollars. Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. tf 341
REMOVAL.  JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOOT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS,  HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
NOTICE. I request all persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN WADDEY, Sen. deceased, of Northampton County, Eastern Shore, Virginia, to bring them forward properly attested on or before the first day of June next, as I shall plead this notice in bar against all claims that may appear after that date. I. R. Waddey, Executor to the Will annexed. Northampton Court-Yard, Feb. 1. 2m 490
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 Glenn. January 15. 3m 453
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder, September 9. tf 136
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT, in the fields, adjoining Mr. Edward Guy's.—If not disposed of at private sale before the fourth day of March, it will on that day be Sold at Publick Auction on the premises. Terms made known by application to Joshua Guy, Church-Street. Feb. 5. tf 469
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806. Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, 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 effects of the other Defendants 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
FOR SALE,  250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, Afloat. Apply to  James Maurice & Co. January 6. tf 414
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ainsley—Consisting of 157 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Fribb. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. 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. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ 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 _____ and the country 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
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Grant, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Men's and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN, From 20 to 25 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 10. tf 479
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
LOTTERY TICKETS LOST. The following Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, viz. Nos. 1721, 2790, 7202, and 7778, have been lost. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at the Ledger Office. Feb. 7. tf 498
This Day landing, and for Sale, about 50,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Imported in the sch'r Wasp, capt. Kemp, from Aux-Cayes. Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Jan. 29. 9t 458
FOR RENT, A STORE-HOUSE near the Market-House in Portsmouth, an excellent stand for a Grocery or Shoe-Store, both of which are very much wanted in that place—Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 10. tf 402
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. tf 431
IF George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this office. Norfolk, Jan. 15. tf 435
JUST LANDED,  25 Hogheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by  Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. tf 425
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jones, 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. 129, Main-Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 252
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,  Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of  12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS—Apply to  William Pennock. December 20. tf 367
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the public, that she has taken that hand one 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
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given,  The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Roberts—Also, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston.—For terms, apply to  Robert Gibson. January 20. tf 450
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF  DRUGS AND MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, 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-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
GERMAN GOODS.  JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platters. 75 Brown Holland. 100 Bretannia. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 57 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufacturer's prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Bakgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flint. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,  A NEW WORK, ENTITLED,  Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter, Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work.—It is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to improvements in various Arts. Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantic scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void." To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying airs, and of ails and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in chemistry, give mutual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen. The respectable Cultivators of land will be much benefitted by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder manufacturers as to enable the French government to prosecute their war.
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the constituents of medicinal springs, to detect the adulterations of Wine and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals. The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Saltpetre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dyeing and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry. No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often mispent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson, and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon. "MONTICELLO, August 1805. "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to account, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filed volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. "Accept of my salutations, "and assurances of respect. "TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT-VERNON, 13th September 1805. "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehensions of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will think, do great good to society and . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can. "BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Connection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land. You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and necessary to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear. T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy. ** Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 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.
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