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NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDI
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 15, 1807.
[NO. 117.]
From the New-York American Citizen.
To RUFUS KING, Esq.
Sir,
From your silence on the subject of my letter of the 4th inst.* I presume that I am not to be honoured with a reply. Perhaps this may be owing to my temerity in addressing him, whom Mr. Coleman calls "the first man in the country." Of the height to which your friends exalt or wish to exalt you, I confess I was not aware when I rashly ventured to question the propriety of some part of your past conduct. I thought that, in this country, you had many equals; and I protest I imagined that Mr. Jefferson, for instance, was your superior. You will, sir, however, I hope, excuse my ignorance in this respect, and attribute it to the circumstance of my being an alien, and of course not yet sufficiently acquainted with the local politics of this country.
Though you, sir, have not honoured me with your notice, I have been abundantly honoured by your friends; and yet, extraordinary as it may appear, I mean to pay little attention to their assiduities, but to envelope myself in dignity like your own. As far as they have attempted to attack my character, I shall leave it to be defended by others, or rather to defend itself. Not that I affect to be insensible to the value of publick opinion; but in truth, sir, in the present pressure of professional business, I have not time to do justice both to you and to myself; and I think it of infinitely more importance to the community, in the existing crisis, to make known what you are than what I am. You are the candidate for publick favour, and your conduct is the proper subject of publick inquiry. Permit me, however, sir, before I enter upon that interesting topic, to make a few general observations touching myself. Mr. Coleman has brought forward some extracts from the reports of the secret committee in Ireland—I think it more than probable that he was not himself in possession of these documents—from whom then did he receive them? There is no person in this country more likely to have them, than the gentleman who was at the time, the resident minister at London—When you handed them to him, perhaps your memory might have served you to state, that as soon as those reports appeared in the prints of the day, Dr. M'Nevin, Mr. O'Connor, and myself, at that time state prisoners, by an advertisement to which we subscribed our names, protested against the falsehood and inaccuracy of those reports; for which act we were remitted to close custody in our rooms for upwards of three months, and a proposal was made in the Irish house of Commons by Mr. M'Naghten, an Orangeman, to take us out and hang us without trial! You might also, perhaps, have recollected (for it has been published) that while we were in that situation, other state calumnies accidentally reached the ears of one of our fellow sufferers in another prison, who wrote a letter to the editor of the Courier in London for the purpose of contradicting them, and inclosed a copy of his letter to lord Castlereagh. Upon this Mr. Secretary Cook was sent to inform him, that if he published the contradiction he should be hanged; to that he replied that he was ready to meet the event; upon which Mr. Cook told him that since he was indifferent about his own life, he must know that if he persevered, the whole system of Courts Martial, massacre and horror should be renewed throughout the country. By that menace he was effectually restrained. Had you thought of mentioning those things, you might have jocularly added, that though these statements might serve some present party purposes, it was rather more unfair to judge of us by the calumnies of the Irish government than it would be to judge of Mr. Jefferson and his friends by the editorial articles in the Evening Post. The weapons you are using have been tried in Ireland among my friends and my enemies, where every thing was minutely known, and they failed of effect. If I had ever done any thing mean or dishonourable, if I had abandoned or compromised my character, my country or my cause, I should not be esteemed and beloved in Ireland as I am proud to know I am; I should not enjoy the affection and respect of my republican countrymen in America, as you, sir, and your friends confess I do. It would not be in the power of one who had departed from the line of his duty in theirs and his common country, by simply expressing to them his sentiments of you, to do you such an essential injury as I am accused of having committed.
Another charge made against me, is that I am an alien, interfering in the politics of this country. Be it so for a moment, and let me ask why is it that I am an alien in this my adopted country at this day? Because, in consequence of your interference, I was prevented from coming to it in 1798, and from being naturalized upwards of three years ago. Supposing then that I should refrain from intermeddling with politics in every other case; where you are concerned I feel myself authorised to exercise the rights of a citizen as far as law I may; for you know it is an established rule of equity and good sense, that no man shall be benefitted by his own wrong. But how do I come forward? Not as a citizen, but as a witness. Allow me to ask you if I possessed a knowledge of facts which could prove Mr. Jefferson guilty of a robbery or a cheat, and unfit to be trusted with power, would you think me culpable if, notwithstanding my alienage, I made them known to the public, to prevent their being deceived and misled? And shall I not be permitted, because in consequence of your very misconduct I am not a citizen, to testify to facts which will prove you unfit to be entrusted in this country with any kind of delegated power? Whether Peter Porcupine or Mr. Carpenter ever
* See next page.
went through the forms of naturalization* I know not—but perhaps they might both be safely considered as aliens, and yet I have never heard any of your friends censure their interference in the politics of America. I do not mention those gentlemen as my models, nor propose their example as my vindication, but I wish to shew the pliability of those principles which are to be erected into a barrier against me.
As a witness then, sir, I come forward to testify not to my countrymen, but to the electors of this city, to the whole of the United States, if you should ever aspire to govern them, and I now present you with my evidence.
In the summer of 1798, after the attempt of the people of Ireland for their emancipation had been completely defeated—after every armed body had been dispersed or had surrendered, except a few men that had taken refuge in the mountains of Wicklow; while military tribunals, house burnings, shootings, torture and every kind of devastation were desolating and overwhelming the defenceless inhabitants, some of the state prisoners then in confinement entered into a negotiation with the Irish ministers, for effecting a general amnesty—and as an inducement offered, among other things not necessary to the examination of your conduct, to emigrate to such country as might be agreed upon between them and the government. When I consented to this offer, for one, (and it was the case with the great majority) I solemnly declare that I was perfectly apprised that there were no legal grounds discovered upon which to proceed against me. I further knew that the crown solicitor had in answer to the enquiries of my friends informed them there was no intention of preferring a bill of indictment against me. So much for the personal considerations by which I might have been actuated—and now, sir, to return.
The offer was accepted, the bloody system was stopped for a time, and was not renewed until after your interference, and after the English ministry had resolved openly to break its faith with us. On our part we performed our stipulations with the most punctilious fidelity, but in such a manner as to preserve to us the warmest approbation of our friends and to excite the greatest dissatisfaction in our enemies. Government soon perceived that on the score of interest it had calculated bodily, and gained nothing by the contract. It was afraid of letting us go at large to develop and detect the representations and calumnies that were studiously set afloat, and had therefore I am convinced determined to violate its engagements by keeping us prisoners as long as possible. How was this to be done? In the commencement of our negotiation, lord Castlereagh declared as a reason for our accepting government's possessing a negative on our choice, that it had no worse place in view for our emigration than the U. S. of America.—We had made our election to go there, and solicited you to have our agreement carried into effect. In that difficulty, you, sir, afforded very effectual assistance to the faithlessness of the British cabinet.—On the 16th of September, Mr. Marsden, then under secretary, came to inform us that Mr. King had remonstrated against our being permitted to emigrate to America. This astonished us all, and doctor M'Nevin very plainly said, that he considered this excuse as a mere trick between Mr. King and the British government. This, Mr. Marsden denied, and on being pressed to know what Mr. King could have for preventing us, who avowed republicans, he significantly answered, "perhaps Mr. King does not desire to have republicans in America." Your interference was then, sir, made the pretext of detaining us for 4 years in custody, by which very extensive and useful plans of settlement within those states were broken up. The misfortunes which you brought upon the objects of your persecution, were incalculable. Almost all of us wasted four of the best years of our lives in prison. As to me, I should have brought along with me my father and his family, including a brother, whose name perhaps even you will not read without emotions of sympathy and respect.—Others, nearly connected with me, would have come partners in my emigration. But all of them have been torn from me. I have been prevented from saving a brother, from receiving the dying blessings of a father, mother and sister, and from soothing their last agonies by my cares; and this, sir, by your unwarrantable and unfeeling interference.
Your friends, when they accuse me of want of moderation in my conduct towards you, are wonderfully mistaken. They did not reflect, or know, that I have never spoken of you without suppressing (as I do now) personal feelings that rise up within me, and swell my heart with indignation and resentment. But I mean to confine myself to an examination of your conduct, as far as it is of publick importance.
The step you took was unauthorised by your own government. Our agreement with that of Ireland was entered into on the 29th of July.—Your prohibition was notified to us on the 16th of September; deduct 7 days for the two communications between Dublin and London, and you had precisely 42 days, in the calms of summer, for transmitting your intelligence to America and receiving an answer. As you had no order then, what was the motive of your unauthorised act? I cannot positively say, but I will tell you my conviction. The British ministry had resolved to detain us prisoners contrary to their plighted honour; and you, sir, I fear, lent your ministerial character to enable them to commit an act of perfidy, which they would not otherwise have dared to perpetrate.—Whether our conduct in Ireland was right, or wrong, you have no justification for yours. The constitution and laws of this
* Porcupine was not naturalized, and I understand that Mr. Carpenter is not.
country gave you no power to require of the British government that it should violate its faith and withdraw from us its consent to the place we had fixed upon for our voluntary emigration. Neither the President nor you were warranted to prevent our touching these shores; though the former might, under the Alien Act, have afterwards sent us away if he had reason to think we were plotting any thing against the United States. I have heard something about the law of nations; but you, I presume, are too well acquainted with that law not to know that it has no bearing on this subject. Our emigration was voluntary, and the English government had in point of justice no more to do with it than to signify that there was no objection to the place of residence we had chosen.
Another circumstance which compels us to believe a collusive league between you, in your capacity of resident minister from America, and the cabinet of St. James's, is the very extravagant and unwarrantable nature of your remonstrance, which had the ministry been sincere towards us, they could not possibly have overlooked. If they had intended to observe their compact, you, sir, would have been very quickly made to feel the futility of your ill-timed application. You would have been taught that it was a matter of mere private arrangement between government and us, with which you had no more to do than the minister of Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, or any other neutral power. What inference ought fairly to be made from the facts I have stated, every man must decide for himself. On me, they have forced a conviction, which, if you can shake it, I shall much more gladly forego than I state it here, that in the instance alluded to, you degraded the dignity and independence of the country you represented, you abandoned the principles of its government and its policy, and you became the tool of a foreign state, to give it a colourable pretext for the commission of a crime. If so, is it fit that you should hereafter be entrusted with any kind of delegated authority? What motives you may have had for that conduct, if in truth it was yours, I do not undertake to say. Mr. Marsden, I suspect whether you wished for republicans or not, I shrewdly suspect he spoke what was in the thought of your politics.
It may be said that you were yourself the source of very calumnies of which I have been the victim, and sincerely wish I could believe that you had fact to observe this argument. I have read the statements of the committee of the house of commons of Ireland, by an advertisement to which we subscribed, signed by our names, and published on the 7th or 8th of September—your remonstrance must have been made on or before the 12th; for it was communicated to us on the 12th.
The effect produced by our advertisement was electrical, and the debate which it caused on the very evening of its appearance, in the Irish house of commons, was most remarkable. As you doubtless read the newspapers of the day, these facts could not have been unknown to you. Why then should you be deceived by misrepresentations which we have recently contradicted under circumstances so extraordinary? Mr. King, did you enter so deeply into the revolution of your country as to implicate your life in the issues of its fortunes? From the attachment of your political friends, I presume you were a distinguished leader in those events. If not, you had certainly read their history, and you remember the calumnies which had been thrown out by British agents against the most illustrious and venerable patriots of America? Did you all to mind the treatment which had been given in South Carolina to gen. Gadsden, or gen. Rutherford, col. Isaacs, and a number of others, who had surrendered to that very lord Cornwallis, with whom, through his ministers, we negotiated; and that those distinguished characters were, in violation of their capitulation and the rights of parole, sent to St. Augustine, as we were afterward sent to Fort George? How then is it possible that you could have been a dupe to the misrepresentations of the British government?
These remarks I address with all becoming respect to "the first man in the country"—yet in fact, sir, I do not clearly see in what consists your superiority over myself. It is true you have been a resident minister at the court of St. James's; and if what I have read in the public prints be true, and if you are apprised of my near relationship and family connexion with the late sir John Temple,* you must acknowledge that your interference as a resident minister at the court of St. James's, against my being permitted to emigrate to America, is a very curious instance of the caprice of fortune. But let that pass. To what extent I ought to yield to you for talents and information, is not for me to decide. In no other respect, however, do I feel your excessive superiority. My private conduct and character are, I hope, as fair as your's—and even in those matters which I consider as trivial, but upon which aristocratic pride is accustomed to stamp a value, I should not be inclined to shrink from competition. My birth certainly will not humble me by the comparison; my paternal fortune was probably much greater than your's; the consideration in which the name I bear was held in my country, was as great as your's is likely ever to be, before I had any opportunity of contributing to its celebrity. As to the amount of what I have been able to save from the wreck of calamity, it is unknown to you or to your friends; but two things I will tell you—I never was indebted, either in the country from which I came, nor in any other in which I have lived, to any man, further than the necessary credit for the current expenses of a fa-
* Mr. King, when a lad, was a servant to and wore the livery of sir John Temple, the near relative of Mr. Emmet. I assert this fact on the authority of a respectable gentleman in this city.
mily; and am not so circumstanced that I should tremble "for my subsistence," at the threatened displeasure of your friends.* So much for the past and the present—now for the future. Circumstances which cannot be controuled, have decided that my name must be embodied into history. From the manner in which even my political adversaries and some of my cotemporary historians, unequivocally hostile to my principles, already speak of me, I have the consolation of reflecting, that when the falsehoods of the day are whitered and rotten, I shall be respected and esteemed. You, sir, will probably be forgotten, when I shall be remembered with honour, or, if peradventure, your name should descend to posterity, perhaps you will be known only as the recorded instrument of part of my persecutions, sufferings, and misfortunes.
I am, sir, &c.
THOS. ADDIS EMMET.
* It is said that on Monday evening last, certain federal gentlemen held a private meeting, at which they agreed to withdraw or cause to be withdrawn from Mr. Emmet federal professional business put into his hands, and, as in the glorious times of '98, to combine to do him all the pecuniary injury in their power!
EDITOR.
500 barrels superfine FLOUR, a-float—For Sale by
James Dykes, & Co.
April 13.
3
145,000 wt. prime COFFEE.
We will commence landing the above quantity from on board the ship Rebecca, to-morrow; it is offered for sale on liberal terms, by
C. & F. Whittle.
April 13.
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For RENT,
The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Grumper & Duon. Apply to
William B. Lamb.
WANTED,
A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock.
April 13.
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Just received and for Sale,
30 hhds. first qual. Jamaica Sugars,
Richard Bowden, & Co.
April 13.
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For SALE,
A Lot of Ground on Town-Point, with three large wooden Buildings, fronting three streets, and adjoining the property of James Dickenson, deceased. If not disposed of private y on or before the 15th of May, it will on that day be Sold at Publick Auction. For terms apply to
JOHN WARREN.
April 13.
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SPRING GOODS
Imported in the ships Hercules and Edward, arrived at Baltimore, from Liverpool, and now opening and for sale by
WOOD & HASTINGS,
No. 41, Main-street, at reduced prices for Cash, or short approved credit, by the package or piece only,
Consisting of
Fine and common CALICOES,
7-8 and 9-8 Pink, Buff, and Blue Gingham, 6-4 Cambric Dimities; narrow do. 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric Muslins, Elegant Lace and Fancy do. Printed and Threadabout do. Chambray, Calabrian, Book, Plain Pique, Checked and Plain Leno, Imperial Nett, American Nett, Diagonal, Spider Nett, Fancy and Tmabored Stripes, Muslins, Elegant Fancy Velvet Vestings; do. Imperial Shawls, Japanned and Tambored do. Turky Gauze; Cotton Cassimeres; Gronderells, Umbrellas; Braces; Adelphi Thread; Cotton Hosiery, &c.
A few bales India MUSLINS.
All of the above GOODS are entitled to debenture, and many are calculated for the Spanish and West-India markets.
April 10.
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Wanted by the Subscribers,
A quantity of OAK BARK,
For which the following prices will be given in Cash, delivered at their Tan-Yard,
For Spanish Oak Bark, $ 10 per cord,
Willow or Water Oak, 9
Red Oak, 8
Young White Oak, 7
It is recommended to those who get Bark, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received.
William Plume, & Co.
April 10.
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NOTICE.
The Subscribers having formed a copartnership under the firm of
SELDEN & CLARK,
inform their friends and the publick, that they have taken the Store in Market-square, lately occupied by John L. Leland, where they carry on the Vendue and Commission Business.
Cary Selden,
Edward Clark.
April 10.
3
CASH
Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of
Virginia Bank Stock.
Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
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The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petro—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit.
Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
October 10.
4000 bush. coarse Salt; Antigua Sugars, Antigua Rum; Jamaica Coffee; Guadalupe do. Martinque Coffee—For Sale on liberal terms by
C. & F. Whittle.
March 19.
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In the first page of this paper we have inserted a letter from Thomas Addis Emmet, to Mr. King, late minister from the United States to the court of London. Most of our readers must be acquainted with the character of Mr. Emmet, and such as are not, will be informed by his own letter, and the extracts which accompany this article.
As the attack of Mr. Emmet is confessedly for the purpose of injuring the publick and political character of Mr. King, it becomes matter of publick concern, and as such authorises us to notice the subject. We should think that the succession of political honours which for twenty years his country has bestowed on Mr. King, ought to secure him from the attack of a person however respectable, who has been so short a time in our country, as not even to be a citizen, and the more especially as the cause of this violent, not to say indecent attack, is evidently to be ascribed to personal motives. A few weeks since a letter was published, we think originally in the National Intelligencer, which contained a virulent attack on the character of Mr. King, principally for the reasons stated in Mr. Emmet's letter. The publication of this letter at this juncture, when an election was at hand, and Mr. King a candidate, was ascribed to electioneering views, and Mr. Emmet was strongly suspected of being its author, a suspicion which that gentleman's subsequent conduct has justified. The consequence was that the newspapers friendly to Mr. King, and his election, noticed Mr. Emmet in very sharp terms, who immediately addressed the following letter to Mr. King:—
"TO RUFUS KING, Esq.
"SIR, "From certain paragraphs in the Evening Post, I apprehend that it may become necessary for me to intrude myself on the public. As in that event I should wish to derive some credit from the character of my adversary, I request to be informed whether you purpose submitting to the world any explanation of your interference with the British government respecting the Irish state prisoners in the year 1798?
"I put the question in this way, because I have not the honour of any personal acquaintance with you; because I intend that every thing which may pass between you and me on this subject shall be public, and because I have been informed that private applications for an explanation of that transaction have been heretofore made to you by some of my fellow sufferers from your conduct, and that you did not think fit to favour them with a reply.
"I am, sir,
"Your most obedient
"Humble servant,
"THOS. ADDIS EMMET"

ed for removing lieutenant Underwood, on the ground of neglect of duty, but the other five gentlemen voted against. Lieut. Underwood has since resigned, and major Peter Crutchfield, of Hanover County, was unanimously appointed his successor.
ALEXANDRIA, April 11.
Married on Thursday evening last, at Notley-Hall, by the Rev. Mr. Matthews, Francis L. Lee, Esq. to Miss Fitzgerald, eldest daughter of the late Mr. John Fitzgerald.
NEW YORK, April 6.
The following important Decree was handed us by capt. Arnold, of the sch'r Amanda, who arrived this morning in 22 days from Martinique.
DECREE OF THE 7th MARCH, 1807. Bearing a modification of some dispositions of the Custom House laws in this colony during the war.
LOUIS THOMAS VILLARET-JOYEUSE, Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour, Vice Admiral, Captain General, and
PIERRE-CLEMENT LAUSSAT, Member of the Legion of Honour, Colonial prefect of Martinique and its dependencies:
Having seen the colonial decrees of the 1st January and 20th June, 1803, relative to the Custom-House duties:
Considering that it is become necessary, from the effect of circumstances, to bring without delay some modifications which shall continue during the present war.
Have decreed, 1. Every foreign vessel coming into the ports of this island with a cargo, and who shall not take one away equal in value to three fourths of the said cargo, shall pay upon clearing out, nine per cent. upon the overplus. The remaining fourth part will be abandoned to the concerned free of duty, and shall be considered as an indemnity either for that part of their importations which may remain unsold at the time of their departure, or for the expences of their stay, port-charges, charges of sailing, and all others.
2. This duty of overplus shall be 12 per cent. if the said vessel leave the colony in ballast.
Those vessels shall be considered as sailing in ballast whose cargoes shall not amount to, viz.
The 5th part of the value of their imported cargo, when that cargo shall amount to 60,000 colonial livres, or under.
Fifteen thousand colonial livres, when the imported cargo shall have been from 60 to 120,000 livres.
Twenty thousand livres, if it has been from 200 to 300,000.
And, lastly, 30,000 livres if it has exceeded 300,000, whatever may have been the overplus of the sum.
The values of cargoes subject to the duty of 12 per cent. shall not be determined but by deducting, from the total amount of the imported cargoes, the remitted fourth part granted to vessels by the preceding article.
3. The duty per quintal upon sugar shall in future be as follows:
35 sous, colonial money, for brown sugar, and 35 sous for clayed sugar; with ten sous per livre in addition, as formerly.
4. The additional duty on coffee, cotton, and cocoa, shall be three and an half per cent.
5. Liquors shall be considered and treated, for all the custom house duties, in the same manner as the colonial produce mentioned in the preceding article.
6. The accidental introduction of merchandise particularly prohibited, shall continue to be governed, when necessary, by special exceptions.
7. Spanish vessels remain definitively assimilated to French vessels, as it respects the custom house regulations within this colony.
8. The laws, ordinances, existing decrees, and tariffs, and all that which is not formally abrogated, shall, nevertheless, continue in force.
The Director-general of Domain is charged with the execution of this decree, &c.
Done at Martinique, &c. 7th March, 1807.
DUTIES ON ENTRY.
Wet Goods, (comestibles) 3 per cent. Dry Goods, 12 per cent.
DUTIES ON EXPORTS.
Coffee, cotton and cocoa, 9 3/4 per cent. ad valorem.
Clayed Sugar, 7 1/2 do.
Additional Duties 4 1/2 6d per quintal.
Brown Sugar 7 1/2 per cent. ad valorem.
Additional 2 1/2 6d per cent.
GEORGE-TOWN, (S. C.) March 28.
Extract of a letter from Commodore Truxtun, to the Honourable Joseph Alston, dated Philadelphia, February 24, 1807.
DEAR SIR,
"It is scarcely necessary for me to say, that since the peace with France, I have not been off the continent of America, except in April, 1802, making a passage from Norfolk to Amboy. A considerable time, however, previous to the President's message to congress, accompanied by a copy of a decyphered letter, stated to be a communication from col. Burr to gen. Wilkinson, I had heard of ungenerous whispers, extremely unpleasant to me, and afterwards received advices from my friends at Washington, that information had been given to the government, from the westward, or New-Orleans, in which I was noticed as concerned in the projects of col. Burr. This calumny I immediately refuted by prompt letters of denial, directed to several members of congress and other gentlemen at Washington, and with this observation—that I had the Flag of Defiance flying at the main-top, against the author of such falsehood and all my enemies.—But it was determined there should be no mistake made in leaving the good people of the United States to conjecture, who was meant by T in the decyphered letter already mentioned; for when that letter was published, as you have seen, T was explained in a marginal note, which could not have been the case in the original letter, as every one who knows Mr. Burr, must know that he is ever too concise to give himself the trouble, in the body of a letter, of using the initial of a name and then explaining it by a note.—Hence I considered this attention as another mark of the good disposition manifested to honor me, in the present day, at the seat of government, by some good friend, and laughed, and invited others to laugh at it.
"It is said here, and published in letters from Washington, but from whom I know not, that Mr. Burr has declared, that he never wrote any letter to Wilkinson in cypher. Nay it was previously stated to me by some very respectable gentlemen, that
they did not believe Mr. Burr could have written the letter in cypher attributed to him. And I must confess, though I did not doubt, at the time, from the manner in which that letter came to Washington, and had publicity, that the language and style is not such as I should consider most familiar to Mr. Burr, or likely to be used by him. I have, therefore, determined to say little on the subject until, from some sort of light, a better judgment can be formed.
"The intention of Mr. Burr, as has been stated, to sever the union (a most diabolical project) was first suggested to me by Western news-papers; and the attack on New-Orleans was entirely new to me until I saw the acts of the governor and legislature of Ohio. But it is true, Mr. Burr did tell me that, in case of a war between the United States and Spain, which he considered inevitable, he intended to attack Vera Cruz and Mexico, give liberty to an enslaved world, and establish an independent government in Mexico; and inviting me to take command of the expedition by sea. But, although this enterprize was expressly mentioned to me as to take place, in case of war between the United States and Spain, I at once declined it, on asking if the Executive of the United States was privy to, or concerned in, the project, and being answered that he was not: though I said then, and I say now, I shall always be ready as I ever have been, when properly invited by my country, to turn out against any nation with whom we may be at war.
"Should I have occasion to appear before a court of justice, in this business of Mr. Burr's, at any time, under the solemn obligation of an oath, or before the bar of the public, I shall have no hesitation either as a christian, or on the honour of a soldier, the honour of a man, and the honour of a sailor, too, to make declaration (though more lengthy in detail) to all of which this is but a summary. And further, that I know nothing of plots and insurrections to sever the union, except what I have seen in the newspapers. If I had known of any, I should have communicated them to the president of the United States, as I have communicated what, in substance, is contained in this letter. But by the declaration here made, you will not infer that I feel satisfied with the conduct as respects the cyphered letter (if genuine) any more than that I am yet in the habit of extraordinary dreaming, and of believing such dreams a reality. On the contrary, I always desire to deal in justice to all men, and despise exaggerated stories touching character, even when they respect those who do me the greatest evil. In fact, I care not whom I please or displeasure, when I feel bound to relate facts which concern men up or men down.
"I am dear, sir, respectfully, "Your's &c. THOMAS TRUXTUN."
Further Extracts from London Papers.
LONDON, February 26.
AMERICAN PAPERS.
We this day received New-York and Philadelphia papers, to the 20th ult.
A compromise has at last taken place between the Americans and the Spaniards, and the Spanish armament under general Wilkinson has been drawn from the frontiers to defend New-Orleans, where they are apprehensive of a hostile attack from col. Burr, whose designs seem not to be understood, notwithstanding his late acquittal.
Col. Burr's forces have been stated at 7000 men, but this is surely exaggerated—indeed there is a wonderful tendency in the American Journalists to excite the publick mind against Burr.
All the American gun-boats in readiness have been ordered to sail for New-Orleans.
The bill for abolishing the Slave trade has been thrown out by the assembly of South-Carolina. It was lost by the casting vote of the president.
The following is the most recent intelligence from the seat of government:
Washington, Jan. 10.
"We have heard nothing further on the subject of Burr's expedition; it is a mysterious piece of business, and at present defies the scrutiny of common intelligence.
"The congress business goes on slowly; the bill for repealing the duty on salt, and for continuing the Mediterranean fund for the defence of our trade against the pirates have been twice read.—The slave trade bill drags heavily on. It has already been committed for revision three or four times, and is likely to undergo as many more revisions and amendments. In what shape it will finally pass no human eye can foresee. General Smith of the senate, has moved for an augmentation of the standing army. A motion has been made to continue the act supending all intercourse with St. Domingo."
February 26.
The following is an extract of a letter from an officer belonging to his majesty's ship Lancaster, dated Rio de la Plata, Dec. 7, 1806:—"We have now a footing in Spanish America, by the possession of Maldonado, a village or infant town at the north side of the entrance of the river. There our little army is at present, and they have entrenched themselves, waiting further succours from England, while the men of war and transports remain in statu quo in Maldonado roads. It is said six thousand men are coming here from home. Should it be so, there will be enough to march over the country, which is immensely populous; but like an ill-organized multitude, are ignorant of those means of defence which their strength would otherwise command. It is an uncommon fine country: the strongest possession of the Spaniards is in the river of Monte Video, and there they have, it is said, fifty thousand inhabitants; yet most of these have fled, and I am confident very few of us could take it.—Should we once get possession of it, and our government determine upon forming a colony here, the Spaniards would find it as impregnable as the rock of Gibraltar, and as formidable to their other possessions in this country. The necessaries of life are excessively reasonable, but the luxuries of life exorbitant. Beef is considered d r at a penny per pound; in short, the price of a bullock is but a dollar, and the bullocks are as large as any in England. Nature has done a great deal for man here, but man is, as usual, indolent and discontented. The natives are an athletic race, live grossly, and take much exercise on horses, with which the country abounds. In fact, with beasts for culture and for food the country is over-run. The climate is so fine and congenial to Europeans, that an epidemic distemper was never known here. We have game in
great abundance. Flies and tallow are the chief articles of exportation, and afford a flattering prospect to the speculator, as they are to be obtained for little or nothing. There is, no doubt, considerable wealth up the river, notwithstanding the Dons have removed a great deal."
HOLLAND.—Some private letters have been received in town, by some mercantile houses of Dutch connection. The state of Holland is here represented as very different from what has been reported. The whole form of administration, as well as of government, has been newly modelled. Frenchmen are put at the head of the police, and the system itself has been modelled after that of France. The central police, as it is called, is established at Amsterdam; and every town in the province has a police-office of its own, which has a direct correspondence with the above mentioned general office at Amsterdam. The name and description of every traveller, in every town, is taken at these several offices, and transmitted to the general office. The warehouses of the merchants are likewise put under the inspection of those miscreants, who have it in general order to prevent the introduction and consumption of English goods.—The place from which any colonial produce has been received, must be verified by oath of the merchant importer. The retailer of the smallest quantities must give in, on demand, the name of the wholesale dealer who supplies him; and the wholesale dealer must satisfy the officers of police, as well as those of the excise, that the article in question was of French, Dutch, or neutral produce or manufacture. Thus trade in Holland is subjected at once to two modes of oppression—the police, and the excise. It is a subject of surprise, how, under such a system, even the most inconsiderable dealings can maintain their existence. The tyranny of the police in the small towns is described as beyond all tolerance oppressive. They are responsible to no authority, but that of the general office—which, as above said, is composed of Frenchmen, whose salaries are proportionate to their success in plunder. Amongst the new taxes is one of 5 per cent. on the estimated value of houses, and which is not excused even though the house should be untenanted. Those who are acquainted with Holland, must well understand the weight of such a tax, in a country so circumstanced. In England the rent of a house seldom exceeds 7 per cent. on its estimated value—a tax of 5 per cent. therefore, even in England, would take from the landlord 5 pounds out of 7. In Holland, where rents are lower, the same tax must be, in proportion, more oppressive.
The capture of the small island of Curraoea, tho' of no importance in itself, may be rendered, from its situation, of great consequence to the commerce of this country. It contains the best, safest and strongest harbour in the West Indies, and which receives upwards of 200 ships of large burdens.—It is the depot of troops for annoying the prostrate Spaniards, in the event of our government resuming in his projected conquest of that island. The Dutch formerly took yearly, for exportation, about 50 large ships, each on an average 2000 tons, and the annual quantity of goods shipped from thence amounted yearly to nearly 500,000. The returns were almost double that sum. The exports from Holland consisted of German and Dutch linens and checks, East India goods, woolen and cotton manufactures, spices, ironmongery, building materials, &c. and many other articles for the ease and luxury of the inhabitants and the Spaniards. The imports to Europe are indigo, coffee, sugar, hides, cotton, dye-wood, tortoise-shell, Porto Rico tobacco, and sometimes cochineal. The situation of Curraoea, affords great facilities for encouraging the landing of English manufactures into Spanish America.
COMMERCIAL REPORT FOR LAST WEEK.
Brandy has advanced considerably; a new duty of 2s. 6d. per gallon having been laid upon this article, making the whole 16s. 7d. per gallon, will be of nearly prohibiting the use of it. This duty is intended to serve the West India merchants by promoting the consumption of rum; but I expect to derive any advantage from it, it will be by keeping rums at the present price, or at least so much below brandies, as may induce the publick to give preference to the former, for there is scarcely a man living who will give rum a preference to brandy, but on the principle of economy.
Geneva has advanced, so that rum, in point of cheapness, must become the prevailing spirit. The import duty on Geneva is 16s. 6d. per gallon, while that on rum is only 11s. 3d.
From the difficulties occasioned by the weather at this season of the year, and the French armies in the north of Europe, the commercial intercourse with the ports in the ports in the Baltic is not very brisk; of course of naval stores, as pitch, turpentine, &c. are on the advance.
Spirit of turpentine is also on the rise.
Irish butter still keeps rising; it has last week advanced from 3s. to 6s. per cwt. The importation was only 81 tons. Waterford is from 10s. to 11s. and Carlow from 12s. to 12 1/2 per cwt.
The finer sorts of thrown silk are something higher, the importation this week has been only very small, and that from Leghorn.
The quantity of tobacco imported last week into London and from America, was 589,656 pounds; and from Smyrna 660 pounds.
Mace is something lower. Saltpetre, both rough and refined, is also lower.
The East India company has declared a large quantity of muslins and calicoes for sale early in March.
Our present intercourse with Holland is principally with the ports of Rotterdam. The importations last week into London were, 68 cwt. of crude antimony, 2069 lbs. of alkane root, 86 cwt. of oak bark, 1563 gallons of Geneva, 165 lbs. of hides, 438 cwt. of madder, 720 kid skins and 116 cwt. of clover seed.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Princess Ann, Schoofield, from Alexandria bound to St. Jago de Cuba, in distress.—On the 31st March, in lat. 35, long. 72, in a heavy gale of wind, carried away both masts and bowsprit, lost part of the sails and rigging—April 2, in lat. 35, 30, long. 71, 40, fell in with a schooner who took them in tow—blowing so hard could not learn
the name of the vessel or master. The next day, blowing still heavy, was obliged to cut the cable by which we were towed, and parted company. April 6, in lat. 36, 52, long. 72, spoke brig Margaret, Jenkins, from Jamaica for New-York, solicited him to take us in tow, but refused, unless we would give him one fourth or fifth of vessel and cargo—8th, in lat. 35, 46, long. 73, spoke brig Charlotte, Quiner, or Marblehead, from Rochelle, then out 60 days, who took them in tow, and brought them into port—12th, lat. 36, 38, long. 75, 30, spoke ship Argus from Philadelphia for Charleston, out 24 hours.
Brig Charlotte, Henry N. Quiner, 56 days from Rochelle, bound to Philadelphia.—(took the sch'r Princess Anne in tow as mentioned above.)
The sch'r Iris, of this port, arrived at Matanzas the 25th of last month.
The British brig Elizabeth, Galsfield, from Jacquesmel to a port in the United States, is captured by a French privateer.
The ship Polly, Bradley, from this port, arrived at St. Johns (Jam.) the 14th March.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.—ENTERED.
Ship Two Generals, Cunningham, Campeachy. Brig Cyrus, Bacle, Martinique. Charlotte, Quiner, Rochelle.
CLEARED. Sch'r Beaver, Jordan, St. Croix.
PALMER'S Packet will sail for Alexandria TO-MORROW. April 15.
On FRIDAY the 17th instant, before the New-Market, at 11 o'clock, will be Sold for Cash, without reserve,
13 pipes Cogniac BRANDY,
6 casks Claret Wine; 5 pipes Sicily Wine, 50 bags Coffee.
D. R. Waddey. April 13.
Dismal Swamp Canal Company.
For Publick Sale, on MONDAY the 4th of May next, at ten o'clock, (being the day of the annual meeting of the Stockholders, to be held at the Eagle-Tavern in the Borough of Norfolk),
THIRTEEN SHARES,
belonging to delinquent Stockholders in said Company, on a credit of 60 days.
William Charles Lee, C'k & Treasr D.S. Canal Co. April 3.
For AMSTERDAM, The Ship INTREPID, Miles King, master, three fourths of her load engaged.—For freight of the balance apply to
J. & W. Southgate. April 15.
For Freight or Charter to Europe or the West-Indies, The Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, J. G. Mallory, master, burthen 115 tons, or 900 barrels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master, or
Richard Bowden, & Co. April 13.
For Hire for the remainder of the Year, An excellent CARRIAGE DRIVER,
who has occasionally acted as a house servant; also, a tolerable good CARPENTER, for hire for the same period. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. April 15.
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark,
to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices.
Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too careless to preserve it, that oppressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home, where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be injured at any deduction whatever.
THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 13.
The following observations of Doctor Darwin, respecting the time of procuring Barks, are well worth the attention of the people of this district.
He remarks "That as the sap juice rises in all deciduous trees during the vernal months to expand their foliage, though probably in greater quantity in some trees than in others; it must consist not only of sugar and mucilage, as in the maple and birch, but of various other ingredients in different trees, which have not been attended to; as appears from the taste of their young leaves, as of oak and ash. And as some of these materials reside in the roots and sap-wood or alburnum, so others of them, may perhaps reside in the Bark, where they have been deposited during the preceding summer, and become liquified by the warmth of the spring, or dissolved by the moisture absorbed from the earth and air, and conveyed upwards to the opening buds; whence it is evident he thinks, that the barks of trees should be taken off for use in winter, or in early spring, before their buds begin to expand; as then a part of these nutritious juices, or of the other materials which are required for medicines, or in the acts of dying and tanning, are in part expended on the young leaves, which generally possess the taste and qualities of the bark, though in a less degree.
It may nevertheless be observed, he says, that all these astringent or other materials may reside in the alburnum of the trunk or roots of all perennial vegetables, as well as in their barks; because the young leaves which pollutiare on decorated oaks, have the same bitter flavour as the leaves on those which have not been decorated; which may in part be derived from the bark of the root, which is still in the ground, and be carried up the vessels of the sap-wood to the new buds. Hence the bark of oak trees should be taken off during the winter; but when the sap-juice, residing or ascending in the vessels of the alburnum, becomes more liquified by the warmth of the spring, or is mixed with moisture, and pushed up with great force by the absorbent vessels of the roots, it oozes out in some degree between the alburnum and the bark; and thus the bark becomes so much more readily separated from the sap wood: whence this business, as has been already observed, is generally done early in the spring, and should always be formed as soon as this facility of detaching the bark appears: because this process of the germination of the buds continues to injure the bark, whether the tree be cut down or not; as the buds expand their foliage on new felled trees as they lie on the ground."
NOTICE.
The Freeholders and others in this Borough, entitled to vote, are desired to meet at the Town-Hall, on Monday the 27th instant, (being the fourth Monday in the month) for the purpose of electing a Representative to Congress, and a Delegate to the General Assembly.
Thomas H. Parker, Mayor. April 3.
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank;
Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE, February 27.

FOR CHARTER. The good Ship REBECCA , only 14 months old, burthen 197 tons or 1600 barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in two days. Apply to
C. & F. Whittle.
April 13.
For Freight or Charter. The fast sailing Ship INTREPID , Miles King, master, burthen about 400 bds. or 3000 barrels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to
J. & W. Southgate.
April 10.
WANTED, A Schooner of 600 barrels, to load for a Windward Island Robert Dickson.
Who offers for Sale, Jamaica and Antigua Rum; Sugar, Salt in sacks; Port and Madeira Wines, in pipes, bds. and quarter casks, old and fit for present use; and 15,000 wt. Coffee in bags, lately landed. April 10.
For LONDON, The Ship LIVE OAK , Gerrard Yarrell, master, will sail within 20 days, the greater part of her cargo being en- gaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber William Pennock.
For GREENOCK, The Ship INDUSTRY , N. Wright, Master, will positively sail in 15 days. For freight of a few bales of Cotton, or other light goods, apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber William Pennock.
For LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Ship BETSEY , Captain Treadwell, will sail in 15 days. For passage only (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or Alexander Maclure.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK , Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 bds. to be acc'd; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co.
For PHILADELPHIA, The Sloop SALLY , Capt. J. Williams, a good vessel. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to Rowland & Triplett.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The ship WILLIAM & MARY , Erasmus Tipling, master—burthen 2,000 barrels. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co.
For NANTZ, The good Brig Pandora , burthen 220 tons, having most of her cargo engaged, she will sail in ten days. For freight of a few articles of convenient stowage, or passage, apply to John Newell, jun.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson.
Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted. March 23.
For CHARLESTON, The fine new Schooner Ploughboy , Frederick Hall, master, will be ready to sail about the 1st of April, fitted out elegantly as a packet, and intended as a regular trader from this to Charleston and Baltimore. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & Co.
Who have just received, 20 barrels Whiskey; 15,000 wt. Coffee, of good quality, which they offer for sale at reduced prices. March 20.
For Amsterdam, The elegant new Ship GEORGIANA , Edward Chamberlain, master. For freight apply to Moses Myers.
I want to Charter, A British Ship, of from 150 to 300 tons. MOSES MYERS. March 6.
FOR SALE, On board the ship Betsey , from Liverpool. 7,000 bushels coarse Salt 1168 sacks fine do. filled in Liverpool 94 crates Earthenware.
The BETSEY is a fine fast sailing ship, almost new, and will return direct to Liverpool—for freight apply to A. MACLURE. Who has also in store for sale, 58 crates Earthenware, 16 casks Glassware 8 gross Bottles in crates, 16 pipes Cogniac Brandy 8 pipes fine old Sicily Wine, 2 boxes coarse Hats 5 boxes Pipes, 9 boxes Castile Soap 11 cases Anniseed, one dozen each 7 casks Claret Wine. Feb. 25—tf
The American Ship AMIALE ANTONIETTE , Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogsheads to- bacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17.
FOR SALE. Now landing from the brig Sally and Jenny , 64 hlds. Sugar; 11 barrels do. 54 bags Coffee; 10 hlds. Rum. Apply to Phineas Dana. March 6.
Now landing from the brig Ann Elizabeth, from Havanna, A choice parcel of prime Green Coffee, 56 hogsheads and 40 barrels Muscovado Sugar, And a few pots Sweetmeats—For Sale by John Brown, Marsden's wharf. April 10.
Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, April 6, 1807.
The Stockholders in the Marine Insu- rance Company of Norfolk are notified, that an election for the purpose of choosing fifteen Directors, will be held at the Office of the said Company on Friday the first day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. John Cowper, Sec'y. tdc. April 6.
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN.
THE LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER.
The following remarks from a late London publication, at- test the high opinion entertained of this authentick and in- teresting work.
"The publick will learn with interest that the literary mon- ument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length com- pleted. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a mon- ument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testi- monies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard lite- rature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivaled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography." April 1.
NOTICE.
All who may have claims on Mrs. S. WRIGHT, lately deceased, are requested to forward them for adjustment to L. Anderson, P. M. Williamsburg. Feb. 23.
Landing from on board the Schooner Wey- mouth, captain W. W. Weymouth, 10 pipes of old Cogniac Brandy, and a few bundles of Hay, which will be sold low by apply- ing to John Brown, Marsden's wharf. March 30.
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf, 1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback. A few cases,
Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in bds. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and A few hlds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on liberal credit. Brunet & Thompson. 6 & 12 wt. March 16.
All persons having claims against the late LEWIS REYNOLDS, are desired to render them le- gally authenticated to the subscriber. Thomas Griffin. York-Town, March 1.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead drawn Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2.
GERMAN LINEN.
To close sundry consignments, I will sell approved endor- sed paper at 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100. 45 pieces heavy Ticklenburgs, 90 do. assorted Osnaburgs, 50 do. fine Platillas, 24 do. do. Flanders Sheetings, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 350 do. German Rolls, Also low for Cash, 110 boxes Window Glass; 90 doz. Port Pipes, 7 do. half pint Tumblers; 12000 Bags of various kinds. John C. Niemeyer. March 25.
The partnership of Gilliat & Mac- kinder being dissolved by the mutual consent of those con- cerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed—All per- sons therefore who have any claims against the said concern, are requested to send in their demands forthwith, and those who are indebted to the said concern are requested to pay the same to the said John C. Niemeyer, who is hereby authori- sed to give a receipt for the same, and to settle all the business of the house of Gilliat & Mackinder to the best of his power. March 6.
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of BENJAMIN WOLF, deceased, are requested to render them and those indebted to make immediate payment to Angus Martin, Adm'r. January 7.
FOR RENT, The Fire-Proof HOUSE on Market- Street, occupied by Mr. S. Marks, jun. possession to be had on the 1st June next. George Vashon. Feb. 23.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE HOUSE AND LOT, on which he now resides, being one of the most pleasant si- tuations in the town of Portsmouth, extending 270 feet on South-street, and 113 feet on Green-street; contiguous thereto, is a never-failing spring of the best water in Norfolk county. The stand is equal, if not superior to any in Ports- mouth for a Grocery Store, Tavern, &c. as all the waggons, carts, &c. from North-Carolina and the lower parts of Vir- ginia, pass and repass by the door. The premises consist of a very good Dwelling-House, containing two rooms and a pas- sage below, and three rooms above, a very good Kitchen, Dairy, a large Smock-House, capable of smoking 30,000 wt. bacon; good Stable and Carriage-House; a large Kettle set in brick, capable of scalding 500 hogs per day, with a large and highly improved manured Garden, the whole be- ing well inclosed. For terms, apply to the subscriber on the premises. Edward M. Walker. Portsmouth, April 1.
FOR SALE, 370 bags Coffee, 22 bales Cotton, 11 hogsheads clayed Sugar, 50 do. Muscovado do.—entitled to drawback and certificate. 10 chests German Goods, consisting of Bri- tannias, Platillas, and Crease a la Morlaix—entitled to drawback. 15,000 feet St. Domingo Mahogany, of large dimensions and choice quality; 5000 bushels Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks; Gosport Rum in hds. and barrels. And on a credit of twelve months for approved paper, 12 pipes choice old L. part. Madeira Wine. James Young. March 18.
LOTS FOR SALE. The subscriber will sell fourteen LOTS in the Borough of Norfolk, well situated for private residence. A credit of one and two years will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. A plan may be seen by applying to Robert B. Taylor. March 18.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Campher, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Bismuth, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Suummony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigrise, Essences of Bergamot, Le- mons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac, In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI- POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. *** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 216
Just Published, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED Geographical Compilation for the use of Schools,
Being an accurate description of all the Empires, Kingdom Republics, and States in the known world, with an account of their population, government, religion, &c. arranged in a catechetical form, compiled from the best American, Eng- lish, and French Authors, by Denis Lewis Cotteine, teacher of Geography.
This work is modelled on a new plan, and contains several interesting particulars concerning both modern and ancient Geography, which have never appeared in any work of the kind published in this country; the compilation has obtain- ed the approbation and subscription of the President of the United States; of the Secretary of State; of the Presidents and Directors of the Colleges of Union, at Schenectady, in the State of New-York; of George-Town; of St. Marys, in Georgia, and lastly the approbation of the College of Wil- iam & Mary. Mr. Anderson in his Ladies' Academy, at Williamsburg, has adopted it; in St. Mary's College, at Williamsburg, it has been adopted to the exclusion of all other works used. Likewise in the Ladies' Academies of Mrs. Randall and Mrs. La Combe, in Baltimore; of Mrs. Ri- chardson, in Philadelphia; and of Miss Stephens, in Burlington, N. J.; it has also been sub- scribed to by the most respectable part of the inhabitants of Norfolk, Philadelphia, New-York, and the State of New- Jersey—this makes the author entertain the flattering pros- pect of seeing his labour rewarded by a liberal and enlight- ened publick, who will doubtless encourage a work which has been sanctioned by so many able citizens, and for which no pains has been spared to render it at the same time useful and agreeable; this author expects chiefly in this state, in which, various circumstances have prevented his applying for subscribers. For sale by Bonsal and Conrad, Norfolk; Samuel Pleasants, Richmond; Somerville and Conrad, Petersburg; L. Ander- son, Williamsburg; John Gray, Fredericksburg; Robert Gray, Alexandria; and by the principal Book-sellers of the other middle States. March 18. law4t*
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Wolf-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf- street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catha- rines-street. A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. Those with time who may be inclined to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12.
NOTICE. The concern of Davis and Dickson, being settled by arbitrators, those indebted will make imme- diate payment to Thomas Davis, who is solely authorised to settle and adjust all accounts for or against said concern. Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. April 8.
FOR RENT, (And possession given immediately,) The HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. R. L. Taylor, pleasantly situated near Smith's Point, a re- markable healthy situation, and now in excellent order.— For terms apply to David Milhado. April 8.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
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 300 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, for cash only, viz.
8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, 5d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 2s 9d per M. 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 2s 3d per M. 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2.
FOR SALE. Kanhaway LAND, of the first quality.
One thousand Acres lying on Duck-Creek, which is a branch of Elk River, into which it empties about 20 miles above the confluence of Elk with the Great Kanhaway. It is a parallelogram—finely watered—Duck Creek permeating every side.
In a letter from Mr. Triplett, the surveyor, I am told that 700 acres are bottom as rich as ever surveyed, and that the high ground is fertile. Mr. B. Rife also informs me that he has seen persons who have been on the land, and who speak of it in the highest terms.
It lies about 25 miles N. E. of Kanhaway court house; in a healthy country, eligible situation, and offers to the in- dustrious every comfort that can flow from judicious tillage and extensive grazing.
This land has cost me more than five thousand dollars, but less would be taken, provided the payments be satisfactory. THOMAS DAVIS. Norfolk, April 6.
Miscellaneous POETRY
Selected generally from the most entertaining and instruct- ive writings of the British Poets,
By the Reverend THOMAS DAVIS, In two volumes octavo, price two dollars—Sold by the Book- Sellers in town, and by the Editor.
A gentleman well known in Philadelphia, and who is greatly respected as a Clergyman, and justly esteemed as a man of letters, has given the following opinion of this selection.
"The two volumes of Select Poetry, form a valuable con- tribution to the stock of English Literature. I really con- sider the work as the best compilation now extant. The se- lections and arrangements evince the taste of a correct and polished mind, the judgment of a sound and benevolent mor- alist, and that degree of critical skill which can only be ac- quired by extensive reading and scholastic acquirements." April 6.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx.
Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
That pleasant place BELL VIEW.
It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond River and Chickutuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chickutuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
FOR RENT,
And possession given the 1st June next, that well known Tavern,
The Exchange Coffee-House.
Any person inclined to rent may have it furnished with suitable furniture and servants, or not, as they may think pro- per. This house is so well known, that it is conceived no particular description of it is necessary; it is sufficient to ob- serve that it was built expressly for a publick house. John Warren. March 18.
FOR RENT or Lease,
The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete or- der, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.— This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
NOTICE.
The Subscriber having purchased the Plantation near Hampton, formerly called the Glebe, fore- warns all persons from cutting wood, or trespassing in any manner under the penalty of the utmost rigour of the law. Robert Wills. March 18.
LAND FOR SALE.
The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situate on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made accommodating to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. January 23.
FOR RENT,
(And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16.
FOR SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation cal- led Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling- House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Eli- zabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not ex- travagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the land, will ap- ply to Mr. Willson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8.
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.