Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-04-11 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1806.
[NO. 115.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 12   Beef, cargo bbl. 7 50   Prime 8 9   Mess 11 11 50   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 83   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 13   Peach, 90   Apple, 65 70   Bread, Pilot 160lb. 5 50   Navy. 4 25   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. 18 19   Candles, Dipt 20 22   Mould 23   Sperm. 54 None   Coal, English bus. 25   Virginia 22 None   Cocoa, Island 100lb.   Caraccas 50 52   Coffee, W. India lb. 31 33   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14 14 50   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 18 20   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. Scarce   Ravens 14 15   Russia 20 21   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bbl. 6 75   Fine 6 50 None   Middlings   X ditto 4 75   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 4 4 25   Herrings bbl. 4 75 5 None   Shad   Fustick ton. 37 40 Brisk.   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 10 1 13   N. F. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 45 45   Barley None   Oats 38   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides, Dried lb. 10 14   Hog's Lard 14   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60   Camp. 70   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 12 50 14   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 12   St. Dom. 15   Molasses, gal. 35 40   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 68 70   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, None   Pitch, bbl. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 14 50   Prime 17   Mess 19   Raisins, cask. 4   ditto, box. 4 25   Rice, 100lb. 3 3 50   Rosin, bbl. 90   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 82   Antigua, 3d p. 84   St. Croix, 3d p. 70 72   W. Island, 3d p. 57   Country,   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 83 85   Isle May, 75 77   St. Ubes, 75 75   Cadiz, 60 65   Liverpool, 65 65   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castle, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 8 50 12   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 27 28   pipe 60 65   hhd. head 25 27   do. red oak 18 20   Tar, bbl. 2   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 25   Petersburg, 5 50 5 75   Rappa, 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16   Turpentine, bbl. 2 50 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 350 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30 Scarce   Teneriffe, 1 1 12   Sherry, 1 1 15 Plenty   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3 3 1-2   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 5   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 4   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - - - 4   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 7 1-2 8   Porto Rico, - - - - - 4   Havanna, - - - - - 4   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) - - - - - cannot be insured   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - - be insured   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, - - - - - 5 1-2   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 2 2 1-2   Coasters, - - - - - 2 2 1-2  
Prices of Stacks.
   Virginia Bank, 3 per cent. under par. little to be had.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 15 per cent discount.   United States Bank, none in the market.   Exchange on London, 435 1-2 dollars for 100l. Ster-ling.  
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
For Boston, The good Schooner HOPE and POLLY, Captain Rodgers, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board at Gibson's wharf, or to Fisk & Cullett. April 9. tf 652
The Schooner ENTERPRISE, Capt. Fitzhugh, Will sail for New-York on Sunday next. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf. April 9.
For Boston, The Schr. RISING SUN, E. Bradfoot, master, will sail on Sunday next. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Gibson's wharf, or Fisk & Cullett. April 9. tf 649
For London, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, Burthen 420 hogsheads, will be ready to depart from hence by the 20th inst. two thirds of her cargo is already engaged; for the remainder or passage, having most excellent accommodations, apply to C. & F. Whittle. April 7. tf 647
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FREDONIA, Nathaniel Richardson, Master, Burthen 220 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in 3 or 4 days—For terms apply to Moses Myers. April 7. tf 646
For London, The good Ship MONTICELLO, Will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or Robert Maitland, & Co. April 4. tf 656
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, John Pike, master, burthen 175 tons, or 1200 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in six days. For terms apply to Fisk & Cullett. April 4. tf 639
Who has this day landed, 50 Tierces New RICE, Pipes Country GIN—Which will be sold low. April 4. tf 639
Landing from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth , A choice parcel of SUGAR and MOLASSES, from Trinidad, which will be Sold on liberal terms by applying to John Brown, Marsden's Wharf. Who wishes to Sell, Charter, or Freight, The said BRIG, burthen 120 tons. April 2. tf 633
For Bordeaux, In Fifteen Days, the fast sailing coppered Ship Susan and Sarah, Richard Marner, Master—For freight of 120 blds. or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 26. tf 613
For Sale, The Northern built Schooner, HARMONY, three years old, burthen 58 tons, lying at Woodside's wharf. For terms apply on board, or to N. Heron.
For Sale on board said schooner, 171 Casks Stone LIME, A few Quintals of COD FISH, and 10 Boxes Smoked HERRINGS. March 24. tf 603
1988 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 100 Tons loose 28 Crates EARTHENWARE. Just received by the Ship Huntress , from Liverpool, and for Sale by Alexander Maclure. Who will receive on board said VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogsheads Tobacco for freight for Liverpool. March 14. tf 604
Landing This Day, 108 Bags Prime GREEN COFFEE. IN STORE, 800 Barrels Superfine and Fine FLOUR, London Particular, 3 MADEIRA , in Pipes, Hhds. do. Market, 3 and quarter Casks. Jamaica and Windward Island RUM, Petersburg TOBACCO, Prime PORK , &c.—All of which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. Who Want A VESSEL, of about 800 barrels, to Charter. March 10. tf 571
For Charter, to Bordeaux, (or any Port in France,) The good Snow ECHO, Jacob Forman, master, burthen 222 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 17. tf 589
Who will receive on board said VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogsheads Tobacco for freight for Liverpool. March 14. tf 604
It is with satisfaction that, amidst the unjust decisions of the British tribunals relative to neutral rights, we are able to lay before the public the following interesting adjudication of sir Wm. Scott, in the case of La Anna , in which a becoming respect is paid to the violated territory of the U. States by outrages committed in her rivers and on her coasts. (Nat. Intelligencer.)
LA ANNA, A. LA PORTE, Master. Minutes of the sentence in the high court of admiralty, of England, on the 20th day of November, 1805, on the reserved questions of costs and damages, the ship & cargo having been restored.
The right hon. sir Wm. Scott, knight, the judge, observed: "this ship was taken with a cargo of log-wood & specie, on a voyage from the Spanish Main to New Orleans, she was seized as expressed in the log-book of the captor, by reason that she had no clearance or register on board, which if not explained might afford some pretence. In this case I think both these prima facie irregularities satisfactorily explained. The ship had been on the contraband trade and therefore could have no clearance, and had been Spanish property, and therefore no register.—The master from the entries in his log-book and depositions has given a very fair testimony at all times, no disposition in him to aggravate matters—this evidence ought to have satisfied the captors. The papers are unusually numerous and consistent, considering the course of trade in which the vessel was engaged, there is therefore no justification of the seizure on these grounds. As to what is stated of capt. La Porte commanding a privateer last war, he had a right so to do as being then a Spanish subject.—The ship has been brought to England and it certainly lies on the captor to exonerate himself for so doing; although the instructions leave it to the discretion of the captor, yet they must be cautiously executed; it is a most injurious thing for ships seized as this was, on slight pretences, to be brought to the other extremity of the globe; courts of vice-admiralty are established for preventing such inconveniences—this is therefore prima facie an impropriety; it might, however, be justified in a king's ship bound on the public service, but cannot apply to a privateer; if the cruise was expired and it was time to return home, he should have abstained from capture. The crew is stated to have been mutinous but the person who takes a commission stipulates for the good conduct of his crew—if they had not agents in that quarter it is the fault of the owners who ought to establish such, if they send their vessels to cruise there—this has been productive of much inconvenience; at the best, for the captors it was a case of further proof, but a case in which I think a court of vice-admiralty would have restored. This vessel was on its voyage to England exposed to every danger, and I am of opinion the conduct of the captors in that respect is liable to every censure. I think the ship was taken not for deficiency in the papers, but for what she had on board, several thousand dollars—captors should not look to value, but whether or not enemies property. On being brought here a claim is given of a very grave nature, by general Wm. Lyman, the consul of the United States under the authority of his excellency James Monroe, esq. the ambassador, as being taken within the territory of the U. States; this has been much discussed and charts have been exhibited. The vessel is said to have been captured at the mouth of the Mississippi, within the bounds of the American territory—the general rule on this subject, is, where power of arms is limited, there is the limitation of the territory; since five arms have been introduced, three miles is considered as where the territory begins, but it has been said the mouth of the Mississippi cannot be considered as a territory, being nearly mud islands formed by trees—it is pretended these form no part of the territory, argued to be, in fact, no man's property, only occasionally resorted to for the purpose of shooting birds, their only inhabitants. It is urged that the territory can only begin at the Belise, where officers were established by the Spaniards; I am of a different opinion. Clearly these islands are to be considered as a necessary and indispensable part of the American territory—by universal courtesy so allowed, be the consistency of the earth great or small, it must be considered a territory formed from thence, as elements from thence made. If the course of a river carries away any part of the land the rule of general law is that it still remains your territory; it would be so even if such removal occupied the property of another, but in this instance there is no other person to claim; if it were not so considered any other state might occupy, embank and build fortresses upon these islands; in that case what a thorn it would be in the side of America, other nations might there construct forts the same as the Belise and the passage of the river would be no longer in possession of America—it must therefore be considered as within the American territory, no consistency of earth being required. These islands therefore being within the territory the distance must be taken from thence, and this vessel was captured as far as I can judge from the evidence within this threshold as it were of the American states—it is said the pursuit began before, and that although you may not begin with the neutral territory you may pursue there, and I should be inclined to coincide with that, if the captor had been out on a legal cruise, and had legally summoned the vessel to surrender, and the capture made without violence, and I think if nothing could be previously objected to the captor, it would hold good. This brings me to a part of the case which calls for great censure on the captor. Cruisers have no right to station themselves in a neutral river and exercise the right of capture. That this privateer did so, appears from her own log: they are not justified by saying such is the conduct of the king's ships, which I do not believe, if it were so, it would call for equal censure on them. It appears this captor chased, overhauled, captured vessels, and collected information about ships coming down the river, seeking every opportunity to commit hostility. One case demands my particular attention, I mean that of the Bilboa , which vessel they captured at sea, and then sent the prisoners on shore which they had no right to do; they were prisoners of the king—they then came before the court with their own officers, swearing the prisoners had escaped; this totally destroys all credit to them. If the court relied upon them it would be relying upon a texture as loose as the earth of which these islands are described to consist—and they by such improper means have obtained a sentence of condemnation. Is their improper conduct evinced only in that instance? I think it discovers itself also in this transaction. They asserted that they brought this vessel here at the request of the captain; it now appears they offered to set him on shore, but he very properly refused to quit his vessel. I am of opinion, therefore, that in every part of this transaction there is misconduct on the part of the captor and that of a gross kind, and that he has been guilty of a violation of territory
connecting the place of capture with his conduct in that territory, the property afforded no justification of the seizure. I should therefore fall much short of that justice due to the violated rights of America as well as to those of the individual, if I did not condemn the captor in costs and damages. The court pronounced the ship and goods to have been seized and taken in violation of the territory of the United States of America, and condemned the captor in costs and damages. CRESWELL & ADAMS, Proctors for the Claimant.
DOCTORS COMMONS, 8th January, 1806.
Now Landing from on board ship Courtney , Wm. Bryant, Master, from Jamaica, 103 Hogsheads RUM. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers Said SHIP , for Charter. March 21. tf 599
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nixonton, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James McClenachan. March 31. tf 728
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Bake- House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. tf 614
CASH given for Rough Hogshead STAVES. C. & F. Whittle. March 31. tf 629
LOTS FOR SALE. I will sell two well situated LOTS in the Fields. The terms of payment will be made convenient to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. April 2. tf 635
WANTED, 25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. tf 643
Lisbon, Cadiz, and Liverpool SALT, For Sale by William Pennock. March 12. tf 573
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret , now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. tf 412
FOR SALE, An Elegant COACHEE, with Harness complete, has been but little used.—For terms apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 7. tf 567
For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gin CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
The Subscriber will sell or exchange for Lots in this Borough, the following LANDS , to wit: 50 Acres adjoining the Lands of James Martin, deceased, and Richard Silverster, about six miles from the Great Bridge. 220 Acres well timbered land, adjoining the lands of Bennett Armstrong, and others, about three miles from the Bridge. 230 Acres fit for cultivation, adjoining the lots of James Webb, about one mile from the Bridge. 50 Acres lying opposite New Mill and Deep Creek, within a quarter of a mile of the river, and three miles this side of the Bridge. —ALSO— 5 LOTS at the Bridge, with the improvements thereon, consisting of a very good Dwelling, and all the necessary Out-Houses, together with a Store, Granary, Lumber-House, and Black Smith's Shop. For particulars apply to Thomas Warren. N. B. If the Lots and improvements are not Sold before the first of June, they will be Rented to the highest bidder. March 26. tf 611
FOR RENT, (Possession to be delivered early in April,) <

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1806.
By Captain Walker's packet from Baltimore we have received the papers of that city of Wednesday, but their contents are not interesting.
By a letter which has been received from a gentleman on board the Leander, it appears that Miranda is preparing an expedition against some part of the Spanish possessions.
The important secret, communicated by Mr. Bayre turns out as we had supposed, a quiz!
Letters we understand have been received from London, which state that Mr. Wright's bill, had been received there, and had excited very serious sensations. We are not surprised that such a measure should excite indignation and horror, but a moment's reflection was sufficient to satisfy us that it could not receive the countenance of the American government and people.
The speech of Mr. Early, which we publish this day, will be read with interest, as a calm and able investigation of the subject under consideration.
COMMUNICATION.
The United States brig Hornet, captain Dent, sailed from the port of New-York for France, on Saturday morning the 29th March. Fulwar Skipwith went passenger with dispatches from government. [New-York post. 31st March.]
Now, reader, mark—we are informed, and we believe the information correct, and therefore inform thee, that this vessel carried Two Millions of Dollars in SPECIE, [i.e. One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds weight, or SIXTY TONS of precious SILVER] part of it borrowed by government, to purchase the Floridas, it is said.
Two days after this vessel sails, the injunction of secrecy is taken off.
Reader, bear in mind that this vessel is not bound for Spain, to whom the Floridas belong, but for France—and recollect, the declaration of John Randolph, Esq. made with closed doors, "That the Secretary of State told him, that our differences could not be settled with Spain—That France would not permit an adjustment with Spain—That France wanted MOVEY—that she must have it; and that we must give it;" and what ought to be our feelings?—What will be the opinion of the world on conduct like this?—Certainly, that we truckle to France, and it is possible to believe after this, that we shall not have more to pay whenever it pleases that nation to want.—Are we indeed, then, a free people, or are we a tributary nation?—Let the public determine. The spirit of '76 is gone—we fear, gone for ever. AMERICANUS. [Wash. Fed.]
Sixty tons of silver sent out of the U. States to France to purchase the Floridas of Spain! We beg pardon there is no Spain! So said, however, the intelligent, the eloquent, and magnanimous son of Virginia, John Randolph. We honour him for his independence, and he may be assured whatever the difference of opinion on other subjects, his fellow citizens appreciate his services on this and another great national question. Ibid.
During the year 1805, the number of vessels of all descriptions, which passed the Sound at Elsinore, amounted to—
British 4316; Danish 1780; Swedish 1978; Prussian 2478; Lunenburghers 295; Hamburgers 77; Portuguese 29; Oldenburghers 66; Bremeners 74; Rostocker 108; Lubecker 69; Russians 102; Americans 166; Spanish 1; making of all nations, 11,537. Fed. Gaz.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman on board the Leander, dated Jacquemel, March 1, 1806, received at New-York.
"General Miranda has explained to us his plan; and we were told before we left New-York, when it was explained to us, we were at liberty to proceed or return, we have pretty generally agreed to return. We are landed, and in good quarters; have received what was promised, and money to return, with passage free. The General will get as many men here as he wants; general Pétion at Port-au-Prince, who has the command of 8,000 mulattoes, speaking the language of the people, of the opposite coast, are all eager to accompany him, and the emperor of Hayti, gives every facility, and for myself, I believe Miranda will succeed—perhaps we may yet go."
