Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-01-23 00:00:00

NOW LANDING From on board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM. For sale by WILLIAM PENNOCK. THE SHIPS JANE, of 417 Tons. JUNO, of 260 do. COURTNEY, of 200 do. All ready to receive cargoes. January 21. tf 258
WANTED TO CHARTER, TWO VESSELS of about 150 tons each, of an easy draught of water, to proceed to Plymouth, in North-Carolina, to load for the West-Indies.—Also, TWO STOUT COASTERS, To load at same place for New-York—good freights will be given, and quick despatch. For terms, apply to RICHARD BLOW. The Brig FACTOR, Captain Briggs, is now loading for Belfast, or other goods in proportion, she has good accommodations for passengers. Apply as above. January 16. tf 345
The Merchants at Petersburg, and Richmond, who have orders to ship Tobacco in the British Brig UNION, Captain Hiningstom, for Guernsey, are respectfully informed, that the brig has been ready to receive her cargo ever since the 24th ult.—The Captain not knowing the names of the respective shippers, has induced the consignee to give this publick notice. Norfolk, January 14. tf 337
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 A. HERON. January 7. tf 328
FOR AMSTERDAM, The good Brig TWO BROTHERS, P. Hartshorne, Master:— Burthen 250 blds. 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 to WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun. December 31. tf 317
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor. Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, 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. Mackerel. 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. Dips do. 50 do. Chocolate do. 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 175 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 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. December 14. tf 287
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MOSES MYERS. Burthen 330 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 lying 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 3. tf 269
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— Burthen 368 tons or 450 blds. tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 3. tf 270
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship ECHO, For passage only, having elegant accommodations, apply to CAPTAIN HIGGINS on board, or to Moses Myers. November 28. tf 255
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 the Wharf. 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 SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Sraight Keel. 15 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now 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 15. tf 253
For SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogsheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. tf 227
For SALE, FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Brig POLLY, John Hooper, Master, burthen 600 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA & CO. Who have received her said brig from Boston, and offer for sale, 40 hlds. 20 bbls. N. E. RUM, 3 bales INDIA COTTONS. January 15. tf 347
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 Refreshes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 179
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 BALS BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYONS, 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. tf 278
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
CASH FOR Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading. November 6. tf 218
WILL BE LANDED TO-MORROW, From on board Schooner Mohawk, 175,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE, FOR SALE, BY WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO. Jan. 21. tf 353
VIRGINIA BANK SHARES. THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO PURCHASE, A FEW SHARES IN THE VIRGINIA BANK. EDWARD JOHNSTON. January 21. tf 360
LISBON SALT, For sale, on board the Brig Superior, Captain Wallington. Apply to WILLIAM PENNOCK. January 21. tf 359
THE Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit at Norfolk, of the Bank of Virginia, are requested to meet at the Bank on the 29th instant, for the purpose electing their Officers. THOMAS NEWTON. Norfolk, January 21. tf 355
FOR SALE, A PEW in Christ Church. Apply at the office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 21. tf 357
I wish to Sell the following Property. TWO Houses near Town Bridge, adjoining Captain Knight, together with the Lots in fee simple.—One in Bank-Street, opposite Mr. Farmer's.—One on Commerce-Street, adjoining R. Brough, Esq.—One on Union-Street, at the corner of Boush's Lane. All the above houses are in good repair and will be sold on very reasonable terms, and a good title given on application to LEMUEL BAILEY. Who requests every person to whom he is indebted, to bring forward their accounts for payment—and all those indebted to him to pay their respective debts immediately, or, through necessity, he will be compelled to place them in the hands of an Attorney, as he expects to leave this state for some time. January 21. tf 359
LAND FOR SALE. The Sale advertised for Saturday last, is again postponed until Monday the 28th instant, when will be sold 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 Vesle, 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 21. tf 342
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 hlds. and bbls. 12 Pipes 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. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks 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. 50 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 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 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
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hlds. and bbls. 12 Pipes 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. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks 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. 50 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 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 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
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hlds. and bbls. 12 Pipes 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. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks 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. 50 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 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 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
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hlds. and bbls. 12 Pipes 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. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks 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. 50 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 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 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
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hlds. and bbls. 12 Pipes 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. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks 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. 50 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 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 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
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hlds. and bbls. 12 Pipes 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. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks 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. 50 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 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 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
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hlds. and bbls. 12 Pipes 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. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks 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. 50 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 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburghs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 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
FOR SALE, 32 barrels Baltimore Superfine Flour. JOHN C. NIEMEYER.
AVIS AUX FRANCAIS. Le sous Commissaire des Relations Commerciales de France, en Virginie, à la résidence de Norfolk, invite les Citoyens Français, Negocians, Marchands, Marins, et Passagers, actuellement en Virginie, de se présenter en sa Chancellerie depuis le 16 jusqu'au 28 Janvier, 1805, pour affaires qui les concernent; & il prévient ceux éloignés de Norfolk, qu'ils pourront, au même effet, se présenter chez Messrs. Cugneau, négociant à Petersburg, Chevallie, négociant à Richmond, & Titeret négociant à Williamsburg. OSTER. Norfolk, le 12 Janvier, 1805. tf 344
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
New-York Superfine FLOUR, 737 Barrels, 48 Half do.—for Sale by MOSES MYERS. January 16. tf 348
ANTIGUA RUM, TO-MORROW WILL BE LANDED, On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the brig Albert, Capt. Webb, 105 Puncheons Choice ANTIGUA RUM, which is offered for sale, on very moderate terms, by HARRISON ALLMAND. ON HAND ALSO, 70 Hogsheads Muscovado Sugar. 50 Barrels Loaf do. And a few Hogsheads Molasses, January 14. tf 339
FOR SALE, London Particular Madeira Wine, in Pipes, Hlds. and Quarter Casks. 50 Pipes real Holland Gin. A few Puncheons Antigua, and Grenada Rum. A few Pipes Spanish, and French Brandy. Brown Sugar in Barrels, Tierces, and Hogsheads. A few Bags Black Pepper. 50 Barrels Northern Beef. 54 do. Virginia do. 200 do. Pork, &c. &c. ROBERT GIBSON. January 14. tf 340
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 SICILY WINE. 2 Qr. Casks, } 4 Half gr. do. 20 Hogsheads Muscovado Sugars. 20 Qr. Casks Sherry Wine. 15 Pipes Holland Gin. 100 Barrels Superfine, } RICHMOND FLOUR. 78 do. Fine, } A. MACLURE. January 11. tf 334
FRESH RAISINS, A FEW TRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11. tf 336
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. tf 327
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Bersey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Amira, Capt. Stowe, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete; PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. November 6. tf 222
NORFOLK DRAW-BRIDGE COMPANY, JANUARY, 1805. THE Directors have this day declared a Dividend of five per cent, on the Capital Stock, for the half year, which will be payable to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, after the 14th February next. WILLIAM CAMMACK, Treasurer. 350

The inhabitants of this part of Virginia, have seldom witnessed such a severe season as the present—Yesterday morning the Thermometer stood at Eleven, and this morning there was ice across the river (except about a ship's passage in the channel) a considerable distance below the old fort.
We cannot believe a report in circulation to the northward, that the Democratic Senators in Congress have to a man united in a petition to Governor Bloomfield of New-Jersey, praying him to grant a NOLLI PROSEQUI in the case of Aaron Burr; in order to arrest any further proceedings against him on an indictment for the murder of General HAMILTON. —It cannot be possible that even one member of that body could so far subject his character and dignity, as to be a petitioner, in such a case, either in favour of the Vice-President of the United States or of any other person.—We do not pretend to say what would be the conduct of Gov. Bloomfield—perhaps he would follow the example of the Governors of Maryland, who seem to consider it as a portion of their duty to interpose this highest prerogative between Justice and its Victim, in all cases where they have the power.
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, a most intelligent, decent, moral, and veracious, democratic newspaper! says, on the 7th instant, the following wise words.
"The danger of being involved into a participation of these political troubles [the wars and rumours of wars in Europe, the plague in Spain, and the fire at Constantinople!!], has been entirely removed by the vigilance and discernment of our citizens ; who, having seen the extent of British influence , which so alarmingly prevailed during the reign of terror , flew to their posts, and, having rallied round the Constitution , hurled Anglo-federalism into the tomb forever!!!"
"Fine words!—I wonder where he stole 'em?"—We remember to have heard that some time ago, at the house of an eminent democratic book-seller in Philadelphia, a certain Marshal of Pennsylvania , was describing at great length, and with great vehemence, on the reign of terror, and praising God that it was at an end. A Bibliothecal brother from New-England begged to know what he meant by the reign of terror ?—'The dark and gloomy presidency of JOHN ADAMS'—'Why in our country we have never been visited by any extraordinary alarms from that source—how did it shew itself so terrible here?'—'Here, Sir?—in every form—When a man cannot in safety walk the streets, but was at every step in danger of encountering the officers of Government—when he cannot rest quietly in his house, but must have it guarded by his friends against the intrusion of the officers of the law—may not that period be properly denominated a reign of terror ! I speak feelingly, Sir; for many nights together have I been obliged to my friends for such protection.'—'With you then, said the Yankee, the reign of law is the reign of terror : so will it be with every other person whose delinquency, turbulence, or guilt, makes the law his enemy.'—'G—D—name, Sir, do you apply that to me?' demanded the furious marshal —'The law is never the first offender ', was the cool reply, which might have provoked a duel , had not the challenger thought better of it; or perhaps he again felt a momentary subjection to " the reign of terror !"
But let us return to the Chronicle , and we will there, in the paper of the same date, find another specimen of neat workmanship, in the following pretty piece of logical composition.
"The empirick rashly attempts, and almost certainly fails, in his unseasonable projects: but the wise physician is sure to leave that malady to nature and accident , where the light of correct experiment does not clearly indicate the proper remedy. Where are the proofs of those errors or iniquities which are said to exist, when every thing is right and nothing wrong ? And who is the desperate empirick; the man who censures without evidence, against the conviction of his own senses, or the person who, slow in judgment and yet bold in execution , does the very thing he ought, and neither more nor less than the occasion demands? Of this sort is the administration of MR. JEFFERSON!"
Now although we do not understand the above, we have no doubt that it was considered as passing good by its author, and would have gone down very smoothly with its readers, but for an unfortunate note at the bottom of it, in these words—"An accident has prevented the appearance of COMMON-SENSE this day"—Let us candidly acknowledge that the Chronicle has once spoken truly !
The defence of New-York.—The following remarks on the importance and necessity of fortifying the port of New-York, or of providing it with the means of resisting and punishing such insult as it has lately been exposed to, are by Mr. Cheetham, Editor of the American Citizen , published in that place.—The subject merits serious attention.
It may be worth while for Congress to enquire, now that they are in session, into the expediency, if not necessity, of effectually fortifying the harbour of New-York. We have long enough been the sport, and we are every day liable to become the prey, of foreign nations. The safety of this opulent city, perhaps the tranquillity of the United States, imperiously solicit the attention of Congress to this subject. We have been buffeted, and kicked and driven from the execution of our laws, by the Cambrian, the Leander and the Driver ; and to add to the indelibility of the disgrace, the minister of a Peer of France has threatened us with three ships of the line and six frigates from the "King my master!" Were the King his master to put his threat into execution, he might lay us under a "contribution" equal in amount to any expense which the most complete and effectual fortification could cost. It will compare with the pride and safety of the nation to be thus unnecessarily exposed to danger from without. Perhaps we are more vulnerable than any other part of the union. And yet, as to income, of the greatest importance.
Every one knows that the annual revenue of the United States is somewhat less than 12,000,000 dollars. Of this sum the port of New-York has generally yielded about a third.
But I am informed, and I believe correctly, that the commerce of this port yielded, the last quarter, but little less than 1,500,000 dols. which is at the rate of 6,000,000 per annum, or one half of the revenue of the United States! Apart from all other considerations then, do not the receipts of our custom-house require the most efficacious protection? It is no answer to say that, under present circumstances, we have nothing to fear from without.—We know, we feel, that we have suffered insult, and we are sensible that by the least as well as the greatest of European powers, our banks and wealthy individuals may be plundered, and our city razed to the ground. We ought not to be at the mercy of any power on earth.
The British Spy .—This denomination of an anonymous writer, which has acquired some considerable celebrity in America, originally appeared in a Virginia paper (the Argus ), and has been generally assigned to a gentleman of this place, and never to our knowledge, disavowed by him; which we can not but regard as a strong presumption that the publick, in giving him the merit of the work, did not commit a mistake.—The readers of the Port-Folio will have observed an assumption of the same title by a writer from Boston; but without positively knowing whether he has any right to use it, we are inclined to conclude from his style and manner that he has not; and if not, that he has transgressed the common rules of civility and propriety, as much as if he had assumed the proper name of another person in order to gain an introduction to a society, in which his own qualifications did not entitle him to appear.
This second Spy has excited the mirth of some Boston wag, who thinks that he also has a right to a signature become thus common, and who, in a strain of good irony, has exposed the bombastick gravity of his brother. Take the following as no bad specimen.
FROM THE REPERTORY.
BRITISH SPY IN BOSTON.
I now proceed my dear S— to the character of Othello Pollard. Like the Othello so celebrated by our immortal Shakespeare, his countenance is dark and penetrating ; his eye quick and animated, his nose retreating ; his hair short behind ; and in point of stature he is somewhat less than the Emperor of the Gauls. His manner is extremely engaging, his language correct and harmonious; and far less difficult to understand than that of his competitor in creams , Mr. Julien. Othello Pollard is a man, whose mind remains unshackled by metaphysical restraint . Of no particular sect either of religion or politics; espousing the interests of no faction, but occasionally mingled with all, he only aims to be good; and, like our great Erskine , he follows the dictates of his conscience and leaves the consequence to God.
That eccentricity which is the characteristic of genius distinguishes Othello Pollard in an eminent degree. I have often sought his acquaintance; but in this I have been disappointed. I am told however that this is a very difficult thing, for he is so busy in dispensing ice to the inhabitants of this metropolis, in summer, from his little vehicle , and his time during the winter season is so occupied with the manufacture of tarts and cheese-cakes, that he finds very little time for colloquial intercourse.
The cake of Othello is much sweeter than that of Mr. Julien, but his soup has not the better flavour; this last is like that made at the new house in Schoharie, while the former has the insipidity of common eating-house broth.
Before I write to you again, my dear S—, I shall have an opportunity of comparing the soup of these two great men with accuracy.
CARPENTER'S REGISTER & REVIEW. The irregular receipts of the mail for some time past deprived us of the opportunity of giving the following information to the subscribers for Mr. Carpenter's work, until we met with it in the United States Gazette .—We are much pleased to see that an undertaking which promises to be of such high importance to the history and literature of the United States, has met with such prompt encouragement. Those who may wish to add to the number of its patrons here, will please to leave their names as soon as possible at this office.
Mr. Carpenter begs leave to inform the subscribers to the " Monthly Register and Review of the United States ," that the first number of that work is now in the printer's hands, and will be published in January. Those who have been kind enough to take the trouble of receiving subscriptions, are requested to send in to him, as soon as possible lists of such subscribers as they have obtained, with their places of residence. As it is his intention to prefix to his publication a list of subscribers, in order that the names of those who have first encouraged this useful national work may be publickly known and remembered, he requests all those who mean to subscribe, to send in their names and address to the Offices appointed for taking subscriptions, where they will be received without the stated advance, which will not now be demanded till the delivery of the first number.
Mr. Carpenter laments much more than his Subscribers can do, that the publication of the Register should be delayed so long. They will readily forgive it, however, when they consider the difficulty of collecting materials for so important a work and the delay that must necessarily attend those parts which he had to obtain from France and England.
ERRATA—Our last paper was put to press, and a considerable part of the impression worked off, before the following errors in the editorial department had been corrected.—In the 2nd par. 1st col. 4th and 5th lines, dele the words " and imagining that "—4th par. dele the conjunction " that "—for " Admitting that the only reason ", read " Admitting the only reason " &c.—2nd col. 4th par. from the foot, 10th line from the end of the par. for " precept by ", read " precept of the Senate ."
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.—The bill to provide for the trial of facts in the several counties of the state of Maryland, and to alter, change and abolish, all such parts of the constitution and form of government a relate to the general court and court of appeals, passed the Senate of that state, on the 1st inst. The yeas and nays are as follows:
Affirmatives—Messrs. Brown, Fossit, Houston, Mc Culloch, Partridge, Ringold, Shriver, Thomas, Whiteley—9.
Negative—Messrs. Harwood, Duckett, J. Johnson—3.
In the House of Delegates, on the 1st January, the bill to provide for the election of the governor by the people, &c. passed by a majority of 11.
Died, in the city of Washington, on the night of the 10th instant, James Gillespie, esq. member of congress, from the state of North Carolina.
FROM WASHINGTON,
1st Month, 3d.
FRIEND ROLF,
The trial of Judge Chase is postponed till the 4th day of the second month.
There was a large concourse of people at an early hour this day in the senate room: about 2 o'clock the senators came in from the other room in which they had for some time been sitting. The President of the Senate took his seat, and the Senators on each side of him. The court was opened by three times O Yes! The Secretary of the Senate administered the oath to the Vice-President, and he administered it to the Senators. There were 30 Senators present—Messrs. Butler, Cocke, Bayard, and Stone, absent. Friend Bradley, of Vermont, handed a resolution, the purport of which was, that the day of the trial be appointed, on or before which Judge Chase shall give in his answer; Giles moved an addition, viz. that on the day appointed, the trial shall commence; the resolution was carried. The Vice then desired gentlemen to name the day; friend Tracy, proposed the first 2d day, of the last month; Giles proposed the fourth of the 2d month. The votes on friend Tracy's motion were yeas 12, nays 18. I observed that J. Q. Adams, voted against the motion. I can only conjecture the motive to be, the expectation that Judge Chase will have a better prospect of acquittal this session than the next. The votes were then taken on the motion of Giles, and were, yeas 22, nays 8. The Judge was not present this day.
The speech of Judge Chase delivered yesterday, I have since seen, but have not been able to get a copy of it. It will be published. There was one observation, friend Rolf, that I thought needless: the Judge mentioned a concern for his reputation. Canst thou believe that his reputation can suffer from aught the democrats can do? It is well observed, that though he may be displaced, he cannot be disgraced. I heard a friend remark, that it will be an exceeding hard circumstance, that one who in his best days took the British Lion by the beard, should in his old age be nibbled to pieces by mice. There is some belief here, that Stephen Rowe Bradley, and Robert Wright, will be for acquitting the Judge. I know not on what grounds this expectation is raised, as it relates to Bradley; but a gentleman who knows Wright well, says that he is not a bad man, that he harbours no malice ; and if justice and law prevail, I do not fear that anything will be substantiated against the Judge, that has the resemblance of a high crime, nor, scarcely a petty misdemeanour.
But little business has been done in the House these two days past. The Senate room was crowded with members of the House.
Hast thou seen any thing of a stray from the House of Representatives, by the name of John Stewart, a member from thy state? He hath been absent for some time, and I think without leave. I have been informed that at the last session he was absent a fortnight, yet he took his six dollars per day, though he deducted the price of his board for the time, from his landlady's bill.
Washington, 1st mo. 4th day.
FRIEND ROLF,
There are two grand requisites in a representative of the people; the one is that he should possess a capacity adequate to the transaction of business, for the accomplishment of which he is sent; the other is, that he should exercise that capacity. There is an astonishing proportion of the present members whom Heaven, that maketh one star to differ from another in glory, hath not surcharged with the first requisite; and there is also an astonishing proportion, who will not exercise the last. Thou wouldst fully agree with me in these particulars, Friend Rolf, hadst thou been this day where I have been—wasting time in seeing the [supposed] wisest men of the nation doing the same.
This morning, in committee of the whole, honest Leib spoke in favour of granting a deputy collector to the present collector of Philadelphia. That Smilie, wishing to know the necessity of the measure, and whether the collector had requested it, moved to postpone the matter. (In committee of the whole, this motion is out of order, but that Smilie has been so little time in the house, and some men are naturally so slow to learn, that we must not be surprised at his ignorance.) Honest Leib replied that the collector had requested it, and the necessity arose from all persons being forbidden, except the physician and quarantine master, to go on board vessels performing quarantine, to administer the oath, which could only be done by the collector. Honest Leib also told that Smilie, that his motion for postponement was out of order. That Smilie then moved that the committee should rise, for he said he wished to know more of the subject. The committee rose, reported progress , though I could see no progress, and asked leave to sit again. [Between us, I would thank thee to mention the Speaker's bad pronunciation in some instances, such as, " Mr. Varnum will please to take the cheer " [chair]—"and ask leave to set [sit]."] I think, particularly in this case, he should not have said set , since nothing was hatched .
Thy friend knoweth nothing against the respectability of the character of G. W. Campbell, but if he perseveres in this swinging motion, some of us spectators shall be apt to call him the inverted pendulum. This gentleman moved that the committee, which was appointed (almost two months since) to inquire whether any alterations were necessary in the act regulating the trade with the Indian tribes, might be discharged. This motion was scarcely made, before it was carried. Men are sometimes taken by surprise, but thou wilt perhaps wonder how men who have nothing to do but their business, should all be found thinking of something else. Some were sitting by the fire [this hath been a very cold day] like Dawson, Alston, and others: some were lolling with one or both legs on their writing desks, like friend Holmes, and many others; some were writing letters to their friends, some reading news-papers, some perhaps calculating how much money they might have lost at the game of brag , the night before; some possibly in dreadful doubt whether the last debauch would require a physician; and so on and so forth—the motion as I told thee prevailed; and was hardly carried before Friends Varnum, and Goddard, wished to know why the committee were to be discharged—this was quite a proceeding indeed!—what! appoint a committee, and discharge them before they have done the business for which they were appointed, or perhaps made any progress in that business; and especially in the absence of the chairman of that committee, [J. Clay.]—For what cause has this been done?—Is not such a discharge derogatory to the absent chairman, as well as to the whole committee?
In answer, friend Campbell said that it was uncertain when the chairman would return—that the committee had made no progress in their business; that he thought the motion [which was just then made] for reconsidering the vote of discharging the committee, also a new proceeding —first vote to discharge the committee, and immediately after vote to reconsider. [Just at this moment I turned mine eyes to the fire-place, and beheld friend Lucas fast asleep, and several members pointing to him, and laughing; I looked about to see whose speech had pulled his eyelids together, when I heard the gentle drone of friend Holland: enough, said I, and fully excused the Pennsylvanian would-be Gallatin.] And friend Varnum spoke again, and Holland again, and this, that, and the other, till at last, after I believe nearly one hour and a half debating, they voted the paradoxical vote of re-considering a vote they had never considered at all .
Friend Campbell then moved a postponement.
Tom Claiborne spoke.—I was too distant to hear him. He argued this day with his left hand, having his right hand in his breeches pocket—He is a widower. Finally, on the question of discharging the committee, I heard not the sound of a single aye —so unanimous were they in undoing, what they had so unanimously done.
The memorial of the Inhabitants of Upper Louisiana, was referred to a select committee.
The order of the day was called on a bill relating to lands, &c. When the Speaker demanded who were in favour of their considering the bill, none answered. He then asked who were against? none answered. After asking again, he was answered; and friend Varnum was called to the cheer . After making a few grammatical and other amendments in the bill the committee rose.
It was moved that when the house adjourn it should be till Monday. The affirmatives and negatives were called, when it was perceived there was not a quorum. The Speaker tried again, after calling the loungers from the fire-place, it was carried—So economical are they of time.
Now wilt thou not, friend Rolf, agree with me in the necessity of the two requisites I mentioned at the commencement of this epistle?
Judge Chase left here at 3 o'clock yesterday, for Baltimore. THINE.
FROM THE AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER.
A short account of the present state of affairs in St. DOMINGO.
(An Extract.)
Previous to the entertainment given by Madame Dessalines, there had been several others at which we were guests, but as none of them quite equalled her's in splendour and variety, I reserved the particular description for it. One of these was a dinner given by Gen. Christophe, another a supper by Felix Parrier, the Ordinator General, and the third, a breakfast given by a French gentleman in compliment to Lady Dessalines. Christophe's table was set under a large saloon erected purposely, in the street, extending from one side of the way to the other, and occupying about three hundred feet in length. There were about one hundred and fifty guests, among whom were the two French priests formerly mentioned. The breakfast was served in elegant style at the gentleman's country house about a mile from town. All the Royal Family were there. Lady Dessalines rode in an old fashioned low chariot, with three horses abreast; others rode in gigs and chairs, and some on horseback. As the grandees did not find it convenient to come until three o'clock in the afternoon, we did not sit down to breakfast till that hour. As they approached the table, the General's band played some delightful musick, which in a great measure allayed the passions of some of the Americans, who having been invited at ten o'clock, had taken nothing to stay their stomachs, and who were now cursing and swearing at the black gentry, for keeping them so long from eating. A mulatto lady, wife to Rimet, commandant of the place, (a white Frenchman) appeared on this occasion in a complete suit of men's clothes, and several other ladies rode on horseback in the position that men do, but with gowns on. These two, odd, and to me strange, appearances, I afterwards found to be very common customs in this country.
February 15th.—This day a dinner was given in honour of Lady Dessalines, (who was next day to depart from town,) by the merchants of the Cape, at the theatre. All the Americans were invited, and most of them attended. The nobility as usual were present, as also the band of musick and a guard of soldiers. The table was laid in the form of a U , with one hundred and sixty eight covers, and two hundred and forty dishes and vessels containing eatables. Under each plate was placed a printed paper, containing the following words in Latin—"Gaudete cives, gaudet in mediis virtus."
This was called the first inscription , and had a translation of it into French, which literally Englished, reads thus—"Citizens, be transported with joy, deliver yourselves up to merriment: Virtue wishes to rejoice amongst us, and take part in our pleasures."
The second inscription was two lines of rhyme in French and is thus, translated—"When the well-beloved shall return to this place, joy will soon appear amongst us."
The paper containing this pompous and fulsome flattery, was signed by its author, Servin, and after the dinner was finished, printed " Verses addressed to Madame Dessalines " were distributed among the guests. Their author Sans de Vertemont then stationed himself behind the chair of Madame Dessalines, and upon silence being ordered, read, them aloud to the company, and was highly applauded. This particular mark of respect, and praise, was highly grateful to the feelings of the Governor's Lady, who perhaps had never been eulogized so before in her whole life, and who thought that every word of it was true and sincere. Christophe was not to be fooled; he listened attentively to the verses, and after they were finished, put on a sort of a cunning smile, as much as to tell Sans de Vertemont , that all that would not save his head.
After this a balloon was let off from the street in front of the theatre, but which unfortunately took fire before it had risen any considerable distance.—Fire works and rockets were also displayed, after which the dancing commenced, and continued with gaiety and cheerfulness, until an unfortunate accident occurred, that suspended the entertainments.—This was nothing more nor less than the bench, upon which Madame Dessalines and Madame Christophe, with several others, were sitting, giving way, which laid their Ladyships sprawling upon the floor. The musick and dancing immediately ceased; the whole company was in confusion and uproar; is she hurt? resounded from all parts of the room; every countenance appeared sorrowful and gloomy; some ran this way with smelling-bottles; others ran that way with water, whilst others hastened for physicians. In fine it was one of the most laughable farces I ever saw in my life, and was concluded by a loud horse laugh from Lady Dessalines, indicating that she was not materially hurt.
Now the idea, that the mere tumble of a stout strapping negro wench, should occasion so much confusion and anxiety in so large an assembly, was truly laughable, and the contempt one would conceive towards a company that would so basely degrade themselves, as to pretend uneasiness upon the account of it, may be easily imagined.
On the morning following, as was expected, Lady Dessalines set off with her suite, for Gonaives, where her husband then was. Dessalines himself had never been in the Cape during my stay, but his wife had been there about two months upon a visit. As this is the last of Lady Dessalines , I must not leave her, without giving a description of her person and character. She is about the middling height for women, but a very thick, clumsy, and vulgar looking person. She is of the darkest black, and her face is rather handsome. Her disposition is very mild and gentle, and upon the whole she is a good woman. She has a strong prepossession in favour of the white Frenchmen, and has very often saved the lives of poor wretches by going down upon her knees to her husband and imploring his mercy. During her residence at the Cape, the inhabitants were all lively and cheerful; balls, parties, and other entertainments were given almost every night; but the moment she

departed, sadness and sorrow were spread all around; the theatrical entertainments were discontinued, and no parties of pleasure or amusement were anywhere to be heard of; in fine the French inhabitants shut themselves up, and seldom appeared in the streets.
Madame Dessalines is a creole of Hispaniola and appears to be of about five and thirty years of age. She is very fond of riding on horseback, and is generally attended on her excursions by some of her friends and a guard of horsemen.
The following is a translation of the above mentioned Verses addressed to Madame Dessalines.
"In these moments marked by the gratitude That animates every heart, I listen and discover in silence, That it is upon you every Citizen thinks, And see, with pleasure, that among so many flowers, Which each one hastens and is eager to offer you, There is not one that has not been plucked By a pure movement of sensibility, Of gratitude, and of sincerity."
To the virtues of which the assemblage shine in you, It is on our part but a feeble homage— Already hath the Omnipotent recompensed you for them.
He hath placed you in the first rank To be amongst us his most true image. To do good is your sole delight; And to your generous and sensible mind, This sort of pleasure Is an irresistible attraction. When to gifts so precious, We find yet beauty united, These together, at the same time, mild and majestic, Attract every heart, and defy envy. As for me, who have a long time had A strong desire to be acquainted with, and admire Merit, under such appearances as were presented to me,
In the transport which seizes and agitates me, I am completely happy; Since each one here partaking of my inebriation, Freely delivers himself up to the desire that presses him To make you accept of his respectful attention, And to form for you the most sincere wishes."
R.
SCRAPS—FROM ENGLISH PAPERS.
Since the late union at Paris, between Literature and Police , APOLLO has been drawn with a huge key in his hand, instead of his lyre, and the Muses are represented as dancing in chains.
The Crows look with great eagerness for the proof of the French Emperor's will, that his troops shall invade Great Britain, as they expect to be appointed Executors , and come in for the rest and residue .
The crime of suicide is so frequent in Paris, that a Pamphlet has been lately published in that city, entitled, " Every Man his own Hangman ."
Some Jews coming out of Newgate, where they had been on a visit of condolence to a brother; a wag observed, that they were " the Children of Israel coming out of the House of Bondage ."
The severe compulsion of the weather has at length obliged the Ladies to wear fetticoats .
Pickpockets have failed away, in compliance with the season. Where the colour will fix itself next, we know not, unless in those complaisant families,
"Where, alas! the absent rose, Goes to paint the husband's nose."
A punning Upholsterer, in Bond-street, who is said to be the son of a Fort Major, was found the other day by an old acquaintance sewing bed ticks together. "Ah!" said the visitor, "do I not find the son of a great soldier with a needle and thread in his hand instead of a fuzil?" "Why," remarked the Upholsterer, "Don't I shew clearly by that my disposition to tack-ticks ."
An Irishman at Dover asked a countryman of his there, if he could direct him to the Thresher gun brig? "Go to the first that you can see (said Pat) for by they are all Threshers !"
Did the food of the numerous and immense armies of France depend upon its own productions, instead of being extorted from other states, that country would long since have been exhausted of its provisions. This is, perhaps, what Buonaparte means by occupying territories of other sovereigns provisionally .
The fashion of nudity so rapidly gains prevalence amongst our Elegantes , that they seem to be determined that " clothing the naked " shall no longer be considered as a part of the catalogue of charitable works .
A Sermon was lately advertised with the following "N. B. Published at the request of those who never heard it ."
Congressional Register.
SECOND SESSION OF THE EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commenced at Washington, November 5, 1804.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, January 8.
A petition of Cromwell Pearce of Chester (Pennsylvania) was presented to the house, stating a claim for 2000 acres of unappropriated land, for the services of his father, as an officer in an expedition against the Indians, by virtue of a proclamation of the king of Great-Britain, in 1763. Referred to the committee of Claims.
Also, a petition of David Elliott, of New-Jersey, praying to be placed on the pension list, on account of wounds received in major-general St. Clair's army, on an expedition against the Indians, November 4, 1791, whereby he is incapacitated for bodily labour; or praying such other relief as Congress in their wisdom shall deem meet. Referred to the Committee of Claims.
A petition of John Bowers, of Somerset (Massachusetts) was presented to the house, praying to receive the bounty allowed by law on vessels employed in the fishery of the United States, in the case of three schooners belonging to him, named the George, the General Johnson and the Diana: the payment of which he hath not yet received, owing to some informality in the contracts entered into between the masters and crews of the said schooners.
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that they have passed the bill declaring Cambridge, in Massachusetts, to be a port of delivery.
The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Tenney in the chair.
On a motion to recede to the states of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, the jurisdiction of such parts of the territory of Columbia, as are without the city of Washington; and, after considerable debate thereon, the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. Dana reported on the memorial of captain Alexander Murray, which report was referred to a committee of the whole house on Thursday next. Adjourned.
Wednesday January 9.
A petition of Peter Robertson, of Amherst, Hillsborough county (New-Hampshire), was presented to
house, praying to be placed on the pension list, on account of a wound received at the battle of Bunker's Hill, in Massachusetts, while a soldier in col. Stark's regiment, whereby he is prevented from obtaining a livelihood by labour.
Referred to the committee of claims.
A message was received from the senate, notifying that they have agreed to the amendment proposed to the bill to divide the Indiana Territory into two separate governments.
A petition was presented from sundry inhabitants of Cheshire county (N. Hampshire), praying that a post road may be established from Worcester, in Massachusetts, through Holden, Rutland, Hubbardston, Templeton, Winchendon, to Fitzwilliam, and from thence to Keen, in New-Hampshire.
Referred to the committee appointed to enquire what amendments are necessary to be made in the acts establishing a post office and post roads within the United States.
Mr. Richards, from the joint committee for enrolled bills, reported that the following bills had been examined and were found to be truly enrolled:
"An act to divide the Indiana Territory into two separate governments;" and
"An act declaring Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts, to be a port of delivery"—whereupon.
Mr. Speaker signed the said enrolled bills.
Mr. Thompson from the committee appointed on the publick buildings, at the city of Washington, presented a bill making an appropriation of dollars for completing the south wing of the capital, and for other purposes, which was received and read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole house, on Friday next.
Accompanying the bill was the following letter, from the surveyor of the publick buildings, at the city of Washington dated Wilmington, (Del.) December 30, 1804.
SIR, In answer to your letter of the 21st of December, I beg leave to state to you that the sum necessary to finish that part of the south wing of the capital, which is now in progress, is 109,000 dollars, and of that part which corresponds to the recess of the north wing, 25,200 dollars, in all, 134,300 dollars.
The estimate is founded upon the best calculation that can be made of a building so complicated in its construction, and of which the materials and workmanship of many parts are of such a nature, that a small alteration of dimension or arrangement, may occasion a considerable difference of expense.—It is, I believe, the most accurate that under all circumstances can be made, and I do not expect that it will be exceeded.
On this occasion I beg leave respectfully to submit to you the following remarks.
Of the appropriations which have been made by congress towards the erection of the south wing, that of the year 1803, could not be entirely expended in that year; partly because a considerable time elapsed in making the arrangements to resume a work so long suspended; partly because we were obliged to discharge our workmen and close the season in the month of October, in order that the house of representatives might not be disturbed in their occupancy of the part of the building which then stood.
The appropriation of 1804, with the balance of that of 1803, has, on the other hand, not only been expended, but exceeded. No hindrance to the progress of the work to the end of the season occurred, and it was besides impossible so to arrange the very large contracts for stone and other materials, and so direct the labour of the work, as to stop at the point at which the appropriation was exhausted. For even at the moment at which it was perceived that an expense beyond the appropriation would probably be incurred, it was absolutely necessary to the security of the work during the winter, to carry up the walls to a certain level, to complete the vaults on the south side, and to incur much other unavoidable expense. I think it also proper to mention, that independently of monies due for labour, some of our most respectable contractors having made arrangements which it was highly against their interests to interrupt, while the prospect of completing the building by further appropriations was open—have proceeded in their contracts with a perfect knowledge that the last appropriation was exhausted, as well as with a full confidence, that what has been so far carried on, would be completed.
In both these seasons however we have experienced an extreme difficulty in collecting good workmen, though from different causes. In the first (1803) the city could not furnish those we wanted, and after collecting a sufficient number, we were obliged to discharge them again before the working season ended. This last circumstance, and especially the lateness of the appropriation, operated against us in the season of 1804. Lest we should again labour under similar disadvantages, I consider it to be my duty most respectfully to represent to you the advantages that would result to the work by an early appropriation, approaching more nearly to the estimated expense of the house—The objects in view would be accomplished, if congress in their wisdom should think proper to grant the sum of 100,000 dollars, for the use of the publick buildings during the next season.—Such an appropriation will indeed be the only means of insuring to the house of representatives the occupancy of their hall at the season of 1806, and of preventing their being confined for more than one other season to the inconvenient situation of the library.
In the above estimate I have included that part of the building which is not yet begun, but which will contain the access to the house, and correspond to the recess part already erected in the north wing—because, it were well to begin this part of the work as soon as possible, if it should appear to the president of the United States that its progress will not retard that of the house itself. I must remark that no sum is therein estimated for fitting up and furring the new house.
I am with respect, Your faithful, humble servant, B. HENRY LATROBE. Surveyor of the Publick Buildings at Washington.
P. S. The above sum of 109,000 dollars includes the amount of all out-standing debts.
P. R. THOMPSON, Esq. chairman of the committee of the house of representatives, to whom is referred the president's message on the publick buildings.
A message was received from the senate, notifying that they have passed the bill, amendatory of the act, for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchant's service, with an amendment.
The house went into committee of the whole. Mr. Tenney in the chair.
On the motion to recede to the states of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, the jurisdiction of such parts of the territory of Columbia, as are without the city of Washington; and after considerable debate thereon, the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again. Adjourned.
Thursday, January 10.
A petition was presented from sundry inhabitants of Pennsylvania, praying that a post road to be established from Norris-town by a tavern known by the sign of the Bull, Pugh-town, Coventry Forge, Morgan's-town, Church-town, and New Holland, to the town of Lancaster, and that post offices may be fixed
at such places on said road, as congress may think proper.
Referred to the committee appointed to enquire what amendments are necessary to be made in the acts establishing a post office and post roads in the United States.
The petition of Wm. Brook, jun. of New-Hampshire presented February, 9, 1803, with accompanying documents and a report of the committee of claims thereon, were referred to said committee.
A message was read from the senate, notifying that they had rejected the bill giving power to the stockholders of the marine insurance company of Alexandria to insure against fire.
Mr. Richards from the joint committee for enrolled bills, reported the presentation of the following bills, to the president for his approbation.
"An act to divide the Indiana territory into two separate governments;" and
"An act declaring Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts to be a port of delivery."
The house took into consideration the amendment of the senate to the bill amendatory of the act for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchant's service, Whereupon
It was referred, together with the bill, to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
The house went into committee of the whole. Mr. Tenney in the chair.
On the motion to recede to the states of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, the jurisdiction of such parts of the territory of Columbia as are without the city of Washington; and after considerable debate, the committee rose, and reported their disagreement to the said motion.
The house then proceeded to consider the said motion, which was read as follows:
1. Resolved, That it is expedient for congress to recede to the state of Virginia, the jurisdiction of that part of the territory of Columbia, which was ceded to the United States, by the said state of Virginia, in the year 1789, entitled "An act for the cession of ten miles square, or any lesser quantity of territory within the state, to the United States in congress assembled, for the permanent seat of the general government;"—Provided, The said state of Virginia shall consent and agree thereto."
2. Resolved, That it is expedient for Congress to recede to the state of Maryland, the jurisdiction of that part of the territory of Columbia, without the limits of the city of Washington, which was ceded to the United States by the said state of Maryland, by an act passed the 19th day of December, in the year 1791, entitled "An act concerning the territory of Columbia, and the city of Washington;"—Provided, The said state of Maryland, shall consent and agree thereto."
When a division of the question was called for, and the question being taken that the house do concur with the committee of the whole house in their disagreement to the first resolution.
It was decided in the affirmative—Yeas 72—Nays 46.
Yeas—Messrs. Alexander, Baldwin, Blackledge, Boyd, Brown, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, J. Campbell, Casey, Chamberlain, Chittenden, Clagett, Claiborne, Clopton, Conrad, Crowninshield, Cutler, Cutts, Davenport, Dennis, Dickson, Dwight, Earle, Elliot, Eustis, Goddard, Gregg, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Helms, Holmes, Hough, Huger, Hunt, Jackson, Kennedy, Lewis, jun. Livingston, Lowndes, Lucas, Lyon, M'Creery, Mitchell, T. Moore, Nelson, New, Newton, jun. Plater, Purviance, Sammons, Sandford, J. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, Thomas, Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Horne, Wadsworth, Walton, L. Williams, M. Williams, Winn, Winston, and Wynns.—72.
Nays—Messrs. Alston, jun. Anderson, Archer, Bedinger, Bishop, Boyle, Butler, Clark, M. Clay, Dawson, Early, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fowler, Gray, Hems Heshbrouck, Heister, Hoge, Holland, Jones, Larned, Leib, M'Cord, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, Morris, Mott, Olin, Palmer, J. Randolph, J. Rea, (Penn.) J. Rhea, (Tenn.) Richards, Riker, Root, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, Stanford, Stewart, Varnum, Verplanck, Whitehill, Wilson.—46.
The second resolution contained in the motion, being under debate.
Mr. Smilie, moved to amend the same by striking out the words without the limits of the City of Washington.
And on the question to agree to the said amendment, it was decided in the negative.
The question was then taken to concur with the committee of the whole House in their disagreement to the second resolution and decided in the affirmative—Yeas 69—Nays 39.
Yeas—Messrs. Alexander, Baldwin, Blackledge, Boyd, Brown, Boyle, G. W. Campbell, J. Campbell, Casey, Chamberlain, Chittenden, Clagett, Claiborne, Clopton, Conrad, Crowninshield, Cutler, Davenport, Dennis, Dickson, Earle, Elliot, Eustis, Goddard, Gregg, G. Griswold, R. Griswold, Hastings, Helms, Holmes, Hough, Huger, Hunt, Jackson, Kennedy, Lewis, jun. Livingston, Lowndes, Lucas, Lyon, M'Creery, Mitchell, T. Moore, Nelson, New, Newton, jun. Plater, Purviance, Sammons, Sandford, J. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, Thomas, Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Horne, Walton, L. Williams, M. Williams, Winn, Winston, and Wynns.—69.
Nays—Messrs. Anderson, Archer, Bedinger, Boyle, Butler, Clark, M. Clay, Dawson, Early, Elmer, Eppes, Findley, Fowler, Hanna, Hasbrouck, Heister, Hoge, Holland, Jones, Larned, Leib, M'Cord, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, Morrow, Mott, Olin, Rhea, (of Penn.) J. Rhea, (of Tenn.) Richards, Riker, Root, Sloan, Smilie, Stanford, Stewart, Verplanck, Whitehill, Wilson.—39.
The committee to whom was referred a remonstrance and petition of the representatives of the freemen of the territory of Louisiana, was discharged from the farther consideration thereof, and the remonstrance and petition, were referred to the committee appointed on that part of the President's message, relative to the amelioration of the form of government of the territory of Louisiana. Adjourned.
Friday, January 11.
A petition from sundry inhabitants of Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, presented December 20, 1802, respecting the establishment of a post road from Alexandria in said county, through Hollidaysburg and Boula to Greensburg, was referred to the committee appointed to enquire what amendments are necessary to be made in the acts establishing a post office and post roads in the United States.
Dr. Leib presented a bill to amend the charter of Georgetown, which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
Mr. Crowninshield from the committee of commerce and manufactures reported on the memorial of Thomas Kentland of Philadelphia, which was referred to a committee of the whole house on Wednesday next.
A petition was presented from Thomas and Samuel Hollingsworth of Baltimore (Md.) praying to receive payment for several certificates of publick debt, belonging to them, which were not presented at the treasury department for liquidation and settlement, within the period prescribed by the acts of limitation.
Referred to the committee on the extinguishment of the debts due from the United States.
A petition was presented from Lewis Larue, a
French citizen, at present an inhabitant of New-York, praying congress to pass a special act to entitle him to the benefits and privileges of a citizen of the United States.
A motion was made to refer the above mentioned petition to a select committee, but the question being taken thereon.
It was negatived.
A message was received from the president of the United States notifying that he approved and signed the act declaring Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts to be a port of delivery.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole.
Mr. Gregg in the chair.
On the report of the postmaster general, concerning the memorial of Robert Henderson, of South Carolina; and after some time spent therein, the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
A message was received from the senate, notifying that the president approved and signed the act dividing the Indiana Territory into two parts, which originated in the senate.
Also, that the senate passed the bill amendatory of the act for imposing more specifick duties on the importation of certain articles, and for levying and collecting light-money on foreign ships or vessels.
Mr. Winston informed the house of the death of his colleague, Col. James Gillespie, from North Carolina; Whereupon,
A committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Alexander, Winston, Holland, Wynns, Dickson, and Winn, to superintend the funeral; and
It was unanimously resolved that the house will attend the funeral, and that they will testify their respect for the deceased by wearing crape on the left arm for one month. Adjourned.
At Half-Past Two o'Clock, when this paper was put to press, neither the Northern nor Southern Mail, due yesterday evening, had been delivered at the Post-Office. The Northern mail we presume is detained by the freezing of Hampton Creek. The Passengers by the Southern mail stage came to town about twelve o'clock.
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday the 10th day of February next, will be Sold at Publick Auction,
THE AMERICAN BRIG PETERSBURG,
Burthen about 135 tons, on a credit of three and four months. Notes with approved indorsers will be required. The Petersburg, is a new vessel having only performed one voyage. For further particulars apply to
ROBERT MAITLAND & CO.
January 23. tfs 362
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The Schooner HERO,
John Sweet, Master:— Burthen about seven hundred barrels—now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
C. FRY.
January 23. tf 364
FOR SALE,
30,000 lb. PRIME COFFEE.
Apply to HOLT WILSON,
Jan. 23. tf 361
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Norfolk Academy, held the 20th January, 1805,
RESOLVED, That the Tutor who may be appointed by the Trustees to take charge of the Academy, shall be permitted to receive pupils for the purpose of instructing them in the languages and the sciences generally, at a price to be regulated by the Trustees; that he shall consider himself bound to pay his particular attention to the English School, and that in his choice of Assistants the approbation of the Trustees shall be had prior to their entering on the duties of their office.
Resolved, That the President advertise, that on Saturday next, a meeting of the Trustees of the Norfolk Academy will be held at ten o'clock, at the Norfolk Hotel; at which meeting, proposals from persons desiring the appointment of Master of said Academy will be received.
Extracts from the minutes. A. JORDAN, Sec'y.
In conformity to the foregoing resolutions, I will receive any proposals from Candidates for the appointment of Master to the Academy, and I will submit them to the meeting to be held on Saturday next.
P. BARRAUD,
President of the Norfolk Academy.
January 23. 363
STOP A SWINDLER.
FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD will be given for the apprehension of ROGER ROBBINS, late master of the pilot boat schooner NANCY, of Norfolk or Baltimore, who sailed from Nassau, (N. P.) on or about the 19th of June last, bound for this port, with Ten Thousand Dollars in specie, shipped by ALEXANDER STEVENSON & Co. of Nassau, and consigned to GIBSON and BROADFOOT, of this place: The captain, instead of coming to Charleston, carried the vessel to Baltimore, where he arrived on the fourth of July last. In a day or two after his arrival, he went to Baltown Springs with the money in his possession; he there lost a part of it by Gambling; being afraid, no doubt, of being apprehended for his villainy, he soon left Baltown, since which we have received no tidings of him. It is hoped every person who reads this advertisement will show their detestation of such infamous proceedings by doing all in their power to bring the villain to condign punishment.—The said ROGER ROBBINS is 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 inches high, and is apparently from thirty-five to forty years of age. He is a stout well made man, walks firm, steady, and upright; he has a practice of swinging his arms; he is of a dark complexion, has very dark short hair, and bushy eyebrows; a good set of teeth, dark brown eyes, which are often blood shot; a large mouth and large sharp nose; he has generally a pleasant smile on his countenance; talks a great deal, generally with a half laugh; he tells a number of anecdotes; his manners and address are pleasant, and he is, upon the whole, an agreeable, jocular man, in conversation. He said he was born in Connecticut, but this is doubtful, as he has a little of the foreign accent, or blur in his throat, in speaking, which might induce a person to take him for a Dane or Swede. The above reward will be paid by either of the Subscribers, to any person who will produce the said ROGER ROBBINS, in Charleston, or Nassau, N. P.
ALEXANDER STEVENSON & Co.
Nassau, New-Providence.
GIBSON & BROADFOOT,
Charleston, South-Carolina.
January 23. 1aw3t 365
Tar, Pitch, Rosin, & Turpentine.
I have just received for Sale, afloat,
120 Barrels TAR.
40 do. TURPENTINE.
17 do. ROSIN.
4 do. PITCH.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER.
January 18. 366

ARISTOTLE.
Magna anima contentio adhibenda est in explicando Aristotele. CICERO, FRAG. PAIL. Frequentabant ejus domum optimi juvenes et veram viam, velut ex oraculo petent. Hos ille formabat, ut vetus gubernator, litora et portus, et quid secum datus quid adversis ratibus possit, doceret, et communi ductus officio et amore quodam operis. QUINTIL. To proceed orderly in this (i. e. the study of politics) the foundation should be laid in enquiring into the ground and nature of civil society; how it is formed into different models of government; and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is allowed (to be) a master in this science; and few enter upon the consideration of government without reading his politics. LOCKE. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics afford not only afford the most perfect system of Scientific Morality, but exhibit also the powers of the most compact and best constructed system which the human intellect ever produced upon any subject. DR. RUSSELL.
PROPOSALS,
BY GEO. L. GRAY, OF NORFOLK, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
Aristotle's Ethicks and Politicks; COMPRISING HIS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY.
Translated from the Greek; and illustrated by introductions and notes, a Critical History of his Life, and a new Analysis of his Speculative Works.
BY JOHN GILLIES, LL. D. &c.
Historiographer to His Britannick Majesty for Scotland.
CONDITIONS.
The work shall be comprised in two large octavo volumes, on a good paper, and a new type to be cast on purpose.
The price to subscribers will be four dollars for each volume, in boards; payable on delivery of the work.
With the last volume shall be given a list of the subscribers; and no greater number will be printed than may be subscribed for.
Persons who obtain ten subscribers, and render themselves accountable for the amount, shall be entitled to one copy gratis; and for any number above ten a commission of seven and one half per cent. The usual deduction will be made to Booksellers who subscribe for ten, or a greater number 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 STAGIRITE as a Philosopher and a Politician, or any praise of his writings on Ethicks and Government, might, on the part of the Editor and in this place, be regarded as unprofitable supererogation. He stands confessed 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 possessing 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 government 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 nature of their civil institutions, are individually liable to be called upon to regulate the affairs of the community, he will prove an useful companion and monitor. Too high an opinion cannot reasonably be entertained of a work which LOCKE declares to be necessary to every man who would understand the nature of politics; of a Philosopher to whom the learned GROTIUS assigns the most exalted rank, "whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method, the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight and solidity of his arguments."
Of the translation little farther need be said, than that it is universally allowed to have been executed with fidelity, and certainly with much clearness and elegance. The learned author of the Pursuits of Literature, not otherwise much inclined to favour the Historian of Greece, says "I think we are much indebted to DOCTOR GILLIES for offering to the publick an English translation of the two most important treatises on MORALITY and POLITICS which antiquity 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 commendatory 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 important; 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 correct edition of these most useful of the labours of ARISTOTLE.
NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 25, 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
I intend to leave this State for a short time.
F. de TUBEUF.
January 18. JAW3* 331
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Caskets, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any rent in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to
James Tucker.
Who has for sale, on very low terms, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac.
August 23. tf
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1000 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, (Havall's Brand) and 57 Hhds. Prime Old Petersburg TOBACCO. J. W. SOUTHGATE.
January 14. 2 341
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, viz. 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, 2 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 Cases. 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. cplm 319
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain.
July 31. 48
BELL HANGING
On a new and improved principle.
ANY 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
BROWN'S PACKET
Will receive freight for Charleston, S. C. if offered immediately.—Apply on board.
Captain Brown 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. 1AW3W 279
Notice is hereby given, to all whom it may concern, THAT I claim right to twenty shares in the Dismal Swamp Company Canal, formerly the property of Benjamin Jones, sold by the Sheriff of Camden, by virtue of an execution against the said Jones, issued 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. 1AW3W 279
FOR SALE,
35 Tierces, 20 half tierces RICE, 30 Bales Up and 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
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co. PHINEHAS DANA. January 2. 6t 320
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber at Gosport, a parcel of choice JAMAICA RUM, Just arrived in the George. John Cox. December 19 1m 294
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship JOHN AND AVICE, Captain BAKER, at Newton's Wharf. N. E. RUM, in hogsheads. Florence OIL, in boxes. 1000 Bunches ONIONS. 30 Barrels Cyder. 4 Pipes Holland GIN. 30 Bundles HAY. CHOCOLATE, in boxes. Spermaceti CANDLES. POTATOES. Apply on board the Ship, or to C. FRY. January 18. 3 349
LANDING THIS DAY
From the Schooner Susan, from Jamaica, on Newton's Wharf,
Fifty Three Puncheons RUM. For sale by
Moses Myers. tf 296 LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well afforded. DUFFEL 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. tf 238
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE and FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 104
LIVERPOOL SALT.
The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at Newton's Wharf, for sale by
Moses Myers. tf 297
15,000 Bathels Iffe May SALT—a Boat. 150,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR. 340 Pipes of 4th proof Spanish BRANDY. 50 do. Valentia WINE. 10 do. Cognac BRANDY. 180 do. Belt Holland GIN. 100 Cases do. 1200 Empty GIN CASES. 40 Hogsheads, 50 Cases, 50 Pipes, 10 Hogsheads, 10 Qr. Casks, CLARET, Choice Quality. London Particular Madeira WINE. 200 Pieces Ruffa SHEETING. 260 do. Ravens DUCK. 75 do. Holland do. 100 Barrels Boffon BEEF. 50 do. PORK. For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers. November 26. tf 250
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from.
He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market.
George Balfour.
AN APPRENTICE wanted.
Nov. 16. tf 326
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert HATON, master, from Born
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 24 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
FOUND,
By a Negro Boy in the Street,
A Fifty Dollar BANK NOTE,
The owner by describing the same, may have it again by paying the expence of this advertisement, on application at this office. Jan. 2. 324
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company,
(For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of
Timber, to wit, 24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 12 43 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14 200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 14 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 inch plank, in 30 do. The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 315
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
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 298
LANDING
In Town-Point, out of the Galleys Ann & Eliza, from St. Lucia, her Cargo consisting of
MUSCOVADO SUGARS,
in hogheads, tierces, and barrels.—And a parcel of
COCOA.
Also—from Skip Rochdale, from Tobago, RUM AND SUGAR, of good quality. For sale on liberal terms by Robertson & Brown. November 23. 3w 343
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has received in addition to his former assortment of
GERMAN GOODS,
45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback,
Consisting of Platiñas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Mattresses, Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hempen Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheeting and light Canvas. ALSO, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Push for Saddlers, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very first qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanter, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard. 8 Bales Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Androns, Waffleiron, Coffee mills, Bird cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspenders of the best kind, Fife, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books, Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. ALSO, 90 boxes first quality Havana Sugars, 50 do. good quality St. Domingo do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shot Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. con cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 cases superior Quills, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5. tf 275
ANTIGUA RUM.
THIS DAY,
Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pinkney, Captain Bury,
86 Puncheons Antigua RUM.
Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes.
C. F. Whittle. tf 189
LEVIN DORSEY;
At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets, Town-Point
ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete.
Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation.
Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches.
Aeromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade.
Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description.
Circumferentors, of the best qualities.
Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood.
Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes.
Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds.
Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. &c. I describe the following Articles,
FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant.
General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia.
Ditto—Continued, with directions.
Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions.
Ditto—Windward Islands, with do.
Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do.
Ditto—Windward Passage, with do.
West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO,
A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Belts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good.
N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice.
Orders for every species of Brass Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
FOR SALE,
ONE OR MORE OF THOSE
FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES,
Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The goodness of the materials, the fidelity of the workmanship, and the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire from without, must render them an object to the Commission interest. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in excellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to merchants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms enquire of the subscriber. J. K. READ. December 14. tf 281
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Will be received at the Office of the Ledger,
FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER
AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES,
to be published at Charleston, S. C.
By S. CULLEN CARPENTER.
Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,
BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY.
OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE
Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance