Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-03-13 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 13, 1805.
[NO. 103.]
FOR BOURDEAUX, The staunch well built Ship  PATSEY, David C. Bowles, Master:— Will be ready to receive her cargo in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. Galligo, Richard & Co. Richmond; Rambeau, Cemon & Co. Petersburg; or to
JAMES MAURICE & CO. March 8. tf 478  FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine fast sailing ship  MOSES MYERS, Joseph Breck, Master:— For freight apply to the master on board. March 6. tf 471
WANTED TO CHARTER, Two or three vessels of about 75 tons each, to load near Knott's Island for Baltimore.  JOHN C. NIEMEYER. March 6. 3 475
FOR CHARTER, THE BRIG  WARREN, Solomon Danison, Master:— A new vessel, burthen 1300 barrels flour, and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board or to
WILLIAM PENNOCK. March 4. tf 459  I WANT TO CHARTER, A BRITISH VESSEL, of about 200 tons burthen, for Europe.  MOSES MYERS. February 25. tf 453
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The fine fast sailing Brig  EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigill, Jun. Master:— Burthen 150 tons or 1500 barrels—about two years old; will be ready in two days to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to
PHINEHAS DANA & CO. WHO HAVE RECEIVED Per said vessel from St. Thomas, and offer for sale, 2500 Bb. Prime GREEN COFFEE. 10 Tons FUSTICK. 2 do. LOGWOOD. February 15. tf 428
NOW LANDING From on board the Ships Jano and Courtey, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM. For sale by  WILLIAM PENNOCK. January 21. tf 536
THE SHIPS JANE, of 417 Tons. JUNA, of 250 do. COURTNEY, of 200 do. All ready to receive cargoes. January 21. tf 536
A vessel of about 150 to 200 tons burthen is wanted on Charter, for Jamaica.  JOHN GRANBURY. February 18. tf 434
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER  THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels. In complete order to receive a cargo.  C. & F. WHITTLE. February 13. tf 419
PHINEHAS DANA & CO. Landing from on board the Schooner Breeze, Darius Foulke, Master, from St. Vincent, at Commerce-Street Warehouse, 35 Puncheons RUM. 13 Hogsheads MOLASSES. For sale by  PHINEHAS DANA & CO. March 4. tf 459
FOR SALE, A PEW in Christ Church. Apply at the office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 21. tf 357
200 Hogsheads Petersburg, } Tobacco. 36 do. Richmond, } For sale by  JOHN MACKENZIE & CO. Warren's Wharf. March 6. 1m 476
REMOVAL. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Have removed to Holt's Wharf, where they will dispose of on moderate terms, by WHOLESALE only, Jamaica, } Antigua, } RUM. Windward Island, } London Particular and Brazil Madeira WINE. London Particular and London Market Teneriffe do. Holland GENEVA, and empty GEN CASES. Apple BRANDY. Linseed OIL, in Casks and Jugs. Spirits of TURPENTINE. Black VARNISH. 600 Barrels Dpt TURPENTINE. Dutch Writing PAPER and QUILL. PORK, BEEF, SHIP BREAD, &c. &c. BILLS ON LONDON, at 60 days sight. March 6. 4w 474
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, AT HIS BAKE-HOUSE, No. 1, Commerce-Street. 400 Barrels Navy, } 200 do. Ship, } BREAD. 200 do. Pkt. } CRACKERS, Of the first quality, in Barrels, Half Barrels, Quarter Barrels, and Kgs.  STEPHEN HARRIS. February 1. tf 392
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. Nov. 16. tf 326
An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 326
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Schooner Nancy, from George-Town, South-Carolina, 128 Barrels PITCH. 367 do. TAR.  MOSES MYERS. March 11. tf 482
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 119 Half Barrels Superfine FLOUR, (HAXALL'S BRAND.) 100 Barrels CROSS MIDLINGS—Superior quality. 40 do. SHIP-STUFF.  J. & W. SOUTHGATE. March 11. 3 485
FOR SALE, LOGWOOD AND MAHOGANY, Just received per the Schooner Delight from Honduras, viz. 26 Tons LOGWOOD. 3000 Feet MAHOGANY in LOGS. 2500 do. do. PLANK. Of very superior quality—Apply to  JOHN GRANBURY. March 11. 4w 454
NORFOLK DRAWERIDGE COMPANY, 11th March, 1805. THE Subscribers 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, Five Dollars on each Share.  LUKE WHEELER,  WM. PENNOCK,  CHRIS. FRY. 12A. 486
FOR SALE—A FLOAT. 146 Bbls. Superfine, } FLOUR—Gallego's Brand. 290 do. Fine, } 60 do. Midlings, } Richmond Inspection. 200 do. X Midlings, }  JAMES HERRON. March 11. 3 489
WANTED, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, FOUR HUNDRED CORDS OF OAK BARK; For which the following prices, in Cash, will be given—delivered at their 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
THE NOREOLK RACES, WILL COMMENCE On WHITSON MONDAY, the 3rd of June. 1st Day, a Sweepstake for 3 years old Colts, one mile heats, 80 lbs on each; 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nag intended to run must be described to the Subscriber, by the 1st of May, at which time the Subscription closes. To this there are four Subscribers. 2d Day, a Sweepstake for 4 years old Colts this spring (that did not win a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 200 dollars last fall) two mile heats, with 100 lbs. on each, 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nags must be described, and the Subscription will close as above. To this there are three Subscribers. On the same day, there will be a Give and Take Sweepstake, two mile heats, 50 dollars entrance. 3d Day, the Town and Country Subscription Purse, warranted worth 400 dollars, and the money hung up, 4 mile heats; 25 dollars entrance; weight for age. 4th Day, a Quarter Cask of Madeira, one mile heats, with catches, the best 3 in 5; free of entrance to Subscribers to the Races, and the starter of a horse to any other day's running; to any other person 10 dollars. 5th Day, a Purse of 200 dollars, 2 mile heats, weight for age; entrance 50 dollars. The Boys will be expected to be dressed in a Jockey like manner, and the entrants will be made with the Subscriber the day preceding each day's running. * * * Stables and Litter found gratis.  R. H. COCKE. March 6. 6t & law 475
TO RENT, (And possession given in April or May next.) The House at present occupied by the Subscriber in Catharine Street.  JOHN DAVIDSON. March 4. tf 466
WILL BE LANDED THIS DAY, On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Mary Johnson, Captain Dayton, from Trinidad, and for sale by the subscriber. 67 Hogsheads, } Choice Muscovado Sugar. 11 Barrels, } 5 Hogsheads MOLASSES.  MOSES MYERS. March 1. w3 481
FRESH RAISINS. A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by  MARTIN FISK. January 11. tf 336
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White-Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY.  Gilliat & Mackinder. November 5. tf 222
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year.  Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
WILL BE LANDED, From Brig Triton, from Copenhagen, 40 Tons Petersburg Clean HEMP. 20 do. Best quality SWEDISH IRON. 300 Bolls RUSSIA CANVAS. 100 do. RAVENS DUCK. For sale by  WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. February 15. tf 424
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by  Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted 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
Valuable Lands and Property, IN NORTH-CAROLINA, KENTUCKY AND VIRGINIA. ON the first Monday of April next, at seven o'clock in the evening, (if not previously disposed of at private sale) at the Merchants' Coffee-house, in the city of Philadelphia, by order of the Assignee of M'Cammon & Boys, will be sold, to the highest bidder, all the right, title, and interest, which they had and assigned for the benefit of their creditors in the Mortgages, Land, and Property, following:— A Mortgage dated 8th November, 1799, by John Shaw to John Hamilton, of one fourth part of a Tract of Land and Swamp, in Camden County, North-Carolina, called "The New Lebanon Estate," containing 24,000 acres, more or less. A Mortgage dated 8th November, 1799, by John Shaw, and Matthias E. Sawyer, to John Hamilton, of one half of a Tract of Land, called "The Old Lebanon Estate," situate at the head of the County of Camden, in North-Carolina. These two mortgages were given to secure the payment of a Bond dated 8th Sept. 1797, in which John Shaw and others are bound in the penal sum of 10,000 dollars, for the payment of 3,000 dollars, with interest, to John Hamilton, on or before the 22d of September, 1799; and were assigned by him (that part of the "Old Lebanon Estate" which he claims under M. E. Sawyer only excepted) to Samuel Boys on the 15th April, 1803, upon his paying to the mortgagee 5000 dollars, 4 cts. being the amount of principal, interest and costs then due on the mortgages. This assignment was made in pursuance of a decree of the Court of Equity in the district of Pennsylvania, and the consideration money advanced by the Assignee of M. E. B. for the benefit of their creditors, and by this request.
A mortgage dated April 4th, 1800, by John Shaw to M'Cammon and Boys, of one undivided fourth part of "The New Lebanon Estate," above described, and one undivided sixth part of "The Old Lebanon Estate," containing 7,000 acres, more or less. This mortgage is conditioned for the payment of a Bond in which John and William Shaw are bound for the payment of 5642. 10s Pennsylvania currency, to George M'Cammon, on or before the 20th June, 1800, with interest. These three mortgages (excepting that part of the Old Lebanon Estate which J. Hamilton claims under M. E. Sawyer) with the debts secured thereby, will be sold together. The immense value of the Estates mortgaged, affording an exhaustive supply of all kinds of Lumber, and in the neighbourhood of and partly bounded by the Lebanon Canal, gives the most ample security for the mortgage money; and its amount will probably put it in the power of the purchaser to become entire owner of the shares of the estates mortgaged.
A mortgage dated 9th Sept. 1799, by Robert Camp to G. M'Cammon, of a Tract of Land in Prince William county, Virginia, on the main run of Occoquan, for securing the payment of 850 dollars, with interest. This Mortgage is duly recorded, &c. Also, all the right and title of Samuel Boys, and by him assigned for the benefit of his creditors, in the following valuable Tracts of Lands in Kentucky: Acres. 22,000 in Jefferson county, Floyd's Fork. 6,847 1-2 in Elk county, on the waters of Elkhorn, about ten miles from Frankfort. 2,000 corner of Elkhorn creek, waters of Ohio, adjoining land of Lowry Grubb Peart. 290 in Bourbon county, Licking creek. 400 do. do. 1,000 in Bourbon county, north for of Licking, adjoining a survey of Joseph Russell, of 300 acres, to the north. 4,405 in Clark county on Miller's creek. 1,494 178 in Floyd's Fork. 1,000 10,000 on Rock Castle. 50,000 on Green river. 6,500 on North Elkhorn. 4,000 on Miller's creek. 6,000 Licking creek. 2,000 on Harden's creek, military lands. 1,000 on North Fork of Beargrass, an old military claim. 000 on Salt river, Harden's creek, Floyd's Fork. 18,000 surveyed for the estate of F. Lewis, deceased. 1,000 do. Fishpool. 1,000 on Floyd's Fork. 6,000 on Harden's creek, opposite the mouth of Eagle creek. 1,000 on Rolling creek. A liberal credit will be given and the conditions of sale made known at the time appointed, or previously upon application to the subscriber, who will give information as to title, quality of lands, &c. and is authorised to treat with persons inclined to purchase by private contract.
WILLIAM MEREDITH, Attorney for the assignee of M'Cammon and Boys Philadelphia, January 22. 2awt1A. 480
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFEL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 204 Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to  William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
A CHOICE PARCEL OF FINE IRISH LINEN, Imported from Dublin, pership Medford. For sale by  MOSES MYERS. February 15. tf 422
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 650 Barrels Fine, } FLOUR—Haxall's Brand. 350 do. Superfine, } ALSO, 100 Barrels SHIP STUFF, and a quantity FRESH MEAL, in Bags and Barrels.  J. & W. SOUTHGATE. February 11. tf 402
Will soon be put to Press, and in a short time published, a work, entitled,  REVOLUTIONARY ANNALS, OR HISTORY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, FROM THE CONVOCATION OF THE STATES-GENERAL TO THE TREATY OF AMIENS IN 1802. PART V. Embracing the History of BUONAPARTE During the three first years of his Consulate. Translated from the French Manuscript of J. H. de Croisneuil, By L. H. Girardin, Professor of Modern Languages, History, and Geography, in the College of William and Mary. Printed for the Proprietors, at the office of the Publick Ledger. February 20. 1aw 437
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by  Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted 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
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted 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
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted 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
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted 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
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by  Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
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. Loaf Sugar, in hlds. and bbls. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipe and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Chests 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, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping 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. *1. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Boards. Tacks of different sizes. 30 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 30 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 50 do. Cloves. 100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 5000 lbs. Copperas. 1000 do. Allum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each.
50 Bolts Ozonaburgs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Soak Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Root 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 230
ROBERT MAITLAND & CO. Have moved to their new Fire Proof Warehouse, on Commerce Street, where they have for sale, Old Lon. Par. Madeira WINE, in Pipes Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Holland and Country GIN, in Pipes. French BRANDY, do. Leaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. New-York Prime PORK, &c. &c. January 30. 2m 579
DESERTED. FROM this Garrison, on the night of the 19th instant, CHARLES STUNK, a Private in my Company of Artillerists—he is a German by birth, twenty years old, five feet four inches high, light sandy hair, light blue eyes, fresh complexion, by occupation a Baker. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward, on his delivery at this Garrison.  J. SAUNDERS, Capt. U. S. Art. Commanding. Fort Nelson, February 15. 1m 425
NOTICE. HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co. January 2. tf
PHINEHAS DANA. January 2. tf
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hinton, master, from Borne deaux, 30 Pipes old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, 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
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Commerce, from LONDON, and Ship Brutus, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms.  Richard Taylor. Sept. 22. tf 150
ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner Lydia, Capt. Livingston, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by  William Pennock. November 5. tf 122
WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 122
LISBON SALT, For sale, on board the Brig Superior, Captain Wallington. Apply to  WILLIAM PENNOCK. January 21. tf 339

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 13, 1805.
By different arrivals from Baltimore, we have received since our last, papers of that place of Friday, from which we extract the foreign news published in this day's Ledger.—We have also received a supply of our usual quality of printing paper; which has enabled us to restore to our paper its wonted complexion.
By Captain T. Butler's packet in 23 hours from Alexandria we yesterday received the Alexandria Advertiser of Monday evening.—It does not however contain any thing of moment.
We sometime since noticed a remarkable instance of change in our climate; we have since experienced one more remarkable; on Friday last the mercury, in a cool passage, rose to 81°, and this day it is below 35°.
We believe that there are few citizens of the United States to whom the country is less indebted than it is to Aaron Burr , late Vice-President.—To his own, the Democratic party, we know of no service he has rendered, except that of killing General Hamilton —When we see a man rewarded by a publick, national, act, we very naturally ask for what? This being the only good which we know of Mr. Burr having performed for his friends, we must suppose that it was to reward him for this action, that the following bill was introduced into the Senate, on the 20th ult.—We cannot say whether it passed or not—
"A bill, freeing from postage all letters and packets, to and from Aaron Burr."
"Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled; that all letters and packets to and from Aaron Burr, Vice-President of the United States, after the expiration of his term of office, and during his life, shall be carried by the mail free of postage."
"They rage, reform, and madden round the land!"
