Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-01-11 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 11, 1805.
[NO. 77.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1805.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 10 13 Scarce   Beef, cargo bbl. 9   Prime 10 50   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 83 90   2d p. 87 95   3d p. 96 1   4th p. 1 10   Fr. 3d p. 1 10   4th p. 1 15   Peach, 90   Apple, 75   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 7 7 50   Navy. 5 5 50   Ship 3 3 50   Butter, Export. lb. 22 25   Candles, Dipt 17 18   Mould 25   Sperm. 66   Coal, English bus. 25 None   Virginia 25   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None   Caraccas None   Coffee, W. India lb. 36   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18 20   Sea Island None   St. Domingo None   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15   Russia 20 21   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bbl. 10 10 25   Fine 9 9 50   Middlings 6 7 50   X ditto 8 8 50   Fish, Cod, dry quin. None   Herrings bbl. 4 4 50   Shad 6   Fustick ton. 40 Plenty   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 90 95 Plenty   N. E. 1st p. 70 75 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 90   Barley 42 None   Oats   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides, Dried lb. 11 None   Hog's-Lard 12   Indigo, Florent None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60 65   Camp. 70 75   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 14 15   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 12   St. Dom.   Molasses, gal. 55 62   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 1 1 5   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, 16 18   Pitch, bbl. 3 50 4   Pork, Cargo 12   Prime 14 50 Dull   Mess 16 50   Raisins, cask. None   ditto, box.   Rice, 100lb. 5 50   Rosin, bbl. 4   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 96 98   Antigua, 3d p. 92 95   St. Croix, 3d p. 90 92   W. Island, 3d p. 85   Country, 64 66   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 80   Isle May, 85   St. Ubes, 66   Cadiz, 55 60   Liverpool, 85   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 25   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 12 50   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 70   hhd. head 30   do. red oak 18 20   Tar, bbl. 2 50 2   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 7 6 25   Petersburg 6   Rappa, 4 50   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. 10 12   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 3   Wax, Bees, lb. 30 35   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1   Teneriffe, 1 1 12   Sherry, 1 25 1   Port, pipe. 160 220 Plenty   Malaga, gal. 85 1 Scarce  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and 3   Spain, without the Straights of Gibral-   tar. 3   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 4 4 1-2   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape   de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3   British and Neutral Windward Islands   from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 3   Jamaica and Honduras, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Porto Rico, - - - - - 3   Havanna, - - - - - 3   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - -   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - -   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo,   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 4 1-2 5   Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, 5 dolls. per share, advance.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 5%   per cent. advance.   United States Bank, 500 dolls. per share.   Exchange on London, Par.  
AUCTION. TO-MORROW, January 10th, will be sold at Publick Auction, at Campbell's Wharf, The good Brig JOSEPH, as she arrived from sea—on 9 months credit, for approved indorsed notes.
Also, at the same time for cash, the Cargo of the said Brig, consisting of 150 Barrels Beef and Pork. 40 M. Feet Merchantable Boards. A parcel of Hogshead Shooks. 15 Hogsheads N. E. Rum. 23 Barrels Country Gin. 15 do. Apple Brandy. 50 Boxes Mould Candles. And a quantity of SHOES. WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun. Auctioneer.
January 9. 333 FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The staunch Brig NANCY, Samuel Rider, Master:— Burthen 156 tons. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA & CO. tf 331
January 9. 331 FOR JAMAICA, Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— Will take 150 barrels on freight, if offered immediately. She has excellent accommodations for a few passengers. Apply to the master on board, or to N. HERON. tf 328
January 7. 328 FOR AMSTERDAM, The good Brig TWO BROTHERS, P. Hartshorne, Master:— Burthen 350 bds. to sail in all January, as a considerable part of her cargo is engaged—Those who wish to ship, will please apply soon, to the master on board, at Gibson's wharf, or WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun. tf 317
December 31. 317 FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor. Will sail in a few days. For freight or passengers, apply to MARTIN FISK.
Who has this day landing from said Schooner, 250 Barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef. 20 do. Pork. 20 Half bds. Mess Beef. 20 do. Neats Tongues. 50 Barrels Herrings. 20 do. Mac.arel. 10 Half barrels do. 10 Hogsheads N. E. Rum. 20 Barrels do. 20 do. Country Gin. 20 do. Whiskey. 100 Boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Dipt do. 50 do. Chocolate. 50 do. Cheese, for family use. 30 Casks do. for Shipping. Hyson, Young Hyson, and Imperial Teas. 1 Case Writing Paper. 6 Trunks Mens and Boys Shoes. December 28. tf 311
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Brig SUSAN, MICHAEL FARLEY, Master:— Burthen 173 tons, or 1600 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 24. tf 209
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Brig LUCY, CHARLES FOSTER, Master:— Burthen 1000 barrels. For terms apply to MOSES MYERS. December 24. tf 303
FOR LONDON, The MEDWAY, A fine coppered ship under English colours. Two-thirds of her cargo engaged, she will sail by the 10th of January. Freight to fill up, will be received on low terms. Apply to Robertson & Brown. Who have Landing out of Brig George, HIGH PROOF JAMAICA RUM. December 21. tf 302
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 55 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy. ROBERT GIBSON. tf 287
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MOSES MYERS. Burthen 350 hogsheads; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. November 26. tf 251
FOR SALE, (if applied for in three days) The fast sailed Schooner PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLAISTER OF PARIS, on board said Schooner. December 5. 269
FOR CHARTER, The American Brig FACTOR, one year old, burthen 163 tons, will carry about 1300 barrels—freight to the West-Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. 2500 bushels Lisbon SALT on board said brig, which will be sold low if taken from a long fide. November 28. tf 360
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship ECHO, Burthen 350 bds. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. November 28. tf 255
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Straight Rabit. 15 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. New lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE. 20 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16. tf 233
Now landing on Rothery's Wharf, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, A CHOICE PARCEL OF ANTIGUA RUM, Which will be sold low if taken from off the Wharf. John Brown. Rothery's Wharf.
Who will take a Freight for the above BRIG, Burthen 1300 barrels, if application be made in a few days. December 3. tf 268
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— Burthen 368 tons or 450 bds. tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. tf 270
FOR SALE ON LIBERAL CREDIT, The well found fast sailing Schooner EMELY, JAMES SAMPSON, Master:— Together with her cargo on board of 600 barrels Flour. Moses Myers. November 26. tf 232
Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. tf 227
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Commerce , from LONDON, and Ship Brutus , from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor.
ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner Lydia , Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock.
WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 221
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE, 100 hogsheads prime old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO. C. & F. Whittle. December 12. 278
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
NOW LANDING On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Seaman , Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West-India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FOR SALE, 120 Hogsheads of old Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. MOSES MYERS. December 19. tf 291
The Subscriber intending to carry on the LUMBER BUSINESS extensively in all its various branches, has taken into partnership with him Mr. RICHARD J. COX. No pains will be spared to give general satisfaction, in which it is hoped they will be able to succeed, being provided with hands and lighters for the purpose of delivering lumber along side of vessels in any part of the harbour. This part of the business will be conducted under the firm of RICHARD J. COX & CO. The subscriber carries on his other business as usual, storage on the lowest terms. JOHN COX. January 7. 1m 327
WINDOWGLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 8 by 10—9 by 11—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 315
ST. VINCENTS RUM. 50 Puncheons fine flavoured 3d, and 4th proof St. Vincents Rum—just landed and for sale by DONALDSON, THORBURN & CO. January 7. 3 329
FOR SALE, 32 barrels Baltimore Superfine Flour. JOHN C. NIEMEYER. January 7. 3 330
FOR SALE, 86 Tierces, 20 half tierces RICE, 30 Bales Upland COTTON, and 50 Hogsheads, 1 tierce MOLASSES, which will be landed to-morrow on Myers's wharf, from on board the Schooner Union , capt. Baker, from Charleston. ALSO IN STORE, 20 Puncheons 3d proof Antigua RUM, of fine flavour. EDWARD JOHNSTON. Who wishes to purchase, A few Shares in the Virginia Bank, and to sell one Dismal Swamp Canal Share. January 7. 6t 328
LANDING THIS DAY From the Schooner Susan , from Jamaica, on Newton's Wharf, Fifty Three Puncheons RUM. For sale by Moses Myers. December 19. tf 296
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Periamery, &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 He

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 11, 1806.
A. B. VENABLE, Esq. has been re-elected President of the Bank of Virginia.
The Directors for the BANK OF VIRGINIA are the same as published in our last, except JOHN H. FOUSSHEE in the room of HUBNER—Those for the BRANCH OF NORFOLK the same, except ALEXANDER JORDAN, in the room of A. C. JORDAN. The Directors for Fredericksburg and Petersburg, are as before published.
Our readers will find sufficient excuse for the omission of many articles, of less importance, from this paper, in the desire we have to gratify them with a day's full detail of the proceedings in the High Court of Impeachment. We shall for the present refrain from any remark on these proceedings. The high character of the court commands us to forbear any hasty or crude observations on the measures it may think proper to pursue, however we may condemn those measures as unjust or oppressive. Something of this nature we do fancy may be discovered in what we this day lay before our readers, without entitling the discoverer to the palm of superior sagacity. Of this, however, hereafter.
By a letter from Washington we learn that his honour LEVY LINCOLN, has resigned the perplexing office of Attorney-General of the United States. The frequent embarrassments which his abortive attempts to discharge the duties of that station drew him into, the obprobriums which he was obliged to submit to from the opposing eloquence of the Martins and the Harpers of the Federal bar, must have rendered his situation rather irksome. Long as that high office has been held by this Vulcan of Law, it may be said, with great truth, that his relinquishment of its honours and emoluments is the first act of his which can challenge approbation, as being of any utility to his country.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Harris, American Consul at St. Peterburgh, to a respectable commercial house in Boston, dated August 15, 1804.
"The number of American vessels which have arrived this season, fall far short of that of the last; and the export of produce and manufactures do not exceed one half the amount of last year. The price of hemp, as you will note in the annexed price current, has risen considerably, and appears likely to continue high; manufactures keep pretty steady; and it is probable that a large stock will be found on hand for winter speculation: this circumstance will, however, probably moderate the prices in the spring."
"A direct trade from the United States cannot perhaps for some time to come, be carried on to advantage; the similarity of many of the most important productions of the two countries will, in the first instance, be a strong check; and the small quantities of West-India produce and rice, which find their way here immediately from America, are necessarily limited, as Russia has not yet seen the policy of permitting a re-exportation of the surplus commodities, brought to her ports, with an allowance of the return of the duty; consequently no more are imported than is sufficient for the local wants of the country. There is, however, one article which I think will very shortly find an active market in this place—this is Cotton. The present Emperor, whose whole study appears to be directed towards the improvement of his empire, has not withheld his attention from manufactures, which consequently engage much of the industry of his subjects, and since his accession to power, many improvements have been made in those of cotton, which promise much encouragement to an increased demand of this important American staple. It must be equally gratifying to us, to know, that he feels not less interested, for the general improvements and extension of his commerce with America, which is growing fast into great importance, and under his auspices I doubt not, will be made to yield additional advantages to the American merchant.—Clean hemp, Ro. 48—cut shot, do. 57 1-2—half clean, do. 50 1-2—old sable iron, 185 to 205—new do. 165 to 185—Bristles, first quality, 20 1-2—do. second do. 7 1-2—cordage 3 1-4 to 4 1-2—sail cloth, 18 to 24—ravens duck, 10 to 15—sheetings, 18 to 25—broad diaper, 200—narrow do. 160—drillings, 39 to 41—huckaback, 160."
During the late distressing fire at St. Thomas, but few lives were lost. A Mr. COLIN, of immense property, distracted by his loss, threw himself into the flames and perished; a faithful and affectionate servant immediately followed the dreadful example of his master.
On Monday the 31st ult. a motion was made in the house of delegates of Maryland by Mr. Bond, of Harford county, for leave to bring in a bill, entitled, "an act to provide for the election of the justices of the levy courts by the people of the several counties of the state." The yeas and nays being required yeas 31, nays 30.
Progress of Democracy.—Some have hoped and believed that when Jacobinism became triumphant in the government of the United States, party spirit would exhibit the less venom and the moderate men would regulate the tone of publick measures. The history of mankind has taught us different expectations, and we witness with sorrow the same direful process in America which has, in every country attended the same experiment.
The judges in Pennsylvania were of the moderate description, and having seen the first order of things completely changed in that state, were disposed to check the insubordinate spirit which had changed men, but was now waging war with no less success against principles. Look at the fate of these judges—they have become obnoxious to dictator Duane, and they must be sacrificed.
Look at Congress. The moderate men of the democratic party are there beginning to drop off, and the revengeful tyrant Randolph, with his accomplices, will be left to complete the wise, pacific, and unassuming policy of the American emperor, without a man, excepting among the humbled and despised minority, to lend his voice in the cause of bleeding justice. General Butler, though strongly opposed to the last administration, and an active character in exalting the present, compared with those who do and will manage the national affairs, was a moderate man. But, again see what becomes of moderate men. Read his honest and patriotic declaration to the governor of his state, South-Carolina.
"I had not long been in senate, since my last election, before I perceived a combination among certain large states, unfair in itself, and dangerous in its consequences, to the rights of other states; they
hold evening meetings, to decide what shall take place or prevail in the senate. Into this combination and by this combination nothing is suffered to come fairly before the senate, that it is not either brought forward by one of the party, or has not their previous sanction. To such a state of things, I would not—I cannot—I will not submit—without expressing both my concern and disappointment—concern, because I expected a very different conduct from gentlemen with whom I hoped to have been in unison—disappointment at finding these men, who before a revolution in the publick mind took place, possessed a jealous regard for equal rights, now in power, the first to subvert the principles of which they wished to be thought the advocates."
The consequence of this exposition of the humiliated state to which evcty portion of the community was reduced by the clandestine but aspiring policy of a few Virginian Machiavellians, was political denunciation. In his native state, he was abused by his own party; in the other states the jacksals of the imperial junta abused him; he had nothing else to expect in congress, and this MODERATE MAN HAS RESIGNED! Thus it will be, and our GRANGERS and VARNUMS and every other man in whatever department of government who will not pursue the policy, of which Randolph is the agent in congress, will eventually resign or be brought back to private life, by the intrigues of the dominant party.—Refertory.
The following humorous petition to the legislature of Maryland, now sitting at Annapolis, was presented on the 20th ult.
To the honourable, the general assembly of Maryland, now anchored in this city of Annapolis. The humble petition of poor Jack Clarke, of the city of Baltimore, sheweth to your honours, that your unfortunate petitioner while ploughing the dominions of old Neptune, having carried rather tough sail in squally weather, the gales of misfortune blowing hard, he over-ran his reckoning, the watch on deck keeping a bad look out, he was stranded on the shoals of poverty, soon after, overhauled and made prisoner by the commander of the press-gang called the sheriffs of Baltimore, and now lies locked under hatches in limbo, to the great grief of his darling Poll and sweet little crew, who since his imprisonment have been on short allowance.—Therefore, your petitioner prays your honours will order the hatches to be unbarricaded by act of insolvency, that his fasts may be cut, he again put to sea on a cruise, in hopes that fortune may prove kind, in the distribution of her prize money, and poor Jack once more enabled to cheer the heart of his darling Poll and her sweet little babes.—And your petitioner will ever pray, &c.
Congressional Register.
SECOND SESSION OF THE EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commenced at Washington, November 5, 1804.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday December 13.
Debate on the Bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels continued.
Mr. Eppes said that, notwithstanding the objections made to his proposed amendment, he sincerely believed the best interests of the nation required that it should prevail. It appeared to him that neither of the gentlemen who had opposed it, had taken a correct view of the question. We are not, said he, passing a law for the protection of American commerce; but we are making provision against the improper use of arms; for it seems to be the intention of those gentlemen to allow our vessels to arm.—They tell you that our vessels cannot do without arms; they cannot effect the object of their voyages without being prepared with a sufficient armament. Why, this is precisely the argument of a highwayman for the use of his pistols. But ought the United States to protect their commerce in this way? He thought they ought not. Do these gentlemen possess information, that we cannot carry on our commerce without armed vessels; if so, it will bring up the whole principles upon which the right of armament is founded; and he trusted it would be manifested that the provisions of this or any other bill, to be enacted for the purpose, would be such as to secure the United States from a collision with foreign powers. He did not think it comported with the dignity of the union to arm their merchant vessels, and turn them loose upon the ocean, to act as whim or caprice, or a thirst of lucre should dictate. It would be nothing more or less than covering the ocean with an armed banditti, that would bring down upon the United States the sovereign contempt and just indignation of all the powers of Europe. He hoped the navigating and commercial character of Americans would be formed upon their superior skill and industry; if in the exercise of these they were opposed, he was willing to extend the publick protection to them, he would not only protect their rights in this way, but he would also avenge their wrongs. The arms of the union can reach the Caribbean seas, as well as the Mediterranean; and this he presumed was the source proper to be pursued. He felt extremely averse to the principle of the bill; he could not reconcile himself to do what no other nation had ever done; that is, give arms to every man sailing on the ocean who shall require it. Do you grant even letters of marque in this way? By no means—What! shall A, B, and C, persons we know nothing of, because they can sign a bond, with a security, range the ocean under sanction of the flag of Union, to make war upon other nations, and exercise a power which the constitution declares shall be exercised exclusively by Congress.—He did not believe the good sense of the committee would permit them to confer the power of making war on any set of men, however virtuous or respectable, much less an commanders of armed merchant vessels, cruising in pursuit of wealth or plunder.—No they would certainly prefer to retain such an important power in their own hands; and he was well persuaded that the publick peace would be preserved but a very short time after the moment that Congress put in the power of others to make war.—For whatever may be the character of a sea captain, if he executes his bond, he is entitled to his arms, and is any gentleman weak enough to believe that a bond to the amount of the value of the vessel will restrain an intemperate person from using arms when he is irritated by an anticipated detention or scrutinizing over haul? It is well known, even in civil life on shore, where every man is equal, how difficult it is to restrain the vindictive passions of hasty tempers. The difficulty was much greater at sea. He really thought the risque too great to be entrusted to this body of men. He was, however, willing to protect them in every lawful commercial pursuit, as far as the arm of Union could reach.—But he would not consent to put the national vengeance in the hands of any man, or set of men, with whose characters he was unacquainted, and who for all he knew, or appeared to be required by the bill, might be totally regardless of all the ties of virtue, justice and national honour.
The question on Mr. Eppes's amendment was taken; 40 voting in the affirmative, and 61 in the negative; the motion was lost.
Mr. Crowninshield moved to strike out the proviso and the second section.
Mr. J. C. Smith conceived the motion out of order;
the proviso belonged to the first section, and that was the section under consideration; the committee had not as yet reached the second section.
Mr. Crowninshield then proposed to strike out the proviso alone, which was agreed to by the committee, 56 against 32.
Mr. J. Clay said that he did not think the bond of an owner or commander for the value of the vessel was sufficient; he therefore moved to forfeit also her tackle, apparel, furniture, and cargo. It was well known that in many voyages now making, the forfeitures of the vessel would be but a trifling loss, compared with the profits made upon some cargoes, and that merchants would cheerfully incur the penalty, rather than decline a voyage whereon such great profits were to arise.
Mr. Eustis admitted in some cases that the penalty might not be too great; but there were others in which it would be out of all proportion; instance an East-Indiaman with a cargo of 4 or 500,000 dollars; he feared requiring sureties to such an amount would greatly interrupt that branch of commerce if not totally prevent it.
Mr. Crowninshield objected to the insertion of the cargo, but had no objection to the tackle, apparel and furniture being forfeited with the vessel.
Mr. J. Clay. The gentleman knows that the bond given in the case of East-Indiamen is a mere formality; that trade being on account of its profit, one in which there is no danger as to the improper conduct of the captain, men of respectability and good character always being employed; but the provision is intended to prevent illegal voyages under an idea that the profit upon the cargo will more than cover the condition of the bond: he had no objection to exclude the cargoes of East-Indiamen from the effect of this bond; but in the case of West-Indiamen he thought government would not have an adequate security unless the value of the cargo was made liable as well as the vessel.
Mr. Goddard asked if it was intended to take two bonds, one of the owner, and the other of the commander, and to be for double the value of the vessel, and double the value of the cargo; in this event the security would be quadruple: he would merely submit to the consideration of gentlemen, whether it would be proper to embarrass commerce in this way.
Mr. J. Clay. That may be easily obviated by making it a joint bond.
The question on the amendment was taken and agreed to; 63 against 32.
Monday, December 31, 1804.
Mr. Richards from the committee of enrolment, reported that the committee had examined the bill providing for the disposal of sundry copies of the laws of the United States, and that they had found the same duly enrolled.
Mr. Elmer presented the petition of the heirs and residuary legatees of Hannah Preston, late relict of Colonel Preston, who died at camp in March 1777: praying to be allowed half pay for the term which she had survived her husband. Referred to the committee of claims.
On motion of Mr. Elmer the several petitions of Eli Elmer, Seth Bowen, and Jonathan Moore, presented at the last session, were referred to the committee of the whole, to whom had been referred the bill making further provision for the extinguishment of the publick debt.
On the motion of Mr. Holland the subject of an establishment of a post road from Washington to New-Orleans was referred to the committee of the whole, to whom the subject of a like road by Knoxville was referred.
On motion of Mr. Holland it was resolved that the President be requested to cause to be laid before the house any documents that relate to that subject, and to communicate such other information as he shall think proper. Ordered that a committee of two be appointed to wait upon the President for the purpose of presenting this resolution.
The house went into committee of the whole on the bill making an appropriation for the support of the United States for the year 1805, which being twice read and referred to a committee of the whole, the blanks were severally filled up, the appropriation was 1,240,000 dollars. The committee rose and reported, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Wednesday.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of ways and means, presented a bill making an appropriation for the support of government for the year 1805, which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday.
An engrossed bill for the relief of John Steel was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill to incorporate the Washington building and fire insurance company was about being read, when
Mr. Gregg expressed a wish that it might be postponed, and a speedy decision had on the question of recession. He understood this was the day fixed for that subject.
Mr. Lewis observed that the motion for recession could have no effect upon this bill, as it did not contemplate the recession of the city of Washington, but only of the other parts of the district.
Mr. Stanford had intended to have called up the resolutions for recession; but he had just received a letter from a number of the inhabitants of the district wishing a short delay; there were also absent from the house several members, who had taken considerable interest in the subject. For these reasons he did not intend to call up the resolutions for two or three days.
Mr. Early was averse to a postponement; he thought an early decision ought to be made to quiet the minds and soothe the feelings of the inhabitants who felt a deep interest in the decision; indeed the members themselves had had their feelings excited in no inconsiderable degree. He hoped if the gentleman who brought the resolutions forward should forbear to call them up, some other gentleman would do it for him.
Mr. Stanford was induced to let the subject rest a few days longer, on account of those very feelings and interest which prevailed the whole body of the people. He would also prefer a decision by a full house, rather than by such a thin one as now appeared.
Mr. Early did not think that a thin attendance by the members was a good argument for postponement; if it was expected that every member should attend, he feared the publick business would progress very slowly; but if the subject was entered upon now, and the resolutions adopted, they would have to take the shape of a bill, and it would be many days before the subject was finally decided, by which time no doubt the absent gentleman alluded to, would arrive.
Mr. Lyon said the bill that was moved to be postponed had nothing to do with the recession, as it was not proposed to recede the city.
Mr. Gregg knew that the resolutions excepted Washington city, but he hoped that if a part of the district was to be receded, there would be found a majority for receding the whole. He was against the recession altogether, and so he should be till the question was decided against him. The business had been so long before the house, that he could not see any reason for further delay.
On the question to postpone the bill for incorporating the Washington building and Fire Insurance Company, there were 51 for it, and 42 against it; and the bill was postponed accordingly.
A message was received from the President informing that he had inclosed a letter from Mr. O'Brien,
en, giving some details of the naval transactions before Tripoli, which he communicated for the information of congress.
Mr. Findley reported from the committee of elections that Alexander Wilson, elected a member from Virginia in the room of Mr. Andrew Moore, was entitled to his seat.
On motion of Mr. Dana, the house went into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of claims in the case of Ann Elliot.
Mr. Tenny in the chair. The committee of the whole concurred in the report of the committee of claims that the prayer of the petitioner was reasonable and ought to be granted.
The committee then rose and reported the same, which was agreed to by the house, and the committee of claims were instructed to report a bill conformably thereto.
Mr. Elliot presented the petition of Elijah Brainard, of Claremont, in the state of New-Hampshire. It was not, Mr. E. said, the petition of a general, his widow, or his legal representatives, (alluding to the case of Madam Hazen) it was not an application for Half pay; but it was an artless tale of woe, written by a private soldier in the revolutionary war, whose case is perhaps the most distressing, and his claim upon the justice of his country the strongest, that has yet been exhibited to Congress; and who has a wife and six children, drinking the bitter cup of poverty. The petitioner states that he received a wound while in service, from which he did not, for many years, experience those consequences which would have entitled him to a pension; but in its remote effects, has, for a number of years, not only rendered him incapable of every kind of business, but subjected him to excruciating bodily tortures, which have been mitigated only by the continual use of opium. By the construction given to the last law on the subject of pensions, by the secretary of war, he is not entitled to a place on the pension list; and he prays relief from congress.
On motion of Mr. Elliot, the petition was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Gregg called up the resolutions for a recession of the district of Columbia to the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Mr. Huger moved to postpone the same till this day week.
Mr. Jackson moved to postpone till the 31st December next.
Some desultory remarks were made not touching the merits of the main subject; at length the question was taken on postponing till the 31st December, and lost without a division.
On postponing till Monday next, the question was decided in the affirmative 59 for, and 31 against it.
On motion of Mr. Clarke the house went into a committee of the whole on the bill extending time for registering of claims to lands south of Tennessee derived from the state of Georgia.
Mr. Gregg in the chair. The bill was agreed to by the committee of the whole without amendment, reported to the house, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Wednesday next.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported on the amendments of the senate to the bill for allowing drawbacks on goods exported from New-Orleans; referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday next.
Mr. Crowninshield asked and obtained leave of absence for two weeks for Mr. Rodney.
Mr. Crowninshield offered a resolution to the following effect:
Resolved, That the secretary of state be directed to lay before this house a return of the number of American seamen who have been impressed or detained on board the ships of war of any foreign nation, stating the names of the persons so impressed, the names of the ships or vessels by which they were impressed, and the time of such impressment, as far as is practicable; also the circumstances and facts relating to the same which may have been reported to him.
The resolution was agreed to by the house. Adjourned till Wednesday next.
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENTS.
Wednesday, January 2.
THE UNITED STATES vs. SAMUEL CHASE.
Silence having been enjoined by the cryer.
Mr. Otis (Secretary) Read the return on the summons of Samuel Chase, made by Mr. Mathews, sergeant at arms, who was sworn that he served the said Samuel Chase with a copy of the summons, and a copy of the articles of impeachment.
Proclamation was made that Samuel Chase appear conformably to the summons, or that his default would be recorded.
Samuel Chase appeared accordingly.
The President of the Senate (Mr. Bur) informed Mr. Chase, that having been summoned to answer the articles of impeachment exhibited against him by the House of Representatives, the Senate were ready to receive any answer he had to make.
Mr. Chase requested, in consideration of age and infirmity, the indulgence of a chair, which being immediately furnished, he seated himself near the centre of the area of the Senate Chamber in front of the President. The members were seated in boxes covered with crimson on each side of the President and in a line with his chair.
Mr. Chase rose, and made several observations of a general nature on the articles of impeachment.
The President said this day had been appointed to receive any answer he might make to them.
Mr. Chase said his purpose was to request the allowance of further time to put in his answer.
The President desired him to proceed.
Mr. Chase began his argument in favour of an extension of the time for putting in his answer. After making his exordium he denied being guilty of all or any of the articles exhibited against him; but said the charges were so heinous and urged by such high authority, that a simple denial would not be sufficient. It behoved him therefore to evince the rectitude of his conduct by meeting each charge distinctly.
The President here interrupted him, and asked if the paper he was reading was intended for his answer, if so it would be put on the file. If it was the prelude to a motion he meant to make praying to be allowed further time for putting in his answer, he would confine himself strictly to what had relation to that object. From the tenor of what had been urged it had appeared to him as intended for an answer to the articles of impeachment.
Mr. Chase said it was not his answer that he was reading; but that he was assigning reasons, why he could not now answer, in order to show that he was entitled to further time to prepare and put in his answer.
President. You, who are so conversant in the practice of courts of law, know very well that a motion for time must not be founded on mere suggestions, but must be founded on some facts to prove the propriety of the motion.
Mr. Chase said he meant to shew the impracticability of his answering at this time, from the very articles themselves, and it was for that purpose he had had an allusion to them.
The President said with the caution he had given he might proceed, provided no objection were made by any gentleman of the Senate.

Mr. Chase proceeded with his argument without interruption until he came to that part in which he stated he could prove his innocence by the uniform tenor of his publick life—which would shew that whilst those who accused him were pulling in their nurses arms, his arms were raised, and the utmost exertions of his mind employed, in laying the foundation whereon are erected the liberty, happiness, and prosperity of our country.
The President here interrupted him, and said that observations of censure or recrimination were not admissible; it would be very improper for him to listen to observations on the statements of the House of Representatives before an answer was filed.
Mr. Chase said he had very few words more to add, and he should then finish for the present. He was permitted to proceed, and concluded with desiring that he might be allowed 'till the first day of the next session to put in his answer and prepare himself with counsel for his trial.
The President desired him if he had any motion to make to reduce it to writing and hand it to the secretary.
Mr. Chase hereupon stated his motion in writing, which was as above stated, and was afterwards read by the secretary.
The President then informed him that the Senate would deliberate on his motion, and that the court would be opened to-morrow at 12 o'clock.
The Senate immediately, on the invitation of the President, left the Senate Chamber, and proceeded to a private committee room.
During the whole of these proceedings, neither the managers, nor House of Representatives were present.
Thursday, January 3.
The Secretary administered to the President the following oath. "You do solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase, you will do impartial justice according to the constitution and laws of the United States."
The like oath was administered by the President to 27 of the members present, and three others made solemn affirmation to the same effect.
The President laid before the Senate a letter from Samuel Chase, inclosing an affidavit sworn before Mr. Justice Hamilton, assigning various facts and reasons for being allowed further time to give in his answer.
Mr. Bradley moved the Senate to come to the following resolution:
Ordered, That Samuel Chase, one of the associate justices of the supreme court of the United States, do file his answer to the articles of impeachment exhibited against him, with the Secretary of the Senate, on or before the _____ day of _____.
Mr. Giles moved to strike out all the words after the word ordered , and insert in lieu thereof the following: "That the _____ day of _____ shall be the day for receiving the answer and proceeding on the trial of the impeachment of Samuel Chase."
Mr. Hillhouse moved a division of the question, taking it first on striking out.
Mr. Giles asked if the whole was not one motion.
The President declared that any member of the court had the right of requiring a division of a question where it was susceptible of a division, and he conceived the amendment proposed was capable of being divided.
The question was then taken on striking out by calling over the names of the members, and there appeared Ayes 20—Nones 10.—So the words were stricken out.
The question was next taken in like manner upon inserting the words moved by Mr. Giles, and was carried—Ayes 22—Nones 8.
Mr. Tracey moved to fill up the blank with the first Monday in December next.
Mr. Breckenridge moved to fill it up with the 4th of February next.
The President said the first question would be on the most distant day, viz. the first Monday in December next.
On this question there appeared 12 Ayes and 18 Nones. So the motion was lost.
The President then put the question on the 4th day of February next, which was carried in the affirmative—21 Ayes and 9 Nones.
The question on the order, as amended, was then put and was carried—Ayes 21—Nones 9.
The Secretary was directed by the President to deliver a copy of this order to the House of Representatives, and another copy to Samuel Chase.
After enquiry by the President whether any gentleman had any thing further to offer, the Senate withdrew to a private chamber.
FROM THE WASHINGTON FEDERALIST. JUDGE CHASE'S SPEECH.
MR. PRESIDENT,
I appear, in obedience to a summons from this honourable Court, to answer articles of impeachment exhibited against me, by the honourable the House of Representatives of the United States.
To these articles, a copy of which was delivered to me with the summons, I say, that I have committed no crime or misdemeanor whatsoever, for which I am subject to impeachment according to the constitution of the United States. I deny, with a few exceptions, the acts with which I am charged; I shall contend, that all acts admitted to have been done by me, were legal; I deny, in every instance, the improper intention with which the acts charged, are alleged to have been done, and in which their supposed criminality altogether consists.
But in charges of a heinous nature, urged by so high an authority, a simple denial is not sufficient. It behoves me, for the legal justification of my conduct, and for the vindication of my character, to
NOTES BY THE EDITOR.
* Judge Chase considers himself as called to appear before a Court of Justice , bound by judicial principles, and the rules of evidence adopted in courts of criminal jurisdiction . Mr. Giles will inform the judge that he stands before the senate, as a branch of the national legislature: that they are bound only by legislative discretion , and may substitute policy for law and expediency for justice ; that the rules of evidence in courts of justice, are no rules for the senate, they are superior; that hearsay and opinion may be admitted, and if their consciences are satisfied, the made only rests with them. This was the doctrine of Robespierre and his judges.
† Judge Chase admits, that he may have erred in some of his judicial opinions, on the trials of Fries, or Callender, but he supposes that he is not impeachable for any illegal opinion he may have given, unless it proceeded from corrupt or partial motives. In this opinion, Mr. Giles will tell the judge that he is greatly mistaken, and that any judge may be impeached not only for the commission of crimes or misdemeanors, but also for law mischievous in judgment . As for example, if a judge should declare any law of congress to be unconstitutional, and therefore void; and on his impeachment the two houses should decide, that the law was not unconstitutional. Mr. Giles will also inform judge Chase that a sound construction does not require that a judge should be guilty of corrupt or partial conduct, or even of intentional error , but that he may be impeached for many other causes, as for political sins, for example, for daring in charges to a grand jury to express his disapprobation of any statute of congress or of any act of a state legislature. That such charge being extra judicial will subject the judge to impeachment and removal from office. Mr. Giles will also inform judge Chase, that the power to the senate to try all impeachments, as given by the constitution (art. 1. sect. 3.) and the clause, 'that judgment in cases of impeachment, shall not extend further &c.' suppose and provide for impeachments for other causes than crimes and misdemeanors; for which, by art. 2. sect. 4., the President, and all civil officers, on conviction, shall be removed from office. The first power is general; the latter only a special provision; the one includes all; the latter only some cases.
meet each charge with a full and particular answer; to explain and refute at length, every principle urged against me; to state the evidence by which I am to disprove every fact relied on in support of the accusation; and to detail all the facts and arguments on which my defence is to rest. The necessity of an answer embracing all these objects, in cases of impeachment, is obvious; and the right to make it, is secured by law and sanctioned by uniform practice.
Such an answer it is my intention to make.—It is my purpose to submit the whole ground of my defence to the view of this honourable court, of my country, of the world, and of those who are to conduct the prosecution. So will my judges come to the trial with that full knowledge of the whole matter in dispute, which is essential for enabling them to understand and apply the testimony and the arguments; and the honourable managers will be better prepared to refute such parts of my defence, as they may think untenable.
But in a case of this kind, where the accusation embraces so great a variety of charges, of principles, of facts, it is manifest, that preparing such an answer as I have a right to make and as my duty to myself, my family, my friends, and my country, requires at my hands, a considerable time must be necessary.
Many of the principles involved in this impeachment, are very important, not only to me, but to the liberties of every American citizen, and to the cause of free government in general. These principles ought to be maturely considered, and clearly explained. They present a wide field of legal investigation; many of them require laborious and extensive research; and although some of them have accompanied the prosecution from its commencement, and have thus been for a considerable time subjected to my consideration; some, on the other hand, have been very recently introduced.
Of this description is the principle whereon the 5th and 6th articles rest, relative to the extent in which the courts of the United States, are to be governed, not only in their decisions , but in their proceedings , by the state laws. A principle which was not brought into view until a few weeks ago, and the explanation of which will require a careful consideration of the conduct and proceedings of the supreme and circuit courts of the United States, from the first establishment of our federal system.
The same articles involve the construction of two state laws of Virginia, which I am charged with having infringed in the trial of Callender, which were not mentioned on the trial, or during any of the introductory proceedings, and of which I never heard until these articles were reported a few weeks ago. It is manifest that in order to fix the true construction of these laws, about which professional men have differed in opinion, recourse must be had to the decisions of the courts of that state, as explained by their records; or in case those records should be silent, to the recollection and opinion of professional men, accustomed to preside or attend in the court where those laws are enforced. It is manifest that such an investigation cannot be accomplished in a short time.
The facts on which this prosecution rests, except the last article, are alleged to have taken place more than four years ago; some of them at Philadelphia, some at Wilmington, in the state of Delaware, and some at Richmond, in Virginia. These facts are very numerous, and the greater part of them are of such a nature, as to depend for their criminality or innocence, on minute circumstances, on slight shades of testimony, and often on the different manner in which the same circumstances may affect different spectators, all equally disposed to represent truly what they observed. The most material facts are alleged to have happened in Richmond and Philadelphia. In the former of these places I am an utter stranger, having never been there but once; and in the latter, I know personally but very few individuals. These circumstances render it very difficult for me to ascertain the persons who witnessed the various transactions in question, and are able, after this lapse of time, to give accurate testimony concerning them; and this difficulty is very much encreased, by the distance of those places from that of my residence. I assure this honourable court, that from the moment when this prosecution assumed a serious appearance and a definitive form, at the last session of congress, I have turned my attention to the subject of my defence, and my answer, and have exerted myself in finding out and procuring the requisite testimony; but the difficulties which I have stated, added to my ill state of health during a great part of the last year, have prevented me from making such progress, as to afford me the hope of being able to obtain the object in a very short time. I have done much, but much, very much remains to be done, even in those parts of the prosecution where I had some notice by the proceedings of last session. In those very material parts which have originated during the present session, every thing is still to be done.
It may perhaps be thought, that although these preparations might be necessary for the trial, they are not so for the answer. But such an opinion, I trust, would on examination be found erroneous.
The answer, in cases of impeachment, must disclose the whole defence, and the defence must be confined to the matters stated in the answer.—Otherwise the prosecutors might be surprised at the trial, by objections which, with previous notice, it would be in their power to refute or explain. The accused, therefore, before he puts in his answer, ought to have time sufficient for making himself thoroughly master of his defence, on the grounds on which it rests, and of the facts and evidence by which it is to be supported. He ought to be completely prepared for the trial; between which and the answer no delay need to take place, except such as be necessary for convening the witnesses.
To so material a part of his preparation for defence, as the drawing up of his answer, it will not, I presume be denied that he ought to have an opportunity of obtaining the best professional assistance , which it may be in his power to procure. This assistance is rendered peculiarly necessary to me, by the very precarious state of my health; which affords me, at this season of the year especially, but short and uncertain intervals, of fitness for mental or bodily exertion. Should my answer be required in a short time, I have no reason to suppose, that I shall be able to obtain such assistance of this kind as I so much need, and as probably, I shall otherwise have in my power. Professional gentlemen, engaged extensively in business, are at all times too liable to interruption, and too much occupied to devote themselves exclusively to an affair of this nature, so as to complete it within a short period; and at this season of the year, they are, for
NOTES BY THE EDITOR.
§ If judge Chase, had been acquainted with the principles lately propagated by Mr. Giles, his remarks could not have been made with more propriety. The doctrine of Mr. Giles has been openly delivered by the supporters of Mr. Jefferson's administration. It is eminently calculated to gratify the present dominant party in their warmest wishes. The Judiciary is to be destroyed by the very instrument that was made for its protection; and the publick mind is to be drawn from the violation of the constitution by the hue and cry that is raised to oppress an individual. The fifth article of impeachment can only be supported on the ground that a judge is impeachable for error in judgment or for ignorance of the law.—Other facts show the views of the present administration.—Mr. J. Randolph, during the last session, declared in the committee of enquiry, that a judge might be removed by the President, on the address of the two houses, according to the spirit of the constitution; and this session, Mr. R. Nelson declared in the house of representatives, 'That the people may remove the judges by an expression of their sovereign will .' Thus the publick mind is to be prepared for the measure, when necessary.
the most part, particularly and indispensably engaged. These reasons in favour of a liberal allowance of time for preparing the answer, derive great additional force from one further consideration which I hope that I may without impropriety present to the view of this Honourable Court. Reputation ought to be more dear to every man, and is more dear to me, than the honours or the emoluments of office. In cases of impeachment, the facts which appear, the explanations which are given, and the arguments which are urged, at the trial, are sometimes wholly omitted in the statements given to the publick, and often misrepresented, or stated too indistinctly to be generally understood. It is to the answer that the world must look, for the justification of the accused. It is by his answer alone, that he can furnish a clear, concise, and authentic explanation of his conduct and his motives; supported by such a statement of his proofs, as can be extensively read, clearly understood, and easily remembered. He may therefore, claim from justice, and expect from the high dignity and responsible character of this honourable tribunal, such time for preparing this very important document, as may enable him to bestow on it all the care and labour which it requires, and to give it all the force of which it may be susceptible.
In stating these considerations, Mr. President, in support of my request for a continuance of this case, I disclaim all intention of affected delay.—Feeling a consciousness of my integrity, and a just pride of character, which place me far above the fear of events, I am anxious to meet this accusation, and I rejoice in an opportunity of refuting it. I know that my conduct, though liable to a full portion of human error, has at all times been free from intentional impropriety. I know that in all the instances selected as the grounds of accusation, I have discharged my official duties, with a sacred and inviolate regard to my oath, my character, the laws of my country, and the rights of my fellow citizens. I know that I can prove my innocence as to all the matters alleged against me. And acrimonious as are the terms in which many of the accusations are conceived; harsh and opprobrious as are the epithets wherewith it has been thought proper to assail my name and character, by those who were 'pulling in their nurses arms,' whilst I was contributing my utmost aid to lay the ground work of American liberty; I yet thank my accusers, whose functions, as members of the government of my country, I highly respect, for having at length put their charges into a definitive form, susceptible of refutation; and for having thereby afforded me an opportunity of vindicating my innocence, in the face of this honourable court, of my country, and of the world.
But this vindication, situated as I am, and as this case is, cannot be the work of a few weeks. Much time has been employed in preparing the accusation; less will be required for the defence; but a short time will not suffice. I am far from presuming to prescribe to this honourable court, whose sense of justice and disposition to grant every proper indulgence, I cannot doubt; but it may perhaps be not improper to suggest that by the first day of next session, the answer could be prepared and put in; and that the trial might then take place as soon afterwards as the witnesses could be collected. I declare, that it will be impossible for me to prepare my answer in such time as to commence the trial during this session with any prospect of bringing it to a close before the session must end; and were I to omit that full answer which I wish to give, it would be impossible for me, in the course of this session, (only two months of which now remain) to ascertain fully all the facts necessary for my defence; to find out and bring to this place, the witnesses and written testimony; or to make arrangements relative to that assistance of counsel which my case requires, my age and infirmities render essential, and a longer time would enable me to procure.
I hope, Mr. President, I may be permitted to observe, that my private and professional reputation for probity and honour has never been called in question. I have sustained a high judicial character for above sixteen years; and during the first six I presided at the trial of more criminals than any other judge within the United States. During this whole period of time my official conduct has never been arraigned, except only in the trials of Cooper, Fries and Callender, above four years ago. For the truth of these assertions I appeal to all who know me, and particularly to the two honourable senators from Maryland.
In respect to the present prosecution I will make but one remark. That I am impeached for giving, on the trial of Callender, several judicial opinions, in which judge Griffin, my associate, concurred; my opinions are held to be criminal, or that they flowed from partiality, and an intention to oppress Callender; but the same opinions given by my associate have been considered perfectly innocent.†
I have now only to solicit this honourable court to allow me until the first day of next session to put in my answer, and to prepare for my trial; and I submit myself, as to the further proceedings in this case, to this honourable court, in whose integrity, impartiality, and independence, I reposes the highest confidence. I will not for a moment believe that the spirit of party can ever enter and pollute these walls, or that popular prejudice or political motives will be harboured in the bosom of any member in this honourable body.
On the contrary, I hope and expect that all its decisions will be governed by the immutable principles of justice, and a sacred regard to the constitution and the law of the land, which every member of this
NOTES BY THE EDITOR.
‡ The judge seems to rely on the motives of his conduct, and thinks if they were innocent, he cannot be found guilty of any crime or misdemeanour, for which he must be removed from office.
¶ Mr. Giles will inform judge Chase, that a removal from his office is not any punishment inflicted on him; because an office is a benefit, and to take away any benefit is not to punish the officer. The deprivation of a salary of three thousand five hundred dollars, for life, is no punishment, it is only a deprivation of that sum; which may be given, without any injury to judge Chase, as a gratuity to a more deserving character.—The feelings of judge Chase MAY DENY the reasoning; but his judgment must be convinced by it.
** It is admitted by all, that it is a good objection to a juror, that he has prejudged the case; if so, how can Mr. Giles sit on the trial of judge Chase? It is a fact of notoriety, that Mr. Giles, about two years ago, declared in publick company, that he would impeach judge Chase; and that he only waited for papers from Richmond, for that purpose.—It is also well known, that Mr. Giles has said, that one ground of impeachment should be that judge Chase directed a capias to issue against Callender instead of a summons .
†† Duane, the organ of the publick will, in the month of June, 1800, denounced judge Chase for impeachment, for his conduct on the trial of Cooper. The committee of enquiry reported evidence respecting Cooper's Trial, but dropped further prosecution. The end was answered; the clamour against judge Chase was encreased by this conduct.
‡‡ It must be a question asked by every one, "why was not judge Griffin impeached, as well as judge Chase, for three opinions in which they concurred? 1st judge Chase refused to postpone the trial of Callender until the next term, without paying any regard to the law of Virginia. So did judge Griffin. 2d judge Chase, did over rule the objection of John Basset, who wished to be excused from serving on the trial of Callender. So did judge Griffin. 3d judge Chase would not permit John Taylor to answer three questions, which the counsel for Callender proposed to put to him. Neither would judge Griffin. It is well known, that judge Griffin is a friend to Mr. Jefferson and his administration, and that judge Griffin is a most amiable, worthy character, and highly esteemed in the part of Virginia where he resides.
court is bound by duty, and the obligations of a christian judge, to support and observe.
After the Judge had concluded his speech he was ordered to reduce his motion to writing, as follows:— I solicit this honourable court, to allow me until the 1st the day of next session to put in my answer, and to prepare for my trial.
With respect to the minute particulars attending the interview of judge Chase with the Senate on the 2d inst. we have not time to enlarge upon them. We will only now state a few facts which came under the observation of every person who was present at the full hearing of Mr. Chase by the Senate. We say, that at this time we will only state certain facts; hereafter we may make our comments and draw our inferences.
Fact the 1st.—About the time that judge Chase was expected in the Senate Chamber, it was observed, that a chair was placed somewhere about the middle of the room, and every person (from the unusual situation of the chair) supposed that it was placed there for Judge Chase; and so indeed it was. But to the astonishment of all who observed it, just before the Senators took their seats, this chair was removed. Now reader, mark: we pledge ourselves for the truth of it; Mr. Mathews, the Sergeant at Arms, approached judge Chase and told him, that he was instructed to inform him, that if he wished a seat he must apply to the Senate for the permission of one, and that upon such application it would be granted to him. Judge Chase did apply accordingly, and had the promised permission.
Fact the 2d.—Whilst judge Chase was making his address to the Senate, he was once, twice, or thrice interrupted by the president. The cause of this interruption appeared to arise from a supposition on the part of the president, that the judge was wandering from the question before the Senate—that question being a request on the part of the judge, to continue his trial until the 1st day of the next session of Congress. The judge, in order to shew the propriety of continuing his trial, touched in some degree upon the merits of the impeachment derived from the articles which had been preferred against him.—To touch upon these merits, at that time, was improper in the judge, as Mr. Burr thought, and therefore he interrupted him once, twice, and thrice.
Fact the 3d.—After Mr. Chase had concluded his address, and not before, he was desired by Mr. Burr to reduce his motion to writing. But, mark you Reader, Mr. Chase, had not able to set at, no paper to write on, no pen to write with, no ink wherewith to use his paper, pen, and table, if he had have had them.—What then, you will ask, was the judge to do? In forma pauperis , he walked up to Secretary Otis and begged the liberty of writing at his table.
Fact the 4th.—The motion for continuance being thus reduced to writing, Mr. Burr informed Mr. Chase that the Senate would be in that chamber again, at 12 o'clock the next day. Judge Chase attended in that chamber at 12 o'clock forsooth —No Senators however, no Mr. Burr, appeared until near 2 o'clock.
Fact the 5th.—When the senators shewed themselves on the second day, it was determined, that the judge's prayer should not be granted. But mark again, Reader, no official information of this determination was given to the judge, notwithstanding the judge was here waiting and staring them in the face. But says Mr. Burr, "Mr. Otis, you will give Mr. Chase a copy of this order upon application."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner John, Bartlet, 17 days from Jeremie, coffee, bound to Baltimore.—Sailed under convoy of the ship Ardant and brig Fanny, in company with brig Alliance, Catlin; Hunter, Williams; and Philip, Buffington; schooners Felicity, West; Eleanor, Wann; Antelope, Gould; Ann-Maria, Ford; and Victory, Howe; all belonging to and bound for Baltimore.—Left, Ship Maria, —, of Philadelphia, time of sailing uncertain—schooner Unity, Havden, of Norfolk, uncertain; brig Comet, Fryer, of dp. just arrived; Joseph, Beard, Baltimore, 10 or 12 days, and Isabella, Craig, do. uncertain.—Parted with the fleet 31st ult. off Maguana.
Brig Dolphin, Banks, 25 days from Boston, for Wilmington, N. C.—carried away his main-top-mast and staunchions in a gale of wind, put in to refit, short of water.
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
 20 Puncheons West-India Rum.  7 do. old Jamaica do.  5 Pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy.  10 do. Spanish do.  16 do. } 4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD STOLY WINE.  2 Qr. Casks, }  4 Half Qr. do. }  20 Hogheads Muscovado Sugars.  20 Qr. Casks Sherry Wine.  15 Pipes Holland Gin.  100 Barrels Superior, } RICHMOND FLOUR.  78 do. Fine, } 
A. MACLURE.
334
FOUND ON FRIDAY MORNING, A SUM OF MONEY. The owner on describing the same, may have it by applying to
JAMES WALLACE.
335
January 11. tf
FRESH RAISINS.
A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by
MARTIN FISK.
336
January 11. tf
BROWN'S PACKET
Will receive freight for Charleston, S. C. if offered immediately.—Apply on board.
† Captain Broun begs leave to inform his friends that it is not the intention to withdraw his vessel from her present business, as a Baltimore Packet, but as that harbour is now bound up by the ice, he has determined to make his present voyage, from which he hopes to return as soon as the navigation of the Patapsco shall be opened.
January 11.
LAND FOR SALE.
On Monday the 14th instant, we shall expose for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, TWO HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND, SITUATE in the County of Princess Anne, about three miles below Kempville; being the land conveyed by Samuel Veale, to Willis Butt. The sale will commence at the Borough Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk, at 12 o'clock—and is made pursuant to a Deed of Trust, given by Willis Butt, to us, to secure a debt due by him, to Robert B. Taylor.
JOHN NIVISON, } Trustees. JAMES NIMMO, }
January 2. eptds 331
Notice is hereby given, to all whom it may concern, THAT I claim right to twenty shares in the Dunel Swamp Company Canal, formerly the property of Benjamin Jones, sold by the Sheriff of Camden, by virtue of an execution against the said Jones, issuing out of the Superior Court for the district of Edenton, North Carolina; and I forewarn all persons from any sale or transfer of the same.
Wills Cowper.
Gates, December 7, 1804. 149 379

ARISTOTLE.
Magna anima contempit adhibenda est in explicando Aristotele. CICERO, FRAG. PULL. ... domum optimi juvenis et veram viam, ... possit. Hic enim formabit, ut vetus guber- ... et purus, et secundis flatibus quid adversis ... docet, et communis ductus officio et amore QUINTIL. The word 'order' in this (i. e. the study of politics) the ... should be laid in enquiring into the ground and ... of each society; how it is formed into different models ... and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is said to be a master in this science; and few ... the consideration of government without reading LOCKE. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics afford not only afford the ... system of Science and Morality, but exhibit also ... of the most compact and best constructed system ... which the human intellect ever produced upon any subject. DR. RENNELL.
PROPOSALS,
BY GEO. L. GRAY, OF NORFOLK,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF
Aristotle's Ethics and Politicks;
COMPRISING HIS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY.
Translated from the Greek; and illustrated by introductions
and notes, a Critical History of his Life, and a new
Analysis of his Speculative Works.
BY JOHN GILLES, LL. D. &c.
Historiographer to His Britannick Majesty for Scotland.
CONDITIONS.
The work shall be comprised in two large octavo volumes,
on a good paper, and a new type to be cast on purpose.
The price to subscribers will be four dollars for each volume,
or boards: payable on delivery of the work.
With the last volume shall be given a list of the
subscribers; and no greater number will be printed than may
be subscribed for.
Persons who obtain ten subscribers, and render them-
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copy gratis; and for any number above ten a commission of
seven and one half per cent. The usual deduction will be
made to Booksellers who subscribe for ten, or a greater num-
ber of copies.
The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient
number of subscribers to defray the expense shall have been
obtained.
N. B. The price of the English Edition, in two volumes,
is Eighteen Dollars, the subscriber to the present edition
saves ten dollars of that sum; and the Editor engages that it
shall rival or surpass the imported publication in elegance.
Any remarks upon the character of the STAGI-
RITE as a Philosopher and a Politician, or any praise
of his writings on Ethics and Government, might,
on the part of the Editor and in this place, be regar-
ded as unprofitable supererogation. He stands con-
fessed and universally acknowledged, the greatest
master of the Science of Politicks; and few modern
writers on the subjects of which he treats, have passed
him by without avowing their gratitude to him, and
their admiration of his profound researches.
By the citizens of the United States, a people pos-
sessing more civil liberty than has ever before been
enjoyed by any nation on earth, it is hoped that an
author who is of all others most capable of instructing
them in the nature and blessings of such a govern-
ment as they have instituted, whose remarks result
from a close examination of the theories of upwards
two hundred commonwealths, will be received as a
most welcome guest. To a people who, by the na-
ture of their civil institutions, are individually liable
to be called upon to regulate the affairs of the com-
munity, he will prove an useful companion and mo-
nitor. Too high an opinion cannot reasonably be en-
tertained of a work which LOCKE declares to be ne-
cessary to every man who would understand the
nature of politics; of a Philosopher to whom the
learned GROTII assigns the most exalted rank,
"whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method,
the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight and
olidity of his arguments."
Of the translation little farther need be said, than
that it is universally allowed to have been executed
with fidelity, and certainly with much clearness and
elegance. The learned author of the Pursuits of Li-
terature, not otherwise much inclined to favour the
Historian of Greece, says "I think we are much in-
debted to DOCTOR GILLES for offering to the pub-
lick an English translation of the two most important
treatises on MORALITY and POLITICS which anti-
quity can boast. No man can read these works
without being wiser and better."
Reflecting upon the great utility of such a work to
a people who make politics so much their study, the
Editor deems it unnecessary to load these proposals
with recommendatory quotations, from the vast
crowd of civilians and philosophers who voluntarily
endeavoured to discharge the debt which every man
to science owes to this universal teacher. It is under
the hope of rendering a service to his fellow-citizens,
independent of local motives, that he has undertaken
the weighty task of republishing a work so import-
tant: and he hopes that his success will fully justify
him for attempting, at this time, to give to the world
a cheap, and he pledges himself that it shall be a cor-
rect, edition of these most useful of the labours of
ARISTOTLE.
NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1804.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A WET NURSE,
To whom liberal wages will be given.—Apply at the Office
to the Publick Ledger.
January 4. tf 326
FOR SALE,
PLANTATION on the Western Branch of Elizabeth
River, containing one hundred and seventy Acres, on
the main road leading from Portsmouth to Suffolk, and a-
bout eight miles from Portsmouth. The said land is very a-
grable for Corn, Oats, &c. about two-thirds is covered with
Oak, Pine, &c. There is a very good Dwelling House, and
all necessary out houses; there is about 15 feet water at the
landing.—I presume no person will purchase without first
viewing the premises, therefore any further description would
be unnecessary.—Any person inclined to purchase, may
know the terms, by applying to the subscriber, or to John
Johnson, jun. near the premises.
January 2. 6 323
JOHN SHELD.
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE,
1200 Dried Spanish Hides.
24 Bales Cotton.
18 Bags Cocoa.
5 Bundles Tanned Leather.
16 Hogsheads PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR.
17 Barrels,
18 Pieces Russia Canvas.
7 do. Raven's Duck.
6 Kgs Good Chewing Tobacco.
15 Tons Fustic.
20 Logs St. Domingo Mahogany.
Apply at his office on Market square.
EDWARD ROBERTS.
Who will give Cash for
Corn, Bees-Wax, and Pipe Staves.
December 14. 3w 288
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 Beef, Boston Inspection.  20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar.  20 do. Second do. do.  Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls.  12 Peps Bourdeaux Brandy.  Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes 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. Dipt 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 Kgs Butter, for family use.  200 Reams Wrapping Paper.  100 do. Writing do.  150 do. Printing do.  150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d.  50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d.  6 do. Flooring Brads.  Tacks of different sizes.  30 Bags of Pimento.  15 do. White Ginger in the Root.  30 lbs. Nutmegs.  10 do. Mace.  40 do. Cinnamon.  30 do. Cloves.  100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo.  10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre.  Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes.  3000 lbs. Copperas.  1000 do. Allum.  500 Bags Patent Shot.  50 Kgs F & FF London Glazed Powder.  15 M. Gun Flints.  100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each.  50 Bots Oznaburghs.  Seine Twine.  50 Kgs London White Lead, ground in Oil.  30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes.  Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds.  100 Sides Soak 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
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co.
PHINEHAS DANA.
January 2. tf 320
JUST LANDED,
From the Brig ANN MARIA, William B. Suggs, Master, from
MADEIRA,
A PARCEL OF CHOICE
WINES,
Put up by the House of OLIVEIRA, via.
 5 Pipes Brazil Madeira, 6 years old.  Assorted in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, the greater part being fit for immediate use.  5 do. do. 4 do.  20 do. London Particular, 3 do.  20 do. do. Vintage 1803.  10 do. London Market, do. 
ON HAND ALSO,
MADEIRA WINE, of a former importation.
 40 Pipes Holland Gin.  50 Puncheons Antigua Rum.  200 Gin Casks.  150 Jugs, and 24 Casks Dutch Linseed Oil.  4 Boxes assorted Dutch Paper.  1 do. Quills.  1000 lbs. Sheathing Paper.  20 Casks assorted Nails.  75 Barrels Ship Bread.  20 Hogsheads Petersburg New Tobacco.  700 Barrels Turpentine.  50 do. Rosin.  200 Gallons Spirits Turpentine.  44 Barrels Cargo and Mess Pork.  20 do. New-York Prime Beef.  The whole will be sold very low, and on long credit, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO DAILY LOOK FOR
100 Puncheons Windward Island Rum.
AND WILL SELL BILLS ON
LONDON, PHILADELPHIA, AND NEW-YORK.
January 2. epim 319
BELL HANGING
On a new and improved principle.
NY Gentleman wishing to have Bells Hung or repaired, may now have them done in a complete manner, and at a reduced price, by a man who is perfect master of the business, and whose stay will be only ten or twelve days in town. Apply to Mr. Richard L. Green, or at the Bar of the Norfolk Hotel.
January 2. 6 322
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE
COLOGNE MILL-STONES,
of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also,
BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL,
of all kinds.
Jesse Hollingsworth & Son.
Baltimore Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber at Gosport, a parcel of choice
JAMAICA RUM,
Just arrived in the George.
John Cox.
December 19 1m 204
H. BOUCHER,
Has just taken the Store No. 100 Main-Street, (formerly occupied by Mr. Andrews,) where he offers for Sale
Hardware, Jewellery and Perfumery,
Which will be disposed of at the very lowest prices—Viz.
HARDWARE.
 Elegant brass Andirons, all sizes,  Do. Shovel and Tongs, do.  Do. Pokers,  Fine and common Bellows,  Knives and Forks of all kinds,  Pocket Knives,  Penknives,  Razors,  Scissors of different kinds,  Snuffers and Stands,  Tea Boards,  Bread Baskets,  Bottle Stands,  Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Books,  Thread Cases plain and complete,  White Chapel Needles,  Gimblets,  Dressing Combs,  Ivory fine do.  Tortoise Shell do.  Horn do.  Brass Thimbles steel bottoms  Grid Irons,  Curry Combs and Brushes.  Wafers,  Wafers, 
Dec. 14. 1m 289
JEWELLERY.
 Snuff Boxes,  Pocket Looking Glasses,  Shaving Boxes with Glasses,  Tooth Brushes,  Shoe do. Blacking,  Pearl Beads, Necklaces,  A large assortment of Walking Sticks, &c.  Gold Lockets and Breast Pins  Gold Ear and Finger Rings.  Gold Watch Keys.  Gold mounted Combs.  Silver Soup Ladles  Silver Table and Tea Spoons.  Silver Sugar Tongs.  Silver Pencils.  Silver mounted Pocket Books,  and Thread Cases, &c. &c. 
PERFUMERY.
 Superfine Hair Powder.  Pomatum.  Wash Balls.  Windsor Soap.  Essences.  Water de Cologne.  Do. de Meliss des Carmes,  &c. &c. &c. 
Dec. 14. 1m 289
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. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM.
Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert.
October 23. tf 187
TO LEASE OR RENT,
For a term of years,
THAT valuable House lately the residence of Mr. Cornelius Calvert, deceased—together with the WHARF,
which has been extended out into deep water, so that ships of any burthen may lie at it—with WAREHOUSES, &c. For terms apply to
James Tucker.
November 28. tf 238
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE AND FINE FLOUR, and
CROSS-MIDLINGS, by
Thomas Rison.
Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
LIVERPOOL SALT.
The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at New-