Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-01-03 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3, 1806.
[NO. 73.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1806.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLE, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Hog's-Lard, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Slings, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 4 1-2 5. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 5. In the Mediterranean, 5 6. Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, 4 4 1-2. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas, 5. Jamaica and Honduras, 12 1-2. Porto-Rico, 6. Havana, 4 1-2 5. Cape-Francois, (unarmed) cannot be insured. Ports in the Bay of Leogane, insured. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, 5 1-2. Persia, India, and China, 2 2 1-2. Coasters, 2 2 1-2. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, 5 per cent. advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 10 per cent discount. United States Bank, 540 dolls. per share. Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dollars for 100L Ster-ling.
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
The fine new fast sailing Schooner FAME, Wm. Warne, master; burthen about 700 barrels, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—will take a freight to the West-Indies if applied for in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30. tf 387
THE SLOOP GEORGE, Russell Towler, Master, burthen about 400 barrels, wants a freight to Charleston, S. C. or Savannah. Apply to the master, or D. R. Waddey, & Co. Dec. 30. tf 388
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The American BRIG THOMAS, A. HANNAH, Master, burthen about 1500 barrels Flour. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. Dec. 30. tf 390
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship Amiable Antoniette, John William master, now in complete order to receive a cargo—A port in France will be preferred. Apply to the master on board, or to William Hartshorne, Jun. Dec. 30. tf 391
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, Master, Burthen 1300 barrels. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, Dec. 27. tf 382
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast sailing Ship NANKING, Burthen 290 tons, only two years old, can be put to sea at a small expence. For terms apply to Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have received per said Ship from Lisbon, and offer for Sale, 6000 Bushels SALT, 125 Boxes LEMONS. December 18. tf 360
WANTED, A tight, stanch VESSEL, Of about one thousand barrels, to load with Flour and Bread for Bermuda. William Gray. December 13. tf 330
FOR ANTWERP, The American Brig FRANKLIN, Capt. SMITH, Burthen 250 bds. will be ready to receive a cargo in 10 days, half of which being engaged, the balance will be received on moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. tf 327
FOR SALE, On board the Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels SALT. For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA, Capt. Vickery—burthen 364 hogsheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days. The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALENDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogsheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
Who have for Sale, 100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. December 2. tf 314
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogsheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE. A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
FLOUR. 700 Barrels Mayo Mills of excellent quality, a-float, for Sale by Moses Myers. Dec. 27. tf 381
KENDAL COTTONS. The Subscribers have received per Ship Industry, captain Wright, from Liverpool, A few Bales low priced Kendal COTTONS, which they offer for Sale on liberal terms. Hunter & Gatewood. December 20. tf 363
FOR SALE, Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Boxes COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS. Apply to William Pennock. December 20. tf 367
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. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 3. tf 262
For Sale by the Subscriber, 60 Crates well assorted Earthenware, Just received by the ship Leonidas, from Liverpool. And in Store, 40 Puncheons W. Island RUM, 5 do. Old Jamaica do. 3 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes best Holland GIN, 80 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES, 9 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 18 Boxes 8 by 10 WINDOW GLASS, 26 Kegs best British GUNPOWDER, 2 Hogsheads Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR, 31 Hogsheads Low Land TOBACCO, 45 Kegs Manufactured do. Petersburg Inspection, 60 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. Alexander Maclure. December 6. tf 329
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, captain Newcomb, lying at Newton's wharf, 30 hlhd. MOLASSES, 100 HIDES. Phinehas Dana & Co. Dec. 20. tf 364
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
FOR SALE, 90 Tons LOGWOOD, 20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet Mahogany BOARDS, 150 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, afloat. Apply to John Granbery. Who offers for Rent, A DWELLING HOUSE, very pleasantly situated near Boush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies. December 2. tf 317
JOSEPH MARZORATI, & Co. Just arrived from Baltimore with a large assortment of Looking Glasses, Pictures, Prints, Spy Glasses, Spectacles, Reading Glasses, Mathematical Instruments, &c. all of which will be sold low for cash. Carving, Gilding, and Re-Gilding done.—Fancy Cases, and all kinds of Frames made. Apply at No. 117, Church-Street. Dec. 27. tf 379
Landing on Newton's wharf, from on board the Brig Elizabeth, Captain Barclay, from Madeira, 30 Pipes London particular and Market WINE, in pipes, bds. and quarter casks—which will be sold low on long credit. IN STORE, 20 bds. and 300 boxes choice Newfoundland COD FISH, Mess, Prime, and Cargo PORK, Mess BEEF, 13 Boxes New-England CHEESE, 3000 lb. PEPPER, 12 Hhds. second quality SUGAR. James Dykes, & Co. Dec. 30. tf 392
WANTED For the ensuing year, good Carpenters and Joiners, two pair of Sawyers, who can keep their saws in good order; to such good encouragement will be given. Wanted also, wagon-wheel, and mill-rights, who have been accustomed to the heavy part of the work. FOR SALE, on long credit, or on Barter. The necessary implements for the repairing of ships, such as Blocks, Falls, Lighters, Kettles, and Capstans. Also, 2000 inches of choice Spruce Spars from 4 to 12 inches diameter, 1 inch to five feet, 1200 Poles from 1 to 4 inches diameter, 8 Top-masts of yellow pine from 36 to 42 feet long, and 1 inch to 3 feet, knees and other oak timber. William Hall. Dec. 30. tf 395
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
Blank Notes and Checks for both Banks, printed on paper of a superior quality for Sale at this Office.
B. REYNOLDS, Has just received per the schooner Regulator, from Boston, and now landing on Campbell's wharf, 1000 bushels coarse Liverpool SALT, 13 Hhds. and 100 bbs. N. E. RUM, 130 Boxes Mould CANDLES, assorted, 30 Chests fresh Hyson TEA, 20 Barrels Speymaceti and Liver OIL, 60 Boxes Window GLASS, A few barrels of BEEF, and a quantity of Half Bushel MEASURES, BOXES, PAILS, &c. &c. Also in Store, 20 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, 60 do. Fresh RAISINS, 50 Barrels New FLOUR, 10 Kegs excellent BUTTER, A few barrels first quality Sugar; Copperas, Allum, and Roll Brimstone in kegs; Snuff in kegs of 3 dozen; Bar Iron and Castings of all sizes; Stone and Crockery Ware of every sort; and a general assortment of GROCERIES. TO LET, A convenient HOUSE, pleasantly situated in the fields. Wanted to hire for the ensuing year, a BOY and GIRL, from 12 to 14 years of age. Apply as above. Dec. 27. tf 389
JOHN CONACHY, Begs leave to inform the Publick, that he takes PROFILES from Mr. Hawkins's patent machine, superior to any heretofore taken—Two for 25 Cents. Apply at No. 117, Church-Street. Dec. 27. tf 378
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, lying at Newton's wharf, PRIME PORK, MESS BEEF in half barrels, PRIME do. in do. New-York BUTTER, SALMON in kits, Boxes HERRINGS, Kegs NETS TONGUES, MOULD CANDLES. Jesse Newcomb. Dec. 20. tf 365
FOR RENT, (Possession whereof will be given the 1st of December,) The Three Story Fire-Proof WAREHOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, at present occupied by Mr. Allmand—A Tenement on Town-Point, conveniently accommodated for the residence of a small family, possession may be had immediately—and the Dwelling-House, Wharf, Warehouse, and Lumber Yard in the town of Portsmouth, in the occupancy of Mr. Jordan Merchant.—The last mentioned property will be disposed of separately or together, and possession delivered on the 1st day of January next. John Nisison. November 11. tf 263
Soap and Candle Manufactory. THE Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufactory in Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed as skilful workmen as any in the United States, he expects a part of the publick patronage. Henry M'Dowell. N. B. FLATTS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c.—CASH given for Tallow and Grease. December 20. tf 370
Rough Hogshead and Barrel STAVES Wanted.—Apply to C. & F. Whittle. December 18. tf 355
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ainsley—Consisting of 157 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson'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 hhd. Loaf and Brown SUGAR—A few bags COFFEE, A few pipes & bds. London particular & Teneriffe WINES, 120 case very excellent 7 years old CLARET. And is now Landing from on board the ship Catherine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua and Nevis, Antigua and Nevis Rum and Molasses. HARRISON ALLMAND. December 27. tf 384
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT on Commerce Street, on a lease for 99 years, renewable for ever, with a ground rent of one dollar per annum—Unless sold at private sale by the 1st of February next, it will be offered at Auction on that day on the premises, at 12 o'clock. Robert Brough. Who has for Hire, for the ensuing Year, Several Negroes. December 27. tf 376
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, Pencil Cases, Fancy Hair Combs, do. Sliders, do. Paste Flowers, Watch Seals, Keys, Chains, and Watch Glasses. CLOCKS, Time Pieces, and Watches, carefully cleaned and repaired, and all favours gratefully acknowledged. Nathaniel Munroe. ALSO FOR SALE, 300 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. tf 374
Green Coffee and Sugar. Now Landing from on board the schooner Lydia, captain Livingston, from Guadalupe. 41 Hogsheads SUGAR, 8 Hhds. 14 Tierces } BEST GREEN COFFEE. 12 Bags } For Sale by William Pennock. December 16. tf 354

By the schooner Sophia, Harding, in 57 days from Bordeaux, we have received our files of the Paris Moniteur to the 26th October, and we have been favoured by our friends with others of the same date. The contents of these papers have been given to our readers, extracted from papers received from New-York. We may perhaps find some articles worthy of notice for our next. At present we notice the following article, which we have translated, and which our readers will observe, rests only upon the authority of private letters. We have the official paper of the 26th October, which makes no mention of this victory.
Paris, October 25.
"Private letters, bearing every mark of authenticity, announce that 6000 Russians have been surrounded and made prisoners by Marshal Bernadotte. The intercourse with Suabia and Bavaria becoming every day more easy and secure, will enable us soon to receive confirmation of this intelligence."
Remarks on the Proclamation of GENERAL FERNAND, in our next.
MARRIED, Last evening by the Rev. Mr. Young, of Portsmouth, The Rev. MR. GRIGSBY, Minister of the Presbyterian Church, to Miss McPHERSON, daughter of the late Mr. Hugh McPherson, of this place.
ADMIRAL COLLINGWOOD.
Admiral Lord Nelson, by his last great victory, has finished one of the greatest, perhaps the greatest, naval character, the world has ever produced. He is succeeded in his powers and command by vice admiral Collingwood, whose fame as an able, intelligent, and brave officer, stands very high. He was made post-captain in 1780, rear-admiral in 1799, and vice-admiral in 1804. In the memorable action of June 1, 1794, he commanded the Barfleur, of 98 guns, rear-admiral Bowyer's flag ship; and in the great victory of Lord St. Vincent, over the Spaniards, he led the Excellent, of 74 guns into action; and for his distinguished conduct on these occasions, he has the honour of wearing two gold medals, and chains given to him by his sovereign.
The following article merits the most serious consideration, of every person who regards legitimate government, and has a just conception of the evils of jacobinical combinations. It is some time since that we noticed this extraordinary performance, for so extraordinary did it appear, that we had some doubts of the truth of its contents—not that we imputed any intentional falsehood to the publishers, but we thought they had been imposed on, and we have been expecting a contradiction of it would appear—but having seen none, we give it a place, in the hopes that among other evidences of jacobinical intrigue it may excite the attention of the people. Never was a deeper laid plan for the destruction of a free government and the erection of the Dantonian and Robespierrean systems.
The signer we do not know but from what we gather in the papers; which state that he is an officer under the Federal Government—of his political principles no information is requisite.
Surely it is time for all men who dread anarchy, who value representative government, and who will support it, to unite, and by their united efforts save it from destruction.
FROM THE CONNECTICUT COURANT.
Messrs. Hudson & Goodwin,
If there were any room left for doubt, that a scheme had been formed, and a party thoroughly organized, for the purpose of producing a complete revolution in the government of the state, the document which is enclosed, if I am not mistaken, is calculated to remove that doubt, and to bring full conviction to every mind.—This extraordinary paper contains a complete detail of the plan. We here find, that the political affairs of the state are placed in the hands of a "STATE MANAGER," with the most unlimited power of appointing and removing "County Managers," who have also the appointment of Town Managers, and they of "DISTRICT MANAGERS." Not only the State, then, but every county, every town, and every little district, and neighbourhood, is put under keepers, who are to act as the spies of every man's conduct, & are to record and report every man's actions. Not only so, but the rights of opinion and conscience, the freedom of election, the vital principle of republican government, is entirely taken away from the people and vested in the hands of these MANAGERS, who are to nominate governors, & counsellors, members of Congress, and town Representatives, and even to furnish the Freemen with their votes. What is this but despotism? What is it but taking the affairs of the government entirely from the MANY, and placing them in the hands of the FEW.
A combination of this sort, unless resisted by very upright men, would overthrow any free government on earth.—That it will be resisted by the freemen of this state, cannot be doubted for a moment. They have hitherto, by the blessing of God, defended their government and institutions from the innovation of revolutionists. They will certainly persist in their exertions, with the evidence now before them to stimulate them, with redoubled zeal, activity and perseverance.
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MIDDLETOWN, November 1, 1805.
SIR,
As you are appointed, by the general meeting of Republicans, sole manager for the county of Middlesex, and have pledged yourself for the faithful performance of your trust, I take early occasion to address you on the subject of elections, and on the services which are expected from you.
A majority can relax its exertions occasionally without hazard; a minority must exert its full strength constantly. A majority can afford to lose a single vote to which it is fairly entitled.
We have many obstacles to encounter: every republican ought to do his best towards overcoming them. Those, who talk against federalism thro' the year, and yet neglect to attend proxies, do worse than nothing. Those, who profess to be republicans, and yet vote for federalists on any occasion, do us irreparable mischief. Federalism cannot be talked down or flattered down; it must be voted down.
If we succeed to gain over a small majority, that will soon become a large majority. There is a great number of men in the state, that will always float with the tide. If we can gain a governor or lieutenant governor, or even one in the nomination for Congress, all the rest will soon follow. This has been the case in New Hampshire and in other states, where our cause has prevailed.
By the last returns of nomination for council it appears that we give 8 votes to every 11 votes of the federalists. With such exertion as we might have made, several of the highest on our ticket would have stood on the nomination next spring. We can and ought to do better.
In the discharge of your trust you will notice in all the towns of your county the causes of deficiency, and exert yourself to remove them. In some very republican towns we ought to gain an addition of at least 100 votes. In towns nearly balanced the absence of one or two republicans has lost for us an election, and even our friends, who were disappointed, have left the meeting, without voting for higher offices. In towns, where there are a few republicans, our friends are remiss, because they cannot carry the representative.—This is all idle: every vote given for the higher offices, is important to us; but a little negligence or some paltry excuse costs us too dear. There must be an end of such indifference.
For this purpose, I ask you, immediately after the receipt of this, to appoint in each town of your county, an active influential republican manager, who will assure you verbally or in writing, that he will faithfully discharge his trust.
The duties of a Town Manager will be. 1st. To appoint a district manager in each district or section of his town, obtaining from each an assurance that he will faithfully do his duty.
2nd. To copy from the list of his town the names of all male inhabitants who are taxed.
3rd. To call together his district managers, and with their assistance to ascertain.
1st. The whole number of males who are taxed.
2nd. How many of the whole number are free-men.
3rd. How many of the free-men are decided republicans.
4th. How many decided federalists.
5th. How many doubtful.
6th. How many republicans who are not freemen, but who may be qualified at the next proxies.
4. The next duty of the town manager will be to furnish each district manager, with the names of all these republicans, who are within the limits of his district. The lists of male inhabitants and all proceedings in each town are to be kept by the town manager in a book, from which all his returns are to be made as herein after directed.
It will be the duty of the District Manager to exert himself to cause young republicans to be qualified for the oath; also to bring forward the republican freemen in his district at freeman's meetings and other town meetings, as occasion may require: also to furnish them with votes. The list of candidates, as agreed on at the general meeting, will be sent seasonably into every town. The representatives, to be set up in each town and other town officers will be nominated in such way, as the town and district managers shall agree.
On or before the 25th of November instant, each town manager shall forward, by mail, express or other safe conveyance, to the county manager, a return, with the following particulars.
 1st. Names of district managers.  2nd. Total number of male inhabitants in town, who are taxed.  3d. do. freemen  4th. do. republicans  5th. do. federalists  6th. do. doubtful  7th. do. republicans, who may be qualified. 
On or before the first of December next, each county manager shall return to me the following particulars.
 1st. Names of town managers.  2d. Total number of male inhabitants in the County who are taxed.  3d. do. freemen  4th. do. republicans  5th. do. federalists  6th. do. doubtful  7th. do. republicans, who may be qualified. 
At every freeman's meeting it shall be the duty of the town and district managers to assist the republican applicants for the oath, also to notice all objections to admit republicans—to know the state of the votes for all classes of candidates. They shall also notice what republicans are present, and see that each stays and votes, till the whole business is ended. And each district-manager shall report to the town-manager all republicans absent, and the cause of absence, if known to him, which reports shall be entered in the book for a memorial.
Within twenty-four hours after proxies, each town-manager shall make a return to the county-manager with the following particulars.
 Highest Republican vote.  Highest Federal vote.  For Governor  Lt. Governor  Secretary  Treasurer  Congress  Representatives 
The county-manager shall copy these returns into his book of proceedings, and within 48 hours after proxies he shall forward to me a full copy of each return respecting proxies, and shall forward a like copy to each republican press.
At the general meeting of republicans in May next, it will be my duty to report the whole number of male persons in the state who are taxed—the whole number of freemen—of republicans—of federalists and of doubtful men. I must also report what hindrances have been given to our cause in any part of the state, either by false reports, by political sermons, by official influence, by refusals to admit freemen, by federal tricks at elections, or by negligence of republicans. I must also report the conduct of each class of managers.
On each county manager I must rely for correct information under each of these heads: they must rely on town-managers, and these last on district-managers. With the last the returns must begin and must be punctual.
As I have power to remove county-managers and supply vacancies, they have power to do the same in respect to town-managers, and these last to do the same as to district managers. Formerly responsibility was too much divided: now each one knows the part assigned him, and if he has the least idea of neglecting it, he must refuse his appointment at once.
I have pointed out some general and indispensable outlines of duty. All subordinate things are left to discretion. The town and district-managers will begin their work directly, and will be particular to see that all deeds, left for record, to be relied on for qualification, be actually recorded before the 7th of December next because in four months from that day, viz. on the 7th of April next, proxies will come, whether we are sleeping or waking.
The federalists have priests and deacons, judges and justices, sheriffs and surveyors, with a host of corporations and privileged orders, to aid their elections. Let it be shewn that plain men, without titles or hope of offices, can do better than the mercenary troops of federalism.
Your appointment of each town-manager will be accompanied with a few printed copies of this for his use and that of the district-managers. These will serve as a guide for the opening of the business, and you will give additional instructions afterwards as occasion may require. Prompt services and punctual returns are indispensable.
ALEXANDER WOLCOTT. State-Manager.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, December 26.
On the report of the committee to whom was referred sundry petitions.
Resolved, that the petition of John Warren and Thomas Warren, praying the Legislature to remit the fines imposed on them by the district court of Suffolk, at the May term in the year 1802, is reasonable.
The said resolution being read a second time, was passed—And ordered that a bill be brought in.
A report from the committee for courts of justice (which lay on the table) was taken up and read in the following words: The committee for courts of justice have, according to order, had under their consideration sundry petitions to them referred, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon:
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that so much of the petition of sundry inhabitants of the Borough of Norfolk, as prays that the charter of the said Borough may be amended by reducing the number of wards therein, and changing the manner of electing the common council of the said Borough, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the residue of the said petition praying, that the jurisdiction of the corporation of the said borough may be so extended as to permit the execution of process thereof, against criminals and fugitives from justice, any where upon the waters within the limits of the port of Norfolk and Portsmouth, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the said borough of Norfolk, praying that the act entitled an act, concerning the docks and wharves in the borough of Norfolk, may be so amended as to permit the fixture of flood gates at the lower bridge on the Back Creek, a branch of Elizabeth river, is reasonable.
Resolved, that so much of another petition of sundry inhabitants of the said borough, as prays that the mayor thereof may hereafter be re-eligible to office from year to year for the term of four years at the least, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the residue of the last mentioned petition, praying that the mayor of the said Borough, may receive a compensation for his services, either from the general funds of the town, or from a special fund to be raised by a tax on bills of health law process, &c. is also reasonable.
AUDITOR'S OFFICE, Dec. 15, 1805.
SIR, Pursuant to the resolution of the committee of Finance communicated in your letter of the 12th inst. I have to state, that the nett amount of the tax on land, slaves and other property, called the revenue tax of 1803, payable into the treasury on the 1st Oct. 1804 was 274,594 dolls. 17 cents.
The amount of surplus duty on tobacco exported from 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Oct. 1804, payable into the treasury in Oct. 1804, 21,269. 96
The amount of tax on law process, & county seal and appeals from 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804, payable into the treasury 15th Dec. 1804 also tax on publick seal and notarial seal, from 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Oct. 1804, 14,241. 37
The amount of fees paid by the register of the land office into the treasury, from 1st Oct. 1803 to 1st Oct. 1804, payable half yearly, 2,413. 93
The nett amount of tax on land, slaves and other property called the revenue tax of 1804, payable into the treasury 1st Oct. 1805, 279,505. 61
The amount of surplus duty on tobacco exported from 1st Oct. 1804, to 1st Oct. 1805, payable into the treasury in Oct. 1805, (taken from the preceding year, those for the present year have not all come in,) 21,269. 96
The amount of tax on law process, county seal and appeals from 1st Sept. 1804 to 1st Sept. 1805, payable 15th Dec. 1805; also tax on publick seal and notarial seal, from 1st Oct. 1804 to 1st Oct. 1805, (taken from the accounts rendered the preceding year, those for the present year have not all come in,) 14,241. 37
The amount of fees paid by the register of the land office into the treasury from 1st Oct. 1804 to 1st Oct. 1805, payable half yearly, 1,953. 76
316,970 70 dolls. 629,490. 13
The amount of expenditures from the 1st day of Oct. 1804 to the 30th Sept. 1805, inclusive, 327,230. 30 And from 1st Oct. to 30th Nov. 1805, inclusive, 47,800. 85
375,031. 15 Amount of warrants drawn on the treasury from 1st Oct. 1804 to the close of the general assembly, being 1st Feb. 1805, 174,319. 58
Amount of warrants drawn on the treasury from 1st May, 1805, to 30th Sept. following (given at the request of Mr. Harvie, one of the Committee,) 83,942. 10
In answer to that part of the resolution which requires me to state "at what time respectively the taxes voted in the years 1802, 1803 and 1804, were, or ought to have been paid into the treasury," I must beg leave to refer the committee to the act of assembly
passed the October session of 1792, entitled, "an act prescribing the mode of ascertaining the taxable property within this Commonwealth, and of collecting the public revenue," which makes the tax on land, slaves and other property to become due on the 31st day of December in each year, and payable into the treasury on the 1st day of October next thereafter, and as this law has never been repealed, but is still in force, the taxes arising from these branches of revenue imposed by an act of Assembly of 1802, consequently became payable into the treasury on the 1st day of October 1803, and the like tax imposed in the session of 1803, became payable on the 1st day of October 1804, and at the session of 1804, a similar tax was imposed and became payable into the treasury on the 1st day of October last. The clerks of courts are directed by acts of Assembly of the years 1802, 1803 and 1804, to account on or before the 15th of December in each year, for the taxes received by them to the 1st of Sept. in such year.
I am, with great respect, sir, your very humble and obedient servant, SAMUEL SHEPPARD. Thomas Miller, esq. chairman of the committee of Finance.
SIR,
The treasurer being required by a resolution of the committee of Finance, to furnish that committee with various statements relative to the public revenue, has complied with the requisition of the said resolution, as far and as fully as the books and records of his office have enabled him.
He has drawn up for their inspection, an accurate and correct account of all monies received into the treasury and paid thereout, upon the 1st day of October, 1804, and from that day, until the 1st day of December 1805.
He has certified to the said committee, the amount of monies expended from the 1st day of October 1804, until the rising of that Legislature, which commenced its session in the December of that year.
Being required by the said committee to furnish them with the amount of the warrants upon the treasury which were not paid at the time of presenting them, for want of funds to discharge them—the treasurer answers—it is impossible for him to say to what sum the said warrants would amount, as it has not been the rule and custom of his office to make a record of warrants until they are paid off? he also would observe that an entire cessation of the receiving of public money has never yet happened for any length of time together; that during the times of the greatest scarcity of public treasure, he continued to receive slowly and in small quantities, as by reference to a list of receipts and disbursements in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September, which is herewith transmitted, will appear; that it often happened, that a warrant which could not be paid on one day, was presented on the next, or some few days or weeks afterwards, and discharged, either with money, or by discounting it in the taxes of 1804, or the arrears of some other taxes then due.
The treasurer feels himself somewhat at a loss, what answer to make to that part of the resolution which requires him to say "what proportion of the expenditures charged on the revenue voted in 1803, has been defrayed out of the revenue voted in 1804;" the only answer which he can make, is, that it has not been the custom and usage of his office to keep a list of the dates of warrants, that the old and the new are entered indiscriminately in the receipt book, which renders it completely out of his power, to comply with this part of the said resolution; he will in this place observe that these old warrants in question, and warrants of recent date too, were during the summer months sometimes discounted, not only for arrears, but also for the taxes of 1804.
As to that part of the said resolution, which requires the treasurer to state the time which the money in the treasury was exhausted during the preceding summer, he answers, that he begs leave to refer the committee to his monthly balances for information, a list of which he has certified for their inspection.
The treasurer feels it his duty to furnish to this committee every statement and document which his office affords, and will endeavour to be in readiness to comply with any further requisition which they shall be pleased to make.
I am, with respect and consideration, WILLIAM MOSELEY. Office of the Treasury, Dec. 14, 1805. Thomas Miller, esq. chairman of the committee of Finance.
The Publick Treasury between the 1st day of October, 1804, and the 30th day of November, 1805, inclusive.
   To balance per settlement on the 1st of October, 1804 D. C.     Received from that date, viz. from sheriffs on account of the revenue taxes of 124,948. 98   1783 209. 76   1784 2,768. 87   1787 394. 97   1789 3. 97   1795 122. 87   1796 1,656. 24   1798 3,463. 16   1799 2,040. 92   1800 682. 93   1801 8,068. 93   1802 5,988. 58   1803 85,650. 52   256,000. 05  
   And on account of the taxes of 1804, 229,182. 15   From sundry persons on account of the purchase of unappropriated lands, 1,165. 69   From clerks, 16,801. 97 1-2   From inspectors of tobacco 26,862. 70   From sundry persons for the redemption of their land returned for the non payment of the taxes due thereon, 4,156. 82 1-2   From sundry persons on divers accounts, 12,894   From sheriffs on account of militia fines, 1,222. 45   From the register of the land office on account of fees, 3,387. 30   For composition on surveys, 8. 89   From sheriffs on account of the arrears of the certificate tax, 652. 84   532,344. 47  
The Publick Treasury between the first day of October, 1804, and the thirtieth day of November, 1805, inclusive.
   By disbursements and discounts from the first day of Oct. 1804, to the 30th day of September, 1805 (both inclusive) D. C.     By ditto in the months of October and November, 1805, 338,824. 72   By balance due from the treasury on December the first, 1805, 51,300. 72   142,219. 03   532,344. 47  
The above and foregoing account (as is expressed on the face of it) includes the revenue of two years;

that is to say, it includes the amount actually on hand at the commencement of one year, together with the whole revenue which has been received during that year, also, during the two months next succeeding the expiration of that year.
(Errors excepted.)
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer.
December 18th, 1805.
A list of monthly balances in the treasury of Virginia, commencing on the 1st day of Oct. 1804, and ending on the 1st day of Dec. 1805.
Table with 2 columns: Month, Balance. Includes entries from October 1804 to December 1805.
(Errors excepted.)
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer.
December 18th, 1805.
Table with 2 columns: Month, Amount. Includes entries from April to September 1805.
(Errors excepted.)
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer.
December 16th, 1805.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Includes entries for Amount paid out of the treasury between the first day of Oct. 1804, and the 31st day of December following.
(Errors excepted.)
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer.
December 16th, 1805.
NINTH CONGRESS
OF THE
UNITED STATES.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC LEDGER.
THURSDAY, December 26.
Mr. Findley from the committee of elections, made a report in part—which was a list of the members whose credentials had been examined, and were entitled to seats in the house. Their names were called over by states.
Mr. Crowninshield called for the order of the day on the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petitions of Edward Topham, Geo. Jenkins, and William Currier, of Newburyport, in Massachusetts.
The house went into a committee of the whole thereon.—Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
Mr. Crowninshield stated the case of the petitioners as it appeared before the committee of commerce and manufactures, and recommended that their petition should be granted.
Mr. Quincey said, that the debentures in question were negotiable, and it might not be ascertained into whose hands they might fall. He thought the bill should direct them to be given up.
Mr. J. C. Smith, the chairman, observed, that there was no question before the committee.
Mr. Quincey then moved an amendment to the bill, by adding "that the debenture should be given up."
Mr. Crowninshield replied, that he conceived the amendment to be a surplussage, because the debentures would be given up as a matter of course. He, however, had no objection to the amendment.
Mr. Eli thought the amendment necessary. The question thereon was put and lost. The committee then rose and reported the bill without amendment, to which the house concurred, and it was made the order of the day for Thursday next.
Mr. J. C. Smith then called for the order of the day on the report of the committee of claims on the petition of the executors of the late frigate Philadelphia.
Mr. J. Clay moved that the committee be discharged.—Agreed to, and that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petitions.
Mr. Bidwell next called for the resolution for voting an appropriate reward for the meritorious services of WILLIAM EATON, Esquire.—This produced a long and animated debate, which was began by
Mr. J. Clay, who declared that he had not an idea of depreciating the merits of Mr. Eaton. He thought they were considerable, but not of that magnitude as to require the very first mark of reward. He could not agree that the taking of such a place as Derne, where the Ex-Bashaw's army was assisted by about a dozen Americans, required the same honours to the commander, as to him who conquered at York Town. He thought a sword the most appropriate reward.
Mr. John Randolph, in some measure, concurred with the last speaker. He agreed that the reward ought to be proportionate to the services rendered—He had no personal acquaintance with Mr. Eaton, but he believed that he would be amply gratified by an unanimous vote of thanks from the house. It was not, continued Mr. Randolph, proper to vote in this case, that reward which was given only three times during the revolutionary war. The first was voted by Congress on the victory of Saratoga—another on the capture of Lord Cornwallis and his army at York Town—and the third on that sublime occasion when the commander in chief of the American armies, resigned, upon the completion of a glorious peace, his military commission to Congress. There is a bathos in politics as well as in poetry—in both we may go too far. Shall we then, continued Mr. Randolph, in a case like this, pass such a vote?—For a mere scuffle, between a handful of Americans, and a parcel of half-naked, half-starved barbarians!! The approbation of this house would, he thought, fully remunerate in this case, and he doubted not, but that the gentleman himself would think it sufficient.
The question being now called for, on the first amendment, being to substitute a medal in place of a sword—On a division there were in the affirmative 56—negative 54.
Mr. J. Clay again rose to express his wish before the question was finally decided, that the gentlemen in the majority would accede to the sword in place of the medal. He could not, he said, consistent with his duty, vote in favour of the latter, if otherwise, he must be constrained to give his negative to the whole business.
Mr. Jackson explained why he voted for the high-est reward. He expatiated on the benefits this country had derived from the services of Mr. Eaton.—Other commanders have received the same reward whose exploits had not been greater—but, continued Mr. Jackson, it is unpleasant, nay invidious to compare the services of meritorious men. He was confident that Mr. Eaton deserved it, and should vote for a medal.
Mr. Varnum spoke at considerable length on the importance to the country, and the benefits already derived from the magnanimous exertions of Mr. Eaton. It would make no odds to me, continued Mr. Varnum, whether I am rewarding a general or a sutler, provided they had done an equally meritorious service. The President has stated in his message, that we had derived advantages from Mr. Eaton's conduct. We have thereby concluded a peace with Tripoli, and we have released our fellow-citizens from cruel slavery. I believe, that Mr. Eaton would in a very little more time have taken Tripoli itself, and that the navy, without him, would not have effected the point. I call, continued Mr. Varnum, on any gentleman to say, in what instance has so arduous and gallant an exploit been achieved—since the existence of this country, since we became a nation, has there occurred so memorable a piece of service, as that recently rendered by Mr. Eaton. Such is the man whom some gentlemen would reward in the second degree; but for my part, I think nothing too great which this house can confer, for such uncommon—such extraordinary services.
Mr. J. Randolph, said he rose in explanation. He observed that he had spoken of the intrinsic merit, and of the action alone. He differed materially with the gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. Varnum, respecting the nature of the reward to a General, or to a private soldier. If, in this case, continued Mr. R. you give a gold Medal—what must you give for the highest services which can possibly be rendered to our country? It is not wise to vote away the public money, but on the most urgent occasions. If we go on thus, men may think themselves a Nero, a Nero, or a Monroe—they will believe, that they have attained the ne plus ultra , of military achievements. If we had received as many benefits in Africa (without disrespect by the allusion) as Lady Bountiful bestowed in her household, we could not have paid greater honours. Mr. R. regretted a difference of opinion—but it might produce a protest, which this House, some time or other may blush at. As to the medal voted to commander Truxton, he was not present—but he knew that the majority was small. The achievements of this gentleman might indeed, deserve a medal—for he had gained the first naval victory; and if the affair in question had been of such a signal advantage to the country, he would wish to cover the agent with honour. We may lavish medals and money without end. Thousands have behaved with equal heroism, and not been noticed—and he did not think it right to call down the rewards of the nation for such acts as this. He did not know the state of the exchequer, but his calculations were greatly against it.
Mr. Williams of N. York, went over the history of the war with Tripoli. Commander Preble, whose services were great, had received a medal—and Mr. W. considering that Mr. Eaton had done more, he should vote for the amendment.
The yeas and nays were now called for on the same amendment, when there were—yeas 58—nays 53.
On motion of Mr. Smilie, the resolution was again recommitted to a select committee (which will again bring it forward.)
* We are not certain whether this was the name here mentioned by Mr. Randolph—it might have been Montgomery, or Abercrombie; an accidental interruption prevented the reporter catching the word distinctly.
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
DECEMBER 19th, 1805.
Mr. Tracy from the committee to whom was referred the examination of the act, entitled, "An act to enable the people of the eastern division of the territory north west of the river Ohio, to form a Constitution and State Government; and for the admission of such State into the Union, on an equal footing with the original States and for other purposes."—And to report the manner, in their opinion, the money appropriated by said act ought to be applied.
REPORT.—That, upon examination of the aforesaid, act they find "the one twentieth part, or 5 per cent. of the nett proceeds of the lands lying within the state of Ohio, and sold by Congress from and after the 30th day of June, 1802, is appropriated for the laying out and making publick roads, leading from the navigable waters emptying into the Atlantick, to the river Ohio, to said state, and through the same: such roads to be laid out under the authority of Congress, with the consent of the several states through which the road shall pass.
They find, that by a subsequent law passed on the 3d day of March 1803, Congress appropriated 3 per cent. of the said 5 per cent to laying out and making roads within the state of Ohio, leaving 2 per cent. of the appropriation contained in the first mentioned law, unexpended: which now remains for "the laying out and making roads from the navigable waters emptying into the Atlantick, to the river Ohio to said state."
They find, that the nett proceeds of sales of land in the state of Ohio, from July 1st 1802, to June 30th 1803, both inclusive, was Dolls. 124,400 92
Table with 2 columns: Date, Amount. Includes entries from June 30, 1804 to June 30th, 1805.
Amounting in the whole to, Dolls. 632,607 27
Two per cent. on which sum amounts to 12,652 dollars.
Twelve thousand six hundred and fifty-two dollars were therefore, on the first day of October last, subject to the uses directed by law, as mentioned in this report.—And it will be discerned that the fund is constantly accumulating, and will probably, by the time regular preparations can be made for its expenditure, amount to eighteen or twenty thousand dollars.
The committee have examined, as far as their limited time, and the scanty sources of facts which their reach would permit, the various routes which have been contemplated for laying out roads pursuant to the provisions of the act first mentioned in this report.
They find, that the distance from Philadelphia to Pittsburg is 314 miles by the usual route, and on a straight line about 270.
From Philadelphia to the nearest point on the river Ohio, contiguous to the state of Ohio, which is probably between Stubenville and the mouth of Grave Creek, the distance by the usual route is 369 miles, and on a straight line, about 308.
From Baltimore to the river Ohio, between the
same points, and by the usual route is 275 miles, and on a straight line 224.
From this city, (Washington) to the same points on the river Ohio, the distance is nearly the same from Baltimore; probably the difference is not a plurality of miles.
From Richmond in Virginia to the nearest point on the river Ohio, the distance by the usual route is 377 miles; but new roads are opening which will shorten the distance 50 or 60 miles—247 miles of the contemplated road, from Richmond north-westerly, will be as good as the roads usually are in that country, but the remaining 70 or 80 miles are bad, for the present, and probably will remain so for a length of time, as there seems to be no existing inducement for the state of Virginia to incur the expense of making that part of the road passable.
From Baltimore to the Monongahela river, where the route from Baltimore to the Ohio river, will intersect it, the distance as usually travelled is 218 miles, and on a straight line about 184. From this point, which is at, or near Brownsville, boats can pass down, with great facility to the state of Ohio, during a number of months in every year.
The above distances are not all stated from actual mensuration, but it is believed, they are sufficiently correct for the present purpose.
The committee have not examined any routes northward of that leading from Philadelphia to the river Ohio, nor southward of that leading from Richmond because they suppose the roads to be laid out, must strike the river Ohio on some point contiguous to the state of Ohio, in order to satisfy the words of the law making the appropriation: the words are, "leading from the navigable waters emptying into the Atlantick, to the river Ohio, to the said state and through the same."
The mercantile intercourse of the citizens of Ohio, with those of the Atlantick states, is chiefly in Philadelphia and Baltimore; not very extensive in the towns on the Potomack within the district of Columbia; and still less, with Richmond in Virginia. At present, the greatest portion of their trade is with Philadelphia; but it is believed their trade is rapidly increasing with Baltimore, owing to the difference of distance in favour of Baltimore, and to the advantage of boating down the Monongahela river, from a point where the road strikes it, about 70 miles by water, and 50 by land, above Pittsburg.
The sum appropriated for laying out and making roads is so small, that the committee have thought it most expedient to direct an expenditure to one route only: they have therefore endeavoured to fix on that which for the present, will be most accommodating to the citizens of the state of Ohio, leaving to the future benevolence and policy of congress, an extension of their operations on this or other routes; and an increase of the requisite fund; as the discoveries of experience may point out their expediency and necessity: The committee, being fully convinced, that a wise government can never lose sight of an object, so important, as that of connecting a numerous and rapidly increasing population, spread upon a fertile and extensive country, with the Atlantick states, now separated from them by mountains, which by industry and an expense moderate in comparison with the advantages, can be rendered passable.
The route from Richmond must necessarily approach the state of Ohio, in a part thinly inhabited; and which, from the nature of the soil, and other circumstances, must remain so, at least for a considerable time; and from the hilly and rough condition of the country, no roads are or can be conveniently made leading to the principal population of the state of Ohio. These considerations, have induced the committee to postpone for the present, any further consideration of that route.
The spirit and perseverance of Pennsylvania are such, in the article of road making, that no doubt can remain but they will, in a little time complete a road from Philadelphia to Pittsburg, as good as the nature of the ground will permit. They are so particularly interested to facilitate the intercourse between their trading capital Philadelphia, not only to Pittsburg, but also to the extensive country, within that state, on the western waters, that they will of course, surmount the difficulties presented by the Alleghany mountain, Chesnut Ridge, and Laurel Hill, the three great, and almost exclusive impediments, which now exist on that route.
The state of Maryland, with no less spirit and perseverance, is engaged in making roads from Baltimore, and from the western boundary of the district of Columbia, through Frederick-Town to Williamsburg. Were the government of the United States to direct the expenditure of the fund in contemplation upon either of these routes, for the present in Pennsylvania or Maryland, it would probably so far interfere with the observations of the respective states, as to produce mischief instead of benefit: especially as the sum to be laid out by the United States is too inconsiderable, alone to effect objects of such magnitude. But as the state of Maryland have no particular interest to extend their road across the mountains, and if they had, it would be impracticable, because the state does not extend so far; the committee have thought it expedient to recommend the laying out and making a road from Cumberland, on the northerly bank of the Potomack and within the state of Maryland, to the river Ohio at the most convenient place between a point on the easterly bank of said river, opposite to Stubenville and the mouth of Grave Creek, which empties into said river Ohio, a little below Wheeling in Virginia. This route will meet and accommodate the roads leading from Baltimore and the district of Columbia; it will cross the Monongahela river, at or near Brownsville, sometimes called Redstone, where the advantage of boating can be taken, and from the point where it will probably intersect the river Ohio, there are now roads, or there can easily be made over feasible and proper ground, to and through the principal population of the state of Ohio.
Cumberland is situated at the eastern foot of the Alleghany mountains, about eighty miles from Williamsport by the usual route, which is circuitous, owing to a large bend in the Potomack, on the bank of which the road now runs; the distance on a straight line is not more than 50 or 55 miles, and over tolerable ground for a road, which will probably be opened by the state of Maryland, should the route be established over the mountains as contemplated by this report.
From Cumberland to the Western extremity of Laurel Hill, by the route now travelled, the distance is sixty-six miles, and on a straight line about fifty-five; on this part of the route the committee suppose, the first and very considerable expenditures are specially necessary. From Laurel Hill to the Ohio river, by the usual route is about seventy miles, and on a straight line 54 or 55; the road is tolerable, though capable of amelioration.
To carry into effect the principles arising from the foregoing facts, the committee present herewith a bill, for the consideration of the Senate. They suppose, that to take the proper measures for carrying into effect the section of the law respecting a road or roads to the state of Ohio, is a duty imposed upon Congress, by the law itself, and that a sense of duty will always be sufficient to insure the passage of the bill now offered to the Senate.
To enlarge upon the highly important considerations of cementing the union of our citizens located on the western waters with those of the Atlantick states, would be an indicacy offered to the understandings of the body to whom this report is addressed, as it might seem to distrust them. But from the
interesting nature of the subject, the committee are induced to ask the indulgence of a single observation: Politicians have generally agreed that rivers unite the interests and promote the friendship of those who inhabit their banks; while mountains on the contrary, tend to the disunion and estrangement of those who are separated by their intervention. In the present case, to make the crooked way straight, and the rough ways smooth, will in effect remove the intervening mountains, and by facilitating the intercourse of our western brethren with those in the Atlantick, substantially unite them in interest, which, the committee believe, is the most effectual cement of union applicable to the human race.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Harriot, Leech, 14 days from Salem. Sh'r Elizabeth-Margaret, Mallory, 16 days from Havanna, Sugar & Molasses—John Brown.
Sch'r Francis, Merrill, 9 days from Portland, Rum and Lumber, to the Master—lat. 38, long. 72, spoke ship Columbia, of Nantucket, from Liverpool, bound to New-York, 91 days out—supplied them with provisions.
Sch'r Sophia, Harding, 57 days from Bordeaux, Wine, Moses Myers.—Nov. 24, lat. 43, 59, long. 44, spoke ship Howard, of and from New-York bound to Bordeaux.
List of American vessels in the port of Bourdeaux the 31st October, 1805.
Ship Catharine, Butler, New-Orleans; Jenny, Ward, New-York; Ulysses, Simonds, New-Orleans; Maria, Green, New-York; Charlotte, Young, New-Orleans; Providence; Huntress, Stanton, New-London; Thomas, Jones, Philadelphia; Katy, Booth, New-York; Fabius, Norris, Philadelphia.—Brigs George Clinton, —, New-York; Young Edw. Morris, New-York; Minerva, Barker, New-York; Caroline, Young, Boston; Eliza, Nye, Boston; Friendship, Stanton, New-London; Caroline, Drew, Boston; New-York, Rogers, New-York; Fox, Drummond, Boston; Frances Ann, David, New-York; Sally Tracy, Skeddy, New-York.—Sch'r's Mercury, Cook, Salem; Heart of Oak, Vergin, Boston; Hannah, Dorn, Boston.
The brig John, Woelper, from this port to Cherbourg, was spoken on the 29th of Oct. 16 days out. On the 23d of same month, lost her foremast, main-topmast and bow-sprit—capt. W. intended to proceed under jury-masts.
The ship Rose, Clark, from this port, arrived at Montego Bay, (Jam.) 9th November.
Sch'r. Victory, Caldwell, from this port, arrived at Ocho Rios, in Jamaica, the 8th November.
From Nassau papers, Nov. 29. The schooner Caroline, of Boston, with Molasses, detained and sent in by the schooner Mars.—In distress, the schooner Mary Ann, Harrison, of New-York, with, Coffee from Cape Francois: lost her rudder in a gale of wind no other damage.—In distress the Elizabeth, of Newburyport, from St. Kitts. The sloop Mary of Philadelphia, Tritton from Carthagena to Havanna, with Gunpowder and Peruvian Bark, detained by a government schooner. Brig Charlotte from Nevitas to Philadelphia, with Sugar, Hides and Cotton, detained by the Duke of Athol privateer.
FOR BOSTON, The excellent fast sailing Schooner SOPHIA, Jonathan Harding, Master, Will sail in a few days—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board, or to Moses Myers. January 3. 3t 402
FOR CHARTER, The Brig HARRIOT, Robert Leech, Master, Apply to Pinchas Dana & Co. Who have received per said Brig, 7 hogsheds N. E. RUM, 17 barrels do. 9 do. SUGAR, 12 do. BEEF, 10 casks RAISINS, 1 hhd. MOLASSES, 9 quintals FISH, 2 bbls. MACKEREL, 5000 BRICKS. January 3. 408
NORFOLK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, The members are reminded, that Monday next, the 6th inst. will be their regular monthly meeting. The hour of meeting is 7 o'clock in the evening. January 3. 2t 404
NOTICE. The Subscribers to the MONTHLY REGISTER, AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, will receive the third, fourth and fifth numbers on application to the Subscriber. J. Moran. January 3. 3t 403
FOR SALE, The cargo of the Sch'r Sophia, Capt. Harding, from Bordeaux, consisting of Hogsheds and Casks of old Claret, by Moses Myers. January 3. 3t 406
On Wednesday, the 8th inst. Will be Sold, at the New-Market,
Two Negro Men and a Woman, a Gig with Harness, one Feather Bed with furniture, a Saddle and Bridle; some Silver Plate, consisting of a Tankard, Cross, Table, Tea Spoons, &c.—Cash will be required for all sums under 20 dollars, and a negotiable note with an approved endorser for all sums exceeding that amount.
Warren Ashley, Adm'r. Jan. 1. tds 401
BY PERMISSION.
THE MYSTERY.
THE citizens of Norfolk, are respectfully invited to view a curiosity, the astonishing powers of which surpass any thing that has been presented in this place. The scientific and mechanical will find ample field for speculation. The curious of every description will find wherewith to gratify their curiosity, excite their astonishment, and command their admiration. The Proprietor intends remaining but a short time in Norfolk; for the accommodation of the Ladies and Gentlemen, he will exhibit from 9 in the morning, until 9 at night, in the new brick house in Fen-Church-street, two doors from Mr. Kirk's Academy.
Admittance for grown persons 50 cents, for children half price. Dec. 30. 3t 393
Norfolk Drawbridge Company.
THE Stockholders are respectfully reminded, that by their Charter, there must be an annual meeting of the Company on the second Monday in January, in each year, for the purpose of appointing Directors and a Treasurer; and also for declaring a dividend of the profits. The meeting for the ensuing year will be at Benbridge's Hotel, at 10 o'clock. Luke Wheeler, Wm. Pennock, C. Fry, Theo. Armistead. December 27. 875

GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS, Imported in the Ship Sisterhood , from London, for Sale,
CONSISTING OF
 Windsor Beans, Green and Yellow Savoy,  Long Pod do. White Broccoli,  White Blossom do. Hardy Green do.  Early Marazion, Purple Branching do.  Early Frame 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. Harover and Stone do.  Spanish Mosotto, do. Tankard do.  Large Roundvine do. Ice and Cabbage Lettice,  Dwarf Prolific 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 Pea do. Fall and Dwarf Nasturtium,  Early Salmon Radish, Solid Celery, Double Parsley,  Salmon and Scarlet do. Green Curled Endive,  Short Top and Naples do. Broad Leaved Leaf,  Red and White Turnip do. Salsify and Scorzonera,  Long White Transparent do. Artichoke and Asparagus,  Black Spanish do. Chardoon and Chervil,  Early York Cabbage, Pimpernell and Root Scarcity,  Sugar Leaf do. Round and Prickly Spinach,  Early and Late Battersea, Broad Cress and Pepper Grass,  Madel a & Turnip Rooted do. Mushroom Spawn,  Large Drum Head do. Hemlock and Okra,  German Red do. Saffron and Rape.  Colewort and Borcole, 
A choice assortment of
Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover; Lucerne, Furze Top, Bed 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
352
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 50 From 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.
77
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER For Sale by James Maurice & Co.
October 23.
225
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANTER , Bussell, from London, and FREDONIA , from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are
 17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  18 do. of Rose Blankets.  8 do. Stripe do.  9 do. White and Red Flannels.  10 do. White Plains and Kersays.  12 do. Blue do.  14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks.  6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  2 do. Yarn Hose.  2 do. Carpeting and Carpets.  8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts.  The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
WM. H. MCCUTCHEN,
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,  Cassimeres, Coatings,  Forrest Cloths,  Rose and Striped Blankets,  Red, Green, and Blue Serges,  Red and Green Baizes,  Flannels, Fancy Cords,  Thicksets and Velvets,  7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens,  German Dowlasses,  Ticklenburgs and Hessians,  Brown Hollands,  India Cottons, Cotton Stripes,  Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs,  Pulicat and Romal do.  Silk Shawls,  5-4 and 6-4 Sattin Check Cambrick Shawls,  Guernsey Frocks,  Swansdowns, Turkey Downs,  and Toiletets,  Men and Womens' Worsted and Cotton Hose,  Pins, 31-2, 4 4 1-2, & 5 lbs.  ALSO, White and coloured Threads, Dimities, Muslinets, Printed Jeans and Marseilles Quiltings, Bombazets, Wildbores, and Durantas, Chintzes and Calicoes, Furniture do. Black and Coloured India Persians, Bandanna and Flag Hdkfs. 9-8 & 6-4 Cambrick Muslins, 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Black and Coloured do. do. Book Muslins and Book Muslin Handkerchiefs, Fine India Book Muslins, Linen Checks, Ribbons, Fine India Sewing Silks, English do. do. Purple and Fancy Shawls, Madras Handkerchiefs, Coat and Vest Buttons, Scissars, Razors & Penknives.
A few Pipes Country GIN.
December 4.
324
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. Barraud.
November 13.
288
Richmond Academy Lottery,
NOW DRAWING,
CONTAINING
One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars,
Besides several other large Prizes.
* TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 13. 279
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday, the 6th January.
Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors.
KNOW all men by these presents, that of do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors, of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year
Signed and delivered in the presence of }
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends. KNOW all Men by these presents, that of do hereby constitute and appoint lawful attorney, for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares belonging to the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In Witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year
Sealed and delivered in the presence of }
December 2. 10th Jan. 319
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment.
John Hamilton.
October 14.
201
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.
339
FOR SALE,
A very handsome SADDLE MARE, who goes well in harness—also, a SADDLE HORSE, remarkably easy in all his gaits.—Enquire at the Office of the Ledger.
November 6.
2m
257
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory.
September 25.
109
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 merit 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 Newton, jun. 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. 275
November 13.
tf
275
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARLIE, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his possession certain NEGROES by the names of Esther and Child, Clary, Rose, Harry, Catty, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Hawes , of the county of Essex.—And whereas the legal process of law is resorted to in order to ascertain his right therein, I do hereby (as Guardian to MARY WALLER BARLIE, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Hawes,) forward the said John Barlie from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves.—And I do further forward all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof.—All masters of vessels and others are also forward 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 534
The CARGO of the Ship Eliza , Obediah Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landing This Day on Newton's wharf, consisting of
440 Hogsheads choice CLARET,
293 Cases do. do. 145 do. White WINE. 150 Boxes Fresh PRUNES of excellent quality, for Sale by Moses Myers. 287
November 13.
tf
287
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle , Captain Grew, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 984 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's HATS. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMJOHNS, 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
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Has removed to No. 1, HOE'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
BANK NOTES LOST.
A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1803, directed to Messrs. Tho's & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks.
 D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, 100 Dollars.  B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, 100 Dollars.  Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. tf 341
MUSEUM NATURÆ,
Of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
THE liberality of a number of friends of the Arts and Sciences, in Norfolk, having enabled the undersigned to make a beginning with this Institution, he has taken the house and lot, formerly occupied by Mr. Riffaud as a publick garden, on the south side of the New Bridge, and feels confident that his labours and exertions will meet with ample encouragement from the liberal and enlightened communities of this, and of the neighbouring towns and counties.
The institution will consist of a Botanical Garden, containing specimens of all the vegetable productions of this country, and furnished with green-houses, for all such exotic and rare plants, as may be procured from abroad, of a cabinet of Natural Curiosities, composed of indigenous and exotic Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Shells, Minerals, &c. scientifically classed and arranged, according to their various classes, orders, genera and species; and finally of a menagerie of all kinds of living Animals, Birds, Reptiles, &c.
He takes the liberty of soliciting the aid and assistance of the Inhabitants of this State, for the speedy increase of the collections, by favouring his infant institution with all such natural productions and curiosities, as they may have in their possession, and have no particular use for: whether Animals, living or dead; Vegetables, or Minerals. Every object thus preferred, will be carefully preserved, with the name of the donor therefor; and will serve as a lasting proof of his taste and love for Arts and Science, and of his liberality towards the Institution.
Subscriptions for the forwardness and increase of this undertaking, at the rate of 2 1/2 dollars, bearing interest at six per cent. per annum, and to be reimbursed at the expiration of two years, are still solicited and received at the Museum; at the Book-Store of Messrs. A. C. Jordan, & co. and at Mr. Riffaud's, at Norfolk.
Besides the interest of their money, the subscribers to these terms, have the privilege of visiting, at their pleasure, and free from all expenses, the Museum Nature, whereof they will be considered to be the founders and chief promoters.
DELACOSTE.
November 23.
205
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805.
HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel.
114
John Hamilton.
TO RENT OR LEASE,
(And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker.
September 6.
129
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.
170
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. 8d 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. 5s do.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
March 13.
503
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.
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 receive the above reward.—Masters of vessels and others are forward harbouring or conveying away said slave, as the law will be strictly enforced against any person or persons so offending. Wright Southgate.
December 15.
348
FOR RENT,
That beautiful SEAT near Portsmouth, called THE COTTAGE, may be had with or without the Farm annexed, which, in point of fertility, is equal to any land in the lower country—Some farming utensils, and the following negroes for hire:
Two young women, one an excellent washer and ironer, and can cook; the other a house servant and sempstress; two boys of size to take in the house and run of errands, and several men. I am authorised to sell a likely young negro man. A STORE-HOUSE, near the Market in Portsmouth, is for rent.—Enquire of William Leigh.
Portsmouth, Dec. 6.
2aw3w
332
TO RENT,
THE Warehouses at present occupied by James Heron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them.
Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 56 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 250 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2aw tf 23
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 Dowlas.  62 Fine White Flanders Sheetings.  25 Shirt Linen of 2