If any man has thought that we, as well as the great majority of Federalists, have been wrong, in asserting that the motives of Mr. Randolph and his coadjutors, in the late prosecution of Judge Chase, were neither more nor less than the ardent wish entertained by their party to destroy the independence of the Judiciary, and, through this branch of the government, to destroy the Constitution of the United States in one of its most valuable provisions, let such person read the following proposed changes in the Constitution. It was found by General Randolph that this fortress of liberty was not to be taken by Sap ; he has therefore determined to proceed with a regular and open siege; and, as a practicable breach has already been made, he has disposed his forces and prepared for a regular attack: the outworks are so much injured, and the defending garrison so weak, there is but little hope of the citadel holding out for any length of time.—At what point the rancour of the enemy may stop, it is impossible to conjecture: there is however too much reason to fear that it will extend to universal destruction: and, even in our day, the traveller, when passing over the sacred spot, may, while meditating upon the scene of desolation, say " here stood the Constitution of the United States! "
"On Friday the first instant, after the decision of the High Court of Impeachment, in the case of Judge Chase, had been made, Mr. J. Randolph, in the House of Representatives, introduced the following motion:
"Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both houses concurring, that the following article be submitted to the Legislatures of the several States, which when ratified and confirmed by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the said States, shall be valid and binding, as a part of the Constitution of the United States: That the Judges of the Supreme and all other Judges of the United States, shall be removed by the President on the joint address of both Houses of Congress requesting the same, any thing in the Constitution of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding."
"Upon motion that it be referred to the consideration of a committee of the whole House, it was agreed to—Yeas 68—Nays 43—and afterwards it was made the order of the day for the first Monday in December next."
This surely leaves the views of the party no longer a matter of doubt or conjecture. The Senate of the United States shewed, in the result of the late trial, that it was not to be awed by the clamour of political demagogues; that it was, and would be, independent of every power but conscience and justice; hence the necessity that the Senate, as well as the Judiciary, should be brought into subjection to the popular branch of the government. To effect this another amendment has been proposed, as we learn by the following extract.
"And on the same day, Mr. Nicholson made the following motion, which was referred to a committee of the whole House—Yeas 53, Nays 46—and made the order of the day for the first Monday in December next."
"Resolved, that the following article, when adopted by two thirds of both houses of congress and by the legislatures of three-fourths of the respective states, shall become a part of the constitution of the United States, viz."
"That the legislature of any state may, whenever the said legislature shall think proper, recall, at any period whatever, any senator of the United States, who may have been elected by them, and whenever a vote of the legislature of any state vacating the seat of any Senator of the United States, who may have been elected by the said state, shall be made known to the Senate of the United States, the seat of such Senator shall thenceforth be vacated."
"Whether these meditated alterations of our Constitution will take place, time alone must determine. We do not think, however, that the people of the United States have become so regardless of their rights—so totally indifferent to the preservation of their constitution—as to permit its utter destruction—They cannot view these daring attempts without being alarmed—and they will not, we trust, suffer the spirit of party so far to blind them, as to draw
them into acquiescence in, and to deceive them into an adoption of measures so utterly subversive of liberty and independence."— Wash. Federalist.
The members of the Senate of the United States have dared to decide in opposition to the will of the aristocratick leaders of the majority in the other house, it is therefore necessary that they should be punished; and that they may meet that punishment, is the object of this proposed innovation of Mr. Nicholson. Who the Senators are whose honourable independence has provoked this bold measure, may be seen by the following statement of the votes given on the impeachment trial.
   Democrats. Guilty. Not Guilty.    Abraham Baldwin, 0 8  Stephen R. Bradley, 0 8  — Gaillard, 0 8  Samuel L. Mitchell, 0 8  J. Smith, of Vermont, 0 8  J. Smith, of N. York, 0 8  J. Smith, of Ohio, 0 8  John Brown, 4 4  William B. Giles, 4 4  James Jackson, 4 4  George Logan, 4 4  Samuel Smith, 4 4  David Stone, 4 4  Thomas Worthington, 4 4  John Anderson, 5 3  John Coudet, 5 3  Christopher Ellery, 5 3  Jesse Franklin, 5 3  Andrew Moore, 5 3  Robert Wright, 5 3  Thomas Sumter, 6 2  John Breckenridge, 7 1  William Cocke, 7 1  — Howland, 7 1  Samuel Maclay, 7 1        Federalists. Guilty. Not Guilty.    John Q. Adams, 0 8  James A. Bayard, 0 8  Jonathan Dayton, 0 8  James Hillhouse, 0 8  Simeon Olcott, 0 8  Timothy Pickering, 0 8  William Plumer, 0 8  Uriah Tracy, 0 8  Samuel White, 0 8  
Thus we find that seven of the Democratick members of the Senate, who had the audacity to think differently from John Randolph, Junior , and Joseph H. Nicholson, Esquires ; who would not consent to find a man guilty whose upright and firm character was his only crime; are, for their honesty alone, to be placed at the mercy of a party in their several states, which may, by its intrigues, fix upon them the stigma of having betrayed the interests of their constituents and their country. On such conditions what man of capability, what man who had any regard to his own reputation, would become a legislator? would consent to convert into a machine of party, an office hitherto looked upon as the most honourable in the gift of a free people?—Evils it is said will, when they arrive at a certain pitch, correct themselves. In the present state of things, it is but a melancholy consolation, that we are hastening, with great and rapid strides, to that boundary beyond which it is impossible to proceed. Those who can be consoled by such a prospect, cannot deserve to be considered as ranking with the lovers of their country.
After the proposal of the above two alterations, Mr. Elliott , a gentleman who confers honour upon his station, seeing their obvious tendency, and wishing to save the feelings of the people from this tantalising manner of proceeding to the ruin of the constitution, by peace-meal, submitted, in the usual form, the following resolution—
"That it is expedient and proper to ABOLISH THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES."
It has been said that Judge Chase would not have been acquitted had the decision been taken upon the eight articles of impeachment, as forming one whole—The reader of the above article will perceive that this idea is erroneous; twelve would have acquitted him, and sixteen voted in his favour.
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Captain Mitchell of the schooner Paragon , arrived at New-London, from Bayonne, informs that on the 20th of December, Mr. Monroe, the American minister, passed through that place on his way to Madrid.
It is stated, on private information from Spain, that the Prince of Peace having killed one of the gentlemen belonging to his household, the Prince of Asturias had ordered him to be arrested, and that he had fled. Phil. paper.
The following are the general orders of Commodore Preble , referred to in the despatches accompanying the President's message to Congress of the 20th February.
GENERAL ORDERS.
The gallant behaviour of the officers, seamen, and marines, of the squadron, in the action of yesterday with the enemy's batteries, gun boats, and cor-
sairs, claim from the Commodore , the warmest approbation and praise he can bestow.
Captain Stewart, of the Siren , Captain Hull, of the Argus , and Captain Smith, of the Vixen , will please to accept the Commodore's thanks for the gallant manner in which they brought their vessels into action, and for their prompt obedience to signals, particularly that to cover gun boats and prizes.
Captain Somers, will please to accept the Commodore's thanks for the gallant conduct displayed by him in attacking five of the enemy's gun boats within musket shot of the batteries, and obliged them to retreat after a warm conflict.
The very distinguished judgment and intrepidity of Captain Decatur, in leading his division of gun boats into action, in boarding, capturing and bringing out from under the enemy's batteries, two of their gun boats, each of superior force, is particularly gratifying to the Commodore , and Captain Decatur will be pleased to accept his thanks.
Lieutenant Commandant Dent, and Lieutenant Robinson, commanding the two bomb vessels, are entitled to the thanks of the Commodore for the judgment and bravery displayed by them in placing their vessels, and for the annoyance they gave the enemy.
Lieutenant Laurence of the Enterprise , and Lieutenant Reed of the Nautilus (commanding those vessels in the absence of their Captains) merit the Commodore's thanks for their active exertions in towing out and protecting prizes.
The Commodore deeply regrets the death of Lieutenant James Decatur, who nobly fell at the moment he had obliged an enemy of superior force to strike to him.
Lieutenant Bainbridge's conduct in pressing into the harbour and engaging the enemy, and his conduct through the action, merits and receives the Commodore's thanks.
Lieutenant Tripp will please to accept thanks for the gallant conduct which distinguished him in boarding, capturing, and bringing off one of the enemy's gun boats of superior force.
