Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-02-02 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  SENT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDE
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2, 1807.
[NO. 86.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner COMBINE, George Phillips, master, burthen 105 tons, or 900 barrels, a strong good vessel in every re- spect, she is well calculated for lumber; a freight for the West-Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or
Fisk & Catlett.
Who has for Sale,
Boston No. 1 and 2 BEEF.
January 28 For Freight or Charter, The Schooner CITIZEN, William Howes, master, burthen 700 barrels; a freight to Charleston will be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or
Fisk & Catlett.
Who has for Sale,
A few hhds. prime Jamaica Sugars, 2425 Gunny Bags. January 26
For LONDON, The Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, master; a part of her cargo being engaged, for the remainder, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or
PHINEHAS DANA.
January 23 For Freight or Charter, The very fast sailing Ship THOMAS, Capt. N. Bouth Apply to GEORGE MURRAY, & CO. St. Ubes SALT, on board the Ship Thomas, for Sale. January 12.
THE American Ship AMABLE ANTONIETTE, Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads to- bacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phila' built Ship William Penn, coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive 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 BREMEN, The Bremen Ship JUNO, Herman Dewers, master, can take the bulk of one hundred hogheads on freight, if im- mediate application is made to Moses Myers. January 14.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hustings Court, continued and held the 28th day of January, 1807. John T. Apthorp, Compt against Davidson and Foster, and Moses Myers, Defs. In Chancery.
The defendants Davidson and Foster, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Davidson and Foster, do appear here on the fourth Monday in April next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in the Borough of Norfolk, for eight weeks suc- cessively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough; And it is further ordered that the defendant Moses Myers, who hath effects of the said Davidson and Foster in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, but retain them until the further order or de- cree of this Court. A Copy, Teste, William Sharp, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hustings Court continued and held the 28th day of January, 1807. William Consolvo, Compt against Charles Willett, an absent debtor, and the President and Directors of the Bridge Company, Defs. In Chancery.
The defendant Charles Willett, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assem- bly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Charles Wil- lett, do appear here on the fourth Monday in April next, and answer the bill of the complainant—And that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court House of the said Borough—And it is further ordered that the Defendants, the President and Directors of the Bridge Company, do not pay, convey away, or secrete any debts by them owing to, or effects in their hands belonging to the other Defendant Charles Willett, until the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, William Sharp, C. C.
LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situate on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made accommodated to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. January 23.
FOR SALE. 13 pipes Holland Gin 9 pipes Cogniac Brandy—8 chests Hyson Tea 200 bbls. fine Flour—100 do. Navy Bread 31 kegs Butter—30 boxes of Soap 10 boxes Candles—30 tons Fustic, by James M'Clanahan. January 28.
From the ENQUIRER.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE. ACTS
Of a Publick Nature, passed at the Session 1806-7.
(Concluded from our last.)
9. An act to amend an act intitled "An act to compel the attendance of witnesses before a single justice of the peace."
When a person is summoned to attend as a wit- ness before any magistrate of a county or corporati- on to give evidence in any matter depending before such magistrate, and shall fail to attend, not having a reasonable excuse, he shall be fined by the magis- trate before whom he shall so fail, in any sum not exceeding five dollars, to the use of the party for whom he was summoned, and shall moreover be lia- ble for damages as now prescribed by law: Provided, That the witness so failing, may for good cause shown be excused, as heretofore. [To commence the 1st of June next.
10. An act concerning impressments.
Whenever it shall be necessary to impress any property for the use of the commonwealth, the officer or person impressing, shall apply to a justice of the county wherein the property shall be impressed, who shall cause it to be appraised by two disinte- rested, respectable house keepers sworn for that pur- pose; and if the property so impressed shall be to- tally lost in the service of the commonwealth, the officer or person impressing it shall so certify: which appraisement and certificate shall authorise the auditor to issue a warrant upon the treasury, for the amount, to be paid out of any monies therein. Should the property be restored to the owner, and he should conceive it had been injured, he may, within five days thereafter, call on the same persons who first valued it, if to be found, who shall be sworn to determine its value at the time it was re- stored to the owner, otherwise any justice in the county where the property was impressed, may cause two house-keepers to value the same upon oath as aforesaid. The justice or justices, shall certify to the auditor, such first and second valuation, with their true dates, and the time such property was re- stored, who shall if the second valuation amounts to a less sum than the first, issue a warrant for the difference as aforesaid: Provided, That in all se- cond valuations the hire of the property shall be taken into consideration by the appraisers. If the property shall have been injured by the officer or person impressing it, or any other person, whereby the estate sustained an injury; any attorney for the commonwealth, in the county where such person, resides, may, by motion on ten days notice, recover the amount in damages before any court: but such person may have the motion tried by a jury: Provi- ded, he will not delay the trial. [To commence from the passing.
11. An act to amend the acts concerning Constables.
Every constable hereafter appointed, shall enter into bond in such penalty, not less than 500 nor more than 1500 dollars, as the court appointing him shall direct, and in the manner and form now prescribed by law. The several county courts when they appoint constables under the act "concerning constables," shall lay off their county into as many districts as they may deem convenient, and assign one or more constable to each. And every constable shall confine himself in the service of warrants and executions, to his own district, and return all warrants to some place therein: any constable act- ing contrary thereto, forfeits five dollars, recoverable by motion, on ten days notice, against him and his securities, or their executors, &c. before the court of the county where he was appointed.—Any constable receiving a fee to which he is not entitled, or more than the legal fees, shall pay to the party injured, three dollars for every offence; and shall moreover be liable for double the sum so impro- perly received, to be recovered on motion as aforesaid.
12. An act to amend and explain an act, intitled, "An act to reduce into one all acts and parts of acts re- lating to the appointment and duties of sheriffs."
(The first section of this act is intended to authori- se the executive for good cause shown, to commission a sheriff although he may not have applied for his commission within one month after his nomina- tion, or given bond within two months after his ap- pointment, see Rev. Code Pl. ed. p. 129. In case of a vacancy in the office of sheriff or sergeant, the coroner is authorised to perform all the duties of their office, except the collection of taxes, levies, fines, forfeitures, amercements and officers fees; and for neglect of duty is liable to the same penalties and proceedings, as in case of the sheriff.
[The third section authorises the deputy sheriff, in case of the death of the high sheriff, to collect and make distress for any levies, fines, forfeitures or amercements, which may be due at the time of his death, and also all officers' fees, which may have been received by such high sheriff, or any of his deputies, and moreover gives the county court the same power of appointing a collector in case of the death of the high sheriff and his deputy, and im- poses the same penalties, &c. on each collector as are prescribed by law in relation to taxes. See Rev. Code, Pl. ed. p. 132, sec. 29, 30, 31.]
The same remedy is given against the securities and representatives of sheriffs, sergeants and coro- ners as is given against the sheriff, officer or under sheriff or securities of such under sheriff by the 51st section of the act, intitled "An act for fur- ther continuing and amending an act reducing into one the several acts concerning executions, and for the relief of insolvent debtors." See Rev. Code, Pl. ed. ch. 151, p. 305—See also same book, ch. 175, sect. 8, p. 325—Sess. acts 1803, ch. 109, p. 71.
13. An act, to amend the act, intitled "An act to reduce into one the several acts concerning mills, mill-dams and other obstructions of water courses."
[The first section of this act authorises the same proceeding to be had, by a person desirous to build a mill or other engine useful to the publick, where the middle of the water-course is the dividing line be- tween him and another, as if it wholly belonged to him or the commonwealth.]
The ninth section of the act to which this is an amendment, with the proviso thereto is repealed.— See Rev. Code, Pl. ed. ch. 105, c. 198.
All millers shall well and sufficiently grind the grain brought to their mills for the usual consump- tion of the persons bringing it and their families, and in due time as brought, and may take one- eighth part for toll where it is ground into meal, and one half that toll where it is ground into hominy or malt. And every miller or occupier of a mill, who shall act contrary hereto shall forfeit 2 dollars, and 50 cents to the party injured, recoverable before any justice of the county where the offence is com- mitted. And if the miller be an indentured servant or slave, he shall, in lieu of the forfeiture aforesaid, receive for the first offence ten lashes, and for the second twenty; but upon a third conviction the master of such servant or slave, or his overseer or agent shall pay 2 dollars, and 50 cents, for every of- fence afterwards committed. Provided, That every owner of, occupier of a mill shall have a right any time to grind his or her grain for the consumption of his or her family—and provided also, that no miller shall be obliged to run more than one pair of stones for the purpose of grinding grain brought to his mill for the consumption of the person bringing the same and their families. [To commence from passing.]
14. An act to amend an act, intitled "An act to amend the several laws concerning slaves."
When any inhabitant of this state shall have left, or may leave it, with an intention of returning, and shall have carried or may carry any slave with him, he shall be at liberty to bring such slave back with him, on his return. Any person whose land ex- tends across the boundary line of this state, or who cultivates land adjoining upon both sides thereof, may work and remove his slaves on either side at his pleasure—but no slave owned in another state shall be sold or otherwise employed therein. And any person an inhabitant of this state on the 25th day of January last, may within six months after the passage of this act, bring into this state any slaves and their increase since that day, whereof he was then and is now the real owner.
Any inhabitants of another state may employ their slaves in conveying their produce to markets or as travelling servants through this state. (All acts contrary hereto are repealed.) [To commence from the passing.
15. An act concerning the abatement of suits, and executors and administrators.
If either party in an action at law or suit in equi- ty now or hereafter depending, shall die before final judgment or decree, such action or suit shall not abate if it were originally maintainable by or against an executor or administrator, but the plaintiff or his executor or administrator, may have a scire facias against the defendant or his executor or admini- istrator, to shew cause generally why the action or suit should not be proceeded into a final judgment or decree, and if the executor or administrator up- on the return of a scire facias executed shall not enter an appearance, the court may proceed to a final judgment or decree as if they had appeared. And if the executor or administrator shall appear upon the return of the scire facias executed, or without a scire facias , voluntarily enters himself a defendant, in either case he may plead de novo , any plea which an executor or administrator may lawfully plead, or as the deceased party might have pleaded. And if such executor or administrator should not wish to plead de novo , or if no issue should have been joined or pleadings entered before the death of his tes- tator or intestate, or if any interlocutory judgment or decree should have been entered in the life time of the decedent; and the executor or administrator shall refuse to plead or not desire to set aside the interlocutory judgment or decree, the court shall proceed to a final judgment or decree for or against the executor or administrator, in the same manner as if the original writ had been issued against him as such. And the cause shall remain in its place on the issue or appearance docket, as the case may be—but the defendant, being an executor or admini- istrator, shall be entitled to a continuance to the next term after to that to which a scire facias shall have been returned executed, or at which a volun- tary appearance was entered. Provided, That no executor or administrator shall be liable to answer any debt or damage, out of his own estate, beyond the assets which may have come to his hands, in consequence of any false pleading, mis-pleading or non-pleading, in any action now depending or here- after to be brought. Nothing in this act shall prevent the court in which any such suit is tried from rendering judgment as heretofore, when it shall be found that the defendant hath sufficient assets, or for so much as shall be found to be in his hands. All acts contrary hereto are repealed. (To commence from the passing.)
16. An act to amend an act reducing into one the se- veral acts concerning the court of Appeals.
The vacancy occasioned by the resignation of P. Carrington, esq. is not to be supplied, and the court is to consist of four judges till another vacancy shall occur, after which it is to consist of three. As the seat of a judge becomes vacant, his salary is to be equally divided among the remaining judges, who are to hold three terms a year, the first to commence the 1st of January, and to continue 45 days, the second, 1st of June to continue 36 days, and the third on the 5th of October, to continue 45 days, unless the business shall be sooner decided.
No appeal on a forthcoming bond is hereafter to be allowed, from a district court of common law or chancery, but a writ of error or supersedeas may be awarded as heretofore, except that in no case shall an appeal or writ of error be granted in open court.
17. An act concerning the proceedings in Chancery, and for other purposes.
The judges of the chancery district courts may in vacation, direct an account to be taken; and de- cide any points on which the commissioner may doubt; but without arguments of counsel, except by consent of parties—No appeal shall be granted in any chancery cause till a final decree, unless the court should deem it necessary, in order to prevent a change of property, under an interlocutory de- cree. If the record of appeal from an inferior to a superior court of chancery be not sent up, before or during the second term after granted, it shall be dismissed with costs, unless good cause be shewn. If the defendant, in a chancery district court, does not file his answer within three months after bill filed, having been served with a subpoena; at least 3 months the bill may be taken for confessed, and proceeded on, as upon an attachment executed. In suits against absent defendants the court may order publication in any newspaper in the commonwealth. The May terms of the chancery district court of Richmond, shall hereafter commence on the first day, and the September term on the 5th. Commis- sioners in chancery are allowed the same fees for copies, (where no special allowance is made by the court) as the clerk of their court, to be taxed in the bill of costs, and collected as clerks fees. Clerks of the chancery district courts are also allowed the same fees for executions and taxing damages and costs, as clerks of the district courts of law. [To commence the 1st of April next.]
18. An act to amend the act concerning Grand Ju- ries, Petit Juries and Venire men.
In addition to the present allowance, the court may direct each venire-man to be paid a sum not exceeding 1 dollar 25 cents, for every day he is de- tained over the first. All allowances heretofore made by the courts for the expenses for venire-men detained shall be liquidated by the auditor, and a warrant granted on the treasurer for the amount.— [To commence from the passing.]
19. An act giving power to the county courts to esta- blish Ferris, &c.
Transfers to that tribunal the powers heretofore exercised on that subject by the legislature—The ap- plication must be advertised at the court-house door for two successive courts, and divided by a majority of the whole justices of the county.
20. An act to empower the executive to appoint per- sons to collect the arrears of taxes.
This act authorises the Executive to appoint a- gents to collect the arrears of taxes, &c. prior to 1802, and to allow them not less than 7 1-2 nor more than 25 per cent. commissions.
21. An act concerning district courts, and as- signors of bonds, &c. provides that when the General Court shall fail to sit and allot the judges to the districts the former allotment shall prevail. Where a cause is removed by habeas corpus or certiorari , it is to be proceeded on from the stage in which it stood in the inferior court—An action is given by an assignee against a remote assignor of a bond &c. but the defendant may avail himself of any defence which he might make against his next immediate assignee—The Richmond district court of common law, shall hereafter commence on the 28th of March and August, and sit fifteen days. (To commence the 1st of April next.)
22. An act concerning executions &c. directs that the courts, in May and October annually, shall fix the allowance for supporting slaves and live stock taken in execution; provided that the daily allow- ance for a slave shall not exceed 20 cents, for each horse or mule 17 cents, for each head of cattle or hog 9 cents, and for each sheep or goat 9 cents— A person taking the prison rules for 12 months shall be recommitted to close jail, unless he pays the debt, or is discharged under the insolvent debtor's act. (To commence the 1st of May next.)
23. An act concerning the "penitentiary" abol- ishes the board of inspectors, and rests in the Ex- ecutive the power heretofore exercised by them. It also repeals the law allowing a commission to the keeper upon the purchase or sale of articles; but authorises the executive to contract for the cloth- ing, diet and materials necessary, and to allow a reasonable compensation. The physician is to at- tend, at stated periods, and make out the sick list, and none are to be exempted from labour except such as he places thereon. (To commence from the passing.)
24. An act "respecting the militia, &c." authori- sising the officer to whom an application is made for an arrest to determine whether the offence is cogni- zable before a military tribunal, and directs that the charges shall be supported by affidavit; it also li- mits the arrest to acts committed within two years before the application. A conviction of an officer of felony, or misdemeanor punishable by stripes or confinement in the penitentiary; or of perjury or forgery vacates his commission—Where the officers of cavalry, artillery, light-infantry or grenadiers have or shall fail to keep the number of their com- pany equal to one half: for the space of a year, the executive may supercede them by issuing commissi- ons to others—Officers of artillery and cavalry are hereafter to attend the training of the officers.— None of the volunteer companies enlisted shall con- sist of more than 75 men.—An officer hereafter commissioned who does not qualify to his commissi- on within one month after he receives it, shall be con- sidered as having vacated it.—(The remainder of this act respects the collection and distribution of the publick arms, under the act of the last session, where it has not already been done. It also makes

provision by which officers shall account with their successors for arms placed in their hands for distribution. Additional penalties and a more summary mode of proceeding is prescribed for non-delivery or destruction of publick arms.)
25. An act to amend the act "more effectually, to provide for the payment of taxes on lands, &c." declares that on the non-payment of the taxes, they shall be forfeited to the commonwealth, but not subject to location; and may be redeemed by the former owner, within three years after the forfeiture, by paying the taxes and 25 per cent interest the first year, 50 per cent. the second, and 100 per cent. the third.
26. An act, "concerning the distribution of publick arms" directs that all the arms at Richmond, except 3000 muskets, and a small proportion of rifles and cavalry arms, shall be distributed by the executive. Additional fines are imposed upon those who refuse to receive arms; or suffer them to be lost.
REPORT
OF THE COMMITTEE OF FINANCE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE.
Estimate of the expenses of the government, for one year, commencing on the 1st of October, 1806, and ending on the 30th of September, 1807, inclusive, and of debts for which appropriations have been made during the present session:
  Expences of the G. Assembly at the next session, 40,000 00   Officers of Civil Government, 58,000 00   Officers of Militia, 4,000 00   Criminal Prosecutions and Guards, 35,000 00   Slaves executed and transported, 5,500 00   Lunatic hospital, 6,500 00   Richmond Publick Guard, 15,000 00   Building Manufactory of Arms, including unsatisfied claims, 4,000 00   Expense of Manufacturing arms, including officers' salaries and unsatisfied claims, 54,000 00   Foundry and Boring Mill, 7,500 00   For repairs to James R. Canal Warehouse, 100 00   Expenses of publick Warehouses, 3,000 00   Expenses of removing convicts to the Penitentiary, and of their confinement therein including officers salaries, 8,000 00   Publick services of District Court Clerks, 2,300 00   Interest of the Publick debt registered, Interest due persons who paid money into the treasury for British debts, 5,000 00   Pensioners, 5,000 00   Expenses of representation to Congress and the State Senate, 400 00   Instalment on State Shares in the Bank of Virginia, 30,000 00   Interest payable to the Bank in January and July next, 9,000 00   Commissioners for the Revenue, 13,500 00   Contingent Fund, 13,750 00   To discharge the debt due to the representative of Doctor Thomas Walker, 3,529 57   For the payment of Warrants that may be drawn on the Militia Fine Fund, 400 00   For payment of sums which may be directed by special acts of the present session, 625 00   For upper Appomattox company, 19,203 33   To pay the debt due the estate of R. Tucker,   $347,207 90 
  Resources to meet the foregoing Expenditures   One year's Revenue tax, and tax on mercantile licenses, 275,380 00   Surplus on Tobacco exported, 18,000 00   Tax on law process, &c. 16,000 00   Register's Fees, 2,500 00   Probable dividend on the State shares in the Bank, on the 1st January and 1st July 1807, 24,000 00   Probable receipts from Slaves transported, 2,000 00   Probable dividend on State shares in James river Company, 2,500 00   For fines and penalties, 3,000 00   Probable receipts for the sale of lands in the county of P. William, formerly belonging to Robert Bristow, 12,000 00   Dolls. 355,380 00 
Resolved, That it is inexpedient to increase the permanent taxes of this commonwealth.
The Permanent Taxes are:
   Doll. Cts.     On lands, for every 100 dolls. value according to the equalising law, 00 43   On every slave above 12 years old, except those exempted as heretofore, 00 44   On every stud horse, and jack ass, twice the price of the season,   On all other horses, mules, mares and colts, each, 00 12   On every ordinary license, 12 50   *On every four wheeled riding carriage, except phaetons and stage waggons, per wheel, 1 25   On every phaeton and stage waggon, per wheel, 00 84   On every other riding carriage with two wheels, per wheel, 00 43   On lots and houses in town, for every 100 dolls. of rent, 1 56   On every merchant selling by wholesale and retail, for each store, 40 00   On every retail merchant, for each store, 15 00   On every hawker and pedlar, 20 00  
* The revenue bill substitutes a new tax upon ordinaries of five dollars upon every 100 of rent; the tax not however falling short of 12 1-2 dolls.
PENITENTIARY SYSTEM.
   Criminals received. Crimes for which the culprits are now confined.     In 1801—21 For murder in 2d degree, 14   1802—44 Grand Larceny, 22   1803—55 Forgery & Counterfeiting, 3   1804—41 Burglary, 8   1805—50 Horse Stealing, 29   1806—39 Manslaughter, 3   Rape, 3   Highway Robbery, 1   Total 289  
  Discharged—132 Insurrection, 1   Escaped—5 Felony, 21   Died—14 Stabbing, 3   —171 Maiming, 1   Remaining—112 Misdemeanour, 5   132 
Of whom there are 88 white men; 20 black men; 2 white women: 2 black women. Since the institution went into operation 5 have returned for new offences.
Balance against the institution last year, from its interior operations, Dolls. 3060 33
MILITIA.
Number of Militia in the Commonwealth of Virginia, taken from the annual return for 1806. General Staff.
  Major-Generals, 4   Brigadier-Generals, 19   Adjutant-General, 1   Aids-de-Camp, 8   Brigade Inspectors, 19 
Field Officers.
  Lieutenant-Colonels, 98   Majors, 189   Total of officers and privates of the infantry, 73144   Cavalry, 2,556   Artillery, 1013   The last returns are very incomplete, five regiments in the 3d division, and two in the 4th being deficient. The artillery returns are deficient more than one half, and the cavalry very imperfect.
Operations of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms Articles manufactured in the year ending with the 30th day of November, 1806, with the prices annexed to each.
   D. C. M.     1265 Muskets with short bayonets, 10 86 5   205 Do. with long bayonets, 11 1 0   579 Pistols, 7 52 0   852 Cavalry Swords, 5 29 8   440 Polished iron scabbards, lined with wood, 2 78 4   161 Artillery swords, 4 50 5   158 Set artillery sword tips for scabbards, 52 2   84 Rifles, 37 3 6   Amounting, at the above prices, to dolls. 28893 84   Component parts of arms, on hand, November 30th, 1806, value, 37,738 59   Stock of unwrought materials, on hand, same date, 18,763 62   dolls. 84,896 6    Against which the Institution is to be debited as follows, viz.    For component parts of arms on hand, Nov. 30th, 1805,  dolls. 25,521 27    Unwrought materials, on hand, same date,  8,499 76    Expenses of the year ending 30th Nov. 1806,  50,875 02     dolls. 84,896 5  
New Orleans, Dec. 13.
Yesterday morning arrived at this place, several companies of United States Troops, under the command of col. Cushing.
The most active preparations are making to fortify the city, and the bustle at the Arsenal certainly indicates nothing trifling. The battalion of Orleans' Volunteers are to be called into actual service on Monday, when they are to be reviewed by the general, and be mustered by col. Cushing. The militia of the city, it is reported, is likewise to be formed.
BALTIMORE, January 26.
We were yesterday favoured by a friend with a New-Orleans paper of the 25th ult. It contains nothing of importance. The following proclamation is re-published from it, merely to shew the course of things there. The reader will perceive that it does not offer any reward for the apprehension of Burr, &c. as we had been informed.
Balt. Amer.
A PROCLAMATION, By William Charles Cole Claiborne, Governor of the territory of Orleans, and commander in chief of the militia thereof.
WHEREAS I have received information that certain persons are combining and confederating in a traitorous project to subvert the authority of the government of the United States over a portion of the territories thereof, and to invade the dominions of the king of Spain, a prince in amity with the United States; I have thought proper to issue this my proclamation, hereby solemnly cautioning the citizens of this territory against entering into or in any manner countenancing the conspiracy aforesaid—and that no one may remain ignorant of the fatal consequences which may await the parties concerned, I do now make it known; that the law of the United States declares, "That if any person or persons, owing allegiance to the United States of America, shall levy war against them, or shall adhere to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States, or elsewhere, and shall be thereof convicted, on confession in open court, or on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act of the treason whereof he or they shall stand indicted, such person or persons shall be adjudged guilty of treason against the United States, and shall suffer death."—And that "If any person or persons having knowledge of the commission of any of the treasons aforesaid, shall conceal, and not as soon as may be, disclose and make known the same to the president of the United States, or some one of the judges thereof, or to the president or governor of a particular state, or some one of the judges or justices thereof, such person or persons, on conviction, shall be adjudged guilty of misprison of treason, and shall be imprisoned not exceeding seven years, and fined not exceeding one thousand dollars."
And I do further make it known, That the law of the United States has also declared, "That if any person shall, within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States, begin, or set on foot, or provide, or prepare the means for any military expedition or enterprise, to be carried on from thence against the territory or dominions of any foreign prince or state, with whom the United States are at peace, every such person so offending, shall, upon conviction, be adjudged guilty of a high misdemeanour, and shall suffer fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court in which the conviction shall be had, so as that such fine shall not exceed three thousand dollars, nor the term of imprisonment be more than three years."
Given at New-Orleans, on the 16th day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States the thirty-first.
In testimony whereof, I have undersigned my name, and caused the publick seal to be hereunto affixed. WM. C. C. CLAIBORNE. By the Governor, H. Claiborne, Sec. Pro. Tem.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. CESAR A. RODNEY is appointed Attorney General of the United States.
On Thursday evening last Errick Bollman and Samuel V. Swartwout arrived in this city, under a military escort, from Annapolis, where the vessels in which they came from New-Orleans arrived at the same time. They have since, we understand, remained at the Marine barracks, under the charge of Lt. Col. Wharton.
Advices from New-Orleans have been received as late as December 25th. Mr. Ogden had been again arrested—and Mr. Alexander. Gov. Claiborne had offered a reward for the apprehension of Burr.
The Senate was engaged during the whole of Friday till a late hour, with closed doors. Both houses adjourned over till Monday.
We lay before the publick the following sketch of the proceedings in the circuit court of the U. States for the district of Columbia. We shall endeavour to present in our next paper a more comprehensive statement.
On Friday Mr. Jones, the attorney of the District, invited the attention of the court to the situation of Errick Bollman and Samuel V. Swartwout, and the crimes laid to their charge. He made a number of remarks going to shew that they had been guilty of treasonable acts against the peace and union of the United States. Evidence to this effect he said would be adduced at a future period. He rose, however, merely to move that the court would issue a warrant directing the marshal of the district to take the prisoners, at present in the hands of military authority, into his custody. He grounds this motion on the affidavits of Gen. Wilkinson, already published. He did this in obedience to instructions received from the executive of the United States, whose wish it was that they should be surrendered into the hands of the civil authority. Mr. Jones then read the affidavits of Gen. Wilkinson & went into an argument of some length in support of his motion.
Various questions were submitted by the court the object of which principally was to ascertain the specific offence charged, and the grounds on which the attorney supported it.
The attorney in reply, made an argument to shew that the offence charged was treason; but contended that if it were of inferior hue, still the arrest and commitment were proper to be made.
The court took time further to examine the case. Their hesitation to grant the motion of the attorney arose chiefly from the uncertainty of the offence charged against the prisoners in the affidavits of Gen. Wilkinson; and from the necessity of specifying some specific offence in the warrant of arrest.
On Saturday, on the opening of the court, Mr. Jones observed that it was his wish, previous to a decision on his motion, to submit the evidence of gen. Eaton and Mr. James Lowry Donaldson, for whom he moved subpoenas.
The court ordered subpoenas to be issued for these witnesses.
Mr. Caldwell then said that he held in his hand a petition signed by him in behalf of Messrs Bollman and Swartwout, whose signatures could not be obtained, as access was denied to them. Mr. C. read the following petition:
To the judges of the circuit court of the U. S. in and for the district of Columbia.
Your petitioners Errick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout, respectfully represent that they are confined within the body of Washington county, in the district of Columbia, at the marine barracks under a military guard, without just and legal cause, and are deprived of the benefit of counsel, or being confronted with their accusers, and of being informed of the nature of their offence, or of the cause of their commitment. Your petitioners therefore request a writ of habeas corpus in the usual form, directed to Lt. Col. Franklin Wharton, or to such other person as may have the custody of your petitioners, that they may be proceeded against as the law directs, and have an opportunity of being heard in their defence.
For and on behalf of Errick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout, ELIAS B. CALDWELL, Attorney.
After offering this petition Mr. C. made a concise speech in support of its prayer.
Mr. Jones opposed allowing the prayer of the petition, principally on the ground of its collision with the motion made by him, then depending before the court, the effect of which he contended would be the same as that produced by the writ of habeas corpus, if allowed.
Mr. Dorsey replied, in support of the petition. Mr. Caldwell again spoke: and, Mr. Jones replied.
Some further conversation ensued between the counsel—when chief justice Cranch declared it the opinion of the court, that before in strictness a right existed to claim a writ of habeas corpus, it must appear on affidavit that the warrant of commitment, or other authority, under which the confinement had taken place, had been refused, together with the grounds of refusal. Judge Cranch added that this decision was made under the 31st of Charles Second, which applied to this case.
A feint objection was made by Messrs. Caldwell and Dorsey to the application of this statute, which was over-ruled by the court.
A short time after this General Eaton and Mr. Donaldson appeared in court.
Mr. Jones said that the testimony of Gen. Eaton would be lengthy, and in order to allow time for his drawing it out, he requested that he might be indulged until Monday.
This course was acquiesced in by the court in respect to both the witnesses.
Mr. Caldwell then offered the following affidavit:
District of Columbia—Washington County, ss. On the 24th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1807, personally appeared Elias B. Caldwell, who being duly sworn, deposeh and saith that he called on Lt. Col. Franklin Wharton, commandant of the marine corps, and requested of him a copy of the warrant or cause of commitment of Errick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout, to which the said colonel replied that he had no warrant of commitment, but that they were delivered to him in the usual military mode, and that they were merely under his care for safe keeping.
Sworn to before me this day and year above written.
WM. BRENT, CLK.
Mr. Caldwell added that he had not seen Mr. Bollman, and did not know whether it was his wish to apply for a writ of habeas corpus. He would, therefore, only move for a writ of habeas corpus for Mr. Swartwout.
Mr. Jones intimated a hope that some days should be allowed for making out the return to the writ, which might require deliberation and legal advice.
This was opposed by Messrs. Caldwell and Dorsey.
When the court ordered a writ of habeas corpus, in the case of Samuel Swartwout, returnable on Monday at 1 o'clock.
GEORGETOWN, January 26.
Writs of Habeas Corpus were granted by the court for Washington county, in this district, to take from the commanding officer, at the Navy Yard, the persons of Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout before the court. The writs were not returned at 4 o'clock.
General Eaton's affidavit in court this day, places the guilt of Burr beyond a doubt.
Wash. Fed.
January 27.
A motion was made yesterday to the court for a writ of attachment against Col. Wharton, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lieut. Mead, for not delivering the persons of Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout, agreeably to the writs of Habeas Corpus. The court decided that a writ of attachment could not be granted till three days after the issuing of the Habeas Corpus.
This day the court decided the question whether or not a warrant for arresting Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout, for treason, misprison of treason, or any other crime, could be issued from the evidence before them. The opinion of chief justice Cranch was in the negative; that of the other two judges was in the affirmative. Accordingly they were brought into court; counsel was allowed them, and they were committed to prison. To-morrow their counsel will argue against the legality of their commitment. ibid.
FROM A SALEM PAPER.
To the Editors.
Observing in the Boston Centinel, of to-day, a slight notice of an important event that lately occurred in India, I have taken the liberty of sending you a particular account of that unhappy transaction.
About the middle of July last, an insurrection of a battalion of native troops, (or Sepoys) in the English service, took place in the garrison town of Velore. This place is situated in the Carnatic country, about 100 miles inland from Madras, and about 40 from the dominions of Mosore. This place was chosen by the British for the exile of the sons and family of the late Tippoo Sultan, after the subjugation of his country.
Velore is remarkable for its strength, both by nature and art. It has two ditches of great depth and width, which are full of alligators, that temerity's self dare not pass them, except over its bridge. It formerly had two gates, but at the time the princes were sent there, one gate was closed and fortified, admitting only one passage in and out. Here the princes were provided with a most liberal support by the British government; their allowance is superior to that received from their deceased father. They had nothing to regret, but the want of more liberty than is the lot of prisoners at large in a garrison town. One battalion of the 69th British European regiment, and one battalion of Sepoys, composed the garrison. The outer gate was usually guarded by a small detachment of Europeans, and the inner gate by a guard of Sepoys. Thus were things situated, the middle of July last; when the Sepoys rose, about 2 o'clock in the morning, rushed into the barracks-yard, fired upon the British European troops through the windows as they lay in profound sleep; and then rushed in and bayoneted all they could find. One of the soldiers made his escape from the barracks to the outer gate, and informed the guard of the transaction. The guard was joined by a brave officer, (Sergeant Brady) and about 30 heroes like himself, who had fought their way to the gate. This little band, under the orders of their

stantly mounted, and with one troop proceeded to Velore, ordering the rest to follow as soon as possible, and dispatching orders for another regiment lying at a neighbouring town, to reinforce him if necessary.
Upon col. G's. arrival at Velore, he found the Sepoys had taken alarm, and barricaded the inner gate. He allowed himself to be drawn up by a rope upon the gate-way, where he reconnoitred the rebels, and finding it impossible to force the gate he sent for a couple of pieces of horse artillery, which being brought up, and the rest of his regiment arriving, he opened the gate with his artillery in a few minutes, and drove in, sword in hand. At this moment the Sepoys were drawn up, in close column, in the publick square, to receive him. Upon his appearing in sight they gave him two or three rounds, but owing to their inebriation, or some other cause, they did but little damage by their fire. Col. Gillespie, with great gallantry, dashed into their column, which could not resist him, but gave way and a dreadful slaughter ensued. The Europeans gave no quarter at first, but cut up in a few minutes 800 Sepoys, being nearly all of a battalion of the best regiment of the coast army, reserving only the heads or leaders for an examination.
But for the bravery of sergeant Brady, and the prompt and vigorous efforts of the commander of dragoons, an incalculable mischief might have happened to the British empire in the East. During the conflict, the ancient flag of Mysore was hoisted upon the Palace; and one of the Princes, with his servants, were seen to be firing upon the dragoons from the top of the Palace walls.
The governor of Fort St. George, Lord William Bentick, had appointed a Military Commission, of the first characters, who immediately left Fort St. George for Velore, to investigate this unhappy affair. It was in general the opinion, that the Princes would be implicated in the transaction.
This being the first instance of the Sepoys proving treacherous to their Masters, it had caused much alarm, to the European inhabitants of India. Some symptoms of dissatisfaction had appeared in other parts of the country; and many people feared, that a general revolt had been contemplated. W. I. Salem, January 14, 1807.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER. TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE. MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 2, 1807.
By the desire of the Trustees, the THESPIAN SOCIETY will perform This Evening , the Tragedy of DOUGLAS, with the entertainment of ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE.
Capt. WEBB, of the schooner Catharine Shepherd, in 15 days from Antigua, informs, that a vessel had arrived at that island from Barbados, bringing intelligence, that by an arrival at the latter island from England, it was stated that the Prussians and Russians had formed a junction in great force, and that after a most bloody battle, which had lasted for three successive days, the French were entirely defeated, and surrounded with Bonaparte in Berlin. In giving this intelligence, the only part that we would vouch for is the correctness of the report, as to capt. Webb, but we cannot without other data, as to time and place give full credit to this information, although intelligence might have been received at Barbados as late as the 1st of December, or even later.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Catharine Shepherd, says, that the above account reached Antigua from St. Croix, and that he thinks the date of the European accounts were to the 10th of December.
Our correspondent at Washington informs us that the senate with closed doors had passed the bill for suspending the writ of Habeas Corpus! It is with pleasure that we inform our readers, that this most extraordinary (and we do think unnecessary) measure has experienced its merited fate in the house of representatives, as appears from the following minutes of the proceeding of the 26th January.
A confidential message was received from the senate by Mr. Smith, of Maryland. The doors were closed a short time, and when the reporter entered, the clerk was reading a supplementary message of the president, containing further testimony from gen. Wilkinson, of the guilt of Messrs. Bollman, Swartwout, and a Mr. Alexander, an attorney in New-Orleans.
The house having taken off the injunction of secrecy, proceeded to the discussion of the bill received from the senate, for suspending the writ of Habeas Corpus.
It was moved to reject the bill, and after a debate of some length, the yeas and nays were taken, and were for rejecting , 113—against it, 19.
We anticipate an interesting and animated debate upon this important question.
THE READER will please to correct an error in our last. In the letter of Erick Bollman to General Wilkinson , dated the 25th of November, in place of "your letter of the 16th instant," read "your letter of the 6th instant."
BURR'S CONSPIRACY. We adopt the phraseology of the day, in order to be better understood, although we have no evidence of a conspiracy , if by it is meant a design to subvert the government.—But that Mr. Burr had designs against the dominions of Spain, we can have no doubt, which not having the sanction of the government of his country, was an offence against its peace and laws, meriting both severe censure and punishment; at the same time we do not mean to say that Mr. Burr had no other designs, and he may have contemplated a severance of the Union by force, which would be treason, but this is not yet in proof.
It is to be deeply regretted that in a government like ours, ambitious and wicked men, who unmerited honours (lavished upon them by the people) have elevated into consequence, should be so regardless of the duty they owe to their country, as to hazard its best interests, and the dearest rights of its citizens, by engaging in plans, that in the event of failure or success, are certain to prove injurious to liberty. Among the circumstances to be deplored on the present occasion, are the extraordinary measures which the government, by its agents, have resorted to, from (we hope) a conviction of their necessity, to the safety of our country; and the yet more alarming measure projected by the Senate of the United States, the suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus ! Whatever justification General Wilkinson may offer for that which he appears sensible, was in a measure a violation of the laws of the country, we know not, it may be sufficient, and we have no hesitation in saying that it ought to be compleatly so.
As we have paid particular attention to the conduct of Gen. Wilkinson, and mean to keep a steady eye on him hereafter, we shall pass over the extraordinary measures of that officer for the present, and such we think candour demands, as he has declared that he is in possession of such facts as will not only justify him to his country, but command its gratitude. For his sake, we hope he may be able to make good his promise, until then we think his country may withhold the gratitude which he almost demands in anticipation. We have said that the bill proposed by the senate was unnecessary , we employ that term because our respect for one of the most dignified authorities of our country, forbid a more forcible expression. We are warranted from the communication of the President, upon which we presume the senate acted, to say that the measure was not expedient. The President states that Burr had failed in his attempts to alienate the attachment to the union of the people of the Western Country, (meaning those of Ohio, Kentucky, &c.) and was directing his course to New-Orleans, but in another part of the communication the President says, "On the whole, the fugitives from the Ohio, with their associates from the Cumberland, or any other place in that quarter, cannot threaten serious danger to the city of New-Orleans." In short, the general impression made by the communication, is, that Burr's plans are defeated. For what purpose then was a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus required, even in those parts of the union that were particularly to have been the scene of action? The suspension was, as appears, to have been general. The constitution says, "The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion, or invasion, or the publick safety may require it." We are told by the President that the danger of rebellion is over, and our country, we know, is not invaded. Let us for a moment suppose that the senate of the United States, at the time of the Western Insurrection, had proposed a suspension of the writ of habeas corpus? What execrations would have been uttered by, and what denunciations would have been fulminated, from the democratick presses! The case, we presume, according to the doctrine of Mather Lyon , is now quite altered—that enlightened patriot told us a few days since, that a standing army was only an imaginary evil; under the Federal administration (that is under gen. Washington) it was (said he) an evil, but under the present republican administration (that is under Mr. Jefferson) it was no evil. Whether Mr. Lyon had any allusion to the military character of the two Presidents or not, we will not undertake to say, but upon his mode of reasoning, a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus, would not under the mild measures of republicans, be any thing more than an imaginary evil. But will the great body of the American people consider that which would have been dangerous yesterday, is less so to day? In a word, must we look to men and not to measures, in order to approve or reject? We however have to congratulate our country, that the wisdom and patriotism of the House of Representatives have arrested the measure.
Salus populi sounds well, but we prefer when it is possible, to let every offence be punished in the way designated by the laws, violent remedies may sometimes save the body politick, as well as the body natural, but too frequent application will undermine and destroy the constitution in both cases.
Upon this subject we would invite our readers to call to recollection, the confident assertions made from the democratick papers, that England was at the bottom of Burr's plans, the President tells us that it is not so, and surely he is best entitled to believe.
Died, on Saturday last, PAUL LOYALL, Esq. in the 85th year of his age.
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED. Ship Planter, Moore, 90 days from Rotterdam, Ballast, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.—Dec. 22, in lat. 36, long. 25, spoke ship John, of and from Charleston, 28 days out bound to Africa—in lat. 26, long. 57, ship Nabby, Rider, of and from Wiscasset bound to Barbados, 14 days out—very leaky.—Same day ship Eliza Ann, from Kennebec bound to Trinidad, 14 days out—leaking very much, had thrown nearly half her cargo overboard—Jan. 23, lat. 35, long. 72, sch'r Hunter, of and bound to
Philadelphia, 28 days from St. Kitts—27th in lat. 36, 30, long. 75, ship Arcturus, Maine, 78 days from the Isle of France, bound to New-York.
Sch'r Catharine Shepherd, Webb, 15 days from Antigua, Rum, H. Allmand—Left there Jan. 15, brig Washington, Mather, and Venoni, Sheffield, both from New-London; Columbia, Lavening, of and for Alexandria, in 6 days; Franklin, of and for Norfolk, in 14 days; ship Betsey, of and for New-York, in distress, bound to France—cargo much damaged; sch'r Felicity, Tolle, of Tappahannock, bound to Charleston, blown off the coast.
American vessels detained in Antigua. Dec. 29, brig Charles Williams, Lavesty, from Martinique for New-York—Jan. 1, sch'r Harrison, Jenkins, from Guadalupe for Newbern—7th, sch'r Enterprize, Geoghegan, from Baltimore bound to Martinique, and sch'r Lark, Thompson, from Guadalupe for Boston—12th, brig Washington, Edes, from Boston, for Guadalupe, papers examined, and released—ship Thomas Wilson, Gardner, from Baltimore bound to Martinique, papers examined and acquitted—13th, brig Nancy, Seaborn, from Guadalupe for Boston her cargo on freight, 60 hlds. Sugar libelled—sch'r Sally Ann, Channings, from New-York, bound to Guadalupe, libelled—14th, brig Jane, Parsons, sent in by the sloop of war Circe, Capt. Piggot, released, and to sail next day for Guadalupe.—Spoke Jan. 26, in lat. 32, 40, long. 72, 30, sch'r Enterprize, Briggs, of Baltimore, bound to City of St. Domingo, out 9 days—27th, lat. 33, 03, long. 72, 10, ship Martha, of and for New-Bedford, from the South Sea, out 15 months.
Brig Eliza, Fach, 56 days from Cadiz, Wine, Salt & Fruit, Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. The Eliza was bound to Elizabeth City (N. C.) but having experienced much bad weather which occasioned the vessel to spring aleak, put in here to refit—Left at Cadiz Dec. 6, ships Gosport, Derkheim, of this port; Adventure, Ropes; Triumph, Webster, both of Salem, for London; Sammaritan, Farley, of Newburyport, for Europe—Brig Regulator, just arrived from New-York.—A number of others names not recollected.
The Barque Petersburg, Davis, arrived at Barbados from this port in 27 days, and sailed for another island.
Brig George, Cox, of and from this port, had arrived at Guadalupe.
The brig Sumner, Frith, from Jamaica is on shore near Old Point Comfort.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED Brig Sumner, Frith, Jamaica. Eliza, Fach, Cadiz. Sch'r Catharine Shepherd, Webb, Antigua. Sloop Zoar, Johnson, Newport. Little Sarah, Rhodes, Providence.
CLEARED. Ship Polly, Bradley, Jamaica. Sch'r Betsey, Whitbie, Tobago. Carlton, Johnson, Barbados.
The regular Packet Rising States, Gilbert, will sail Tomorrow for New-York. Feb. 2.
Capt. Webb, late of the barque Hope, which foundered at sea, arrived here a few days since, and has requested us to publish the following statement, under his own name.
"On the 17th of August last, I and my mate and one passenger, were put on board the sch'r Father and Sons, of Norfolk, commanded by John Hopkins, from London bound to Norfolk, from on board the frigate that took us from the wreck. The officer that went with me on board asked capt. Hopkins if he wanted any thing on account of us? He told him nothing but water, he had plenty of provisions and bread, and likewise that he would not take but three men; the captain of the frigate sent him 40 gallons of water, a barrel of pork and beef, and told me to take all I could, but the weather being so bad that we could save nothing but our chests and trunks. After parting with the frigate, capt. H. began to murmur, and say he had more eaters than workers. I observed to him that we were much fatigued after pumping 15 days, and if we did not work, I would give him pecuniary satisfaction for every favour. This did not satisfy, for the passenger, put on board with me, (Mr. J. Bump, who was a mate of a ship condemned in Lisbon) on going below to get some rest, after having been at work most of the night, was sent for by capt. H. to come on deck and work; but he not readily complying with so cruel a command, capt. H. went and found him, told him if he did not present himself immediately on deck, he would fish him up by the collar, and if he did not work he would starve him, and if that would not do he would flog him. Soon after, however, we fell in with the schooner Lively, capt. Sowle, of Duxbury, from Lisbon, bound to Philadelphia. I requested capt. Hopkins to put us on board him, which he complied with, and retained sixty dollars worth of property in his hands, to satisfy him for our passages, after working my mate in a most shameful manner, and requesting me to assist in ship's duty. Captain Sowle, who carried us to Philadelphia, treated us in a friendly manner, and proved to be an agreeable companion, and for his multiplied favours, which to us were a double blessing, he would not take no money. We thus publicly and sincerely return our hearty thanks." (Signed) October 2. 1806. STEPHEN WEBBER. (Newburyport paper.)
The preceding attack upon my character, made its appearance in several of the papers to the northward in the month of October last, and while I was absent on a voyage to the West-Indies. I must confess that no words can express my astonishment at the ungrateful, I may add infamous conduct of Stephen Webb , it could only proceed from one who is a stranger to truth, and whose heart is stained by the basest ingratitude. I feel a confidence that where I am known, my declaration of the falsehood of this attack would be sufficient to refute it, and where I am not known, I flatter myself that the annexed documents will remove every impression which has been made unfavourable to my character, and exhibit Stephen Webb in the light of an ungrateful and calumniating miscreant. I would observe, that the persons who have come forward in my behalf were passengers on board my vessel at the time. Mr. Welford is a respectable merchant of Fredericksburg, Mr. Patterson and Mr. Lattimore are well known in this place, and Mr. Bertie is a respectable mathematician of Baltimore.
JOHN HOPKINS. Norfolk, February 2, 1807.
Frede icksburg, January 23, 1807. Capt. John Hopkins, DEAR SIR, Your favour of the 28th of December would have met with an earlier reply, had I not been absent from this place for a considerable time past. Every charge and assertion in Webb's advertisement, except those of your taking him and his companions from the frigate, and placing them on board the schooner Lively, are in the highest degree malicious, palpably false, and void of all truth; and you are not only at liberty to contradict them, but to say there was only a few pieces of beef and no pork delivered from the frigate; that your feeling and hospitality towards capt. Webb was so great, that your mate's state room and bed were given up to him, and when he departed from us he left nothing but an ensign, which you in my hearing offered to pay for him. I am, dear sir, Your friend and most obedient servant, JOHN S. WELFORD.
We the subscribers being passengers on board the schooner Father and Sons, having perused the above publication, signed Stephen Webb , and also the letter of Mr. John S. Welford , do declare that the said letter perfectly corresponds with our knowledge of the facts, and our opinion of the conduct of capt. Hopkins on the occasion. Given under our hands this 31st January, 1807.
DAVID PATTERSON, SAMUEL LATTIMORE.
To Captain Hopkins. SIR, Observing a scurrilous advertisement in the paper concerning your conduct to capt. Webb, I consider myself in duty bound, as far as my name may be of service, to contradict so false and malicious an advertisement; you have free liberty of using my name in any way you please, should you think it worth your while to reply to the same—being an eye witness to the particular polite treatment capt. Webb had while on board the schooner, as well as he himself expressing his satisfaction when leaving the side to go on board the other vessel.
Sir, Your most obedient servant, G. BERTIE.
Baltimore, Dec 30, 1806. (Such Editors as published Captain Webb's statement, will, it is hoped, notice the foregoing, in such manner as will render justice to Captain Hopkins.)
Sales at Auction. Valuable Water Lot for Sale.
On FRIDAY the 6th instant, will be Sold on the premises, That valuable Water LOT, adjoining Williamson's wharf, on Union-street 75 feet, and extending upwards of 400 feet to the channel of Elizabeth River.—Two, four, and six months credit will be allowed, the purchasers giving endorsed notes, and a lien upon the property to secure the payment. James Taylor, jun. V. M.
By W. B. LAMB, On Wednesday, 4th of February, at eleven o'Clock, will be sold without reserve for cash, 2 boxes Creas; 3 do. Dowlas, 2 cases Plutillas; 2 do. Brown Hollands; 3 do. Listados, 19 chests Young Hyson Tea. January 30.
Land and Houses for Sale.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust executed by MICHAEL CORRAN, to secure the payment of a sum of money, Will be Sold on TUESDAY, February 10, at XII o'Clock on the premises, A Lot of LAND with the BUILDINGS thereon, (or so much thereof as will satisfy said sum, with expenses, &c.) lying on the Main-Street in the Borough of Norfolk, and was formerly the property of John Woodside. Terms of Sale, Cash. Thomas Mathews, } Trustees. Rob't B. Taylor, } January 26.
A LEASEHOLD LOT,
On the premises at XII o'Clock, Thursday the 5th of February, 169 1-2 feet on Falkland-street, 32 feet 2 inches on Fen church-street, with the improvements thereon, consisting of a new two story framed House, divided for two families, with kitchen, &c. to each, at present occupied at the rate of 173 dolls. 33 cts. per annum; the corner House at 100 dollars per annum, and a small Tenement valued at 40 dollars per annum rent; the lease held by Anthony Walke for 99 years, renewable from the 1st day of September, 1784, the ground rent 10 dolls per annum.—Also, a LOT adjoining, 80 by 54 feet, leased of Samuel Marsh for 50 years, from the 1st day of July 1801, the ground rent 10 dollars per annum; this Lot is occupied as garden ground by the tenants in the new house. The terms approved Notes at 60 days; when paid a conveyance to be made by virtue of a power of attorney from James Paul, the proprietor; the purchaser to be entitled to the rents from the date of payment. Wm. B. Lamb, V. M. January 28.
Dismal Swamp Canal Company.
For publick sale, on Monday 2d March next, precisely at 12 o'Clock, before the Eagle Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk,
Eighteen SHARES, bel> belonging to delinquent Stockholders in said Company, or as many thereof as will satisfy the respective claims, on a credit of sixty days. William Charles Lee, Clerk and Treasurer D. S. Canal Co. January 12.
For CHARLESTON, (to sail on Sunday next) The Schooner NEPTUNE, Eli Baily, master, 86 tons burthen, or 700 barrels. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf. February 2.
CAUTION. Whereas my wife CHRISTIANA has eloped from my bed and board without any just provocation on my part; this is therefore to caution all persons against harbouring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from this date. James Andrews. February 2.
NOTICE.
The subscriber desirous of doing equal justice to all those to whom he is indebted, intreats a meeting of his creditors in person, or by attorney, at the house of capt. Thomas Halliday, on Monday the 9th instant, at 12 o'Clock.—The situation of the subscriber it is hoped, will induce those concerned to give punctual attendance. John Gwyn. February 2.
Five Dollars Reward.
LEFT on Sunday morning the 1st instant, on Loyall's wharf, back of Mr. Vaughan's Blacksmith shop, A French GOLD WATCH, with a Gold Chain to it; the lower part of the chain is broken off on both sides, and the middle part remaining with a gold key to it. The watch has a piece broke off the dial, occasioned by the key in winding her up; the minute hand is broke on one side which is hardly perceivable, and the hours are marked on the dial in figures; the number of the maker is not recollected, having no name to it.—The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver said Watch at the Office of the Publick Ledger.—Watch-Makers are requested to stop the same if offered for sale or repair. February 2.
Cavalry Attention!!
You are desired to attend a Company Muster of the Troop on Tuesday, 3d February at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon, on the usual parade ground, completely equipped. By order of the Captain, T. M'Candlish, Cornet Of the Norfolk V. T. of Cavalry. Jan. 30.
Just received by the schooner Welcome Return, captain Hurst, from St. Jago-de-Cuba, 38 tons of FUSTIC, 810 HIDES, 70 boxes SEGARS, 16 barrels best Green COFFEE—For Sale by Proby, Harmanson, & Co. January 31.

COCOA, COFFEE & SUGAR.
Just received per the British brig Fox, capt. Wainwright, from Jamaica, 45,000 lb. Cocoa, in tiers and bbls. 80,000 do. prime Green Coffee, 12,000 do. do. Muscovado Sugar—which will be Sold on liberal credits, or exchanged for Flour. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. January 23.
Landing from on board the Three Sisters, from Kingston, 61 tons large size Nicaragua WOOD, 10 do. Campêche Logwood. And from on board the British brig Fox, from Kingston, 50,000 lb. COCOA. The whole (which will be disposed of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. January 23.
T. GIBBONS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick, that he has taken that commodious Dwelling-House in the rear of the Ledger Office, opposite the Exchange Coffee-House, lately occupied by Mr. John Stratton, which he has fitted up for the purpose of keeping a private BOARDING-HOUSE, where those who favour him with their company, may rest assured of every exertion being used to give general satisfaction. January 23.
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, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, } Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburghs; best Seine 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; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19.
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT RIVES, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, & Co. 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 15.
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
JUST received a few bales of German OZNA-BURGS, which will be sold on a liberal credit by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. December 24.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to us by (Notes due) or open Accounts, are requested to come forward immediately and make arrangements for the settlement thereof, as no further indulgence will be given after the 1st day of January next. Richard Bowden & Co. Dec. 24.
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 Fernaughts, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halthicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mil'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 5 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, Cambic Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 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.
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. 5.
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 New Port-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, Quarters, &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 shells: 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
For SALE, A few boxes of Oranges and Lemons, per the Thomas, from St. Ubes. Apply to N. Boush. January 12.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WAREHOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 12.
REMOVAL. MRS. SARAH BRYAN respectfully informs her friends and the publick in general, that she has lately removed to that large and commodious house on Main-street, her Norfolk Hotel, lately occupied by Mr. Benbridge, where she continues to take boarders by the day, week, or year, on the most moderate terms; and hopes from her attention, and the convenience of the house, to merit the encouragement of the publick. Jan. 14.
WILLIAM STEVENS, Begs leave to acquaint the publick at large, (but more particularly his established customers) that he has commenced business on his own account, in the Store lately held by Mr. JAMES ARLINGTON, and next door, westward, of his old stand, where he designs keeping constantly in store, GROCERIES, of superior quality, and well assorted.—He has just received a supply of Imperial TEA, which he can recommend as excellent. Jan. 12.
20,000 Pipe STAVES, For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, Jan. 7.
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water 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.
For Sale or Rent, A small neat DWELLING-HOUSE, situate on Union-street, near Mr. D. Pierce's. This property is fee simple, and would be sold low for Cash, if applied for immediately.—Possession can be given immediately. Robert Gibson. December 27.
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 Catharine-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. December 12.
PORT WINE, Just received and for Sale by the Subscriber, 10 pipes, 10 hogsheads, and 20 quarter casks Of choice PORT WINE, entitled to drawback, which will be sold low. William Dickson. January 2.
Cargo of SALT, Loose and in sacks, received by the brig Nancy, capt. Murray, from Liverpool, will be sold low if taken from along side of said vessel. James Young. January 2.
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For Sale by William Dickson. Sept.
Coarse SALT. 7000 bushels now afloat, 70 boxes Brown SOAP.—For Sale by Jennings & Rodney. January 19.
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels of coarse SALT, stored in a convenient Warehouse for shipping. And in Store, 14 pipes of Holland GIN, of an excellent quality. Joseph Hayes. January 19.
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 taskers, 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, Norfolk. Sept. 29.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol in the City of Williamsburg, the 19th day of July, 1806. Josiah Riddick, P.F. against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, Dfs. The defendants Michael and John Wallace, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this country: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the first day of April term next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the News-papers published in the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front-door of the former Capitol in this City. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
Isle of Wight County, to wit, November Court 1806. Henry Fanning, complainant, against Oliver Cocke and Thomas Fanning, defts. In Chancery. The Defendant Oliver Cocke not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of the General Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his Attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant Cocke appear here at February Court next, and answer the complainant's bill; and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Publick 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.
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: Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom, Rochelle, do. 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.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Nootb's MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. *** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1.
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2.
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteus, 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 OFFER OF ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. *** PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16.
A PLANTATION, near Hampton, formerly called the Glebe, containing by old survey 204 acres, but supposed to amount to 300. There is a good brick Dwelling-House, and excellent water on this land.—The quality of the land, its contiguity to a great and flourishing market, the extraordinary salubrity of the place, the abundance and facility of obtaining Fish and Oysters of superior quality, render it an object worthy of attention. Application to be made to the Rev. HENRY HEFFERNAN, Urbanna, Middlesex. Jan. 7.
THE Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Pease—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10.
NURSERY. The Subscriber has for Sale, at his Nursery in the vicinity of Norfolk, About 20,000 Fruit TREES, of different kinds—Likewise, Flowering Shrubs, Ornamental Trees, &c. All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for Cash, Corn, or Pork. ADAM LINDSAY. January 21.
As this is the only nursery of consequence within 50 miles of Norfolk, the planters and the farmers in the lower counties of Virginia and North-Carolina can conveniently be supplied with trees, by the return of market carts, and observe that November and December are the most proper months for transplanting, as the roots will get so well settled in the ground by the winter rains, that they will receive little or no check by their removal, yet, tho' these two months are strongly recommended, trees may be removed, (when the 10th of March—but should a dry spring and hot summer succeed, many of the trees planted late may be lost; those purchasers who may want any information as to the most approved method of planting, will be informed by applying to the subscriber. A. L.
At Private Sale 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cafes French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrabs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Cadders; 1 box brown Platillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Linen, 2 cafes 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thicketts and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17.
100,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE, Entitled to debenture, for sale—Apply to Fisk & Catlett, or S. Marks, jun. January 2.
One front PEW in the gallery of Christ Church, No 44, for Sale, and a Negro BOY for hire the residue of this year. Apply to Wm. Hartshorne, jun. January 26.
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17.
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Grn, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and its local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8.
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of BENJAMIN WOLF, deceased, are requested to produce them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Angus Martin, Adm'r. January 7.
German Winter GOODS. I have just received on consignment a large variety of the following Articles, to be sold on low terms for Cash or approved Bills, viz. Milled Stockings, 70 boxes Window Glass, Filled Gloves, 160 do. 1st qual. Segars, Caps and Mitts, 6 bars S. Glue, Children's Stockings, 1 cask Waffle Irons, Half do. 1 cafe Scarlet Plush for Filled Carpet Socks, Saddles, Travelling Socks, &c. 1 do. Fowling Pieces and Pistols, Also, at reduced prices: Elegant Cutlery, Glassware, and China, 3 bales Gurrabs, 1 do. Baftas, 1 cafe Velvet Ribbons and 9 boxes half pint Tumblers, 50 groce empty Bottles, Lace, 1 cafe Watch Crystals. Bottle cases and Looking-Glasses, And a complete assortment of German Linen. 13,000 Bags, Apply to John C. Niemeyer. November 28.
NOTICE. Who will take in barter for German Linens, About 200 hogsheads of Tobacco STEMS, soundly packed in hhd. to contain about 1000 lb. nett. November 28.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Ex'r. August 1.
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.
NOTES & CHECKS for the United States and Virginia Banks, for sale at this Office.
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.