Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-12-04 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  IN HOC SPES SUA PRÆMIA LAUS
VOL. IV.]
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4, 1807.
[NO. 61.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
For LONDON, The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, mas- ter, will sail in 15 days. For passage only, apply to the master on board at my wharf at Gosport, or the subscriber
William Pennock. Who wants to Charter, A fast sailing SCHOONER, of about 150 tons, to load for a southern port in Europe. Nov 20.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast-sailing brig ANN ELIZABETH, burthen 173 tons, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's wharf. November 13.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM & MARY, burthen 230 tons, or 2100 barrels, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Solomon Bedinger. October 28.
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, import- ed in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter. October 7.
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane, William Colley, master.— Apply to the subscriber, William Pennock. Who offers said SHIP, burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY, burthen 200 tons for charter. October 5.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23.
A few barrels and half barrels of supe- riour quality FLOUR, suitable for family use. For sale by A. Maclure. Nov 30.
10,000 bushels coarse SALT, on board the Ship Eliza, for sale. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. In Store.
A few puncheons Antigua RUM. November 30.
A. M'KINLEY, Silk, Cotton, and Woollen Dyer, No 13, Bank-Street, Respectfully informs the publick that he Cleans and Dyes all kinds of Silk and Satins, finishing them with neat- ness and dispatch: all kind of Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned and dyed: best standing blue upon Cotton, Linen, Carpets, and Blankets: Cleaned Straw and Chip Hats dyed, dressed, &c. &c.—All commands will be thankfully received, executed on the short notice and on the lowest terms. November 30.
For RENT, That Fire-Proof HOUSE in Wide Water-Street, at present occupied by Jennings & Roddey.— Possession given the 1st of January. Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. November 30.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 blds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 blds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 3 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales Striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffs; 1 do fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 3 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Osnaburghs; 2 do. Hefians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for each only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2 lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 6d Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only—
HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
Will be Rented for the ensuing Year, My Houses and Lot in the town of Suffolk, Nansemond county. Apply to Mr. Owen Flynn, of said town, or James Buxton. Nov. 18.
Documents respecting the affair of the Chesapeake— (Concluded.)
Frigate Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, June 29th, 1807.
Sir, Enclosed I have the honour to forward you an exact copy of this ship's Log-Book. And have the honour to be, Sir, with great respect, your obedient servant, JAMES BARRON.
Hon'ble. R. Smith, Sec'y of the Navy, Washington.
A true copy taken from the United States frigate Chesapeake's Log Book, James Barron, Esq. commander, Charles Gordon, Esq. captain, and Sam- uel Brook, Sailing-Master.
Monday June 22d—Commences with light breezes from the S. and W. and clear weather. At 7 A. M. hoisted out the jolly boat, and hoisted in the second cutter, run the jolly boat up a-stern; at quarter past 7 weighed anchor, made sail with a pleasant breeze from W. S. W. and stood out to sea; at 9 passed two of H. B. Majesty's ships at anchor; stowed the larboard anchor, and secured the boats. At Meridian the light on Cape Henry bore S. W. by S. people employed in clearing ship for sea. This day ends at Meridian, and contains 17 hours.
Tuesday 23d—Commences with light breezes from the South and West, and clear weather; a ship in sight apparently standing for us; at 1 P. M. the wind hauled to the N. and E. in stunning sails, and hauled upon a wind, and at half past 3 the ship came up with us, backed the main topsail and spoke her, was boarded by her. She proved to be the British ship Leopard, of 50 guns; she came on board to demand some men who had deserted from the English navy, the commander refusing to give them up, the boat returned, they ranged along side of us and commenced a heavy fire. We being unprepared, and the ship much lumbered, it was impossible to clear ship for action in proper time, though every possible exertion was made, and not suspecting an enemy so near, did not begin to clear the deck until the enemy had commenced firing. In about thirty minutes, after receiving much damage in our hull, rigging and spars, and having three men killed, viz. Joseph Arnold, Peter Shakely, and John Lawrence, and 16 wounded, viz. commodore Barron, Mr. Broom, John Hadden, Cot- ton Brown, Peter Ellison, John Parker, Geo. Perse- val, Peter Summers, Wm. Hendrick, Robert M'Don- ald, Francis Conhoven, Thomas Short, Wm. M'Don- ald, David Creighton, John Martyr, James Epps, Thomas Hendrick, John Wilson, William Warren, and John Bates. And having one gun ready, fired, and hauled down our colours. The Leopard ceased firing, and sent her boat on board, mustered the ship's company. At sun down they left the ship, taking with them 4 men, viz. John Strawn, Daniel Martin, Wm. Ware, and John Wilson, who had de- serted from their service, at the same time Lieut. Allen went on board, and returned at 8 o'clock. The Leopard left us and stood in.
We then made sail and stood in shore, having three and an half feet water in the hold—Crew em- ployed in pumping and working ship in for Hamp- ton Roads, got the anchors clear for coming to. At 6 A. M. took the Sd reef in the main topsail, and set top gallant sails—Held a survey on the masts and rigging; at 8, Cape Henry bore S. W. distant 4 or 5 miles; employed in working the ship in Hampton Roads—at half past meridian came too with the starboard anchor in 7 fathoms water in Hampton Roads.
Norfolk, June 29th, 1807.
Sir, The enclosed papers No. 1 & 2, you will per- ceive are from the committee of the people of Nor- folk, calling on me for aid with the gun boats under my command, to prevent an invasion which has been threatened by the commanding officer of the British squadron lying in the vicinity of this place. You will see, sir, by No. 3, my reply. The British commander has also threatened that he will again take possession of the Chesapeake. I have it from the most unquestionable authority, that they have asserted positively, that in case the President should issue a similar order to that issued respecting the Leander, that they will consider it as an act of hos- tility, and will commence hostile operations imme- diately. Under an impression that they will do as they say, I hope, and feel satisfied my preparing to act on the defensive will meet the approbation of the President and yourself. If, however, it should be thought I have been precipitate, I beg it may be at- tributed to my extreme desire not to omit any ser- vice I might render my country. The four old gun- boats are all that can be immediately equipped for service, those we commenced fitting this morning, they are now entirely ready for the reception of the men, who I trust will come forward in sufficient numbers to authorize our proceeding to Hampton to-morrow. Sir, as I have no doubt, from the threats the British have made, we shall have to fight, I shall not leave this until the boats are manned to my satisfaction, to do which it will take 160 men. The British, if they attempt any thing against us, it will be in the night with row boats, or other boats that they may press—the row boats belonging to their squadron are capable of carrying 500 men with ease, this number, if we are full manned, I feel con- fident of being able to oppose. I beg you, sir, how- ever, to bear in mind that our crews will be compos- ed of volunteers, who notwithstanding their great zeal, will not possess all the skill we could wish. I should however be mortified, if it were understood I wished to convey an idea, that as much should not be expected from us, as ought to be expected from
any four gun-boats, more I hope will not be ex- pected.
The new boats at this place can be in readiness in a short time, should you choose to order it. Al- though, sir, I shall always be ready to serve my country in any way I can be useful, I hope, sir, if the frigates are to be fitted out, I shall not be conti- nued in gunboats. The gentlemen who have volun- teered their services have agreed to stay with us on- ly until such time as we shall hear from Washington, what steps will be taken, which will be on Thurs- day.
I have the honour to be, with sentiments of high respect, sir, your old' servant, STEPHEN DECATUR, jun. The hon. Robert Smith, Sec'y of the Navy.
Sir—We take pleasure in presenting to you the resolution of the committee appointed by the inha- bitants of this borough now enclosed. Requesting your answer to the resolution, we are with the high- est respect, sir, your obedient humble servants, Signed { THOS. BLANCHARD, SETH FOSTER, J. W. MURDAUGH. Norfolk, 28th June, 1807.
Capt. DECATUR. Whereas the committee have received informa- tion from various sources that the commander of the British ships of war have menaced the inhabitants of Hampton with an invasion for the purpose of procuring water. It is resolved that application be made to capt. Stephen Decatur, commander of the U. S. naval force at this place to equip the gun- boats by availing himself of the services of the cap- tains and seamen who have proffered them, to pro- ceed to Hampton or as near it as he may judge pro- per to co-operate with the people in their defence in any manner he may judge most expedient, or to act as circumstances may dictate in preventing the execution of their threat.
Resolved that Thomas Blanchard, Seth Foster, and J. W. Murdaugh be a committee to wait on cap- tain Decatur with this application. Extract from the minutes, Signed THEO. ARMISTEAD, Sec'y of the Committee. Norfolk, June 28, 1807.
Gentlemen, I have received your letter of this day enclosing the resolution of the committee, calling on me as the commander of the naval force at this place, to equip and assist with the gun-boats under my com- mand, a threatened invasion of the territory of the United States, by the British now lying in the wa- ters of the Chesapeake.
Having the fullest confidence that the committee would not have made a request of this nature unless they were fully impressed with a belief that the hos- tility spoken of, was certainly intended, I feel it my duty to repeat as far as I have power any such at- tempt that may be made, for which purpose if a suf- ficient number of volunteers can be procured, I will repair to Hampton with all possible expedition.
I have the honour to be with sentiments of high respect, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, STEPHEN DECATUR.
To Thomas Blanchard, Seth Foster, J. W. Murdaugh, Esqrs. Norfolk, 28th June, 1807.
Extract of a letter from captain Stephen Decatur jun. dated U. S. frigate Chesapeake, July 4th, 1807.
"When I was honoured with your orders, I was on board the gun-boats, four of them are only want- ing men to place them in a complete state of read- iness for immediate service. The Chesapeake, when I took command of her, had been brought up into the bite of Crany Island, in consequence of the threats of the British; their movements, sir, are extremely suspicious. Since the affair of the Le- opard and Chesapeake, they have been at anchor in- side the Capes, and have brought to by firing at ev- ery vessel that has passed in or out the Capes.— They have sent many insolent and menacing mess- ages to Norfolk, such as if the people did not supply them with articles they might want, they would come up and retake the Chesapeake, and cut out the French frigate Cybelle. This, sir, from their move- ments, it is my opinion they intend to attempt.— Yesterday afternoon the four British ships came in and anchored in Hampton Roads. This morning they sent their tenders and sounded quite through the narrows. The present position of the Ches- apeake and Cybelle are such, in consequence of the narrowness of the channel, that if an attempt was made on either of them by the ships they could not render to each other that support which would be necessary; in consequence of this I have determined to move up nearer the town, where we shall be able to take such position as will enable us with the as- sistance of the Fort to make such a defence as may render abortive any attempt that may be made on us.
P. S. Sir, I just learnt that the depth of the wa- ter from Hampton Roads to Norfolk, will admit of three of the British squadron coming up.
United States frigate Chesapeake, July 4, 1807. Sir—I have just been informed by Dr. Bullus, who has returned from Norfolk, that Commodore Douglas, commander of the British squadron, has wrote the inhabitants of Norfolk, that in conse- quence of some resolves passed by a committee se- lected from inhabitants of Norfolk and its vicinity, he has anchored his ships in such a position, as to prevent any vessels going to or coming from Nor- folk, which he is determined to do if those resolves are not rescinded.
I have the honour to be, sir, with sentiments of the highest respect your most obedient servant. STEPHEN DECATUR, jun. Hon. Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
Extract of a letter from Stephen Decatur, jun. dated U. S. ship Chesapeake, Norfolk, July 8th, 1807. "The menacing letter written by commodore Douglas to the mayor of Norfolk, he has since stat- ed verbally, contained no menace, and he has for- ther said, he has no hostile intention against Nor- folk, however, sir, you will see by the enclosed affi- davit, that his actions do not comport with his words, he has lightened his ship since the pacific message he sent to the mayor, and the day before yesterday he fired many shots, at an Eastern Shore man. If he makes an attempt to come up with the force they speak of, I think I am not over sanguine when I say I believe, they will not all go down a- gain."
Extract of a letter from Stephen Decatur, jun. dated U. S. ship Chesapeake, Norfolk, July 12. "The British squadron lying in Hampton Roads bring to every vessel passing to this place, but have not detained any.—The Bellona and Leopard conti- nue in their former station, in the roads; the Tri- umph and Melampus have weighed, and are now at anchor in Lynhaven Bay."
REPORT (In part) of the committee on the part of the mes- sage of the President of the United States, which relates to the defence of our sea port towns and harbours.
In the Senate of the United States. November 20, 1807. Mr. Mitchell, from the committee on that part of the message of the President of the United States, which relates to the defence of our sea ports towns and harbours reported, in part, the following letter from the secretary of the navy;—also a bill to appropri- ate money for the construction of an additional num- ber of gun boats.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, 18th November, 1807.
Sir, In answer to your letter of the 16th inst. in which you ask for such information in relation to the defence of our sea port towns and harbours, and the further provision to be made for their secu- rity, as the navy department may possess; I have the honour to state, that in aid of the fixed fortifica- tions, which will be submitted by the secretary of war, it is presumed that there will be required at the ports and harbours, mentioned below, the number of gun boats annexed to them respectively, viz.
  At New-Orleans, 16   At Savannah, 8   At St. Mary's, 4   At Charleston, S. C. 10   At Georgetown, do. 1   At Wilmington, N. C. 3   At Ocracoke, 4   At Albermarle Sound, 1   At Norfolk, 60   At Alexandria, 2   At Baltimore, 3   At Philadelphia, 4   Delaware bay and river, 10   At Egg Harbour, N. J. 1   At Amboy, 2   At New-York, 50   At Long-Island, 4   At New-London, 6   Connecticut Shore, 6   At Newport, R. I. 12   At Tiverton, 1   At Boston, 12   At Salem and Newburyport, 6   At Portland, 6   At New Bedford, 4   At Marblehead and Cape Ann, 2   At York, Kennebec and Saco, 2   At Kennebec, Sheepscot Danariscot- ta, Broad Bay, St. George's, 5   At Penobscot, 3   Frenchman's Bay, 2   Passamaquoddy Bay, 3   At Portsmouth, N. H. 4 
Making in all, 257 Of which we have at this time pro- vided, 69 Would leave to be provided 188
gun boats, The building of these gun boats is estimated on an average at 5000 dollars each. 188 gun boats at 5000 dolls. make $940,000 Deduct the amount of timber con- tracted for, as stated in the exhibit of extraordinary expenses incurred by the navy department since the 22d Junelast, 87,500
Would leave to be appropriated for the building of 188 gun boats, $852,500 Respectfully submitted, RT. SMITH.
Hon. SAMUEL L. MITCHELL, Chairman of a committee of the Senate.
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance,
A PARCEL OF Woollens, Bed-Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.

AN OCCURRENCE of yesterday has excited some interest, arising from the recollection of a recent circumstance; we shall state to our readers the particulars of the occurrence of yesterday, as they have been related to us, and as we believe to be correct.
A French seaman, belonging to the French ship L'Impetueux, the ship that was destroyed by the British on this coast, had some time since entered at Baltimore, on board one of the gun-boats in the service of the United States. Yesterday he deserted and got on board the tender of the French ship L'Patriot, declaring his wish to return into the service of his country. The officer commanding the gun boat discovered, and demanded the seaman, who the French officer refused to deliver him. Some discussion was had, when the American officer departed, under an expectation, or a promise that the man should not be removed until the affair could be represented to commodore Decatur. While the officer was on board the Chesapeake waiting the orders of commodore Decatur, and for a letter which he was then writing to the French commander, the Patriot's boat passed with the seaman in question on board, upon which orders were issued by the commodore, to man one of the Chesapeake's boats, and pursue the French boat, with orders to his officer to endeavour to prevail on the French officer to return and come alongside the Chesapeake, but to bring the deserter back at all events. Upon the boat's getting alongside some altercation ensued, partly, we understand, by accident, and without design to injure or offend.
The French officer, we understand, agreed to return to the Chesapeake. Afterwards some correspondence took place between commodore Decatur, and the commander of the Patriot, the contents of which we are not informed of. We understand that both officers adhered, the one in refusing, and the other insisting, the result however is, that the man was taken and carried on board the Chesapeake, where he now remains until the pleasure of government shall be known.
Such is a concise state of the facts, as relate to this unpleasant business, upon which we mean to offer no remarks, except to repeat what we have done upon another occasion, that the employment of foreign seamen, particularly deserters, will generally be productive of mischief; and it is to be lamented that the officers commanding, are not invested by government with power to act according to the justice of the case, when they are satisfied.
Accounts of this affair went off by the mail to the navy department, and the French minister.
The British minister has received from his government despatches late in October, which are supposed to contain the British ultimatum.
It is also said, that a new minister from England is shortly expected, who will more probably bring the ultimatum.
From the National Intelligencer.
In our last paper we gave the outlines of a bill reported to the Senate by Mr. Adams, "for the preservation of peace and maintenance of the authority of the United States, in the ports, harbours and waters under their jurisdiction." We now give the most important parts of the BILL at full length.
[The three first sections provide for the arrest of offenders against the laws of the United States, who shall be on board of foreign armed vessels, authorising the use of the military for that purpose.]
Sec. 4. And in order to prevent insults to the authority of the laws whereby the peace of the United States with foreign nations may be in danger, Be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, either to permit or interdict, at his discretion, the entrance of the harbours and waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, to all armed vessels belonging to any foreign nation, and by force to repel and remove them from the same, except when they shall be forced in by distress, by the dangers of the sea, by being pursued by an enemy, or when charged with dispatches or business from their government to which they belong; in which cases, as well as in all others when they shall be permitted to enter, the commanding officer shall immediately report his vessel to the collector of the district, stating the object or causes of his entering the harbour or waters, shall take such position therein as shall be assigned him by such collector, and shall conform himself, his vessel and crew to such regulations, respecting health, repairs, supplies, stay, intercourse, and departure, as shall be signified to him by the said collector, under the authority and directions of the president of the United States, and not conforming thereto, shall be required to depart from the United States.
Sec. 5. And whereas the commanders of certain British armed vessels have committed repeated acts of insubordination to the laws, violence to the persons, and trespasses on the property of the citizens within the ports and harbours of the United States, and by continued acts of outrage and aggression have forfeited all claim to hospitality; and when required by the president of the United States, in pursuance of the authority given to him by law, immediately to depart from the harbours and waters of the United States, have in open defiance of the laws and government thereof refused to depart, and in violation of the laws of nations have maintained themselves in hostile array, within the harbours and waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, and against the dignity of the same. Therefore be it further enacted, That no British armed vessel shall be admitted to enter the harbours and
waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, but every British armed vessel is hereby interdicted, except when they shall be forced in by distress, by the dangers of the sea, or when charged with dispatches or business from their government, or coming as a publick packet for the conveyance of letters, in which case the commanding officer shall conform to the provisions contained in the fourth section of this act; and not conforming thereto shall be required to depart from the United States: Provided, That whensoever reparation shall be made to the United States by the British government, to the satisfaction of the president of the United States, for the outrages upon the national sovereignty and independence of the United States, committed on the twenty-second day of June last past, by the attack of a British squadron upon the United States frigate Chesapeake, and continued by numerous other acts of insult, aggression and hostility to the present time, it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, by proclamation, to remove this interdiction of all British armed vessels; and thereupon they may be admitted to enter the ports, harbours and waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, on the same footing and conditions as the armed vessels of other foreign nations.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That if any armed vessel whatsoever, interdicted by any of the provisions of the act, or by proclamation of the President of the United States, issued under the authority thereof, shall contrary to the true intent thereof, enter any of the harbours or waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, or if the commander of any armed vessel, admitted into any of the said harbours or waters, shall refuse or fail to comply with the regulation signified to him by the collector of the district as aforesaid, it shall be the duty of the collector, immediately to require, in writing, the commander of any such armed vessel to depart with his vessel, from the waters and jurisdiction of the United States, conformably to the provisions of this act. And, if after such requisition to depart, the commander of such armed vessel shall in defiance thereof fail, or refuse so to do, and with his vessel wilfully remain within, or return to any of the harbours or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, every such vessel shall be deemed to have made an hostile invasion of the territory of the United States, and while remaining in the harbours or waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, shall be proceeded against as a vessel of an enemy, and may be seized, taken, and brought into any port of the United States, with her apparel, guns, and appurtenances, and with the goods and effects on board the same, shall conformably to the laws of nations, be liable to forfeiture and condemnation, and may be libelled and proceeded against in the district court of the United States, for the district into which the same may be brought, and the forfeiture of every such armed vessel, goods, and effects, so seized, taken and condemned, shall accrue wholly to the captors, and the proceeds thereof shall be distributed in the same manner as prize money. And the said captors shall also be entitled to receive the same bounty as is provided in the seventh section of the "Act for the better government of the navy of the United States," passed the twenty third day of April, one thousand eight hundred, and the President of the United States is hereby authorised and required to instruct the commanders of the armed vessels of the United States, to subdue, seize, and take by force or otherwise every such interdicted armed vessel which shall be found violating the territory of the United States as aforesaid.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, that all peaceful intercourse with any interdicted foreign armed vessel, the officers or crew thereof, is hereby forbidden, and if any person shall afford any aid to such armed vessel, either in repairing her, or in furnishing her, her officers or crew, with supplies of any kind, or in any manner whatsoever, or if any shall assist in navigating the said armed vessel, contrary to this prohibition, unless for the purpose of carrying her beyond the limits and jurisdiction of the United States, the person or persons so offending shall be liable to be bound to their good behaviour, and shall also forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding thousand dollars, to be recovered upon indictment or information, in any court of competent jurisdiction, in which last case, the said forfeiture shall accrue in equal portions to the United States and the informer.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, that it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land forces of the United States, or the militia thereof as he shall deem necessary, to compel the departure of any interdicted foreign armed vessel; and the said land forces and militia are hereby authorized in execution of orders from the president of the United States, to seize, subdue and bring in for forfeiture and condemnation, or to burn, sink or destroy such interdicted foreign armed vessel as the emergency of the case may require; and the president of the United States is hereby further authorised to refuse permission to any vessel belonging to the same nation, or to its citizens or subjects, to make entry or unlad, so long as the said interdicted armed vessel shall remain in the harbours or waters of the United States, in defiance of the publick authority.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, that whenever any collector, conformably to the provisions of this act, shall have required in writing, the commander of any foreign armed vessel to depart, and the said commander shall fail or refuse so to do, and remain in hostile array in defiance of the laws and government of the United States, it shall be the duty of such collector within days to publish, in one or more newspapers, his requisition to the said commander, and the neglect or refusal of the said commander to comply therewith; whereupon it shall be lawful for any person or persons, in any manner whatsoever, whilst such armed vessel shall so remain within the jurisdiction of the United States, to burn, sink, or destroy every such armed vessel, and a bounty of dollars shall be paid by the United States, to such person or persons, for every gun carried by such armed vessel so burnt, sunk, or destroyed, when the same shall be effected otherwise than by the armed vessels of the United States.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, that if, while any interdicted foreign armed vessel shall so remain within the waters and jurisdiction of the United States, in defiance of their laws and authority, any of her officers or crew shall land, and be found on shore in any place within the jurisdiction of the United States, they shall be arrested and imprisoned
at the discretion of the president of the United States.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That whensoever any officer of an armed vessel commissioned by any foreign power, shall on the high seas commit any trespass, or tort, or any spoliations on board any vessel of the United States, or any unlawful interruption, or vexation of trading vessels, actually coming to or going from the United States, it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, on satisfactory proof of the facts, by proclamation, to interdict the entrance of the said officer, and of any armed vessel by him commanded within the limits of the United States; and if at any time after such proclamation made, he shall be found within the limits of the United States, he shall be liable therefor to be arrested, interdicted, and punished by fine and imprisonment, in any court in the United States, having competent jurisdiction, and it shall be a part of the sentence, that he shall within such time after the payment of his fine, and the expiration of his term of imprisonment as the court shall direct, leave the United States never to return. And if he shall return within the limits of the United States, after the passing of such sentence, or be found therein, after the period limited by the court as aforesaid, he shall again be liable to be indicted, fined, and imprisoned, at the discretion of the court: Provided always, That if the said officer shall also have committed any other offence, made punishable by this act, he shall be liable to prosecution and punishment, the provisions of this section to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of carrying this act into effect, the president of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised and empowered, to cause to be fitted out, officered, manned, and employed, as soon as may be, all the frigates and other armed vessels of the United States, to be stationed at such ports and places on the sea-coast, as he may direct, and to cause to be engaged in addition to those now in the service, any thing in any former act of congress to the contrary notwithstanding, so many captains, officers, able seamen, ordinary seamen and boys, as shall be necessary for the same, who shall not be engaged to serve for a period exceeding years; but the president may discharge the same sooner, if in his judgment their services may be dispensed with: And to satisfy the necessary expenditures to be incurred thereon, a sum not exceeding dollars, shall be, and is hereby appropriated, and shall be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall be, and he hereby is authorised and required to give, as soon as may be, after the passage of this act, to the collectors of the respective districts, and to such other persons as he may think proper, the necessary instructions for carrying this act into effect, particularly marking out the line of conduct to be observed by the marshal, and the several collectors in performing the duties enjoined by this act.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That if any person shall be sued for any thing done in pursuance of, or in obedience to this act, he may plead the general issue, and give this act in evidence, any thing in law, custom, or usage, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 15. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue in force years, and from thence to the next session of Congress, and no longer.
From the Political Register.
INTERESTING PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. Extracts of Letters from respectable commercial houses in different parts of Europe, to their correspondents in this city:
"BORDEAUX, Sept. 19th, 1807.—The George Washington, cannot be admitted to an entry, because she touched the British shore, though the captors did not land any part of the cargo, and the papers are in the most regular order.—Several Danish vessels now here, are in the same situation, and would run the risk to be taken by the English if they are forced out of the river. Captain Hidebus is gone to Paris to petition, through the mediation of your Ambassador—if good sense prevails, he will obtain leave to land his cargo, which is attended with proper documents to prove it does not originate from any British settlement."
"The same measures have been taken in Holland, and in the ports of Germany, where there are still French garrisons. Several vessels coming direct from England have been confiscated, both ships and cargoes; and those which had only put into a British port by force, or choice, have been obliged to go away.—It is to be expected that the ambassadors of the neutral powers will make representations, and that such orders will be recalled—for commerce, even before, was labouring under too great difficulties."
"No variation in the course of exports since our last, though we have no neutral vessels to ship them for the North of Europe."
"BORDEAUX, Oct. 3, 1807. "Annexed I beg to hand a copy of a letter received from the minister, relative to the George Washington.—I am extremely concerned that it is so little consoling. This unfortunate ship is obliged to drop down immediately—and only waits the captain's return from Paris to go to sea, to obtain admission in the port of St. Sebastians; where I have been assured, that she can be admitted without difficulty. If that port should prove unsuccessful, there is only the port of Lisbon left to try—or to return to the United States—I hope she will not be reduced to that extremity."
[TRANSLATED FOR THE REGISTER.] PARIS, Sept. 18, 1807. The minister of the Interior to Mr. Foussat, merchant at Bordeaux.
I have received, Sir, the request, which you have addressed to me, in your own name, and that of other merchants of your city, the object of which was to obtain the admission of the American ship George Washington, which had been taken into Plymouth by an English ship of war.
Different reclamations of that nature having been submitted to the emperor, his majesty, confirming the dispositions of his decree of the 21st of Nov. 1806, has recently prescribed its strict execution. It is impossible for me, sir, after this decision, to grant your request; I therefore remit to you the piece, which was annexed to it—inviting you
to communicate my answer to the merchants who, with you, had signed the memorial. I salute you.
(Signed)
CRELET.
LONDON, October 9.
"I have barely to say that we are informed to day that the negotiation here has ended, and that it is further to be discussed on your side.—The dispatches from this government go by this conveyance, the British Packet, to Mr. Erskine—And we also learn Mr. Munroe will sail in about a week in a merchant ship. The Revenge will go on Sunday, I presume, to France, and from thence home, with dispatches both from Mr. Munroe and Mr. Armstrong."
"LISBON, Oct. 3.
"Since the date of our last, affairs in this country have taken a very disagreeable turn, and it has been rumoured, by the consul, to all British merchants resident in Lisbon, that their situation in Portugal is very unsafe, and advising them, in order to save their property, to retire without delay—this communication has caused great alarm, and all the English families are in consequence preparing to depart in a few days, which of course occasioned much confusion."
Letters, subsequent in date to that from Bordeaux, (in this day's Register) which details the situation of the ship George Washington of this port, confirm the opinion that the French decree of blockade will be strictly enforced.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, November 12.
Debate on the report of the committee of elections, on the contested election of Wm. McCreery.
In committee of the whole, Mr. Bassett in the chair, the question being on concurrence with the report.
The report of the committee of elections as follows:
REPORT.
The committee of elections, to whom was committed the petition of Joshua Barney, of the city of Baltimore, praying to be admitted to a seat in the House, he having, in his opinion, the highest number of votes given to a candidate legally qualified to represent the said city of Baltimore, having carefully examined the facts stated on both sides, and compared the laws of Maryland, under which the said election was held, with the constitution of the United States.
That by an act of the assembly of Maryland, passed in November, 1790, it is required, that the member shall be an inhabitant of his district at the time of his election, and shall have resided therein twelve calendar months immediately before.
By another act of the assembly of Maryland, passed in November, 1802, it is enacted that Baltimore town and county shall be fifth district, which district shall be entitled to send two representatives to congress, one of which shall be a resident of Baltimore county, and the other a resident of Baltimore city.
That Joshua Barney is a citizen of Maryland, and has been a resident of the city of Baltimore for many years.
That William McCreery has been, for many years, a citizen of Maryland, and a resident of the city of Baltimore; but that in the year 1803, he removed himself and his family to his estate in Baltimore county; that from that time, though he himself has occasionally resided in Baltimore, yet he, with his wife and family, have not made the city of Baltimore their settled residence.
That William McCreery states, that his intention was, and still is, to reside with his family on his country seat in the summer, and in the city of Baltimore in the winter; but that ever since he has removed his family to the farm, he has been obliged every winter, in the publick service, to reside, and frequently with his family, in the city of Washington, which prevented him from removing his family, agreeably to his intention, to the city of Baltimore; but he resided himself in the city of Baltimore five or six days before the election; that he and his family were residing in the same situation, when he was elected to serve in the ninth congress, that they were when he was elected into the present congress; that, however, not wishing to have been taken up as a candidate at the last election, he expressed to some of his friends some apprehensions that exceptions might be made on account of his constant family residence not being in the city of Baltimore.
