Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-03-12 00:00:00

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Landing This Day, 108 Bags Prime Green COFFEE. IN STORE, 800 Barrels Superfine and Fine FLOUR...
C. & F. Whittle. Who Want A VESSEL, of about 800 barrels, to Charter. March 10.
Wanted to Charter for the West-Indies, A VESSEL, Of about 150 tons burthen—Apply to Richard Boyce.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fast sailing American SHIP INDIA PACKET, WILLIAM RINDGE, Master...
60 hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, 50 hhds. MOLASSES, 40 puncheons N. E. RUM...
The Ship JANE, WM. COLLEY, Master, I. loading for either Antwerp or Bordeaux...
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Ship INDUSTRY, NOAH WRIGHT, Master, Two thirds of her cargo being engaged...
FOR SALE—A FLOAT, 60 Hhds Richmond TOBACCO, 250 Barrels FLOUR, In Store, 40 Kgs LARD...
Cordage and Cables, of 8, 9, 10, & 11 inches, Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, An AMERICAN SHIP...
FOR LIVERPOOL, Intended to sail by the 10th March, The American ship ALEXANDER, MILES KING, Master...
FOR GREENOCK, The British Ship MARY, WILLIAM ATWOOD, Master, Part of her cargo being engaged...
For a Port in France, The fine coppered SHIP BELFAST, GEO. W. CARMAN, Master...
Wanted to Charter, A SHIP, of about 300 hogheads burthen, to load for Falmouth and a Market.
A VESSEL, of about 1000 barrels, to load for Madeira. Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co.
ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street... HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia...
Now landing at Maclure's Wharf, 35 Hhds. Newfoundland COD FISH. For Sale by James Dykes, & Co.
WANTED, A WET NURSE, To whom a liberal salary will be given. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
BILLS ON NEW-YORK, for Sale by Francis Smith. March 10.
NOTICE. My health being such as to require a change of air, I shall leave this State some time in April...
FOR SALE, An Elegant COACHIEE, with Harness complete, has been but little used.
To Captain THOMAS VICKERY, formerly commanding the brig Petersburg, or in his absence to his ATTORNEY, SIR,
Take Notice, that on Saturday the fifteenth day of this present month of March, between the hours of ten in the morning and four in the afternoon...
Ranaway from on board the sch't William, an indentured apprentice named JOHN WORTH HOOD, has a long visage and much pock marked...
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do.
FOR SALE, 8000 Bushels Bonavista SALT. James Herron. March 3.
STORAGE. Our large Brick Ware-House on Town Point, is now fitted to receive property on Storage.
FLOUR of different Inspections, Superior, Fine and Middlings. TOBACCO—Of different Inspections, RUM—Antigua, Windward Island, and Continental.
BRANDY—Cognac, Bourdeaux, Spanish, Peach, Apple. GIN—Holland, Continental. WINE—Madeira, Teneriffe, Malaga, Claret, Port and Cape.
Molasses, Sugar, Coffee—Cordage of various kinds—Salt loose and in sacks. George Murray, & Co. March 3.
NOTICE. THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled accounts, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment...
Those to whom the United States are indebted for articles furnished the Assistant Military Agent for the use of this port, are requested to send in their accounts that measures may be taken for the payment of the same.
John Saunders, Cap. U. S. Ar. Com. Fort Nelson, March 3.
REPORT.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to the resolutions of the House of Representatives of the third, fifth and seventh instant, respectfully submits the following
REPORTED AND STATEMENTS.
The annexed statements, (A) to (A 4) exhibit the quantity and value of the several articles exported from the United States to the dominions of Great-Britain in Europe, in the East-Indies, and in America...
The statements (B) to (B 4) shew the quantity and value of the importations from Great Britain and her several dependencies, into the United States, during each of the same years, and also the gross amount of duties annually collected on each species of merchandise thus imported.
The statement (C) exhibits, in detail, for each of the same years the quantity and value of the importations into the U. States, from the dominions of G. Britain, and from every other country, respectively; and the gross amount of duties respectively collected on each species of merchandise imported from each country...
COMMERCE WITH GREAT BRITAIN AND HER DEPENDENCIES.
I. With the dominions of Great Britain in Europe (Gibraltar excepted.)
The ann. exports are estimated at about 15,69,000 dollars, viz. Domestic Produce. Value in Dollars. Cotton, 5,640,000
Foreign Merchandize, 2,260,000. And the annual imports at 27,400,000 dollars, viz. In merchandize paying duties on its value, and embracing, with considerable exceptions, all the woolen, cotton, linen, silk metal, earthen, glass, and paper manufactures, 26,060,000
All the articles paying specific duties, and consisting principally of salt, steel, lead, nails and porter, 1,340,000. Balance in favour of G. Britain, 11,710,000.
On the exports to the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, it may be observed, that the tobacco is supposed to exceed the amount wanted for their own consumption; that as the laws of Great Britain do not permit for home consumption, the importation of the greater part of the articles of foreign merchandise, in American vessels, those which appear to have been shipped from the United States, have generally been either cleared for England and a market, or, when landed, warehoused for re-exportation...
As that balance must necessarily be paid out of the proceeds of the exports of the United States to other countries, it follows, that on the value of those exports depends the ability to pay for British manufactures to that extent; and that the quantity imported, either for home consumption or re-exportation, must be effected by every obstruction to the commerce of the United States with other countries.
II. With the British East Indies.
The annual exports amount only to 130,000 dolls. viz. In articles of domestick produce, 47,000 In articles of foreign produce, 83,000
III. With the northern British colonies in America.
DOMESTICK PRODUCE. Provisions and live stock, 530,000 Lumber, naval stores & pot ash, 90,000 Skins and furs, 160,000 All other articles, 60,000 FOREIGN MERCHANDIZE, 840,000
The annual imports amount to 540,000 dollars, viz. In goods paying a duty ad valorem, and consisting principally of merchandise for the Indian trade, and of fish, 480,000 All art. paying specific duties, 60,000
But it must be observed, 1st, That the value of the plaster of Paris, which is one of the principal articles imported from those colonies, and pays no duty.
IV. With the British West Indies.
DOMESTICK PRODUCE. Provisions and live stock, 4,720,000 Lumber, 990,000 All other articles, 340,000 FOREIGN MERCHANDIZE, 6,050,000
And the imports are as followeth, viz. Spirits, 2,440,000 Sugar and coffee, 1,480,000 All other articles, 650,000
The apparent balance in favour of the U. States, which is paid partly in specie, but principally in bills on England, arises from the regulations by which the exportation of sugar and coffee, from those colonies, in American vessels, is generally prohibited.
ty, is not included in that sum. 2dly, That the skins and furs, stated amongst the exports of the United States to the said colonies, are the proceeds of the Indian trade, carried on by the Canadian merchants in the United States and Louisiana, by way of Michilimackinac and Detroit.
IMPORTATIONS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. The annual value of imports from all parts of the world, calculated on the average of the same three years, amounts to 75,316,000
Of which, the value imported from the dominions of Great Britain, amounts to 35,970,000 And that imported from all other countries is as followeth, viz.
From the Northern powers, 7,094,000 From the dominions of Holland, France, Spain and Italy, 25,475,000 From the dominions of Portugal, 1,083,900 From China, and other native powers of Asia, 4,856,000 From all other countries, including also some articles not particularly discriminated, 858,000
The value of the several species of merchandise, thus imported, may be arranged as followeth: 1st. Articles principally imported from the dominions of Great-Britain, viz.
Merchandise paying duties on its value, 39,489,000 Salt, nails, lead, steel, beer, cheese, shoes and coals, 1,917,000 Rum, 3,881,000
Of which are imported from the dominions of Great-Britain, 33,461,000 And from all other countries 11,826,000
2d. Articles principally imported from other countries, viz. Coffee, 8,373,000 Sugar, 7,794,000 Molasses, 1,930,000
3d. Articles only incidentally imported from Great-Britain, viz. Brandy and Geneva, 2,753,000 Wines, 2,962,000 Teas, 2,360,000
Of which are imported from the dominions of Great-Britain, 33,000 From all other countries, 8,042,000
EXPORTS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
I. Domestic Produce. The annual value of the articles of domestic produce, exported to all parts of the world, calculated on the average of the same three years, is computed at 39,928,000
Of which the amount exported to the dominions of Great-Britain, is 20,653,000 And that to all other parts of the world, viz.
To the northern powers, Prussia and Germany, 2,918,000 To the dominions of Holland, France, Spain and Italy, 12,183,000
To all other countries, including also some articles not particularly discriminated, 2,249,000
Considered in relation to the several quarters of the globe, and without reference to the dominions of any particular power, those exports are distributed in the following manner, viz. Exported to Europe, 22,957,000 to the west Indies and other American colonies, 15,607,000 to Asia, Africa, and the South Seas, 1,364,000

And the several articles of which these exports consist, are respectively valued as followeth, viz.
PROVISIONS.
  Flour, wheat, corn, rice, and every other species of vegetable food, 13,040,000   Dried and pickled fish, 2,843,000   Beef, pork, butter, cheese, and every other species of animal food, 3,728,000   Cotton, 19,616,000   Tobacco, 6,940,000   Lumber, naval stores and pot ashes, 6,143,000   All other articles, 4,387,000   2,842,000   39,928,000 
II. Foreign Produce.
It has been stated, that the annual value of importations amounted to, 75,316,000 It also appears by the statement (C) that the amount re-exported and entitled to drawback, was 19,370,000 Leaving for the amount on which the nett duties were collected, 55,946,000
But as the amount of drawbacks is calculated on the average of the three calendar years 1802, 1803, and 1804, instead of the years ending on the 30th of September; and a considerable quantity of merchandise is re-exported, which is not entitled to drawback, and as the articles re-exported, being worth more in the United States than at the places from which they had been imported, ought accordingly to be rated higher: the value of the annual exports of foreign produce, as returned by the collectors, and exhibited in the statement (D. 2.) though perhaps somewhat over-rated, affords in that respect more correct results than can be derived from the accounts of drawbacks.
It appears from that statement (D. 2.) That the annual value of the articles of foreign produce, re-exported to all parts of the world, calculated on the average of the same three years, is estimated at 28,533,000 dollars.
Of which the amount exported to the dominions of G. Britain, is 3,054,000 And that to all other powers of the world, is, viz.
  To the northern powers, Prussia and Germany, 5,051,000   To the dominions of Holland, France, Spain and Italy, 18,495,000   To the dominions of Portugal, 596,000   To all other countries, including also some articles not particularly discriminated, 1,557,000   25,472,000   28,533,000 
That considered in relation to the several quarters of the globe, and without reference to the dominions of any particular power, those exports are distributed in the following manner, viz.
  Exported to Europe, 20,648,000   to the West-Indies and other American colonies, 6,688,000   to Asia, Africa, and the South Seas, 1,197,000 
And that the several articles of which those exports consist, are respectively valued as followeth, viz.
  Merchandise, paying ad valorem duties, 9,772,000   Coffee, 7,302,000   Sugar, 5,775,000   Cotton, cocoa, indigo, pimento and pepper, 2,490,000   Teas, 1,904,000   Wines, 1,108,000   Spirits of every description, 642,000   All other articles, 140,000   28,533,000 
GENERAL BALANCE.
  The annual value of importations being stated at, 75,316,000   And that of exports of domestic produce, at 39,928,000   reign do. 28,533,000   Amounting together to 68,461,000 
Leaves an apparent balance, against the United States, of near seven millions of dollars. But it must be observed, that the value of the importations, having been computed upon all the articles, on the same principle on which the duties ad valorem are calculated, that is to say, by adding from 10 to 20 per cent. to the prime cost and charges, at the places from which the articles are imported; and it being ascertained, that the portion imported in foreign vessels, on which alone the freight is paid to foreign nations, amounts in value to less than one tenth part of the total value of importation; the United States pay to foreign nations, on the other nine tenths, no more than the prime costs and charges, at the places from which the merchandise is imported, or, in the whole, no more than about sixty seven millions of dollars, instead of 75,316,000. And though the exports are probably rated by the collectors, as has been stated, above their value in America? yet they are certainly valued below the price obtained by the United States, in foreign countries to which they are exported. The real balance may therefore be confidently considered as in favour of the United States, although its true amount cannot be correctly ascertained.
DUTIES.
The gross amount of duties, annually collected on merchandise imported, amounts for the same three years, (exclusively of the additional duties which constitute the Mediterranean fund) to 16,195,000 The annual amount of drawbacks, averages 4,645,000 Leaving for the annual amount of net duties, 11,550,000
1. Net duties, collected on the importations from Great Britain and other countries, respectively.
The net duties collected upon each species of merchandise, imported, is correctly ascertained, and on the principal articles, amounts to the following sums, viz.
  On merchandise paying ad valorem dut. 4,618,000   Nails, lead, steel, beer, cheese, shoes, and coal, 161,000   Salt, 562,000   725,000   Rum, 1,800,000   Geneva and brandy, 828,000   Teas, 475,000   Wines, 726,000   1,201,000 
  Coffee, 393,000   Sugar, 1,337,000   Molasses, 320,000   2,050,000   Cotton, pepper, indigo, cocoa, and pimento, 150,000   All other articles, 180,000   330,000   11,550,000 
The amount of net duties, collected on the importation from Great Britain and other countries, respectively, could not have been ascertained without causing great delay; and the following estimate is formed on the supposition, that the re-exportation of similar articles imported from different countries, are in the same ratio as the gross amounts of the same articles imported from such countries.
   NET DUTIES ON MERCHANDISE IMPORTED FROM   Great Britain. All other Countries.     On merchandise paying duties ad valorem, 3,477,000 1,141,000   Salt, nails, lead, steel, beer, cheese, shoes, and coal, 453,000 270,000   Rum 166,000 634,000   Geneva, brandy, wines & teas 6,000 2,023,000   Sugar, coffee, and molasses, 290,000 1,760,000   All other articles, 40,000 290,000   On all articles imported from Great Britain 5,432,000 6,118,000   From all other countries 6,118,000   11,550,000  
As the duties which constitute the Mediterranean fund, have not been noticed in these statements, it will be sufficient to observe that the annual amount of that fund, calculated on the average of the same three years, would be 877,000
Of which the portion arising from importations from Great Britain, may be computed at 780,000 And that from importations from all other countries, at 97,000
877,000
II. Duties collected on articles re-exported.
Those, which may be considered as the revenue derived from the carrying trade, consist of three items, viz.
  1st. The three and a half per cent. retained on all drawbacks, have amounted, during the three years 1802, 1803 and 1804, to the following sums, viz.   In 1802, 180,088   In 1803, 138,732   In 1804, 188,163 
Making, on the average of those years, an amount of near 170,000
2ndly. Ten per cent. on the duty upon such goods, imported in foreign vessels, as are re-exported, estimated at 10,000
3rdly. The duties paid on such articles as are for various causes re-exported, without being entitled to drawback, cannot be ascertained with precision, particularly as relates to merchandise paying duties ad valorem.
By an estimate, however which is considered as nearly correct, it appears that the annual value of all other articles, thus exported, amounts for the three years above mentioned, to near 650,500 dollars, the duties on the importation of which did not fall short of 130,000
The annual amount of merchandise, paying duties ad valorem which was re-exported during the same years, amounts by the collectors' returns to 9,772,000 dollars. The annual value of the same species of merchandise, on which the drawback was allowed during the three calendar years, 1802, 1803 and 1804, amounted precisely to 4,411,000 dollars, but on account of the differences between the exportations of the last quarters of the years 1801 and 1804, may, for the three years, commencing on the 1st of October, 1801, and ending on the 30th of Sept. 1804, be estimated at 4,700,000 dollars, leaving still a difference of more than five millions of dollars between the total amount exported, as value in the collector's returns, and the true value of the amount on which the drawback was allowed. Supposing the value in the collector's returns to have been over-rated 12 per cent. there would still remain an amount of near four millions of dollars exported, without the drawback having been allowed, and the duties on which may be estimated at 540,000
850,000
Making altogether eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars, for duties not paid by consumers, within the United States, but derived directly from the carrying trade. Measures were taken last year to obtain more correct data on that subject, the result of which will appear in the annual report of exports for the year ending on the 30th Sept. 1805.
All which is respectfully submitted, ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department, February 28, 1806.
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DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore the first fair wind. March 12.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 12, 1806.
By the Sloop Mary Ann, from New-York, arrived here yesterday in 48 hours, we have received the papers of that city of Friday, but not a line of European intelligence—An account of the destruction of the French fleet off St. Domingo, had been received at New-York, which corresponds in substance with that published in our last.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MR. EDITOR,
The constitution of Virginia as it rests at present, exhibits a most heterogeneous—but, upon the whole, a happy miscellany of political systems. We live under a government made up of monarchy, aristocracy and democracy; a government which unites in its complexion most of the beautiful and amiable features of each, with few of the unnatural deformities of either. Notwithstanding its relative excellency in comparison with other political establishments, it is evidently marked with the index of humanity—it has its defects as well as its beauties; its inconveniences as well as its advantages. The system of representation which has been considered by some as the "ne plus ultra" of political economy, is, in my humble opinion, extremely defective. It holds its present dignity only by a kind of prescriptive tenure, and by no intrinsic merit which it possesses.
Representation is the root and origin of many vices peculiarly prejudicial to society. See Mr. Editor, what parasitical adulation, what impious hypocrisy it often produces in the candidates for an election! Fawners and hypocrites you may here use your unnatural talents, and reap the greatest advantages; but real patriots can only, and must always despise your scandalous artifices. Representation contributes in a great degree to aggravate those haughty distinctions, which wealth and exclusive property have introduced into the societies of men. We are not authorized to be the legislators of our country, unless we possess such a portion of real property. Is not this opposed to the levelling spirit of democracy? to the quick and refined honour of monarchy? It has been established by the artificial justice of aristocracy, that justice which weighs not the laws of nature and her precepts, but the gaudy pretensions of wealth and power. This circumstance, in the system of representation, has been confirmed and corroborated by the most unworthy and ignoble considerations. The wealthy, on the mere account of their wealth alone, are thought to be solicitous for the existence and well being of the body politick, because their good fortune depends materially upon these circumstances. On the contrary, that part of the society which does not possess the requisite portion, is considered as a venal band of hirelings, either too poor to be virtuous, or too faithless to be trusted by that government whose annihilation or existence does not at all effect their pecuniary interest.
Besides, Mr. Editor, those many persons who are so pitifully poor, as not to possess a sufficient competency for the electorship are to be governed by statutes and laws in the formation of which they had no influence, since they had no influence in the choice of the law-makers.
Most of the ancient Republicans of Greece practiced representation much in the same form that we do (perhaps we have modified and modernized it according to the new prejudices we have assumed) and of course they have suffered under the same inconveniences we do. The first Romans considered representation as opposed to both civil and political liberty, they were their own legislators but they delegated their executive authority into the hands of an executive magistrate.
JULIUS.
Governour M c KEAN, disregarding the selfish policy of party, has appointed the Hon. William Tilghman, Chief Justice of the State of Pennsylvania. Mr. Tilghman is a most decided federalist, notwithstanding the appointment appears acceptable in that state, and even the Editor of the Aurora has approbated it. The Enquirer, whose vigilance is extended to the concerns of every state, and whose jealousy of the federalists is unabating, appears from the following article to be much displeased.
Governour M c KEAN of Pennsylvania seems to be rapidly realising the hopes of his adherents and the predictions of his enemies. By different parties was he elevated to the chair of state, and among different parties is he now distributing the honours and emoluments of the government. Not to speak of several subordinate appointments which he has made during his present administration, what opinion are we to form of his selection of Mr. Nevil, a distinguished federalist, as one of the prothonotaries of Pennsylvania, in the room of Tarlton Bates, Esq. Or what are we to think of the still more important appointment of Mr. Tilghman as chief justice of the supreme court of Pennsylvania? We lament the temporary mischief that must flow in upon the republican cause, by such federal appointments as these: it grieves us that Gov. M c Kean should injure the republican interest, which he was so capable of promoting; and that he should sully the whole reputation of his political life, by such a temporising and treacherous policy. We cannot but believe, however, that like most other evils, this must be productive of some beneficial consequences. It must contribute to wean the republican supporters of M c Kean, from a man that could thus desert, and from a policy that could thus defeat, the interests of the people. It will illustrate and it will expose to other states, the tendency of that spurious coalition, which has been formed in Pennsylvania between the federalists and the time-serving, lukewarm republicans.
The real republicans of Pennsylvania, whether they were the adherents or opponents of M c Kean; whom principle had united, but who differed in their estimates of men, will once more rally their forces under the same banners. But the opponents of governor M c Kean are at the same time bound to recollect that this salutary result will in a great measure depend upon their own deportment. Vigilant they should be, but at the same time cautious. Let them
in the fullest manner expose the consequences of their governor's measures; let them arraign him, as long as they have matter for accusation, at the bar of the publick; but let them beware how they add without occasion to the number of the accused; and how they press their charges beyond the proper measure of temper and candour. If they must punish, let them act like men, as anxious to spare the innocent as to crucify the guilty.
REPUBLICAN DISCORD. —The following article is published with a view to exhibit the plans which are formed for the election of the next President. There is good reason to believe that it is determined with the Republicans of the North, that New-York shall give the next President, and DE WITT CLINTON, is the person designated.
Our neighbour, the Enquirer at Richmond, does not appear to approve of this plan, because, perhaps some Virginian is destined for this high honour; the American Citizen of New-York, and one of the Republican family, has resented the remarks of the Enquirer. To us, it can be of very little importance, whether the President advocated by the Enquirer, or the Citizen, shall be elected, but we venture to predict that New-York, will give the next President.
From the Enquirer.
LET US NOT DISPUTE ABOUT THE APPLE OF DISCORD.
We have lately directed the eye of our readers to the political horizon of New-York. It was but a hasty and momentary glance; we thought at least it was a pardonable and inoffensive one. We entered into no elaborate investigation of the particular views of its parties, or the merits of their leaders. These things we neither pretended to understand nor explain. We simply spoke of the 4 parties into which that state was divided; we spoke in modest terms of the characters of their respective leaders. We said that a coalition had been formed between the Burrites and the Clintonians, though the papers of New-York had not once intimated the idea. Our representation is proved to be just, for the publick papers have since admitted the idea of at least a partial coalition. In making these representations, we were actuated by no impertinent ambition to meddle with the internal transactions of a sister state; though under such a confederated republic as our own, where whatever happens to one state is always sure to extend its influence to another state, or to the federal sovereignty, the charge of meddling is always a ridiculous idea. But we spoke of these arrangements, because we believed them likely to have a strong bearing upon the politics of the federal government. We believed that Aaron Burr was likely to be elevated by this unexpected revolution in the parties of New-York, to the governor's chair. We knew the ambition of Aaron Burr; we knew how extremely capable such an intriguing temper as his is, of playing his plans at a distance and approaching the summit of his wishes, by means which were calculated to elude the observation of men, who thought more highly of his virtues: and we believe that the governor's chair of New-York would seem to him but the stepping-stone into the office of President. Actuated by such impressions as these, we believed that we were doing an act of justice to our readers, to direct their attention to the political horizon of New-York; to point out to them the little speck which was forming; to ask whether it was fancy or fact which led us to the belief, that this little speck might hereafter become a cloud to burst upon our country. We were scarcely vain enough to suppose that our animadversions would have attracted any notice from the people of New-York; but so far as this effect extended, we certainly did not suppose ourselves entitled to their resentment for having attempted to point out even to them, one of the many consequences which were likely to result from their internal arrangement. What then is our surprise to discover that our remarks on the politics of New-York have been strangely misunderstood and rudely misrepresented; that it is not only the humble editor alone, who has suffered by their resentment, but that his sentiments have been assumed as the general sentiments of his state, its political character rudely lampooned, and the most unreasonable effort made to sow a local jealousy between her and New-York. Let the following articles on this subject explain themselves. The first from the "American Citizen," edited by James Cheetham; the last from the "Evening Post" edited by William Coleman. They are both of them intended as comments upon an article, which appeared in this paper of the 11th ultimo.
The Richmond Enquirer. —We shall notice the Richmond article on the politics of this state, and the probable views with which it is published. This is not the first time that Mr. Ritchie has impertinently meddled with our state, of whose concerns he appears to be extremely ignorant. I think, however, I perceive the intention. Is it to elevate a Virginian by an unjust and indecorous attempt to depreciate the merits of a gentleman of this city who would lose nothing by a comparison with the first man of that state? If yes, I will accompany Mr. Ritchie in as many, and minute enquiries, as it may suit either his vanity or his insolence to begin. New-York ought not, and will not permit a feeble state to lord it over her. This is unpleasant language, but I perceive its apology in the Richmond paragraph.
(American Citizen.) We confess we have perused the above with no little surprise. It affords hope that Mr. Burr has not yet made an atonement for murder for his political sins against Mr. Jefferson. We will not then till the assurance of the fact leaves us no room to doubt, believe so ill of any man as to suppose the President has appointed or will appoint Mr. Burr his minister to any foreign country.
As to the Richmond attack on governor Lewis, we think that decorum should have prevented any gentleman from going such lengths. To accuse publicly the chief magistrate of a respectable state with conniving "at intrigue and corruption" required surely something more than suspicion.
The attack upon De Witt Clinton however just in itself and properly expressed, originates in the desire to let be seen that Virginia frowns on the project of selecting the next President from New-York or any Eastern state.
We can answer the last question of Mr. Ritchie, whether it is too ridiculous to suppose Mr. Burr is to be set up for the next governor by any party here? Yes, it is "too ridiculous"—But "ridiculous" is not the term to be employed on so infamous a design, if it could for a moment be supposed to exist. We do not believe it is in human impudence to make so scandalous a proposition to this community.
Ev. Post To the first of these articles we mean principally to confine our comments. The last will be of no farther use to us, than as it may throw some little light upon an observation in the first, which standing by itself would require some additional elucidation.
We pass over the personal remarks which are made upon the Editor of this paper. We have no wish to subject ourselves to the reproach of condescending to engage in a contest where little honour is to be reaped, nor do we dread to be reproached with evading insinuations, which no man will be willing to believe. Even the Editor of the "American Ci-

tizen" himself will do us the justice to believe, that in all that respects the scurrility or abuse of a public paper, we have neither the inclination nor the talent to become his competitors. But it is to the pit and marrow of this paragraph alone that we mean to confine our observations. It is the ungenerous suggestion which it offers about the politics of Virginia, that raises it into importance. It is not the editor of one paper opposed to the editor of another; Mr. Cheetham will excuse me for saying that they are transient and trifling subjects; but it is the effort to array the feelings of New-York against the feelings of Virginia; that alone recommends it to the publick attention.
To elevate a Virginian.—elevate him to what? Is it in the general estimation of our country? To purchase a character in the south, it is necessary to pull down the reputation of the illustrious men of the north? The paragraph itself is a mysterious one—the term 'elevate' which is made use of, might justify this simple and harmless construction; but how could we reconcile to this acceptance, the charge of 'lodging it' over New-York? The ambition of 'lodging it' is not confined to the acquisition of fame, but of power. In what way, then, does Virginia wish to exercise a power over New-York? To what office is it that we wish 'to elevate a Virginian,' by an unjust and indecorous attempt to depreciate the merits of a gentleman of New-York? Let us consult Mr. Coleman's paragraph for a solution of this question. He tells us that "the attack upon De Witt Clinton originates in the desire to let it be seen that Virginia frowns on the projects of selecting the next President from New-York or any eastern state." If this be the substance of Mr. Cheetham's insinuation, by what proof does he come forward to support it? Can he place a charge so serious as that upon incontrovertible documents, or does he dare to make it out by feeble inference and ungenerous innuendo? And by innuendo from what? Has Virginia stepped forward in her corporate capacity, and performed any act or made any avowal, which displayed such inordinate ambition? Has her feeble executive ever presumed to meddle with the federal government? Did her legislature at its last session, either in its official authority or by private caucus, select a candidate, marshal its resolutions, or breathe a single sentiment upon the subject? Have our people expressed their wishes en masse? Has a single body among them breathed such a wish? No. It is simply the humble editor of a paper, who is erected into a political standard for his state, by the Quixotic imagination of James Cheetham.
Even he himself has not avowed that sentiment. It is collected by inuendo from a single article which he has published; an article which does not presume to nominate any candidate for the next presidential election, which does not even allude to that election, and which the author himself is now ready most solemnly to avow, was not written with any intention to disparage any man from New-York, or to elevate any man from Virginia, who might be supposed to have any pretensions to the presidential chair. But if Mr. Cheetham will still insist upon making us the trumpet of the people of Virginia, as his opponent Mr. Coleman has made us the trumpet of the President; if he must still misunderstand even our sentiments by false and ungenerous constructions of the most indirect expressions, it is necessary to declare explicitly what we do know of the sentiments of the Virginians. He has been polite enough to say that we have "impertinently meddling with (his) state, of whose concerns (we) appear to be extremely ignorant." We must retaliate upon him the reproach of ignorance, if not of impertinence. He has charged us with "an unjust and indecorous attempt to depreciate the merits of a gentleman;" but he seeks higher game; it is not against an individual only, but a whole state, that he levels his attack. But whilst we repeat the sentiments of our state on this subject, we would wish to be heard not only by Messrs. Cheetham and Coleman; not only by the inhabitants of New-York; but by every inhabitant of the Eastern States.
Virginia is satisfied with the honour which has been already conferred upon her sons. She has already given two Presidents to the union; who at the end of the present administration, will have presided over the government 16 out of the 20 years of its existence. She is willing, nay, she would be more willing to have a President from any of the other states, provided he possessed equal merit with the most meritorious of her sons. She believes that she has at least two sons, who are worthy of that office: she believes too that most of the other states would admit their pretensions without the smallest reluctance; but she is willing to waive their claims, if any of her sister states can produce a son, equally able to promote the welfare of all.
And here it is that we must take up the Eulogies which Mr. Cheetham had passed upon one of the inhabitants of New-York.
A gentleman of this city who would lose nothing by a comparison with the first man of that state (Virginia).—If there really be such a man in New-York, certainly he will experience no opposition from Virginia. There may be such men in New-York, we have no doubt, that there are such men. Some of the Virginians may perhaps know such men. But we beg Mr. Cheetham to recollect, that for our part, we are ignorant of the concerns of his state; and we must therefore apply to him for a little information. We must request him to name the man upon whom, were we to listen to our vanity, we should be apt to suppose he has lavished a very high eulogium. Who is that gentleman in his city, of whom he has taught us to think so highly? We will pledge ourselves to him to study that man's history. Let us only find that he is as worthy of being president as the most worthy of the Virginians, & we solemnly pledge ourselves to discard all our geographical affections, and support that man to the utmost of our feeble abilities.—But we deny that we have ever attempted to depreciate the merits of the distinguished citizen of New-York. We have asserted, and we religiously adhere to the assertion, that with the Clinton party resides the republican spirit of the state. We have said that De Witt Clinton has too large a share of influence and treasure, too large at least in proportion to the practice and observances of the Virginians: we have said that there is no man within our own state who possesses a majority worth 12,000 dollars per annum, who is at the same time a member of our state senate and a member of such influential body as the New-York council of appointment, and we still adhere to the assertion.
"A feebler state" than New-York.—The thing is not worthy of a contest. Grant, that New-York is stronger than Virginia; grant that she has more square miles within her limits, more people upon her territory, and more dollars in their purse; what, let us enquire, is that to the purpose? Virginia will never repine at the prosperity of any of her sister states. She will never lament, that she is not for ever the strongest state in the union. Her ambition will be confined to the rendering of every service in her power to her country.
Away then with those jealous distinctions, that would separate us from our brethren of New-York. Our cause is their cause. "If there is to be a struggle between us, let it be which state shall be foremost in the race of mind; let this be the noble animosity kindled between us, who shall longest preserve that free constitution which is so suspicious to us both, who shall for ever be the saviour of the union."
From the United States' Gazette.
THE RUSSIAN DRAMA.
The scenick art, has arrived to a perfection in Russia which astonished such strangers who had not surmounted the idea of the gothick barbarity, which half a century ago prevailed in that part of the north of Europe. During the reign of Catharine, the arts and sciences made a most rapid progress, and, with "all her imperfections on her head," she wore the imperial crown with honour to her country. She was the patron of merit, and she cherished every attempt to improve her dominions and civilize her subjects. The stage of Russia, as it has ever proved since the days of Thespis, under good management, has become the school of virtue, manners and society.
A traveller, who lately spent some time in Petersburg, with great satisfaction to himself, speaking of Russian theatricals says,
"Soon after our arrival, we visited the grand imperial theatre, which stands in a large open place.—At four angles, in this spacious area, are four pavilions of iron, supported by pillars of the same metal, resting upon a circular basement of granite, within which, in winter, large fires are constructed, and the wind kept off by vast circular moveable shutters of iron. Previous to the erection of these sheds, several attendants in waiting were froze to death. The government ever attentive to the lives of the people, has interdicted performances when the frost is unusually severe. The front is a noble portico, supported by dorick pillars; the interior is nearly double the size of the New Theatre, Philadelphia, of an oval shape, and splendidly, but heavily decorated. The lower tier of boxes, project from the sides, at the back of which are pilasters, adorned with appropriate decorations, richly gilded, above which are three rows of boxes, supported by corinthian pillars, each of which, as well as those below, contain nine persons. Such is the order observed here, as well as in every theatre on the continent of Europe, that however popular the piece, a spectator may during any part of the performance, reach his seat without any difficulty. There is a parterre, or pit, but no galleries. Massy girandoles are placed at every pilaster. This theatre has a great many doors and passages, reservoirs of water, and an engine, in case of fire, and with concealed flues and stoves, to give it summer warmth in winter. It is always strongly guarded by a detachment of the guards, as well as by the police officers, who preserve a most admirable order among the carriages and servants. It is curious to see after the play, with what uncommon skill and velocity, the carriages, each drawn by four horses, drive up to the grand entrance under the portico, receive their company, and gallop off at full speed;—pockets are very rarely picked, and accidents seldom happen."
The first performance I saw was Blue Beard ; the subject of which varied but little from the representation of it in the English theatre. The catastrophe was finely worked up, and drew from the Russians successions of enthusiastick acclamations. Do these sentiments of tenderness, these noble notions of retributive justice, denote an immutable barbarism?
The processions were in the first style of magnificence, the dresses and ornaments were very costly, and it is not unusual to have a thousand persons in a procession. The orchestra was very full, and combined the first rate powers of musick. The scenes were handsome and well managed. Such scenick blunders, as introducing a tree into a study, or fringing the top of a forest with a rich ceiling never happens there—though they are every night presented to an American audience.
SENATE of the UNITED STATES.
FEBRUARY 26, 1806.
Mr. Mitchell, from the committee appointed on the subject, submitted to the consideration of the Senate, a report on those parts of the memorials from the merchants of New-York, and the chamber of commerce in New-Haven, which relate to providing a further naval armament for the public defence.
In addition to the strong reasons urged in those two memorials, the committee refer to the President's message of the 3d day of December last, informing Congress that considerable provision had been made under former authorities, of materials for constructing ships of war, that these were on hand, and subject to the will of the legislature; and to two communications from the secretary of the navy, dated December 16th, and 21st, 1805, giving information that large supplies of timber, cannon, copper and other valuable materials for that object, had been already bought and paid for.
Calculating the moderate appropriation which will be required to augment to a very respectable degree the naval force of the nation; contemplating the insults and depredations, committed by foreigners near our coasts, and at the very mouths of our most frequented harbours; and estimating the protection and security to the territory of the nation, and to the persons and property of its citizens, by an enlargement of the means of maritime defence, the committee recommend an adoption of the following resolution, viz
That it is expedient to make provision by law, for the appropriation of any balance which may remain unexpended of the Mediterranean fund, to the purchase of building ships of the line, under the direction of the President of the U. States, agreeably to the provisions of the act of February 25th, 1799.
BOSTON, March 3.
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
The following resolution has passed in the Senate, by a large majority:
Whereas in a rising republic it is highly important to cherish that patriotism which conquers a love of ease, of pleasure, and of wealth; which prompts individuals to a love of their country, and induces them to embrace every opportunity to advance its prosperity and happiness, as well by ameliorating the fate of those citizens whom the fortune of war has thrown into captivity, as by cheerfully contributing to its support and defence.—And where the love of enterprize when guided by a just sense of propriety and benevolence, may become the parent of many virtues—and as state are sometimes indebted for their safety, to the virtues & undaunted courage of a single man And whereas the Senate and House of Representatives of this Commonwealth are desirous to perpetuate the remembrance of the heroic enterprize of Wm. Eaton, Esq. while engaged in the service of the U. States, whose undaunted courage, and brilliant services, so eminently contributed to release a large number of his fellow-citizens, late prisoners in Tripoli from the chains of slavery, and to restore them to freedom—their friends.
Therefore, Resolved, that the committee for the sale of eastern lands, be and they are hereby authorised and directed to convey to WILLIAM EATON, Esq. a citizen of this commonwealth, and to his heirs and assigns, a tract of land, to contain ten thousand acres, of any of the unappropriated land of this commonwealth, in the District of Maine (excepting the ten Townships on Penobscot river.)
On Saturday last at 12 o'clock, agreeable to assignment, the chief of the Osage, and other tribes of Indians, now on a visit to this metropolis, were introduced by the Adjutant and quarter-master generals of this Commonwealth, into the Senate chamber, accompanied by an officer of the United States army and their interpreters. Seats were assigned them, and they were addressed by the President of the Senate, from the chair, in sentiments expressive of the
friendship of this Commonwealth, and of the President of the United States towards them and their nation. Two of their chiefs rose, and expressed, through the medium of their respective interpreters, correspondent feeling towards the senate and the people of the United States. After this interview, they took a personal leave of each Senator by the hand, and retired from the Chamber.
After which, they repaired to house of Representatives, where they were addressed by the Speaker. They were then escorted to the Council Chamber, and introduced to his excellency the governor, and to each member of the council. In this department of the legislature, refreshments were provided for them, which they partook of with much pleasure and satisfaction, and appeared highly gratified with the flattering attention they received on this occasion.
On their arrival at the State-House, a salute was fired on the Common, by the artillery company of captain Cobb.
PROVIDENCE February 15.
Counterfeiters.—As the publick mind is much agitated at this moment respecting the many persons who are apprehended as being concerned in counterfeiting bank bills of several banks of the New-England States; by request, I give a list of the persons' names who are now in Providence jail, and the number of plates that are in possession of the authority, and those which are discovered and are not procured as yet.
Persons in Providence jail, viz.—David Richardson, jun. George Lee, Arnold Sayles, Arnold Hunt, George Smith, Oliver Owen, Nathaniel Bowdish, of Gloucester; Warner Smith, Elkanah Spears, Seth Appleby, of Smithfield; Jesse Morse, Silvanus Cone, of Douglass; Philip Brown, of Oxford Gore; Joel White, of Oxford town; Thomas Emmerson, of Uxbridge, Massachusetts; and Charlotte Tift, alias Clarke, of Thompson, Connecticut. Upon the examination of the above named prisoners, they have all confessed their guilt except Elkanah Spears, Nathaniel Bowdish, and Seth Appleby. Should the evidence be complete against them, their obstinacy will be upon their own heads. The plates are United States Branch Bank for 10 dollars, Warren 3, Smithfield 3 and 5, Providence 5, Gloucester 10, 5 and 2, Cheshire, at Keen, 3 Nantucket Pacific 5 and 10, Manhattan 5, Salem 6, Richmond 5, Portsmouth 5. Plates not procured, Portsmouth of 10 dollars, Nantucket 2 and 4, Lancaster 2, Cheshire 10, Portland 5, and Smithfield 7.
The paragraph in the Boston Centinel, which mentioned that the Gloucester Bank was shut up and the Directors run off, is so far true, that the President, Directors and Cashier did leave the bank, to pursue after the counterfeiters of their bank bills and other banks—and it can truly be said of them, that through their exertions, many of those base characters, were hunted from their lurking holes, in the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut, where they belonged—and that with us, even suspicion does not rest upon the President, Directors and Cashier of that bank. They are men of integrity, who assist in detecting those characters who are striking at the root and branch of trade and commerce. The bank of Gloucester is now doing business as usual.
WHEELER MARTIN.
Providence, February 15.
NEW-YORK, March 7.
Miranda's project to revolutionize the province of Caracas, having excited a deep interest in the publick mind, we have extracted from Morse's Gazetteer, and Doctor Robertson's History, the following short sketch of that valuable country.
Caracas, a province of Terra Firma, South America, lies on the southern coast of the Caribbean sea. This coast is bordered in its great length by a chain of mountains running east and west, and divided into many fruitful valleys, whose direction and opening are towards the north. It has maritime fortified towns, Porto Bello and La Guira. The Dutch formerly carried thither to the Spaniards all sorts of European goods, especially linen, making vast returns of silver and cocoa. The cocoa tree grows here in abundance. There are from five hundred to two thousand trees in a walk or plantation. These nuts are passed for money, and are used as such in the bay of Campeachy.—American Gazetteer.
In Robertson's history of South America, we find the following article relating to Caracas. "Though the province of Venezuela or Caracas, extends four hundred miles along the coast, and is one of the most fertile in America, it was so much neglected by the Spaniards, that during the twenty years prior to the establishment of an exclusive company for the sale of its products, only five ships sailed from Spain to that province; and during 16 years from 1706 to 1722, not a single ship arrived from the Caracas in Spain. During this period, Spain must have been supplied almost entirely with the large quantity of cocoa, which it consumes by foreigners. Before the erection of the company neither tobacco nor hides were imported from Caracas into Spain. Since the commercial operations of the company began in the year 1731, the importation of cocoa with Spain has increased amazingly. During 30 years subsequent to 1701, the number of fanegas of cocoa (each a hundred and ten pounds) imported from Caracas, was 643,215. During eighteen years subsequent to 1731, the number of fanegas imported was 169,247; and if we suppose the importation to be continued in the same proportion during the remainder of thirty years, it will amount to 1,438,746 fanegas. During eight years subsequent to 1756, there has been imported into Spain by the company, 58,582 arrobas (each twenty-five pounds) of tobacco; and hides to the number of 177,354. Since the publication of the notices de Compañía, in 1763, its trade seems to be on the increase. During five years subsequent to 1769, it has imported 179,156 fanegas of cocoa into Spain, 27,208 arrobas of tobacco, 75,497 hides, and 221,432 pesos. The last article is a proof of the growing wealth of the colony. It receives cash from Mexico in return for the cocoa, with which it supplies that province, and this it remits to Spain, or lays out in purchasing European goods.—But, besides this, the most explicit evidence is produced, that the quantity of cocoa raised in the province, is double to what was yielded in 1731; the number of its live stock is more than treble, and its inhabitants much augmented. The revenue of the bishop, which arises wholly from tithes, has increased from eight to twenty thousand pesos."
NOTICE.
Under the authority of a Deed, executed by Richard Lively, of the City of Williamsburg, on the 13th day of March, 1801, and duly recorded, I shall sell on the second Monday in March next, before the door of the Court-House of James City County,
Two small Tracts of LAND,
Lying in said County, and several LOTS in the City of Williamsburg, conveyed in Trust to me by said Deed, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the debt secured thereby to Gilliat and Taylor, together with the charges of Sale, and expenses of the Deed. The Sale will be for Cash.
Robert Saunders.
Williamsburg, Feb. 3. ts 481
The Sloop Mary Ann, capt. Lee, will take freight for Alexandria. Apply on board at Campbell's Wharf.
March 12.
William and Mary College Lottery.
THIRTY-NINTH DAY.
Prizes of 15 Dollars.
Table with 7 columns: Nos., 766, 652, 958, 258, 339, 611, 230, 802, 5549, 3930, 3302, 3920, 5638, 7055, 3544, 3212, 4135, 2033, 7252, 4706, 2509, 6090, 4594, 6426, 5193, 5295, 4539, 2899, 4489, 4974, 4400, 2380, 4122, 7798, 3787, 2909, 4948, 4861, 6501, 1531, 4168, 1979, 5927, 3610, 4433, 7794, 3067, 6061, 1690, 6147, 1030, 4232, 2982, 6356, 5193, 2547, 5585, 2213, 3739, 6958, 6344, 5027, 6178, 3507, 3884, 3648
FORTIETH DAY.
No. 2099, Prize of 10,000 Dollars.
Nos. 3875 1440, Prizes of 500 Dollars.
Prizes of 15 Dollars.
Table with 7 columns: Nos., 630, 10, 150, 443, 11, 418, 250, 408, 2131, 1804, 7175, 3778, 4782, 5763, 6076, 5106, 5607, 1608, 5103, 3893, 1480, 3620, 4228, 3511, 3873, 7984, 2840, 4188, 3021, 7071, 4582, 3121, 5417, 5550, 7125, 5277, 2880, 2467, 4192, 1693, 4990, 3556, 4871, 6377, 3810, 6605, 4998, 2139, 6205, 4813, 6470, 6930, 2451, 5322, 1545, 1727, 4628, 2969, 5295, 6587, 4939, 3637, 2924, 6749, 6035, 6910, 2964, 4243, 7182, 2036, 1290, 3567, 7833, 7738, 2187, 6868, 5915, 7782, 2920, 6977, 3336, 5791, 6468, 5560, 1389, 2781, 1735, 2876, 5505, 3035, 5566, 4241
FORTY-FIRST DAY.
Nos. 3801 2335 4469 7633, Prizes of 500 Dollars.
Prizes of 15 Dollars.
Table with 7 columns: Nos., 383, 797, 783, 981, 157, 765, 554, 100, 831, 969, 64, 387, 454, 778, 2202, 4729, 6358, 3930, 7926, 1083, 4068, 5947, 3475, 7707, 4280, 4662, 5651, 7465, 4347, 8765, 1163, 3706, 6574, 6887, 3795, 7713, 5154, 4776, 6089, 3097, 5924, 1409, 6811, 5836, 7392, 6315, 6433, 4791, 2859, 1086, 5813, 1704, 2565, 5950, 1290, 5877, 4690, 7469, 6964, 5683, 7979, 2095, 4275, 1102, 1112, 5768, 2447, 5251, 7700, 5883, 3719, 6682, 5354, 2428, 2293, 4280, 4415, 3497, 2381, 1079, 7265, 7178, 2700
BUTLER'S Packet will sail for Alexandria on Sunday. March 12.
NEWCOMB'S Packet will sail for New-York on Thursday next. March 12.
AUCTION.
On Friday the 14th inst. at 12 o'clock, On Loyal's wharf, will be sold, for cash, without reserve,
94 barrels POTATOES.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Quantity. TURNIPS, 64 do. PRIME BEEF, 38 do. PORK, 3 do. VINEGAR, 2 pipes. CO. FISH, 3 tierces. CHESNUTS, 5 barrels. MALE, 3 kegs. BUTTER, 2 firkins. CLARET, 3 barrels. CHEESE, 5 do. RYE FLOUR, 1 do. MOULD CANDLES, 22 boxes. MERCHANDIZE, 1 trunk. COD FISH, 5 quintals.
Landed on board the sloop Sally, James Davis, master, on a voyage from New-York to Charleston, and put into this Port in distress. Sold by order of the said Captain, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and others concerned.
Richard Bowden, V. M.
March 12.
576
Lisbon, Cadiz, and Liverpool SALT. For Sale by
William Pennock.
March 12.
573
Landing on Maxwell's wharf, from Schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 4 Hhds. and 20 barrels Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, A few Kgs fresh NUTMEGS, A few do. do. CLOVES.
And in Store, just received,
10 Quarter casks choice Old Brazil WINE, fit for immediate use, 20 Bags heavy Black PEPPER, 55 Barrels Jersey Apple BRANDY—For Sale by
Price & Waddey.
March 12.
574
FOR CHARLESTON, S. C. The Sloop SALLY, JOSEPH DAVIS, Master, Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to
Fisk & Catlett.
March 12.
575
FOR CHARLESTON, The Packet Sloop VENUS, WILSON BOUSH, Master, will positively sail on Sunday next. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master on board, at Newton's wharf. March 12.
WARM SPRINGS
In the County of Bath, Virginia.
HAVING taken a lease on the Warm-Springs for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the publick, that at great expence and much labour we have improved it, to accommodate genteely one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of fine stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses; also, 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of musick, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not chuse to mix with the strong and healthy.
We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 30 miles from the Warm-Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors.—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the publick that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated.
We wish to purchase a BLACK-SMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given.—Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us.
Robt. & Geo. Turner.
March 12.
572
To be Sold by Auction, On the premises, on SATURDAY the 19th March next, at 12 o'clock, on a credit of 2, 4, and 6 months, for notes with approved endorsers.
THE WAREHOUSES and WHARE, lately occupied by Messrs. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.—with them may be had the lease of the adjoining Wharf. Wm. B. Lamb.
Feb. 26.
590

FOR SALE. At WILLIAM B. LAMB'S Vendue Office, at reduced prices for Cash, or approved paper at 60 days, 75 Puncheons RUM, 60 Bgs. COFFEE, 6 Hogsheads, 30 barrels SUGAR, 100 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 100 Cases GIN, 40 Casks Malaga WINE, 10 Bgs. PEPPER, 50 Pieces DOWLAS, 100 do. Romal HANDKERCHIEFS, 200 do. Bandanna do. 50 do. Canton do. 100 doz. TAPES, 1 Case VELVETEENS, &c. &c. March 7. 3t 566
New landing from on board the Sloop Director, and for SALE at the Warehouse formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's-wharf, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 5 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 20 Casks Malaga WINE, 20 Barrels SUGAR, 20 do. Prime New-York FORK, 20 do. do. BEEF, 10 do. do. APPLES, 50 Boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES, 10 do. SOAP, 10 Chests Souchong } TEA. 2 do. Imperial } 1 do. Hyson } All of which will be Sold low or exchanged for Country Produce. James M'Clenachan. Feb. 3. tf 483
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship Plantin , Burns , from London, and Fredericks , from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptance in Town—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's 18 do. of Rose Blankets. Hats. 8 do. Stripe do. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 9 do. White and Red 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. Flannels. 30 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. Kerseys. 40 Casks Nails. 12 do. Blue do. 4 do. Seine Twine. 14 do. Blue & Green Half 6 Trunks Men's and Wo- Thick. mens' Worsted Hose. 6 do. Stripes and Grey 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. Coatings. Fleecy Hosiery, for La- 2 do. Yarn Hose. dies' and Gentlemen's do. Carpeting and Car- wear. pets. Muslins, Dimities, Cal- 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. licoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barraud. Jan. 29. tf 456
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Thos & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, — — — — — 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, — — — — — 100 Dollars. Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. tf 341
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
NOTICE. I request all persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN WADDEY , Sen. deceased, of Northampton County, Eastern Shore, Virginia, to bring them forward properly attested on or before the first day of June next, as I shall plead this notice in bar against all claims that may appear after that date. I. R. Waddey, Executor to the Will annexed. Northampton Court-Yard, Feb. 1. 2m 490
EAGLE TAVERN. The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the public in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentel BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Glenn. January 15. 3m 433
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Plantin , Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
Notice is hereby given that I shall apply to the Court of Northampton County, at April term next, for leave to discontinue so much of the road leading from Franktown to Occohannock Neck, as goes upon my land. Tully R. Wise. Feb. 14. 1m 569
COW-POX. The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated. George Balfour. Feb. 12. tf 305
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. ** TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. 279
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. tf 451
JUST LANDED, 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. tf 426
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane , Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret , now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havana Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. tf 412
FOR SALE, Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry , Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS—Apply to William Pennock. December 20. tf 367
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Roberts.—Also, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston.—For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. January 20. tf 450
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806. Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, Piffs. In Chancery. Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Dfts.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who hath effects of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. tdMon. Ap. 472
FOR SALE, 250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, Afloat. Apply to James Maurice & Co. January 6. tf 414
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon , Captain Ainsley—Consisting of 137 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 15. tf 271
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with. John Hamilton, Consul. PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that in affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of — and the twenty-fifth day of — any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced — in { The Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence. Sworn before me at — this — day of — in the year of our Lord — The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts. N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz: "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great-Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle , Captain Gross, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 961 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havana SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
LIVERPOOL SALT. A Cargo of Stoved SALT, on board the Alexander —For Sale on moderate terms by J. & W. Southgate. A few hundred bushels COALS. Feb. 3. 3w 487
Landing at Newton's Wharf, 50 Hhds. prime St. Croix SUGARS. For Sale by James Dykes, & Co. March 7. 3t 565
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Warehouse Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
Madame V. Casaumajour, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 2 Trunks real Madras Handkerchiefs, which she offers for Sale on good terms.—Apply at her Store No. 18, Market-Square. Feb. 24. 2aw3w 526
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
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN, From 20 to 25 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 10.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. tf 479
LOTTERY TICKETS LOST. The following Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, viz. Nos. 1731, 2790, 7202, and 7778, have been lost. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at the Ledger Office. Feb. 7. tf 498
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN , deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. tf 339
FOR RENT, A STORE-HOUSE near the Market-House in Portsmouth, an excellent stand for a Grocery or Shoe-Store, both of which are very much wanted in that place.—Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 10. tf 502
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or on convenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Hollands. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 520 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufacturer's prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddle. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
TO PRINTERS. I WILL DISPOSE OF A FONT OF BURGEIS TYPE, Upon which the Publick Ledger is at present printed. It consists of about 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTERS, with French and Latin accents, has been carefully used; and is almost as good as when new. Should the whole be too much, any one who might incline to purchase one half, will please to make application, by letters post paid, or personally, at this Office. The terms will be liberal, and a credit will be given, if required, to a purchaser who can give good security in Norfolk or Baltimore. John Cowper.
VILLAINY EXPOSED. On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS , master of the Schooner Aurora , of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Bellis , John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Dichel, Esq., Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coastal Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 535
To Rent, A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the Fields, at present occupied by Mrs. Milhado.—For terms apply to David Milhado. Feb. 24. tf 527
NOTICE. MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CATLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKENS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUN POWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kegs WHITE LEAD, ground in oil, 1500 lbs. SINE TWINE, 150 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Bales OZNABURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish Indigo, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Rheams Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do. ALSO—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES. Feb. 24. tf 525
SUGAR AND COFFEE. Landing this morning on Town-Point, the cargo of the brig Wheeler , from Guadalupe, consisting of Clayed and Muscovada SUGARS, And Prime Green COFFEE in tierces. To be sold on moderate terms. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 496
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 4d, do. 10d per lb. 3d, do. 3s per M. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 503
For Sale or Rent, A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. James D. M'Caw. Feb. 21. tf 519
We have received by the brig Fame , Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES.—For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
To be Leased, For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next. A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement.—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barraud. November 19. tf 288
CASH FOR Rough Hogshead STAVES, by Moses Myers. Feb. 21. tf 516
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.