Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-02-13 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
[VOL. V.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1809.
NO. 87.]
To Masters, Mares, and Mariners.
INFORMATION WANTED.
THE SCHOONER EXPERIMENT, ROBERT LAWRENCE, Master,
Sailed from Norfolk, in Virginia, some time in the month of February, 1806, bound on a voyage to Rio Janeiro, and River of Plate, in South America.
The Schooner was on her first voyage, Virginia built, of about 95 tons, coppered to light water mark, and had the appearance of a remarkable fast sailing vessel.
Any person who can give information respecting the above vessel and master, or either, will do a singular service in communicating it to THOMAS FITZSIMMONS, Esq. President of the Delaware Insurance Company, of Philadelphia;
JOHN GRANBERY, President of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk. Norfolk, November 28, 1808. Gw
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK,
For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
JOHN GRANBERY, President of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Dec. 14.
Boot and Shoe Manufacturery.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory.
He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
Also, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York
for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 tips.
JOURNEYMEN WANTED.
The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, for any state in the union north of this.
October 3. tf
FOR RENT.
A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer.
Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.
Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker.
August 15. tf
FOR SALE.
3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Sloop Juliana, Capt. Stowe.
Also, 21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels.
John Granbery. September 21. tf
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufacturery, No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy;
N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Con-sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1. tf
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.
PHILADELPHIA, January 31. Town Meeting.—We congratulate the real friends of American Independence, Union and Commerce, throughout the United States, on the result of the town-meeting held this morning.
When the business had been closed, a number of hearty, patriotick tars, insisted on charring their worthy and distinguished "brother sailor," Commodore Truxtun.
From the balcony of the Coffee House, the Commodore, in a short address, expressed his high sense of the honour conferred on him; and after giving the commerce of the United States, with "three times three" hearty cheers, recommended the meeting to disperse.
Publick Meeting of the City and County, January 31, 1809.
A numerous body of citizens of the city and county of Philadelphia, assembled in the State House Yard, in consequence of the call upon them to express their disapprobation of the EMBARGO, and of the "Enforcing Act."
Commodore Thomas Truxtun, was unanimously called to the chair, and George Clymer, Esq. appointed Secretary.
The following resolutions were proposed to the meeting and adopted.
Whereas it is the constitutional right of the people, peaceably to assemble together for the common good, and freely and unequivocally to offer their advice, and express their opinions with regard to the measures of government.
In order therefore, to make known our sentiments to our rulers and our country.
Resolved, That the Union of the States formed by the wisdom which planned, and consecrated by the sacrifices of those who achieved our independence, is endeared to us by every affection and remembrance which is gratifying to us as men, and by every interest and duty which we hold sacred as citizens.
Resolved, That we view with deep and unaffected concern the artifices and publications which are daily used and resorted to, in order to disseminate unfounded suspicions and alarms, and to encourage the belief, that there is among those opposed to any of the measures of the present administration a spirit of disaffection to the union and interest of these states.
Resolved, That we deem a longer continuance of the laws imposing the embargo as unjust, oppressive and impolitic. In our opinion, experience fully demonstrates, that the embargo, as a measure of coercion, is weak, inefficient and useless;
Resolved, That we consider the act of congress, commonly called "the Enforcing Law" to be a direct invasion of the established principles of civil liberty, and of the express provisions of the constitution; as arbitrary, and severe to a degree unnecessary, even to accomplish the objects for which the law is professed to have been enacted, as creating an enormous and dangerous augmentation of executive influence and power, and as unnecessarily exposing the citizen to the miseries of civil discord, and military execution.
non, or interposition of the civil authority. The principle contained in this section, if much further extended, might, with competent force, convert our government into an absolute despotism.
Resolved, That we are coolly and inflexibly determined to support the rights and liberties which have been bequeathed to us by our ancestors, or acquired by our own exertions, and that in maintaining this determination, we shall neither be shaken by the menaces of faction, nor influenced by the authority of power.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to draft a memorial to congress, in conformity with the foregoing resolutions, to obtain the Signatures of our fellow-citizens thereto, and to transmit the same to congress.
The following gentlemen were appointed a committee to carry into effect the last resolution: Thomas Truxtun, Thomas Fitzsimons, George Clymer, Timothy Paxton, Joshua Humphreys, Robert Waln, Benj. R. Morgan, James Milnor, and Charles W. Hare.
THOMAS TRUXTUN, Chairman.
GEORGE CLYMER, Sec'y.
From the United States' Gazette.
TOWN MEETING.
Spirit of '76.—Among the numerous distinguished revolutionary characters who appeared at the town meeting this morning, to express their disapprobation of the late arbitrary measures of the government, particularly of the forcing law, who took their stations upon the stage by the side of the gallant TRUXTUN, we were pleased to observe GEORGE CLYMER, esq. who signed the Declaration of Independence, in 1776;
From Havana Papers received at the Office of the North American.
Account of the escape of the marquis of Romana and his troops from Denmark.
TORTOSA, October 23.
Letter of Don John Anthony Fabiagues, officer of the army of his excellency the marquis of Romana, to his brother Don Peter Pascual, officer of the 2d battalion of volunteers of Barcelona:
On board his Britannick majesty's ship Edgar, in the Sound, opposite Elsinore, 29th August, 1808.
My Dear Brother, I write this with more satisfaction, as I entertain a hope, that it will reach your hands with more probability than the many I have written thro' France, of which I doubt whether you have ever received any, because the posts being intercepted by the French, it is more than three months since we have been in a similarly disagreeable situation.
Our expedition to Denmark, under pretence of military operations, was divided in July, partly into the continent of Denmark, and partly into the islands about Zealand, with a view to constrain us to the tyrannical oath to the pretender, king Joseph. The minds of all Spaniards having become transported, a thousand particular incidents happened in each corps.
envy, and to wish to communicate with them: but the precautions were so rigid, that they were allowed to admit none, even flags of truce, a regulation the most inhuman, which could be made.—When in this terrible state of things, I was sent off from the island of Langeland to Copenhagen, with some dispatches for a French general.
A soldier whom I had with me, ignorant of my intentions, became surprised, terrified and wished to jump overboard rather than co-operate in my designs. The two sailors opposed it, and one of them got hold of the soldier's gun. Finding myself in this exigency, I determined to kill him, rather than go ashore again, where they had observed me, on which account I was lost.
For God's sake, I charge you, dear brother, to cultivate sentiments of honour in the present circumstances. With it you will surmount resolutely the greatest dangers, & contend varlorously against that worthless rabble, who wish to pervert our religion, our rights and our laws.
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter,
An assortment of MEDICINES,
of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Peter; Wardour's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 lb. and cannisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans's bed Crown Latcens, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c.
They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries.
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
MACKINDER & WHITE.
OFFER FOR SALE,
FOR CASH or APPROVED NOTES, 2000 barrels NAVAL STORES, 100 bbls. Georgia Upland COTTON, 24 bbls. New Orleans do. 55 barrels APPLE BRANDY, 8 bbls. Richmond TOBACCO, 20 hogsheads York-River, do. 24 bbls. Petersburg, do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 22 pipes HOLLAND GIN, 9 pipes COUNTRY GIN, 100 boxes FRESH IMPERIAL and GUNPOWDER } TEAS, 40 boxes YOUNG HYSON }
And 500 bbls. Fresh Alexandria Superfine FLOUR
ALSO,
A General Assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable to the Season. Nov. 14. CM
TURKS ISLAND SALT.
3000 bushels Turks Island Salt now on board the brig Alert, captain Hatchard, from Turks Island, for sale by William Pennock. Dec. 21.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credit only.
Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of November and December, if desired. Feb. 20.

It appears that the proposition of Mr. Nicholas, for issuing letters of marque and reprisal, as a measure to accompany that of raising the embargo, has been rejected. The next question will be on the proposition of Mr. Randolph, for permitting those to arm, who please. If Mr. Randolph's measure succeeds, those of Mr. Bacon and Mr. Durell, will, it is presumed, be abandoned. That the embargo will be raised, appears to be admitted on all hands, but what measure will attend it, is uncertain. The non-intercourse resolutions are yet to be disposed of, and will no doubt be called up, as soon as the embargo is disposed of.
We have to solicit the indulgence of our patrons, for the late irregularity in the publication of our paper. Our small supply of paper alone has been the cause, but that will, we have no doubt, be removed in a few days, when the Ledger will resume its usual course of publication.
[The following article cannot be read with too much attention, or reprobated in terms too severe.—It is to be observed that it is copied from a paper printed in the city of Washington, and said to be in the confidence of the administration elect. The Editor of the Monitor, has made some apology for the insertion of this article, and indeed it needed one. A very modest and decent proposal is here made, that the French Emperor will send as a few of his officers (cut throats of the La Vendee school) to assist the southern people in cutting the throats of the people of New-England. We wonder what our burning patriots, who have and may read this article, have done or will do. We venture to say, there will be no talk of "Tar and Feathers" upon this occasion. They may curse the imprudence of the writer and publisher, but their resentment will go no further.]
"FOR THE MONITOR."
"The last resource."—The times have changed, and we must change with them; circumstances alter cases, and there is a period in the affairs of men, when a change becomes a duty, and no mark of infamy can be attached to a conduct which is wisely calculated to save ourselves, and our devoted country from absolute ruin and degradation. It now evidently appears beyond all contradiction, that a treasonable conspiracy has, and does exist against the constitution and indivisibility of the American republic. The majority of the members of the eastern delegation in congress have openly asserted, that no laws passed by the general government, will be deemed obligatory by their constituents, if they should interfere with their local pursuits and advantages. They publicly consider the embargo law as a dead letter, and as Mr. Tallmadge was pleased to express it in the house of representatives on Thursday last, "the funeral is gone by." The doctrine from these gentlemen is invariably the doctrine of passive obedience and non-resistance. The cry among them is, why arm? who is the enemy? and with whom go to war? In the mournful expressions which were made by the middle and southern states on the murder of Pierce, and the murder of our brethren on board the Chesapeake, there were no signs of disapprobation, no marks of sympathy evinced by the people of the east, and they have so far sold themselves for English gold, and English traffic, as to become the open abettors and friends of that vile and all-corruptible and corrupting nation, England.
"The genius of America weeps at the sad spectacle! and the departed Spirits of heroes and martyrs are likely to exclaim—ah! ungrateful people of New England! was it for this your southern brethren sought your battles and relieved your distress? was it for this so much blood and treasure have been spilt in vain? Perfidious race of mortals! ye were the first that brought war upon the land, and ye are the first to disgrace our country by refusing to your old tyrannical master George the Third—What is to be done? Why, I will, in a few words tell you, what men must do, when placed between two evils—We must now either turn traitors also and side with England or accommodate matters with France. I candidly give you my choice with the latter, for the following substantial reasons:—First from the motives of gratitude, for without the aid which we received from France, we could never have obtained our independence or become a nation. Secondly, because France has done us but slight injury in comparison with England. France has neither murdered our citizens nor impressed our seamen. France, provided we will heartily and bona fide co-operate against England, then France will at once, agree to revoke her edicts, and make us ample reparation for the losses we have sustained by her cruizers. France will aid us not only with her counsels, but she will essentially aid us in the supply of arms, and a suitable train of artillery. She will also aid us if required, with some of her best officers and skilled engineers. As the crisis now is, this is the only rational choice we can make, and since the people of New-England, at least on the sea-board, have turned so base as to become tributary to Old England, let the people of the middle and southern states accept of the aid of the French nation."
"This determination will, at once, make a change over the face of the world, in favour of suffering humanity. It will enable the emperor of the French to renew his plan of invasion against England. It will soon lower the tone of that haughty nation. What we offer is fair and above board, and not like traitors, who have assassinated our liberties in the dark, by uniting with our deadliest foe. But such underhanded work has always been the mode of operation with England. It is not confined, such a conduct to their subjects only, but to their kings; for the prostrated Charles the 2d, who was at the same time, he was the pensioner of England. The saints of New England, being also to be attached to the uni-
on, so far as it will promote their advantage, but at the same time to be the vassals to George the 3d, on any terms that will benefit their interest, however contrary to principle, honour, or national independence.
"MENTOR."
Hugh Nelson, Speaker of the House of Delegates, John Coalter, of Staunton, and Wm. Brokenbrough, of Hanover, are elected Judges of the District Court, to fill the offices created under the late organization of the Judiciary. [Spirit of '76.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT.
From an official List of the Exports shipped from Quebec, between the 1st Jan. and 12th Nov. 1808, we select the following articles as affording some extraneous evidence of the wisdom and coercive power of the American Embargo laws.
EXPORTS FROM QUEBEC. 186,708 bushels wheat; 42,462 barrels flour; 31,587 quintals biscuit; 52,934 bushels peas; 13,830 do. flaxseed; 179 tierces, and 1,732 barrels pork; 2,949 quintals codfish; 6,485 bx horns; 30,838 casks pot & pearl ashes; 12,372 ps. oak timber; 14,510 do. pine do.; 1,824,861 staves and heading; 62,453 stave ends; 194,477 pine boards and plank; 209 ps. oak plank; 4,144 handspikes; 6,723 oars; 3,994 masts; 373 bowsprits; 1,612 213,500 hoops 12 ft. long; 60,500 shingles; 130,915 ps. lath wood; 2,426 do. scantling.
In the course of this period of less than eleven months, there were cleared out from Quebec 334 vessels, bearing 70,275 tons, and employing 3330 men;—the new shipping, employed during this period, is calculated at 3,502 tons. Boston Gaz.
The legislature of Connecticut, we understand, will shortly assemble, for the purpose of expressing the sentiments of the people of that enlightened state, on the subject of the late impolitic as well as oppressive laws of the national government. ibid.
To the number of highly respectable gentlemen who have resigned their offices, rather than be instrumental in executing tyrannical and unconstitutional acts, we add with satisfaction, the name of Hodijak Baylies, Esq. Collector at Dighton. ibid.
Scandalous proceedings.—I could not at first believe I was awake and reading. The paper before me is nothing less than a complete pardon granted by Robert Wright, governor of Maryland, to the rioters, who were convicted of tarring and feathering Robert Beatty, and punished accordingly.—And they were released on paying one cent each. The following is a literal extract from his official pardon. [N.Y. E. Post.
"And, whereas, at this crisis, when our national honour is insulted by Great-Britain, our citizens by their influence murdered, in the execution of our laws, and the murderers rescued by force from condign punishment; when by proclamation the king of Great-Britain has invited our citizens to violate the laws and treasonably given aid and comfort to our enemies—a spark of honest zeal for their country's cause and a respect for their ancestors, appear to have led them to this transgression of the letter of the law, to defend the Spirit and Principles of the Revolution and the character of their progenitors:—I have no doubt, from the practice of our ancestors, during our glorious revolution, this is one of the cases, contemplated by the framers of the constitution, in which the prerogative of mercy was intended to be exercised;
In consideration whereof, I have thought proper to pardon the said John McDaniel, George Walleslager, Barney Jourdan, Joseph S. Crane, John Bryan, Jacob Cable, John Gidelman, and Samuel Davidson, for the said offence—and do hereby order and direct, that they be released from the confinement to which they have been adjudged immediately on the receipt of this.
Given under my hand and the seal of the state of Maryland, this 28th day of January, 1809.
ROBERT WRIGHT.
By the Governor. NINIAN PINKNEY, Clerk of the Council.
The Spanish 74, St. Justa, sailed from Havanna the 1st ult. for Cadiz, with the late Viceroy of Mexico and family on board.—The Viceroy was not permitted to land at Havanna, and was proceeding to Spain to take his trial for his recent conduct in the kingdom of Mexico. The St. Justa has on board eight millions of dollars, for the use of the patriots.
By an arrival at Newport, (R. I.) we have advices to the 29th of last month from the Havanna.
Business there was brisk and thriving—In their Marine Register (for they have such a register, the embargo notwithstanding) we notice the arrival of 27 vessels from different parts of Europe and the United States, from the 28th December to the 2d January; and clearances to the number of 14. Provisions and dry goods were plenty—Flour at twenty dollars—and ten vessels there in port laden with that article. A number of American vessels had been driven in there, through stress of weather; they had been "embargoed," even there for the want of regular papers; but there was no doubt that the government would have a due consideration for their distresses, and finally liberate them.
The San Justa, a 74 gun ship, had returned from La Vera Cruz; and was advertised to sail shortly for Old Spain, under the command of the marquis Del Real Tesoro.
A fine trade was carrying on with Great Britain and the British West India islands; and also a direct one with the mother country. We observe 3 Spanish ships advertised for the port of Cadiz alone. N.Y. Gaz.
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS. SENATE—Feb. 1.
A message from his honour the Lieut. Governor, with the returns from the several Banks, was read, and 500 copies ordered to be printed.
A committee was appointed at the November session to consider and report, whether any vacancies existed in the senate board—to day that committee reported a state of facts as to the hon. Mr. Hill and Lloyd, and that neither of them were disqualified by any express provisions in the constitution from retaining their seats—Mr. Dana, who was one of that committee, made a motion to require Mr. Lloyd, forthwith to attend his duties as a senator of the commonwealth—The report lay on the table, and Friday next is assigned for considering the motion.
February 2.
Important Report.—The committee on the several memorials from the people of a number of towns in this state, praying the interposition of the legislature in their behalf, in the present situation of our publick affairs, made a report in part.
After an able and highly interesting preamble, the committee recommended the passing of the following resolves and act.
Resolved, That the act of the congress of the United States, passed on the 9th day of January in the present year, for enforcing the act laying an embargo and the several acts supplementary thereto, is, in the opinion of the legislature, in many respects unjust, oppressive and unconstitutional, and not legally binding on the citizens of this state. But notwithstanding this opinion, in order finally to secure a certain and permanent relief, it is earnestly recommended to all parties aggrieved by the operation of this act, to abstain from forcible resistance, and to apply for their remedy, in a peaceably manner, to the laws of the commonwealth.
Resolved, That a suitable remonstrance be prepared, and immediately forwarded to the congress of the United States from this legislature, expressing their opinions and feelings, on the several subjects of complaint, contained in the said petitions, and particularly urging the repeal of the said act of congress, passed on the 9th of January last.
Resolved, That the legislature of this commonwealth, will zealously co-operate with any of the other states, in all legal and constitutional measures for procuring such amendments to the constitution of the United States, as shall be judged necessary to obtain protection and defence for commerce, and to give to the commercial states their fair and just consideration in the government of the union; and for affording permanent security, as well as present relief, from the oppressive measures under which they now suffer.
Resolved, That the honourable the president of the senate, and the honourable the speaker of the house of representatives, be requested to transmit a copy of this report, and the resolutions thereon, to the legislatures of such of our sister states, as manifest a disposition to concur with us in measures to rescue our common country from impending ruin, and to preserve inviolate the union of the states.
THE ACT.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. An Act to secure the people of this commonwealth against unreasonable searches in their dwelling-houses.
Whereas it is declared and provided in and by the fourteenth article of the declaration of rights of the inhabitants of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, that "every subject has a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches and seizures of his person, his house, his papers and possessions, and that all warrants are contrary to this right, if the cause or foundation of them is not previously supported by oath or affirmation:
And whereas it is also provided in and by the fourth article of the amendments to the constitution of the United States, that "the rights of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or thing to be seized. And it being the duty of the legislature to protect the citizens of this state against the infringements of their essential rights, and to provide effectually for the punishment of those who violate them: Therefore,
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, and by the authorities of the same, That if any person or persons, after the passing of this act, in contempt and violation of the said provisions in the Declaration of Rights and Constitution aforesaid, shall enter any dwelling house of any citizen of this commonwealth, situate within the same, in the DAY time, to search the same house for any specie or any articles of domestic growth, produce or manufacture, under pretence of any authority whatsoever, without or against the consent of the owner of such dwelling house, and having a warrant therefor, supported by oath or affirmation, and issued by a magistrate having competent authority to issue the same, every person so offending shall be adjudged to be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof in the supreme judicial court, be sentenced by the said court to pay a fine to the use of the commonwealth, not exceeding the sum of _____ dollars, and to suffer imprisonment in the common jail of the county in which the conviction may be, for a term of time not exceeding _____ months, or either of the said punishments, according to the circumstances and aggravation of said offence.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons, after the passing of this act, in contempt and violation of the said provisions in the Declaration of Rights and Constitution aforesaid, shall enter any dwelling house of any citizen of this commonwealth, situate within the same, in the NIGHT time, being armed with any offensive or deadly weapon, to search the same house for any specie, or any articles of domestic growth, produce or manufacture, under pretence of any authority whatsoever, without or against the consent of the owner of such dwelling house, and not having a warrant therefor, supported by oath or affirmation, and issued by a magistrate, having competent authority to issue the same, every person so offending, shall be adjudged to be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall on conviction thereof in the supreme judicial court, be sentenced by said court, to pay a fine to the use of the commonwealth, not exceeding the sum of _____ dollars, and to suffer imprisonment in the common jail in the county in which the conviction may be, for a term of time not exceeding _____ months, or either of said punishments, according to the circumstances and aggravation of said offence—Provided however, that nothing in this act shall be construed to affect, or in any manner impair, the remedy which any person might have had for damages in a civil action, if this act had not passed.
The senate ordered 500 copies of the report, &c. to be printed, together with the new embargo law; and assigned Tuesday next, 11 o'clock, for considering the report. The report, which is long, being warranted to prepare the pamphlets, we are unable to publish the preamble this day.
An answer to the lieutenant governor's speech was reported in the senate; and to-morrow, [this day] at 11, A. M. assigned for its consideration.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Petitions of S. Gore and others, and of N. Wood and others, to be incorporated to establish Glass Manufactories, were committed.
A petition from S. Bartlett and owners of stage coaches, to be incorporated, was committed.
Petitions from the inhabitants of Georgetown, Brunswick, Vassalborough and Wiscasset, praying for the intervention of the Legislature to relieve them from the injuries suffered from the embargo laws, were read and committed.
Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Messrs. Ives, Phelps of B. and Murdock, were appointed a committee to consider the expediency of providing by law for the incorporation of manufactures.
Messrs. Sargent, Payson and Fay were appointed a committee to inquire whether any improper attempts have recently been made in congress to restrain the freedom of debate; and whether a free investigation of the measures of government by any representative of the people of Massachusetts, has been made the ground of publick and personal insult by other members, with the apparent view to intimidate him in the discharge of his duty, or to force him to the alternative of hazarding his life in defence of his honour, or of losing his influence and usefulness in the publick councils, to the injury of his constituents; and to inquire whether it be expedient that this legislature should express any opinion or take any resolve thereon.
A committee was appointed to consider the expediency of granting a bounty on hemp, raised in this state.
Thursday, February 2.
The committee on the lieutenant governor's speech reported an answer, which was read, and Tuesday next, 10 o'clock, assigned for its consideration.
Petitions from Springfield and Duxborough, for the interposition of the legislature in our publick concerns, were committed.
The house took into consideration the report on the resolves concerning the French decrees and the British retaliating orders. The debate continued through the day, and the house adjourned without a decision. Mr. Gore spoke in favour of it, and it was opposed by Messrs. M'Farland, Bang, and Coffin.
LEGISLATURE OF DELAWARE.
In the House of Representatives of the State of Delaware, the following Resolutions were adopted, February 1st.
Whereas the measures pursued by the government of the United States, have justly excited considerable interest in the United States, and silence on our part might be construed into an approbation of those measures: Therefore,
1. Resolved, That the house of representatives of the state of Delaware, that we cannot approve the policy of those measures that have annihilated the commerce of the United States, and brought distress and ruin on our own citizens, while at the same time they have done no injury to the enemies of our country; that we cannot approve the policy of an administration that does not act with impartiality and sincerity towards all foreign nations.
2. Resolved, That the people of the United States have a right freely to navigate the ocean, and to carry on a fair and honest commerce, and that we highly disapprove a policy that relinquishes those rights or dares not defend them.
3. Resolved, That we consider the embargo, as a war measure, worse than futile; as a measure injurious to ourselves, destructive to the best interests of the country, and evidently intended to be partial in its operation against the belligerent nations; and that it becomes the United States, a great and gallant nation, to defend its rights in a manly, open, and efficient manner.
4. Resolved, That we consider the act to enforce and make more effectual an act, entitled "an act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States and the several acts supplementary thereto," approved on the 9th January, 1809, by the president of the United States, as an invasion of the liberty of the people, and the constitutional sovereignty of the state governments.
5. Resolved, That it will be dangerous to the freedom of these states, to place at the disposal of the President of the United States, a standing army of 50,000 volunteers.
6. Resolved, That in our opinion, the present embarrassed and unhappy situation of our country, might have been avoided, if the administration had pursued the wise and prudent policy of the MONMOUTH WASHINGTON.
7. Resolved, nevertheless, That we have the fullest confidence that the patriotism of the good people of the United States will induce them to submit to unwise and arbitrary laws, rather than resort to violence; and that they will use the remedy pointed out by the constitution for the evils under which they suffer, rather than jeopardize the union of the states, and the independence of their country, by an open opposition to the laws.
8. Resolved also, That the Legislature and people of the state of Delaware feel no foreign partiality, and that they will defend their country from the aggressions of every foreign foe.
Boston, February 2.
The Blockade of our Harbour.
Within a few days past, Col. Boyd, commanding at the Castle, received orders from the secretary at war, to interdict all vessels from passing Fort Independence: in consequence of this edict, the acting collector has been placed under the necessity of withholding clearances to every description of vessels.
This aggravated oppression was not generally known till yesterday, when the vessels in the harbour with their colours in black, and hoisted them half mast. The circumstance has created some considerable agitation in the publick mind, but to the honour of the town, has been yet unattended with any serious consequences.
It is presumed, that this new edict will at least continue to be enforced, until secretary Dearborn is at leisure to come on, to mark out his favourites and take upon himself the office, (so long reserved for him) of the customs.

The spirit of our citizens is rising, and may burst into a flame. Every thing should therefore be done to calm them, till the legislature has time to mature its plans of redress. It is feared, the caution, necessary in such an assembly will protract our relief too long; but we must wait patiently the aid of our Constitutional Guardians, rather than stain the character of this metropolis by mobs and riots. If our government cannot do any thing now, that shall afford full and complete relief, they may at least do enough to calm the publick mind, and lead the citizens to wait for events, which must place the means of a radical cure completely in our hands.
The spirit of New-England is slow in rising; but when once inflamed by oppression it will never be repressed by any thing short of complete justice.
We learn from Gloucester, that in consequence of some oppressive acts which were committed against the citizens by the officer of a national Gun-Boat, stationed at that place, they assembled in a body, and rescued the property which had been there unlawfully taken by force. The commander of the boat threatening to shoot one of the inhabitants, was arrested by the civil authority, and compelled to give bail for his appearance at the next session of the Judicial Court.
CIRCULAR.
The following is an extract of a letter from Mr. Dearborn, secretary at war, to the governors of the several states, dated January 18.
"The President has directed me, to request you, as commanding officer of the militia of your state, to appoint some officer of the militia of known respect for the laws, in or near to each port of entry, within your state, with orders, when applied to by the collector of the district, to assemble immediately a sufficient force of his militia, and to employ them efficaciously to maintain the authority of the laws respecting the embargo. The President has referred this appointment to your excellency, because your knowledge of characters, or means of obtaining it, will enable you to select one who can be most confided in to exercise so serious a power, with all the discretion, forbearance, the kindness, which the enforcement of the law will possibly admit—ever bearing in mind that the life of a citizen is never to be endangered but as the last melancholy effort for the maintenance of order and obedience to the laws."
The writer of the above letter is nominated Collector of the port of Boston! What have we to expect? By this letter a person near each port of entry is to be empowered to call out the militia—there must therefore be twenty five or thirty such military agents in Massachusetts, acting under as many Collectors! Will all these persons be wise, moderate and discreet!
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, February 5.
The speaker laid before the house a communication from the secretary of state, transmitting an account of the number of naturalized seamen in the United States. Ordered to be on the table.
He also laid before the house, a communication from the secretary of war, respecting invalid pensioners. Referred to the committee of claims.
The speaker likewise laid upon the table a number of petitions from inhabitants of Massachusetts, on the subject of choice of presidential electors.
Mr. Livermore presented several petitions from inhabitants of Massachusetts praying a repeal of the embargo laws. Referred to the committee on the resolutions for the repeal of the said laws.
Mr. Holmes from the committee of claims, reported a bill for the relief of John M. Stout, of Kentucky. Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday.
The senate having appointed a committee of two to meet a similar committee on the part of the house, to fix the mode of counting the votes for President and Vice-President, the house concurred in the resolution, and ordered a committee of three to be appointed for the said purpose.
The bill from the senate to provide for the incorporation of religious societies in the district of Columbia, was read the first time, and on the motion for a second reading.
Mr. W. Alston, moved to reject the bill. After some conversation the motion was withdrawn, and the bill read a second time—and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
A bill from the senate authorizing the secretary of the treasury to subscribe for a certain number of shares of the Chesapeake and Delaware canal company's stock; and to pay for the same by allowing to said company warrants for a mile square of the public lands of the United States, was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
The house then went into committee of the whole on the resolutions for the repeal of the embargo. Mr. Randolph's amendment under consideration.
Mr. Key supported the amendment of Mr. Randolph, in a speech of some length: Mr. Milnor followed on the same side.
Messrs. Bibb and D. R. Williams opposed the amendment.
The committee then rose, reported progress, and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Durell laid the following resolutions on the table, which were ordered to be printed.
Resolved, That the United States will consider any capture and condemnation of merchant vessels of the United States, wholly owned by a citizen or citizens thereof, and engaged in lawful commerce, by an armed vessel sailing under a belligerent flag, and acting by and under authority of orders, decrees, or edicts violating the lawful commerce or neutral rights of the United States, as a declaration of war on the part of that government to which said belligerent flag shall belong, and in whose courts such condemnation shall be had.
Resolved, That the president of the United States, on being satisfactorily informed of such capture and condemnation as aforesaid, be requested forthwith to recall from such belligerent state, by and under whose authority such capture and condemnation shall be made, such resident minister or ministers of the United States as may reside at the government thereof.
Mr. Cook presented petitions from inhabitants of Massachusetts against the choice of electors by the legislature of that state. Ordered to lie upon the table. Adjourned.
MONDAY, February 6. The house were to-day occupied on the resolution for the repeal of the embargo. Mr. Jackson spoke the principal part of the day. No question was taken.
TUESDAY, February 7. Mr. Macon presented the petition of a number of inhabitants of Washington county, Mississippi territory, praying for an extension of the right of pre-emption, and for the free navigation of the Mobile, for which they now pay to the Spanish government a duty of 12 per cent. on their produce. The first part of the memorial was referred to the committee of publick lands, and the latter part to the secretary of state.
Mr. Penderaster also presented a petition of sundry inhabitants praying for an extension of the right of pre-emption.—Referred.
Mr. Southard presented the petition of the Jersey company, praying that the town of Jersey may be erected into a port of entry.—Referred.
Repeal of Embargo, &c. The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, 53 to 51, Mr. Macon in the chair, on the resolutions on the subject of the state of our foreign relations.
Mr. Randolph's amendment yet under consideration. Messrs. Sloan, Cook, and Lyon advocated the amendment.
The question was taken on striking out so much of Mr. Nicholas's resolution as relates to issuing letters of marque and reprisal; there were
  For striking out 57   Against it 39   Majority 18 
So that the next question is on inserting the substitute offered by Mr. Randolph; on whose motion the committee now rose, 56 to 37, and obtained leave to sit again—Ayes 57.
WEDNESDAY, February 8. Agreeably to the order of the house yesterday, they proceeded, in conjunction with the senate, to an examination of the electoral votes for president and vice president of the United States.
Previously to the entry of the senate, Mr. Randolph wished to know who was to preside during the meeting of the two houses?—Whether the president of the senate or the speaker of this house? He never could consent to surrender the right of the house by having the chair given up merely because the senate were to attend here to witness the counting of the votes.
The words of the constitution on the subject are as follows. "The president of the senate shall, in the presence of the senate and house of representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted."
After some conversation on the subject, Mr. Nicholas moved that a message be sent to the senate to inform them that this house is now ready to attend them in the opening the certificates, and counting the votes of president and vice president of the United States in pursuance of the resolutions of the two houses of congress of the 7th inst. and that the clerk of the house do go with the said message.
Mr. Davenport was in favour of the motion.
Mr. Randolph observed that some sort of courtesy due to the senate by the house, but he was not willing to pay it at the sacrifice of the rights of the house. To some gentlemen it might appear to be unimportant, but it was not so in his view of the subject. He wished it not to be entered on the journal of the senate as a right which they possessed. In every thing that related to the privileges of the house, he would stickle for the ninth part of a hair. It was well known that encroachments, inch by inch, had been made on the legislative privileges in Great Britain, until they become nearly extinct. These inexpressible encroachments may, one by one, eventually deprive the house of its rights and dignity; because power begets power as money begets money. As one power relaxes, so the other may and does frequently encroach. The president of the senate is to count the votes; but it is not thence implied, necessarily, that he is to preside at the sitting of the two houses in this hall. If he comes into this house he shall come here on courtesy: he shall not assume your chair as a matter of right, but he may be invited to it as a matter of favour. A committee ought to be appointed to announce to him as a matter of courtesy, (if he is to preside) that it is the will of this house to invite him to preside. He would squabble forever before he would yield an inch of the privileges of the representatives of the people.
Mr. Saltonstall remarked, that as the two houses would be in convention, and as the constitution assigned the duty in counting the votes to the president of the senate, it was to be presumed that that officer was expected to preside; and the speaker of this house could be considered in no other grade during the counting than any other member of the house.
Mr. Macon observed that he had understood that Mr. Adams, when vice-president, presided at counting of the votes previous to his election to the presidential chair. He never knew before that there was a doubt as to its propriety.
Mr. Lyon wanted to know what was to be done if there should be a proposition to make by any member of this house; could that proposition be made to a gentleman who was not its speaker? If this house were to go to the senate on such an occasion, they would go as spectators; and consequently, the person who usually presided in the house where they convened ought to preside in such a case. He thought the speaker the most suitable character to preside in this case.
The question being taken on Mr. Nicholas's motion there were 58 in the affirmative.
Mr. Randolph now moved that the senate be informed of the above resolution; also, that the house are ready to receive them, and that the president of the senate will please to take the speaker's seat for the purpose of counting the votes for president and vice-president. This resolution was carried, and it was ordered that the clerk of the house go with the said message.
On the proposition of Mr. Van Dyke it was determined that on the entry of the senate, the members would receive that body standing and uncovered.
At about half past 12 the senate entered the chamber, preceded by their president pro tempore, (Mr. Milledge, of Georgia) who after taking the chair of the speaker, and the members of the senate taking the chairs assigned for them on the south east side of the chamber, the tellers took seat in front of the chair.
On behalf of the senate Gen. S. Smith, and on behalf of the house Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Van Dyke.
The president of the senate began to open the packets from the several electoral colleges, commencing at New-Hampshire and proceeding southward. General Smith read the several returns and vouchers from the states, and the duplicates were examined by the tellers on the part of the house, the annunciation of the votes being made by Gen. Smith, which was repeated by the secretary of the senate and the clerk of the house of representatives. The tellers after having counted the returns made by the several states agreeably to the constitution, reported to the president, who announced the same to the two houses as follows:
"From a report of the tellers for counting the votes given in for president and vice-president of the United States they appear as follows:"
"He then read the returns of the several states as by a formal list appeared. After which he said—"
"The whole number of votes being 175, 88 of which are a majority."
"FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, JAMES MADISON, of Virginia, has 122 votes, which being a majority of all the votes of the respective states, I therefore declare that the said JAMES MADISON IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES for four years, commencing on the fourth of March next. And that GEORGE CLINTON, of New-York, having 113 votes, being a majority of all the votes in the respective states, I therefore declare that the said GEORGE CLINTON IS ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES for four years, commencing on the fourth day of March next."
The senate immediately rose and retired in the same order in which they entered.
After the senate had retired, Mr. J. C. Jackson proposed a resolution to prevent intercourse, &c. with nations having force edicts restrictive of the lawful commerce of the United States. This occasioned considerable conversation, and was opposed chiefly on the ground of a similar proposition being in the possession of a committee of the whole house. Finally Mr. Jackson withdrew it; and the house adjourned.
SENATE—February 7. Mr. Smith of Maryland, from the joint committee appointed on the subject, reported the following preceding resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the two houses shall assemble in the chamber of the house of representatives on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock; that one person be appointed a teller on the part of the senate, to make a list of the votes as they shall be declared; that the result shall be delivered to the president of the senate, who shall announce the state of the vote, and the persons elected, to the two houses assembled as aforesaid, which shall be deemed a declaration of the persons elected.
Ordered, That Mr. Smith be appointed teller on the part of the senate.
[This resolution has been substantially agreed to by the house of representatives, and Messrs. Nicholas and Vandike, appointed tellers on their part.]
The bill to incorporate a company for opening the canal in the city of Washington, was ordered to a third reading.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
British ship Highlander, Cooper, 70 days from Liverpool, Salt and Crates, Robert Dickson.
Schooner Reliance, Howes, 5 days from Chatham.
Spanish schooner Paz Volador, Francisco Giraudi, 23 days from St. Jago de Cuba, Coffee, Sugar, Hides, &c. John Granbery.
Sloop Tryphena, Simmons, 4 days from New-York.
Brig Sally, Dame, 10 days from Portsmouth, N. H.
Sch'r. Hannah, Stuh, 4 days from New-York.
Sloop Triton, French, 7 days from Rhode-Island.
Palmer's Packet will sail for Alexandria, TO-MORROW, wind and weather permitting. Feb. 13.
By virtue of a deed in trust from Bartholemew Yates, to satisfy a debt due to James Henderson, WILL BE SOLD before the door of the Raleigh Tavern in this City (Williamsburg) on Thursday the 2d of March next, for ready money.
A Likely Mulatto MAN, who has been accustomed to work in a Carriage Maker's Shop, and also other property. Robert Saunders, Trustee. Feb. 13.
FRESH SHOES.
E. STURTEVANT, Has Received per Schooner Reliance a Fresh Supply Ladies' Morocco SLIPPERS & Ties.
ALSO, 19 Boxes CHOCOLATE. February 11.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which CASH will be given.
AND FOR SALE, A few cases LINEN. Apply to the Printer. February 13.
FOR NEW-YORK, The Schooner CARLTON, James Johnson, master, will sail on Thursday next. For passage, apply on board at Marsden's wharf. February 13.
For-Sale, by the Subscriber, 50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 20,000 Superfine Pies, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS. Also,
400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME, Stephen Harris.
PILOT BREAD of superior quality for family use. Feb. 13.
THE Subscriber having taken Mr. A. MARR into partnership, in his Nursery and Kitchen business, who has been regularly bred in the different branches of the Nursery, Floral and Botany line—The business will in future be carried on to the greatest extent that the situation will support—they have on hand at their Nursery near Norfolk, an assortment of 20,000 Trees, among which are thirty six different kinds of Apples. Likewise, Ornamental Trees, Fancy Shrubs, Myrtles, &c. &c. all of which will be sold on moderate terms for cash or country produce. Adam Lindsay. Hermitage, 19th February.
N. B. Those who intend planting Orchards, ought to prepare the ground, as the season in five weeks from this is as late as fruit trees can with safety be removed in this climate. law3w
Washington's Birth Night Ball.
A SUBSCRIPTION is opened at the Bar of the Exchange Coffee House, for a Ball on the Evening of the 22d inst. to celebrate the Anniversary of Washington. Feb. 8.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and it capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law, the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in ruin the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against casualties of this nature, has been the primary motive of the Legislature; and the directors engage to conduct the business, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the publick.
No insured person will be liable to make good the loss of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified.—The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
Ships, Piers, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk either by sitting, or being contiguous to wood buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—instance in water—engines or furnaces in the town or village, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wood buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security;—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required.
Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandle Sellers, Wax Makers, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Charnery, Varnish Makers, Starch Keepers, Leather Keepers, China Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Pa. et. Vills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Cask Makers, B. at Butlers, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Tailors, Mills and Machinists, and all Manufacturers whose Fire Risk, are deemed extra-hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
I. All applications for insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing, and the subject offered for insurance accurately described.
II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate description of the property, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated, the name of the present occupant, how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; as, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufacturing is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy the value than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.
III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, or to be disposed of as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.
IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.
V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding until the Premium is paid.
VI. Persons insuring property with this Company, and who have already made other insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the reception of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring property with this Company, have insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged; in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect; also in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a rateable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.
VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.
VIII. Books of Account, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, Bullion, cannot be insured.
IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.
X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and, until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable; Also, if there appears any fraud, or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI. In case any difference shall arise touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing, signed by the majority of the parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been ascertained and proved without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.
XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon a valuation, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb. 13.
All persons having POWDER in the Magazine, are requested to attend there TO-MORROW, at 10 o'Clock, in order to ascertain their respective Quantities. February 13.

At a Meeting of the Proprietors of the Dismal Swamp Company, held at Williamsburg on the 19th ultimo, a Dividend of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS on each quarter share was declared, which sum will be paid by a draught from the Manager upon their agent at Suffolk, after the first of March next; proper vouchers of the rights of the claimants being produced, and subject to any discount the company may have against the claimants. A Meeting of the Company is to be held annually at Suffolk on the first Tuesday in May, and it is requested the proprietors will be punctual in their attendance, either personally or by their attorneys. William Nelson, John Bracken, Corbin Griffin, Jas. Henderson, Managers. February 2d. law3m
Norfolk Borough: At a Hearing of Court continued and held the 24th day of July, 1805. John Dixon and Sarah his wife, John Allen and Frances Keeling his wife, and Anne Moore Valentine an infant under the age of twenty one years by the said John Dixon her guardian and next friend,—Complainants. AGAINST Jacob Valentine, administrator of the goods and chattels of John Valentine, deceased, unadministered by Anna Valentine, the former administratrix,—Defendant. THIS suit abates as to the complainant John Dixon by his death.—The attachment awarded against the defendant being returned executed, and he having failed to file his answer to file his answer.—On the motion of the complainants, it is decreed and ordered that master commissioner Cowper, examine, state and settle an account of the slaves and other personal estate of John Valentine, deceased, which came into the hands of the defendant Jacob Valentine, and report any matters specially that either party may require. A Copy,—Teste, William Sharp, C. C.
THIRD NOTICE. THE parties in this cause are desired to take notice, that I have appointed the third Tuesday in the next month February, being the 21st of the month, to carry the above order into execution, on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are requested to attend at my office. JOHN COWPER, M. C. of Norfolk Borough Court. Commissioner's Office, Jan. 27, 1809.
Norfolk Borough, At a quarterly session court held the 28th day of November, 1808. The Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, PLAINTIFFS, Against Felix Corran, Michael Corran, Noble and Arthurs, & Co. and Theodorick Armitstead, DEFENDANTS. THE defendant Felix Corran not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Felix Corran do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Michael Corran, Noble and Arthurs, & Co. and Theodorick Armitstead, who have effects of the said Felix Corran in their hands do not pay, convey away or secrete such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy, (Teste,) Wm. Sharp, c. c.
FOR SALE. The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo, D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba. COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS have removed to the end of Newton's Wharf, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Myers. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 11.
NOTICE. THE Partnership of T & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorized to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 5.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN REAB, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec. 7.
75 barrels Rye WHISKEY, Landing this day from Walker's Packet. In STORE, Cornish SALT, Blown ditto, loose and in Sacks, St. Kitt's SUGAR in bds. and bbls. ditto MOLASSES, Prime Green COFFEE, Havana MOLASSES, EARTHENWARE, well assorted. CLARET of superior quality in cases, MADEIRA WINE, DEMIGLOINS, Philadelphia PORTER—in wood. RICE in tiers and half tiers, Prime PORK—city inspection, Richmond TOBACCO, Petersburg do TAR, PITCH, &c. &c. &c. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. Jan. 25.
FOR NEW-ORLEANS, The American Ship ELIZABETH, 200 tons burthen, Timothy Tufts, Master, is now in complete order, will be ready to depart the 23th inst. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to C. & F. Whittle, Who are Landing per Gould's packet, a parcel of Choice Baltimore WHISKEY. NEGROES will be taken in the above vessel at a moderate freight.
FOR SALE, 100 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, first and second qualities. Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. January 25.
SPANISH HIDES. One Thousand SPANISH HIDES,—For Sale, by Wm. Plume, & Co. January 23.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, The CARGO of the Ship Lowden from Liverpool, viz 7,000 bushels STOVED SALT, 7,000 do. COARSE do. 1,000 Sacks FINE do. A. MACLURE. January 25.
AT PRIVATE SALE, 4,000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, 20 bds. LOAF SUGAR. By Sol: Marks, jr. Dec. 30.
LOST, Certificates for Stock in the Bank of Virginia, as follows: 4 SHARES in the name of William Pennock, 2 do. in the name of Sarah C. Pennock, 2 do. in the name of Courtney Pennock, 2 do. in the name of William H. Pennock. TEN SHARES; for which ten shares application will be made for renewals, according to law. William Pennock. January 9.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come alongside, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 50 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogsheads Old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few cases excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
COWPER & GRAY HAVE A LARGE TRACT OF PRIME JUNIPER SWAMP, Adjoining the Lake—which they wish to lease for the term of five years. Terms will be made known on application to G. Gray in Suffolk, or W. Cowper, in Gates. Suffolk, Jan. 9.
German Linen for Exportation. NIEMEYER & VON KAPFF, OFFER FOR SALE At their Warehouse in Water-Street, at the corner of Maxwell's wharf, for cash, or approved paper only. 54 packages of German Linen, consisting of 140 pieces Osnaburgs, 60 pieces Ticklenburgs, 500 pieces White Rolls, 900 pieces Hessian, 80 pieces Hessian, Entitled to Drawback. 1 case Plaitings, 1 case Shirt Linen, 1 case Sheetings, 1 case Table Cloths, 1 case Bed-Ticking. Also, 40 pieces best Russia Canvass, 65 do. Topgallant Duck, 8000 Coffee Bags, 3,500 Gunny Bags, 90 boxes best Spanish Segas, 50 boxes English Pipes, 700 Saws 1-2 pt. Tumbler, 30 doz. do. Decanters, 350 pieces excellent Oil Cloth, 330 pieces Paper Hanging, 3 cases Port-Wine. And at their Store in Main-Street, a great variety of Cutlery and Fancy Articles. Apply as above. Nov. 9.
Phenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK.
INSURANCE UPON SHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina. One month 12 1/2 cents per $100 Two do. 25 do. Three do. 37 1/2 do. Four do. 50 do. Five do. 62 1/2 do. Six do. 75 do. Seven do. 87 1/2 do. Eight do. 1.00 do. Nine do. 1.12 1/2 do. Ten do. 1.25 do. Eleven do. 1.37 1/2 do. Twelve do. 1.50 do. The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent. Dec. 19.
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those having claims to render them properly attested, to D. R. WADDEY, Adm'r. Nov. 16.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops. The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the utmost stretch of medical investigation. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescription in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachably credible, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtue of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops. Large quantities have already been vend, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attached cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 37, South Second-street, Philadelphia. The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following: Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton. I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced fever pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed. I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton. Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland. I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure succeeded. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON. Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor. I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plum-street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatic pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatic affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR. The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters. Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea-voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagious disorders. PRO BONO PUBLICO. Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are exposed much to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a part of which may be seen at the warehouse. The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-street, Philadelphia; also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book-Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. Where also may be had, The IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. lawly
FOR RENT. That delightful little FARM, Belonging to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, SITUATED on Elizabeth River and Tanner's Creek, adjoining the land of the quarantine house, containing about 65 acres, the greatest part of which is cleared and fit for immediate culture; has on it a good comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, &c. for a small family, a most excellent garden, apple and peach orchard, and its convenience to the best fish, oysters, and Norfolk market, must render it desirable and valuable. For terms apply to D. R. Waddy.
ALSO, FOR RENT, A TRACT OF LAND, Containing about 260 acres, in the county of Princess Anne, adjoining the tract now advertised for sale by Mr. Tully Robinson. This tract is well timbered and well worth the attention of a good farmer, who might in a short time put it in a state of high cultivation. And for Hire, A Valuable BLACKSMITH, With a complete set of Tools. For terms apply as above, or to Capt. Thomas Calvert, near Kempsville. Dec. 18.
FLOUR. FOR SALE, BY JOHN GRANBERY, AT HIS WARE-HOUSE ON COMMERCE-STREET, A small quantity of very excellent New Flour, in barrels and half-barrels, now on hand, fit for family use, and a regular supply expected from the Columbian Mills—Riobend inspection. CASH given for good new flour barrels and half-barrels. Nov. 9.
THIRTY PIECES RUSSIA CANVASS, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, For Sale for Cash, by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. January 13.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the Stomach, feverish head aches, &c. &c. The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession. Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an incontrovertible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health. I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business. I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance from the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
Mr. Dyott, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807. Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most effectual service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head aches, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
Mr. Dyott, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807. ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and so my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected only a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
Mr. T. W. Dyott. August 22. Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia. DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effects I have received from it, I will with you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which ensued on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
Mr. Dyott, November 11. The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23. lawly
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
WANTED ON HIRE, BY THE MONTH, A Young Negro Man. Enquire at the Ledger Office. Jan. 25.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price $5 Dollars Yearly, in advance.