Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-12-04 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAURA
VOL. VI.
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4, 1809.
NO. 60.]
We want to Purchase or Charter, A SHIP, Of from 4 to 600 hogheads, FOR SALE, 8000 bushels coarse SALT, 800 hogheads Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO, 140 bales Sea-Island COTTON. C. & F. WHITTLE. November 24.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship ARISTIDES, Captain Williams, burthen 260 tons. Moses Myers & Son. Who have for Sale, 60 hlids. and 5 tierces choice Molas- ses, on the wharf—And in Store, Russia and Raven's Duck; French Brandy, Muscovado Sugar; best Green Coffee; Teneriffe Wine, Sherry Wine; No. 1, 2, and Mess Beef, New-York Pork. November 10.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship PLUTARCH Captain George Bacon, burthen 258 tons. Moses Myers & Son. For Sale on board of said Ship, 8000 Bushels Coarse SALT. November 10.
For Charter, The Ship General Colbourn, Capt. Prince, burthen 243 tons. MOSES MYERS & SON. Stoved SALT for sale on board the above Ship, and a few CRATES. In Store—RUSSIA and RAVEN'S DUCK. November 8.
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner SIBAE, Capt. Star, burthen 800 barrels.
FOR BOSTON, The Sch't Two Brothers, Capt. Clemman—will take freight. Moses Myers & Son. Who have for Sale, 15 pipes best Holland GIN. November 17.
{Office of the Marine Insurance Company, Norfolk, October 10, 1809. The President and Directors of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORFOLK, have this day declared a dividend of ONE DOLLAR and TWENTY- FIVE CENTS on each Share of Stock, which will be paid to the Stockholders, their Attorneys, or legal Representatives, on the 26th day of this present month, or at any time after. Applications for payment to be made at this office, between the hours of ten and two o'clock. John Cowper, Sec'y.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale at their Warehouse at the corner of Marshall's Wharf, 22 bales Louisiana COTTON, 25 pieces Russia CANVAS, 40 do. German RAVENS DUCK, 130 do. do. OZNABURGS, 350 do. do. BROWN ROLLS, 100 do. do. WHITE ROLLS, 40 do. do. HESSIAN ROLLS, 4000 COFFEE BAGS, 1500 Three Bushel SACKS, A few pieces extra fine SHIRT LINEN, 20 Pieces German SHEETING, 70 Boxes superior quality Spanish SEGARS, 800 weight GLUE, 120 boxes Short PIPES, 30 dozen excellent SIEVES, 6000 weight St. Domingo COFFEE, 4000 do. Jamaica do. Niemeyer and Von Kapff. Note—We will take in payment Norfolk, Newtown, and Cape Fear Bank Notes; or barter for Flour, Sugar, Pork, &c. &c. N & V K
We also offer for Sale, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, with approved security, or in barter for West India or Domestic Produce, That entire Stock of our GOODS, contained in our Store on Main-street, consisting in an elegant and particularly well selected assortment of Cutlery, Glassware, Looking Glasses, and Fancy Articles, Together with the unexpired lease of two years from the 1st January next, of the whole HOUSE, which may easily be converted in two separate Tenements, and has very excellent dry Cellars. For wholesale and retail business, that stand is fully equal to any on the Main-street. Apply as above. November 8.
SALT for Sale. 7000 bush. Liverpool coarse & stoved SALT, 8000 bushels Cadiz SALT, of superior quality. Apply to Robert Maitland. November 22.
In Council, November 3, 1809. The Governor laid before the Board, Letter Patent under the hand of the President and Seal of the United States, recognizing MOSES MYERS, Esq. as temporary Vice Consul of his Danish Majesty for the State of Virginia, to reside at the port of Norfolk. Whereupon it is advised, that the same be published for the information of the Citizens of this Commonwealth. Extract from the Journal. Daniel L. Peyton, Clerk of the Council.
NEW GOODS. Wood & Hastings, Have just received via Baltimore, an additional supply of Staple and Fancy Goods, Among which are COTTONS. 5 Trunks Fancy Calicoes, 2 do. Shirting Cottons, part very fine, 2 do. Cambric Muslins, 1 case Dimities, Cambric do. Fancy Muslins, 1 do. Ginghams, Genoa, Constitution and Madison Cords, 1 do. Madras Handkerchiefs, 1 do. Cotton Balls (white and coloured) 1 do. Superfine Quiltings, &c. &c. SILKS and FANCY. Elegant Rich Lace Handkerchiefs, worked with gold, do. Silk Shawls, great variety of Lustrings, Black Florence Silks, Black Florentine, Elegant Silk Hosiery, Madison do. Silk Gloves, Lace Sleeves, and Armlots, Sewing Silks assorted, &c. &c. LINENS. 1 case 4-4 Irish Linens, part very fine, 1 do. brown do. 1 do. Irish Sheetings, 1 do. Long Lawns, 1 do. White Rolls, 3 bales German Linens, Linen Cambric, Threads, &c. &c.
WOOLLENS. 4 bales superfine, middling, and common Bread Cloths, London superfine Dress Cassimere, Coatings, Bockings, Baizes, Plains, Kendal Cottons, Point Blankets, Rose Blankets, Scarlet, Red, and White Flannels, do. do. Drab and Green Pelise Flannels, do. do. Black Bumbazetta, Wildbores, Hosiery, &c. India Cottons, large assortment. November 10.
FALL GOODS. Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ships Caledonian and Desdemona, from London, and United States from Liverpool, their FALL SUPPLY, which with their Stock on hand com- prises a very extensive and general assortment, consisting of almost every kind of Woollen, Silk, Linen, and Cotton GOODS, Cutlery and Hardware. ALSO, Fine and coarse Hats, Seine Twine, Stationary, Pies, Coppers, and Patent Shot—All of which they will sell on very moderate terms for Cash or approved paper. October 11.
Fall and Winter Goods. The Subscriber having this summer visited the principal Manufacturing Towns in England and Scotland, where he collected an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, (Part of which he is now landing, the balance are daily ex- pected) his assortment consists of Gentlemens' Superfine and Ladies' fash- ionable Pelise Cloths; Cassimeres and coarse Woollens; Linens, Diapers and Sheetings; Cotton Goods in great variety; Hats, Hosiery, and Glass- Ware; Hardware, Nails and Cutlery of every des- cription. From his experience and mode of purchasing, he flatters himself in being able to supply his friends and the publick, on as good terms as can be found in any part of this coun- try. George M'Intosh. October 11.
Fall and Winter Goods. WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED 53 packages of Staple & Fancy Goods, Comprising an extensive assortment, which will be sold at low prices for Cash, or approved paper. October 11.
Fresh Malaga FRUIT. The CARGO of the Schooner Two Brothers, land- ing this day on Commerce-street, consisting of 150 Qr. Casks Rich Sweet Mountain WINE; 50 barrels SUN RAISINS, 600 Boxes Muscatel do. 100 do. Bloom do. 25 Kegs FIGS; 25 bags soft shelled ALMONDS, 250 Jars GRAPES; 50 do. OLIVES, 25 Boxes VERMACELLA. A small quantity of CORK For Sale on moderate terms by Moses Myers & Son. Who Want, White Oak STAVES. November 10.
A BARGAIN. Will be exchanged for NEGROES at a fair valua- tion, That Valuable Fire-Proof HOUSE, at the intersection of Commerce and Little Water-Street. It is extremely well calculated for a Boarding House, as it contains two tenements, and is eligibly situated. Apply to William Cammack, or John Brown. November 8.
FOR SALE, 1000 SPANISH HIDES, Of superior quality. Apply to J. MORAN. October 12.
Samuel Coleman, Opposite the Market, Westward, has received supply of fresh Newark SHOES, consisting of Ladies' KID SHOES, do. Cork Soled Morocco Shoes, do. thick bottomed do. do. do. Slips and Ties do. do. Velvet do. Gentlemen's Fine Shoes, do. Morocco Pumps, Girls Morocco Slips and Ties, do. Leather do. do. do. Strong Shoes, Boy's Morocco Pumps, do. Lined and bound Leather Shoes, do. Strong do. do. Children's Morocco and Leather Hootees and Ties, Servant's very strong Leather Shoes. ALSO, A quantity of Ladies' and Gentlemens' SHOES, made here, and a very large assortment of BOOTS made in his Factory, of the best materials and work- manship that Philadelphia and Norfolk would fur- nish; Boys BOOTS, &c. &c. The above articles will be sold as low, some of them lower than such can be purchased in this coun- try. A few bales of COTTON—and Martin's Double Branded FLOUR. November 15.
40 quarter casks Sherry WINE, 5 pipes fourth proof Cogniac BRANDY. For Sale by Moses Myers & Son. October 18.
FOR SALE, The LOT in the town of Portsmouth, situated on North-Street, between the property of William Wilson, Esq. and the late Robert Elliot, Esq. fronting on North- Street 47 1-2 feet, and extending back to Elizabeth River. On which are situated a substantial two story DWELLING HOUSE, 29 feet square, in good order; a Smoke House and a large well of excellent Water; also a Garden extend- ing about 300 feet towards the river. Terms may be known by applying to Mr. ANDREW KIDD, of Portsmouth, or to the Editor of this Paper. November 8.
Boot and Shoe Factory. EDWARD GRANNISS, RETURNS his thanks to his customers for past favours, and solicits the continuance. He has on hand an assort- ment of KID and MOROCCO LEATHER; likewise Ladies KID and MOROCCO SHOES; MEN'S SHOES, and BOOTS of different qualities; he has supplied himself with a stock of as good materials as any in Norfolk; and flatters himself that by strict attention, and a desire to give satisfaction, that he will obtain the approbation of those who will have the goodness to favour him with their custom; having a number of good workmen, he is able to execute all orders with neatness and despatch. He has also Morocco of various colours, that are esteem- ed most fashionable in New-York, and would thank the La- dies to call and examine them. E. GRANNISS, informs those who are in the habit of re- tailing COMBS, that he has samples of Mock Shell Combs, persuading to purchase will please to call at No. 47, Main-street, where orders for any quantity will be attended to, and punctually executed. November 13.
A small, but Valuable FARM for Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER owns a Farm of about 200 acres, in the County of York, which he is disposed to sell.— It lies nearly half way between the towns of York and Hampton, and is bounded on its southern side by the main road leading from Hampton, through York and Williams- burg to Richmond. It would therefore be a good stand for a Tavern or Store, or the Shop of a Mechanic, as the soil is every where fertile, and in some parts highly so; and per- haps no land promises, from the nature of soil and other ad- vantage, with more certainty to reward its cultivator. It lies near a Water Grist and Saw Mill, and within about two miles of a good publick landing. The river on which this landing is established, is remarkable for the fine quality as well as the abundance of its Fish and Oysters. Upon the upper part of the land, there is a small Dwelling- House, in which there is a tenant for the present year; but the house is of little value; there are no other buildings on the land. Mr. Gerard Robinson, who resides near it will show it to any one disposed to view it, and either he or Capt. Maitland Todd, of Smithfield, or Mr. Richard Young, of Warwick Town will treat for the sale of it, or application may be made to Merit M. Robinson. Smithfield, October 18.
WILLIAM PENNOCK, Respectfully informs his friends and the publick, that he has commenced the Auction and Commission Business. His Office is at present on Bowdoin's wharf, lately occu- pied by Alexander Maclure, where orders will be thankful- ly received. November 10.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit: Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Oby's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1500 and another of 1300 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, lying in a neck between it and Oby's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Farnell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Val- ley, represented to be of uncommon fertility, but without Gar- den Land. For further particulars apply to Isaac Wheeler. October 25.
GEORGE MINTOSH, Has received by the Ship General Colbourn, from Liverpool, and the Norfolk from London, in addition to his former assortment. Patent Silk HATS, Glazed leather do. Superfine Blue and Black Cloths, and fashionable Cassimeres, A great variety of Fashionable and Fancy Waist- coats, Scots and Venetian Carpeting by the piece or bale, Superfine Welch Flannels and Plains, London Glue and Turkey Oil Stones, Spikes, Nails and Tacks, Copperas and White Lead, Hardware in great variety, consisting of fashionable and plain Buttons, Fashionable Sets of Tea Trays, Plated Sets of Harness and Bridle Mounting, Worsted Webbing and Coach Lace, Plated Bridle and Chair Bits of every description, Plated patent and common Stirrup Irons, Patent Locks of all sorts, made on a new principle, so that they cannot be picked, nor opened with false keys. Metal Tea Kettles and Stew Pans, with almost every article in the Hardware and Cutlery Line. ALSO, Crates of EARTHENWARE, Small Sets Blue Table China, Assorted hogheads of the best Liverpool Glassware, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. November 8.
German Linens, Sacking, &c. For Sale by the Subscriber, 8 Bales Hen-pen OZNABURGS, 3 do. Flax do. 5 do. Brown ROLLS, do. 3 do. HESSIANS, 750 Sacks of best twilled SACKING, COFFEE, LOAF SUGAR, &c. James Thorburn. November 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has commenced business on Campbell's wharf, No. 5, where he has on hand, and will constantly keep, a good supply of Articles in the GROCERY LINE, Which he will sell on moderate terms for Cash. Dennis Dawley. WHO WANTS, A Smart LAD of respectable connexions to attend the Store. November 8.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT, in Williamstown, WILL SELL at a credit of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, his most Desirable, Large, and Commodious DWELLING-HOUSE, In the centre of the City, on the Main-street thereof, wherein he at present resides—Captain JAMES THOR- BURN, residing in Norfolk, will give a more particular des- cription of the property to any person applying—If this pro- perty is disposed of, he will then sell Eight other TENEMENTS, All well situated for commercial or other purposes, on the Main-street, at a price which shall net the purchaser a certain annual return of eight per cent in rents, and which are scarcely ever untenantable. November 8.
To Parents and Nurses. As Worms are the greatest enemy to Children, so the Oil of Worm Seed, is found, from late ex- perience, to be the greatest remedy. It is easy to adminis- ter, a drop to every year, and requires no particular res- trictions, put up with printed directions, and can be pur- chased by N. Gregory, November 8.
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Schooner Norfolk, from London, The following ARTICLES, Which will be sold low for Cash, or short credit. 41 cases HATS, fine and coarse, 11 bales Superfine Cloths; 6 do. Oznaburgs, 2 do. Sacking, 13 do. Sail Cloth, English and East Coke, 3 do. of Slops, Scots Jackets and Trowsers, 32 casks Copperas; 20 boxes Pipes, 78 do. of Spikes, from 4 to 7 inches, 29 do. Nails, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, 5 tons best London White Lead, 100 casks London Brown Stout Porter. And in Store, A general assortment of Dry Goods, 50,000 weight best Green Coffee, 10,000 do. St. Domingo do. 2,000 bushels Liverpool Stoved Salt, 100 sacks do. And a few Well Toned Grand and Square PIANO FORTES, With additional Keys. October 25.
Columbian Mills FLOUR. THE SUBSCRIBERS Are, and will be regularly supplied with FLOUR From the above Mills, which will be found equal to any flour in the United States. C. & F. Whittle. September 25. For Rough Hides and For sale at the corner of Main-street and November 8.

Wednesday, November 29.
The President of the United States this day communicated by Mr. Graham, the following Message to Congress:
Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives.
At the period of our last meeting, I had the satisfaction of communicating an adjustment with one of the principal belligerent nations, highly important in itself, and still more so, as presaging a more extended accommodation. It is with deep concern, I am now to inform you, that the favourable prospect has been overruled, by a refusal of the British government to abide by the act of its minister plenipotentiary, and by its ensuing policy towards the United States, as seen through the communications of the minister sent to replace him.
Whatever may be urged for a disavowal of engagements formed by diplomatic functionaries, in cases where, by the terms of the engagements, a mutual ratification is reserved; or where notice at the time may have been given of a departure from instructions; or in extraordinary cases, essentially violating the principles of equity; a disavowal could not have been apprehended in a case, where no such notice or violation existed; where no such ratification was reserved; and more especially, where as is now in proof, an engagement, to be executed without any such ratification, was contemplated by the instructions given, and where it had, with good faith, been carried into immediate execution, on the part of the United States.
These considerations not having restrained the British government from disavowing the arrangement, by virtue of which its orders in council were to be revoked, and the event authorising the renewal of all commercial intercourse having thus not taken place; it necessarily became a question, of equal urgency and importance, whether the act prohibiting that intercourse was not to be considered as remaining in legal force. This question being, after due deliberation, determined in the affirmative, a Proclamation to that effect was issued. It could not but happen, however, that a return to this state of things, from that which had followed an execution of the arrangement by the United States, would involve difficulties. With a view to diminish these as much as possible, the instructions from the Secretary of the Treasury, now laid before you, were transmitted to the collectors of the several ports. If in permitting British vessels to depart, without giving bonds not to proceed to their own ports, it should appear that the tenour of legal authority has not been strictly pursued, it is to be ascribed to the anxious desire which was felt, that no individuals should be injured by so unforeseen an occurrence. And I rely on the regard of congress for the equitable interests of our own citizens, to adopt whatever further provisions may be found requisite for a general remission of penalties involuntarily incurred.
The recall of the disavowed minister having been followed by the appointment of a successor, hopes were indulged that the new mission would contribute to alleviate the disappointment which had been produced, and to remove the causes which had so long embarrassed the good understanding of the two nations. It could not be doubted, that it would at least be charged with conciliatory explanations of the step which had been taken, and with proposals to be substituted for the rejected arrangement. Reasonable and universal as this expectation was, it also has not been fulfilled. From the first official disclosures of the new minister, it was found that he received no authority to enter into explanations relative to either branch of the arrangement disavowed; nor any authority to substitute proposals, as to that branch, which concerned the British orders in council. And finally, that his proposals with respect to the other branch, the attack on the frigate Chesapeake, were founded on a presumption repeatedly declared to be inadmissible by the United States, that the first step towards adjustment was due from them; the proposals at the same time, omitting even reference to the officer answerable for the murderous aggression, and asserting a claim not less contrary to the British laws, and British precedent, than to the principles and obligations of the United States.
The correspondence between the department of state and this minister will show, how unessentially the features presented in its commencement have been varied in its progress. It will show also, that forgetting the respect due to all governments, he did not refrain from imputations on this, which required that no further communications should be received from him. The necessity of this step will be made known to his Britannic Majesty thro' the minister plenipotentiary of the United States in London. And it would indicate a want of confidence due to a government which so well understands and exacts what becomes foreign ministers near its own frontier that the misconduct of its own representative will be viewed in the same light, in which it has been regarded here. The British government will bear, at the same time, that a ready attention will be given to communications, through any channel which may be substituted. It will be happy, if the change in this respect should be accompanied by a favourable revision of the unfriendly policy, which has been so long pursued towards the United States.
