Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-11-18 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER  ANT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LARI
VOL. IV.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 18, 1807.
[NO. 54.
REPORT
Of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, communicated to Congress, November 6, 1807.
IN obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act intitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits the following Report and Estimates:
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS.
The net revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage which accrued during the year 1805, amounted to $14,135,138 And that which accrued during the year 1806, amounted, as will appear by the statement (A) to 16,576,454 The same revenue, after deducting that portion which arose from the duty on salt, and from the additional duties constituting the Mediterranean fund, amounted during the year 1805, to 12,520,532 And, during the year 1806, to 14,809,758 It is ascertained that the net revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1807, exceeds that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1806; and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the duty on salt, and of the Mediterranean fund, both of which expire on the 1st day of January next, be safely estimated for the present, and if no change takes place in the relations of the United States with foreign nations, at fourteen millions of dollars.
The statement (B.) exhibits in detail, the several species of merchandise and other sources, from which the revenue was collected during the year 1806.
It appears by statement (C) that the sales of the publick lands have, during the year ending the 30th September, 1807, exceeded 284,000 acres. Some returns are not yet received; and the proceeds of sales in the Mississippi Territory being, after deducting the surveying and other incidental expenses, appropriated in the first place to the payment of a sum of 1,250,000 dollars to the state of Georgia, have not been included, but are distinctly stated. The actual payments by purchasers have during the same period, exceeded 680,000 dollars; and the receipts into the treasury from that source may, after deducting charges and the five per cent. reserved for roads, be estimated for the ensuing year, at 500,000 dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States may, therefore, without including the duties on postage and other incidental branches, be computed for the year 1808, at $14,500,000
And the payments into the treasury during the same year, on account of the salt and Mediterranean duties previously accrued, are estimated at one million three hundred thousand dollars 1,300,000
Making in the whole an aggregate of fifteen million eight hundred thousand dollars $15,800,000
LAST QUARTER OF THE YEAR 1807. The balance in the treasury which, on the 30th day of September 1806, amounted to 3,496,969 dollars 77 cents, did on the 30th day of September 1807, amount to $8,530,000
The receipts into the treasury from the 1st of October to the 31st day of December 1807, are estimated at 4,000,000
$12,530,000 The expenses during the same period for all objects whatever, the publick debt excepted, and including 686,076 dollars for the extraordinary expenditures of the Navy Department, of which the estimate has been transmitted, are estimated at $1,700,000
The ordinary payments on account of the publick debt, including the provision for the interest on the Louisiana and Dutch debt, to the 1st of July, 1808, are estimated at 1,700,000
A further sum of about 1,500,000 dollars should also be paid during this quarter, in order to complete the annual appropriation of eight million of dollars. If the whole of this sum, which is applicable to the purchase of the eight per cent. stock, cannot be expended this year, the unexpended balance will form an additional expenditure for the year 1808, charging however the whole to this quarter 1,500,000
Making an aggregate of 4,900,000 dollars, and will leave in the Treasury at the close of the year a balance of about seven millions six hundred thousand dollars, 7,630,000
EXPENDITURES OF THE YEAR 1808.
The permanent expenses calculated on a peace establishment are estimated at 11,600,000 dollars, and consist of the following items, viz.
1. For the civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions, the light-house and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying publick lands and the sea coast, the fifth instalment of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 100,000 dollars to meet such miscellaneous appropriations, not in-
cluded in the estimates, as may be made by congress, 1,100,000 2. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appropriation for Algiers, 200,000 3. For the military and Indian department, including trading houses, and the permanent appropriation for certain Indian tribes, 1,280,000 4. For the naval establishment, 1,020,000 5. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for the payment of the principal and interest of the publick debt; of which sum not more than 3,400,000 dollars will for the year 1808 be applicable to the payment of interest, 8,000,000
$11,600,000
To the permanent expenses must be added for the year 1808, a sum of about 800,000 dollars, necessary in addition to the annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars to complete on the 1st January, 1809, the reimbursement of the eight per cent. stock, 800,000
And for paying the balance of American claims, assumed by the French convention, 200,000
Making altogether 12,600,000 dollars for the expenses of that year, $12,600,000 The receipts of that year having been estimated at $15,800,000
And the probable balance in the Treasury on the 1st of January next, at 7,630,000
Making altogether 23,430,000 Would therefore probably leave in the Treasury on the first of January, 1809, a balance of near eleven millions of dollars, 10,830,000
PUBLICK DEBT.
It appears by the statement (D.) that the payments on account of the principal of the publick debt, have, during the year ending the 30th day of September, 1807, exceeded 4,600,000 dollars; making the total of publick debt reimbursed from the 1st of April, 1801, to the 1st of October, 1807, about 25,880,000 dollars, exclusively of more than six millions, which have been paid during the same period, in conformity with the provisions of the treaty and convention with Great-Britain, and of the Louisiana convention.
On the twelve millions of dollars, which, according to the preceding estimates, may be paid on account of the publick debt, but between the 30th September, 1807, and the 1st January, 1809, about eight millions will be on account of the principal. It must, however, be observed, that the unascertained result of the proposition made to the publick creditors for the modification of the debt, may affect the amount payable during the year 1808, on account of both principal and interest.
On the 1st day of January, 1809, the principal of the debt will, if the proposed modification be not assented to by the publick creditors, amount to near fifty-seven millions and five hundred thousand dollars. The subsequent annual payments thereon, on account of principal and interest, will not, exclusively of occasional purchases, exceed 4,600,000 dollars: And the whole of the debt, the nineteen millions of three per cent. stock only excepted, will be reimbursed in sixteen years.
A general subscription would reduce the capital to about fifty-one millions of dollars. The payments would amount to eight millions of dollars annually, during six years, and average less than three millions during the seven following, at the end of which period the whole debt would be extinguished.
An annual unappropriated surplus of at least three millions of dollars, may henceforth be relied upon with great confidence. The receipts of the year 1808 have been estimated at 15,800,000 and the expenses at 12,600,000 dollars. The permanent revenue has been computed at 14,500,000 dollars, and the permanent expenses, predicated on an annual payment of eight millions of dollars on account of the debt, have been stated at 11,600,000 dollars; and as this would, if no modification of the debt should take place, be reduced to less than 8,500,000, the annual surplus would then amount to six millions of dollars. Nor are the seven millions and an half of dollars, which will remain in the treasury at the end of the present year, included in the calculation.
What portion of that surplus may be wanted for necessary measures of security and defence; what portion should be applied to internal improvements, which, whilst increasing and diffusing the national wealth, will strengthen the bonds of union, are subjects which do not fall within the province of the treasury department; but it is not impossible, that after making ample provision for both these objects considerable surplusses, and which can no longer be applied to the redemption of the debt, may still accumulate in the treasury.
The previous accumulation of treasure in time of peace might, in a great degree, defray the extraordinary expenses of war, and diminish the necessity of either loans or additional taxes. It would provide, during periods of prosperity, for those adverse events to which every nation is exposed, instead of increasing the burdens of the people at a time when they are least able to bear them, or of impairing by anticipations the resources of ensuing generations; and the public monies of the United States not being
locked up and withdrawn from the general circulation, but on the contrary deposited in banks, and continuing to form a part of the circulating medium, the most formidable objection to that system, which has nevertheless been at times adopted with considerable success in other countries, is thereby altogether removed. It is also believed that the renewal of the charter of the bank of the United States may, amongst other advantages, afford to government an opportunity of obtaining interest on the publick deposits, whenever they shall exceed a certain amount.
Should the United States, contrary to their expectation and desire, be involved in a war, it is believed that the receipts of the year 1808 will not be materially affected by the event, inasmuch as they will principally arise from the revenue accrued during the present year. The amount of outstanding bonds due by importers after deducting the debentures issued on account of re-exportations, excesses, at this time, sixteen millions of dollars. The deductions to be made from these on account of subsequent re-exportations, would, in case of war, be less than usual; for exportations will then be checked, as well as importations, and in proportion as these will decrease, a greater home demand will be created for the stock on hand and the necessity of re-exporting be diminished.
It has already been stated, that the specie in the treasury at the end of this year, together with the surplus of the year 1808, will amount to near eleven millions of dollars—a sum probably adequate to meet the extraordinary expenses of the war for that year. It will also be recollected, that in the estimated expenses of the year 1808, the reimbursement of near five millions and a half of the principal of the debt is included. The only provision therefore which may render any contingency necessary for the extraordinary service of that year, in order to cover any deficiency of revenue or increase of expenditure beyond what has been estimated, will be an authority to borrow a sum equal to that reimbursement.
That the revenue of the United States will, in subsequent years, be considerably impaired by a war, neither can or ought to be concealed. It is on the contrary, necessary, in order to be prepared for the crisis, to take an early view of the subject, and to examine the resources which should be selected for supplying the deficiency, and delaying the extraordinary expenses.
There are no data from which the extent of the defalcation can, at this moment, be calculated, or even estimated. It will be sufficient to state, 1st. That it appears necessary to provide a revenue at least equal to the annual expenses on a peace establishment, the interest of the existing debt, and the interest on the loans which may be raised. 2. That those expenses, together with the interest of the debt, will, after the year 1808, amount to a sum less than seven millions of dollars, and therefore, that if the present revenue of 14,500,000 dollars shall not be diminished more than one half by the war, it will still be adequate to the object, leaving only the interest of war loans to be provided for.
Whether taxes should be raised to a greater amount, or loans be altogether relied on for defraying the expenses of the war is the next subject of consideration.
Taxes are paid by the great mass of the citizens, and immediately affect almost every individual of the community. Loans are supplied by capitals previously accumulated by a few individuals. In a country where the resources of individuals are not generally and materially affected by the war, it is practicable and wise to raise by taxes the greater part at least of the annual supplies. The credit of the nation may also, from various circumstances, be at times so far impaired as to leave no resource but taxation. In both respects, the situation of the United States is totally dissimilar.
A maritime war will, in the United States, generally and deeply affect, whilst it continues, the resources of individuals, as not only commercial profits will be curtailed, but principally because a great portion of the surplus of agricultural produce necessarily requires a foreign market. The reduced price of the principal articles exported from the United States will operate more heavily than any contemplated tax. And without enquiring whether a similar cause may not still more deeply and permanently affect a nation at war with the United States, it seems to follow, that so far as relates to America, the losses and privations caused by the war should not be aggravated by taxes beyond what is strictly necessary. An addition to the debt is doubtless an evil; but experience having now shewn with what rapid progress the revenue of the union increases in time of peace, with what facility the debt formerly contracted has, in a few years been reduced, a hope may confidently be entertained, that all the evils of the war will be temporary and easily repaired, and that the return of peace will, without any effort, afford ample resources for reimbursing whatever may have been borrowed during the war.
The credit of the United States is also unimpaired either at home or abroad, and it is believed that loans to a reasonable amount may be obtained on eligible terms. Measures have been taken to ascertain to what extent this may be effected abroad; and it will be sufficient here to suggest, that the several banks of the United States may find it convenient after the ensuing year, and as the diminished commerce of the country may require less capital, to loan to government a considerable portion of their capital stock, now computed at about forty millions of dollars.
It might be premature to enter into a particular detail of the several branches of revenue which may be selected, in order to provide for the interest of war loans, and to cover deficiencies in case the existing revenue should fall below seven millions of dollars.
lars. A general enumeration seems at present sufficient.
1. Not only the duty on salt and the Mediterranean duties may be immediately revived; but the duties on importation generally may, in case of war, be considerably increased, perhaps doubled, with less inconvenience than would arise from any other mode of taxation. Without resorting to the example of other nations, experience has proven that this source of revenue is, in the United States, the most productive, the easiest to collect, and the least burdensome to the great mass of the people. In time of war the danger of smuggling is diminished, the scarcity of foreign articles prevents the duty ever falling on the importer; the consumers are precisely those members of the community who are best able to pay the duty; and the increase of domestic manufactures, which may be indirectly affected, is in itself a desirable object.
2. Indirect taxes, however ineligible, will doubtless be cheerfully paid as War Taxes , if necessary. Several modifications of the system formerly adopted, might however be introduced, both in order to diminish some of the inconveniences which were experienced, and particularly to ensure the collection of the duties.
3. Direct taxes are liable to a particular objection arising from the unavoidable inequality produced by the general rule of the constitution. Whatever difference may exist between the relative wealth and consequent ability of paying, of the several states, still the tax must necessarily be raised in proportion to their relative population. Should it however, become necessary to resort to that resource, it is believed that the tax raised upon that species of property in each state which, by the state laws, is liable to taxation, as had originally been contemplated by congress, would be preferable to a general assessment laid uniformly on the same species of property in all the states, as was ultimately adopted.
All which is respectfully submitted. ALBERT GALLATIN,  Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, } Nov. 5, 1807. }
LETTER
FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, Transmitting an estimate of extraordinary expenses incurred by the navy department, since the 22d June last, for the service of the year 1807.
Treasury Department, Oct. 28th, 1807.
SIR, I have the honour to transmit, at the request of the secretary of the navy, an estimate of extraordinary expenses incurred by the navy department, since the 22d day of June last for the services of the year 1807. The general estimates for the ordinary service of the year 1808, will it is expected, be ready in the course of the next week.
I have the honour to be, very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant. ALBERT GALLATIN.
The honourable The speaker of the House of Representatives.
Estimate of extraordinary expenses incurred by the Navy Department, since the 22d June, 1807, for the year 1807.
ORDNANCE MILITARY STORES. 566,571 lb. salt-petre, $97,398 36 20,942 sulphur, 1,075 44 121,500 powder, 1,075 44 29,000 ball, muskets, bayonets, cutlasses, pistols, boarding axes, &c. 98,980 80 300 32lb. and 24lb. cannon 112,500 _____ 310,554 60
REPAIRS OF VESSELS, &c. 95,000 lb. copper, 41,224 84 64,000 sheet iron, 9,012 12 Cordage, canvas, ship-chandlery, carpenters, joiners, sail makers, smith's bills, labour, &c. 101,659 77 _____ 151,896 73
PROVISIONS. Beef, pork, bread, &c. 31,468 15  MARINE CORPS. For cloathing, 10,139 42 For medicine, hospital stores, 1,263 40 Pay, 18,500 _____ 29,902 82 Gun Boats, 74,754 29 Pay of 1,100 extra able seamen, ordinary seamen, boys, petty officers, &c. 87,500 _____ $686,079 59
RECAPITULATION. For Ordnance and military stores, 310,554 60 Repairs of vessels, 151,896 73 Provisions, 31,468 15 Marine corps, 29,902 82 Gun boats, 74,754 29 Pay of the navy, 87,500 _____ $686,079 59
Navy Department, } October 21, 1807. }

NOTICE.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Bank of the United States, held at the Bank, in Philadelphia, November 10, 1807.
THOMAS WILLING, Esq. having resigned the appointment of President—DAVID LENOX, Esq. was unanimously elected President of the said Bank.
G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
In the course of a debate in the House of Representatives upon referring that part of the President's Communication relative to the attack on the Chesapeake to a special committee, it was stated as a matter of doubt whether this attack was made within or without the jurisdiction of the United States; we do not mean jurisdiction according to congressional logic, which insists that a similitude is the same. No, we mean according to common understandings, territorial jurisdiction, such as was meant by Mr. Dana, the mover of the resolution upon which the debate occurred. Territorial jurisdiction is settled to be three miles, or a league, from the shore.
We assert from undoubted authority, and which the government is by this possessed of (if it has not for some time) that the outrage was not committed within less than three leagues, or nine miles of the American shores. We shall not now feel any difficulty in stating the authority upon which we proceed, and which is nothing less than the oaths of several of the officers of the Chesapeake upon the examination into Commodore Barron's conduct; some of these gentlemen did depose in our hearing that the ships were between three and four leagues from the land, but none said less than three leagues.
We take the liberty of asserting that the proceedings of this Court of Inquiry will shed abundance of light upon this transaction, and is well worthy of the attention of the Committee appointed to examine into this affair. Among other matters it will appear that most of the officers knew that British deserters were on board the Chesapeake, some of them understood that they had been demanded and were refused.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Pocahontas left Mr. Munroe in London on the first of October.
From the Boston Centinel. SOMETHING IN POINT. Boston, Nov. 3. 1807.
MAJOR RUSSELL.
There is now in this town, a sailor who asserts, that he was born in Dunkirk, and who sailed several voyages in American merchantmen, voluntarily enlisted on board the U. S. frigate Essex, at Mahon, served on board about seven months, was then drafted on board the U. S. States frigate Constitution, H. G. Campbell, Esq. commander, served on board about eight months; was, while on board the Constitution, lying in Cadiz Bay, demanded by the French admiral Rosily and delivered up without being paid his wages; and previous to his being thus delivered up, he had never served on board any French armed vessel, either publick or private. The sailor also produces a certificate from the American consul, a copy of which is subjoined. If his statement is denied, he shall be brought forward to prove it in a legal manner. Please to make this publick. Yours, AN AMERICAN.
CERTIFICATE.
Consulate of the U. S. at Cadiz.
I do hereby certify, that the bearer hereof Nicholas Verhage, was serving on board of the U. S. States ship Constitution, H. G. Campbell, Esq. commander, and while in that bay was delivered up in consequence of orders from the French adm. M. Rosily. JAMES M'CANN Consular Agent.
BOSTON, November 12.
Latest from South America.
Monday arrived in 58 days from Monte Viedo, the ship Arrow, Mr. Thomas Brewer, merchant of this town, supercargo.
On the 2d of Sept. the Arrow came out of the harbour of Monte Viedo, & anchored among the men of war. On the 3d, a violent Pampero (hurricane) came on, which continued until the 6th—which prevented the embarkation of the troops, and also prevented the merchantmen and transports from moving out of the harbour. The morning of the 7th, being moderate, and the day on which, by treaty, the place was to be restored to the Spaniards, general Whitlocke and staff sent all the baggage on board the Medusa frigate, which was to convey him to England. Gen. Gower and staff, sent their baggage on board the Africa man of war. The Spanish troops, amounting to about 2000, had arrived and encamped about 3 miles from Monte Viedo, ready to take possession of the town. The Spanish troops and citizens, from the time of the failure of the British expedition against Buenos Ayres, behaved with much propriety and moderation towards the English.
The Unicorn and Neried frigates, and Charwell sloop of war were to be left to cruise off the mouth of the river, as well to take Spanish vessels bound in, and to prevent English merchantmen from falling into the hands of the Spaniards. A great many merchantmen were supposed to be on their passage from England. It was supposed the river would be declared in a state of blockade by the cruising frigates.
The Spaniards expressed their determination to be very rigid with all foreigners, who should hereafter enter any of their ports in South America, particularly with the Americans, to whom they say they are indebted for their late visit by the English.
The failure of the expedition appears to be generally attributed to the commander in chief. The number of killed and wounded was about 2500. Several of the wounded have died since the treaty.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, November 9.
Agreeably to the order of the day the house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Masters in the chair, on the bill making an appropriation for the further support of the navy establishment during the year 1807.
On the motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, the blanks in the bill were filled up in the following manner: For pay and subsistence of officers
  and seamen, $74,750 29   Provisions, 31,468 15   Repairs of vessels, 142,884 61   Pay and subsistence of the marine corps, 18,500   Cloathing for the same, 10,139 42   Medicines and Hospital Stores, 1,263 40   Ordnance and military stores, 310,554 60   Timber for the Navy, 37,500 
The bill being gone through, a motion was made for the committee to rise, when
Mr. Quincy wished to ask a question of the chairman of the committee of ways and means. In the estimate which they had received from the secretary of the navy, it was stated that the timber procured was "for building 73 gun-boats;" the appropriation in the bill was "for the navy;" he wished to know the reason for this variance; whether this timber was the same as that specified for the gun-boats; if so, whether it was any thing else than gun-boats timber?
Mr. G. W. Campbell said, that he would endeavour to satisfy the gentleman from Massachusetts. Upon conversing with the secretary of the navy, the committee were informed, that this timber was procured of such quality, that it might answer any ordinary naval purposes; it was perhaps contemplated to be used for the erection of gun-boats; but had been so selected that it could be appropriated to other purposes if necessary.
Mr. Quincy said, the committee would recollect that in the communication of the president of the United States to this house, he first states that he has made a greater provision of those articles of military stores, with which we were not before sufficiently furnished; he then states that he had also incurred some expenses, unprovided for, for gun-boats. Mr. Q. understood by the communication from the treasury and navy departments, that the present appropriation was for extraordinary expenses incurred for the navy, other than those which come under the general name of military stores, and not including those expenses for gun-boats.—He asked of the chairman of the committee of ways and means, merely for information, whether these extraordinary expenses were those which the president alluded to? whether expenses not produced to the house, were not yet behind the curtain? whether they were the whole expenses that had been incurred?
Mr. G. W. Campbell said, he could only answer to the gentleman's enquiries, that, as the message from the president of the United States had informed the house that certain extraordinary expenses had been incurred, and that estimates would be laid before the house, the committee had conceived that these expenses were the same as those mentioned by the president, and acted upon them under that impression. They had no information before them from which they could inform the house whether there were other expenditures made, and they had not enquired whether the message had reference to any other.
Mr. Quincy hoped the committee would excuse him, if he proposed another question. The committee would perceive that in the documents accompanying the bill, there was a statement of articles said to be purchased. He wished to know of the committee of ways and means, whether, in the common sense of the word these articles were actually purchased and paid for, or only contracted for? If purchased and paid for, out of what monies the payment had been made? Whether out of the publick treasury, from the private resources of the secretary of the navy, or from appropriations destined to other objects. The committee would see the direction he wished to give to this enquiry; that the committee might know before they voted this appropriation, the course which had been adopted by the officers of the navy department.
Mr. Eppes said, that neither he nor any other member of this house, could satisfy all the enquiries of the gentleman from Massachusetts. All the expenses provided for by this law were not authorised by the existing laws. Under the extraordinary circumstances which had occurred on the 22d of June last, at a time when the gentleman from Massachusetts himself declared that the most violent attack which ever disgraced the country was made, the executive had the choice of two courses; either immediately to convene the representatives of the people, or to demand reparation from Great Britain. As the last was the course pointed out by the laws and example of nations, it was deemed proper to postpone the meeting of the legislature till it could be ascertained whether or not the outrage had been authorised by the British government. In the mean time it was deemed necessary to provide for such exigencies as might occur. Under former appropriations military stores had been procured; but all the stores thus obtained were found to belong properly to the War Department; and altho' the department of war was sufficiently supplied with salt-petre, the navy department was not; and in case of any pressing emergency, it would have become necessary to purchase it at a high price. If it was asked why salt-petre was purchased in preference to powder, because it had been found that powder could not be preserved in magazines; on this account it was thought better to purchase the ingredients for making powder than to purchase the article itself, as it could be made as fast as wanted. He believed that all the other items of the stores depended on a similar principle.
Under the existing law of the land the President was authorised to increase the marine corps to the number of 1004: under present circumstances he thought proper to exercise that power. No appropriation had been made for the purpose; but it was presumed that if the law provided the power of increasing this corps, it intended that they should be supported and clothed.
As to the timber, the same reasoning would apply. It was thought essential to make preparations to guard our defenceless ports, and to prevent our cities from being burnt or destroyed. With a view
to this purpose it was thought proper to procure a quantity of timber for gun-boats; and in order to enable the legislature to give such a form to the preparations for the defence of our harbours as they should think fit, the timber was so selected as to suit any purpose. And if it should be necessary to make use of this timber, it was well known that it could be sold without loss.
There had been no other expenses incurred than those rendered necessary by the situation in which the country was placed by the attack on the Chesapeake; and he believed the present bill included every additional expenditure that was made.
Mr. Quincy observed, that in making these enquiries his intention was not to cast any blame on the incurring these expenses. His single object was that he and the house might understand how the thing was done. He did not perceive that either the chairman of the committee of Ways and Means, or the gentleman last up, had answered his question. one of them had detailed at length the proceedings since the affair of the Chesapeake which Mr. Q. did not wish to condemn. He wished the house to understand in what manner this business had been managed. Situated as he was upon this floor, possessing no more means of information than any other gentleman in the house, he understood that the articles had been purchased and paid for. Reasoning in his own mind on this subject, as he would on any subject in common life, he could see but three funds from which this 600,000 dollars could be derived: The first fund was the treasury; it was certainly not obtained thence, as they all knew that the treasurer cannot pay any money but by warrants; and the secretary of the treasury cannot issue any warrant, except on an appropriation by law. This then was not the fund; the next arose from the secretary of the navy having in his hands appropriations of money destined for purposes authorised by law which he may have applied to purposes which were not so authorised. He did not believe that there was so much more money than was necessary appropriated to any specifick objects in the hands of the secretary as would enable him to meet these additional expenses without affecting other appropriations.
Mr. Q. could then only suppose that the secretary of the navy had purchased and paid for these articles from his own private purse or that of some other person. He wished to know how it was? If he could not obtain information this way, he must try some other. He wished that the laws of the country should be so modified, as to give all security to the individual who had taken on himself so great a responsibility.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said, he understood that the gentleman's objections at first were not against the appropriation or the propriety of making it; but now, he wished to know, whether a subordinate officer had actually paid this money, or whether it remained unpaid; and if paid, where the secretary got the money to pay it. For himself he considered it of no importance in what manner the money was paid, whether in dollars or in bank notes, or in any other way. The president had declared that he deemed it necessary to procure these materials, because appearances indicated an approaching rupture; if they had not been procured then, they might have become scarce, and perhaps could not be had at all. The materials were stored; the secretary of the navy had said that they were purchased. He conceived it immaterial whether the money was actually paid, or whether any individual had become responsible for it. It was not usual for the committee of ways and means, or for the house to go into minutiae, or to enquire whether the money were paid in one way or in another. He asked the gentlemen from Massachusetts if it was of any importance whether it were paid a month ago, or should be paid a month hence. The gentleman seemed to endeavour to propose some question that would produce difficulty; he professed to be in favour of the appropriation, and yet wished to throw some obstacle in the way to obstruct its passage. Even had the secretary appropriated money to this exigency which had been otherwise appropriated, it was a customary measure. There was a time when this doctrine was advocated by the very gentleman who now seemed to oppose it. Mr. C. here read that part of the message from the president to congress which relates to this subject. He then contended, that this proved that the articles spoken of were secured, and that the persons of whom they were procured were satisfied with the security of government for the purchase. If the propriety of incurring these expenses were brought into question, it might be necessary to give some answer to objections which should be offered. But as it seemed that the propriety of the measure was not questioned, he should go no farther into the subject.
Mr. Randolph said, from what he had heard of the debate, it appeared to him, that some doctrines had been advanced by the gentleman on his left (Mr. Campbell) which had not been heretofore considered as the true old whig doctrine, the true republican or democratic doctrine. He had heard it stated, with some surprize, that the misappropriation of publick money, or, in other words, to apply publick money which had been appropriated for one object to another, was a matter of little importance, and unworthy of being made a question of enquiry in this house. He thought very differently. He had not heard much of the debate; but he had heard enough to convince him that an alarming—damning heresy on the subject of politics, was likely to become prevalent in this body. Mr. R. said he would take the liberty of reading an extract from the first communication which the present President of the United States made to Congress, in which he recommends it as prudent to multiply barriers against the misapplication of publick money, by confining expenditures to express appropriations. Mr. R. read the passage to which he alluded, as follows: "In our case too of the publick contributions entrusted to our direction, it would be prudent to multiply barriers against their dissipation, by appropriating specifick sums to every specifick purpose susceptible of definition: by disallowing all applications of money varying from the appropriation in object, or transcending it in amount: by reducing the undefined field of contingencies, and thereby circumscribing discretionary powers over money; and by bringing back to a single department all accountabilities for money, where the examination may be prompt, efficacious and uniform." These opinions, said he, are at total variance with the doctrine now advanced—the present doctrine threatens a war of extermination to these opinions. Doctrines which were then held sacred, and on which he had always
acted, and upon which he trusted he should always continue to act, appeared now to be deserted.
The gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Campbell) had stated, that there was a time when certain gentlemen sanctioned the doctrines for which he now contends. It was equally true, he said, that there were others, who, contemporaneously too, defended the principles for which he now contended. Does the gentleman from Tennessee consider us as political roundabouts, to be changed by changing circumstances? If this be the fact, the sooner we know it the better.
Mr. R. called the attention of the house to an enquiry formerly made into the conduct of gen. Hamilton, supported by a colleague of his now in the senate. What was the crime alleged against the general? It was, that he had applied monies appropriated for one purpose to defray the expenses of another. This was the charge which was then made, and supported with great ability.
Mr. R. allowed that the crisis which occasioned the extraordinary expenses in question was an imminent one. It was so critical, that congress ought to have been immediately convened, in order that they might have given authority by law for these extraordinary expenses, and for adopting such measures as national feeling and national honor called for.
He confessed he felt extremely reluctant to vote large sums for the support of our degraded and disgraced navy, for expenses too that had been illegally incurred. He had endeavored in vain to procure Gallatin on Finance. (Which certainly ought to be in their library.) In that book, he recollected a case exactly apposite to the present, where the president of the United States during the Pennsylvania insurrection, made use of money to defray the expenses incurred, which had been appropriated for a different object; but not having the book in his possession he would not venture to quote it lest he should not do it correctly. Mr. R. concluded by saying, that when he rose, he did not mean to have said so much on the subject. If any thing had escaped him grating to any gentleman's feelings, he hoped it would not be ascribed to an intention to offend; but he could not withhold his indignation on hearing such anti-republican and highly federal opinions, as had been supported by the gentleman from Tennessee.
(To be continued.)
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. SUNDAY, Sept. 13, 1807.
Downing-street, Sept. 12.
Lieut. col. Bourke, deputy quarter master general to his majesty's troops serving in South America, arrived this morning at the office of Viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from the Rio de la Plata, with a dispatch from lieut. gen. Whitelocke, addressed to the right hon. William Windham, of which the following is a copy:
Buenos Ayres, July 10, 1807.
SIR,
I have the honour to acquaint you, for the information of his majesty, that upon being joined at Monte Viedo on the 15th of June, by the corps under brigadier general Craufurd, not one moment was lost by rear admiral Murray and myself in making every necessary arrangement for the attack of Buenos Ayres. After many delays occasioned by foul winds, a landing was effected, without opposition, on the 20th of the same month, at the Ensinada de Barragon, a small bay about thirty miles to the eastward of the town. The corps employed on this expedition were three brigades of light artillery, under capt. Fraser; the 5th, 38th, and 87th regiments of foot, under brigadier general sir Samuel Achmuty; the 17th light dragoons, 36th and 88th regiments, under brigadier general the hon. William Lumley; eight companies of the 95th regiment, and nine light infantry companies, under brigadier general Craufurd; four troops of the 6th dragoon guards, the 9th light dragoons, 40th and 45th regiments of foot, under colonel the hon. T. Mahon; all the dragoons being dismounted, except four troops of the 17th, under lieut. col. Lloyd.
After some fatiguing marches through a country much intersected by swamps and deep muddy rivulets, the army reached Reduccion, a village about nine miles distant from the bridge over the Rio Cheulo; and the opposite bank of which the enemy had constructed batteries, and established a formidable line of defence. I resolved, therefore, to turn this position, by marching in two columns from my left, and crossing the river higher up, where it was represented fordable, to unite my force in the suburbs of Buenos Ayres. I sent directions at the same to col. Mahon, who was bringing up the greater part of the artillery under the protection of the 17th light dragoons and 40th regiment, to wait for further orders at Reduccion.
Major general Leveson Gower having the command of the right column, crossed the river at a pass called the Passo Chico, & falling in with a corps of the enemy's, gallantly attacked and defeated it, for the particulars of which action, I beg to refer you to the annexed report. Owing to the ignorance of my guide, it was not until the next day that I joined with the main body of the army, when I formed my line by placing brigadier general sir Samuel Achmuty's brigade upon the left, extending it towards the Convent of the Recoleta, from which it was distant two miles. The 36th and 88th regiments being its right; brigadier general Craufurd's brigade occupying the central and principal avenues of the town, and being distant about three miles from the Great Square and fort; and the 6th dragoon guards, 9th light dragoons, and 45th regiment, being upon his right, and extending towards the Residencia. The town was thus nearly invested, and this disposition of the army, and the circumstances of the town and suburbs being divided into squares of 140 yards each side, together with the knowledge that the enemy meant to occupy the flat roofs of the houses, gave rise to the following plan of attack.
Brigadier general sir Samuel Achmuty was directed to detach the 38th regiment to possess itself of the Plaza de Toros, and the adjacent strong ground, and there take post; the 87th, 5th, 36th, and 88th regiments, were each divided into wings; and each wing ordered to penetrate into the street directly in its front. The light battalion divided into wings, and each followed by a wing of the 95th regiment, and a three pounder was ordered to proceed down the two streets on the right of the

centre one, and the 45th regiment down the two adjoining; and after clearing the streets of the enemy, this latter regiment was to take post at the Residencia. Two six-pounders were ordered along the central streets, covered by the carabineers, and troops of the 9th light dragoons, the remainder of which was posted as a reserve in the centre. Each division was ordered to proceed along the street directly in its front, till it arrived at the last square of houses next the River Plata, of which it was to possess itself, forming on the flat roofs, and there wait for further orders. The 95th regiment was to occupy two of the most commanding situations, from which it could annoy the enemy. Two corporals with tools were ordered to march at the head of each column, for the purpose of breaking open the doors; the whole were unloaded, and no firing was to be permitted until the column had reached their final point and formed; a cannonade in the central streets was the signal for the whole to come forward.
In conformity to this arrangement, at half past six o'clock of the morning of the 5th instant, the 38th regiment moved towards its left, and the 87th straight to its front, approaching the strong post of Retiro and Plaza de Toros, and after a most vigorous and spirited attack, in which these regiments suffered much from grape shot and musketry, their gallant commander, brigadier general sir Samuel Achmuty, possessed himself of the post, taking thirty-two pieces of cannon, an immense quantity of ammunition, and six hundred prisoners. The 5th regiment meeting with but little opposition, proceeded to the river, and took possession of the Church and Convent of St. Catalina. The 36th and 88th regiments, under brigadier general Lumley, moving in the appointed order, were soon opposed by a heavy and continued fire of musketry from the tops and windows of the houses; the doors of which were barricaded in so strong a manner, as to render them almost impossible to force. The streets were intersected by deep ditches, in the inside of which were planted cannon, pouring showers of grape on the advancing columns. In defiance, however, of this opposition, the 35th regiment, headed by the gallant general, reached its final destination; but the 38th being nearer to the fort and principal defence of the enemy, were so weakened by his fire as to be totally overpowered and taken. The flank of the 36th being thus exposed, this regiment, together with the 5th, returned upon sir Samuel Achmuty's post at the Plaza de Toros; not however, before lieut. col. Burne, and the grenadier company of the 36th regiment, had an opportunity of distinguishing themselves, by charging about eight hundred of the enemy, and taking and spiking two guns. The two six-pounders moving up the central streets meeting with a very superior fire, the four troops of the carabineers, led on by lieut. col. Kingston, advanced to take possession of the battery opposed to them, but this gallant officer being unfortunately wounded, as well as captain Burrell, next in command, and the fire both from the battery and houses proving very destructive, they retreated to a short distance, but continued to occupy a position in front of the enemy's principal defences, and considerably in advance of that which they had taken in the morning.
The left division of brigadier general Craufurd's brigade, under lieut. col. Pack passed on nearly to the river, and turning to the left, approached the Great Square with the intention of possessing itself of the Jesuits college, a situation which commanded the enemy's principal line of defence. But from the very destructive nature of his fire, this was found impracticable, and after sustaining a heavy loss, one part of the division throwing itself into a house which was afterwards not found tenable, was shortly obliged to surrender, whilst the remaining part, after enduring a dreadful fire with the greatest intrepidity, lieut. col. Pack its commander being wounded, retired upon the right division, commanded by brigadier general Craufurd himself. This division having passed quite through the River Plata, turned also to the left to approach the Great Square and fort from the north east bastion, of which it was distant about four hundred yards, when brigadier general Craufurd, leaving the fate of his left division, thought it most advisable to take possession of the Convent of St. Domingo, near which he then was, intending to proceed onwards to the Franciscan Church, which lay still nearer the fort, if the attack or success of any other of our columns should free him in some measure from the host of enemies which surrounded him. The 45th regiment being further from the enemy's centre, had gained the Residencia without much opposition, and lieut. col. Guard having it in possession of his battalion companies, moved down with the grenadier company towards the centre of the town, and joined brigadier general Craufurd.
The enemy, who now surrounded the Convent on all sides, attempting to take a three-pounder which lay in the street, the lieut. col. with his company, and a few light infantry under major Trotter, charged them with great spirit. In an instant, the greater part of his company and major Trotter (an officer of great merit) were killed, but the gun was saved. The brigadier general was now obliged to confine himself to the defence of the Convent, from which the riflemen kept up a well directed fire upon such of the enemy as approached the post; but the quantity of round shot, grape, and musketry, to which they were exposed, at last obliged them to quit the top of the building, and the enemy to the number of six thousand, bringing up cannon to force the wooden gates which fronted the fort, the brigadier general having no communication with any other columns, and judging from the cessation of firing that those next him had not been successful, surrendered at four o'clock in the afternoon.
The result of this day's action had left me in possession of the Plaza de Toros, a strong post on the enemy's right, and the Residencia, another strong post on his left, whilst I occupied an advanced position opposite his centre; but these advantages had cost about two thousand five hundred men in killed, wounded, and prisoners. The nature of the fire to which the troops were exposed, was violent in the extreme. Grape shot at the corners of all the streets, musketry, hand-grenades, bricks, and stones, from the tops of all the houses, every householder with his negroes defended his dwelling, each of which was in itself a fortress, and it is not, perhaps, too much to say, that the whole male population in Buenos Ayres was employed in its defence.
This was the situation of the army on the morning of the 6th instant, when general Liniers addressed a letter to me, offering to give up all his prisoners taken in the late affair, together with the
71st regiment, and others, taken with brigadier general Beresford, if I desisted from any further attack on the town, and withdrew his majesty's forces from the River Plata, intimating at the same time from the exasperated state of the populace, he could not answer for the safety of the prisoners, if I persisted in offensive measures. Influenced by this consideration, (which I knew from better authority to be founded in fact), and reflecting of how little advantage would be the possession of a country, the inhabitants of which were so absolutely hostile, I resolved to forego the advantages which the bravery of the troops had obtained, and acceded to the annexed treaty, which I trust will meet the approbation of his majesty.
I have nothing further to add, except to mention, in terms of the highest praise, the conduct of rear-admiral Murray, whose cordial co-operation has never been wanting whenever the army could be benefited by his exertions. Captain Rowley, of the royal navy, commanding the seamen on shore, captain Byng, of his majesty's ship Africa, who superintended the disembarkation, and captain Thompson, of the Fly, who had the direction of the gun-boats, and had previously rendered me much service by reconnoitering the river, are all entitled to my best thanks.
As his character already stands so high, it is almost unnecessary to state that from my second in command, major-general Leveson Gower, I have experienced every zealous and useful assistance; my thanks are likewise due to brigadier-general sir Samuel Achmuty and Lumley, and to colonel Mahon and brigadier-general Craufurd, commanding brigades. I cannot sufficiently bring to notice the uncommon exertions of captain Fraser, commanding the royal artillery, the fertility of whose mind, zeal, and animation in all cases left difficulties behind. Captain Squires, of the royal engineers, is also entitled to my best thanks; nor should I omit the gallant conduct of major Nicholls, of the 45th regiment, who on the morning of the 6th instant, being pressed by the enemy near the Residencia, charged them with great spirit, and took two howitzers and many prisoners. Lieutenant-colonel Bradford, deputy adjutant-general, has likewise a great claim to my approbation as a gallant and promising officer.
The officers of my personal staff, lieutenant-colonel Torrens, military secretary, captains Brown, Foster, Douglas, and Whittingham, aids-du-camp, must also be mentioned by me in terms of just regard; the knowledge which the latter possesses of the Spanish language, has been eminently useful to me. This dispatch will be delivered to you by lieut. colonel Bourke, deputy quarter-master-general, who has afforded me that assistance which might be looked for from an officer of his military talents and attachment to the service; to whom I beg to refer you for any further particulars respecting the military operations in this part of the world.
I have the honour to be, &c. J. WHITELOCKE, Lieut. Gen.
The Right Hon. William Windham. Return of the killed, wounded, and missing, of the troops under the command of lieutenant-general Whitelocke, between the 28th of June, the day of the landing at Ensinada, to the 5th of July, 1807, inclusive. TOTAL—316 killed, 674 wounded, 208 missing—1198.
A Definitive Treaty between the General in Chief of his Britannick Majesty and his Catholick Majesty, as per the following Articles.
 I. There shall be from this time a cessation of hostilities on both sides of the river Plata.  II. The troops of his Britannick Majesty shall retain, for the period of two months, the fortress and place of Monte Video, and as a neutral country there shall be considered a line drawn from San Carlos on the west, to Pando on the east, and there shall not be on any part of that line hostilities committed on any side, the neutrality being understood only that the individuals of both nations may live freely under their respective laws, the Spanish subjects being judged by theirs, as the English by those of their nation.  III. There shall be on both sides a mutual restitution of prisoners, including not only those which have been taken since the arrival of the troops under Lieut. Gen. Whitelocke, but also all those of his Britannick majesty's subjects captured in South America since the commencement of the war.  IV. That for the promptest despatch of the vessels and troops of his Britannick majesty, there shall be no impediment thrown in the way of the supplies of provisions which may be requested for Monte Video.  V. A period of ten days from this time is given for the re-embarkation of his Britannick majesty's troops to pass to the north side of the river La Plata with the arms which may actually be in their power, stores, and equipage, at the most convenient points which may be selected, and during this time provisions may be sold to them.  VI. That at the time of the delivery of the place and fortress of Monte Video, which shall take place at the end of the two months fixed in the second article, the delivery will be made in the terms it was found, and with the artillery it had when it was taken.  VII. Three officers of rank shall be delivered for and until the fulfilment of the above articles by both parties, being well understood that his majesty's officers who have been on their parole, cannot serve against South America until their arrival in Europe. 
Done at the Fort of Buenos Ayres, the 7th day of July, 1807, signing two of one tenor. JOHN WHITELOCKE, Lieut. Gen. Com. GEORGE MURRAY, Rear Adm. Com. SANTIAGO LINIERS. CESAR BALBIANI. BERNARDO VELASCOS. September 26.
Yesterday sir Robert Wilson arrived at the foreign office, with dispatches from St. Petersburg: he came over in the Lord Nelson packet, capt. Stewart. Our correspondent at Gottenburgh, under date 11th September, says, "Sir R. Wilson, who goes with this, is the bearer of dispatches from Russia, which are stated to be of the greatest importance; but nothing has transpired on their contents. Nothing new from Rügen: An extensive promotion has taken place in the Swedish army."
Yesterday letters were received in town from the Baltic, via Bridlington and Hull, at which ports four vessels arrived on Thursday; three of them
came direct from Petersburg, and the accounts by them are stated to be of an agreeable nature. We have been favoured with a letter by this conveyance, but it is nearly a month old—It mentions that the equipment of a small squadron, which was in a state of forwardness at Constadt, had been suspended, and that the Russian government appeared disposed to place its commercial relations with this country on a permanent and amicable basis.
The expedition from this country to the Baltic, was known at Petersburg about the middle of August. The object of it had then been communicated to the Russian government by lord G. L. Gower. A Danish courier arrived shortly after, with dispatches from his court, which were the subject of several cabinet conferences, and gave occasion to repeated interviews between the Russian, British, French, and Danish ministers.
It was understood at Petersburg, that the English government had applied to the emperor Alexander to guarantee to Denmark the possession of its fleet, and that France should not compel the use of it against us; and it was not until his imperial majesty had declined an interference which might interrupt the good understanding he had established with France, that our government adopted the resolution to deprive the enemy of the means with which the Danish marine would furnish him for our annoyance. The hitherto unaccountable delay which occurred in the early stages of our operations in the Baltic, is now ascribed to the negotiations at St. Petersburg.
The Russian squadron which was in the Archipelago is on its passage to Portsmouth, to refit, after its recent action with the Turkish fleet. A vessel has arrived at Spithead with stores, from St. Petersburg, to assist in its equipment, and orders have been issued from the navy office, for the supply of every article for which the Russian admiral may have occasion.
Dutch papers to the 8th inst. have been received, containing Paris news to the 4th; but they afford no intelligence of importance. They confirm the reported defeat of the Turkish fleet, by the Russians, which is thus described in the Vienna Court Gazette:—
"The naval battle between the two fleets took place on the 1st of July, between Lemnos and Monte Santo. It was very bloody, and lasted eight hours. The Russians obtained the victory; they were 22 sail strong, 10 of the line. The Turks had 18 sail, 12 of which were of the line. The loss of the Turks was 1200 men. Vice-admiral Barir Pacha is not dead, but taken prisoner: his ship, called the Capitana, was also taken. The chief admiral Seyd Pacha, who was wounded, displayed the greatest bravery. At the end of the action he was surrounded by five ships, notwithstanding which he saved his own, which was a fine three decker, of 100 guns. Four ships of the line were taken, three burnt, and two driven on shore. Scheremet Bey, the Turkish real admiral, was immediately beheaded after the action was over, because he had not taken his proper share in it."
The TORPEDO.—This machine, by which the Americans are completely to destroy our navy, provided our seamen will suffer it to be attached to our ships, is by no means a very recent invention. Mr. Fulton, who now claims the gratitude of the Americans for giving them the benefit of an invention by which the liberty of the seas is to be restored, and the commerce and independence of America protected, did, a few years ago, make an offer of his discovery to the British commander at Halifax. The offer was not accepted, and Mr. Fulton, in revenge, is determined to blow our whole navy out of the water. A similar offer was made to the French government, but after a great number of experiments, it was by them also rejected; not, we believe, on the score of humanity, but because it is almost impossible that it could ever be applied with effect. In the first place, the vessel to which it is attached must be at anchor; in the second place, the sea must be perfectly calm; and lastly, the crew of the vessel intended to be blown up must give their consent to have the machine attached to their ship: now as it is not very probable that all these facilities will often occur, no very serious apprehensions are to be entertained for the safety of our navy.
VENICE, Aug. 17. The Gazette entitled Regio Dalmatia , has published a letter from Constantinople of the 17th of July, which it gives as authentic. The following is an extract:—
"The revolution which has just been effected here, so far from being finished, seems to recommence with the most terrible symptoms. Almost all Asia refuses to acknowledge the new Sultan Mustapha. On every side is reared the standard of rebellion. Cidi Bascia, the brother-in-law of Sultan Selim, having assembled all the disbanded troops, who formed part of the Nizami-gedid, menaces the capital. Cossan Oglou, Kara Osman, and Jussuf Aga, have likewise assembled a great number of malcontents, and are marching in arms to Constantinople. The number of the rebels amounts, it is said, to near 100,000. They have seized and carried off to their camp the Dervise and the Patriarch of Cogni, the pretended descendant of Mahomet, the only person who can gird on the scimitar of the grand Signior, and proclaim him the legitimate sovereign. Three thousand cavalry have deserted during the night from the capital, and passed over to Asia, to join the rebels. We are at length on the eve of witnessing the most tremendous scenes. It is to be feared, that the Sultan Selim will perish by command of the present Sultana Valide, in which case we may look for the effusion of rivers of blood."
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the Circuit Court of the United States for the Virginia District, in a suit there depending between William Young Coker, Plaintiff; and Carter B. Page and Rebecca his wife; Chapman Johnson and Mary Ann his wife; William Nicholson, Margaret Nicholson, an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by John Cringan her guardian; and Agness Nicholson an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by Andrew Nicholson, her guardian, Defendants.
Will be Sold at Auction, for ready money, on the premises, on the 25th day of November,
That Valuable TENEMENT, in the Borough of Norfolk, now in the occupation of Mr. James Heron—and the unimproved LOT OF GROUND opposite thereto. The Sale will commence between 11 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
C. Copland, Commissioner. October 21.
ARRIVED. Brig Nancy, Burwell, 16 days: sch's Traveller, Snow, 4 days, and John & William, Hedge, 12 days from Boston.
NEWCOMB'S Packet will sail for New-York first fair wind. Nov. 18.
DEACLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore the first fair wind. Nov. 18.
Baltimore Baker's FLOUR, of superior quality, for family use, for sale by T. & W. A. Armstead, Campbell's wharf. Nov. 18.
