Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-05-12 00:00:00

THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR LONDON, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, will sail in all this week, has most elegant accommodations. For passage only, apply to the master, or to
C. & F. Whittle. May 5. 715
FOR CHARTER, The new American SHIP GENERAL GREEN, William Fairchild, Master, burthen 350 tons, supposed will carry about 350 hds. tobacco; she is expected here daily from Kennepack. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
Who offers for SALE on reasonable terms, 500 Bbls. HERRINGS, in shipping order, 90 do. good PORK, 400 bbls. TURPENTINE, 700 do. TAR; James and York River TOBACCO, 1250 Twilled SACKS for Salt; W Island RUM, SUGAR in barrels; coarse SALT. May 5. 716
FOR CHARTER, The Ship DIANA, Francis Noble, Master, burthen 160 tons. For terms apply to Moses Myers. April 28. 701
For Freight or Charter, The excellent new and fast sailing American Ship ONTARIO, George Hill, master, burthen 207 tons, or 280 hogsheads, having made only two voyages, now lying in Hampton Roads (will be in three days) in complete order for the reception of a cargo—A freight to Liverpool, or any direct port will be preferred. For further particulars apply to Richard Blow. April 28. 703
FOR BORDEAUX, The Ship Susan and Sarah, For freight or passage, apply to Capt. Mariner, or to Moses Myers. April 25. 697
FOR CHARTER, The American Ship FOXWELL, Mitchell, master, burthen 280 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Subscriber, William Pennock. April 23. 692
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FAME, 315 hds. burthen, now in port and in complete order to receive a cargo—A freight to Falmouth and a Port in France will be preferred. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. April 18. 676
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MONTICELLO, John Drysdale, Master; two thirds of her cargo being now ready, she will positively be despatched by the 10th. May—150 hds. tobacco and a little cotton will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or to Robert Maitland, Esq. Co. The Monticello has good accommodations for passengers. Apply as above, or to the captain on board. April 18. 677
FOR SALE, The new Brig BETSEY, Burthen 135 tons, now lying at Calvert's wharf—the terms will be made accommodating to the purchasers. Apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana, Esq. Co. April 19. 678
Landing on our Wharf, for Sale, Antigua RUM, by the scht. Mount Vernon, St. Martin's SUGARS, by the schooner Virginia, New Orleans do. in store—With more of the articles formerly advertised, and some additions. George Murray, & Co. The schooner VIRGINIA about 700 barrels, for Sale or Charter. April 18. 680
For AMSTERDAM, The good Snow ECHO, Jacob Forman, Master, Will carry 330 hogsheads.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. April 16. 667
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, Samuel Read, Master, will sail in 12 or 15 days—For passage only, having good accommodations, apply on board at Gibson's wharf, or to Fisk & Catlett. April 16. 671
FOR TOBAGO, The Schooner ADAMS, John Hall, Master, Will sail in a few days, and will take freight on reasonable terms if offered immediately.—For terms apply to Fisk & Catlett. April 16. 672
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'Clenaghan. March 31. 728
The SHIP ECHO, 300 hogsheads burthen, is offered for sale or charter; she is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. Who are landing from on board said Ship a parcel of very First quality SUGARS, in large hogsheads and barrels—In Store, BOTTLED PORTER & ALE, fit for immediate use. April 20. 708
CASH GIVEN FOR White Oak Barrel STAVES. JAMES HERRON. Wanted for a Port direct, A SHIP, of 300 to 350 hds. burthen. May 7. 722
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The fine new Brig SARAH, F. Hall, Master, will be ready for the reception of a cargo on Monday next, 12th inst. and will positively sail in ten days.—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Macune's wharf, or to D. R. Waddey & Co. May 7. 721
1988 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 100 Tons loose do. 28 Crates EARTHENWARE. Just received by the Ship Huntress, from Liverpool, and for Sale by Alexander Maclure. Who will receive on board said
VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogsheads Tobacco on freight for Liverpool. March 14. 604
For Freight or Charter, The Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigrew, jun. Master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in 5 days. For terms apply to Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have received per said brig, A few hds. and quarter casks particular Tenneriffe WINE, which they offer for Sale. April 16. 675
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, 30 Boxes Sweet ORANGES; 60 do. LEMONS, 408 Fruits 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. 723
A remarkable COW Will be exhibited a few days in Commerce-Street, next door to Little Water-Street. This ANIMAL was taken in the northern part of the state of New-Hampshire, and is supposed to be part Moose. It has six legs, four of which resemble those of ordinary Cattle, and used for walking: the other two rise out of the fore shoulders in an erect posture, and can be folded upon the back, where there is a hollow which will hold two quarts of water. One of these legs is large and perfect, having the hoofs complete; the other is smaller, having only half the hoof. Also to be seen, HER CALF, Which is equally remarkable for the same Phenomena. The Inhabitants of Norfolk are respectfully requested not to neglect the present opportunity of viewing these extraordinary phenomena of nature. Admittance 25 Cents—Children half price. May 2. 710
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 color, 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 hds and bbls—LOAF do in do N. E. RUM and WHISKEY. May 5. 718
SPRING GOODS. COOKE AND SANTORD, 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, 9-4 and 6-4 Sheeting, French Cambricks and Long Lawns, Fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, 7-8 and 8-4 quarter Diapers, Table Cloths, Chambray Muslin, Cambric do. Cambric Dimities, Furniture do. Fashionable Shawls, Lace Veils, Black net Shawls, Superfine Cloths and Cassimere, Cotton Cassimere and Grandels, 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 Waistcoats, White and coloured Jacones, Powder, Shot, &c. &c. ON HAND, Yellow NANKENS, first chop, Beebom GURRAHS and 5000 wt. BACON, April 25. 693
SPRING GOODS, Received by the DUMFRIES from LONDON, for Sale by J. & W. Southgate. April 25. 694
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. 696
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. 698
LETTER, From the Secretary of the Treasury, to the Chairman of the committee of ways and means, relating to the redemption, within a fixed period, of the whole of the publick debt of the United States. Treasury Department, January 20, 1806.
SIR, I had the honour in my letter of the 28th ult. to suggest, that a conversion of the old six per cent. deferred, and three per cent. stocks into a new six per cent. stock, would promote the intention of the legislature, to extinguish within a fixed period the whole debt of the United States. For a better understanding of the subject, a recapitulation of the several species of stock, which on the first day of this year, constituted the publick debt, is necessary. The first class embraces the several species of debt reimbursable on or before the first day of January, 1809, viz.
I. Dutch Debt. The amount of principal remaining unpaid on the 31st of December, 1805, was, Guilders, 5,500,000 Of which there had been remitted previous to that day, in addition to the interest of the year 1806, a sum more than sufficient to discharge all the installment, payable in the same year, and amounting to 2,000,000
Leaving the balance of principal } 3,500,000—Dolls. 1,460,000 Unprovided for Nine hundred and twenty thousand dollars of that sum fall due in the year 1807, and the residue is payable in two equal installments of 240,000 dollars each, on the 1st days of February 1808 and 1809. The whole amount therefore, will have been paid by the treasury before the end of the year 1809.
II. Eight per cent. Stock, irredeemable till after the year 1808. The original amount of that stock was 6,480,400 Of which had been paid in payments for publick loans, prior to the first of January 1806 50,900
Leaving the amount unredeemed 6,429,500 Partial purchases may perhaps be effected within the limitations prescribed by congress, during this and the two ensuing years; and at all events, the whole will be reimbursed on the 1st day of January, 1809. Debts reimbursable at the pleasure of the United States, viz. Navy 6 per cent. stock 711,700 5 1-2 do. do. 1,847,500 4 1-2 do. do. 176,000 2735,200
Dolls. 10,564,700 Which will also be reimbursed before the year 1809, unless the price of stocks should render it more advantageous to purchase some other species of debt.
The second class consists of debts payable at more distant periods, which it does not appear practicable to anticipate, viz. I. 1796 six per cent. stock redeemable in 1819 80,000 II. Louisiana stock redeemable in four annual installments, the first of which is payable in 1818, 11,250,000 11,330,000
The old 6 per cent deferred, and 3 per cent. stocks constitute the last, and amount to the following sums: The nominal amount of six per cent. is 28,180,000 of deferred do 13,660,000 41,840,000
Of which has been redeemed by the annual reimbursement of 8 per cent. on account of principal and interest (omitting fractions) viz. On the 6 per cent. stock at the rate of 30-10 per 100 dollars 8,500,000. On the deferred do. at the rate of 11-30 per 100 dollars 1,540,000 10,040,000
Leaving the unredeemable amount on the 1st of January, 1806. (in round numbers) 31,800,000 The nominal amount of 3 per cent. (in round numbers also) 19,050,000 50,850,000
Total amount of the publick debt dolls. 72,744,700
Although the old six per cent. and deferred stocks are still considered as a six per cent. stock, they are both in fact an annuity of 8 per cent. on the original nominal amount, which extinguishing the principal by degrees, will cease for the old 6 per cent. in the year 1818, and for the deferred in 1824. A certificate of six per cent. stock of one hundred dollars nominal was considered on the 1st of January 1806, as equal to sixty-nine dollars and ninety-four cents, real 6 per cent. stock, because 30 dollars and 16 cents of the principal had been discharged by the annual reimbursement of eight per cent. instead of which it was, properly speaking, an annuity of eight dollars for twelve years, and something less than nine months. And in the same manner a certificate of deferred stock on one hundred dollars nominal, was considered as equal to eighty-eight dollars and seventy cents, real six per cent. stock, instead of which it was strictly speaking, an annuity of eight dollars for eighteen years, and something less than nine months.
The proposition now submitted to the committee of ways and means, is that in exchange for the present six per cent. and deferred, a common six per cent stock shall be offered to the publick creditors, equal in amount to the unredeemed amount of the present stocks, and redeemable at the pleasure of the United States: provided, however, that no partial payment shall be made on any new certificate or credit, but that government shall be obliged to reimburse, at a single payment, the whole amount of each such new certificate or credit, and to give previous reasonable notice of such intended reimbursement.
Although peculiar circumstances may prevent a general acceptance of that proposal, the exchange
would certainly be advantageous to the creditors. Because 1st, it is difficult to calculate, and inconvenient to reinvest four times in each year, the portion of principal reimbursed, which makes part of the quarterly dividend; and every stockholder, who does not fully reinvest, insensibly resumes his capital. 2dly, an annuity for a limited term of years, is uniformly sold at market for a price, less than its intrinsic or arithmetical worth, as may be exemplified by the market value of every lease, and of every estate, less than the absolute fee. For that reason, the navy six per cent. which is redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, has always been worth at market, something more than the old six per cent. and deferred stocks; and these in England, do not even command a higher price than the American 5 1-2 per cent. stock which is also redeemable at will. 3dly, the time and manner in which the new stock would be reimbursed, would as far as it is practicable, prevent any great fluctuation in its price, and fix its market value at par.
The exchange would be also advantageous to the public. 1st. Because government will thereby be enabled to reimburse the whole in less than 9 years instead of eighteen. And 2dly. Because supposing that circumstances should render a resort to loans necessary, the terms on which these may be obtained, will, in a considerable degree, depend on the price of the existing stocks; it is therefore desirable that that species, the price of which has a tendency to regulate that of all others, should be as valuable as its rate of interests will admit; and it has already been stated, that the present six per cent and deferred stocks, being an annuity for a number of years, are generally worth less than their intrinsic value. It is believed that that effect was sensibly felt, in the operations connected with the purchase of Louisiana.
The advantages of the proposed conversion being reciprocal, no sacrifice should be made by the United States, in order to insure the assent of the public creditors; those who may refuse it, will continue to receive the eight per cent annuities, and these will, as has been stated, cease in the years 1812 & 1813. It appears, however, proper that such remaining annuities should be designated by their proper name, instead of carrying on the face of the certificates of stock, the deceptive appearance of a six per cent stock. The annexed table exhibiting the amount of principal redeemed on the first day of each quarter, shews the difficulty to persons not well versed in those transactions of calculating the true nominal value or unredeemed amount of a stock, which is perpetually diminishing, whilst its apparent nominal amount remains the same. It may easily be understood how it may in some instances happen that the stockholder consumes his principal, whilst he supposes he is only living on the interest; and how it does sometimes happen, that ignorant purchasers, thinking that the whole apparent nominal amount, as expressed on the face of the certificate, is still due by the United States, are induced to pay for stock more than its real value.
It is therefore proposed, that it should be enacted by law, that in every case, where it shall be necessary to issue new certificates, either in lieu of such as may be lost or destroyed, or by reason of a transfer of the property itself, or from the books of one office to those of another, the new certificate should on the face thereof, express the true amount of the annuity due, and of the time when it shall cease, instead of stating as at present, the nominal amount of the stock which was originally due.
A conversion of three per cent. into the six per cent. stock, cannot be so easily effected, nor indeed without some apparent sacrifice on the part of the United States.
A three per cent. stock will always be worth more at market than a six per cent. stock, which produces an equal interest.
1st. Because there is a possibility that its nominal amount may ultimately be reimbursed.
2dly. Because supposing it to be a perpetual annuity, the principal of which shall never be reimbursed, its market price is regulated not only by the legal or market rate of interest, in America, but by the price of similar foreign stocks, and by the demand for American stocks in foreign countries.
More than eleven millions of dollars of the American 3 per cent. stock are held by persons residing in England, and other foreign countries. That stock is never worth less than sixty per cent. of its nominal amount when the old six per cent. stock is at par.—It cannot therefore, be expected, that the holders will assent to any modification, which will not secure to them advantages, at least equal, to those they now possess, and the question to be decided by the committee and by Congress, is, whether that debt shall henceforth be considered as a perpetual encumbrance on the nation, or whether such a compensation shall be offered to the creditors as may induce them to accept a conversion which will secure the object heretofore contemplated, the total extinguishment of the American debt. It may not be improper to add, that even to those who may think the accomplishment of that object either unimportant or impracticable, and taking into consideration such a state of things as may render new loans necessary, the existence of a three per cent. stock is ineligible. To a nation already encumbered with an immense debt, and subject, on account of her relative situation, to peace and war establishments of great magnitude and corresponding expense, the annual sum which it may be necessary to pay, in order to obtain extraordinary resources, becomes the primary consideration; and that species of stock which, in proportion to its rate at interest, is the most valuable at market, will naturally be created. The political and geographical situation of the United States, permits at least a hope, that, under every contingency, the reimbursement of the debts which may necessarily be incurred, will, at a subsequent period, be attainable, and that the principal will not be increased for the sake of diminishing the immediate payment of interest. As the ultimate value which a three per cent. stock may reach at market has natural limits, and the probability of its reaching that value rests on uncertain contingencies it is reasonable that the assent of the creditors may be obtained on reasonable terms, and no greater sacrifice should certainly be made than the advantages expected from the operation will justify.
In appreciating the value of the new six per cent. stock, which the creditors would receive, not only its nominal amount, but also the additional annuity which will be payable till the stock shall be reimbursed, must be taken into consideration. It will on that account be eligible to provide that it shall not be redeemable till after all the eight, five and half, four and half, and navy six per cent. stocks, as well as all the stock which may be created in exchange of the old six per cent. and deferred stocks shall have been reimbursed: a period which, supposing no adverse circumstances to intervene, may be estimated about eight years. Thus supposing the three per cent to be converted into a six per cent stock, at the

rate of sixty per cent of its nominal amount, the creditor would at the end of eight years, receive sixty dollars, and, in the mean while, an annuity of three dollars and sixty cents, instead of three dollars, which he now receives, both which provisions may be considered as nearly equal to a redemption at the rate of sixty five dollars. It may be added that this new stock would be worth more at market than the six per cent created in exchange of the old six per cent and deferred, and probably more than par. The Louisiana stock, which is irredeemable for twelve years, is now worth in England 105, whilst the old six per cent is only at 95 per cent. Whatever reasonable rate may be paid for the proposed conversion, the United States will provide at a fixed price, for the redemption of the debts; and the creditor, besides receiving an intermediate additional interest, will exchange the uncertain contingency of a supposed increase of value for the certainty of a reimbursement greater than the highest price which the three per cent stock has ever yet reached. It has already been stated, that more than eleven millions of dollars of the three per cent stock are held by persons residing in foreign countries. About fourteen millions of the unredeemed amount of the six per cent and deferred stocks are in the same situation. As it will be more difficult to obtain the assent of that class of stockholders, particularly as relates to three per cent stock, it might also be agreed that the interest due to them on the new stock, should, like that on the Louisiana stock, be paid in Europe, a provision which, without costing much to the United States, will be a strong inducement in favour of the proposed modifications. Nor would it be impracticable to provide for an exchange of certificates in Europe, which would remove the objection arising from the delays and dangers incident to a double transmission of papers across the Atlantic. Some subordinate details may be introduced in the law; but these outlines will be sufficient to convey an idea of the plan which appears to be the most simple and cheapest mode of effecting the object contemplated. Still it is less the plan thus respectfully submitted than the subject itself, which I have been desirous of bringing under the consideration of the committee. Although an ample appropriation has been made for the extinguishment of the whole of the publick debt, the nature of greater part of the stock will, unless some modification shall be obtained, prevent or considerably retard the accomplishment of that object. If no alteration take place in the nature of that stock, the commissioners of the sinking fund will, after the year 1809 have no other means of applying near one half of the annual appropriation than by making purchases.—Annual purchases to the amount of near four millions of dollars would necessarily raise the old six per cent, and deferred stocks, to the highest price of which it is susceptible. As a necessary consequence the commissioners would cease to purchase and without any real advantage being obtained by the creditors, the United States would continue to be encumbered for a number of years with the eight per cent and in perpetuity with the three per cent annuities. Years, perhaps the most favourable for the extinguishment of the debt, would elapse, and periods might follow when the pressure of the annual payments would be felt. To improve the present time, appears the most provident course; will, it is believed, conform with the publick opinion, and is convenient with the former acts of the legislature.
I have the honour to be,
Very respectfully, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. John Randolph, chairman of the committee of Ways and Means.
TABLE.
Showing the amount of principal (on calculation of 100 dollars) redeemed at certain quarter yearly periods until its final extinction by the U. States, of their stock bearing an interest of six per cent per annum arising from the payment of eight per cent per annum under the provisions of sundry acts of Congress:
   Amount Redeemed.     January 1, 1796 to 1802, 2, - - -   April 1, do. do. 2,03 - -   July 1, do. do. 2,060,45 -   October 1, do. do. 2,091,356,75   January 1, 1797 1802 4,122,727,101   April 1, do. do. 4,184,568,008   July 1, do. do. 4,247,330,528   October 1, do. do. 4,311,046,576   January 1, 1793 1804 6,373,712,274   April 1, do. do. 6,471,347,958   July 1, do. do. 6,568,418,178   October 1, do. do. 6,666,944,450   January 1, 1793 1805 8,766,948,617   April 1, do. do. 8,598,454,846   July 1, do. do. 9,031,929,659   October 1, do. do. 9,157,468,583   January 1, 1800 1806 11,304,919,712   April 1, do. do. 11,474,493,508   July 1, do. do. 11,646,610,819   October 1, do. do. 11,821,310,074   January 1, 1801 1807 13,998,529,725   April 1, do. do. 14,208,609,171   July 1, do. do. 14,421,735,308   October 1, do. do. 14,636,064,383   January 1, 1802 1808 16,837,635,359   April 1, do. do. 17,110,499,879   July 1, do. do. 17,367,157,577   October 1, do. do. 17,627,764,737   January 1, 1803 1809 19,892,079,708   April 1, do. do. 20,190,460,904   July 1, do. do. 20,493,317,817   October 1, do. do. 20,800,717,495   January 1, 1804 1810 23,112,738,348   April 1, do. do. 23,459,419,237   July 1, do. do. 23,811,310,563   October 1, do. do. 24,161,480,221   January 1, 1805 1811 26,531,667,424   April 1, do. do. 26,928,972,336   July 1, do. do. 27,332,907,124   October 1, do. do. 27,742,900,730   January 1, 1806 1812 30,158,044,141   April 1, do. do. 30,611,429,905   July 1, do. do. 31,070,601,354   October 1, do. do. 31,536,660,374   January 1, 1807 1812 34,069,710,279   April 1, do. do. 34,519,853,933   July 1, do. do. 35,037,365,773   October 1, do. do. 35,563,218,579   January 1, 1801 1814 38,091,666,858   April 1, do. do. 38,663,116,860   July 1, do. do. 39,243,138,613   October 1, do. do. 39,836,860,693   January 1, 1809 1813 42,454,415,668   April 1, do. do. 43,070,929,807   July 1, do. do. 43,716,993,754   October 1, do. do. 44,472,748,660   January 1, 1810 1816 47,038,329,890   April 1, do. do. 47,743,914,989   July 1, do. do. 48,460,073,715   October 1, do. do. 49,186,974,819   January 1, 1811 1817 51,924,779,441   April 1, do. do. 52,703,651,135   July 1, do. do. 53,494,035,900   October 1, do. do. 54,296,618,988   January 1, 1812 1818 57,121,068,275   April 1, do. do. 57,937,734,297   July 1, do. do. 58,837,230,311   October 1, do. do. 59,719,809,066  
   January 1, 1813 1819 52,615,566,202   April 1, do. do. do. 60,554,646,395   July 1, do. do. do. 64,476,780,343   October 1, do. do. do. 65,475,785,343   January 1, 1814 1814 1820 68,457,922,123   April 1, do. do. do. 69,484,890,954   July 1, do. do. do. 70,527,062,819   October 1, do. do. do. 71,584,968,761   January 1, 1813 1821 74,638,743,193   April 1, do. do. do. 75,778,024,442   July 1, do. do. do. 76,815,303,809   October 1, do. do. do. 78,069,054,366   January 1, 1816 1822 81,240,068,866   April 1, do. do. do. 82,458,069,899   July 1, do. do. do. 83,593,549,948   October 1, do. do. do. 84,950,983,197   January 1, 1817, 1823 87,225,247,945   April 1, do. do. do. 89,548,606,664   July 1, do. do. do. 90,894,856,064   October 1, do. do. do. 92,255,253,904   January 1, 1813 1824 93,639,062,431   April 1, do. do. do. 97,073,048,349   July 1, do. do. do. 98,529,753,074   October 1, do. do. do. 100 - - -   Amount due July 1, 1818 1,470,546,916   Interest thereon, 22,053,103  
Amount of last payment, payable } October 1st, 1818 and 1824, } 1,492,300,629 The real value of 100 dollars nominal, will be found by deducting the amount redeemed in any one quarter from one hundred nominal dollars, expressed in the stock bearing interest at 6 per cent.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE TAKING OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
Downing street, Feb. 28.
Dispatches, of which the following are a copy and extract, addressed to Lord Viscount Castlereagh, were received yesterday evening, at the office of the Right Hon. William Windham, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from major-general Sir David Baird:—
Cape Town, Jan. 12, 1806.
MY LORD—I have the honour to announce to your Lordship the capitulation of the Cape of Good Hope to his Majesty's arms.
In my dispatches of the 24th November last, from St. Salvador, I had the honour to apprise your Lordship of the measures adopted to refresh the force under my command: and having with much difficulty, procured about sixty or seventy horses for the cavalry, and the sick being recruited, the expedition sailed on the 26th of that month; and we had the good fortune to reach Table Bay on the 4th inst.
It had been intended to disembark the army immediately, and with a view of covering our design, before entering the Bay, the 24th regiment commanded by the Hon. Col. McDonald, was detached, under charge of the Leda frigate, to make a demonstration of landing in Campo Bay, but the wind having failed, the fleet did not arrive at its anchorage until the day was too far advanced to attempt a landing.
On the morning of the 5th the first brigade, under the orders of Brigadier-General Beresford, was embarked in boats, and proceeded towards the only accessible part of the shore, in a small Bay, 16 miles to the northward of Cape Town, where it appeared practicable to effect a disembarkation, but the surf had increased so considerably that, combined with the local difficulties of the spot, it was found necessary to abandon the attempt.
The rest of the day was devoted to a careful examination of the shore, from Lospard's Bay to with in gun shot of the batteries at Cape Town but which produced only the distressing conclusion that the chance of effecting a landing depended upon contingencies, very unlikely to be realized but in a perfect calm.
In consequence of this inference, in order to obviate the disadvantages of delay, in the adoption of a resolution which I apprehend would at last be necessarily imposed on me, I directed Brigadier-General Beresford to proceed with the 38th regiment, and the 20th light dragoons, escorted by his majesty's ship Diomed, to Saldanha Bay, where the disembarkation could be accomplished with facility, and a prospect was afforded us of procuring horses and cattle; and I purposed following with the main body of the army in the event of the beach being impracticable the ensuing morning.
The surf along the shore of Lospard's Bay having considerably abated the ensuing morning, I determined, with the concurrence of Commodore Sir Home Popham, to make an effort to get the troops on shore, and accordingly the Highland brigade, composed of the 71st, 72d, 93d regiments effected that object, under the command of Brigadier General Ferguson.
The shore had been previously very closely inspected by the Brigadier, and by his spirited exertions and example, our efforts were crowned with success; although a confined and intricate channel to the shore, which had been accurately pointed by beacons laid down by the diligence and activity of the boats of his majesty's ship Diadem, and a tremendous surf, opposed the passage of the troops.
The enemy had scattered a party of sharpshooters over the contiguous heights, and commanded the equality from natural difficulties, and it is with the deepest concern I have the honour to inform your Lordship that we lost thirty-five rank and file of the 93d regiment, by the oversteering of one of the boats notwithstanding every possible effort to rescue those unfortunate men.
The remainder of the troops could only be brought on shore on the succeeding day, when the extraordinary obstacles to all intercourse with the fleet, which nothing but the courage and perseverance of British seamen could surmount, barely enabled us to obtain the indispensable supplies of water and provisions for immediate subsistence.
On the morning of the 8th, the army, consisting of the 24th, 59th, 71st, 72d, 83d, and 93d regiments, gades, with two howitzers, and six light field pieces, and moved off towards the road which leads to Cape Town, and, having ascended the summit of the Blauw Berg, or Blue Mountains, and dislodged the enemy's light troops, I discovered their main body drawn up in two lines, prepared to receive us, and even in motion to anticipate our approach.
The enemy's force apparently consisted of about five thousand men, the greater proportion of which was cavalry, and 23 pieces of cannon, yoked to horses, the disposition of which, and the nature of the ground occupied by the enemy's troops, made it evident that they intended to refuse their right wing, and with their left attempt to turn our right flank; but, to frustrate their design, I formed the army into two columns, the second brigade under Brigadier-General Ferguson keeping the road, whilst the first struck to the right, and took the defile of the mountains. Having accomplished my purpose, our line was formed with equal celerity and order; and the left wing, composed of the Highland brigade, was thrown forward, and advanced with the steadiest step, under a very heavy fire of round shot, grape and musketry. Nothing could surpass or resist the determined bravery of the troops, headed by their
gallant leader, Brigadier-General Ferguson, and the number of the enemy, who swarmed the plain, served only to augment their ardour, and confirm their discipline. The enemy received our fire and maintained his position obstinately, but in the moment of charging, the valour of British troops bore down all opposition, and forced him to a precipitate retreat.
The first brigade, composed of the 24th, 59th, and 33d regiments, and commanded in the absence of Brigadier-General Beresford, by Lieutenant-Colonel Baird, was unavoidably precluded, by their situation from any considerable participation in the triumph of the British arms, though the flank companies of the 24th had however an opportunity of distinguishing themselves in dislodging a number of horse and rifle men from the heights on our right flank. This brilliant achievement, however, was clouded by the loss of Captain Foster, of the grenadiers, whose gallantry is best recorded in the bosoms of his brother soldiers, and the universal regret of the army.
It is utterly impossible to convey to your lordship an adequate idea of the obstacles which opposed the advance, and retarded the success of our army, but it is my duty to inform your lordship, that the nature of the country—a deep, heavy, and arid land, covered with shrubs, scarcely pervious to light bodies of infantry; above all, the total privation of water under the effects of a burning sun, had nearly exhausted our gallant fellows in the moment of victory, and with the utmost difficulty were we able to reach the Reitz Valley, where we took our position for the night. A considerable portion of the provisions and necessaries with which we started, had been lost during the action, and we occupied our ground under an apprehension that even the great exertions of Sir Home Popham and the navy could not relieve us from starvation.
My Lord on every occasion where it has been found necessary to call for the co-operation of British seamen in land enterprizes, their valour has been so conspicuous, and their spirit of labour and perseverance so unconquerable, that no tribute of my applause can add a lustre to their character; but I discharge a most agreeable portion of my duty in assuring your lordship that on the recent employment of their services, they have maintained their reputation: and in this place it behoves me to inform your lordship, that the uniform good conduct of those gallant fellows, and the zeal of captain George Byng who commanded them, together with that of every subordinate officer, have merited my fullest approbation.
The loss of the enemy in this engagement is reputed to exceed seven hundred men in killed and wounded; and it is with the most sensible gratification that I contrast it with the inclosed return of our casualties. Your lordship will perceive the name of lieutenant col Grant among the wounded; but the heroic spirit of this officer was not subdued by his misfortune, and he continued to lead his men to glory, as an enemy was opposed to his majesty's 72d regiment. I have the cordial satisfaction to add, that his wound, though very severe, is not pronounced dangerous; and I indulge the hope and expectation of his early recovery and resumption of command.
On the morning of the 9th, recruited by such supplies as the unwearied diligence and efforts of the navy could throw on shore, the 59th regiment, however, being almost completely destitute of food, we prosecuted our march towards Cape Town, and took up a position south of Salt River, which we trusted might preserve a free communication with the squadron; for our battering train, as well as every other necessary, except water, was to pass to us from his majesty's ships. In this situation a flag of truce was sent to me by the commandant of the garrison of Cape Town, (the governor-general Jansens, having retired after the action of the 8th, into the country, moving by Hottentots Holland Kloof) requesting a suspension of hostilities for 48 hours, in order to negotiate a capitulation. In answer to this overture, I dispatched brigadier-general Ferguson, accompanied by lieutenant-colonel Brownrigg, to stipulate, as the condition of acquiescence, the surrender of the outworks of the town within 6 hours, allowing 36 hours for arranging the articles of capitulation.
My proposition being assented to; the 59th regiment moved in march into Fort Knokke; and the next day, in conjunction with Sir Home Popham, the terms were agreed upon, and his majesty's forces were put in possession of the several defences of the town. Of the modified capitulation, as ratified by us, I have the honour to enclose a copy.
The cordial, able, and zealous co-operation of commodore Sir Home Popham, emulated by all the officers under his command, merits my warmest acknowledgments and commendation; and I have the satisfaction to add, that no united service was ever performed with more true harmony, than has uniformly been manifested by both branches of his majesty's ships as could be spared from the service of Lospard's Bay, constantly coaxed the enemy's shore, throwing shot among his troops and people, and contributing to keep him ignorant of the actual place of our disembarkation; and a very spirited effort was made by the marines of the fleet, and a party of seamen from the Diadem, under the commodore's immediate command, to occupy a position in Reitz Valley, and co-operate with the army.
The marines and the hon. company's recruits, as well as their cadets, headed by lieut. col. Willet, of the Bengal establishment, have been usefully employed in different branches of the service; and I have to regret the deprivation of the services of the 20th dragoons, and the 38th regiment, under a conviction that they could not have failed to discharge their duty in the same exemplary manner, as the rest of his majesty's troops engaged in the action.
Publick, as well as personal considerations, induce me to lament the absence of brigadier-gen. Beresford, from whose talents and experience I should have derived the most essential assistance in our disputed and difficult progress from Lospard's Bay.
The duties of the quarter-master general department were very able and judiciously discharged by lieut. col. Brownrigg; and although the army had the greatest cause to lament the absence, from severe illness, of major Tucker, deputy adjutant-general, yet the zeal and activity manifested by major Trotter, of the 83d regiment, and the assistant adjutant-general, capt Munro, happily precluded all deficiency in the department. The absence of capt. Smith, of the Royal engineers, with the Saldanha detachment, was also a matter of great regret to me, for his knowledge of the country would have relieved me from much embarrassment.
To the several officers commanding corps I am under considerable obligations for their gallant, spirited, zealous and judicious conduct and example, in leading their men up to the enemy. British troops, headed by such men, must ever, under Providence, command success; and every man in this army has, I trust it will be considered, preserved the character of the British soldier, and faithfully discharged his duty to his king and country.
This despatch will be delivered to your lordship by lieut. col Baird, and to whom I beg leave to refer for any additional information your lordship may wish, respecting our proceedings; and I beg leave to recommend this zealous officer to your lordship's protection.
I take the liberty of mentioning to your lordship, that not having been joined by the Narcissus frigate prior to our disembarkation, and subsequent operations in the field, I was unfortunately deprived of the services of capt. Sorrell, assistant adjutant-general, who was charged with my despatches from
Madeira to governor Patten, and with the execution of my wishes to procure intelligence relative to the strength and condition of this colony; and from whose extensive local knowledge and professional talents, I expected to derive great assistance.
Herewith I have the honour to enclose for your lordship's information, a return of the ordinance found in the citadel and other defences of this settlement, but it is perhaps inaccurate, for the reason assigned by the commanding officer of artillery.
I have the honour to be, &c. D. BAIRD, Maj. Gen. Com. in chief.
Received by late arrivals at Boston and New-York, from Europe.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
LONDON, March 15.
Last night Mr. Primet brought before the House of Commons a most important fact, long overlooked, viz. that while this country is at the expense of conquering and defending India—nay, while the national finances probably may be burdened by the company's debts, a part of the commerce of British India, exceeding that of the company, is carried on by neutrals, either by treaty or connivance, while British capital and British subjects are excluded from the advantage of the trade, which it is notorious the company cannot carry on. This question requires nothing more than attention on the part of the publick, to make the proper impression.
Some interesting observations on the American commerce connected with this subject occurred in the debate. It would be worth while to compare the value of what some would quarrel about in regard to the commerce of neutrals, and what our folly gives away gratis.
The motion of Mr. Primet, which was a call for certain documents, drew forth considerable conversation; in the course of which Mr. Fox argued forcibly against the production of any neutral document upon this important question, lest it should lead men to form premature imperfect judgments. It would be improper to hold out an imperfect view of a question of this nature—such it appeared was the opinion of the Directors of the East India Company; and he could not help thinking, that that house, and the country at large, were fully willing to give the judgment of that Board, all the confidence to which it was entitled; but independent of their opinion, the honourable mover himself had not stated any ground of necessity for the production of the document he called for; or that he meant to take any proceeding upon it. He had indeed stated the contrary. There was another point connected with this motion, which the honourable mover had perhaps in contemplation, when he brought forward—he meant the carrying trade of America. That this subject was now under consideration elsewhere, was tolerably notorious.—It was not, he believed, unknown to any one, who heard him, that a representation respecting it had been made to his Majesty's government, on the part of the United States. This representation was under discussion, and every necessary information would be sought for. But not, however, from any papers to be laid on the table of the house—not from any document of the nature of that moved for by the honourable gentleman, but by application to all those who were most intimately acquainted with the subject at issue. Ministers would look for knowledge to aid their judgment through the proper channels.—Mr. Primet, after a few words explanation, withdrew his motion.
The circumstance of two American vessels laden with colonial produce, which had been detained at Plymouth, having been liberated during the last week, and allowed to sail for Bordeaux and Rochefort, has given rise to a report that all detained American vessels have been restored, and that the power asserted by America of covering her flag the commerce of the enemy, had been conceded by our government. We have the pleasure to contradict the rumour; and although we are uninformed of the determination of ministers on the subject, we must do them the justice to believe, that they never will consent to a principle which, in its operations, would deprive this country of every advantage which results to her from her naval superiority. All kinds of colonial produce are now sold in France as cheap as in a period of peace; nay, the Bordeaux market was a month since glutted with sugars and coffee poured in from Martinique, St. Domingo, &c. by American bottoms. It is in her commerce alone that France is vulnerable to us; if this is secured to her, she must despise our hostility, and will be naturally inclined to perpetuate a war in which she has much to gain, without being exposed to loss; while we continue subject to great risk and immense expense, without any countervailing advantage.
IRISH AFFAIRS.
The Courier, of the 3d of March, in noticing the new administration of England, observes—Mr. Fox found it necessary on the 17th ult. to declare in Parliament against the repeal of the union with Ireland, saying, measures might be had at first, but when once they had been carried into effect, to repeal them might be worse than to let them continue. This reasoning will enable Mr. Fox to abandon all his opposition doctrines, and we are happy to see Mr. Fox have recourse to it, as it gives assurance that he will not be the dangerous man in power it was apprehended, that he will not advocate the plans of sir Francis Burdett, or promote the designs of the corresponding society. But this reasoning has not wholly removed the effects of his original imprudent declaration. The meetings in Dublin have indeed resolved not to press the repeal of the union immediately; but they have appointed a permanent committee to maintain a correspondence throughout Ireland with those who desire the repeal. Mr. Fox's rash language has given birth to an establishment of corresponding societies, the evils of which may one day be severely felt. He seems fully aware of the mischief he has done, and has made a second declaration in Parliament to counteract it. In the debate on India affairs on Tuesday—"He agreed we were not now to revert to original theories; but when we were examining the causes of important events which were extremely complicated in their nature, it was somewhat difficult to do so without, in some measure, adverting to such original theories. He, however, did not mean to say that any alteration ought at present to take place in the general system of Indian government as now by law established. He had occasion to state, at a former time, that there was a wide difference between disapproving of measures at their commencement

est importance; it cannot be too often read and considered by the country. It is a general argument, applicable to any other measure or system of things as well as to the union and government of India. On the same principles Mr. Fox may renounce every opinion he has hitherto held, revoke every pledge he has hitherto given. The public will perceive this with great satisfaction, and cherish the most flattering hopes. For this we are no doubt indebted to the influence of Lord Grenville, who has also we believe prevailed on Mr. Fox to abandon all design of soliciting peace at a moment so inauspicious as the present. Under these circumstances we "shall hope for the best," without minutely investigating the minor appointment in the government.
March 17.
The Hamburg mail, due on Wednesday, arrived on Saturday night, with letters and papers to the 8th instant. The agitation and alarm continue to increase upon the continent, in consequence of the augmentation and activity of the French troops in Germany, which are now said to amount to 142,000 men. They have broken up in Suabia, and the western parts of Germany; and marching for the interior, have re-occupied positions on the Inn and in Salzburg. The troops which were drawn from Wurzburg, Aichstadt, &c. have resumed their former quarters, and are followed by reinforcements from France. Others have taken possession of part of the Hessian territories: while a force of 30,000 has occupied Anspach, and obliged the Prussian troops to retire to Bayreuth. It is said that the Prussian commander on the frontiers made dispositions to resist their entrance, until he was informed of the magnitude of the force opposed to him; and the civil, as well as military authorities of the principality have protested against this violation of their neutrality. We cannot credit this latter account, as it is known that Prussia agreed to surrender Anspach in exchange for the Electorate of Hanover. At Vienna, these proceedings appear to have excited some uneasiness. Baron Thugut has been recalled to office. Such men as the archduke Charles and Baron Thugut, promise a vigorous government, and must infuse spirit and energy into the people. As a proof of it, we are told that the Emperor has refused a demand for the passage of a French army through the Austrian territories against the Turks.—Buonaparte, it is said, meditates several new changes in Germany, among which are four new Electorates. The archduke Ferdinand is to be Elector of Cleves, the Duke of Brunswick, Elector of Westphalia, and the Landgrave of Hesse Darmstadt, Elector of Paderborn.—There is to be an Elector of Fulda. All these new Electors will induce new territorial arrangements, the execution of which will require the presence and assistance of French troops.
IRISH CATHOLICS.
On the 9th inst. a most numerous and highly respectable body of the Roman Catholics of Ireland assembled at Darcy's tavern in the metropolis of that country; and it is with the most heartfelt satisfaction we can state, that the utmost harmony, unanimity, and good temper governed the meeting.
The right hon. Lord Southwell took the chair. The question proposed was expressive of the highest confidence and reliance in the integrity, wisdom, and patriotism of the present administration. This sentiment was universally applauded.—Every man present repented the idea of pressing the Catholic claims at the present moment, as being at once inexpedient, untimely, and unwise; at the same time that the unauthorised and intrusive communication on this subject made by some meddling and wrong headed individuals to Mr. Fox, was universally reprobated.
Some slight difference in opinion prevailing, whether any specific declaration should or should not be drawn up in the spirit of the above disposition, it was deemed advisable to adjourn the meeting to the following Thursday, when there is little doubt but the resolutions to that effect were adopted.
We repeat, it is with the most heartfelt satisfaction that we lay before our readers the result of this meeting, which we cannot but consider, in the present awful moment, the best and most important news we could have communicated. It contains the assurance of the most affectionate support of three millions of people in the dreadful contest in which we are engaged, nor have the Catholics, by taking this noble line of conduct, served themselves less than they have the empire. They must henceforth be considered with that affection, respect, and gratitude by Great-Britain, of which we endeavoured to prove them worthy, when their claims were under the consideration of parliament, last session.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
On Tuesday Mr. Dillon rose for the purpose of putting a question to the right honorable gentleman opposite, (Mr. Fox) with a view to learn the future intentions of that right honorable gentleman, with respect to the claims of a large portion of his majesty's subjects in Ireland.—Rumours had gone abroad of a very extraordinary change of sentiments having taken place in certain quarters on the subject of the claims of the Roman Catholics of Ireland. It was also rumoured, that the great body of the Catholics had acquiesced in this change of opinion. It was of the highest importance to the interests of the empire, as well as the tranquility of Ireland, that this question should be set completely at rest, some way or other.
Mr. Secretary Fox observed, that the question of the hon. gentleman was so vague and general, as scarcely to call for a reply. The hon. gentleman had asked what his intentions were with respect to the claims of the Roman Catholics of Ireland, and founded his question on rumours of an alteration of sentiments with respect to the question in certain quarters. As the honorable gentleman had not particularized these quarters, it was impossible for him to give any answer with reference to them. The hon. gentleman had also alluded to rumours of the acquiescence of the Catholic body in the change of sentiments, which he stated to have taken place in certain quarters. Of the determinations of that body, he thought it would be more than natural to expect information from the hon. gentleman himself.—He did not feel himself called upon to say anything more on the subject on this occasion.
On Friday a committee was appointed to take into consideration the present state of the woollen manufacture of England. The several petitions from the counties of Gloucester, Somerset, Wilts and York, were referred to the consideration of the committee. Mr. Windham rose to give notice [a cry of hear! hear! from the opposition bench] that on Monday next, he should move for leave to bring in a bill empowering his majesty, for a time to be limited to make certain rules and orders for regulating the trade between Great-Britain and the Cape of Good Hope. He observed he knew very well what the hon. gentlemen opposite meant when they cried hear! hear! and he could state that he entertained a hope of being able on Monday next, to lay before the house the details of the military plans of defence which had been under the consideration of his majesty's ministers for some time. Mr. Canning repeated the question he had put to Mr. Windham before, whether the additional force bill made any part of the proposed plan. To this question no answer was returned. The house in a committee of supply voted a sum not exceeding 2,087,181. 6s. 6d. for the service of the ordnance of Great-Britain for 1806.
London Courier, 19 March, 2d edition.
We stopt the press at 3 o'clock, to communicate the following letter, which we have just received express from Dover:
"Dover, half past 8 o'clock, Wednesday.—This morning, about half past six o'clock, a French boat appeared in sight, as a flag of truce.
"There was so little wind, that she could not fetch in, and a frigate coming round the Foreland, apparently for the purpose, the galley put off from her with a French naval officer and two other gentlemen—they rowed on board the frigate, and are gone to the Admiral in the Downs. They are supposed to be bearers of pacific proposals to our government."
LONDON, March 19.—Two Hamburg mails arrived this morning. They bring news of importance, though somewhat contradictory; whilst some of the German papers would persuade us that every thing is arranged between Prussia and France, others assert, that war between the two powers is inevitable.
The French have suddenly taken possession of Nuremberg.
The Austrian ambassador at Petersburg has been ordered to declare, that the Treaty of Presburgh contains no secret articles.
The king of Sweden has been formally released by Great-Britain and Russia, from his engagements to occupy the country of Lauenburg.
PLYMOUTH, March 15.—Sailed this morning, the Hibernia, of 110 guns, admiral earl St. Vincent, and the Ville de Paris, of 110 guns. His lordship is to take command of the Channel fleet.
NEW-YORK, May 5.
The ship Hardware, captain Matlack, arrived at this port on Saturday evening in 38 days from Liverpool, bringing London papers to the 18th of March; from which we have made some extracts.
Captain Matlack informs us that a peace was soon expected to take place between Great-Britain and France, a French flag of truce having arrived at Dover, supposed to be the bearer of Buonaparte's propositions. The British merchants were alarmed at the proceedings of our congress, Mr. Wright's bill having excited a considerable degree of agitation in London. The EARL OF SELKIRK WAS APPOINTED AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY TO THE UNITED STATES; and it was expected he would sail immediately to this port. The markets at Liverpool were getting better.
Buonaparte has announced his readiness to make peace with Great-Britain, on the basis of the treaty of Amiens. This declaration had not made a very deep impression in England. It occasioned a trifling rise of stocks:—But Mr. Fox did not seem eager to embrace the offer—Mr. Fox, the Minister, appears quite an altered man from the Mr. Fox, when in the minority.
INDIA TRADE.—The trade of neutrals—particularly that of the United States—with India, has been made a subject of debate in the British parliament. In this debate, Mr. Secretary Fox said, "Every body knew, that the question of the carrying trade, and the intercourse between the United States of America, and the East and West Indies, was a subject of a very delicate nature, and that representations therein had been made from the U. States which were now under the most serious consideration of his majesty's government." Lord Castlereagh, in the same debate, hoped his majesty's ministers would proceed in those important negotiations with the United States, with all that temper and forbearance which was due to a country whose interest had been so long connected with ours; and at the same time with that firmness and decision which were due to the rights and interests of Great-Britain." It was mentioned in this debate, that the English East India Company's charter had now only 7 years to run.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3.
By the Young Elias, arrived on Thursday last, we learn, that his Imperial majesty Buonaparte had ordered additional duty of 6 cents, per lb. on cotton, and doubled the original duty (which we believe was about 25 dollars per hhd.) on Tobacco.
Pol. Reg.
BALTIMORE, May 8.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Pinckneyville, dated April 3, 1806, to his friend in this city.
"The port of New-Orleans has this season been crowded with shipping. Cotton has kept up, and is brisk, while the produce of the western country, any flour, pork, &c. has been a mere drug, and will at this not sell at any price.
"This country has been long on the tiptoe of expectation, believing the government of the United States fraught with resources, would assume a dignified deportment, and not suffer any longer the violations on our commerce and our rights in other places to go unpunished. Perhaps, as I have been a great sufferer, I feel the violation too sensibly, and wish what I ought not.
"A few months since, I was compelled by the governor of West Florida, to abandon an establishment I had in that territory, which I do assure you has in a very sensible manner injured me.
"An officer at Fort Adams, yesterday received a letter from another at Natchitoches, stating, that capt. Johnson, with 65 men, had gone towards the Sabine river, to meet a party of four hundred Spanish cavalry, who were coming to take possession of and re-occupy a p. near the Natchitoches, from which they have been recently driven by an officer and party of American troops, on the principle of its being within American limits. It is confidently believed a fight will ensue, and be assured that no one wishes it more than I do."
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THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHOW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 12, 1806.
Although the result of the New-York election has not been in the favour of the Federalists, we believe both them, and their opponents have been disappointed in the stand which they made. The votes were as follows—
FOR CONGRESS.
Table with 2 columns: FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, CLINTONIAN. Rows: J. B. Coles 3240 G. S. Mumford 3912, Nicholas Fish 3229 G. Clinton, Jun. 3100. Note: The LEWISITE candidate had only 165 vote.
FOR MEMBERS OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Table with 2 columns: FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, CLINTONIAN. Rows: John Townsend 3354 Henry Rutgers 3895, Egbert Benson 3344 James Russel 3873, W. Henderson 3291 John Bingham 3692, W. V. Zandt, Jun. 3287 Author Smith 3857, J. O. Hoffman 3397 James Warner 3834, Was. Morton 3271 Benjamin Ferris 3858, Selah Strong 3311 C. Crolius 3843, Gabriel Furman 3272 F. Cooper 3831. Note: The highest vote on the LEWISITE ticket was only 195.
MR. PINCKNEY, we are informed, will remain in London as Minister Resident, and Mr. Munroe will return. We congratulate our readers upon the intelligence which we republish from the National Intelligencer this day, respecting the adjustment of our disputes with Great-Britain.
A WELL WISHER, to Mr. Delacoste's Museum naturae, is received, and shall have a place in our next.
From a respectable source, we learn that the emperor of the French is in treaty with Portugal, upon a subject of the first magnitude. When we say that he is treating with Portugal, we mean in appearance only, because it is not in the power of Portugal to resist his demands. It is stated that Portugal is to cede Goa to France, in consideration of which Spain is to cede the Province of Galicia to Portugal, and thereby give Portugal a sea coast from Cape St. Vincent the south west promontory of Portugal to Cape Ortegal, the northern promontory of Spain.
The power of Britain in INDIA has long occupied the attention of the French government, to attack the British dominions in India, without having some strong hold in the country, would not afford much prospect of success. Goa is situated on the Malabar coast, and is a place of considerable strength, and from its situation well calculated to afford the means of annoying the British dominions in India.
When we say that the emperor of the French is in treaty, we would be understood as saying that the publick is just about to be informed of this negotiation, for we shall not be surprised to learn hereafter, that the fleet which sailed in December last, and was spoken near St. Helena, is gone upon this expedition.
By THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States. A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas satisfactory information has been received, that Henry Whitty, commanding a British armed vessel, called the Leander, did on the 29th day of the month of April past, within their waters and jurisdiction of the United States, and near to the entrance of the harbour of New York, by a cannon shot fired from the said vessel Leander, commit a murder on the body of John Pierce, a citizen of the United States, then pursuing his lawful vocations within the same waters and jurisdiction of the United States, and near to their shores, and that the said Henry Whitty cannot at this time be brought to justice by the ordinary process of law.
And whereas it doth appear that both before and after the said day, sundry trespasses, wrongs, and unlawful interruptions and vexations on trading vessels coming to the United States, and within the waters and vicinity, were committed by the said armed vessel the Leander, her officers and people, by one other armed vessel called the Cambrian, commanded by John Nairne, her officers and people, and one other armed vessel called the Driver, commanded by Slingsby Simpson, her officers and people, which vessels being all of the same nation, were aiding and assisting each other in the trespasses interruptions and vexations aforesaid.
Now therefore, to the end that the said Henry Whitty may be brought to justice, and due punishment inflicted for the said murder, I do hereby especially enjoin and require all officers having authority civil or military, and all other persons within the limits and jurisdiction of the United States, where soever the said Henry Whitty may be found, now or hereafter, to apprehend or secure the said Henry Whitty, and him safely and diligently deliver to the civil authority of the place to be proceeded against according to law.
And I do hereby further require that the said armed vessel the Leander, with her other officers and people, and the said armed vessels, the Cambrian & Driver, their officers and people, immediately and without delay, depart from the harbours and waters of the U. States. And I do hereby interdict the entrance of all the harbours and waters of the United States to the armed vessels, and to all other vessels which shall be commanded by the said Henry Whitty, John Nairne, and Slingsby Simpson, or either of them:
And if the said vessels, or any of them, shall fail to depart as aforesaid, or shall re-enter the harbours or waters aforesaid, I do in that case forbid all intercourse with the said armed vessels, the Leander, the Cambrian, and the Driver, or with any of them, and the officers and crews thereof, and do prohibit all supplies and aid from being furnished them or either of them. And I do declare and make known, that if any person, from, or within the jurisdictional limits of the United States, shall afford any aid to either of the said armed vessels, contrary to the prohibition contained in this Proclamation, either in repairing such vessels, or furnishing them, their officers or crews, with supplies of any kind, or in any manner whatsoever, or if any Pilot shall assist in navigating any of the said armed vessels, unless it be for the purpose of carrying them in the first instance beyond the limits and jurisdiction of the U. States, such person or persons shall on conviction, suffer all the pains and penalties by the laws provided for such offences;—And I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office civil or military, within
the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof or being within the same, with vigilance and promptitude to exert their respective authorities, and to be aiding and assisting to the carrying this Proclamation, and every part thereof, to the full effect.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
Given at the City of Washington, the 3d day of May, in the year of our Lord 1806, and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States the 30th.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, (Signed) JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
The impression made by the debate and resolutions in congress on the manufacturers of Great Britain, have been such as to occasion some of them to forbid the shipment of goods, which had been sent to the seaport towns for the United States. Ibid.
The President of the United States yesterday left the city for Monticello.—Nat. Int.
It is with pleasure we are enabled to state, that ad vices received from Mr. Munroe, of as late a date as March 11, are of a more favourable complexion relative to the amicable adjustment of our differences with Great-Britain, than any previously received.—Ibid.
We understand that the Spanish agents at Mobile have agreed that that city shall be a place of deposit for goods brought in vessels of citizens of the United States arriving there; and that goods having been so deposited may be carried either up the river or outwards.
We further learn that in consequence of the disturbed state of the frontier, a large portion of our army, amounting to about one thousand men, have been directed to station themselves at Fort Adams. Ibid.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Triton Fraser, 15 days from Antigua, Rum, Geo. Murray & Co. Ship Intrepid, Steed, 51 days from Liverpool, Salt & Crates, Theo. Armistead—Left there bound to this port, ships Two Brothers, Harts horne, to sail in 10 days; Caledonia, Dickson, loading; George, in a few days; Intrepid, Smith, on shore, damaged—brig Hamlet, to sail in a few days—April 14, in lat. 40, 20, long. 52, spoke brig St. Michael, Ricks, of and from Baltimore, bound to Lisbon, out 9 days—May 1, in lat. 22, 57, long. 66, ship Amphion, of Boston, 4 days from Charleston, bound to Liverpool—3d, in lat. 34, 20, long. 68, ship Traveller, of and from Philadelphia, bound to Guadalupe, out 3 days.
Ship William P. Johnson, 41 days from the Isle of May, Salt, C. Fry—Sailed in company with ship Palatinus, for Newbedford—Left there ships Aberdeen, of Norfolk; Halcyon, of New-York; Hero, of ditto; Fiorenzo, of Scituate; Edward Preble, of Freeport; Medford, of Boston.
Ship Minerva, Hall, 15 days from Antigua, Bal last, to order—The sch'r Belle, Hudgin, for East River, sailed four days before—Several Americans detained waiting for trial—May 1, in lat. 28, 21, long. 70, 32, spoke ship Nymph, M'Rae, 16 days from St. Domingo, bound to New-York.
British ship Pomona, Bevenue, 66 days from London, Ballast, Robert Gibson.
Ship General Greene, Fairchild, 12 days from Kennebec, Ballast, R. Blow.
Sch'r Remittance, Treat, 5 days from New-York. The British brig John, Beverage, 7 weeks from Leith, went up James River this morning, bound to City Point.
The ship Two Generals, of this port, was on shore near Dover the 5th March, having lost an anchor and cable.
MR. RIFFAUD,
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and Portsmouth, that he intends opening his GARDEN To Morrow, the 13th instant, by an
Instrumental CONCERT,
in which Mr. Vogel will perform the elegant Overture of Loidka, with all its accompaniments: a great variety of Marches, Reels, Scots, and others; he will be accompanied by a Clarinet, a Bass, and two Violins.
An elegant FIRE-WORK,
of the composition of Mons. Rosainville, will be exhibited, it will consist of a Running, Changing SUN, representing the cloudy and bright, terminating by a Jasmine FLOWER of a fancy piece, forming various basons, reversed vase, terminated by two basons, and a spout in brilliancy, and a large running Verticale, bearing in its centre a circle of Blue, Red, Yellow, and White.
Mr. Riffaud hopes to meet with a liberal encouragement, he will spare no pains nor exertions to deserve the same. He shall take particular care to be provided with the best of Liquors and Ice-Cream.
The price of admittance will be 25 cents for each person, to be paid at the door, where a ticket will be delivered, for which refreshments to the value of the price of admittance will be served at their option.
The performance will begin at half past 7 o'clock in the evening. No admittance for coloured people or women of the town. May 12. 1* 725
AUCTION.
To-Morrow, at 12 o'Clock, before the New-Market, Will be Sold, without reserve, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Hogsheads MOLASSES—for approved endorsed Notes at 60 days for all sums above 200 dolls. under Cash. Also for CASH—
6 Hhds. } N. E. RUM, 9 Bols. } 50 Boxes Brown SOAP, 1000 Wt. CASSIA—by S. Marks, jun. & Co. Auc'rs. May 12. 1 726
For Sor Sale at Publick Auction, on Friday the 16th instant, at 12 o'Clock, at the Exchange Coffee-House, The fine SHIP
MOSELLE,
burthen about 560 tons. The terms of payment approved endorsed notes at 3, 6, and 9 months. D. R. Waddey. May 12. 2* 730
AUCTION.
On Monday the 19th instant Will be Sold, The copper bottomed SHIP
JAMES & WILLIAM,
with 22 guns and carriages, materials as per inventory, together with the CARGO of the said Ship—Consisting of 410 bbls. TURPENTINE, 12 do. TAR, 5700 R O. STAVES, 6900 Barreldo 12 Hogshead SHOOTS, 10 Tons LOGWOOD, 47000 Feet Southern PINE PLANK. On the Ship and materials, a credit of 3, 4, and 6 months will be given, and on Cargos 60 and 90 days, approved endorsed Notes will be required.—Sale at John Calvert's wharf, Christopher Fry. May 12. 3t 728

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 Tenerife 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. Cogniac BRANDY, 100 Cases Medoc WINE, of Pouter Canet, of the vintage of 1800, 50 Cases FRUIT in Brandy, 50 do. CAPERS, OLIVES, and ANCHOVIES. On hand of former importations, 500 Hogsheads CLARET; 200 Cases do. Entitled to drawback, and for Sale by Moses Myers. March 26. tf 612
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 23. 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
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward. WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 10th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks port when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the ship carpenter's and caulker's trade, and works 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 town, 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. Port Tombstone, near Edenton. March 17. tf 587
VILLAINY EXPOSED. On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Belisarius, John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, 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 fore mast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to enter into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value secured in the 14th section of the Coastwise 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 removed his vessel agreeably to the 24th section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was ship-poll 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
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cogniac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 80 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 50 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales FINE CASSAS, 5 do. Beerboom GUARRAS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
Now Landing and for Sale, New-England RUM in hds. and bbls. Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York Prime PORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Casks CORDAGE, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Suchong TEAS—By James McClenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 15. tf 593
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 Port and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 660
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 Gun 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. 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 700
100 Tons Liverpool coarse SALT, on board the brig Diligent, will be sold low if taken from along side.—Also, 450 Liverpool filled sacks of fine SALT—by Alexander Macfarlane. April 28. tf 702
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. April 15. 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 839
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. tf 687
TO LEASE, A convenient Building LOT, advantageously situated on Main-Street, not far from the Old Market place. Also, Two WARE-HOUSES, on Maxwell's wharf, upon moderate terms. Helen Read. April 23. tf 689
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 best quality imported, by wholesale or retail. Fisk & Cattet. Who have this day landing, 75 tierces choice NEW RICE, in whole and half tierces. April 31. tf 683
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
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
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 SHOT, assorted, 75 Kgs English GUN POWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kgs White LEAD, ground in oil, 1500 Lbs. Seine TWINE, 150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Boxes OZNABURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Spermaceti do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 Lbs. Spanish Boat INDIGO, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Rheams 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 523
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
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. tf 451
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. HIS Britannic 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' 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 Officer to sign his name here, together with his 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
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.  6d, 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  8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb.  6d, do. 4s 6d  4d, do. 3s per M.  3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d  2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d   ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 330
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
For Sale or Rent, A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 500 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. James D. M'Caw. Feb. 21. tf 519
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. April 16. tf 669
FAMILY FLOUR Of a superior quality, and Alexandria CRACKERS. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. April 16. tf 670
CASH given for Rough Hogshead STAVES. C. & F. Whittle. March 31. tf 629
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 Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 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. 590 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russian Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff 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 manufacturer's 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 Flutes, 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. Bankgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen, Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
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