Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-03-27 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 27, 1805.
[NO. 109.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fine new and fast sailing American Ship PERSEVERANCE, Capt. Follansbee.
FOR SALE, A superior Pilot Boat Schooner of about 90 tons burthen—building in Matthews County, and will be finished in 60 days.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fine new Ship CHARLES, Samuel Chancy, Master.
WANTED, Two or three Crafts of easy draft of water, to load at Plymouth, N. C. for this port.
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner PRESIDENT, Capt. KELLY.
WHO HAS FOR SALE—A FLOAT. The Cargo of the Brig Hiram, Capt. Haring, from Charleston.
WANTED TO CHARTER, An American vessel of about 150 tons burthen, for Europe, for which a cargo is now ready.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The staunch well built Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, Master.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine fast sailing ship MOSES MYERS, Joseph Brock, Master.
FOR CHARTER, THE BRIG WARREN, Solomon Dennis, Master.
I WANT TO CHARTER, A BRITISH VESSEL, of about 200 tons burthen, for Europe.
NOW LANDING From on board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM.
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels.
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels.
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels.
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels.
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels.
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels.
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
AN ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARKHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from London, and Ship BRUTUS, from Liverpool.
LANDING ON GIBSON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Brig Betsy, Captain OLSEN, from Havana.
SINGING SCHOOL. THOSE Ladies who wish to attend the Singing School, are respectfully informed, that the days of meeting will be Mondays and Fridays.
THE NORFOLK DRAW-BRIDGE COMPANY, (For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit:
24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 12. 48 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14.
THE Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert.
LISBON SALT, For sale, on board the Brig Superior, Captain Wallington. Apply to WILLIAM PENNOCK.
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM B. LAMB, 30 Puncheons St. Vincents RUM. 15 Hogsheads and 25 Tierces SUGAR.
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN.
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN.
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN.
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN.
Pursuant to a Resolution of the Board of Directors, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, will be open on SATURDAY next.
A CHOICE PARCEL OF ENGLISH CHEESE. And 400 Barrels FLOUR. FOR SALE BY W. HARTSHORNE, Jun.
300 barrels Superfine FLOUR. 70 hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 100 barrels Mess PORK. FOR SALE, BY C. & F. WHITTLE.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. A few Shares are wanted. Apply to JOHN COWPER.
FOR SALE, LOGWOOD AND MAHOGANY, Just received per the Schooner Delight from Honduras, viz. 26 Tons LOGWOOD.
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and Wh-to-Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY.
A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK.
REMOVAL. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Have removed to Holt's Wharf, where they will dispose of on moderate terms, by WHOLESALE only.
112 Barrels Burlington Prime Pork. FOR SALE, BY JOHN RORKE & CO.
THIS DAY will be landed from on board the Schooner Hamblet, A choice parcel of fresh New-York BUTTER, in small kegs, and a few casks SCOTCH BARLEY.
WHO OFFERS A FEW PIPES OF Old Cognac BRANDY, and London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, very low.
NANKEENS. 200 Pieces YELLOW NANKEENS. For sale by MARTIN FISK.
ALL Persons to whom my Son ARTHUR LEE, is indebted, are requested to make known their claims to RICHARD E. LEE.
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.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Sloop Nancy, from George-Town, South-Carolina, 128 Barrels PITCH. 367 do. TAR.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Sloop Nancy, from George-Town, South-Carolina, 128 Barrels PITCH. 367 do. TAR.
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, March 15, 1805. As, notwithstanding the repeated notices heretofore given, many instances of neglect on the part of Masters of British vessels, entering this port, continue to occur.
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, AT HIS BAKE-HOUSE, No. 1, Commerce-Street, 400 Barrels Navy, 200 do. Ship, 200 do. Pilot, BREAD.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 45 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO—A-float. 78 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 7 do. Old Jamaica do.
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $50,000.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomack. James Tucker.
NORFOLK DRAWBRIDGE COMPANY, 11th March, 1805. THE Subscriber to the Stock for erecting a Bridge across the Southern Branch, are hereby requested to pay into the hands of the Treasurer, on or before the second day of April next.
A CHOICE PARCEL OF FINE IRISH LINEN, Imported from Dublin, per ship Medford. For sale by MOSES MYERS.
TO RENT, (And possession given in April or May next,) The House at present occupied by the Subscriber in Catharine-Street. JOHN DAVIDSON.
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 Main-Street.
WILL BE LANDED THIS DAY, On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Mary Johnson, Captain Bayton, from Trinidad, and for sale by the subscriber.
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock.
WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. For sale by MOSES MYERS.

THE INAUGURAL SPEECH.—In our last Ledger notice was taken of some of the errors in Mr. Jefferson's Speech. They were but a few of the examples of false style which that composition exhibits.—We might take it up from the first word, and out of each sentence produce an instance of bad writing.—The task is not a pleasant one; but since it has been imposed upon us as a duty, we shall acquit ourselves of it in as succinct a manner as possible.
"Proceeding, fellow-citizens, to that qualification which the constitution requires" &c.—The inversion in this exordium (if it deserves to be so called) greatly lessens any dignity or force which it might otherwise possess, by giving it a familiar and epistolary air. The old and customary style is much more solemn and impressive. By immediately addressing the audience attention is awakened, and the pause which should follow prepares the hearers to accompany the speaker. It is only where bold and vehement declamation is required that the orator can, with propriety, enter at once into his subject. But, if for no other reason than because it was the usual manner of his predecessors, for whose customs he entertains no very "sanctimonious reverence", Mr. Jefferson would not commence with—"FELLOW-CITIZENS.—Proceeding to that qualification which the constitution requires" &c.—Whether qualification be, in this place, the most appropriate term, might admit of dispute: the constitution exacts much higher qualifications than a mere oath of fidelity, in order to render a citizen worthy of the first Executive Office: nor does proceeding to that which, in Mr. Jefferson's opinion, made him fit for his office, appear to be correctly said, unless he was at the moment in the act of advancing to the oath, which (we will suppose) stood at some distance to receive him.
"The charge again conferred on me"—A charge in this sense is a trust; and though, in strict construction, the verb confer may not be improper, yet we should prefer confide:—"the charge again confided to me."
"The suppression of unnecessary offices, of useless establishments and expenses, enabled us to discontinue our internal taxes."—This is mistaking the effect for the cause. He expressly alludes to the Supervisors and other agents employed in collecting the internal revenue; consequently he ought to have said—"The discontinuance of our internal taxes enabled us to suppress unnecessary offices," &c.—When the taxes were abolished, those who collected them were no longer necessary; but so long as the taxes were allowed to exist, the collectors could not be dispensed with.
"These contributions enable us . . . . to apply such a surplus to our publick debts, as places at a short day their final redemption."—To apply any surplus to our debts must increase but cannot diminish them: read—"to apply such a surplus to the discharge of our publick debts". If the debts are to be redeemed on a short day in preference to any other, we would beg leave to recommend the winter solstice, some of the days about the 21st of December, when they are shorter than at any other period of the year. He meant to have said "as places at a day not very remote (or, in the vulgar phrase, at no distant day) their final redemption".
"In time of war, if injustice by ourselves or others must sometimes produce war."—This clause is altogether incorrect. It may be construed to mean, that we may escape war although we commit every act of injustice towards other nations: or, from the use of the imperfect verb must, it might be inferred that the President expected that some injustice on our part should inevitably provoke a war against us.—"If injustice by ourselves or others should sometimes produce war", would remove one objection, but others still remain. Sometimes implies more than once, and he speaks only of one time of war; and the injustice of others may frequently occasion wars in which we may not have any concern whatever; as is the case at this moment. Suppose that it had been written—"In time of war, if we should at any time be forced into war, either by our own injustice or by the injustice of others"; we presume it would not be liable to the objections we have made, and that his meaning would have been as fully expressed.
"The income reserved had enabled us", read has enabled us "to extend our limits", i. e. the limits of our territory. It will not always suffice that the meaning of a writer is understood; it ought to be fully expressed.
"Is it not better that the opposite bank of the Mississippi should be settled by our own brethren and children, than by strangers of another family?"—The substitution of the word settled for inhabited or peopled, is a colloquial innovation upon language, which should never be permitted to enter into a composition pretending to any degree of correctness: such a perversion of words from their proper and obvious meanings ought to be universally discountenanced.—Our brethren may remove to, and settle or establish themselves on, the opposite side of the Mississippi, should they think their interests would be promoted thereby, with a perfect assurance that they will find the bank sufficiently settled and firm, fixed and immovable, without any extraordinary labour, on their part, to render it less unsteady than it was before we purchased Louisiana.
"In matters of Religion I have considered that its free exercise is placed by the constitution independent of the powers of the general government. I have therefore undertaken on no occasion to prescribe the Religious exercises suited to it."—It would be difficult to imagine any thing more confused than is the whole of the sentence of which the above forms the first division. We shall notice it at present merely with reference to its construction. "In matters of religion I have considered that its free exercise is
placed by the constitution independent of the powers of the general government!"—i. e. "I have considered that the free exercise of religion in matters of religion is placed independent of" &c.—If this is any thing more or less than nonsense we have lost our powers of perception.—"I have, therefore, undertaken on no occasion to prescribe the religious exercises suited to it"—"I have undertaken"—what?—"to prescribe the religious exercises suited to it"—to what? "to religion"—the religious exercises of religion!—but when was this undertaken?—"on no occasion"—what occasion is no occasion?—He first asserts that he did undertake to regulate the exercises of religion, and immediately gives a virtual contradiction to his assertion, by saying that this was undertaken at a time or on an occasion that never had existence. This sentence might perhaps be extricated from its verbal obscurity by writing it thus—"Considering that matters of Religion are placed by the constitution independent of the powers of the general government, I have not undertaken on any occasion to prescribe the exercises suited to it".—When writing this sentence the President well knew that he was touching upon a theme with which it did not become him to interfere in any manner whatever.
"In short, my friends, among them is also seen the action and counteraction of good sense and bigotry"—This may be good philosophy but it is not good grammar. The action of good sense is one thing, and the counter action of bigotry is another; the verb ought therefore to have the plural number, if it be true that they are both seen among the Indians. The colloquy, my friends, is a miserable affectation.
"The experiment has been tried—You have witnessed the scene—Our fellow citizens have looked on cool and collected. They saw the latent source from which these outrages proceeded.—They gathered round their publick functionaries: and when the constitution called them to the decision by suffrage, they pronounced their verdict" &c.—This is one instance of Mr. Jefferson's love of metaphor, and a proof of his great felicity in the use of it.—The experiment made was to prove whether a government could be written down by falsehood and defamation—(We have seen in the fate of the Federal Administration that the thing was possible, at a time when little else than falsehood was opposed to it)—This contest between the press and the administration (or as Mr. Jefferson says the government) is converted into a scene; of which scene the people of the United States are the spectators; which spectators are first converted into a guard, surrounding the publick functionaries; then into electors, giving their suffrage in favour of some candidate; and finally into a jury pronouncing a verdict. The great happiness of this sentence is that it exhibits a free people in every interesting point of view in which they can be placed. They are in a breath idlers, and militia-men, and voters, and jurors: except Mr. Jefferson, no man could have done so much for them in so few words.
"They pronounced their verdict, honourable to those who had served them, and consolatory to the friend of man, who believes he may be entrusted with the controul of his own affairs"—Who is this FRIEND OF MAN? Is it Mr. Jefferson himself? Doubtless it was to him a very consolatory verdict.—It cannot be the people at large who are meant; for it would be absurd to say that they are entrusted with the controul of their own political affairs. The nonsense of sovereign people, when applied to the details of government, is too stupid to be laughed at. What answer would a drayman or a carter return to Mr. Jefferson, were he to come up to him in the street, stop his vehicle, and address him—"Citizen Sovereign! is it Your Majesty's august pleasure, that I should order that fraction of the popular sovereignty denominated Lawyers, and exercising, in Your Majesty's name, the functions of publick accusers, as often as they may have time to render us a service, to file ex-officio informations against each and every subdivision of that other sovereign fraction, who have, during this administration, and in order to disturb it, levelled against us the artillery of the press, loaded to the very muzzle with the inflammable powder of licentiousness and the ponderous load of false facts, to the great annoyance of Your Majesty's most conscientious, most unimpassioned, most disinterested, and most humble servant; in order to reform those abuses, by subjecting Federal Printers to the salutary coercions of the law?—You Citizen Drayman, are one of my Sovereigns and must controul me".—The poor lord of the cart would think his excellency had gone completely mad.—Just as ridiculous is it to hold up to the people the idea that they are Sovereign in any one particular done, or authorised to be done, under the constitution. When they assented to that instrument they vested in it the sovereignty, and until they abolish that constitution, that sovereignty is not to be recalled. In representative governments the people delegate the controul or management of their affairs: in simple democracy only do they retain, with the ultimate, the immediate, sovereignty; or the power of making and executing laws.
It is not necessary to bring forward any more proofs of the justness of our remark, that the speech which Mr. Jefferson delivered on the 4th of March, is a bad one. We might defy any person to exhibit an equal number of errors in any composition of no greater length. That it is liable to other than to Verbal Criticism, we are well persuaded. The subjects upon which it touches in general, are, however, those which have been frequently discussed, and upon which almost every man in the community has made up his opinion: it is therefore the less necessary that we examine its political merits—nevertheless we shall make a few observations upon its politics, and then resign it, "with all its imperfections on its head", to those who may be more enamoured of it than we pretend to be.
Captain Garrow, of the schooner Dart, left Martinique the 7th instant—The same day passing under the lee of Dominica saw the Imperial Colours
flying on the forts of that Island—He states that the French fleet, consisting of one ship of 120 guns, one of 99, two of 74, four frigates, two brigs, and two schooners, arrived at Port Royal, February 20. On the 23d they passed St. Pierres, and on the 28th they took Dominica. An embargo was laid on all vessels at Martinique the 23d and continued for 16 days—On the 2d inst. the French fleet sailed from Dominica, their destination not known, but supposed to be against St. Kitts.—No official notice of the action had been published.—Markets were low: flour 12 dollars—beef and pork 10 dollars—sugars clayed and brown 5 to 9 dollars.
NOTICE FROM THE BANKS.
To prevent mistakes, it is particularly requested of all persons transacting business with either of the Offices of Discount and Deposit, in this place, that they particularize, in Checks, the Office drawn on.
Checks on either Office according to the forms prescribed, may be had at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
THIRD PARTY.—It cannot have escaped the attention of our readers that there has been, for some time past, a schism among those who are denominated Republicans; which has been increasing daily, and has at length separated them into two distinct parties.
The article which we republish this day from a Philadelphia paper, affords a full display of the views of this third party; the adherents to which have taken the name of Constitutional Republicans.
The rise of such a party was an obvious consequence of the violence of those calling themselves, and assuming to be Democrats.
Among the Anti-Federal party we always did believe that there were a number of virtuous and well-instructed men; who, though differing in sentiment from the federalists, were nevertheless directed by what they deemed honest and patriotick motives. It was a constant subject of regret and astonishment to the reflecting friend of the Constitution and liberties of the United States, to see men of such principles associated with others whose motives and views the most indifferent observer must have understood and condemned. To whom, in all their progress, we have been particularly opposed.
It is the curse of party-spirit that, in the advancement of the end, men are not over-scrupulous in the choice of the means to be employed: hence it was that, to pull down the Federalists, the more honest part of the Republican party accepted, may solicited, the aid of the Jacobins, Demagogues, and Disorganizers.
An association so formidable could not but be victorious. The federalists were thrown into the back ground. But now behold the victors in power. The gavel on which republican virtue was to be tested arrived: the publick was prepared to sit in judgment; and to determine how far the actions of the party should be found to correspond with their professions; or whether the predictions of federalists were to be verified.
While united with no other object in view besides the destruction of Federalism, the Democratick party had not an opportunity to disclose their real views; nor indeed was that a season for examining motives too closely; such an examination might have defeated the ostensible purpose for which the league had been formed. But no sooner had they begun to act in concert in the administration, than the views of each began to be unfolded. Those who now form what is called the third party could not but experience the utmost chagrin, mingled with alarm, in observing the conduct of their associates. They soon found that not federalists alone were the objects of Jacobin abhorrence; but that a Jacobin or true Democrat was to be regarded as the enemy of all honest men; of all regular institutions; that disorder was his aim; that universal desolation was the first wish of his soul.
Upon such a discovery, equally painful and alarming, it required no inconsiderable address on their part to counteract the nefarious views of their confederates, and at the same time preserve their opposition to federalism. On the one hand, an abrupt separation exposed them to the sneers of both parties; and to continue the league endangered their own honour and safety, on the other. In this dilemma a gentle and gradual opposition was commenced and pursued; but which, it was soon discovered, was better calculated to irritate than to reclaim. Democracy was not to be contented with the possession of all power under the Constitution; it must shew itself superior to all restraints, and force both the laws and Constitution to give way before it.
In the State of Pennsylvania this spirit of Jacobinism displayed itself with more violence, than in any other part of the Union. The strong corrective it there requires has produced the association whose objects are detailed in the succeeding articles. The persons at the head of it are men well known in the political world, and are what are called Republicans—We are well assured that they have the cordial support of Governor McKean. From the influence and talents of these persons, we believe, as we hope, that the Disorganizers, the Anti-Constitutionalists, will be defeated.
FROM THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, March 15, 1805.
PROPOSITION FOR FORMING
"The Society of Constitutional Republicans."
To preserve and perpetuate the principle of a Democracy, which recognizes the PEOPLE, as the legitimate source of all the powers of government; to maintain and defend THE CONSTITUTIONS of the Union, and of the State, which THE PEOPLE have deliberately established, as the foundations of civil liberty, publick order, and national prosperity; and to detect, resist, and repel, all covert, as well as all open, attempts, to undermine the fabric of American Virtue, Freedom, and Independence: The Subscribers Unite under the title of "THE SOCIETY OF CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLICANS," conformably to the following principles and rules.
I. PRINCIPLES.
1. That we acknowledge the Sovereignty of the People, in making, in modifying, and in abolishing,
forms of government; and that obedience is due from the minority, to the majority of the people, whenever the sense of the majority is fairly, deliberately, and explicitly declared.
2. That we acknowledge the principle of a free or Republican, Representative Government, to be essential to the liberty, order, and well-being of Society; and that the operation of this principle, under the auspices of the American Revolution, has rendered the nation glorious, and the people happy.
3. That we deem the Constitution of the United States, and of the State of Pennsylvania, the noblest inventions of human wisdom, for the self-government of man: And we think that the motives and the cause to alter, modify, or abolish, them, ought to be just, obvious, cogent, general, and conclusive; not factious, doubtful, partial, capricious, or speculative.
4. That we deem Legislative wisdom; Executive vigilance; Judicial independence; the trial by Jury; and the Liberty of the Press; the greatest political blessings enjoyed by the People of the Union, and of the State, under the guarantee of their Constitution: And that in these respects, we do not think the provisions of the Constitution of Pennsylvania require alteration, or revision.
5. That we deem the existing Administration of the Government of the Union, and of the Government of the State, wise, pure, and patriotick; entitled to the support of their Country, and meriting the imitation of their Successors.
II. RULES.
1. That a General Society shall be established in Philadelphia, to extend throughout the State of Pennsylvania: But each County of the state may establish and organize a Particular Society, composed of the members residing in the Counties respectively, who shall, nevertheless, be entitled to admission, as members, into the General Society.
2. That the General Society, and each County Society, shall appoint a President, Vice-President, and Secretary, who shall, also, act as Treasurer.
3. That the County Societies shall correspond with each other, and with the General Society. And the General Society shall correspond with the County Societies, and with any Society, in other States, upon the subjects of the institution.
The foregoing Proposition, for forming "The Constitutional Republican Society," being submitted to a number of Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, with a view to the present crisis of publick affairs, it was
Resolved, unanimously, That the same be published: And that J. J. Dallas, William Jones, George Logan, Richard Bache, sen. Peter Muhlenberg, Samuel Miles, Samuel Wetherill, sen. Jonathan Bayard Smith, Peter S. Duponceau, Guy Bryan, Chandler Price, Edward Heston, James Gamble, and Manuel Eyre, sen. be requested to procure copies of the Proposition to be primed, and circulated without delay, throughout the State.
Resolved, That the Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, who are in favour of the Proposition, will meet to organize the General Society of Constitutional Republicans, at such time and place, as any three of the above named Citizens shall, by publick advertisement, appoint.
Resolved, That in order to ascertain fairly the deliberate and authoritative sense of the majority of the People of Pennsylvania, the above Committee be requested to prepare and publish a Memorial and Remonstrance to the Legislature, against the existing project of calling a State Convention; and that only such sentiments and language be expressed in the Memorial, directed to that single object, as may be honourably subscribed by every Citizen of the State, who is opposed to the Project, whatever may be his party attachments, prejudices, or principles.
FROM THE SAME PAPER, MARCH 18.
"The Society of Constitutional Republicans."
Those Citizens who are in favour of the Proposition for forming "The Society of Constitutional Republicans," are requested to meet at the White-Horse Tavern, in Market-street, at 6 o'clock on the evening of Thursday the 21st instant; when the draft of a Memorial and Remonstrance to the Legislature, against the existing Project for calling a State Convention, will be reported for consideration.
Philadelphia, March 16th, 1805.
Samuel Miles, A. J. Dallas, Samuel Wetherill, Wm. Jones, Guy Bryan, George Logan, Chandler Price, Richard Bache, Manuel Eyre, Peter Muhlenberg.
We are informed, that the following draft of a Memorial and Remonstrance, will be submitted to the consideration of The Society of Constitutional Republicans, at their first meeting.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
THE MEMORIAL AND REMONSTRANCE OF THE SUBSCRIBING CITIZENS, RESPECTFULLY SHEWETH,
THAT your Memorialists perceive, with surprize, regret, and apprehension, the attempt, which is made, to induce the Legislature to call a State Convention, for the avowed purpose of introducing a radical change, in the principles and provisions of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.
That your Memorialists cannot consider it material to inquire into the origin and progress of this alarming Project; nor will they examine the authority of the Legislature, to give it sanction and effect: For, they are confident, that the virtue and good sense of the People, will be ultimately displayed on the occasion; and that the fidelity and impartiality of their Representatives, furnish an assurance of a fair and full opportunity, for deliberation and decision.
That your Memorialists deem it, however, a duty to themselves, to their fellow-citizens, and to posterity, to offer a solemn Remonstrance against the projected call of a Convention:
I. BECAUSE the Constitution of Pennsylvania (which was the work of her wisest and best Citizens, and which has been adopted, as a Model, for the Constitutions of every State of the Union, formed subsequent to its establishment) exhibits nothing essentially defective in its theory; and, in its operation, has gratified the rational hopes of every friend of civil liberty, and publick order.
It secures the right of general suffrage, the principles of political equality, the foundations of private property, the safety of persons, the trials by Jury, and the privilege of the Press.
It defines and aparts the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial powers.
It gives to Legislation the advantages of caution and experience;—on the Executive Magistrate it confers useful authority, while it exacts constant responsibility;—and to the Judges it communicates a character, and a sense, of independence without which, in a Republican Government, the administration of justice would be a mockery and a name; varying its current and its colour, according to the fears, or the hopes, of every popular election.
It renders every Publick Agent amenable, immediately, to the People.
And it establishes a Legislative Jurisdiction, competent to reform all the abuses, to supply all the defects, and to correct all the inconveniences, which can occur, in the details of Executive and Judicial transactions.

If a state of Society is necessary to the peace, improvement, and happiness of mankind: and if a state of Society implies a government of laws; what system does the history of nations present, what free system can the ingenuity of Politicians devise, better calculated, for the peace, improvement, and happiness of man?
Against the alteration, or abolition, of this system framed, approved, and deliberately ratified, by the People, your Memorialists thus tender their solemn remonstrance.
II. BECAUSE the ostensible change, which is proposed to be made in the Constitution of Pennsylvania, is calculated to destroy the political symmetry, the practical energy, of the system. To invigorate the popular part of the Legislative Department, it is proposed to take from the Senate, the benefit of experience; from the Executive Magistrate, the attributes of useful authority; and from the Judicial Office, its duration and independence. The inevitable effect of such a change must, indeed, be to blend and absorb, in the more numerous branch of the General Assembly, (even if two branches should still be tolerated) all the functions of Government, Legislative, Executive, and Judicial; than which, a scheme of greater tyranny, cannot be conceived. For,
The Senate will not venture to reject the legislative propositions of its co-ordinate, but more numerous and more influential, branch of the Legislature.
The Executive Magistrate, rendered feeble and timid, will anxiously yield obedience to the wishes of the popular branch of the Legislature, as the most able to protect his official existence.
The subordinate officers of the state, being appointed by a legislative vote, every Session, will exhibit a scene of intrigue, favouritism, and clamour.
The Judges, holding their Commissions upon the tenure of their Popularity, not of their good behaviour, will naturally be led to make the fluctuating standard of legislative politics, not the steady scales of justice, the rule and measure of their decisions.
Against such a change, your Memorialists offer a solemn remonstrance.
III. BECAUSE the call of a Convention, for the purpose of making a radical change in the principles and forms of the Constitution, ought, at all times, to proceed only from a motive and a cause, just, obvious, cogent, and generally approved: Whereas the measure, at this time, is unnecessary, unexpected, speculative, and inexpedient. Besides, whether it may be the ostensible cause for the call, the Convention once met, will act without limitation, restraint, or control: And who can calculate the danger of the experiment, or the evil of the example?
It will agitate, inflame, and may, fatally, divide the People.
It will dissolve the bonds of social union, and destroy the hope and the safeguard of personal liberty and private property.
It tends to deprive the People of every fixed principle of Government, substituting a perpetual Revolutionary effort, by which the Constitution will change, with every change of Party, and of Party-Leaders;—with every gust of popular passion, and every impulse of political disappointment.
It tends to bring Republican institutions into discredit and hazard; to generate licentiousness and anarchy; and, finally, to establish Despotism, upon the ruins of American freedom, liberty, and independence.
Against any legislative agency, in producing such dreadful and destructive consequences, your Memorialists pronounce a solemn warning and remonstrance.
STEPHEN ARNOLD of the town of Burlington, in the state of New-York, who, in a most wanton and cruel manner, whipped a girl of 6 years of age seven times in the space of an hour and an half, because she did not pronounce gig as he required, and which caused her death, was apprehended at this place (Pittsburg) on Monday evening last, by Mr. Thomas Cohoon, who heard of him at Oswego upon the Susquehanna, and followed him 320 miles. His apprehension was attended with singular circumstances. On Sunday he arrived here; he was unsuccessful in three or four applications he made for a passage down the river; he continued in the vicinity, upon Grants' Hill, a considerable part of the day, and was frequently on the point of committing the dreadful act of self-murder, but was happily deterred by a directing Providence. Monday night he called at Mr. Henderson's tavern for something to eat, but said he had no money—in a short time Mr. Cohoon came in and was informed that a countryman of his was in the room, to whom he addressed himself, and discovered that he answered the description of Arnold. After requiring the other company to leave the room he read the advertisement—while reading he discovered the other drawing something from his pocket, upon which he raised his eyes and said, You are the man , the hand dropped—it was a pistol which was cocked twice, and only prevented from doing execution by Mr. Cohoon's firmness. They took him to a magistrate, but on the way he drew a pistol and fired, a different direction was given to it by his arm being seized by a bye-stander—the flash of the gun singed his temple, and the ball flew by the ear of Mr. Cohoon—it however did no injury. The pistol, a number of balls, a rope, and some money, were found upon him—he called himself Smith, and would give no satisfaction that night. The next day he made full confession—and appears to be fully sensible of the enormity of his crimes, deplores the violence of his passions, which have sunk him from a respectable standing in society to the lowest degradation. [Tree of Liberty, March 8.]
CHARLESTON, March 15.
IMPORTANT.
Extract of a letter from J. Blakeley, Esq. Consul of the United States, at St. Jago-de-Cuba, dated the 25th February, 1805, to James Simons, Esq. Collector of the customs.
“Permit me through your politeness, to inform the merchants of the United States, that this port is now opened for American vessels bringing flour and provisions.”
The same letter states,
“During a month past, flour in this city has been from forty to sixty dollars a barrel. ‘Tis now said, that two days more will finish the last barrel of flour of the best supplied baker in this city.”
Foreign Intelligence.
Received via New-York and Philadelphia.
LONDON, January 26.
Last night despatches were sent off from the Admiralty to Admiral Cornwallis, off Plymouth, with orders for him to resume his former station with all possible despatch.
There is a report in the city that Buonaparte had resolved to send M. Schimmelpenninck to London with pacific overtures. It produced a slight rise in the funds. We attach no credit to the report.
The report of the capture of Minerva, by Lord Nelson, is probably well founded. The enterprise and promptitude of the gallant admiral would in all likelihood induce him to think of attempting that important island, after having intercepted the reinforcement destined for it.
The Grand Chamberlain of Russia, who was sent to this country some months ago on important business from the court of St. Petersburg, is about to return. The Chieffonne Imitate has been ordered to convey him to Gotterdam.
A letter from Madrid, dated December 20, noticed in one of the smaller Paris papers, says “It appears from the annual census that has been lately made of the population of this kingdom, that during the last twelve months it has diminished a million, which diminution is attributed to epidemick disorders, earthquakes, and want. In the town of Malaga alone, 26,000 persons were buried in the course of four weeks. Notwithstanding these great losses it is hoped, with energy and activity, a fleet may be soon fitted out that will be able to fight the English squadron in the Mediterranean.”
It is said that the French government have proposed to confer on the king of Sardinia, by way of indemnity, the sovereignty of the Seven Islands, a project which it is easy to see would be rejected by Russia.
January 29.
It is stated with confidence that Lord Melville is very shortly to retire from the Admiralty, and that Lord Spencer is to be his successor. Upon the various and intricate interests which such a change must naturally involve, we are not forward to enter into any abrupt and premature discussion.
Yesterday despatches were received from Admiral Cochrane, off Ferrol. They state, there was reason to suppose the French fleet in that port would endeavour to put to sea, having since the war commenced, been completely fitted out by the Spanish artificers.
No less than fifteen Spanish prizes, exclusive of Amphitrite frigate, have been carried into Gibraltar.
The loan intended to be negotiated for in March, is not, we are well assured, to exceed the sum of twelve millions; the rest of the supplies being to be raised within the year.
The Batavian Directory of State, have proposed provisionally, to the Legislative Body, to consent to the levy of one per cent upon the capital.
The Courts of Vienna and Copenhagen, have declared, in answer to the Circular Note of M. Talleyrand, respecting the Ministers of Great Britain, whom Buonaparte professed to put out of the protection of the publick law, that they cannot recognize so extraordinary a principle.
The King of Prussia does not discontinue the marks of his discontent at the detention of the papers of Sir George Rumbold; and it is in consequence of this Sovereign's known indignation that these papers have not yet been published by the government of France.
Austria, Prussia, and Russia, are represented as being far advanced in negotiation, of which it is the object to maintain the peace of the continent, and to guarantee it against encroachments upon the part of other powers.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, Jan. 28.
The House in a committee of supply, agreed to the following resolutions:
“That 150,000 men, including 20,000 marines, be voted for the service of the navy—That a sum not exceeding 2,386,000l. be voted for 13 months pay of the said number of seamen and marines, at 11. 17s. per month per man—That a sum not exceeding 2,964,000l. be voted for provisions for the same, at 11. 18s. per month per man—That a sum not exceeding 4,650,000l. be voted for the wear and tear of the ships, at the rate of 3l. per month per ton.”
Corn-Exchange, London, Jan. 28, 1805.
The fresh importations of wheat, for this day's market, are rather short, and there being many buyers, that of good quality readily goes off at an advance. Barley obtains about 2s. per quarter higher price. While peas are in plenty, and heavy sale, with the two descriptions of beans which have little fluctuation, oats are quoted nearly as last week. Fine flour advances in price. Wheat 86s. 100s. 114s. HAMBURG Jan. 4.
“Paris letters of the 26th ult. state that a reconciliation has been effected between Lucien Buonaparte and his brother Napoleon.”
“Buonaparte has authorized the pope to invite all the constitutional bishops and clergy, who formerly took the constitutional oath, to abjure its obligations. All of them have obeyed the invitation, except Suvane, formerly a member of the national convention, and now bishop of the departments of the upper and lower Rhine. The pope has, it is said, demanded the restitution of the church property, and the restoration of the Jesuits, but these demands have been peremptorily rejected by Napoleon.”
“Letters from Genoa, of the 5th ult. mention that the French fleet at Toulon, with 8000 troops on board, will embrace the first favourable opportunity to sail, and occupy the ports of Sicily and Naples.—There were, on the 3d ult. upwards of one hundred ships in Genoa.”
January 11.
“Private advices from Paris of the 2d inst. positively state, that a siege of Gibraltar, by a combined French and Spanish army, is at present a favourite measure of Buonaparte's councils, and that the king of Spain has been invited to adopt it. Several of the ablest French engineers, including Carlet, not having been charged with drawing a plan of the siege, that the latter is said to have the preference, and a duplicate of it with the manuscript instructions & memorial have been sent to general Bournonville at Madrid, who has presented it to the Spanish cabinet.”
“The court of Madrid has now official intelligence that Dessolme had declared war against Spain, and that serious disturbances have broken out in Mexico. The viceroy of that colony has written home for military succours.”
“The court of Lisbon has been invited by the French and Spanish courts to shut its ports against the English. The Prince regent, however, has hitherto assigned various weighty reasons for not complying with their requests.”
“General Moreau, according to some advices from Spain, has taken his departure for America on board of an American ship. The individuals accused of the last conspiracy against Buonaparte are still in close custody; and some of them have been sent to different fortresses.”
“There are now at Paris two deputies of the Italian Republic with instructions to offer the crown to Buonaparte, as king of Lombardy.”
January 25.
“Letters from Paris, of the 4th instant mention that general Murat is to have the chief command of the combined force which is to attack Gibraltar.—The French army is to consist of 50,000 men. The operations of the combined French and Spanish forces are to be seconded by the French and Spanish fleets. That admiral Gravina, was to leave Paris about the middle of the present month, having received his letters of recall, and the news of his appointment, on the 27th ult. The chevalier d'Anduaga, at London, is mentioned as his successor in the embassy at the court of the Tuileries.”
“The last accounts from Italy stated that his Neapolitan Majesty's answer to the important notes of the French minister Alquier, to shut his ports against the English, demanded some time longer to wait for the arrival of some important despatches from St. Petersburg, London and Vienna. This Alquier and the French general St. Cyr said they were not authorised to grant; but they both despatched couriers to Paris for fresh instructions.—Meanwhile the British diplomatic agent at Naples was making preparations of his departure.”
Paris papers to the 18th arrived last night, but
their contents are of little importance. Of the pacific overture of this country, nothing seems to be publickly known at Paris. The attention of the French government is engrossed by the active preparations carrying on by Austria. We were correct in stating that an altercation had taken place between Buonaparte and Count Cobentzel, upon the subject of those preparations. General Mack is to have the command of the Austrian army in Italy. In mentioning these preparations, the French papers add, that “for some days past there has been frequent mention of some important changes in the cabinet of Vienna. It is confidently asserted, that Count L. de Cobentzel, who has rendered essential services to his sovereign and to the Austrian monarchy, is soon to be placed at the head of the Austrian government, as first minister and chancellor of the Austrian empire, which place has remained vacant since the death of Prince Kaunitz, and that his Imperial Majesty intends to raise him to the dignity of Prince of the Germanick Empire.”
The French papers are anxious to have it believed, that these changes in the Austrian Ministry will be favourable to the continuance of peace between the two countries. But they seem alarmed at the frequent communications between Vienna and Petersburg, and they suspect the large army assembling in Italy is part of a plan of co-operation with the Emperor of Russia. Early in the spring the Emperor is to proceed to Italy, to inspect the troops and is to be accompanied by the Empress and the Archduke Charles.
But if the intercourse between Austria and Russia affords them uneasiness, the French papers affect to speak with confidence of the disposition and sentiments of Prussia. They assure us she remains firmly attached to France, and is decidedly against any continental league. They have inserted, perhaps fabricated, an article from Berlin of the 3d. in which they say, that “for some time there have been reports that a treaty of subsidy between England and Sweden was on the tapis, but that the negotiation was attended with difficulties. We now learn that our court had made serious representations to that of Stockholm, to divert it from an alliance which might have fatal consequences to the tranquillity of the north of Germany, which his Prussian Majesty is firmly resolved to protect.”
PARIS, Jan. 9.
The siege of Gibraltar, which the English have now had in their possession exactly a hundred years, is to be undertaken with from eighty to a hundred thousand men. The camp at St. Roch will be more numerous than during the American war.
MADRID, Nov. 20.
Since the appearance of Admiral Nelson's fleet before Barcelona, great fears are entertained for Minorca. This island, whose means of defence are not very formidable, would be an important acquisition to the English; the works of Mahon are in a very wretched condition, and the garrison does not consist of more than 1000 men.
December 16.
A part of the garrison of this metropolis, has received marching orders, but their destination is not known.
Eight regiments of infantry, and several companies of artillery, are on their march to the camp of St. Roch, which, added to other formidable movements, leaves no room to doubt of its being the fixed determination of our government, to make an attack on Gibraltar: this important place, in the hands of the English, has long enough been a monument of our weakness; and it is now time to wipe away the foul disgrace. Every thing announces an unalterable resolution not to spare our enemy in a single instance.
CADIZ, Dec. 13.
Admiral Gravina is shortly expected here from Paris. All ships of war here, and at Cartagena, are fitting out, and many seamen are levied.
MILAN, Dec. 17.
Mr. Livingston, the late envoy from the States of North America to Paris, has arrived here; he is making a journey into Lower Italy.
Frontiers of Russia, Jan. 1.
M. D'Oubrill, late Russian Charge d'affaires at Paris, has since his return been appointed a counsellor of state, rewarded with considerable presents, and employed in the department of Foreign Affairs.
VENICE, Jan. 2.
Orders have been given to fit out at Venice in a short time, twenty-two corvettes, from 12 to 18 guns each.
We are assured that general Mack will take the command of our strong cordon of troops on the Italian frontiers.
Errata —In our last, 35th line first col. under the Norfolk Head for established read establish —35th line for remains read remains .—A few lines from the foot of the col. for peculiar read peculiar .
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED,
Sch't Dart, Garrow, 19 days from Martinique, Rum, Sugar & Coffee, Thomas Willock—Ship Old Tom, Waughop; and Schooner Rebecca, Drysdale, have arrived at Porto Rico.
WALKER's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Saturday. March 25.
DOCTOR HODGES,
INFORMS his Friends and the Publick, that he has again OPENED SHOP on Main-Street, at the head of Rothery's Lane.
HE OFFERS TO LEASE,
THREE LOTS OF GROUND,
One running partly on Main-Street, and partly on Rothery's Lane—and two situate on said Lane. He will rent out a part of the House which he occupies as a Shop. March 25. ff 534
JACOB KLEIN,
No. 20, Church-Street.
Has just received per Schooner New-York, from New-York.
COMMON and 6-4 Cambric Dimity—Long Lawn—Madras Handkerchiefs, and Scarlet Bandanas—Apron Check—Fine White Quilting—Linen, and 6-4 Laced Cambric—Laced Shawls—a great variety of Silk, do.—Pic Nic Gloves, and Mitts—Short Silk, and Kid do.—Plain White Tiffany, and Spangled Faus—Ladies' and Gentlemen's Fine Black and White Cotton Hose—Superfine Cravat Cambric—3-4 Sheeting—Silk Musquito Netting—Black Morocco Shoes—9-8 and 3-4 Fancy Calicoes—Coarse India do.—Nankeens, &c. &c. March 27. ff 538
BOARDING.
WILLIAM BEALS,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the Publick, that he has taken the house lately occupied by Mrs. Bryan, in Commerce-Street, where he can accommodate ten or twelve Gentlemen with genteel BOARDING and LODGING.
Looking Glasses, Prints and Picture Frames, Thermometers, and Barometers, for sale—and old ones repaired, by Mr. Vecchio, at the house of Mr. Beals. March 27. ff 539
NORFOLK THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, March 27, 1804.
Will be presented, a new COMEDY, (for the first time here) called,
HEARTS OF OAK.
To which will be added, (for the second time at this Theatre) a FARCE, called, RAISING THE WIND.
The Doors to be opened at half past 5, and the performance to commence at half past 6, precisely.
Admittance One Dollar.
Persons of colour will find their seats within the division of the upper boxes.
The publick are respectfully informed that three NEW COMEDIES are in preparation, and will be speedily performed. 535
250 Barrels, } FLOUR. 50 Half Barrels, } For sale by JAMES WALLACE. March 27. 3 536
TO RENT, For the remainder of the year, A MULATTO WOMAN, Who is a good servant—Apply at the Norfolk Hotel. March 27. ff 537
WANTED.
A LIKELY, active free man of colour, to go abroad in the capacity of a Servant—One who has been accustomed to go to sea in that capacity, or as steward, would be preferred—Apply to Messrs. Phinchas Dana & Co. March 27. ff 540
PRESTON's ILLUSTRATIONS.
The Subscribers to Richards's Edition of Preston's Illustrations of Masonry, are requested to call for the Copies at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 27. ff 541
200 Tierces NEW RICE.
Just received, and for Sale by MOSES MYERS. March 25. ff 532
The Subscribers have just received, 31 hds. Rappahannock TOBACCO. 55 bds. APPLE BRANDY 24 do. Superior FLOUR, of superior quality, for family use, which they offer for sale. DANIEL R. WADDEY & CO. March 25. 3 533
FOR SALE,
Pursuant to the Will of William Samuel Peachy, deceased, Peachy's Manufacturing Mills and Store-Houses. LYING in the County of Prince George, on Powell's Creek, a navigable stream of James River, and on the main stage road from Norfolk to Petersburg, with about six acres of Land belonging thereto.—One third of the purchase money will be required at the end of eighteen months and three years credit will be given for the residue. The Gentleman at the Mills will be glad enough to shew them.—For terms apply to Mr. Robert Wittingham of Norfolk, or to Thomas Griffin Peachy of Wilmington.
ALSO FOR SALE,
That beautiful Seat on James River (about four miles from the Mills) called FLOWER DE HUNDRED—The Tract of Land belonging to this Seat, contains 1500 acres, extending nearly two miles on the backs of the river, (about half a day's sail from Norfolk, and five hours from Petersburg) a considerable part of the Land is fit for the cultivation of Wheat and Tobacco; it has some valuable Low Ground, and a great deal of Meadow Land, from which in its valuable state, great quantities of Hay may be made; the Land also contains good Timber:—The Houses, Gardens, Orchards, and other improvements, are extensive and valuable.—As it is presumed that no person would purchase such an estate without first viewing it, a further description is thought needless.—Colonel Harrison, Esq. of Charles City, who has viewed the Land and is well acquainted with its quality, will be good enough to shew it.—A credit of 9, 13 and 16 years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money, and for the residue four annual payments will be required.—The price may be known by application to Mr. Robert Wittingham, or to Mary W. Peachy, and Thomas G. Peachy, of Wilmington. March 25. ff 543
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE LOMBARDY GARDENS
Near Philadelphia, now on a tour for his health, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk that he has brought on with him
A MODEL IN WOOD AND WAX,
Of the Ancient and Holy City of
JERUSALEM.
THIS ingenious piece of mechanism, so universally admired by every person who has seen and heard it explained, is laid out on a scale of twelve by nine feet —The Lecture upon it is long, and calculated to impress the mind with a solemn awe of the Deity, while we see before our eyes the trial and crusade of our Divine Saviour.
This Exhibition will be removed from Norfolk in one or two weeks at farthest—those who wish to examine it will do well to improve the present opportunity, by calling at Mr. D. y. Ton's at the head of Commerce-Street, where they will be admitted for the moderate sum of 50 cents, children for 25 cents.—He can with confidence invite all, and particularly the religious of every denomination to attend his Lecture.—those who cannot afford to pay will be admitted gratis.
Amongst other objects worthy notice are the seven Mountains in the vicinny of the city, and several species of Fruit on trees six feet high.
While he remains his thanks for the attentions he has received, he informs the citizens that his hours of exhibit on are from 10 o'clock in the Morning until 9 at Night. March 25. ff 525
I AM LANDING, AND HAVE FOR SALE,
ON GIBSON'S WHARF,
Per the Patriot from New-York,
109 Barrels BRANDY.
78 do. PORK.
11 do. BEEF.
Per the Rachel from Cape Ann,
64 Hogsheads Sumatra MOLASSES.
20 Barrels LIVER OIL.
2 Tons CORDAGE.
2 Quintals FISH.
2 Barrels TONGUES and SOUNDS.
On board the Two Generals, and the Brig Mary, LIVERPOOL and CADIZ SALT. JOHN PROUDFIT. March 25. 4 524
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. Alexandria Superfine FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels. do. PILOT BREAD, in do. do. JAMES HERRON. March 25. 2 531
REMOVAL.
MRS. JOHN RITSON, RESPECTFULLY informs the Parents of her present Pupils, the rest of her friends, and the inhabitants of this Town and Portsmouth, that on S. Tuesday the 30th, she removes her School from her present dwelling, to a house rented of the Rev. Mr. Whitehead, No. 2, Bermuda-Street, a very airy, healthy situation.—And on Tuesday the second of April, it will be open to receive young Ladies for Tuition, whose Parents may please to place them under her care.—Her prices will be made known on application.
Wanted to Hire, either A GIRL OR A BOY, From ten to fourteen years of age, that can be recommended for honesty and good temper. March 25. ff 528

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1. Discussions of a religious and moral nature , calculated to elucidate or enforce some useful or important point, and in most instances of an obvious practical tendency. Such discussions must usually be short, but in certain cases where length is necessary, they may be divided into parts and extended through several successive numbers.
2. Short expositions, improvements, or applications, of passages or portions of holy writ . These are often highly useful: and the committee trust that among their correspondents they will number some biblical critics, some "mighty in the scriptures," and many who are able to give striking and attractive illustrations of certain parts of the sacred volume; and that such persons will often gladly embrace the opportunity to enlighten the minds and warm the hearts of their fellow christians, by the communication of knowledge and sentiment, in this department of the Magazine.
3. Selections from other miscellaneous and books of piety . It is hoped, indeed, that a large proportion of each number of the intended work, will be made up of original composition. But were it practicable, it would certainly not be expedient, to exclude every thing that has before been in print. Many periodical works, of a nature resembling that proposed, are constantly issuing from the press, both in England and the United States. These have deservedly attracted much attention. But they have become so numerous that there are many individuals who can neither afford to purchase nor find time to read.—The best pieces will be carefully selected from these journals, whether printed at home or abroad, so that the readers of the Assembly's Magazine may, without looking beyond it, be sure to have the marrow of all similar publications. It is especially intended to endeavour to embody and condense all the missionary intelligence contained in other productions, so as to present a correct general view of the state of missions in every part of the world. This it is known will be extremely grateful to many pious christians, who, as they are certainly praying for the prosperity of Zion, cannot but be anxious to know what are her prospects, and into what new regions her boundaries are extending.—Short extracts, also, from other publications than Magazines, and perhaps the whole of some brief tracts of distinguished excellence, especially if they be of recent date, may occasionally appear. It is fully realized that the execution of what is proposed under this particular will require much labour; but the committee have been so fortunate as to engage an editor, whose talents and diligence, will, they think, insure a satisfactory management of this arduous part of their work.
4. A particular account will be given of the missions which are conducted by the Assembly . The importance of this item, in connexion with some considerations already stated, determined the committee to adopt the title under which their publication is to go forth to the world. Narratives of all the missions appointed by the General Assembly and executed under their order, are drawn up, annually, by the missionaries themselves. They are often very interesting and instructive, but are commonly of such length that they cannot be printed with the yearly extracts, nor be even read to the Assembly. Hitherto they have served little other purpose than to edify the members of the committee, and enable them to ascertain the prudence, zeal, fidelity, and success, of those whom they have employed. But as they ought to be made publick, were there no other ends in view than to direct and encourage the efforts of future missionaries by the example of those now in the field of labour, and to gratify those benevolent individuals who have liberally contributed to support them in their work, so there is this additional inducement, that these accounts will probably have a direct and powerful influence on many readers, in cherishing and strengthening some of the most important principles and dispositions which the gospel teaches and enjoins. A very considerable fund of original materials here offers itself to the committee, to which none but themselves can have access.
5. The Evangelical Intelligencer , will, in part, make good its claim to this appellation, by giving as much information as possible relative to all appearances which indicate the progress of vital piety, or what, in this country, have usually been denominated revivals of religion . Such information, always commands the most earnest attention, and gladdens the hearts of those who know that true religion consists, not merely in excellent forms, an orthodox creed, and a reputable deportment, but demands, as indispensable, the transformation of the heart—a personal cordial acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as freely offered in the gospel, and as the whole foundation of the sinner's hope. To obtain in the intelligence here referred to, an extensive correspondence will be necessary, and a careful attention to casual information. But the committee contemplate with pleasure one advantage that will be peculiar. For several years past the General Assembly have required annually, from every member composing that body, a distinct, account of the state of religion, within the circle of his personal observation. By taking accurate minutes of these narratives, it will be easy to present a pretty just view of the state of religion from Canada to Georgia.
6. Biographical sketches of eminent christians will frequently be exhibited. These are well calculated both to entertain and edify the practical believer, who, in pursuing his christian course, is sometimes better directed and more encouraged by a single example taken from real life, than by many abstract and general instructions. An Obituary will also find a place, in which the instructive circumstances, attending the deaths of those who have departed in the faith, will be duly noticed.
7. Anecdotes of a moral and religious kind will occasionally be given. They often strike with force, and remain on the mind; and sometimes they produce the most lasting and beneficial impressions and effects.
8. Poetry is an article seldom omitted in any miscellany. Sacred song constitutes the oldest and the sublimest poetry with which the world is acquainted, and it is still the delight of every devotional mind. It is hoped that the pious readers of the intended Magazine will sometimes be favoured with original verse, which shall breathe the sentiments of their souls, and in which their praises may ascend and mingle with angelick strains.—Selections from the most approved and recent writers, must supply the deficiency of original poetry.
9. The ordination and installation of ministers, and the formation of new congregations , will be noticed. Such notice will not only be gratifying to the parties
immediately interested, but useful to all who desire to know the state and progress of christian establishments.
10. A list of religious publications will frequently be inserted in the magazine. This must be particularly useful to those whose situation does not easily permit them to know what books of merit are, from time to time, claiming the attention of the publick. For want of this, a most valuable work may never be possessed or heard of by some who, had seasonable information been given of its character, would have gladly purchased and profitably perused it. When any new book or pamphlet is confessedly and eminently meritorious, its character will be announced. Farther than this the committee dare not pledge themselves at present. They have it under consideration, i deed, to give a general review of religious publications in this country. But a decision on this point will depend on circumstances yet to be ascertained.
11. A small portion of the magazine will be set apart for the insertion of questions relative to passages of scripture and important points in morals and religion . There are many who can, and some who wish to ask questions which they cannot themselves answer.—By doing it they may invite disquisitions useful to themselves and others. Men are sometimes induced to write on a question, on which they are conscious of a ripeness and readiness of thought, when they would have remained wholly silent if the question had not been proposed.
A statement is now before the reader of the design and nature of the Assembly's Magazine, and of the subjects of which it will be a repository, or on which it will contain discussions or give information. On a review of the whole, the committee are ready to ask, what friend of evangelical piety there is, to whom this prospectus shall come, who cannot, and who will not assist them; either by furnishing materials for the work, or by the purchase and patronage of it! To the promotion of a cause, dearer to every real christian than all earthly considerations, the publication is entirely consecrated. From such as are already engaged to afford their whole stock of aid, both intellectual and pecuniary, to works of a similar kind, it would not, indeed, be right to expect any thing beyond the expression of their favourable opinion and their friendly recommendation. But from all who are not excused by this consideration, and who fall within the designation given, it would seem to be reasonable that the committee should look for direct and effective support.
A constant accumulation of suitable materials for the Magazine will be the great desideratum, on which its very existence will depend. A monthly publication of fifty pages is a mouth that consumes much good. Large and renewed supplies are necessary to satisfy its reiterated demands: and if the supplies be not rich and various, as well as large, leanness or distortion will soon be complained of, and death will speedily follow. To drop the figure, no miscellany destitute of inherent excellence, however laudable its design, will long be endured. It must deserve the encouragement which it can rationally hope to receive. To give the Assembly's Magazine a well founded claim to the publick regard the committee have considerably resolved that no efforts of theirs shall be spared: and for their assistance, they here bespeak and intreat the contributions of all who can throw in anything, however small, to keep up the fund on which their draughts must be made. To this, the possession of much literature will not, in all cases, be necessary. By looking over the articles enumerated, it will appear that any man of plain sense and a little education, will often have it in his power to furnish matter that will be extremely useful, particularly in regard to facts of which he may possess a personal knowledge.
But to those who possess both piety and learning, and especially to the ministers of the gospel, the work must be principally indebted. Such persons it is known, can easily support it if they will; and the presumption seems to be strong that they will cannot be wanting. Manuscripts already exist in their possession, from which, if the best and most suitable parts were extracted, a very extensive collection of materials, would immediately be formed. And, without violating christian charity, who can suppose, that men who have consecrated their all to the Saviour, will refuse, in his service, the transcription of a few paragraphs, or the time and exertion occasionally necessary to compose a few new ones?
In obtaining subscriptions to the Magazine, receiving the numbers for subscribers, and assisting in the collection and transmission of the monies that shall become due, it is surely not too much to count on the active co-operation of all the ministers, and many of the members, of the Presbyterian Church. They are, in fact, equally concerned with the committee in the success of this work; and it is not to be supposed that many of them will withhold from it a service comparatively so small.
The Editor and Publisher is MR. WILLIAM P. FARRAND, No. 185, Market-street, Philadelphia, to whom all communications must be made, and whose intimations in all matters relative to the Magazine must be considered as authorized and decisive.
Now to the TRIUNE GOD , on whose blessing every human undertaking ultimately depends for success, the committee humbly and fervently commend this, in which, with views to the promotion of his glory, they trust they have engaged.
Samuel Baird, Ashbel Green, Philip Millholer, Jacob J. Janeway, Elias Boudinot, Ebenezer Hazard, Robert Smith, Standing Committee of Missions under the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Philadelphia, February 26. 479
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are afforded packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by
Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
NOW LANDING
From an board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Barn deaux, 50 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans For sale by
William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
200 Hogsheads Petersburg, 56 do. Richmond, Tobacco. For sale by JOHN MACKENZIE & CO. Warren's Wharf. March 6. 1m 476
WANTED, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
FOUR HUNDRED CORDS OF
OAK BARK;
For which the following prices, in Cash, will be given—delivered at their Tann-Yard:—
For Spanish Oak Bark, 10 Dollars per Cord. Willow, or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, if young and not too scaly, 7 do.
A FEW CORDS OF BEECH BARK,
Will also be received at 7 Dollars per cord. It is recommended to those who get BARK, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received.
WILLIAM PLUME & CO. March 11. tf 485
NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given. MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Leaf Sugar, in hds. and bhs. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipe and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Casks Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dpt do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 5 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Keys Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapp Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tags of different sizes. 30 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 30 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 30 do. Cloves. 100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 3000 lbs. Copperas. 1000 do. Allum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kgs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kgs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Sole Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes. 150 Italian Straw Carpets. 100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones.
ALSO,
A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 250
The Subscribers have for Sale
100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 30 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 300 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTIE. February 6. tf 397
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
650 Barrels Fine, 350 do. Superfine, FLOUR—Haxall's Brand.
ALSO,
100 Barrels SHIP STUFF, and a quantity FRESH MEAL, in Bags and Barrels. J. & W. SOUTHGATE. February 11. tf 402
WINDOW GLASS.
I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS 3 by 10—9 by 11—9 by 12—10 by 12—and 12 by 14.—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to
JOHN C. NIEMEYER. December 28. tf 515
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour.
An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 326
ROBERT MAITLAND & CO.
Have moved to their new Fire Proof Warehouse, on Commerce Street, where they have for sale, Old Holland, Par. Madeira WINE, in Pipes Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Holland and Country GIN, in Pipes & French BRANDY, do. Loaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. New-York Prime PORK, &c. &c. January 30. 2m 379
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.