I have now to tender my warmest thanks to the Lieutenants, Sailing-Master, Marine Officers, and other Officers of the Constitution for the prompt support I received from them.
The conduct of the Officers, Seamen and Marines of the Squadron, have, not only in the action of the third instant, but on every other occasion, merited the highest encomiums.
Given on board the United States Ship Constitution , at anchor off Tripoli, the 4th day of August, 1804.
(Signed) EDWARD PREBLE.
The following is the Address of the Officers of the Squadron under the command of Commodore Preble , on his giving up the command of the Mediterranean Squadron to Commodore Barron .
To EDWARD PREBLE, Esq. Late Commander in Chief of the American forces in the Mediterranean.
SIR, We the undersigned Officers of the Squadron late under your command, cannot in justice suffer you to depart without giving some small testimony of the very high estimation in which we hold you as an Officer and Commander. It is under these impressions, Sir, that we beg leave to assure you that your supercedure in a command in which you have acquired so much honour to yourself and country, is by us deeply regretted, notwithstanding we feel assured that the measure was dictated by necessity.
As you are about to return to your native country, we all join most cordially in wishing you a pleasant passage, and sincerely hope that our countrymen may generally bestow on you that meed which your important services so richly deserve, and believe us sincere in saying that we shall largely participate in any future event that may add to your fame or happiness.
We have the honour to be, with the highest respect and esteem, your obedient servants. Syracuse Harbour, 4th November, 1804.
   Stephen Decatur, jun. Captain. Frigate Congress.   Charles Stewart, Master and Commandant. Charles Stewart, Master and Commandant. Brig Syren.   Isaac Hull, Master and Commandant. Isaac Hull, Master and Commandant. Brig Argus.   Isaac Chauncy, Master and Commander. Isaac Chauncy, Master and Commander. Frigate John Adams.   John Smith, Master and Commander. John Smith, Master and Commander. Brig Vixen.   John H. Dent, Lieutenant Commandant. John H. Dent, Lieutenant Commandant. Schooner Nautilus.   Thomas Robinson, Lieutenant Commandant. Thomas Robinson, Lieutenant Commandant. Schooner Enterprise.   Charles Gordon, Lieutenant. Charles Gordon, Lieutenant. Officers of the Constitution.   Joseph Tarbell, Lieutenant. Joseph Tarbell, Lieutenant.   Samuel Elbert, Lieutenant. Samuel Elbert, Lieutenant.   Charles Morris, Lieutenant. Charles Morris, Lieutenant.   Nath. Haraden, Master. Nath. Haraden, Master.   Bethcoote I. Read, Lieutenant. Bethcoote I. Read, Lieutenant.   Dan. S. Dexter, Lieutenant. Dan. S. Dexter, Lieutenant.   John Hall, Captain of Marines. John Hall, Captain of Marines.   Rob. Greenleaf, Lieut. of Marines. Rob. Greenleaf, Lieut. of Marines.   James Wells, Surgeon. James Wells, Surgeon.   N. Norris, Purser. N. Norris, Purser. Officers of the Siren.   P. Leonard, Chaplain. P. Leonard, Chaplain.   Edward Bennet, Lieutenant. Edward Bennet, Lieutenant.   J. B. Nicholson, Lieutenant. J. B. Nicholson, Lieutenant.   Marmaduke Dove, Master. Marmaduke Dove, Master.   John Darby, Purser. John Darby, Purser.   James Lawrence, Lieutenant. James Lawrence, Lieutenant.   Joseph Bainbridge, Lieutenant. Joseph Bainbridge, Lieutenant.   J. Thorn, Lieutenant. J. Thorn, Lieutenant.   Thomas M'Donough, Lieutenant. Thomas M'Donough, Lieutenant.   Seth Carter, Master. Seth Carter, Master. Officers of the Argus.   Lewis Heermann, Surgeon. Lewis Heermann, Surgeon.   Michael Carroll, Lieutenant. Michael Carroll, Lieutenant.   Jos. I. Maxwell, Lieutenant. Jos. I. Maxwell, Lieutenant.   Wm. Burrows, Master. Wm. Burrows, Master.   Robert Spence, Lieutenant. Robert Spence, Lieutenant.   Samuel R. Marshall, Surgeon. Samuel R. Marshall, Surgeon.   Sybrant Vanschaick, Lieutenant. Sybrant Vanschaick, Lieutenant.   John Johnson, Lieut. of Marines. John Johnson, Lieut. of Marines.   Tim. Winn, Purser. Tim. Winn, Purser.   N. T. Weems, Surgeon. N. T. Weems, Surgeon. Officers of the Vixen.   John W. Dorsey, Surgeon. John W. Dorsey, Surgeon.   L. Criffin, Surgeon. L. Criffin, Surgeon.   John Tripp, Lieutenant. John Tripp, Lieutenant.   Wm. Crane, Lieutenant. Wm. Crane, Lieutenant.   Rich. Butler, Master. Rich. Butler, Master.   J. Graham, Surgeon. J. Graham, Surgeon.   Geo. Wash. Reid, Lieutenant. Geo. Wash. Reid, Lieutenant.   Chas. Ridgely, Lieutenant. Chas. Ridgely, Lieutenant.   Stephen Cassin, Master. Stephen Cassin, Master.   Jas. Tootell, Purser. Jas. Tootell, Purser. Officers of the Nautilus.   G. Jacques, Surgeon. G. Jacques, Surgeon.   Ralph Izard, Lieutenant. Ralph Izard, Lieutenant.   J. M. Haswell. J. M. Haswell.   G. Marcellin. G. Marcellin.   J. Green, Purser. J. Green, Purser.          
Commodore Preble's Answer to the above Address of the Officers.
To Captains Decatur, Stewart, Hull, Smith, and Chauncy; Lieutenants Commandants Dent, and Robinson, and other Officers late under my Command.
GENTLEMEN,
I have this day been honoured with your esteemed favour of the 4th instant, and as I have been in the highest degree gratified by the support I have re-
ceived from you in a difficult and dangerous service, so I am equally flattered by your approbation of my conduct as Commander of the Squadron; and be assured that I should always consider my reputation as an Officer secure, while my views were seconded by that talent and intrepidity for which you stand eminently distinguished.
As it respects my supercedure, I can only say that I could not have been more gratified than by being allowed to command you, till the present war was brought to a conclusion: but rank must be attended to; and when a measure is impelled by necessity, it becomes the duty of an Officer to submit with cheerfulness: this I do, convinced as I am, that you will serve your country under my successor, with the same ardour as heretofore.
There can be no question but your country will be gratefully impressed by your exertions; and be assured gentlemen it is with sincerity that I reciprocate your obliging wishes for my future fame and happiness.
I have the honour to be, With the highest respect, Your obedient servant, (Signed) EDWARD PREBLE. Syracuse, November 6th, 1804.
APPOINTMENTS.
Approved by the Senate.
ROBERT SMITH, Attorney General of the United States, in the room of Levi Lincoln, resigned.
JACOB CROWNINSELD, Secretary of the Navy, in the room of Robert Smith, appointed Attorney General.
GENERAL HULL, Governor of the Territory of Michigan.
We understand these appointments received the unanimous sanction of the Senate.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
IMPORTANT TO AMERICAN COMMERCE.
Copy of a letter from Sir John Orde, Admiral of the British squadron off Cadiz , to his excellency the Marquis de la Solana, Governor of the province of Andalusia .
"On board His Majesty's ship The Glory , in sight of Cadiz, January 2, 1805.
"Your EXCELLENCY, Having received official information that war has been declared by Spain against the King, my master, I find myself under the painful necessity of placing the port of Cadiz in a state of blockade."
"I consider it right to inform your excellency of this intention, in order that your excellency, as well as the foreign consuls, residing at Cadiz, may be acquainted that every neutral vessel, which may attempt either to enter into or depart from Cadiz, shall be subject in future to its full effects."
"The boats employed in the fisheries, shall continue to pass unmolested, so long as their sole occupation shall be that of fishing, (notwithstanding I have reason to believe that this is not always the case) and so long as the batteries in the neighbourhood of Cadiz and Ceuta shall abstain from firing on any English ships of war, that by any accident, may fall within the reach of the said batteries."
"I have the honour to be, with the greatest consideration and personal regard, your excellency's most obedient and humble servant.
"JOIN ORDE."
REPLY.
"Your Excellency, Our duty being that of obedience alone to our respective governments, I shall leave to the neutral nations the care of reclaiming against the injury they may sustain, by the declaration of the blockade of Cadiz."
"A mere declaration, on the part of the English government, does not suffice to annul the rights of nations. Force alone can give it any effect."
"The Spanish fishermen occupy themselves in their fishery—but no law or force will make them unfaithful to their king—Your excellency would not exact from them so horrible a service."
"Nor can I believe, if it of your own accord, you propose to me a culpable inaction, when the ships of your squadron shall approach within shot of the forts."
"There is no agreement or condition which can relieve me from my duty, nor is there a power on the earth, authorised to propose to me my dishonour. Your excellency may, if you please, deprive an innocent people of their support, but you cannot deprive those who ought to be their guardians, of their honour. The arms his Catholic Majesty, my master, have not been the aggressors, but they shall never pass through the ignominy of a shameful toleration."
"God keep you many years, &c. Cadiz, Jan. 3, 1804.
FROM THE FRENCH PAPERS.
LEGISLATIVE BODY. PRESIDENCY OF M. FONTANES, Sitting of the 10th Nivose, 31st December. The President read the following message:
EXTRACTS FROM THE
REGISTERS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

whom all Europe reveres as a sovereign raised to the throne by his piety and his virtues.
"A plot, framed by an implacable government, was going to re-plunge us in the abyss of civil wars and anarchy. Upon the discovery of this horrible plot, all France was thrown into emotion; anxieties imperfectly lulled to sleep are awakened, and in every heart, at once, are found against those principles which were constantly ours, before error and weakness had alienated the mind, and guilty intrigues perverted opinion."
"It was found that the divided power was without concert, and without strength. It was felt that, entrusted for a time, it was precarious, and permitted neither long labours, nor reflections; that, entrusted for the life of a single man, it grew feeble with him, and left after him only changes of discord and anarchy. It was finally discovered that there was no safety for great nations, but in hereditary power; which alone could secure the political life and embrace ages and generations in its duration."
"The senate has been, as it ought to be, the organ of the common anxiety. This desire of inheritance, which was in all hearts, truly French, soon manifested itself; it was proclaimed by the electoral colleges, and by the armies. The council of state, the magistrates, the most enlightened of men, were consulted, and their answer has been unanimous."
"The necessity of hereditary power in a state so extensive as France, had been for a long time perceived by the first consul. In vain did he resist the force of principles—in vain did he attempt to establish a system of election, which might be able to perpetuate the authority, and transmit it without danger, and without trouble."
"The public inquietude, the hopes of our enemies, blamed his work. His death was to be the ruin of his labours. It was at this moment the jealousy of the foreigner, and a spirit of discord and anarchy, assailed us.—Reason, sentiment, experience, alike assured all the French, there could be no certain transmission of power, but that which operated without an interval; that there could be no tranquil succession, except that which was regulated by the laws of nature."
"When such motives supported such pressing wishes, the determination of the first consul could not be doubtful. He resolved, therefore, to accept for himself, and for two of his brothers after him, the burden which the necessity of circumstances imposed upon him."
"From his own meditations, matured by conferences with the members of the senate, by discussions in the councils, by the observations of the most enlightened men, is formed a series of dispositions which fixes the inheritance of the imperial throne; which assigns to princes their right and their duties; which promotes to the heir of the empire an education regulated by the laws, and such as shall be worthy of his high destinies; which designates those who, in case of minority, shall be called to the regency, and marks the limits of their power; which places between the throne and the citizens, dignities and offices accessible to all, encouragements and rewards of publick virtues; which gives to men honoured with great distinction or invested with great authority, judges, too great to bend before their authority or before their distinctions; which give to crimes against the publick safety, and the interests of the empire, judges, essentially attached to the safety of the empire and to its interest; which places more and more weight in the function of the legislature, more development and extent in the publick discussion of the laws; which brings back the tribunals and their judgments to their old denominations, which had obtained the respect of ages; which, in fine, guarantees the rights of the prince and of the people, by oaths, the eternal guardians of all interests."
"These dispositions have been decreed by the senatus consultum of the 28th Floreal (15th of May)—the French people have manifested their free and independent will; they have wished the imperial dignity to be hereditary in the direct, and legitimate line of descendance of Joseph Bonaparte; in the direct and legitimate line of descendance of Louis Bonaparte."
"From that moment, Napoleon has been, by the most just of titles, Emperor of the French. No other act was necessary to prove his title and consecrate his authority."
"But he wished to restore to France its ancient forms, to recall among us those institutions which the divinity seems to have inspired, and to in press upon the commencement of his reign the seal of religion itself. To give to the French a splendid proof of his paternal tenderness, the head of the church, has been pleased to give his assistance to this august ceremony."
"What deep and durable impressions it has left in the heart of the emperor, and in the memory of the nation! What conversation for future generations, and what a subject of admiration for Europe!"
"Napoleon prostrate at the foot of the altars which he has raised; the sovereign pontiff imploring upon France and upon him the blessings of heaven, and, in his wishes for the felicity of one nation, embracing the felicity of all nations!"
"Pastors and priests, lately divided, uniting to his supplications their gratitude and their voices!"
"The senators, the legislators, the tribunes, magistrates, warriors, administrators of the people, and those who preside over their assemblies, mixing together their opinions, their hopes, their wishes.—Sovereigns, princes, ambassadors, struck with this grand spectacle of France, reseat upon her ancient foundations, and by its repose assuring the repose of their country!"
"In the midst of this pomp, and under the eyes of the eternal Napoleon, pronouncing the immutable oath, which secures the integrity of the empire, the stability of property, the perpetuity of institutions, the respect of the laws, and the happiness of the nation."
"The oath of Napoleon will be for ever the terror of enemies, and the axis of the French. If our frontiers are attacked, it will be repeated at the head of our armies; and our frontiers will no longer fear foreign invasion."
"It will be present to the memory of the delegates from authority. It will remind them of the object of their labours, and the rule of their duties; and if it does not secure their administration from some errors, it will secure a prompt reparation."
"The principles which it consecrates are those of our legislation. In future, fewer new laws will be proposed for the deliberations of the legislative body. The civil code has satisfied the publick expectation. It is in the memory of the citizens, it enlightens their steps, and their conduct, and every where it is celebrated as a blessing."
"A project of a criminal code, completed within these two years, has been submitted to the revision of the tribunals and is, at this moment, undergoing the last discussions of the council of state."
"The code of the pleadings, and the code of commerce, are still in the state in which the labours of last year left them. More urgent cares have called off the attention of the emperor, and it is one of his maxims not to propose to the deliberation of the legislators any project of laws but such as have been matured by long and sage discussions."
"The schools of legislation are going to open—in-
spectors are appointed, who shall throw a light upon their precepts, and prevent them from degenerating into vain and useless experiments; the Lycees, the secondary schools, are filling with youth eager for instruction."
"Fontainbleau has already furnished a militia, distinguished in our armies for its high state, its attainments, and regard to discipline."
"The polytechnick school is peopling our arsenals, our ports, and our establishments, with useful hands."
"At Compeigne, the school of arts and trades daily obtains new success. That which is forming on the limits of La Vendee, is expected with impatience, and will soon be in full activity."
"Prizes have been decreed to the sciences, to literature, and the arts; and, during a period of ten years, devoted to works which his majesty is determined to recompense, he has a right to expect that the genius of the French shall produce master-pieces."
