Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-12-22 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  VINCIT OMNIA VERITAS
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 22, 1806.
[NO. 68.]
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LETTER
From the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing a report prepared in obedience to the act supplementary to the act intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department." December 5, 1806. Referred to committee of Ways and means.
Treasury Department, December 5, 1806.
Sir, I have the honour to enclose a report, prepared in obedience to the act entitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department."
I have the honour to be, Very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
The honourable The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
REPORT.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following
REPORT AND ESTIMATES: REVENUE AND RECEIPTS.
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage which accrued during the year 1804, amounted after deducting that portion which arose from the additional duties, constituting the Mediterranean fund, to Dolls. 12,673,458
And that which accrued during the year 1805, amounted, after making a similar deduction, as will appear by the statement (A) to 13,083,823
It is ascertained that the nett revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1806, exceeds that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1805; and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the Mediterranean fund, be safely estimated for the present at thirteen million of dollars.
The statement (B) exhibits in detail the several species of merchandise, and other sources, from which that revenue was collected, during the year 1805.
It appears by the statement (C) that the sales of the publick lands, have, during the year ending on the 30th September, 1806, exceeded 473,000 acres. The actual payments by purchasers have, during that period, amounted to $50,000 dollars, of which sum near 700,000 dollars have been paid in specie, and the residue in stock of the publick debt. The specie receipts from that source may, after deducting charges and the five per cent. reserved for roads, be estimated for the ensuing year at five hundred thousand dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States, may therefore, without including the arrears of direct tax and internal revenues, the duties on postage and other incidental branches, be computed for the year 1807, at thirteen millions and five hundred thousand dollars, 13,500,000
And the payments into the Treasury, during the same year, on account of the temporary duties, constituting the Mediterranean fund, are estimated at one million of dollars, 1,000,000
Making in the whole an aggregate of fourteen millions and five hundred thousand dollars. 14,500,000
EXPENDITURES.
The permanent expenses are estimated at 11,400,000 dollars, and consists of the following items, viz.
 1. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of the principal and interest of the publick debt, of which sum not more than 3,600,000 dollars will, for the year 1807, be applicable to the payment of interest. 8,000,000  2. For the civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions, the light house, and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying publick lands, the fourth instalment of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 130,000 dollars to meet such miscellaneous appropriations, not included in the estimates, as may be made by Congress, 1,150,000  3. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appropriation for Algiers, 200,000  4. For the military and Indian departments, including trading houses, and the permanent appropriations for certain Indian tribes, 1,150,000  5. For the naval establishment, 900,000  11,400,000
The extraordinary demands for the year 1807, already authorised by law, amount to two million seven hundred thousand dollars, viz.
The balance of the American claims
assumed by the French convention, which remained unpaid on the 30th of September last, amounting to 700,000
And the two millions of dollars appropriated by the act of 13th February, 1806, making provision for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse between the United States and foreign nations, 2,000,000
2,700,000 14,100,000
Making altogether fourteen millions one hundred thousand dollars. From which it appears, that besides a surplus of four hundred thousand dollars, the resources of the ensuing year will be sufficient to meet the current demands; and to discharge, without recurring to the loan authorised by the last mentioned act, the extraordinary appropriation of two millions for foreign intercourse.
It is here proper to state, that under the authority given by that act a credit of one million of dollars has been opened in Holland to the ministers of the United States appointed to treat with Spain. Should the credit be used, the million will be charged to the proper appropriation; but although the balance chargeable to the expenditure of the year 1807, will in that case be only one, instead of two millions, as stated in the above estimate, the general result will be the same; as it will then be necessary to replace in Holland the million thus employed, for a different object than the payment of the foreign debt, to which it stands charged.
The balance in the Treasury amounting, on the 30th day of September, 1805, to $ 4,558,664 2 cents, and on the 30th day of September, 1806, to $ 5,496,969 77 cents. But it will, on account of the heavy payments to be made in the course of this month, for the publick debt, be probably reduced on the 1st of January, 1807, to a sum not much exceeding four millions of dollars.
PUBLICK DEBT.
The annexed note of the proceedings of the commissioners of the Sinking Fund, marked (E) shows that a considerable portion of the annual appropriation of 8 millions of dollars were applicable this year to the reimbursement of the domestic debt: No more than 17,517 dollars and 61 cents, were offered at market price, and accordingly purchased. The reimbursement of the Navy 6 per cent. stock, amounting to 721,700 dollars was therefore effected on the 30th day of September last, and that of the five and half per cent. stock, amounting to 1,847,500 dollars, advertised for the first day of January, 1807, was effected on the last mentioned sum will be the amount of the Treasury in the course of this month, and more than usual portion of the debt due in the ensuing year 1806, falls, for the present, on the first quarter, it appears by the annexed note of the payments on account of the publick debt, have, during the year 1806, amounted to 24,044,792 74
It appears by the same statement, that the payments on account of the principal of the publick debt, have, during the year 1806, amounted to 24,044,792 74
The payments of the interest, on account to be made by the Treasury, during the course of this month, are estimated at 1,847,500
For the reimbursement of five and a half per cent. stock, 1,847,500 For the annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, 993,338 19
Amounting, altogether to 2,840,889 19 24,044,792 74
And making the total principal of the publick debt, reimbursed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st of January, 1807, more than 24,000,000 dollars.
During the same period there have also been paid to Great Britain, in satisfaction and discharge of the money which the United States might have been liable to pay in pursuance of the provisions of the sixth article of the treaty of 1794, two millions six hundred and sixty four thousand dollars; and to the holders of bills, drawn by the minister of the United States at Paris, on account of American claims assumed by the convention with France, a sum exceeding three millions and fifty thousand dollars; neither of which sums is included in the preceding statement of debt reduced.
As the only parts of the publick debt which the United States have a right to reimburse during the year 1807, consist of the annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, estimated at 1,540,707 dollars; and of the four and half per cent. stock, amounting to 176,000 dollars, it will not be practicable, unless purchases can be effected within the limitations prescribed by law, to apply, during that year, the whole of the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars. The unexpended balance, together with the appropriation for the year 1808, will enable the United States to reimburse, on the 1st January, 1809, the whole of the eight per cent. stock, which is irredeemable before that day.
But in order that Congress may have a clear view of the situation of the publick debt, after the year 1808, and be enabled to decide on the propriety of making further legislative provision for that object,
it appears necessary to state distinctly: 1st. The operations which will take place in the debt during the years 1807 and 1808: 2dly. The several species and aggregate of debt, which will have been extinguished between the 1st April, 1801, and the 1st January, 1809: 3dly. The several species and aggregate of debt remaining unpaid on the last mentioned day: 4thly. A comparative view of the revenue and annual payments on account of the debt after that day.
I. The payments made during the years 1807 and 1808, on account of the principal and interest of the publick debt, consist of the following items, viz.
  Interest and reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, Of which sum, the sum required for interest is, And the reimbursement of principal will amount to 6,688,296 08 3,512,337 83 3,175,958 25   Interest and charges on all the other species of debt, is 3,529,437 50   Principal of the eight per cent. and four and half per cent. stocks, Making together, 6,538,400 00 16,756,153 58   That is to say, for interest And in reimbursement of principal, 7,041,795 33 9,714,358 25   16,756,153 58 
This sum exceeds, by only 756,000 dollars, the sixteen millions appropriated by law for those two years, and that difference may be supplied according to law, from the surpluses of revenue already accrued, which are sufficient for that purpose; and which it will be eligible to apply in that manner, in order that the United States may not continue to pay an interest of eight per cent. any longer than they are compelled to do it by the terms of the loan.
II. The amount of debt redeemed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st January next, has been already stated to be 24,044,792 74
And the principal which will be reimbursed during the years 1807 and 1808, amounts by the preceding statement, to 9,714,358 25
Making together more than thirty three millions seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, reimbursed between the 1st April, 1801, and the 1st January, 1809, 33,759,150 99
  Which sum consists of the following items, viz. The whole of the foreign debt, The whole of the loans formerly obtained from the bank of the U. States and of the navy six, five and half, four and half, and eight per cent. stocks, Annual reimbursement of the six per cent. and deferred stocks, Payments in various species of stock for publick lands, stock purchased, and unfunded debt reimbursed, 10,236,103 05 12,587,600 10,681,575 67 353,867 27   33,759,150 99 
III. The debt remaining unpaid on the 1st day of January, 1809, will consist of the following species:
  Unredeemed amount of old six per cent. and deferred stocks, reimbursable only at the rate of 8 per cent. a year (for principal and interest) on the nominal amount, Three per cent. stock, 1796 six per cent. stock, redeemable in 1819, Louisiana stock, reimbursable in four annual instalments, in the years 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821, 27,142,357 21 19,019,481 56 80,000 00 11,250,000 00   57,491,838 77 
Amounting altogether to near fifty seven millions and five hundred thousand dollars.
The Louisiana stock cannot be reimbursed before the period fixed by the contract; the gradual operation of the annual reimbursement will extinguish the old six per cent. stock, in the year 1818, and the deferred stock in 1824; after which year the only remaining incumbrance will be the interest on the three per cent. stock, which in its present shape, may be considered as irredeemable. Purchases cannot be relied upon, as the application of even an inconsiderable sum would raise the stocks above the prices limited by law. It follows that all the species of debt, on which the entire annual appropriation of 8,000,000 of dollars could operate, will have been reimbursed prior to the year 1809; that the remaining debt cannot, without some modifications, assented to by the publick creditors, be more rapidly or completely discharged, than is here stated; and that the annual payments on that account, will, after the year 1808, and prior to the year 1818, be reduced to the interest and annual reimbursement, amounting to near 4,600,000, as will more fully appear by the annexed table, marked (G).
IV. The revenue derived from customs during the year 1802, which was a year of European peace, was much less in proportion than that of any of the immediately preceding or following years, and yet exceeded ten millions of dollars. As it has been ascertained that the population of the United States increases at the rate of thirty five per cent. in ten years; the revenue derived from customs for the year 1812, may be estimated at thirteen millions five hundred thousand dollars; to which, adding only five hundred thousand dollars, for the annual proceeds of the sales of publick lands, will give fourteen millions of dollars, for the total revenue of that year, or for the average revenue of the years 1809-1813. And this must be considered as a very moderate computation, since it does not include the revenue derived from New Orleans; is predicated on the supposition, that the wealth of the United States increases in no greater ratio than their population; and does not exceed the sum, which exclusively of the Mediterranean fund, was received last year into the treasury.
The annual payments on account of the publick debt, will, during the same period, amount, as has been already stated, to 4,500,000 dollars. All the other expenses of the United States, whether domestic or foreign, of a civil nature, or for the support of the existing military and naval establishments, do not at present exceed 3,500,000 dollars. The total annual expenditure, allowing four hundred thousand dollars a year for contingencies, may therefore be estimated after the year 1808, at eight millions and a half; which deducted from a revenue of fourteen millions, will leave a net annual surplus of five millions and a half of dollars.
The question now renews, whether a portion of that surplus would not be most advantageously employed in hastening the reduction of the debt? Whether some mode may not be devised to provide, within a short period, for its final and complete reimbursement, and thereby release the publick revenue from every incumbrance? this can only be effected by a modification of the debt assented to by the publick creditors; and a conversion of the old six per cent. deferred, and the three per cent. stocks, on terms mutually beneficial, into a common six per cent. stock, redeemable within a limited time, has appeared the most simple and eligible, if not the only practicable plan that can be adopted. For its details a reference is respectfully made to a letter written in January last, to the chairman of the committee of ways and means, a copy of which marked (F) is annexed. It will only be necessary to state, that if such a plan should be sanctioned by Congress, and accepted by the creditors, those several species of debt amounting on the 1st of January, 1809, to something more than forty six millions of dollars, would be converted into a six per cent. stock, amounting to less than forty millions of dollars; which the continued annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars, would (besides paying the interest on the Louisiana debt) reimburse within a period of less than seven years, or before the end of the year 1815, as will appear by the table marked (H).
The total annual expenditure for those seven years would then, allowing still 3,500,000 dollars for current expenses, and 400,000 dollars for contingencies, amount to something less than twelve millions of dollars; which deducted from a revenue of fourteen millions of dollars, would still leave, after the year 1808, a clear surplus of more than two millions of dollars, applicable to such new objects of general improvement or national defence, as the legislature might direct, and existing circumstances require. And after the year 1815, no other incumbrance would remain on the revenue, than the interest and reimbursement of the Louisiana stock, the last payment of which in the year 1821, would complete the final extinguishment of the publick debt.
All which is respectfully submitted, ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 5, 1806.
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteccos, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of 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 LETTOM'S Golden Antibilious PILIS; CHURCH'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. 835
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russell, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. 86
FISK & CATLETT, HAVE for Sale—20 bds. choice Antigua Rum 4 do. old Jamaica Spirits; 20 pipes Holland Gin; 5 do. Country do.; 30 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 20 barrels Whiskey; 10 bds. prime Sugar; Penington's Leaf Sugar in bds. and barrels; 300 boxes fresh Bloom Raisins; 500 boxes Almonds. Dec. 8.

For Sale or Charter, The good Brig PEACE, captain Swain, burthen about 1100 barrels, can be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Apply to the master, or C. FRY. December 19.
For Freight, The new and fast sailing Schooner RISING SUN, 86 tons or 700 barrels, Burgess, master, will take a freight either to the West-Indies or any port in the United States on moderate terms—For which apply to the master on board, or
Fish & Callett. Who has for Sale, A few hlds. N. E. Rum; and 4 pipes country Gin. December 19.
Ground Alum SALT. TWO thousand bushels Ground Alum Salt, for Sale on board the Schooner Lydia, capt. Livingston, at my wharf. WM. PENNOCK. Who offers The said Schooner for Charter, burthen 1100 barrels Flour. Dec. 19.
For CHARTER, The brig Fair Manhattan, Wm. Wolfendale, master, burthen 1000 barrels Flour, now ready to receive a cargo—Apply to WM. PENNOCK. Who is receiving from different vessels, 50 hlds. St. Croix Sugars, 1st quality; 150 pieces Russia, 80 do Ravens Duck; 200 bbls. prime Pork, New-York inspection. Dec 19.
For Freight or Charter, The fine Ship India Packet, William Rindge, master, burthen 400 hlds. tobacco, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days—Apply on board, or to PHINEAS DANA. December 19.
Antigua Rum and Prime Sugars. THIS Day landing on our wharf from on board the Schooner Henry Morris, her CARGO, which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle.
IN STORE, Jamaica Sugars in hlds. and bbls.; Martinique do. in hlds. and tierces; Jamaica Coffee in hlds. bbls. and bags; do. Rum; Antigua do.; do. Molasses; do. Shrub; Baltimore Navy and Pilot Bread; Isle of May Salt. WANTED, A good staunch VESSEL, burthen 100 to 180 hogsheads tobacco, to load for Europe. Dec. 17.
The American Ship AMIABLE ANTONIETTE, Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogsheads tobacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17.
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner COLUMBIA, captain Hawes, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to Fish & Callett. Who have for Sale on board said Vessel, 200 bbls. Beef, (Boston inspection) 5 bales India Cottons, 1 cask Seine Twine, 10 doz. Shovels. Dec. 10.
For Freight or Charter, The good Schooner CARLTON, James Johnson, master, burthen 1100 barrels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to captain Johnson, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. December 10.
FOR LONDON, The good Ship Charles Carter, to sail in twenty days, having three fourths of her cargo ready to go on board. For freight or passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Who give Cash for rough hld. STAVES, delivered on board said ship at Lee's wharf. Nov. 28.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil a built Ship William Penn, coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 casks white Wine Vinegar. November 14.
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. Josiah Couper.
FOR SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogsheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24.
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary, Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20.
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Captain Vickery, to a port in France, burthen 350 hogsheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, the fast sailing new Schooner THREE FRIENDS, captain Sears, burthen 100 tons—A freight to the West-Indies would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or FISH & CALLETT. Who have for Sale on board said Vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron; 1 do. German Steel, 120 bales No 1 & 2 Beef; 40 casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales India Cotton, assorted, 100 boxes Chocolate and Spermaceti Candles, 1000 wt. white Ginger in the root; 10 casks Suits assorted, 400 sides Leather; an invoice of Dry Goods suitable for the season, which will be sold very low. Nov. 10.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogsheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 2.
NOTICE. I shall leave this State in the course of ten days in the Ship Sheffield, captain Davis, for Liverpool. Dec. 17. JOHN DAVIDSON.
Mountain BUTTER, OF a superior quality just received, and for sale on low terms if applied for immediately. J. & W. Southgate. December 15.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 22, 1806.
Our readers will find in the first page of this day's Ledger, the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury , which is a document of interest to those who are disposed to enquire into the state of the Publick Finances.—As it is our intention to republish as they come to hand, the documents referred to in this letter, such of our readers as feel interested in the subject, would do well to preserve this paper, to assist them in making the references.
The situation of our finances exhibits a pleasing view to the people of the United States. It is no our intention to attempt to deprive the present administration of any merit which the most zealous advocates of it may allow, for the large portion of the publick debt which has been discharged since it came into office. The merit ought, not however, to be ascribed wholly to this administration, as it does but execute a part of the laws passed under the federal administration for the redemption of the publick debt. The sinking fund was a measure projected by Hamilton, while he was Secretary of the Treasury. We certainly applaud the immediate redemption of that part of the debt, which bore an interest of more than six per cent.
There are few systems of politics, tho' good in the abstract, which may not be pressed upon in practice so as to destroy a part of their advantages. The redemption of the publick debt, tho' extremely desirable, may however be accomplished under circumstances that will render it less beneficial than it appears at first view. It has always been the grand object of Mr. Jefferson's administration, to redeem the publick debt, to subserve which, every thing else has been made to yield. For the accomplishment of this object, the navy has been abandoned, the army reduced to the smallest possible force, our largest cities and towns left unprotected from the attempts of a single corsair of the most insignificant force, and for this the cultivation of a military and naval spirit has been discouraged by all the means which unreasonable jealousy would suggest, and the most rigid parsimony could practice.
If all nations, as * Mr. Jefferson once supposed were inclined to trust a just nation on its word only, without obliging it to have recourse to armaments, to maintain its rights, if we were certain that our country would never be compelled to have recourse to arms in defence of its rights, then certainly, armies, navies and fortifications, would be unnecessary. But the history of mankind teaches us a lesson, that for a nation to be respected in its rights, it must shew that it is prepared to assert its rights, independent of which, the present epocha exhibits the vices and passions of mankind, in a shape more alarming than at any former period.—Political morality is exploded, and those ties by which the peace and independence of nations, were formerly secured, are rent asunder, and nations appear to have no other mode of asserting their rights, than by the sword.
In order to accomplish a speedy redemption of the publick debt, the administration, pursue a course, that shews either that they are confident that we shall remain unmolested until the favourite object is accomplished, or that they are determined to hazard the consequences, rather than to permit the system to be interrupted. Every friend of his country must sincerely hope that nothing may happen to cause interruption; but to us it appears that too much is put in hazard, when weighed with the serious consequences which might arise from a different state of things.
We are sensible of the magnitude of the subject we have undertaken, and we are sensible that our talents and experience in the science of government generally, are inadequate to the full investigation of our subject, we however solicit a candid indulgence only to believe, that what we have or shall advance, is the result of conviction, and not the impulses of party spirit.
It appears that the anxiety to discharge the publick debt, and with it the reduction, or almost abolition of taxes, are measures more calculated to acquire present popularity, and temporary advantages, than to secure lasting fame, and to promote the permanent interests of this rising empire.
A more gradual reduction of the debt, would have enabled the government to have supported a force naval and military, and to have placed the towns exposed to sudden attack in a respectable state of defence.
The extinguishment of the publick debt must be chiefly desirable, inasmuch as it enables the government to lessen the taxes on the people; this naturally brings us to offer a few remarks upon the subject of taxation. The taxes, produced now wholly by impost, are so moderate that they cannot prove inconvenient, and the increasing wealth and population of the country afford ample assurances that no increase of them would be requisite for some time, and that a postponement of the period for discharging the national debt, would have enabled the government to provide the means for national defence, against the hour of danger.
The letter of the Secretary of the Treasury, states * See Inaugural speech, March 1806.
that the debt on the first of January, 1809, will amount to about fifty seven and a half millions of dollars, the final extinguishment of which is calculated to take place in 1821. The detailed operations of redeeming the debt we shall not notice, but say that in 12 years from 1809 it will be extinguished, which is nearly 5,000,000 of dols. per ann. If half this sum was appropriated for the purpose of national defence, and the final payment of the debt postponed for twelve years longer, the nation would be more able to resist an enemy, than if the means of national defence had been neglected, and the debt extinguished. In looking forward we meant only an exemplification of our position, the same rule will apply to the past. With the rapid redemption of the debt, the reduction of the taxes, or impost, is of course contemplated. We will suppose that the period of 1821 arrived, and that with the reduction of the debt, the reduction of the impost, has kept pace, so that when one is discharged the other shall cease. In such case it is contended that the energies of the nation could be called forth with more effect, than if a part of the resources had been applied to the means of national defence, and so much of the debt had remained unpaid. It is in this view we would meet the subject. In the system of taxation, there is no principle, which is more true, than that the tax which the people have been accustomed to pay, may be safely and without inconvenience continued. Custom and habit reconcile us to systems that in the commencement are not liked. If the debt was finally extinguished, and that with it the taxes taken off, we should find, if from necessity, one half of the present tax was to be imposed, it would be thought more grievous than the whole of the present tax is at this time.
We think it is impossible for any one to imagine that we are to calculate on remaining always at peace; the system which we have adopted is certain to invite aggression, but by a happy combination in the application of the publick resources to the discharge of the national debt, and by providing the means of defence, we should exhibit the resources of our country, and our military strength in a manner that would command respect, and deter aggression.
In answer to this we shall be told, that we have nothing to do with a navy, and that standing armies are dangerous to liberty. The expediency of a navy has been so often discussed that we shall not offer one remark on the subject, except to say that Mr. Jefferson himself was once an advocate for it, and we must suppose that a desire to accomplish the extinguishment of the debt, has induced him now to abandon the opinion he formerly held. The United States might enjoy a respectable military establishment, without apprehension of our liberties being in danger. Navies and armies are not formed in a moment, and the modern mode of warfare does not allow time to form soldiers and sailors after its commencement. The fate of a nation is decided now in a day, more than was formerly employed in adjusting a campaign. Our revolutionary war furnishes an example, to shew the fallacy of the opinion. To that we would observe, that the government of that war, we had a navy, and to that we had been in service, and to that we owe it, that the commander of the British forces in the south part of the war, appeared more inclined to give our troops military lessons, than to conquer. By the unaccountable conduct of the British, the Americans had sufficient time to form themselves. The mode of warfare which we have adopted, does not promise that a disarmed people, formed after the commencement of the war, can meet the danger, a portion of it must be destroyed. A single instance is enough to shew the error of the system pursued, and to induce the abandonment of it in part. Should this country be once again forced into war, we would ask what force would be requisite to lay every sea port from Savannah to Boston under heavy contribution, or in ashes? The extent of the former would depend upon the moderation of the enemy, & that of the latter would be incalculable. Then indeed it would require no argument to prove that a portion of the resources of the country ought to have been applied to the means of defence. Men who are bigotted to a particular system, can never be made sensible of error, but by misfortune, which if it was confined to themselves only, would be of little or no importance, but when the interests of a nation are in danger, it is the right, it is the duty of every citizen to oppose with firmness, but with temperance that system from which danger is apprehended, that right we have exercised, and that duty we have endeavoured to perform.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
The house of delegates have been engaged during the two last days upon two subjects of some importance. The one the Kentucky amendment to the federal constitution: The other a resolution, concerning the administration of the United States.
On the first question the house of Delegates have not yet come to any decision.
The second question produced much discussion and some warmth. We shall at present submit no more than the general results before our readers; reserving a more expanded notice of this debate for a subsequent paper.
On Friday the 12th instant, J. H. Blake laid the following Resolution before the house:
Resolved, That the General Assembly of Virginia have an entire confidence in no wise diminished, but increased, in the patriotism of the views and wisdom of the conduct of the President of the United
States—and that the present administration merits and ought to receive the most cordial support of this assembly."
A motion being made and carried, the preceding resolution was referred to a select committee, consisting of Messrs. Baker, Brooke, Nelson, Prunty, (of Wythe) Semple, C. B. Harrison, Miller, (of Powhatan) Blake, Love, Harrison, and M c Henry (of Washington.)
On Thursday last, Mr. Baker chairman of the committee presented the following substitute to the original resolution.
Resolved, that the General Assembly have the highest confidence in the wisdom, firmness and patriotism of the President of the United States."
A motion was made by Mr. Kinney to postpone this resolution to the 31st of March; which motion was supported by Messrs. Kinney, Archer, M c Laughlin and Strother; and opposed by Messrs. Smith (of King and Queen) Baker, Foushee (of Henrico) and Robertson.
The question of postponement was lost, Ayes 25, Nays 181. When the question recurring upon the report of the committee it was carried, Ayes 183, Nays 19.
Yesterday Mr. Robertson offered the following resolution:
Resolved, that the legislature of Virginia continue to view with the highest approbation, the firm, just and liberal policy, which characterises the conduct of the government of the United States, towards foreign nations."
A motion was made to postpone this resolution, till the 31st of March; which was supported by Messrs. Miller (Powhatan), and Kinney; and opposed by Messrs. Baker, Robertson, Singleton, Smith, (K. and Q.) and Foushee (Henrico.) This motion being lost; Ayes 50, Nays 136, the question recurred upon the original resolution. Messrs. Nelson and Lindsay having delivered their respective sentiments, the question was put and carried, Ayes 122. Nays 35.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled.
THE MEMORIAL Of the Subscribers, Inhabitants of the City of New-York.
Your Memorialists, impelled by a sense of the duties which they owe to themselves and their country, beg leave to represent the defenceless condition of the Port of New-York, and to reiterate those claims for its efficient protection, which are enforced by every consideration of individual and national interest and honour.
The importance of New-York in time of peace for Commercial purposes, and in time of war as a military station: the revenue there collected, and flowing thence into the coffers of the nation; the number of ships and seamen to which it affords employment, and its growing prosperity and population, not only give it peculiar claims to the care of government, but at the same time expose it to peculiar danger in case of a rupture with foreign powers.
In such an event, it would present the strongest temptation to the rapacity of adventurers, and its conquest or destruction would fatally wound the reputation and interests of the United States. It is, therefore, an object at which an enemy would most probably strike; especially when the known facility of the enterprize, and the numerous advantages it would furnish for harassing, if not annihilating the trade of the Union, and interrupting the communication between the different States, as well as for making impressions upon the country, are taken into the account.
Your memorialists have in common with the rest of their countrymen, and a sincere desire to cultivate peace, and to pursue their lawful employments in tranquility, if they can do so without a sacrifice of national character, which they hold inestimable; and were they convinced that similar dispositions were cherished by all mankind, and would be sufficient to counteract the ambition and cupidity of other nations, they might have been satisfied in their present situation. But the experience of all nations has taught them a different lesson, and tend to shew that the weak and unguarded become a prey to the strong; that the dictates of philanthropy are a feeble barrier against the inroads of ambition; and that there is no effectual safeguard against injury and insult, but the exertion of national spirit, and the being prepared for vigorous defence.
Widely separated as we are from Europe, yet it cannot be forgotten that the ocean is easily traversed, and even facilitates the introduction of foreign forces. Whilst that portion of the globe is involved in war, we may indeed escape an immediate invasion; though our commerce is exposed to the depredations of the contending parties. But should the storm subside by which Europe is at present agitated, it might be the pleasure of a conqueror to extend his dominions across the Atlantic, and to attempt the reduction of this country to absolute vassalage, or at least to a degrading state of dependence. Upon such occasions, pretexts can never be wanting; and true wisdom warns us to be prepared for, and guarded against, every occurrence. Should New-York unfortunately be neglected; should it fall into the hands of an ambitious and aspiring foe, it would cost a profusion of wealth, and (which is still more precious) of the blood of our citizens, to redeem it. Such is its importance in every point of view, that a foreign power who might obtain the possession, would think no expense or risk too great to secure his acquisition; and until we had a superior naval power, we might have the mortification to see the master-key of our country in the hands of an enemy, without the possibility of wresting it from him.
Your Memorialists, whilst they make these representations with all due deference to the wisdom of the legislature wish it to be clearly understood that they have every reliance, in case of need, upon the independent spirit and bravery of their countrymen. These, no doubt, will be honourably exerted, when called into action by legitimate authority, and will present a wall of iron to the final success of any foe, who may attempt our subjugation. But such is the situation of New-York, that it may be assailed and plundered; nay, may be taken, and garrisoned, and fortified, before the citizens of the United States can be drawn together, or an army organized for its protection or rescue.
Your memorialists are sensible that it will require not only large expenditures, but some considerable space of time, to complete the necessary fortifications, arsenals, and naval equipments. They are sensible, also, that the attention of government

has been in some measure directed to these objects. But without detracting from the merit of what has already been performed, they beg leave to suggest that much more is to be done, and that without delay, to place New-York in a state of safety. The works that have as yet been erected, are, in the judgment of your memorialists, wholly inadequate. It is in vain to attempt to conceal that a single ship of the line and two or three frigates are sufficient to lay our city under contribution, perhaps to destroy it; and it is also in vain to conceal that an armament might be prepared, in a few days, in any of the great ports of Europe, sufficient to take possession of the place.
Your memorialists, therefore, with great respect, but in the most earnest manner, solicit the government of their country to take speedy and effectual measures for their security.
Any delay may be fatal. Any expenditures that fall short of the proposed, would be a waste of public property; and the most liberal cannot be deemed extravagant, if the object in view is duly appreciated.
Your memorialists, on their parts, are ready, and pledge themselves to contribute, to the extent of their abilities, in every way that they ought, as good citizens, for the common defence.
With such dispositions, and conscious that they are engaged in performing a solemn duty, they indulge a lively hope that the wisdom and patriotism of the legislature will afford success to their application.
If, however, they should be disappointed, from causes which they cannot foresee, they will have the satisfaction of reflecting, that they have done all that private citizens were authorized to do; and that if any evil consequences ensue, they are not responsible.
New-York, 8th December, 1806.
COMMUNICATION.
Party Spirit.—The evils to which the spirit of party tend, are incalculable. Were it possible to draw a faithful portrait, the office would be gladly embraced. Alas! it is not. The discordant notes of party assail us wherever we go, and their direful consequences are seen and felt, and swell the tide of human woe. Nothing, however remote, escapes the intolerant grasp; and the hallowed recess of domestic endearments, is wantonly invaded. If the utmost research could justify the presumption that personal invective, or political malignity, proceeded from pure and patriotic motives, and that their object subserved public or private good, our indignation would subside. But when we discover that party spirit results in the exercise of all the bad passions of the human heart, producing jealousies and mutual recrimination, and embittering man against man, we cannot calmly sit down and receive it as emanating from a benevolent heart. It would be criminal apathy, a total neglect of interest, from which we should soon pass into the "house of bondage." Volumes, perhaps, could not express the baneful effects of party spirit, more natural and just, than is contained in the following extract.—It is taken from the close of the speech in Congress of the hon. Robert G. Harper, against the motion to repeal the sedition law. "That spirit (said Mr. Harper) which arrogating to itself to speak in the name of the people, like fanaticism arrogating to itself to speak in the name of God, knows neither moderation, mercy nor justice; regards neither feeling, principle nor right, and sweeps down, with relentless fury, all that dares to detect its domination. It is my knowledge of this spirit (continued Mr. H.) of its frantic excesses, its unfeeling tyranny, and its intolerable revenge, that makes me anxious to raise this one mound [the sedition law] between theury & publick liberty; to put into the hands of free discussion one shield against its darts. This shield, I have little doubt, will at length, and perhaps very soon, be torn away; for the spirit of which I speak, goaded by conscious inferiority, stimulated to madness by the envy of talents, reputation and virtue, knows to brook no check upon its rise, no censure upon its excesses."
Waterford Gaz.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
The following particulars, favoured by a gentleman lately arrived at this port from China, may not be uninteresting to the publick:
The British government have commenced the humane attempt to give their colonies in the West Indies a race of free cultivators, with the intention of totally superceding the necessity of black slaves—and it appears, that the prospect of so desirable an event is very flattering indeed, which from the first essay recently made by the governor general of the British empire in the East Indies, makes the accomplishment of the object, in time, certain.—There being many Chinese emigrants settled in Bengal, and at the English Islands of Pulo Penang, in the entrance of the Straights of Malacca, these people were invited to emigrate to the island of Trinidad; and it seems great numbers were disposed to embark for the Western World. The British government fitted out two ships, one from Calcutta, the other from Penang, who took on board as many as could be accommodated, and these are the ships noticed in the late papers as having arrived at Trinidad, with 'Artists' from India—but they are principally cultivators, instead of Artists. Those who are conversant with history well know the superabundant and numerous population of China is so great, as to cause, annually emigrations from that empire to the Eastern Islands; even among the Malays, large colonies of Chinese are always found, and they are protected by them, and considered as a very useful people, on account of their laborious and industrious lives. They emigrate also constantly to the different European settlements in India, to some in great numbers. They appear to be well pleased with coming to this new country—and at this time there is the greatest famine in China that ever was known before; thousands perishing daily for the want of sustenance. The English are making considerable efforts to alleviate their distress, by shipping Rice, from their settlements. One house in Calcutta, it was said, had shipped 100,000 bags of Rice; even the Company ships were also loading with the same for Canton.
The young Emperor of China is a most excellent character, and very justly popular; if a judgment may be formed from the commencement of his reign, he will be more like a father than a king, to his subjects.
He began his reign under very unfavourable circumstances.
His father the late emperor of China, was also a very good man, but being infirm, and advanced to a great age, being 85 years old at his decease, his Prime Minister and great Mandarins had entire control over the government, which they exercised with a tyranny unprecedented in the annals of that empire; which created rebellion after rebellion, and reduced the country to its present distress.
The young Emperor at the risk of his own life, (the minister being so powerful) immediately ascending the throne, arrested the prime minister of his father, and some of the great Mandarins of state, and upon examining his treasure, found that by his extortion he had amassed a wealth far exceeding even the Emperor's own. The emperor has published a very particular and interesting account of the discoveries he has made since the above arrest of the minister, which for the cruelty and distress that he has caused in the provinces, almost exceeds belief. The young emperor is very liberally disposed towards Europeans and other foreigners, and it is expected he will reduce or abolish the heavy burthens that has hitherto been imposed on foreign commerce in China.
As a proof of the liberal disposition of the young emperor, he has written a letter with his own hand to Dr. Mackenzie, deputy surgeon-general of Madras presidency, to send him on to China, some fresh vaccine matter, and a proper person to propagate it in his empire—it being his intention to give it every encouragement as he very much approved of it.
The vaccine inoculation is very much practised of late by the native inhabitants of the thither India, and greatly approved of there.
(Our readers will recollect, that in a few numbers back, we published the Proclamation of the Governor of Trinidad, upon the arrival of the Chinese Emigrants in that Island.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.
We learn by the sloop Penelope, that the Blacks of Hispaniola are about to establish a government similar to that of the United States. Christophe was expected to be the first president. The members of congress were soon to be elected.
LONDON, October 16.
BATTLES IN ITALY.
A gentleman, arrived in London from Leghorn, by the latest arrivals from the Continent, states, that prior to his departure (we have not been able to ascertain the precise date, but know that it is recent) accounts had reached that city from Naples of great and continual disasters having befallen the French troops in Calabria.
It was fully understood there, that a second general engagement had taken place, in which the French were completely defeated. General Jourdan is stated to have been killed by a musket shot, discharged from a tree by a Calabrian. Massena is also said to have been dangerously wounded; and most of the officers of rank either killed or wounded. This victory, though glorious, was purchased with the loss of many valuable lives.
After this sanguinary affair, the remainder of the French fell back upon Naples; and it was even said that they had quitted that city, and had sought shelter in the Roman territory.
We also learn that a respectable Banking house in the city received a letter from Vienna, dated 24th of Sept. which states that intelligence had been received there of the total dispersion of the French troops in Calabria on the 22d of August, when most of the officers of rank were killed prior to the flight of the French. This decisive battle is said to have been given by an armed force headed by a woman of the name of Maria, who was inhumanely butchered by the French. The formidable force call themselves the "Legion of Vengeance." Joseph Buonaparte fled to Florence.
The Hamburg mail, received here this morning. Dutch journals to the 14th instant, and Paris papers to the 10th, have also been received.
The Russians are advancing by forced marches to reach the scene of action—and Austria seems to be preparing for the possible co-operation of her forces in the field.
Both the emperor and the archduke have left Vienna for Austria, under the impression that the plan of a fortification at Vienna, the stone of which is yet laid or even the ground marked out, and which is to take up full five miles in circumference, is not the real object of their journey. The emperor is gone to visit his army; and the archduke, in his presence, in case he should take a part in the war, would be immediately felt through the whole line of operation.
It is generally said on the Continent, that England has agreed to pay the king of Prussia a subsidy of three millions sterling to enable him to put all his troops in motion.
Now that the hopes of peace are for the present at an end, ministers have resolved to take the sense of the country on their conduct. His majesty's pleasure has been taken on the measure, and it is resolved that the present Parliament shall be dissolved immediately. The new writs will be issued about the 2d instant.
Yesterday evening one of the hottest presses for seamen ever known took place on the River and in the neighbourhood. Two receiving ships came up abreast of the Tower. Every thing shews that the most extensive and energetic system of operations will be carried on, since the enemy have left us no alternative but a various prosecution of the war.
The transports with troops on board for Buenos Ayres, sailed on Friday with a fair wind, and by this time, we have no doubt, are clear of the Channel.
The ships proceeding with the two armies, to South America, are the Ardent, of 64 guns, the Unicorn, Nareid, Thisbe, and Daphne frigates, and the Fleasant and Charwell sloops; and it is not improbable, but that Sir Samuel Hood who has been appointed to succeed Sir Home Popham, may proceed with them in a 74.
Great preparations are making to attack the flotilla at Boulogne.
We have just heard that another expedition of 4000 men is immediately to be formed, will be sent off with dispatch.
Parliament, as may be seen by the last Saturday's Gazette, is further prorogued to the 27th of November, then to meet for the dispatch of business.
Lord Gower has been appointed on a foreign diplomatic mission; it is supposed he is going to Vienna.
A new creation of Peers is now a measure completely decided upon. Several names are mentioned, but these we decline to state at present, as in a day or two we hope to present our readers a correct list.
HANOVER, October 14.
The king of Prussia has issued the following proclamation to his army:—
"All the efforts of his majesty, and of his Allies, to maintain peace, have proved fruitless; and war is inevitable, unless the North of Germany, and perhaps all Europe, be abandoned to the will of an enemy who knows neither restraint nor repose, and giving up to his plundering armies.
"His majesty has determined upon war, because the honour and safety of the nation were in danger. He would have esteemed himself happy had he been able to have preserved peace without shedding blood;—the army, the nation, the whole world, are persuaded of this; and it is with the greatest confidence that his majesty leads his troops to battle—to defend their country, and the national honour; because justice is on the side of Prussia.
"That the army have long wished for war, has not escaped his majesty's notice; and if owing to considerations arising from the circumstances of the moment, his majesty has not sooner yielded to their wishes, he has nevertheless not been inattentive to them, because he is convinced that the voice of honour and of patriotism, which the army has always publicly manifested, have alone inspired them with these sentiments. The whole nation has already exhibited the lively interest which it takes in war; & it is a great consolation to his majesty, to think, that the events which are about to take place are not only unavoidable, but that they have also the general assent of his people.
"His majesty is convinced that the spirit of honour and of glory, which the genius of the great Frederick has disseminated among the Prussians, will inspire the army with its natural bravery, and enable it to support the inevitable fatigues of war; but in the present war there is another object, and considerations still more important.
"We have to contend against an enemy who has beaten numerous armies around us, who has humbled the most powerful states, destroyed the most respectable constitutions, and deprived more than one nation of its independence and its name.
"This is the late for which we were reserved.—Numerous armies already threaten our frontiers, and are daily augmenting. The Prussian monarchy is threatened with extinction, and even to become the portion of a stranger; and our proud and greedy enemies already reckon upon the division of the North of Germany.
"We fight, therefore, for our independence, for our honour, and for all that is dear to us; and if God grants victory to the justice of our cause, to our arms and the courage, which, without contradiction, animates every Prussian, we shall be the saviors of thousands who are oppressed. Undoubtedly there is not any individual in the army, from the field marshal to the private soldier, who can remain unconcerned under the present circumstances. Every soldier who may fall in this struggle, will die for the sacred cause of humanity and all who survive will acquire together with immortal glory their share in the gratitude resulting from the happiness, and the tears of joy shed by those who shall be saved from the general disaster.
"Who among us can bear the idea of seeing his country delivered up to the rapacity of a foreigner. But let us further consider, that in fighting for ourselves, and repelling the most shameful degradation which can possibly menace a nation, we shall be at the same time the saviors and deliverers of Germany. The eyes of every nation are fixed upon us, as upon the last support of all liberty, political existence, and order in Europe. That victory, which is the object of our wishes, is not of a common case. The end we propose to ourselves is great; but the means of an enemy intoxicated with his victories are great also; our efforts therefore, ought to be extraordinary and decisive.
"His majesty will joyfully partake of the efforts, the dangers and fatigues which his troops will have to sustain.—He is sensible of what he may expect from his brave soldiers; he knows their unalterable zeal, their intrepid firmness, their indefatigable vigilance and their unshaken fidelity, will never abandon them a moment; and that under no circumstances whatever will they ever forget the high destinies which are to complete their glory. The fate of nations and armies, is in fact, in the hand of Providence; but the Almighty God almost always gives victory to a just cause—that cause we will defend. We possess the confidence which it has given us. Our contemporaries will applaud our zeal; & our enterprizes will be crowned with the most brilliant success.
"Given at the Head-Quarters at Erfurt, October 9, 1806.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Rodman, Wood, from Hamburg, and 33 days from the Isle of May, ballast, Moses Myers—left there ship President, Baker, of Wiscasset, to sail in 15 days; brig Izette, —, of Portsmouth, N. H. uncertain.—Spoke Dec. 6, in lat. 33, 00. long. 73, 30, ship Mississippi, Pierce, 2 days from Savannah, bound to Liverpool.
Schr Rover, Tinkham, 24 days from Antigua, Rum and Molasses, Warren Ashley.—The brig Traveller, Devoll, of Newburyport, from Guadalupe, was sent in the 26th ult. by the British frigate Melpomene, and was waiting for trial.
The ship Boaz, Cross, of and from Newburyport, bound to Norfolk, went on shore 10 miles to the Southward of Curratuck Inlet, on Friday morning about 4 o'clock, and is supposed to be bilged, having 7 feet water in the hold.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Rodman, Wood, Hamburg. Sch'r Rover, Tinkham, Antigua. Brig Eliza Henty, Peardy, Barbados. Sch'r Swift, Seaward, Havana.
THURSDAY NOTICE.
THURSDAY next being Christmas Day, this Office will not be open for the transacting of business.—All Bills or Notes payable on that day, must be retired the day preceding.
Applications for Discount, must be lodged in Office on Tuesday.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
Office of Discount and Deposit, Bank of U. States, Dec. 19, 1806.
Sales at Auction.
To-Morrow, (Tuesday) the 23d instant, will be Sold at 11 o'Clock, on Commerce-Street wharf, 50 hogsheads Grenada and Tobago Rum; 40 do. Antigua do.; 30 do. Barbados and Antigua Sugar; 33 hogsheads Mo asses.—Cash for all sums under 200 dollars—60 days for all sums over 200 and not exceeding 500 dollars—60 and 90 days for all sums over 500 dollars. Negotiable Notes with approved endorser will be required. Dec. 22. Warren Ashley.
On Wednesday next, the 24th instant, at 12 o'Clock, at the corner of Commerce and Wide Water-Street, will positively be Sold to close a consignment, 14 pipes of fine Old Dry Lisbon WINE. Terms of sale are, Cash for all sums under 150 dollars; above 150 dollars 60 days; above 300 dollars 60 and 90 days; above 600 dollars 60, 90, and 120 days, for approved endorsed notes payable at the Bank of the United States. Wm. Hartshorne, jun. V. M. December 22.
On Friday, the 26th instant, at 12 o'Clock, at Marsden's wharf, will be offered, The good Brig INDIAN, burthen about 1000 barrels, built at Bermuda entirely of cedar, newly sheathed, and can be sent to sea at a final expense—6 and 9 months credit will be given, the purchaser giving notes with approved endorser. James Taylor, jun. V. M. December 22.
On Saturday, the 27th instant, at 11 o'Clock, on Commerce street wharf, will be Sold for Cash without reserve, all the MATERIALS saved from the ship War-rington, stranded near the light-house, consisting of Anchors, Cables, Standing and Running Rigging, Sails, &c.—also, 100 barrels Boston Beef, 75 do. N. E. Rum; 25 hogsheads do. At the same time, The HULL of the said Ship, as she lays on the beach, by order of captain Jackson, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and others concerned. R. Bowden, V. M. At the same time and place will be Sold, 20 hogsheads prime SUGARS, For approved endorsed Notes at 60 days. December 22.
LANDS for Sale. BY Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN FYNE, will positively be Sold without reserve, on MONDAY the 29th instant, at the Exchange Coffee House, the following
LOTS OF LAND, situated in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Butte and Dumore-Street, running thence along Butte-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dumore-street, and thence to the place of beginning. One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-street, thence 195 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dumore-street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning. And another Lot situated on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't B. Taylor. tds December 17.
For Sale—A Boat, FOUR hundred and fifty barrels Richmond superfine FLOUR. JAMES HERRON. December 23.
Wanted to CHARTER, A good VESSEL, of from 1500 to 2000 barrels burthen. MOSES MYERS. Who wishes to Purchase, A few thousand bushels good WHEAT. December 22.
NOTICE. THE terms of copartnership of GILLIAT and MACKINDER, will terminate on the first day of March next. They offer for Sale their present Stock on hand, consisting of about Ten Thousand Pounds Sterling of well-assorted DRY GOODS, at a very low advance, and on very liberal credit, on approved security.—It is requested that all claims against the said firm will be presented for immediate settlement; and those that are indebted it is expected will on, or before the first of March next, have their respective accounts settled by payments or bonds. Dec. 22 tism
REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed to the fire-proof Ware-House at the head of Campbell's wharf, Wide Water-street.
Robert C. Jennings. He has taken into Partnership Mr. JAMES RODDEY. The business will be carried on under the firm of JENNINGS & RODDEY. Who offer for Sale—20 hds. Muscovado Sugar; 10 puncheons Antigua Rum; 20 quarter Casks Sherry Wine; 3 pipes Old Port do.; 2 do. particular Teneriffe do.; 6 casks Constantinia do.; 20 boxes Chocolate; 300 boxes superfine Flour; a few bags best Green Coffee; Imperial, Hyson, and Young Teas; Cogniac Brandy; Holland Gin; N. E. Rum; Whiskey; 600 straws of Tumbler; 40 crates well assorted Queen's Ware; Soap; Candles, &c &c. Dec. 22. tf
To Rent or Lease, FOR one or five years, a commodious BRICK-HOUSE, situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent Garden, &c.—Immediate possession will be given on application to Thomas Price. December 22. tf
BILLS of Exchange, For Sale, drawn by Edward Stopford, Esq. commander of his Majesty's ship Chieftess, at 30 days sight on the commissioners of the navy, for repairs to said ship—Apply to WM. GRAY. December 19. tf
Sugar and Raisins. LANDING this day on our wharf from on board the schooner Carlton—132 hds 5 tiers, 3 barrels prime SUGARS.—And from on board sloop Katy Maria, 100 kegs Malaga RAISINS, all of which we will dispose of on liberal terms and long credit. C. F. Whittle. December 3. tf
Cogniac Brandy and Pepper. TWENTY pipes Cogniac Brandy; 20 bags black Pepper, this day landing from schooner Weymouth—For Sale by FISKE & CATLETT. December 15. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 2. tf
NEW YORK. SIXTY barrels New-York inspection—For sale by Dec. 3. William Pennock.

Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith 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.
PROPOSALS
From the PHOENIX COMPANY, OF LONDON, For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, has 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.
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 Bunting 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—as to 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, Cracks, 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 ratable 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- 
ance, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the same 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 concerned 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 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 Insurance, 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.
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ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
Scheme of a Lottery For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
   Prize of Dollars. Dollars.    1 do. 30,000  2 do. 15,000  1 10,000 20,000  2 5,000 10,000  5 1,000 5,000  10 500 5,000  20 200 4,000  100 100 10,000  150 50 7,500  7000 12 84,000  7291 Prizes, Stationary Premiums, 190,500  14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 24,500  215,000  21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000  Arrangement of Stationary Premiums—viz.  1st. Drawn Blank, Dolls. 500  1st. do. after 2,000 Tickets are drawn, 1000  1st. do. after 4,000 1600  1st. do. after 6,000 1500  1st. do. after 8,000 1300  1st. do. after 10,000 1500  1st. do. after 12,000 1500  1st. do. after 14,000 1500  1st. do. after 16,000 1500  1st. do. after 18,000 1500  1st. do. after 20,000 1500  Last drawn Blank. 10,000  24,500  15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250  Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000  Expences of the Lottery, 2,250  32,250  
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature,—the peculiar favour which St. Mary's College has enjoyed,—and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The Managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
 Managers: William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Teyran, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterrett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurens. 
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIPLETT. October 20. tf 278
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 buthels SALT—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann, Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31. tf
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. tf
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mil'd Drab, Liver, and Claret. Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburghs; best Scine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. 198
REMOVAL. E. STURTEVANT, has removed from No. 39, to No. 32, Main-street, to the store formerly occupied by Messrs. Southgate, and next door to Mrs. Cox, where he has for sale the most extensive assortment of SHOES ever offered for sale at this market.—Now landing from sch'r Columbia, 20 packages of SHOES, BOOTS, &c. On Hand—Cotton and Wool Cards, of every description; fine Beaver Hats, &c. To Rent —The Store and Cellar, No. 39, Main-street, an excellent stand for a Dry Good Store, complete with counters and shelves. Apply as above. December 12. tf
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf-street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catherine-street.—A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold conferences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. tf
Nova-Scotia POTATOES, MAY be had by applying at the Store of J. & W. SOUTHGATE, or to Mr. PETER BACON, on Southgate's wharf. Dec. 8. 1m
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.
AND possession given the 1st January, two WAREHOUSES on Commerce-street wharf—Apply to Dec. 6. tf William Plume, & Co.
TEN Thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, on board the ship Francis, capt. Curtis. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers for Charter, the said SHIP, burthen about 300 hds. tobacco. Dec. 8. tf
Salt and Crates. ON board the Ship Jane, William Colly, master, from Liverpool, 15,000 buthels Stoved Salt, 400 Liverpool filled Sacks, 200 empty Liverpool Ware, containing an excellent assortment, among which are a few elegant Table Sets. November 26. WILLIAM PENNOCK. 3w
Oranges and Cedar Posts. FIFTY Thousand Oranges from St. Augustine, Wm. Brew, Nov. 30. WILLIAM PENNOCK.
For Sale & Salt. On board the brig Fair Manx, from Liverpool, 3 hds. 10 qr. casks choice 4000 buthels Cape de Verds Salt. WILLIAM PENNOCK.
Fustic, &c. FOR Sale on board the Schooner Nancy, from Barracoa and Ezuma, 1000 buthels Ezuma Salt, 400 lbs. Tortoise Shell, 8 tons Fustick, 23 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Limes, 25 do. Oranges, 15 boxes Segars, 2 cases do. 15 sacks Spanish Tobacco, 100 Hides, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 logs White Wood, 200 Cocoa Nuts. Not in Port. GEORGE WILSON.
Notice to wit, November Court 1806. Hans Christian, complainant, vs. Oliver C. Thomas Fanning, defts. In Chancery. The Defendant, Oliver C. Cocke not having entered his appearance to the complaint, and the same being filed of record according to the Act of the General Assembly, "to regulate the rules of this Court; and it appearing to 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 complainant's bill; and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Public Ledger, in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and also posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County—And be it further ordered, that the defendant Thomas Fanning, retain the amount acknowledged by him in his answer to be in his hands, until the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, Nath'l Young, c. c.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 21st ult. a Negro man named WILL, about twenty one years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, pretty dark complexioned, and when spoken to has a husky down look; had on when he went away, a fearnought over jacket and trowers, and Ticklenburg shirt, his waistcoat not recollected.—As he was raised on the Eastern Shore, it is presumed he has gone to Norfolk to get a passage across the bay. All masters of vessels are warned employing him or carrying him off at their peril. I will give thirty dollars reward for apprehending said Negro and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by John Smith. Suffolk, Nansemond, Virginia. Dec. 13. 3t
Ten Dollars Reward. STOLEN from Loyall's wharf, on Thursday night, a LONG-BOAT, 17 feet long, pitch bottom, turpentine sides, with a yellow stroke below the gunwale; the gunwale on the starboard is broken. Whoever will deliver the boat on board the Schooner Maryland Mary, shall receive the above reward. Dec. 15. 3w S. HOWATT.
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
FOR SALE, ONE hundred kegs choice new RAISINS. Joseph Hayes. November 26. 10a
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
 Aloe, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom, Rochelle, Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac.  Hartshorne Shavings, Glycer Pipes, Powder and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lances, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Gowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Pate-t-Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's O. addledock, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard. 
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE , suitable to Apothecaries— PHIALS and GALLI-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. tf 216
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.; Duffle 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, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mil'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-6 4-6 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. 
October 3. tf 226
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 13. tf 201
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Solomon Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the wharf sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 8. WHO HAS FOR SALE.
That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is 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 level, and is mostly covered with thicks: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
Patent SHOT, &c. TEN tons Patent Shot, assorted sizes—also, 14 bales Kendall Cottons and Kerseys.—For sale by Richard & John Taylor. Dec. 1. 1m
Grenada Rum & Molasses. THIS Day landing on Murray's wharf, from the Ship Minerva, captain Moffat—200 puncheons Grenada RUM; 20 hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES.—For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & co. IN STORE—A parcel of excellent Green Coffee; cask and box Raisins, Grapes, &c. Dec. 3. 3w
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.