Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-03-21 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 1806.
[NO. 106.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1806.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLE, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Hog's-Lard, Indigo, Iron, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
Table with 2 columns: Destination, Rate. Lists insurance rates for various locations like Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, etc.
Prices of Stocks.
Virginia Bank, 3 per cent. under par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 12-12 per cent discount. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 46 2-3 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 New-York and New-Haven, THE SLOOP WASHINGTON, John Whitsey, Master, to sail in five days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf, or Price & Waddey.
Who have for Sale on board said Sloop, 10 Bundles of HAY. And in Store, just received, 100 Well cured Venison HAMS. March 19. St 594
For Charter, to Bordeaux, (or any Port in France,) The good Snow ECHO, Jacob FORMAN, master, burthen 222 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 17. St 589
FOR BOSTON, The Sch't RISING SUN, Capt. HOWES, Will sail in two or three days. For freight or passage, apply to Fisk & Catlett. March 17. tf 593
For Bourdeaux, The fast sailing SHIP AMIABLE ANTONIETTE, JOHN WILLIAMS, Master, will sail about the 20th instant; can accommodate two passengers. Apply to the master, or William Hartshorne, Jun. March 14. tf 590
FOR CHARLESTON, S. C. The Sloop SALLY, Joseph DAVIS, Master, Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to Fisk & Catlett. March 12. tf 575
Landing This Day, 108 Bags Prime Green COFFEE. IN STORE, 800 Barrels Superfine and Fine FLOUR, London Particular, } MADEIRA, in Pipes, Hhds. do. Market, } and quarter Casks. Jamaica and Windward Island RUM, Petersburg TOBACCO, Prime PORK, &c. All of which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. Who Want A VESSEL, of about 800 barrels, to Charter. March 10. St 571
Wanted to Charter for the West-Indies, A VESSEL, Of about 150 tons burthen—Apply to Richard Boyce. March 5. tf 561
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fast sailing American SHIP INDIA PACKET, William RINGDE, Master, burthen 400 Hhds. of Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. For terms apply to the Master, or to Phinehas Dana & Co. Who offer for Sale, 60 Hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, 50 Hhds. MOLASSES, 40 puncheons N. E. RUM, 300 bbls No. 1 & 2 BEEF, 250 boxes CANDLES, Jamaica, Antigua and West India RUM. Feb. 25. tf 540
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Ship INDUSTRY, Noah WRIGHT, Master, Two thirds of her cargo being engaged; it is expected she will sail early in March. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Penock. Who is now Landing, 35 Hhds. prime Jam. SUGARS, and 40 Bags Bourbon COFFEE. Feb. 24. St 522
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 60 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO, 250 Barrels FLOUR, In Store, 40 Kgs. LARD, 20 do. BUTTER, superior quality. A general assortment of Cordage and Cables, of 8, 9, 10, & 11 inches. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, An AMERICAN SHIP, of 300 hogheads, for a port in France. Feb. 17. tf 513
For a Port in France, The fine coppered SHIP BELFAST, Geo. W. CARMAN, Master, burthen about 400 hogheads Tobacco, great part of her cargo being engaged; she will sail with all convenient speed. For freight of the remainder, apply to Messrs. Rambaut, Gerson, & Co. of Petersburg, Mr. Warren Ashley, or John & James Galwey. Feb. 3. tf 486
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barraud. Jan. 29. 466
NINTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, March 5.
Debate on Mr. Gregg's Resolution, (Continued.)
Mr. J. Clay. I had entertained a hope that the call of my colleague would have been delayed for a few days longer, as the documents we have received from the Treasury Department have been but two days on our table, at least in a printed form, and as they are calculated to throw much light on the subject before us. In the few remarks which I am about to offer, I shall not follow my colleague through the detail he has made of the injuries and insults of Great-Britain. We all of us well know that the national flag has been grossly outraged and the national honour violated by her. But I do not conceive that the best mode of obtaining redress for these wrongs is to do that which will be more injurious to ourselves than to her. My objections to this resolution are two fold. The first is that, if carried into effect, it places greater means of injuring us in the hands of our enemy; that she already possesses; and the second, that we shall not be able to maintain in the course it points out for any length of time.
By the resolution before us we are prohibited from importing from Great-Britain, any articles, however necessary or convenient they may be; while at the same time we are permitted to carry any articles to her market. The effect will be that while our productions are accumulating in the hands of the British manufacturers and merchants they will have no means of paying for them. And of consequence debts to a very large amount will become due from British merchants to American citizens. Even at the present day I have great doubts whether there are not greater sums due by the merchants of Great-Britain to the citizens of the United States than there are recoverable debts due by American citizens to them. If so, what will become of the second expedient proposed to be resorted to by my colleague, that of sequestration? The balance of injury being in our favour, will be against us. If my colleague had looked over the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, and had attended to the amount of American property afloat, he would have seen that there is not less than one hundred millions of dollars worth of American property at the mercy of the cruisers of Britain. I believe that the naked vessels, independent of the products they carry, amount in value to more than thirty millions of dollars. It will be seen that the commerce of the United States in exports and imports amount to 150 millions, of which it is fair to calculate that one third is constantly exposed on the ocean. Of this amount about forty millions is carried on between the United States and the power with which it is proposed to cut off intercourse. With this fact staring us in the face, would it be possible to expose so much property to the retaliation of the British ministry. When the gentleman spoke of the amount of British depredations, he ought to have stated the amount of those recently committed, I believe I am not very wrong in stating the whole amount of American property detained by British cruisers as not exceeding six millions of dollars. On balancing, therefore, their interests, ought the United States to resort to measures of hostility, to measures which, in the opinion of every man, will justify retaliation.
Besides, I would wish my colleague to show us how we are to be supplied with articles heretofore derived from G. Britain. All articles of iron manufacture, hard ware, of cotton, and coarse woollens, we are obliged to import from that Island. From her East India dominions we likewise import a great variety of useful articles; while from her West India islands we import a great portion of one article, spirits, which pays one sixth of our whole amount of duties—the amount which we get from her colonies will be found to be two and a half millions of dollars. From the same document it appears that the whole of this article imported from the British dominions is consumed in the United States. But it is said that we may find a substitute for it. I acknowledge it. We may find this substitute in the products of our domestic distilleries which pay no duties. Are we prepared to sacrifice so large a part of our revenue as is derived from the importation? For it will be observed that other kinds of spirits are in a great measure exported from the United States, while all that we import from British settlements is consumed in this country. If the importation of British manufactures is prohibited I do not know whence we are to be furnished with the articles we stand in need of. It is true, France has some rising manufacturers, and that she takes off about a fourth part of the cotton exported from the United States. But are we, by this measure, to cut off the market of the agriculturalist for this article to the extent of 90,000 bales at present annually exported to Great Britain?
But the great and material injury to the United States will be from the destruction of revenue occasioned by this measure. The present revenue may be estimated at 12,000,000 of dollars, of which 5,400,000 dollars is paid on importations from G. Britain and her dependencies. We have an annual appropriation of 8,000,000 for the payment of the principal and interest of the publick debt. We have been engaged in extinguishing this debt for near twenty years, and have so far succeeded. It is a probable calculation that if we remain at peace, and do not cut off the right hand of our revenue, the debt will be extinguished by the year 1810. To me this is an object as desirable as it can be to my colleague. I do not, therefore, wish to deprive the government of this large share of revenue derived from duties on merchandise imported from Great-Britain.
As to the effects of this measure on Great-Britain, I might acknowledge, if it could be permanent, that it might raise a clamour among her merchants and manufacturers, which might induce the minister of that nation to relax in the course now pursued. But I will appeal to any gentleman conversant with the state of the country from the year 1792 to this time, to say whether there is any probability of our being able to endure a non-importation of British goods for any length of time; for more than about six or eight months. We have neither stock enough on hand; nor manufactures or manufacturers of our own to enable us to do so. It is true that our manufactures are advancing surely, though slowly, and I may state in corroboration of this fact, what may not generally be known, that in the city of Philadelphia, manufactures are now carried on to a greater extent than they were forty years ago in the town of Birmingham. But can we from this source, or from foreign markets supply the great demand of our citizens?
No. There are some articles which we may obtain elsewhere—Let us then prohibit the importation of these from Britain. Let us carry such a system as this into effect. One which, as it will do us little injury, is likely to be permanent, and will therefore have a permanent influence on G. Britain.
My colleague has alluded to the measures taken in the year 1793. But he will recollect that the orders issued by the British government, at that period went much further than the principle now set up. Besides, in 1793 the spirit of this country was very different from that which now prevails. The revolution of France had, at that time, rekindled the enthusiasm of our own revolution; and I believe I shall not be incorrect in saying a majority of our citizens were in favour of drawing the sword in favour of France. I ask, if that is the case now? If a majority of the people of America are ready to take part with the emperor Napoleon. And notwithstanding the measures then taken, in 1794 we concluded a treaty which sacrificed every thing we had contended for, and for which I believe my colleague voted, at least for appropriations to carry it into operation. If this was the issue of violent measures, I am not now for taking them. I am not for taking measures, which my colleague says will strike at the vitals of Britain, but which, he says at the same time, will not be a cause of war. I am, on the contrary, in favour of such measures as we are able to carry into effect, and which may be adopted without permanent injury to ourselves.
Mr. Crowninshield. The gentleman from Pennsylvania, who has last spoken, regrets that this subject has been taken up so soon, but I regret it has not been taken up at an early period. Although, after I found certain information called for, I moved for other documents, calculated to shed further light on the subject, yet I then said, and I am still convinced that this information, could not influence my decision on the subject under consideration. The documents called for are, however, now before us. And it appears that the balance of trade between the United States and Great Britain is from eleven to twelve millions against us. This difference we are obliged to make up by remittances in each or bills from other countries; when if we did not purchase of her more than we shall sell to her, we should not owe this annual balance, and the amount would surely be returned to the United States very probably in cash, as a balance in our favour from other European nations. The trade therefore, with Great Britain, so far as relates to balance, is disadvantageous to us. The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Clay) thinks this resolution will materially injure us, while it will inflict little injury on Great Britain. But there can be no doubt that the measure it contemplates will injure Great Britain vastly more than it will injure us. Great Britain has, without any cause whatever, condemned our vessels engaged in the carriage of colonial productions, the bona fide property of American citizens. The gentleman has acknowledged that these captures may amount to six millions of dollars. I do not know the amount, but if the adjudications continue, I believe it will soon exceed that sum. But if the amount did not exceed one million we are bound in duty to protect our merchants. The gentleman, in his remarks, goes on the calculation that Great Britain will go to war with us if we adopt this resolution. But I have no such idea. If, however, I held that opinion, I should not on that account withhold my approbation from it. Because I believe if a war should take place, the United States will have a great advantage over Great Britain. We should be able, in that event, to fit out a great number of privateers, and we should make two captures to their one. If a war should take place, which I do not hesitate to say I should greatly deprecate, we should take twice as much of their property, as they would take of ours. But we are not, by the adoption of this resolution, about to enter into war with Great Britain. No such thing is in contemplation of any gentleman. We are merely about to prohibit the importation of British goods, in consequence of her having seized our vessels engaged in carrying on a lawful commerce, and in consequence of her seizure of American citizens protected by the American flag.
With regard to the measure contemplated by the resolution, I hope that Great Britain will not permit it to go into operation; that she will, on the contrary, on mature reflection, give us back the property she has wrongfully taken from us, and liberate our seamen from the captivity in which she detains them.
With regard to the observation of the gentleman relative to our inability to supply ourselves with the goods we get from her settlements in the East Indies, I think it proper to observe that they may be obtained from other colonies in that quarter; and as to spirits, there can be no doubt of our getting a sufficient quantity of spirits, notwithstanding the adoption of this resolution. But suppose we could not obtain a sufficient quantity of rum, or manufactured articles for our ordinary supply, and the revenue should be thereby affected for a time. We ought not to be governed by this consideration. But I believe the industry and enterprise of our merchants would soon obtain, from other markets, a sufficient supply of every article, woollen goods, perhaps, excepted.
In November 1793, Great Britain adopted a similar principle with regard to the colonial trade, except that the orders issued at that time went further than the present principle. In consequence of these orders four or five hundred of our vessels were seized. Every one knows the conduct of the American government at that time. A treaty was finally made in which Great Britain promised to pay for the aggressions committed by her vessels on neutral rights. But nearly ten years elapsed before our merchants received compensation for their losses. The principle slept till 1801. Great Britain did not find it convenient to call it again into existence before that time. It then appears by a correspondence between Mr. King, then our minister at the court of Great Britain and Lord Hawkesbury, that she attempted to renew it at that time. Mr. King, however, remonstrated; and he finally received a note from Lord Hawkesbury, who had referred the subject to the attorney general of Great Britain, admitting that the seizure, under this principle, was not warrantable. The opinion is this: that the neutral has a right to carry on a commerce with the enemy's colonies. That the continuity of the voyage is broken when the return cargo is landed in the neutral country, and has paid duties there, and that the goods can afterwards be safely transported to any belligerent country in Europe, in the same bottom on which they were originally imported on any other neutral bottom whatever. This appears to have settled the question, and numerous decisions in England both before and since that time have confirmed the principle as a correct one. But notwithstanding all this, to our astonishment, the same adjudications have been renewed, and the same principle considered as abandoned last war, is now revived. In the early part of the last summer we

find it once more brought into existence, and the following case was made use of, as a fit pretext, to warrant the new captures which were intended should be made under this extraordinary decision of the court of appeals.
In the latter part of the late war which was terminated by the treaty of Amiens, an American vessel was carried into the island of New-Providence, and adjudicated. An appeal was carried to Great-Britain, where the condemnation was affirmed on the ground that she was carrying on a trade during war which was not allowed in a time of peace. Under this decision the cruizers of Great-Britain have seized a great number of other vessels. I know this case particularly. The vessel, I have referred to, was the Essex, capt. Orne. There was a direct importation of her cargo into Salem, in Massachusetts, after remaining there for three or four weeks, the duties having been paid, it was shipped for the Havana. On her passage to the Havana, she was seized, and adjudicated in New-Providence. There was an appeal, & after remaining nearly four years undecided, the judgment is at last confirmed in England, and the capture of American vessels commences. Can we put up with such decisions? Can we agree to them? If this principle be allowed, I desire to know whether the whole carrying trade of the U. S. will not eventually be sacrificed. By the carrying trade I mean the direct trade to and from the colonies, as well as to Europe. If we acquiesce in their capturing a part, Great-Britain will extend her captures still further, and make a sweep of our whole trade. For my part I am not willing to make this sacrifice; if it were no more than a million I could not agree to it.
As to the impressment of our seamen, that too is a subject of most serious complaint. We have called for a document on this point, which unfortunately is not yet on our tables. It is so extensive, and the information drawn from such various sources, that the secretary of state has not been able to present it. We have, however, understood that the number of our impressed seamen amounts to above 3,000. During the last war G. Britain impressed upwards of 2,000 of our seamen, of which she restored 1,200, proved to be Americans, and 800 remained in her possession at the peace. In the short period of two years she has impressed 3,000 seamen. I believe that we are bound, by all peaceable means, to obtain the liberation of these men. Lately, one of our frigates was shipwrecked off Tripoli, and 300 men taken captives. We immediately passed a new appropriation bill, and sent out several additional frigates. The affair has terminated honourably to our country, and our seamen are released. Will we not now do as much for 3,000 seamen, as we then did for 300, which are but a tenth part? After the course we are now taking, should Britain persist in her captures and in her oppressive treatment of our seamen, and refuse to give them up, I would not hesitate to meet her in war. But, as I observe before, I do not believe Great Britain will go to war. Our trade is too valuable to her. She knows too that in such an event she will lose her Eastern provinces. The states of Vermont and Massachusetts will ask no other assistance than her own militia to take Canada and Nova Scotia. Some of her West India islands will likewise fall. She knows also other things. Her subjects own sixteen millions of the old publick debt of the United States, eight millions of the Louisiana stock; and three or four millions of bank stock; and have private debts to the amount of ten or twelve millions, amounting in the whole to nearly forty millions of dollars.—Will Great Britain, by going to war, risk her provinces, and this large amount of property? I think she will not put so much at hazard. I believe she will take no other steps than are usual with regard to neutral trade. As I said before, the risk of a contrary course will be too great. Her minister is trying a system, the continuance in which will depend on us. He means to see how much we can bear. If, before it goes into effect, we give him time to reflect, he will, rather than experience the injury that menaces his country, pay for the property that has been condemned, and release our seamen. Under these circumstances, and viewing the resolution as a pacific measure, I hope it will be adopted unanimously.
(To be continued.)
Now Landing and for Sale, New-England RUM in hds. and bbls. Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York PRIME PORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Casks CORDAGE, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Souchong TEA—By James McClenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 19. 595
FOR RENT, (Possession to be delivered early in April.) A large three-story BRICK HOUSE, eligibly situated on Commerce and Water Streets—It is well calculated for a Vendue Store, or any extensive Grocery—It will be more satisfactory to dispose of it for one tenement, but if necessary, will be divided and accommodated for two. Apply to John Nivison. March 19. 596
NOTICE. As I intend leaving this country early in April, those persons to whom I am indebted will please call for settlement, and those who stand indebted to me will make immediate payment, to prevent my leaving their accounts in the hands of an Attorney. Margaret McKenzie. March 19. 593
Landing on Maxwell's wharf, from the sloop Director, Captain Tarlington, from New-York, 6 Pipes choice fourth proof Cogniac BRANDY. And from the Sloop Adventure, Capt. Town, from Philadelphia, 35 Bbls. and a few Hds. LOAF SUGAR, 100 Boxes Brown SOAP.—For Sale by Price & Waddey. March 17. 585 Lisbon, Cadiz, and Liverpool SALT. For Sale by William Pennock. March 12. 573
For Sale or Rent, PLANTATION, situated on Hamp- ton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. James D. McCaw. Feb. 21. 519
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 1806.
MR. RANDOLPH'S SPEECH. —We are to regret that we cannot gratify our readers with a speech the expectation of which appears to excite so much interest. It was not reported in the National Intelligencer received by last mail, but this circumstance we do not attribute to any determination of the Editor of that paper not to report this speech. It was omitted, we presume, on account of the great length and importance of the foreign intelligence received from France; we therefore expect it by next mail, until which we shall make no remarks upon this gentleman's political conduct.
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. —The southern mail brings us intelligence of the utmost importance. Advices from London have been received at Charleston to the 24th of January, which are copied into our paper of this day. They confirm in substance the accounts received from France, except that peace has not been made between Russia and France, as appears from his Britannick majesty's speech. The war will now become a maritime war, unless France extends her views towards Poland, a circumstance that may be considered as highly probable. The re-establishment of the independence of that nation, must be a desirable event to France, as it must and will strengthen her influence in that quarter, where her most formidable enemy by land is now to be found.—In the accomplishment of this object, the interest of Prussia will be affected, but having reduced Austria to almost annihilation, Buonaparte will not give himself much concern for the friendship or hostility of a power, from whom he has now nothing to fear nor nothing to fear from. It is difficult to form a just conception of the part which Prussia has taken in any opposition to France, but that on the contrary, there has been a secret understanding between them. Nothing is said of Sweden, but that power will follow Russia in her political course.
The event which we regard as all important, is the DEATH OF MR. PITTS. This great man, was one of those profound politicians, who penetrated the ambitious designs of the modern Cesar, and who had energy and courage to oppose them. What NELSON was in battle, PITTS was in the cabinet. Britain however will not want Pitts to guide her councils, nor Nelsons to fight her battles; and while she is supporting the independence of nations against universal domination, we hope, and firmly believe that the energy of her sons, and the justice of her cause, will produce an issue, favourable to the liberties, and happiness of mankind.
The papers received at Charleston, do not contain any details of events, further than are given in this day's paper, it will however be observed that the Archduke Charles, whose army by the French accounts, was reported to have been ruined, had performed exploits worthy of his former fame, but unsupported, he could not restore the fortunes of his House.
By our Jamaica papers, we observe that admiral Daeres, upon the petition of the merchants of that island, had appointed a convoy for Great-Britain, which was to rendezvous the first of April. Sir Eyre Coote, had arrived, and was sworn into his office as governor on the 15th of the last month.
In perusing our French papers, we notice a practice, which, whether the result of choice, or a regulation of police, (but we suspect the latter) we do not undertake to say; every person who writes for a newspaper in that country signs his name to the essay, be it literary, scientific or political. Such a regulation we own does not correspond well with the principles of a free government, it is nevertheless attended with some advantage. A great number of silly, scurrilous, malicious, and indecent publications, are without doubt intruded upon the publick in disguise, to which their authors, would from various considerations, not choose to affix their signatures. If for example, in this happy land, the same regulation existed, hypocritical patriots, and calumniating assassins, would be exposed in their native deformity. The spirit of detraction, has reached a point in this country, which must have a corrective in some way or other. Every man is sensible of the evils which have flowed, and which threaten the very existence of government, and society, from the licentiousness of the press.
The freedom of the press, the most valuable privilege in a free government, is, in our country degraded into the engine of falsehood, malice, and calumny. Every private foible, every misfortune in private life, in short, whatever is calculated to injure the reputation, or wound the feelings of a publick or a private opponent, is presented to the publick, under a fictitious signature, which caution suggests and practice authorizes, when the authors real name, would perhaps, nine times in ten excite contempt or disgust. The beasts laughed at the ass when he was stripped of the lions skin, and there is no danger from a poignard of an assassin, when the weapon is not concealed, or if he does not stab in the dark.
Our correspondent who left a copy of the BRITISH SPY, for OLD ROGER, is informed that it has not been called for, and will be returned upon application.
CAPTAIN BRYANT of the ship Courtney in 30 days from Lucea (Jamaica) has favoured us with papers of that island; their contents are not interesting. An account of the defeat of the French fleet had been just received, and which we copy. It differs but little from what has been already published, except the addition that the two frigates and the corvette, were also taken.
MONTEGO-BAY, (Jam.) Feb. 15.
Thursday noon arrived at Falmouth the sch'r James Lenox, of Newbern, from St. Domingo, with the important and glorious intelligence of a total defeat of a French squadron, off that port, by Sir J. T. Duckworth, on Thursday the 6th inst.
The schooner sailed from Santo Domingo, last Saturday night, the 8th inst. On board this vessel came passenger Capt. Peake, commander of a British cutter, whose vessel was taken on the 13th of December, in the British Channel, by a squadron of French men of war from Brest, consisting of 16 sail, which fell in with our second Cork fleet. Captain Peake was detained on board the Brave, French 74, but was afterwards removed to the Comet French frigate.—A short time after his detention, the French squadron separated, nine sail steering a southerly course, and the rest to the westward.—The Comet was despatched from the squadron, and proceeded to the east end of St. Domingo, where she fell in with and joined five sail of the line, two frigates and a corvette, and arrived at Santo Domingo on the 23d of January. On the 6th inst. a British squadron, supposed to be that of Admiral Sir J. T. Duckworth, and Cochrane, made their appearance off Santo Domingo, when the French fleet got under weigh, and an action immediately ensued, which lasted two hours and ten minutes, the result of which was a complete and decisive victory; the French admiral's ship, a three decker, was driven on shore, and dismasted, a few miles to leeward of Santo Domingo, with another ship of great force; the Admiral wounded, and the first Captain killed: three line of battle ships, two frigates, and a corvette, are in possession of our squadron. The ships on shore are totally wrecked.
Capt. Peake saw the action, and the schooner he arrived in passed thro' both squadrons about eleven o'clock last Saturday night.
We have received information also, that a frigate arrived last Monday at Port Royal, from a victorious squadron, with an account of this great and happy event.—It is with heartfelt satisfaction and joy we congratulate the publick on this most important victory, which adds another triumph to our naval achievements.
The sch'r James Lenox was taken possession of by the French squadron off Antigua, and towed to Santo Domingo to prevent giving information to our cruisers.
WASHINGTON, March 14.
The House of Representatives were on Wednesday engaged in discussing Mr. Gregg's resolution. Mr. Jackson terminated his remarks, which went to show the necessity of taking high and commanding ground with Britain. He declared himself friendly to the resolution of Mr. Gregg, but disposed for conciliation, and to command a strong vote, to unite in milder measures.
Mr. Rhea of Tennessee followed, and occupied nearly the same ground.
Mr. Gregg replied to the arguments urged against his resolution; alluded to the wishes of several gentlemen to adopt a similar measure, and called upon them to come forward with their propositions.
Mr. Dawson spoke against the resolution, but in favour of adopting a resolution similar to that offered by Mr. Nicholson.
Mr. Early moved that the committee should rise, with the view of submitting a motion that they should be discharged from the further consideration of Mr. Gregg's resolution, and that the house might take up some other proposition more likely to unite them.
Mr. Smilie opposed the motion. He had no objection to taking up some proposition, more likely to insure a strong vote; but he thought it best that all the resolutions should remain before the committee. The question was then taken on the rising of the committee and passed in the negative—Ayes 53—Noes 58.
Mr. Crowninshield then spoke at considerable length in favour of the resolution, and in reply to arguments urged against it.
When, about the usual hour, the committee rose, and the house adjourned.
On Thursday, Mr. Leib, after a few preliminary remarks, moved to discharge the committee from the further consideration of Mr. Gregg's resolution. On this motion a debate arose.
Messrs Leib, Early, and J. Randolph supported; and Messrs. Alston, Dawson, Smilie, G. W. Campbell, Gregg, Sloan, Findley and Blackledge opposed it.
When the question was taken by Yeas and Nays on discharging the committee of the whole from the further consideration of Mr. Gregg's resolution, and passed in the negative—Yeas 24—Noes 101. And on discharging them from the further consideration of Mr Sloan's resolution—Yeas 26—Nays 98.
The house then went into committee of the whole—Mr. JOHN C. SMITH in the chair.
The chairman put the question on taking up Mr. Gregg's resolution, which was passed in the negative—Yeas 47—Noes 70.
Mr. J. Clay moved to take up his own resolution, and those of Mr. Nicholson's.
Mr. Smilie moved to take up the latter.
Mr. J. Randolph moved that the committee should rise, and spoke at considerable length, grounding his motion on the unseasonableness of the present moment for taking any measures on British affairs during a pending negotiation.
Mr. Nicholson seconded the motion, and spoke for a short time in support of it.
Mr. Alston opposed the motion.
When the question was taken, and the motion rejected—Ayes 53—Noes 68.
Mr. J. Clay then withdrew his motion, observing that he was not anxious that the resolutions he had offered should be acted on immediately.
Mr. Alston renewed the motion for taking into consideration the proposition of Mr. Nicholson, prohibiting after a particular time, the importation of certain specified articles from Great Britain.
Mr. J. Randolph again moved that the committee should rise, motion lost—Ayes 53—Noes 62.
The question was put on Mr. Alston's motion, and the committee without a division, agreed to take up the proposition submitted by Mr. Nicholson.
REPORT
From the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting the annual statement of the district tonnage of the United States, on the 31st day of December 1804; together with an explanatory letter from the Register of the Treasury thereon.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 20, 1806.
SIR, I have the honour to transmit the annual statement of the district tonnage of the United States, on the 31st December 1804, together with an explanatory letter of the Register of the Treasury.
It appears from these documents, that the actual tonnage of the United States on the 31st Dec. 1804, might be estimated at about 983,000 tons, viz.
Registered tonnage, 672,500 Enrolled do. 232,800 Fishing 57,800 983,100
I have the honour to be, Very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. The hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Register's Office, Feb. 13, 1806.
SIR, I have the honour to transmit the annual statement to 31 Dec. 1804, of the district tonnage of the United States.
The corrected registered tonnage is stated in said abstract at 672,500 18 The enrolled and licensed at 237,306 37 The fishing vessels at 52,237 26 Amounting to Tons 1,042,404 6
The tonnage on which duties were collected during the same year, amounted as follows:
Registered tonnage, paying duty on each voyage 1,132,709 00 Enrolled and licensed tonnage employed in the coasting trade, paying an annual duty 252,890 00 Fishing vessels the same, 57,837 00 Amounting to Tons 1,443,436 00
The registered tonnage having been corrected according to the mode prescribed for the government of the collectors of the several districts, and as stated in the communication made by the Secretary of the Treasury to Congress 27th Feb. 1802, is considered the true amount, as near as may be, of that description of tonnage.
The enrolled and licensed tonnage is stated at the amount upon which the annual duty was collected in 1804, on that description of tonnage as being the most correct, and may be considered nearly the true amount. 672,500 18 The fishing vessels the same, 252,890 00 57,837 00
The district tonnage of the United States on 31st Dec. 1804, is stated at 983,277 18
Of the registered tonnage, amounting as above stated to 670,520 18, it has been ascertained, that there were engaged in the whale fishery,
Enrolled and licensed tonnage, also in the whale fishery, 12,015 71 323, 40
Amounting to Tons 12,339, 35 It appears by the collector's abstracts that 103,752, 91-95ths tons new vessels were built in the year 1804, whereof 73,649 39-95ths tons were registered, and 30,104 52-95ths tons were enrolled.
I have the honour to be, sir, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient, And most humble servant, JOSEPH NOURSE, Register. Hon. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
CHARLESTON, March 10.
We stop the press, to announce the arrival of the ship SACHEM, Capt. Hatch, in 43 days from Liverpool, bringing London accounts to the 24th January:—These furnish the important information, that after a severe and bloody combat at Asturitz, between the French and combined Forces, on the 3d of December, in which the loss is stated to have been immense on both sides; an armistice had been concluded between the emperor of Austria and Buonaparte. At this time the Archduke Charles, after beating a division of the French army, under command of general Ney, had arrived within a short distance of Vienna, which place he had summoned to surrender, when he was informed of the Armistice, to the terms of which he reluctantly conceded. The emperor of Russia had returned to his Capital, and his troops had received orders to follow their leader. The British troops were also recalled from the Continent. After the hostile indications of Prussia, it was not known what terms would be granted to her. It is however intimated, that she will come forward as a mediator for a general peace on the Continent. England still appears determined to carry on the war single handed—although she had to mourn as a national calamity, the death of the first statesman of the age, WILLIAM PITTS, who expired on the 23d January.
We are sorry to state, that accounts of the price of our produce in the Liverpool market, are very unfavourable—Upland Cotton was selling at 13 and 14d. and the best Sea Island could not command at the utmost, not more than 2s.
LONDON, January 3.
The conclusion of the armistice is fully confirmed, and we have the regret, that nearly about the time the Emperor Francis was ratifying the melancholy act of his disgrace and subjugation, his two brothers, the gallant Archduke Charles and Prince Ferdinand, were successfully employed in reviving the drooping spirits of his subjects, and restoring the glory of the Austrian name.—The former after one of the most skilful marches ever executed, and which is admitted even in the Vienna Gazette, to have been a chef-d'oeuvre in the military art, and after defeating, with the loss of six thousand men killed and wounded, general Ney's division, penetrated into Austria, & on the 10th Dec. summoned the garrison left by Buonaparte in Vienna, to surrender up that city. The latter, at the head of an inferior force, succeeded on the 5th, in routing the Bavarian army, and took a strong position at Ingolstadt about fifteen leagues in the rear of the French grand army. These important successes were further strengthened by the arrival of a fresh corps of 12,000 Russians, under the command of General Effen, which effected a junction with the main body shortly after the battle on the 2d. The armistice, however extinguished all prospect of a change in the fortunes of the allies, and the archduke Charles had the mortification to find that his admirable operations but contributed to cast an additional gloom on the calamities of the House.
January 20.
The dispatches received by government from Sir Arthur Paget, lord Harrowby, and Mr. Jackson, have confirmed the statement relative to the terms of the treaty of peace between Austria and France:
The Tyrol is to be ceded to Bavaria and the kingdom of Italy, the northern Tyrol to the former, and the southern to the latter.
The Vorarlberg to be given to Bavaria.
The Austrian possessions in Suabia and Franconia, to Bavaria, Wirttemberg and Baden.
The Innthal, a most important acquisition, is to be annexed to the king of Italy, together with the Venetian provinces.
Fifty millions of florins are to be paid to France.
Bonaparte had also demanded the cession of Istria and Dalmatia, but this demand was firmly resisted by the Archduke Charles, who desired an interview with Bonaparte for the purpose of stating his determined opposition to it.
The Archduke's army was at Eidenberg, 4 posts from Vienna, at the commencement of the negotiations for peace—his presence perhaps produced some beneficial effect; but the terms of peace are yet severe and hard enough.
We suppose that the erection of the electorates of Bavaria and Wirttemberg into kingdoms, has been stipulated into the treaty—the elector of Wirttemberg has already assumed the title of King of Suabia.

France it is said is to keep the forts and tete-de-ponts of Ehrenbreitstein, Cassel, Old Brisach and Kehl: the fort of Cassel is just finished, and is said to be a masterpiece of fortification. Kehl is nearly completed.
In the mean time, though peace has been established upon the Continent, Buonaparte is increasing his armies, and 80,000 conscripts have been ordered to be raised for the year 1806. Whilst he was at Bruun, he was afflicted with an ophthalmic complaint, which, however, was but of short continuance.
THE SPEECH OF THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS, to both Houses of Parliament, on Tuesday, January 21, 1806.
MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN, In pursuance of the authority given to us by his Majesty's Commission under the Great Seal, among other things, to declare the cause of his holding this Parliament, his majesty has directed us particularly to call your attention to the most decisive success with which providence has vouchsafed to bless his majesty's arms at sea, since you were last assembled in Parliament.
The activity and perseverance of his majesty's fleets have been conspicuously displayed in the pursuit and attack of the different squadrons of the enemy, and every encounter has terminated to the honour of the British flag, and to the diminution of the naval forces of the powers with whom his majesty is at war. But the victory obtained over the combined fleet of France and Spain, off Cape Trafalgar, has manifested, beyond any exploit recorded even in the annals of the British navy, the skill and enterprize of his majesty's officers and seamen; and the destruction of so large a proportion of the naval strength of the enemy has not only confirmed, in the most signal manner, the maritime superiority of this country, but has essentially contributed to the security of his majesty's dominions.
His majesty most deeply regrets that the day of that memorable triumph should have been unhappily clouded by the fall of the heroic commander under whom it was achieved: And he is persuaded that you will feel that this lamented but glorious termination of a series of transcendent exploits, claims a distinguished expression of the lasting gratitude of this country; and that you will therefore cheerfully concur in enabling his majesty to annex to those honours which he has conferred on the family of the late Lord Viscount Nelson, such a mark of national magnificence, as may preserve to the latest posterity, the memory of his name and services, and the benefit of his great example.
His majesty has commanded us further to inform you, that, whilst the superiority of his arms at sea has thus been uniformly asserted and maintained, he has not been wanting in his endeavours to apply the means, which were so liberally placed at his disposal, in aid of such of the powers of the continent as evinced a determination to resist the formidable and growing encroachments of France. He has directed the several treaties entered into for this purpose to be laid before you; and though he cannot but deeply lament that the events of the war in Germany have disappointed his hopes, and led to an unfavourable issue, yet his majesty feels confident, that, upon a review of the steps which he has taken, you will be of opinion that he has left nothing undone on his part to sustain the efforts of his allies, and that he has acted in strict conformity to the principles declared by him, and recognized by parliament as essential to the interest and security of his own dominions, as well as the general safety of the continent.
It is a great consolation to his majesty, and one in which he is persuaded you will participate, that although the emperor of Germany has felt himself compelled to withdraw from the contest, his majesty continues to receive from his august ally the emperor of Russia, the strongest assurances of unshaken adherence to that generous and enlightened policy by which he has hitherto been actuated; and his majesty has no doubt that you will be fully sensible of the important advantages to be derived from persevering at all times the closest and most intimate connection with that sovereign.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons. His majesty has directed the estimates for the year to be laid before you, and has commanded us to inform you, that they are formed upon that scale of exertion which the present situation of the country renders indispensable. His majesty fully relies upon your granting him such supplies as, upon due deliberation, the publick exigencies may appear to require.
It is his earnest wish to contribute, by every means in his power, to alleviate the additional burthens which must necessarily be imposed upon his people, and with this view he has directed the sum of one million sterling part of the proceeds arising from the sale of such prizes made on the powers with which he is at war, as are by law vested in the crown, to be applied to the publick services of the year.
My Lords and Gentlemen, His majesty is fully persuaded, that whatever pride and confidence you may feel in common with him in the success which has distinguished the British arms in the course of the present contest, you will be sensible how much the events of the war on the continent, by which the predominant power and influence of France has been so unhappily extended, require the continuance of all possible vigilance and exertion. Under this impression, his majesty trusts that your attention will be invariably directed to the improvement of those means, which are to be found in the bravery and discipline of his forces, and the zeal and loyalty of every class of his subjects, and in the unexhausted resources of his dominions, for rendering the British empire invincible at home, as well as formidable abroad; satisfied that by such efforts alone, the contest can be brought to a conclusion consistent with the safety and independence of the country, and with the rank which it should hold amongst the nations of the world.
January 23. MR. PITT IS DEAD! We prepared our readers yesterday to expect this affecting announcement.—He died at half past four o'clock this morning.
On Tuesday his disorder, as we are informed, took an unfavourable turn, and the physicians, who had imagined that he might yet linger out some time, were convinced he could not survive eight and forty hours. From such a man as Mr. Pitt, remarkable always for his firmness, it would have been culpable to have concealed that conviction for a moment—He did not expect it, but he received it without the least dismay—a man who had been so “clear in his great office,” what had he to fear?—Soon after the intelligence was conveyed to him, he requested to be left alone with the friend and companion of his youth and life, the Bishop of Lincoln. What the nature of their long conference was: whether it related to the objects of his affections in the world, or to his hopes and prospects in the next, we presume not to know; it related probably to both. After it was over, his fever increased, and he obtained but a few minutes of short troubled repose during the night.—Yesterday morning it was obvious that a great change had taken place in him, and that the awful moment was fast approaching. About noon, it has been said, he requested to be supported up in bed whilst he wrote a few lines; but his weakness and faintness were so great, that he was obliged to abandon his intention. It were almost unnecessary to remind our readers that Mr. Pitt has been always most fondly beloved by all his relations. Lady Hester Stanhope,
and Mr. James Stanhope are said to have had an interview with him yesterday evening, and to have received his last adieu. His brother the Earl of Chatham took a final farewell of him late at night.—Oh bitter and agonizing moments!—Mr. Pitt felt and stated them to be such.—Excepting the medical attendants, the bishop of Lincoln was the last person with him; he never left his chamber. Towards midnight his senses began to fail him; blisters were then applied to the soles of his feet—they produced the effect of restoring him to his recollection, and he continued clear and composed till a very short time before his dissolution, which took place without much additional suffering or struggling, at half past four o'clock this morning.
COURTIER-OFFICE, half past two. We stop the press to state, that despatches have been received from Berlin, which state that it has been agreed between the king of Prussia and Bonaparte, that Hanover shall be occupied by Prussian troops till the peace. The British troops are immediately to return.
ST. PETERSBURGH, December 22. Yesterday, at five in the morning, our beloved Sovereign returned in good health, to the great joy of this capital, being met by the joyful acclamations of the inhabitants of all ranks. We were the day before yesterday, apprized by the publication of the following article in the Court Gazette:
Hollisch December 5. “The exhausted powers of the court of Vienna, the misfortunes it has sustained together with a want of provisions, have compelled the Roman Emperor, notwithstanding the strong and vigorous support he has experienced from the Russian troops, to conclude a convention with France, to which also a peace must soon succeed. His imperial majesty came to his assistance as an ally, had no other object in view than his defence, and the averting of those dangers which threatened his empire; and since his majesty the emperor, under the present circumstances, has deemed that the presence of the Russian troops is no longer necessary in Austria, his majesty has been pleased to order them to leave Austria, and return to Russia. The relation of the hostile operations, to the period of their cessation, will be published in short time.
CONTINUATION OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. Translated from French Papers received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship Jane, Capt. Evans, from Bordeaux.
The following is the capitulation mentioned in our last, which we find in the Moniteur of the 17th December.
CAPITULATION. Of the Austrian army, commanded by lieutenant general Jellachich.
Maurice Mathieu, grand officer of the legion of honour, commanding the second division of the seventh corps of the grand army, authorised by the Marshal of the empire, Ingenieur commanding the 7th corps of the grand army; and Major general Wolfkelch, in the service of his majesty the emperor of Germany, authorised by general Jellachich, commander in chief of the Austrian troops in the Vorarlberg, have agreed upon the following articles of capitulation.
ART. 1. The corps of the Austrian army under the orders of general Jellachich, shall be prisoners of war on parole. The troops shall march with all the honours of war to a place where they shall lay down their arms, and shall afterwards be conducted to the advanced posts of the Austrian army in Bohemia.
ART. 2. The officers shall retain their arms, horses and baggage.
ART. 3. All the horses, arms, artillery, all the provisions and military stores, which are not private property, shall be given up to the French army.
ART. 4. The French army shall take possession of all the Vorarlberg, Feldkirch, Rudentz, and the country to Laslemberg.
ART. 5. The three battalions of the Austrian regiment de Beaulieu, are comprised in this capitulation; if on this 23d Brumaire, (14th Nov.) by seven o'clock in the evening, it has not joined the corps under Prince Rohan, and if they have not advanced to Laslemberg.
ART. 6. The officers and soldiers composing the Austrian army, under the command of general Jellachich, engage on their parole of honour, that they will not serve for one year from the date of this capitulation, against his majesty the emperor of France, and king of Italy, or his allies.
ART. 7. The sick shall remain in the French hospitals, and be treated with all the attention, which the duties of humanity prescribe, and when recovered shall be sent to join their respective corps.
ART. 8. The corps of the Austrian army shall be conducted to Bohemia by the route of Indau, Tettmann, Bibereck, Gunzboum, Amberg and Reiz; they shall march in three columns, and on their march they shall be furnished with rations, and lodgings, in the same manner that the French troops are.
ART. 9. The Austrian troops shall during their march observe the strictest discipline, & shall obey their officers, who shall be made responsible for any excesses which they may commit. They shall be conducted by a French escort.
ART. 10. An officer of the staff of the artillery, an inspector of the revenue, and a commissary of war, shall take possession of the magazines and arsenals at Feldkirch, to-morrow, the 15th Nov. at noon.
ART. 11. The Austrian army shall defer the day after to-morrow, at 8 o'clock in the morning, and in presence of the French army, lay down their arms and resign their colours.
Done at Deinbern, the 23d Brumaire, year 14, November 14, 1805.
MAURICE MATHIEU, general of division. WOLFFKELCH, major-general. ANGEREAN, marshal d'empire. JELLACHICH, F. M. L.
The French papers say this corps was composed of 3,000 men.
CALAIS, December 16. Yesterday the English transport Ariana, founder-ed to the east of Calais, near Sangate. This vessel of 400 tons, mounting 16 eighteen pounders, had on board, exclusive of her crew consisting of 26 men, about 300 troops of the 9th regiment of English infantry, 2 colonels, 11 officers, besides 20 women and 12 children. The crew and passengers have been conducted to Calais.
On board this vessel was cloathing for 1000 troops, and six weeks provisions for 5000 men. She was one of 60 transports, which sailed from the Downs on the 10th Dec. with troops destined for the Weser.
It appears from the deposition of the captain that this convoyed fleet was entirely dispersed by a violent gale of wind, and a great many vessels lost on the coast of Flanders.
A brig belonging to the same convoy was driven on the coast the 14th Dec. and came to an anchor near Gravelines; the ship's boat was attempting to reach the shore, when she was swallowed up by the waves, two men only were saved. They informed us that the ship to which they belonged was called
the Atalanta of Newcastle, of 250 tons, her crew consisting of 12 men, and having on board 28 cavalry, and 34 horses. The weather not permitting any assistance to be afforded to the ship it is probable, as she could not be discovered on the following day, that she sunk.
A third English vessel, of from four to five hundred tons, belonging to the same fleet, and likewise charged with troops, was entirely lost about three quarters of a league from Calais, one of the boats filled with soldiers, dressed in red uniforms, was seen at a distance.
Several other transports having been observed, endangered by the storm, five vessels have gone out of Calais, notwithstanding the badness of the weather, to endeavour to take possession of the ships in sight.
Loss of British transports on the coast of France.
BOULOGNE, December 15.
A second English expedition which left the Downs on the 10th of December, has suffered severely by a storm that happened on the 19th. Several vessels have been stranded on our coast, some sunk, and but two as yet known to have been saved. These latter are a brig called the Jenny, having on board 4 officers, 112 soldiers, 12 women, 6 children, and manned with 11 sailors, and the transport Ariana, of 400 tons, mounting 16 guns, with a crew of 26 men, and 1 colonel, one lieutenant colonel, 11 officers, 300 soldiers, 20 women, and 12 children. The brig was taken on the east of Gravelines, and the Ariana near Calais, towards Sangate roads. The brig Atalanta, of 340 tons, mounting 12 guns, with 21 soldiers of the horse guards, and 34 horses, were seen to founder off Calais. Four of her sailors threw themselves upon a raft, but two of them have been saved. A ship of 500 tons was also observed to perish in sight of Calais. There must have been a great number of men on board. A Danish ship, laden, as is supposed, with corn, was lost at the same time. The sea ran too high to admit of succour being afforded to all the vessels; but the sufferers who reached the coast, have experienced from the soldiers and inhabitants, the most generous attentions; and the English themselves acknowledge that they could not have been treated better, had they been shipwrecked on their own shores. The accounts given by the prisoners differ as to the number of vessels belonging to the expedition, and that of the troops embarked; there can be no doubt, that they amounted at least to 10 or 12,000, on board 80 or 100 transports, that they sailed under the protection of several corvettes, three frigates, and one 60 gun ship, and that a large fleet of merchantmen had joined the expedition for the security offered by the convoy. It is conjectured that many vessels must have been driven on the coast of Flanders.
GRAVELINES, 16th December. Yesterday at 5 o'clock in the morning the English transport brig Jenny, No 365. Captain Young Patterson, of 174 tons, was driven by the storm on the coast of Gravelines. It being observed that there were many people on deck, and that a firing was kept up, the national guard hastened immediately armed to the vessel. Eleven seamen, composing the crew, 115 men of the 50th regiment, of whom 4 were officers with 12 women and 6 children, one of whom was born the previous night were found on board.
On landing they were conducted with their effects properly escorted to one of the Inn's of the place, guarded by the citizens. These prisoners of War, left us to day. The captain on behalf of himself and crew, the officers for themselves and their troops, on quitting the city, wrote to the mayor, returning thanks to the civil and military authorities, the brave national guard, and the inhabitants of Gravelines generally for the considerate care, hospitality and humane treatment, personally experienced at their hands. They add, that it is their desire that mention of it be inserted in all the publick prints in testimony of their profound and lasting gratitude.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Courtney, Bryant, 50 days from Jamaica, Rum, William Pennock.
Sch'r Ploughboy, Langdon, 34 days from Martinique, Sugar, James Young.
The brig Merchant, Pike, from this port arrived at Jamaica, the 14th February.—The ship Hope, Smith, for Baltimore; and brig Thetis, Gifford, for New York, were to have sailed from Montego Bay, the 1st. of March.
CUSTOM-HOUSE-ENTERED.
Ship Courtney, Bryant, Jamaica. Sch'r Ploughboy, Langdon, Martinique.
CLEARED.
Sch'r Rising Sun, Jewell, Richmond. Enterprize, Fitzhugh, New-York. Sloop Friendship, Androvat, do. Clinton, Marshall, do. Lark, Somers, Washington (N. C.) Nancy, Finch, do.
The Members of the Female Charitable Society, are particularly requested to attend their yearly meeting at the Methodist Meeting-House, on Monday the 24th inst. at half past 9 o'clock. Mary Chandler, Sec'yry.
March 21.
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
250 Hogsheads Petersburg } Tobacco, 80 do. Richmond } 50 Bales Upland } Cotton, 4 do. Sea Island } 12 Pipes Holland GIN, 5 Puncheons Old Jamaica RUM, 11 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR, 100 Cases Claret WINE, 12 Casks } Cordials, 61 Baskets } 6 Cases FRUIT, preserved in Brandy, 12 Boxes Castle SOAP, 23 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 23 Crates do. EARTHENWARE, 3 do. and 1 bhd. do. assorted for family use. 30 Pieces Twilled SACKING, 6 Casks Sheathing NAILS, 20 Boxes Windsor GLASS, 8 by 10, and 40 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES. Alexander Maclure.
March 21. 1m 597
On Thursday the 1st day of May next, will be sold at the Great Bridge, under a deed in Trust, to the highest bidder, for approved paper at 60 days,
FOURTEEN NEGROES,
Consisting of Men, Women and Children, among them are three excellent SAWYERS, and HOUSE SERVANTS. By order of
The Trustee.
ALSO, At the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold,
One Hundred Acres of Land,
Lying at Edmond's Hill, Four Horses, Two Yoke of Oxen, Four Carts, One Riding Chair and One Stage, Pitt Saws, Axes, &c. &c.
James Callis. March 21. 1ds 598
Now Landing from on board ship Wm. Bryant, Master, from Jamaica, 103 Hogsheads RUM. For Sale by
William Pennock, Who offers Said SHIP, for Charter. March 21. 3w 599
FOR SALE, 134 hlds. & 10 bbls. choice SUGAR, landing at Gosport from on board the Sch'r Plough Boy, capt. Langdon, from Martinique.
James Young. March 21. 3t 600
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to
Thomas Willock. March 17. tf 594
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS, Imported in the Ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale—Consisting of
Wind or BEANS, Hardy Green do. White Blossom do. Purple Branching do. Early Mazagun, Early and Late Cauliflowers, Early Charlton PEAS, James' Keeping Onion, Golden Hotspur do. Madeira and Welsh do. Crown and Eger do. Red and Silver Skinned do. Blue Prussian do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Spanish Marotto, do. Red, Round, and Yellow do. Large Roundoval do. Hanover and Stone do. Dwarf Marrow do. Tankard do. Tall Green do. Ice and Cabbage Lettuce, Wells Marrow do. Hardy Hammersmith, do. Early Yellow SNAP, Brown, Dutch, and Loaf, do. Negro French do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Black Speckled do. Early Frame do. Purple Speckled do. Patagonian do. Chinese and Scarlet do. Long and Short Prickly do. Armourdo. Large Orange Carrot, Early Salmon Radish Early Horn do. and Parsnip, Salmon and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Short Top and Naples do. Tall and Dwarf Nasturtion, Red and White Turnip do. Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Long White Transparent do. Green Curled Endive, Black Spanish do. Broad Leaved Leek, Early York Cabbage, Salsaphy and Scorzonera, Sugar Loaf do. Artichoke and Asparagus, Early and Late Buttersea, Chardon and Chervil, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Pimpernelland Root Scarcity, Large Drum Head do. Round and Prickly Spinach, German Red do. Broad Cress and Pepper Grass, Colewort and Broccoli, Mushroom Spawn, Green and Yellow Savoy, Hemlock and Olera, White Brocoli, Saffron and Rape.
A choice assortment of Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover SEED; Lucerne, Timothy, Burnet, Hemp, & Canary SEED;—Also, Scotch BARLEY; OAT MEAL, and Fine Durham MUSTARD.
Samuel Osborne, Main-Street, near the Old Market place. He will be further supplied with the best of those articles by the next arrival from London. March 17. tf 593
Picked up in Hampton Road on the 7th inst. A LIGHTER, 44 feet long and 10 feet wide. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges and take her away.
William Ham. Mill-Creek, March 17. 596
Madame V. Casaumajour, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 2 Trunks real Madras Handkerchiefs, which she offers for Sale on good terms.—Apply at her Store No. 18, Market-Square. Feb. 24. 2aw3w 526
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wood, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, 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. 9d per M. 3d, do. 9d per M. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4d per M. 4d, do. 6d per M. 3d, do. 2d per M. 2d, do. 2d per M. 1d, do. 2d per M.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED; LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 503
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. 114 John Hamilton.
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber,
DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira, Capt. Stover
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son.

JUST LANDED, 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES.
For Sale by
Thos. H. Parker.
Jan. 10.
426
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Clegg, 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. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments.
November 8.
252
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Marsden's Wharf,
342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars,
28 Hogsheads MOLASSES,
5 do. HONEY—For terms apply to
John Brown.
January 6.
412
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, 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.
169
FOR RENT,
And immediate possession given,
The WAREHOUSE lately occupied
by Mr. Edward Roberts.—Also, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston.—For terms, apply to
Robert Gibson.
January 20.
420
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the
20th day of January, 1806.
Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of
Davis and Dickson,
Pliffs.
Against
Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of
Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson,
Defts.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who hath effect of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste,
William Wilson, jun. C. C.
Return Ap.
472
FOR SALE
The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ambley—Consisting of
137 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM.
7 Hogsheads MOLASSES.
Redmond & Frith.
Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf.
November 13.
271
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Grant, from Bordeaux,
160 Casks CLARET.
98t Cases assorted do.
65 do. do. White do.
30 Baskets SWEET OIL.
2 Trunks and 5 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES.
8 Cases Men's 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.
128
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Ware-Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to
John Southgate, or
William Dickson.
Feb. 26.
534
Wanted to Purchase or Hire,
A smart active Negro MAN,
From 20 to 25 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
Jan. 10.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a
good House Servant and Sempress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor.
Feb. 3.
479
LOTTERY TICKETS LOST.
The following Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, viz. Nos. 1721, 2790, 7202, and 7778, have been lost. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at the Ledger Office.
Feb. 7.
498
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to
Warren Ashley, Administrator.
December 9.
339
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.
288
CASH FOR
Rough Hogshead STAVES,
by
Moses Myers.
Feb. 21.
516
FRANCIS SMITH,
Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street.
Jan. 20.
431
IF George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this Office.
Norfolk, Jan. 12.
493
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVY, who ran away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full beard, and speaks pretty well when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family in a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the ship carpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the town, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white mark on his upper middle fore-tooth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton cloth, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forewarn all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 70 miles.
John Drew, Jr.
Port Tombstone, near Edenton.
March 17.
557
WANTED,
A WET NURSE,
To whom a liberal salary will be given. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
March 10.
569
MUSEUM NATURALE,
Connected with a Botanical and a Pleasure Garden.
THE Undertaker of this Institution, forming on Point Pleasant, respectfully informs the subscribers thereto, that a beginning being made with the collections, and with the arrangement of the garden, it is from this day open for their inspection, and for that of all such Ladies and Gentlemen as may be inclined to promote the same, if, after having visited it, they find it deserving their support—Provisory accommodations are provided for their reception.
The subscribers to the annual support of the Institution, are informed that the year of their subscription will not begin, but on the day on which it will be finally opened to the publick.
Museum, March 14.
577
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER,
Have received by the Ship PLANET, Boston, from London, and FREDERICK, from Liverpool, their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town—Among which are
  17 Bales of Navy Cottons.  15 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.    18 do. of Rose Blankets.  6 Trunks of Manchester.    9 do. Stripe do.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.    9 do. White and Red Blankets.  20 Casks Shot.    10 do. White Plains and Kersies.  100 Kgs of Gunpowder.    12 do. Blue do.  40 Casks Nails.    14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick.  4 do. Some Twine.    6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  6 Trunks Men's and Women's Worsted Hose.    2 do. Yarn Hose.  5 Bales of Oznaburgs.    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.
145
BANK NOTES LOST.
A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Thos. & Wm. M'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 same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks.
 D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, - - - - - 100 Dollars.  B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, - - - - - 100 Dollars.  Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. 541
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER,
Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE,
CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c.
May 8.
659
NOTICE.
I request all persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN WADDEY, Sen. deceased, of Northampton County, Eastern Shore, Virginia, to bring them forward properly attested on or before the first day of June next, as I shall plead this notice in bar against all claims that may appear after that date.
I. R. Waddey,
Executor to the Will annexed. Northampton Court-Yard, Feb. 1. 490
EAGLE TAVERN.
The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-Square, and has to inform his friends and the publick in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentlemen BOARDERS by the Year.
Thomas Glenn.
January 13.
493
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.
136
COW-POX.
The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated.
George Balfour.
Feb. 12.
505
NOTICE.
My health being such as to require a change of air, I shall leave this State some time in April; such persons as have claims against me will bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted are requested to discharge the same, or give security for future payment.
William Leigh.
Fortsouth, Feb. 28.
609
WARM SPRINGS
In the County of Bath, Virginia.
HAVING taken a lease on the Warm-Springs for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the publick, that at great expense and much labour we have improved it, to accommodate genteely one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them a range of frame stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses; also, new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of music, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not chuse to mix with the strong and healthy.
We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 30 miles from the Warm Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the publick that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated.
We wish to purchase a BLACK-SMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given—Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us.
Robt. & Geo. Turner.
March 12.
572
In addition to the above advertisement, a correspondent who is well acquainted with that part of the state, and all the different houses of entertainment on the road, observes, that from the Bell Tavern in Richmond, kept by the Turners, the mail stage goes once a week to that healthy and social town of Staunton, fifteen miles beyond the Blue Ridge, where there are two Taverns, one kept by Wm. Chambers, and the other by J. Edmondson, equal to comfort and good living to any taverns perhaps on the continent, each of them keep a stage and excellent horses, with careful drivers, well acquainted with the mountain roads, and one or the other always ready to convey passengers to the Warm Springs, and from thence the Turners have a carriage and horses to convey them to the Sweet Springs, so that a passenger can step into the stage at Norfolk, and without any further trouble than paying those who attend him, be conveyed 250 miles to the Sweet Springs. It was determined last fall by the different tavern keepers and others concerned, to oblige the overseers of the roads to do their duty, and to give personal assistance themselves where it was most wanted.
To those who have seen that country, description is unnecessary—but to the stranger it may be justly observed that two weeks of indulgence at the Warm Spring Bath, is a full compensation for the fatigues of the journey.
March 17.
581
FOR SALE,
An Elegant COACHEE,
with Harness complete, has been but little used—For terms apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
March 7.
567
FOR SALE,
3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN,
11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to
Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also,
Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use.
March 5.
560
STORAGE.
Our large Brick Ware-House on Town Point, is now fitted to receive property on Storage—The superior advantages of this building in point of security and despatch is evident, and attention will be paid to what is put in care. Articles Stored here are frequently authorized to Sell, and have generally on hand,
 FLOUR of different Inspections, Supérieure, Fine and Middlings.  TOBACCO—Of different Inspections,  RUM—Antigua, Windward Island, and Continental.  BRANDY—Cognac, Bourdeaux, Spanish, Peach, Apple.  GIN—Holland, Continental.  WINE—Madeira, Teneriffe, Malaga, Claret, Port and Cape.  Molasses, Sugar, Coffee—Cordage of various kinds—Salt loose and in sacks.  George Murray, & Co. March 9. 543
Landing this day, and for Sale, from brig Fame
100 boxes Havanna SUGARS,
47 hds. MOLASSES, 120 bbls. choice Green COFFEE.
From on board brig Echo,
25 hds. Clayed SUGAR,
And from schooner Combine, 65 cases } RAISINS, 30 boxes } 50 sacks soft shelled ALMONDS, 3,500 bushels St. Ube's SALT.