Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-02-15 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 1805.
[NO. 92.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1805.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Coal, etc.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain...
FOR ALEXANDRIA, The Schooner RACHAEL, Lewis Neal, Master...
FOR CHARTER, THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner VICTORY, Ebenezer Leerock, Master...
WHO OFFER FOR SALE, RECEIVED PER SAIL VESSEL FROM SALEM, 18 Hogsheads...
FOR SALE OR FREIGHT, (TO CHARLESTON, S.C.) The fine new fast sailing Pilot Boat built Schooner CHANCE...
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor...
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner HERO, John Sweet, Master...
NOW LANDING Fromon board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM.
WILLIAM PENNOCK, WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER, THE SHIPS JANE, of 417 Tons...
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet...
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions...
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf...
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLAISTER OF PARIS, on board said Schooner.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON...
FOR SALE, A PEW in Christ Church. Apply at the office of the Public Ledger.
THE Commissioners in a Commission of Bankrupt, awarded and issued against JOHN COWPER & Co. do hereby give notice...
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of JOHN COWPER & Co. are called on for an immediate settlement...
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 250 Barrels FLOUR—Gallego's Brand, JAMES HERRON.
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM B. LAMB, 30 Punched St. Vincents RUM. 13 Hogsheads and 28 Tierces SUGAR.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CORNELIUS CALVERT, Esq. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment...
WHO WILL RENT Some Warehouses on Calvert's Wharf, or will receive Goods on Storage...
LOST, On Friday the first instant, between Mrs. Pagaud's School and Catharine-street bridge, A GOLD LOCKET.
THE House and Lot occupied by the Spanish Consul, and one or more Lots, near to or adjoining the premises of the Virginia Branch Bank...
TO RENT, THAT excellent DWELLING-HOUSE and GARDEN, lately the residence of Cornelius Calvert, Esq. deceased...
FOR SALE, 1800 Bushels Black-Eyed PEAS—a-float. 40 Bbls. Alexandria Pilot and Navy BREAD.
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 650 Barrels Fine, 350 do. Superfine, FLOUR—Harall's Brand.
FOR SALE, 100 Barrels SHIP STUFF, and a quantity FRESH MEAL, in Bags and Barrels.
BUTTER, FOR SALE BY PHINEHAS DANA & CO. BEING desirous to close my LUMBER BUSINESS...
THE PARTNERSHIP OF STRATTON & COLE, Will dissolve by mutual consent, on Thursday the 14th of March next.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Fame, from St. Domingo, consisting of 140,000 wt. Choice Green COFFEE.
The Subscribers have for Sale, 100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high-proof Jamaica RUM.
STEPHEN HARRIS, HAS FOR SALE, AT HIS BAKE-HOUSE, No. 1, Commerce-Street. 400 Barrels Navy, 200 do. Ship, 200 do. Pilot, BREAD.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS, Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS.
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do.
FOR SALE, 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tacks of different sizes.
FOR SALE, 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tacks of different sizes.
FRESH RAISINS. A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK.
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White-Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY.
NORFOLK DRAW-BRIDGE COMPANY, JANUARY, 14th, 1805. THE Directors have this day declared a Dividend of five per cent, on the Capital Stock...
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A WET NURSE. To whom liberal wages will be given. Apply at the Office of the Public Ledger.
AVIS AUX FRANCAIS. Le sous Commissaire des Relations Commerciales de France, en Virginie, à la résidence de Norfolk...
OSTER, Norfolk, le 12 Janvier, 1805. tf 344

REFLECTIONS
OCCASIONED BY THE LATE TREATY AND CONVENTIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND FRANCE.
(CONTINUED.)
IV. HAVING, in what has been written, ascertained the only benefit we can expect to derive from this transaction to be the probability of a small additional security for a national right previously possessed, the recompence given on our own part for that benefit, and the circumstances under which it was obtained; let us now proceed to inquire what may be the tendency, and probable consequences of this cession?
If we look at the substance of the treaty, and recollect facts notorious to us all, we see an attempt to purchase with money, from a nation aiming at universal domination, the quiet enjoyment of an important national right, which had been interrupted without pretext, in violation of the most publick and solemn stipulations. It is vain to regret that mankind will not at all times act in conformity to the principles of justice. When these principles are deliberately violated amongst nations, no tribunal exists for their enforcement; and consequently no recourse can be had, in the last resort, but to exertions of national strength. If doubts be entertained that a departure from them has happened through error, or even precipitancy, negotiation may and ought to be resorted to, previous to any exertion of strength. But when deliberate acts of hostility, connected with a systematick spirit of ambition and aggrandizement, have been committed by one nation upon the immediate territorial rights of another, for the injured nation to calculate upon future security, by submitting to purchase with money, a present removal of its difficulties, is one of the most unequivocal proofs of political infatuation. By whatever name such transaction may be disguised, it is in fact a submission to tribute, and becomes at once a stimulating motive to new demands, and an efficient means of enforcing these demands.
National rights cannot be settled by such concessions. That mutual respect for the power of each other, which separated the otherwise undefined limits of the ancient Germans and Sarmatians (k), can alone draw the line of demarcation in such cases. Objects long cherished by ambition, are not to be purchased by pecuniary compensations alone: other ends must be found in the equivalent. It is, therefore, perfectly idle to suppose, that, when we shall have paid to France Fifteen Millions of Dollars , we are to retain the quiet enjoyment of her concessions without the rendition of other and greater services to her.
On the nature of these services we cannot be at a loss to decide, even if we look no farther than at the treaty itself, and the circumstances under which it was negotiated. Three fourths of the aid advanced were obviously to be applied to the prosecution of the war against Britain, which the conduct of France had rendered inevitable. The object for which the first advances were made, determines the nature of those to be expected in future. We are, doubtless, to make that common cause with France which her policy for years back has been employed to effect, for the subversion of the power of Great-Britain. The power of that nation consists chiefly in her naval superiority, and this again is derived from her commerce. To these objects, therefore, are to be directed those measures which, by a secret but obvious understanding, are to be mutually concerted.—This seems to be a plain inference from the general features of the transaction, and derives the fullest confirmation from the far-famed Memorial of Mr. Livingston . In that instrument (in which, as is contended by the governmental party, the memorialist proceeded only in strict conformity to his instructions from the Executive) we find France exhibited as the natural ally of the United States: whose relative situation removes every suspicion of rivalry between them. In the great extent of the power of France the eyes of Mr. Livingston (or more properly the eyes of those who dictated his instructions) can see nothing but a new pledge for the security of our commerce, and of our future tranquillity. Hence it follows that without apprehension or limit we may give our resources to France; 'till that union of sentiments and interests shall be formed, which may deliver the universe from the tyranny founded by Great-Britain, which she maintains, and which will never be combined with success, until the other powers, by uniting, shall abridge her means, by transferring to nations more moderate a part of her commerce.'
Such are the sentiments of this Memorial in one part, whilst in another it pointedly avows the contemplation of an "union of the commerce and navy of France and the United States—upon which alone France can engraft her NAVAL SUPERIORITY."
