Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-12-20 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20, 1805.
[NO. 68]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1805.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 18 25   Beef, cargo bb. 7 50   Prime 9 50   Mess 11   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 82 83   2d p. 82 85   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 13   Peach, 90   Apple, 65 70   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 6   Navy. 5   Ship 3 50   Butter, Export. lb. 20 22   Candles, Dpt 20 22   Mould 23   Sperm. 65   Coal, English bus. 25 None   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None   Caracas 56 58   Coffee, W. India lb. 32 34   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14 14 50   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 24 26 Scarce   Sea Island None   St. Domingo 30   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15   Russia 20 21 Scarce   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bb. 7 50 7 75 New.   Fine 7   Middlings 5   X ditto 6   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 4 4 50   Herrings bb. 4 75 5   Shad None   Fustick ton. 45   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 95 1   N. E. 1st p. 70 75   Grain, Wheat bus. None   Corn 50 None   Barley None   Oats 38   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides, Dried lb. 10 14   Hog's-Lard 14 15   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 70 75   Camp. 80 82   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 12 50 14   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 14 15   Molasses, gal. 38 44   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 67 72   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, None   Pitch, bb. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 16 50   Prime 17 50 18 50   Mess 20   Raisins, cask. 4 Plenty   ditto, box. 4 50   Rice, 100lb. 3 3 50   Rosin, bb. 91   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 85   Antigua, 3d p. 84   St. Croix, 3d p. 78   W. Island, 3d p. 57   Country,   Salt, St. Mart. bus. 85 87   Turks Island, 72 75   Isle May, 70 73   St. Ubes, 60 65   Cadiz, 50   Liverpool,   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castle, 25   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 8 50 12 brisk   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 27 28   pipe 60 65   hhd. head 25 27   do. red oak 18 20   Tar, bb. 2 25   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 6 75   Petersburg, 5 50 6   Rappa, 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bb. 2 50 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30 Scarce   Teneriffe, 1 1 12   Sherry, 1 1 15 Plenty   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straits of Gibraltar. 4 1-2 5   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 5   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 4 4 1-2   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 5   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 12 1-2   Porto Rico, - - - - - 6   Havanna, - - - - - 4 1-2   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - - cannot   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - - be   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, - - - - - insured   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 1-2   Coasters, - - - - - 2 2 1-2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, 5 per cent. advance.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares at par, dull sale.   United States Bank, 540 dolls. per share.   Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dollars for 100l. Sterling.  
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast sailing Ship NANKING , Burthen 290 tons, only two years old, can be put to sea at a small expence. For terms apply to  Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have received per said Ship from Lisbon, and offer for Sale,  6000 Bushels SALT, 125 Boxes LEMONS. December 18. tf 360
LIVERPOOL SALT, Loose and in Sacks, for SALE on board the Brig Flora, at Gray's wharf, Portsmouth, low for Cash or approved Paper, at 60 days sight, if applied for within a few days.  THE BRIG FLORA, Burthen about 1700 barrels of Flour is offered for charter.  Alexander Leckie. December 18. tf 351.
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The American Brig VIRGINIA , Captain S. Hill. Burthen about 200 hogheads—having a part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken upon a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to  John Newell, jun. WHO HAS FOR SALE,  BURR STONES AND PLASTER PARIS, received per said Brig from Cherbourg. October 28. tf 233
WANTED, A tight, staunch VESSEL, Of about one thousand barrels, to load with Flour and Bread for Bermuda.  William Gray. December 13. tf 350
FOR LONDON, The new fast sailing SHIP CALEDONIAN , John Dickson, Master, burthen 356 tons.—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or to  William Dickson. Nov. 15. tf 278
FOR ANTWERP, The American Brig FRANKLIN , Capt. Smith. Burthen 250 bds. will be ready to receive a cargo in 10 days, half of which being engaged, the balance will be received on moderate freight, if immediate application is made to  John Newell, jun. December 5. tf 327
FOR CHARLESTON, S. C. The Brig MARY , Capt. Clark; expected to sail in 12 days.—For freight or passage, apply to capt. Clark, or to  John Granbery. Who has just received from Charleston,  144 Casks Rice, For sale on very moderate terms. December 6. 3w 328
FOR SALE, On board the Ship Julia, Capt. Vickery, from Liverpool,  10,000 Bushels SALT. For Charter, to a Port in France, The Ship JULIA , Capt. Vickery—burthen 364 hogheads, in complete order, and will be ready to receive a cargo in twenty days.
The Ship PORTLAND, Capt. CALLENDER, is also offered for Charter to a Port in France; she will carry 315 hogheads, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to  C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale,  100 Bales Upland COTTON, of a good quality. December 2. tf 314
For Liverpool, The good fast sailing Ship FREDONIA , Nathaniel Richardson, Master, burthen 230 hogheads.—For freight or passage, apply on board at Newton's wharf, or to  Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale on board the Schooner Margaret Tingey,  1800 Bushels Liverpool SALT. November 13. tf 277
WANTED, A VESSEL, burthen 200 tons, for the West-Indies.  Richard Boyce. November 22. tf 300
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA , Burthen 420 hogheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners.  C. & F. WHITTLE. A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
Green Coffee and Sugar. Now Landing on board the Schooner Lydia, captain Livingston, from Guadalupe.  41 Hogheads SUGAR, 8 Hds. } 14 Hds. } BEST GREEN COFFEE. 12 Bags } For Sale by  William Pennock. December 16. $w 354
The following are the Members who compose the present CONGRESS.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. New Hampshire.—Nicholas Gilman, William Plumer. Massachusetts.—John Q. Adams, Timothy Pickering. Vermont.—Stephen R. Bradley, Israel Smith. Rhode-Island.—James Fenner, Benjamin Howland. Connecticut.—James Hillhouse, Uriah Tracey. New-York.—Samuel L. Mitchell, John Smith. New-Jersey.—John Condit, Aaron Kitchell. Pennsylvania.—George Logan, Samuel Maclay. Delaware.—James A. Bayard, Samuel White. Maryland.—Samuel Smith, Robert Wright. Virginia.—William B. Giles, Andrew Moore. Kentucky.—John Adair, * Buckner Thruston. North-Carolina.—David Stone, * James Turner. South-Carolina.—John Gaillard, Thomas Sumter. Georgia.—Abraham Baldwin, James Jackson. Tennessee.—Joseph Anderson, * Daniel Smith. Ohio.—John Smith, Thomas Worthington.
REPRESENTATIVES
Returned to serve in the Ninth Congress of the United States. New-Hampshire.—Silas Betton, Samuel Tenny, * C. Ellis, David Hough, * T. W. Thompson. Massachusetts.—Jacob Crowninshield, Richard Cutts, Ebenezer Seaver, William Steadman, Joseph B. Varnum, Phanuel Bishop, * Orchard Cooke, * Joseph Barker, * Isaiah L. Green, * Barnabas Bidwell, * John Chandler, Peleg Wadsworth, Samuel Taggart, Seth Hastings, * Josiah Quincy, * William Ely, * Jeremiah Nelson. Vermont.—Gideon Olin, James Elliot, Martin Chittenden, * James Fisk. Rhode-Island.—Nehemiah Knight, Joseph Stanton. Connecticut.—John Cotton Smith, Samuel W. Dana, John Davenport, junr. Benjamin Talmadge, * Jonathan O. Mosely, * Timothy Pirken, junr. * Lewis B. Sturges. New-York.—* John Blake, junr. * Silas Halsey, Henry W. Livingston, * Josiah Masters, * John Russel, * Peter Sailly, Thomas Sammons, * Martin G. Shuneman, David Thomas, * Ori Tracy, Philip Van Cortlandt, Kilian K. Van Rensselaer, Daniel C. Verplanck, * Eliphalet Wickes, * Nathan Williams, * Gurdon S. Mumford, George Clinton, junr. New-Jersey.—Henry Southard, Ebenezer Elmer, * John Lambert, William Holms, James Sloan, * Ezra' Darby. Pennsylvania.—Joseph Clay, Michael Leib, Andrew Gregg, John Rea, David Baird, * Christian Lower, John Whitehill, Isaac Anderson, * John Hamilton, John Smilie, Jacob Richards, * James Kelly, William Findley, * John Pugh, Frederick Conrad, Robert Brown, * Robert Whitehill, * Samuel Smith. Delaware.—* James M. Broom. Maryland.—Joseph H. Nicholson, Nicholas R. Moore, William M'Creery, * Patrick Magruder, Roger Nelson, * Leonard Covington, John Archer, John Campbell, * Charles Goldsborough. Virginia.—Joseph Lewis junr. John Smith, * John Claiborne, Thomas Newton, junr. John Randolph, Thomas M. Randolph, John Clopton, John Dawson, Alexander Wilson, Matthew Clay, Edwin Gray, Peterson Goodwyn, Abram Trigg, Chrst. Clark, * John Morrow, John W. Eppes, David Holmes, Walter Jones, Philip R. Thompson, * James M. Garnett, * Burwell Bassett, John G. Jackson. Kentucky.—George M. Bedinger, Matthew Lyon, Matthew Walton, John Boyle, John Fowler, Thomas Sanford. North-Carolina.—Nathaniel Macon, Wm. Blackledge, James Holland, Richard Stanford, Thomas Wynns, Marmaduke Williams, Joseph Winston, Willis Alston, junr. * Thomas Blount, * Duncan Mac Farland, Nathaniel Alexander, * Thomas Kenan. South-Carolina.—* Robert Marion, William Butler, * David R. Williams, * Obrien Smith, Richard Winn, Levi Casey, Thomas Moore, * Elias Earle. Georgia.—Peter Early, Joseph Bryan, * Cowles Mead, David Meriwether. Tennessee.—George W. Campbell, William Dickson, John Rhea. Ohio.—Jeremiah Morrow. Those marked (*) thus are new Members.
The number from each State are as follows:     New-Hampshire, 5   Massachusetts, 17   Rhode-Island, 2   Vermont, 4   Connecticut, 7   New-York, 17   New-Jersey, 6   Pennsylvania, 18   Delaware, 1   Maryland, 9   Virginia, 22   Kentucky, 6   North-Carolina, 12   South-Carolina, 8   Georgia, 4   Tennessee, 3   Ohio, 1   Representatives, 142   Senators, 17   Total, 159  
We have thought our readers would be gratified by occasional selections from the AURORA, and therefore presented one in our paper of Friday. The following extract is taken from an Editorial article of that paper upon the same subject as the former.
The Aurora has not yet proceeded to attack Mr. Jefferson, but if the persons obnoxious to the party which the Aurora advocates, are not removed from the offices they hold, we shall not be surprised to find Mr. Jefferson associated with Messrs. M'Kean, Dallas, &c.
We sincerely hope that the impolicy of removing from office men, on account of their political sentiments, or to answer party purposes, will cease to disgrace the American character.
they persecute us for complaining of what we feel equally as much now as in 1798. The republicans at the general election were in a minority—this is the political state of Pennsylvania, and we have always looked at things full in the face—and therefore we do not trim sentences or splinter metaphors, and would not have been the present political condition of Pennsylvania, had it not been for officers appointed by Mr. Jefferson.
It is now evident enough, indeed, that Mr. A. J. Dallas, and others complained of the "reign of terror" in order to get into office. Mr. Dallas was an intriguer from the first moment he set foot in this country—he was wing or tory, high or low republican, democrat or anti-democrat, jacobin or anti-jacobin, Frenchman or Englishman, the friend of Fauchet and of Liston—constitutional or republican, "according to existing circumstances"—he at last, got into office, and is now a lusus politice—of all parties, yet of no party—he is now universally acknowledged to be, as Mr. Geo. Logan said, "an unprincipled foreign adventurer." Had Mr. Dallas and others remained out of office, they would be among those whom he now denominates jacobins; but as he got three offices at once, he is a true friend of moderation, and order. "I'll pin this text upon "my sleeve;" and preach from it, whilst I have life," said Mr. John Randolph, speaking of the Yazoo iniquity—and so will we preach of Dallas' as long as there are paper, "old types," and ink in Pennsylvania.
As a party, then, it is evident, the republicans were at the last general election placed in the back ground. As individuals, what is their situation? The sword of Justice Thomas does not now gleam in the twilight, armed Janizaries do not now, indeed, assail our dwellings and batter our windows; but we are assailed by foes even more despicable, men fit for the occupation of the stiletto, your sly, canting, hypocritical wretches, in whose bosoms the milk of human kindness was long ago curdled up by the gall of envy—men who talk in the accents of angels while they are counselling with hell, and would crush to atoms the man or men, who dare to oppose their ambition or avarice—these men have the malignity to injure, but want the open boldness which on comparison may be termed the generosity of federalists, to prepare the object of their hatred, and afford him at least thirty to one an opportunity to die if he cannot defeat. These men hang by the skirts of Mr. Dallas like sucking fishes to the shark, they form the hungry "circle of his acquaintance"—and it is by this wolf and his flock of Jackals that this commonwealth is ruled!
The persecution now practised by the officers of Mr. Jefferson's appointment is exactly similar to that of the federalists: they make the emoluments in their gift the rewards of sycophancy, or the means of punishing those who are honest enough to condemn detestable measures, without regard to the men who institute them. Of individual persecution the conduct of Messrs. William Davy and Tench Coxe, is as pointed as any we witnessed under Mr. Adams—these men have the management of funds to a very large amount, to purchase dry goods &c. but although there are republican dry good merchants, their doors are passed by—Messrs. Davy and Coxe have had their vision affected by the mystical influence of office—on what account do you think; reader—these republicans think not as they always did—because they think the principles which were good and wise and honourable when Mr. Jefferson was elected, are not grown out of date; that they are not changed in their nature, they do not admit that there is but a "slight shade of difference" between the federalists and themselves now, any more than at that time. So that offices, emoluments, and every description of United States influence are employed to keep down the independent, the honourable, republican party in Pennsylvania. Federalists now are the favoured people—the republicans were indeed permitted to buffet "the tempestuous sea of liberty" but, when they carried the vessel into port with the prospect of at least safety to themselves, they were turned adrift by the very men, whose fortunes were made by the courage and the preserverance of those who are now the objects of persecution, their old enemies and their old friends!
Look throughout the great and important state of Pennsylvania, and your eye will no where encounter a republican in any important station—every important office is filled by a federalist or by a man, between whom there is "but a slight shade of difference." To this we should not so much object, because it is not to officers nor officers nor

Our papers by mail are extremely barren of interest; the foreign intelligence they contain is not so late as that received by the Flora from Liverpool.
The proceedings of Congress to the 13th are to be found in this day's paper.
We do not observe any thing of importance in the proceedings of the state legislature. A petition has been presented, praying the removal of the district court now held at Suffolk, to this place or Portsmouth. This is the first time that we have heard of this petition, and apprehend that it will meet with considerable opposition from the upper counties, upon the ground of local convenience, and from the apprehension of the fever, which occasionally visits our place in autumn. It would be far, very far, from our wishes to see the health of our fellow citizens of the upper part of the district exposed, or themselves put to unnecessary inconvenience, but certainly the attention of the legislature should be called to this subject. The erection of a separate district might perhaps be the most eligible plan.
A great number of causes concur in shewing the expediency of such a measure. From the encreased population of this place and Portsmouth, nearly four fifths of the business of the district court of Suffolk, goes from these places, Norfolk and Princess Anne counties. The nature of the actions which arise in commercial places, will certainly be better understood by persons residing in them, and of course better qualify them for jurors in such cases. The inconvenience of calling men who are obliged to attend to daily and active occupations, is severely felt in both towns. Upon a particular occasion, we recollect, as witnesses and venire men, the number of persons called from this place to Suffolk, was nearly one hundred and fifty. The expense to the commonwealth was considerable, but the greater loss was in the absence from their occupations, of so many useful mechanicks, and men of the various active and important pursuits which engage the inhabitants of commercial cities. Having derived (as before stated) our information of such a measure being contemplated, by the papers from Richmond, we have not time to make any further remarks at present.
The United States' Brig DOLLY, CAPT. BRIGHT, was off Charleston Bar the 9th inst.
The schooner Hornet arrived at Baltimore from Nassau, N. P. in lat. 31, long. 75, spoke the ship Dunrobin Castle, Capt. McBride, from Jamaica to this port, who had been engaged with two French privateers, one of which she sunk and beat off the other.
SPANISH DOLLARS.
The continual and immense collections of Spanish specie which have been made for a number of years past, to be remitted to the East Indies, have increased to abuses so alarming and so deeply injurious to our pecuniary resources, that it has been deemed expedient, in some manner, to restrain them. To effect this purpose as far as lies within their authority, we understand that the several banks of this city, some time ago came to a determination to have all the Spanish dollars they could procure converted into American, whole, half, and quarter dollars. Measures commendable as these, and which will prove considerably advantageous to the whole community should suggest to the banking institutions throughout the union, the propriety of immediately endeavouring to collect all the Spanish specie, and withholding it from circulation, in order to have it conveyed to the mint for recoining, that we may not suffer the country to be drained of this essential commodity, through the necessities of individuals; and we cannot but expect that those who possess the power, and are desirous to enrich their country, will use all possible exertion in assisting the banks. — United States Gaz.
We copy from a London paper the following document, alluded to in our last under the head of Spanish relations: —
The representations of the ambassador of the U. States to the court of Madrid, appear to have induced the Spanish government to relax considerably the strictness of the orders to their ships of war respecting American ships. On the 15th of August, the director of the navy board addressed the following circular to the commandant general of the maritime provinces:
"The most excellent seignior, the secretary of state, and of the general office of marine, in pursuance of the royal orders, given the day before yesterday, has addressed me as follows:
"The most excellent seignior, the minister plenipotentiary of the U. States, has repeatedly complained of the excesses committed by the Spanish privateers upon the vessels of his nation, and refers to three of them as having been conducted into Algiers. He also complains, that similar excesses have been committed in the American islands, in violation of the treaty between the two governments. His majesty being duly informed of the same, has been pleased to command that the Spanish privateers in Europe and America should be fully impressed with the consideration wherewith they should conduct themselves, in order to avoid every irregularity and excess, for which they will be held responsible in every instance which shall be legally proved; and it has also been determined, that the cases of the vessels detained shall be decided upon with all possible expedition, due regard being still had to the stipulations of the said treaty."
On the 25th of August, the same minister addressed a second circular to the same officers, in the following terms:
"The most excellent seignior the secretary of state and the marine office has, in pursuance of the royal orders given yesterday, addressed to me the following communication:
"The most excellent seignior the minister of the U. States, in complaining of new extortions upon, & captures of American vessels, by Spanish privateers, represents, that eleven vessels of his nation have been carried into Algiers, under pretext, it is said of their having English merchandise on board. His majesty being duly informed hereof, has been pleased to command that if the capture of the said vessels should appear to rest only on the ground alleged by the said minister, they shall be instantly released; inasmuch as, according to the 15th article of the treaty with the U. States, the American flag is secured in the free conveyance of merchandise of all kinds,
notwithstanding its being enemy's property. But should the grounds of detention be of a different nature, it is his majesty's desire that the various cases may be decided in the regular form, and with all possible despatch. In thus informing you of his majesty's orders, I am to direct that you shall transmit them to the captains-general of the maritime provinces, in order to their being communicated to the commissioners of marine in the respective districts, and to the owners of privateers, apprising them that they will be held responsible for all the losses they may occasion."
NINTH CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TAKEN FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TUESDAY, December 10, 1805.
A message from the President, was delivered to the speaker, which not being of a confidential nature, was read. It referred to certain inclosed documents of proofs of acts of HOSTILITY and ROBBERY towards the citizens of the United States.
Several instances were stated—Of the adverse conduct of Spain in Louisiana.
Of robberies committed by the Spaniards on the citizens of the United States upon the Spanish lines, and within the territory ceded by France.
Of the obstruction in the navigation of the River Mobile, by the Spaniards, and their depredations on our commerce.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, reported, on the petition of William Mattox, and another—that the prayer of the petitioners should not be granted.
It was, upon motion, and some argument, agreed to be referred to a committee of the whole house, and made the order of the day for Thursday next.
Report of the same committee, on the petition of George Little—that the prayer of the petitioner is reasonable and ought to be granted.
Referred to a committee of the whole house and made the order, for this day week, and to be printed.
Mr. Dawson moved, that the house do proceed on the amendments of the bill prohibiting the exportation of arms and ammunition.
The blanks, as agreed to be filled up yesterday, were read, when it was moved, to extend the value of the prohibited articles found on board any vessel bound on a foreign voyage, to 500 dollars.
Mr. Crowninshield observed, that the limited quantity of any of the articles enumerated in the bill, was too small. It often happened, he continued, that there are three or four shippers in one vessel, and as the bill stands, if, amongst all these shipments, there be found of these articles to the value of one hundred dollars, the ship to be forfeited, and the master liable to be fined, to the amount of one thousand dollars. He added, that the limit ought to extend to five hundred dollars at least—for fifty pounds of gunpowder was worth an hundred dollars.
A motion passed to this effect—Affirmative 77.
Mr. Gregg did not wish to oppose the passing of the bill, but he wished to know whether there was an actual necessity for the measure. We have not called upon the secretary of the treasury to know what arms and ammunition are in the possession of government—we know not what quantity, in case of an emergency, is in the United States—therefore he wanted further information before the bill was proceeded upon.
The Speaker observed, that there was no question before the house, and that on the reading the engrossed bill, the gentleman might make his observations.
Mr. Nicholson said that the penalties in the bill, as it now stands, goes entirely to exportation by water—not a word is there in it about the seizure of any waggon or carriage, carrying the articles therein enumerated out of the United States. He therefore moved an amendment to this effect.
Mr. Gregg was of opinion that the greatest part of any of those articles which might be attempted to be exported by land, would be upon pack-horses, and the gentlemen had left them out of his amendment.
It was now discovered, that although cannon was one of the articles, not to be exported—yet there was no mention of balls, a very necessary appendage to a cannon!
A motion was made to include them. Other omissions being named. Mr. Nicholson, in order to get rid of the bill, for the present, moved that it be re-committed—Agreed.
The bill was therefore sent to the committee who framed it, in order to bring in a new one, which may embrace the whole object.
Mr. Sloan moved the following resolution: Resolved, That a tax or duty, of ten dollars, be laid on all slaves, hereafter imported into any of the United States—Agreed.
Mr. Sloan said that he did not wish the resolution to be immediately taken up—it might be a few days upon the table.
A petition was presented from the Legislative Council of New-Orleans, in behalf of the inhabitants of that city, praying a grant of land for the erection of colleges, schools, and other seminaries of learning.
Referred to a select committee of five.
Mr. Nicholson moved, that the report of the secretary of the Treasury on the petition of Stephen Sayer, now on the table be referred to the committee of claims—Agreed.
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 1805.
Mr. Dawson brought forward the bill prohibiting the exportation of arms, amended in the points, and parts, suggested and moved yesterday, as already mentioned in our last.
Mr. Varnum moved to strike out the words "pig iron." He observed that it would be highly improper, to restrain that article from going out of the United States; because vessels were often ballasted with that article. Agreed
As the bill now stands amended, there is a penalty of one thousand dollars, for every offence, committed against it, either by land or water. And in case any of the prohibited articles, which are, all kinds of ammunition and warlike stores, are found on board any vessel bound to a foreign port, or in any waggon or carriage with intent to convey them out of the United States, the vessel or carriage shall be seized and forfeited.
Ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Bidwell now rose and said, in the late war between the United States and Tripoli, great services were rendered to our country, by the gallant and meritorious conduct of William Eaton, Esq. our late consul, to the states of Barbary. Mr. Bidwell thought that he and his little army, were entitled to every mark of gratitude, from their country. He therefore offered the following resolution.
Resolved, that the President of the United States be requested to present a sword, in the name of the Senate and house of Representatives in congress assembled, to William Eaton, Esq. as a testimony of their approbation of his gallant and meritorious conduct in leading his army through the desert of Lybia;
and, in conjunction with the Ex-Bashaw and a small part of the naval force of the United States, defeating the Tripolitan army, and taking the city of Derne; contributing thereby to the successful termination of the war with that power, and the release of our fellow-citizens from slavery.—Agreed.
Mr. Varnum moved that the resolution be now read a second time, which was accordingly done.
He then moved, that it be referred to a committee of the whole house, and made the order of the day for to-morrow.—Agreed.
Mr. John Randolph stated, that by an act of 1803, the sum of three millions five hundred thousand dollars was appropriated towards the claims of the citizens of the United States, for spoliations against France, which the government had assumed. The bills were now paying at the treasury, but the time limited for that purpose will expire on the 31st inst. when all the demands will not have been presented, and the claimants will be barred.
He therefore moved, that the balance of the sum of 3,500,000 dollars which may remain on the 31st December next, shall not be carried to the credit of the United States, but that the same shall stand, for the purposes contained in the act.—Agreed.
Referred to a committee of the whole and made the order of the day for Monday next.
Mr. Sloan observing no business then before the house moved that the resolution presented by him yesterday might be taken up. (This resolution is upon laying a tax of ten dollars upon every slave imported into any of the United States.)
Mr. Williams opposed the taking up of the resolution. He said the legislative body of South Carolina had the subject before them, and there could be no necessity of pushing the business in this house at present. He should therefore move that it be postponed until Monday fortnight.
Mr. Sloan said he had no objection.—Agreed.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, December 12, 1805.
Mr. Newton moved the following resolution.
"Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to take into consideration the case of the brig George, detained in the harbour of Norfolk, with 1200 demijohns on board, and to report by bill or otherwise."—Carried.
Mr. Newton stated, that the brig George, sailed from Norfolk for Teneriffe, and received in return for her cargo brandy in demijohns. After they were on board, the English issued orders to capture neutrals trading with or having Spanish produce on board—that the master having protested against such orders, applied to the consul who advised him to endeavour to return to Norfolk, and get further directions from his owners. It is, continued Mr. N. a very hard case upon the owners of the brig—for the brandy being in demijohns could not be landed in the U. States; and, if exported, should the British find it upon the sea, it would be entirely condemned. No fraud was attempted—and the parties hoped for relief from the House.
Mr. J. C. Smith from the committee of Claims reported a bill, for the relief of such persons who have received known wounds, or have been disabled by the revolutionary war with Great-Britain; whether as volunteers, militia, or in the line—so that such persons conform to the same. Referred to a committee of the whole House for Tuesday.
Tribute to GEN. WILLIAM EATON.
Mr. Bidwell called for his resolution on this head, in order to make amendment—by striking out the word "sword," and adding "a gold medal with appropriate devices."
This produced a considerable debate.
Mr. Joseph Clay opposed the amendment; he thought a sword the most appropriate reward.
Mr. J. C. Smith spoke to order—he observed, that the resolution could not be amended as it now stood.
Mr. Elliott quoted the vote of last session to Commodore Preble, (the resolution was read, which voted a Gold Medal to the Commodore, a Sword to each officer serving under him, a month's extra pay to the mariners.)
Mr. Elliott continued—He wished the amendment to be adopted—he thought that a degree of delicacy, and even difficulty arises, as to the nature of the reward voted. We are informed, continued Mr. E. by the President, that the conduct of Mr. Eaton contributed to effect the peace with Tripoli. If we pay him any compliment, it should be something more than a sword—something worthy the acceptance of an officer of the first grade. When we consider the magnitude of his undertaking we are astonished. To find a small force, collected from the four quarters of the world, led through the burning desert of Lybia, by an American, is a phenomenon. It has ever been held good policy, especially in republican governments, to distinguish particular acts of bravery and good conduct. Commodore Preble although his services were great—very great indeed, he was awarded an emblematical medal. If we cannot recognize Mr. Eaton as a general, we can confer upon him every honour as a citizen. A medal was certainly a greater honour—for the latter was presented to the officers who served under Commodore Preble.
Mr. Smilie was of opinion, to proportion the honorary reward, to the services performed, we ought, said Mr. S. to minutely examine how great those advantages are, which we have received from Mr. Eaton and compare them with those of other men who have received great honours. To undergo the fatigues of seeking out the ex-Bashaw, and to conduct the little band through the desert, and finally, to conquer before Derne required great courage, conduct, and uncommon perseverance. Mr. Smilie thought that Mr. Eaton deserved every thing equal with Commodore Preble, a character he respected.
Mr. Quincy thought a medal, in such a glorious instance as that now before the house, more honourable than a sword, which is not appropriate to the exploits in discussion. A sword, with energy he continued, is the reward of valour only, which is but a small part of the virtues of Mr. Eaton. Mr. Quincy wished a subject of this importance, when we are endeavouring to do honour to the actions of a great man, had been referred to a select committee, which might have done his merits more credit, than the hasty resolution before us. 'Tis not seeking out the ex-Bashaw, 'tis not leading his little band through the burning deserts of Africa—no—nor the victory before Derne, that we contemplate—It is the idea of a private citizen, called forward by no official duty, but stimulated by that God-like attribute Philanthropy, coming forward a volunteer to execute a plan, formed alone in such a noble mind, at which veteran chiefs, with reason, might tremble—to surmount, apparently, unconquerable difficulties, across parching deserts, fearless of plague or famine, to pull a cruel usurper from his throne, and thus release his fellow citizens from bondage—these are the workings of a great mind. Such is the man we are endeavouring to shew our gratitude to—let us then offer something worthy of such a noble character's acceptance.
Mr. Bidwell's amendment was now put and carried.
FRIDAY, December 13.
A letter from the secretary of the navy, with his report on the petition of Cornelius Brooks, which prayed compensation for masts furnished the navy of the United States—was read.
The report was, that there is not in the navy department any proofs to substantiate the claim.
Mr. J. C. Smith observed, that this petition had been last session before the committee of claims, when Mr. Speaker was chairman, and rejected.—
He therefore moved, "that the petition of Cornelius Brooks ought not to be granted."
Mr. Quincy rose and observed, that this petition had been handed to him by a gentleman of the senate, and that he was not fully acquainted with its merits; he therefore moved in order to gain a little time, that it lie on the table—agreed.
A letter from the secretary of the treasury, with an account of the appropriations necessary for the year 1806.—Referred to the committee of ways and means.
Mr. Crowninshield reported a bill for the relief of Theoderick Armistead of Norfolk.
This bill is for the relief of the brig George, and 12,000 demijohns of brandy on board, the particulars of which we gave in our report of yesterday.
The bill was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole house for this day.
Mr. Varnum in the chair.
Mr. Newton read several long documents respecting the circumstances, which caused the captain to return to Norfolk for further directions from his owner, in place of proceeding for the Havanna, for which market the brandy was intended.
Mr. Macon opposed the passing of the bill, chiefly upon the grounds of precedent; and of being inconsistent with the established rules of the house. Frequent applications of this kind are likely to come before the house, and the bill ought to shew the reasons for its passing into a law. It was urged that it was a hard case upon the petitioner—it might be so, and does not every petitioner that comes to the house think his case a very hard one? He wished the committee to rise and report progress, then the bill can be referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures, which is the proper course for it to take.
Mr. Newton went at length into the merits of the case, and used many arguments against the committee rising. It was not, said Mr. N. a voluntary act, which had caused the vessel and cargo to be in this predicament—no, it is entirely owing to the "royal and imperious order of his Britannick majesty," who can do no harm to his own subjects, but a great deal of mischief to the Americans. What could be done after the issuing these orders? If the vessel continued her voyage, as destined, the English would make her a lawful prize, if they caught her—underwriters would not insure her cargo under 50 per cent. The honourable Mr. Speaker says, he wants some reasons to accompany the bill; Mr. N. to this observed, that he would leave all the documents in the house, and they could always be referred to. Delay in this case was ruinous; the vessel had already laid since October, and being a chartered vessel, the house might calculate upon the great daily expenses attending her. If the committee should rise, the progress of the bill will be very slow; he therefore hoped that they would not rise.
Mr. Crowninshield took the same side in the debate; he said it was a case attended with singular and peculiar hardships. The owner not daring to send the brandy, he asks leave to land it here—what is he to do with it; shall it fall into the hands of the British, under the plundering order of their king. They have many cruisers at hand, and it would be improbable the vessel could escape. It were cruel, continued Mr. C. to drive him to this risk; and why should we refuse to grant him relief? He will pay duty on the brandy, and so far we benefit by relieving him—but then, an old act of congress says, brandy amongst other things shall not be landed in such a vessel as a demijohn.—He could not see any reason in this, for it could be no temptation to smuggling. He had on a former day moved a resolution respecting this very business, and to require into the restrictions on spirits, malt liquor, and loaf sugar; while other articles were imported in any quantity.
Mr. J. Clay thought as this was an innovation on our commerce, he wished it to go to the committee of commerce and manufactures, where the matter could be investigated and reported upon.
The committee rose, reported progress, but upon a division, were refused liberty to sit again: the bill therefore, was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Dawson moved, that the message of the President respecting the brigantine Henry, with the documents be referred to a committee of the whole House—agreed—and that the documents be printed.
The House proceeded to ballot for a Chaplain in the room of Mr. Glendy who had resigned the appointment; when the rev. Mr. Laurie was elected.
Mr. Thomas reported a bill for regulating the grants of land to certain refugees, viz. Charlotte Hazen, E. Earle, senior & junior and others, who fled from Canada and Nova-Scotia.
Referred to a committee of the whole for Monday next, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Speaker applied for leave of absence for Joseph Wheaton, the sergeant at arms to the house, who was summoned as a witness upon the trial of John Atkins Burford, indicted at the district court of Alexandria, for an assault and robbery on the person of Mr. Peters, a clerk in the bank of Columbia.—Leave granted—Adjourned until Monday next.
IN SENATE. December 6, 1805 The President communicated the following letter and report:
Navy Department, December 5th, 1805.
SIR. In obedience to the resolution of the senate this day, requiring the secretary of the Navy "to lay before the senate the reasons why an additional appropriation is required for the naval service for the current year," I have the honour to state,
That out of the sum appropriated for the support of the navy, for the year 1805, the sum of 312,370 dollars has been paid for extra expenses, not contemplated in my estimate for that year. Statement A. gives a view of these expenses.
The sum of 287,630 dollars has moreover, been paid out of the money appropriated for the support of the navy, for the year 1805, for expenses incurred during the year 1804, by the squadron fitted out under the act, entitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers," and by commodore Preble, in his preparatory arrangements for attacking Tripoli. With respect to these last mentioned expenses, it may be proper to observe that there existed at the time they were incurred, an adequate appropriation, made by the act under which they were authorised, to pay them if payment had been necessary during the year 1805; and as the appropriation made by the act above referred to, was not agreeably to the treasury construction, subject to my order at the time that payment of these expenses was required, they were paid out of the money appropriated for the support of the navy for the year 1805.
From the preceding statements it appears that the following sums have been paid out of the money appropriated for the support of the navy for the year 1805; for expenses not contemplated in my estimate for that year, viz.
   DOLLARS.     For extra expenses incurred during the year 1805, as per statement A, 312,370   For expenses incurred during the year 1804, explained above, 287,630   Constituting a total of, Dols. 600,000  
Which is the existing deficiency. Respectfully submitted.
ROBERT SMITH. The honourable the President of the Senate.

[ A ] Estimate of the expenses of the navy department, incurred during the year 1805.
  DOLLARS.    For vessels and gun boats captured and put into commission in the Mediterranean by the commanding officer, 32,000  For building the two vessels of war authorized by the act entitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers," by which act an adequate appropriation was not subject to my order after the close of the year 1804, 63,120  For expenditures under the resolution of congress, of the 16th of November, 1804, voting a sword to captain Decatur, and two months extra pay to each of the officers of the ketch Intrepid, for which no appropriation was made, 2,000  For expenditures under the resolution of congress, of the 3rd of March, 1805, voting a medal to commodore Preble, a sword to each of the commissioned officers and midshipmen, who distinguished themselves in the attacks against Tripoli, and one month's extra pay to each of the petty officers, seamen and mariners of commodore Preble's squadron, for which no appropriation was made, 20,000  For 6 months service of the frigate Adams, 23,000 dollars, and 4 months service of the brig Hornet, 16,000 dollars, which vessels were put in commission for the protection of our commerce on the coast. 39,500  For nine months service of eight gun-boats, having only men enough to navigate them across the Atlantic. 35,000  For two bombards, purchased and fitted out by commodore Preble, and seven months service. 47,000  For nine months service of 400 extra men, sent out in the John Adams to the Mediterranean. 63,750  For bounty to seamen, which we were obliged to give to induce them to enter the service, the pay in the merchants' service being extravagantly high. 10,000  Dollars, 312,370  
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, October 24—26. The Hope, Lang, is arrived at Grangemouth from Petersburg, which she left on the 1st. The emperor Alexander left St. Petersburg on Saturday the 28th of September. Ten thousand horse were to be embarked for Stralsund, in Swedish Pomerania. The first division, consisting of 15 transports, had sailed about ten days before capt. Lang came away; the second division, of a like number, he sailed in company with; and the third and fourth divisions were getting fast ready; the third was to sail in a few days. None but cavalry were to be embarked. The infantry had all marched by land, 25,000 from the city of St. Petersburg alone. Capt. Lang left a fleet of Russian men of war at Elsinore, on their way to Corfu.
The establishment of the present family in France of Bonaparte.
  Napoleon the first 44,000,000  Madame Bonaparte 4,000,000  Joseph, the elder brother 6,000,000  Relations of his wife 200,000  Present 1,500,000  Lucien's establishment 3,200,000  His wardrobe, &c. 4,000,000  His late wife's relations 200,000  Debts paid for him 3,000,000  Annuity to an Innkeeper's daughter a relation of his late wife 200,000  Louis's establishment 3,200,000  Debts paid for him 1,200,000  On his marriage 600,000  To his wife on the marriage 600,000  On the birth of the first child 1,500,000  Jerome's establishment 1,000,000  Deposited in foreign banks for him 3,600,000  Madame (Bonaparte's mother) 500,000  To six of her relations 1,400,000  To Napoleon's uncle (bishop of Lyons) 10,100,000  To his sisters 2,100,000  Bonaparte's wife's mother 8,100,000  Young Beauharnois's establishment 300,000  To a butcher, second cousin of Napoleon 11,950,000  Other relations and dependants 95,100,000  Private expenses, three years, 8, 9, 10,  Total livres (near 10 millions sterl.) 204,950,000  
When, in 1786, Louis the 16th went to Cherbourg he was escorted by no more than 40 of his life guards. In 1805, when Bonaparte went to Normandy & Brabant, his escort consisted of twelve hundred horsemen; all the expenses of Louis 16th, in the journey were no more than 42,000l. not one million livres—Bonaparte expended, by Marbois, six hundred thousand livres, or 25,000l. per day, all the journey. Such is the difference between a monarch and an usurper.
Extract of a letter from Hamburg, dated October 18.
"The French have signified the termination of their power on our river, by an atrocity almost without parallel even in the history of their many abuses. On pretended information given to him by some of his spies, Monsieur Bourrienne, the French Minister here, some time since gave orders for the seizure of an American ship going down the river in ballast; the seizure accordingly took place at Cuxhaven, and when Mr. Forbes, the American Consul, remonstrated on the subject, he was informed that no reclamation could be received here, and that very little hope could be indulged in the success of an application at Paris, where the condemnation would undoubtedly take place by the Emperor himself. A representation was, however, made through the American Minister at Paris, and after some weeks, the confidently expected orders for confiscation not arriving, and the French being about to evacuate Cuxhaven, M. Bourrienne lost patience, and ordered the ship to this place for sale. As soon as this was known, Mr. Forbes made an application for a copy of the act of condemnation, and received for answer that the whole affair, which M. Bourrienne had in the first instance avowed to have been instigated and pursued by him, now wholly regarded the Marshal Bernadotte, and that all reclamations on the subject must be made to him. Marshal Bernadotte had before this left Hanover. Mr. Forbes then posted at the Exchange, a publick caution against buying this ship, no regular condemnation having taken place, and protested against any sale within the limits of this city. Further measures were adopted, and the rightful owner, accompanied by a Notary, took possession of the ship, and was afterwards forcibly dispossessed by a band of Frenchmen, some of whom were armed. Official representations have been made to the Senate, who, in a case where the French are parties, dare not assert that justice, with a sense of which every individual member of the Government is penetrated. A suit has been commenced against the city for the restitution of the property, or indemnity, and in this state remains this affair, which has excited much attention here. It is, however, understood that, to his no small mortification,
M. Bourrienne cannot find a purchaser for his booty, and will not realize very great pecuniary advantage from this outrage."
