Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-01-23 00:00:00

Mississippi. Such we understood is the substance of his affidavit, furnished by a gentleman of veracity, who spurned at the offer of being made a captain in the above expedition.
CHILLICOTHE, January 1. Extract of a letter from judge Nimmo to a senator from Hamilton county, dated Cincinnati, December 19th, 1806.
"We are all bustle and confusion here, in consequence of the act, "to prevent certain acts hostile to the peace and tranquillity of the United States and this state."—The governor was so obliging as to commission me, to act upon it, in his room here; and in consequence of which, two companies of militia, and the light infantry company, have been ordered out, completely equipped and stationed along the river, so that it is impossible for a boat to pass without examination. Unfortunately Blannerhasset, with four keel boats, has escaped—he passed here on Sunday evening last, before the guards were put on the river.
At a meeting of a number of the citizens of Muskingum county, at the court-house, on the 26th of December, 1806, after the adjournment of the court, for the purpose of expressing the publick sentiments on the important subjects, which have for some time agitated the publick mind:—Jesse Fulton, esq. was chosen chairman, and Samuel Harnick, esq. secretary, when the following resolutions were universally agreed to:
Resolved, That this meeting viewing with concern the agitation of the publick mind, respecting certain reports which are spread abroad, relative to the unusual preparations which have been made on the western waters for an expedition against the dominions of Spain, adjoining the United States and its territory, think it a duty they owe to themselves and their country, in this publick manner, to express their decided disapprobation and abhorrence of such attempts, or any other which may tend to disturb the peace and harmony of the United States.
Resolved therefore unanimously, That we will, to the utmost of our power, exert ourselves to detect and defeat any of the schemes of combining or organizing any of the citizens of the United States for the purpose aforesaid.
Resolved, That we will support the present administration of our government, in such measures as they may adopt, to check or defeat the same, with our lives and fortunes, being satisfied that under the present administration we enjoy every blessing which the best of governments can afford.
Resolved, That the above resolutions be signed by the chairman, and attested by the secretary, and transmitted to the printers of Chillicothe and Lancaster, for publication.
JESSE FULTON, Chairman. SAMUEL HARNICK, Sec'y.
LEXINGTON, (K.) December 25. The last accounts from Frankfort stated the legislature to be still in conclave.
The governor is said to have ordered out 500 militia, to be stationed at different points on the Ohio, to intercept suspicious boats attempting to pass.
A gentleman direct from Cincinnati states, that a number of men were stationed there, and two or three barges in the stream, to stop all boats from passing, until a satisfactory account of them should be given. He further states that several boats, supposed to be a part of Burr's flotilla, had been detained above, on board of one was Mrs. Blannerhasset, her husband having succeeded in descending the river, with about 16 boats. He further informs, that a company of troops were on their march, to protect the arsenal at the mouth of Licking.
Col. Burr, the source of alarm, which produced all these precautionary movements, was, it is said, at Gen. Jackson's, 10 miles from Nashville, on Wednesday last.
Extract of a letter, dated Fort Adams, November 17th, 1806.
"The war on the other side of the river is at an end, as you will see by the inclosed general order.
"The troops in this quarter, except one company at Natchitoches, and a small detachment at this place are ordered to New-Orleans;—every piece of ordinance, all the ammunition, and other warlike stores and implements, are immediately to be moved off down the river,
"The companies of Boote, Schuyler, and Swann, are also ordered to Orleans from the Mobile.
"A requisition has been made for 500 militia of this territory, to march for Orleans in 20 days from the 11th instant.
"We have no conjectures as to the object of this sudden and unexpected movement of the troops; the general will be here tomorrow, and perhaps we may get some light on the subject."
FRANKFORT, December 25.
The legislature of this state closed their doors several days in the course of the last and present week, in consequence of some confidential communication from the executive. It is presumed to relate to the expedition in which Col. Burr is said to be engaged. An act to prevent unlawful warlike enterprises has passed both houses—and orders have been dispatched to different places on the Ohio, to detain the boats now descending it.—Detachments of militia have been ordered out for that purpose.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, January 16.