Who can fail to perceive in this the ground work of a concert for the destruction of the naval pre-eminence of Great-Britain, and for the transfer of that pre-eminence to France?—Why this common cause for such an object?—To transfer, forsooth! the commerce of one nation to another! of tyrannical BRITAIN to more moderate FRANCE!—Of Britain, which, inferior in numbers, in soil, in climate, and in local situation; inferior in the spirit of invention, in the taste, and, perhaps, in the industry of her inhabitants, has nevertheless obtained a superiority over France, not only in commerce but also in manufactures. The interest we may have in contributing to such a change may be apparent to those of more refined political optics, but we confess that from us it is altogether concealed.
This great superiority of Great-Britain is, by Mr. (k) TACITI, De Moribus Germanorum, Cap. I.
Livingston, correctly attributed to her immense capital; in which he admits France is singularly deficient. But whence this contrast in the condition of these two neighbouring nations?—Whatever may be the cause, it merits the profound attention of mankind. . . Of France herself. Has not France heretofore possessed considerable capitals of her own? Recur to the times of SULLY and COLBERT. But what has become of those capitals? "War is a devouring monster: it ought to be fed with its own substance and drink its own blood", said a writer of France, recommending to his countrymen the policy of the Romans, who never failed to draw from one conquest the means of effecting another (l). In attempting this imitation, however, this monster has devoured the French capital, as well as that of the countries contiguous. After having swallowed the capitals of the Austrian Netherlands, of the United Provinces, of Genoa, of Lombardy, of Venice, in fact of all Italy, of Switzerland, of the adjacent states of Germany, of Spain, of Portugal, and according to moderate estimate, not less than twenty millions of dollars of the capital of the United States, France yet remains miserably deficient; whilst Britain, with inferior physical advantages, and after having supported not only her own immoderate expenses, but after having subsidized every power that co-operated with her in her late endeavours to restrain ambition and rapacity, superabounds in wealth!—To what is this difference to be attributed, but to those principles of impartial justice, which, so much to the honour of Great-Britain, have so long characterized her government; dealing out to the high and the low, the rich and the poor, that equal measure, which, notwithstanding the boasted moderation of France, has seldom been, and too probably never will be found there. Hence springs, in the breasts of the inhabitants of Britain and the subjects of the British monarchy, a sense of security in relation to the right of person and property, utterly unknown to the inhabitants of France: hence all their arts and improvements in pacific industry: hence their accumulated capital, and extended commerce, as its natural result.
And, in the name of Heaven! is it for this that the hostility of mankind is to be pointed against Great-Britain? Is it for this that we are to give ourselves up to France, the blind instruments of her ambition, for the destruction of the naval power of a nation which alone keeps the power of France in awe, and preserves the world from that tyranny, which, in imitation of ancient Rome, she has long meditated to extend over all States?
Let us suppose the designs of France against Great-Britain to be accomplished, and (that we may not lose our share of the honour) effected, in part, by our aid; then let us inquire what are the mighty rewards we are to reap from thence?—
"At the death of the Emperor CHARLES IV. (says the Abbé de Mably) the most part of the French were persuaded, that France drew near the long wished-for period, in which, after having with difficulty gained an ascendant over the House of Austria, she was going to give laws to Europe, by completing the ruin of a power (England) which alone maintained its liberty. The Court of Vienna, said they, will soon be reduced to the possession of some provinces, which will permit it to act only a subaltern part, even in the Empire. The Princes of Bavaria, notwithstanding the acquisition of Bohemia, not being rich or strong enough to corrupt or intimidate the Diets of Germany, and to make, in some degree, the crown hereditary in their family, will be in continual need of the friendship, the succour, and protection of France. This house, for its own interest, will be forced to act in such manner as the Court of Versailles shall direct."
"The French, who believed that at that time their frontiers were secure, were to turn all their strength to maritime affairs; and nobody doubted that their numerous squadrons might have the same advantages over England, that their armies had over the Court of Vienna: so near a perspective presented this humbled Carthage before their eyes!—They were, after having enriched themselves by the ruin of the English commerce, to raise great armies by land, in order to terrify the powers of the Continent; the King of France, already accustomed to govern the Empire by the Emperor his Lieutenant, was at length to wear the crown of Charlemagne, to subdue the Princes of the Empire, and, from the banks of the Danube or the Rhine, to send his orders to all parts of Europe"—(m).
Such is the picture drawn by a well-informed Frenchman, of the prevailing sentiments of his nation at the period of the death of the Emperor Charles VI.
(l) See a treatise 'Of the Revenue of the Romans'—a memoir originally prepared for the use of Mons. COLBERT, during his administration of the Finances of France.—This work was printed at Paris in the year 1740: just at the period when the French were persuaded that they were about to give laws to Europe, by completing the destruction of England, the ruins of whose commerce were to enable them to accomplish their design. It was translated and reprinted in London in 1741. The passage alluded to is to be found in the first chapter of this work, in the following words.
"The Martian forest, the territory of the Volci, the lands of the Hernici, and the estates of the Equi, were incorporated into the Domesne: so that war , which is now become a bottomless pit that swallows up all the riches of the state, was then a mine, from which the Romans drew their greatest treasures. This hath been very well observed by a politician (Machiavel) who is detested by private men, but is continually consulted by the best and ablest ministers. This is a matter of fact, proved by a number of examples, the multitude of which would serve rather to puzzle than to give light to the subject. It is founded on a principle of political prudence, which requires that the Revenue of a State should arise from the very source from whence the necessity of the expence is derived; and that WAR , which is a DEVOURING MONSTER, should be fed with its own substance, and drink its own blood."
Let the world beware of a nation, whose Philosophers and Statesmen professedly hold out such cannibal-like doctrines. (m) "Principes des Negociations"—Chapitre X.
(1740.) Whether M. de Mably or Mr. Livingston (who cannot see in the extent of the power of France anything but a new pledge for our commercial security and future tranquillity) have judged most correctly of the consequences that would ensue the destruction of the naval superiority of Great-Britain, we shall not attempt to discuss. He who runs may read. But proceeding to the maxims of Rome, which have become the manual of France, to direct her conduct in the course by which she proposed to subdue all nations, we may find the reward that would probably and deservedly await us for such services.
"In warring with an enemy (says Montesquieu) the Romans made use of their allies, but immediately after crushed those whom they had used for the destruction of others. Philip was overcome by the assistance of the OEtolians, who were destroyed; and presently after for having joined themselves to Antiochus; this king was overcome by the assistance of the Rhodians; but after the most conspicuous rewards had been bestowed on the Rhodians for their services, they, in their turn, were depressed forever, under pretence that they had wished to have a peace concluded with Persus". (n)
Such has been, and such will probably continue to be, the fate of those who yield themselves instruments to unprincipled conquerors. Pretexts for war will never be wanting, whatever may be the services which shall have been rendered. Even the purchase of Louisiana, at the price of fifteen millions of dollars, may become a sufficient pretext for the hostility of France against us. She may consider it as an unprincipled advantage taken of her in a time of difficulty and danger; as a purchase ungenerously extorted, at an inferior value, by a friend and ally when that friend and ally was bound to her (as she has often asserted) in an unextinguishable debt of gratitude. When the commerce of Great-Britain shall have been transferred to more moderate France, and the obstacles to her naval superiority removed, what reply would Mr. Livingston, or those under whose instructions he acted, make to the armies of France, should they arrive, with orders from the Banks of the Danube or the Rhine, to resume possession?
Flagrantly unjust as such conduct would be, in what respect would be more so than the threats of the fate of Venice, heretofore held out to us if we should dare to refuse to submit to her preliminary demands of tribute? In what respect would it be more so than the wiping away twenty millions of dollars (plundered without a pretext from our merchants) by the form of the ratification of a treaty, negotiated under instructions positively forbidding the cession of those claims in any event? But those instructions were given by Mr. Adams; the ratification was accepted by his successor!!!
We have hitherto taken it for granted, hypothetically, that the designs of France against Great-Britain, in which, as it appears, we are to co-operate, are practically capable of being accomplished. This opinion Mr. Monroe (o) heretofore adopted, and doubtless those who selected him for his late mission concur in the sentiment. It does not however, follow that the destruction of the naval power of Great-Britain, though practicable, may not be attended by considerable difficulties in the execution. If we look back to the late war, when France had the honour (according to Mr. Livingston) of seeing all Europe besides bend the knee before her, Britain remained an exception from that degradation. Not only did she refuse to crouch, but she triumphantly waved her trident over every sea, and caused the navy of France to be literally enchained within her ports ! She held France and her allies in a state of almost perfect exclusion from the ocean! Should we become the allies of France (and what else can be intended by the official language of an accredited minister, who recommends an "union of the commerce and navy of France and the United States?"), what are we to expect? Are we, with our paltry Gun-Boats , to cope, more successfully, with the fleets of England? But perhaps we may be told that the commerce of Great-Britain may be excluded from the ports of the United States by pacifick regulations , and all the world knows how important we are to Great-Britain, as customers and consumers of her manufactures (p).
(n) Montesquieu on the "Causes of the Grandeur and Declension of the Romans", Cap. VI.
(o) Appendix to Monroe's View, p. 102.
(p) There is now before the House of Representatives of the United States, a motion (introduced by Mr. Crowninshield of Massachusetts) to authorise the committee of commerce to inquire into the expediency of prohibiting the exportation from the United States, of all goods, wares, and merchandise, whatever, in foreign vessels bound to any port with which the vessels of the United States are not allowed communication, or where a free and unrestrained trade is not permitted in the productions of the United States.
It is immediately seen that this resolution points at Great-Britain, with whose colonies our commerce is, by some late regulations, about to be considerably abridged, if not altogether restrained. These regulations, however, are nothing more than the discontinuance of an indulgence, which had been extended, and, for a time, insured to us, by the vilified treaty of 1794. One of the objects nearest the heart of our present rulers, and of which they have never for a moment lost sight, is, both by direct and indirect means, to excite an universal odium against that nation whose friendship it is our best interest to cultivate, and the only one that has discovered any sense of honour or of justice towards us. We have not forgotten that something of this sort, or having the same end in view, was brought forward last session of congress: we allude to Mr. MADISON's report; in which, after speaking of the impression of our seamen, he stated that our neutral rights were infringed by the blockade of Martinique . The merest Tyro in politics knows better. Our interests might suffer, but our rights were not even menaced. The right of blockading is coeval with maritime war. This assertion coming from Mr. Madison, however, was very well calculated to produce the effect intended; as but a small number of those who read it were capable of detecting its fallacy. Mr. Jefferson formerly said of the Prospect Before Us "that and taxes may do"—so might he have said of Mr. Madison's report "the blockade and the impressions may do".
The resolution, also, in another part points to the impression of seamen. We have seen that the British govern-
But in return when we shall have thus given, facitically , the most clear evidence of our concurrence in the hostile designs of France, may not Britain, on her part, (and surely she would stand justified upon the general principles of self-defence) obstruct our commerce with every other nation? Our infant navy, once so honourably distinguished by its gallant services, becomes her prize in the unequal contest; our revenue, wholly depending on our commerce, is with our commerce annihilated; and the productions of agriculture, without a market, cease to yield the expenses of cultivation.—Thus ground is prepared for sowing and rearing up the most inveterate national animosities; mutual efforts of hostile vengeance ensue, till our strength and resources are wasted in the conflict, and leave both ourselves and our adversaries, the sport and prey of an insidious and ambitious foe. (q)
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
ment has discovered every disposition to do justice on this subject, and we also know that, after the most spiteful investigation on which Mr. Madison could give the affair, not more than half a dozen probable causes of complaint existed at the close of the last session. Mr. Crowninshield says that fifteen hundred Americans are now, by this means, converted into slaves ; the charge is bold and serious; Mr. C. is a virtuoso, but not a very enlightened, partisan; his assertion, we think, ought to be received with much caution; his veracity as well as his judgment may be improved by investigation. Let it not be supposed that we would justify such a measure as the imprisonment of our countrymen. On the contrary, were but one real American citizen thus deprived of his liberty, we would approve of the resolution that should jeopardize the peace of the country until ample satisfaction should have been obtained. But this satisfaction should be sought by fair and honourable means; not by these falsely called pacifick regulations . Coming at such a time, and under such circumstances as have occasioned these reflections, their object is not at all doubtful in our mind. They form a part of the system; a link in the chain, which will be riveted to it, if the economical years of our rulers do not, at this moment, get the better of their vindictive hostility not only to Great-Britain but to the commerce and prosperity of their own country, and their ancient and profound veneration and devotedness to France.
(q) This is precisely the point to which France contemplated to reduce Great-Britain and the United States, at the commencement of our contest with Britain, and whilst we were yet uncertain what course to take in the difficult dilemma that was then presented. See the Reflections of Mons. Turgot , laid before the French government in April 1776, (nearly three months before our declaration of independence) upon the manner in which France and Spain ought to regard the consequences of the quarrel between Great-Britain and her Colonies.
This performance was found in the cabinet of Louis XVI. after he had been deposed, and was published by the National Convention of France. The instructions of CITIZEN GENET, advertising to the conduct which had been previously observed by the government of France towards the United States, give us the following information.
"If the two nations have not reaped the advantages (of a friendly connexion) it has been the fault of the government we have just overthrown: it is through the treason of the Court of Versailles. This truth is this day revealed. The Executive Council has called for the instructions given to Citizen Genet's predecessors in America, and has seen in them, with indignation, that, at the very time the good people of America expressed their gratitude to us in the most feeling manner, & gave us every proof of their friendship, VERGENNES and MONTMORIN thought it that it was right for France to hinder the United States from taking that political stability of which they were capable; because they would soon acquire a strength which it was probable they would be eager to share. They, in consequence, directed both the one and the other of these ministers of Louis the sixteenth to the Congress, to preserve the most passive conduct, and to speak only of the Prince's personal wishes for the prosperity of the United States. The same Machiavelian principle influenced the operations of the war for independence; the same duplicity reigned over the negotiations for peace."
Did the above charges rest solely upon the authority of those who made them in the present instance, they ought doubtless to be received with great reserve; but when we find them fully confirmed by the recommendations of Turgot, and by the measures adopted in consequence of those recommendations; by the conduct which France observed throughout the war, and her opposition during the negotiations for peace; we are compelled to acknowledge their justice and truth. Insincere as was the pretended friendship of France, and dangerous as were her designs, before the revolution in her government; her conduct towards other nations was in no wise melliorated, but rendered infinitely worse, after that event. True it is, she did declare that she renounced all ideas of conquest... that the bounds of France were fixed forever... that she would respect the rights and properties of every people.—yet at the very moment when she was making these declarations, her armies were proceeding to seize on every neighbouring country, that was found unable to resist their inroads; and immediate decrees of annexation were passed without a blush. By her decree of December 13, 1792, she established the mode of organizing revolutions , by which the government of every country that should dare to hesitate to claim the support of France, and to submit implicitly to her will, was to be assailed and subverted. Even to such countries as should submit her prescribed terms, which, as she will never cease to enforce them when enabled by circumstances, ought never to be forgotten. Towards the close of some "General Considerations on the Spirit and Principles of the Decree of the 15th December, placed at the head of the General Instructions delivered to the National Commissioners, by the Executive Council, in conformity to that decree", we find the two following sections.
"The war we have undertaken interests all nations. Even had they no need of liberty, they would have need of peace. Now peace cannot be brought about unless from these two causes... either by our full and entire destruction, in which case the war may last a long time; or by our successive victories, and measures, which may forever disarm and overthrow Despots. What has recently happened announces that the termination of this scourge may be accelerated in the latter way."
"Let the nations in question, therefore, make one common cause with the French Republick, if they wish to bring about a speedy restoration of peace, let them write themselves to our efforts: Let them assist us with their means. They partake of our risks; they shall partake of our advantages. Let them share in our sacrifices: let them, at least, enter on some compensation for the ruinous advances we have made for the PRECIOUS and UNIVERSAL INTERESTS, for the LIBERTY, of MANKIND".
Whatever variations may take place in the form of government in France, her policy, her views, and her designs, will be found to be uniformly the same.

On the 5th instant, the following gentlemen were appointed Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States at Norfolk.
ROBERT TAYLOR, Senior.
Moses Myers. Harrison Allmand. Luke Wheeler. Richard Blow. William Pennock. William Plume. Warren Ashley. Alexander Maclure. Robert Maitland. John Granberry. George Murray. Wilson C. Nicholas.
The Commissioners in a Commission of Bankrupt against John Cowper, & co. have requested us to correct their advertisement (see the first page of this day's paper) by stating that Messrs. James Howat, Francis S. Taylor, and John Davidson, were at their own request discharged from being assignees on that estate. The correction came too late to enter into the advertisement this day; but as it is interesting to those gentlemen we have noticed it in this place.
AN ACT
To amend the act, entitled an act, to amend the act, to establish a drawbridge across the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, within the county of Norfolk, and for other purposes.
(Passed Jan. 29th, 1805.)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That the "Norfolk Drawbridge Company," shall cause a toll bridge, not less than twenty-four feet in width, with strong railing on both sides, to be erected from some convenient point, to be fixed on by the president and directors of the said company, below the wharf of Samuel Leffingwell, across the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, to the opposite shore.
The said company shall cause the said bridge to be built upon the same terms, to receive the same tolls, and be subject to the like penalties and conditions, as are prescribed for the erection of a drawbridge across the eastern branch of the said river, by the act passed on the fifth day of January, eighteen hundred and three, entitled, "An act, to establish a drawbridge over the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, within the county of Norfolk, and for other purposes;" Provided, that nothing herein contained, shall be construed to repeal the act, to amend the act, entitled, "An act to establish a drawbridge across the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, within the county of Norfolk, and for other purposes," if the consent of the Congress of the United States be not obtained thereto, on or before the third day of March next.
(A copy)
Teste, J. PLEASANTS, jun. C. H. D.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
Thursday, February 7.
The court was opened about 2 o'clock, present, the managers—and Mr. Hopkinson, counsel for Mr. Chase.
Mr. J. Randolph, on behalf of the managers, read the replication of the house of representatives to the answer of Samuel Chase.
The house of representatives of the United States have considered the answer of Samuel Chase one of the associate justices of the supreme of the United States, to the articles of impeachment against him, by them exhibited, in the name of themselves and of all the people of the United States, and observe,
That the said Samuel Chase hath endeavoured to cover the high crimes and misdemeanors laid to his charge, by evasive insinuations, and misrepresentation of facts; that the said answer does give a gloss and colouring utterly false and untrue, to the various criminal matters contained in the said articles; that the said Samuel Chase did, in fact, commit the numerous acts of oppression, persecution and injustice, of which he stands accused; and the house of representatives, in full confidence of the truth and justice of their accusation, and of the necessity of bringing the said Samuel Chase to a speedy and exemplary punishment, and not doubting that the senate will use all becoming diligence to do justice to the proceedings of the house of representatives, and to vindicate the honour of the nation, do aver their charge against the said Samuel Chase to be true; and that the said Samuel Chase is guilty in such manner as he stands impeached; and that the house of representatives will be ready to prove their charges against him, at such convenient time and place, as shall be appointed for that purpose."
Mr. Hopkinson requested a copy of the replication, which, the president replied, would be furnished by the secretary.
Mr. Breckenridge moved a resolution to the following effect:
That the secretary be directed to inform the house of representatives that the senate will, tomorrow at 12 o'clock, proceed with the trial of Samuel Chase, which was agreed to without a dissenting vote—34 members voting for it.
Whereupon the senate withdrew to their legislative apartment.
Sir Robert Wilson, has lately published in England an ingenious pamphlet, on the military force of that country. One of the London editors took occasion to comment upon the performance. The following is a curious specimen of the critic's style:
"The change from merit, publick and distinguished, to conduct of pitiful disgrace, is a moral conclusion, which disorders the elements of character. It is an extended earthquake of the soul. The palaces of glory, and the pride and satisfactions of rational existence, are shaken into ruins, and the majesty of mankind, recently venerable in the homage of mankind, lies a putrifying carcass, prayed upon by the vultures of rapacity!!"
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
From the London Courier received at the office of the Ledger, by the December packet, arrived at New-York.
LONDON, December 12.
By the Dublin mail which arrived this morning we received the Dublin papers of Saturday last, from which we have extracted the following intelligence:
DUBLIN, DEC. 8.
"The 15th, 96th, and 98th regiments, which had embarked on board transports at Monkstown, and at East Ferry, on Wednesday, received orders to disembark and to march into quarters—the 15th to Bandon, the 96th to Youghall, and the 98th to Midleton. We cannot venture to attribute to any special cause, this sudden countermand to their proceeding on foreign service, but we may affirm it is totally disconnected with the rumours in circulation, relative to the reported embarkation at Brest."
The Brilliant frigate, capt. Perry, sailed from Loughswilly, on a cruise, in consequence of information being given by a cutter the night before, of a large vessel, supposed to be a French or Spanish frigate, being on the coast.
"For the last three days rumours have been afloat, which, if false, we have yet been unable to detect, or, if true, to confirm; they bear reference to the preparations supposed to be carrying on at Brest,
which, if we may believe the Paris and German Journals, have this country for their object. A very considerable embarkation of land troops is said to have been made at that port; and some late rapid and confidential communications from London to our government, have been ascribed to information received at St. James's upon this subject. To some intelligence of this sort, is attributed the re-landing of those troops which had been embarked at Cove for foreign service, as well as the sudden departure of the commander of the forces for Athlone, on the evening of Wednesday last. To these causes of conjecture had been added the news from Londonderry, of a large ship of war having been seen off that coast, which was supposed to be Spanish or French: and from all these circumstances, it was yesterday strongly inferred, and even asserted that a French fleet full of troops, destined for the invasion of this country, had actually escaped out of Brest."
"We confess our inability either to confirm or contradict this report." ( Dublin Evening Post. )
"On Thursday a great quantity of ammunition and arms were despatched for Cork, from the ordnance stores in the Lower Castle Yard."
"A letter from Cahirs, in the county of Tipperary, relates some very extraordinary circumstances. The magistrates in that part of the country cannot be too much upon the alert."
( Freeman's Journal. )
Something of a hubbub was created in the town on Thursday, by some ridiculous fuss having appeared in a publication stating unexamined speed in the arrival of messengers. Some would have it, that a landing was made by the French in England, others that the Brest fleet were near the coast of Ireland. After so much disturbing the publick mind, it turned out to be an unfounded, thoughtless alarm. ibid.
Monday night, captain Wilson, of the peace establishment, surprised a superior council, as they called themselves, of twelve persons, sitting in a publick house in John's-lane, Thomas-street, receiving subscriptions from poor persons in another apartment of the place. Upon examination they called themselves a morality club by name of the Augustines; but on investigating their plan, to say no worse of it, it was evident that the most of all such subscription was to fall to the profit of the landlord. These persons with their books and papers were taken into custody, by the above mentioned active officer, and brought before the superintendent magistrate, who, after a strict examination of all the parties, made them enter into bail. ibid.
That the French may meditate an expedition against Ireland, is by no means improbable. At the time the reports were current in Dublin that a squadron had actually slipped out of Brest, admiral Cornwallis had been forced to quit his station. But his whole fleet did not return to port. There was, we believe, a sufficiently strong detachment left off Brest, to deter the enemy from putting to sea, unless indeed they determined upon sending out their whole fleet. This perhaps is the time which the French would select for such an expedition. It was about this period of the year that Hotham made his appearance in Bantry Bay.
The disembarking the troops mentioned in the Dublin papers, and the rapid succession of messengers from England to Dublin castle, may have been produced by some information received by government of the intentions of the enemy. That nothing has occurred in the interior of Ireland to render it necessary to countermand the embarkation of troops, is certain. The accounts and reports which have been transmitted to this country upon the situation of the sister kingdom, have, we are assured, been much exaggerated—No discontent has appeared of late; and certainly the conduct of the government is calculated in an eminent degree to conciliate the affections of the people.
GENEALOGICAL TREE.
At the coronation of kings and emperors, the principal genealogist of the empire or kingdom, carries in procession the genealogical tree of the royal family before the anointed monarch.—The following is Buonaparte's genealogy, which we deem it our duty to blazon and set forth for the entertainment and information of our readers:—
Mrs. Ranioglina of Basle, married M. Ranioglina—and, secondly M. Fesch. She had by these marriages Letitia Ranioglina, and M. Fesch, now Cardinal Fesch.
Letitia Ranioglina married Carlo Buonaparte, a recorder of a petty tribunal at Ajaccio.
Letitia Buonaparte was afterwards mistress of count Marbeuf, governor of Corsica. Her children by Carlo Buonaparte and count Marbeuf are, his imperial highness Joseph Buonaparte, who married her imperial highness, M. M. Clary, daughter of a ship-broker at Marseilles.
His imperial majesty, Napoleon Buonaparte, who married Madame de Beauharnois, first the wife of count Beauharnois, and afterwards the mistress of Barras.
Citizen Lucien Buonaparte. He was first an Abbe. In 1792 he was employed in the wagon service of the army of Provence, at 100l. a year. His first wife was a petite fille in the tavern of one Maximin, near Toulon—she died at Neuilly in 1797; from bad treatment. His second wife is Madame Jaubert, the divorced wife of an exchange-broker of Paris—she was his mistress for a year. As soon as she was pregnant he married her.
His royal highness Louis Buonaparte married Mademoiselle Beauharnois, daughter of her imperial majesty, by her first husband.
Citizen Jerome Buonaparte, married Miss Patterson, a very respectable and beautiful young lady of Baltimore.
Her imperial highness princess Eliza, the sister of her imperial majesty, married at Marseilles Bacciochi, son of a waiter at a coffee-house, and marker of a billiard-table at Aix la Chapelle and Spa, in 1792. The son carried on a small trade in cotton in Switzerland.
Her imperial highness princess Matilda Buonaparte married general Murat, son of an hostler at an inn three miles from Cahors, in Quercy: Murat, in 1793, proposed to change his name to Marat.
Her imperial highness princess Paulina Borghese married, first, General Le Clerc, who was the son of a wool dealer at Pontoise. He purchased wool from the country people, and resold it at Paris to the upholsterers. His mother, madame Le Clerc was a retail dealer in corn and flour. Her brother has been sentenced to be hanged for robbery, and the gibbet post yet remains in Picardy, to prove the exalted situation of his grand-father.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Nancy, Spalding, 105 days from Rotterdam, Gin, &c. bound to Alexandria, in distress, lost all his boats, staunchions, &c. in a gale on the 6th Jan. his mate, Osborne George, was washed overboard and lost.
Schr. Sarah, Gibson, 18 days from Guadalupe, Coffee and Sugar, Thomas Oliver.—Left at Basseterre, Jan. 24, Ship Volunteer, Conn., and schooner Jefferson, Bellows of Philadelphia. Brig Ann, Vincent, and schr. Ethan-Allen, Baltimore. Brig Hetty, Walker, Portsmouth N. H. Schr. Dover, Gilbert, of Gloucester & Schr. Americana, Warren, Charleston S. C. Schr. Experiment, Nash, of this port touched at Guadalupe and proceeded to Antigua, had had a passage of 20 days.
Brig Triton, Nickels, from Copenhagen, Hemp, Iron, and Canvas, William Pennock & Wilson, Cunningham & Co. After having been about 70 days from Copenhagen, she bore away for Lisbon, where she arrived on the 90th day; her passage thence to Norfolk was 65 days—Dec. 14, lat. 35, 30, lon. 15, spoke ship Abbey & Sally, 28 days from Providence for Cadiz—26th, lat. 23, 30, lon. 20, brig Aurora, Hussey, from Nantucket, on a whaling voyage—Jan. 22, lat. 32, lon. 07, sloop George, Read, 8 days from Norfolk for Honduras—25th, lat. 32, lon. 70 30, brig Hiram, Foulby, from Wilmington, N. C. for Martinique, out 5 days—26th, lat. 34, 20, long 74, schr. St. Patrick, Bigford, 4 days from Wilmington N. C. Ship John, Gorton, 21 days from Jamaica, Ballast William Dickson.
Brig Mary, Rich, 14 days from Boston. Sch'r Anne, Merrill, 10 days from Portland. Sch'r Samuel, Clark, 5 days from New-York. Sch'r Virginia, Hudgin, 4 days from New-York. Brig Edward & Charles, Pettengill, 19 days from St. Thomas, Coffee & Fustick, P. Dana & Co.—Left at that place, Jan. 23—ship Osiris, Sanders, sch'rs Experiment, Gaylord, and Volunteer, Morris, New-York. Brig Harriot & sch'r Antelope, Church, for Philadelphia. Brig Nancy, Pitman, of Rhode-Island. Sch'r Eliza, Johnson, of Boston, to sail in 4 days for Philadelphia. Ship Hope, Boston, to sail for Charleston in 4 days; and sch'r Mary, Marshall, of same place, just arrived. Sloop President of Alexandria, to sail in two days for Turk's-Island. Brig Maria, Jones, Portsmouth N. H. for Savannah in 2 days. Ship Warren, Hunter, of New-Bedford, to sail in 4 days for St. Domingo. Sch'r George, Sagle, Berwick. Sch'r Treaty, Wadley, of Salisbury, to sail in 8 days for Turk's-Island. Sch'r Despatch, Copeland, of Richmond, discharging. Sch'r Mary, Major, of Bristol, do. Brig George, Stinson, for Boston.
Sailed in company with the brig Eliza, Swanton, of Bath, for New-York; schooner Aurora, of Washington, N. C. for do. and sloop Ceres, of Edenton, N. C. for Turk's-Island.
Spoke, Jan. 23, schr. Tartar, of Wiscasset, from St. Kitts bound to Charleston, S. C.—Jan. 24, schr. Aurora, of Washington, N. C. in distress, with three feet of water in her hold—the captain and crew abandoned her and went on board the schr. Tartar. Jan. 31, lat. 32, long. 68, brig John Adams, from Demarara, for Portsmouth, N. H. all well.—Feb. 9, lat. 34, long. 72, schr. Eliza, of Alexandria, 3 days out for St. Domingo, all well.—Feb. 11, lat. 34, long. 75, schr. Columbia, Jordan, from St. Thomas, out 40 days for North-Carolina.
Previous to the sailing of the Edward and Charles, the following vessels had put into St. Thomas in distress.—Ship Minerva, Price, of Newbedford, from Leith for New-York, much damaged; she was discharging to go under repairs.—Ship Columbian Packet, Hunt, from Amsterdam for Philadelphia, with 130 passengers; repairing.—Brig Hiram, Lucas, of Plymouth, from Lisbon for Boston; had repaired, and would sail again in two days.—Brig Sally, Macgregor, 90 days from Tenerife for Philadelphia, had sustained considerable damage, and was in want of provisions and water.—Sloop Favourite of Milford; had been several times blown off the coast of America.—And brig Charles of Connecticut, from Martinique bound to New-York.
COM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Six Sisters, Gorton, Cork. John, Gorton, Jamaica. Brig Edward & Charles, Pettengill. St. Thomas. Snow Mary, Rich, Boston. Sch'r. Samuel, Clark, New-York. Virginia, Hudgin, do. Anna, Mervel, Portland.
CLEARED.
Ship Emily, Burnham, Antigua. Sch'r. Eliza, Johnston, West-Indies. Edward, Grover, Charleston, S. C. Fanny & Catharine, Milcrum, St. Thomas. Rachael, Neil, Alexandria.
FOR CHARLESTON, (S. C.)
The fast sailing (Packet) Sloop FLORA, Captain CHASE, Will sail in a few days. For passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the Master on board, at Newton's Wharf, or MARTIN FISK.
Who has for Sale, on board said vessel, SIX TONS LIGNUMVITAE, Which will be sold low if applied for soon. February 15. tf 419
FOR LONDON,
The new fast sailing ship MEDFORD, Josiah Barnard, Master:— Will sail by the 21st instant. For passage only (having good accommodations) apply to the Master on board, or to MOSES MYERS.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
1000 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 100 do. Fine do. February 15. tf 421
LANDING
On Town Point, out of the Schooner Sarah, from Guadalupe, 78 Casks GREEN COFFEE. 40 Hogsheads Clayed and Muscovado SUGAR. For sale by ROBERTSON & BROWN.
ON HAND, OF OTHER IMPORTATION.
Jamaica and St. Vincent Rum. Cognac BRANDY. Madeira WINE, old and fit for immediate use. 5000 Bushels Coarse SALT, a-float.—Which will be sold low, taken from a long-side
A FREIGHT
For a fine Coppered Ship, of 200 tons, is wanted for a port in France. Apply as above. February 15. tf 426
WANTED TO CHARTER,
(For the Island of St. Thomas,) A vessel of about 700 or 800 Barrels burthen. Apply to WILLIAM ROBERTSON, At Mrs. Patterson's, Main-Street. February 15. tf 427
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
The fine fast sailing Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettengill, Jun. Master:— Burthen 150 tons or 1500 barrels—about two years old; will be ready in two days to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA & CO.
WHO HAVE RECEIVED
Per said vessel from St. Thomas, and offer for sale, 2500 lbs. Prime GREEN COFFEE. 10 Tons FUSTICK. 2 do. LOGWOOD. February 15. tf 428
I WANT TO PURCHASE,
6000 Bushels of White Indian Corn. AND I WANT TO CHARTER, A good light vessel of the above burthen, for a port to the Southward. JOHN C. NIEMEYER. February 13. tf 417
FOR SALE, 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine FLOUR, Most of it a-float, and all from Richmond.
ALSO, JUST RECEIVED, some choice FAMILY FLOUR.
EDWARD JOHNSTON,
Gibson's Wharf. 429
February 15. 3
AN APPRENTICE WANTED TO ATTEND A Wholesale & Retail Dry Good Store,
A Lad of about 16 years of age, honest, and industrious, of a good education, and genteel connections.—None need apply with a solid recommendation.—Inquire of the Printers. N. B. One from the Country would be preferred. February 15. 6 420
A CHOICE PARCEL OF FINE
IRISH LINEN,
Imported from Dublin, per ship Medford. For sale by MOSES MYERS. February 15. tf 422
NOW LANDING
On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique,
62 Hogsheads, 4 Terces, 66 Barrels, 9 do. Muscovado Sugar.
COFFEE.
WILLIAM PENNOCK. 423
February 15. tf
WILL BE LANDED,
From Brig Triton, from Copenhagen,
40 Tons Petersburg Clean HEMP. 20 do. Best quality SWEDISH IRON. 300 Bolls RUSSIA CANVAS. 100 do. RAVENS DUCK.
For sale by
WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. February 15. tf 424
DESERTION.
DESERTED from this Garrison, on the night of the 13th instant, CHARLES SHUNK, a Private in my Company of Artillerists—he is a German by birth, twenty years old, five feet four inches high, light sandy hair, light blue eyes, fresh complexion, by occupation a Baker. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward, on his delivery at this Garrison.
J. SAUNDERS,
Capt. U. S. Art. Commanding. Fort Nelson, February 15. 1m 425
Valuable Lands and Property,
IN NORTH-CAROLINA, KENTUCKY, AND VIRGINIA.
ON the first Monday of April next, at seven o'clock in the evening, (if not previously disposed of at private sale) at the Merchants' Coffee-house, in the city of Philadelphia, by order of the Assignee of M'Calmont & Boys, will be sold, to the highest bidder, all the right, title, and interest, which they had and assigned for the benefit of their creditors in the Mortgages, Land, and Property, following:—
A Mortgage dated 8th November, 1799, by John Shaw to John Hamilton, of one fourth part of a Tract of Land and Swamp, in Camden County, North-Carolina, called "The New Lebanon Estate," containing 24,000 acres, more or less.
A Mortgage dated 8th November, 1799, by John Shaw and Matthias E. Sawyer, to John Hamilton, of one half of a Tract of Land, called "The Old Lebanon Estate," situate at the head of the county of Camden, in North-Carolina.
These two mortgages were given to secure the payment of a Bond dated 6th Sept. 1797, in which John Shaw and others are bound in the penal sum of 16,000 dollars for the payment of 8,000 dollars, with interest, to John Hamilton, on or before the 22d of September, 1799; and were assigned by him (that part of the "Old Lebanon Estate" which he claims under M. E. Sawyer only excepted) to Samuel Boys on the 18th April, 1803, upon his paying to the mortgagees 5690 dollars. 4 cts. Being the amount of principal, interest and costs then due on the mortgages. This assignment was made in pursuance of a decree of the Court of Equity in the district of Edenton, and the consideration money advanced by the Assignee of M. & B. for the benefit of their creditors, and by their request.
A mortgage dated April 4th, 1800, by John Shaw to M'Calmont and Boys, of one undivided fourth part of "The New Lebanon Estate," also described, and one undivided sixth part of "The Old Lebanon Estate," containing 7,000 acres, more or less.
This Mortgage is conditioned for the payment of a Bond in which John and William Shaw are bound for the payment of 5642 1/2 Pennsylvania currency, to George M'Calmont, on or before the 20th June, 1800, with interest.
These three Mortgages (excepting that part of the Old Lebanon estate which J. Hamilton claims under M. E. Sawyer) with the debts secured thereby, will be sold together. The immense value of the Estates mortgaged, affording an exhaustive supply of all kinds of Lumber, and in the neighbourhood of and partly bounded by the Lebanon Canal, gives the most ample security for the mortgage money; and its amount will probably put it in the power of the purchaser to become entire owner of the shares of the estates mortgaged.
A mortgage dated 5th Sept. 1799, by Robert Camp to G. M'Calmont, of a Tract of Land in Prince William county, Virginia, on the main run of Ocoquan, for securing the payment of 850 dollars, with interest. This Mortgage is duly recorded, &c.
Also, all the right and title of Samuel Boys, and by him assigned for the benefit of his creditors, in the following valuable Tracts of Lands in Kentucky:
ACRES. 22000 in Jefferson county, Floyd's Fork. 6847 1-2 in Elk county, on the waters of Elkhorn, about ten miles from Frankford. 2000 corner of Elkhorn creek, waters of Ohio, adjoining land of Lowry Griffin Peart. 290 in Bourbon county, Licking creek. 400 do. do. 1000 in Bourbon county, north fork of Licking, adjoining a survey of Joseph Russel, of 306 acres, to the north. 4466 in Clark county on Miller's creek. 1494 3/4 in Floyd's Fork. 1000 do. 10,000 on Rock Castle; 50,000 on Grten River. 6800 on North Elkhorn, 4000 on Miller's Creek; 6000 on Licking Creek; 2000 on Harden's Creek, military lands. 1000 on North Fork of Beargrass, an old military claim. 500 on Salt River, Harden's Creek, Floyd's Fork. 18000 surveyed for the estate of F. Lewis, deceased. 1000 do. Fishpool. 1000 on Floyd's Fork. 6000 on Harden's Creek, opposite the mouth of Eagle creek. 1000 on Rolling creek.
A liberal credit will be given and the conditions of sale made known at the time appointed, or previously upon application to the subscriber, who will give information as to title, quality of lands, &c. and is authorised to treat with persons inclined to purchase by private contract.
WILLIAM MEREDITH, Attorney for the Assignee of M'Calmont and Boys. Philadelphia, January 22. 2awt1A. 430.
Liverpool, and Isle of May Salt,
A-float, and for Sale by
MOSES MYERS. February 1. tf 386
Gould's Packet will sail for Baltimore on SUNDAY, wind and weather permitting. Feb. 13.

FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. ON Thursday night, January 31, the Store of the Sub- scribers was broken open, and the following quality of Boots and Shoes stolen, the number of each cannot be as- certained exactly, but the value is estimated at about 300 to 400 dollars. Back-strapped English Boots, fair togs—Su- narrows do. English and American—Men's fine Shoes, and grained do.—Women's Leather Slippers, and Chinell Pumps. The above reward will be given to any person who shall detect the thieves, and recover the property, or a just proportion for any part thereof.  BOWMAN & WALKER. February 1. tf 388
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has opened an Hotel in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 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
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER has received by the Brig COMMERCER, from LONDON, and Ship BETTY, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms.  Richard Taylor. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by  William Pennock. November 5. tf 122
FOR RENT, An excellent strong fire proof WAREHOUSE, on Com- merce Street—Also, a small DWELLING-HOUSE, very pleasantly situated on the lot of the subscriber, on Boush Street. GOODS RECEIVED ON STORAGE By the Subscriber, on the usual low rates, in his convenient fire proof Warehouse, on Commerce Street.  JOHN GRANBERY. January 30. 4v 376
WINDOW GLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 8 by 10—9 by 11—9 by 12—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 23. tf 313
ROBERT Maitland & Co. Have moved to their new fire Proof Warehouse, on Com- merce Street, where they have for sale, Old Lon. Par. Madeira WINE, in Pipes Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Holland and Country GIN, in Pipes. French BRANDY, do. Loaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. New-York POME PORK, &c. &c. January 30. 2m 379
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. I WILL give FIVE DOLLARS to the person who will de- liver to me a Mulatto Woman named ROSA, who has absconded about 8 days ago. I will also give the further sum of Twenty Dollars, to be furnished with proof of the person who has secreted, or still secretes and detains her from my ser- vice. Masters of vessels and others, are forewarned, that the Law will be strictly put in force against the person or persons, who shall either detain or carry her away.  R. BROUGH. February 11. tf 409
LANDING At Commerce-Street Wharf, from on board the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, from Guadalupe, 90 Hogsheads of Brown Clayed SUGARS. Apply to  J. GALWEY, Or, WARREN ASHLEY. February 1. 7 383
LAND FOR SALE. A TRACT in the County of Isle of Wight, containing 414 acres, near Nansamond line, and within about four or five miles of Scott's Landing, on Nansamond River. About one hundred acres is cleared, on which is a House, and an Orchard which produces about six or eight barrels of Apple Brandy, per annum; and a large Young Orchard com- ing on. The residue of the Land is covered with heavy Oak, and Pine Trees, and a large portion of it furnishes excellent pasturage.—Any person desirous to purchase, will meet with liberal terms, on application to Mr. Thomas Bennett, Mer- chant, Petersburg; to Richard Yarborough, Suffolk; or to  JOHN BARBER. Isle of Wight, February 1. 1m* 385
COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small- Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate own. He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market.  George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 325
AN APPRENTICE wanted. LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well afforded. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. Taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to  William Pennock. 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
WILL BE LANDED TO-MORROW, From on board Schooner Mahawk, 175,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE, For Sale, by  WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO Jan. 21. 9 353
NOW LANDING On Maxwell'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. tf 207
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by  Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Born- deaux. 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. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by  William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
FOUND, By a Negro Boy in the Street, A Fifty Dollar BANK NOTE, The owner by describing the same, may have it again by paying the expence of this advertisement, on ap- plication at this office. Jan. 2. 324
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company, (For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit: 24 Piles 28 feet long, 12 by 12 48 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 24 do. 12 by 14 200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 14 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 } inch plank, in } 50 do. The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and delivered between the first of Fe- bruary, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are re- spectfully reminded, that the second Monday in Ja- nuary annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this pur- pose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Nor- folk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 313
ANTIGUA RUM. TO-MORROW WILL BE LANDED, On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the brig Albert, Capt. Webb, 105 Puncheons Choice ANTIGUA RUM, which is offered for sale, on very moderate terms, by  HARRISON ALLMAND. ON HAND ALSO, 70 Hogsheads Muscavado Sugar. 30 Barrels Loaf do. And a few Hogsheads Molasses. January 14. 1m 359
LOST IN THE MAIL. ON the 26th of December last, was put into the Post- Office, near New-Kent Court-House, a letter, address- ed to Captain Warren Ashley, at Norfolk, containing 170 Dollars in Bank Notes, which has never been received at that office; although we are satisfied, both by the books of Mr. Glean, then Post-Master, and by the circumstances attend- ing its delivery, that it was put into the Mail, and forwarded on the same day.  NOTES. Bank of U. S. Baltimore, D. No. 1270 50 do. do. F. 1683 20 do. Charleston, G. 200 20 do. Norfolk, B. 1632 50 do. do. B. 216 20 Virginia, A. 36 20 do. N. 1110 20 Dollars 170  HALYBURTON & CO. New-Kent Court-House, Jan. 30. 1aw3 394
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF  DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, midwifery. Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lances, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c.  HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF  GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete,  PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.  Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
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, Catings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal cre- dit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.— Also, the balance of the 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 par- ticulars, apply to  James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf
ARISTOTLE. Magna anima contentio adhibenda est in explicando Aristotele. CICERO, FRAG. PHIL. Frequentabunt ejus domum optimi juvenes et veram viam, veit ex oraculo petent. Hos ille format, ut vetus guber- nator, litora et portus, et quid secus flantibus quid adversis ratibus possit, doceat, et communis ductus officio et amore quodam operis. QUINTEL. To proceed orderly in this (i. e. the study of politics) the foundation should be laid in enquiring into the ground and nature of civil society; how it is formed into different models of government; and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is allowed (to be) a master in this science; and few enter upon the consideration of government without reading his politics. LOCKE. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics afford not only afford the most perfect system of Scientific Morality, but exhibit also the powers of the most compact and best constructed system which the human intellect ever produced upon any subject. DR. RENNELL.
PROPOSALS, BY GEO. L. GRAY, OF NORFOLK, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF  Aristotle's Ethicks and Politicks; COMPRISING HIS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY. Translated from the Greek; and illustrated by introductions and notes, a Critical History of his Life, and a new Analysis of his Speculative Works. BY JOHN GILLIES, LL. D. &c. Historiographer to His Britannick Majesty for Scotland.  CONDITIONS. The work shall be comprised in two large octavo volumes, on a good paper, and a new type to be cast on purpose. The price to subscribers will be four dollars for each volume, in boards: payable on delivery of the work. With the last volume shall be given a list of the subscribers; and no greater number will be printed than may be subscribed for. Persons who obtain ten subscribers, and render them- selves accountable for the amount, shall be entitled to one copy gratis: and for any number above ten a commission of seven and one half per cent. The usual deduction will be made to Booksellers who subscribe for ten, or a greater num- ber of copies. The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers to defray the expense shall have been obtained. N. B. The price of the English Edition, in two volumes, is Eighteen Dollars, the subscriber to the present edition saves ten dollars of that sum; and the Editor engages that it shall rival or surpass the imported publication in elegance.
Any remarks upon the character of the STAGI- RITE as a Philosopher and a Politician, or any praise of his writings on Ethicks and Government, might, on the part of the Editor and in this place, be re- garded as unprofitable supererrogation. He stands con- fessed and universally acknowledged, the greatest master of the Science of Politicks; and few modern writers on the subjects of which he treats, have passed him by without avowing their gratitude to him, and their admiration of his profound researches. By the citizens of the United States, a people pos- sessing more civil liberty than has ever before been enjoyed by any nation on earth, it is hoped that an author who is of all others most capable of instructing them in the nature and blessings of such a govern- ment as they have instituted, whose remarks result from a close examination of the theories of upwards two hundred commonwealths, will be received as a most welcome guest. To a people who, by the na- ture of their civil institutions, are individually liable to be called upon to regulate the affairs of the com- munity, he will prove an useful companion and mon- itor. Too high an opinion cannot reasonably be en- tertained of a work which LOCKE declares to be ne- cessary to every man who would understand the nature of politics; of a Philosopher to whom the learned GROTIUS assigns the most exalted rank, "whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method, the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight and solidity of his arguments." Of the translation little farther need be said, than that it is universally allowed to have been executed with fidelity, and certainly with much clearness and elegance. The learned author of the Pursuits of Li- terature, not otherwise much inclined to favour the Historian of Greece, says "I think we are much in- debted to DOCTOR GILLIES for offering to the pub- lic an English translation of the two most important treatises on MORALITY and POLITICS which anti- quity can boast. No man can read these works without being wiser and better." Reflecting upon the great utility of such a work to a people who make politics so much their study, the Editor deems it unnecessary to load these proposals with recommendatory quotations, from the vast crowd of civilians and philosophers who voluntarily endeavoured to discharge the debt which every man to science owes to this universal teacher. It is under the hope of rendering a service to his fellow-citizens, independent of local motives, that he has undertaken the weighty task of republishing a work so import- ant: and he hopes that his success will fully justify him for attempting, at this time, to give to the world a cheap, and he pledges himself that it shall be a cor- rect, edition of these most useful of the labours of ARISTOTLE. NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1804.
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
LANDING THIS DAY, On Newton's Wharf, from Schooner ELIZA, 60 Puncheons fine flavoured Nevis RUM. For sale by  WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. January 30. 3w 374
CLAYED SUGARS. Received by the Schooner Five Sisters, from Martinique. 55 Hogsheads White and Brown Clayed SUGARS. For sale by  J. GALWEY. WHO HAS ALSO ON HAND, A few Pipes COGNAC BRANDY. Febr y 6. 6t 358
NOTICE. HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co.  PHINEHAS DANA. January 2. tf 320
A FEW COPIES OF THE  ODES OF ANACREON, Translated from the Greek BY THOMAS MOORE, Esq. With notes, critical and explanatory; and orna- mented with an elegantly engraved portrait of the Translator: Have been received and for sale at this Office.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment  GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly en- titled to drawback, Containing of Platters, brown Hollands, Britains, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Bed Bunts one 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempen Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheeting and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Sadlers, black Sa- tin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nons Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stock- ing very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, new Seis- sa, Muffs and Tippets or Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decant- ers, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard. 8 bales Cloths, Blankets, Coat- ings, &c. Andrus's Waffleiron, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspenders of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Fifes, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bow and Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, 90 boxes first quality Ha- vanna Segars, 50 do. good quality St Jago do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoz Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good qua- lity, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. com cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, Cases superior Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in pay- ment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Ap- ply as above. December 5. tf 273
ANTIGUA RUM. THIS DAY, Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner Genera Pennock, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes.  C. & F. Whittle. October 32. tf 189
LEVIN DORSEY, At the corner of Fayette and Wide Water-Streets, Town-Point ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with com- passes in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double ob- servation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Achromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observa- tions, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 25, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers, &c. &c. For the USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitomes and Affixants. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Phi- ladelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerara, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Car- riage-wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS re- paired, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work deliver- ed as above. August 7. tf 58
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 Qrs. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. 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
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 ex- cellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to mer- chants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms en- quire of the subscriber.  J. K. READ. December 14. tf 281
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 9. tf 3
LISBON SALT, For sale, on board the Brig Superior, Captain Wallington. Apply to  WILLIAM PENNOCK. January 21. tf 359
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE  MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in ad- vance. August 14.
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