THE ROCHEFORT SQUADRON.
Dispatches were received this morning at an early hour from Lisbon, brought to Falmouth by the Auckland Packet , Captain Schuyler, in eight days; the Mail was to undergo the usual operation of fumigation, and is expected in town to-morrow morning. The packet arrived at Lisbon on the 25th of September, found lying there his Majesty's ship Amphion , Capt. Sutton, and Malabar , store ship. On the 26th the Pomona , Capt. Lobbe, arrived. The Amphion and Malabar , sailed on the 1st of October, and on the 7th the Walsingham packet arrived from Falmouth. The Auckland left Lisbon on the 12th, and on the 14th fell in with the Pomona on a cruise, which ship the day before had spoke the Amiable , and got the intelligence of five sail of the enemy's line being on the coast, and steering for Vigo or Ferrol.
It is with great regret we have to add, that the squadron, which is the Rochefort, has fallen in with and captured part of the outward-bound Oporto fleet. The following Bulletin was transmitted to LLOYD'S:
BULLETIN. "Admiralty-Office, October 23. "Extract of letter from Captain Lobbe, of his Majesty's ship Pomona , to Mr. Marsden, dated off the Burling , the 13th instant: "I yesterday spoke his Majesty's ship L'Amiable off the Rock, and was informed by Captain Bouvier, that on the 10th instant, in lat. 41. 23. in sight of the land, he unfortunately fell in with a squadron of the enemy, consisting of five sail of the line, one a three deck ship, and it may be apprehended most of the convoy bound to Oporto, are captured by them, those for Lisbon had parted company "without signal," early the same morning; and I have every reason to suppose are safe arrived, as several vessels went in yesterday, six of them had English colours, but we were too far to leeward to speak them."
The letters by the Lisbon Mail were delivered out this morning: the following is the substance of them. Lisbon, October 11.
Lord Nelson was off Cadiz with 30 sail of the line on the 4th inst. It is expected that his Lordship will attempt something against the combined Fleets. We learn from a correspondent at Gibraltar, that transports have been sent off to fetch the troops forming the expedition under Sir James Craig, down the Mediterranean. Unless they are to act against Cadiz, there is no accounting for this measure. General Junot is recalled, it is said, to take an important command. A change of administration is expected to take place here immediately.
By his Majesty's ship Phoenix , of 36 guns, arrived at Falmouth, Government have received accounts that the Rochefort squadron, of five sail of the line, was lately seen off Vigo, and that they have burnt the Calcutta , fearing she might retard their progress in getting into port, as she received so much damage as very much to impede their sailing.
We have received Dutch papers of the 21st inst. one day later than those which arrived yesterday, but they bring no further details respecting the operations of the armies.
Accounts lately received from Berlin, stated that for particular reasons his Prussian Majesty would not at present meet the two allied Emperors, as had been intended. Letters from the Capital, given in the above Journals, state, that General Kalkreuth was to proceed to his Imperial Majesty of Russia, upon a mission of the highest consequence. That something of great importance is in agitation we may conclude, from the circumstance of two distinguished persons as Baron Haugwitz and General Kalkreuth, the one a Minister, the other one of the ablest Generals in the Prussian army, being sent to communicate with the Emperors Francis and Alexander.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Deal, October 25. The 23d Regiment marched in here yesterday, halted one night, and this morning proceeded for Ramsgate, where they are immediately to embark to join the grand armament in the Downs. The 4th or King's own are just arrived, and will march again to-morrow morning for Ramsgate, to embark on the same service. The aggregate force will then amount to upwards of 20,000 infantry, besides cavalry, &c. General Don sailed from the Downs on board the Ariadne , the Hon. Captain KING.—All is hurry and bustle.
PARIS, October 16. Intelligence is received from Madrid, that several persons of distinction, namely, the duke de Montemar, grand officer to the prince Asturias; the marquis de Villa Franca, grand equerry to the princess of Asturias; the count de Miranda, chamberlain to the king; the countess dowager del Monte, and three or four others, have received orders to quit the court and the capital.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Schooner Nancy Washington, Britt, 22 days from Nevis, Rum & Molasses, Warren Ashley & Richard Blow.—The schooner Dorchester, Abbott, of this port, sailed the same day for St. Kitts.
Brig Thomas, Hannah, 74 days from St. Ubes, ballast, Robert Gibson. Left at St. Ubes, October 4, brigs Amphion , Paine, of Portland to sail the 16th October; Two Sisters, McDonald, of Baltimore, and Caroline, Adams, to sail in all Oct. Dec. 4, in lat. 33. 17, long. 68, spoke the ship Charlotte , of & from Philadelphia, for St. Thomas, by whom was supplied with provisions. Dec. 7, in lat. 35, long. 73, spoke ship Boston , of Boston, bound to Savannah. Dec. 17, 5 leagues east of Cape Henry, spoke schr. Resolution , Captain Bedford of Boston, bound to Madeira, was supplied with provisions, &c. for which he would make no payment.
British Brig Polly, Tucker, 32 days from Bermuda, ballast, Robert Gibson.
Ship Dean, Vibert, 5 days from Baltimore. Brig Hope, Moss, 4 days from Philadelphia. Sent into Barracoa. Pilot-boat schooner Greyhound, of New-York, from St. Domingo, with a cargo of Coffee, sent in by a French privateer.
Ship John, Gorton, from Norfolk for Kingston—sent in by a French privateer—the papers of the ship being all clear, the French consul ordered her to be given up; this order the captain of the privateer refused to comply with alledging, that a signal which he found on board the John, was a brigand flag—and that the ship was bound for St. Domingo. Captain Gorton had abandoned the ship, and sailed for New York.
NASSAU, (N. P.) November 23. The brig Sally, capt. Barry, belonging to Wm. & Joseph Bell, and Joseph Watson, of Philadelphia, from the Havana with 500 boxes of sugar, and 350 hides, detained by the privateer schr. Viper , arrived here yesterday.
The schr. Sally, capt. Van Allen, belonging to Wm. & Joseph Minturn, of N. York, with 350 boxes of sugar, detained by the same privateer, arrived here the same day.
The capt. and supercargo of the brig, and capt. of the schooner, suppose the above vessels will be released.
The Publick are respectfully informed that the Exhibition of the MUSEUM of WAX-WORK, Will positively be closed This Evening. December 20. 366
NOTICE. OFFICE OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT, Norfolk, December 20, 1805. Wednesday next being Christmas Day, this office will not be open for the transaction of business.—All bills or notes falling due on that day, must be retired the day preceding.—Notes intended for Discount, must be lodged in the office on Tuesday.
Robert Oliphant. 372
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by Mr. EDWARD JOHNSTON to the Subscriber, WILL BE SOLD, Upon the premises, at Publick Auction, to the highest bidder, on MONDAY the 23d instant, at 12 o'clock, the unexpired term of and in the
LOT OF LAND, on Commerce-Street, at present occupied by the said Johnston, together with its appurtenances, as conveyed to the Subscriber—Upon this Lot there is erected a new and excellent Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE—The Lease is for a long term of years, and is renewable forever, upon the payment of a moderate annual ground rent.—The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. L. W. Tazewell, Trustee. 368
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fast-sailing new Schooner SARAH, R. PARROT, Master, burthen between 6 and 700 barrels, lying at Loyall's wharf, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to James Dykes, & Co. 362
For Tobago and St. Vincents, The good fast sailing SHIP FREDONIA, Will sail the 24th inst.—For passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the master, or to Moses Myers. 371
KENDAL COTTONS. The Subscribers have received per Ship Industry, captain Wright, from Liverpool, A few Bales low priced Kendal COTTONS, which they offer for Sale on liberal terms. Hunter & Gatewood. 363
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, captain Newcomb, lying at Newton's wharf, 30 hhds. MOLASSES, 100 HIDES. Phinehas Dana & Co. 364
FOR SALE, On board the schooner Rising States, lying at Newton's wharf PRIME PORK, MESS BEEF in half barrels, PRIME do. in do. New-York BUTTER, SALMON in kits, Boxes HERRINGS, Kegs NETS TONGUES, MOULD CANDLES. Jesse Newcomb. 365
Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 30 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS.—Apply to William Pennock. 367
TO RENT, A Ware-House on Commerce-Street. Apply to William Plume, & Co. 369
Soap and Candle Manufactory.
THE Subscriber informs the Publick, that his Manufactory in Bank-Street, is now in complete operation, and having employed as skillful workmen as any in the United States, he expects a part of the publick patronage. Henry M'Dowell.
N. B. FLATTS for Shoe-Makers, Tailors, &c.—CASH given for Tallow and Grease. 370
FOR SALE, A likely strong NEGRO WOMAN, about 24 years of age, who understands Cooking & Washing. ALSO, A very likely NEGRO WOMAN, 20 years of age, with a male child 3 years old; the Woman is used to house-work.—Terms, Notes with approved endorser at 60 days, or Cash. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Dec. 20. 373
Norfolk Drawbridge Company.
SUCH of the Subscribers to the additional Stock for the Bridge across the Southern Branch, as have not paid up the amount of their Subscription, are hereby requested to do so, into the hands of the Treasurer, on or before the 26th instant. About one third of the number of Shares, opened by order of the Company at their last meeting, remains unsubscribed; any person inclined to subscribe, must do so on or before the 26th instant, on which day, the affairs of the Company will make it necessary to close the Subscription. Luke Wheeler, William Pennock, C. Fry. 359
Rough Hogshead and Barrel STAVES Wanted.—Apply to C. & F. Whittle. 355
FOR HIRE, A NEGRO WOMAN, Who is an excellent Cook, and without a Child.—Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. 337
Just received and for Sale afloat, 850 Bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Jas. & Thos. Tucker, Maxwell's wharf. 358
A Valuable Seat on Puncoteague, WILL BE SOLD, on the 26th day of December next, upon the premises, That Valuable SEAT
on the head of Puncoteague Creek, late the residence of David Bowman, Esq. deceased. There are on the premises, which contain about eight acres of Land, a handsome two story Dwelling-House, just finished, having two rooms and an entry below, a Dairy, Smoke-House, Kitchen, convenient Store House, and other necessary buildings.—The payments by direction of the Will of the deceased, will be by three annual installments, carrying interest from the day of sale, secured by bonds with approved security, and a mortgage on the premises; possession given on the day of sale.—Few situations on the Eastern Shore are esteemed more desirable than this now offered for sale: lying on the head of the most navigable creek on the Eastern Shore, in a very productive part of the County of Accomack, where living is cheap, and having proved from experience an excellent stand for a store, it is certainly a property that must be very desirable to any person wishing to fix themselves, and such an one as is but seldom for sale. JOHN S. KER, WILLIAM SEYMOUR. } Executors. Accomack County, Nov. 19. 370 Dec. 307
FOR SALE or RENT, For One or more Years, that VALUABLE LITTLE FARM WETWOOD, About one Mile from the Borough, Containing about 97 acres of choice Land, the soil produces Clover, &c. of superior quality to any in this part of the country. There are two good Dwelling Houses, Kitchen, a large Barn, and sundry other Houses; a large Apple Orchard, with a number of excellent Cherry and other Fruit Trees. The Garden, with a little attention, would be very profitable. This Farm is well worth the attention of many, as a pleasant retreat in the summer, and the great advantages arising from the ready sale of the productions of an industrious farmer, from such a promising soil.
Also, Will be Rented, for One or more Years, That large and commodious Wharf, belonging to the estate of John Hutchings, deceased, with a commodious Ware-House. The situation of this Wharf is well worth the attention of any Gentleman concerned in navigation, particularly in the West-India trade, as there are considerable vacant lands very suitable for Lumber Yards, &c. The great convenience of this Wharf is, that three ships may lie and load at the front, one at the end, and a small vessel within the wharf. It is also a commodious place for any Gentleman in the line of repairing vessels. There is also a small Wharf, about 60 feet to the westward of this, adjoining two hulks, which might be profitable to any Gentleman in the Lumber Line. If this property is not sold or rented by the 1st of January, it will then be rented on the premises, at 11 o'clock. For terms apply to Capt. WM. CAMMACK, or JOHN BROWN, Administrator of the Estate of John Hutchings, dec'd. Nov. 29. 311
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS, Imported in the Ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale, CONSISTING OF
  Windsor Beans, Green and Yellow Savoy,  Long Pod do. White Brocoli,  White Blossom do. Hardy Green do.  Early Mazagon, Purple Branching do.  Early Frame Pea, Early and Late Cauliflowers,  Early Charlton do. James' Keeping Onion,  Early Nicholas do. Madeira and Welch do.  Golden Hotspur do. Red and Silver Skinned do.  Crown and Egg do. Norfolk Field Turnip,  Blue Prussian do. Red, Round, and Yellow do.  Imperial Green do. Hanover and Stone do.  Spanish Mosotto, do. Tankard do.  Large Roumeval do. Ice and Cabbage Lettice,  Dwarf Prolifex do. Hardy Hammersmith do.  Dwarf Marrow do. Brown, Dutch, and Loaf do.  Tall Green do. Green Turkey Cucumber,  Wells Marrow do. Early Frame do.  Early Yellow Snap, Patagonian do.  Negro French do. Long and Short Prickly do.  Black Speckled do. Large Orange Carrot,  Purple Speckled do. Early Horn do. and Farnsrip,  Chinese and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet,  Harbourand White do. Fall and Dwarf Nasturtion,  Early Salmon Radish, Solid Celery, Double Parsley,  Salmon and Scarlet do. Green Curled Endive,  Short Top and Naples do. Broad Leaved Leek,  Red and White Turnip do. Salsapary and Scorzonera,  Long White Transparent do. Artichoke and Asparagus,  Black Spanish do. Chardon and Chervil,  Early York Cabbage, Pimpernell and Root Scarcity,  Sugar Loaf do. Round and Prickly Spinach,  Early and Late Battersea, Broad Cress and Pepper Grass,  Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Mushroom Spawn,  Large Drum Head do. Hemlock and Okra,  German Red do. Saffron and Rape.  Colewort and Borecole,  
A choice assortment of Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover; Lucerne, Furze Top, Bed Top, and Burget Grass SEEDS: Furze SEED for making Hedges. Likewise, Scotch and Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, and Fine Durham Mustard.—By the next arrival he will be further supplied with the best of those articles. Samuel Osborne, Main-Street, near the Old Market place. 352
LINDSAY and WHEELER, Respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk That the Astonishing Invisible LADY, THE ACOUSTIC TEMPLE,
Incomprehensible Chrysal, and Reflecting Mirror, Is now exhibited at the house of Mrs. Winchester, Commerce-Street, and will continue its town but ten days. The Amateurs of Science and Curious Experiments will find in this Exhibition, the most surprising Phenomenon that has ever been discovered in Acoustics; the proprietors therefore flatter themselves, that the enlightened and liberal publick will honour his performance with the same degree of applause which has so uniformly attended it in Paris, London, Liverpool, and New-York. This Inexplicable, Auricular, and Optical Illusion, which professes to expose the practices of artful imposters, pretended magicians, and exorcists, and open the eyes of those who still foster an absurd belief in ghosts, witches, conjurations, doomanies, &c. will enable the attentive observer to form a just idea of the artifices by which they have imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this, and former ages; and afford also to the spectator an interesting and pleasing entertainment. People of Colour admitted on Fridays. N. B. Likenesses done on Paper—also, elegantly painted on Glass, with enamelled borders, and set in burnished Gold Frames of different kinds, &c. Dec. 16. 355
FRESH RICE.
THIS DAY landing from the Sloop Astra, captain Prior, from Charleston, 80 tierces fresh RICE, which I will sell low. MARTIN FISK. ALSO, 50 Barrels MACKAREL, and 2 From Sloop Fora, 50 do. HERRINGS. 3 capt. Chase. Dec. 16. 353
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. 379

The Partnership of JOHN RORKE, & CO. being dissolved, those indebted to that firm are earnestly requested to make payment without delay to John Rorke; and those persons having demands against them will call on him for adjustment.
John Rorke, Edward Johnston.
Dec. 11. 2w 344
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a certain JOHN BARLIE, of Hampton, in the county of Elizabeth City has now in his possession certain NEGROES by the names of Esther and Child, Clary, Rose, Harry, Caty, Edmund, Phebe, and Jude, which he illegally detains contrary to the last will and testament of Isaac Hanes, of the county of Essex—And whereas the legal process of law is resorted to in order to ascertain his right therein, I do hereby (as Guardian to MARY WALLER BARLIE, who I contend is the legal Heir of said Hanes,) forward the said John Barlie from selling, or otherwise disposing of the said Slaves—And I do further forward all persons from purchasing them, or any part thereof—All masters of vessels and others are also forwarded from transporting, conveying away, or secreting any of the said Slaves, under the penalty of the law, which will be strictly enforced by WM. WALLER, Guardian.
Hampton, Dec. 5. tf 334
FOR SALE,
90 Tons LOGWOOD,
20,000 Feet MAHOGANY, 2000 Feet Mahogany BOARDS, 130 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, afloat.
Apply to
John Granbery.
Who offers for Rent,
A DWELLING HOUSE,
very pleasantly situated near Boush-street, lately occupied by Col. Davies.
December 2. 5w 317
The CARGO of the Ship Eliza, Obediah Smith, master, from Bordeaux, will commence landing this day on Newton's wharf, consisting of
440 Hogsheads choice CLARET,
292 Cases do. do.
143 do. White WINE, do. do.
180 Boxes Fresh PRUNES of excellent quality, for
Sale by Moses Myers.
November 18. tf 287
WM. M C CUTCHEN,
No. 41, MAIN-STREET,
Has received and offers for Sale, a general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
At the most reduced prices for CASH,
Among which are,
6-4 and 7-4 Cloths, Cassimeres, Coatings, Fustet Cloths, Rose and Striped Blankets, Red, Green, and Blue Serges, Red and Green Baizes, Flannels, Fancy Cords, Thicksets and Velvets, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, German Dowlasses, Ticklenburgs and Hossians, Brown Hollands, India Cottons, Cotton Stripes, Blue Gilla Handkerchiefs, Pulicat and Romal do. Silk Shawls, 5-4 and 6-4 Sattin Check Cambric Shawls, Guernsey Frocks, Swansdowns, Turkey Downs, and Toiletens, Men and Womens' Worsted and Cotton Hose, Pins, 3 1-2, 4 4 1-2, & 5 lbs. ALSO,
A few Pipes Country GIN.
December 4. tf 324
TO RENT,
(And immediate possession given.)
A Convenient Dwelling House, near the Presbyterian Church, lately occupied by Thomas Newton, Jun. Esq. It is in a pleasant part of the town, has a large garden and necessary out-houses, and a good well of water. For terms apply to
John Brown,
Marsden's Wharf.
November 13. tf 275
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday, the 6th January.
Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors.
KNOW all men by these presents, that I do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors, of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year
Signed and delivered in the presence of }
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends.
KNOW all Men by these presents, that I do hereby constitute and appoint lawful attorney, for and in name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares to belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In Witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year
Sealed and delivered in the presence of }
December 2. 16th Jan. 319
To be Leased,
For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had.
November 18. tf 288
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments.
November 8. tf 262
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES.
SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by
Gilliat & Mackinder.
September 9. tf 196
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Ship Porgon, Captain Ainsley—Consisting of 137 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES.
Redmon & Frith.
Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf.
November 13. tf 271
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STANTS—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS.
Also—shall keep a supply of
PLANK and SCANTLING.
Thomas H. Parker. tf 77
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER,
Have received by the Ship PLANTER, Boush, from London, and
FRIDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in
Town—Amongst which are
17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 6 Trunks of Manchester's. 8 do. Stripe do. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 30 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and Kersys. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick. 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose. 2 do. Yarn Hose. 3 Bales of Osnaburgs. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.
The above packages are well assorted.
September 16. tf 145
EDENTON ACADEMY.
THE Public are respectfully informed that Edenton Academy is again opened under the direction of Mr. Freeman; it is presumed, not subject to future derangement from the absence of the Instructors—Every possible exertion will be made to render the Institution worthy the patronage of a discerning public. Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Elocution, Arithmetic, Geography, the use of the Globes, Rhetoric, Logic, Metaphysics, the elements of ancient and modern History, the Latin, Greek and French Languages, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, &c. will be taught with the greatest diligence. Strict attention will be paid to the morals of the Students, the apartment of the Young Ladies visited, and their education and deportment attended to by the principal of the Academy.
Edenton, November 18th, 1805.
N.B. A Lecture on some Moral or Religious subject will be delivered to the Students, at the Court-House, on every succeeding Sunday, unless some Clergyman should appear to perform Divine Service. 4w 308
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Has removed to No. 1, HOLT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS,
HIS STOCK IN TRADE,
CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
HARDWARE, NAILS, &c.
May 8. tf 659
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Gross, from Bordeaux,
160 Casks CLARET.
981 Cases assorted do.
66 do. do. White do.
80 Baskets SWEET OIL.
2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES.
8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted.
DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c.
For sale on liberal terms, by
John & James Galwey,
Commerce-Street Wharf.
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR.
September 6. tf 128
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN HANCOCK, Jun. deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts regularly attested to the subscriber, on or before the first day of January, 1806, or this notice will be plead in bar to them thereafter—And those indebted to said Estate, either by bond, note, or otherwise, are also requested to make immediate payment.
Thomas Calvert.
Princess Anne County, Dec. 4. 3w 326
COCKE & SANFORD,
No. 40, Main-Street.
Have imported in the Brig Titon, from London, an extensive assortment of
FASHIONABLE FANCY GOODS,
Which they offer by Retail or Wholesale, at very moderate prices for prompt payment.
October 18. 2m 215
Richmond Academy Lottery,
NOW DRAWING,
CONTAINING
One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars,
Besides several other large Prizes.
*** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER.
November 15. 279
FOR RENT,
(Possession whereof will be given the 1st of December.)
The Three Story Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, at present occupied by Mr. Allmand—A Tenement on Town-Point, conveniently accommodated for the residence of a small family, possession may be had immediately—and the Dwelling-House, Wharf, Warehouse, and Lumber Yard in the town of Portsmouth, in the occupancy of Mr. Jordan Marchant—The last mentioned property will be disposed of separately or together, and possession delivered on the 1st day of January next.
November 11. 3w 263
John Nierson.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE
HOUSE, will be glad to take in
TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS
by the year.
Peter Kemp. tf 654
REMOVAL.
THOMAS LUMSDEN,
Watch-Maker, &c.
Has removed from No. 3, Water-Street, to the Brick-House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage.
October 23. 3m 227
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment.
John Hamilton.
October 14. tf 201
TO RENT,
(And possession given the 1st day of October.)
TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES,
at present occupied by Mr. J. Proudfoot. For terms, apply to
Robert Gibson.
September 6. tf 134
FOR SALE,
A very handsome SADDLE MARE,
who goes well in harness—also, a SADDLE HORSE, remarkably easy in all his gaits.—Enquire at the Office of the
Ledger.
November 6 2m 257
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the public, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory.
September 25. tf 169
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT,
A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of
Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs,
which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by
the key, viz.
10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 1-2d do.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
LEVIN DORSEY.
March 18. 503
For Sale by the Subscriber,
60 Crates well assorted Earthenware,
Just received by the ship Leonidas, from Liverpool.
And in Store,
40 Puncheons W. Island RUM,
5 do. Old Jamaica do.
3 do. New-England do.
30 Pipes best Holland GIN.
80 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES,
9 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE,
18 Boxes 8 by 10 WINDOW GLASS,
26 Kegs best British GUNPOWDER,
20 Hogsheads Philadelphia LOAF SUGAR,
31 Hogsheads Low Land TOBACCO,
45 Kegs Manufactured do. Petersburg Inspection,
60 Barrels Superfine FLOUR.
Alexander Maclure.
December 6. 9t 329
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805.
HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel.
John Hamilton.
114
TO RENT OR LEASE,
(And possession given immediately.)
THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied
by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together
with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For
terms, apply to
James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR LEASE,
A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND,
On Commerce and Little Water Streets.
September 6. tf 129
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from.
*** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market.
George Balfour.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT REINS, deceased, are requested to bring them forward properly attested, that provision may be made for payment.
James Callis, Adm'r.
Dec. 11. tf 340
BANK NOTES LOST.
A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Tho's & Wm. M c Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the