Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-02-22 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUS
[VOL. IV.]
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 22, 1808.
NO. 94.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK. PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWENTY-FIVE CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
FRESH SHOES.
E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, Main-Street, Has now landed from the Schooner Mary Ann, capt. Luce, 22 trunks, barrels, and casks of  Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's SHOES. February 19
NOTICE.
The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg , of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement.  Samuel Ellis, Per his attorney in fact,  Robert Gibson,  Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
Ranaway from the Subscriber on the 14th instant, a Negro Girl by the name of MILLY, about 15 years of age; she is 5 feet 5 inches high, or thereabouts, spare made, yellow complexion; had on when she absconded a brown bath eating gown, a mock Madras handkerchief round her head, no shoes or stockings on. I purchased her of Mr. Thomas Reed in Cumberland-Street about 7 months past. She has been seen about Mrs. Mor's yard in Church-Street, and from that to Mr. Reed's. Any person that will bring her home or secure her in jail, shall be handsomely rewarded. William P. Robinson, Queen-street, opposite the Work House. February 19
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL COOK, deceased, of Nansemond County, are requested to bring them in on or before the first day of May next; those indebted to the estate, are requested to make immediate payment, wishing to settle the estate as soon as possible. Mary Cook, Adm rx . N. B. Whereas Bartholomew Redmon, of Norfolk Borough, having a bond in his possession, which was given by Daniel Cook and Edward Frith, jointly, for the sum of 3000 dollars or thereabouts; Edward Frith being exonerated, and the said Redmon refusing to give up the bond, although there is not one shilling due on account of it, I caution all persons from receiving the said bond in any way whatever, as this notice will be plead in bar against it. Western Branch, Nansemond County, February 17, 1808.
New SHOES from New-York.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Offers for Sale such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s and 8s 3d. for 7s. 6d.; those at 15s. for 13s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction.  VERNON'S BOOTS, which are well known to command higher prices in Baltimore than Boots made by any other person there—reduced to 11 dollars for far tops, and 9 dollars for Russian Boots, such as he himself sells in retail for 12 and 10 dollars. BUTTER at 17 cents in nice order; a few tons of Iron; a few hundred bushels of ground Almond Salt; India Cottons; Brown Sugar, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash. Feb. 17
BOOTS.
Elegant Hussar & Backstrap BOOTS Just received and for Sale by Wood & Hastings, Feb. 3. Opposite Market Square
FOR SALE,
30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 3.
Just received and for Sale,
40 kegs first quality BUTTER, Alexandria superfine Flour and Crackers. IN STORE,  Holland Gin, Antigua Rum, Philadelphia Porter and Ale, Potowmack Herrings. James M'Clenachan. February 8.
6000 bushels St. Ubes SALT—afloat.
IN STORE, 35 puncheons 3d and 4th proof Antigua Rum, 100 hogsheads Sugar, principally Antigua, 40,000 wt. Green Coffee; 850 Demijohns, 7,500 bushels coarse Salt; 100 barrels Rye Whiskey, 20 tierces London Brown Stout, 20 hogsheads Philadelphia Ale and Porter, 150 barrels superfine and fine Flour; 40 kegs fresh Raisins, 10 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, fit for use, 600 ready made Check Shirts; 20 hds. Petersburg Tobacco, 50 barrels Pork; 100 barrels Sugar; a few cases Hermitage For Sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. February 6.
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2.
[The Speech of PHILIP BARTON KEY, Esq. against the removal of the seat of Government, delivered on the 2d instant.]
Mr. Key rose to offer some observations on the all-important question now before the House. He was most decidedly in favour of an indefinite postponement of this question, because he himself was opposed to it in every shape, and as those whom he had the honour to represent on this floor were unanimously in their opposition to the measure. He should therefore violate his own principles if he did not in every stage of the business give this his utmost opposition. He had not, when he casually came into the house this morning, the smallest expectation that this subject was to be agitated; but as he considered that the first view of the matter furnished ample reason to defeat the measure, he should without preparation endeavour to give his sentiments upon it.
I believe, said he, that we are now about to give all that the friends of the measure can ask—not a sufficed, but an ample discussion. I understand the resolution now to be fairly before the house, as if in committee of the whole or in any other state. If I am correct in the opinion that it is the proper time to make observations on the merits of the question, I must be permitted to express my surprize that gentlemen in favour of the measure should require farther time to make up their minds. Had we the opponents to it asked for time, it might have been reasonable; but that others who had been so long in preparation should wish to procrastinate, has really astonished me. I believe that the sooner a question of this sort receives the decision of the house the better because on it depends the fortunes of thousands. To us it is of very little moment whether it is disposed of on this day or some weeks hence; to those over whom the dagger is suspended by a hair, it is of moment. Let them immediately know the worst.
I do not know what may have been said before I arrived here; but no reason has been offered since to justify the resolution on the table. The resolution itself is couched in captivating phraseology, begins with expediency and the publick good, high sounding words, but which should be well weighed before they are acted on. We are all desirous to do what the publick good requires, although we may differ as to what constitutes the publick good. I had hoped to hear some advocate for this removal give some reasons for it; but in this I have been disappointed. Whenever a great and imperious duty calls for the destruction of a portion of a free country, that call and that duty must be manifestly imperious, or not carried into effect to the ruin of individuals. What is the necessity which makes this a duty? An honourable member from Kentucky who has not made up his mind, says he has heard that so much will be saved. Why in the name of sense are not calculations produced? Gentlemen, advocates of the measure, must have thought on the subject and made calculations. I cannot for my part see how such a saving can exist. I will reserve myself to that moment when a statement is exhibited, to prove to the house that it is on false ground; that there will result in time advantages which will more than meet any present expenditures—that it is the statement of a person taking a narrow view of the subject, looking at the present population of the city, instead of taking a liberal view, and considering what its consequence will be to our great and growing nation.
An hon. member from New-Jersey, whose motives no doubt are correct, (and here permit me to say what I trust will always be found correct, that I consider the motives of every gentleman to be correct, and will always suppose them so, and endeavour to shew that they are mistaken in practice)—has said this is a sickly place, I pray you where is the authority for the assertion? Have gentlemen that information which every one ought to have before he pronounces on its sickness or health? There is no place possessing a population so thin, in which more instances of longevity can be produced. Those who come from different parts of the Union with the seeds of disease in their frames can not exist longer here than in their native clime. It is I know ridiculous to make comparisons, but I undertake to say that this city has been as remarkable for health as any spot in the United States. I will go farther and say from my own knowledge of the fact that there is not in the United States an instance of greater longevity or more health of natural born subjects or citizens than within this district. Did the gentleman's observation flow from the case of his late colleague? The gentleman must have been thus alarmed and had his fears thus excited by his regret for his friend. But I will venture to say, that in a congregation of any given number of gentlemen in the same stage of life as those here convened, that there is no portion of country where an equal number of deaths may not be expected as have taken place from this body in preceding years. The
gentlemen convened here are not in the flower of youth; they are gentlemen sent here from their experience and whose regularity at home is changed by their occupation here, being deprived of their regular habits and prevented from taking that exercise to which they have been accustomed. And take the population of the city and I will undertake to say and prove that there never has happened a proportionate number of deaths to those which usually occur in other situations. But, granting the assertion made, should we better our situation by removal? Look at the times, at the crisis at which it is thought proper to propose a removal—a possibility of impending war, in which case may occur a summer session of congress; and will any gentleman say that the disorder prevalent in that city in the summer months (whether native or not, is not necessary to enquire—it is sufficient to know that it exists) does not leave a greater chance of ill health than the general salubrity of this place? No man can say that the prospect of sickness would be diminished by a removal to Philadelphia; by comparison it would be increased.
This measure ought to be shewn to the publick. After seven years stay in this place, what at this moment calls for a removal? Is there not as much safety here as at Philadelphia? Doubtless. If no imperious necessity calls for a removal, I hold a better opinion of the heads and hearts of the gentlemen composing this honourable body than to suppose they will hesitate when they look at the subject. I am convinced that they would not sacrifice to personal inconvenience the welfare of ten times their number, that they might be fed on more dainty food, see more company, or enjoy somewhat more of personal gratification. They would not by a removal consult mere personal gratification. They would not by a removal consult mere personal accommodation at the expense of those so greatly to suffer.
But are we at liberty to remove ourselves? Can we remove the seat of government? Is there no doubt on the constitutionality of a removal? Does not this proposition contemplate a violation of the public faith, which imperiously calls upon us to respect the honour of our country! The faith of our government like Caesar's wife must be preserved not only inviolate, but unsuspected. How came we here? By the wisdom of the convention which framed the constitution. The framers of our constitution selected a district of ten miles square, to be under the immediate and exclusive jurisdiction of congress; they engrafed it into the constitution, authorised the acceptance of a cession of this territory from one or more states; for what? For a temporary seat of government? However it may be the fashion of the present day to cherish this changing disposition those patriots who framed this instrument never did suppose that this was not to be the permanent seat of government. This district of ten miles square was intended when selected to be the permanent seat of government, the depository of the national archives. This spot was selected. By whom was the whole projected? By him who was inferior to no man living; by him whose judgment will be venerated till the foundations of liberty are sapped and gone. In the maturity of his judgment, experience and attachment to his native land, he called the constitution into effect by placing the seat of government on this spot, from its central situation, its health, its convenience to the Atlantic and its easy access to the western waters—for all these cases combined together I hold the most profound respect and place the most implicit confidence in his judgment. And appealing from his judgment, we are called upon to move from here before we are scarcely warm in our seats, from no better consideration than a little inconvenience without considering the merits of the question on public policy.
The resolution on your table contemplates a limited fixture at Philadelphia. It is well known and calculated upon that the population of Philadelphia may do things which this poor place cannot. They calculate upon the superior talents and overbearing wealth and influence of Philadelphia, to retain the seat of government there not for a few years, but as long as government exists. Expediency and the public good, a man must be hood-winked who cannot look under the curtain and see what these words mean.
I am for retaining the government here where it was originally fixed by the sage whose name it bears, and the establishment of which may almost be considered as an act of the constitution, because the act was done by a law emanating from and carrying into effect a provision of the constitution. The erection of a permanent seat of government was the only mode on earth by which the constitutional provision could have been fulfilled. Did our predecessors consider this as a temporary seat of government? Every word of the law which they enacted, and which was considered as an interpretation of the constitution, ex-
presses the reverse. Refer to chapter 28, vol. 1, of the laws of the United States. Let us see the contemporary construction given to the constitution by the members of that congress, some of whom were members of the convention who framed it, men distinguished for their vigilance in guarding the constitution. "That a district of territory, not exceeding ten miles square, to be located as hereafter directed on the river Potomac, at some place between the mouths of the Eastern branch and Connoghegue, be and is hereby accepted"—for what? "for a permanent seat of the government of the United States," &c. And in succeeding laws on this subject the same language is repeated. No man living ever construed that instrument to give exclusive jurisdiction over a certain territory for a temporary seat of government. We all know the disadvantages attendant on a temporary situation; there are gentlemen within the hearing of my voice who know the contests which arose whether it should be held at Philadelphia, New York, or elsewhere, previous to its being made stationary. Neither the framers of the constitution, or the legislature who carried it into effect, ever did dream that this was to be other than the permanent seat of government. The expenses incurred here also incontestibly demonstrate that to have been the intention of the legislature.
Suppose, for the sake of argument, that I am mistaken in the constitutional requisition; and that the fixing the seat of government was a simple legislative act as all other acts, and predicated not upon the constitution but upon expediency. Reflect, and say, whether in consequence of that act you would not by removal violate the publick faith. I mean not by this to say that any gentleman on this floor has less respect for it than me, or that any one would wantonly concur in violation of it; but it is fair argument. When the cession of the territory was accepted, and the city of Washington designated as it was to become the seat of government, I ask the honourable members of this house, being then a wilderness, whether on the faith of its being permanently the seat of government, individuals did not come forward and invest vast property in lots and improvements on it? Did you not by law solemnly say that this should be the permanent seat of government, and invite numbers of persons to come here, to build houses and make improvements which necessarily grew out of that law? Was not the investment of their property a legitimate act in pursuance of a publick law? Unquestionably it was. If you remove hence, what will be the consequence? Are the people who have reposed their confidence in the faith of a publick law to be sacrificed? Have they no right to complain of a violation of the national faith by a removal, if agreed to? I ask if this law did not hold out to them a permanency? And if after a lapse of seven years the seat of government is removed, if that act has not been a decoy to all those people who, confiding in a publick act, have settled in the city? Say that we are capable of repealing that law; if we do it, is not the repeal an infraction of good faith and contract with those who advanced their money? Is it less a breach of contract to induce a man to come here in hopes and confidence in the permanency of the government here, than it would be to borrow money on the faith of the nation, and by a simple act of legislation to wipe away the obligation to repay that money? Foreigners were by law competent to hold real estate—large sums were by these men vested in the property of this city, relying on the faith of the United States. How so? Here's the law, I hold it in my hand, fixing a permanent seat of government. If persons embark their property in this stock, on what do they do it? On the faith of this law. Repeal this law, remove the seat of government, and our faith is gone in Europe; for those nations who hold stock in our funds will as soon expect that the obligation to pay that shall be cancelled, as that we should violate our faith by repealing a law in which it is pledged. Take the question in this view, and it is all-important.
An honourable gentleman, whose liberality I approve, has no idea that ample compensation for these losses should not be made. If this measure should carry, he would not find many seconders of that motion; more especially at this time. Do gentlemen believe that compensation is seriously intended? No such belief can be cherished. Gentlemen will not feel themselves bound to attend to the dictates of conscience when they disregarded the obligations of a law. They will not leave the people as they found them: they will leave them ruined by coming forward with their property to furnish those accommodations which we now enjoy. I trust, however inconvenient or dispersed the situation of our places of residence, however indifferent our accommodations, that these minor and petty considerations will be thrown out of the view when gentlemen consider the situation of those who have a right to be remembered when this measure is considered.

I do most ardently hope, that this question, when once agitated may forever be laid to rest, so that a confidence in the permanency of the government, may inspire persons with a disposition to settle here and better our accommodations; for, so long as this question is agitated, so long proportionably will confidence be diminished and hope extinguished—accommodations will grow worse from year to year, and at length be made a pretence for removal. From year to year you will prevent others from making improvements, and then easily make it a pretext for complaint against accommodations.—The house, I feel convinced, will not do this; they will act differently; they will encourage and promote this place from its peculiar situation; for nothing has yet been said to justify an act pregnant with such mischievous consequences to the people and the nation.
But, says an honourable gentleman, you wish to stifle enquiry. I ask for discussion, for information; for calculations; and if any honourable member will convince me that it is constitutional and proper, and that it is demanded of us by the publick good, I myself, for publick good must be preferred to private feelings, will vote for it. But the case is so plain that he who runs may read. If the affairs of government be not better transacted here than at Philadelphia, they will not be worse. Shall we gain by going to Philadelphia in preference to staying here? Shall we gain by removal to a large commercial town, whose capital and interests are much in the hands of foreigners domiciliated amongst them, a motley crew, a heterogenous mixture, coming from every portion of the globe? Are we like to increase in our attachment to republican habits by such a change? Certainly not.
On another account I should object to a removal to Philadelphia, if no other objection existed. Honourable and independent men may be influenced and biased by external objects without themselves knowing it; and this would be greatly promoted by going to a large commercial town. Shall we acquire more local information there? No. Can a member from Georgia there procure better information in relation to his duty, to his constituents, than he can here? No. Information they can give you none, except it be to prejudice you in favour of commerce, for which reason it is the worst place you can go to, as it may insensibly induce you to sacrifice agriculture at the shrine of that commerce now jeopardizing the best interest of the country, and leading us to war. These are evils likely to grow out of the removal; I do not say they will, but it is right to consider what may possibly exist in the one place, and which cannot exist in the other. I do verily believe from my soul that it is not for the single circumstance of obtaining information from Europe, with greater ease, that the National Legislature should sit in the heart of the agricultural interest instead of running into cities.—A removal into a large commercial city, where all the inhabitants would give us dinners and handsome entertainments, operating on our prejudices and taking advantage of unguarded moments, would insensibly bias our better judgment. The agricultural and commercial interests are not the same. Agriculture can never amalgamate with commerce, but commerce may involve agriculture in the expense of a war. There is nothing under Heavens to induce me to remove to Philadelphia. If the seat of government must be moved, take it to any considerable inland town, where honourable gentlemen may long enjoy great health. If you wish for good health and living, go to Lancaster. But as in my heart and soul I believe that almost all the benefits are enjoyed here that could be enjoyed in any other place, and as this is fixed as the permanent seat of government by the law and the constitution, I think it most unwise on any consideration to attempt a removal, supposing no individual injury to result from removal.
An honourable gentleman from New York (Mr. Gardenier) supposes that the motion of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Lewis) was intended to stifle discussion. I would not for a moment jeopardize the property of the citizen, or give rise to a supposition that we had an idea of violating the constitution or the laws. Does the gentleman suppose the minority could be convinced by reason or argument? I never yet saw a minority which could. The gentleman says if we now strike it down, it will be brought forward next year. If there be a minority they will no doubt bring it forward next year, if they have the whole session now allowed for discussion. It is neither improper or implicit at this time to decide it.
The gentleman from New Jersey has mentioned society. If we remove to a place where there are abundance of ladies and good cheer, it is likely we shall now and then be remiss in our duty. That might be a reason why this of all others is the place to sit in. If ever you want men to do their duty, I have found it a good thing to place them where they have nothing to take off their attention; and rely upon it, wherever you encrase temptation, you encourage neglect of duty.
I have no doubt that the honourable member who made this motion has given the sense of his constituents; but something of local interests is to be given up to a government of compromise like ours; much was given up in its origin and much must be surrendered now. If I am not mistaken Philadelphia herself is now tremblingly alive, watching the direction of a great western road which is contemplated to lead to Baltimore, and by which she will feel herself injured. The honourable gentlemen who feel their true interest to have communication with the western country by any road which shall terminate at Fort Cumberland, are, in the true spirit of commerce looking for pecuniary advantage over each other.
I see the honourable gentleman smile. Let Philadelphia yield her rights to where they are better placed for the national security. This road is the great connecting link between the western country and the Atlantic waters; and the struggle is to remove it so as to go nearer to Philadelphia. The same objection which applies to Philadelphia applies to Baltimore. No great commercial town is suited for the seat of government. The honourable members of the house duly weighing this question will certainly find it their duty to give faith to a law which they themselves have enacted.
One Thousand Acres of LAND FOR SALE, or would be bartered for property in Norfolk. It adjoins the tract on which Grenville Court-House stands, in North-Carolina, and is commonly known by the name of Newby's Folly. For particulars inquire at the Ledger Office. January 26. 6
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 22, 1808.
The intelligence which we republish from the Federal Gazette , is corroborated in substance by letters from Washington, but then it is to be noticed that nothing official has transpired. We say, that where there is so much smoke, there must be some fire, as so many reports and from all quarters, reach us, all stating that the negotiations with Mr. Rose, are in fair train of amicable conclusion, if not already amicably concluded, we cannot entirely refuse our assent to their truth.
For some days past, a report has been in circulation, that the embargo was to be raised immediately, but it appears, that a third edition of that celebrated work, revised and corrected by the author, is about to be published without delay, a prospectus of which is in this day's paper.
In the year 1794, an Embargo was laid, and the law which was passed, was neither altered nor amended, and it expired after it had answered the purpose. We have seen, that in the present session, three laws in three weeks have been passed for the simple purpose of laying an embargo. But there is spirit in democracy, which is so ardent for change, that the works of its own hands cannot please or content. It is just the same with men as with measures. The patriot of yesterday is denounced to day, the principle that was sound one day is abandoned the next, and the law that was passed last week wants amendment or alteration this week.
It would be a vast saving of publick money, and add much to the dignity of the honourable body, if to each of the committees of the house of representatives, a person of sound clear perception was appointed for the especial purpose of drafting bills, which might not require to be recommitted more than five times, nor altered nor amended more than three times in the same session.
ANNIVERSARY OF WASHINGTON. —In the present times of danger and difficulty, the recollection of our political father and saviour, is cherished with increased affection. We are irresistibly induced to appreciate that courage, prudence, and wisdom, which we in vain look for in this awful and tempestuous moment. That wisdom which understood and promoted the interest of the nation in peace, was not less conspicuous, than that valour which defended it in war. With these and correspondent sentiments, our Washington is this day brought to our recollection, and noticed accordingly.
The uniform companies of Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry were all paraded, and performed their military evolutions, and there is to be a grand Ball in the evening at the Exchange Coffee House.
A northern paper states, that Mr. Jefferson's red plush Breeches have recently assumed a beautiful rose colour. We do not think any fact has transpired during the negotiation, which more strongly indicates an amicable result—to our mind it is conclusive.
Appointment by the President. DR. BULLUS to be Naval Agent at New-York.—By the Executive of this state. JOHN MYERS, Esq. Brigade Inspector of the 9th Brigade, with the rank of major.
The following IMPORTANT Communication we give in the words of our correspondent—with one remark. The writer is of unimpeachable integrity, and however unexpected this pleasing intelligence, we know it must be the impression at Washington, that the facts are as he states them. We hope by next mail to quiet all doubts on the subject.
From our Correspondent. WASHINGTON, 14th Feb. 1808. I cannot help repeating the report which was mentioned in your paper of Friday, viz. that a Treaty has actually been framed between Mr. Rose and our government. It is also said, that Mr. Nourse, brother of the register of the treasury, is to carry this treaty to England: This latter circumstance, it is supposed, is in consequence of some doubts as to Mr. Rose's powers.
Every thing relating to the negotiation with Great Britain must be interesting to the people of this country. And although the above is stated merely as a report, it is, notwithstanding the fulminations of Duane to the contrary, entitled to credit. Quere, how did Duane obtain the information, that the negotiations with Great Britain were absolutely broken off, and that war would be the result? If true , was it not a most treacherous communication? If false , is it not a most infamous deception?
There is some talk here that congress will adjourn shortly, to meet the 1st of May. Fed. Gaz.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, Communicated for the Federal Gazette .
Letter from the secretary of the treasury, to the chairman of the committee of commerce and manufactures. Accompanying the bill in addition to the act, entitled "An act supplementary to the act intitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States." Presented February 11.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, January 16, 1808.
SIR, I had the honour to receive your letter of the 12th instant, requesting to be informed whether any inconvenience can arise from an extension of credit for duties on imported goods, as contemplated by the resolution referred on the 7th inst. by the house of representatives, to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
If it was practicable to confine the extension of
the credit to those articles which would have been exported had not the embargo taken place, no inconvenience could arise to the revenue from such extension. But if the indulgence is intended to apply to all the articles which might have been exported, the revenue will be sensibly affected.
As it is impossible to ascertain what articles would actually have been exported, I do not perceive any other practicable mode of granting relief than that which was adopted during the embargo of 1794, viz: a selection of those imported articles only, the greater portion of which is usually re-exported. These are coffee, pepper, sugar, indigo, and cocoa; to which French wines might be added, were they not of so perishable a nature that the deposit would not secure the duties.
It will also be necessary that the deposit should be to the full amount of the goods for the duties on which an extension of credit is asked; and that the duties should be paid from time to time on any parcel taken by the owner from the publick stores.
As connected with this subject permit me to mention the numerous cases of foreign goods actually put on board of vessels which have been detained by the embargo. It appears to me that on the one hand, it would be improper to issue debentures and pay drawback on goods which have not been, and may never be exported; whilst on the other, it would be unjust to require, and perhaps difficult to recover the immediate payment of duties which may be due on importation of such goods. The extension of credit proposed for coffee, sugar and pepper might, without any inconvenience, be granted in all those cases, whatever the species of the goods might be; and merchandize at the option of the owner, either to be deposited in the publick stores, or remain on board the vessels under the special care of an inspector.
An examination of the embargo acts induces me to believe, that there are some defects which might be provided for, and which I embrace this opportunity of mentioning.
I. Vessels not registered nor licensed, and having no sea letters, such as all vessels under five tons, ought, I think, to give a permanent bond in the manner provided for licensed vessels by the proviso of the 2d section of the supplementary act. This is particularly necessary, in order to prevent infractions of the law on those waters which divide the United States from the British or Spanish colonies.
II. A term should be fixed by law for relanding within the United States the cargoes of vessels clearing from one port to another, making the penalty of the bond to attach, if proof of such landing be not given within such term.
III. It will be very difficult to prove infractions of the law by vessels employed on the fisheries; nor do I perceive a better means to guard against a part of their fishing fare , being sold on the banks, and only a part being brought into the United States, than the oath of the master and mate on the return of the vessel.
That other defects will be discovered and difficulties experienced which are not now foreseen, cannot be doubted. But those three points seem to require immediate attention.
I have the honour to be, Respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
Hon. Thos. Newton, Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
A BILL, In addition to an act, entitled "An act supplementary to an act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," read the first and second time, February 11, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Saturday last.
Sect. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled . That during the continuance of the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," no ship, vessel, or boat, of any description whatever, owned by citizens of the United States, and which is neither registered, licensed, nor possessed of a sea letter, shall be allowed to depart from any port of the United States, or shall receive a clearance; nor shall any foreign vessel be allowed to depart from any port in the United States with a cargo destined for another port of the United States, or shall receive a clearance for that purpose, until the owner or owners, consignee or factors of such American or foreign vessel, shall, with the master, give bond, with one or more sureties to the United States, in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, that the vessel shall not proceed to any foreign port or place, and that the cargo shall be relanded in some port of the United States: Provided , That it shall be lawful and sufficient in the case of any such American vessel, whose employment has uniformly been confined to rivers, bays, sounds and lakes within the jurisdiction of the United States, to give a bond in an amount equal to three hundred dollars for each ton of said vessel, with condition, that such vessel shall not be employed in any foreign trade during the time limited in the condition of the bond.
Sect. 2. And be it further enacted , That in case of boats not being masted, or if masted, not being decked, whose employment has been, and shall continue to be confined to rivers, bays and sounds, within the jurisdiction of the United States, and lying within districts which are not adjacent to the territories, colonies, or provinces of a foreign nation, it shall be lawful and sufficient, whether such boats be licensed or not, to give bond in an amount equal to thirty dollars for each ton of said boat, with condition that such boat shall not be employed in any foreign trade, during the continuance of the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States."
Sect. 3. And be it further enacted , That in every case where a bond hath been or shall be given to the United States, under this act, or under the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," or under the act supplementary to the last mentioned act, with condition that certain goods, wares, and merchandize, or the cargo of a vessel shall be relanded in some port of the United States; the party or parties to such bond shall, within four months after the date of the same, produce to the collector of the port from which the vessel had been cleared with such goods, wares, merchandize or cargo, a certificate of the relanding of the same from the collector of the proper port, on failure
whereof the bond shall be put in suit, and in every such suit judgment shall be given against the defendant or defendants, unless proof shall be produced of such relanding.
Sect. 4. And be it further enacted , That it shall not be lawful to export from the United States, in any manner whatever, any goods, wares, or merchandize of foreign or domestic growth or manufacture, the exportation of which by sea is prohibited by the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," and the act supplementary to the last mentioned act; and if any goods, wares, or merchandize shall, during the continuance of the aforesaid act, and contrary to the prohibitions as well of the aforesaid acts, as of this act, be exported from the United States, either by land or water, the vessel, boat, raft, cart, waggon, sleigh, or other carriage in which the same shall have been exported, shall, together with the tackle, apparel, and horses, be forfeited, and the owner or owners of any such vessel, boat, raft, cart, waggon, sleigh, or carriage, as well as the owner or owners of such goods, wares, or merchandize, and every other person knowingly concerned in such prohibited exportation, shall each respectively forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding 1000 dollars, nor less than 100 dollars for every such offence.
Sect. 5. And be it further enacted , That on the return into the United States of any fishing vessel which shall have sailed subsequent to the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," it shall be the duty of the master and mate to take an oath, before the collector, that the whole of the fishing fare has been brought into the said United States, and that no part thereof has been sold during the voyage.
Sect. 6. And be it further enacted , That all the penalties incurred by force of this act, shall be sued for, recovered, distributed, and accounted for, and may be mitigated or remitted in the same manner as penalties incurred by force of the act, entitled, "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States."
The following is an extract from the speech of the Governour General of Lower Canada , to the Provincial Parliament of Quebec .
JANUARY 29, 1808. "I have no doubt, that you join with me, gentlemen, in lamenting the dissensions that have arisen, between his majesty's government, and that of America. I have no information to convey to you, that might tend to throw any light upon a subject, in which this colony must be so materially interested. Let us hope, that the moderation and wisdom of the government of the United States, will lead them to meet that of his majesty, in its endeavours, by an equitable accommodation of differences, to avert the calamities of war, from two nations, who from habits of affinity, unity of language, and the ties of common ancestry, seem destined by Providence, for the enjoyment of the blessings of continual peace, while the reciprocal advantages of their commercial intercourse, seem no less to point them out to each other, as the subjects of a mutual connection, of amity and commerce.
"But while we indulge in this hope, we will not be deluded by it, into the neglect of any means, that may be necessary, for our defence and safety; and I place every confidence in your ready co-operation, in any measure that may be judged expedient, to add to the energies of government, with this important view. The loyalty and affection of his majesty's government, so spiritedly manifested on the occasion, by the militia of the Province, who have stood forward with a cheerfulness, not to be exceeded, demands my warmest applause, and furnishes us with the best grounds for hoping, that in the event of any attack on this Province, we shall derive from them all the assistance that can be expected from a brave people, contending for every thing that is dear to them."
By the sch'r Maria, Capt. Bates, in 3 days from Charleston, arrived yesterday, we received from our correspondent papers to the 17th instant, from which we have extracted the following:
CHARLESTON, Feb. 16. By the arrival of the ship Portland, capt. Callender, from Bordeaux, we have received files of the Moniteur , Journal de L'Empire , and Paris Argus , to the 15th December. From a cursory perusal, we do not find that they contain any article of much importance. Capt. Callender left Bordeaux on the 20th Dec. and the Cordovan on the 23d. Letters had been received at Bordeaux from Leghorn, dated Dec. 10, which state, that the French general commanding in that city had levied a contribution of four millions of dollars, which the people had declared they were unable to pay; in consequence of which he had seized upon all the property indiscriminately, which was to be found in the warehouses, and sold it at publick auction. Among the property thus seized upon and sold, it was supposed that, at least, eight hundred thousand dollars worth belonged to citizens of the United States. A deputation from the Americans interested in this property had gone to Paris, where they had neither been received, or the smallest notice taken of them by the government.
Madam Moreau arrived at Bordeaux, in the ship Eliza, from New-York, about ten days before the Portland sailed. She was immediately arrested by the police and confined to her hotel under a guard, without being permitted to write or speak with any of her friends.
The last accounts left Buonaparte at Milan, on his return into France. He was expected at Bordeaux, where great preparations were making for his reception.
Accounts had been received in France of the entry of gen. Junot, with the French army, into Lisbon, but they lamented bitterly, that he had not arrived in time to have secured the royal family of Portugal, and the wealth of the royal treasury. The court of Portugal sailed for the Brazils, on the 30th Nov. and the French army entered it on the following day. It was said that the British had effected a landing at Peniche, eleven leagues from Lisbon.
The inhabitants of Bordeaux were much amused, just before the Portland sailed, by an account which was industriously propagated, of a revolution in England, of the dominant party having sent the Earl of Moira to France to sue for peace; and, to make the affair still more interesting it was asserted that the earl had arrived at Paris!!
A very intelligent gentleman, who came passen-

ger in the Portland, gives it as his opinion, that the desperate and cruel measures which Buonaparte is pursuing, must, if persevered in, inevitably lead to the destruction of his power. The uneasiness and dissatisfaction which prevails among the people are not to be described. They dare not complain; but their acquiescence is rather a sullen submission to the tyrant's will, than an approval of the measures of their government. Buonaparte had already begun to make arrangements for calling out the conscripts of 1810, and the people were driven almost to madness by the many privations which they had already, and were still to suffer from the war, augmented by the rigorous blockade by the British forces, and the equally severe restrictions of their own government; the young men, without distinction of persons, were torn from their homes, to fight for, they know not what, except to serve the cause and promote the ambitious views of the inexorable tyrant, who aims at universal dominion, and who now wields the sceptre of the European continent with a giant grasp, and governs its nations with a whip of scorpions.
It was generally believed in France, that it was impossible for the United States to preserve their neutrality. It was said to be the determination of the French government to compel us to become a party in the war; and should harmony be restored between the United States and Great Britain, it would be followed by an immediate declaration of war on the part of France.
Courier.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.
Captain Southworth, who arrived last night, sailed from Amsterdam on the 2d ult. but brings no papers—As it was late when he arrived we could not have access to the letters. We learn verbally, that there was no political change at Amsterdam since our former advices. Colonial and American produce was still on the rise.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 15.
Extract of a letter from an American Vice Consul in Spain, dated Oct. 12.
"Without any of your esteemed favours, the purpose of the present is to inform you, that a large frigate, a brig and seven smaller vessels like bomb ketches, all Algerines, armed in war, have appeared off this coast, a few days since, and continued cruising between Adra and the Cape. They have, as reported here, already picked up some small vessels under Portuguese, Sardinian, and Jerusalem colours, and sent them for Oran and Algiers. The frigate is the one they have taken some time ago from the Portuguese."
It gives us pleasure to state that definitive arrangements have been made for the execution of that part of the treaty with Tripoli that relates to the Ex-Bashaw. His family have been liberated, and sailed from Tripoli on the 13th of October, carrying with them their property, their slaves, and a present from the reigning to the exiled brother.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 8.
Capt. Mandels has politely favoured us with London papers of the 15th and 16th December— their contents will be found in our preceding columns. These papers say nothing of the King's illness; on the contrary, in the paper of the 16th, we find the following article:
"On Monday, (Dec. 14) the Duke of York arrived at Windsor, from Oatlands, and transacted business with his majesty till ten o'clock; after which his majesty, with the princesses Sophia, Augusta, and Amelia, and the Duke of York, took an airing in the great park, and returned at 12 o'clock."
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, February 11.
Mr. Newton presented a memorial from the inhabitants of Norfolk and its vicinity, praying for a grant of twenty-five or thirty thousand dollars to complete a canal connecting the waters of Albemarle Sound in N. C. with those of Elizabeth river, Va. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Newton said it had become necessary to call the attention of the house to the act laying the embargo, the restrictions of which were not yet sufficiently strong; and it was necessary in order to have effectual laws that all cases arising under them should be provided for. Those states in the neighbourhood of foreign states had taken advantage of the provision excepting vessels of five tons burthen from the general restriction. To provide against cases of that description and some others he moved the following resolution, in order that the operations of the law should be equalized:
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire whether any, and if any, what further restrictions in addition to those already imposed by the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, and by the act supplementary to the last mentioned act, are necessary to prevent the exportation of goods, wares and merchandise of foreign or domestic growth or manufacture to any foreign port or place, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
On this resolution a desultory conversation took place between Messrs. Witherell, Newton, Dana and Fisk, in which, however, no objection was made to the resolution. It was stated that foreign vessels were not by law inhibited from going from one port to another in the United States with the products of our own country; and may go to Passamaquoddy from any southern port in the United States, and thence transport their cargoes across the bay by means of boats under five tons burthen; and thus foreigners may enjoy the benefit of that traffic from which citizens of the United States are precluded: that the citizens of Vermont and other northern states also enjoy the benefits of trade by means of these boats across lakes Champlain, Erie, &c. and that the embargo thus operates as a means of fourfold profit to some while it denies the common intercourse of commerce to others.
The resolution was adopted without objection; and Mr. Newton, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported the bill to amend an act entitled "An act supplementary to an act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States;" which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole on Saturday.
On motion of Mr. J. Montgomery, the committee of the whole was discharged from the consideration of the bill concerning courts martial and courts of enquiry, as some parts of it had been thought exceptionable; and it was recommitted to the committee who reported it, 63 to 17.
Mr. Burwell called up his resolution offered a few days since relative to the procuring certain arms. He wished it to be referred to a committee who might bring in a bill, which might pass or not as the sense of the house might then be.
The house agreed to consider the resolution— Ayes 63; and it was then passed without a division.
Mr. Dawson said that early in the session the President had invited their attention to the great subject of national defence. Have we, said he, attended to that invitation? No; we have met here day after day, week after week, discussing subjects which relate to our internal affairs. I hope a great majority of the house are prepared to say that we shall get rid of this subject which has been discussed over and over again, and on which each speech that is made is a repetition of what has gone before, and prepare for events which may arise. I hope the committee will not rise.
Mr. Newton held the same opinion as the gentleman just sat down, but should vote for the rising of the committee that the subject might be postponed for a few weeks.
Mr. Lyon hoped that the subject would not be postponed as proposed by the gentleman last up; for after the discussion which had taken place during these two days, every gentleman was now prepared to vote on the principle.
The committee then rose, 46 to 39, and obtained leave to sit again, Ayes 65.
Mr. Newton was far from averse to satisfying all just claims on the nation; but when they viewed the situation of the country, the alarming crisis which now prevailed, gentlemen would think with him that all the energies of the nation should be exerted to place it in the best possible situation to meet events. Conceiving that it was his duty to attend to this object, he moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill till the first Monday in March.
Mr. Cook said when he had called up this, he had believed that there was a temporary suspension of urgent public business, and he had never been inclined to push this on to the exclusion of other matter of more importance, nor ever would. He hoped the gentleman would withdraw his motion.
A motion to adjourn was now made, and carried 47 to 44.
Latest Foreign Intelligence, VIA CHARLESTON.
LONDON, December 15.
Swedish papers to the 4th instant, state a report, that the emperor of Russia is about to march an army into Finland, to compel the king of Sweden to join the confederacy against England. But private letters from Gottenburgh state, that the king of Sweden adheres strictly to his good faith with this country, notwithstanding the attempts of the Dane to dissuade him. It is true that there has been an interview between his majesty and the crown prince at Helsingberg. The princes of the north have not been accustomed to meet upon terms of amity; and the arrest of the Swedish consul by the crown prince, has not tended to facilitate their intercourse. In the meanwhile, Swedish letters are opened passing the Danish territory from Hamburg to Gottenburgh, as well as those from England, with this difference, that if any bills are found in the letters belonging to Sweden, they are taken out, and returned to the parties; whilst those which appear to belong to British subjects, are detained.
The private accounts add, that the king of Sweden has gained of late much popularity amongst his subjects, and every assistance is promised him in case of his being forced into a war with Russia. His Swedish majesty is about to pay a visit to Stockholm. Great confidence is expressed at Gottenburgh, that the Swedes would be fully competent to defend themselves against the Russians, in case the reported invasion of Finland should take place. They say they have nothing to apprehend but the freezing of the Sound so completely, as to admit of French and Danish forces passing the ice to the opposite shore.
Last night we received Dutch papers to the 27th ult. They contain account of the opening of the Dutch legislative assembly. On the 23d the president waited on king Louis, at his new palace at Utrecht; and the speech which he delivered, and the answer it received, we believe will be read with considerable interest. The language of the Dutch legislators, and of their sovereign will be found very different from those ostentatious expositions, which are published by the French government. Instead of boasting of the prosperity of the country, its unfortunate situation and the necessity of peace, are candidly acknowledged. King Louis owns, that in the difficult circumstances in which they are placed, they must confine their consideration rather to evils they may avoid, than to any good they can expect; and he concludes by holding out a hope, that a general peace may soon put an end to their miseries. It appears then that Buonaparte is not anxious to conceal the distressed situation in which the continent is placed by his measures. If he was, this kind of language would not be permitted in Holland. Whether his conduct in this respect is the consequence of indifference to human suffering, or whether he is really disposed to peace, and takes this method of showing us that he has strong motives to desire it, we leave to our readers to determine.
December 16.
Several American ships have within a day or two arrived in our ports. The most obvious remark upon such arrivals is, that no embargo has yet been laid on the American vessels in French ports, or injuries more immediately subject to the operation of French influence; but this is not all that may be gathered from these arrivals. We learn by them, that the orders in council, promulgated by the British government, had reached Holland, and that they not only more deeply depressed the spirit of commercial enterprize in that country, but that commercial men in Holland were much puzzled and perplexed, as to the extent of the ultimate effect they were likely to produce upon the general tenour of all mercantile transactions. Such uncertainty naturally begets an unusual stagnation of business; but the arrival of an American ship, the Century, from Cowes, which place she left on the 20th ult.
laden chiefly with tobacco, appeared, in Holland, to throw some light on the nature of the prohibitory order. At first it was supposed that their effect would be to suspend, or annihilate, all neutral trade; but when it was understood, that an American was allowed to depart, after having complied with the orders, by first touching at a British port, it was easily conjectured that the American neutral trade would not be interrupted; but American ships, having observed the restrictions of the order, would still be allowed to trade with Holland, in articles of their own produce.
Letters from Petersburg, by the last Gottenburgh mail, state that most of the old nobility of Russia had presented a strong remonstrance to the emperor against the policy of his councils, which has led to the war with England, instead of cultivating the friendship of that power, which it is justly observed to be the true interest of Russia to do. The emperor's reply was not then known; but was looked for with an interest commensurate to the importance of the subject; and in the interim, the people as well as the nobility, did not conceal their resentment at the predominance of Gallick influence in the emperor's councils. It is further said, that they have a remonstrance to count Romanzoff, importing that they had sufficient confidence in the good faith and integrity of the British merchants at St. Petersburg, and did not require the interference of the government, with respect to the liquidation of their debts, &c.
A letter from St. Andero, positively states, that Buonaparte has avowedly taken the prince of Austria under his immediate protection, and that the authority and influence of the Prince of the Peace were rapidly in the wane.
The following is an extract of a letter from Hamburg, received by the last Gottenburgh mail:
"The war between Denmark and England, is a hard blow upon Hamburg. There is, however, among well informed people, only one opinion on the subject—That the soundest policy induced the English government to require the Danish fleet as a deposit, and that the strangest infatuation alone in the Danish government could have occasioned the lamentable catastrophe which the English, by sending so vast a force, humanely hoped to prevent. Knowing the English character, I think it very likely that you may judge in England more hardly of your government than we do here, as you cannot have the many reasons that we who are so near have, for being convinced that they have but anticipated the French. There is every reason to suppose that proposals were made to Denmark to cede Holstein to France, and then to lend its fleets to convoy a French army to Sweden, which was to be given to Denmark.—Whether the French will march into Holstein or not, seems uncertain; but it is my opinion they will. It is even said, that the prince has requested 40,000 men by count Bernstorf, who has had a conference with marshal Bernadotte here, who immediately sent a courier to Paris, but he has not yet returned.
"We have here, and in the neighbourhood, 18,000 Spanish troops. They behaved very well at first, but are now grown insolent; in the last week, many robberies have been committed in the streets, and some persons ill-used, so that it has been found necessary to forbid, under pain of death, the wearing daggers, which they till now all carried about them. They are extremely incensed against the French, and the officers fear much that a breach between France and Spain is not far distant, in which case they will be prisoners without striking a blow. The marquis de la Romana, commander in chief of the Spaniards, is wholly at variance with marshal Bernadotte.
"Our city must pay 14,000,000 francs for the English goods. The requisitions already levied, amount to ten millions more, exclusive of the expense of maintaining so many troops; and I believe that Buonaparte will not rest till he has ruined Hamburg, against which he certainly has a spite. Nothing but a speedy peace can save it."
UTRECHT, November 24.
His majesty having left his palace, formerly called the Groot Poushuizen, and taken up the residence provisionally in that called the Huis Van Ammerongen, near the Witte Vrouwe Gate, the Legislative Body waited on him yesterday at noon, and had a solemn audience in the new palace.
At eleven o'clock, the members assembled at the Provincial Mansion House, and towards twelve proceeded in grand consume to his majesty's palace, in the following order:
A detachment of Hussars—Messengers unco- vered—The coaches in which were placed the members of the Legislative Body—Lastly, a detachment of Cuirassiers.
Being conducted into the presence of the king, the president of the legislative body addressed his majesty in the following terms:
"SIRE—The legislative body, summoned to your majesty's presence, hastens to fulfil the first, and at the same time the most pleasing of its duties, in presenting to your majesty their respectful homage, and also the assurances of their attachment and of their zeal with which its members hope to co-operate in the beneficent plans of your majesty, for the happiness and prosperity of your people. Sentiments, Sire, which, were it possible, would be still increased by the flattering expressions which your minister has communicated to us in your name. May Providence prosper all the designs of your majesty! May it bless your cares and efforts, and also the person and house of your majesty; may it give us peace, so necessary for the well being and tranquillity of mankind, and of this country in particular! Then shall we, under the glorious sway of your majesty, see those bright days return, which a thick cloud has overcast for so many years.
"These, Sire, are the fervent and honest wishes of this assembly, and of him who has the honour to address you."
To this address his majesty made the following reply:
"GENTLEMEN—I meet you again with pleasure—it is with the greatest satisfaction that I see the important posts of Deputies to the Legislative body filled by men like you, whom I know, whom I esteem, and who unite my approbation with the choice of their fellow-citizens. I shall always account it a satisfaction to make you participators in the little good which can be accomplished, or rather in shunning the evils which may be avoided: for in difficult circumstances, the latter mode of expression is more becoming than the for-
mer—I shall also, with pleasure, in all extraordinary cases, place my reliance on your decisions."
"My Minister for domestic affairs shall appear among you on Thursday next. He will give you an account of the situation of affairs—of what has been already done in accomplishment of the measures adopted in the former year, and of those which must yet be had recourse to. You will see, that notwithstanding the peace upon the continent, our situation is yet extremely difficult; but still we may finally hope, that by a general peace we may reach the end of our miseries."
"I rely upon, and shall always have confident expectation rely upon the sentiments which you have testified for me."
ALTONA, Dec. 3.
A private letter from Petersburg, dated Nov. 13, says, "The communication between this country and England is at length interrupted. The ambassador departs to day, and in a few days the Consul, and almost all the English established here will follow. It is evident, from the declaration of the emperor, that Buonaparte dictates to him—every one is discontented, though no one dare speak out—when I say every one, I mean Russians—it is natural to think that it gives no pleasure to the English. I believe however, that nine-tenths of the Russians are against the French, but the latter have 150,000 men near our frontiers, and as a Russian general said, they have besides great guns. By means of the Admiral commanding at Cronstadt, almost all the English ships have escaped. Orders were received there that those vessels should not be suffered to depart during three days, but the order being interpreted that they should have three days to depart, they all sailed, with the exception of one which could not get ready. When the mistake was discovered, a cutter was dispatched after the vessels which brought back three, but the rest were too far off to be overtaken. It is said that we shall have war with Sweden; but what is worse in my opinion, it is said that the French will be here next spring or summer, and that they are only waiting their own convenience. Upon this subject an expression of general Savary has been repeated, and between one thing and the other, one does not know what to think. It is said that he observed to a female to whom he was assiduously paying court, and who was joking upon Buonaparte, that she might speak so now, but that she durst not a YEAR HENCE. If this is to happen, in the course of a year we may expect them here. The Emperor is much lessened in the opinion of his subjects. I think that in spring affairs will take a different turn."
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Highest Prize 10,000 Dollars. Authorised by an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, for the encouragement of USEFUL ARTS.
CASH PRIZES. 1 Prize of 10,000 Dollars 10,000 2 do. of 5,000 10,000 5 do. of 1,000 5,000 10 do. of 500 5,000 10 do. of 200 2,000 40 do. of 100 4,000 100 do. of 50 5,000 200 do. of 20 4,000 500 do. of 10 5,000 1,000 do. To consist of machines for opening off-cast worsted and open wrought woollen clothing into wool, valued at one hundred dollars each, (patent right included) 100,000 1,000 do. To consist of rights for manufacturing ornamental mouldings for dwelling houses and shipping, valued at fifty dollars each, 50,000
Dollars 200,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. The most valuable Cash Prizes from 200 Dollars and upwards, to be determined as follows: First drawn number on the first ten days' drawing, each 200 First drawn number on the succeeding ten days, each 500 First drawn number on the succeeding five days, each 1,000 First drawn number on the succeeding two days, each 5,000 First drawn number on the last day's drawing, 10,000 This Lottery will positively commence drawing on the twenty-third day of February next, and will be completed in 28 days at intervals, under the superintendence of gentlemen appointed by the Governor, to whom approved security has been given, for the faithful drawing of the Lottery agreeably to the scheme. The numbering for the wheels has so far progressed, under the direction of Mr. James Oellers, as to justify fixing the day of drawing. The cash prizes will be paid at the bank in thirty days after the conclusion of the drawing, and the Machines and Composition rights delivered to order, on payment of the deduction as above. All prizes must be demanded in one year after the drawing, or they will be considered as forfeited after that time. Tickets in the above Lottery at $1 50, for Sale by A. C. JORDAN, & Co. No. 3, Market-Square. The price of Tickets will advance as the drawing progresses. Note.—The purchaser or holder of every ticket, will be entitled to a valuable patent right for manufacturing Sago, Starch, and Hair-Powder, from Potatoes, by a process entirely new, besides a chance of the many valuable cash prizes. January 18. td
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY last October from the Subscribers, living in Monroe County, two Mulatto Men, ISAAC CONNER and WILLIAM CONNER, (brothers) both very bright mulattoes. Isaac is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, stout and well made, is marked on the under lip with a small redish spot, and a scar on his forehead occasioned by the stroke of a whip; on one of his feet there is also a scar made by an axe; he is 22 years of age. Bill is 20 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches high, also stout and active, and wore his hair in a cue of 6 or 8 inches in length. It is supposed they will attempt to get to Norfolk, as they have some acquaintances there, and were heard of in the neighbourhood of Williamsburg in company with some free mulattoes, who lives on Queen's Creek. Whoever confining them in jail so that we get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward. John Handley, Martin Franklin. N B Being very fair, they will no doubt attempt to pass for free men. Feb. 10. 1st
FOR SALE, Just received by Deagle's Packet from Baltimore, 150 bags of good Green COFFEE. Wilson, Cunningham & Co. February 6. 3w
FOR CASH ONLY. GERMAN LINENS, &c. 16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings 4 do. Ruffa Sheetings, 80 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheetings, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per box, 3 do. Platis, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. nealed bottling Wire, 2 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, &c. Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant marble Statues, Urns and Vases, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, Wafer and Waffle Irons, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Velvet Ribbons, Fine Thread Stockings, Elegant Cutlery, An invoice of Watches, Watch Crystals and Beads, Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 4. tf
For Sale on moderate terms by the cask or a smaller quantity, 12 tierces Hibbert's Brown STOUT, 13 pipes fourth proof Cognac Brandy, 1 do. old London particular Madeira Wine, 40 hds. Antigua, Jamaica, and W. I. Rum, 7 do. Molasses; old Peach Brandy in barrels, Green St. Domingo Coffee in barrels; wrought Nails, Sheathing Nails and Spikes; Axes; Bar Iron; Fig Blue, Stone Jugs; a quantity of Bran; 9 pieces fine Flannel, Bed Tick of the best quality. John Macgowan. January 28. tf
FOR SALE, 75 tierces prime green Jam. Coffee, And a few puncheons 5 and 6 years old Antigua Rum; Loaf and Brown Sugar in hogsheads and barrels; a few sets Table China; fine and superfine Flour, &c. Harrison Allmand. January 4. tf
St. Ubes SALT. The CARGO of the Barque Bremen, consisting of about 6000 bushels excellent St. Ubes Salt, will be sold for cash or good paper. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. February 2. 6
For RENT, (Possession to be had the 1st of January,) The STORE-ROOM on Commerce and Water-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Edward Clarke, it may be had with or without a Room in the second story—it is very spacious, may be immediately accommodated for two stores, and will be rented in that manner if preferred. For terms apply to John Nivison. December 28. 6
All persons to whom the Subscriber is indebted, are requested to make known the amount of their claims immediately. Wm. Hartshorne, Jun. January 13. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth suit coat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th ult. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North Carolina. JOHN WALKER. January 8. 12*
For SALE, 45,000 wt. good COFFEE in bags, 94 puncheons old St. Kits RUM. MOSES MYERS. January 8. tf
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
For RENT. The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Calimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Childrens' beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulettes; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dress; Callicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. Edward Clark. REMOVAL. The Subscriber has removed to the large Fire-Proof Ware-House at the head of Maxwell's wharf, in Wide Water Street, where he offers for SALE, 7 pipes Country GIN, 20 barrels Whiskey, 30 do N. E. Rum, 15 hds. do. do. 30 do. Mackarel, 30 do Shad, 150 kegs Salmon, 150 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 50 boxes Soap, 60 boxes Mould Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do 25 do. Chocolate, 28 do assorted Cotton Cards, 4 chests Hyson Tea, 150 reams Writing Paper, 1 case Diapers, 150 sacks Liverpool Salt, 7 tons assorted Swedish Iron, 50 bundles Nail Rods, A quantity of coarse Woollen Goods—low for Cash. Who transacts business on Commission, as usual. Jan. 1. tf
The Subscribers have removed to the Brick Warehouse on Merchant's Wharf, and have on hand for Sale, 100,000 W. O. hhd. drawn STAVES, 100,000 red do. do. do. 40,000 rough do. do. do. 50,000 do. barrel do. do. 10,000 pipe do. do. do. 500,000 sale Shingles; 100,000 building do. 10,000 three feet do.; 5,000 Garden Pales, 5,000 Chinquapin and Cedar Posts. And also for Rent, A commodious WAREHOUSE. Proby, Harmanon, & Co. January 11. tf
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hds. double refined Sugar, 6 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-Street to William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18. tf
For SALE, by the Subscriber, 34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Earthenware; 10 casks Glass do. 65 boxes 8 by 10, 37 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 grove Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castile Soap, 1 hogshead and 5 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 10 hds. Petersburg, 2 do. Richmond, and 4 do. York River Tobacco; 15 bales Cotton, 38 whole and 9 half tierces Rice. A. Maclure. November 13. tf
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st of Jan. next, that commodious three story brick DWELLING HOUSE in Church-street, at present occupied by Mr. Barth. Redman. And a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, with a fine extensive garden, in the Fields near Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. Stratton, possession of which may be had the 1st of January—Application to be made to Wm. Plume & Co. Nov. 18. tf
FOR SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 19. tf
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogsheads Bordolease CLARET, 96 casks Roll Brimstone, 100 boxes Castile Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. October 12. tf
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery,
Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackarel, 15 cases Sailed Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen Bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
WOOD & HASTINGS, No. 76, Main-Street, Have just received an additional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS,
Among which are Black Silk Velvet; Tabby, do.; Black Silk Florentine; Silk Handkerchiefs; do. Fancy Shawls; Convex Navy Buttons; fashionable Coat do.; a variety of French Goods; 2 trunks Cambric Muslins; 2 cases Linens; 2 bales Cotton Checks; 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs; 5 do. India Cottons, assorted, some very fine for Shirtings; a variety of Woollens. They have also on hand a general and extensive assortment of WOOLLEN GOODS.
Every description of fancy Muslins and Dresses; Velvets; Constitution and President's Cords; Dimities; Carpets; Hosiery, &c. &c. On consignment, just received, Hussar and Backstrap BOOTS; Ladies' Kid and Morocco Shoes; Mens' coarse do.; coarse and fine Hats. The above GOODS will be sold at very reduced prices for CASH, or on short credit, by wholesale and retail. December 11. tf
For SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 50,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4. tf
For SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Teesport, 100 pipes and 90 hds. L. P. Tene-rifle WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A PARCEL OF Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
NOTICE. I am again compelled to solicit all those indebted to the estate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceased, to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. Jane Collins, Admr'x. December 9. tf
WANTED for the Ship Sheffield, A CARPENTER; also, two young LADS, from 14 to 15 years of age, as apprentices, not to go in the cabin or to cook. Apply to Josiah Cowper. December 9. tf
For SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 19. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Moule Candles, 0 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales fringed Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffles; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Cheek Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
For RENT, The DWELLING-HOUSE on Granby-street, belonging to captain Vickery, next door to Robert Boush, Esq.—possession will be given on the first day of January next. For terms apply to Alexander Wilson. December 18. tf
First quality Jamaica COFFEE. Just received and for Sale, 77 tierces and 24 barrels prime Green COFFEE. James & Thomas Tucker. December 28. tf
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL,
newly fitted up to run two pair of stones—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from N. folk, and situated on a never-failing stream; although she works at present only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abundant supply for ten pair—so, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's Mills, about two miles farther, now in complete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and the flour of which, for a lumber store, is equal to that of any other in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently believes, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia—Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed farm, within three miles of it, in which any number of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
Received per schooner Traveller, from Boston, and for Sale, By EDWARD CLARK, 10 tons small, flat, and square Bar Iron, 100 bundles assorted Nail Rods. Nov. 18. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hds Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 30, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs,
At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz:— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2 lb. 6d Nails, 9 1-2 lb. 4d do. 2s. 6d. m or 11d 3 1-2 do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2 lb. 4d Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d do. 2s 9d 2d. and 3d do. 2s 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given,) The Brick-House, Store, and Cellars, at the corner of Gilbert's Lane, on Main-street, near the market, an excellent stand for a Dry Good or Grocery Store. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff. December 28. tf
Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith submitted. N B FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. tf 157
Just received for Sale, 25 qr. casks Gordon's old Sherry Wine, 20 boxes Hyson Tea, 30 do. superior quality Young Hyson, 12 pipes Holland Gin, 20 do. Country do. Mackinder & White.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.