"In the department of bridges and roads, the works already commenced have been prosecuted with vigour, others have been planned, and each year prepares new projects for the prosperity of the state, to be executed in the succeeding ones. But the untowardness of the seasons has opposed the foresight and the zeal of the administration; rains descending in torrents have broken up the roads with greater rapidity than their ravages could be repaired—some works have been destroyed; others have been for a moment suspended; great calamities have overwhelmed some of the departments, and particularly that of the Rhine and Moselle. A judicious prefect anticipating the intentions of the Emperor, has given assistance to the unfortunate persons who fell victims to it. His Majesty has raised their courage by his presence, and has consoled them by his favours."
"The scourge of contagious disease has afflicted the neighbouring countries; but the vigilance of the administration has preserved our territory from its effects; it is now abating in these parts where it extended its ravages. By persisting in measures required by prudence and the publick welfare, the attacks of this evil will be prevented, without interrupting the communication necessary for the supply of our commerce and manufactures."
"In the midst of La Vendee a new city is erecting, which is intended to be the seat of the administration. It will thence extend its active and steady superintendence over every quarter; thence information will be propagated throughout this whole department, in which ignorance and the want of instruction have so often involved simple and honest minds in the intrigues of the malevolent."
"The decrees of the Emperor have recalled commerce to the left bank of the Rhine, and given to Metz and Cologne all the advantages of actual entrepots, without the danger of introducing contraband commodities into the interior of France."
"Improvements are made in the manufactures, and, while in their vain declamation, the mercenaries hired by the British government boast of their distant and precarious resources, dispersed on the seas and in the Indies; while they represent our workshops as deserted, and our artisans dying of misery; our industry, extending its roots in our own soil, drives the manufactures of England far from our frontiers, has equalled them in what constituted their glory and their success, the perfection of their machines, and will soon dispute with them the consumption in every quarter to which they can be conveyed."
"Agriculture, our principal manufacture, is daily acquiring greater extent, and receiving new improvements. A system of exportation, so well planned, that it can be extended or contracted, according to our wants, ensures to the cultivator the price of his labour, and the plentiful supply of our markets."
"New encouragements are paving the way to the improvements of the breed of our horses;—our wools have attained to greater perfection—our fields are covered with cattle, and real wealth covers every part of our empire with opulence—reviving security has given more ample scope to active benevolence excited by religion, and the recollection of our misfortunes, is no longer confined to temporary charities, it extends to the future, and confides its treasures to the government, by which they are employed conformably to its wishes. Never were so many legacies and pious donations bequeathed to the hospitals, and charitable establishments. Some of these institutions have been created and restored by private individuals; never did suffering humanity find more friends, nor indigence more relief. They are distributed with equal judgment and zeal, and the hospitals, managed with an intelligence which increases their advantages by economizing the funds, afford relief to every want, a cure for the multitude of diseases, and are no longer those abodes of destruction which devoured their numerous and wretched inhabitants. Thus the number of the indigent in the capital is less, by 22,000 than it was in 1799; and, by 23,000 in the year 10."
"Religion has resumed its empire, which it exercises only for the good of humanity; it is accompanied with a wise toleration, and the ministers of different persuasions, who adore the same God, honour each other with testimonies of reciprocal respect, and know no other rivalry than that of virtue."
"Such is our internal situation. Abroad, French courage seconded by Spanish faith, preserves to us Santo Domingo; Martinique defies the menaces of the enemy, and under a paternal government, more durable and stronger ties of attachment to the mother country are established."
"Gadadelpo has enriched itself by the spoils of British commerce; and Guiana continues to prosper under an active and vigorous administration."
"The Isles of France and Reunion would now be the depot of the riches of Asia; London would be in convulsions and despair, if inexperience or weakness had not defeated a plan most ably concerted. Those islands at least, are enriched by prizes taken from our enemies."
"Our armies still continue to deserve the reputation they enjoy. With the same valour and the same discipline, they have acquired that patience which waits without murmuring for opportunities, and confides in the prudence and designs of the chief who conducts them. Our soldiers and our officers learn to master the element which separates them from that island which is the object of their resentment. Their audacity and address astonish the oldest and most experienced seamen."
"Our fleets by their continual manouvres, prepare for combat, and while those of our enemies are battered by winds and tempests, ours without injury learn to cope with them."
"Lastly, since the commencement of the war, we have gained Hanover, we are, more than ever, in a situation for striking a decisive blow against our enemies. Our marine is in a better state than it has been these ten years; by land, our army is more numerous, in higher condition, and better provided with every requisite to insure victory than ever it was."
"In the department of the finances have prevailed the same activity in the receipts, the same regularity in the administration, the same order in the expenditure of the publick treasure, and almost without fluctuation the same valuable state of the publick debt."
"War has produced a necessity for extraordinary expenses; but the sums thus applied have been retained within our territory; they have given us ports, vessels, and all that is necessary for the development of our force against our enemies."
"These extraordinary expenses now cease—and those which our warlike attitude requires will hence-
forth be directed with an economy, which the urgency of the preparations necessary both for attack and defence did not permit."
"The revenues of the crown will defray all the expenses of the Emperor's coronation, and those which the splendour of his throne will continue to demand. The pomp by which he is surrounded will never be a burden to the nation."
"The situation of Europe has experienced only one important change."
"Spain reposed in a neutrality to which France had consented, and to which the British cabinet had agreed.—Her vessels were suddenly attacked, and the treaty of Amiens was violated with regard to her, as it had before been with regard to France. His Catholic Majesty has taken those measures required by the dignity of his throne, the violation of publick faith, and the honour of a generous nation, whose destiny he directs."
"The Emperor of Austria devotes to the improvement of his finances, to the prosperity of his provinces, to the progress of their commerce, the repose which the loyalty of his character and the interest of his subjects recommend."
"The Italian republick, administered and governed by the same principles as France, demands, like her a definitive organization, which shall secure to the present and future generations all the advantages of the social compact united to its republick, by the duties imposed upon him, as president and founder of that state, the emperor will justify the confidence reposed in him, and secure its treaties and independence, in serving the interests of the French people, to whom it also owes its existence, and in reconciling the interests of the two friendly nations with the real interests of the neighbouring powers. By these changes, which the will of one nation, and the interests of all demand, will at length, fall to the ground all absurd calumnies, and France having herself marked the spot where she had placed her limits, will no more be accused of a wish to trespass beyond them."
"Helvetia enjoys, in peace, the blessings of her constitution, of the wisdom of her citizens, and of our alliance."
"Batavia still groans under an oligarchical government, without union in her views, without patriotism, and without vigour."
"Her colonies have been sold a second time, and surrendered, without firing a gun, to England; but that nation has energy, morals, and economy. She wants only a firm, patriotick and enlightened government."
"The King of Prussia upon all occasions has shown himself the friend of France, and the Emperor has seized every opportunity that presented itself to consolidate this happy harmony."
"The electors and all the members of the Germanick Body, faithfully maintain the relations of friendship and good will, which unite them to France."
"Denmark follows the councils of a policy always wise, moderate, and judicious."
"The spirit of Catharine the Great will watch over the councils of Alexander the First. He will remember, that the friendship of France is for him a necessary counterpoise, in the balance of Europe; that placed at a distance from her, he can neither attack her, nor disturb her repose, and that his chief interest is to seek in his relations with her the market necessary for the productions of his empire."
"Turkey wavers in her politicks, and follows, through fear, a system which her interests disavows. May she not learn, at the expence of her existence, that fear and uncertainty accelerate the fall of empires, and that they are a thousand times more fatal than the dangers and losses of an unsuccessful war."
"Whatever may be the movements of England, the destinies of France are fixed; strong in her union, strong in her riches and the courage of her defenders, she will assiduously cultivate the alliance of friendly nations, and will neither make enemies nor fear them."
"When England shall be convinced of the insufficiency of her efforts to disturb the continent; when she shall be sensible that she can only lose in a war undertaken without object, and without motives, when she shall be convinced that France will never agree to any other conditions than those of Vienna, and will never consent to allow her the right of breaking treaties, at pleasure, by keeping possession of Malta; England will then be actuated by pacifick sentiments; hatred and envy are the passions of the day."
"M. le President—"Messieurs, the minister of the interior, the counsellors of state, and the legislative body, give you thanks for the act of the exposition which you have just presented to it—it will form a general committee to consider of this communication, and will adopt a deliberation worthy of itself and the government which sends you."
The paper of the 2d contains the addresses from the tribunate and legislative body to the Emperor, returning thanks for this statement.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED,
Schooner Margaret Tingey, English, 96 hours from Savannah, Rice, Moses Myers—Sailed in company with brigs Ceres, for New-York, and Ocean, for Boston.—On the 10th inst. off Cape Romain, spoke ship Rose-in-Bloom, 25 days from St. Thomas bound to Charleston, all well. Same day was boarded by the British frigate Mermaid, and treated politely.
Schooner Eagle, Baxter, 17 days from Boston. In Hampton Roads, brig Ann, Venson, of and for Baltimore, from St. Martins.
GOULD'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Saturday. March 13.
FERGUSON'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday. March 13.
WILL BE SOLD,
At the Court-House in Portsmouth, On Monday next, at twelve o'clock, (If not sold before,) THE HORSE CALLED THE NORTH STAR. His character superior to any Horse in Virginia.—For further particulars apply to
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WANTED TO CHARTER, An American vessel of about 750 tons burthen, for Europe, for which a cargo is now ready. Apply to MOSES MYERS. March 13. tf 492
FOR SALE, On board the Sloop Montezuma, Captain Palmer. 300 Barrels FLOUR. 100 Kees CRACKERS. 120 VENISON HAMS. Said Sloop will sail for Alexandria, on SUNDAY next. For freight or passage, having elegant accommodations, apply on board at Maxwell's Wharf, or to JAMES WALLACE. March 13. 2 490
WILL BE LANDED TOMORROW, On Commerce-Street Wharf, and for sale by the Subscriber, 40 Hogsheads Choice SUGAR. 25 Puncheons Old Windward Island RUM JAMES YOUNG. March 15. 3 491
FOR SALE, 64 ELEPHANT'S TEETH. 400 Barrels FLOUR—A-boat. 60 Hogsheads Martinique Clayed SUGAR. 4 Ba's TICKLENBURGS and OZNAURGES. A few Chests of HYSON and IMPERIAL TEA. 6 Casks 12 d. NAILS. JAMES DYKES & CO. March 12. 3 494
WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR. JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT WILLIAM P. FARRAND & CO's. Classical Book-Store, No. 185, Market-Street, FARRAND'S EDITION of
WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR. An Edition literally translated into English, as far as Prosody; with a full variation of the examples of Adjectives; also, variations of a participle in each tense; with a table of Abbreviations explained.
The translator has been politely favoured with the following letters, which he offers as testimonials in favour of his Edition of WETTENHALL'S GRAMMAR. DEAR SIR, You ask my opinion, whether it be better that a Greek Grammar, intended for the use of schools should be in Latin or in English; and I can give it the more readily, as my opinion is and ever has been what, I presume, you would on this occasion wish it to be.
I think, that not only the Greek, but all other Grammars, which we have occasion to use in our schools, should be in English: because it is certainly desirable, that whatever is to be committed to memory should first be, if possible, perfectly understood; and because I am persuaded, that even the best of our scholars understand their native language better than any other.
If, in proposing to me this question, you have been influenced by any solicitude with respect to the demand which there may be for your translation of WETTENHALL , I am confident that it is wholly unnecessary, for, if I am not much mistaken, there will hereafter be little or no demand, in any part of the United States, for any other Wettenthal than that with which you are now about to furnish us.
I have looked over it as far as your Translation goes; and though I cannot say, that I find in it no inaccuracies, yet I can say truly, that there are but very few, and those of no great consequence; whilst, as to the quality of the paper, the size and neatness of the type, and the general correctness which every where prevails in it, it is far superior to any other edition of that work which has been hitherto published in this place.
JOHN ANDREWS. MR. WM. P. FARRAND. The Professors in Dickinson College, who have carefully examined the first sheets of your English translation of WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR , observe, with pleasure, that the work is executed in an accurate manner—the additional notes are highly useful, and the type is neat and elegant. It is their wish and hope, that your performance—a work that must have cost much pains and expense—may be duly estimated by the publick, and that it may encourage and aid studious young men to acquire an accurate knowledge of one of the most admired and useful languages of antiquity.
On behalf of the Faculty, ROBERT DAVIDSON, President. MR. WM. P. FARRAND. DEAR SIR, For almost a century, common sense has exhibited and rejected the absurdity of teaching the Roman tongue by the use of a grammar written only in the language it is intended to illustrate, and to which the pupil is a perfect stranger. As at the time youths begin the study of Greek, their acquaintance with the Latin is very partial, the operation of the same principle is correcting the impropriety of teaching the elements of the Greek through the medium of that language. This is the more necessary, as in some grammars, particularly in Dr. WETTENHALL's , the style has in it trace of the refined elegance of the scholar than of the requisite simplicity of the teacher.
Contemplating the correctness of your translation, the useful notes you have added, and the general utility of the work, I cannot avoid expecting as well as hoping that in its extensive circulation you will find your deserved reward.
W. STAUGHTON. MR. WM. P. FARRAND. Philadelphia, October 25. 439
CITY OF JERUSALEM.
A MODEL, in Wood and Wax, of that ancient and oriental City, as it stood when our Saviour died upon earth, and as Josephus has described it, when it stood in its primitive state. The principal transactions of our Saviour, from the time of his being taken until his Crucifixion. The glorious Temple of Solomon, with all its wonderful outworks, the fame of which, together with the amazing wealth and grandeur of King Solomon, drew Sheba, Queen of the South, to visit him at his Court, to behold its amazing wonders, and on sight of them confessed that false fell short of what she beheld, as it far exceeded her expectations. This famous model being so well known in the United States, as well as in the West Indies, and being the production of an American artist, is allowed, by all who honour it with their company, to be a master-piece of workmanship, so that a further comment is deemed unnecessary.
The whole of this work is comprised in 16 feet by 9, and may be seen at the house of Mr. Dayton, head of Commerce-Street, at the small price of 50 cents for grown persons, (half price for children) from 10 in the morning till 9 in the evening. March 4. tf 463
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Casings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf

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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, at their sessions in May, A. D. 1804, resolved— "That it be recommended to the standing committee of missions to publish a Periodical Magazine, in order to communicate to the people, such religious information as may be interesting and useful; to take early measures for obtaining subscriptions for said Magazine; and pay the profits into the funds of the Assembly."
The standing committee of missions, who now address the publick, gave an early and serious attention to the subject of the above recited recommendation. Numerous obstacles, however, not here to be specified, withstood their wishes, and prevented, till lately, the execution of the work with which they had been charged. At length these obstacles have happily been surmounted, and the committee are now to call the attention of the religious publick to
THE ASSEMBLY'S MISSIONARY MAGAZINE;
OR AN
EVANGELICAL INTELLIGENCER,
Published under the patronage of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, in the United States of America.
It is incumbent on the committee, to state the design and nature of the intended publication, and to solicit, in its behalf, that assistance and encouragement which are essential to its usefulness and permanent establishment.
The design of the work is, in the first place, to promote the religious education of the readers; and in the second, to increase the funds of the assembly, destined to the support of missionaries and the purchase of books of piety, for gratuitous distribution among the poor; to which funds, after defraying the expense of the publication, the whole pecuniary income from the Magazine will be constantly added. In both these ways it is hoped and believed that the interests of vital godliness may, in the end, be materially advanced. If the personal religion of the readers of the Magazine shall be promoted and animated, not only will piety be augmented by this effect produced on their own minds, but also by the effect which will result from the ardent desire they will feel, and the strenuous exertions they will make, to extend and propagate evangelical truth among those who have never as yet felt its influence: and if the success of the undertaking shall equal that which works of a similar kind have elsewhere obtained, the Assembly will shortly be enabled to employ double the means which they now possess, for sending the gospel to those to whom at present it has little or no access; to the Indian of the wilderness, to the depressed African, to the remote settler on the frontier of our country, and to the poor in many other parts of their extensive bounds. These surely are considerations of the most interesting kind; considerations which powerfully address themselves to the conscience and the heart of every individual who loves his Saviour, or who knows the worth of an immortal soul.
That the important objects in view may be obtained, the committee are deeply sensible that all the spirit and the force which they can excite and enlist, and all the prudence and vigilance which they can exercise and employ, will be indispensable, in the enterprise before them. They are resolved, however, not to seek popularity by any questionable means; persuaded that it is only the truth of God that he will be likely to bless, or that the friends of genuine piety (to whom under God they principally look for patronage) will countenance and approve. It is, therefore, unalterably determined that the Magazine shall realize in its characters the import of its title; that it shall be truly evangelical ; a repository for the distinguishing truths of the gospel, a record of their effects, and an instrument for their extension.
At the times of the glorious reformation, the great principles of the gospel were, by the reformers themselves, reduced to system; in all the leading parts of which they were remarkably agreed. These principles, from the time and circumstances in which they were connectedly set forth, and generally embraced by the protestant world, have received a descriptive appellation. They have been called the doctrines of the reformation . The doctrines which have not only been owned of God for the consolation and progressive holiness of those who have cordially embraced them, but in their being remarkably, and almost exclusively blessed, for the conversion of the ungodly, wherever they have been faithfully preached or otherwise judiciously explained and inculcated.—Of these doctrines there may be, and there have been, some modifications and retrenchments, without destroying or excluding their essence. But the more purely and fully they are taught, the greater, commonly, is their salutary operation. They compose the creed of that church of which the General Assembly is the supreme judicatory, and every thing manifestly inconsistent with them must be precluded from the Magazine. It will, notwithstanding, be fully understood, that a ready admission will be given to all discussions which will bear the test that has now been specified, from whatever church, or sect, or denomination of christians, they may come; and without regard to any peculiar terms, or phrases, or expressions, which are the mere symbols or watch words of a party.
The right of correcting the pieces which are sent for publication, is one which the committee will feel that they possess, and will be bound to exercise. Yet they will, of choice, use it as little and as seldom as may be necessary: and when it shall be stated by any writer that what he sends must either be admitted without correction, or else wholly refused, the injunction shall always be strictly regarded, and, when requested and practicable, the article shall be returned.
It is not easy to give a full and correct description of all the kinds of matter that may properly and probably be admitted into such a miscellany as that which is contemplated. Every thing that shall appear calculated to promote the great ends of the work, under whatever denomination of composition it may be classed, will be carefully sought for, thankfully received, and readily inserted. Variety, however, must, as far as possible, be always consulted. Not that each number of the Magazine can at all times comprehend the same number of subjects; for now one article, and then another, must necessarily be so extended as to forbid such an arrangement: but care will be taken to give each subject its due measure of room and attention on the whole, so that sameness may not cloy the reader, nor persons of different taste have reason to complain that they are not gratified. The articles which are expected most frequently and generally to appear, are the following:
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, with such assistance as they may be able to afford, 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 these 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 confid acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as freely offered in the gospel, and as the whole foundation of the sinner's hope. To obtain 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 angelic 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 food. 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 any thing, 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 the 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 TRUTH-OF-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 Blair, } Standing Committee Ashbel Green, } of Missions under Philip Milledoler, } the General Assembly Jacob J. Sareway, } of the Presbyterian Elias Boudinot, } Church in the Ebenezer Hazard, } United States of Robert Smith, } America. Philadelphia, February 26. 479
The Subscribers have for Sale
100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 50 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 300 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTLE. February 6. tf 397
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM D. LAMB,
30 Puncheons St. Vincents RUM 13 Hogsheads and 28 Tierces SUGAR. 10 Pipes French BRANDY. 5 do. GIN. 13 do. Madeira WINE. 10 Quarter Casks SHERRY. 10 Cases CLARET. 1 Hogsheads do. 12 Cases GINGER. 1 Case Black SATTINS. 5 do. Irish LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 3 Trunks CALLICOES, &c. February 13. tf 415
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by
N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
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 315
At a meeting of the TRUSTEES of the NORFOLK ACADEMY, held the 20th day of January, 1809. The Board proceeded to elect by ballot, a Master for the Academy, and on counting the votes, Edmund M. Gurne , was declared to be duly elected.
Resolved , That the Master of the Academy be allowed for teaching at the following rates, viz. For the English language, writing, and arithmetick, 12 dollars; for the English language, writing, arithmetick, and the higher branches of mathematics, 20 dollars; for the Latin and Greek languages, and mathematics, 30 dollars; and for the Latin, Greek, and French languages, mathematics, natural philosophy, and logic, 40 dollars per annum, which shall be paid quarterly in advance.
Extract from the minutes, A. JORDAN, SECRETARY. February 22. tf 448
THE TRUSTEES wishing to promote the success of the institution, by every means in their power, and being of opinion that the Academy was improperly situated for a Publick School, have taken the house on Bragg's Point, owned by Mr. Boush. The accommodations are adequate to the object of a large number of pupils, and the schools will commence on Monday next.
Mr. Gibbon will have the instruction of the Scholars in English, arithmetick, and the other branches of mathematics.
The Latin and Greek school will be wholly attended to by Mr. McGuire.
A French teacher is provided, and will be ready to engage in his duties when a sufficient number of scholars offer.
February 22. tf 448
NOW LANDING
On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique, 62 Hogsheads, } Muscovado Sugar. 4 Tierces, } 65 Barrels, } 9 do. } COFFEE. WILLIAM PENNOCK. February 15. tf 423
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
Counting of Platillas, brown Hollands, } res, Wine Glasses, and Batavias, } Baskit Flasks, &c. Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 } 3 Boxes English Mustard. yard wide, } 8 Bales Cloths, Blankets, Cut- Dowlas and Creas of the best } ing, &c. quality, } Andrews, Waffleiron, Shirt linen, Diapers, } Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Bed Picking for Mattresses, } Seeds of all kinds, Bed Buns fine 1 1-4 to 2 } Table mats, & Straw plates, yards wide, } Superanders of the best kind, Ticklenburs, Oznaburs, } Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Brown Georgette Hesson, } Files, Harp strings and Brown and White Rolls, } Violin strings, elegant Russia Sheetings and light } Bows and Instruction books Cloves. } Looking Glasses, a large ALSO, } assortment of Baskets, fine Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, } and common do. do. Toys Plush for Saddles, black Satin } cheap by the quantity. for waistcoats, } ALSO, Rasels lace 4 to 20 dols. } 50 boxes first quality Havana per yard, cheap Edgings, } Havana Segars, German Nuns Thread, patent } 50 do. good quality St Needles, India sewing Silk, } Jago do. Mido Shirts, Thread Stock- } 140 do. Short Pipes, ings very fine, Razors, } 200 do. Shoe Thread, Spectacles, and Penknives, of } 2000 Coffee bags good qua- the very best qualities, } lity, Cheap Jewellery, fine Silver, } 400 Guany do. sars, Muffs and Tippets of } 250 M. com cheap Needles, Marten Skins, } 60 M. Toy marbles, 15 Boxes Tumblers, Decan- } 1 case superior Quill, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in pay- ment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Ap- ply as above. December 5. tf 273
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 Files 36 feet long, 12 by 12 48 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14 200 Brace, 11 do. 6 by 14 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 218 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 17 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 } inch plank, in 20 do.
The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next.
They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line.
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.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day.
December 21. tf 345
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALCANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
NOW LANDING
On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL.
Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 257
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.