At the election in that district for the congress now in session, Nicholas R. Moore had 6,164 votes; he is a resident in Baltimore county; and William McCreery, against whose right to a seat in this house objection is made on account of residence, had 3,559 votes; and Joshua Barney who claims a seat in this house, and it is admitted is a resident in Baltimore city, had 2,060 votes; and John Seat, also, a resident in Baltimore city, had 353 votes.—The above statement of facts being admitted by the parties, further evidence was not required. No question was taken on the legal residence of William McCreery in the city of Baltimore.
The committee proceeded to examine the constitution with relation to the case submitted to them, and find that the qualifications of members is therein determined, without reserving any authority to the state legislature to change, add or diminish those qualifications; and that, by that instrument, congress is constituted the sole judge of the qualifications prescribed by it, and are obliged to decide agreeably to the constitutional rules; but the state legislatures being by the constitution authorised to prescribe the time, place and manner of holding elections, in controversies arising under this authority, congress are obliged to decide agreeably to the laws of the respective states.
On the most mature consideration of the case submitted to them, the committee are of opinion, that William McCreery is duly qualified to represent the fifth district of the state of Maryland, and that the law of that state restricting the residence of the members of congress to any particular part of the district to which they may be chosen, is contrary to the constitution of the United States.
Therefore, Resolved, That William McCreery, is entitled to his seat in this house. Mr. Findley said, that being chairman of the com-

committee of elections, it became his duty to explain the principles by which that committee were governed in making the report, but being apprehensive that he could not make himself extensively heard, he would not detain the committee long. The committee of elections considered the qualifications of members to have been unalterably determined by the federal convention, unless changed by an authority equal to that which framed the constitution at first; that neither the state nor the federal legislatures are vested with authority to add to those qualifications, so as to change them. That the state legislatures cannot prescribe the qualifications of their own members is evident, it is believed, from their respective constitutions, and that they are authorised to judge of the qualifications of their own members by their own constitutional rules only, and of the election of their members by their respective election laws, must be admitted. Congress by the federal constitution are not authorised to prescribe the qualification of their own members, but they are authorised to judge of their qualifications; in doing so, however, they must be governed by the rules prescribed by the federal constitution, and by them only. These are the principles on which the election committee have made up their report, and upon which their resolution is founded.
A state of facts is fairly given, no witnesses were introduced, nor corrupt abuses in conducting the election alleged. The claim of the petitioner was solely founded on the laws of Maryland, and on the allegation that the sitting member was not qualified agreeable to these laws, that though he resided in the district for which he was elected, yet he did not reside in that part of it which the law of Maryland had prescribed in addition to the qualifications prescribed by the constitution of the United States. It will be observed by the report itself that the committee did not decide on the allegations for or against the sitting member's legal residence in the city of Baltimore, but upon his constitutional qualifications and the majority of legal votes. On all the facts stated in the report however the parties themselves were agreed, not only in stating the case, but on the final revision of the report.
The committee however submitted the question and took the vote on the case only as it related to the fifth district of the state of Maryland, viz. Baltimore city and county, which were by the law of Maryland entitled to send two members, one of which was to have resided in the city and the other in the county, 12 months immediately preceding the election. Mr. McCreery, the sitting member, as stated, and which was admitted, had removed his family to his country seat for their summer residence, with intention to have returned to the city in winter; but having every winter to reside at the city of Washington as a member of congress, where he frequently brought his family, prevented him from residing in the city of Baltimore in the winter.
It appeared to the committee, that if the state legislature had a right to prescribe in what part of the same district and for what length of time each of the representatives should reside, they had also a right to prescribe in what street or what house of a street they must reside, and for what length of time. Having thus far endeavoured to explain the principles by which the committee were governed in making their report, on which no doubt other members of the committee will give further information, or support such as I have given, I will proceed to other circumstances.
It is proper to inform the committee of the whole house, that the committee of elections were not unanimous in these sentiments. The minority advocated the right of the state legislature to prescribe additional qualifications to the members from the respective states, that the qualifications prescribed by the federal constitution were only of a negative or restraining nature, viz. to enable congress to consider such members as had not resided seven years in the United States, who were not 25 years of age at the time of their election, and inhabitants of the state for which they are elected, as disqualified, but not to be considered as restraining the state legislatures from adding such qualifications as they thought proper.
Mr. F. said that he would detain the committee a little longer, in order to make a few observations; but he wished these observations to be considered as his own, and not as those of the committee of elections. That committee had decided only on the local case of the fifth district of Maryland, but his observations were intended to apply to the principle generally. The qualifications of the national legislature and of the national character, and as such must be uniform throughout the nation, and prescribed by the authority of the nation, and by it exclusively; but no state legislature is vested with national authority, they cannot make citizens for the nation, nor prescribe qualifications either for citizens or for executive officers of the nation, much less can they prescribe qualifications for the national legislature, other than the nation itself has prescribed, nor abridge the constitutional power of congress to decide on the qualifications of its own members, agreeably to the rules prescribed by the constitution? that authority expressly vested by the whole cannot be abridged or changed by a part, by a seventeenth part of the nation.
It is a fundamental principle in a free government that the citizens should be protected in the enjoyment of all their natural rights, except in so far as the enjoyment of these rights is incompatible with the safety of society, and consequently with the support of a free government. It is the natural right of all men to choose whom they please, without regard to age, residence, &c. to represent and advocate their interests; but it is necessary for the protection of society that this right be abridged, but it ought to be no further abridged than is absolutely necessary for the safety of the society, and of this the society itself are the only competent and authoritative judges, and in the U. S. the society have decided on this principle by their general and ratifying conventions, and they have delegated no authority even to congress, much less to states to alter or add to or diminish these qualifications. The federal constitution indeed provisionally delegates to the state legislature the authority of directing the time, place and manner of holding elections at the discretion of congress. It is not necessary nor convenient that the time, place, and manner of holding elections should be at the discretion of congress. It is not necessary nor convenient that the time, place, and manner of holding elections should be uniform, there being nothing but abuses or usurpations of power by the states, can ever excite or justify congress in assuming the exercise of it, which however they may do at discretion.
The right of prescribing new or additional qualifications of members of congress, is not a question between the federal and state governments, it rests between the state legislature and the people. The federal constitution has declared that the citizens of every state have a right to exercise their free choice in voting for men having the qualifications therein described, but some of the state legislatures say they shall not enjoy that right, but shall be obliged to vote for members with such qualifications as we shall from time to time prescribe; that we have a right to prescribe what qualifications we please, and change them as often as we please, &c. The question before the committee of the whole, is whether or not every state legislature has a right to abridge the people's right of choice of a member to represent them in congress to what extent they think proper, and whether congress in the exercise of its judicial power of judging of the qualifications of its members is bound by the various and changeable additions made by individual state legislatures, or by the permanent and uniform rules prescribed by the constitution which both they and the state legislatures have sworn to support. In deciding agreeable to the constitutional rule, congress is not increasing its powers nor encroaching on the powers of the state governments. It is only exercising its constitutional authority in protecting the rights of the citizens against the encroachment on their liberties by their own state legislatures, and in preserving uniformity of qualifications. Most certainly the constitution secures to every citizen who has a right to give a vote, a right to give that vote to any citizen constitutionally qualified whom he pleases. The law of Maryland says they shall not have that liberty, they shall vote only for a man who notwithstanding his having resided seven years, or probably all his life in the United States, has not so resided in a particular part of a district. They are entitled to elect two members, but shall only vote for one of them on one side of a given line, and for the other, on the other side, though they possibly might have resided not many perches apart, but it is not so much the varied, changeable qualifications that have been prescribed as the variety and uncertainty of what on this principle if admitted, may be made, that renders it so highly objectionable.
Mr. F. said, there was ground to believe that but few state governments had taken this ground; he was certain several states had never set up such a claim. He would, however, only now instance Pennsylvania, the state which he had the honour to represent. When the federal government went into operation, the question of qualifications was very seriously and deliberately discussed in the legislature of that state. They were divided into parties on the question. Some, and indeed the majority believed, and decided that the constitution could only admit of a general election. The difference of opinion continued, but before the next election the state was divided into districts, but in the election for the third congress the members were voted by a general ticket, finally all parties agreed that while prescribing the manner was intrusted to the state governments, the state might be represented by districts, or by a general election, as might seem expedient, but that either way it must be done agreeable to the constitutional rule, that votes might be given for any qualified inhabitant of the state. It is but in a very few instances indeed that a member has been elected over the line of the district for which he was chosen, and these few instances were not only the most popular, but the most beneficial. — Pennsylvania still continues to act on that principle, believing she is bound by the constitution to do so, and no complaint has ever been laid before congress from that state on the principle now contended for. The honour of the district and the influence of the candidates are always sufficient to secure the representation in the district unless the advantage of going out of it is very evident. In that state where some districts are entitled to send three members and others two, the parties generally plan to have the candidates distributed to promote the success of their ticket, but where this does not succeed, no harm is done, the constitutional rule is not infringed, and the people are contented.
The constitution is the bond of union between the people of the U. States; to make this bond complete, it was necessary that there should be a uniform rule of naturalization and a uniform rule of qualifications for the people's representatives in congress, both these rules have been established by the constitution, it is by the constitutional rule alone that congress can decide on the cases arising under them. In this is not the case, congress have no uniform rule to decide by.
To talk of inconveniences resulting from the rule, is to no purpose to our decision, for we are not authorised to make a constitution bet to decide agreeably to the rule already prescribed; however in stating the inconveniences, they are generally extreme and improbable cases, such as have never happened to the states that have adhered most closely to the prescribed rule, nor are ever likely to happen; but the dangers and inconveniences of departing from any uniform rule of qualifications are obvious. The members of the different states will have different, or even inconsistent qualifications, such as would disqualify a member from serving in one state who would be well qualified to serve in another state. These states who adhere to the constitutional rule would be represented differently from those who do not, and those differently from each other, and with them there might and would be changes without end or certainty.
But Mr. F. said it was not his intention at this time to enlarge in a detailed manner, he had no doubt but that this would be sufficiently done in the course of the discussion by others. He would, however, observe that the power of prescribing additional qualifications has not by the people in their conventions been granted to Congress nor does Congress claim or pretend to exercise it. They have not either by the federal ratifying conventions or by the state constitutions, vested that power in the state legislatures. Whence then did the state legislatures derive this right of making supplements to the qualifications prescribed by the federal constitution; not from the people in any known manner.
The federal constitution has restrained the natural rights of the people with respect to the qualifications of their representatives as far as was then thought necessary for the safety of the union, and no further. The state legislatures are corporate bodies, they do not act by national right, they are restrained by both the state and the federal constitutions. The power of prescribing qualifications either for
members of the state legislature or of Congress, has not been vested in them, therefore, whenever they exercise this authority they do it by an assumption of unauthorised power. The state or federal legislatures possess no original rights, but only such as are derivative and representative. All original powers are naturally and originally in the people, and every assumption of the powers and rights belonging to them is an encroachment on the sovereignty which the people have retained in their own hands.
Let it not however be said that no power to prescribe additional qualifications exists in the United States; if it does not exist in the state governments it exists in the people of the United States who are the real sovereigns, and is by them transferred to the state legislatures, and to congress, two-thirds of both agreeing; in this way several amendments to the federal constitution have been made, and more may be made, or the people may call a federal convention, but a state legislature was never authorised to abridge the constitutional liberty of the people in voting for their representatives.
Mr. F. said he had never heard the opposite doctrine advocated but by introducing extreme and improbable cases, such as had never happened in states which adhered strictly to the constitutional rule, nor were likely ever to happen. Such as, that if the people were admitted to vote for any inhabitant of the state duly qualified agreeably to the constitution, they might, or would vote for an idiot, a madman, or an infamous character, or would vote for all the members to represent the different districts of a large state, out of one district, &c. He said that these objections required but a very short answer. In the states who adhered to the constitution no one instance of that kind had happened, and if ever it did happen it would be an indubitable proof that the people who did so, were either idiots, madmen, or infamous characters themselves, and therefore totally disqualified to be citizens of a republican government, and only fit to be slaves to a master, and that those who made use of such arguments only did so to save the people from their worst enemies themselves. To this he was not prepared to give his assent.
(Debate to be continued.)
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Bremen barque Patriot Gronning, Probst, 105 days from London, Ballast, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. in distress, having carried away in a gale on the 28th Sept. the foremast, main and mizen topmasts, together with the sails and rigging. Spoke Nov. 21 in lat. 33, 16, long 71, 26, schooner Experiment, Rogers, of and bound to Baltimore, in great distress, very leaky, and lost the most of his sails, had been 40 days at sea, did not understand where she was from—was endeavouring to get into Bermuda.
Brig Thomas, Wallace, 69 days from Jamaica bound to Philadelphia, in distress; very leaky and lost the greater part of her sails.
Sch'r Jane, Boyd, 4 days from New York.
Sch'r Independent, Brinkley, 23 days from Charleston.
In Hampton Roads, bound to Baltimore, schooner Eliza, Husband, 15 days from Barracoa, Coffee.
The ship Eliza Ann, 66 days from Liverpool bound to City Point anchored in Hampton Roads this forenoon.
The brig Nancies, Barclay, of and from this port has arrived at St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica.
The Cabinet, from this port arrived at Plymouth after a passage of 28 days. The Felix, Ross of this port was left at Bordeaux the 10th of October.
The schooner Ruby, Murray, of and from Charleston, to the south side of Cuba, was lost on the 12th of October, on the north end of Great Haneaga, crew and part of the cargo saved. The boat was dispatched to Cuba, with about 1700 dollars worth of property, but was fallen in with by a French privateer who plundered all the property, and treated the people in the boat with great barbarity. They reached Barracoa in great distress.
The Sloop VENUS, Capt. Boush, will sail for New-York on Tuesday next. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf. Dec. 4.
Ferguson's Packet will sail for Baltimore the first fair wind. Dec. 4.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Husting's Court, continued and held the 24th day of July, 1805.
John Dixon and Sarah his wife, John Allen and Francis Keeley his wife, and Anne Moore Valentine, an infant under the age of twenty-one years by the said John Dixon her guardian and next friend.
Against Jacob Valentine, administrator of the goods and chattels of John Valentine deceased, administered by Amsa Valentine, the former administratrix.
Defendant. This suit abates as to the complainant John Dixon, by his death—the attachment awarded against the defendant being returned executed, and he having failed to file his answer; on the motion of the complainants, it is decreed and ordered, that Master Commissioner Cowper, examine, state, and settle an account of the Slaves and other personal estate of John Valentine, deceased, which came into the hands of the defendant Jacob Valentine, and report any matters specially that either party may require.
A Copy, Teste, Wm. Sharp, C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, Norfolk Borough, December 4, 1807.
The parties named in the above order, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Tuesday, the 9th instant, to proceed to the examination of the papers submitted to me in this cause, on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the said 9th instant, the parties are desired to attend with their books and accounts at my office.
John Cowper, M. C.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter. The American Ship MINERVA, Henry Keele, master, burthen 400 hhds tub-cargo will be ready to receive a cargo in ten days.—Apply to Alexander Leckie, or Thomas Wilcock.
Who have for Sale on board, 8000 bushels Liverpool SALT. December 4.
A FREIGHT is Wanted For the Schooner JOHANNA. For New-York, now lying at Woodside's wharf. Apply to the master on board. December 4.
CAUTION. Deserted from the ship United States on the night of the 12th November, BENJAMIN SMITH, acting as second mate; at which time the first mate of said ship was robbed of fifty-five dollars in gold. Thomas Harding. December 4.
Tea Dollars Reward. Runaway from the subscriber on the 18th November, a Negro Woman named EUCE, about thirty years of age, an impudent wench when spoken to; she has been seen several times about the borough since her absconding, and has told several that she works out by the day, others that she is free. The above reward will be given on bringing her home to me. Christopher Williams, No. 7, Boush's Lane. December 4.
NOTICE. A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth, praying that an act may pass to divorce me from my wife Anne. Michael Kaeffer. December 2.
To Anne Kaeffer. Take notice, that I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons in support of the allegations contained in the above mentioned petition, at the house of Thomas Darden, in the town of Portsmouth, on Thursday the 10th day of the present month, between the hours of 9 and 4 o'clock of the said day, when and where you may attend if you please. Michael Kaeffer. 3*
Just received and for sale by the subscriber, from New-York, 4 half pipes 8 qr. casks old London particular Madeira WINE; 30 dozen Old Port do. 20 kegs Beef Tongues; 50 kegs Salmon; 50 do. Mackerel, 50 do. Tongues and Sounds; 20 do. Lard, 20 bbls. Whiskey; 10 hhds. N. E. Rum; 100 boxes Candles. Also—100 barrels Flour a-boat. CARY SELDEN. December 2.
For Sale on board the schooner Lively, 39 bbls. No. 1 BEEF, fresh packed in prime order. Inquire of the master on board, or at Mr. Myer's store. December 2.
Wanted to Purchase, A NEGRO BOY, about 15 or 16 years of age; one that has been brought up to wait in a private family, and can be recommended for his honesty, would be preferred, for which a generous price will be given in cash. Apply at this office. Nov. 23.
LAND FOR SALE. On THURSDAY the 7th January, 1808, agreeable to the last will of Gen. Lawrence Baker, deceased, on the premises,
Two Tracts of LAND, the property of said deceased, lying on the East side of Bennett's Creek; one known by the name of the Gibson Tract, containing 230 acres, well timbered fertile land, supposed to be equal to any in the county of Gates for the production of corn, &c. The other known by the name of the Webb Tract, containing by estimation 500 acres; on this there are no improvements. No further description can be necessary, as no person would purchase without viewing the premises. One, two, and three years credit will be given; the second and third payments bearing interest from January 7th, 1809—Bond with two securities, with mortgage on the land will be required, by John B. Baker, Executor, or William Grovesman, Jun. Agent law3w Nov. 27.
Deserted from this garrison, on the 10th instant WILLIAM FITZGERALD, a private in my company of artillery; he is twenty-three years old, five feet eight inches high, dark complexion, grey eyes, short black hair, by birth an Irishman. Ten Dollars will be paid as a reward for his delivery at this post, or information given so that he may be apprehended and brought back to his duty. John Saunders, Cant. U. S. Artillery, Commanding. Fort Nelson, Nov. 18.
Phoenix Fire Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined. N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Respectfully informs the citizens of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he intends pursuing the professional instruction of youth the ensuing year, to commence about the middle of January, at or near a house he has rented on Free Mason-street, belonging to Richard E. Lee, Esq. The subscriber teaches the Latin and French Languages; the English Language grammatically, Geography, History, Writing, and Arithmetick. His price for tuition will be 32 dollars, to be paid quarterly, and is solicitors to pay due attention to the morals as well as education of the youths who may be entrusted to his care. The Subscriber, prior to his opening school, will exhibit satisfactory testimonials of his abilities as a teacher, also his assiduity and moral rectitude. Beverly Crump. Nov. 20.
Fall and Winter GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, and Planter, from London, an extensive and general assortment of Seasonable and Fancy GOODS, Amongst which are
20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Blankets, 6 do. Plains and Halfhicks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 10 do. Twilled Sacking, 5 do. British Oznaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheetings, 20 trunks fashionable Goods, 4 casks Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kegs F and F Gun Powder, also an assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c.—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper. Richard & John Taylor. September 25.
NOTICE. A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, to counteract the operations of that of George Whitfield, as relates to a divorce from his wife Elizabeth, on account of a division of the property. Elizabeth Whitfield. November 13.

Wood and Hastings, No. 76, Main Street, Have received from London and Liverpool, via Baltimore, 60 packages composing a complete assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS; Among which are Best blue, black, bottle green, and olive broad Cloths; fashionable Chambrays; coarse Cloths; coarse and fine Coatings; Flannels and Baizes; Kendal Cottons; blue and white Kerseys and Lilliputicks; blue and drab Plains; Flushtings; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swans- down; Bennett's Cord and Toilette; Velvets; Durants; Calimancoes; Ruffs and Bumbazettes; Manchester Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheetings; Diapers and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dimities; Cambric Muffs; Ginghams; fancy Muffs; Hosiery; Pins; Thread, &c. &c.
Also, an assortment of French Lutestrings; silk Velvets; black and white silk Hose; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Taffets; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c. LIKEWISE, 10 bales India Cottons, 2 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls. October 5.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS. The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mix- ed Cloths, Cashmere, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; La- dies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's H. H. and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epau- lets; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dress; Calicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mix- ed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 23.
German Winter GOODS. 65 dozen Men's Thick Filled Stockings, 20 do. Children's do. do. 50 do. Men's half do. do. 110 do. Men's and Boys' Gloves, 25 do. do. Caps and Mitts, 25 do. Traveling Socks 10 do. Ladies' House Socks—Just received and for sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. November 20.
For SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4.
200 barrels FLOUR, of superior quality for family use, 10 hogsheads Tobacco, suitable for the West-India Markets. 100 barrels New York Pork, city inspection, 50 do. Carolina do. 50 hhds 25 barrels Antigua Sugars, 40,000 wt. Green Coffee, Madeira Wine, London Brown Stout, Philadelphia Porter, Claret, Hermitage, Burgundy, &c. &c.—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 11.
For SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 50,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2.
For SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Te- neriffe, 100 pipes and 90 hhds. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28.
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16.
FANCY FURNITURE, Japanned and Gilt—viz. Cain Seat, Rush and Windsor Chairs; Re- cess Seats; Settees and Window Stools; Card, Pier, and Tea Tables; Work, Wash, and Candle Stands; Bedstead, Bed, and Window Cornice. Likewise, Pictures framed and reguilt, and articles in fancy line made to order. Also, Coach, Sign, and Ornamental Painting; Freema- sonry and Military Flags done in the best manner, by J. & W. Cook, No. 69, Church-Street. Nov. 25.
The Subscriber offers for Sale at his Store in Market- Square, 20 hogsheads W. I. RUM, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy; 5 do. Country Gin, Sugar—Brown and Loaf, by the barrel or hogshead, Tea—Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson—Also, A parcel of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens, Calicoes, Hats, and Hardware. In addition to the above, he intends keeping a constant supply of PORK and BEEF. Bread—Pilot, Navy, and Ship, of the first quality—Fam- ilies may be supplied with small quantities of Pilot Bread, of a superior quality. Cordage of any size or description for negotiable notes or West-India produce. Any orders for the above articles, will be complied with at the shortest notice. Cary Selden. Nov. 23.
Baltimore Baker's FLOUR, of superior quality, for family use, for sale by T. & W. A. Armistead, Campbell's wharf. Nov. 18.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) offers for Sale, Warranted New-York SHOES, and will return the money when Shoes are bought upon his partic- ular recommendation, if they should not wear well. He thinks he has exerted himself as much to get the best and handsomest Shoes and Boots of the manufacture of the Unit- ed States as any man in them, and has the assurance of the manufacturers in New-York, Philadelphia, Newark, and Baltimore, where the Shoes and Boots are made purposely for this market , that they shall be in all cases customers' work; and the report of a great number of those who have purchas- ed Shoes, confirms their being so. He has now on hand, A general assortment of fresh New-York SHOES. For Ladies there are a variety of new Kid Patterns; Velvet Slippers, different colours, neat workmanship; of Silk & Tab- by Velvet; Morocco Boots, Bootees, and Walking Shoes, to tie and not to tie, with cork soles and without, &c. For gentlemen, Boyle's well known stout and light fine seal lea- ther Shoes and Morocco Pumps, with several other kinds; For Misses, a variety of Morocco and Leather For Boys, ve- ry fine for dancing, common, strong, lined and bound, and coarse. For Children, Morocco Bootees, different colours, sized from 3 to 1, leather Pumps, Shoes and Bootees; and for Servants, such as appear to be of very superior quality. There is attached to the Store a very comfortable back room, where Ladies may retire for the purpose of trying on Shoes or Boots. He has a great variety of English Kid Shoes, some of which having been long on hand, will be sold at 7 6d.; and a quantity of the most fashionable Embellishments, quite fresh at reduced prices.
He has on hand, SHOES made by a very faithful workman in this vicinity, of the best wax-leather, in a shape to suit old gen- tlemen, with which he will be regularly supplied. Vernon's elegant Baltimore BOOTS, kept in such quantity as to give a probability of fitting any person; sold at the prices in Baltimore. New-York Pilot's BOOTS, an improvement upon the plan of Fishermen's Boots. A considerable quantity of Boston SHOES and BOOTS, kept for the purpose of supplying those who must have what they think cheap, not appearing to know, that the best things, are generally, cheapest; these will be sold low. He is in expectation of a quantity of the most elegant Philadelphia KID SLIPPERS, by the first vessel. With due encouragement, he is perfectly confident he can supply handsomer and better Shoes and Boots, than has been furnished by any person in this place heretofore; and if bet- ter, ultimately cheaper—but without it, it is impossible to keep a good assortment.
He has also, A quantity of India COTTONS; a few tons of BAR IRON; and Pennsylvania BUTTER in small kegs, nicely pickled, at 20 cents. Just received by Ferguson's Packet from Baltimore, a fresh supply of Vernon's Winter BOOTS. November 27.
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18.
For SALE, or will be bartered for Staves, Corn, or Flour, 5000 bushels Liverpool SALT, loose and in sacks, 1 ton Shot, assorted; 2 ton German Steel. James Young. November 13.
For SALE, by the Subscriber, 34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Earthenware; 10 cases Glass do. 65 boxes 8 by 10, 37 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 gross Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castile Soap, 1 hogshead and 5 barrels Philadelphia Leaf Sugar, 10 hhds Petersburg, 2 do. Richmond, and 4 do. York Ri- ver Tobacco; 15 bales Cotton, 38 whole and 9 half tierces Rice. A. Maclure. November 13.
For SALE, 80 hhds. choice retailing Molasses, 34 tierces Currants; 20 kegs Capers, in very fine order. James Young. November 11.
Wanted on Hire, A NEGRO MAN, accustomed to wait in a house; and a NEGRO WOMAN, who can cook, wash, and iron. Apply at the Office of the Public Ledger. Nov. 9.
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and li- quated on a never failing stream; although she works at pre- sent only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abun- dant supply for ten pair.—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's-Mills) about two miles farther, now in com- plete order, running one pair of stones and two faws.—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not su- perior to any in that part of the country.—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently be- lieves, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia.— Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any num- ber of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5.
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly si- tuated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5.
For RENT, The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24.
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House, adjoining the Subscriber's, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes;—also a convenient Dwelling-House near the Bridge, adjoining Mrs. Archer's, at present occupied by Mr. Nichol- son;—also that pleasant retired House on Brewer-street, occupied by Stephen Harris; and some Ware-Houses on my wharf, with or without the wharf. For further particulars apply to James Tucker. October 18.
St. Mary's College.
GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE. Authorised by the General Assembly of the State of Mary- land; the Scheme of which Lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing be- sides a large number of other good prizes, 1 prize of - - - 30,000 Dollars, 1 do. of - - - 15,000 3 do. of - - - 10,000 2 do. of - - - 5,000 8 do. of - - - 1 500 7 do. of - - - 1,000 Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dol- lars. The Scheme contains only 21,500 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Bal- timore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day. Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE's truly fortunate Lottery Of- fice, corner of Market-street and Charles-street, Baltimore. The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, toge- ther with an assurance from the managers that it will positive- ly commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitat- ing the sale of the Tickets. One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks. The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, in Maiden Lane, New-York. N. B. Distant adventurers accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the in- spection of adventurers. October 14. 3m
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
St. Mary's College Lottery of Balti- more. TICKETS for Sale by Rowland & Triplett. October 16.
REMOVAL. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main Street, opposite Market- square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11.
Forty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the sub- scriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEF- FERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high.— Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the sub- scriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are her- by cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4.
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the es- tate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceased, are requested to bring them in to the subscriber property authenticated; and those indebted, are requested to make immediate payment, otherwise suits will be commenced against them, as the si- tuation of the estate will not admit of any indulgence. Jane Collins, Admr'x. October 28.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogsheads Bordolease CLARET, 96 cases Roll Brimstone, 100 boxes Castile Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hhds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. October 12.
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse— For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Of- fice of the Public Ledger. Sept. 25.
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Streets. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
Landing this day at Commerce-Street, Gallego's Superfine FLOUR. James Herron. November 30.
Received per schooner Traveller, from Bos- ton, and for Sale, By EDWARD CLARK, 10 tons small, flat, and square Bar Iron, 100 bunches assorted Nail Rods. Nov. 18.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp- bell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water- street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his as- sortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hhds. and 6 bbls. Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madera, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Cauvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sausages, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackarel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 50 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Hildane. July 31.
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st of Jan. next, that commodious three story brick DWELLING HOUSE in Church-street, at present occupied by Mr. Barth. Redman. And a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, with a fine extensive garden, in the Fields near Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. Stratton, possession of which may be had the 1st of January—Application to be made to Wm. Plume & Co. Nov. 18.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just re- ceived from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lancents, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiv- ing from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhds and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hhds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hhds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-street to William Hull, Jun. October 16.
GERMAN LINENS, &c. 16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Ruffia Sheetings, 80 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Shirt Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheetings, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per b. x, 5 do. Platillas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowias, 500 wt. netted bottling Wine, 2 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Gin, 1 do. common Shirt Lin- 1,000 best Coffee bags, nen, 4,500 cheap Country Bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 5 boxes Tumblers, Decan- 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards ters, &c. wide, Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, in gilt frames, of the first Elegance, Elegant Chessmen, Elegant marble Statues, Flageolets and Clarinets, Ums and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Flies, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys, Wafer and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glasses, Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Casks, Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Decks, An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, Watch Chrystals and Beads, Seine and Sewing Twine. For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11.
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the es- tate of CHARLES WILLETT, deceased, are requested to bring their accounts properly authenticated; and those who are indebted are particularly requested to make payment as no indulgence can be given William Storrs, } Executors. Thomas Davis, } September 30. Lawsin
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