Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-12-27 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDE
VOL. III.]
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27, 1806.
[NO. 70.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT NORFOLK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From to     BACON lb. 10 15   Beef, cargo bb. 8 50   Prime 9 50 10   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 85   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Peach, 90   Apple, new, 50   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 6   Navy. 4 50   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. 16 18   Candles, Dipt 19   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. None.   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22   Caraccas None.   Coffee, W. India lb. 30 33   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 23 24 Scarce.   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. Scarce   Ravens 16 17   Russia 20 22   Holland 26 28   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Sup. bb. 7 50   Fine 7   X Middlings 6   Middlings 5   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bb. 4 25 4 50   Shad 7   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 10 1 15   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 82 Brisk.   Barley   Oats 30   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 15   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 55 60   Camp. 65   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. 4 4 50   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 12 15   St. Dom. 5 20   Molasses, gal. 1 25   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 1 1 20 Scarce.   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, None   Pitch, bb. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 15   Prime 17   Mess 21   Raisins, cask. 4 20 4 25   ditto, box. 4 20   Rice, 100lb. 4   Rosin, bb. 3 50 3 75   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 85 87   Antigua, 3d p. 82 85   St. Croix, 3d p. 80 85   W. Island, 3d p. 75 77   Country, 48 50   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 85   Isle May, 80   St. Ubes, 65   Cadiz, 65   Liverpool, 55 58   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 11   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 50 3 75   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 60   barrel 15   do. red oak 20   Tar, bb. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 7   Petersburg, 6 6 50   Rappa, 4 50 6   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bb. 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 200 300 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 86 90   Sherry, 1 20 1 25   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 90  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straits of Gibraltar. 3   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6   Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3 1-2-4   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - - - 3   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 5 6   Porto Rico, - - - - - 3 1-2-4   Havanna, - - - - - 3   City of St. Domingo, - - - - - 4   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 1-2-3   Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2-3  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, par. little to be had.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 10 per cent. discount.   United States Bank, none in the market.  
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FROM THE PORT FOLIO.
THE DAY. By David Diary.
No. 20.
Omnia fata laborant—LUCAN. I have long pledged, to my reader, to bring to a conclusion the political reflections in which I have indulged; and I might now devote myself to a full development of the ideas which I had proposed to myself to submit. But, the lapse of Time itself has served me; and accomplished all I had designed to attempt, and infinitely more than I could have performed. When I first entered the field, there was, if I mistake not, solitude and silence; no one was on the ground, and no voice was heard. I allude to the question of foreign policy, and the intimate connexion of American prosperity with European affairs.
There were those, indeed, the least, the lowest of the dreamers of dreams, who employed themselves in an effort, either to lull the country into a fatal indifference, or to persuade it that the increase of French dominion threatens it with no disaster; and to these men, dangerous as they were, no reply was given. Time, however, as I have said, has accomplished all. It has, I suspect, afforded lessons by which many have been undeceived; and it has brought forth strenuous and able asserters of truth. I, therefore, am satisfied, and retire. Warning has been given, while time is.
There are even persons who entertain so strong a sentiment of the similarity of the interests of the British empire, and the American (so far, at least, as respects the common enemy of all empires) that they have not hesitated to propose an alliance, offensive and defensive. I am not prepared to go this length; nor do I see, in the present situation of this country, and in the spirit of its government and policy, how such an alliance could take effect. What I require is, that this sentiment should pervade our politics, and give the bent to our measures. I have already dwelt on the political importance of commerce, and the possibility of commercial warfare; and I call upon America, not to sacrifice, to mercantile avarice and compting-house animosity, the greater and more lasting interests of the nation. I call, further, for a system of commercial policy, calculated to give Great Britain the advantage, rather than otherwise, over the universal foe.
That France is, of a truth, this universal foe, is the proposition to which, as I have observed, a pretty general admittance is given. It is a momentous moment has escaped, since that the Treaty of Presburg was signed, and in consequence of which facts have not crowded upon us, to develop this unbounded hostility. It is a fact, which presented itself long ago, that France, while she professes to be at war with Great Britain, employs her arms only against the continental states. The war with Great Britain is but a covering; a pretext for quarrel, extortion and aggrandizement. A second remark is this, that the warfare of France has ceased to have even a nominal exclusive object. It is altogether revolutionary. With a different cry, it treads in the Jacobin's steps; and France, with her regular and imperial governments, by all other regular governments, as in the day of her wildest disorder.
It is an additional source of apprehension, that the measures of France are as wise as her means are efficient. When her enterprizes appear extravagant, it is only because, to ensure their fortunate issue, there is requisite an extent of power of which we find it difficult to entertain a conception. What is proposed is accomplished, and what is accomplished is useful to herself.
It is thus, that, while we see with dismay the present acquisition, and probable future consequences, of the Federation of the Rhine, we cannot withhold from it our admiration. The mere selfishness of France is, as we well know, the only motive; and yet the most liberal theory, the most exalted philanthropy, could perhaps have desired no more. The terms of the concordant, obtained, for the federated states, from the pope, are so many publick blessings; nor ought we to bestow a meaner title on the twenty-fourth article of the treaty of federation; by which the petty feudalities are swept away; and yet both these measures, politically speaking, have, for a principal, and perhaps, primary object, to strengthen the hands of the respective sovereigns, and, finally, those of him to whom those sovereigns bow.
It is the same with the assembly of the Jews of France, a measure which, like the former, is a real gem in the crown of Napoleon. The barbarities to which the Jewish people have been subjected throughout Europe, while it has dishonoured the character of their enemies, has necessarily injured their own. Surrounded on all sides, by contumely, made to submit to the most cruel insults, and denied so many of the rights of citizens, we are not to wonder, if, while every generation has produced thousands of virtuous Jews, very many of their brethren have been worthless; for, where is the people, whom, for the most part, ill usage will not render base? The Jews, residing in France, Napoleon, by their deputies, assemblies, lifts from the dust; distinguishes by publick honours, and questions concerning their condition. Some of his questions may be thought a little embarrassing; but they are such as he has an undoubted right to ask.
If this proceeding be viewed only as subservient to municipal amelioration, it is one which reflects
the highest honour on the government by which it has been adopted, and which is calculated to extend its influence far beyond the boundaries of the French empire. To the philanthropist it promises the benefit of the Jews dispersed through every Christian state; to the politician, alas! it portends the furtherance of Napoleon's ambition.
But, if we are to believe the rumour of the restoration of the Jews in Palestine, what have we not to fear?—and, believe it, requires no stretch, whatever, of credulity! If Napoleon actually restores the sceptre to Judah; if he actually make himself its Messiah; if he find an heir to the throne of David, and if he send Sebastiani to dictate in Jerusalem—if he do this where is the Turkish empire? Between the French in Dalmatia, and the French in Judæa!—And where is Egypt, the darling object of avidity?—Separated from Judæa only by the sands of Syria! Napoleon will rebuild the temple; Napoleon will demand every acre of ground at any time possessed by a Jewish king; he will demand the surrender of adjacent provinces; he will secure the best sea ports; he will appear the friend of mankind, by stipulating for the equal rights of Jewish, Christian and Mahomedan citizens throughout the Jewish territories; and he will protect the regenerated kingdom by a French force, augmented as he pleases, and ready to shut the Bosphorus against the Russians, to storm Constantinople, or to march into the Delta. He will thus open a trade with the interior of Africa, and he will encourage the purchase of slaves, from Gurgistan on the one side, and from Ethiopia on the other.
To what I have said, of the wisdom of France, it is proper to subjoin some notice of other causes of her success. When historians, at some future day, shall attempt to portray the momentous epoch in which we live; when, not content, like ourselves, to gaze on insulated facts, and to hear random inductive; when they shall seek to elucidate what they will name a new era in the annals of the world; then, as I think, they will conclude, that the political state of Europe co-operated, with the French government, to bring about that increase of empire which we see, and that which I believe is yet to come.
I. The people of continental Europe groan under a multitude of barbarous institutions, the work of ancient times, and worn out of all reputation, but so interwoven with the existing governments that it is dangerous for those governments, however well disposed, to attempt their removal. Established governments well know, that even the most salutary reform may produce more evil than the continuance of what is most offensive. At the least, they know that their own ruin may be no improbable reward of their philanthropy; and a risque like this it is scarcely to be expected that they should seek.
With a new and revolutionary government, on the other hand, the case is entirely different. Force is its natural weapon; reforms are expected from it; violence to establish usages are suffered as of course; the moment is favourable: 'To-day,' says Labruyère, 'ere, you may deprive this city of its franchises, its rights and privileges; but, to-morrow, think not even of altering its signs.'
From what has been said, it follows, that there exist evils under the old governments of Europe, such as might be remedied. That they might, we need only to appeal to the Federation of the Rhine. The present practice of the new governments may be worse than the practice of the old; but the established principles are better.
II. But, not only the people, the princes also of Europe languish under the shackles of the ancient institutions. The princes of Europe suffer so much from the aristocracy and the priesthood, and are checked and thwarted by so many, and, at this time, so idle corporate privileges, that the exercise of their natural functions is more than half prevented. How deeply the king of Sweden has felt this, we see in the revolution of Swedish Pomerania; how anxious Austria is to free herself, we learn from the proposed revolution in the government of Hungary. But, on the danger of these revolutions, dangerous always, but especially when proceeding from established governments, I have already touched. It is not only that he who begins innovation cannot calculate where it will end, but that, as I have said, ancient masters begin it under peculiar disadvantages. We are commonly disgusted by a change of system, in those to whom we are accustomed; but, with new faces, we find pleasure in new manners.—Nor is this all. There is danger from without, as well as from within. Every change makes two classes of discontented men; those who object to the change itself, and those who object to all change whatever. Now, to these two classes, an enemy, like France, addresses itself; it foments their passions, it raises them against their government; and, after this, a sovereign is told, that his own imprudence destroyed him. It will be thus, if the king of Sweden should lose Pomerania, the plundering of the privileges of which is described, by French politicians, as the only fruit of his armaments; and it will be thus, if Austria should lose the crown of Hungary, where her measures will no doubt be vilified by France, but where she is effecting, what, alone, applied to all her dominions, can retrieve and save her means and strength to cope with France, the government of which labours under no similar difficulties.
There remains to be mentioned still another source of French prosperity, and this is, the high state of the arts, in France, and even their anxious application to the purposes of political ambition. They give her power and they give her reputation.
Such, then, and so assisted, is the enemy of the liberties of all mankind. We too are threatened, for where there is not and where shall be
She, as I have before asserted, possesses power equal, though not homogeneous, with that of France; and she bids fair to last—as long as France can last.
Great Britain is our only hope. Shall we expect any thing from a fourth coalition? Nothing save the increase of the French empire. Will Prussia, humbled by her villainy, or Russia, humbled by defeat, will either or both of these, with Sweden to help, deliver Europe? While they are assembling on the frontiers, and collecting magazines, Napoleon, wisely and justly, will throw himself into Vienna, and give the final blow to Austria; wisely, because he may thus appal his enemies, and justly, because, in the event of his defeat, Austria will infallibly join the allies. Europe, perhaps, must be delivered by events of which no germ is yet to be discerned; but, be it delivered when it may, it must be the work of one man or of one people, and never of a coalition.
Great Britain is our only hope. But for her, what would be the bounds to the humiliations, and injuries that we must at this moment submit to? Let it not be supposed, that, in conceiving the reduction of the United States beneath the sceptre of Napoleon, I allude only to the conquest of the country by force of arms. Warfare of this kind the Americans would easily face; but Napoleon has surer means. He works by emissaries, accredited and unaccredited. He would harass us with vexatious demands; and, if these were refused, he would speedily render the government odious to the people; if they were granted, his conquest would be complete. He would subdue us not by foreign levy, but by domestic treason.
Against this calamity, let me again repeat it, Great Britain, in our present situation of the world, is our only hope. With her, freedom makes a stand; but, let her be surrendered, and where shall it make a second? Not on the shores of the Atlantick, nor on the banks of the Mississippi, nor chin-deep in the Pacific.
For Sale—Afloat. FOUR hundred and fifty barrels Richmond superfine FLOUR. December 22. JAMES HERRON.
NOTICE. THE terms of copartnership of GILLIAT and MACKINDER, will terminate on the first day of March next. They offer for Sale their present Stock on hand, consisting of about Ten Thousand Pounds Sterling of well assorted DRY GOODS, at a very low advance, and on very liberal credit, on approved security.—It is requested that all claims against the said firm will be presented for immediate settlement; and those that are indebted it is expected will on, or before the first of March next, have their respective accounts settled by payments or bonds. Dec. 22. list M.
REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed to the fire-proof Ware-house at the head of Campbell's wharf, W. de Water-street.
Robert C. Jennings. He has taken into Partnership Mr. James Roddey. The business will be carried on under the firm of JENNINGS & RODDEY.
Who offer for Sale—20 hds. Muscovado Sugar; 10 puncheons Antigua Rum; 20 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 3 pipes Old Port do.; 2 do. particular Tenerife do.; 6 casks Constantia do.; 20 boxes Chocolate; 300 barrels superfine Flour; a few bags best Green Coffee; Imperial, Hyson, and Young Teas; Cogniac Brandy; Holland Gin; N. E. Rum; Whiskey; 600 straws of Tumblers; 40 crates well assorted Queen's Ware; Soap; Candles, &c. &c. Dec. 22.
To Rent or Lease. FOR one or five years, a commodious BRICK-HOUSE, situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent Garden, &c.—Immediate possession will be given on application to Thomas Price. December 22.
BILLS of Exchange, For Sale, drawn by Edward Stopford, Esq., commander of his Majesty's ship Chichester, at 30 days sight on the commissioners of the navy, for repairs to said ship—Apply to WM. GRAY. December 19.
Sugar and Raisins. LANDING this day on our wharf from on board the Schooner Carlton—132 hds. 5 tierses, 3 barrels prime SUGARS.—And from on board sloop Katy Maria, 100 kegs Malaga RAISINS, all of which we will dispose of on liberal terms and long credit. C. F. Whittle. December 3.
Cogniac Brandy and Pepper, TWENTY pipes Cogniac Brandy; 20 bags black Pepper, this day landing from Schooner Weymouth—For Sale by FISK & CATLETT. December 15.
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
NEW YORK. SIXTY barrels New-York inspection—For sale Dec. 3. William Pennock.
Mountain BUTTER. OF a superior quality just received, and for sale on low terms if applied for immediately. J. F. Smith. December 15.
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Manchester, 600 hds. 100 cases Claret; 10 do. Vieux-Carré; 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Old Port; 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Salt; 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by
Who buy in Cash and sell on Credit. 150 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 100 cases Claret; 50 do. Vieux-Carré; 100 do. Old Port; 50 do. Fine Salt; 100 do. Anchovies; 50 do. Capers; 100 do. Sweet Oil; 100 do. Corks.—For Sale by

SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. 27, 1806.
Our readers will perceive by the Charleston papers, which captain Chamberlain has obligingly favoured us with, that the French accounts of their victory over the Prussians on the 14th of October, at Jena, were greatly exaggerated. The accounts from Hamburg to the 1st of November are entitled to infinitely more credit.
Buenos Ayres re-taken.—By captain Dickson, in the brig Elizabeth, from Kingston, Jamaica, we have received a file of papers, one of them to the 27th November, contains the following article:—
Several vague reports reached us on Monday evening, of Buenos Ayres having been re-taken by the Spanish forces, but as we could not precisely ascertain from what source they had been derived, we do not conceive ourselves warranted in relating them to our readers.
It has been mentioned that an express has been received at Carthagena on the 8th current, from the Viceroy of Santa Fee, stating the re-capture of Buenos Ayres by a Spanish commander, who marched with 2,000 men from Monte Video, and crossed the river in boats, when the enemy joined by all the force they could collect, attacked the British and made prisoners of gen. Beresford and his troops.
From the very circuitous route by which this information has been conveyed to Carthagena, we place no belief in it. That general Beresford and his whole force should have fallen into the hands of a parcel of undisciplined, panic-struck militia, is altogether improbable. He is too able and vigilant an officer to have suffered himself to have been surrounded; and if he had found himself likely to be overpowered by numbers, there is little doubt but that he would have been able to effect a secure and safe retreat. In short, the intelligence comes in so questionable a shape that it hardly deserves a serious notice.
We must confess, that we placed no reliance in this intelligence when we first perused it, but this morning CAPTAIN CHAMBERLAIN, in the Brig Milton, arrived from Charleston, and assures us that a schooner had arrived at that place in 63 days from Rio de La Plata, and confirms the intelligence. The captain of the schooner was in the river, when the event took place, and states the circumstance very particularly. Captain Chamberlain has on board a Charleston paper in which the intelligence is stated, which he left on board his vessel at Sewell's point. The facts stated are, that the greater part of the British troops were put to the sword, and the remainder made prisoners.
MARRIED, by the Rev. Mr. Davis, on Wednesday evening, ROBERT BROUGH, Esq. to Mrs. SHEPHERD.
On Thursday evening, Mr. JASPER MORAN, to Miss FANNY SAWYER.—Mr. J. L. COSBY, of Albemarle county, to Miss MARY WHITE, of this place.—By the Rev. Mr. Grigsby, Mr. WILLIAM STEVENS to Mrs. ANN TOBIN.
Died on the 1st of this month at Kingston, in Jamaica, HUGH LENNON, Esq. Consul of the United States in that Island.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 22. Yesterday arrived at this port the Hamburg ships Johanna Heinerick, and Gertrud, from that city.—Capt. Wittern, of the former ship, left that city on the first day of November. He gives us the details of the operations of the Grand Armies up to that period. The battle of the 14th October, of which we have already given the French account, was the last one which had been fought when he sailed.—The statement of that battle, as detailed, by capt. W. differs materially from what has been published. The French army is stated to have consisted of 250,000 men; the Prussian army of 150,000. The battle was considered as one of the most bloody and obstinately contested which has been fought since the commencement of Buonaparte's career. For a long time the victory was doubtful: The right and left wings of the French army were repulsed with great loss by the Prussian cavalry; but the battle was ultimately won by the superior numbers of the French infantry. A fresh body of 11,000 men, commanded by marshal Ney, who came up in the middle of the action, decided the fate of the day.—They penetrated the centre of the Prussian line in the form of a wedge, and succeeded in breaking it, and routing the army. The loss in killed and wounded is considered to have been about equal on each side. Two French generals of distinction fell in the action. The duke of Brunswick lost an eye in the action, as stated in the French account. Prince Louis Ferdinand was killed in a preceding engagement. The Prussian troops are stated to have fought with a courage bordering on desperation, but they were overpowered by superior force. Notwithstanding this defeat, however, the Prussian forces had again rallied, and another battle was shortly expected. The Prussian army was collecting at and in the vicinity of the impregnable fortress of Magdeburg. An army of reserve, of 80,000 men, was also in readiness to meet the enemy. Two Russian armies, one of 30,000 men, and another of 50,000, were approaching by forced marches the scene of action; they had arrived in Prussian Poland. Buonaparte had arrived at Potsdam, within a few miles of Berlin. All the treasures, military stores, &c. have been removed from that city.
By the above arrivals we were last evening favoured with Hamburg papers to the 25th October—translations will be given tomorrow. Courier.
A gentleman, lately from Cape Francois, has obligingly furnished us with the "Address of the Governor of Hayti, to the commerce of neutral nations," which we have translated for our readers. He further informs us, that permission to trade is given to the subjects of every power, but
to those of Napoleon. Frenchmen, who are the naturalized subjects of any other nation, are included in the permission; but while they continue their allegiance to the emperor of D'Hayti's great prototype in France, they are deemed enemies to his majesty's government; in imitation of Buonaparte's conduct towards the princes of the house of Bourbon. The tyrant of Europe should tremble at the fate of the Haytian emperor: There is a point in the administration of the affairs of government, beyond which the people can bear no more. Despotism will, eventually, be crushed in France, and the subjugator of Europe will be hurled from the throne he has usurped, and will afford to the world an awful example of the destruction of those demagogues who, with vicious inclinations, rush on to the goal of their ambition, and trample beneath their feet, all the virtues of civilization, and all the rights of the people.
Translated for the Charleston Courier.
Address of the Governor of Hayti, to the commerce of Neutral Nations.
Scarcely had the inhabitants of Hayti freed themselves from the yoke of France, when they had to destroy another Hydra which they fostered in their own bosom. Now all their cares are directed to the cultivation of those precious commodities which the European merchants procure at a great expense, in the most remote climates. We have obtained by our constancy the reward of our painful labours. The treasures of our soil offer to our speculations the most happy prospect; our storehouses filled with all the productions of the Antilles, only wait the arrival of your ships, to exchange your manufactures for those objects you might wish to procure in our climate. If a system contrary to the progress of commerce, has, until now opposed obstacles to its success, this disastrous influence will no longer be felt, the spell is off, the phantom has disappeared, and with it, the fatal illusions that enveloped it, have vanished away. Far from shackling commerce in our own ports, the government, that has just been renovated, offer you more facilities than is in the power of any other nation to grant. No matter under what colours you may appear, the guarantee of your property, the safety of your persons, the most scrupulous observance towards you, or the most equitable laws, are secured to you on the faith of the government. Permanent regulations dictated by wisdom; duties calculated upon the difficulties you may experience in reaching our ports, and collected with equity; great dispatch in the discharge and clearance of your vessels; men of probity at the head of the publick offices, these are the changes you may rely upon. The government is well apprized that where there is no reciprocal advantage in the exchange of the respective commodities, there can be no commerce. They have already ordered the suppression of consignment by patents; of the assizes for the price of commodities; of privileges granted for the sale of co-ees, as well as of the obligation of forced shipments of sugars, cottons, &c. Every one will be at liberty to purchase or sell on the conditions that he will think most suitable to himself. Those regulations, begotten by infatuation and ignorance, will no longer circumscribe the extent of your speculations; your confidence will no more be shamefully imposed upon to favour individuals, who were as unknown to you as they were foreign to the good of their country; your friends, your agents alone, will have the direction and management of your properties, and the government promise you to grant them all the protection they can wish for. The bloody rage that has but too much marked the beginnings of a cruel reign, will no longer present to your affrighted eyes the sad spectacle of the renewal of past scenes. Come with confidence to trade in our ports; come to exchange the product of your skill and industry with our riches, and be persuaded that you will never have cause to repent having trusted to our promises.
At the same time that the government do their endeavours to afford you the advantages of a brilliant commerce, they expect from your agents the same loyalty and good faith which will be practised towards you; they likewise hope that the dastardly conduct of Louisiana will find no imitators, and will not give them the pain of complaining that their too great confidence has been deceived.
The ports of entry are the Cape, Fort Dauphin, Port-de-Paix, Gonaives, St. Mark, Port-au-Prince, Les Cayes, Jeremie and Jacmel, where you may, with security, land your cargoes and adventures with the certainty of a profitable return.
The well known punctuality of the government, in the fulfilment of their engagements, is a solemn pledge of the faithful execution of their treaty with you. Notwithstanding the misfortunes that have preceded our independence, and the disastrous wars they have occasioned, the means of the government have always been adequate to its wants. Such is the astonishing extent of our resources, that even the vices of the preceding administration, have not prevented the discharge of all its engagements.—Judge then, now, what will be both our expectations and yours, when prodigality will have made room for the most prudent economy, and that an equitable mode of collecting the revenues, will fix the rights of the government and secure those of private individuals. Hasten then to come and profit by these happy dispositions, which your correspondences and dealings with us can but strengthen more and more! Whatever may be the number of your vessels, whatever may be the extent of your speculations in our ports, do not fear being frustrated of a sure gain. An abundant crop, commodities already manufactured are ready for you; the certainty of the speedy sale of your cargoes is secured to you.
Given at the Cape, the 24th of October, 1806, the third year of the independence of Hayti. The Chief of the Government of Hayti. (Signed) HENRY CHRISTOPHE. By his Excellency the Secretary of the Government, (Signed) ROUANZ, Jun.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18.
We hear from Lancaster, that the legislature have adjourned the election of a member for the Senate of the United States, to the 2d Tuesday in January.
Among the various commands given to Jerome Buonaparte, it was reported at Cadiz when Captain Briton sailed from thence, that he was to take command of the combined fleets in that harbour;
and that the old admiral had resigned his command and had left the fleet—whether in disgust or not, is not said.
The latter end of last week we had a violent gale at N. E. attended with snow and hail, which having cleared up with the wind at N. W. has caused so much ice in our river that all navigation is suspended for the present.
JAMAICA, ss.
By his honour lieutenant-general Sir Eyre Coote, knight of the most honourable order of Bath, knight of the Crescent, lieutenant-governour and commander in chief, in and over his majesty's island of Jamaica, and other the territories thereon depending in America, chancellor, and vice-admiral of the same,
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas I have thought fit by my proclamation, bearing even date herewith, to declare, that the permission granted by my proclamation bearing date the twentieth day of August last, for the importation into, and exportation from, this island, of certain articles and things in vessels, belonging to neutral and other states in amity with Great Britain, until the 31st day of December next, until six months notice be given to the contrary, shall, from and after the 27th day of May next, cease, determine, and be of no effect:
And whereas, by an Act made and passed in the last session of the present parliament, and in the 46th year of his majesty's reign, entitled, "An Act for authorising his majesty in council, to allow, during the present war and for six months after the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace, the importation and exportation of certain goods and commodities in neutral ships into and from his majesty's territories in the West Indies and Continent of South America," it is enacted, that, from and after the passing of the said Act, it shall and may be lawful for his majesty, his heirs and successors, by and with the advice of his and their privy council, to permit or to authorise the governors of the islands and territories hereinafter mentioned, in such manner, and under such restrictions as to his majesty, by and with the advice of his privy council, to require it, from time to time during the present war and for six months after the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace, the importation into and exportation from any island in the West Indies (in which description the Bahama Islands and the Bermuda or Somer islands are included,) or any lands or territories on the Continent of South America, to his majesty belonging, of any such articles, goods, and commodities, as shall be mentioned in such order of his majesty in council, in any ships or vessels belonging to the subjects of any state in amity with his majesty, in such manner as his majesty, his heirs, and successors, by and with the advice aforesaid, shall direct; provided such ships or vessels shall duly enter into, report, and deliver their respective cargoes, and reload at such ports only where regular custom houses shall have been established:
And whereas his majesty by his order in council, bearing date the seventeenth day of September last, has been pleased to declare that it appears at present to be necessary to permit, for a limited time, subject to be sooner terminated, varied, or altered, as is therein and herein after provided, the importation into and exportation from the islands and territories of his majesty in the West Indies (including the Bahama islands and the Bermuda or Somer islands,) and the lands and territories on the continent of South America, to his majesty belonging, of certain articles, goods, and commodities, therein and herein after mentioned, in any ships or vessels belonging to the subjects of any state in amity with his majesty: And his majesty has been thereupon pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to direct that the governors and lieutenant-governours of his majesty's islands and colonies in the West Indies (in which description the Bahama islands and the Bermuda or Somer islands are included,) and of any lands or territories on the continent of South America, to his majesty belonging, and each and every of such governors and lieutenant-governours shall be authorized, and they, and each and every of them are thereby authorised, to permit, for twelve months from the date thereof, subject to be sooner terminated, varied, or altered, as is herein after provided, in any ships or vessels belonging to the subjects of any state in amity with his majesty, the importation into the said islands, colonies, lands, and territories, respectively, of staves and lumber, and also of every kind of provisions (beef, pork, and butter, always excepted), which are of the growth or produce of the country to which such ship or vessel importing the same shall belong; also the exportation from the said islands, colonies, lands, and territories, respectively, into which such importation of staves, lumber, and provisions, as aforesaid, shall be made, of rum and molasses, and of any other articles, goods, and commodities whatsoever, except sugar, indigo, cotton-wool, coffee, and cocoa,* provided always, that such ships or vessels shall duly enter into, report, deliver their respective cargoes, and reload at such ports only where regular custom houses have been established: And his majesty was thereby pleased further to order that, notwithstanding any thing therein before contained, the said permission and authority to import and export shall cease and determine, or be varied and altered before the expiration of the above mentioned period of twelve months, at the expiration of six months after notification in the London Gazette of any order of his majesty, by and with the advice of his privy council, for revoking, varying, or altering such authority or permission, or shall cease and determine at the expiration of six months after the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace:
And whereas his majesty has been pleased, by his order of council bearing date the 1st day of October last, to order that horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, and every other species of live stock and live provisions, be added to the articles which his majesty, by his order in council, on the 17th day of September last, had authorized the governors and lieutenant-governours of his majesty's islands and colonies in the West Indies (in which description the Bahama islands and the Bermuda or Somer islands are included,) and of any lands or territories on the continent of South America, to his majesty belonging, to permit to be im-
* It would appear that Dye woods, Manogony and Pimento are permitted to be exported in American vessels. Ed. Led.
ported into the said islands, colonies, lands, and territories respectively; and that the said additional articles be accordingly permitted to be so imported in the manner, and for the time, and under the terms and conditions, mentioned in the said order:
And whereas I am, in and by the said herein before recited orders of his majesty in council, of the 17th day of September and the 1st day of October last, authorized to permit the importation into and exportation from this island of certain articles, goods, and commodities, not enumerated in my said proclamation of the 20th day of August last, subject to the conditions and limitations in the said orders of his majesty in council particularly specified and contained; And whereas it is expedient that the earliest effect be given to his majesty's gracious intentions in this behalf, I do now, therefore, in pursuance of the authority vested in me by the said orders of his majesty in council, bearing date the 17th day of Sept. and the 1st day of Oct. last, permit, until the 17th day of Sept. next, subject to be sooner terminated, varied, or altered, as is herein after provided, in any ships or vessels belonging to the subjects of any state in amity with his majesty the importation into this island of staves and lumber, and also of horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, and every other species of live stock and live provisions, and also of every kind of provisions (beef, pork, and butter, always excepted), which are of the growth or produce of the country to which such ship or vessel importing the same shall belong, and also the exportation from this island of Rum and Molasses, and of any other articles, goods, and commodities whatsoever, except Sugar, Indigo, Cotton Wool, Coffee, and Cocoa, upon the like terms, charges, and conditions, and subject to the same rules, regulations, visitations, and searches, as are observed with respect to British vessels in the like cases; provided always that such ships or vessels shall duly enter into, report, deliver their respective cargoes, and reload at such ports only, where regular custom-houses shall have been established, and provided also that, notwithstanding any thing hereinbefore contained, the said permission and authority to import and export shall cease and determine, or be varied and altered, before the expiration of the period hereby limited, at the expiration of six months after notification in the London Gazette of any order of his majesty, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, for revoking, varying, or altering, such permission or authority, or shall cease and determine at the expiration of six months after the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at St. Jago de la Vega, this twenty seventh day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six, and of his majesty's reign the forty-seventh.
EYRE COOTE.
By his honour's command. WILLIAM CATHCART, Sec.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
To the Editor of the National Intelligencer.
SIR,
In the Washington Federalist of Tuesday last, which accidentally fell in my way, I am represented as having pronounced a censure upon the President of the United States, which I utterly disclaim. The sentiment expressed was the very reverse of the one stated in the Federalist. When will the press cease to be the vehicle of such abominable misrepresentations? The Editors of papers who receive both the National Intelligencer, and the Federalist, are informed that the publication in the latter is not what it pretends to be, even "a sketch of my remarks."
J. ELLIOT.
MONDAY, December 15.
Speech of Mr. ELLIOT, on giving notice of his intention to move certain resolutions upon the subject of National Defence.
I will presume, Mr. Speaker, for the honour of my country, that but one sentiment has pervaded and agitated the American mind, in relation to what has been called, with more energy indeed than propriety, the blockade of the port of New-York, in April last, by a small British naval force, and the atrocious murder of our fellow-citizen, John Peirce, while in the peaceful pursuit of his honest occupation, by the order of the officer commanding that force. At that melancholy moment, when a dark cloud seemed to overshadow our political prospects, the laws of our country were, to borrow one of the bold figures of antiquity, silent amongst arms; they were languid, they were lifeless, when they ought to have been energetic and irresistible. The executive made a prompt and patriotic use of the few and feeble means which the laws had placed in his power; but few and feeble indeed they were, and the most energetic exercise of them could, not in a degree calculated to add lustre to the national character, command the respect of foreign nations.—I have not ascertained whether John Peirce was the father of a family: If such should be found to be the fact, and if some doubts which I have been led to entertain of the constitutionality of the proposition should be dissipated by further investigation, I shall probably deem it my duty to propose that his children shall be educated at the publick expense. I am opposed from principle to the erection of monuments, except in cases of a very extraordinary character; and in this case there can be no necessity for any thing of that kind, as Peirce will have sufficient monuments in the memory of his fellow-citizens, and in the pages of his country's history.
But it is not my present purpose to compose an eulogium upon Peirce, or to move the erection of his monument. I have objects of more consequence in view.—At the time of the occurrence of the unfortunate event to which I have alluded, and ever since, the question must have been continually inviting publick attention, must have been commanding and irresistibly forcing itself, upon publick attention, have we not, or do not we pretend to have, a naval armament for the purposes of national defence and protection? We have indeed the shadow of a navy. Economical, excessively economical as we are, we have already wasted millions upon our infant navy to no useful purpose; and we are in a very fair way to waste millions more. The event which I have mentioned has, at least I am greatly mistaken if it has not, prepared the publick mind

for a discussion and decision upon two important questions, relative to the navy establishment. First, whether it be not proper, under existing circumstances, to augment, in some small degree, that establishment? Secondly, whether, supposing the establishment to be increased or to remain as it is, it be not proper, it be not indispensably necessary, to organize and manage it in a different manner from what has been heretofore practised; to give it more efficiency and more energy? To these questions it is my intention to invite the attention of this house and the American nation.
It is time, however to think and talk of something else beside our little navy;—that armament, which wicked wits of our own country, and the still more wicked politicians of the world, have called a Lilliputian navy; and which the latter description of persons, rather the most important of the two, in point of influence upon human character and human happiness, to consider as the disgrace of America, the ridicule of Europe. It is time to extend our views. It is time (if we can elevate our unfeebled optics to a more ample field of political vision) to look over the St. Croix on the one hand, and the Sabine on the other, to behold the course of events in other regions of the world, to reflect upon the influence of those events on our own concerns, and to enquire and understand how our own interests are affected by or involved in them. It is time to explode the narrow, the ridiculous, the all-destroying policy, that would dictate to the people of this western world a total unconcernedness about the scenes that are displayed in the other regions of the globe. It is time to know who and where we are, and what will probably be our future destiny. In a word, it is time to change our system. What is the news of the day? Here many will inquire, what have we to do with the news of the day? And some will consider it a species of treason to interest ourselves in the fortunes of other nations. Treason against whom or what? Against the power of France, I suppose; for it can be treason against nothing else. But what is the news, and what is it to us—rumour announces that Prussia—Prussia, one of the first monarchies of Europe, has fallen! Fallen in a war purely defensive, in the defence of the integrity of territory! She has had the singular fate to fall un-pitied, and yet covered with imperishable glory: Unconquered by superior courage, or even by superior discipline, but overwhelmed by numbers. And what have the people of republican America to do with the destruction of the monarchy of Prussia? Why, sir, upon every sober and solid principle of human calculation, it is our turn next. I will undertake to demonstrate, on some future day, that except in point of local situation, except in our remoteness from the great scene of European action, we occupy substantially the same ground that Prussia did, ante bellum ; and that we ought to prepare ourselves to avert the same awful fate. I shall deem it my duty, when I go into this subject, to take a view of the present state of almost all the world; and if I prove not the fact which I have stated, I will instantly descend from this seat—descend, did I say? No—I am not so fond of going down hill—I will ascend to a place among that most illustrious body, the people.—Prussia was required to give up some provinces of her dominions, or have them taken from her. So are we. It will be said, not by the same power; but it shall be shewn to the satisfaction of this nation (for we ourselves know already) that it ought to be so considered by us. The demand is made by Spain, a power which all the world knows to be subservient to the policy of France, and to be directed and governed by France in her concerns with the United States, in consequence of a treaty of alliance offensive and defensive between the two nations, to say the least of their connexions. In proving this important, this solemn fact, not a word shall be said concerning certain documents, which have derived most astonishing celebrity from their impenetrable obscurity. No, Mr. Speaker, I will not disturb the repose of your seat, or that of the chairman of the committee of the whole on a future day, by any transgression of the rules of the house. I will not wander for a moment from the circle of perfect order. Nothing shall be said of the contents of those documents; but much, very much, shall be said of what they do not contain, and much of what the people may have suspected that they do contain, and regret shall again and again be expressed, that our superiors and masters, the sovereign people of this great nation, whom in all things else we delight to honour, are not permitted to see, examine, reflect and decide upon them for themselves. In the mean time, I say, change your system of foreign politics. We must enlarge our views and alter our course of conduct, or we shall deserve the chains that are forging for us. Political life and death are set before you. Choose ye, therefore, whether ye live or die.
Let me not be misunderstood. I approve the domestic administration of the government of this country, and the general system which the executive is pursuing in relation to our concerns with foreign nations; approve it with all my heart, and will support it with all my powers. And how is all this to be reconciled with the declaration that we must change our system? The easiest thing in the world. The system of national defence and protection is a part of your foreign politics, strictly considered, rather than of domestic politics. And where and what are your arrangements for national defence? Or rather, is not your country almost totally defenceless?—We, we ourselves, not the executive, we, the immediate representatives of the people, hold the purse-strings of the nation; and the world has long looked on with astonishment, not unmingled with contempt, at the miserly but convulsive grasp with which we embrace them. And what is the state of our finances? Is it such as to render necessary this extreme parsimony?—With an overflowing treasury; with an accumulation of revenue, which enables us to purchase empires, and at the same time rapidly reduce a debt, the pressure of which no man feels or ever can feel; with a debt which is but the dust of the balance in which are suspended our national resources; our naval establishment is inferior to that which was possessed by the little state of Ragusa, the last of the republics of the ancient world, previously to its destruction by the power of France; Ragusa, which possessed but one considerable port, perhaps twenty or thirty miles of barren sea-coast, and a population of from 80,000 to 120,000 souls. Apropos of Ragusa.—Who would not mourn for Ragusa? Every republican on earth ought to shed a tear for its fate! Who were the Ragusans? Were they among the conspirators against the liberties and national independence of France, who are said to have held their cau-
ses at Pilnitz and at Pavia? Were they subsidized by British gold? Were they the enemies of any people on the globe? Ah! No. They were a simple, peaceful, unambitious, industrious, virtuous, republican people. They were so far from being the enemies of any nation, that they were the friends of all the world; that they might enjoy the privilege of managing their own concerns in their own manner, as to their domestic legislation, they always paid tribute to every nation that demanded tribute from them; and on this humiliating condition they were suffered to exist as a republic, through almost all the revolutions of ages. They did exist—they are now slaves! And it is a memorable fact that the emperor of France has not even pretended that the Ragusans were hostile to his interests. Political necessity alone justifies, or attempts to justify, the seizure of their dominions. And when would their fate be ours, if the means of destruction were at hand? To-morrow!
It is certainly time to think and act with more energy. This great and solemn subject has long attracted my attention, and occupied my silent reflections. Our local habitation is our only security. Were it not for the vast waves of the vast ocean, it would be the merest folly that could be imagined, to tie up your roof with those strings that dangle so delightfully over our heads. Were it not for that noble and all-protecting element, why in the name of heaven would you prop up these tottering walls any longer? Let them alone, and crazy as they are, and they are crazy enough in all conscience, they would last ten times as long as the noble structure of your republic itself! At least ten times as long. But many think we are in no danger. They must be very pious men, they must have a confidence in Divine Providence, in which I should not like to be behind them; or they must possess a degree of self-confidence, the possession of which I do not envy them. Does any one believe that our army and navy, that our militia, numerous, brave and patriotic as it is, could resist for a moment three millions of European veterans in arms? Could we resist the power of France, if that power could be brought to bear upon us; He who could say so, should wander into the wilderness, he should go at least to the extreme limit of the desert heath that surrounds us, and talk to the woods and to the winds. No human ear could listen for a moment with patience to such idle fanfarade. One word more upon the subject of our treasury and our debt. It has frequently been said that the present is the age of wonders; and we have another proof of it this very session within these walls. Could you call old Solomon himself from the "vastly deep," and give him a seat among us—and as he would be but a shade, I suppose you would consider him only as a kind of territorial delegate, with a right of debating but not of voting—could you get him here, the very first step of his parliamentary career would be to move to strike out a section of the sacred volume, inserted by his own pen; the words, there is nothing new under the sun . In the journal of our proceedings upon the President's message, we have a record of this sort—"Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the United States, as relates to the future appropriation of the surplus revenue, &c. be referred to a select committee." This is a new kind of committee of Ways and Means. It must be called, I suppose, committee of Ways and Means, No. 2. Committees of this description, organised for the purpose of devising means to carry on the great concerns of nations, are of some antiquity; but this is the first committee that has ever been created for the purpose of devising ways and means to get rid of the surplus monies of a government. I can point the gentlemen of this committee to an object worthy of their attention; THE DEFENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY opens an ample and honourable field for their labours. But it is time to disclose our system more particularly. I will keep it in suspense no longer. I would imitate the anonymous, but at the same time very prudent policy of the emperor of Austria, approved or at least not censured by the emperor of France himself, by establishing a powerful armed neutrality. I would organize a general and effectual system of national defence. Here again let me not be misunderstood.—I am no friend to large armies and navies, or new and oppressive taxes. The system should be commercial as well as energetick.
Upon this subject I have long waited, like Elihu of old, that older men might speak, but no one opens his lips; and silence in future would be a dereliction of what I deem one of the first and dearest interests of my country. Perhaps in my manner of announcing my intentions and objects, although it has been conformable to every day's practise in the British Parliament, I may not have been considered as conforming perfectly to the rules of order here; but if order has been violated, the transgression shall not be repeated. I have risen at this time merely to call the attention of the House to the subject, and to give notice that I shall, on Tuesday of next week (as it is proper to lead the publick mind gradually to the contemplation of concerns of such importance) offer to the consideration of the House, a series of resolutions, the objects of which will be, to produce a discussion and decision upon the two great questions which I have mentioned, relative to the naval establishment; To introduce, at all events, into the organization and management of that establishment, a new and more efficient system; And to prepare and organize other measures, calculated for the farther and more effectual protection of the commerce, the seamen, the harbours, the coasts, and the frontiers of the United States.
WEDNESDAY, December 17. The engrossed bill, authorising the erection of a bridge across the Potomac was read the third time and passed without debate—Yeas 60—Nays 39. The speaker informed the house that he had received an anonymous communication, addressed to congress, from a writer who professed himself to be a foreigner, and desired his communication might be read with closed doors.
A short conversation ensued on the proper way of treating the communication; when it was agreed that it was best to take no order whatever upon it. On motion of Mr. Early, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the bill to prohibit the importation or bringing of slaves into the United States or the territories thereof after the 31st December, 1807.
A BILL To prohibit the importation or bringing of slaves into the United States, or the territories thereof, after the 31st day of December, 1807. Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That from and after the thirty-first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and seven, it shall not be lawful to import or bring into the United States, or the territories thereof, any negro, mulatto, or other person of colour, with intent to keep, sell, or dispose of such negro, mulatto, or person of colour as a slave.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That if any person or persons shall, after the thirty-first day of December aforesaid, build, equip, fit, load, or in any wise prepare, or shall engage or be concerned in preparing, loading, fitting, equipping, or building any ship or vessel, in any port or place within the jurisdictional limits of the government of the United States, for the purpose of employing such ship or vessel in importing or bringing into the United States, or the territories thereof, any negro, mulatto, or person of colour, the importation or bringing of whom is by this act prohibited, every such person shall forfeit and pay dollars; and such ship or vessel shall, together with her cargo, tackle, apparel, and furniture, be forfeited.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That if any ship or vessel, laden in whole or in part with persons, the importation or bringing of whom is by this act prohibited, shall, after the thirty-first day of December aforesaid, be found in any river, port, bay, or harbor, within the United States, or the territories thereof, or any where on the high seas within the jurisdictional limits of the government of the United States, such ship or vessel, together with her cargo, tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited, and the owner and master thereof shall moreover each forfeit and pay dollars. And the president of the United States is hereby authorised to employ such of the armed vessels as he may judge proper, in giving to this act full and complete effect.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That if any negro, mulatto, or person of colour, the importation or bringing of whom is by this act prohibited, shall after the thirty-first day of December, aforesaid, be found within the United States or the territories thereof, every such negro, mulatto, or person of colour shall be forfeited. And if any person or persons shall be concerned in buying or selling such negro, mulatto, or person of colour, every person so concerned, shall forfeit and pay dollars, for each negro, mulatto, or person of colour so bought or sold.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That whenever it shall appear to the court before which any suit or prosecution shall be brought, or any claim shall be tried, under the provisions of this act, that there is reasonable ground for presumption against the party sued or prosecuted or making the claim, it shall be the duty of the said court to throw the burthen of proof upon such party. And that when any seizure shall be made, or suit or prosecution commenced as aforesaid, and judgment shall be given in favour of the claimant, or party sued or prosecuted, if it shall appear to the court, that there was reasonable cause for such seizure or such suit or prosecution, the said court shall cause a proper certificate or entry to be made thereof, and in such case the party claiming, sued or prosecuted, shall not be entitled to costs, nor shall the person making seizure, or instituting the suit or prosecution, be liable to any action or judgment on account thereof.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures arising under this act, may be sued for and recovered, and shall be distributed and accounted for in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage." And such penalties and forfeiture may be examined, mitigated, or remitted, or remitted in like manner and under the like conditions, regulations and restrictions as are prescribed, authorised and directed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned."
The first blank was filled with 5000—the second with 10,000—and the third with 500. Mr. Sloan moved the 4th section, by inserting after word "forfeited," the following words—"and such person or slave shall be entitled to his freedom." This amendment was supported by Messrs. Sloan, Barker, Bidwell and Smilie; and opposed by Messrs. Alston, Elmer, Earle, Mason, J. Clay, Quincy and Cook, and disagreed to—Ayes 19. THURSDAY, December 18.
Mr. Clinton presented a memorial from sundry inhabitants of New York, praying that measures may be taken more effectually to fortify that port, which was referred to the committee appointed on that part of the message of the president that relates to the repairs of fortifications, &c.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves.
A long debate ensued on various amendments offered, which shall be given hereafter. Without making a decision on any question of interest the committee rose, and asked leave to sit again; which was refused, and the bill recommitted to a select committee.
Mr. Dawson, from the committee appointed on that part of the message of the president, that relates to making provision for offences committed against the United States, presented a bill providing for the punishment of certain crimes against the U. States, which was referred to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. J. Randolph from the committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the president of the United States, as relates to the invasion of our territory by the troops of Spain and to the adoption of measures for the protection thereof, respectfully recommended the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, that provision ought to be made by law to fortify and defend such position on the Mississippi, below the city of New Orleans, as the president of the United States shall designate for the protection of that city; and that further provision ought to be made by law for guarding the approaches to the same from the east.
2. Resolved, That the president of the U. States, be authorised to accept of any company or companies, of volunteers, either of artillery, cavalry, or infantry, who may associate and offer themselves for the service, (not exceeding thousand men), who shall be clothed and furnished with horses at their own expense, and armed, and otherwise equipped at the expense of the United States, except such of them as may choose to furnish their own arms, and whose commissioned officers shall be appointed by the respective state and territorial authorities; who shall be liable to be called out to do military duty at any time the president shall judge it
within years after its being called into the field, and when called into the field, to be subject to the same regulations and restrictions as are provided for the troops of the U. States.
This report, together with the several amendments, were referred to a committee of the whole House to morrow.
A great deal of minor business was done, which shall be particularly noticed in our next.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Brig Elizabeth, Dickson, 21 days from Falmouth, Ballast, John Davis.—Dec. 2, spoke the ship Three Sister, Driver, of and from this port, which had been boarded off Cape Francis by a French privateer and robbed of sails, cargo and stores.
Brig Milton, Chamberlain, 8 days from Charleston.
Ship Camilla, Warden, of and from Philadelphia bound to Madeira—in a gale on the 17th inst. shifted the cargo, both pumps being choked, put in to refit.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Elizabeth, Dickson, Jamaica. CLEARED. Sch'r Morning Star, Barber, Charleston, Eliza, Blair, do. Ann, Osborn, Baltimore.
A PRESSMAN,
who is attentive and sober, will meet with constant employment, and wages paid weekly, at the Office of the Publick Ledger. December 27.
Sales at Auction.
On FRIDAY, the 2d day of January next, at the Exchange Coffee-House, will be offered for sale, The Brig NANCIES, with all her materials as she came from sea, burthen 169 tons per register—the vessel may be seen at Frost's wharf, and the inventory on board—Terms 2, 4, and 6 months, notes with approved endorser. James Taylor, jun. V. M. December 27.
On FRIDAY, the 2d day of January, will be Sold at the late Dwelling-House, of Benjamin Wolf, All the personal ESTATE of the said Benjamin Wolf. Angus Martin, Adm'r. December 27.
LANDS for Sale.
By Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDEN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, will positively be Sold without reserve, on MONDAY the 29th instant, at eleven o'clock, at the Exchange Coffee House, the following
LOTS OF LAND, situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Bute and Dummore-Streets, running thence along Bute-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dummore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-streets, thence 196 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dummore-street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nirison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't B. Taylor. December 17.
On FRIDAY, the 9th of January, at 11 o'Clock, will be sold without reserve, the balance of JOHN D. HALDANE, & Co's Stock, consisting of a general assortment of Ship Chandlery and Groceries.
ALSO, A HORSE and a New GIG, and a PEW in the Presbyterian Church—for approved endorsed Notes at 90 days for all sums under 200 dollars, over 4 and 6 months, by Richard Bowden, V. M. December 24.
NOTICE.
THIS DAY by mutual consent, the copartnership of REDMON and FRITH is dissolved—All those indebted to said concern are requested to come forward immediately, and those having claims are desired to furnish their accounts for adjustment to B. REDMON, who will in future conduct the business on his own account.
Bartholomew Redmon, Edward Frith. December 26.
B. REDMON, Has for Sale at his Store in Church-street, Jamaica Rum, Molasses, Sugar, and Coffee.
For Sale or Rent,
A small neat DWELLING-HOUSE, situate on Union-street, near Mr. D. Pierce's. This property is fee simple, and would be sold low for Cash, if applied for immediately—Possession can be given immediately.
Robert Gibson. December 27.
100,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE, Just received and for Sale by James & Thomas Tucker, Commerce-Street Wharf. Dec. 24.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to us by (Notes due) or open Accounts, are requested to come forward immediately and make arrangements for the settlement thereof, as no further indulgence will be given after the 1st day of January next.
Richard Bowden & Co. Dec. 24.
German Oznaburgs. JUST received a few bales of German OZNABURGS, which will be sold on a liberal credit by Noble & Arbuthnot, & Co. December 24.
Salt and Crates.
ON board the Ship Jane, William Caley master, from Liverpool, 12,000 bushels Stowed Salt, 400 Liverpool Sacks, 200 crates Liverpool Salt, containing an excellent assortment, among which are a few extra Sacks. WILLIAM PENNOCK. November 26.
Oranges and Cider.
FIFTY Thousand Oranges, and Cider, just received, and for Sale at the following prices:

CHARTER. The Schooner INDEPENDENCE , has just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES. Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street. Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Camphor, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom, do. Rochelle, do. Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Litharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Le- mons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac.
DRUGS & MEDICINES. Hartshorne Shavings, Gypsum Pipes, Powder and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sage in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancets, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of su- perior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and hal- pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's Opodeldock, Turington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard.
IN ADDITION to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE , suitable to Apothecaries— PHIALS and GALLI- POTS in the crate or in smaller quantities—Nootk's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or ap- proved notes, West-India or country produce. 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 19 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripes, do.; Duffie do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Featherings, 3 do. Blue Drab mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfthicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cuttery; and Powder and Shot. Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Callicoes—one box of Cabinet Ma- ker's Tools complete, with Shireton's Drawing-Book, con- taining the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON , deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'x. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House, and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with fields; it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
TEN tons Patent Shot, assorted sizes—also, 15 bales Kendall Cottons and Kerseys.—For sale by Richard & John Taylor. Dec. 1. 1m
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Superfine CLOTHS, Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret. Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blan- kets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Gingham; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazetts, Bombazetts, and Withibores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hub- bard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of do- cuments to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
FISK & CATLETT, HAVE for Sale—20 bds. choice Antigua Rum; 4 do. old Jamaica Spirits; 20 pipes Holland's Gin; 5 do. Country do.; 20 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 20 barrels Whiskey; 10 hds. prime Sugar; Pennington's Loaf Sugar, in hds. and barrels; 300 boxes fresh Bloom Raisins; 6 falls Almonds. Dec. 3. tf
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHEN PARRAM ; but business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. Oct. 20. tf 95
REMOVAL. E. STURTEVANT , has removed from No. 39, to No. 32, Main-Street, to the store formerly occupied by Messrs. Southgate, and next door to Mrs. Cox, where he has for sale the most extensive assortment of SHOES ever offered for sale at this market.—Now landing from ship Columbia, 20 packages of SHOES, BOOTS, &c. On Hand—Cotton and Wool Cards, of every description; fine Beaver Hats, &c. To Rent —The Store and Cellar, No. 39, Main- street, an excellent stand for a Dry Good Store, complete with counters and shelves. Apply as above. December 12. tf
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf- street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catha- rine-street. A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold confer- ences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12. tf
NOVA-SCOTIA POTATOES, MAY be had by applying at the Store of J. & W. SOUTHGATE, or to Mr. PETER BACON, on Southgate's wharf. Dec. 8. 1m
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Living on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the Bar; containing 1770 acres 230 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a consi- derable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abun- dant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Ma- ry's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf
FOR RENT, AND possession given the 1st January, two WARE-HOUSES on Commerce-street wharf.—Apply to Dec. 6. tf William Phine, & Co.
TEN Thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, on board the ship Francis, capt. Curtis. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers for Charter, the said SHIP, bur- then about 300 hds. tobacco. Dec. 8. tf
Salt, Sugar, Fustic, &c. FOR Sale the Cargo of the Schooner Nancy, from Barracoa and Exuma, 1000 bushels Exuma Salt, 400 lbs. Tortoise Shell, 8 tons Fustic, 23 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Limes, 25 do. Oranges, 15 boxes Segars, 2 cases do. 13 sacks Spanish Tobacco, 100 Hides, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 logs White Wood, 1500 Cocoa Nuts. Nov. 24. tf GEORGE WILSON.
Isle of Wight County, to wit, November Court 1806. Henry Fanning, complainant, vs. Oliver Cocker and Thomas Fanning, defts. In Chancery. The Defendant Oliver Cocker not having entered his ap- pearance and given security according to the Act of the Gen- eral Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this County, the motion of the complainant by his Attor- ney, was ordered, that the said defendant Cocker appear here at February Court next, and answer the complainant's bill; and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Publick Ledger, in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months suc- cessively; and also posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County.—And be it further ordered, that the defend- ant Thomas Fanning, retain the amount acknowledged by him in his answer to be in his hands, until the further or- der of this Court. A Copy, Teste, Nath'l Young, C. C.
Ten Dollars Reward. STOLEN from Loyall's wharf, on Thursday night, a LONG-BOAT, 17 feet long, pitch bottom, turpentine sides, with a yellow stroke below the gunwale; the gunwale on the starboard is broken. Whoever will deliver the boat on board the Schooner Maryland Mary, shall receive the above reward. Dec. 15. 3w S. HOWATT.
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, FOR SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
ONE hundred kegs choice new RAISINS. Joseph Hayes. November 21. 10*
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 bushels SALT.—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann, capt. Herbert, from Cadiz.—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31. tf
FOR RENT, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCut- chen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
NOTES & CHECKS for the United States and Virginia Banks, for sale at this Office.
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 245
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do. cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bds. TAR, 430 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. 307
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE. BY AUTHORITY. Scheme of a Lottery For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Dollars. Dollars. 1 Prize of 50,000 1 do. 15,000 2 do. 10,000 is 20,000 2 do. 5,000 10,000 5 do. 1,000 5,000 10 do. 500 5,000 20 do. 200 4,000 100 do. 100 10,000 150 do. 50 7,500 7000 do. 12 84,000 7291 Prizes, - - - 190,500 Stationary Premiums, 24,500 14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize, 215,000 21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000 Arrangement of Stationary Premiums—viz. 1st. Drawn Blank, Dolls. 500 1st. do. after 2,000 Tickets are drawn, 1000 1st. do. after 4,000 1000 1st. do. after 6,000 1500 1st. do. after 8,000 1500 1st. do. after 10,000 1500 1st. do. after 12,000 1500 1st. do. after 14,000 1500 1st. do. after 16,000 1500 1st. do. after 18,000 1500 1st. do. after 20,000 1500 Last drawn Blank. 10,000 Dolls. 24,500
15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250 Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000 Expences of the Lottery, 2,250 32,250 The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature,—the peculiar favour which St. Mary's Col- lege has enjoyed,—and the many splendid chances offe- red to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The Managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished.—Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurens. Managers. Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIP- LETT. October 20. tf 278
SECOND CLASS. SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275 10,623 129,655 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500 Dolls. 125,155 To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 155 Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets } 500 are out, 2000 500 1 do. 3000 500 1 do. 4000 500 1 do. 6000 500 1 do. 6000 500 1 do. 7000 10,000 1 do. 8000 500 1 do. 9000 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme, to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dollars, in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be re- newed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsam, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patri- otic reasons which induced the legislature to autho- rise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the dis- position of tickets, will soon enable the commission- ers to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.