Mr. Randolph quoted that part of the president's message relating to Mr. Burr. He had waited, he said, with anxious solicitude for some official information on this subject; but the aspect of affairs on the Mississippi was now such that he could no longer be silent—that Spain, if concerned at all, must be the plaintiff, not the defendant, in this case.—The most prompt and efficacious means were now necessary—He did not think the executive could have any information on this subject to which the house was not entitled. It appeared from evidence taken under the direction of the legislature of Kentucky, that Spain has ever since 1783, been endeavouring to separate the Western from the Atlantic states—Perhaps, at the moment he was addressing the house the fate of the Western Country was decided.—A bill for authorising the president to accept of volunteers has been before you; a member of that committee informed me that he had proposed an
augmentation of the troops, as that member was domesticated in the family of the secretary at war—Mr. R. presumed the secretary approved.
If instead of pen, ink and paper, said he, you had last session given men and arms, neither external nor domestic, need have been dreaded—The expenses of the campaign proposed last session would not have been so great as those occasioned from the want of raising a few troops.
Here we sit and adjourn, and adjourn and sit; like so many school boys, to do as we are bid; to come here and go home again.
Mr. Randolph spoke highly of the proceedings of the state of Ohio.
He then offered a resolution to the following effect:
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to furnish this house with any information in possession of the executive, excepting such as he may deem the publick welfare may require not to be disclosed, touching any illegal combinations of private individuals against the peace and safety of the union, or any military expedition planned by such individuals against any nation with whom the United States are at peace—Together with the measures the executive has taken or proposed to take to defeat the same.
Mr. Chandler. I believe I proposed to the committee an addition of men to each company, and also proposed that the President should be authorised to receive more men if needed; but such propositions neither came from nor were known to the secretary at war.
Mr. Alston. I have no belief that Spain has committed, or intends to commit any attack on us. The attack, if newspapers can be believed, is to be made from our own citizens—when the President thinks proper, he will give the necessary information to the house.
What was the amount of the resolution for raising men last winter, but a declaration of war?—and if you had agreed to the resolution you would have had officers, as once heretofore, but not men. A few days hence perhaps it may be proper, but I see no necessity at present.
Mr. J. Clay. Newspaper information is not that on which we ought to rely. When the treaty of peace of 1783, was on the tapis in Paris, the Spanish minister used his endeavours to persuade our ministers to consent to make the Allegany mountains the boundary of the United States; that has still been the favourite object ever since—Either a late Spanish minister is the dupe of the conspirators, or concerned with them.
Mr. Burwell spoke in favour of the resolution. Mr. D. R. Williams asked for the ayes and noes. Mr. Masters. Spain has refused to recal her minister—every thing evinces the disposition of that nation—It is time to act—let us get all the information that can be procured.
Mr. Smilie. The resolution betrays a want of confidence in the executive. Is the executive incapable of judging what is necessary, and will he not give all necessary and timely information for the means, if wanted?
Mr. Holland opposed the resolution. Mr. Findley moved to postpone the consideration till Monday.
Mr. Lloyd was in favour of the resolution. Mr. Alston wished to wait the arrival of the mail from the westward before voting. How is the information to be done?—How is the President to be spared the information? suppose men in New-Orleans, or Philadelphia, or elsewhere, are concerned in a conspiracy, the information he will give will enable them to escape, or act with more effect than hitherto.
Mr. Holland again spoke against the resolution. Mr. Dana asked for the resolution to be referred to the House relative to a request of the President to lay before the house information of the treaty made with Algiers—also the information the President might have given relative to France in '98.
Mr. G. W. Campbell opposed the resolution. Whatever was the object of the conspiracy, it is now destroyed, or already discovered. He combated the idea that had been raised last session, any benefit would have accrued. This conspiracy could not have been secret.—Whatever conspiracy there may have been, we have no evidence of its being dangerous to the union; we have no evidence that even to the amount of 200 have combined with the man who is said to be the author of that conspiracy—Who in the Western Country, citizens there, ever associated for such purposes supposed—There is no ground for this great alarm.
Mr. Randolph. We are told that this conspiracy is defeated or has succeeded to the end, but if it may have succeeded but in part, it should not be checked. The newspaper evidence to be relied on, he observed, was the authentic proof of the trial of judge Sebastian, of the disposition of the Spanish government. Castilian and Spanish are no more. Spain, while treating with one, was preparing to stab us with the other. What has been the treatment of the Spanish minister? Why has he not been sent home? When Miranda had gone, how great were his complaints and inquiries. We hear no complaints or inquiries now made by him. New-Orleans is the object, and can we doubt whether or not he is concerned? Of one circumstance Mr. R. said, he thought he had sufficient evidence. He believed that if the conspirators should arrive at Baton Rouge before our troops, New-Orleans must fall. He wished not such an "union of honest men" to take possession of the key of the Mississippi and shut the door in our face—He was not disposed to triumph; though he had ample cause—it would be no gratification to him to triumph in the disgrace of his country—He had, he said, no hand in those acts of omission or of commission, which had brought us to the present disastrous state—He had expected, had foretold, the danger of losing the Delta of the Mississippi:—he knew not who the modern Cataline would be, but expected there would be such—Yet the house seemed in a state of indifference or insensibility, or were so economical, they wanted greatness of soul enough to afford the purchase of a key to secure their strong box—they pursued a narrow, an unaccountable policy—What would have been the feelings of this house if the British forces were now scouring the lakes, were along the 45 degree of latitude, within our frontiers? What, if the British minister had been ordered home, and his court had continued him here: stuck him under the nose of your executive? The feelings and the measures of this house would be very different from what they now are—
they would be what they ought to be now, but what they are not.
The resolution had been said to betray a want of confidence in the Executive; he must be indulged in the cultivation of a sceptical philosophy; he should judge in politics as in religion by works and not by faith—He would not mortgage his conscience to the Executive in that manner—but the principle was wrong—the house were entitled to information—it was their duty to obtain it.
(Mr. R. here adverted to a bill that moment received from the Senate, increasing the military peace establishment.) It was no consequence whether a force were called of the war establishment, or of the peace establishment, provided the force were efficient; many gentlemen seemed ready to increase the peace establishment for war. He should suppose that for a peace establishment the fewer men the better—He wished an efficient regular force, not the shew of one without the reality; not merely fruges consumere, but to do duty—He had as much confidence as any gentleman, in the militia at home, but not abroad. The militia at Vermont, or of the Western states are no more fit to defend New Orleans than the Cape of Good Hope, if suddenly attacked.
Mr. Smilie was opposed to the resolution—he considered the conspiracy, if any, as already crushed; and the country in no danger.
Mr. Eppes was of the same opinion, but to satisfy the publick, he hoped the resolution would be adopted.
For postponing—38. Against it—52. Mr. Thomas called for a division of the resolution; divide at the word "states."
Mr. Early moved that the house adjourn.
For adjourning, 48—against it 68. A postponement was again called for.
For postponing 48—against it 68. The ayes and noes were taken on the first part of the resolution, and were, ayes 109—noes 14.
Mr. Randolph amended the second part of the resolution, by striking out the words "proposes to take."
Ayes and noes were, ayes 61—noes 52.
A committee was appointed to wait on the president with the resolution, and the house adjourned till Monday.
The discussion of this resolution continued till candle light. We have merely given some of the larger bones of the skeleton of it; more will be given hereafter.
The annexed abstract from a French paper, contains an interesting anecdote relative to the Brute Creation. It were well if reason and reflection in man were as much the parents of gratitude, as instinct is in brutes.
VIENNA, May 31st.—A circumstance occurred at Vienna, which deserves the publick notice. A Bengal Tyger, usually kept in a certain period (when an ophthalmic, or an ophthalmic,) of which is a few days, she was head up—on her first visit to the park, she was discovered, that she had killed a man. The information was given to the king, who ordered that the tyger should be put to death. The tyger, however, was not killed, but was kept in a certain period, and was found to be well. The information was given to the king, who ordered that the tyger should be put to death. The tyger, however, was not killed, but was kept in a certain period, and was found to be well.
Mr. Randolph. We are told that this conspiracy is defeated or has succeeded to the end, but if it may have succeeded but in part, it should not be checked. The newspaper evidence to be relied on, he observed, was the authentic proof of the trial of judge Sebastian, of the disposition of the Spanish government. Castilian and Spanish are no more. Spain, while treating with one, was preparing to stab us with the other. What has been the treatment of the Spanish minister? Why has he not been sent home? When Miranda had gone, how great were his complaints and inquiries. We hear no complaints or inquiries now made by him. New-Orleans is the object, and can we doubt whether or not he is concerned? Of one circumstance Mr. R. said, he thought he had sufficient evidence. He believed that if the conspirators should arrive at Baton Rouge before our troops, New-Orleans must fall. He wished not such an "union of honest men" to take possession of the key of the Mississippi and shut the door in our face—He was not disposed to triumph; though he had ample cause—it would be no gratification to him to triumph in the disgrace of his country—He had, he said, no hand in those acts of omission or of commission, which had brought us to the present disastrous state—He had expected, had foretold, the danger of losing the Delta of the Mississippi:—he knew not who the modern Cataline would be, but expected there would be such—Yet the house seemed in a state of indifference or insensibility, or were so economical, they wanted greatness of soul enough to afford the purchase of a key to secure their strong box—they pursued a narrow, an unaccountable policy—What would have been the feelings of this house if the British forces were now scouring the lakes, were along the 45 degree of latitude, within our frontiers? What, if the British minister had been ordered home, and his court had continued him here: stuck him under the nose of your executive? The feelings and the measures of this house would be very different from what they now are—
Reed, from New-Orleans, in distress, all hands sick, sent to New-Orleans, and waiting trial. The brothers, Ramsay, sailed for Turks Island on the 10th Dec.—Jan. 6, off the Havanna, spoke the sloop Hornet, of and for Philadelphia, from Trinidad (Cuba) out 12 days—8th in sight of Havanna, spoke the ship Two Pollices, Wilder, from Turks Island bound to Havanna. At 6 A. M. in the snow storm on Sunday, the Three Sisters struck on the middle ground, which occasioned the ship to make much water.
British brig Fox, Wainwright, 37 days from Jamaica, Sugar, Coffee & Cocoa, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.—Sailed in company with the British brig Thorn, Tate, for New-York, and brig Sukey & Polly, of and for Philadelphia; parted the 11th inst. in lat. 25, 40, long. 74, 00.
Sch'r Prince, Taylor, 12 days from Salem.
Sch'r Citizen, Howes, 4 days from Yarmouth.
Sloops Director, Tarlington, and Chancellor, Butler, 6 days from New York.
Sch'r. Experiment, Venn, 26 days from Guadalupe, sugar, to the master.
Sloop Friendship, Spencer, 5 days from Rhode-Island.
Sloop Catty Maria, Storer, 5 days from New-York.
The brig Argus, Bowers, of Dighton, arrived at Falmouth (Jam.) the 17th Dec.—The ship Four Friends, from Philadelphia, and the brig Twins, from New-York, have arrived at Lucea.—The sch'r Enterprize, arrived at Kingston from N. York the 20th Dec.—The brig Philanthropist, Copeland, arrived at Kingston from New-York the 19th Dec.
Brig George, for Norfolk, advertised to sail about the 21st Dec.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Three Sisters, Driver, Jamaica. Sch'r Welcome Return, Hurst, St. Jago de Cuba. Minerva, Rhodes, Providence. Morning Star, Sherman, St. Vincent. Experiment, Venn, Guadalupe.
CLEARED. Ship Eliza, Vickery, Gibraltar. Brig Fair Manhattan, Wooffendale, do. Sloop Ranger, Harris, Petersburg.
Sales at Auction.
By WM. B. LAMB. TO-MORROW, (Saturday,) 24th instant, at 11 o'Clock on Maxwell's wharf, will be Sold at 60 and 90 days for approved paper, the CARGO of the schooner Welcome Return—consisting of 38 tons Fustic; 810 dryed Hides, 69 boxes Segars; 10 bbls. and 6 bags Green Coffee, 1350 lbs. Bees Wax; 11 bags Peruvian Bark. January 28.
By WM. B. LAMB. TO-MORROW, (Saturday) the 24th instant, at 1 o'Clock, at his Office, will be Sold without reserve, 15 tierces Coffee; 8 pun. Jamaica Rum; 14 quarter casks Teneriffe Wine.—Terms, all sums under 500 dollars 60 days, above that 60 and 90 days, for approved endorser. January 23.
Disin Swamp Canal Company.
For publick sale, on Monday 2d March next, precisely at 12 o'Clock, before the Eagle Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk,
Eighteen SHARES,
belonging to delinquent Stockholders in said Company, or as many thereof as will satisfy the respective claims, on a credit of sixty days.
William Charles Lee, Clerk and Treasurer D. S. Canal Co. 12 M.
For CHARTER, The Schooner UNION, S. Arey, master, burthen about 900 bbls. a good staunch vessel, and will be ready in a few days to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. January 23.
For LONDON, The Ship INDIA PACKET, William Ridgely, master; a part of her cargo being engaged, for the remainder, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or PHINEHAS DANA. January 23.
LAND FOR SALE.
The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situate on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made accommodating to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor, Sm
Landing from on board the Three Sisters, from Kingston, 61 tons large size Nicaragua WOOD, 10 do. Campeachy Logwood. And from on board the British brig Fox, from Kingston, 50,000 lb. COCOA. The whole of which will be disposed of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. January 23.
COCOA, COFFEE & SUGAR.
Just received per the British brig Fox, capt. Wainwright, from Jamaica, 45,000 lb. Cocoa, in tierces and bbls. 30,000 do. prime Green Coffee, 12,000 do. do. Muscovado Sugars—which will be Sold on liberal credits, or exchanged for Flour. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. January 23.
T. GIBBONS,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick, that he has taken that commodious Dwelling-House in the rear of the Ledger Office, opposite the Exchange Coffee-House, lately occupied by Mr. John Stratton, which he has fitted up for the purpose of keeping a private BOARDING-HOUSE, where those who favour him with their company, may rest assured of every exertion being used to give general satisfaction. January 29.
Subscribers to a Ball to be held at the Exchange Coffee-House, on Friday Evening next, will apply at the Bar-Room thereof for Tickets of admission, previous to that day. THE MANAGERS. January 21.
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful 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, for cash only, viz.
 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb.  6d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb.  6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb.  Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb.  6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M.  4d, do. at 2s 9d per M.  3d, do. at 2s 3d per M.  4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M.  3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M.   ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED; LEVIN DORSEY. June 2.
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, For the Ship Proteus, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES.
All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16.
NOTES & CHECKS
for the United States and Virginia Banks, for sale at this Office.

Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX
ASSURANCE COMPANY , of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereunto subjoined.
N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor.
September 8.
157
PROPOSALS
From the PHOENIX COMPANY, OF LONDON,
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
** In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurances against Fire.
No. I.
Hazards of the First Class, viz.
Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous contained in such buildings.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II.
Hazards of the Second Class, viz.
Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles.
Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
No. III.
Hazards of the Third Class, viz.
Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick.
Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV.
Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz.
Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the third class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 dollars.
** Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire.
††† Larger sums may be insured by special agreement. All buildings in contiguity to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium. The rates may also in some cases be proportionally moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security.
††† Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt-Houses, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionally increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—a so, the name or names of the present occupiers.
Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Coakies, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.
II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.
III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.
IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Talles, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.
V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy.
VI. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give notice of any other insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other insurance to be endorsed on their policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a rateable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.
VII. No order for insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the office; and all persons desirous to continue their insur-
ances, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the me will be void.
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the Fire happened, not concurred in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavit and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy.
IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.
X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.
** Persons desirous of effecting Insurances, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR, in Norfolk, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorised to grant Policies on behalf of the Company.
LONDON, 1806. 4wiawtf 158
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol in the City of Williamsburg, the 19th day of July, 1806.
Josiah Riddick, Pff.
against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, Dfs. The defendants Michael and John Wallace, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this country: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the first day of April term next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the News-papers published in the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front-door of the former Capitol in this City.
A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
Isle of Wight County, to wit, November Court 1806.
Henry Fanning, complainant, against Oliver Cocke and Thomas Fanning, defts. In Chancery.
The Defendant Oliver Cocke not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of the General Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his Attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant Cocke appear here at February Court next, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the News-papers published in the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and also posted at the front-door of the former Capitol in this City.
A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
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In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALL-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MA-CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c.
** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 216
THIS DAY by mutual consent, the copartnership of REDMON and FRITH is dissolved—All those indebted to said concern are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are desired to furnish their accounts or adjustment to B. REDMON, who will in future conduct the business on his own account.
Bartholomew Redmon, Edward Frith. December 26.
B. REDMON,
Has for Sale at his Store in Church-street,
Jamaica Rum, Molasses, Sugar, and Coffee.
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London,
100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT,
100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins,
50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit.
Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. 244
100,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE,
Entitled to debenture, for sale—Apply to
Fisk & Catlett, or
S. Marks, jun. January 2.
PORT WINE. Just received and for Sale by the Subscriber, 10 pipes, 10 hogheads, and 20 quarter casks Of choice PORT WINE, entitled to drawback, which will be sold low.
William Dickson. January 2. 1m
Cargo of SALT, Loose and in sacks, received by the brig Nancy, capt. Murray, from Liverpool, will be sold low if taken from along side of said vessel.
James Young. January 2. tf
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Dec. 29, 1806.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds sterling in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at sixty days sight.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in
excellent order for Shipping, 80 do cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE.
Richard Blow. July 14. 907
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to us by (Notes due) or open Accounts, are requested to come forward immediately and make arrangements for the settlement thereof, as no further indulgence will be given after the 1st day of January next.
Richard Bowden & Co. Dec 24. tf
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by
William Dickson. Sept. 150
Salt, Sugar, Fustic, &c. FOR Sale the Cargo of the schooner Nancy, from Barracoa and Exuma, 1000 buhies Exuma Salt, 400 lbs. Tortoise Shell, 8 tons Fustick, 23 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Limes, 25 do. Oranges, 15 boxes Segars, 2 cales do. 13 sacks Spanish Tobacco, 100 Hides, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 logs White Wood, 1500 Cocoa Nuts.
Nov. 24. tf GEORGE WILSON.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce,
30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS,
15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do; Duffie do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfthicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 3 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 do. Trunks worsted Hose; 5 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 1 do. Cases Cutlery; Powder and Shot, 1 do. Cases fine beaver and silk Hats, 1 do. Cases Cloths and Cassimeres, 1 do. Cases Blanket Cord and Swansdown, 1 do. Cases Linens and Dimities, 1 do. Cases Fanny Patterns for Ladies Dresses, 1 do. Cases Linens; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 Linens, 1 do. Cases Fanny Kid Shoes, 1 do. Cases Linens, and Calliees—one box of Cabinet Ma- terials, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, con- taining Designs in all kinds of Furniture. tf 226
Common superfine FLOUR, Mayo Mill—2000 barrels for sale by Moses Myers. tf
NOTICE. Those indebted to the Estate of JAMES REDMON, are desired to come forward; and those having claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, or they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'r.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
In the place BELL VIEW.
TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower part of the Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hanover, and about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a sluice from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from running off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places in the county, or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied to them soon. The payment will be expected in cash, or the sums will be remarkably low. tf
Cognac Brandy and Pepper. 100 pipes Cognac Brandy; 20 bags black Pepper, this day landing from schooner Weymouth—For FISK & CATLETT. tf
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION.
Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land.
The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish.
There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves.
For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to
Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION, near Hampton,
formerly called the Glebe, containing by old survey 204 acres, but supposed to amount to 300. There is a good brick Dwelling-House, and excellent water on this land. The quality of the land, its contiguity to a great and flourishing market, the extraordinary salubrity of the place, the abundance and facility of obtaining Fish and Oysters of superior quality, render it an object worthy of attention. Application to be made to the Rev. HENRY HEFFERNAN, Urbana, Middlesex. Jan. 7.
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380
4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275
10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 129,655
Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.
2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000
2 do. 2000 do. 8,000
4 do. 1000 do. 16,000
16 do. 500 do. 8,000
16 do. 200 do. 6,400
32 do. 100 do. 16,000
160 do. 50 do. 11,600
232 do. 20 do. 15,000
750 do. 155
Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets } are out, 500
1 do. 2000 500
1 do. 3000 500
1 do. 4000 500
1 do. 5000 500
1 do. 6000 500
1 do. 7000 10,000
1 do. 8000 500
1 do. 9000 500
1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000
1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000
9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased;