Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-04-08 00:00:00

Sale of the Bremen Ship Fortuna.
On Wednesday the 17th instant, WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLICK AUCTION, At Carrick's wharf, for account of the Underwriters,
THE BREMEN SHIP FORTUNA, Henry Rohde, Master, from the River Jade, bound to Baltimore, and wrecked near said Inlet.—Likewise, her Sails, Tack, &c., Anchors, and Furniture. John C. Niemeyer, Agent.
April 5. tds 562
THE SCHOONER RISING STATES,
J. Newcomb, Master:— Will sail for New-York in all next week, having the greater part of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply on board, at Newton's wharf.
April 5. tf 558
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fine strong and fast sailing ship RESOLUTION, George McClean, Master:— Burthen 300 tons—three months old, and was sheathed upon the stocks. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to
N. Heron. tf 558
Who has for sale, on board sail ship,
A FEW TONS OF HAY. 10 Gallons of Dutch boiled Linseed Oil, in casks and jugs. And a few hogsheads of West-India RUM.
April 5. tf 558
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship ROB & BETSEY, Captain RICHARDSON, CADIZ SALT.
William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER,
The said Ship ROB & BETSEY. tf 559
April 5. tf 559
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Ship Golden Grove, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels Fine, } SALT. 4,000 do. Course, } 70 Crates well assorted QUEEN'S WARE. 500 Bushels COAL.
Moses Myers. tf 560
April 5. tf 560
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
To London or Liverpool, The British Ship GOLDEN GROVE, Francis Blair, Master:— Burthen 330 tons—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
Moses Myers. tf 561
April 5. tf 561
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP YORKSHIRE, William Lee, Master:— Momentarily expected from Jamaica. She is a fine ship nearly new, and burthen about 400 hogsheads.—A preference would be given to a freight for Liverpool.
Warren Ashley. tf 561
April 3. tf 561
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fine new and fast sailing American Ship PERSEVERANCE, Capt. Folsom:— Burthen 292 tons, and will be ready immediately for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to
ROBERT GIBSON. tf 561
Who has for Sale, on board said Ship,
A few Hogsheads New-England RUM. He has also for Sale, on board the Ship Two Generals, Capt. Bessom,
400 SACKS SALT. tf 526
March 25. tf 526
FOR SALE,
A superior Pilot Boat Schooner of about 90 tons burthen—building in Matthews County, and will be finished in 60 days.—For terms apply to
WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. tf 525
March 25. tf 525
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fine new Ship CHARLES, Samuel Chivacy, Master:— Burthen 450 hogsheads tobacco.—For terms apply to
PHINEHAS DANA & CO. tf 530
March 25. tf 530
WANTED,
Two or three Crafts of easy draft of water, to load at Plymouth, N. C. for this port.
C. & F. WHITTLE. tf 513
March 20. tf 513
FOR BOSTON,
The Schooner PRESIDENT, Capt. KELLEY. Will sail in two or three days. For freight or passage apply to
MARTIN FISK. tf 513
Who has for Sale—A-FLOAT.
The Cargo of the Brig Hiram, Capt. Harding, from Charleston—Consisting of 300 Tierces RICE. ALSO, The Cargo of the Schooner Tars Friends, Captain Hanes, from Charleston—Consisting of 460 Tierces RICE.—And A few Bales COTTON.
Likewise, The Cargo of the Schooner King Sun, Captain Taylor, from Savannah—Consisting of 500 Tierces RICE.
IN STORE,
50 Barrels Boston Bay MACKEREL. 50 Half bbls. Mess BEEF, for family use—superior qual. 5 Half Pipes Port WINE. 100 Boxes Mould CAN DLES. 100 do. Brown SOAP. 5 Hogsheads Antigua RUM. 10 do. N. E. do. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 10 do. Cognac BRANDY, superior quality. tf 515
March 20. tf 515
WANTED TO CHARTER,
An American vessel of about 150 tons burthen, for Europe, for which a cargo is now ready. Apply to
MOSES MYERS. tf 492
March 13. tf 492
FOR BOURDEAUX,
The staunch well built Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, Master:— Will be ready to receive her cargo in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. Galligo, Richard & Co. Richmond; Ramfaut, Gernon & Co. Petersburg; or to
JAMES MAURICE & CO. tf 478
March 8. tf 478
FOR CHARTER,
THE BRIG WARREN, Solomon Denison, Master:— A new vessel, burthen 1500 barrels flour, and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board or to
WILLIAM PENNOCK. tf 469
March 4. tf 469
I WANT TO CHARTER,
A BRITISH VESSEL, of about 200 tons burthen, for Europe.
MOSES MYERS. tf 453
February 25. tf 453
FOR CHARTER,
THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels. In complete order to receive a cargo.
C. & F. WHITTLE. tf 410
February 13. tf 410
A vessel of about 150 to
200 tons burthen is wanted on Charter, for Jamaica.
JOHN GRANBURY. tf 434
February 18. tf 434
NOW LANDING
From board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM.
For sale by
WILLIAM PENNOCK. WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIPS
JANE, of 417 Tons.
JUNO, of 290 do.
COURTNEY, of 200 do.
All ready to receive cargoes.
tf 558
January 21. tf 558
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co.
PHINEHAS DANA. tf 408
January 2. tf 408
A VILLANOUS ACT.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. On Saturday night, or early on Sunday morning last, some villain, or villains, entered an out-house adjoining Captain Pennock's stable, and terminated the existence of my Horse, by cutting his throat.—Whoever will give such information of the perpetrator, or perpetrators, as will bring him or them to justice, shall receive the above reward.
John Madden, No. 17, Main-Street. tf 548
April 1. tf 548
TO RENT.
THE Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to
Thomas Willock. tf 547
April 1. tf 547
I HAVE FOR SALE,
250 Tierces STONE LIME. 255 Boxes Fresh RAISINS.
John Proudft. tf 550
April 1. tf 550
LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
25 Puncheons fine flavoured Nevis RUM. 11 do. do. Antigua do. IN STORE,
100 Bbls. New-York Prime BEEF and PORK. 50 Bags COFFEE.
20 Tierces Holland OIL. 20 Barrels L. ver do.
20 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For sale by
Wilson, Cunningham & Co. tf 543
March 29. tf 543
WILL BE LANDED TOMORROW,
From the Schooner Hero, from Boston, for Sale by the Subscriber, 50 Barrels No. 2 BEEF. 50 Boxes COD FISH, in fine order for the West-India Market. 40 Kegs Choice BUTTER, for family use.
Martin Fisk. tf 543
March 29. tf 543
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. 2 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do.
PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported.
Joseph Hayes. tf 543
August 24. tf 543
LANDING
From on board the Sloop FAVOURITE, from Philadelphia, 10 Hhds. } Pennington's Loaf Sugar. 20 Bbls. } WANTED TO PURCHASE, 800 to 1000 Barrels TURPENTINE.
FOR SALE, 1000 Barrels FLOUR, Rutherford's Mills. James Herron. tf 565
April 5. tf 565
Will be landed Tomorrow on Lee's wharf, the Cargo of the sloop Flora, capt. Chase, from Charleston,
CONSISTING OF MOLASSES & RICE. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. tf 564
April 5. tf 564
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, March 15, 1805.
AS, notwithstanding the repeated notices heretofore given,
many instances of neglect on the part of Masters of British vessels, entering this port, continue to occur: His Britannic Majesty's Consul, once more informs all persons concerned, that it is the duty of all Masters of British vessels, on their arrival, to produce before him the Registers of their respective vessels, and to deposit with him, until they shall be ready to depart, their Mediterranean Passes, if any they have.—The Consul further notifies that he shall return to the proper Department in England, the names of all Masters of British vessels, who shall fail to comply with the above regulations; and that, in cases of such failure, he shall conceive himself authorized to withhold from the Defaulter any Protection, Aid, or Assistance, for which they may have occasion to apply to him in his official capacity—and he requests of the Merchants to whom British bottoms may come consigned, to inform the Masters thereof of the necessity of their conforming to the preceding rule, as he is determined not to take any official cognizance of such as may refuse, or neglect to comply therewith. Office hours from eight in the morning, until two in the afternoon. tf 502
NOW LANDING
On Newton's Wharf, from board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique, 62 Hogsheads, } Muscovado Sugar. 4 Tierces, } 60 Barrels, } 9 do. } COFFEE.
WILLIAM PENNOCK. tf 453
February 15. tf 453
THE NORFOLK RACES,
WILL COMMENCE ON WHITSON MONDAY, the 3rd of June.
1st Day, a Sweepstake for 3 years old Colts, one mile heats, 60 lbs. on each; 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the rag intended to run must be described to the Subscriber, by the 1st of May, at which time the Subscription closes. To this there are five Subscribers.
2d Day, a Sweepstake for 4 years old Colts this spring (that did not win a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 200 dollars last fall) two mile heats, with 100 lbs. on each; 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the rags must be described, and the Subscription will close as above. To this there are three Subscribers.
On the same day, there will be a Give and Take Sweepstake, two mile heats, 50 dollars entrance.
3d Day, the Town and Country Subscription Purse, warranted worth 400 dollars, and the money lying up, 4 mile heats; 25 dollars entrance; weight for age.
4th Day, a Quarter Cask of Madeira, one mile heats, with catches, the best 3 in 5; free of entrance to Subscribers to the Races and the starter of a horse to any other day's running; to any other person 10 dollars.
5th Day, a Purse of 200 dollars, 2 mile heats, weight for age; entrance 15 dollars.
The Boys will be expected to be dressed in a Jockey like manner, and the entrances will be made with the Subscriber the day preceding each day's running.
** Stables and Litter found gratis. R. H. COCKE. tf 547
March 6. tf 547
SINGING SCHOOL.
THOSE Ladies who wish to attend the Singing School, are respectfully informed, that the days of meeting will be Mondays and Fridays, at the Presbyterian Church, at 4 o'clock. The Gentlemen are requested to give their attendance at the house of Mrs. Patterson, on the same evening at 7 o'clock.
NATHANIEL FITZ. tf 519
March 22. tf 519
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, Castings, Nails
of all sizes, and a number of other articles—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit 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 particulars, apply to
James Tucker. tf 543
Who has for Sale, on very low terms,
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
on the South Branch of the Potomac. tf 543
August 23. tf 543
At a meeting of the TRUSTEES of the NORFOLK ACADEMY, held the 26th day of January, 1805.
THE Board proceeded to elect by ballot, a Master for the Academy, and on counting the votes, Edward McGuire, was declared to be duly elected.
Resolved, That the Master of the Academy be allowed for teaching at the following rates, viz. For the English language, writing, and arithmetick, 12 dollars; for the English language, writing, arithmetick, and the higher branches of mathematics, 20 dollars; for the Latin and Greek languages, and mathematics, 30 dollars; and for the Latin, Greek, and French languages, mathematics, natural philosophy, and logic, 40 dollars per annum, which shall be paid quarterly in advance.
Extract from the minutes, A. JORDAN, SECRETARY. tf 412
February 22. tf 412
THE TRUSTEES wishing to promote the success of the institution,
by every means in their power, and being of opinion that the Academy will be improperly situated for a Publick School, have taken the house on Brigg's Point, owned by Mr. Boush. The accommodations are adequate to the objects of a large number of pupils, and the schools will commence on Monday next.
Mr. Gibson will have the instruction of the Scholars in English, arithmetick, and the other branches of mathematics.
The Latin and Greek school will be wholly attended to by Mr. McGuire.
A French teacher is provided, and will be ready to engage in his duties when a sufficient number of scholars offer.
February 22. tf 412
MARTIN FISK,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE, 50 Barrels APPLES, in prime order. 50 Kegs Choice BUTTER, for family use. ALSO—ON CONSIGNMENT, 3 Trunks UMBRELLAS. Which will be sold low. tf 554
April 3. tf 554
REMOVAL.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. tf 557
April 3. tf 557
LACED CAMBRICKS.
PHILIP MENOP, NOW OFFERS FOR SALE, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF LACED CAMBRICK MACHIN—Diagonal and Spotted Spider—Laced ditto—Bedford and Satin Tambour-laced ditto—Plain, Spotted, Sprigged, and Tamboured Leno Cambricks—Superior ditto—Laced and Diagonal ditto—Just received, via New York, and of the very newest and most fashionable patterns. tf 556
April 3. tf 556
A FEW PRATES OF FRESH
RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. tf 556
January 11. tf 556
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from London, and Ship BUCKLE, from Liverpool, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Mr. Apple or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. tf 150
Sept. 22. tf 150
BOARDING.
WILLIAM BEALS, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the Publick, that he has taken the house lately occupied by Mrs. Bryan, in Commerce-Street, where he can accommodate ten or twelve Gentlemen with genteel BOARDING and LODGING. tf 559
March 27. tf 559
DOCTOR HODGES,
INFORMS his Friends and the Publick, that he has again OPENED SHOP on Main-Street, at the head of Rothery's Lane. tf 554
March 27. tf 554
HE OFFERS TO LEASE,
THREE LOTS OF GROUND, One running partly on Main-Street, and partly on Rothery's Lane.—and two situate on said Lane. He will rent out a part of the House which he occupies as a Shop. tf 554
March 27. tf 554

Captain Dickson of the Schooner Friends' Adventure, left Havanna the 26th of March. He states that a report had been circulated there, by a gentleman arrived from the North end of Jamaica, that a French fleet had invested and was bombarding Kingston. We hardly think that the small fleet of Admiral Minissis would attempt such an enterprize, and are therefore led to suppose that the squadrons said to have escaped from Brest and Toulon, or some part of them, may have arrived. In other respects the time agrees very well with that of the departure of Minissis from Nevis, and a report, in one of the Northern papers, of a number of ships of war having been seen off the north side of Porto Rico. If this be true it would appear that the design of these fleets was from the first against Jamaica; that they called to Windward merely to rendezvous; and that their visits to Dominica, St. Christophers, and Nevis, were merely en passant , for purposes of "domiciliary vexation", without any view to permanent conquest. Whatever may have been the object of the Emperor in despatching them, their progress through the islands has more resemblance to the predatory voyages of Sir Francis Drake than to the movements of a national squadron: and we are from thence more confirmed in the idea that their ultimate destination was farther to leeward. Whatever may be the issue of an attack on Jamaica, no doubt can be entertained that even so small a squadron possesses the power of doing to such a port as Kingston, and to the fortifications, immense injury. The interest which the commercial world has in this expedition must make them extremely anxious for a knowledge of the truth or falsehood of the report which had reached the Havanna. From the number of American vessels left there we hope soon to hear something more particular.
FRENCH PIRACY. —Intelligence was received on Saturday, by letters from Havanna, that Captain Evans, late of the ship Eliza of this port, had arrived at that city, having been captured by a French privateer, himself and all his crew put on shore on the Isle of Pines, and the vessel ordered for a port on the south side of Cuba.
The Eliza was from the north side of Jamaica, laden with Rum, bound to this port; both vessel and cargo the exclusive property of Messrs. Conway & Fortescue Whittle of this place: no possible cause of capture existed.
It is to be apprehended that this is but the commencement of a regular process of depredation, such as our commerce experienced, and such as roused the resentment of our nation, during the last war. The piratical intentions of the captors in this case, is proved by their sending the master and crew out of the way. The general opinion at Havanna was that the cargo would be landed at some port of Cuba, and the vessel sunk or burnt to prevent any effectual inquiry.
Merchants' Bank. —The Bill for incorporating the Merchants' Bank of New-York, which had passed both houses of the Legislature of that state, has received the sanction of the Council of Revision, one member only opposing it, and has consequently become a law.—The capital stock is limited to 1,250,000 dollars each; the state retains 2000 shares, 1000 of which are gratuitous, and the profit accruing therefrom is appropriated to the support of common schools; the State Treasurer is, ex officio , a Director; the duration of the charter is fixed for the year 1818; and the business of the Bank exclusively confined to the city of New-York.
By Deagle's Packet from Baltimore, we have received the Telegraph and American of Wednesday and Thursday, from which we have extracted a few interesting foreign articles, for this day's Ledger.
We stop the press to announce the arrival of capt. Owen, in the Schooner Duke, 25 days from Nevis, who brings the accounts already published of the capture of Dominica by the French; they afterwards proceeded to Nevis and St. Christophers, where they cut out such of the English shipping as were worth taking, the rest they set on fire and destroyed—at St. Christophers they made a demand of 60,000. sterl. and at Nevis 30,000 guineas, but in this they were somewhat disappointed as they could raise only 13,000. currency at the former place, and 4120. at the latter, which the modest Frenchman accepted and then sheered off.
Capt. Owens adds, that they behaved well to the Americans, their flag being a sufficient protection. It was the general opinion at Nevis that the French fleet purposed, after plundering as much as convenient, to steer with their booty for Guadalupe. Left at Nevis the ship Young Factor, capt. Gardner, from Amsterdam, carried in by the ship Gallentia for adjudication, but cleared after a long detention on paying all costs—the captain plundered of 25 guineas and most of his wearing apparel.—At Antigua, ship Union , capt. Maryhew, from Bordeaux, in distress, having lost five of her men, carried in for adjudication.— Herald , April 6.
* We presume that this must be an error, as there is no vessel of this name in the British Navy—We suppose the one meant is the Galatea , 32 guns, Capt. Heathcote, which has for some time been on the Leeward Island Station. Ledger .
Errata. —The readers who preserve the Ledger, and those who may copy from it the preface to Mr. Girardin's translation of De Croiseur's Revolutionary Annals, inserted on the 1st instant, are requested to make the following alterations and corrections.— Del —the inverted commas at the beginning of the first three paragraphs—4th line, master hand, lege masterly hand—24th, volcano lege volcano—38th, better to have consolidated, lege better to consolidate—42nd, greatness and infamy, lege greatness and infamy—66th, necessarily be interspersed, lege be necessarily interspersed—89th, excursive misery, lege extensive misery—96th, cease to operate... When &c. lege cease to operate, when &c.—117th, reside in camps, lege in her camps—6th line, 2nd column, conflicting winds sound from &c. lege rush
himself, on an indictment for the same offence. We shall shew that judge Chase's predecessor had, before counsel were heard and before an indictment was found, delivered the same opinion in a charge to the grand jury. We shall proceed to prove in a more particular manner the contents of the paper, thus delivered to the counsel. We shall produce the original paper itself; and shall prove that delivered to the prisoner's counsel to be a true copy of it; and we shall conclude by showing that when the counsel of Fries had refused to proceed in his defence, and were informed by the judge that they might go on, and conduct the case as they thought proper, he employed no menacing expression, and uttered no such words as "proceed at the hazard of your character;" but merely informed them that they should be under no other restriction, but that which a regard to their professional character would impose. That far from threatening, he did all in his power to soothe; and instead of restricting, gave the utmost latitude of indulgence.
There having been some misconceptions of the following act, we have thought proper to republish it, together with the section which it refers to; by these it will be perceived that Goods imported in foreign built vessels having sea-letters , are not exempt from the additional duty; but merely that such vessels are exempted from the additional charge of light money.
An ACT to amend an act, entitled "An act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles, and also for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships or vessels, and for other purposes."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the sixth section of the act entitled "An act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles; and also for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships or vessels and for other purposes" shall not be deemed to operate upon unregistered ships or vessels owned by citizens of the United States, in those cases where such ship or vessel is in possession of a sea letter, or other regular document, issued from a custom house of the United States, proving such ship or vessel to be American property: Provided however , that upon the entry of every such ship or vessel from any foreign port or place, if the same shall be at the port or place at which the owner, or any of the part owners reside, such owner or part owner or part owners shall make oath or affirmation, that the sea letter or other regular document possessed by such ship or vessel, contains the name or names of all the persons who are then owners of the said ship or vessel: or if any part of such ship or vessel has been sold or transferred since the date of such sea letter or document, that such is the case, and that no foreign subject or citizen hath, to the best of his knowledge and belief, any share, by way of trust, confidence or otherwise, in such ship or vessel. And if the owner or any part owner shall not reside at the port or place at which such ship or vessel shall enter, then the master or commander, shall make oath or affirmation to the like effect. And if the owner or part owner, where there is one, or the master or commander, where there is no owner, shall refuse to swear or affirm as aforesaid, such ship or vessel shall not be entitled to the privileges granted by this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate, pro tem.
March 3, 1805. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON. This act passed at the first session of the last Congress, proceeds to enact, in the sixth section : "That a duty of fifty cents per ton, to be denominated light money , shall be levied and collected on all ships or vessels of the United States, which after the aforesaid thirtieth day of June next, may enter the ports of the United States: Provided however , that nothing in this act shall be so construed as to contravene any provision of the treaty or conventions concluded between the United States of America and the French republick, on the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and three: And provided also , that the said light money shall be levied and collected in the same manner, and under the same regulations, as the tonnage duties now imposed by law."
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, Saturday, February 9, 1805. HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT. THE UNITED STATES VS SAMUEL CHASE. Friday, February 15, 1805.
We have already observed, that the great length of the testimony taken in this important trial would necessarily exclude it from the LEDGER, but that we would, as they came to hand, republish the speeches of the different counsel. We have already given two reports of the opening address of Mr. Randolph—On Thursday, February 14, the managers closed the examination of evidence on the part of the present on; and the next day the counsel for the Judge brought forward the evidence on his part—From the National Intelligencer of the first of April, we copy the following SPEECH OF ROBERT GOODLOE HARPER, ESQ. ON OPENING THE DEFENCE OF JUDGE CHASE.
MR. PRESIDENT—We feel so strong a reliance on the justice, impartiality, and discernment, of this honourable court, that nothing but an anxious regard for the character and feelings of the honourable gentleman who is the object of this prosecution, and a solicitude to remove even the slightest imputation of impropriety or incorrectness that may rest on his conduct, could induce us to occupy any portion of that time which we know to be so precious, by the introduction of testimony on his part. We believe the charges to be utterly unsupported, by the testimony adduced on the part of the prosecution; and had we no other object than a mere legal acquittal, we should cheerfully rest the case on that testimony. But we are aware that some parts of the honourable judge's conduct, though not criminal nor punishable by impeachment, may, if left without explanation, appear in an unfavourable light. We are prepared with testimony to give this explanation; to show that through all the transactions which form the matter of this prosecution, he has been governed by the purest motives, and that whatever errors he may have committed, are trivial in themselves, are imputable to human infirmity alone, and were instantly corrected by himself. This testimony we request the permission of this honourable court to produce. But a consciousness of the strong ground on which we stand, and a recollection of the very important publick business which now presses on the attention of this honourable court, in its legislative capacity, have determined us to waive our right to a general opening of our case; and to confine ourselves, in this stage of the cause, to a brief statement of the points to which our testimony will be directed.
On the first article, which relates to the conduct of judge Chase in the trial of John Fries for treason, we shall produce testimony to shew, that the opinion contained in the paper which the judge delivered to the prisoner's counsel, was not only leg 14, but had been twice expressly decided, and once admitted in the same court, and had, before that trial, been laid down as a general principle of law, in a charge delivered to a grand jury in the same court, by one of judge Chase's predecessors.
[Here Mr. Harper sat down, while the committee of the whole were entering and taking their seats.] Mr. Harper then rose and proceeded. He stated that the counsel for the respondent had begun to open their defence, and were stating the ground which they should take in opposition to the first article of impeachment. We shall shew, said he, by the most indisputable testimony, that the point of law respecting treason in levying war against the United States, which was stated in the paper delivered to the counsel of Fries, had been once formally decided by the same court, in a prior case, and twice after solemn argument, and full discussion, and that one of those decisions was made in the case of John Fries
himself, on an indictment for the same offence. We shall shew that judge Chase's predecessor had, before counsel were heard and before an indictment was found, delivered the same opinion in a charge to the grand jury. We shall proceed to prove in a more particular manner the contents of the paper, thus delivered to the counsel. We shall produce the original paper itself; and shall prove that delivered to the prisoner's counsel to be a true copy of it; and we shall conclude by showing that when the counsel of Fries had refused to proceed in his defence, and were informed by the judge that they might go on, and conduct the case as they thought proper, he employed no menacing expression, and uttered no such words as "proceed at the hazard of your character;" but merely informed them that they should be under no other restriction, but that which a regard to their professional character would impose. That far from threatening, he did all in his power to soothe; and instead of restricting, gave the utmost latitude of indulgence.
Proceeding then to the second general head of accusation, the conduct of the respondent relative to the trial of Callender, which furnishes the matter of the second article, and embraces in the whole five articles, we shall shew that the copy of the "Prospect Before Us," which the respondent carried with him to Richmond, was marked by him, but by another person, without any view to a prosecution of the author, and was given to him by that person without any request on his part, as a performance which might amuse him on the road.
As to the private conversation at Annapolis, we shall prove that it was a mere jest between the respondent and the gentleman, who, after treasuring it up for five years, has this day brought it forward to support an impeachment; and whose recollection of it we shall shew to be far less accurate than ought to be required of a man, who after so great a lapse of time adduces a private, confidential, and jocular, conversation, to aid a criminal prosecution.
We shall then follow Judge Chase to Richmond, where we shall show, that far from having formed a corrupt determination to oppress Callender, he felt solicitous for the escape of that unfortunate wretch; that far from entering into a combination with the marshal to pack a jury for the conviction of Callender, Judge Chase expressed a wish that he might be tried by men of that political party, whose cause his book was intended to support. We shall prove, by testimony not to be doubted, that no conversation whatever took place between the Judge and the marshal, relative to striking any persons from the panel, much less such a conversation as has been sworn to by one witness for the prosecution. We shall show that no panel of the jury actually summoned was formed, until the opening of the court on the day when the trial of Callender was to have commenced; that it was completed in open court, and was never seen by the Judge. And we shall prove, that the marshal, not by the direction of the Judge, from whom he was bound to receive no directions on that subject, but with his entire approbation and according to his advice, took the utmost pains to select a jury of the most impartial, considerate, and respectable men; that in this selection no attention was paid to party distinctions; and that if no persons on Callender's political opinion actually did serve on the jury, it was because, after being summoned, they made excuses, which were admitted by the court, or refused to attend.
Thus much respecting the conduct of the Judge previous to the trial. Proceeding, then to the particular matter of the second Article, which relates to the supposed rejection of John Bassett's application to serve on the jury, we shall prove, more fully than we have already done, that the nature of this application has been wholly misunderstood by the witnesses on the part of the prosecution; that the juror did not offer an excuse, or apply to be discharged, but merely suggested some scruples of delicacy, and was willing to serve if those scruples were not sufficient to constitute a legal disqualification. We shall fully corroborate the testimony which the juror himself has given on this head, and shall shew clearly that his scruples were not of such a nature, as to furnish a legal or proper ground of objection to his competence as a juror.
As to the refusal of a continuance, which has been so much relied on as a criminal violation of the law, with intent to oppress the party, we shall prove, that although no legal grounds for a continuance were shown, and it was therefore not in the power of the court to grant it, Judge Chase did offer to postpone the trial for a month or six weeks, in order to accommodate Callender and his counsel, and to enable them to prepare; an offer which they thought proper to reject. And we shall also shew, that when this motion for a continuance was made, the law of Virginia, by which it is now contended that the court ought to have been governed, was not cited, nor even mentioned.
With respect to the conduct of Judge Chase towards Callender's counsel, we shall prove that it was free from any appearance of harshness, or desire to intimidate, abash, or oppress: that the irritation which took place proceeded from the counsel themselves, and that the conduct of the court was far more mild and forbearing than from those imputations could have been expected. That every decision on the law was the joint opinion of Judge Chase and his colleague, delivered after consultation between them. That every interruption of the counsel, arose from their pertinacity in pressing points which had been decided, and on which propriety and duty required them to be silent; and that after the respondent had delivered the opinion of the court on these points of law, he offered to assist the counsel for the traverse in framing a case for the opinion of all the Judges of the supreme court, and thus to give them an opportunity of correcting any errors which he and his colleague might have committed in those decisions. And finally, we shall produce a witness who having attended the trial and taken down all the proceedings in short hand, will lay before this honourable court an exact detail of all that passed.
Passing then to the matter of the fifth and sixth Articles, we shall prove, by a rule solemnly made by the supreme court of the United States, that they never considered the state laws as regulating process , by virtue of the act of Congress which is relied on in support of these Articles; but merely as governing the decision of rights acquired under them, when such rights should come into question in the courts of the United States; that the practice of the courts of Virginia under the state law in question, has been and is conformable to our construction, and not to that contended for on the other side. And as a proof how little the recollection of men, even the most correct, can be relied on, in cases where their feelings have been strongly excited, we shall produce a record, in which the learned gentleman who, though very young, was Attorney General of Virginia in 1800, and who has delivered his testimony with the greatest candour and propriety, did himself order a capias, on a presentment, in a case not capital. We shall produce evidence to prove that the capias which the proper process, in all cases of presentments, except those of petty offences, which are tried by the court, without an indictment, and are punishable by fine only, but not imprisonment. And to remove every possible doubt on this head of accusation, we shall prove that when the presentment against Callender was made, and it became necessary to issue process against him, Judge Chase applied to the district attorney for information what was the proper process, who answered a capias; and that the capias which actually was issued was drawn up by the clerk, in-
spected and approved by the district attorney, and issued on his suggestion.
Respecting the transactions at New-Castle, in the state of Delaware, which constitute the matter of the seventh article, we shall prove that these offensive and improper expressions which are attributed to the respondent, relative to a seditious temper in the state of Delaware, and especially in the county of New-Castle and the town of Wilmington, never were uttered by him; that the witnesses who have deposed to these expressions are under a mistake; and that nothing was said or done by Judge Chase on that occasion, but what he has admitted in his answer; but what propriety justifies, and his duty required. To this end we shall offer the testimony of persons who were in a situation to remark every occurrence; to listen to every expression, and on whom such expressions had been uttered, could not have failed to make a strong impression.
We shall then proceed to the charge delivered to the grand jury at Baltimore, which furnishes the eighth and last ground of accusation; and there we shall prove that the respondent said nothing of a political nature to the jury, except that which he has stated in his answer, and which he hopes to satisfy this honourable court that he had a right to say, however indiscreet or unnecessary the exercise of that right in this instance may have been. We shall produce an host of witnesses to prove that he never uttered such sentiments as are attributed to him by one witness, relative to the present administration, its character, views, and manner of obtaining its power; sentiments which he admits would have been in the highest degree reprehensible on such an occasion; that the charge which was delivered was read from a book; and that he spoke nothing extemporarily, as another witness for the prosecution has supposed. And finally we shall produce this book to speak for itself; shall prove it to be the same from which the charge was delivered; and shall conclude with the examination of witnesses who stood round the respondent while he read it, sat by his side, and almost looked over him while he delivered the charge which it contains.
This Mr. President, will be the general bearing of our testimony; which we shall now, with the permission of this honourable court, proceed to adduce, in the order in which it has been stated.
NASSAU, March 12.
At a Court of Vice Admiralty for these Islands, held on Wednesday last, a cause came on for trial, quite novel in kind, and in consequence highly interesting. It was that of The Schooner Dart, W. L. Nicoll, master . Both vessel and cargo were unquestionably American property—She sailed with an assorted cargo from Baltimore, in the state of Maryland, bound to Cape François, in St. Domingo, but was intercepted by the private armed vessel of war, Sarah Ann , Joseph Hunter, commander, and sent into this port for adjudication. Part of her cargo being articles universally deemed " contraband of war ," the only question to be decided was, whether they were destined for the supply of an enemy ? The captors contended that St. Domingo could only be considered as a French colony, and its inhabitants as French subjects; while on the other hand, the claimants maintained that the soi-disant Haytians were the open and avowed enemies of France—that though Great-Britain had not acknowledged them as an independent state; yet from a former treaty entered into with them by General Maitland, and from another lately attempted by Governor Nugent, it was evidently her intention not to consider them as enemies ; and in point of fact, that France really was the common enemy of both countries.
His Honour the Judge, on this nice and delicate question, acquitted himself in such a manner, as to confirm the high opinion entertained of his integrity and abilities; and after a very ingenious reply to the arguments made use of by the advocates on both sides, pronounced a Decree, that, (under the existing circumstances,) has given satisfaction not only to the parties concerned, but the publick at large. It was in substance, that "The claimants should have three months time to produce further proof as to the fact of any agreement between the British government and the inhabitants of St. Domingo, (previous to the present capture) excepting them from the general state of hostility."—If such proof is brought forward, the property will of course be restored to the claimants; if not, it will be condemned as legal prize to the captors.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
BOSTON, March 27.
The John Adams, capt. Wood, arrived here yesterday, in 41 days from Liverpool. Through the politeness of Mr. John Prince, a passenger, we have been favoured with a London paper of the 9th Feb.
The late prospect of peace had wholly vanished at the last dates:—And had given place to notes of active & general war, louder than had before been heard.—The debates in the British parliament breathe nothing but preparation and hostility. Ten thousand additional seamen had been voted for the present year; the regular force, and troops in pay, had been augmented to 300,000 men independent of the volunteers; and recruiting both for the army and navy were continued with spirit and success. The stocks continued stationary at about 29; and the loan for 1805, it was supposed, would exceed twenty millions; while vast quantities of Spanish dollars continued to arrive in Spanish prizes; which were immediately resorted to the bank, or mint. It was generally thought in London, that the proposition of peace, made by Bonaparte, and mentioned in the British king's speech, was a mere stock-jobbing manoeuvre of Talleyrand.
Every appearance on the continent indicated that Bonaparte contemplated the execution of some vast designs. At the last dates, he was about setting out for Italy, ostensibly for the purpose of visiting at the coronation of his brother Joseph, as king of Lombardy; but more probably for the purpose of reconquering the kingdom and states of that part of Europe. The Cisalpine republick, and the little, fertile kingdom of Etruria, were about to be annihilated; and the territory included in Joseph's kingdom. The European politicians attached still more extensive views to this journey of Bonaparte's. They saw, or thought they saw, in it, a design to disperse the Austrian cordon of troops, extending from the Tyrol to Venice; and the consequent annexation of the cisdavant states of Venice to the kingdom of Lombardy. Nay more, they prognosticated, that the states of the church were to change their secular if not spiritual master; and that Naples was no longer to belong to the crown of the two Sicilies. These may be the dreams of disturbed imaginations; but it is fact, that large bodies of French and Italian troops were leaving France for Italy; and that several detachments of the emperor's household troops had quitted Paris for Milan.
No new movements had been made in Russia, nor were many to be expected in those ice-bound regions during winter. But we do not find that she had relaxed in her warlike preparations; or in her avowed hostility to the aggressions of imperial France. Sweden continued her menacing attitude. Austria appeared dissatisfied; but Prussia and Denmark were anxious to maintain a strict neutrality.
Accounts of the escape of the Rochefort squadron—of whose depredations in the West-Indies, accounts have been received here—reached England, about the 1st Feb. It appeared by these accounts, that the

Squadron left Rochefort in the night of the 10th January, that on the night of the 12th it was described by one of the British look-out cutters; and was spoken by an American vessel, on the 15th, off the Penmarks; when it have too, and stood to the southward. It was not until the 16th Admiral Graves received intelligence of the escape. This was all the information which had been received in England on the subject; except, that the escaped squadron consisted of the Imperialist (or Coronation) of 120 guns, two 84's, and three 74's full of soldiers; and had on board two hundred pieces of ordnance. Various conjectures of the destination of this squadron were launched in England; but two divisions, under admirals Cotton and Graves had been sent in pursuit of it; one shaping its course for the Mediterranean, the other for the West-Indies. Both squadrons contain six sail of the line, &c.
There were no additional accounts of movements in the Mediterranean. Lord Nelson, it was said, was besieging Minorca; and a French squadron of considerable force, was on the point of sailing from Toulon. The British government at Malta continued to bestow every attention on the American squadron there. Their prints speak highly of the spirit of our seamen before Tripoli: and lament the issue of the campaign.
The menace of besieging Gibraltar was continued in Spain and France; and the rock had received a considerable reinforcement of troops. Lieutenant-general Fox—brother to Charles J. Fox—now commands that fortress; which the British have held since the year 1704.
The grand secret expedition is mentioned as being deferred for the present, but several regiments were to embark for colonial service. 100 cavalry were under orders to embark at Portsmouth for the West Indies.
The British land forces in the Windward Islands, at Jamaica, and on their passage, was 14,346 foot, 1066 artillery, on the 1st February last.
Paris accounts of January 18, say, "Notwithstanding the march of our troops, and the Emperor's intended journey to Italy, we still think here, there will be no war on the continent with Russia, much less with Austria."
Mr. Rochefoucault, had been appointed ambassador from France to the court of Vienna, in the room of Mr. Champeney.
The Rev. Mr. Gilbert, of Yorkshire, for one hundred guineas is paid to a nobleman about two years ago, receives a guinea a day as long as Buonaparte lives.
An English paper mentioning the sailing of the Rochefort fleet, says—"It is evident they have gone to the westward. Immediately on receiving the above intelligence, Sir Charles Cotton, and Sir Thomas Graves, with each a squadron, were sent in pursuit of them."
Rear-Admiral Graves' squadron, is composed of the Foudroyant, of 80 guns, captain Rod; Windsor Castle, 80, captain Gould; Hero, 74 captain Gardner; Mars, 74, captain Duby; Colossus, 74, captain Morris; and Bellerophon, 74, Captain Loring. It was on the 15th January he got information of the escape of the squadron—the heavy gales having obliged him to go into Quiberon Bay. On the 24th he was off Ushant.
Dr. Charles Manners Sutton, late bishop of Norwich, has been appointed lord archbishop of Canterbury, in the place of lord archbishop Moore, deceased.
OFFICIAL PAPERS
Laid before the British Parliament relative to the rupture with Spain.
(Continued.)
No. XIII.
Copy of a despatch from J. H. Frere, Esq. to Lord Harrowby, dated Madrid, 5th July, 1804.
My Lord—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your lordship's despatch, No. 1, of the 22d May; and though there has not yet been time to satisfy the inquiries which your lordship directs me to make, yet your lordship will see from the tenour of my other letters of this date, that there can be no reason to apprehend that this court are disposed to renounce their present system of nominal neutrality; and I should apprehend that the French government are as little disposed, for the sake of a momentary ostentation, to exchange an useful tributary for a burdensome ally. The accounts which I receive from the ports do not indicate any preparation on the part of this government, and Mr. Cevallos's language is in the same tone as before, speaking of the neutrality of this country as a thing settled and admitted, and seeming to wish to be done on to similar language. Thus when I thought it my duty to question him respecting the situation of the ports, saying, that though I had no reason to believe that any preparations were going on, yet that I had learnt that some reports to that effect were in circulation, and that I wished to be able to explain to my government the ground and origin of such reports; he replied, that they were wholly without foundation; that the British government had insisted on the non-armament as one of the conditions of neutrality; that he had informed me in an official note, that Spain consented to desist from any further armament; that she had done so; and that every thing remained at this moment upon the same footing. I then questioned him upon the subject of M. Lebrun's mission, respecting which he did not seem disposed to give me any explanation. The object of this mission still remains unknown, though from the circumstance of M. Lebrun's having visited the port of Ferrol in his way, and being himself a naval officer, there can be little doubt of its being connected with some maritime project.
I have the honour to be, &c.
J. H. FRERE.
No. XIV.
Copy of a despatch from B. Frere, Esq. to Lord Harrowby, dated Madrid, 29th Aug. 1804.
My Lord, Having been informed by admiral Cochrane of the arrival of reinforcements through Spain to the French fleet at Ferrol, I wrote to Mr. Cevallos the note, of which the enclosed is a copy; and after some days, having received no answer, and having learnt positively from other quarters, the passage of such reinforcements through the Spanish territory, I made a second application to Mr. Cevallos upon the subject.—He has yet returned me no answer, and I think it right not to wait any longer for his explanation, before I acquaint your lordship with the circumstance; more especially since there being no doubt of the fact complained of, no very satisfactory explanation can be expected.
I have the honour to be &c.
(Signed) B. FRERE.
Rt. Hon. Lord Harrowby, &c.
(Translation of 1st Enclosure in No 14.)
SIR, The captain-general of Galicia will not have failed to communicate to your excellency the representations which have been made to him by the commander in chief of his Britannick majesty's fleet stationed off Ferrol, with regard to the reinforcements of soldiers and sailors who traverse Spain, in order to reach the French squadron now in that port.—Admiral Cochrane, on his side, has transmitted to me his correspondence; and although I should have desired to be enabled to verify with more precision what foundation there might be for these complaints, before I laid them officially before your excellency, I
have thought it more conformable to the dispositions of my government, to endeavour to prevent, by representations, which may be premature, and so decidedly hostile to England, than to risk being under that still more painful necessity which the certainty of its having been performed would impose upon me.—I will also confess to your excellency, that the private information I possess on the passage of French soldiers from Malaga to Ferrol, has seemed to me to confirm the other accounts which have been given to admiral Cochrane.—And it is possible that, as this government did not oppose this indirect violation of its territory, France may have been encouraged to try a still more open and flagrant one, by obtaining a passage through Spain for troops going from France itself in order to reinforce its squadron at Ferrol. As the commander in chief, in communicating to me his correspondence with the captain-general of Galicia, informs me, that he at the same time transmitted it to his government, I hope that your excellency will soon enable me to quiet the uneasiness which they must feel from the project in question, by giving me the assurance that efficacious measures have been taken to prevent its being carried into execution.
(Signed) B. FRERE.
To his Excellency Don Pedro Cevallos, &c.
(Translation of Second Enclosure in No. 14.)
SIR, I flatter myself that your Excellency will not blame my impatience to receive some satisfactory answer on the subject of my note of the 24th of this month. I have since that day received authentic accounts of the passage of several small detachments of Frenchmen going to Ferrol; and I believe that this circumstance is not at this moment unknown to his Catholic majesty's government; but in any case, should they think proper to make inquiries into the fact, it would afford some satisfaction to me to receive, in the mean while, your excellency's assurance, that measures were already taken to put a stop to this abuse, of the continuance of which the Spanish government must henceforth charge itself with the consequences.
(Signed) B. FRERE.
To his Excellency Don Pedro Cevallos, &c.
No. XV.
Copy of a despatch from Lord Harrowby to B. Frere Esq. dated Downing-street, Sept. 29, 1804.
SIR, Information has been received from rear-admiral Cochrane that orders have been given by the court of Madrid, for arming without loss of time at Ferrol, four ships of the line, two frigates, and other smaller vessels; that similar orders have been given at Cartagena and Cadiz; and particularly, that three first-rate ships of the line are directed to sail from the last mentioned port; and as additional proof of hostile intentions, that orders have been given to the packets to arm as in time of war. In consequence of this information, I am commanded to signify to you his majesty's pleasure, that, as soon as you receive this dispatch, you should request an audience of M. de Cevallos. You will express to him the surprise and concern with which the intelligence of these unexpected and unjustifiable measures has been received in this country. You will recall to the recollection of that minister, the grounds upon which his majesty has hitherto forbore from considering Spain as an enemy. That nothing could have induced him to continue this forbearance, but a sincere desire to avoid extending the calamities of war, and a willingness to confide in the assurances of the Spanish Government, that the payments made to France were only intended to gain time, until circumstances should enable them to adopt measures more consistent with their interests and their wishes. That his majesty had repeatedly required a communication of the engagements entered into with France; but had only received in answer to such demands an indefinite assurance that whatever might be the amount of the payments to be made by Spain to France they had been calculated with a reference to the expense of the military and naval succors stipulated by treaty. That no means had been afforded to his majesty of judging whether the payments were in fact only an equivalent for succors, or whether they so far exceeded that amount, as to make it, impossible to consider Spain otherwise than as a principal in the war. That his majesty therefore had been under the necessity of expressly reserving to himself the full right of regard to his conduct towards Spain, according to the appearance of existing circumstances; but that the abstaining from all naval preparations on the part of that power had been annexed by his majesty to the continuance of his forbearance. You will state to M. de Cevallos, that, after such declarations had been made it would be difficult to suppose that any explanation could be given of the present naval preparations, which would render such a proceeding consistent with the neutrality which is professed, but it is manifestly impossible to consider it, unaccompanied as it has been by any previous explanation in whatever, in any other light than as a menace, directly hostile, and imposing upon his majesty the duty of taking, without delay, every measure of precaution; and particularly of giving orders to his admiral, off Ferrol, to prevent any of the Spanish ships of war from that port, or any additional ships of war from entering it. The whole conduct of his majesty towards Spain has abundantly proved his earnest desire to carry that forbearance to the utmost limit which a due regard to the safety and interests of his people would admit; but he cannot depart from the declarations he has already made; nor allow Spain to enjoy all the advantages of neutrality, and at the same time, to carry on against him a double war, by assisting his enemies with pecuniary succors, to which no limit is assigned; and by obliging him at the same time, to divert a part of his naval force from acting against those enemies, in order to watch the armaments carried on in ports professing to be neutral. You are, therefore, directed to require from the Spanish government the immediate recall of all orders for the naval armament at Ferrol, Cadiz, and Cartagena, as well as for sending reinforcements from some of these ports to others; and you will apprise M. de Cevallos, that, unless you receive a satisfactory answer without delay, you are ordered to quit Madrid. If positive and unequivocal assurances are given, not only that the present naval equipments shall be discontinued, one that the naval armaments in the ports of Spain shall be placed upon the same footing on which they were previously to the commencement of hostilities between Great Britain and France, you will engage to transmit such assurances to his majesty, and you will take upon yourself to answer for its being the intention of his majesty, in case there appears sufficient reason to believe that they will be strictly fulfilled, to send a minister to Madrid, for the purpose of entering into an amicable discussion of all other points of difference. It must, however, be distinctly understood, that no such discussion can be entered into, unless the court of Spain is prepared to give such an explanation of its engagements with France, and of the system which it intends to adopt, as may enable his majesty to ascertain the nature of the relations which are to subsist between himself and his Catholic majesty. If the answer given by M. de Cevallos should be negative or equivocal, you will demand your passports, and leave Madrid. I am, &c.
(Signed) HARROWBY.
To B. Frere, Esq.
No. XVI.
Extract of a despatch from Mr. Consul-General Hunter, to Lord Harrowby, dated Madrid, 24th October, 1804.
I have the honour to enclose copies of the two following official letters which have passed on the subject of the naval armaments at Ferrol, viz.
From Mr. B. Frere to Don Pedro Cevallos, dated 27th September.
Answer by his Excellency to Mr. Frere, dated 3d inst.
(Translation of First Enclosure in No. 16.)
September 27, 1804.
SIR, An indisposition, which still confines me to my bed, has prevented me from addressing your excellency sooner on the subject of the naval armament which is carrying on at Ferrol. The total cessation of all preparations in the ports having been the principal condition required by England, and agreed to by Spain, as the price of the continuance of that system of forbearance which England has hitherto observed, the violation of this condition, against which I now protest, can be considered in no other light than as a hostile aggression on the part of Spain, and a defiance given to England. It is in vain I seek to interpret this precipitate measure in a manner more conformable to the wishes of my government, and less disastrous to the two nations. It becomes still more menacing in consequence of a squadron of the enemy being in the port where it is carrying on. Having discharged my duty towards my own government in protesting against this measure, it still remains for me to fulfil the one I owe to his Catholic majesty; namely, to apprise them, that in no case can England be in different to the armament which is preparing, nor consent to its being carried on; and I intreat that your excellency, previous to giving me an answer, will duly consider the serious consequences which will result, if it be determined to complete the misery which presses so heavily on this country, by plunging it unnecessarily into a ruinous war.
I avail myself of this opportunity to, &c.
(Signed) B. FRERE.
To his Excellency, Don Pedro Cevallos, &c.
(Second Enclosure referred to in No. 16.)
Note from Don Pedro Cevallos, to B. Frere, Esq. dated Escurial, Oct. 3, 1804.
SIR, I have made a report to the King my master, of the contents of your note of the 27th ult. in which you speak of a naval armament which you suppose to be fitting out at Ferrol. His majesty being informed of your representations, orders me to answer that he has never thought of being wanting to the agreements entered into with the British government—that the cessation of all naval armaments against Great Britain shall be observed as it has been hitherto; and that whatever information to the contrary may have reached you, is wholly unfounded, and offensive to the reputation which the Spanish government justly enjoys.—I take this opportunity of renewing to you the assurances of my wishes to oblige you, and I pray to God to preserve your life many years.
(Signed) P. CEVALLOS.
To the Charge d'Affaires of his Britannick Majesty, &c.
(To be continued.)
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Friend's-Adventure, Dickson, 11 days from Havanna, Sugar, Robert Gibson—left at that place, 26th ult. a great number of American vessels, among which are recollected only Brig S. W. and Schooner Concord of Baltimore—Schooner Eagle, Patrick, of Baltimore was lost in the mouth of the Havanna, March 22, crew and cargo saved. Schooner Emily, Stone, of this port, sailed for Jamaica, about the 15th—Brig Fame, Drummond, Schooners Mary Johnson, Bayton, Virginia, Forsyth, and Plough-Boy, Davis, of Norfolk, had arrived, and all except the latter sailed again to windward for a market, not being able to sell—The Mary Johnson, sprung her foremast and returned, left her repairing.—The blockading squadron, permits all American vessels to enter without molestation, when satisfied that the property is neutral.—Flour was only Ten Dollars per barrels. Ship Portland, Bell, 7 days from Philadelphia, C. & F. Whittle. Sch'r Sukey, Owens, 27 days from Nevis, via East River, Rum, Wilson, Cunningham & Co. Sch'r Caroline, Dickey, 4 days from New-York. Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, 6 days from Philadelphia. Sloop Resolution, Hand, 6 days from Philadelphia.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on THURSDAY next.
April 8.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
A PASSAGE to Bermuda. Any person having a vessel bound to Windward will receive a liberal compensation to touch and land a passenger on that Island. Apply to the subscriber.
John Cowper.
April 8. 3t 576
THE SUBSCRIBER
Is receiving the following articles, which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, especially if applied for before they are put into Store.
40 Hogsheads Prime Petersburg TOBACCO. 50 Tierces RICE. 400 Barrels FLOUR, most of it from Richmond. 100 do. No. 1 and 2 Boston BEEF. 20 Puncheons fine flavoured RUM. Also for Sale, BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Edward Johnston, Gibson's Wharf. April 8. 3 574 FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 400 Bbls. Alexandria Superfine FLOUR. James Herron. April 8. tf 575 JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY JOHN N. HAGENAU, No. 36, MAIN-STREET. Estopillas, Brittanias, Fine Holland Shirting Linen, Platillas Royal, Brown Holland, 25 Boxes Mould Candles. 25 do. Brown Soap. 30 Firkins first quality Butter. 25 Kegs Richmond Manufactured Tobacco. 30 Dozen Cowskin Whips. Ginger in Kegs, and 25 BARRELS RYE WHISKEY. ALSO ON HAND, Country Gin. Old 5th proof Peach Brandy. A few Casks Linseed Oil. April 8. tf 571 NEW-YORK SLATE, Of the very best quality, and in any quantity—for sale by William Hartsborne, Jun. April 8. tf 570
NORFOLK THEATRE.
TOMORROW EVENING, April 9, 1805.
Will be presented, (for the second time here) a Cabaret called THE SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER.
To which will be added, (for the third time here) a FARCE called, RAISING THE WIND.
The Doors to be opened at half past 5, and the performance to commence at half past 6 precisely.
ADMITTANCE ONE DOLLAR.
Persons of Colour will find seats within the U. per Boxes.
The Publick are respectfully informed, that the New Comedies of the "Soldier's Daughter," "Guilty or Not Guilty," with the Farces of the "Wandering Jew," and "Love Laughs at Locksmiths," are in preparation.
THE CITY OF JERUSALEM.
That elegant and interesting exhibition will positively be removed from this town in the course of ONE WEEK.
To accommodate all classes during that period, the terms of admission are reduced to one quarter of a dollar for grown persons—children half price.
April 8. 3t 572
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Wednesday next, at WILLIAM B. LAMB'S OFFICE,
20 Hogsheads good SUGAR. 12 Tierces do. do. 40 Barrels do. do. 20 Hogsheads RUM. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 8 Barrels BRANDY. For approved endorsed Notes at 60 days. April 8. tf 573
FOR FALMOUTH.
(To sail in 12 or 15 days) The new and fast sailing ship PERSEVERANCE, Capt. Foulisby.
For passage only (having excellent accommodations) apply to the Master on board, or Robert Gibson.
April 8. tf 567
REMOVAL.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Have removed from Market-Square, to the Free Proof Warehouse, Wide Water-Street, corner of Rothery's Wharf.
Where they have for Sale, a general assortment of the best Groceries, Paints, Oil, Window Glass, &c. &c.
AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
22 Pm. Antigua and Jamaica Rum. 3 do. & 12 bbls. N.E. do. 16 pipes Brandy, entitled to drawback. 4 do. real Cognac do. 4 do. Country Gin. Peach and Apple Brandy. 29 bds. & tierces SUGAR 30 bbls. 5000 wt. Coffee. Brazil. L. P. Madeira, L. M. do. L. P. Teneriffe, Sherry, Nutmegs, Pepper, & Allspice. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong. Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, 30 boxes Mould Candles. 30 do. Spermaceti, do. 20 do. White & Brown Soap. 20 do. Boston Chocolate. 50 do. Raisins. 10 kegs Figs. 50 bds. fine Mountain Flour. 5 tons Baltimore Iron. 20 English Cheeses. 30 kegs Manuf'd Tobacco. 100 Reams Wrapping Paper. PAINTS, &c. White Lead, Yellow Ochre, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, and Black, dry and ground in Oil; Prussian Blue, Vermilion, Verdigris, Ivory Black, Lampblack, Red Lead, Sugar of Lead, White Vitriol, Letharge, and Black Lead; Putty in bladders; Linseed, Spermaceti, and common Lamp Oil. 100 Boxes Window Glass of different sizes, from 7 by 9 to 30 by 26 inches—Glass for Book Cases, Doves, Clock Faces, Fan Sashes, &c. cut to any size or pattern. John Rorke & Co. April 8. tm 566
LEASE OF LANDS.
AUCTION.
At a Meeting of the Trustees of Norfolk Academy, held on the 23d March, 1805.
It was ordered, "That Philip Barraud, John Nivison, and John E. Holt, be a Committee to lay out the Lands of the Academy in convenient Lots, which, together with the Buildings, they shall advertise and lease to the highest bidder, on the 15th day of May next, for a period of ten years, renewable from time to time for the same period, until the improvements are redeemed."
In pursuance of the above order, the said Committee now give Public Notice, that the aforesaid Lands and Tenements will be Leased at Auction on said 15th of May next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and the Lots will be laid off in such manner as may appear to suit the views of the persons desirous of purchasing.
PHILIP BARRAUD. JOHN NIVISON. JOHN E. HOLT. Norfolk, April 8. 577
LANDING
From on board the Schooner Friend's Adventure, Capt. H. Dickson, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 125 Boxes White and Brown Havanna Sugar. Robert Gibson. April 8. tf 568
Twenty Firkins of Superior Quality PHILADELPHIA BUTTER.
For Sale by John Rorke & Co. April 8. tf 569
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE LOMBARDY GARDENS
Near Philadelphia, now on a tour for his health, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk that he has brought on with him A MODEL IN WOOD AND WAX, Of the Ancient and Holy City of JERUSALEM.
THIS ingenious piece of mechanism, so universally admired by every person who has seen and heard it explained, is laid out on a scale of sixteen by nine feet.—The LECTURE upon it is long, and calculated to impress the mind with a solem awe of the Deity, while we see before our eyes the trial and crucifixion of our Divine Saviour. This Exhibition will be removed from Norfolk in one or two weeks at farthest—those who wish to examine it will do well to improve the present opportunity, by calling at Mr. Dayton's at the head of Commerce-Street, where they will be admitted for the moderate sum of 50 cents, children for 25 cents.—He can with confidence invite all, and particularly the religious of every denomination to attend his Lectures—those who cannot afford to pay will be admitted gratis. Amongst other objects worthy notice are the seven Mountains in the vicinity of the city, and several species of Fruit on trees six feet high. While he returns his thanks for the attentions he has received, he informs the citizens that his hours of exhibition are from 10 o'clock in the Morning until 5 at Night. March 25. tf 529

JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment
GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, Batavia, Sheetings, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Tickings for Mattresses, Bed Bants fine 1 4-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Ozanburgs, Brown Hempens Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Muslin Sheetings and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, plush for Saddlers, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dol. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Sills, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very best qualities, Cheaper Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tipplers of Martin Skins, 10 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard, 8 bales Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Audrons, Waffleiron, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspenders of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Flutes, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, 50 do. good quality St. Jago do. 150 do. Short Pipes, 200 do. Shoe Throat, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 Miron cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 case Speculum Quills, &c.
I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads Tobacco S.T.E.M.S.—Apply as above. December 5 tf 273
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Koba & Betsy , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Ceramery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, 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
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. A few Shares are wanted. Apply to JOHN COWPER. March 20. tf 517
Will soon be put to Press, and in a short time published, a work, entitled, REVOLUTIONARY ANNALS, OR HISTORY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, FROM THE CONVOCATION OF THE STATES-GENERAL TO THE TREATY OF AMIENS IN 1802. PART V. Embracing the History of BUONAPARTE During the first years of his Consulate. Translated from the French Mss. of J. H. de Croisset, By L. G. G. G. Professor of Modern Languages, History, and Geography, in the College of William and Mary. Printed for the Proprietors, at the Office of the Publick Ledger February 20 tf 457
WINDOW GLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 94 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 8 by 10—9 by 11—9 by 12—10 by 12—12 by 14.—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to JOHN C. NIEMEYER. December 28. tf 515
Proposals for Publishing by Subscription, RURAL PRACTICES, Or, A Treatise on the mode of erecting Dwelling-Houses, Publick or private buildings, out-offices, or fencing walls, in pile or common soil, with practical notes and other illustrations and improvements, deduced from actual experience; ALSO, On the mode of Mud-Walling as practised in some parts of England for cottages and fencing walls: with hints upon the best mode of forming farm houses, out-offices, and cottages; and general observations on turnpike road-making, with scales of elevation and depression for concave as well as convex roads WITH PLATES. BY S. W. JOHNSON, NEW-BRUNSWICK, N. J. CONDITIONS. There shall not be anything introduced but what has either been practised individually by the author, or known to him to have been practised with success and utility. It shall be printed in a neat manner and on good paper, and contain as many plates as will be sufficient to elucidate every part of it, and that in the clearest manner. It will be printed in octavo, and will probably contain between 200 and 300 pages, and shall be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers shall be obtained to defray the necessary expenses. Price to Subscribers, 1 Do. 50 Cts. Subscriptions received at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Feb. 22. 443
PRESTON'S ILLUSTRATIONS. The Subscribers to Richards's Edition of Preston's Illustrations of Masonry, are requested to call for the Copies at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 27. tf 541
NOTICE. THE subscriber owes some money, which he is determined shall be speedily paid; added to which his low state of health, calls loudly for his retirement from business. He therefore offers his stock of goods for sale, on the most liberal terms—This assortment has been selected from the best importations within the last twelve months; and amounts to about 2500L currency. As the situation occupied by him is not equalled by any other in the lower country, and as it can be obtained for a number of years, he hopes some of his friends will consider it to their advantage to purchase the goods, and take the stand—Nothing but the second reason assigned in this advertisement, would induce him to quit the stand—But owing to his health he must and will quit business, for some time at least. He has two small crates, and a quantity of naval stores and lumber subject to his creditors. JOHN K. RANDOLPH. N. B. Those indebted must make payment in sixty days or give their bonds. Nansmond, April 5. tf 563
500 barrels Superfine FLOUR. 70 hogheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 100 barrels Mess PORK. FOR SALE, BY C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20. tf 518
8 Barrels Pilot, } 56 do. Navy, } BREAD. 125 do. Ship, } 60 do. Superfine, } 40 do. Fine, } FLOUR. 40 do. X Midlings, } 100 do. CORN MEAL—For family use. 16 Hogheads, } 7 Barrels, } SUGAR. For sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. March 13. tf 487
LANDING ON GIBSON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Brig Betsy , Captain Olden , from Havana, Consisting of 100 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 70 Tons Campêche LOGWOOD. 22 Logs MAHOOGANY. For Sale, apply to EDWARD ROBERTS. ALSO FOR SALE, 800 Spanish HIDES, in good order. 50 Pipes Teneriffe WINE. 10 Hogsheads Pennington's LOAF SUGAR. 24 Bales COTON. March 22 tf 521
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 650 Barrels Fine, } 350 do. Superfine, } FLOUR—Haxall's Brand. ALSO, 100 Barrels SHIP STUFF, and a quantity FRESH MEAL, in Bags and Barrels. J. & W. SOUTHGATE. February 11. tf 402
WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR. JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT WILLIAM P. FARRAND & CO'S. Classical Book-Store, No. 185, Market-Street, FARRAND'S EDITION OF WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR. An Edition literally translated into English, as far as possible; with a full variation of the examples of Adjectives; also, variations of a participle in each tense; with a table of Abbreviations explained. The translator has been politely favoured with the following letters, which he offers as testimonials in favour of his Edition of WETTENHALL'S GRAMMAR. DEAR SIR, You ask my opinion, whether it be better that a Greek Grammar, intended for the use of schools should be in Latin or in English; and I can give it the more readily, as my opinion on the matter has been what, I presume, you would on this occasion wish it to be. I think, that not only the Greek, but all other Grammars, which we have occasion to use in our schools, should be in English: because it is certainly desirable, that whatever is to be committed to memory should first be, if possible, perfectly understood; and because I am persuaded, that even the best of our scholars understand their native language better than any other. If, in proposing to me this question, you have been influenced by any solicitude with respect to the demand which there may be for your translation of WETTENHALL , I am confident that it is wholly unnecessary, for, if I am not much mistaken, there will hereafter be little or no demand, in any part of the United States, for any other Wettenhall than that with which you are now about to furnish us. I have looked over it as far as your Translation goes; and though I cannot say, that I find in it no inaccuracies, yet I can say truly, that there are but very few, and those of no great consequence; whilst, as to the quality of the paper, the size and neatness of the type, and the general correctness which every where prevails in it, it is far superior to any other edition of that work which has been hitherto published in this place. JOHN ANDREWS. MR. WM. P. FARRAND. SIR, The Professors in Dickinson College, who have carefully examined the first sheets of your English translation of WETTENHALL'S GREEK GRAMMAR , observe, with pleasure, that the work is executed in an accurate manner—the additional notes are highly useful, and the type is neat and elegant. It is their wish and hope, that your performance—a work that must have cost much pains and expense—may be duly estimated by the publick, and that it may encourage and aid studious young men to acquire an accurate knowledge of one of the most admired and useful languages of antiquity. On behalf of the Faculty, ROBERT DAVIDSON, President. MR. WM. P. FARRAND. Philadelphia, October 15. 489
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Reishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
A CHOICE PARCEL OF FINE IRISH LINEN, Imported from Dublin, per ship Medford . For sale by MOSES MYERS. February 18. tf 482
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Reishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
A CHOICE PARCEL OF FINE IRISH LINEN, Imported from Dublin, per ship Medford . For sale by MOSES MYERS. February 18. tf 482
THIS DAY will be landed from on board the schooner Hamlet , A choice parcel of fresh New-York BUTTER, in small kegs, and a few casks SCOTCH BARLEY, which will be sold low if immediate application be made to JOHN BROWN, Rothery's Wharf. WHO OFFERS A FEW PIPES OF Old Cognac BRANDY, and London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, very low. March 18. tf 508
NANKEENS. 200 Pieces YELLOW NANKEENS. For sale by MARTIN FISK. March 18. tf 510
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 complete supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Strips, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d do. 10d per lb. 4d do. 5s per M. 3d do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d 10d, 12d, and 20d, Bails, 8d per lb. 6d do. 6d per M. 4d do. 3s do. 3d do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVY DORSEY. March 18. tf 508
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Sloop Nancy , from George-Town, South-Carolina, 128 Barrels PITCH. 367 do. TAR. MOSES MYERS. March 11. tf 482
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 45 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO—Afloat. 78 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 7 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, } 11 do. do. Alcant, } BRANDY. 10 do. Holland GIN. 17 Pipes, } 4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 2 Qr. Casks, } 4 Half do. } 18 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 4 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. 20 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 50 Quarter Barrels British FF GUN POWDER. 600 Barrels Fine and Superfine FLOUR. A. MACLURE. March 15. tf 485
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 Paint Mill. July 8. tf 5
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 24. tf 92
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Hutton, master, from Boryeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Casks, 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
WANTED, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, FOUR HUNDRED CORDS OF OAK BARK; For which the following prices, in Cash, will be given—delivered at their Tan-Yard:— For Spanish Oak Bark, 10 Dollars per Cord. Willow, or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, if young and not too scaly, 7 do. A FEW CORDS OF BEECH BARK, Will also be received at 7 Dollars per cord. It is recommended to those who get BARK, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. WILLIAM PLUME & CO. March 11. tf 485
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE AND FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane , Capt. Cotey , will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah , Capt. Hersart . October 23. tf 187
NOTICE. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS, Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS . All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given. MARTIN FISK. Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Peel, Boston Inspection . 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipe and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dpt do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wright Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Thick of different sizes. 50 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 50 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 50 do. Cloves. 100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 3000 lbs. Copers. 1000 do. Alum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Ozanburgs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, 7 ground in Oil. 50 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Seal Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco-Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes. 150 Italian Straw Carpets. 100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones. ALSO, A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 230
The Subscribers have for Sale 100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 30 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 800 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTLE. February 6. tf 397
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM B. LAMB, 80 Puncheons St. Vincents RUM. 13 Hogsheads and 28 Tierces SUGAR. 10 Pipes French BRANDY. 5 do. GIN. 13 do. Madeira WINE. 10 Quarter Casks SHERRY. 10 Cases CLARET. 10 Hogsheads do. 12 Bais GINGER. 1 Case Back SATINS. 3 do. Irish LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 3 Trunks CALLICOES, &c. February 13. tf 483
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, AT HIS BAKE-HOUSE, No. 1, Commerce-Street. 400 Barrels Navy, } 200 do. Ship, } BREAD. 200 do. Pilot, } CRACKERS, Of the first quality, in Barrels, Half Barrels, Quarter Barrels, and Kegs. STEPHEN HARRIS. February 1. tf 392
200 Hogsheads Petersburg, } Tobacco. 56 do. Richmond, } For sale by JOHN MACKENZIE & CO. Warren's Wharf. March 6. tm 476
TO RENT, (And possession given in April or May next,) The House at present occupied by the Subscriber in Catharine-Street. JOHN DAVIDSON. March 4. tf 466
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