Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-12-28 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 28, 1804.
[NO. 71.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1804.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 10 13 Scarce   Beef, cargo bb. 9   Prime 10 50   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 85 90   2d p. 87 95   3d p. 96 1   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Fr. 3d p. 1 10 1 15   4th p. 1 15 1 20   Peach, 90   Apple, 75   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 7 7 50   Navy. 5 5 50   Ship 3 3 50   Butter, Export. lb. 22 25   Candles, Dpt 17 18   Mould 23   Sperm. 66   Coal, English bus. 25 None   Virginia 25   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None   Caracas None   Coffee, W. India lb. 30   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18 20   Sea Island None   St. Domingo None   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15 Scarce   Russia 20 21   Holland 21 22   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bb. 9 50 10   Fine 9 9 50   Middlings 6 75   X ditto 8 8 50   Fish, Cod, dry quin. None   Herrings bb. 4 4 50   Shad 6   Fustick ton. 40 Plenty   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 90 95 Plenty   N. E. 1st p. 70 75 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 90 1 6   Barley None   Oats 42   Hemp, Russian ton. 275 None   Hides, Dried lb. None   Hog's-Lard 11 12   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60 65   Camp. 70 75   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 14 15   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 55   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 1 1 5   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, 16 18   Pitch, bb. 3 50 4   Pork, Cargo 13   Prime 14 50 Dull   Mess 16 50 None   Raisins, cask. None   ditto, box.   Rice, 100lb. 5 50   Rosin, bb. 4 4 50   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 97 1   Antigua, 3d p. 92 95   St. Croix, 3d p. 90 92   W. Island, 3d p. 85   Country, 64 66   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 74   Isle May, 75 80   St. Ubes, 66   Cadiz, 55 60   Liverpool, 85   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 25   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 11 50 Plenty   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 70   hhd. head 30   do. red oak 18 20   Tar, bb. 2 75 3   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 7 7 25   Petersburg 6 50   Rappa, 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. 10 12   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bb. 3 3 25   Wax, Bees, lb. 30 35   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 250 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30 Scarce   Teneriffe, 1 1 12   Sherry, 1 25 1 30 Plenty   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 85 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straits of Gibraltar. 3 a 3 1-2   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 4 4 1-2   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas 3 3 1-2   Jamaica and Honduras, - - - - - 4 1-2 5 1-2   Porto Rico, - - - - - 3   Havanna, - - - - - 3 3 1-2   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - - 15   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - - 20 25   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, - - - - - 15 20   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, 5 dollars, per share, advance.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance. Dividend off—Brisk   United States Bank, 500 dollars, per share.   Exchange on London, Par.  
FOR KINGSTON, (JAMAICA.) The good ship  OCEAN, B. LEMBARD, Master:— To sail with all convenient speed: will take freight and passengers on reasonable terms if applied for in time, to the master on board, or to
CHRISTOPHER FRY. December 24. 3 306
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Brig  SUSAN, MICHAEL FARLEY, Master:— Burthen 173 tons, or 1600 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
PHINEHAS DANA. December 24. tf 209
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Brig  LUCY, CHARLES FOSTER, Master:— Burthen 1000 barrels. For terms apply to
MOSES MYERS. December 24. tf 303
FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Brig  CATHARINE, JOSEPH SEAWARD, Master:— Burthen about seventeen hundred barrels.—The Catharine is only two years old, built of Live Oak and Cedar, and sails fast. For particulars enquire of Captain Seaward on board, or
Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, December 21. 5 298
FOR LONDON, The MEDWAY, A fine coppered ship under English colours. Two thirds of her cargo engaged, she will sail by the 10th of January. Freight to bill up, will be received on low terms. Apply to
Robertson & Brown. Who have Landing out of Brig George,  HIGH PROOF JAMAICA RUM. December 21. 6 302
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To the West Indies, the new, staunch, and fast sailing Brig  HARRIOT, Burthen about 1200 barrels, now in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to
William Hartsborne, jun. December 21. tf 293
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To any port in Great Britain or Ireland, the British ship  MEDWAY, WILLIAM POTTS, Master:— Burthen about 200 tons. Should an immediate charter not offer, she will be set up for London, and take on board any freight that may offer at a moderate rate. The Medway is a fast sailing ship carrying guns and coppered. For terms apply to
ROBERTSON & BROWN. Who are Landing on Town Point,
20 Pipes, 20 Hogsheads, 14 Qr. Casks, } Fine old London Particular  MADEIRA WINE. From the house of Messrs. Murdoch, Masterton & Co. which is offered for sale on liberal terms, and long credit. December 14. 2w 265
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner  FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 55 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy. December 14. tf 287
FOR NEW-YORK, The Schooner  HARRIOT, CHARLES DIXON, Master:— Will sail in a few days; has excellent accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf, or
Christopher Fry. December 12. 3 277
FOR NEW-YORK, The fast sailing Schooner  FATHER & SONS, HENRY ABERDEEN, Master:— Will sail in 8 days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Marsden's wharf, or
THEO. ARMISTEAD. Dec. 10. tf 251
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship  MOSES MYERS. Burthen 350 hogsheads; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. November 26. tf 251
FOR SALE, (is applied for in three days) The fast sailing Schooner  PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or
William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLAISTER of PARIS, on board said Schooner. December 5. 269
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper-bottomed ship  THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— Burthen 358 tons or 450 hhd. to acco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to
Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. tf 270
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship  ECHO, Burthen 350 hhd. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
Moses Myers. November 28. tf 255
FOR SALE ON LIBERAL CREDIT, The well found fast sailing Schooner  EMELY, JAMES SAMPSON, Master:— Together with her cargo on board of 600 barrels Flour. November 26. tf 252
Now landing on Rothery's Wharf, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, A CHOICE PARCEL OF  ANTIGUA RUM, Which will be sold low if taken from off the Wharf. John Brown.
BRIG, Burthen 1300 barrels, if application be made in a few days December 3. tf 268
FOR CHARTER, The American Brig  FACTOR, one year old, burthen 123 tons, will carry about 1500 barrels—a freight to the West-Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or
Richard Blow. 2500 bushels Lisbon SALT on board said brig, which will be sold low if taken from a-long fide. November 28. tf 260
FOR SALE, A very superior  PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Sraught Ribb. 13 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to
Wilson, Cunningham & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE. 20 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16. tf 253
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 900 hogsheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to
Moses Myers. Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. tf 227
LANDING From the Brig Ann Maria, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhd. and 8 Qr. Casks, } Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply to
Robert Maitland & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To Europe or the West-Indies, THE AMERICAN SHIP  YORKSHIRE, WILLIAM LEE, Master:— About twelve months old—burthen 290 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or to
Warren Ashley. November 8. tf 220
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to
N. Heron. Sept. 18. tf 142
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year  Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A QUANTITY OF  Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO,  White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards. ROBERT MAITLAND & Co. Sept. 27. tf 157
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COLUMBIA, from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor.
ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST  TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from the Schooner Three Sisters, 20 Puncheons St. CROIX RUM. 3 Hogsheads do. SUGAR. Also—From on board the Schooner CURATOMAN, 16 Hogsheads SUGAR, superior quality. 8 Bags best GREEN COFFEE. For sale by
Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. 3w 271
CASH WILL BE GIVEN FOR  WHEAT, PEASE, AND FLAX-SEED, By the Subscriber, at his warehouse on Marsden's wharf.  THEO. ARMISTEAD. November 19. 5w 241
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by
Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
NOTICE. THE Subscribers and Members of the Mutual Insurance Company ag inst Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held agreeable to their constitution on the second Wednesday in January, which being the ninth day of next month, by ten o'clock, A. M. at the General Office of Insurance in the City of Richmond. W. F. AST, Prin. Agent, M. I. C. Richmond, December 10, 1804. td 305
Wanted to Hire for the ensuing Year, An active NEGRO GIRL, about 11 or 12 years of age, for which a liberal price will be given. Apply at the Publick Ledger Office. December 24

Captain Drummond, in the brig Fame, arrived here yesterday from Gibraltar in 43 days, from whom we have obtained the following particulars.
The fever at Malaga had nearly subsided, that at Gibraltar not more than 4 or 5 died in 24 hours, the opulent part of the inhabitants of Alicante had quitted that city.
Capt. Drummond further states, that it was believed at Gibraltar, that a rupture between the emperor of Morocco and the United States would shortly occur. It was not known at the time capt. D. sailed that any farther attack had been made on Tripoli by the American squadron, but as there are a number of letters from the officers, we presume full details of the operations of the squadron will be presented to the public in a few days.
By captain Drummond we further learn, that there was every appearance of war between Great-Britain and Spain. A few days before capt. D. sailed an embargo was laid on all vessels not cleared out.
In the account of the awful fire at New-York published in our paper of this day, our readers will be struck with one article which applies so forcibly to the situation and circumstances of Norfolk, that we hope it will induce the subject to be taken up by our fellow-citizens—It will be observed that some difficulty was experienced in blowing up and pulling down houses, in consequence of which an application is suggested to the legislature of that state to provide a remedy for future difficulties of this kind—Our assembly is now in session, the Gentleman who represents us will no doubt upon the suggestion of his constituents turn his attention to this interesting circumstance.
Hon. Mr. Smilie.—Mr. Smilie said, if it had not been in the bill, the bill would have been well enough without it; but as it was in, he was not inclined, through an unfounded jealousy, to strike it out. He would ask gentlemen to point out any probable ground for jealousy of the President in the exercise of this power; for he took it for granted that, the constitution furnished no obstacle. Its injunctions in regard to judges holding their offices during good behaviour, extended to the courts of the United States, within the limits of the several states represented on this floor. Now the law itself cannot affect the person or property of any citizen within the United States, and as its usefulness may suddenly cease after the close of the session, he did not see why we should subject ourselves to a single dollar's expense, which might be prevented by the immediate publication of the President's proclamation."
We have taken the liberty of republishing from our last the following remarks of the above named Gentleman, in order to offer a few observations on this ne plus ultra of party intolerance. Our readers will remember that these remarks were made by Mr. Smilie on the bill for establishing Courts for the trial of Prizes in certain cases.
The Federal, and some of the Republican members had expressed their jealousy of giving by the bill more extensive power to the President than the Constitution warranted or the occasion required.
If any instance of consistency in some of our democrats could excite astonishment, what would be the extent of that astonishment, when we hear this champion of that sect declare, that although the bill was very well without giving the executive the power which it contemplated, yet as giving him power excited jealousy in the federalists, the bill should undergo no change? According to Mr. Smilie's reasoning, unless the federalists can shew probable cause to suppose that the President will abuse power, he may be trusted to any extent.
Such arguments as these deserve no answer, but afford a plain proof how easy it is for those having power to disregard right or reason. A man of dispassionate temper would have said something to this effect: "As the object can be attained without giving "this power to the executive, which excites so "great jealousy, let us conciliate and endeavour to "extinguish that spirit of jealousy which unhappily "exists in our country"—This would have been liberal, and the consistency of Republicanism, would have been maintained, which is not to grant more power than the publick good requires. We take pleasure in observing that Mr. Smilie was in the minority on this occasion, as will be perceived by the conclusion of the debate in our paper of this day.
FROM THE FREDERICKTOWN HERALD.
Not true again.—It is utterly untrue, that Mr. Giles has moved in the Senate for leave to bring in a bill, to be entitled—An act to prevent all persons not duly qualified, or not apparently qualified in some one of the crimes, follies, and vices therein named, from holding any office under the government, or being hereafter eligible to a seat in either branch of the Congress of the United States.
It is not true, that Mr. Giles has declared, with a view to Judge Chase's case, that in the "oath or affirmation" to be taken by the Senate in the trial of all impeachments, there is not so much strength, but it may be "solved and melted in the breath that issues from the faction's mouth."
It is not true, that Mr. Nicholson has challenged Mr. Nelson for taking the lead of him, and the latter has agreed to meet.
Nor is it true, that Mr. Randolph, beginning to fear the same fate, is preparing a whole bottle of strong stuff to throw at Mr. Nelson's head, which the latter is preparing himself to catch with great dexterity between his lips.
It is not true, that Mr. Lucas is to be sent to "De Soure" to try "actual admeasurement," whether "De Mause or De Mause Pissez" is capable to contain a honed sail or a de line."
It is not true, that Mr. Elliot is to be any longer tolerated in the uncommon and alarming insolence of voting as he thinks.
It is not true that, so unwilling are the majority to be in debt to federalism, they are about appropriating a specifick fund, to remunerate Mr. Griswold in his office of teaching them the rules of the house, and for the business of helping them out of that daily confusion in which it is the business of their leaders to involve them.
It is not true, that Mr. Speaker is less sagacious in the selection of his committees than he always has been.
It is not true, that the President has expressed himself perfectly satisfied with Mr. Purviance's Louisiana speech, and that he has confessed himself very averse to impose on that gentleman the trouble of supporting his administration again in the same way.
It is not true, that "Our Rodney" claims that "it would not do" for him to be designated in debate except as "The Two gentlemen from Delaware;" nor that he is writing a Metamorphosis after the manner of Ovid, shewing how a bravish prevalence of 15 made his manhood "as good as two," and how it took a " Fredish " preponderance of 360 to turn him back to one again.
It is not true, that Mr. Jackson of Virginia is composing—a tale from real life—to be called "The honour of Seduction," or, "The Seducer promoted."
It is not true that among the ministerial members who interested themselves most to prevent Matthew Lyon's re-election, those who sent out letters against him have been the very first to welcome him back to congress;—Nor, that the Great Ones, since his recontre with Mr. Duane are become so uncertain as to his control, they fearfully whisper one with another;—
He roared so loud, and look'd so monstrous grim, His very shadow durst not follow him.
It is not true that the wickedest conspiracy in the world has been discovered, in which Mr. Cocke, Mr. Bedinger, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Sandford, Mr. Sloan, Mr. Alston, Mr. Smilie, and a host of sorcerers, had combined to destroy the navigation of the Potomac, by setting the river on fire, which was only prevented by the timely detection of Gen. Van Cortlandt;—and will be effectually guarded against hereafter by a coat of new invented oil to be prepared in the Laboratory of Doctor "Centum Vir."
It is not true that the democrats of congress generally have resolved not to be the very greatest and best folks on earth, for no other reason than that, as they are servants to us the people, it never would do for them to out do their masters.
DOMESTICK.—We understand that our sapient legislature, at Lancaster, after having determined to prosecute the impeachment of the judges of the supreme court, find themselves brought up by an insurmountable difficulty. Their own body is so wholly destitute of talents that they cannot conduct the business themselves, and their cause and credit are so bad, that they cannot obtain assistance. Mr. Levy, Mr. Trifflman, Mr. Rawle, Mr. W. Trifflman, and the Attorney General, have severally been applied to, and all refused; each giving as a reason for their refusal, that, in their opinion, the conduct of the judges had been perfectly legal and correct; and some of them have gone farther, and declared, that their decision in the cause was marked with great mildness and forbearance. Gaz. U. S.
NASSAU, Nov. 27.
The Honourable Col. Alexander Murray, King's Agent for Turk's Island, arrived here on Sunday, in the government schooner Mary and Susan, capt. Fisher.
CURRACOA.—We have been favoured with the following information, received via Turk's Island:—The Honourable capt. Murray has been detached with three or four vessels of war under his command from Jamaica for the purpose of blockading the island of Curracoa until its surrender, which it was expected a very few weeks would accomplish, notwithstanding the arrival of a new governor from Holland with a few troops.
By the last accounts from Porto Plata in Hispaniola, we are authentically informed that the Spaniards at St. Jago de Hispaniola, had intercepted a letter from the French to Dessalines, offering to sacrifice and deliver up that place to him if he would allow them to retire unmolested, and to assist in the destruction of the Spaniards. In consequence of which discovery, the Spaniards anticipated the French by attacking them, 27 of whom they put to death, and made about 500 more of them prisoners. The commander in chief of the French forces at Santo Domingo, being apprized of this circumstance, sent to demand his countrymen being delivered up to him, which were refused on the part of the Spaniards, who immediately thereupon hoisted Spanish colours at St. Jago and at Porto Plata; and applied to the commander of a British sloop of war there, requesting to be supplied with arms and ammunition, and to the same effect sent over to the Turk's Islands, as he fully expected an attack from Dessalines, who had collected 22,000 of his people for the purpose—we understand however that neither of the Spanish commander's applications could with propriety be granted, and of course necessity compelled a refusal.
NEW-YORK, December 19.
AWFUL FIRE.—For many years past the citizens of New-York have not witnessed a fire so extensive and ruinous as that which yesterday morning dealt destruction to a very valuable portion of our city. At an early hour the inhabitants were alarmed with the cry of fire and the ringing of alarm bells, and obeying the painful call of duty they found the flames bursting with dreadful fury from the house 104, Front-street, (where the fire originated) and the adjacent buildings. The night was very cold, and perhaps to this must be ascribed the tardy motion of the citizens to the scene of action: at three o'clock very few comparatively had assembled, and at four the bucket ranks were very imperfectly formed: At this time, owing to the force of the wind, which blew fresh from the west, and the inflammable state of the houses and especially of their contents, the flames were spreading their ravages with frightful and fatal haste. So irresistible indeed was their rage, that in the lapse of an hour between twenty and thirty houses had become a prey to the devouring element, and with regard to them the operation of the engines was altogether unavailing. When the citizens had numerously collected, laudable exertions were made to supply the engines; but as the water in the harbour was at an ebb, and the pumps and cisterns furnished a very spare quantity, they were not served so amply as the awful occasion required. The floating engine, however, stationed at a convenient spot, proved of essential benefit, and plentifully supplied the small engines in its immediate neighbourhood. The progress of the fire was in the direction of the gale; and as it commenced at 104 Front-street, it of course proceeded towards Coffee-house slip, involving in destruction almost every building situate in Front-street, and on the east side of Water-street, between Governor's alley and the slip. Meantime the coals and brands carried along by the wind, fell on the shipping in the wharf, and the houses on the opposite side, and thus the fire was communicated to a still greater extent. Fortunately however, the vessels sustained no material damage, and the progress of the fire on this side of the wharf after it had consumed a few wooden houses was arrested.
About five o'clock in the morning, the conflagration was at its height, and the general scene at this moment, as seen from the roof of the Tontine, was dreadfully grand and impressive. Forty houses enveloped in wide wasting flames—columns of murky smoke ascending in thickening volumes, and sweeping before the wind—showers of red hot embers scattering danger far and wide—the hiss of blazing timbers—the crash of falling walls—the busy stir of hundreds and hundreds carrying furniture, serving water, and
working engines—the melancholy appearance of women and children driven from their homes, now involved in ruin—all conspired to impress the most painful sensations, and fill the mind with horror. The destruction of property on this occasion has been immense. A subsequent article gives a valuation of the buildings, but the value of the goods destroyed is much more—a million of dollars probably would not cover the loss. Among other buildings which fell a prey to the devouring element, we have to mention the excellent fire-proof stores of Bailey and Bogert, and Joshua Jones, the Office of the Morning Chronicle, and Old Coffee-House. The following statements from the evening papers are, we believe, pretty correct.
The following, says the Evening Post, is the list we have obtained of the particular houses, owners and occupants affected.
Seventeen Buildings in Front-Street
One three story wood building, occupied by John Sullivan, wholesale and retail grocer.
One three story wood building, occupied by M. Blake as flaxseed store.
One four story fire proof building occupied by John D. Martin and William R. Wheaton, merchants.
One two story wood building occupied by Daniel Sullivan, as a flaxseed store.
One two story wood building, occupied by M. Ward.
Two four story fire proof stores occupied by Bailey and Bogert, Commission Merchants.
One three story wood store, occupied by James Forbes.
One three story brick building occupied by Mr. Shonnard, boarding house.
One three story brick building occupied by J. B. Karschedt, Merchant.
One three story brick building, occupied by John Sullivan as dwelling.
One small wood building occupied by Charles McCarthy, Grocer, where the fire is said to have originated.
One three story wood store, occupied by Hannah Russel, Tobacconist.
One three story wood store occupied by Roche and Betts, grocers.
One three story wood store occupied by Alexander Ogilvie, grocer.
One three story wood store occupied by William Bradbury, grocer.
One three story wood store owned and occupied by James Brier, tobacconist.
Twelve Houses in Wall-street.
One wooden three story building, occupied by Steddford and Marschalk, as an auction store, and by Mr. Gavister as a retail grocery.
One small brick building, occupied by John Place as dwelling and retail grocer.
One two story wooden building, occupied by Byrne and Smith as a nut store.
One two story wooden building, owned and occupied by Mr. Post as an office.
One three story brick building, occupied by E. Backus and co. auctioneers.
One small brick building, occupied by Mr. Hyde, watch maker, and owned by the Widow Douglass.
One two story wooden building, occupied by Mr. Cavener, and owned by John Jones.
One two story wooden building, occupied by Fisher, and owned by John Jones.
One three story brick house, occupied by Mr. Pettit, and owned by John Rathbone.
One two story brick, occupied by Mrs. Berry and owned by the estate of W. Bruce.
One brick three story, occupied by Mrs. Wentworth, and owned by the estate of Commodore Nicholson.
One two story wood, occupied by H. J. Hassey, hair dresser, and owned by W. Bingham.
Four Buildings on Jones's Wharf.
One three story wooden building, occupied as a wholesale grocery store by Joshua Jones.
One three story wooden, occupied by N. Horton, commission merchant.
One three story wooden, occupied by Gen. Gibbs and W. Seabury, commission merchants.
One three story wooden, occupied by John A. Robinson, wholesale grocer.
Owned by John Jones.
Eight three story brick buildings in Water-street.
Old Coffee-House, occupied by Edward Bardin, and owned by the widow of George Douglass.
One dwelling owned and occupied by James Patterson.
One occupied by John H. Hurton as a Grocery store, and by Benjamin Bailey as a dwelling, owned by captain Maxwell.
One owned and occupied by Isaac Gomez, Juan, and Shay and Noah, auctioneers.
One occupied by Henry W. Le as a wholesale dry good store, and owned by the widow Hallett.
One occupied as a Printing-office, by the Morning Chronicle, and by Mr. Wilkey, Pilot and owned by Michael Price.
One occupied by capt. Curtis, and owned by the estate of Isaac Gouverneur.
For the following list of houses and stores which were consumed, including an estimate of their value, we are indebted to the politeness of a friend. It will be observed that this statement presents simply an estimate of the buildings exclusive of the property they contained.— Com. Adv.
FRONT-STREET.
Brick houses by
George Shonnard, No. 93 dolls. 3600
do. do. I. B. Karschedt, 100 3300
do. do. John Sullivan, 102 4000
Wood store, Chas. McCarthy, 104 1800
do. do. Hannah Russell, 106 1855
do. do. Roach and Betts, 108 1800
do. do. Alexander Ogilvie, 110 1500
do. do. William Bradbury, 112 1400
do. do. James Bryan, 114 1800
do. do. John McGaviston, corner of Wall-street 2200
Brick and wood do. Joshua Jones, opposite corner, 4500
Wood store, James Forbes, 111 1300
Brick store, Bailey & Bogert, 100 12,000
Wood do. Wm. Ward, 107 1400
Do. do. Daniel Sullivan, 105 1800
Do. do. Joshua Jones, 105 1800
Brick store, owned by Joshua Jones, 101 5000
Wood do. occupied by V. Blake 99 1800
Do. do. John Sullivan, 97 1800
Total, dolls. 54300
WALL STREET.
Wood Store, occupied by J. A. Robertson, owned by Nath. Horton, 89 1900
do. do. John Jones, 87 1800
do. do. Steddford & Marschalk, 85 1800
Small house, do. John Place, 79 1800
Brick & wood house, do. Byrne and Smith, 77 3600
do. do. do. Hugh Madin, 75 1600
do. do. do. David I. Daniels, 73 1800
do. do. owned by Widow Douglass, 71 600
dollars 13,200
WATER STREET.
Old Coffee-house (brick) occupied by Edward Bardin, 115 7500
Brick house, owned by Jn. B. Patterson, 113 5000
do. do. Benjamin Bailey, 111 6000
do. do. owned and occupied by Isaac Gomez, jr. 109 4500
do. occupied by Henry Wylie, 105 4500 do. do. Morning Chronicle, 103 4000 do. do. owned by Widow Stocker, 101 4000 do. occupied by Charles Curtis, 99 2200 do. owned by R. L. Tucker, very little injured,
Water Street, dollars 39,700 Wall Street, 12,200 Front Street, 54,300 Total, dollars 107,200
We have the satisfaction to state no lives were lost at the fire yesterday morning; but Mr. Daniel Riker, one of the firemen, while in the zealous execution of his duty was struck violent on the forehead and breast by a mass of bricks and mortar, which fell on him from the pediment of the Old Coffee-House; there are room for hopes, however, that his life is not in danger.
Among these gentlemen who more particularly distinguished themselves at the fire, Alderman Van Zandt, and the late Alderman Bogert, deserve special mention, and thanks of their fellow citizens. It must not escape notice too that Engine No. 4, was seen to take a very active part—Quere, ought not such Firemen as belong to this petty engine, to have a larger and more powerful one?
It is said if our Corporation had the power of pulling down or blowing up houses, the fire would not have made the progress it did. If this be so, ought not the Legislature to provide a remedy? [ Ev. Post.
Intelligence respecting the late fire wanted.—Any person who can give correct information to what occurred the late fire in Water Street, &c. is to be attributed, is requested to communicate the same at the City Inspector's Office. Proprietors and others interested, are likewise requested to render an estimate, as soon as convenient at this office, of the losses sustained in buildings and property.
JOHN PINTARD, City Inspector.
City Inspector's Office, City Hall, Dec. 18th.
Congressional Register.
SECOND SESSION OF THE EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commenced at Washington, November 5, 1804.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, December 10.
Debate on the bill for establishing a Court for the adjudication of prize causes in certain cases. (CONCLUDED.)
Mr. Lucas was not governed by jealousy of the executive in making his motion. The present executive possessed his entire confidence; but when we are legislating, we do not legislate on the confidence we have in the executive, but on those circumstances which are most likely to procure happiness to our fellow citizens, and secure their liberties on the basis they have themselves established them; and my colleague will recollect that the executive will not always be filled by the same person, and that a change of men may produce a change of measures, if the man is the standard of legislation; but if we legislate upon principles, the principles will remain after the persons who propounded them are forgotten. He did not consider the inference made by his colleague (Mr. Smilie) correct, for he did not believe the officers and seamen employed in the marine of the United States were particularly interested, and that they were citizens of the United States. He observed, upon the remark made by Mr. Rodney, that foreign nations would be more likely to take notice of the President's proclamation than of a law—He did not see that the President would be prevented from issuing his proclamation in the event of peace, if the abolition of the court depended upon Congress.
M. G. Griswold expressed a jealousy for the preservation of the constitution, and conceiving the proposed regulation in conflict with one of its most important injunctions, he hoped it would be struck out, and he, for one, would never give his consent that a judge, under the constitution of the United States, should hold the tenure of his office by Presidential will.
Mr. Southard differed with gentlemen who thought the section a violation of the constitution. The law itself grew out of the exigency of the war with the Barbary powers, and it so expresses itself. It therefore carries its own remedy with it; during the existence of the war and so long as any nation at war with the same power shall consent or permit the United States to establish a judge of admiralty within its territory, so long shall the office remain, but no provision is made for its remaining any longer. Nor can the judge complain of the abolition of his office, or consequent loss of salary, because he consents to receive it upon the terms of the law. He considered the section a proper one, though not absolutely necessary. If peace takes place the President will be the first person to know it, and his proclamation of the cessation of the court will render it of greater notoriety than any law can possibly render it. One more observation, and he had done. It may be suggested in favour of a determinate abolition of the court, that the judge may become arbitrary, and the court prove injurious, in which case the sooner it was abolished the less would be its evil.
Mr. Dana thought the section very objectionable. It is true it does not say that the judge shall hold his office during the pleasure of the President and no longer, in those precise terms, but it says what is tantamount, that when in the opinion of the President it shall be proper so to do, it shall and may be lawful for him by proclamation to abolish the said court. This is not the precise form of expressing the pleasure of the crown; the President must manifest his pleasure by proclamation; the crown might manifest its pleasure privately before the act of settlement; but the power of the judges in both cases is held by the loose and insecure tenure of will and pleasure. Gentlemen cannot set up a good distinction between judges of courts of admiralty acting within or without the boundaries of the United States, and if you are to declare that the President shall have power to abolish some of your judges, nothing can prevent you from giving him power to dismiss them all. The principle once established goes through. For his part he for one was decidedly against granting such power. The question ought not to be considered for a moment on the light ground of being a good or a bad bargain for the judge; but on the broad and solid ground of preserving what remains of the due administration of justice.
Mr. Rodney would not have risen again but in consequence of Mr. Dana's remarks and refined distinctions where there was no difference. The bill provides that the judge shall receive his salary as long as he has jurisdiction, and that jurisdiction is limited by the duration of the war. This itself is a duration of the office. The President has no power over the individual person of the judge; he cannot turn out A and put in B. So the tenure is not precarious; it is fixed and depends upon the abolition of the jurisdiction; and this principle is strictly conformable to what was formerly decided to the general satisfaction of a great majority of the people.
The observation of the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. R. Griswold) respecting a distinction be-

between judges within the limits of the United States and within the territory of Louisiana concluded nothing; for he will find the judges of that territory exercising all their functions under the constitution and laws of Congress, and he believed there was a time when the gentleman thought differently on the subject before the committee. He referred to the years and mays called on passing a bill limiting the duration of office in respect to the judges or justices of the territory of Columbia, by which they are continued in office for the term of five years only, while the constitution declared as it does now, that judges of the supreme and inferior courts shall hold their offices during good behaviour. He hoped the gentleman would abandon the idea of the officer continuing to receive a salary after the office was abolished.
Mr. Dana had no idea of an officer totally destitute of office, receiving a salary, but until he was divested of all judicial authority he ought to be independent, and the salary was but a mere contingency.
Mr. J. Randolph said that the first section established the court during the continuance of the Mediterranean war—and the ninth gave a power to the President to abrogate it at his discretion. He thought the section, to say the best of it, superfluous. So soon as we, or the nation within whose limits this court shall be erected, shall have made peace with Tripoli, its jurisdiction would terminate by the provisions of the bill itself. It might indeed be expedient to prolong the existence of the court beyond the term contemplated by the bill, but no circumstances could arise which would render it necessary to shorten it.
Mr. Eastis, thought the judge ought to hold the office, during good behaviour, and yet this section makes him dependent on the executive, Congress could not vest the executive with any power which they had not right to exercise themselves; yet this section proposes to do so. And on this precedent occasion may hereafter be taken to frustrate and contravene the constitution in its most important regulations.
Mr. Jackson meant only to make a single observation, with a view of rescuing the section from the inconsistency charged upon it by Mr. Eastis. The first section was not at variance with the last, the first declared the duration of the office to be during the war; the last that the President may by proclamation abolish the court. There might be something formed as a substitute to designate the precise duration of the court, as from the mode of expression used in both sections it seemed not sufficiently definite.
Mr. Gregg would vote for striking out unless his colleague (Mr. Lucas) would modify his vote, for he would never vote to vest the President with the power intended to be given by the 9th section, yet he thought that a modification of the clause would cure the defect without striking out; if the time was precisely defined for which the court should continue, the President might notify the expiration of the office by proclamation.
Mr. R. Griswold. The gentlemen who advocate this measure, appear to differ in this construction; some entertain an opinion that the first section does not limit the tenure of the office of the judge; other gentlemen think the office limited by that section to the duration of the war. He thought the first section explicit, that the President should appoint a judge of the admiralty during the existence of the war, and in conforming to this idea the second section was penned. The said judge shall exercise the admiralty jurisdiction for trying captures in the said war; these last words shew expressly the limitation of the law. The true and fair meaning of which is, that the judge shall hold his office during the war and no longer.—The 9th section gives the power to the president of shortening this period, and it was this power he believed the constitution never meant should be exercised by the executive. As to the observation about the judges or justices of this district, it did not bear on the present question, the constitution providing only for the tenure of offices held by the judges of the supreme and inferior courts of the United States, and not for justices of peace; besides in the district of Columbia, the constitution gave them the power of exclusive legislation.
Mr. J. Clay would vote for striking out with a view to add a new section in its stead.
On the question to strike out the ninth section, the House agreed thereto without a division, and
Mr. J. Clay moved a new section declaring that the existence of the court should terminate with the war, and that the President should make proclamation of that event.
This section was agreed to, 51 being in favour of it, and 45 against it.
No other amendments being made, the committee rose and reported, and the bill took the course mentioned in the minutes of proceedings in Congress.
Monday, December 17. The amendment proposed to the bill by the senate concerning drawbacks on goods, wares, and merchandise, exported from the district of Orleans, was ordered to lie on the table.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States.
Mr. J. C. SMITH in the Chair.
After going through the same the committee rose and reported the bill with amendments, the same were taken up in the house and agreed to, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Friday next.
The house resumed the consideration of the amendment reported from the committee of the whole on the bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels. Some further amendments being made the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next, and in the mean time it was ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr. Lattimore a committee was appointed to consider what alteration if any was necessary to the act regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of lands of the United States south of Tennessee; and authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. J. Clay a committee of five were appointed to consider the petition from Alexandria, Washington City and Georgetown, on the subject of erecting a permanent bridge across the Potomac.
On motion of Mr. Thompson the message of the President relating to the publick buildings in Washington was referred to a committee of seven.
And then the house adjourned.
Tuesday, December 18. An engrossed bill, respecting the clearance of armed merchant vessels, was read the third time; and on motion recommitted to a select committee.
The bill, authorising the Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria, to extend their insurances to buildings, was read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Wednesday, December 19. A memorial of sundry manufacturers of refined sugar in the city and state of New-York, was read, praying that a drawback of duty may be allowed on the exportation to foreign countries, of sugar refined within the United States, equivalent to the duty on raw sugars employed in the manufacture of the refined sugar so exported, under such regulations as will tend effectually to secure the publick collection thereof.
The said memorial, together with the memorial of sundry merchants, ship builders, farmers, planters and other persons concerned in navigation, residing
in St. Mary's county, in the state of Maryland, presented November 23d, 1803, and praying "that the office of the collector of the district and port of Nanjemoy, may be removed to some convenient place on St. Mary's river, in the said state;" and also, the memorial and petition of sundry merchants, farmers, planters, masters of vessels, owners, ship husbands, and others of the district of Nanjemoy, in the state of Maryland, in opposition to the prayer of the said recited memorial presented the tenth of January last, were ordered to be referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
A memorial of Anne Ledyard, of the state of New-York, widow and administratrix of Isaac Ledyard, deceased, was read, praying to be allowed the commutation of half pay due for the services of the deceased, as an hospital surgeon and assistant purveyor in the continental army during the revolutionary war with Great Britain, to which she conceives the legal representatives of the deceased are justly entitled by resolutions of Congress under the former government, and also, that a mistake made by the commissioner of army accounts, to the injury of the deceased in a settlement of his claims against the United States, amounting as is suggested by the memorialist, to a sum between eight hundred and one thousand dollars, may be rectified.
Referred to the Committee of Claims. An engrossed bill to provide for completing the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves in South-Carolina, and for other purposes, was read the third time and passed.
An engrossed bill giving power to the stockholders of the marine insurance company of Alexandria to insure against fire, was read the third time and passed.
An engrossed bill to amend the act, entitled, "an act for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchant's service," was read the third time and passed.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair, on the report of the committee of elections, of the 10th inst. to whom was referred on the 30th ult. a petition of sundry citizens of the county of Washington, in the state of Pennsylvania, complaining of an undue election and return of John Hoge, to serve in this house as one of the representatives for said state.
After considerable debate the committee rose.
The house proceeded to consider the said report of the committee of elections at the clerk's table, and the same being twice read, in the words following, to wit.
"That William Hoge, member of the house of representatives for the eighth congress, having by letter to the governor of the state of Pennsylvania, dated the 15th of October, resigned his seat in Congress; the governor, in pursuance of the provisions made in the second section of the first article of the constitution of the United States, issued a writ of election to supply the vacancy which had thus taken place: that the said writ was issued on the 22d day of October, and the election directed to be held on the 22d day of November, eleven days after the date of the said writ; that the writ was brought by the mail to the prothonotary's office in Washington, on the 30th of October, but not proclaimed by the sheriff till the 31st."
"It appears to the committee, that though by the second section of the first article of the constitution of the United States, it is made the duty or the executive authority of the respective states to issue writs of election to fill vacancies, yet by the fourth section of the aforesaid article, it is made the duty of the legislature of each state to prescribe the times, places and manner for holding such elections. It appears, however, that several elections to supply vacancies in congress, have been heretofore held in Pennsylvania, yet on examining the laws of that state, it appears that no law exists prescribing the times, places and manner of holding elections to supply such vacancies as may happen in the representation in congress, and consequently if the election of John Hoge is, on this account, set aside, no election can be held to supply the vacancy until the legislature of the state enact a law for that purpose."
"By the law for the general election of representatives to congress for Pennsylvania, the sheriff is to give thirty days notice before the election, and to make the return within thirty days after it." This election is held near five months before the expiration of the existing congress. By the law of the said state for supplying vacancies in the state legislature, the speakers of the respective houses shall issue writs to supply vacancies that may happen, giving at least ten days notice. The governor, in the case now before the committee, has directed the election to be held on the same day, &c. on which the electors for President and Vice-President were to be chosen. There is no proof before the committee of any abuse in the manner of conducting the election in obedience to the writ issued by the governor."
"While the committee are of opinion, that the legislature of Pennsylvania ought to have appointed as near as might be the times, as well as the places and manner of holding elections to supply vacancies in congress, and that in ordinary cases a longer period ought to intervene between the time of publick notice and the day of holding the election, yet considering the special circumstances connected with the election of John Hoge, and particularly that the election took place on the day fixed by the state legislature for the appointment of electors for the state of Pennsylvania, the committee are of opinion that John Hoge is entitled to a seat in this house."
So much as is contained in the last part of the 4th clause was again read in the words following, to wit.
"The committee are of opinion that John Hoge is entitled to a seat in this house."
And on the question that the house do concur with the committee of the whole house, in their agreement thereto.
It was carried,—Yeas 69—Nays 38.
Thursday, December 20. The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole.
Mr. Varnum in the Chair. On the bill to amend the charter of Alexandria. The principal feature of this bill is the extension of the right of suffrage.
A motion to strike out the first section produced considerable debate; and was lost by a large majority.
The bill, after undergoing several subordinate amendments, was reported to the house, who took it into immediate consideration, and ordered it to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday.
UNION BANK OF MARYLAND.
LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND.
Thursday, December 6.
According to order the house took into consideration the bill to incorporate the stockholders of the Union Bank of Maryland, and on the second reading thereof, the question was put that the capital stock of said bank consist of three millions of dollars; resolved in the affirmative.
Friday, 7th, the house resumed the consideration of the bill, and the question was put on the 3d and 4th sections thereof be struck out—which was carried. The question was then put that an amendment offered to said bill be received? resolved also in the affirmative.
Saturday, 8th, the house again took up the consideration of the bill, when the question was put, that
the words "and no director having served for three years, shall be eligible for the two succeeding years thereafter" be struck out? which was negatived by a majority of fifteen.
Monday, 10th, the house proceeded to the reconsideration of the incorporation bill, and the question was submitted, that the words, "The whole number of shares reserved, be struck out of the 16th article? Carried in the affirmative.—The question was again put, that the words "when entitled to four directors, two directors shall be chosen by the senate, and two by the house of delegates," in the same article be struck out? Resolved in the affirmative.
Tuesday, 11th, the final consideration of this bill took place, and after making several amendments, the question was put, that the said bill do pass? which was carried in the affirmative, yeas 50—nays 10.
Foreign Intelligence. Received by the Ship Alonzo, arrived at New-York from London.
LONDON, October 20.
Notwithstanding what has been said, an embargo may be considered as having actually taken place in Holland. The Alexandria, and upwards of 20 other vessels which had cleared out for Embden and other ports, are detained in the Texel, on suspicion of being really destined for this country. It was generally believed that the Emperor would not declare an absolute embargo (the preclude, we conceive, to confiscation) until he had got the ports of Holland filled with vessels; and, therefore, the orders for the present are only to detain such as are suspected until further notice. All vessels arriving in the ports of the Batavian republic are examined by what are called admiralty ships; and those on board of which English produce is found are detained, and not suffered to land their freight until the government shall have come to a final determination on the subject. These extraordinary measures were first adopted on the 9th inst. Neutral vessels are allowed to enter the Dutch ports unmolested.
Dispatches, it is said, were sent off from the Admiralty on Thursday evening, to the commanders of our squadrons, with fresh orders in respect to any Spanish ships they may fall in with. They are supposed to be of the same firm nature and decided tenour with the recent proceedings.
We are happy in the opportunity of publishing the important Note which was delivered by M. D'Onill, the Russian Charge d'Affaires at Paris, on the 21st of last July, in which the dispute between the two Powers is much simplified. The contested points are reduced to four, and they are so specifically stated as to call for specific and categorical answers. They are.
1. The evacuation of the kingdom of Naples, and an engagement to respect its neutrality, as well for the present as the future.
2. The establishment of a basis for a final adjustment of the affairs of Italy.
3. An indemnification for the King of Sardinia.
4. And lastly, the evacuation of the north of Germany, and an engagement to respect its neutrality for the future.
Such were the points in discussion between Russia and France, not one of which, if we except the third, does not contain in itself the seeds and causes of long and inveterate hostility; that is, while the Emperor Alexander and his rival shall hold firm to their purpose.
Orders have been sent to Portsmouth and Plymouth to convey to the Bank the treasure found on board the Spanish ships there. Several Spanish vessels outward bound, have been detained in our ports. Notwithstanding these circumstances, we retain our opinion that the subsisting negotiation between the two countries will not necessarily terminate in a war; and we confidently assert that it will be at least three weeks before any thing will be decisively determined upon relative to this important subject.
October 22. The Gazette of Saturday, contrary to the general expectation, was totally silent respecting the capture of the three Spanish frigates, which has furnished the ground work of so much political speculation within these few days; the other two ships, the Medea and the Clara, we learn by our Plymouth letter, received yesterday, arrived at Plymouth on Friday. Our cruisers, it is understood, have sailed to intercept three other valuable ships, which were expected in the course of a few days.
Since our last, two Hamburg Mails have arrived, the contents of which will be found under a general head, in a subsequent column. They contain little information of an interesting description which has not appeared in the French and Dutch papers. The mails bring no further particulars respecting the intended change in the Batavian government; but private letters concur in stating, that it is hourly expected to take place. The moderate party of whom Schimmelpennick is considered as the chief, it is thought will be placed at the head of affairs.
At a late hour last night we received intimation of admiral Cornwallis having sailed from Torbay, to reassume his station off Brest, on Friday evening. The enemy's fleet had not made any attempt to put to sea so late as Wednesday last.
The admiral at Plymouth received an express on Thursday, to dispatch to Torbay every ship ready for sea, in consequence of which the Venerable joined the fleet lying there.
The 2d battalion of the 81st regiment received positive orders to embark on Friday afternoon at Catdown.
Several outward bound Spanish vessels have been detained; the prevalent opinion in the city, notwithstanding, continues to be, that the matters in dispute between this country and Spain, will be amicably adjusted. Ignorant as we are, as to the state of this negotiation, we will not at present say more on the conduct of ministers, in regard to the Spanish frigates, than that it has been marked by their characteristic promptitude and decision; and that we doubt not, when all the circumstances of the case become known, it will prove in every respect worthy of them.
It was the obvious policy of Spain to avoid extremities until the whole of the expected treasure had arrived, and we have reason to believe that orders were dispatched to accelerate that event. That policy has, however, been frustrated, and we may fairly consider the pending negotiation with Spain now at an end. Ministers must have foreseen the issue of the orders which were sent out, to bring all Spanish vessels laden with treasure into English ports.
The probability of a coalition between Russia, Denmark, and Sweden, against the usurper of France, is, according to a statement in The Times, daily growing weaker; and his Prussian majesty is determined to do all in his power, to preserve a strict neutrality.
It is stated with confidence, that an embargo had taken place in Holland—upwards of twenty vessels at the Texel which had cleared for Embden and other ports, have been detained on suspicion of going to England. All vessels arriving in the ports of the Batavian Republic, having on board English goods, are detained. Neutral vessels in ballast were still allowed to enter Dutch ports.
The news of the destruction of a number of French gun-boats, &c. on the French coast is contradicted.
PARIS, October 7.—A courier arrived yesterday from General Brune, our ambassador at Constantinople, his dispatches were immediately forwarded to
the Emperor. It is said, that General Brune has daily conferences with the Reis Effendi, but has not yet been able to convince the Turkish Divan of the dangers which threaten the Ottoman Empire, from the ambitious policy and military armaments of Russia. On the contrary, the influence, in the determinations of the Turkish Minister, of English guineas, and of Russian intrigues, is so barefaced, that the Sultan has not hitherto acknowledged Napoleon the First as Emperor of the French; though this Sovereign owes not only the integrity of his dominions, but perhaps his throne, to the generous and disinterested protection of our Emperor.
[Journal de Paris.]
RATISBON, September 20.—The Russian Minister, Count de Goertz has had a conference with the Imperial Commissary, Baron Hugel. This last is to set out soon for Nuremberg, where he is accredited as Minister to the Circle of Franconia. It is supposed that the conferences of the two Ministers, related to the future plan with regard to Nuremberg, and some exchange of territory in the Eastern part of Franconia, with which are connected some arrangements respecting the Upper Palatinate. At Waldassen, in this last country, are arrived from Bareuth, several Prussian commissioners, together with the Bavarian Counsellor, Gr pper, from Amberg. They are to regulate the frontiers between Franconia and the Upper Palatinate. It is supposed that some new changes will take place in consequence of the late Prussia, Bavaria, &c. The conferences between the Austrian and Bavarian Commissioners at Mayerhoefen, which after being broken off and renewed again, are now finally terminated; and Austria will receive in exchange some territory on the Eastern frontiers of Bohemia, &c. [Moniteur.]
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED.
Brig Fame, S. Drummond, 42 days from Gibraltar, Ballast, R. Bowden & Co. Left brig Elizabeth, Elsee, of Philadelphia.
Schooner Hamlet, Cropsey, 8 days from New-York.
Sloop Director, Tarlington, 4 days from New-York. In Hampton Roads, ship New-Adventure, Packer, from Baltimore with troops for the garrison at New-Orleans.
The ship Sheffield, Cowper, for Bourdeaux, went to sea on Tuesday.
CUSTOM-HOUSE-ENTERED. Sloop Director, Tarlington, New-York, Lucy Ann, Barber, New-London.
CLEARED. Schr. Norfolk, Deagle, Baltimore, Perseverance, Luke, Teneriffe.
WINDOW GLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS.
8 by 10—9 by 11—10 by 12—and 12 by 14—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to
JOHN C. NIEMEYER. December 28. 315
TO RENT. (And possession given immediately,) A SMALL and convenient House, on Martin's Court, near the Exchange. A Bachelor would be preferred as a Tenant. Apply to
W. HARTSHORNE, Jun. December 28. 314
NOTICE. The concern of G. DOMIZIO, & Co. was this day closed, the debts due will be paid by the subscriber, who will in future carry on the business on his own account.
G. DOMIZIO. December 28. 310
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor. Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to
MARTIN FISK.
Who has this day landing from said Schooner, 250 Barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef. 20 do Pork. 20 Half bbls Mess Beef. 20 do Nats Tongues. 50 Barrels Herrings. 20 do Mackerel. 10 Half barrels do. 10 Hogheads N. E. Rum. 20 Barrels do. 20 do Country Gin. 50 do Whiskey. 100 Boxes Mould Candles. 50 do Ditt do. 50 do Chocolate. 50 do Cheese, for family use. 30 Casks do for Shipping. Hyson, Young Hyson, and Imperial Teas. 1 Case Writing Paper. 6 Trunks Mens and Boys Shoes. December 28. 311
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN from on board the boat Betsey, lying at Camp-bell's wharf, on the night of the 25th instant, a Feather Bed, marked L P L with two large Pillows, two Blankets, and a great number of Jackets, Shirts, &c.—Whoever will give information where the above articles can be found, shall receive the above reward.
CHRISTIAN MILLER. WHO WILL SELL THE BOAT BETSEY. She has two anchors and cables, and in other respects well found. Also, a small SAILING BOAT, with a good suit of sails. December 28. 312
FOR SALE AT PUBLICK AUCTION, On Thursday 17th January next, at 12 o'clock, at three, six, nine, and twelve months credit, The handsome, substantial, and fast sailing Ship
MONTICELLO, Just returned from her second voyage, now lying at City Point; burthen 479 2-3 tuns, built under the particular inspection of Captain John Wilson, intended for Mr. Moore's own use, copper-fastened, &c. &c.—For further particular enquire of Messrs. Alexander Cranston & Co. New-York; John Campbell, White & Sons, Baltimore; John Cunningham & Co. Richmond; Pinchas Dana, Norfolk; or
WILLIAM BOWDEN, Acting Executor to ROBERT MOORE, deceased. Petersburg, Dec. 10. 313
NOW LANDING On Markwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of
DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to
John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. 237
Ferguson's Packet will sail for Baltimore on SUNDAY, weather permitting. Dec. 28.

DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
THE DYING DAUGHTER TO HER MOTHER.
MOTHER! when these unsteady lines... Thy long averted eyes shall see... This hand that writes, this heart that pines...
THE MISERIES OF A RETIRED LIFE.
[From the Sentimental Magazines.] MR. EDITOR, The advantages of retirement have been expatiated upon by many writers on moral topics...
It would be unnecessary to give you a particular description of my country residence; suffice it to say, that it was situated in a most pleasant vale...
"that all this never occurred to me before." Yet nothing is more certain, than that no such idea ever entered my head...
It was now suggested to me, that however true this might be, yet it was no more than what had happened to others.
It now came into my head, especially as winter approached, that reading would fill up my hours agreeably.
One resource was yet left. I now began to think that company would serve to divert me, and kill the heavy hours...
In this uncomfortable situation I remained for nearly two years; my health became affected from the lowness of my spirits...
I am, Sir your humble servant, THOMAS KERSEYMEYER.
TUITION.
The Rev. JOHN C. BROCKENBROUGH, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his patronizing friends and the publick...
THE SEVERAL BRANCHES OF LITERATURE Which he proposes to teach, are the following...
HIS TERMS ARE, For those desirous of being instructed in any of English Branches, FIVE POUNDS per annum...
HE WILL ALSO TAKE AS BOARDERS, Four or five pupils of either sex - not exceeding twelve years of age...
LIVERPOOL SALT. The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at New-ton's Wharf, for sale by Moses Myers.
NOTICE. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS, Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls.
ALSO, A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality.
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Barbary.
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS.
William Pennock.
13,000 Bathels fine SALT - a float. 150,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR.
350 Pipes of 4th proof Spanish BRANDY. 50 do. Valencia WINE.
10 do. Cognac BRANDY. 180 do. Port Holland GIN.
100 Cases do. 1200 Empty GIN CASES.
40 Hogsheads, } CLARET, Choice Quality. 50 Cases, }
20 Pipes, } London Particular Madeira WINE. 10 Hogsheads, }
10 Qr. Casks, } 800 Pieces Russia SLEETING. 260 do. Ravens DUCK.
75 do. Holland do. 100 Barrels Boston BEEF.
50 do. PORK. For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers.
November 26. 230
FOR SALE, 120 Hogsheads of old Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO.
MOSES MYERS. December 19. 291
LANDING on Taylor's Wharf, 17 Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 4 Half Pipes, }
2 Qr. Casks, } 4 Hf Qr. Casks, } 34 Hds. MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
For sale by A. Maclure. November 26. 245
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted - also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store. Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
OLIVIERA, FERNANDES AND CO. HAVE FOR SALE, WINES, Of the first quality, engaged genuine, by the bottle, gallon, quarter cask, or pipe.
years old. Brazil, 6 Caravellos, 3 London Particular, 5 Lisbon London Par. 5 Ditto, 4 Ditto, Table, 5 Ditto, 3 Sherry London Par. 5 Port Particular, 3 Ditto, Table, 2 Ditto, Table, 2
Farmers, Country Gentlemen, and Captains of vessels, will be supplied with the above in small quantities, on the most reasonable terms, and the qualities warranted genuine. Country produce will be taken in exchange. Also on hand, Rum, Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin, Sugars, &c. December 14. 230
H. BOUCHER, Offers for Sale, at Mr. Dohive's Store, No. 20, Church Street, a large and fresh assortment of Hardware, Jewellery and Perfumery, Which will be disposed of at the very lowest prices - Vis.
HARDWARE. Elegant brass Audrons, all sizes. Do. Shovel and Tongs, do. Do. Pokers, Fine and common Bellows, Knives and Forks of all kinds, Pocket Knives, Razors, Sissors of different kinds, Snuffers and Stands, Tea Boards, Bread Baskets, Bottle Stands, Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Books, Thread Cases plain and com- plet, White Chapel Needles, Gimblets, Dressing Combs, Ivory fine do. Tortoise Shell do. Horn do. Brass Thimbles steel bottoms, Grid Irons, Curry Combs and Brushes, Wafers, Dec. 14.
JEWELLERY. Gold Lockets and Breast Pins Gold Ear and Finger Rings. Gold Watch Keys. Gold mounted Combs. Silver Soap Ladies. Silver Table and Tea Spoons. Silver Sugar Tongs. Silver Pencils. Silver mounted Pocket Books, and Thread Cases, &c. &c. 289
PERFUMERY. Superfine Hair Powder. Pomatum. Wash Balls. Windsor Soap. Essences. Water de Cologne. Do. de Meiss des Carmes, &c. &c. &c. 289
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has been successful in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he has several arms fit to inoculate with.
He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 1. 326
ANTIGUA RUM.
THIS DAY, Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pinkney, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. E. F. Whittle. October 52. tf 189
FOR SALE - A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Caskings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles. This whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security. Also, the balance of his lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
Who has for sale, on very low terms, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK - and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality. Also, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
ONE OR MORE OF THOSE FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES, Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The goodness of the materials, the fidelity of the workmanship, and the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire from without, must render them an object to the Commission interest. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in excellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to merchants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms enquire of the subscriber. J. K. READ. December 14. tf 281
LANDING
In Town-Point, out of the Galleys Ann & Elias, from St. Lucia, her Cargo consisting of MUSCOVADO SUGARS, in hogsheads, tiers, and barrels. - And a parcel of COCOA. Also - from Ship Rachelle, from Tobago, RUM AND SUGAR, of good quality. For sale on liberal terms by Robertson & Brown. November 23. 5w 343
LANDING THIS DAY
From the Schooner Susan, from Jamaica, on New-ton's Wharf, Fifty Three Puncheons RUM. For sale by Moses Myers. December 19. tf 296
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber at Gosport, a parcel of choice JAMAICA RUM, Just arrived in the George. John Cox. December 19 1m 294
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance