Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-01-22 00:00:00

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 22, 1806.
To SUBSCRIBERS. We have often, and more particularly on the last day of publication, experienced great inconvenience from a circumstance, which though it may appear trifling, is of serious inconvenience to us.
We had hoped that by the last evening's mail we should have received interesting information from Washington upon several subjects.
Having received no communication from our Reporter at Washington, we conclude the doors were still closed.
THE ROCHEFORT SQUADRON.
The publick have been for some time kept in suspense, as to the destination of this fleet after the capture of the British ship Calcutta, and a part of the Oporto fleet.
It is impossible to ascertain the destination of this squadron, after leaving Teneriffe. It is not probable that it was destined for the West-Indies, as arrivals from the windward islands after passages from 16 to 20 days, make no mention of its arrival in those seas.
Extracts from the Journal kept by capt. Reily, of the brig Eliza and Mary.
Sailed from New-York the 16th of September, and arrived at Teneriffe the 5th November, where he learnt the following intelligence. That the Rochefort squadron, consisting of five sail of the line, three frigates, and two brigs of war, with the Calcutta, English 50 gun ship, and six English merchant ships, prizes to the squadron, had arrived at Santa Cruz on the 3d Nov.
On the 24th November, left Teneriffe, saw the Rochefort squadron which had sailed a few days previous, off the N. E. part of the island—could distinguish 14 sail.
The convoy remained only one day at Madeira and on the 20th, discovered a fleet to the north of Teneriffe, consisting of 11 sail, which they discovered to be an enemy, and supposed it to be the Rochefort squadron.
CAPTAIN POULSON, who arrived here this day from Teneriffe via St. Thomas, furnishes us with some further particulars respecting the Rochefort squadron, which he derived partly from the American Captains, whose ships had been destroyed, and partly from his own observation.
This fleet put to sea in expectation of meeting the combined fleet from Cadiz, for this purpose they cruised some time in a certain latitude, during which they destroyed the neutral vessels.
They sailed on the 17th November, with the Calcutta, which they had commissioned.—From the small quantity of provisions and water, which they procured at Teneriffe, and from the circumstance of taking the captains and crews of the neutral vessels with them, captain P. concludes they will attempt to enter some port in France or Spain.
A ship had arrived at St. Thomas, one of the Cork convoy, the captain of which states, that the convoy was met, as stated in the account via Nassau, and all except two or three were destroyed by this squadron after their leaving Teneriffe.
Captain SOUTHWORTH, who arrived here yesterday from Elsinour, informs us, that on the 17th December in lat. 45, 50, long. 14, he was boarded by a French corvette, in company with seven sail of French line of battle ships, steering WEST SOUTH
WEST. We cannot conjecture what French fleet this can be, having heard of none other, except the Rochefort squadron being at sea.
NEUTRAL RIGHTS.—We predicted that neutral rights would not receive much respect during the present contest, but we had no idea that the violation of those rights would be carried to the extent, which appears in this day's Ledger.
The destruction of neutral vessels by the Rochefort squadron, in order to prevent intelligence, is something new and extraordinary.
The destination of this fleet is generally, and with some appearance of reason, supposed to be for India, it is to be hoped that none of our valuable India ships will be so unfortunate as to meet this destroying fleet.
FROM WASHINGTON CITY.
MONDAY, January 13.
EX-BASHAW OF TRIPOLI.
A few minutes after the house of representatives had proceeded to business this day, a message in writing, from the President of the United States was delivered to the speaker.
The message and the documents accompanying it were very long. It stated that he laid before the senate and house of representatives the application for assistance, of the ex-Bashaw of Tripoli, Hamet Caramelli.
It appeared that after putting the ex-Bashaw into possession of the city of Derne, a place of great importance in that country, he was unable to raise a force sufficient to co-operate with us by land against Tripoli—and that col. Lear, for this, amongst other reasons, when all was ready to make an attack by sea, thought it the best to negotiate for a peace.
It also appears that the ex-Bashaw's expectations went to being placed on the throne by means of the American force. This hope is, by the message of this day, called a "mistaken idea."
It is clear from this communication, that after the unfortunate Hamet had obtained the release of his family he had not wherewithal to maintain them or even the means of securing their safety, or perhaps his own life.
As soon as the message and a memorial from Georgia, respecting the boundaries of that state and North-Carolina, in which they could not agree, had been read—Mr. Jackson undertook to turn us this day out of the gallery, by moving to have the doors closed.
William and Mary College LOTTERY.
SIXTH DAY.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Number. Prizes of 15 Dollars. Nos. 39 42 91 514 299 114 2788 1835 1527...
SEVENTH DAY.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Number. Prizes of 15 Dollars. Nos. 19 730 708 507 229 991 915 2821...
The following article, does not confirm our "Boston News," but affords some hopes of adjustment with Spain.
Mr. PINCKNEY, is arrived at Charleston, but no mention is made of any treaty.
Charleston, January 10.
Charles Pinckney, Esq. late minister plenipotentiary from the United States to the court of Madrid, came passenger in the Henricus IV. from Lisbon.
The reports by the arrival of the Henricus IV. from Lisbon, are, that the court of Spain is more favourably disposed towards the United States; that they had agreed to make compensation for spoliation committed by their own subjects; but would not consent to pay for those made by French citizens in Spanish ports.
A curious police regulation exists in the the capital of Russia, which operates as a considerable check upon swindling and fraudulent practices. It is to the following effect:—Previous to their leaving the capital, persons must advertise their intention of departing, on or about a given day, three times in the Imperial Gazette; this must be done before a post horse order can be obtained.
foreigner may stay one month after the expiration of the first complete notice; if he excels that time he must advertise again.
The following statement of Payments made into the Treasury of the United States by the several Collectors of Customs, during four years commencing April 1, 1801, and ending the 31st March, 1805, exhibits the amount of revenue, of the respective ports in the Union:—
Table with 2 columns: PORTS, PAYMENTS. New-York, 12,862,020 87; Philadelphia, 7,777,965 14; Boston, 6,403,400 26; Baltimore, 3,861,963 08; Charleston, 3,031,639 54; Norfolk, 1,761,673 77; Salem, (Mass.) 1,034,498 67; Savannah, 914,059 73; Providence, 781,556 12; New-Haven, 543,285 66; Petersburg, 510,637 15; Portsmouth, 510,506 17; Alexandria, 467,761 23; Newburyport, 400,614 30; Newport, 390,916 70; Middletown, 382,751 31; Wilmington, (N. C.) 319,110 07; Richmond, 290,032 43; New-London, 282,049 83; Wilmington, (Del.) 250,327 87; Kennebec, 168,984 64; Newbern, 146,429 95; Edenton, 129,505 57; Bristol, (R. I.) 106,600; Gloucester, 104,049 61; Bath, 96,927 19; Tappahannock, 93,249 97; Marblehead, 92,439 48; Wiscasset, 89,432 45; Fairfield, 72,900 46; New-Bedford, 71,227 50; Washington, (N. C.) 67,234 64; Biddeford, 61,941 62; Nantucket, 58,395 41; Plymouth, 57,256 99; Waldoborough, 52,982 96; Penobscot, 51,366 63; Dighton, 35,200 61; Georgetown, (S. C.) 33,786 59; Michilimack, 33,005 05; Camden, 32,900; Fort Adams, 26,900; York, (Mass.) 26,698 72; New-Orleans, 23,791 88; Edgertown, 21,879 21; Detroit, 18,132; Georgetown, (Col.) 15,950; Barnstable, 15,042 58; Hudson, 14,200 43; Snow Hill, 12,156 48; Brunswick, 11,318 54; Beaufort, (N. C.) 10,000; Folly Landing, 8,900; Cherrystone, 7,134 63; East River, 6,624; Great Egg Harbour, 5,700; Perth Amboy, 5,150; Beaufort, (S. C.) 4,500; Vermont, 4,032 83; Oxford, 3,840 56; St. Mary's, 3,551 27; Mussac, 3,400; Vienna, 2,500; Sag Harbour, 2,456 76; Burlington, 2,152; Yorktown, 1,500; Palmyra, 1,370; Champlain, 1,200; Alburgh, 1,145; Bridgetown, 1,000; Havre de Grace, 950; Frenchman's Bay, 614 48; Ipswich, 600; Machias, 500; Chester, (Md.) 350; Dumfries, 340; Passamaquoddy, 212 42; Louisville, 20; Total, 45,174,837 22
COMMUNICATED.
We hear (but do not vouch for the truth of the information, although we believe it substantially correct) that the resolutions of J. Randolph, Esq. the American Prime Minister, breathing the most hostile spirit towards Great-Britain, failed in committee of the whole house on Friday last, during the secret sitting of that honourable body.
It is further stated that Dr. Leib and another honourable member, were despatched out of doors, in order to reconnoitre, and to ascertain whether Mr. Randolph's voice could there be heard distinctly; and to their great astonishment they heard every word.
We presume, upon this evidence, that Mr. Randolph must have been uncommonly animated, if not irritated, otherwise he could not have been heard without the doors of the representative's chamber.
It is somewhat surprising that this gentleman (whose talents we highly value, and whose private character we esteem) should suffer his impetuous spirit to outstrip the wishes of his friends, and so entirely defeat his own patriotic designs.
We do not know the particulars of the resolutions submitted to the house, and backed by the thundering eloquence of this youthful premier—but generally they are said to be inimical to Great-Britain—if they would have tended to humble the pride of this lofty nation, and repress the insolence of her power, how much have we all to regret the failure of the patriotic purpose.
It will no doubt surprise the public to hear that the measures recommended by the President of the United States, have been opposed in almost every instance by the party denominated the President's friends. It was remarked by a federalist to whom this was told, that such conduct was very strange, and unaccountable for upon any principle but opposition—because they see federalists who have always had the honour and interest of their country at heart, desirous to adopt energetic measures to maintain the rights of our nation—Qr. Has the President changed his principles—or are his former friends deserting him.—At a time when union of publick sentiment is desirable, differences of opinion should be forgotten.
world—nothing is so difficult as the science of government.
Let no man's heart fail him for fear, says a correspondent, there shall not be a hair of his head fall, nor a drop of his blood be spilt in the unprofitable contest of trying which party shall do the other the most harm.
[Washington Federalist.]
[IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.]
MEMORIAL
Of the House of Representatives of the territory of Orleans, praying that an alteration may be made in the law of last session, respecting the titles to lands; and for a further encouragement to the culture of sugar.
December 31, 1805. Read and referred to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Tracy, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Bradley, and Mr. Adams.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Of the Territory of Orleans.
THURSDAY, THE 14th November 1805. To the Honourable the Senate, and to the Honourable the House of Representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled, the memorial of the House of Representatives of the territory of Orleans.
RESPECTFULLY REPRESENTS— That your memorialists have carefully considered the act passed at the last session of Congress, entitled "An act for ascertaining, and adjusting the titles and claims to land within the territory of Orleans, and the district of Louisiana;" and whilst they applaud the motive, which has thus early called your attention to that subject, they remain impressed with a conviction that many of the provisions of that act require amendment.
The former governments of France and Spain, under whose dominion this country has successively passed, did not consider the vacant lands as a source from which revenue was to be derived, but as a means of increasing the population of the country, encouraging its agriculture, and gain the affection of its inhabitants.
The act to which we have called the attention of Congress, requires that, in order to the confirmation of incomplete titles, dated prior to the 1st day of October, 1800, it shall be necessary.
1st. That the person in whose favour the warrant issued should at the time it emanated, have attained the age of twenty-one, or have been the head of a family.
2d. That the lands should have been actually inhabited and cultivated on the 1st day of October 1800, by the grantee, or by some one for his use.
The instances where after performing the conditions in the warrant of survey, the settler has proceeded to obtain his patent, are comparatively few. Lulled into security by cases already briefly enumerated, he depended confidently on his possession, accompanied by his survey; and in numerous instances, after performing the conditions, the lands have been transferred by repeated sales, or have passed by testament or descent through numerous heirs or devisees, without any other written evidence of right, than a warrant, followed by a platt and certificate of survey.

GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS, Imported in the Ship Shepherdesse , from London, for Sale,
Consisting of Windsor Beans, Green and Yellow Savoy, Long Pod do. White Brocoli, White Blossom do. Hardy Green do. Early Mazagin, Purple Branching do. Early Fame Pea, Early and Late Cauliflowers, Early Charlton do. James Keeping Onion, Early Nicholas do. Madeira and Welch do. Golden Hopspur do. Red and Silver Skinned do. Crown and Egg do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Blue Prussian do. Red, Round, and Yellow do. Imperial Green do. Hanover and Stone do. Spanish Mosotto, do. Tankard do. Large Roupcival do. Ice and Cabbage Lettuce, Dwarf Prolifex do. Hardy Hammersmith do. Dwarf Marrow do. Brown, Dutch, and Leaf do. Tall Green do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Wells Marrow do. Early Frame do. Early Yellow Snap, Patagonian do. Negro French do. Long and Short Prickly do. Black Speckled do. Large Orange Carrot, Purple Speckled do. Early Horn do. and Parsnip, Chinese and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Harbour and White do. Fall and Dwarf Nasturtion, Early Salmon Radish, Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Salmon and Scarlet do. Green Curled Endive, Short Top and Naples do. Broad Leaved Leek, Red and White Turnip do. Salsapilla and Scorzonera, Long White Transparent do. Artichoke and Asparagus, Black Spanish do. Chardon and Cherivil, Early York Cabbage, Pimpernell and Root Scarcity, Sugar Loaf do. Round and Prickly Spinach, Early and Late Battersea, Broad Cross and Pepper Grass, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Mushroom Spawn, Large Drum Head do. Hemlock and Okra, German Red do. Saffron and Rape.
A choice assortment of Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover; Lucerne, Furze Top, Red Top, and Burnet Grass SEEDS; Furze SEED for making Hedges.
Likewise, Scotch and Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, and Fine Durham Mustard—By the next arrival he will be further supplied with the best of those articles.
Samuel Osborne, Main-Street, near the Old Market place. Dec. 16. tm 352
WM. H. MCCUTCHEON, No. 41, MAIN-STREET, Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of
DRY GOODS, At the most reduced prices for Cash, Among which are, 6-4 and 7-4 Cloths, White and Coloured Threads, Cassimeres, Coatings, Dimities, Muslinettes, Forest Cloths, Printed Jeans and Marseilles Rose and Striped Blankets, Quiltings, Red, Green, and Blue Serges, Bumbazets, Wildbores, and Red and Green Baizes, Durants, Flannels, Fancy Cords, Chinizes and Calicoes, Thicksets and Velvets, Furniture do. 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Black and Coloured India German Dowlasses, Persians, Ficklenburgs and Hessians, Bandanno and Flag Hdkfs., Brown Holland, 9-8 & 6-4 Cambric Muslins, India Cottons, Cotton Stripes, 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs, Coloured do. do. Pullicat and Romal do. Book Muslins and Book Mus Silk Shawls, in Handkerchiefs, 5-4 and 6-4 Satin Check, Fine India Book Muslins, Cambric Shawls, Linen Checks, Ribbons, Guernsey Frocks, Fine India Sewing Silks, Swansdowns, Turkey Downs, English do. do. and Twilnets, Purple and Fancy Shawls, Men and Womens' Worsted, Madras Handkerchiefs, and Cotton Hose, Coat and Vest Buttons, Eins, 3 1-2, 4 1-2, & 5 lbs. Scissars, Razors & Penknives.
ALSO, A few Pipes Country GIN. December 4. tf 324
Soap and Candle Manufactory. The Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufac- tory in Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed as skillful workmen as any in the United States, he expects a part of the publick patronage.
Henry M'Dowell. N. B. FLATS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c.—CASH given for Tallow and Grease. December 20. tf 370
FRESH RICE. THIS DAY landing from the Sloop Astra , captain Prior, from Charleston, 80 tierces fresh RICE, which I will sell low. MARTIN FISK.
ALSO, 50 Barrels MACKAREL, and 1 Tro in Sloop Fora, 50 do. HERRINGS. 5 capt. Chase. Dec. 16. tf 353
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
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOLT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
BRITISH COUNSEL'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 con- cerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, the British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, and 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.
NORFOLK HOTEL. The Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors; and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 370
NOTICE. The Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled con- cern, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons in- debted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. tf 261
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLASTER , BOSSH , from London, and FRANCIS , from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptance in Town.—Amongst which are *17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's 18 do. of Rose Blankets. Hats. 8 do. Stripe do. 6 Trunks of Manchesteres. 9 do. White and Red 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. Flannels. 50 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. Kersey's. 40 Casks Nails. 12 do. Blue do. 4 do. Seine Twine. 14 do. Blue & Green Half 6 Trunks Mens' and Wo- Thicks. mens' Worsted Hose. 6 do. Stripe and Grey 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. Coatings. Fleece Hosiery, for La- 2 do. Yarn Hose. dies' and Gentlemen's 2 do. Carpeting and Car- wear. pets. Muslins, Dimities, Cal- 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. licoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
TO RENT, Two Brick-Houses, No. 22, and 23, in Church-Street, near the Old Church.—They are well cal- culated for Dry Goods Stores, having been occupied for sev- eral years by persons in that business; they have four rooms upon a floor, a cellar, and a pump of good water in the yard; also a garden attached to each. Apply at this Office. Jan. 10. 3w 425
PICKLED OYSTERS Put up by the Subscriber at the shortest notice—orders left at the Store of Mr. Decormis, No. 1, Campbell's Wharf, will be punctually attended to. Samuel Bailey. January 8. 3w 418
Warranted Eight-Day CLOCKS. The Subscriber begs leave to inform the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he has taken part of that Shop now occupied by Mr. Chapman, at the head of Bank-Street, where he offers for Sale a number of warranted Eight-Day Clocks, direct from his Manufactory—and a good assortment of imported Watches, Watch Materials, and Jewellery, viz. Breast Pins, Ear Nobs, Hoops, Rings, Pen- cil Cases, Fancy Hair Combs, do. Siders, do. Paste Flowers, Watch Seeds, Keys, Chains, and Watch Glasses. CLOCKS, Time Pieces, and Watches, carefully cleaned and repaired, and all favours gratefully acknowledged. Nathaniel Munroe.
ALSO FOR SALE, 800 Sets assorted KNIVES & FORKS, 90 Doz. Double Spring BRACES, 25 Pair Plated CANDLESTICKS, RAZORS and PENKNIVES, 4 Barrels CRANBERRIES, 6 Kegs Pickled CUCUMBERS, 2 Barrels WALNUTS, 6 Dozen Mens' Fine HATS. December 23. 4w 374
To be Leased, For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement— For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barrand. November 18. tf 288
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REINS, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment. James Callis, Adm'r. Dec. 11. tf 340
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the night of the 30th November last, a Negro Man named JOE, well known in this Borough, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, of a light brown colour, high cheek bones, well made and very active, has a remarkable scar upon his neck just under the jaw, and has lately been burnt in the hand and whipped— Whoever will apprehend said Negro, secure him in some jail, or give such information so that I get him again, shall re- ceive the above reward—Masters of vessels and others are forbidden harbouring or conveying away said slave, as the law will be strictly enforced against any person or persons so offending. Wright Southgate. December 13. tf 348
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon , Captain Ainsley—Consisting of 157 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheds MOLASSES. Redmon & Fritb. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gib- son's Wharf. November 13. tf 271
THE SUBSCRIBER, Has removed to the third fire proof Warehouse on Gibson's wharf, where he has for Sale, Antigua and Jam. Rum by the bhd. Loaf and Brown SUGAR—A few bags COFFEE. A few pipes & bds. London particular & Tenerife WINES, 120 cases very excellent 7 years old CLARET. And is now Landing on board the ship Catherine Shepherd , Capt. Webb, from Antigua and Nevis, Antigua and Nevis Rum and Molasses. HARRISON ALLMAN. December 27. tf 384
Green Coffee and Sugar. Now Landing from on board the Schooner Lydia , captain Livingston, from Guadaloupe. 41 Hogsheds SUGAR, 8 Hhds. 14 Tierces } BEST GREEN COFFEE. 12 Bags For Sale by William Pennock. December 16. 3w 354
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle , Captain Gray, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havana SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
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 satisfac- tory. September 25. tf 169
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or inconvenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Holland. do. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Smuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufac- tory prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter. 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
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. 303
REMOVAL. THOMAS LUMSDEN, Watch-Maker, &c.
HAS removed from No. 3, Water-Street, to the Brick- House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges.—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to mer- it a continuation of their patronage. October 23. 3M 227
TO RENT, (And immediate possession given,) A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas New- ton, Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. November 15. tf 275
NOTICE. WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARTE, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his pos- session certain Negroes by the names of Esther and Child, Clary, Rose, Harry, Caty, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Huxter, of the county of Essex—And whereas the legal process of law is resorted to in order to ascertain his right thereto, I do hereby (as Guardian to Mary WALLER BAR- TE, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Huxter,) forwarn the said John Bartle from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves—And I do further forwarn all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof—All masters of vessels and others are also forwarned from transporting, conveying away, or secreting any of the said Slaves, under the penalty of the law, which will be strictly enforced by WM. WALLER, Guardian. Hampton, Dec. 5. tf 334
THE CARGO of the Ship Eliza , Obediah Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landing This Day on Newton's wharf, consisting of 440 Hogsheds choice CLARET, 293 Cases do. 143 do. White WINE, 180 Boxes FRESH PRUNES of excellent quality, for Sale by Moses Myers. November 18. tf 287
FOR SALE, A Tract of Wood LAND, about six miles from Ferry Point, adjoining the Lands of Mr. Plume, Mr. S. Whitehead, and Mrs. Moseley, containing about 500 acres, mostly covered with Pine suitable for Masts and Spars, and about two miles from a good landing on the Eastern Branch: a great bargain may be had, and payments accom- modating to the purchaser. Also for Lease, for a number of Years, A WHARE in Gosport, about 100 feet front on the river, and about 180 feet on a 60 feet street; the whole the property of Mrs. Clinch, of Gosport. For particulars apply to R. Thompson. Portsmouth, Jan. 6. 1aw6w 411
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CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter, Containing a General View of the Principles and Improve- ments of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work.—It is a system of chemistry divested of such tech- nical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to improvements in various Arts. Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under diffi- culty which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the ma- jority of the people, and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its an- nals, the study has become one of the most useful and inte- resting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantic scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wis- dom displayed in the operations of nature may be contem- plated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void."
To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into liquids, of vivifying airs, and of acids and other fluids into so- lids, are processes which although inferior to many in cho- mistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the la- dies as well as gentlemen.
The respectable Cultivation of land will be much benefitted by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making ma- nures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best a- dapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder-manufactories as to enable the French government to procure their war!
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate be- tween the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the consti- tutions of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Wines and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals.
The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Saltpetres—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tan- ning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vege- table Matter—Of Dying and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry.
No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cul- tivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often mispent by the ar- tists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following ex- tracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jeffer- son—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon.
"MONTICELLO, August 1805. "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The com- mon herd of philosophers seem to write only for one mother. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vi- negar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to com- mon life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treat- ises on these subjects should receive general approbation. "Accept of my salutations, "and assurances of respect.
"TH: JEFFERSON." "MOUNT VERNON, 13th September 1805. "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you sug- gest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by point- ing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will I think, do great good to society and... by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompa- ny you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can.
"BUSII. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Con- nection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to com- municate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which estab- lish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land.
You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and in- teresting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear. T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work —with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Sub- scribers at Three Dollars, per copy. ** Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
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