For NEW-YORK. The fine new Sloop MATTAPONY, Capt. Thomas Read, part of her cargo being engaged, will sail in a few days. For freight or a few barrels or passage, apply to the master on board, or D. R. Waddey, & Co. Who have for Sale, 50 tons Campeachy LOGWOOD. November 18.
For CHARTER. The good Schooner WILLIAM, Job Hatch, master, burthen about 600 barrels. Moses Myers. Nov. 18.
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig NANCY, Capt. Burwell, will carry 1150 barrels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or Warren Ashley.
For sale on board said Brig, A parcel of SHOES and BOOTS. Any kind of Bank Notes or Negotiable Paper at 60 days will be taken Nov. 18.
MR. DUCOING, Begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk, that his Practising Ball is postponed until THIS EVENING, when he hopes to be honoured with their company. Nov. 18.
For SALE, 34 barrels COFFEE, 33 kegs Baltimore BUTTER, first quality. Wm. B. Lamb. Nov. 18.
Deserted from this garrison, on the 10th instant. WILLIAM FITZGERALD, a private in my company of artillery; he is twenty-three years old, five feet eight inches high, dark complexion, grey eyes, short black hair, by birth an Irishman. Ten Dollars will be paid as a reward for his delivery at this post, or information given so that he may be apprehended and brought back to his duty. John Saunders, Capt. U. S. Artillery, Commanding. Fort Nelson, Nov. 18.
Will be Rented for the ensuing Year, My Houses and Lot in the town of Suffolk, Nansemond county. Apply to Mr. Owen Flynn, of said town, or James Buxton. Nov. 18.
Books, Stationary, &c. Just received a valuable collection of BOOKS and STATIONARY, among which are
 Ramsay's Life of Washington, 1 vol.  Carr's tour through Holland, 1 vol.  Carr's Ireland, 1 vol.  vol. 8th Laws of the United States; Life of Beatie, 1 vol.  London Medical and Physical Journal, 15 vol.  Vanburgh's Plays, 2 vol.  Johnson's Works, 15 vol.  Ferguson's Lectures, 2 vol.  Optic's Simple Tales, 2 vol.  Wild Flowers by Bloomfield, 1 vol.  Tragedies of Tempter, 1 vol.  Thomson's Family Physician; Modernship of Fools, a poem; Guide to Domestic Happiness; Beauties of History; Newton's Works, 6 vol.  Bell's British Poets, 61 vol.  Callit; Viner's Abridgement, 30 vol.  Watson's Law of Partnership; Bacon's Abridgement, 7 vol.  Hale's Pleas of the Crown, 2 vol.  Coke upon Littleton, 3 vol.  Burrow's Reports, 5 vol.  Modem Reports, 12 vol.  Durnford and East's Reports, 8 vol.  Wentworth's Pleas, 10 vol.  Tucker's Blackstone, 5 vol.  Call's, Washington's, and Cranch's Reports; Revised Code, vol. 1; Pleasures of Imagination; Newton on the Prophecies, 3 vol.  Shakspeare, 12 vol.  Hugh Trevelyan, 4 vol.  Caleb Williams, 3 vol.  Cavallo's Philosophy, 4 vol.  Rowning's Philosophy, 2 vol.  Nicholson's Philosophy, 2 vol.  Brown's Dictionary of the Bible, 2 vol.  Campbell on Miracles, 2 vol.  Elements of Philosophy of the Mind; Burk's Works, 4 vol.  do. on the sublime; Memoirs of Cumberland; American Revolution by Mrs. Mercy Warren, 3 vol.  Schreveld's Greek Lexicon; Odd on European Commerce, 2 vol.  Select Speeches, Forensic and Parliamentary, 4 vol.  Albin on Galvanism; Motteville's Medical Dictionary, folio; Janus's Letters, 2 vol.  plates; Darwin's Poetical Works, 3 vol.  coloured plates; Miseries of Life; Gillies's Greece, 4 vol.  Map of Europe; Beisham's History of Great Britain, from 1688 to 1802, 12 vol.  History of England by Hume and others, 12 vol.  Diversions of Purley, 2 vol. quarto; Works of James Harris, Esq. 2 vol. quarto; History of Mexico, 2 vol. quarto; Select British Classics, 39 vol.  Paradise Lost, hot pressed, plates, quarto; German Theatre, 6 vol.  Malchus on population, 2 vol.  Lavater, 3 vol. octavo, with 360 plates; Aquetuit's Universal History, 9 vol.  Mayor's Universal History, 25 vol.  King of Prussia's Works, 13 vol.  Pope's Homer by Wakefield, 11 vol.  Hooie's Ariosto, 5 vol.  Francis's Horace, 4 vol.  Glover's Leonidas, 2 vol.  do. Anthoniad, 3 vol.  Southey's Poems, 2 vol.  Rural Philosophy, a Poem; Suicide, a Poem; Tales of Superstition; Pleader's Guide, a Poem; The Chase; Nicholson's Dictionary of Chemistry, 2 vol. quarto; Rosseau's Emilius, 2 vol.  Rollin's Antient History, 10 vol.  Langhorne's Plutarch, 6 vol.  British Plutarch, 6 vol.  Mayor's collection of Voyages and Travels, 24 vol.  New York Medical Repository, 8 vol.  Mickle's Luciad, 2 vol.  Domestick Encyclopedia, 5 vol. &c. 
Also, a variety of Blank Books and Stationary; a few groce of Playing Cards; Blank Notes and Checks of the United States and Virginia Banks. N. B. Subscribers to Rees's Cyclopaedia, are informed that the eleventh half volume is published; those who have not received their books to the eleventh half volume, are requested to call for them, Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. Nov. 18.
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st of Jan. next, that commodious three story brick DWELLING HOUSE in Church-street, at present occupied by Mr. Barth. Redman. And a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, with a fine extensive garden, in the Fields near Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. Stratton, possession of which may be had the 1st of January—Application to be made to Wm. Plume & Co. Nov. 18.
Received per schooner Traveller, from Boston, and for Sale, By EDWARD CLARK, 10 tons small, flat, and square Bar Iron, 100 bundles assorted Nail Rods. Nov. 18.

For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast-sailing brig ANN ELIZABETH, burthen 173 tons, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to  John Brown, Marsden's wharf November 13. tf
For FREIGHT, The fast sailing American Ship UNITED STATES, Thomas Harding, master, burthen 210 tons, and will carry from 240 to 250 hogsheads tobacco; she is well found and a good vessel in every respect, and only 18 months old. For terms apply to the master on board, or  Fisk & Catlett.
Who have for Sale on board said Ship,  6000 bushels Liverpool SALT, which will be sold low if taken immediately from a long side. October 30. tf
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM & MARY, burthen 230 tons, or 2100 barrels, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to  Solomon Bedinger. October 28. tf
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, imported in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by  William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter. October 7. tf
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane, William Colley, master.—Apply to the subscriber,  William Pennock. Who offers said SHIP, burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY, burthen 200 tons for charter. October 5. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Bush, will be ready immediately.  GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale,  Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23. tf
Just received from New-York by the regular Packets,  16 hhds. 1st qual. Muscovado Sugars, fit for retailing, 7 pipes 4th proof Brandy, 8 pipes Country Gin, 15 bolts Russia Duck, 6 chefs Hyson Tea, 52 barrels prime Pork, 32 do. prime Beef, 10 do. prime cargo do. New-York inspection.
And the Cargo of the Schooner Victory, captain Joseph Prindle, at Campbell's wharf, consisting of  850 Cheeses, weighing 12,000 lb. 200 bushels Irish Potatoes, 62 barrels prime Pork, 32 barrels cargo Pork, 31 do. prime Beef, 14 do. do. cargo Beef, 500 complete Sheathing Boards.
A FREIGHT Is wanted for a SCHOONER, of about 800 barrels, to any part of the West Indies; Antigua would be preferred. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-street, to  William Hull, jun. 1w2aw2w October 2. tf
For SALE, or will be bartered for Staves, Corn, or Flour,  5000 bushels Liverpool SALT, loose and in sacks, 1 ton Shot, assorted; 2 ton German Steel.  James Young. November 13. tf
For SALE, by the Subscriber,  34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Earthenware; 10 casks Glass do. 65 boxes 8 by 10, 37 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 gross Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castle Sea, 1 hogshead and 3 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 10 hhds. Petersburg, 2 do. Richmond, and 4 do. York River Tobacco; 15 bales Cotton, 38 whole and 9 half tiers Rice.  A. Maclure. November 13. tf
The Ladies of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Are respectfully informed that there is now opening at Mr. Bourke's, Main-street,  Two trunks of superb MILLINERY, brought by a gentleman direct from London, selected by a person of the first taste at one of the most fashionable houses there; they consist of rich Tubans, real Lace, Caps and Hats, Satin and Chenille Bonnets, Satin and Velvet, do. Ruby, Velvet Bonnets, with Gold and Chenille ornaments, Gold Trimmings for Ladies Dresses, Ruby, Velvets, and real Italian Crapes of various colours. N. B. As such a variety may never offer again, Ladies are informed that if not sold in a few days they will be sent to the southward. Nov. 13. 3*
For SALE,  80 hhds. choice retailing Molasses, 34 tiers Currants; 20 kegs Capers, in very fine order.  James Young. November 11. tf
Wanted on Hire,  A NEGRO MAN, accustomed to wait in a house; and a NEGRO WOMAN, who can cook, wash, and iron. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Nov. 9. tf
FOR RENT,  The Store, Back-Room, and Cellar, No. 91, Main-street, next door to Mr. Reynear Gilbert, an excellent stand for a Dry Good or Grocery Store. Apply to  Niemeyer & Von Kapff. November 9. 6
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale,  His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and situated on a never failing stream; although she works at present only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abundant supply for ten pair—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's Mills, about two miles farther, now in complete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not superior to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently believes, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia. Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any number of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
FOR SALE,  2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
St. Mary's College.
GRAND LOTTERY,
BALTIMORE.
Authorised by the General Assembly of the State of Maryland; the Scheme of which Lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing besides a large number of other good prizes, 1 prize of - - - 50,000 Dollars, 1 do. of - - - 15,000 3 do. of - - - 10,000 2 do. of - - - 5,000 8 do. of - - - 1,500 7 do. of - - - 1,000 Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dollars. The Scheme contains only 21,500 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Baltimore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day. Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE'S truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market-street and Charles-street, Baltimore. The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the Tickets.  G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks. The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, in Maiden Lane, New-York. N. B. Distant adventurers accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the inspection of adventurers. October 14. 3m
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank.  Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
St. Mary's College Lottery of Baltimore. TICKETS for Sale by  Rowland & Triplett. October 16. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November.  P. Barraud. October 5. tf
For RENT, The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house.  Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to  Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
REMOVAL.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEAL) They have on hand a general assortment of  English, India and French Goods. September 11. tf
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House, adjoining the Subscriber's, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes;—also a convenient Dwelling-House near the Bridge, adjoining Mrs. Archer's, at present occupied by Mr. Nicholson;—also that pleasant retired House on Bower street, occupied by Stephen Harris; and some Ware-houses on my wharf, with or without the wharf. For further particulars apply to  James Tucker. October 12. tf
Forty Dollars Reward,
Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEFFERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high—Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the subscriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are hereby cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way.  Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4. tf
NOTICE.
Those who have claims against the estate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceased, are requested to bring them in to the subscriber properly authenticated: and those indebted, are requested to make immediate payment, otherwise suits will be commenced against them, as the situation of the estate will not admit of any indulgence.  Jane Collins, Admr x . October 28. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by  L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
Now landing from on board the Schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn,  120 hogsheads Bordolease CLARET, 96 casks Roll Brimstone, 100 boxes Castle Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hhds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by  William Pennock. October 12. tf
For SALE,
2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
200 barrels FLOUR, of superior quality for family use,
10 hogsheads Tobacco, suitable for the West-India Markets. 100 barrels New-York Pork, city inspection, 50 do. Carolina do. 50 hhds 25 barrels Antigua Sugars, 40,000 wt Green Coffee, Madeira Wine, London Brown Stout, Philadelphia Porter, Claret, Hermitage, Burgundy, &c. &c.—For sale on liberal terms by  C. & F. Whittle. November 11. 8
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance,
A PARCEL OF  Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS.  Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
For SALE,
73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork.  George Wilson. November 4. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of  Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are  14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hhds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bor Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received,  20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallet Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour.  John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
Wood and Hastings,
No. 76, Main Street, Have received from London and Liverpool, via Baltimore, 62 packages composing a complete assortment of  Fall and Winter GOODS; Among which are Best blue, black, bottle green, and olive broad Cloths; fashionable Calfimeres; coarse Cloths; coarse and fine Coatings; Flannels and Baizes; Kendal Cottons; blue and white Kerseys and Halthicks; blue and diab Plains; Flushings; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swansdown; Bennett's Cord and Toilette; Velvets; Durants; Calimancoes; Ruffles and Bumbazets; Manchester Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheetings; Dinner and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dimities; Cambric Mullins; Ginghams; fancy Mullins; Hosiery; Pins; Thread, &c. &c. Also, an assortment of French Lutestrings; silk Velvets; black and white silk Hose; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Taffels; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c. &c. LIKEWISE,  10 bales India Cottons, 2 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls. October 5. tf
J. & W. SOUTHGATE,
Have now received the whole of their Fall Assortment from London and Liverpool, amongst which are the following  Best superfine Navy Blue, London Brown and Bottle Green Cloths, fashionable Calfimeres, Coarse Cloths of every description, Superfine white and feathered Flannels, Hosiery of every description, S. 4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Superfine Hollands for Shirting, Oznaburgs, Tow and Flaxen, Kendal Cottons in small assorted bales, Manchester Goods of every description, Best London Seine Twine, Nails 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, & 20d, Diamond head Spikes, all sizes, Glazed Gun Powder and Shot. ALSO,  10 packages of German LINENS, Consisting of Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Hlessens, Heedens, Flaxen Rolls, Patillas, &c. entitled to debenture, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper. September 28. 2m
Fall and Winter GOODS.
The Subscribers have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, and Planter, from London, an extensive and general assortment of  Seasonable and Fancy GOODS, Amongst which are  20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Blankets, 6 do. Plains and Halthicks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimerees, 10 do. T-willed Sacking, 5 do. British Oznaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and sheetings, 20 trunks fashionable Twine, 4 casks Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kegs F and F Gun Powder, also an assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c.—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper.  Richard & John Taylor. September 25. 2m
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their  Fall and Winter GOODS. The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Calfimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epauliers; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dresses; Calicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marcellies; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 28. tf
FALL GOODS.
We have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of  Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further supply by the first arrival from London.  J. & W. Southgate. On hand, a few very fine  Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes. September 16. 2m
For SALE,
Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Teneriffe,  100 pipes and 90 hhds. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to  Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT,
For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to  William Pennock. Who has on hand,  Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
GERMAN LINENS, &c.
16 bales coarse Linen, 4 do. Ruffa Sheetings, 3 boxes German Rolls, 2 do. Romans Sheetings, 1 do. fine Flanders do, 3 do. Patillas, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 2 do. Table Cloth, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 1 do. extra fine do. 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 80 boxes Window Glass, 100 do. Sh. & Pipes, 120 do. Spanish Segars, from 8 to 20 dollars per box, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 200 wt. reeled bottling Wire, 800 do. Glue, 11,000 best Coff. e bags, 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, &c. Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant marble Statues, Urns and Vases, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, Water and Waffle Irons, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Velvet Ribbons, Fine Thread Stockings, Elegant Cutlery, An invoice of Watches, Watch Crystals and Beads, A large invoice of Lace, Jewellery and Dice, Elegant Chessmen, Flannels and Claretins, Violins, Bows, and Fifes, Flutes with four and six keys, do. patent lined, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Toilet Looking Glasses, Shaving Casks, Elegant Writing Decks, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, Seine and Sewing Twine. For Sale by  Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11. tf
To RENT,
That commodious TAVERN opposite the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 10th of next month.  James Tucker. July 22. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. Also in Store,  Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail.  Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only.  Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
For SALE,
A few hundred pounds of  English PRINTING INK, of the first quality—Also,  A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office Sept. 17.
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO,  NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES,
30 half boxes brown Soap. 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tiers do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhds and pipes—For Sale by  Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
NOTICE.
A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, to counteract the operations of that of George Whitfield, as relates to a divorce from his wife Elizabeth, on account of a division of the property.  Elizabeth Whitfield. November 13. 1*
Now landing from the Schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York,
17 hhds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hhds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-street to  William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,  BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.