Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-08-21 00:00:00

as liberally as they prudently can, and lose nothing by insolvency, they do all that the stockholders can reasonably require of them; and all in fact within the compass of their abilities. The price of all stock whatever is affected by the plenty or scarcity of money, and the narrow or more enlarged field for mercantile adventure, as well as the publick confidence in those who manage it; and it occasionally rises and falls for reasons that are sometimes right and sometimes wrong. Alexandria bank stock could have been bought in 1800 at 10 per cent below par, and less than three years afterwards it was 45 per cent above it. An idle rumour, or a newspaper paragraph has often raised or lowered the price of stock in London; and although we are not yet familiar with the practice of stockjobbing, the time may be not far distant when such writers as the Country Stockholder, will try their powers in this way.
This sagacious observer has seen bank stock advertised at "a credit to suit purchasers" and thence very logically infers that it is not a cash article. In this case he is certainly right. But he may learn from the broker who advertises it that the cash price is 105 dollars, he asks 120, on a credit of six months. In remote parts of the country, where there is a deficient circulation, there may be a local distinction between cash and credit articles; but he ought to know that here and in all places of much trade, every commodity however valuable or mean, is both a cash and a credit article; and in short, that warrants on the Treasury, sometimes sell for credit, and old rags for cash.
The directors are also accused of refusing to give dollars for their own notes. It is true that four months ago, dollars were issued very sparingly from the bank of Virginia and its branches. The great demand for this species of coin for East-India trade had occasioned a premium on them in the northern states, and as soon as the Virginia banks went into operation, agents were sent on for the express purpose of procuring them. If the bank had not checked for a time the emission of dollars it would soon have been drained of them, and the country now destitute of this convenient, and I may add, favourite coin.
The directors of the bank of Virginia are further charged with "egregious folly" in refusing the notes of other banks; and the large draughts of specie which have been made from the Bank, are ascribed to this cause. I do not certainly know what has been the practice of the bank of Virginia, in this respect, but if it has been as stated, I presume it seemed to the officers of the bank, as it certainly seems to me, that no advantage could be derived from receiving foreign notes. The establishment of a bank has a natural tendency to banish a certain quantity of specie, from the country, for which the commodities are received in return; in which operation, according to Adam Smith, consist the chief benefit of banks. If this be the case, it certainly was of no importance, whether the specie went at once, or the bank notes went first, and then returned to be exchanged for specie. Again, money is the great equilibrating principle of trade; and whenever in the intercourse between two countries, one of them receives more than it pays, money then flows in from the other to restore its natural level. If Virginia is indebted to Baltimore for the goods sold to merchants of the upper country or for any other cause, if she does not discharge the whole debt in merchandise she must pay the balance in money. The demands that have been lately made on the bank of Virginia are in evidence that such a balance was due to Baltimore, and the money that would be preferred for remittance, would be the notes of Baltimore banks, and where these could not be obtained, Virginia notes would be referred to. If then a part of the Baltimore notes in circulation had been received into the bank of Virginia, it is clear that more of our notes would have been sent on, and of course, more would have returned upon the bank for specie; by which operation, although the bank would not have lost, it is as certain it could not have gained. To give an illustration that is adopted to this writer's comprehension: If A owes B 100 dollars, it makes no difference whether he pays the whole money to B, or purchases B's note for 50 dollars, for the sake of discount and pays the remaining 50 in cash. It must be admitted that these sudden draughts of specie for our notes when they have accumulated to a large amount in foreign banks, is not the mode in which it is most desirable our notes should return; but this good consequence results from their being received abroad; they are in general demand to make remittances, where by their credit is extended, and the field of their circulation eventually enlarged.
It is not easy to say whether the insinuation that several houses had borrowed each 100,000 dollars of the bank, was most dictated by ignorance or malevolence; but no man of common sense or candour will think it probable that the bank of Richmond with a capital of but 400,000 dollars would grant any four or five houses as much as it suggested is obtained by one. This writer affords a fair specimen of his acquaintance with a subject which he has handled so copiously, in supposing that the amount of money discounted depended upon the number of discount days. Could he not have supposed that the directors did the same business now which they had done before; and that the change which might have been desirable before, was made now that the days increased in length, the clerk had become more expert, and the complete establishment of the offices had left them able to do that business in one day which they formerly divided between two? I understand the fact to be, that the weekly discount is precisely the same now that it was before; and it was as easy for this sapient Stockholder to have conceived this, as that as much rain sometime fell on his plantation in one week as at other times fell in two.
I know not whence it is inferred that an unfavourable opinion is entertained of the capacity of country gentlemen; when those characters who are the pride and ornament of Virginia chiefly reside in the country; and when there are so many men of talents and information dispersed in the very remotest part of the state. If however the directors of the bank of Virginia have fallen into so strange an error, it must be because their acquaintance has been confined to such as this "Country Stockholder."
I never heard before that Col. Carrington resigned his seat from any disagreement with his associates; on the contrary it has been said that the most perfect harmony has existed at the board of directors from its first commencement to this day.
Knowing how extremely alive most people are to whatever concerns their money, I have thus endeavoured to repel the charges that are so liberally cast on a set of men, whose conduct I believe to be unexceptionable; and from whom neither the talents nor breeding of the "Country Stockholder" were entitled to a reply. Before I conclude, I would remark to the writer that if he is really a Stockholder, and feels the anxiety for the institution which he professes, he has discovered the most "egregious folly" in endeavouring to give an alarm to the very great number of those, who like himself, are weak enough to listen to every idle suggestion. If his object was merely to make a figure in the papers, I would advise him to choose hereafter some subject which he better understands; but if his main purpose was to undervalue the stock for the sake of purchasing on better terms, the greatest success he could hope to obtain, would not fully compensate him for the ridicule and contempt he was so justly incurred.
A COUNTRY STOCKHOLDER. August 11, 1805.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 21, 1805.
The following is a translation of the sentence pronounced in the case of the schooner Iris, mentioned in our last. We publish this sentence with pleasure, as honourable to the Judges, who pronounced it, and as affording a hope, that the suffering commerce of our country will experience some amelioration. The justice and impartiality of the Tribunal, deserves more consideration, as the vessel that captured the Iris, was a national vessel.
"The Committee of Administration has declared, and declares, that, without having respect to the pretext alleged in the verbal process of capture, the prize made of the American schooner Iris of Norfolk, Captain Samuel Pearson, by the State Despatch Le Musquito, Captain Brouard, is void and of none effect; and, in consequence, it ordains that the product of the proviso sale which may have been made of the said schooner, her rigging, apparel, utensils, and cargo, at the instance of the said Sieur Brouard, in virtue of a decree of the Committee of Justice, in date the 5th Floreal last, shall be delivered to the said Captain Samuel Pearson, or to his agent duly authorized—and considering the disembarkation of the said Captain, and the impossibility of conveying it to him, that a copy of the present decision be, by the Colonial Inspector, addressed in triplicate, to Monsieur the Minister Plenipotentiary of France at the United States, to be transmitted to the Commissary of Commercial Relations of France at Norfolk, with a request to make the same known either to the said Captain, or to Messieurs James Dykes & Co. the freighters of the said schooner."
"Ordains further, That, in consequence of the natural and legal recourse which the Captain, freighters, or assurers of the said schooner have against the government for damage resulting from the capture, illegally made of the said schooner by a national vessel; the amount of the liquidations and reparations to be made in favour of the Captain, officers, and crew, of the said Despatch Le Musquito, from the prizes condemned in their favour, up to this day, shall be placed, under the title of deposits, in the chest of the Invalids of the Marine, until after the definitive judgment of the Council of Prizes, on the merit of the reclamations and on the indemnities to be accorded to the said Captain and freighters of the schooner Iris."
Reserving to Monsieur the Colonial Inspector, the ample authority and exercise of his prerogatives, in law and fact, to make complaint, and prosecute on the information relative to the violation of forms, and of the rights of men and usages of war, by the ill-treatment of the mate and sailors of the schooner Iris. For the said information availing himself of the result of the examinations of the captured sailors, closed and addressed to his excellency, Monsieur the Minister of the Marine and Colonies, to be by the Council of Prizes determined, according to the 97th article of the law of the 2d Praireal, year eleven.
Done and Judged, at St. Domingo, the day, month and year above written. Signed, Wives, Minuty, Huet, Lafaille, and Le Roy.
A true Copy,
(Signed)
LE ROY.
Yesterday anchored in Hampton Roads, the United States Frigate Adams, Captain MURRAY.
POLITICAL ESSAYS to be continued in our next.
Capt. Lark, of the schooner Sally, on the 27th of July, in lat. 22, 11, long. 63, at 4 P. M. fell in with the mainmast of a large ship, which he supposes had been blown up, as part of the rigging and sails were much burnt—picked up part of an English pendant, and a number of blocks, stamped with an arrow, the customary marks of a block belonging to a King's ship. Saw another mast about a mile distant, with all the yards and other spars attached to it, and one of the bower anchors, with the cable to it, hanging under the main-top.—There being a very heavy swell, and the weight of the anchor keeping the mast nearly upright, capt. Lark could only save a few spars and blocks.—On one of the top-gallant yards, "BLENHEIM, G. R." is cut with a pen knife. [His majesty's ship Blenheim, of 74 guns, was commanded by capt. Bland; she does not appear to have been attached to the fleet under Lord Nelson; nor from the list published, to that which sailed from England, under Admiral Collingwood; neither do we find her name among those last stated to have been on the Jamaica station. From the circumstances of her having her colours flying (which captain Lark could plainly discern under water) it is conjectured that the ship must have been in action when the accident took place.]
In lat. 31, 10, capt. Lark was boarded by the French privateer Regulator, detained him one hour, and plundered him of spunyarn, blocks, &c.—put on board one man, and a letter directed to Mons. Salomon, of this city, inclosing the bill given by captain Seinfeld, for the ransom of the ship Benjamin.—Left the privateer at the outer edge of the Gulf, standing to the southward.—Charleston Courier.
We have endeavoured to inform ourselves respecting the station of the Blenheim, and by referring to Steele's List, it appears the flag of Sir Thomas Troubridge was flying on board that ship in March last at Spithead; when she was about to depart for the East-Indies; we have always understood that Admiral Troubridge did sail for the East-Indies, nor have we heard his flag was shifted to any other ship.
Since writing the above an obliging friend has favoured us with a Steele's List for June, by which we find that the Blenheim, having the flag of Sir Thomas Troubridge, and being commanded by captain Austin Bissell, sailed for the East-Indies on the 24th of April.—Ed. Ledger.
Mr. Bowdoin, our Minister to the court of Madrid, had arrived at St. Andero previous to the 28th of June.—Nat. Intelligencer.
A letter has been received from Cadiz, dated June 28, which is altogether silent as to the rumoured con-
demnation of one of our gun-boats. The Adriana, which brings this report, having arrived at New-York after a passage of 40 days, renders the report very doubtful. This letter is from our consul at Cadiz, and it does not even mention the capture, it is probable that her immediate restitution made that circumstance, in his opinion, the less important to be stated.—Idem.
ANTHONY CAMPBELL.
Our readers will probably recollect this man from the circumstance of his having taken from the Treasury Department, in which he was a clerk, in violation of his duty and his oath, certain books of accounts, and, in concert with Duane, making partial extracts therefrom of charges against col. Pickering, for the purpose of impressing upon the publick a belief that that officer held in his hands large sums of the publick money unaccounted for.
This service rendered by Campbell to Mr. Jefferson's interest, though known to have been in direct violation of his duty and oath, secured the smiles of presidential favour; and soon after that man came into power, Campbell repaired to Washington to demand his reward. It was probably thought not prudent by the President again to place him in a situation on whose trust he had once betrayed, and therefore he gave him, (reposing especial trust and confidence in his integrity) a commission in the army. We have now the result of this appointment. Like many others which Mr. Jefferson has made, it has turned out, as it ought, to the disgrace of him and his party. Such, however, is and ever will be the consequence of that mean and illiberal policy, which persecutes good men for their political sentiments, and exalts to publick employment villains who flatter and deceive.
Extract of a letter from an officer at St. Louis, to a gentleman in Bridgetown, New-Jersey, dated January 22, 1806.
"Our commanding officer has at length returned from Fort Massack, where he has resided during his absence as President of a General Court Martial, and where Capt. L. and Dr. S. were tried on charges made by the noted Anthony Campbell. The determination of the Court as yet is unknown; but poor Anthony was arrested on the spot charged with stealing books, the charge substantiated, and the court so favourable that they permitted him to resign, and the President has been requested to accept his resignation."
Trenton Federalist.
Many have been the accounts of the Mountains and fields of Ice, seen this spring in the Atlantic Ocean, but as we have seen none among them so circumstantial as the following, extracted from the journal of a passenger on board the Hercules, from this port for Europe, transmitted to his friend in this city, we give it, not doubting it will be acceptable to the most, if not all our readers.
[True American.]
April 27. This evening we made the grand bank of Newfoundland, and are by calculation 1200 miles from the Capes of Delaware.
April 29. There are now in sight 3 Islands of Ice of immense height, they are afloat, but do not appear to have the motion of the sea. The Atmosphere in their vicinity is remarkable cold.—About twelve o'clock we passed what appeared to me to be one of the most stupendous works of nature; a mountain of Ice, considerably higher than our main top-gallant mast head, we ran to windward of it.—At four o'clock we had passed seventy five of these islands—some had the appearance of large ships, bearing down before the wind—others of Churches and lofty Steeples, and other clusters so large as called Neptunes Head Quarters.—At five o'clock we fell in with a large field of Ice, which extended further than the eye could reach, and which lay directly in our course—no person on board the Hercules ever witnessed such a scene.—Mr. H. who has been three years on the North West Coast of America, says, he never saw such mountains of ice.—In consequence of this field, we were obliged to alter our course and are now going at the rate of seven miles an hour directly from our port.—About twelve o'clock at night we fell in with a field, supposed the same from which we stood in the afternoon which obliged us to alter our course a second time; the captain thinks this a very extraordinary circumstance, being in the latitude of 47 North. April 30. We are now entirely surrounded with mountains and islands of ice; at 11 o'clock A. M. we had passed 100 of these floating wonders of nature; one in particular had the appearance of a regular built house; followed by a large, tall lofty Spire, much like the light-house at the entrance of Delaware Bay, only to appearance about three times its height. These received the appropriate names of Noah's Ark and Pompey's Pillar.—We are now bearing directly from our port, and suppose we may count on at least, three days to clear the ice and run to a more southerly latitude. May 1st. Several islands of ice in sight this morning, though not so numerous as yesterday—about 3 o'clock we descried a large field of loose and broken ice a head, the Captain hesitated in what manner to proceed. At five we came up with the main body and got so much entangled in it, that it required great attention to pass through. At eight o'clock we cleared the whole field and had a free and open sea.
SPEECH
Delivered by his Excellency GOVERNOUR CLAIBORNE, to the Legislative Council, on Proroguing them, July 3, 1805.
Fellow-Citizens of the Legislative Council:
I have attended in this hall for the purpose of proroguing your session, and thus to close, perhaps, forever, the political connexion now subsisting between us. The occasion has given rise to reflexions, calculated to excite on my part, a great degree of sensibility. To you, gentlemen, who have participated with me the toil of legislating for a territory situated as this has been; where a general innovation throughout the whole system of government, presented a variety of legislative objects that required the exercise of a more than an ordinary share of talent and discretion; where prejudice and former habits presented impediments to that progress of improvement, which experience had suggested, and reason sanctioned; and above all, where party spirit, lighted up by restless, and occasionally by unprincipled ambition, was too successful in producing distrust and inquietude; permit me to observe that to citizens, who neither influenced by any wayward impulse of the moment, or awed by the difficulties in view, attended with fidelity and remained with firmness at the post assigned them by their country, a great debt of gratitude is due, and my sincerity cannot be questioned, when for them I profess much respect, and a sincere regard.
Uncandid men have said, and many have been deceived into the belief, that this country became annexed to the United States under the most favourable auspices, and that therefore every dissatisfaction manifested by the people, may be attributed to the feebleness or wickedness of the local administration. To what degree of credit this statement is entitled, you, gentlemen, well know. But let the stranger be told, that at the period of the cession, the aspect of affairs in Louisiana was not such as to justify an expectation on the part of those intrusted with the government, that their administration would for some time, be otherwise than painful and perplexing.
In a territory whose citizens are for the most part either natives, or descendants of natives of France
and Spain, who had long cherished a fond remembrance of the countries of their forefathers;—in a territory that had been contoured by the will of arbitrary chiefs, for near a century, and harassed by frequent change of allegiance; where the ties of birth, affinity, and language;—the influence of habit and past favours, had made those impressions, which the like causes every where produce, the man indeed must be little acquainted with human nature, who had supposed that in a territory thus situated, the principles of the American government, could have been introduced without difficulty, or that the publick functionaries could have discharged their duties in such a way, as to have conciliated the good opinion of all. That the people have experienced inconvenience, must be admitted; but that it was inseparable from the change of dominion. During the first provisional government, probably some errors may have been committed, and those have too often been exaggerated, by the malevolent and designing. On this subject, however, I feel no uneasiness, as the errors of a good intention will readily be excused by a generous people; but in relation to the calumnies to which I have been subjected, and their authors, I look down upon them with contempt, from that eminence on which conscious rectitude has placed me. I believe I may confidently assert that the provisional administration in Louisiana was commenced and conducted with consistency as to the principle by which its acts were governed; a principle of mild and conciliatory justice, resolved on at an early period, as the best policy that could be pursued in a district, where the harmony of the citizens was secured but by slender ties, and where it was the daily labour of some to rend those ties asunder. Armed as that administration was with extensive power, it was, perhaps, difficult to avoid the character of tyranny, without being exposed to charges of defect on the other extreme.
Superficial observers, and perverted minds are often unable to view the arm as otherwise than feeble, which, when clothed with power, refuses to exert it. But the principle was fixed, and if occasions did occur that might have justified a departure from it, I nevertheless look back with pleasure to the forbearance that was so happily persevered in, and I feel proud in the reflexion that no unworthy spirit of resentment, was at any time manifested by the government or its friends.
But whatever, upon the whole, may have been the defects of that administration, this much at least we find to be a fact, that the country has suffered no material injury from them; that through the favour of heaven and the amiable disposition of the people in general, good order was preserved, private and publick rights secured, and the territory advanced in agriculture, commerce, population, and real wealth.
Fellow-Citizens of the Legislative Council,
I now come to the period at which your labours commenced, and permit me to assure you of my great admiration of the judgment you have manifested in selecting proper objects of legislation. Your code of criminal law, exhibiting a system at the same time mild and energetic; the judicious innovations which you have occasionally made in the municipal arrangements of the country; the wise acts you have passed for the convenience, encouragement, and protection of commerce, as well as for the internal improvement of the territory; and above all, the laudable provision you have made for the introduction of science and literature, and for the education of the rising generation, will remain lasting testimonies of your abilities, discretion and real patriotism. With respect to the laws for the organization of the militia, I have great confidence in their success: but a sufficient time has not elapsed to give the operation of them a fair trial. Within a period so limited as that of your sessions, and with such a diversity of duties before you, more could not have been expected, and it is a subject of congratulation that so much has been done, and done so well.
Another important change in the nature of our government, now awaits us. The congress of the United States, ever just to their engagements, and faithful to the interests of all within their protection, have assigned the period at which Louisiana is to become one of the sovereign and independent states of the American union, in the mean time the right of self government is extended to this district, under the like restrictions which have been laid on our fellow-citizens, in the other territories of the United States. This species of temporary government has been found commensurate to the protection of society, and the advancement of the general weal, and it is certainly well calculated for the gradual introduction of those representative principles, on which the future constitution must necessarily be predicated. But possibly there may be many, whom this new form of government will fail to satisfy. It would indeed, be a presumption unwarranted by experience, to calculate on universal approbation of any measure. The best of men may occasionally differ in political sentiments, and the investigation of their opinions lead to truth, and may be considered one of the salutary incidents of political freedom. But, unfortunately, society is sometimes infested with members who argue, not to enlighten, but to mislead their fellow-citizens, and who from motives of ingenious ambition, or from malice, labour incessantly to raise themselves on the ruin of others.—That there have been, and still are, a few individuals among us of that description, I fear too true. Under their patronage calumny may recompile its efforts—It may distort the most innocent actions, and pervert error into crime—It may enter the threshold of domestick life, harrow up private feelings, and produce private distress: But the distrust of the discerning, and the contempt of the good, will sooner or later, drive the authors into obscurity.
Fellow-Citizens of the Council,
After the political change, on the eve of which we now are, there remains but one more which this territory is destined to experience, and that is, its complete incorporation into the American union. We have heard little reports of various kinds, respecting new territorial divisions, and partial, and sometimes total retrocessions to foreign powers: but these seem to me to be the fanciful chimeras of unreflecting minds. My firm belief is, that the Mississippi will cease to flow, ere she ceases to behold Louisiana attached to the empire of American freedom.—A disposition to encroach on the territories of others, is foreign to the nature of our government; but the perfect preservation of her own, is one of its vital principles. Just to the rights of others, the American nation will preserve her own inviolate, or perish with them.
Fellow-Citizens of the Council,
I fear the range I have taken has been too extensive, and that I trespass upon your polite attention. Your duties are closed—I declare your session prorogued, sine die. You will retain my affectionate remembrance, and my best wishes accompany you.
WILLIAM C. CLAIBORNE. New-Orleans, July 3, 1805.
Boston, August 7.
After we had put our paper to press last evening, we learnt the arrival of the ship Henry, Captain Weeks, in 45 days from Liverpool; and obtained our regular files of London papers to June 18th, eight days later than before received: they do not however furnish anything particularly new or interesting respecting the political situation of Europe.

MR. PITT. June 14.—Mr. Whitbread made his motion of censure, for culpable neglect, (chiefly in not acting upon the information of Mr. Raikes) on the chancellor of the exchequer. After a speech of some length respecting the topics, which are already amply before the publick, he moved a string of resolutions.—Mr. Pitt ably defended himself; and the sense of the house, and even of the opposition was eventually with him. Mr. Fox acknowledged himself perfectly satisfied; but as the proceedings of the ministers had been irregular, he proposed a bill of indemnity.—This was agreed to, and the resolutions cheerfully withdrawn.
ALEXANDRIA, August 16.
Politicians have been so much interested by the hostile fleets, which were lately in the American seas, that every degree of information relative to either of them must be acceptable. We are happy therefore to lay the following facts before them.—This morning arrived the brig Friendship, John T. Brooks, master, 12 days from Trinidad, with Sugars, consigned to Hoos and Powell. The captain informs that on the 2d August, in lat. 20, 48, he saw the British fleet, steering North by East, having under convoy 400 sail of vessels. It was the opinion of the captain they were steering for England.
This fleet is one of the homeward bound West-India convoys, and not one of the hostile fleets, which have engaged the publick attention for some time.
Ed. Ledger.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, JUNE 12.
IMPEACHMENT OF LORD MELVILLE.
Mr. Whitbread rose, and observed that it must have given great satisfaction to the house, that the Noble Lord who was the subject of the accusation, that had been brought forward by him, and against whom the house had passed resolutions of censure, had taken this opportunity of being heard on the charges against him. It would afford himself complete pleasure if it were compatible with the forms of the house, that the noble lord could be present to answer such arguments as it was his intention to urge on the subject.
The Noble Lord, after having stated in the strongest terms his innocence, had expressed his expectation that posterity would do him justice. But it was impossible for the house to take on this occasion, the assertions of the noble lord which were contrary to his own testimony on oath, and to the declarations of others also under a similar sanction. If the noble lord was willing even to go on his trial, he had stated, that there was no competent tribunal in the country to try him. It was impossible for him to be tried on an impeachment before his peers, because some of them had already prejudged his case, and no impartial jury could be found in the country because their minds had been contaminated against him. So that, according to the statement of the noble lord, there was not a single individual in the whole country competent to try him.
Towards the close of his speech, the noble lord had said, that the former proceedings adopted by vote of the house, were inconsistent with the motion he proposed to make that night; but he denied the assertion. He called on one of the learned gentlemen opposite (the Attorney General) to watch all that should fall from him on this subject, and to correct him if he should be wrong, and he repeated, that not one of their former proceedings was inconsistent with the motion which he should have the honour of submitting to the house that night. The noble lord had alluded to something that had fallen from the present treasurer of the navy on a former occasion. The right hon. gentleman had very unnecessarily put a question to him, when he first gave notice of his motion of that night, whether in bringing the motion forward he acted as the organ of the committee? The right hon. gentleman knew full well that he was not the organ of the committee; and he had not himself let fall a single expression that could lead any gentleman to suppose that he was. If there were to be any organ of the committee it must unquestionably have been the chairman. But though the question was put without necessity, it might not have been put without design. It might have been put for the purpose of intimating that the motion had been brought forward against the sense of the committee. The committee, however, had not come to any decision or resolution on the subject; and as a member of that committee, he looked upon himself as justified in submitting to the house of commons a motion, such as he had given notice of, founded on the report of the committee to the house of commons, which had with so much honour to themselves voted the resolutions of the 8th and 10th April.
The first proceeding that ensued was a motion for a committee to inquire into the matter of the Tenth Report, after which a civil process had been proposed. The committee was agreed but under such restrictions as rendered their injury of little avail, as was afterwards proved, and he had then predicted. When the motion was made for instituting a civil suit against the parties, an amendment had been proposed in order to substitute a criminal prosecution; but the civil suit had been preferred. Did the civil suit preclude a criminal prosecution? And what would be the consequence if such a doctrine were to be admitted? The crown might thereby at any time defeat the ends of justice, and shelter a publick delinquent from an impeachment, by directing a civil suit to be commenced against him. But were there never in fact two suits, one civil and the other criminal, carried on against the same individual? Whenever the offence was so atrocious as to call for exemplary chastisement, a civil action took place for the recovery of the money, and a criminal prosecution for the punishment of the offender. Notwithstanding all that had been said by the noble lord, he could not consider, nor could the house, nor would the country consider, that the bare recovery of the money would be sufficient satisfaction or punishment in the present case. If it were not consistent, however, to commence a criminal prosecution whilst a civil suit was depending, what was the house to do? Why to cut the knot they could not untye; to abandon the civil suit which had been commenced, and to institute the criminal prosecution, which alone led to an adequate punishment of his delinquency.
There was however another course that might be adopted, to suspend the civil suit till the criminal prosecution should be brought to a termination. But, said the noble lord, will you place me, by adopting the motion to be submitted to you, in a situation in which no man was ever placed?—Will you subject me to the judgment of several jurisdictions at the same time, so that the evidence taken in one court might be produced in another, to influence its decision? What was the situation of Mr. Hastings? When the impeachment was brought against him, a civil suit was also pending against him in the court of chancery, at the suit of an individual. What did my lord Loughborough do on this occasion? He directed the suit to be suspended till the impeachment should be decided. This was exactly what he proposed, and he was inclined to think, that the hon. & learned gentleman opposite (the attorney general) had not made such progress in the suit yet, and that no evidence had yet been produced in that cause,
which would be detrimental to the noble lord if produced on the impeachment. With regard to the latter part of the noble lord's speech, in which he had appealed to the feelings of the house, he was as much alive as any hon. gentleman to the force of it. He was not insensible to the feelings of the noble lord's family or relatives at the degraded state in which the noble lord had represented himself as placed. He felt unfeigned sorrow and regret on the occasion, but was it consistent with his publick duty, to shrink from the prosecution of measures which he deemed essential to the publick welfare in obedience to such feelings? The situation of the noble lord was the same as that of all great publick delinquents. As to the defence which the noble lord thought proper to make, so far was he from thinking it a justification, that, in his opinion, it furnished additional documents, aggravating even those parts of his case on which the house of commons had already voted condemnation. The noble lord had said, that he was already punished. How? The resolutions were voted against him, and on the same night a motion made for an address for his removal from office, which was not agreed to. The noble lord then resigned, the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Pitt) opposed suffering him to withdraw himself from the vote of the house. When notice had been given of a motion for an address for his removal from his majesty's councils, the right honourable gentleman again withdrew him from the vengeance of the house. So that it was not in consequence of a vote of that house, but of the advice of the right hon. gentleman, though he had before stated his intention not to give such advice to his majesty, that the noble lord had been struck out of the list of Privy Counsellors. The additional circumstances that had now come out with respect to the tenth report, rendered it impossible for the house not to adopt the impeachment or some criminal prosecution. It might be said that the committee had no power to investigate the question of participation, and he admitted that no such power was delegated to them, and that they had no intention of going into it. But the matter came before them incidentally, so as to warrant him in charging upon Lord Melville, that he did participate, and it would have been a dereliction of duty in them on such a case not to have gone into it. To reduce the question to the analogy with private life—Suppose a gentleman employed a solicitor to settle the books of his agent, and not suspecting the integrity of the agent told the solicitor he need not inquire very closely into the accounts, as he was convinced of the man's honesty. If the solicitor should discover traces of corruption in the accounts, would he not be bound to report them to his employer? So the committee when incidentally made acquainted with these circumstances, felt themselves bound to report them to the house, and when they are laid before the house, what course was to be taken but by impeachment? They were yet but on the brink and verge of the discoveries that would be made. They might judge of what was to come, by what had been already found out; as a giant's stature might be judged of by the paring of his nails.—He called on the house, therefore, to vote for the impeachment of the noble lord, on three different grounds:—1st. On the ground of his connivance at a breach, and of a high breach of duty.—2d. On the ground of his participation with Mr. Trotter; and farther, on his having obtained, under fraudulent pretences, a release for certain sums of money due of the late Mr. Adam Jellicoe. As to the first, the house of commons had declared, that the noble lord had been guilty of an evasion of the law, which the noble lord denied, admitting, however, the breach of duty, though not a gross one. But he contended that the noble lord has committed a breach both of the law and of his duty. He should not take up the time of the house by noticing the observations of the noble lord on the resolutions, but should come directly to the charge. It appeared first, that Mr. Trotter had an unlimited power of drawing the money voted for navy services to any amount from the bank. He drew at one time a million, and might draw, as he perhaps had sometimes done, all that was in the bank. This was one of the grand charges against Lord Melville, that by conniving at this practice he suffered the money to be carried beyond his control, for when once lodged in the bank of Messrs. Coutts, it might be applied by them as they pleased. What was added to this by the report of the select committee?—That the power which Lord Melville had given to Mr. Trotter had been delegated by this latter on his going to Scotland to Mr. Wilson, to whom he left blank drafts; so that neither having a control over the other, the practice might be continued through all the clerks in the office, and the dangers to the publick treasury multiplied. The deputy's deputy was afraid, was too common in office. He had formerly stated, that he thought it highly improper, under the present circumstances, in the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Canning) to continue Mr. Wilson in the same situation which he held. But having seen that gentleman before the select committee, he thought it but justice to him to say that his demeanour was correct and proper, and that according to what he had heard, he behaved very well in the business of his office; but then he refused to answer questions which might lead to a discovery of malversations, and on that account he repeated, that it was improper in the right honourable gentleman to continue him in the same office, when such conduct ought to be marked by some punishment on the part of the publick.
The noble lord had said, that till this day he had not an opportunity of being heard on the charges against him. Had he not been examined upon oath before the commissioners of naval inquiry? If he wished to be heard before the house, he should have written to the speaker to that effect when the tenth report had been laid upon the table. He wrote to the commissioners to be re-examined, but they declined, having made their report to all the branches of the legislature. Did he then write to the speaker to be heard? No. But his letter to the commissioners was laid on the table as containing a full justification. No charge of participation had been made before this occasion, and the defence of the noble lord had strengthened the impression on his mind. The noble lord had stated that the bill for regulating the machinery of the office was less perfect than the army pay office bill. But if it had not been adequate to its purpose, who was to blame? If he neglected to bring in a bill for the amendment of his bill when he found it defective, had not the publick cause to accuse the noble lord of inattention to his duty?
With regard to Mr. Trotter, through whose agency the whole business had been conducted, had the noble lord represented him as a person not to be credited. It had been stated by the noble lord, that the money had been drawn in small sums from the bank, and yet in the absence of Mr. Trotter in Scotland, 40,000l. had been drawn by Mr. Wilson, and the person by whose desire that sum had been drawn, stated the drafts to have been for small sums. The noble lord had made an extraordinary assertion relative to the participation of Mr. Trotter, which he accounted for from his being a Scotchman, namely, that as it was customary in Scotland for persons lodging money in the bank to be allowed some share of the interest arising upon it, he derived the same advantage from the money lodged at Coutts. No such practice obtained in this country, and the noble lord and Mr. Trotter had lived long enough in England to know some allowance was made on extraordinary transactions leaving large balances in a banker's hands, but none at all in small sums. The noble lord had said that he never saw Mr. Trotter's accounts with Messrs. Coutts till he saw the report,
and if Mr. Trotter had deceived Lord Melville in this instance, whatever may have been the merit of his suggestions, which led to the bills for the better protection of the property and claims of seamen, all of which were good, he ought not to have been continued in his situation. The noble lord had said, that if Mr. Trotter had been asked in this or that manner, that Mr. Trotter had been asked in a variety of ways, whether Lord Melville had participated, to which he would give no answer. As to the excuse of the mixed account, was any man so credulous as to believe that the proportions might not have been immediately ascertained, of the different funds constituting it by simple subtraction. If Mr. Trotter's books and Messrs. Coutts's books had been lost, yet to Mr. Trotter to have been 500,000l. though they might not recollect the items that made up that aggregate, Mr. Trotter, by inquiring of the different sub-accounts, their respective balances might have been ascertained how much of that aggregate was publick, and how much was private. The whole money of Mr. Trotter's funds must have been publick money, or derived from the misapplication of publick money. He had been recommended to Lord Melville, and appointed to a place with a salary of 500l. a year, and it was impossible with such means he could have had money to lend to such an amount, if not derived from the use of the publick money. The noble lord had said that the money had been drawn from the bank only for navy services: if that were the case, it might have been safer to keep it in a private bank than in the hands of the accountants. But then why not amend the bill.
The noble lord had revived an argument which he was surprised to hear, because it had been abandoned by every one else, that neither loss had accrued to the publick, nor delay occurred in any payment, and he was therefore, ashamed to take up the time of the house by considering such an argument. The act when brought on by the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Pitt) had been represented as calculated to remedy all the defects in the office, and the person who was to succeed to the office as the most fit for it. Before he should examine whether any particular loss had been sustained by the publick, or whether the noble lord had participated with Mr. Trotter, he wished to advert to one circumstance; the increase of salary to Lord Melville of 2000l. per ann. being in consideration of lodging the navy service money in the bank of England, and giving up the use of it, was for 16 years lost to the publick, as the money had not been left in the bank. There was another circumstance also, which he wished to advert to before he came to consider the question of participation. The noble lord had said that there were only two persons, himself and Mr. Trotter, who were acquainted with the transactions. Was the noble lord ignorant that Mr. Trotter had refused to answer before the commissioners of naval inquiry? That he had been several times examined before the committee, and refused to answer whether Mr. Tierney had participated; and then after three days consideration he had returned with a written statement, admitting that he had only advanced from 10 to 20,000l. to Lord Melville, and that Mr. Tierney, as every body knew, had derived no profit from the use of the publick money. He had afterwards repeated the same information before the select committee, which the noble lord had contradicted; and he had proceeded by degrees in his evidence, there was reason to think that when properly roused he would give more.
From what had appeared before the select committee there were additional grounds to suspect the noble lord of participation. Was not his confidence in Mr. Trotter, and the refusal of Mr. Trotter to answer a strong presumption of participation? And was that presumption lessened by the habitual mode of expression of the noble lord? He was more than ever inclined to suspect that the noble lord had participated. It was a presumption too, that as Mr. Trotter could have none but publick money, and Lord Melville borrowed from him, he had participated. When his lordship had declared that he had not knowingly participated, he was not aware that a balance of 5000l. had remained in his hands from his ex-treasurership, which had not been paid till within these few weeks. Another strong presumption, was that his lordship had never mentioned the practice in the office to the commissioners of accounts in 1786, nor the committee of finances in 1785. Another strong presumption arose from the destruction of books of accounts, which did not belong to the parties only, but were also the property of the publick, and would have been preserved if not destroyed for the purpose of defeating inquiry.
His lordship had stated in his letter to the Commissioners, that he had been in the occasional habit of destroying useless papers; and yet, what appeared to be an inconsistency on the face of it, informed them, that he had no documents for making out the account they desired. Amongst the aggravation that had been brought to light in the Select Committee, it had appeared, that larger advices than were before known had been made to his lordship without interest; and yet his lordship had unblushingly told them, that he would never reveal the application of some of these advances. Before the Select Committee, Mr. Trotter had confessed that the books had been destroyed, in conformity to a release executed between him and Lord Melville. The Noble Lord said much of this release, but his suspicion had been strengthened by it. It was not till he had been two years out of office, that the thought struck Mr. Trotter that such a release was necessary. In the interval between the appointment of the Commission of Naval Inquiry, and the signing of the release on the 18th February, a precept had been issued by the Commissioners of inquiry on the 17th of January, for an account of the balances in the Navy office. The Noble Lord had denied having given any instructions for preparing such a deed, but Mr. Spottiswood had been agent for both parties, and knew what course the nature of their transactions required. In the common sense view of it, he agreed that the clause for the destruction of papers was nonsensical, yet after the release was executed, the sympathetick configuration took place here and in Scotland. The Noble Lord stated the clause to be in the common form, but he appealed to the Hon. and learned gentleman opposite, and to every man acquainted with it, whether it was so. They had examined Mr. Spottiswood, and Robinson his partner, and they knew nothing of such clauses. Mr. Innes, a Scots gentleman, whom they had also stated, that a clause for giving up vouchers was usual in Scotland, but never for their destruction. Was not that overstrained anxiety to conceal the transaction a presumption of guilt? These were the circumstances that had appeared before the Select Committee to strengthen the presumption of his participation.
There was another new circumstance also which had come out before that Committee, and afforded a strong presumption of his lordship's guilt. He was the more disposed to state this circumstance, as it came out in evidence before the committee, inasmuch as it exonerated the right hon. gentleman opposite (the Chancellor of the Exchequer) from any knowledge of private emolument having been derived from the use of publick money. But it was therefore the greater aggravation of the guilt of Lord Melville, who had been that right hon. gentleman's brother minister, who had been the confidential friend of that right hon. gentleman, to whom the administration of the finances of the country was intrusted, and who nevertheless had concealed from him this criminal practice, which that right hon. gentleman
had declared he would have put a stop to if he knew of it. The noble lord had not told that right hon. gentleman as he had done the commissioners, that the money was drawn and lodged in private bankers hands for safety, that he believed the drafts were not increased beyond what the service required. He could not but think, however, that that right hon. gentleman had been deficient in duty, in not having enquired further into the business. He had too much confidence in the noble lord, and had been betrayed by his friend. What had Lord Harrowby said when asked whether he knew of any abuses in the office? that he had not enquired because the office had been regulated by acts of Parliament brought in by his immediate predecessor, and having been a member of the committee in 1797, he had no reason to suppose any abuses existed. The right hon. gentleman (Mr. Pitt) had said before the committee, that he did not think Lord Melville adverted to the act, or thought the practice illegal.
The Noble Lord had adverted to the infirmity of Mr. Trotter's memory, and that was one reason why the documents ought to have been preserved. The right hon. gentleman himself, who was one of the brightest stars amongst those whose talents and oratory rendered them eminent in the world, he whose prodigious powers of recollection could command them to bear on the question immediately under discussion, even he, in time of need, could not draw upon his memory for occurrences that had taken place within a few years back. He could not recollect not having made any written memorandum of the conversation. These circumstances, and particularly on a trial the noble lord were challenge every jury possible for them not to convict him. The evidence was circumstantial, but there were no circumstances that might not be overturned by a fact. He did not call for conviction on circumstances; but that the noble lord should be put upon his trial, when his lordship would have an opportunity of disproving those facts, which he would pledge himself to substantiate. The honourable gentleman then proceeded to comment on that part of his lordship's defence which related to the sums Mr. Trotter was at different times in advance to him, and contended that their assertions were contradictory, and that that was another reason for sending them to trial. He then adverted to the sums drawn through Mr. Tweedy, and contended that no account was given there or when the sums were paid. It was perfectly unexplained by Lord Melville to what publick purpose he had applied the publick money that had been from time to time advanced to him.
He had not been in any high situation in his majesty's government in 1786, when Mr. Douglas was paymaster, that would afford him the pretext for stating that he had applied the money to confidential services; yet he will not reveal, he does not offer to state it even to a jury of honour, composed of his right hon. friend (Mr. Pitt), the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Windham) who had formerly been in office, and any other honourable man, and they should acquaint the house that they were satisfied with his explanation, he too would be satisfied.—If the noble lord had any friend in the house, if he had any relations in high situations, he would apply to the house for any aid that had been done, if it would interfere with further proceedings, and to put him on his trial. What did the noble lord? He says I am innocent; but do not try me, and he adds, that posterity will do him justice.
The hon. member having thus gone thro' two parts of his charge in such a manner as he trusted would induce every man of honour, and every man of feeling in justice to Lord Melville, and to the house, to put him on his trial. He came next to consider the third part, relative to the acquaintances obtained under false pretences for 24,000l. due of Mr. Adam Jellicoe. Having dwelt for some time on this topic the hon. gentleman continued contending that Lord Melville had not been punished. He felt it to be his duty to call on the house of commons not to convict him; but if he had been guilty he might be punished; or if innocent he might be acquitted. It had been said, that this was not a time for engaging in the trial of delinquents, when the exertions of all classes were called for in defence of the state. But the fault was with the publick delinquents where guilt rendered such trials necessary. He should not propose the articles of impeachment in the first instant, but a simple resolution, which being agreed to, he should propose the articles. It had been said that the trial by impeachment was tedious, but this was not always so. In the case of Lord Macleesfield only 21 days had elapsed between the motion for impeachment and the pronouncing of sentence. As to the expence in a subject of this serious nature, that ought not to be considered, heavily burdened as the country was at present.—If it were not too poor to be robbed, it ought not to be deemed too poor to render itself justice. In such a cause the money would be well spent. It would convince the world, either on the one hand, that men of the greatest consequence in this country were not out of the reach of the law, or on the other, that we were anxious to give such men every opportunity of justifying their conduct, and proving their innocence of the charges adduced against them. Mr. Whitbread concluded with observing, that he thought it his duty to move, and the duty of the house to concur in the motion.
"That Henry Lord Viscount Melville be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanours."
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS RECEIVED BY THE BRIG BETSEY, FROM HAVANNA, 120 Tons Campeachy LOG WOOD, of the 1st quality. 70 Logs of MAHOGANY. 100 Boxes White and Brown SUGAR. 36 Hogheads MOLASSES.
ALSO—N HAND,
66 Pipes, 40 Hogheads, 25 Quarter Casks, } TENERIFFE WINE. 3 Pipes VINEGAR. 40 Barrels WANUTS. 8 Hhds. 60 Bbls. } PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR. 12 Hogheads St. Martin's SUGAR. A few Logs St. Domingo MAHOGANY.
The whole of which will be sold on very moderate terms, for approved paper.
Edward Roberts.
August 21.
87
SALE AT AUCTION.
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday the 28th inst on Winder's Wharf, THE CARGO OF THE SHIP ELIZA—CONSISTING OF 60 Puncheons Jamaica RUM.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock—Terms, 3 and 6 months, notes with approved indorsers—all sums under 150 dollars, cash.
AT THE SAME TIME, WILL BE SOLD,
The said Ship ELIZA, As she arrived from sea—burthen about 430 Hogheads Tobacco—Terms, 3, 6, and 9 months—approved notes.
James Taylor, V. M.
August 19.
88

TO RENT, A large and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Menop, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to  William Plume & Co. August 19. 86
LOST—YESTERDAY MORNING, Between the United States Bank, and the Lower Bridge, a GOLD CHAIN AND SMALL RED SEAL, with the impression of a HOUND.—A Mulatto Boy was seen to pick it up.—A liberal reward will be given to any person who will leave it at the Ledger Office. If offered for sale, it is hoped it will be stopped and information given. August 9. 53
FOR SALE, ON BOARD THE SHIP FRANKLIN, 120 Firkins Choice Boston BUTTER, Fit for Family use.—Apply to  Moses Myers. August 7. 49
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF, FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by  Redmon & Frib. August 7. 52
LANDING THIS DAY, ON NEWTON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Schooner DIANA, — Banff, Master, from St. Bartholomew, 23 Hogsheads, } CHOICE SUGAR. 22 Barrels, } 9 Hogsheads RUM. 5 Pipes TENERIFFE WINE. And a parcel Manufactured IRON WARE.  Moses Myers. July 12. 518
THE SUBSCRIBER Offer for Sale, at their Warehouse on Commerce Street Wharf, 86 Barrels Prime, } PORK. 14 do. Cargo, } Received per Schooner Weymouth, Capt. Weymouth, from New-York.  Phinehas Dana & Co. August 5. 43
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of the late William Aitchison, Esq. are desired to send them to the subscriber, and those indebted are requested to make payment to  Mary Aitchison, Administratrix. June 29. 783
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year.  Peter Kemp. May 6. 654
REMOVAL.  JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS,  HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. 659
MARTIN FISK, Has this day landed from the Ship Glory, from Liverpool, an elegant assortment of  CUT GLASS, For family use—such as Decanters, Wine Glasses, & Tumblers. July 5. 795
A SINGLE MAN, Who writes a fair hand, and understands the French language well, will meet with an eligible situation by applying at the Office of the Public Ledger. July 26. 19
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. 123 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
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Fame, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by  William Pennock. May 27. 716
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK — and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, o fmy last winters flock, equal to any imported.  Joseph Hayes. August 24. 54
NOTICE. THE PARTNERSHIP OF  SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same.  Samuel Saunders.  P. Henop. N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, AND ROBERT C. JENNINGS, AND CO. under the firm of  SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12. 514
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Brothers, Capt. Davis, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, } For sale by  William Pennock. August 2. 37
POLYGRAPHICK PAINTING. THIS art, so long kept a secret and exclusively practised by the Polygraphick Society in London, is now in the possession of a citizen of the United States lately arrived from Europe; who proposes to execute, by subscription, two hundred copies from an original Allegorical Painting in the Shakespeare Gallery, New-York, by permission of the Proprietor being  A PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON, Supported by Liberty, Virtue, and Justice. Virtue is holding the emblem of the reward he merited. In the right of the piece, America, characterised as an Ab-original, is seated in a pensive posture, lamenting her loss. In the left is Painting turning to History, for a subject worthy of her art, who is supposed to answer, "THERE IS NONE MORE WORTHY THAN WASHINGTON." The whole forming a more emblematical tribute to the memory of that great man, than has yet been offered to the publick. To those who esteem his publick services and his private worth, and to the Patrons of improvements in the fine arts, this work is dedicated. Such as are already furnished with different engravings on this subject, will, it is hoped, still find room for the present undertaking, when they consider, that it will be a Painting, and the design new, executed by a process, which renders it more durable than oil painting—that it requires no glass—that while their prints contain, perhaps a faint resemblance only, this work affords a correct likeness, with the addition of six beautiful allegorical figures. The price also is reduced so as to leave, on comparative merits, no objection. Subscriptions, at Eight Dollars each, payable on delivery, (which is very little more than the price of an engraving of the same size) are received by Conrad & Co. Booksellers, Philadelphia, and Bousl, Conrad & Co. Norfolk.
IT IS ALSO PROPOSED TO EXECUTE Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Washington, by the same process, on subscription, of four dollars and fifty cents each. It is a principal aim of this work, to produce the most correct likenesses of this amiable couple. The Artist presumes that the secret art of Polygraphick Painting is known only to himself, in the United States; having travelled from the Carolinas to Massachusetts, without finding a master of it. By this Art, original paintings may be multiplied, so as to render it difficult to point out the difference. The Polygraphick picture, of the two, when compared together, is the most brilliant, and the nature of the process cannot fail rendering it more durable. In fine, the whole is so exact and beautiful a copy, that the mind is lost in conjecture as to the method in which it is executed. Philadelphia, June 4, 1805. LawlN. 777
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
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. THE Subscriber, intending to leave this State, wishes to dispose of the Land he at present resides on. It is a tract of EIGHT HUNDRED ACRES, beautifully situated upon Cape Charles, having the Atlantic upon one side, and the Chesapeake upon another. There is upon it a good FISHERY as any in Virginia. There are interspersed throughout the plantation, a number of SALT SPRINGS, so strongly impregnated with salt as to bear a new-laid egg. Oysters, Cockles, and Fish of all kinds may be obtained from the waters immediately at the door. The land is very productive, assessed annually good for 500 barrels Indian Corn, and 2000 bushels of Oats, and is now in capital order. The Fishery alone has yielded, in one spring, upwards of 7001. In short there are but very few Plantations offered for Sale, which unite so many advantages: and nothing but a desire to pursue his professional business could induce the present proprietor to sell it. Should it not be sold before the Fall, it will be leased for a term of years. Conditions will be made known on application to  Thomas V. Custis. On the Premises. May 3. 1aw 648
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c. THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the Royal Gazette and Bahama Advertiser, published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, early and correct information to subscribers in Europe and America, of the arrivals, clearances, captures, and misfortunes, that may happen to vessels about these and the different West India Islands. As the procuring and forwarding such information, will occupy much time, and be attended with considerable expense—to insure this attention, it will be necessary that men interested in mercantile and other information, should subscribe with liberality to his Gazette. It is published twice a week, price eight dollars and a half per annum. One half in advance. SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received in London, by the proprietor of the Courier; at Liverpool, by Messrs. T. & J. Moss, merchants, and the proprietor of the Mercantile Chronicle; at Greenock, by the proprietor of the Advertiser; at Dublin, by J. Wilson, Esq. American Consul; in Savannah, by the proprietor of the Museum; in Charleston, by the proprietors of The City Gazette, The Courier, and The Times; in Norfolk, by the proprietor of the Public Ledger; in Baltimore, by Mr. G. Douglass, and the proprietors of the American; in Philadelphia, by Mr. C. P. Wayne, and the proprietor of the True American; in New-York, by T. & J. Swards, E. Sergeant & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle, and of the Daily Advertiser.  ROBERT WILSON. Nassau, (New-Providence,) June 28.
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Maria & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHIRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston. 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 36,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superior FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels PRIME PORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms.  G. & F. Whittle. August 2. 39
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their assortment of  SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London.—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. 622
250 Barrels Superfine, } 250 do. Fine, } FLOUR. 100 do. X Middlings, } 150 do. do. } 50 do. Ship, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, } 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by  JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. 559
TO LEASE—For Eleven Years, THAT VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, on the corner of Commerce and Little Water Streets.—For further particulars, apply to  J. Tucker. August 2. 55
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 8 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Casks well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also, 70 Hds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF.  A. Maclure. August 7. 48
NOW LANDING, From on board the Ship Marcella, Captain Langton, 50 Hogsheads Havanna MOLASSES. And from on board the Schooner Hope, Captain Sprague, 70 Hogsheads Jamaica RUM. For sale by  William Pennock. August 14. 3w 70
LOST ON MONDAY LAST, NOTE of Mr. William Pennock, in favour of Captain W. J. Richardson, payable at the United States Bank, for Eight Hundred Dollars, at 60 days, and dated 25th July. As payment is stopped, it cannot be of service to any person, if found I should be obliged by its being returned.  Edward Roberts. August 14. 73
WILLIAM KNOX, HAS RECEIVED, FOR SALE, A few half barrels Superfine FLOUR, Made entirely of new wheat, and warranted of the first quality, for family use. August 12. 3 60
CHOICE FLOUR OF NEW WHEAT, From Mayo's Mills—for Family use. 100 Whole and 200 Half Barrels. For sale by  Moses Myers. August 12. 66
40 Puncheons Antigua RUM, Just received per Schooner Stranger, and for sale by  Warren Ashley. August 12. 67
WILLIAM KNOX, HAS FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 2,500 Bushels fine Liverpool SALT, either loose, or in sacks. 6 Hogsheads prime TOBACCO. August 12. 3 61
300 Barrels INDIAN CORN, Deliverable at short notice—for sale by  James Maurice & Co. July 29. 24
LANDING From on board the Schooner JOHN, from Guadalupe—and for Sale, SIXTY-SIX HOGSHEADS, AND A FEW BARRELS MUSCOVADO SUGAR.  Moses Myers. July 12. 815
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumphries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of  MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blunt's American Coast Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skittles of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheevee—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. 628
Avis aux Refugiés de Saint Domingue. LE Sous-Commissaire des relations commerciales de France en Virginie à la résidence de Norfolk, prévient les Colons de Saint Domingue, réfugiés en Virginie, qui sont dans le cas d'obtenir leur passage pour France, que dorénavant, il ne sera plus accordé de passage sur les bâtiments particulier; que le colon qui désire passer en France devra se faire inscrire au Commissariat, où, en conséquence, un liste restera couverte pendant quinze à compter de ce jour 14 Août 1805; et que ceux, qui négligeront de se présenter et ne profiteront pas du premier bâtiment qui sera freté, ne seront plus admis à demander leur passage. Norfolk, le 14 Août, 1805. 69
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the Subscriber in January last, a Negro Man named DAVY—about 45 years of age, and pretends to be a Baptist; was formerly the property of Mr. Fatherly, on the Western Branch—he has been seen in Nansemond, where he has a wife, who lives with Mr. Lightfoot. I forewarn all persons employing him, and will give the above reward, to any person who will apprehend and lodge him in jail, that I get him again, or deliver him to me in Portsmouth. Portsmouth, August 5. 45
WANTED, Two Hundred Cords Wharf Wood, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to  Thomas Warren. May 29. 720
JUST RECEIVED, Per the Ship Region, from Alicante, and for sale by the Subscriber, 200 Hogsheads Choice RED WINE. 3,500 Bushels SALT.  Moses Myers. July 8. 800
TO RENT, Two Rooms adjoining the Office of the Public Ledger. Apply at this office. July 26.  TO RENT. The Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Gilliat & Mackinder. Apply to  Thomas Willock. April 1. 547
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. 8d 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 do.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d   2d, do. 1s. 7 1-2d   ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 303
IRISH LINENS.  THE SUBSCRIBER Has received in addition to his London Goods, a large assortment of Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, Dowlas, Hardware, &c. Per Ship Charleston, Captain Hall, from Liverpool, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. ALSO, 500 Pieces Twilled SACKING.  Richard Taylor. May 31. 729
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment of  GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Consisting of
  Piatillas, brown Hollands, ters, Wine Glasses, and   Britannia, Basket Flasks, &c.   Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 3 Boxes English Mustard.   yard wide, 8 bales Clings, Blankets, Coat-   Dowlas and Creas of the best ings, &c.   quality, Andirons, Waffleiron,   Shirt linen, Diapers, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and   Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Seeds of all kinds,   Bed Table fine 1 1-4 to 2 Table matts, & Straw plates,   yards wide, Suspenders of the best kind,   Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and   Brown Hempen Hessian, Fifes, Harp strings and   Brown and White Rolls, Violin strings, elegant   Russia Sheet and light Bows and Instruction books   Canvas. Looking Glasses, a large   ALSO, assortment of Baskets, fine   Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, and common do. do. Toys   Plush for Saddlers, black Sa- cheap by the quantity.   tin for waistcoats, ALSO,   Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. 90 boxes first quality Ha-   per yard, cheap Edgings, vanna Segars,   German Nuns Thread, patent 50 do. good quality St   Needles, India sewing Silk, Jago do.   Made Shirts, Thread Stock- 140 do Short Pipes,   ings very fine, Razors, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread,   Spectacles, and Penknives, of 2000 Coffee bags good qua-   the very first qualities, lity.   Chep Jewellery, fine Scis- 400 Gunny do.   sars, Muffs and Tippets of 250 M. com cheap Needles,   Martin Skins, 60 M. Toy marbles,   15 boxes Tumblers, Decan- 1 case superior Quills, &c.   I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5. 275
NOTICE.  CONCERT-HALL, BOSTON, May, 1805. THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Publick, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent, during the summer season, that the house known by the name of Concert-Hall, situated in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (corner of Court and Hanover Streets) has been fitted up at a very great expense with the genteellest accommodations. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient house, or a more grateful reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall, whose assiduity to serve them shall except the liberality of their patronage. 765 1aw3m T. WHITCOMB.
LANDS FOR SALE. 950 acres lying near Dragon Bridge, in King and Queen county. This tract will be disposed of altogether, or divided into lots of 2 or 300 acres to suit purchasers. Also—400 acres in the county of Gloucester, near the mouth of York River, in the neighbourhood of Mr. William Jones, and Mr. Thomas Fan, and distant about eight or nine miles from the court house. Also—1100 acres in Middlesex county, lying on the Pianketank River, which affords the greatest abundance of Fish, Crabs, and Oysters, of superior quality. On this tract (generally called Barn Elms) there is a commodious dwelling house, with all the necessary out-houses, for the convenience of a large family. As it is presumed that no person will be disposed to purchase without first seeing the lands, it is deemed unnecessary here to give a description of them, or the terms on which they will be sold. The subscriber may be consulted on the business any time after the tenth of October next, at Barn Elms, and will attend on the premises on the first of November, to meet any person disposed to purchase.  Carter B. Berkeley. August 5. 1aw6w 41
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.