Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-05-28 00:00:00

THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK, PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM...
For Freight or Charter, to any Port in Europe, The substantial and fast sailing SHIP ÆOLUS...
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing American copper-bottomed Ship CALEDONIAN...
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP, from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with lumber for a port in Jamaica.
Landing from Trinidad, A parcel of Prime SUGARS, in hogsheads and barrels. For Sale by R. Dickson.
WANTED, A SHIP, of 300 tons, to load for the West Indies. May 26. tf 767
FOR CHARTER, The Ship TICONIC, Burthen 340 blds. is ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers.
FOR SAVANNAH, (Georgia,) The Sloop SALLY, Cast. Bang, Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to Fisk & Calett.
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner SILVER, Captain Levin, will sail in 3 or 4 days. For freight or passage, apply to Fisk & Calett.
Who have for SALE on board said vessel, 50 Tons of PLAISTER of PARIS, which will be sold low if taken from along side. May 23. tf 756
I WANT TO CHARTER, A sound British SHIP, of about 300 tons, for London. John C. Niemeyer. May 23. tf 757
FOR LONDON, Direct, The excellent American Ship MINERVA, J. W. Hall, master, will take freight on the most reasonable terms.
For Sale or Charter The American registered Brig FLORA, William Benthal, Master, burthen about 1700 barrels Flour...
Who offers for Sale the CARGO of the said Brig, consisting of Lisbon Salt, Lemons in boxes, and a few casks of Figs...
FOR LIVERPOOL, To sail with all convenient speed, the new and well-found Ship INTREPID, Capt. Smith...
For CHARTER, The good Ship FAME, 315 blds. burthen, now in port and in complete order to receive a cargo.
The SHIP ECHO, 300 hogsheads burthen, is offered for sale or charter; she is now ready to receive a cargo. C. & F. Whittle.
Who are landing from on board said Ship a parcel of very First quality SUGARS, IN STORE, BOTTLED PORTER & ALE...
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The fine new Brig SARAH, F. Hall, Master, will be ready for the reception of a cargo on Monday next...
For Freight or Charter, The Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettengell, jun. Master, burthen 1300 barrels...
Who have received per said brig, A few blds. and quarter casks particular Tenneriffe WINE, which they offer for Sale. April 16. tf 673
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nixonton, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James M'Clenachan. March 31. tf 728
At a Hustings' Court, continued and held the 29th day of April, 1806—Moses Myers, James Taylor, jun. and John Camp, are appointed to hold the Election for Common Council-Men, for the present year, in ward No. 2. A Copy, Teste, WM. SHARP, Clerk. Pursuant to the above order, an Election will be held at the house of Moses Myers, on the 24th next month. Moses Myers, James Taylor, jun. John Camp. May 23. tf 761
Just received and landed from on board the schooner Silvia, capt. Joseph Lewis, from Boston, 10 Bales GURRAHS, entitled to drawback—For Sale by Thomas Lempriere. At Messrs. Oliveira, Fernald, & Co. Wide Water st. May 23. tf 759
FOR SALE, One Hundred and Thirty Shares of Virginia Bank Stock, and Exchange on London. Thomas Payson. May 23. tf 738
Two Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSES, on Maxwell's Wharf—To permanent tenants the terms will be moderate. And for Lease, A convenient building LOT, fronting on Main-Street 46 feet, and about 120 feet in depth. This Lot is advantageously situated near the Old Market place. Apply to Francis Smith, Agent for the Proprietors. May 16. tf 739
FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given) The HOUSE lately occupied by Messrs. Shanks & Binford, in Brewer-Street. Apply to Robert Gibson. May 19. tf 730
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz. 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs, 160 pieces Platillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheetings, 20 do. fine Bedtickings, 24 do. Matras Tickings, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dollars per piece, 14 do. do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 73 dollars per piece, 240 do. Velvet Ribbons, a assorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz. Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Bells, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Water Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 2000 Agate Flints, Jewellery and Chrystal Beads, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Plush for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamps and Wicks, Backgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards. Apply as above. May 16. tf 744
SPRING GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, their Supply of Spring GOODS, which consist of a general and well selected assortment. Also, a fresh supply of Ladies' fashionable Kid SHOES. April 25. tf 698
FOR SALE, The Cargoes of the Schooners Mohawk, capt. Quarles, and Wasp, capt. Kemp, this day received, consisting of 270,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, 27 Bags and 2 Barrels SUGAR, 4000 wt. LOGWOOD—Apply to Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. May 14. tf 733
NOW LANDING, Hyson Hyson Skin Young Hyson TEAS, A few Hogsheads Grenada RUM. For Sale at Marsden's wharf, by James M'Clenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. May 12. tf 732
We have for some time past contemplated the publication of MR. QUINCY's excellent speech, on the "bill for fortifying the ports and harbours of the United States." A variety of other matter has so occupied our paper, that we have unavoidably delayed to fulfil our intentions until this day. Our readers will be persuaded peruse with interest, this admirable display of talents, and patriotism.
Mr. Quincy (Massachusetts). Mr. Chairman, gentlemen seem disposed to treat this subject lightly, and to indulge themselves in pleasantries*, on a question very serious to the commercial cities and to the interests of those who inhabit them. It may be sport to you gentlemen, but it is death to us. However well disposed a majority of the house may be, to treat this bill ludicrously, it will fill great and influential portions of this nation with very different sentiments. Men, who have all that human nature holds dear—friends, fortunes, and families, concentrated in one single spot, on the sea coast; and that spot, exposed every moment to be plundered and desolated, will not highly relish or prize at any extreme value, the wit, or the levity, with which this house seems inclined to treat the dangers which threaten them; and which are sources to them of great and just apprehensions. I do not rise, Mr. Chairman, merely to support the motion made by the gentleman from New York. It is not the fortification of this particular city, which I mean to advocate. I should have preferred a general appropriation, leaving it to the discretion of the executive to apply it to those ports and harbours, which are either most exposed, or most important. And if by any thing that shall occur in the course of the discussion, the house shall be induced to change, what at present seems to be its disposition, I hope the augmented appropriation will be made in that form. It is to the general duty which is incumbent upon this legislature, to protect the commercial cities, that I would call its attention. This duty is so plain and imperious, that, in my opinion, an awful weight of responsibility rests upon this house. Every class and collection of citizens have a right to claim from government that species of protection which their situation requires in proportion to their exposure, and the greatness of the stake which society has in their safety. Our obligation to protect the commercial cities does not result from the particular exigency, which at present impends over our nation; but from the nature of those cities. The duty is permanent and ought to be fulfilled by a permanent system. A regular course of annual appropriations may in a very few years put all our capital cities in a state of reasonable security, and at every distant period of time, without any additional imposition on the people give every city on our coast an adequate defence. It is in this light that I consider the question now before the committee to be important. Not that any sum which may be inserted will be immediately sufficient for all the objects for which we are to provide. But that any augmentation of the appropriation will be a pledge to the nation of the disposition of this house, to commence a system of defence for our cities. Any evidence of which will give just satisfaction to great masses of our citizens; as an appearance of a want of it, will fill them with no less discontent and dismay. In this point of view I ask the indulgence of the committee to a few observations on the importance of fortifications, their utility, practicability.
As to the importance of the objects, for which we ask a defence, it seems to me either not understood or not realized. Almost all who have spoken upon the subject have dwelt chiefly, if not altogether, on the amount of revenue drawn from the commercial cities; as if their value was to be appreciated, and our duty to defend them measured by the annual product they yield. This it is true, makes a natural part of the estimate of their worth, but as I apprehend, by no means the most important. Their situation, the number of their inhabitants, the great portion of the active and fixed capital of society, which they contain, are in a national view, standards, much more just and more elevated, by which to ascertain their value and our obligations. I ask, sir, what is the amount of the capital of this nation, which is invested in the single city of New York? The annual product it yields to our revenue, is three millions of dollars. Now suppose the average import duties is only ten per cent ad valorem (a sum certainly below the real average) the annual amount of capital deposited in imports, is then thirty millions of dollars. The amount of value, in exports cannot be estimated at less than twenty millions. If to these be added the capital of its banks, the amount of stock always on hand, that of which no one can rate below another fifty millions, the result is that there is annual deposit, within the city of New York alone, 100,000,000 of the active capital of this nation. I know how far this is below the real estimate, but I state this sum that no one may hesitate to admit my position. I ask then, what is it worth to insure this sum against the risk of an invasion, not on calculations on the great national scale, but on a mere insurance office arithmetic? I have been told that to ensure that city against such a risk, for one single year of war with any of the great maritime nations of Europe would be worth five per cent. That is the ensurance for a single year of war would repay the expense of fortifications, even should they cost five millions of dollars. But suppose this calculation extravagant, can any one doubt that such an ensurance in time of peace against the double risk of war and of attack in case of war, is worth one half per cent? Even at this premium six years of ensurance, in time of peace, would repay the expenditure of three millions. A sum more than adequate to the defence of that city. In making this statement, I would not be understood to pretend nor to propose such an appropriation: it is not asked. My object is to call gentlemen to consider what is the market worth of security, and that they may not deem the monies they apply to these objects—as they seem willing to deem them—absolutely thrown away. This great mass of the national wealth, then concentrated on the bank of one of the most exposed harbours in the world—is liable to the insult and depredation of the most despicable force. Two seventy four gun ships may at this moment, lay that city under contribution, or in ashes altogether with impunity. They might make it the interest of the inhabitants of that city, to pay an amount equal to the whole annual revenue we derive from it, rather than submit to the hazard and miseries of bombardment and conflagration. For in such case, the mere destruction of property is but an item in the account of anticipated misfortune. The shock to credit the universal stagnation of business, the terror spread thro' every class, age and sex, the thousands who have no refuge in the country, but must take the fate, and be buried under the ruins of their city; all these circumstances would enter into consideration and make the pecuniary sacrifice, however
* Alluding to an honourable and able Member, who proposed to fortify George-Town, on Potomack.
great, appear trifling, in comparison. I have used the city of New-York only by way of example. The same observations are applicable to every other commercial city in the United States in proportion to its magnitude and the nature of its situation. Two seventy fours might sweep the coast from Savannah to Portland, and levy an amount equal to the whole annual revenue of the United States. It would be better for any city voluntarily to pay a contribution equal to its proportion of that amount rather than to take alternative of that destruction to which, on refusal, it would be obliged to submit. Is it such a state of things as this a light and trifling concern? Are such portions of the wealth of the community to be left exposed to the caprice of every plunderer; and are propositions to protect them to be treated with contempt, or with ridicule? Can any duty be more solemn or imperious than that which has for its object a rational degree of security for those points of the United States, which are beyond all others exposed to hostile attack, at the same time that they comprise within the smallest possible compass, immeasurable masses of the national wealth and population!
The importance then of the objects to be defended will be admitted, but the utility of fortifications, as a means of defence, and their practicability in certain ports and harbours are denied. With respect to the general utility of fortifications, I ask, by whom it is denied? By men interested in that species of defence? By the inhabitants of cities? By these, the necessity of whose situation has turned their attention to the nature of fortifications and their efficacy? No, Sir; these men solicit them. They are anxious for nothing so much—They tell you, the safety of all they hold dear—their wives, their children, their fortunes and lives are staked upon your decision. They do not so much as ask fortifications as a favour; they claim them as a right. They demand them—Who are they, then, that deny their utility? Why men from the interior. Men who, in one breath tell you they know nothing about the subject, and in the next pass judgment against the adoption of any measures of defence. It is true, Sir, to men, who inhabit the white hills of New-Hampshire, or the Blue Ridge of Virginia, nothing can appear more absolutely useless than appropriations for the defence of the sea coast. In this as in all other cases, men reason very coolly and philosophically concerning dangers to which they are not themselves subject. All men, for the most part, bear with wonderful composure the misfortunes of other people. And if called on to contribute to their relief, they are sure to find in the cold suggestions of economy enough apologies for failure in their social duties. The best criterion of the utility of fortifications is the practice and experience of other nations. Now, I ask, was there ever a nation which did not defend their great commercial deposits, by either land fortifications, or sea batteries? All history does not exhibit such an instance. Are we wiser, then, than all other nations; or are we less exposed than they? Are we alone to escape the common lot of humanity? Can we expect to be rich, and not tempt the spirit of avarice? To be defenceless amid armed pirates, and in no danger of robbery or insult? I ask, again, Sir, how is the immunity of fortifications proved? Suppose, for the sake of argument, it should be admitted, which however, I deny, that they cannot be erected, in sufficient force to defeat very great armaments; yet is it nothing to prevent the practical attempts of single ships? Is it nothing to deter an invader? Nothing even to delay an attack? Is it worth nothing to have the chance of crippling an assailant? The only argument I have heard urged against the utility of fortifications is that the whole coast cannot be fortified, so that protection as you will particular points, the invader will land somewhere else. Sir, this is the very object of fortifications. No man ever thought of building a Chinese wall along all the indentations of our shores from St. Mary's to the St. Croix. The true object of fortifications is to oblige your enemies to land, to keep them at arm's length. If they cannot reach your cities with their batteries, and would attack, they must come on shore. They are then only a land force, and our militia will find no difficulty in giving a good account of them. The only remaining evidence in the possession of this house, against the utility of fortifications are the opinions of various gentlemen delivered on this floor; and that of the secretary at war, as stated in his report. As to the former, they certainly do not merit a serious refutation, because no gentleman who has spoken, has pretended to a practical or even theoretical knowledge of the subject; but on the contrary, most, if not all of them, have candidly confessed their ignorance. It is of more importance to consider the opinion of the secretary at war. That part of his report which relates to the harbour of New-York contains his general opinion, against the practicability of defending such a harbour by land batteries; and two facts in support of that opinion. Now as to the general opinion of the secretary, I am willing to allow it whatever weight any gentleman may choose to attach to it; but certainly it ought not to be conclusive in an affair of such immense importance; especially when it is contradicted by the tenor of the applications on your table, and by the opinions of other individuals of as high military and scientific reputation as the secretary. Much less does this his opinion claim from us an implicit confidence, since the only two facts he has chosen to adduce, are very far from being a sufficient basis for the broad opinion he has built on them.
The first fact is one which occurred in the harbour of New-York, in 1776. A British ship of forty guns passed the batteries on the Hudson, under circumstances favourable to the effect of the batteries and sustained "a tremendous cannonade," without being sensibly "incommoded." Allowing this fact its full force, it can weigh but little against the utility or practicability of fortifications. That was the second year of the war. Our batteries were erected on a sudden emergency. Our artist's had probably little experience—Will it be pretended that the batteries this nation, in its present state of affluence and experience can erect, will not exceed both in location and power, those which at that time protected the Hudson! Besides, to draw from a particular instance, a general conclusion is contrary to all rules of just logic. Various circumstances altogether accidental, might have occurred to have produced that result, which might never occur again. If this instance be a good argument against the validity of land fortifications, there is an equally strong argument in the history of our revolution against the fashionable mode of defence by gun boats. I take the fact only from verbal information, and if I am incorrect, there are gentlemen on this floor, who can set me right. During the war a British frigate of 44 guns, called the Roebuck, took ground in the Delaware, and though we had gun boats quantum sufficit, who pelted her to their heart's content during one whole tide, she received no manner of injury, at least none of any impor-

We venture to predict, that the reader will find his trouble in perusing the Speech of Mr. QUINCY, in the first page of our paper, well rewarded.
Mr. COOPER made his first appearance last evening in the character of PIERRE, in Otway's Tragedy of Venice Preserved, to a very brilliant and crowded audience. Publick expectation was raised to that degree, that it was not to be presumed that all were completely satisfied, though his reception was flattering in the extreme. Of this gentleman's merits as a performer it would be presumption to offer an opinion upon one representation, and that under the unfavourable circumstance of a very bad position, for hearing, except occasionally. Of Mr. Cooper's manner, it would be doing only justice to say, that it was graceful and elegant in the first degree; to this he adds a fine, commanding person, and a voice the most melodious and varied, which is improved by the attention of the gentleman, and the scholar, for we do not remember to have heard pronunciation more refined and classical. One thing we would remark with the double view of applauding Mr. Cooper, and admonishing others. Never once did we observe him "coqueting" with the audience, he did not perform as if he looked for the approbation of the audience, or was gratified when it was bestowed, he performed as if he was desirous only "to act well his part."
There were some circumstances, unfavourable to this gentleman's first appearance, the play is not a favourite, and does not excite as much interest as many others would have done, nor does the character of Pierre afford sufficient variety, for a display of the passions, it is unique, and exhibits in every part, the character of a bold enterprising man, regardless of consequences as relate to himself or his country. His friendships are such as unite desperate men embarked in the most desperate measures. There were some other circumstances, which, as it is said the play was got up in haste, charity will draw a veil over them.
We have heard a number of persons express a desire to see Mr. Cooper in the character of ZANGA, in the Tragedy of the Revenge. He performs tomorrow in the character of BEVERLY in the Gamester.
NORFOLK RACES.
First Day, a sweepstake for 3 and 4 year old colts, 100 dollars entrance—2 mile heats.
 Mr. Cocke's Miser, - - - - - 1 1  Mr. Boush's colt Lurcher, by Play or Pay, 2 bolts  Second day, a Purse of 400 dolls.—4 mile heats.  Mr. Ridley's Bumper, - - - - - 1 1  Mr. Parker's Sweet Lips, - - - - - 2 2  Mr. Wilson's Whiskey, - - - - - 3 3  Mr. Brown's Antelope, - - - - - 4 drawn 
Third day, a Post Sweepstake for 3 year old colts—1 mile heats, 50 dollars entrance.
The second day was an excellent race, particularly the first heat, which was won by about half a length, and was run in 7 m. 50 sec.—At starting, Whiskey the favourite horse, Sweet Lips the next, according to the knowing ones were taken in.
A DISTANT and much respected correspondent, shall hear from us in a few days after this reaches him.
The following letters from General Miranda to the President and Secretary of State, accompanied the memorials of Mr. Ogden; they are curious documents, and force us to adopt one of two conclusions, either that Miranda is the vilest impostor, and scoundrel, or that the government did know of his intended expedition. Although we are not among those, who believe in the infallibility of the executive, we cannot persuade ourselves upon a question of personal veracity, to decide against men (who through differing in political sentiment) are honoured with the highest situations in our country, in favour of one who can only be considered as an adventurer.
NEW-YORK, 22d January.
Mr. President, I have the honour to send you enclosed, the natural and civil history of Chili, of which we conversed at Washington: you will perhaps find more interesting facts and greater knowledge in this little volume than in those which have been before published on the same subjects, concerning this beautiful country. If ever the happy prediction which you have pronounced on the future destiny of our dear Columbia is to be accomplished in our day, may Providence grant that it may be under your auspices, and by the generous efforts of her own children. We shall then in some sort behold the revival of that age, the return of which the Roman bard invoked in favour of the human race:
The last great age foretold by sacred rhymes, Renews its finish'd course; Saturnian times Roll round again, and mighty years began From the first orb, in radiant circles ran. With the highest consideration, and profound respect, I am,
Mr. President, Your very humble and very obedient servant,
(Signed) FRAN. DE MIRANDA. To THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esquire, President of the United States. (PRIVATE.)
NEW-YORK, 22d Jan. 1806.
SIR, On the point of leaving the United States, allow me to address a few words to you, to thank you for the attentions that you were pleased to show me during my stay at Washington. The important concerns which I then had the honour to communicate to you, I doubt not, will remain a profound secret until the final result of that delicate affair; I have acted upon that supposition here by conforming in every thing to the intentions of the government, which I hope to have apprehended and observed with exactness and
has been said by way of apology for not doing any thing more in defence of commerce, that it was already indebted for its prosperity to our laws and regulations. The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph) told us expressly "that the votes of southern men had given us our drawbacks and discriminating duties," whence he would conclude that our commerce and navigation had nothing to ask at their hands. The honourable speaker too, referred the prosperous condition of our commerce to the adoption of the constitution, and to the provisions established under it. I am the last man in the world to deny the happy influence of that instrument in ameliorating the condition of this nation. But our commercial prosperity is owing much more to accident & nature; and much less to law than we are apt to imagine, or are willing to allow. Every year we get together on this floor to consult concerning the public good. The state of commerce makes a capital object in all our deliberations. We have our committee of commerce and manufactures, and a great part of every session is exhausted in discussing their provisions, limitations, and restrictions, until at last we slide into the belief that commerce is of our creation; that it has its root in the statute book; that its sap is drawn from our parliament, and that it spreads and flourishes under the direct heat of the legislative ray. But what is the fact? Look into your laws. What are they? Nine tenths—I should speak nearer the truth should I say ninety-nine hundredths of them are nothing more than means by which you secure your share of the products of commerce; they constitute the machinery by which you pluck its Hesperian fruit, and have nothing to do with the root that supports it, or with the native vigour, which exudes into this luxuriance. Sir, the tap root of commerce is found in the nature & character of the people which carry it on. They, and their ancestors for nearly two centuries have been engaged in it.
The industry of every class of men in the eastern states, has reference to its condition, and is affected by it, why then treat it as a small concern; as an affair only of traders, and of merchants? Why intimate that agriculture can flourish without it? When, in fact, the interest of those two branches of industry, are so intimately connected that the slightest affection of the one, is instantly communicated to the other. I know very well that there is a great difference between the relations of commerce and agriculture in the southern and eastern states. And this is one of the chief causes of that diversity of sentiment which prevails among those who dwell in those different parts of the union. In the southern states there are comparatively few, if any, who depend on commerce altogether for subsistence. Whatever affects commercial prosperity produces no general distress or discontent. Perhaps insurance of freight may advance a little in consequence of its embarrassment. Perhaps one or other of their great staples may find not so ready or so high a market. But these inconveniences throw none out of employment or out of bread. Very different is the state of things, in the eastern states. There commerce is not merely as the honourable speaker called it, "a wagon, a mode of conveyance of produce to the customer." It is more, infinitely more: it establishes within the country an immense fund of internal consumption. All is dependent, merchants, tradesmen, mechanics, seamen and labourers of every class and description look to it, either for that profit, which makes a great portion of their happiness, or for that employment on which their subsistence depends. The state of agriculture is adopted and has been for centuries, to the supplying of the wants of this internal consumption. The farmer is bound to commerce by a thousand intimate ties, which, while it is in its ordinary state of prosperity he neither sees nor realizes. But let the current stop, and the source of business stagnate in consequence of any violent affection of commerce, the effect is felt as much, and in some cases more, by those who inhabit the mountains, as by those who dwell on the sea coast. The country is associated with the city in one common distress, not merely through sympathy, but by an actual perception of a union in misfortune. It is this indissoluble community of interest between agriculture and commerce, which pervades the eastern portion of the United States, that makes our treatment of the commercial interest one of the most delicate, as well as important questions, that can be brought before this legislature.
That interest is not of a nature, long to be neglected with impunity. Its power when once brought in to action by the necessity of self-defence, cannot but be irresistible in this nation. Sir, two fifths of your whole white population are commercial; or which is the same thing, as to its political effect, have their happiness so dependent upon its prosperity, that they cannot fail to act in concert, when the object is to crush those who oppress, or those who are willing to destroy it. Of the five millions, which now constitute the white population, of these states two millions are north and east of New-Jersey.—This great mass is naturally, and indissolubly connected with commerce. To this is to be added the like interest, and that of no inconsiderable weight, which exists in the middle and southern states. Are the powerful influences to be forgotten or despised? Are such portions of the union to be told that they are not to be defended neither on the ocean nor yet on the land? Will they—ought they to submit to a system, which at the same time that it extracts from their industry the whole national revenue, neither protects it abroad nor at home? It needs no spirit of prophecy to say they will not. It is no breach of any duty to say they ought not.
No power on earth can prevent a party from growing up, in these states, in support of the rights of commerce to a sea and land protection. The state of things, which must necessarily follow, is of all others to be deprecated. As I have said before, when party passions run parallel to local interests of great power and extent, nothing can prevent national convulsions; all the consequences of which can neither be numbered nor measured. Mr. Chairman, I do not introduce this idea to threaten or terrify. I speak I hope to wise men—to men of experience, and of acquaintance with human nature, both in history and by observation. Is it possible to content great intelligent and influential portions of your citizens, by any thing short of a real attention to their interests, in some degree proportionate to their magnitude and nature? When this is not the case, can any political union be either happy or lasting? Now is the time to give a pledge to the commercial interests, that they may be assured of protection, let whatever influence predominate in the legislature. A great majority of this house are from states not connected intimately with commerce.—Show then, those which are, that you feel for them as brothers; that you are willing to give them a due share of the national revenue for their protection.—Show an enlightened and fair reciprocity. Be superior to any exclusive regard to local interest. On such principles this union, so desirable, and so justly dear to us all will continue and be cherished by every member of the compact. But let a narrow selfish, local, sectional policy prevail, and struggles will commence, which will terminate through irritations and animosities, in either a change of the system of government, or its dissolution.
JONN MARTIN—Turner,
RESPECTFULLY informs the publick that he carries on the TURNING BUSINESS in all its various branches, at Mr. John Miller's Block-Shop, on Pennock's Wharf—Orders punctually attended to, May 16. 3w 740
orate the condition of the interior excites all its sensitivities. Look at this moment on your table, there are now no less than four, I believe five Indian treaties, which have been ratified the present session, the appropriations for which occasion no alarm about the publick faith or the publick purse. It is worth our while to notice the particulars.
  By these treaties the United States agree to pay, first, Cash down, dolls. 37,600   Next, the following annuities:   Dolls. 1,600 for 10 years, 16,000   12,000 for 8 years, 96,000   11,000 for 10 years, 110,000 
In addition to which we are to pay other annuities, amounting to 4,000 dolls. for ever. These last cannot be estimated at less in any market than 50,000 dolls. but which I rate only at 40,400
239,600 500,000 Besides which, our appropriation for the Indian department and for the support of the civil government of Louisiana, and our other south-western territory, exceed 150,000
Dolls. 150,000 Thus in this single session we shall appropriate four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, for the security and protection of the south west. But for our ports and harbours, an appropriation of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, for the mere repair of old fortifications, is thought to be an enormous expenditure. Even this is violently opposed. But any additional sum to begin new works, is not only hopeless, but cannot be even named without exciting a smile of contempt.
Now let us look at the other side of the account. It will be found by the report on your table, that the nine capital cities of the union, Portland, Portsmouth, Boston, Newport, New-York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk and Charleston, have had expended in fortifications for their defence, since the establishment of the federal government, only seven hundred and twenty four thousand dollars; that is to say, your appropriations in one session, for the security and comfort of the south west, is more than half the whole amount expended during sixteen years for the security of all these great commercial cities, which contain two or three hundred thousand inhabitants, and which paid into your treasury the last year, upwards of nine millions of dollars! It is impossible, that this state of things should not be understood and realised by the people of these states; and that at no very distant period. It requires only some actual suffering, some real misfortune, resulting from your ill-timed parsimony, or misplaced affections, to rouse a spirit in the commercial states, which will shake this union to its foundation. Of all times, those will be the most dreadful and the most to be deprecated by every real lover of his country, when the party passions shall run parallel to local interests. Whenever any great section of the union shall deem itself neglected, and the opinion becomes general among the people, that they are either sacrificed or abandoned; that they have not any, or not their just weight in the national scale, a series of struggles must commence, which will terminate either in redress or in convulsions. Events of this kind are not to be prevented by common place declamation about submission to the will of the majority. A real reciprocity must exist. Intelligent men must see and feel that a regard proportionate to their real interest at stake in the society, is entertained for them by their rulers. With such perception and experience, your union is a bond of adamant which nothing can break. Without them I will not say it will be dissolved, but this I will say it cannot be happy, even if it should be lasting.
It is impossible to form a just estimate of our obligations to defend the commercial cities, without having a right idea of the nature and importance of commerce to the eastern states, and attaining a just apprehension of its influence over every class of citizens in that quarter of the union. From what has fallen from various gentlemen in the House, it is very apparent that they do not appreciate either its nature, its power, or the duties which result from our relation to those who are engaged in that pursuit.—The gentleman from Virginia, (Mr. J. Randolph) told us the other day, "that the United States was a great land animal; a great mammoth, which ought to cleave to the land and not wade out into the ocean to fight the shark." Sir the figure is very happy so far as relates to that quarter of the union with which that gentleman is conversant. Of the southern states, the mammoth is a correct type. But I ask, sir, suppose the mammoth has made a league with the cod, and that the cod, enterprising, active and skilful, spreads himself over every ocean, and brings back the tribute of all climes to the feet of the mammoth; suppose he hereby enables that unwieldy animal to stretch his huge limbs upon cotton, or to rub his fat sides along his tobacco plantations, without paying the tithe of a hair. In such case it is wise, it is honourable, is it politic for that mammoth, because by mere beef and bone he outweighs the cod, in the political scale, to refuse a portion of that revenue which the industry of the cod annually produces to defend him in his natural element; if not against the great leviathan of the deep, at least against the petty pikes which prowl on the ocean; and if not in the whole course of his adventurous progress, at least in his native bays and harbours, where his hopes & wealth are deposited, and where his species congregate?
Other gentlemen have shown an equal want of a just apprehension of the nature and effects of commerce. Some think any of its great channels can be impeded or cut off without important injury. Others, that it is a matter of so much indifference, that we can very well do without it. The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smilie) told us some days since, "that for his part he wished that at the time of our revolution there had been no commerce." That honourable gentleman, I presume, is enamoured with Arcadian scenes with happy valleys. Like a hero of pastoral romance at the head of some murmuring stream, with his crook by his side, his sheep feeding around, far from the temptations, unseated by the luxuries of commerce, he would "sport with Amaryllis in the shade, with the tangles of Neraa's hair." I will not deny that these are pleasant scenes. Doubtless they are well suited to the innocence, the purity, and the amiable unobtrusive simplicity of that gentleman's mind and manners. But he must not expect that all men can be measured by his elevated standard, or be made to relish these sublime pleasures. Thousands and ten thousands in that part of the country I would represent, have no notion of rural felicity, or of the tranquil joys of the country. They love a life of activity, of enterprise, and hazard. They would rather see a boat-hook than all the crooks in the world; and as for sheep, they never desire to see any thing more of them than just enough upon their deck to give them fresh meat once a week in a voyage. Concerning the land of which the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. J. Randolph) and the one from North-Carolina (Mr. Mason) think so much, they think very little. It is in fact to them only a shelter from the storm; a perch on which they build their nest and hide their mate and their young, while they skim the surface, or hunt in the deep. The laws of society, and the views of enlightened politicians ought to have reference, not to any ideal, theoretick, state of human perfection, but to the equal protection and encouragement of every species of honourable industry. I know it
ance. If I have this fact correctly, it is just as strong against the efficacy of gun boats, as that produced by the secretary against land batteries. One word here concerning this mode of defence by gun boats; which seems to concentrate all the naval affections of our rulers, and to have on freight all their military hopes. It is not denied that these are weapons of considerable effect, or that in certain situations they are useful, or that, in aid of other and heavier batteries, they may not sometimes be important. It is only when they become the favourites, to the total exclusion of more powerful modes of defence; and draw away to the less power appropriations which are wanting for the greater, that the system which upholds them, becomes an object of contempt, or of dread. Now a day, Sir, put what you will in the crucible, whether it be seventy fours, or frigates, or land batteries, the result is the same; after due sweltering in the legislative furnace there comes out nothing but gun boats. I ask if our cities are attacked by any maritime nation, will it not be by line of battle ships; and who ever heard that a line of battle ships was defeated by gun boats? I do not pretend to be learned in these matters, but as far as I have been able to gain information, it is, that when there is any thing of a heavy sea, even such as there is often in the harbour of New-York, gun boats are of very little efficacy. It is true, in case of a calm, if they can get their object at rest they have a great advantage; that is, if you can get the bird to stand still until you can put salt upon his tail you can catch the bird. But the worst of it is, that it is too cunning for that. The ship of the line chuses its own time for the attack, and will always select that which is least favourable to its adversary.
But to return to the report of the secretary at war. The next fact it states is the battle of Copenhagen. Now if this be adduced merely as an evidence of a particular instance of the efficiency of land batteries, I do not think it important enough to take the time to examine. The true question is not whether New-York can be defended in a particular way, but whether it is capable of defence at all, by combining land with floating batteries. In this point of view the instance adduced by the secretary is perhaps the most memorable on record, and the one, of all others in which those who advocate a defence of our commercial cities, ought to exult in an incontrovertible evidence of the truth of their system. What was the fact? One of the best appointed naval armaments, of the most powerful maritime nation in the world, under her most favoured and fortunate commander was sent to attack Copenhagen. The Danes were taken by surprise. Every thing apparently was in favour of the assailant and against those who acted on the defensive. To fifteen line of battle ships, the Danes had nothing to oppose but their land and harbour batteries, fortifications and block ships. And what was the result? Why, that after a most bloody and well contested battle, the British first asked a truce. To this day the Danes claim the victory. Olfert Fischer, the Danish commander, in his official statement of the battle, declares, that before the flag of truce was offered two of the British ships of the line had struck their colours, and that for some time their whole line was so weakened that it fired only single guns. Intelligent Europeans assert, and even candid Englishmen will allow, that if ever Nelson was beaten it was on that occasion. But suppose all this to be erroneous. Suppose that Nelson obtained a real victory. Does it thence result that the fortifications and the block ships with which Copenhagen was defended were useless? By no means. Still that battle is an illustrious and irrefragable instance of their utility. It is a fact on record worth a million theories, in favour of the efficacy of a harbour defence against a maritime force. Sir, the end for which those batteries was erected is attained. Copenhagen is defended. The storm which would have desolated the city has spent its force on the artificial shield. Let gentlemen calculate the probable cost of those batteries, and suppose by expending a similar sum in the harbour of New-York, that city might be defended as Copenhagen was and from a like danger. Is there a man that can hesitate as to the wisdom of such an expenditure? Sir, the city of Copenhagen on that day was preserved from a devastation which the cost of twenty such batteries would not have repaired. I conclude then that our commercial cities can be defended; even the most exposed of them. Land batteries, combined with harbour batteries are equal to the object. To this question of practicability, concerning which so much is said, I humbly conceive this is not the place where it ought to be decided. It belongs to the executive. That is the proper department to examine into it. Our duty is to make the appropriations; to show at least a disposition to defend. If New-York cannot be defended, is it the case with Charleston, Savannah, or Norfolk? Shall we leave the whole defenceless, because a particular part is vulnerable? Sir, let us confess the truth. The limit of our power to defend is nothing the nature of the cities, but in our disposition to appropriate. Not in the inefficiency of land or harbour batteries, but in our insensibility to the danger of the commercial cities and unwillingness to make the pecuniary sacrifices their protection requires. On all sides we are met with the objection—"where are the means?" "How is the publick debt to be discharged, if we incur such an expense?" Mr. Chairman, none of these difficulties are insurmountable, when southern lands are to be purchased, or when our new territories on the Missouri and Red River are to be explored, or when Indian titles in the Western country are to be extinguished. We have paid within these two years fifteen millions of dollars for Louisiana, and have sent off two millions more to purchase the Floridas. I ask on what principle can either of these purchases be made palatable to the people of the United States? Do they want more land or wider dominions? On neither of these considerations would they for one moment have submitted to either purchase. It was because the possession of the Mississippi through its whole course was essential to the security and happiness of our brethren beyond the mountains, that the purchase of Louisiana was sanctioned by publick opinion, and if ever that of the Floridas receive the acquiescence of the people, it will only be from the conviction, that the possession of those countries is necessary, for the tranquility of our southern frontier. All this we have done for the security of the south and west, we now ask for reciprocity; grant us something for the security of the north & east. Let not the people see that all the incomes proceed from one quarter of the union, and all the expenditures are made in another. Let them not learn from experience, that the ball of favouritism, and that of empire is travelling, south and west. I ask, what are the Floridas, or what is Louisiana in comparison with the single city of New-York? This city alone is worth forty Louisianas. Yet when Louisiana was purchased, did the increase of the publick debt prevent the bargain? Or of late, was the question of "means" an obstacle to the appropriation for the Floridas? The seventeen millions of dollars thus expended for the Floridas? The seventeen millions of dollars thus expended for the security of the south, would have put every commercial city of the United States into a complete state of defence. I do not, Mr. Chairman, introduce the purchase of Louisiana and the Floridas in this connexion lightly, or without antecedent reflection. I would hold up to this house a mirror, in which it may contemplate and see its own features. It is impossible not to remark that the sympathies of the majority of this legislature do not extend to the sea coast. But what will meli-

discretion.—The enclosed letter contains a book which I have promised to the President of the United States, and which I pray you to transmit to him. Have the goodness to present my respectful compliments to Mrs. Madison, and to believe me with the highest consideration and esteem, Sir,  Your very humble, And obedient servant, FRAN. DE MIRANDA.  (Signed) To the Hon. JAMES MADISON, Esq.
CHARLESTON, May 15. At a meeting held at the Planters Hotel, on the 12th inst. by the American masters of vessels in port, to adopt some mode of expressing their disapprobation of the recent conduct of the British armed force off New York, upon our fellow citizens, when in the pursuit of their lawful business, and within the jurisdiction of these United States.
And likewise of paying a tribute of respect to the unfortunate JOHN PIERCE, who fell a victim to British cruelty and injustice, by a shot from the British ship Leander, commanded by Henry Whitby, when within a quarter of a mile of Sandy Hook, on the 25th April, at 5 P. M.
Capt. DAVID JEWETT, in the chair. On motion, Resolved, That captain Peter Wm. Marrenner, Charles Cromwell, Daniel Jones, Isaac Lessee, William Brewster, Daniel Bragdon, and Isaac Seymour, be a committee to prepare and report to this meeting, to be proposed to a subsequent one, to be held at SOLLER'S long room, on the 14th inst. at 7 P. M.—Which being held according to appointment, the committee reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:—
Resolved, As the sense of this meeting, That it accords with every sentiment expressed by the citizens of New-York, upon the late unwarrantable, wanton and cruel violation, on the part of the British cruisers off Sandy Hook, of the laws of humanity, hospitality, and the rights of a neutral country, which should be sacredly preserved and firmly strengthened by all civilized nations.
Resolved, That this meeting sympathize warmly with the relatives of the unfortunate John Pierce, murdered, while in the peaceful execution of his duty as a seaman, by a shot from the British ship of war Leander, commanded by Henry Whitby; and, as a token of respect to the memory of the deceased, and of detestation of his murderers, it is requested that the American masters of vessels in port do wear their colours half mast, from sun rise to sun set, on Saturday next.
Resolved, That as, from peculiar situation, and the walk of life in which we are destined to tread, we are more exposed to similar injuries than than any other class of our fellow-citizens, we feel that we have a right to the particular attention of our country to defend and protect us. The age should be placed before the most assailable. That government, notwithstanding our just claims to protection, has beheld us exposed to the alternate buffeting of contending Europe—has beheld our property destroyed, our persons insulted, and our lives jeopardized by foreign and lawless force, without resorting to effectual means to redress our wrongs and ensure our future safety.
Resolved, That the same suffering of injustice or insult is utterly unworthy of an independent nation, and invites to a repetition of such acts, to the entire annihilation of the spirit of patriotism, which should glow with fervour in the breast of every American; that it is derogatory to the glory of our ancestors, who fought and bled for the independence of this our country, and that we shall merit the execration of posterity, unless we transmit to them the splendid fame which we have inherited, unsullied and without one corroding stain.
Resolved, That the timid councils of a morbid prudence, and the treasonable fears of a pusillanimous moderation, are in direct opposition to the indignation which every American should feel in his bosom upon the occasion of the late insult offered to the national honour; and, that it becomes all parties, all Americans, to join in one common call for the most ample reparation from offending nations, for wantonly sporting with the lives of our citizens, and for their encroachment upon the sovereignty of the American government.
Resolved, That the American people cherish the people of Great-Britain with a becoming and friendly zeal, when rules of justice, propriety, political and civil harmony, are preserved by the said people of Great-Britain: But that we hold all nations to be Enemies in War—in Peace, Friends : And, that it behoves the people of the U. States to take a high & commanding ground, as a great and growing nation, full of resources, and confident of her virtue, generosity and greatness: And, that national honor and private reputation, respectability abroad, and peace and happiness at home, are inseparable, and must ever remain so.
Resolved, That the people of the United States expect from their rulers, protection against the aggressions of any power, whatever be its name, or whatever be its force: And that the confidence of the American people will depend upon the wisdom and integrity, and firm and manly conduct, which the present administration of the union may exert to preserve our country from future aggression.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published.
DAVID JEWETT, Chairman. CHARLES CROMWELL, Secretary.
May 16. Capt. Taylor of the ship Pamela, arrived yesterday, in 16 days from Laguira, informs, that during the time he was there, government received dispatches relating to Miranda's expedition, which caused considerable disturbance, and a total stagnation of trade for about forty days. They, however, had taken every measure to prevent his landing on the Main.
Capt. T. on the 3d instant, was boarded by the British frigate Mermaid, captain Hollis, who informed him, that general Miranda had sailed from Cape Nicholas-Mole, with six frigates, two armed ships, and three schooners, with four thousand troops on board, composed of whites, &c. destined for the province of Caracas, on the Spanish Main.
City Gaz. May 17. The following British ships of war arrived at Madeira, on the 3d and 4th of April, and sailed again on the 5th and 6th; they were under the command of Commodore HOLLOWELL, and were destined, as was said, to cruise off Rochefort:— Tiger, 80 guns; Orion, 74 Fane 74; Africa, 64; Polyphemus, 64; Endymion, 40.
HOUSE OF COMMONS—March 28.
HIS MAJESTY'S MESSAGE. Lord Henry Petty presented a message from his majesty, to the following effect:—"That his majesty being desirous to confer some signal mark of his approbation on admiral Duckworth, for his eminent services in engaging the enemy's squadron on the 6th of Feb. 1806, when the whole were taken or destroyed by their valour at their fleet, recommended to his faithful commons, to make provision to secure to admiral Duckworth 1000l. per annum for his natural life." Ordered, that his majesty's gracious message be referred to a committee of supply on Monday next.
Lord Henry Petty gave notice, that it was his in-
tention, after the Easter Holidays, to submit to the house a motion for making some national provision for the family of Lord Viscount Nelson.
THE BUDGET. The house resolved itself into a committee of ways and means, to which the several accounts previously presented were referred.
Lord Henry Petty rose to shew the supply, and the ways and means with which he proposed to meet the supply for the year. He felt that he had an arduous and painful duty to perform, and claimed the indulgence of the house while he submitted his statements to its consideration. He wished to render his statements of the finances of the country ample and sufficient, and for that purpose he would depart from the customary mode of stating the ways and means of the year, by taking a comparative view of their past state, and the present, and therefore the house would have an opportunity of carrying the knowledge in their minds of both statements, to enable gentlemen to form an opinion of what he would have occasion to advance. The only great feature of the state of the finances was, with respect to the funded and unfunded national debt, and the means which the country had to discharge its interest, and ultimately to produce its extinction. On the 1st of February, 1804, the publick debt was 493,127,000l. and on the 5th of January, 1805, the total of the expenditure was 43,669,000l. He next called the attention of the house to the funded debt and unfunded debt, on the 5th of Jan. 1806. The unredeemed debt he stated at 517,280,000l. and after making a variety of statements, which he read too rapidly from a written paper to be given with accuracy, he proceeded to state the supply for the current year. Already, he said, there was voted,
For the Navy L. 15,281,000 Army of G. Britain and Ireland 18,500,000
He could not, he said, state the precise military establishment for the whole of the year, but had the satisfaction to state, from all he knew of the arrangement of the army in contemplation, that it would not exceed the estimate given in for two months, as applied to the whole year, and if there was to be an excess in some particulars, there would be a diminution in others. Under the head miscellaneous services, there would be found some considerable grants, for which it would be necessary to make provision; but the house would feel no reluctance when one of these was for a provision for Lord Nelson's family, and another for the compensation to the sailors for the ships taken at Trafalgar. He therefore, after entering into a variety of subordinate items, estimated the joint charges for Great Britain and Ireland at 43,669,000l.
He next proceeded to state the ways and means of the year. He would take the tax on
Malt at L. 2,750,000 Ships taken at Trafalgar 1,000,000 Lottery 300,000 Consolidated Fund 3,500,000 War taxes 18,000,000 Loan for England 18,000,000 — for Ireland 2,000,000
In this loan, he observed, there was not less than 5,800,000l. to supply the deficiency for the last year. It would appear, therefore, that the loan for the service of the current year was in fact 12,200,000l. There were other subordinate arrears which he could not submit to the house, as he had no documents on which he could state them with accuracy. Those related to the subsidies to foreign powers, and until he knew the basis of the treaties, he could not mention the particulars. He would, however, take them at
L. 1,000,000 Deficiency of land and malt 340,000 Ditto of ways & means 1,700,000 Arrears of Ordnance 653,000
There was, therefore, to be provided for out of the loan, for arrears, five millions eight hundred and nine thousand pounds. The war tax which he held in his hand shewed their progress and rise. The principle had been recognized by the house, and he thought it expedient to make some addition to them in the present state of the finances of the country. On contemplating the state of the national debt in the year 1798, it was thought necessary to have recourse to a large proportion of the supply within the year, and it was thought proper to continue the war taxes, as such a measure prevented a formidable accumulation of the national debt. During the ten years war, the debt increased 253 millions. In the course of that war, on an average, there was an annual increase of 25 millions a year. On an average comparison, the increase since the war taxes were established, was but 12 millions a year, which was a proof of the stability of the country; besides, it maintained our national honour and dignity. The system, therefore, as applied to the property tax, was more equal and more agreeable than any other tax that could be provided.
NEW TAXES. He would therefore propose 10 per cent. on the property tax, at once to bring it to its natural limits, as it was better to fix it at that than to do it gradually, that the publick might know at once what they were expected to pay. There were, he observed, great difficulties thrown in the way of the commissions, with respect to the exemptions. He did not wish to take them away without giving relief to that part of small tradesmen and small annuitants who came from within 50l. to 100l. a year. He would propose to have authority vested in the tax office, to agree with the former exemptions where any will or instrument was produced by such who came within the claim of such as the former exemptions. He was more desirous for this regulation in favour of the small tradesmen, as property did not follow labour. He had the satisfaction to state, that the governor and deputy governors of the bank of England had consented to receive the tax on paying the dividends at the bank. He would also propose to enable the commissioners to make their assessments of any house for two years together, which would prevent much trouble and inconvenience. The produce of this additional tax on property he estimated at 5 millions.
CUSTOMS AND EXCISE. He would next propose an increase of the war duties from 25l. per cent. to one third per cent. still exempting cotton wool, and certain woods.
On sugar, which was difficult, from its perishable nature, from being smuggled, he would propose 15 per cent. on the consolidated duty, of 3s. per cwt. additional. This would produce under the customs 700,000l.
On tobacco he would propose an addition, which would produce on the whole 300,000l.
Total of the ways and means of the war taxes, 19 millions.
WINE. The duty on wine, he observed, had been made permanent, but he should propose to make it available to the ways and means of the present year, to discharge part of the debt, instead of its being made permanent, to the amount of five hundred thousand thousand pounds.
PIG IRON. On pig iron he proposed to lay a tax of 40s. a ton. This tax was before in contemplation, at which time there were 200,000 tons manufactured annually in this country, which had considerably increased. This he estimated at five hundred thousand pounds.
TEA. He would not propose to equalize the duty on tea. It would be recollected that on a former occasion when the tax was mentioned, the lower sort of tea
was exempted to favour the poor, but it was found that they did not drink that sort of tea, and it was mixed with the finer sort without the publick receiving advantage. From the equalization of this duty he estimated 70,000l.
The next article he should propose, was one on which he had not formed any accurate calculation; it was a tax on appraisements. He would, however, take it at 66,000l.
Total amount of taxes L. 1,186,000 The noble lord next adverted to the deficiency in the civil list of 158,000l. which deficiency, he admitted, was a fit object of investigation. He added, that whenever the case came to be considered distinctly before the house, he trusted a suitable provision would be made for his majesty, such as was fully competent to support the honour and dignity of the crown, and that means would then be taken to prevent any such deficiencies in future. Having now concluded his observations upon the different measures of finance and the publick expenditure, he finished this part of his speech by making the following
RECAPITULATION. SUPPLIES. For the navy L. 15,281,000 For the army 18,500,000 For the ordnance for England 3,911,000 Ireland 807,000 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE. For England 1,000,000 For Ireland 670,000 Arrears 1,000,000 Vote of credit 2,000,000 L. 43,669,000
WAYS AND MEANS. Duties on malt, &c. 2,760,000 Proceeds of ships captured at Trafalgar 1,000,000 Lottery 300,000 Surplus of the consolidated fund 3,500,000 War taxes, deducting 1,500,000l. for Ireland 18,000,000 Loan 18,000,000 L. 43,630,000
The noble lord then went on to express his reliance and confidence in the country. He lamented sincerely as any man could, the additional burthens thrown on the people, but at the same time he trusted they fully understood that such sacrifices were essentially necessary for the great cause in which the nation was embarked. He could pledge himself to the country, that its resources should be expended with the strictest and most scrupulous regard to economy; and that such was the decided object ministers had in view. If ever there were men anxious for economy in all the branches of the publick expenditure, those were the men who filled the offices of the crown. He next adverted to the benefits that had resulted from the institution of the board of naval inquiry, and observed that results equally interesting and important might be expected from the military commissioners. Ministers, he observed, were fully determined to follow up the suggestions of those boards, and they had already taken proper measures for recovering an immense sum of money lost in the West Indies, and of putting an end at once to the systems of fraud, perjury, and robbery, committed in these settlements. He therefore firmly trusted that, when ministers were so solicitous for the discharge of their respective duties, that the people would manifest their sense of such conduct, by enduring the new burdens with that unshrinking fortitude and constancy which had ever characterized and distinguished them above all the nations of the earth. With regard to himself and the system of finance, he should like the old Roman moralist, who built a house where all his actions could be seen by the world, do the same in regard to the publick expenditure. Such was the line of conduct he meant to pursue. The noble lord concluded by moving his first resolution.
Mr. Francis objected to the extent to which the property duty was proposed to be carried, and he objected to it particularly for the reason stated by the noble lord, that it would be better to raise it at once, than by gradations. He objected to it, therefore, not on his own account, but because he conceived the publick did not view the proposed increase in the way in which the noble lord wished to be understood.
Lord H. Petty replied, that he thought it preferable that the publick should see the increase at once, which he was confident the property tax would bear, instead of attaining that extent, step by step, and year after year.
Mr. Rose objected to the tax on pig-iron, as interfering with a branch of manufacture but in its infancy in this country, and which therefore ought to be intangible.
Lord H. Petty and Mr. Rose severally explained. Mr. Percival was highly obliged by the able and luminous statement of the supplies and ways and means by the noble lord; however he should object to the vote, as it was a fixed principle that the ways and means should not exceed the supply. In the present instance the ways and means were several millions beyond the supply, on account of the supply for the army having been proposed to be voted, although the sum necessary had not been stated, but was left for after adoption. These facts ought not to pass without animadversion, and he should avail himself of another opportunity of farther declaring his sentiments. He also objected to the duty on appraisements, as interfering with the auction duties.
Lord H. Petty stated, that the excess of the ways and means certainly exceeded the supply, for the reason stated by the learned gentleman. The duty on appraisements was rendered absolutely necessary by the frequent elusions of the auction duties through private contracts.
Mr. Fox stated, that it was a matter of importance to find, that the ways and means exceeded the supply, as the surplus remaining might be transferred to the commissioners for the reduction of the national debt.
Mr. Huskinson, and several other gentlemen spoke on these subjects, after which the other resolutions were put and carried.—Adjourned.
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The Publick are respectfully informed, Mr. COOPER'S engagement is permit of his playing only three or four nights in Norfolk, his second appearance here will be
TO-MORROW EVENING, (Thursday) May 29 When will be presented a favorite Tragedy, called the
GAMESTER, Beverly, - - - - - MR. COOPER, Stukely, - - - - - Mr. Green, Lewson, - - - - - Mr. Bignall, Bates, - - - - - Mr. Macdonald, Jarvis, - - - - - Mr. Comer, Dawson, - - - - - Mr. Wilmot. Charlotte, - - - - - Mrs. Green, Mrs. Beverly, - - - - - Mrs. Wilmot.
To which will be added, the Farce of
The VILLAGE LAWYER, Scout, - - - - - Mr. Green, Snarl, - - - - - Mr. Comer, Sheepface, - - - - - Mr. Wilmot, Justice Mittimus, - - - - - Mr. Macdonald, Charles, - - - - - Mr. Bignall. Kate, - - - - - Mrs. Bignall.
The Doors to be opened at Six, and the performance to commence at Seven o'clock, precise y. Admittance, One Dollar. The Subscribers are respectfully requested to send for their Tickets at the house of Mrs. West.
May 28. 774
FOR SALE, 6 pipes London Market Madeira Wine, in hogsheads and quarter casks.—Will be sold on long credit and very cheap, or will be bartered for INDIAN CORN.—Apply to the Editor of this paper. May 28. 770
FOR SALE, On reasonable terms, at Mr. Riffaud's Gardens, Blue NANKEENS, Company Long and Short Yellow do.; Hessians; Cholets; Wrapper Ozaburgs; Irish Linen; Brown Soap; Mould and Dip Candles; Young Hyson Tea; Muslins, Flowered and Tamboured Muslin Shawls, Check Cambic and Leno Tamboured do.; Thread; Chintz, Chocolate, Flag, and Blue Bandannoes. May 28. 773
A NEW DIRECTORY.
THAT considerable and very important part of the town of Norfolk, consumed by the late destructive fire, being nearly rebuilt, the Editor of the former Directory conceiving that another at this time, is much wanted, and would be acceptable to the inhabitants, he is now preparing his compilation for that purpose.
In this arrangement it will be necessary to re-number the houses; and as it would be more eligible to designate them by transverse than in progressive order (as heretofore) he thinks it most proper to assign to individuals that part of the work to be done by themselves according to their own method and taste;—but to insure correctness, so as to correspond with the publication, he will inform them of the number to be affixed.
As he cannot, consistently with his former declaration, again propose a subscription, he yet hopes that the sale of the New Directory, to a considerate publick, will compensate him for his trouble.
Charles H. Simmons. May 28. W&F3w 769
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WILL be given to any person for delivering to me at Surry Court House, or securing in any jail so that I get him again, a Negro man, formerly the property of Capt. Samuel Ellis, of Cobham, known by the name of BLUE JOHN, about 6 feet 2 inches high, remarkably well made, about 35 years of age, speaks French very well, and has been accustomed to going by water. I suspect he is about Norfolk. All masters of vessels and others are forwarded employing or carrying him off.
Richard Mason, Surry Court House. May 28. 2w 768
FOR SALE,
That spacious and elegant BRICK-HOUSE, in Catharine-Street, in the occupancy of Mr. James Taylor, jun.—It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing respecting the convenience and excellence of this house, they being well known to every one in this place.
If not sold at Private Sale before Monday next, the 2d of June, it will on that day be Sold at Publick Auction to the highest bidder, at 12 o'clock, at the Exchange Coffee-House. Terms of sale will be made known then, or previously, by application to
William Vaughan. May 26. tds 763
Whereas my wife ELIZA STUART, twelve months since eloped from my bed and board; this is to give notice that I will pay no debts of her contracting. James Stuart. May 21. 6t 752
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, Virginia, 12th May, 1806.
His Britannick Majesty's Consul, in consequence of information by him received from the king's envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States, hereby gives notice to the merchants and others whom it may concern, that it is the intention of lieutenant-general Sir Eyre Coote, K. B. his majesty's lieutenant-governor of Jamaica, to extend the duration of the Proclamation issued by lieutenant-general Nugent on the 17th November, 1805, relative to the importation permitted from the United States of America, to the island of Jamaica, for a further period of six months from its expiration; that is to say, from the 6th of June to the 31st of December, 1806. 754
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, my apprentice boy JOSIAH SPENCER, about 15 years of age; has a large scar on his right cheek, a smaller one on his forehead; had on when he went off, a white cotton jacket, merselles vest, small clothes, too long as such, but not long enough as pantaloons, with three buttons on each knee, and straps for knee-buckles; had no hat nor shoes; I should offer a smart reward for him, but am sufficiently loser by him, as he carried off with him two watches, one a small plain gold French make, no name nor number but in the case 3315, the other a small silver one also of French make, no name, number 966. I will give five cents, a watch key and glass, for apprehending the said run-away. I forward all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or taking him away.
Charles Davidson, Head of Maxwell's wharf May 16, 5t* 749

LANDING From on board the Schooner Isabella, James Pitts, master, from Lisbon, 3000 Bushels loose SALT, 16 Pipes London Particular Lisbon WINE, 2 Hogsheads do. do. do. 30 Boxes Sweet ORANGES; 60 do. LEMONS, 408 Frails White FIGS, 200 do. Comadre do. superior quality, 300 lbs. Superior CHOCOLATE, 160 do. Kernels of ALMONDS, 7 Bushels soft shelled do. 6 Cases assorted LIQUORS, 4 do. do. do. 2 do. MARASQUINO — All fresh and in good order for Sale on moderate terms, by Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co. May 9. 6t 723
D. R. WADDEY, & Co. Have just received per the Ship Dumfries, from London, an additional assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are a large quantity of B. NTING, broad and narrow, of every colour, which they offer for Sale. ALSO ON HAND, Teneriffe WINE, Holland & Country GIN, 4th Proof Cognac BRANDY, of superior quality, Hibbert's Brown STOUT, in casks of 6 1-2 dozen, Double Gloucester CHEESE, Old L. P. Madeira WINE, fit for immediate use, Muscovado SUGAR, in bds. and bbls.—LOAF do. in do. N. E. RUM and WHISKEY. May 5. tf 718
SPRING GOODS. COCKE AND SANFORD, No. 40, Main-Street, have received per the Ships Two Brothers from Liverpool, and Dumfries from London, an extensive assortment of SPRING GOODS, CONSISTING OF Irish Linens assorted, 4-4 and 5-4 Sheetings, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 8-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chamber Muslin, Cambricks do., Cambricks Dimities, Furniture do., Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black net Shawls, Superfine Cloths and Cassimere, Cotton Cassimeres and Grandieills, Umbrellas and Parasols, Kid Shoes, Hats assorted, in cases, Seine Twine, Oznaburghs and Hempen Rolls, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Checks and Stripes, Calicoes and Ginghams, Fashionable Waistcoating, White and coloured Janes, Powder, Shot, &c. &c. ON HAND, Yellow NANKEENS, first chop, Beerboom GURRAHS—and 5000 wt. BACON, April 25. 2m 695
SPRING GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a handsome assortment of Spring and Summer GOODS, which he offers for Sale by wholesale and retail, for Cash or approved paper. April 25. 2m 696
Landing on Gibson's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Surinam, a choice CARGO of MOLASSES in hogsheads and tierces, And from on board the Sch'r Union, Capt. Buck, from Antigua, Antigua RUM of superior quality. In Store, Tobago RUM, Madeira and Teneriffe WINE, 7 years old; Medoc CLARET in cases of 1 dozen each; A few kegs Hog's LARD, &c. Harrison Allmand. The Sch'r Catharine Shepherd is offered for Sale. April 28. tf 704
Landing from on board the Ship Susan and Sarah from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes choice 4th pf. Cognac BRANDY, 100 Cases Medoc WINE, of Pontet Canet, of the vintage of 1800, 50 Cases FRUIT in Brandy, 50 do. CAKES, OLIVES, and ANCHOVIES. On hand of former importations, 500 Hogsheads CLARET; 200 Cases do. Entitled to drawback, and for Sale by Moses Myers. 612 March 26. tf
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 536
TO RENT, (And possession given immediately,) That commodious STORE on Main-Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods. ALSO, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Farmar.
Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, The property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. tf 640
Will be landed Tomorrow on Commerce-Street Wharf, 118 Bags Caracas COCOA, 18 Barrels Superior quality SUGAR, 1 Tierce 9 Bales COTTON.—For Sale by Jas. & Thos. Tucker. 669 April 16. tf
PROPOSALS BY ROBERT D. RICHARDSON, For Printing by Subscription, for the benefit of Mrs. WINCHESTER, a Pamphlet, entitled A Plain Political Catechism; Intended for the use of Schools in the United States of America, by the late Rev. Elhanan Winchester, author of a "Course of Lectures on the Prophecies, &c. &c." CONDITIONS. I. The work will be printed on paper of a superior quality, with a handsome type, and will comprise in small octavo, about eighty pages. II. It will be put to press as soon as subscriptions can be obtained for five hundred copies; and no money will be required but on the delivery of the book. III. The price for each copy, neatly covered with blue paper, will be Fifty Cents. Among the various Political Tracts which have been published in these United States, there are but few more entertaining, and truly interesting, than the Political Catechism, by Elhanan Winchester, that distinguished Republican.—The accuracy of his information, the elegance of his diction, and the extent of his knowledge, in addition to the genuine spirit of candor which this production betrays throughout, unite to prove, that it may not only be a valuable acquisition to the rising generation, but highly beneficial to experienced politicians. Subscriptions received at this Office April 2. 650
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales FINE CASSAS, 5 do. Beerboom GURRAHS.—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
IRISH LINENS, &c. The Subscriber has received from Dublin, by the Ship Intrepid, a choice assortment of Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, &c. which he offers for Sale on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. May 10. 2m 747
SPRING GOODS, Received by the DUMFRIES from LONDON, for Sale by J. & W. Southgate. April 25. 3w 694
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560
CASH Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. tf 579
NOTICE. MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CATLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKEENS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent TSHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUNPOWDER, 100 Boxes Loudon Crown GLASS, 100 Kegs WHITE LEAD, ground in oil, 1500 lbs. Seine TWINE, 150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Bales OZNABURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Spermaceti do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish float INDIGO, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactury) 100 Reams Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do. Also—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES. Feb. 24. tf 525
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. The Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s. per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 350
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. 114 John Hamilton.
COW-POX. The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated. George Balfour. Feb. 12. tf 505
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Bake-House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. tf 614
Lost or Mis-sent, Fifty Reams of Demy Printing PAPER, shipped at New-York about the 25th of December last, on board the Amanda, Capt. William Smith, directed to the care of Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. Petersburg. Information of the above will be thankfully received by William Boylan. Halifax, April 30. 724
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gin CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
Now landing from on board the Sch'r Eliza Ann, captain Herbert, from Guadalupe, 64 hogsheads Prime Sugar, 10 Tierces 65 Barrels } Best Green COFFEE. 43 Bags } For Sale by William Pennock. April 30. tf 709
For Sale by the Subscriber, 10 Chests Young Hyson TEA, 5 do. Imperial do. 12 do. Gunpowder do. Moses Myers. April 28. tf 709
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. April 16. tf 668
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield, and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Cases do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 36 do. HERMITAGE, 25 do. SALLAD OIL, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES — All of very superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. tf 601
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS, from 15 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren. April 15. tf 661
We have received by the brig Fame, Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES.—For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. tf 339
I will give the following prices for 200 Cords of Oak BARK, to be delivered at Salters, free of damage. Spanish Oak, - - 10 dolls. per Cord. Willow do. - - 9 do. do. Red do. - - 8 do. do. Young White do. - - 7 do. do. Theo. Armistead. April 23. 3m 687
FRESH TEAS. Just received from Philadelphia, in whole, half, and quarter chests, Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson } TEAS. all of this Spring importation, and we warrant them of the very first quality imported, by wholesale or retail. Fisk & Catlett. Who have this day landing, 75 tierces choice New RICE, in whole and half tierces. April 21. tf 653
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. tf 479
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barraud. Jan. 29. tf 466
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT, (or a part thereof) situated on the west side of Great Water-Street, at the head of Woodside's wharf, running to Holt's Lane; the House is 60 feet in front and 30 in width; the Lot 60 feet in length and 40 feet deep, renting at 936 dollars per year—on a lease for 99 years renewable for ever, subject to an annual ground rent of 120 dollars.—Enquire of the Editor of this paper. April 21. tf 695
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
FOR SALE, A likely Negro MAN, about 20 years of age, not sold for any fault, but for want of employment; price 320 dollars. Apply to the Editor of this paper. May 7. law3w 719
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Beesey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who ran away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks part when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulker's trade, and won's well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore teeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton clothing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby warn all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all traveling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Fort Tombstone, near Edenton. March 17. tf 557
VILLAINY EXPOSED.
On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the Schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 300 bds. of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Bellis, John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Meury, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Ditchell Esq., Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coasting Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or in an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 535
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806.
His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with John Hamilton, Consul.
PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the Governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the place of residence. Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord _____ The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts.
N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty" and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great-Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.