With France, the other belligerent, whose trespasses on our commercial rights have long been the subject of our just remonstrances, the posture of our relations does not correspond with the measures taken on the part of the United States, to effect a favourable change. The result of the several communications made to her government, in pursuance of the authority vested by congress in the executive, is contained in the correspondence of our minister at Paris, now laid before you.
On the other belligerent, who professes just and amicable dispositions, injuries materially affecting her commerce have not been duly controlled. In these cases, the interposition of the executive on our part, have not been omitted. But as well as on the consideration of the legislature, for both the policy and the effect of the measures to be considered, as regards the protection against the arbitrary application of it, by individuals, in the United States, which have been the subject of the last session, I have the honour to submit to you the following propositions:
1st. That the American government is prepared in the event of his majesty's consenting to withdraw the orders in council of January and November 1807, to withdraw contemporaneously on its part, the interdiction of its harbour to ships of war and all non-intercourse and non-importation acts, so far as respects Great Britain, leaving them in force with respect to France and the powers which adopt or act under her decrees.
2d. That America is willing to renounce, during the present war, the pretension of carrying on in time of war all trade with the enemy's colonies, from which she was excluded during peace.
3d. Great Britain, for the purpose of securing the operation of the embargo, and the bona fide intention of America, to prevent her citizens from trading with France, and the powers adopting and acting under the French decrees, is to be considered as being at liberty to capture all such American vessels, as may be found attempting to trade with the ports of any of these powers; without which security for the observance of the embargo, the raising it nominally with respect to Great Britain alone, would in fact, raise it with respect to all the world.
I have the honour to request you to favour me with such explanations, as your candour will at once suggest, in relation to these imputed conversations.
I forbear to express to you, sir, the surprise that is felt at the extraordinary pretensions that is set forth in this letter of instruction, and especially at the expectation that this government would, as a preliminary, recognize conditions, two of which are so manifestly irreconcilable to the dignity and interest of the United States. I, however, would remark, that had you deemed it proper to have communicated in extenso this letter, it would have been impossible for the president to have perceived in its conditions, or in its spirit, that conciliatory disposition which had been professed, and which, it was hoped, had really existed.
I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) R. SMITH. The Hon. David M. Erskine, &c. &c.
From Mr. Erskine to Mr. Smith.
Washington, August 14, 1809.
Sir—I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th inst. informing me that you had just received a letter from Mr. Pinkney inclosing a printed paper, purporting to be a copy of a despatch to me from Mr. Canning, which states, among other things, "from the report of your conversations with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin and Mr. Smith, it appears:"
"1st. That the American government is prepared, in the event of his majesty's consenting to withdraw the orders in council of January and November 1807, to withdraw contemporaneously on its part, the interdiction of its harbours to ships of war, and all non-intercourse and non-importation acts so far as respects Great Britain leaving them in force with respect to France and the powers which adopt, or act under, her decrees.
"2d. That America is willing to renounce during the present war, the pretension of carrying on, in time of war, all trade with the enemy's colonies, from which she was excluded during peace.
"3dly. Great Britain, for the purpose of securing the operation of the embargo, and the bona fide intention of America to prevent her citizens from trading with France and the powers adopting and acting under the French decrees is to be considered as being at liberty to capture all such American vessels as may be found attempting [to trade,] with the ports of any of these powers, without which security for the observance of the embargo, the raising it nominally with respect to Great Britain alone, would, in fact, raise it, with respect to all the world."
The explanations which you request from me upon that subject shall be given with candour, and I will proceed, accordingly, to lay before you an abstract of the communications which I made to his majesty's government relative to the unofficial conversations which I had held with Mr. Madison, (then secretary of state), Mr. Gallatin and yourself at the time and upon the occasion alluded to by his majesty's secretary of state (Mr. Canning) in that part of his instructions to me of which you inform me you have received a printed copy from Mr. Pinkney.
Upon referring to my despatches, addressed to his majesty's government of the 3d and 4th December last, in which these communications are detailed, I conclude that the conversations alluded to must have been held some days previous to that period, and were to the following effect:
Mr. Madison, (then secretary of state) is represented by me to have urged various arguments tending to prove that the United States had exerted all their efforts to persuade the French government to withdraw their unjust restrictions upon neutral commerce, and that recourse might have been had to measures of more activity and decision against France than mere remonstrances, but that, in the mean time Great Britain had issued her Orders in Council, before it was known whether the United States would acquiesce in the aggressions of France, and thereby rendered it impossible to distinguish between the conduct of the two belligerents, who had equally committed aggressions against the United States.
After some other observations, Mr. Madison is stated by me at that time to have added, that as the world must be convinced that America had in vain taken all the means in her power to obtain from Great Britain and France a just attention to her rights as a neutral power by representations and remonstrances, that she would be fully justified in having recourse to hostilities with either belligerent, and that she only hesitated to do so from the difficulty of contending with both; but that she must be driven even to endeavour to maintain her rights against the two greatest powers in the world; unless either of them should relax their restrictions upon neutral commerce; in which case, the United States would at once side with that power against the other which might continue its aggressions.
That every opinion which he entertained respecting the best interests of his country led him to wish that a good understanding should take place between Great Britain and the United States, and that he thought that the obvious advantages which would thereby result to both countries were a sufficient pledge of the sincerity of his sentiments.
These observations, sir, I beg leave to remark, were made to me by Mr. Madison about a month after the intelligence had been received in this country of the rejection by his majesty's government of the proposition made through Mr. Pinkney by the president for the removal of the embargo as respected Great Britain, upon condition that the orders in council should be withdrawn as respected the United States: and his sentiments were, as I conceived, expressed to me, in order that I might convey them to his majesty's government, so as to lead to a reconsideration of the proposition above-mentioned with a view to the adjustment of the differences upon that subject between the respective countries. But I never considered that Mr. Madison meant that the government of the United States would pledge themselves beyond the proposition respecting the embargo, as above stated—that is to say the extent of the power of the president by the constitution of the United States.
With sentiments of the highest respect and consideration, I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servant.
D. M. ERSKINE.
The Hon. Robert Smith, &c.
The Secretary of State to Mr. Erskine.
Department of State, August 14, 1809.
Sir—I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of
I understood, sir, distinctly, that the observations of the secretary of state were intended to convey an opinion as to what ought and would be the course pursued by the United States, in the event of his majesty's orders in council being withdrawn.
In these sentiments and opinions, you concurred, as I collected from the tenor of several conversations which I held with you at that period.
With respect to the second point, as stated in your letter to be contained in a "Despatch from Mr. Canning," I beg leave to offer the following explanation:
In the course of a private interview I had with Mr. Gallatin, (the secretary of the treasury) he intimated that the non-intercourse law which was then likely to be passed by the congress, might be considered as removing two very important grounds of difference with Great Britain, viz. the non-importation act, as applicable to her alone, and also the president's proclamation, whereby the ships of Great Britain were excluded from the ports of the United States, while those of France were permitted to enter—but that by the non-intercourse law, both powers were placed on the same footing. He did not pretend to say that this measure had been taken from any motives of concession to Great Britain; but, as, in fact, those consequences followed, he conceived they might be considered as removing the two great obstacles to a reconciliation.
He adverted also to the probability of an adjustment of another important point in dispute between the two countries, as he said he knew that it was intended by the United States to abandon the attempt to carry on a trade with the colonies of belligerents in time of war, which was not allowed in time of peace, and to trust to the being permitted by the French to carry on such trade in peace, so as to entitle them to a continuance of it in time of war.
As it may be very material to ascertain what "trade with the colonies of belligerents" was, in my conception, meant by Mr. Gallatin, as intended to be abandoned by the United States, I feel no hesitation in declaring, that I supposed he alluded to the trade from the colonies of belligerents direct to the mother country, or to the ports of other belligerents, because the right to such trade had been the point in dispute; whereas the right to carry on a trade from the colonies of belligerents to the United States had never been called in question, and had been recognised by His Majesty's Supreme Court of Admiralty; and the terms even upon which such colonial produce might be re-exported from the United States had been formally arranged in a treaty signed in London by the Ministers Plenipotentiary of both countries, which was not indeed ratified by the President of the United States; but was not objected to as to that article of it which settled the terms upon which such trade was to be permitted.
Such was the substance, sir, of the unofficial conversations which I had held with Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin, and yourself, which I did not consider or represent to His Majesty's government as intended with any other view than to endeavour to bring about the repeal of the Orders in Council by shewing that many of the obstacles which had stood in the way of an amicable adjustment of the differences between the two countries were already removed, and that a fair prospect existed of settling what remained; since the United States had exhibited a determination to resist the unjust aggressions upon her neutral rights, which was all that Great Britain had ever required; but I certainly never received any assurances from the American government that they would pledge themselves to adopt the conditions specified in Mr. Canning's instructions as preliminary; nor did I ever hold out such an expectation to His Majesty's government; having always stated to them that in the event of His Majesty's thinking it just or expedient to cause His Orders in Council to be withdrawn that the President would take off the embargo as respected England, leaving it in operation against France and the powers which adopted, or acted under, her decrees; according to the authority which was vested in him at that time by the Congress of the United States, and that there was every reason to expect that a satisfactory arrangement might be made upon the points of the colonial trade which had been so long in dispute between the two countries.
As to the third condition referred to by you, specified in Mr. Canning's instructions, I have only to remark, that I never held any conversation with the members of the government of the United States, relative to it, until my late negotiation—or had ever mentioned the subject to his majesty's government—it having, for the first time, been presented to my consideration in Mr. Canning's despatch to me of the 23d of January in which that idea is suggested, and is stated to have been assented to by Mr. Pinkney.
It would be unavailing, at the present moment, to enter upon an examination of the "pretensions set forth in Mr. Canning's letter of instructions" (which you are pleased to term) "extraordinary."
I consider it, however, to be my duty to declare that, during my negotiation with you which led to the conclusion of the provisional agreement, I found no reason to believe that any difficulties would occur in the accomplishment of the two former conditions, as far as it was in the power of the president of the United States to accede to the first, and consistently with the explanation which I have before given of the second point:—On the contrary I received assurances through you, that the president would comply (as far as it was in his power) with the first condition, and that there could be no doubt that the congress would think it incumbent upon them to assert the rights of the United States against such powers as should adopt or act under the decrees of France as soon as their actual conduct or determinations upon that subject could be ascertained—but that, in the mean time, the President had not the power, and could not undertake to pledge himself in the formal manner required to that effect.
I received also assurances from you, that no doubt could be reasonably entertained that a satisfactory arrangement might be made in a treaty upon the subject of the second condition mentioned in Mr. Canning's instructions according to my explanation of it in the foregoing part of this letter, but that it necessarily would form an article of a treaty in which the various pretensions of the two countries should be settled.
The third condition you, certainly, very distinctly informed me could not be recognized by the president, but you added what had great weight in my mind, that you did not see why any great importance should be attached to such a recognition; because it would be impossible that a citizen of the United States could prefer a complaint to his government on account of the capture of his vessel while engaged in a trade absolutely interdicted by the laws of his country.
Under these circumstances, therefore, finding that I could not obtain the recognitions specified in Mr. Canning's despatch of the 23d of January, (which formed but one part of his instructions to me) in the formal manner required, I considered that it would be in vain to lay before the government of the United States the despatches in question, which I was prepared to have done in extenso , had I thought proper. But as I had such strong grounds for believing that the object of His Majesty's government could be attained, though in a different form, and the spirit, at least, of my several letters of instructions be fully complied with, I felt a thorough conviction upon my mind that I should be acting in conformity with His Majesty's wishes; and, accordingly, I concluded the provisional agreement on His Majesty's behalf with the government of the United States.

The documents herewith submitted proof that I had formed an erroneous judgment of the British government... It is a great consolation to me, however, to perceive that measures have been adopted by both governments to prevent any losses and to obviate any inconveniences which might have arisen to the citizens or subjects of either country from a reliance on the fulfilment of that provisional agreement; and I cannot but cherish a hope, that a complete and cordial understanding between the two countries may be effected.
I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, D. M. ERSKINE. The Hon. R. Smith, Esq. &c. &c.
The secretary of the Treasury to Mr. Erskine. Washington, 13th August, 1809. Sir—I do not believe, that in the conversations we have had respecting the practicability of an adjustment of the differences between the United States and Great Britain, we ever have misunderstood one another. Yet as from Mr. Canning's instructions lately published by your government, it would seem that some opinions are ascribed to several members of this administration, which they did not entertain, it appears necessary to ascertain whether on any point a misapprehension can have taken place.
The points embraced in Mr. Canning's first proposition formed the principal topic of our conversation, relative to a revocation of the orders in council. Yet in the manner in which that proposition is expressed, it goes further than had been suggested by the members of the administration. It is sufficiently evident from the proceedings of congress, both previous and subsequent to the unratified agreement of April last, that the United States intended to continue the restrictions on the commercial intercourse with France, whilst such of her decrees as violated our neutral rights continued in force, and to remove those restrictions in relation to Great Britain, in the event of a revocation of the orders in council. But that state of things so far as it related to France was to result from our own laws known or anticipated by your government when they authorised an arrangement; and it was not proposed by us that the continuance of the non-intercourse with France should be made a condition of that arrangement. Whilst on that subject, I will add an observation, though perhaps not immediately connected with the object of this letter. I think that the object of that proposition, so far as it agreed with your previous understanding of the intentions of this government, has been substantially carried into effect on our part. It is true that your government might at the date of the instructions have expected from the incipient proceedings of congress, that it would have embraced the restrictive laws of the United States. Not only however was the omission nominal, since American vessels were at the time by the decrees of that country refused admission into its ports; but under the same construction of our laws by which the commercial intercourse with Holland was permitted, that with Portugal was also considered as legal in the event of that country being occupied by British troops in the name of the Prince Regent.
It is therefore principally as respects the second condition which relates to the colonial trade, that erroneous inferences might be drawn from the expressions used in Mr. Canning's instructions. Although the subject must have been mentioned here incidentally, and only in a transient manner; as it is one to which I had paid particular attention, and on which my opinion had never varied, I think that I can state with precision in what view I have always considered it, and must have alluded to it. 1. I never could have given countenance to an opinion that the United States would agree, or that it would be proper to make any arrangement whatever respecting the colonial trade, a condition of the revocation of the orders in council. The two subjects were altogether unconnected, and I am confident that such a proposition was never suggested either by you, or any member of this administration. Such an arrangement could be effected only by treaty; and it is with considerable degree of surprise that I see your government now asking not only resistance to the French decrees, but the abandonment of a branch of our commerce, as the price of the revocation of the orders in council. This seems to give a new character to a measure which had heretofore been represented as an act of retaliation reluctantly adopted, and had been defended solely on the ground of a supposed acquiescence on the part of the United States in the injurious decrees of another nation.
2. In the event of a treaty embracing all the points in dispute, and particularly that of impressments, without which I trust no treaty will ever take place, it was my opinion, and I may certainly have expressed it, that if the other subjects of difference were arranged that respecting the colonial trade would be easily adjusted. I had considered the principles recognized in a former correspondence, between Lord Hawkesbury and Mr. King on the subject of the colonial trade, and subsequently again adopted in the treaty negotiated by Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, as a general basis agreed on under different administrations, by both governments, from which neither could now recede, and susceptible only of modification as to details.
The instructions to our ministers in London on that subject had also been published and were known to your government. I therefore believed that the United States, in the event of a treaty, would be disposed to waive for the present, in the manner and on the terms contemplated by those instructions, their right to that branch, and to that branch only, of the colonial trade, known by the name of "direct trade," that is to say the trade carried directly from belligerent colonies to the belligerents in Europe, when that trade was not permanently in peace as in war permitted by the laws of the country to which those colonies belonged. The right to a trade between such colonies and the United States generally, and to that in colonial articles between the United States and other countries, never can, or will in my opinion, be abandoned, or its exercise be suspended by this government.
On the contrary, it is solely in order to secure, by an express treaty stipulation, that trade against the danger of interruption, and thus by a mutual spirit of accommodation to avoid collisions, that the abandonment of the direct branch can ever be assented to. Permit me therefore in request, that you will inform me, whether you understood me on those two points, as I certainly meant to be understood; namely, that the relinquishment during the present war, of what is called the direct trade, was alone contemplated; and that no arrangement on that subject was suggested as a condition of the revocation of the Orders in Council.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect and consideration, Sir, your most obedient servant, (Signed) ALBERT GALLATIN. Hon. D. M. Erskine, Esq. &c. &c. Plenipotentiary, &c. &c.
Mr. Erskine to the Secretary of the Treasury. Washington, 13th August, 1809. Sir—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th inst. in which you have been pleased to say that although you do not believe that in the conversations we have had respecting the practicability of an adjustment of the differences between the United States and Great Britain, we ever have misunderstood one another. Yet, as from Mr. Canning's instructions, lately published by your government, it would seem that some opinions are ascribed to several members of this administration which they did not entertain, it appears necessary to ascertain whether, on any point, a misapprehension can have taken place.
In answer to your enquiries, I have great satisfaction in assuring you that there appears to have been no misunderstanding respecting the substance or meaning of the conversation which passed between us, as stated in Mr. Canning's instructions alluded to.
After the most careful perusal of your statement of the purpose of our conversation, I cannot discover any material difference from the representation which I have made upon that subject to the secretary of state (Mr. Robert Smith) in my letter to him of the 14th inst. to which I will therefore beg leave to refer you, as I have therein detailed the substance of the conversation according to my recollection of it; which is in every respect essentially the same as that which you seem to have entertained.
During the conversation which we had respecting the practicability of an amicable adjustment of the differences between the two countries, when the relinquishment by the United States during the present war, of what is called the colonial trade, was suggested by you, I conceived that you meant (as you have stated) "the trade carried directly from belligerent colonies to the belligerents in Europe, when that trade was not permanently in peace as in war, permitted by the laws of the country to which those colonies belonged."
I never supposed that you intended to convey an opinion that the government of the United States would make any arrangement respecting the colonial trade as a condition of the revocation of the orders in council, the two subjects being altogether unconnected; nor have I ever represented to his majesty's government, that such preliminary pledges could be given.
With sentiments of the highest respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, (Signed) D. M. ERSKINE. The Hon. Albert Gallatin, Esq. &c.
The Secretary of State to Mr. Jackson, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty. Department of State, October 9th, 1809.
Sir—An arrangement, as to the revocation of the British orders in council, as well as to the satisfaction required in the case of the attack on the Chesapeake frigate, has been made in due form by the United States with David Montague Erskine, Esq. an accredited minister plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty. And after it had been faithfully carried into execution on the part of this government and under circumstances rendering its effects on the relative situation of the United States irrevocable, and, in some respects, irreversible, his Britannic majesty has deemed it proper to disavow it, to recall his minister, and to send another to take his place.
In such a state of things, no expectation could be more reasonable, no course of proceeding more obviously preferable by the ordinary respect due to the disappointed party, than a prompt and explicit explanation by the new functionary, of the grounds of the refusal on the part of his government to abide by an arrangement so solemnly made, accompanied by a restitution of other propitious.
Under the influence of this reasonable expectation, the president has learned, with no less surprise than regret, that in your several conferences with me you have stated:
 1st. That you have no instructions from your government, which authorise you to make any explanations whatever to this government, as to the reasons which had induced his Britannic majesty to disavow the arrangement lately made by your predecessor, and that therefore you could not make any such explanations.  2d. That in the case of the Chesapeake, your instructions only authorise you (without alleging any reason whatever why the reasonable terms of satisfaction tendered and accepted, have not been carried into effect) to communicate to this government a note tendering satisfaction, with an understanding that such note should not be signed and delivered by you, until you should have previously seen and approved the proposed answer of this government; and that the signing and the delivery of your note and of the answer of this government should be simultaneous.  3d. That you have no instructions, which authorise you to make to this government any propositions whatever in relation to the revocation of the British orders in council; but only to receive such as this government may deem it proper to make to you.  4th. That, at all events, it is not the disposition or the intention of the British government to revoke their orders in council, as they respect the United States, but upon a formal stipulation on the part of the United States, to accede to the following terms and conditions, viz: 
 1st. That the act of congress, commonly called the non-intercourse act, be continued against France, so long as the final conditions heretofore.  2d. That the Navy of Great Britain be authorised to aid in enforcing the provisions of the said act of congress.  3d. That the United States shall explicitly renounce, during the present war, the right of carrying on any trade whatever, direct or indirect, with any colony of any enemy of Great Britain, from which they were excluded during peace; and that this renunciation shall extend, not only to the trade between the colony and the mother country, but to the trade between the colony and the United States. 
In the foregoing representation, it should appear, that I have in any instance misapprehended your meaning, it will afford me real pleasure to be enabled to lay before the president a statement, corrected agreeably to any suggestions, with which you may be pleased to favour me.
To avoid the misconceptions incident to oral proceedings, I have the honour to intimate that it is thought expedient, that our further discussions, on the present occasion, be in the written form. And with great sincerity, I assure you, that whatever communications you may be pleased thus to make, will be received with an anxious solicitude to find them such as may lead to a speedy removal of every existing obstacle to that mutual and lasting friendship and cordiality between the two nations, which it is obviously the interest of both to foster.
With the highest consideration, &c. (Signed) R. SMITH. The Hon. Francis James Jackson, Esq. &c. &c. (Documents to be continued.)
200 NEGROES for Sale.
Will positively be Sold in Middlesex County, at Christopher Owen's Tavern, in the town of Upton, the above quantity of NEGROES, belonging to the estate of Philip L. GRYMES, of Brandon, deceased, Among which are,
House Servants, Cooks, Carpenters, Blacksmiths, Coopers, &c. Also, 4 Ox Carts, with Chains, &c. and 24 of the most valuable Oxen belonging to the said estate.
20 of the above NEGROES will be sold for cash; the balance with the oxen, &c. will be sold on a credit of nine months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
The Sale will take place on the 9th of January next, (if fair, if not the next fair day) and will continue from day to day until all are sold.
The cash sales will commence on the first day. All legal creditors are requested to purchase the amount, or any part of their respective claims.
Robert West. Administrator of Philip L. Grymes, dec'd. Woodville, Gloucester County, Nov. 22, 1809. (161-9.)
Wanted to Purchase.
TURTLESHELL and CATTLES' HORNS. The Horns must be of the largest size with the path on.
Apply to Edward Grannis, No. 11, Main-Street.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
TO SHOUT THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4, 1809.
We gave the President's communication in an extra paper on Saturday evening, and to-day we commence the publication of the Documents accompanying the message. Their importance demand, and will receive a preference to all other matter; their great length will necessarily occupy much of this and our succeeding numbers. We forbear to offer any comment until we have finished the publication of these highly interesting papers.
[COMMUNICATED.]
MARRIED—On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Bracken, Mr. ARCHIBALD B. CAMPBELL, of this Borough, to the amiable Miss MARY C. SMITH, of York-Town.
[COMMUNICATED.]
DIED—At his father's house in Suffolk, on Saturday night last, Mr. WILLIAM ALLEN, aged 22 years. He was a young man remarkable for his suavity of manners, and his death is much lamented by all who knew him.
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 28.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the country to his friend in this town, dated November 20.
"As to the rupture between our government and Mr. Jackson; I believe Mr. Madison has been deceived. Robert Smith did know of Mr. Erskine's instructions, though he concealed it from the President; and this concealment was to further Samuel Smith's speculations—I believe. But now he disguises a falsehood under a truth. He asserts that the government knew nothing of them. He dare not say that he, Robert Smith, was ignorant.—Now if Robert Smith knew of them, how came the secretary of state, who is that same Robert Smith, to be ignorant of them? And if the secretary of state knew of them, why did he not communicate them to the President? I think I see the ground agreeable business may be traced, I have no doubt, to Samuel Smith's commercial speculations."
COMMUNICATION.
The course which has been given to the affair between Mr. Jackson and Mr. Secretary Smith has certainly added nothing to the dignity or candour of our government. Whether secretary Smith has acted properly in suspending the intercourse, remains for the executive to disclose; and is not now the question. The true enquiry is whether it is honourable to suffer editor Smith to publish in his paper an exparte, garbled statement of the most important transaction without any signature from the government or other evidence of authenticity? Surely the only just course was to submit to the nation, through congress, a full and complete representation of all the intercourse with both Erskine and Jackson, from the time the overtures were made by Messieurs Madison, Smith, and Gallatin to the British government, through Erskine up to the suspension of Jackson. Such a course would have been fair and honest—it would have challenged censure or suspicion—it would have submitted both sides of the subject, and left the good sense of the nation to decide upon its merits. What has been the course adopted? A few days only before the meeting of congress the editor of the Intelligencer comes out (as an editorial communication) with a statement of the dismissal of Mr. Jackson very much to the dishonour of that minister! and although the government has not, we believe, any where acknowledged this publication to be authorized or official; yet the French faction in all their public prints, have not only declared it official upon this slender assertion—without a knowledge of the whole ground, have they day after day insulted, traduced, and rancorously misrepresented both Mr. Jackson and his government.—Is this fair play? is it doing as we would be done unto? Is it conforming unto the laws and constitution of our country of which we make such boast, which declare "no man shall be condemned unheard?" So very extraordinary has been the shape and bearings of this transaction—so unlike the magnanimity and justice which are the characteristics of a free and enlightened government, that however painful the conclusion, the reflecting mind can find no motive by which the administration could be actuated in permitting these enormities, but in a grovelling policy of avoiding a candid investigation by giving a signal to the factions, and thus attempt to forestal the publick sentiment.
NEW YORK, Nov. 24.
Charter Election.—The election for charter officers closed last evening, after an animated contest of 3 days. The federal candidates have obtained majorities in the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 9th Wards, and the federal candidate for Alderman has succeeded in the 7th, giving us fifteen members in the corporation out of twenty. Thus has FEDERALISM, standing on its own ground, once more regained, in this city, its high and commanding eminence. Long, too long, have the people been deceived by the arts of a few selfish and designing demagogues, who have ever sought power that they might derive importance from the dignity of office, and riot on the property of the public. But we trust the day of delusion is over. The people of New York have seen the necessity of a change of men in the councils of the city. That change, they have nobly effected. They have thus declared, that they will no longer support men who have squandered public property on greedy favourites; who have involved the city in a debt, which years of faithful management can scarcely cancel; and who are the loud and unceasing advocates of embargoes, non-intercourse and war. The result of the election will be exhilarating to the friends of freedom, of peace and of free trade, throughout our country.
Williamson's will not for Alston in New-York Nov. 28.
Notice of the Stockholders, the interest as well as the Eastern at the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, offered for Rent by the Year to the High & Low Water, on the First day of January, at the Exchange Coffee House, in Norfolk. The rent to be paid quarterly, for which good security will be required. December 4.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, that at the request of a majority of the Stockholders, the interest as well as the Eastern at the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, offered for Rent by the Year to the High & Low Water, on the First day of January, at the Exchange Coffee House, in Norfolk. The rent to be paid quarterly, for which good security will be required. December 4.
FOUND.
A Navy Officer's DIRK. The owner may have it again by paying for this advertisement, and applying at No. 134, Main-Street. December 4.
MR. DUCOING.
BEGS leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk, that his PRIZING BALL will be TOMORROW EVENING, TUESDAY, the 5th of December, when he hopes to be honoured with their company. Dec. 4.
Pursuant to a Deed in Trust, executed on the 26th day of July, 1802, by the late Mr. W. & C. RAINCOCK, to satisfy a debt due to G. G. RAINCOCK, of the Island of Jamaica, will be Sold at Publick Auction, on the 8th of December next, at the Warehouse of Messrs. Geo. Murray, W. C.
Ten valuable SLAVES,
Piz. 2 Men, 3 Women, and 5 Children.
ALSO,
A quantity of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE.
And on the 11th December, on the premises, 300 Acres of LAND, more or less. Situate on Paradise Creek, and adjoining the Lands of Mr. Edward Roberts and Zachariah Owens, together with the LIVE STOCK thereon, consisting of Horn Cattle, Sheep and Hogs.
The Trustee.
Terms of payment. For the Slaves, Furniture, and Live Stock, cash for all sums at and under 30 dollars; Notes with approved endorsers at 60 days for all sums over 30 and not exceeding 250 dollars; and at 90 days for all sums over 250 dollars. For the Land, Notes with approved endorsers at 6, 12, and 18 months, with a lien on the property to secure the payments. November 29.
Valuable Property to be Sold at Auction.
On Wednesday, 13th of December, at XII o'clock, will be Sold on Commerce-Street Wharf,
The Fire-Proof Warehouse,
at present occupied by Mr. Robert Maitland. A credit of 9 and 12 months will be given, and Notes with approved endorsers required. Also at the same time and place,
That Valuable WHARF,
Adjoining the Publick Landing at Portsmouth, formerly the property of Mrs. Hunter. The same credit will be given as for the above, and the same payment required. William Pennock, V. M. November 27.
SALE AT AUCTION,
Of HOUSE No. 41, Main-Street.
That commodious Two Story BRICK BUILDING on Main-Street, near the Exchange, formerly in the possession of Peter Daly. Will be Sold at Auction, On Wednesday, the 6th December, At XII o'clock on the premises.
It contains two Shops and a back Room on the ground floor, and six comfortable Rooms on the upper and two Kitchens attached to it, making two complete Tenements, both of which have lately undergone a thorough repair, and can receive tenants without any additional expense. Terms, one third Cash; one third 12 months and one third 2 years credit, with approved security for the payment. William Pennock, V. M. November 24.
Fresh Malaga FRUIT.
The CARGO of the Schooner Two Brothers, landing this day on Commerce-Street, consisting of 150 Qr. Casks Rich Sweet Mountain WINE; 50 barrels SUN-RAISINS, 600 boxes Muscatel do. 1000 do. Raisins do. 25 kegs FIGS; 25 bags shelled ALMONDS, 250 jars GRAPES; 50 do. OLIVES, 25 boxes VERMACELLA, A small quantity of CORK. For Sale on moderate terms by Moses Myers & Co. Who West, White Oak STAVES. November 10.
WILLIAM PENNOCK,
Respectfully informs his friends and the publick that he has commenced the Auction and Commission Business.
His Office is at present on Mendenhall's wharf, lately occupied by Alexander Maclure, where orders will be punctiliously received. November 10.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS.
Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and adjacent to Military Ticks, to wit: Four Tracts of 240 acres each, on the Cumberland a branch of Cumberland, situated in Dickson County where the usual price of Land is ten dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of them containing 1500 acres, the other 1000 acres, situated on the Cumberland and Clinch Rivers, and adjacent to Military Ticks. One other Tract of 1000 acres, situated on the Clinch River, adjacent to Military Ticks. One other Tract of 1000 acres, situated on the Clinch River, adjacent to Military Ticks. One other Tract of 1000 acres, situated on the Clinch River, adjacent to Military Ticks.