TOM PAINE AND GEN. MIRANDA.
The following letter is from Thomas Paine, to a gentleman in this city, with consent to its publication. N. Y. paper.
"New Rochelle, March 20.
"I will inform you of what I know respecting General Miranda. I first became acquainted with him at New-York about the year 1803. He is a man of talents and enterprise, a Mexican by birth, and the whole of his life has been a life of adventures.
"I went to Europe from New-York in April, 1787. Mr. Jefferson was then minister from America to France, and Mr. Littlepage, a Virginian, (whom John Jay knows) was agent for the king of Poland at Paris. He was a young man of extraordinary talents, and I first met with him at Mr. Jefferson's house at dinner. By his intimacy with the king of Poland, to whom also he was Chamberlain, he became well acquainted with the plans and projects of the northern powers of Europe. He told me of Miranda getting himself introduced to the Empress Catherine of Russia and obtaining a sum of money from her, four thousand pounds sterling; but it did not appear to me what the object was, for which the money was given. It appeared as a kind of retaining fee.
"After I had published the first part of Rights of Man in England in the year 1791, I met with Miranda at the house of Turnbull and Forbes, merchants, Devonshire Square, London. He had a little time before this been in the employ of Mr. Pitt with respect to the affair of Nootka Sound, but I did not at that time know it; and I will, in the course of this letter, inform you how this connexion between Pitt and Miranda ended, for I know it of my own knowledge.
"I published the second part of Rights of Man in London February, '92, and I continued in London till I was elected a member of the French Convention in September of that year, and went from London to Paris to take my seat in the Convention which was to meet the 20th of that month. I arrived at Paris on the 19th.
"After the Convention met Miranda came to Paris and was appointed a general in the French army under Dumourier; but as the affair of that army went wrong in the beginning of the year '93, Miranda was suspected, and was brought under arrest to Paris to take his trial. He summoned me to appear to his character, and also a Mr. Thomas Christie, connected with the house of Turnbull and Forbes. I gave my testimony as I believed, which was, that his leading object was, and had been, the emancipation of his country, Mexico, from the bondage of Spain, for I did not at that time know of his engagement with Pitt. Mr. Christie's evidence went to shew that Miranda did not come to France as a necessitous adventurer, but believed that he came from publick spirited motives, and that he had a large sum of money in the hands of Turnbull and Forbes. The house of Turnbull and Forbes was then in a contract to supply Paris with flour. Miranda was acquitted.
"A few days after his acquittal he came to see me, and in a few days afterwards I returned his visit. He seemed desirous of satisfying me that he was independent, and that he had money in the hands of Turnbull and Forbes. He did not tell me his affair with old Catharine of Russia, nor did I tell him that I knew of it. But he entered into a conversation with respect to Nootka Sound, and put into my hands several letters of Mr. Pitt to him upon that subject, among which was one that I believe he gave me by mistake, for when I had opened it and was beginning to read it, he put forth his hand and said, "O, that is not the letter I intended." But as the letter was short I soon got through it, and then returned it to him without making any remarks upon it.
"The dispute with Spain about Nootka Sound was then compromised, and Pitt compromised with Miranda for his services by giving him twelve hundred pounds sterling, for this was the contents of the letter.
SIR,
"I have just seen in your paper of the 24th, a report made by a committee of the senate on the application of Hamet Caramalli, in which is the following clause:—"The same engagements were renewed in 1803, and the plan of co-operating so arranged that the ex-bashaw by his own exertions and force, took possession of the province of Derne; but the American squadron, at that time under the command of commodore Morris, instead of improving the favourable moment to co-operate with the ex-bashaw and to put an end to the war, unfortunately abandoned the Barbary coast, and left the ex-bashaw to contend solely with all the force of the reigning bashaw." It is not my wish to take part in a dispute which has, I am told, arisen between our administration & Mr. Eaton, but a respect for my own character compels me to notice the above extract. If the honourable committee had been well informed, they would not have said that engagements were taken with Hamet under the authority of the United States, in the year 1803, neither could they have believed that my departure from the African coast had violated the faith pledged to that ex-bashaw.
"I received at Malta on the 6th of December, 1802, a letter from the secretary of the navy, dated on the 29th of the preceding August, in which was enclosed an open letter of the 22d August, from the secretary of state, to Mr. Eaton, referring to a plan concerted by him with the brother of the bashaw of Tripoli, which had been communicated in his last letters, and telling him "the president's wish would be conveyed to commodore Morris and Mr. Cathcart, with a suggestion, that, in the event of peace with the reigning bashaw, an attempt should be made to insert some provision favourable to his brother." The secretary of the navy authorised me to make peace with the bashaw, and instructed me, "whatever regard might be had to the situation of his brother, not to consider it of sufficient magnitude to prevent, or even retard, a final settlement, (adding) Mr. Eaton in this affair cannot be considered an authorised agent of government."
"Sidi Hamet Caramalli was governor of Derne under the authority of his brother whom he called an usurper. This circumstance gave me an unfavourable opinion of him; for his brother must have considered him as a weak man, or he would not after what had happened, have trusted him with so much power. But by accepting the office he acknowledged himself his brother's subject and by entering into hostile engagements shewed a want of good faith. Thus he appeared to me a foolish faithless fellow.—Wherefore when applied to on his behalf, in the month of November, 1802, I by a letter informed his agent that the American government, at the time of my departure, "Was ignorant of his master's views and had not given me powers to engage in "so important an undertaking."
"Thus in November 1802, Sidi Hamet was informed officially, that no engagement existed or could exist, between him and the United States. The above-mentioned letters having put the business into my hand, no treaty could be made under the authority of our government, without my participation.
"In the evening of the 27th of February, 1803, Hamet Guirges, styling himself agent of the dethroned bashaw, came to me at the American consulate in Tunis, and informed me that his master only waited for the co-operation of our squadron to proceed against Tripoli; that he could raise 30,000 men, &c. &c. but wanted twenty quintals of gun powder, and sixteen thousand dollars to assist his operations. I refused the money, but promised twenty barrels of powder, and engaged to co-operate against Tripoli in the month of June, provided proper stipulations were made on his part and security given for performance. But this agent when it came to the point, could produce no powers, and therefore the matter was left open to be settled in June, when I promised to be with the squadron off Tripoli. As yet then no treaty was made, and in truth I had no inclination to treat with this ex-bashaw, not only because I entertained a slender opinion of him, but because my instructions forbade me to insist on his interest, so as to prevent or even retard a peace with his brother. It seemed therefore imprudent to make engagements, which might not be punctually executed. But by leaving the matter open till June, we could take advantage of circumstances without any breach of faith; and if he should really bring an army into the field, which I did not expect, a good bargain for both parties could be easily made.
"Events justified my conjecture. The squadron was on the Tripoline coast, from the month of May, to the 26th of June, but we heard no more of this Hamet and his army. I shall not enter into a defence of my conduct, which I hope be, at some time or other submitted to a court martial. Let it suffice, that I violated no engagement of the United States, with this ex-Bashaw. If his unauthorized agent treated with any other unauthorized agent, I am not responsible for their doings. If there exists any treaty which (subsequent to my recall) has been sanctioned
by the administration, I know nothing of it, neither can it affect a judgment on my conduct. I do not mean to say the ex-Bashaw is not to be paid for his disappointment: those who are chosen to take care of the publick money, will do what they think proper. I do not mean to censure gentlemen in whom the administration thought proper to repose the confidence withdrawn from me in a manner, which I feel as the severest misfortune of my life, I do not pretend to judge of treaties made with these rival bashaws, nor indeed do I know what they were, or whether they were ever ratified in the regular manner. These things are out of my line, but with other things of the same sort, will I hope, at a proper time, and in a proper place, be discussed in a proper manner and with proper effect.
I am Sir,
Your most humble servant, RICHARD V. MORRIS. (N. Y. Ev. Post.)
Extract from the bye-laws of the town of Salem. Smoking in the streets forbidden.
It is ordered that no person shall smoke any Pipe or Segar, in any street, highway, lane, or publick building within the said town, by day or night, under the penalty of forfeiting for every offence, the sum of three dollars. [It is to be regretted that a law of the same kind is not extant in every city and town of the union.]
The following is the residue of the SECRET JOURNAL of the House of Representatives (for which we had no room in our last paper) which is now completely published, so far as the injunction of secrecy is removed. We understand that no authority has been given to publish the letter of the secretary of war referred to in the report made by Mr. J. Randolph. Our readers will perceive that the whole of the proceedings, so far as relates to the measures adopted, were inserted in our last; and that the following proceedings are merely on incidental points. (Nat. Intel.)
THURSDAY, February 6
Yeas and nays on postponing the consideration of the following motion on Thursday next.
That a committee be appointed to present to the President of the United States, the resolution agreed to by this House on the 13th ultimo, in the words following to wit:
"Resolved, That an exchange of territory between the United States and Spain is deemed by this House to be the most advantageous mode of settlement of existing differences respecting limits between the United States and the court of Madrid, and that any arrangement between the two governments, which shall secure to Spain an ample barrier on the side of Mexico, and to the United States the countries watered by the Mississippi and to the eastward of it, will meet the approbation of this House."
Yeas—Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Barker, Bidwell, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Clinton, Conrad, Crownsfield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Early, Elmer, Findley, Fowler, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Holland, Jones, Knight, Lambert, Magruder, Marion, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea, (Tenn.) Richards, Russell, Sailey, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, M. Williams, N. Williams, Wynns—57. Nays—Messrs. Bard, Basset, Bedinger, Betton, Butler, Casey, Chittenden, Claiborne, Clark, J. Clay, M. Clay, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Eppes, Garnett, Goodwyn, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Jackson, Kelly, Kenan, Leib, Lewis, Livingston, Lyon, Masters, McCreery, Mewmether, T. Moore, Jno. Morrow, Mosely, J. Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, (Penn.) Simmons, Sandford, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, Wickes, D. R. Williams, Wilson, Winston—65.
FRIDAY, March 21.
On a motion made and seconded, Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy imposed on the proceedings which have been transacted with closed doors, during the present session be removed. On the question that the farther consideration of the said resolution be postponed until the last Monday of the present month.
It was resolved in the affirmative—yeas 60—nays 57—as follow:
Yeas—Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bidwell, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, Boyle, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Claiborne, M. Clay, Conrad, Cook, Crownsfield, Cutts, Darby, Dawson, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Fowler, Goodwyn, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Jackson, Jones, Kenan, Knight, Lyon, Mac Farland, Marion, McCreery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Mumford, R. Nelson, Newton, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea, (Tenn.) Richards, Russell, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, Walton, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winn and Winston—69.
Nays—Messrs. Basset, Bedinger, Betton, Broom, Butler, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Clark, J. Clay, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Eppes, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Kelly, Leib, Lewis, Magruder, Masters, T. Moore, Mosely, J. Nelson, Nicholson, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, (Penn.) Sailey, Simmons, Sandford, J. C. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Rensselaer, Verplanck, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams and Wilson—57.
MONDAY, March 31.
On motion of Mr. Leib that the house do come to the following resolution:
Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy imposed on the proceedings which have been transacted with closed doors during the present session, be removed.
It was moved and seconded, to amend the said resolution by adding to the end thereof the words, "from and after this day fortnight."
And passing in the negative—Yeas 61—Nays 62—as follow:
Yeas—Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Bard, Barker, Bidwell, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Claiborne, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Crownsfield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Goodwyn, Gregg, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Jones, Lambert, Lyon, Mac Farland, Marion, McCreery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Mumford, R. Nelson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea, (Tenn.) Russell, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams and Winston—62.
Yeas—Messrs. Alexander, Basset, Bedinger, Betton, Butler, J. Campbell, Casey, Chittenden, Clark, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Eppes, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Jackson, Kelly, Kenan, Leib, Lewis, Magruder, Masters, T. Moore, Jno. Morrow, Mosely, Jer. Nelson, Newton, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, J. Rea, of Pen. Richards, Sailey, Simmons, Sandford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Rensselaer, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, and Wilson—62.
Another motion was then made and seconded to amend the said resolution by inserting after the word "that," the words "from and after the end of the present session of Congress."
And it passed in the negative—Yeas 59—Nay 61—as follow:
Yeas—Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Barker, Bidwell, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, Campbell, Chandler, Claiborne, M. Clay, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Crownsfield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Goodwyn, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Lambert, Lyon, Mac Farland, Marion, McCreery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Mumford, R. Nelson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea, of Ten. Russell, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winn, and Winston—59.
Nays—Messrs. Alexander, Basset, Bedinger, Betton, Butler, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Clark, J. Clay, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Eppes, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Jackson, Jones, Kelly, Leib, Lewis, Magruder, Masters, T. Moore, Jno. Morrow, Mosely, Jer. Nelson, Newton, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, (Penn.) Richards, Sailey, Simmons, Sandford, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Rensselaer, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, and Wilson, 61.
A motion was then made, and the question being put, that the farther consideration of the said resolution be postponed until this day week, it passed in negative—Yeas 58—Nays 69—as follow:
Yeas—Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Barker, Bidwell, Blackledge, Blount, Brown, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Claiborne, M. Clay, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Crownsfield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Goodwyn, Gregg, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Lambert, Lyon, Mac Farland, Marion, McCreery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Mumford, R. Nelson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea, of Tenn. Russell, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, Southard, Stanton, Thomas, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winn, and Winston—58.
Nays—Messrs. Alexander, Basset, Bedinger, Betton, Butler, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Clark, J. Clay, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Eppes, Garnett, Goldsborough, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Jackson, Jones, Kelly, Kenan, Leib, Lewis, Magruder, Masters, T. Moore, Jno. Morrow, Mosely, J. Nelson, Newton, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, Penn. Richards, Sailey, Simmons, Stanford, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, T. W. Thompson, Trigg, Van Rensselaer, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, and Wilson—62.
The main question was then taken on the original resolution offered by Dr. Leib by yeas and nays—Yeas 63—Nays 56—as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. Alexander, Basset, Bedinger, Betton, Butler, J. Campbell, Chittenden, Clark, J. Clay, Covington, Dana, Davenport, Dawson, Elliot, Ellis, Ely, Eppes, Garnett, Goldsborough, Goodwyn, Gray, Hastings, Holmes, Hough, Jackson, Jones, Kelly, Kenan, Leib, Lewis, Magruder, Masters, T. Moore, Jno. Morrow, Mosely, J. Nelson, Newton, Pitken, Quincy, J. Randolph, Rea, (Penn.) Richards, Sailey, Simmons, Sandford, J. C. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Spalding, Stanford, Stedman, Sturges, Taggart, Talmadge, Tenney, P. R. Thompson, Trigg, Van Rensselaer, Wadsworth, D. R. Williams, M. Williams, Wilson, 63.
Nays—Messrs. Alston, Anderson, Barker, Bidwell, Blackledge, Blake, Blount, Brown, G. W. Campbell, Chandler, Claiborne, Clopton, Conrad, Cook, Crownsfield, Cutts, Darby, Dickson, Earle, Early, Elmer, Findley, Fisk, Gregg, Green, Halsey, Hamilton, Helms, Lambert, Lyon, Mac Farland, Marion, McCreery, N. R. Moore, Jer. Morrow, Mumford, R. Nelson, Olin, Pugh, T. M. Randolph, Rhea, (Tenn.) Russell, Schuneman, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, Southard, and Stanton, Thomas, Varnum, J. Whitehill, R. Whitehill, Wickes, N. Williams, Winn, Winston—56.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, April 7.
HUNTRESS—J. Stinson, Master. Minutes of the Judgment in the high court of admiralty of England, on hearing of the above cause on the 12th September, 1805.
The right hon. sir Wm. Scott, knight, the judge, observed—"This is a question arising on the British re-capture from the Spaniards, of a vessel laden with naval and military stores, going from Malta to Syracuse—it has been truly stated, that generally neutral property is not liable to salvage on re-capture; it is also true that in the course of the last war the law was, in consequence of the frequent rapine of the French, altered by the consent of neutrals themselves—this was founded on the practice of the French and confirmed in re-captures from them. Naval stores destined to a British port are by treaty between Spain and America, liable to condemnation; these would therefore be subject to salvage, but in this instance, in fact not going to Malta, consigned to an English possession or for English use, but for the use of an American squadron, then notoriously cruising against the common enemy of Spain and America and every other civilized state, the property of the government, and lucrandi causa. What, therefore, would have been its situation in a Spanish tribunal? I think the preceding facts are fully established in evidence before this court, and that they would have so been before the Spanish courts. I cannot but assent to the principle that great deference is to be paid to the declaration of governments—here is that of the president himself confirmed—I cannot say confirmed, for it needs no confirmation, but seconded by that of the French and English ministers. It is impossible to suppose that the American government would wish to deceive, and that those stores were for the use of the British in violation of the treaty with Spain—it is good faith is too well known. I am, therefore, of opinion, that restitution would have been due from the justice of the Spanish tribunals, and that the British recaptor is not entitled to more than the expenses of submitting this question to the court, which was not improper. Restitution of the ship and cargo decreed upon payment of the recaptor's expenses."
NINTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, March 7.
Debate on Mr. Gregg's Resolution,
(Continued.)
MR. EARLY. Mr. Chairman, It is my intention, in submitting to the committee those observations which I am about to make, to confine myself entirely to the merits of the question under consideration.
Upon this, as upon another recent occasion, our attention has been summoned at the outset of the discussion to what gentlemen choose to call the spirit of the nation. We are told, that this spirit had been awakened by the events which led to the introduction of the resolution upon the table, and had called upon us in a loud voice, to adopt energetic measures for the vindication of our national honour, and for the protection of our national rights. The facts, sir, are incorrectly represented. The people of this nation, identified with the government of the nation, will at all times stand ready to support that government with the energies of the nation, when a proper occasion shall present itself. Governed by persons of their own immediate choice, they will confidently repose in such persons the determination of that question. Does it follow, that because they have pledged to us the support of the national energies, if in our judgment they are become necessary, that therefore we are called upon to take a course which may render them necessary? It is true that the apprehensions of the publick have been excited, least a period had arrived in which it would be necessary to put to risk the national peace. Yes, sir, it is too true that alarm has been spread through every quarter of the

union. But by what means, and from what sources? It has been by the incorrect views of the nature and state of the interests at stake, with which our public prints have teemed. It has been by magnifying representations of the injuries really sustained on the one part, and on the other, by imposing calculations as to the sacrifices demanded to effect redress. These incorrect views of the subject are believed to have been the offspring of mercantile influence. It is from this source, by these means, and through these channels, that the publick apprehension has been roused upon this occasion. But it is our duty to unmask the influence which has produced the evil, and to let this nation know the true state of the question now to be decided—To let them understand what the injuries are which we are called upon to redress, and the nature and extent of the interests which we are called upon to sacrifice in effecting it.
We have been asked to leave out of view in the discussion, certain distinctions which exist in the country. These distinctions are of two kinds. First, of classes, agricultural and commercial, and secondly, distinctions arising from geographical position. As to the first, we are told that the agriculture and commerce of a nation, are necessarily dependent upon each other, and therefore the prosperity of both should be equally the object of care to the government.
Whilst I am willing to acknowledge the correctness of this reasoning in its fullest extent, as applied to any natural and usual trade of a country, to the foreign and domestic trade of consumption; I am very far from being prepared to admit it as applied to the carrying trade. It is believed that however confidently mercantile men pronounce upon this subject, however well they may succeed in convincing each other, by a train of reasoning which takes the circuit of the world before it draws to a conclusion, yet upon minds uninterested in the issue they fail to produce conviction. For myself I very much doubt whether the diversion of our navigation and capital into an unnatural and factitious channel, does not, by diminishing the competition in our own markets, injure the sale and reduce the price of the produce of the country. This idea, sir, is advanced with difficulty, as indeed those which I may at any time advance upon the probable operation of commercial arrangements. But Mr. Chairman, do not gentlemen ask too much when they require of us to jeopardize the whole agricultural interest of the nation for the sake of that which in our opinion produces no benefit to that interest? Is it not expecting too much of us to suppose that we will consent to surrender the certainty of good markets and high prices for our produce, and brave the danger of a total stagnation, for the purpose of embarking in a hazardous contest with Great Britain for the carrying trade? Sir, it is too much; gentlemen ought not, cannot expect it. They who are so eagle-eyed, so sensibly alive to whatever concerns themselves, must expect that we will not shut our eyes upon matters so important to ourselves, and to those whose trusts are confided to our fidelity.
We are also asked to leave out of view geographical distinctions. In this, Mr. Chairman, gentlemen expect impossibilities; they require us to surrender the principles of self preservation; to strip ourselves of the leading stimulus to human action. To this requisition we can less accede than to the former. Look to the document from the treasury which lies before us. It will there be found that the whole amount of domestic produce exported to G. Britain and her dependencies for the year 1802, was 18,727,000, that of this amount, the articles of cotton, tobacco, rice, tar, pitch and rosin, which are exclusively the product of the southern section of the union, gave the sum of 8,440,000 dollars. For the year 1803, the whole amount exported to the same places was 22,700,000 dollars; of which 11,900,000, arose from the articles above enumerated. For the year 1804, the respective amounts were 19,000,000, and 9,400,000 dollars. The average of the whole amount for the 3 years was 20,200,000 dollars; and the average of the amount upon the enumerated articles for the same time was 9,900,000 dollars, of which last amount, the sum of 8,800,000 arose from the articles of cotton & tobacco alone.
Thus, sir, stands the relative amount of the exports to Great Britain and her dependencies of the products of the southern section of the United States and those of the whole union; and in this relative proportion of course must their different interests be affected by the adoption of the resolution.
Mr. Chairman there is another view of the operation of the resolution, which we cannot avoid to press upon the attention of the committee. From the same document it appears that the average amount of tobacco for the three years, 1802, 3 and 4, exported from the United States, was 9,140,000 dollars—that of this amount, the proportion of 3,220,600 was exported to G. Britain. That of the article of cotton, the average amount exported for the same 3 years was 6,970,000 dollars, of which 5,630,000 dollars, was exported to G. Britain.
Do not gentlemen expect too much when they ask us to shut our eyes upon these facts? Do they not require of us to abandon the best interests of those we represent? And should we not most shamefully betray the sacred trust reposed in us, by an acquiescence on our part?—The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gregg) who moved the resolution, ought least of all to expect this surrender at our hands, when it is recollected how little sacrifice will be imposed upon the agricultural interests of his own state, by the adoption of the proposed measure. The articles of wheat and flour are not subjects of export to G. Britain, unless in times of famine or extreme scarcity.
But the resolution, we are told, only prohibits importation from G. Britain, leaving the exportations from this country to that as they now stand. Very true, sir; this is the operation of the resolution itself, and if it were to produce no re-action, all might end well. But will G. Britain not retaliate? Is she that tame, submissive animal, which would crouch to any hand that might inflict a blow? No, this is not urged; but it seems her manufactures are so dependent upon us as consumers, and the manufacturing interests in that country so numerous and so powerful, that the British ministry could not persist in any system of retaliation. The case of the American revolution has been cited, and extracts from an author of credit read to shew the early resistance made by the manufactures of that country against a prosecution of the war. This citation, as well as the whole history of the war, are unfortunate arguments for those who use them. What, sir, was the fact? Did the manufacturers prevail in their opposition? They did not. The war continued seven years in spite of them. Yes, sir, notwithstanding their most spirited resistance, an unpopular war conducted by a weak administration against a spirited and powerful opposition in parliament, lasted seven years. And what at last brought it to a close? The resistance of the manufacturing interest? No, sir, the peace was produced by an accumulation of more than 100,000,000 to her publick debt—by the loss of armies—by the universal conviction of the impracticability of accomplishing their purpose. Great Britain, sir, has never shown herself of a temper to yield to the pressure of circumstances. Such a temper is the least characteristic feature in the conduct of her present minister. Upon what ground then do gentlemen found their hopes? Will a contest with this country be unpopular in England? It will not.
The principle for which she contends is a necessary agent in the prosecution of the continental war. She is now fighting for her existence as a nation. The only vulnerable part of her enemy is the commerce of neutrals between that enemy and its possessions. Her opposition to this commerce is founded deep in the struggle she is now making for her own preservation. War with us would be a minor evil to the surrender of the ground which she has taken. Look at the late celebrated treatise so often cited in this debate. You see there this idea in every page. With this impression firmly riveted upon the minds of the people of the British nation, you have nothing to hope from the popularity of your cause.—Have you any ground of hope from the expense of a war to her? It would not cost her a single cent. No man believes she would think of landing an army upon these shores. The war would be upon commerce—The high seas would be the theatre of hostilities—Look at her present naval establishment—What is there now to give employment to it? Nothing. The fleets of her enemies are gone—they are annihilated.—Your commerce in every sea would enrich her sailors and her naval officers. Your revenue would be cut up by the roots, your credit would sink, and your publick debt increase beyond calculation. Upon gentlemen's own premises, then, I perceive that we could not reduce G. Britain to terms by the adoption of the resolution. But, sir, their premises are not well founded. The manufactures of that country would find their way into this in spite of your resolution. The gentleman from Virginia pointed out to you yesterday the neutral channels through which they would be imported. But, sir, it is not through neutral channels alone, that we should receive them.—Are no conclusions to be drawn applicable to this question, from the remarkable circumstance that the French soldiery are even at the present day clad with British woollens? Are no conclusions to be drawn from the act of the British parliament past last summer, establishing certain free ports in the West-Indies, and especially licensing a trade between them and the ports of her enemy? These things shew the disposition of the British nation in relation to any trade necessary to give vent to the surplus manufacture or product of herself and her dependencies. Will it be said that any attempts at a similar conduct in relation to us, might be contracted by ourselves? Those who are in the habit of trade, and those who understand the evasions which are habitual to the unprincipled part of the mercantile world, tell us no.
The measure contemplated would therefore be weak and inefficient as it would respect Great Britain, and as to ourselves oppressive and ruinous in the increase of price we should pay for her manufactures. But, Mr. Chairman, the impression of American seamen by British cruisers, is held out as one of the objects of redress in the contemplated measures. This, sir, is a grievance which no man will attempt to deny or palliate. It is an evil calling so imperiously for redress, that almost any sacrifice ought to be made, provided it would answer the purpose. But do gentlemen, can they seriously believe that this resolution will produce the desired effect? Can it be for a moment supposed, that a measure at best weak and inefficient—a measure which in its operation must press with fourfold weight upon ourselves, will produce any serious diversion in our favour, by increasing the number of objects, of which you intend to compel the surrender on the part of your adversary? My fear is that it would only make bad worse—and that instead of 1,500 seamen impressed on board British ships of war, we should have so many thousand made captives, and compelled to fight against their own country.
The resolution under consideration proposes an insurance upon terms vastly disadvantageous. The premium and the risk are out of all proportion.—What, sir, is the premium? The sum of 800,000 dollars, the amount of revenue estimated to accrue from the carrying trade. What is the risk? The almost certain sacrifice of the agricultural interest of the nation—the almost certain event of a war, and the consequent risk of the destruction of the constitution and liberties of this nation. For one I cannot underwrite such a policy. I will not pledge my constituents to insure upon such terms.
But we are asked, must the carrying trade be surrendered? In return we ask, must the agricultural interest of the country be sacrificed to preserve it? Must we plunge into a war to preserve it? Must we put to risk the constitution and liberties of the nation to preserve it?
Mr. Chairman, this nation is at peace. We are happy in the enjoyment of our rights at home. We are prosperous beyond the example of any other people in the world. We enjoy the fruits of our own industry, abundantly supplied with all the comforts of life, and increasing rapidly in wealth by good markets for our produce. The merchants receive a profit upon their trade, coextensive with the highest wishes of rational men, and when confined to fair neutral commerce, pursue their occupations with security. Is this a state of things which should be put to the risk of chance for such a boon as the carrying trade. Is this a state of things which should be jeopardised for the profit of a few chancers in a few mercantile towns?
It is known to this House that a negotiation is depending with the court of St. James upon the subject matter of complaint. It is also known that at the date of our last despatches, hopes were entertained by our minister there, that the discussion would assume a feature more favourable than they had heretofore exhibited. Whilst this negotiation is depending, and the issue in total uncertainty, does it comport with even common prudence to be taking measures, which would infallibly blow it up?
Again, sir, I beseech gentlemen to turn their eyes to the continent. Let them consider the magnitude of the events, there passing in such rapid succession, as not to suffer the mind to pause and reflect upon their even probable bearing. Those events must lead to a state of things, which it is not within human sagacity to foresee. That state of things must have an important bearing upon the relations of this country. The war, from the spirit with which it is prosecuted, must either have an early determination, or an entire new direction. If terminated there is an end of the present difficulties. If a new direction is given to it, what alteration may thereby be produced in the situation of our relations, cannot be even divined. Mr. Chairman, I put it home seriously to gentlemen, whether this is a time—whether such a situation—whether these are the circumstances in which to take a step which must inevitably lead to a disruption of all the relations between this country and Great Britain? I am sure it is not prudent—I believe it would be the height of madness.
We have been told that the measure could give no just cause of offence. Is it possible that gentlemen who understand so well the temper of the nations of Europe, should place any reliance upon that idea? Do not gentlemen know that the justice of the cause is the last enquiry the governments there make? And can it be expected that Great Britain would make the enquiry at all in a case, where she considers her national existence at stake; and when she has already thrown herself upon the plea of necessity for the very conduct of which we now complain!
Such are the views of the subject which I have thought it proper to take. They are views which the Speaker has been since informed, and believes that this is not correct as to the present war, though it was so as to the late war.
come home to the actual condition of the people of this nation. Let that people fairly understand what it is for which we are contending. Let them understand what the sacrifices are, which we are asked to make for the purpose of effecting redress. And let them then decide this question. Gentlemen cannot but know what that decision would be—It would be against their resolution.
For myself, were I to vote in favour of the resolution, I know not with what kind of sensations I should meet my constituents. Upon my return into the bosom of those who sent me here, instead of being hailed with affectionate congratulation, I should expect to meet their reproach, and should add to it the most bitter of all reflections, the consciousness of having deserved it.
(To be Continued.)
FRIDAY, April 4.
Mr. J. Randolph said he rose merely to notify the house that he should to-morrow make a motion in relation to the journal of the secret proceedings of the house. On Saturday, he believed, the house had directed the injunction of secrecy to be taken off, and the journal of their proceedings to be printed. In a few days after they saw something like it in a newspaper. To-day, for the first time, they found the official journal laid on their tables. Last session they had heard a flourish about economy in the printing for the house; and this session several days had elapsed before a small pamphlet was printed; and, he would observe that notwithstanding the printing had been let out to the lowest bidder he found the same sum appropriated this year. He said he should to-morrow make a motion relative to the secret journal. When the injunction of secrecy was taken off, it was, he understood, to enable the good people of the United States to become acquainted with the proceedings of this house. He was, however, convinced, that very few people would, from its perusal, know any thing about them.
SATURDAY, April 5.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the bill from the senate, making provision for the compensation of witnesses who attended on the trial of Samuel Chase.
The chairman stated that the amendment, under consideration at the time this bill was before the committee, was to insert in the first section "on the part of the United States"—limiting the provision to the payment of witnesses on the part of the United States.
On this amendment, the committee divided—Ayes 39—Nays 35.
On motion of Mr. J. C. Smith, a new section was introduced, providing for the payment of any expenses incurred by order of the managers.
The committee rose and reported the bill with these amendments.
The house immediately took up the report. On concurring with the committee in their agreement to the amendment restricting the provision to the payment of the witnesses summoned "on the part of the United States," the yeas and nays were taken, after a few remarks made by Mr. M. Williams against the amendment, and were, yeas 51—nays 54.
The house then concurred in the second amendment, when the bill was ordered to a third reading on Monday—Ayes 62.
SPANISH AFFAIRS.
Mr. J. Randolph, after a short speech relative to the proceedings of the house in secret on Spanish affairs, concluded by moving, that the message of the president of the United States of the 6th of December, which appears to have been the basis of the measures taken, should be printed; that it should be inserted on what was called the secret journal; and that a new edition of the journal should be printed for the use of the members.
Mr. Jackson declared himself not only in favour of printing this, but all the other documents on the subject; but he submitted to the chair whether it would not be more consonant to the rules of the house, that the deliberation on this point should be with closed doors.
After considerable debate relative to the secret proceedings of the house and the propriety of publishing the message of the president, enquiry was made of the speaker whether the message was not a part of the journal, the injunction of secrecy respecting which had been taken off.
The speaker declared it to be his opinion that it was. From this decision, an appeal was made by Mr. Blackledge, and afterwards by another member. Before this question was taken, a motion was made to adjourn, which was lost—Ayes 54—Nays 55.
A similar motion was made a short time afterwards by Mr. G. W. Campbell, on which the yeas and nays were taken, and were—Yeas 59—Nays 56—when the house adjourned until Monday.
Will be Sold,
AT Wm. B. LAMB'S AUCTION, On Wednesday, the 16th inst. at 12 o'Clock, For Cash, A Negro MAN, a Barber by trade, Belonging to the estate of William Lindsay, deceased. April 11. 2 655
AUCTION.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust from John Burcher to the Subscriber, Will be Sold at Publick Auction, On Wednesday, the 23d Instant, before the New-Market—For Ready Money, A likely Negro BOY and DRAY; the Boy about 8 years old. C. Fry.
April 11. tds 654 150 Boxes Philadelphia White SOAP, For Sale by Wm. T. Stone.
April 11. 6t 653
FRANCIS BENIANS,
Silk, Cotton, Woollen Dyer and Scourer, RESPECTFULLY informs the Publick, that he has removed from Bank-Street to New Bank Bridge, No. 1, where he will endeavour by every means in his power to merit the continuance of that encouragement, with which his customers have been formerly pleased to honour him.—Merchants and others having cloths, silks, &c. damaged by importation, may have them taken out without being dyed, or dyed in the best manner and at the shortest notice.
Gentlemen's Clothes scoured; Ladies' silk, cotton, and muslin dresses dyed and finished in the best manner; Callicoes dyed and glazed; Silk Stockings cleaned and calendered.—He likewise scours Carpets and all kinds of carriage lining, without taking them out; Bed Furniture dyed, &c.; Chintzes cleaned and glazed.
N. B. All orders from the country attended to with the utmost punctuality. April 9. 3* 648
THE STOCKHOLDERS in the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, are informed that an Election for fifteen Directors will be held at the Office of the said Company, on the first day of May next, to commence at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon of the said day.
John Cowper, Sec'y. April 4. 1st M 642
CHASE'S TRIAL.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL H. SMITH, Trial of Samuel Chase,
An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, IMPEACHED
By the House of Representatives, for high crimes and misdemeanors, before the Senate of the United States.
TAKEN IN SHORT HAND, By Samuel H. Smith & Thomas Lloyd.
In two large octavo volumes—in boards, price—to subscribers four dollars and a half—and to non-subscribers five dollars.
A much greater delay has been incurred in the publication of this trial than the editor contemplated. He has, however, the satisfaction of saying that no effort has been omitted by him to give it to the publick at an early period. The delay has arisen from the revision of the speeches of the managers and counsel. The publication might long since have been made in a less perfect dress; but it was deemed highly desirable that in a case, which, independently of its own importance, might be a precedent in future times, to sacrifice time rather than precision. The work now appears before the publick with the expectation of the editor that it will be considered as meriting the character of an impartial, comprehensive and faithful statement of facts. All the speeches have been revised and inserted at length, in connexion with whatever else formed a part of the trial.
Editors of other prints will confer a benefit by inserting this advertisement a few times in their papers. March 24. 3t
On Thursday the 1st day of May next, will be sold at the Great Bridge, under a deed in Trust, to the highest bidder, for approved paper at 60 days,
FOURTEEN NEGROES,
Consisting of Men, Women and Children, among them are three excellent SAWYERS, and House SERVANTS. By order of
The Trustee.
ALSO, At the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold,
One Hundred Acres of Land,
Lyings at Edmund's Hill, Four Horses, Two Yoke of Oxen, Four Carts, One Riding Chair and One Stage, Pitt Saws, Axes, &c. &c.
James Callis.
March 21. tds 598
The Members of the Dismal Swamp
Canal Company, are requested to meet at the Eagle Tavern, opposite the Market-House, on the 2d day of May next, to elect a President and Directors, and other business of importance to the said company.—Notice is also given to those who are delinquents in the payment of the quotas heretofore called for, that unless they make payment of their respective balances, on or before the said day, that their Shares will be Sold on Monday, the 8th of May, following the above mentioned day of meeting. By order of the President and Directors,
William Charles Lee, Clerk D. S. Canal Co. 634
April 2. tds May 634 Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from the Ship Fredonia, Capt. Richardson, from Tobago, 5 Puncheons RUM,
1 do. SHRUB, 1 do. Fresh Lime Juice. And in Store, just received,
20 Hhds. St. Vincents and Trinidad MO. LASSES, superior quality, 2000 Bushels Black Eyed PEAS—For Sale by Price & Waddey. 644
April 7. 3t Liverpool Coarse and Fine SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Monticello, Captain Wilson—Apply to
William Pennock.
April 4. 3w 637
Now landing from on board the Ship Maria, from Jamaica, and for Sale,
83 Puncheons of RUM.
William Pennock.
April 4. 3w 638
TO RENT,
(And possession given immediately,) That commodious STORE on Main-Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods.
Robert Farmar.
ALSO, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to
Robert Farmar.
Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, The property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. tf 640
WANTED,
A WET NURSE,
To whom a liberal salary will be given. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 10. tf 569
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company.
He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice.
BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
COW-POX.
The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated.
George Balfour.
Feb. 12. tf 505
Landing from on board the Ship Susan and Sarah, from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes choice 4th pf. Cogniac BRANDY, 100 Cases Medoc WINE, of Poutet Canet, of the vintage of 1800,
50 Cases FRUIT in Brandy, 50 do. CAPERS, OLIVES, and ANCHOVIES. On hand of former importations,
500 Hogsheads CLARET; 200 Cases do. Entitled to drawback, and for Sale by Moses Myers.
March 26. tf 612
JOHN STRATTON,
HAVING removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. William Hartshorne, nearly opposite the Exchange Coffee House, would be glad to take 8 or 10 BOARDERS, by the week, month, or year. Every attention will be paid to render those comfortable who may favour him with their custom, and charges reasonable. March 14. 1aw4w 594

ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 556
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement.
Jan. 29. tf 456 P. Barraud.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANER , ROBIN , from London, and FREEDOM , from Liverpool, their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town - Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 6 Trunks of Manchester. 9 do. Stripe do. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 50 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and Kerseys. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick. 4 do. Seine Twine. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 6 Trunks Men's and Women's Worsted Hose. 2 do. Yarn Hose. 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. do. Carpeting and Carpets. Fleecy Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. 8 do. M. ved Fearnoughts. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. The above packages are well assorted. September 15. tf 145
NOTICE.
My health being such as to require a change of air, I shall leave this State some time in April; such persons as have claims against me will bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted are requested to discharge the same, or give security for future payment.
William Leigh. Portsmouth, Feb. 28. tf 559
For Sale, by the Subscriber, 250 Hogsheads Petersburg Tobacco, 80 do. Richmond Tobacco, 50 Bales Upland Cotton, 4 do. Sea Island Cotton, 12 Pipes Holland GIN, 5 Puncheons Old Jamaica RUM, 11 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR, 100 Casks Claret WINE, 12 Cases Cordials, 6 Cases FRT. IT, preserved in Brandy, 12 Boxes Castle SOAP, 25 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE, 23 Crates do. EARTHENWARE, 3 do. and 1 hhd. do. assorted for family use, 35 Pieces Twilled SACKING, 6 Casks Sheathing NAILS, 20 Boxes Windsor GLASS, 8 by 10, and 40 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES. Alexander Maclure. March 21. 1m 597
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks part when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle fore teeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. As he is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton clothing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forwarn all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port-Tombstone, near Edenton. March 17. tf 587
VILLAINY EXPOSED.
On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora , of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bales of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Bellise , John Harr, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Diehl, Esq., Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was driven out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coastal Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or in an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. tf 555
Forty tons Campeachy LOGWOOD, of the first quality, for Sale. Apply to Edward Roberts. March 26. 6t 615
SUGAR AND COFFEE.
Landing this morning on Town-Point, the cargo of the brig Wheeler , from Guadalupe, consisting of Clayed and Muscovada SUGARS, And Prime Green COFFEE in tierces. To be sold on moderate terms. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 496
STORAGE.
Our large Brick Ware-House on Town Point, is now fitted to receive property on Storage. The superior advantages of this building in point of security and despatch is evident, and attention will be paid to what is put in care. Articles Stored are frequently authorized to Sell, and have generally on hand,
FLOUR of different Inspections,
Superfine, Fine and Middlings. TOBACCO —Of different Inspections, RUM—Antigua, Windward Island, and Continental. BRANDY —Cognac, Bourdeaux, Spanish, Peach, Apple. GIN —Holland, Continental. WINE —Madeira, Teneriffe, Malaga, Claret, Port and Cape. Molasses, Sugar, Coffee—Cordage of various kinds—Salt loose and in sacks.
George Murray, & Co. March 3. tf 543
CASH
Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. tf 579
JUST LANDED,
25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. tf 426
Now Landing and for Sale,
New-England RUM in hhds. and bbls. Molaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York PRIME PORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Casks CODFAGG, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Souchong TEAS —By James McClenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 19. tf 595.
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS,
Imported in the Ship Sherpherdess , from London, for Sale—Consisting of WIND or BEANS, Hardy Green do. White Blossom do. Purple Branching do. Early Mazagun, Early and Late C. culflowers, Early Charlton PEA, James' Keeping Onion, Golden Horspur do. Madeira and Welch do. Crown and Egg do. Red and Silver-Skinned do. Blue Prussian do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Spanish Marotto, do. Red, Round, and Yellow do. Large Rouncival do. Hanoverian Stone do. Dwarf Marrow do. Tankard do. Tall Green do. Ice and Cabbage Lettuce, Wells Marrow do. Hardy Hammersmith do. Early Yellow SNAP, Brown, Dutch, and Loaf do. Negro French do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Black Speckled do. Early Frame do. Purple Speckled do. Pantonian do. Chinese and Scarlet do. Long and Short Prickly do. Arbour do. Large Orange Carrot, Early Salmon Radish Early Horn do. and Parsnip, Salmon and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Short Top and Naples do. Tall and Dwarf Nasturtion, Red and White Turnip do. Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Long White Transparent do. Green Curled Endive, Black Spanish do. Broad Leaved Leek, Early York Cabbage, Salsify and Scorzonera, Sugar Leaf do. Artichoke and Asparagus, Early and Late Battersea, Chardoon and Chervil, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Pimpernel and Root Scaritch, Large Drum Head do. Round and Prickly Spinach, German Red do. Broad Cress and Pepper Grass, Colewort and Borecole, Mushroom Spawn, Green and Yellow Savoy, Hemlock and Okra, White Brocoli, Saffron and Rape.
A choice assortment of
Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover SEED; Lucerne, Timothy, Burnett, Hemp, & Canary SEED; Also, Scotch BARLEY; OAT MEAL, and Fine Durham MUSTARD.
Samuel Osborne, Main-Street, near the Old Market place. He will be further supplied with the best of those articles by the next arrival from London. March 17. tf 588
To Rent,
A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the Fields, at present occupied by Mrs. MILNADO—For terms apply to David Milhado. Feb. 24. tf 527
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
We have received by the brig Fame, Capt.
Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES. —For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
EAGLE TAVERN.
The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the public in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentel BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Glenn. January 15. 3m 433
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield, and
for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Casks do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 36 do. HERMITAGE, 25 do. Sallat Oil, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES. —All of very superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. tf 601
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or inconvenient credit, for approved Notes, viz.
7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 150 Pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Platillas. 75 Brown Hollanders. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheetings. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunks and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheetings, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter 105 Boxes Sharp Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine.
ALSO,
20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills,—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flint. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 164
FOR SALE,
3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hysou do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. March 5. tf 560
Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use.
March 5. tf 560
For Sale or Rent,
A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 500 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Windmill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. James D. McCaw. Feb. 21. tf 519
All persons having claims against the
Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. tf 339
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. 114 John Hamilton.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. tf
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE,
Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay-Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with. John Hamilton, Consul. PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards, August 28, 1805.
NOTICE
is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof,) are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form. D'd. Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of
and the twenty-fifth day of _____ in any other place, or employment of profit, civil or military, under his majesty besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the Officer to sign his name here, together with his place of residence.
Sworn before me at _____
this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord _____ The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts. N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great-Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. tf 446
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS
for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.
WARM SPRINGS
In the County of Bath, Virginia.
HAVING taken a lease on the Warm-Springs for 19 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the publick, that at great expense and much labour we have improved it, to accommodate genteely one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of frame stables 220 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses; also, 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of musick, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not chuse to mix with the strong and healthy.
We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors.—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the publick that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated.
We wish to purchase a BLACK-SMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given.—Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us.
Robt. & Geo. Turner. March 12. tf 572
In addition to the above advertisement,
a correspondent who is well acquainted with that part of the state, and all the different houses of entertainment on the road, observes, that from the Bell Tavern in Richmond, kept by the Turners, the mail stage goes once a week to that healthy and social town of Staunton, fifteen miles beyond the Blue Ridge, where there are two Taverns, one kept by Wm. Chambers, and the other by J. Edmondson, equal to comfort and good living to any taverns perhaps on the continent, each of them keep a stage and excellent horses, with careful drivers, well acquainted with the mountain roads, and one of the other always ready to convey passengers to the Warm Springs, and from thence the Turners have a carriage and horses to convey them to the Sweet Springs, so that a passenger can step into the stage at Norfolk, and without any further trouble than paying those who attend him, be conveyed 360 miles to the Sweet Springs. It was determined last fall by the different tavern keepers and others concerned, to oblige the overseers of the roads to do their duty, and to give personal assistance themselves where it was most wanted. To those who have seen that country, description is unnecessary—but to the stranger it may be justly observed that two weeks of indulgence at the Warm Spring Bath, is a full compensation for the fatigues of the journey. March 17. tf 591
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the
20th day of January, 1806. Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, Plaintiffs. Against Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Defendants. In Chancery.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who hath effects of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. 13d Mon Ap. 472
NEW RICE.
For Sale a-float on board the schooner Comfort , capt. Drummond, from Charleston, 180 Tierces choice NEW RICE. Fisk & Calet. March 24. tf 607
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Jane , Captain Cilley , from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. tf 262
FRANCIS SMITH,
Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 42, Main-Street. Jan. 20. tf 451
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s. per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED:
LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
MRS. MACDOUGAL,
INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. tf 479
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