Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-02-26 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER
[V OL. IV.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 26, 1808.
NO. 96.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK... PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE...
FRESH SHOES.
E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, Main-Street, Has now landed from the Schooner Mary Ann, capt. Luce, 22 trunks, barrels, and casks of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's SHOES.
February 19
NOTICE.
The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved...
Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg.
Hampton, February 17.
Ranaway from the Subscriber on
the 14th instant, a Negro Girl by the name of MILLY, about 15 years of age; she is 5 feet 5 inches high, or thereabouts, sallow, yellow complexion...
William P. Robinson, Queen-street, opposite the Work House.
February 19.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL COOK, deceased, of Nansemond County, are requested to bring them in on or before the first day of May next...
Mary Cook, Admr'x.
N B Whereas Bartholomew Redmon, of Norfolk Borough, having a bond in his possession, which was given by Daniel Cook and Edward Frith, jointly, for the sum of 3000 dollars...
Western Branch, Nansemond County, February 17, 1808.
New SHOES from New-York.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Offers for Sale such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s and 8s 3d for 7s 6d; those at 18s for 13s 6d except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 3s 3d for 7s 6d...
VERNON'S BOOTS,
which are well known to command higher prices in Baltimore than Boots made by any other person there—reduced to 11 dollars for fair tops, and 9 dollars for Hessian Boots...
BUTTER at 17 cents in nice order; a few tons of Iron; a few hundred bushels of ground Alum Salt; India Cottons; Brown Sugar, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash.
Feb. 17.
NOTICE.
Elegant Hussar & Backstrap BOOTS Just received and for Sale by Wood & Hastings, Opposite Market Square
Feb. 8
FOR SALE,
30,000 acres valuable LAND,
situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah.
Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
Just received and for Sale,
40 kegs first quality BUTTER, Alexandria superfine Flour and Crackers.
IN STORE, Holland Gin, Antigua Rum, Philadelphia Porter and Ale, Potowmack Herings.
James McClenachan.
February 9.
6000 bushels St. Ubes SALT—afloat.
IN STORE, 35 puncheons 3d and 4th proof Antigua Rum, 100 hogsheads Sugar, principally Antigua, 40,000 wt. Green Coffee; 850 Demijohns, 7,500 bushels coarse Salt; 100 barrels Rye Whiskey, 30 tierces London Brown Stout, 20 hogsheads Philadelphia Ale and Porter, 150 barrels superfine and fine Flour; 40 kegs fresh Raisins, 10 pipes Lord in particular Madeira Wine, fit for use, 600 ready made Check Shirts; 29 hds. Petersburg Tobacco, 50 barrels Pork; 100 barrels Sugar; a few cases Hermitage For Sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle.
February 6.
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of RICHARD POWDEN, & Co having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern.
Moses Myers, Richard Powden, Richard Drummond.
February 2.
From the Democratic Press.
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
In the present interesting situation of our country, in respect to its foreign relations, and its internal organization, it is a matter of indispensable publick importance, that those who are in authority should possess the confidence of their fellow citizens.
It seems not a little remarkable, that a man, who, according to his own publick acknowledgment, has been "the Victim of Suspicion for thirteen years," should content himself to remain in that situation, and should never have embraced a favourable occasion to exhibit to the publick, competent proofs of his innocence, if such proofs were in his possession.
There are some facts respecting this celebrated character, which I should be glad to hear satisfactorily explained, and shall therefore state them, as concisely as possible.
During the last year of the administration of general Washington, a bill was offered for his signature, the object of which was to reduce the army, and to retain Wilkinson in command. The president refused to sign it, and stated his reasons, which are to be found on the Journals of Congress.
This occurrence took place, when "Washington's suspicions were wide awake," and when the British and Spanish treaties were about to strike a death blow to the Western Conspiracy, caused Wilkinson to exclaim, in that letter of his, which has lately been revealed to light, "What an awful crisis is this."
I should also like to hear it satisfactorily accounted for, if he be, indeed, so trustworthy a character, why he was balanced so nicely in a full Senate, that his nomination as governor of Louisiana, was carried in full Senate, under the present administration, only by a single vote.
It would further gratify me, to know, whether the information which the general says, he received from Lieut. Spence, of the design of Burr's party, to assassinate him on the Sabine, if he should get engaged with the Spaniards, proceeded, or was subsequent to the period, when the general thought it wise, patriotic, honourable, and expedient, to turn States' evidence.
I should particularly wish to be informed, why he should swear, on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, that he had sent the President as fair an interpretation of Burr's Cyphered letter as could be made out, when the true translation differs in so many all-important points, and when it was indispensable to translate the whole letter before it could be ascertained what words it would be prudent and proper for him to omit, and of course could have taken but a few additional moments to insert those words after they were known.
The reason given of its being prudent to omit them in a translation to be exhibited to the Orleans Legislature, where the general had many enemies, although it might operate as a palliation of perjury in that case, could scarcely be thought to have any weight as a justification for sending to the chief magistrate of the United States a translation materially different from the true one. It is not a little remarkable, that many of the words omitted have a particular bearing upon
the character of gen. Wilkinson as connected with A. Burr.
It is said, and I believe if necessary, can be proven, that the general swore before the grand jury at Richmond, "that Burr's Cyphered letter had never been out of his possession until put into their hands."
But above all, I should like to know the reason why Mr. Hay and Mr. Wirt—two of the counsel for the United States at Richmond—two gentlemen of unblemished honour and distinguished talents—two gentlemen whose opinion of Wilkinson cannot be resolved into hostility to the present administration, for they are well known to be firm friends to the administration—I should be gratified to learn why they, who had the best means of information, are convinced of the general's perfidy!
Mr. Hay and Mr. Wirt, I trust, will pardon the introduction of their names on this occasion; but when the public good, and the unmasking a traitor is concerned, the delicacy which should conceal such things (which, although I have it second hand, I know to be true) is, in my opinion, highly criminal.
A REPUBLICAN.
On the Maritime Rights of England.
The following strictures on an article contained in an English paper, is extracted from a French Journal, entitled the Courier du Nord.
"Without going to the bottom of the question, we think it becomes us, as Russians, to examine these points, viz: whether England has the power of raising the price of foreign merchandise tenfold; and how far the nations of the globe could communicate with each other, if the paths of the ocean were forbidden them.
"The first and important thing is, that merchandise may be embarked at Brzesc on the Bug, and may, without touching land, or changing its vessel, arrive at Bremen. Forden, within three posts of Bremen, by means of the canals of Bromberg and Havel. This way may therefore be made use of even for the most bulky objects; and we doubt not that it would have been used, but for the toll-duties in Germany, which are a bar against all continental circulation.
"But let us suppose this obstacle removed, and considering Amsterdam as the emporium of continental merchandise, let us see what a Dutch merchant will do who is desirous of sending cloth into Asia Minor, and of receiving cotton in return. He will certainly be able to embark his cloth upon Zuyder Zee, and always protected by the isles, will carry them into the Weser, where he will have to transport them three posts by land, which will bring him to Bremen Forden, whence, in the way abovementioned, he will carry his cloths to Brzesc even on streams as easy to ascend as descend.
"At Brzesc he will find a canal begun and, for the present, a short passage by land, which will bring the wares into Brypeck, and from thence into the Dneiper. If the Dutch merchant wishes that his cargoes of cloth should avoid the passage of the cataracts, he will have a further land carriage of some leagues: then the cloth will only have to traverse the Black Sea, and go to the Trebisonde: The return of cotton, &c. may be made in this same way; or, should the Dutch merchant prefer it, he will find at Odessa waggons belonging to the peasants of the Ukraine, which return empty, which will perhaps cost less than the vessels, and which will carry his merchandise to Brzesc.
"Should the same Dutch merchant be desirous to transport his cloth into Persia, and will join to it the opium of Asia Minor, he will cause it to ascend the Don up to Zarizyn, there he will find a land carriage much employed, which will cost his goods not more than at the rate of three kopecks per pound. He will go into the Veoga, and thence into the Caspian Sea.
"The English writer says, 'We hold the key of China?' But this expression is not true in respect to Russia. Russia has not only commerce with China, but this commerce would be susceptible of great extension, were Russia to transmit piastres, as other nations do. A thousand piastres would cost but six rubles to transport, and the returns would be
made by water; for the Selinga is navigable even to the frontiers of China. It may be descended as far as the lake Baykal, where the Argoun is entered, and thence in the Jenissei to Jenniseysk, when there is a land carriage of 100 wersts to Ket; and by that river, the Irnis and the Tobul, the frontiers of European Russia are reached. This road is much used. Thus among the nations of the globe, there are many communications altogether independent of the Ocean.
"Let us now inquire what are the articles of merchandise which might be made tenfold dearer at the good pleasure of the ocean. Let us begin with coffee. All who have been at Venice these ten years or more, know that nothing is drank there but the coffee of Arabia; dearer, it is true, than the coffee of the islands, but it also pays an enormous contribution to the bays of Egypt. Passing by Aleppo, Orfa, Erzerom, and taking the road to Suez to Trebisonde, it would amount to 1200 wersts. Besides the coffee which is brought to St. Petersburg goes by land to the extremities of the empire without being much dearer to the last consumer; and the carriage on the backs of the camels is not in general dearer. If the results therefore, that in Russia, Arabian coffee might be had at the price for which it was had at Venice.
"Sugar is unquestionably the article, in respect to which the English writer is nearest being in the right; and in fact he is in the right altogether as things are now; but this state of things may very easily be changed, by a free and sure communication with the Indus, in order to attain which, nothing is wanting but the consent of the Persians and Asgans. In fact, the English have no establishment on the Indus, which belongs to the independent Raja of Tatta. Our Tartars of Orembourg, who sometimes proceed so far, agree in saying that the price of sugar on the Indus is below what would be imagined. There is a distance of 1500 wersts from the Indus to the Caspian Sea. Sugar, candid after the manner used in China and Egypt, might be sent these 1500 wersts without having its price doubled, I mean the original price; which is exceedingly low. The camel costs absolutely nothing to maintain, and hence it happens that transports may be made in Asia very cheap.
"Finally, spices excepted, there are few Asiatick articles which cannot in time be brought into Europe through Russia, and this Russia itself is, during half the year, an ocean being covered with water in the form of snow. All the horses which cannot then be employed in the labours of husbandry, may be used in the transport of goods, and that at a very cheap rate. In summer numberless rivers, bearing their waters into the Volga and the Caspian sea, shew Russians the direction they ought to give to their activity.
"It is beyond a doubt, that England consumes for its marine a great mass of products, and has hitherto given Russia advantages which she can expect from no other commercial nation; but if the menace of the Englishman were put into execution, Russia, though she might lose at first, would perhaps be a gainer in the end."
COCKE & SANTOR.
Have received eighteen hogsheads and eighteen barrels Loaf and Lump SUGAR, which they offer for Sale on very moderate terms. On hand of their last importation,
2 bales flaxen OZNABURGS, 2000 wt. Seine Twine; 1 bale assorted Blue Cloths, 1 bale superfine Navy Blue Cloth, 2 boxes well assorted Irish Linens, Irish and Dutch Sheeting and Dowlas, 2 Trunks Cotton Hosier; 1 case Dumities, 2 do. assorted Nankeenets and Grandells, 3 do. Calicoes; 2 do. Cotton Cambricks, 1 box French Cambricks and Handkerchiefs, 2 cases Mens and 1 do. Childrens' fashionable Beaver Hats. Feb. 24. 2m
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter,
An assortment of MEDICINES,
of the first quality Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Pierre, Hardham's Snuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries.
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5.
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
ALSO,
NOTES for the Virginia Bank;
Checks; Bills of Lading; and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.

From papers which we have been favoured with by captain Davis, of the ship Arctic from Grenada, we observe that the blockade (as to ingress) of Martinique and Guadalupe had been formed, but it does not appear to have been extended to vessels coming from those islands. All the orders of the British council, issued in November, had been received and were published. When the intelligence of the Embargo was received in Barbados, it was considered as the first step towards a war, but that opinion was subsiding fast, it was however the cause of a temporary embargo on American vessels, and of others being detained.
The account of the defeat of the Rochfort squadron comes in rather a questionable shape, and does not deserve credit. The account that admiral Berkeley was appointed to command on the Jamaica station, is incorrect, as much later accounts from Bermuda state that he was to sail immediately for England.
The reader is requested to notice the proceedings of the Pennsylvania Legislature, under the Laurels head; any comments upon them are unnecessary. Such proceedings, if not arrested in time, will prove the destruction of representative government.
The accounts published in the northern papers from London papers to the 17th December, stating that Sir Sidney Smith was at Lisbon, are without foundation, as it will be recollected by our readers that Captain King of the Intrepid , arrived at this port, was boarded off Lisbon by one of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith's fleet on the 25th of Dec. the Admiral then in sight. The officer stated to Capt. K. that no attempt had been made upon Lisbon.
DIED. At Montrossburgh, (N.C.) on the 15th inst. in the 38th year of her age, Mrs. REBECCA COWPER, wife of Mr. WM. COWPER of that place. She was a lady whose gentleness of manners, and sweetness of disposition, secured her the esteem and friendship of all to whom she was known. In the duties of a wife, a mother, and a friend, she was exemplary, and the grief of those who bore those relations to her, is the silent, but sincere testimony of her worth.
Mr. Cheetham has been imprisoned in the debtors apartment; having been convicted of a libel at the suit of Maturin Livingston. The damages assessed with the costs, amount to twelve hundred and fifty seven dollars !—Sixteen similar actions have been brought against him by an ex-governor and his political friend Mr. Livingston aforesaid.
When we compare the fate of those republican editors, who maintain a hard struggle for the sacred principles of freedom; with the impunity of our Ogdens and Smiths; and Burrs and Dayton—when we compare the very dissimilar doom of him who strives to uphold the dearest of human rights; and of him who plots the overthrow of our constitution and government—the comparison is frightful. Whence comes the indulgence of traitors , but from a corrupt judiciary, or a perjured jury?—Whence comes the blighting blast which chills unoffending printers so often, but from the same quarter. Balt. Whig.
Extract from the report of the secretary of the treasury, of the United States, respecting the importation of merchandise, &c.
Table with 4 columns: Year, Duty, Drawback, Duty pd. Rows for 1804, 1805, 1806.
Net duty in three years, 92,909. The duty on 1000 Segars is 2 dollars. Accordingly there have been entered 46,499,500 segars in the different states. At Havana the average price may be estimated at 7 dollars per 1000, which makes the sum of 325,495 50. Duty to the United States, 92,909 00.
Which is puffed away in three years in Spanish Segars. 418,495 50. Palladium.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
THURSDAY, February 11. Debate on the bill for the punishment of Treason, and of other crimes and offences against the United States.
The bill reported by Mr. GILES, for the punishment of treason and other crimes and offences against the United States, was according to the order of the day, considered as in committee of the whole. After having been read by sections from the chair, some verbal amendments were made to the first section. The words of this member of the bill are as follows:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That if any person owing allegiance to the United States of America, shall levy war against them, by assembling themselves together with intent forcibly to overturn or change the government of the United States, or any one of the territories thereof, or forcibly to resist the general execution of any publick law thereof, or forcibly to take possession of, or hold any fort, magazine, dock, navy yard, or of any publick vessel of the United States, or forcibly to invade or hold any part of the United States, or of the territories thereof, against the authority of the United States, or if any person or persons shall traitorously aid or assist in the doing any one of the acts aforesaid, although not personally present when any such act is done or committed, and being convicted of any one or more of the aforesaid acts, on confession in open court, or
on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act of treason, whereof he or they shall stand indicted, such person or persons shall be judged guilty of treason against the United States, and shall suffer death.
These alterations having been agreed to, chiefly in the form of the bill, by the transposition of certain words.
Mr. Mitchell expressed his disagreement to the principle itself of the bill. He questioned whether congress had authority to act upon the subject. The powers of the legislature were on the crime of treason, limited by the constitution: and it deserved mature consideration whether on the present occasion we were not about to transgress the bounds within which we ought to move. By the 3d section of the 3d article of that great charter of our rights and privileges, it is declared that "treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on the confession in open court." Here is the definition of treason in the constitution, that great national instrument, which is the law paramount of the land, and by which congress itself must be governed.
The convention of 1787, when devising a frame of government for a free people, well understood the conventions that frequently agitated societies of men claiming the right to speak and to act as they pleased. That sagacious body possessed perfect knowledge from history of the proscriptions and attainders which an overbearing majority were but too prone to pass upon those who differed from them in their preference of one man or measure to another, or who thwarted their views of interest or ambition, of resentment or power. They therefore provided a salutary check upon the will of the congress itself; thereby guarding against that heat and violence which the collisions of party have been often observed to produce. Thus was a security enjoyed by the minority of the two houses, and of their adherents and supporters throughout the nation against the exterminating spirit which the majority might feel, and in an evil hour, be tempted to exert.
Such was his understanding of the meaning of this part of the constitution. But the bill before you, Mr. President, has a bold and innovating aspect. It ventures into declarations of various actions which shall be deemed to constitute the levying of war . If this proceeding is correct, it will be in our power or in the power of a future congress, to declare that certain other actions, not specified in this bill, shall also be construed as criminal in the same atrocious degree. And a succeeding legislature may enlarge the catalogue, until constructive treasons shall be multiplied to a most alarming amount. The people of this free and happy country will be disarmed of the shield by which their sages and patriots who devised the present admirable frame of government, intended to protect them, even from legislative injury. And they will be exposed to all the multiplied evils, of treasons declared by congress; and it may possibly happen in some future time, less auspicious than the present, that the majority of that body may be actuated by passions and stimulated by motives of a sanguinary tendency. We ought to take measures of precaution against such alarming consequences. I feel a strong repugnance to the demolition of established landmarks. I have, said he, a great veneration for these monuments erected by our predecessors. And I fear the enactment of the present bill will be accompanied with the overthrow of one of the most valuable safeguards of the constitution.
He was willing to admit the great uncertainty with which the doctrine of treason was clouded. All our trials for that offence had demonstrated the unsettled condition of the law. But it was by no means certain that this was a sufficient reason for congressional interference. He felicitated himself, and he congratulated the senate and his country, that arrangements for treason had hitherto been few and rare. There had not been time nor opportunities enough to elaborate the ultimate decisions of the law. The human mind did not acquire knowledge by intuition but by experience. The march of the understanding in the investigation of truth was slow. In cases of jurisprudence as well as in every other intellectual research, the advances toward truth were gradual. Case after case must be studiously considered, judgment after judgment must be rendered and revised, and consequence after consequence traced to their terminations. In such a course of proceeding, it might happen, according to the amount of business which occurred, that generation might follow generation, and age succeed to age, before the summa ratio , the high result of reason on the subject, could be attained. According to this method of perfecting the law by practice, many trials for treason would be necessary to make its exact meaning known. And for his own part, he was willing to postpone for centuries this painful mode of delineating the endless number of species and varieties that a legislature could in a day arrange under the generic term of treason.
But why was it necessary for congress to expound the constitution? were these not a department of the government, to which the interpretation of the statutes enacted by the two houses, treaties concluded with foreign nations by the president and senate, and the great national act of the convention as ratified by the several states was specially intrusted?—He meant the body of the judiciary, consisting of men selected from the class of citizens, for the express purpose of declaring what the law is. It seemed more orderly and regular to permit the judges to remove the existing obscurity in the law, by the exercise of their professional talents, than to alter by statute a course of investigation which conformed to the true theory of the constitution. It is certain that inconveniences of a serious kind do exist; but had we not better bear them than run the risk of rendering them worse by tampering? It would be lamentable indeed if the remedy we are about to apply should prove worse than the disease. It might perhaps be a fault in him that he regarded the courts of justice with a sort of habitual reverence. He owned that he might be mistaken in viewing the present invasion of their province with a sentiment that alarmed his solicitude while it awakened his sensibility. But so it was; he would not conceal his preference to the tried and settled method of deducing the rules and maxims of the law, through the constituted tribunals.
Mr. Mitchell said he would state another consideration which was very impressive on his mind. It
was the power claimed and exercised by the judges to repeal or nullify statutes by declaring them unconstitutional. Suppose the bill on your table, Mr. President, should pass; and it should afterwards be considered by the judiciary as a statute which the constitution forbade congress to enact.—Would not it be pronounced void, and all proceedings under it be discontinued or dismissed? This then is the dilemma to which we are reduced; if congress proceeds in the manner proposed by the bill to define treason, and their acts are binding upon the judges, then succeeding congresses may multiply the species of those offences to any number that may suit the purposes of an infuriated majority, and the courts be compelled to carry those acts into operation, however mischievous or ruinous; or, if statutes which, in the opinion of the judges, militate against the spirit and letter of the constitution, are declared by them to be of no force or effect, we certainly legislate to no purpose. As to the power of deciding on the unconstitutionality of statutes, the courts had, it was well known, exercised it in several instances. Many able statesmen had been induced to believe this was a sound and legitimate employment of their functions. And as the powers granted by the constitution were at present understood and exercised, he doubted whether, even if this bill should ripen into a statute, it would bear the test of judicial scrutiny.
These were imperfect sketches of some of the ideas which he entertained on this important subject. They were uttered in this incipient stage of the debate for the purpose of gaining further information. No one could be insensible of the toil that had been expended by the committee, and more especially by his honourable and learned friend, the chairman, in preparing it. He wished for a full discussion of this great question; and he entertained no doubt it would be examined with a seriousness worthy so "high an argument."
For the purpose therefore of bringing the subject to a point, and of inviting the supporters of the bill to offer all the reasons they may think proper to urge in its support, Mr. M. concluded by making a motion to strike out the section.
(Debate to be continued.)
FROM THE LONDON MORNING CHRONICLE.
This number relates to "Orders of Council, as they may affect the existing differences with the United States of America."
SIR, I thank you for explaining to your readers, in the note affixed to my letter on our differences with America , that it was in your possession before the issuing of the late orders of council; because, without that explanation, it must have appeared strange that I should have adverted so slightly to proceedings which may so materially affect our amicable relations with the United States; the policy of which it was the object of my letter to inculcate.
I will not repeat any of my former observations, which were directed to shew the vast importance, at this particular moment, of a cordial union with that growing people, further than to remind you, that I principally insisted on the effect it would have in disappointing the catravigant efforts of France to destroy our commerce; catravigant , I say, if America refused to become a direct and willing party to support them. Writing from a distance in the country, where I have lived in retirement, the truth of my remark has already been justified by facts which could not possibly be known to me when I wrote to you, but which were so obviously to be expected, that I claim no merit for having anticipated them. I said that the French emperor must feel that his attempts against this country, must come to nothing, in the end, unless he could draw America in his vortex. It has been proved, that these were precisely his feelings; he has insisted upon the rigorous execution of his decrees as they regarded America, which had been before but loosely executed, and he has even threatened her with direct hostility, if she did not become active to give them effect.
In this crisis of Buonaparte's ambition and injustice, what was the policy of British statesmen?—The answer to this question is really so self-evident, that it is almost trifling with your readers to state it.
They ought, first, to have exerted every influence with the Americans, which the most conciliatory and friendly demonstrations were calculated to produce, to draw them towards Great-Britain, and to increase their rising resentment at the recent conduct of France. In the present condition of our country, the least ray of common sense, one would have thought, might have obtruded this course of proceeding; if they had pursued it and succeeded, their orders of council would have been useless, as far as they regarded America; we should then have continued to enjoy all the advantages of her extending commerce, and through her, in spite of the French decree, our manufactures would have found their way into the very heart of France, and into every corner of Europe. On the other hand, if we had failed in these political and just endeavours to rescue America from the vortex of France, and when threatened with the strict execution of the decrees, so long suspended over her and even with artful hostility, she had put herself in the scale of France against us, we should then have had just cause for immediate and decisive acts for the security of our commerce and independence; but ministers have unfortunately pursued neither of these courses. When America was becoming indignant at the conduct of France, which would have naturally thrown her into our hands against France, they took that precise moment, and (as it is said) without any communication, directly or indirectly on the subject, to issue an interdict against her commerce, with not a very side wind observation upon the character and conduct of our government, and this, too, almost contemporary with a mission which had for its just, prudent, and beneficial object, the restoration of harmony and good understanding between the countries, which had been unfortunately interrupted by unauthorised outrage by subjects of Great-Britain.
I am really not able to reconcile this course of proceeding with that caution which the affairs of this country so imperiously demand, in this unexampled crisis of the world; still less, when I find parliament further prorogued, though at this late season, whilst such momentous objects are on foot.
The letter, lately published in your paper from lord Auckland and lord Holland, in the time of the late administration, is no proof that his majesty's late ministers are likely to give their assent to this
ill-timed proceeding, when parliament does at last assemble. The noble lords above-mentioned, acting with the United States, properly reserved to this country the consideration of the conduct which the decrees of France, if supported or yielded to by America, might oblige our government to pursue; but this cautious reservation of a treaty of peace relation, does by no means lead to the conclusion, that, under circumstances so very critical and peculiar as the present, the late ministers, had they continued in office, would at the very moment, when France was menacing and insulting America for seeking to maintain her neutrality, have adopted a measure so likely to check that disposition, and so calculated to promote the very object which it would otherwise have been impossible for the decrees of France to have accomplished.
But supposing the orders in question to be completely justifiable, their suddenness and secrecy were surely unpolicick and unnecessary, since their effect was to be postponed till after due notice to the neutral governments, whose interests they were calculated to affect. Why then should not a previous and friendly communication have been made to Russia and America on the subject? Secrecy, which is the very soul of a military expedition, is manifestly destructive of a proceeding having relation to states in amity.
The enemy ought to be surprised and overpowered by the suddenness of an attack; but states in amity should be reconciled by previous negotiations to measures which affect their interest, but which the safety of one state, particularly circumstanced, may render imperious. A contrary dealing with neutrals will very soon leave us no neutrals for our orders of council to relate to; and many there are, indeed, who suspect that this is the real object of the whole system which seems to be now pursuing by this country. For my own part I do not believe it—I cannot suspect any ministers of a design, as destructive of their own power as of the interests of the country. I take the truth to be this, and indeed it is apparent from the whole train of their enemies' comments:—they are constantly flattered by their adherents for the spirit and vigour by which, it seems, they are distinguished from the late ministers; but it might not, perhaps, be useless to them to recollect, that spirit , both in publick and private life, is widely different from rashness; and that vigour may be fully manifested without violence and injustice. If the publick mind is against these observations, I shall readily believe I have been mistaken; but if it shall be found to be otherwise, as I verily believe it will, it is not too late for government to qualify the late orders, so as to prevent their literally counteracting the very object of their authors, in the utter ruin of our commerce, and the ultimate safety of our empire.
These, Sir, are my sentiments—I have no view towards the political parties who share between them (in what portions I know not) the opinions and attachments of the people—I do not even know, with the exception of lord Henry Petty and Mr. Thomas Grenville, a single man in the late cabinet; my sole object in writing the former letter to you, was to serve my country by pointing out the disastrous consequences of a war with the United States; and, knowing the intercourse between the two nations, through the medium of the press, I, at the same time, warned America of the ruin that might attend any rash and heedless proceeding on her part, which might involve her into hostilities with Great-Britain. My object is the same now. When a false step is taken by those who administer the government, it is generally exposed with so much bitterness, and so much personal reproach is mixed with the investigation, that it becomes in a manner impossible for men in office to re-tread their steps without compromising their characters with the publick. In my opinion this course is as unjust as it is impolicick. When an error is committed, which deeply affects the interests of the country, but which cannot in justice be connected with any corrupt or personal motive, its dangerous tendency should, in the first instance, be calmly and candidly pointed out: if the publick voice gives judgment against them, it is not only the duty of ministers to regard it, but it is their happiness that they administer the government in a country where general opinion can correct abuses before their effects have been materially produced. If, afterwards, they blindly and obstinately persevere, their ignorance and their obstinacy become just foundations for reproach, and for their removal and punishment. Depend upon it, the time is at hand, when the eyes of the publick will be completely opened, to the awful and unheard condition of this country, and the day of reckoning will be a severe one. A. B.
LANCASTER, (Penn.) Feb. 12.
The proceedings in the House of Representatives yesterday were the most extraordinary, ever witnessed in a legislative body.
A resolution to alter the constitution of the United States, so as to destroy the independence of the judiciary had been negatived some days ago, when every member of the house was present.
In the course of the last few days several of the constitutional members have been absent. For being absent they are certainly liable to censure; but they did not expect that in their absence a question involving a similar principle with that which had been negatived would have been introduced and carried without debate!—without a single apology for the measure, except that of being able to take an unmanly advantage!y advantage! This melancholy proof of political turpitude has, however, taken place. On Wednesday the following resolution was called up in the Senate:
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, That the Senators representing this state in the Congress of the United States, be hereby instructed; and that the Representatives from this State in the Congress aforesaid, be hereby requested to endeavour to have the Constitution of the United States so amended as that the judges of the courts thereof shall hold their offices for a term of years; that they shall be removed by the President of the United States, on an address of the majority of the members present of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled; and that, on all trials of impeachment for high crimes and misdemeanors, a majority of the Senate shall be competent to conviction.
The Constitutionalists offered several amendments—but in vain.

The resolution was immediately taken up for a second reading (wonderful facility on so momentous a question!) passed and sent to the House of Representatives for concurring.
Immediately on the resolution from the Senate being put into the hands of the Speaker, a motion was made by Michael Leib to consider it—(wonderful hurry) again.
The constitutional members proposed that as it was a question of high magnitude, it should be made the order for some certain day—that all might turn their attention to the subject, and that they might act upon it with that deliberation which its importance merited. But NO! the anti-constitutionalists possessed a majority—and this all-powerful argument bore down all the reasoning of the constitutionalists.
The house (41 to 37) determined to proceed to its consideration.
Some new discussion now took place on the part of the constitutionalists upon the propriety of the contemplated alterations. The anti-constitutionalists replied only by a sullen silence! Not any argument was adduced in favour of the resolution.
But mark! citizens, silence was broken so far as to declare that they now had a majority, could do as they pleased and would take advantage of it—or in the express words of Michael Leib “ we will make hay while the sun shines .”
As it found that no arguments were to be expected in support of the resolution, the constitutionalists proceeding to state their reasons against it. Messrs. Sergeant, Hare, Smith and Ingram, in a most forcible and eloquent manner, adduced the most conclusive evidence & arguments to shew the impropriety of the measures—they were home arguments, and forced conviction when we are sorry to say, no conversion was easily to be wrought.
The conventionalists, finding the reasoning against the proposition so forcible, came to a determination to stop all further discussion. Yes citizens, on this all important question, your representatives were refused the right to express their sentiments. A member had risen and addressed the speaker, when a call was made for the previous question. It was taken and according to a rule of the house, all argument precluded.
The question on the resolution was then taken, and carried 41 to 37.
Thus has this measure been forced through the house of representatives.
The good people of Pennsylvania will not see without indignation, their rights sacrificed and their interest thus trampled upon.
From papers received by the Arctic, Captain Davis.
From the Barbados Mercury, Jan. 23.
We see scarcely any reason longer to doubt the result of our differences with America, for although we have to add but little subsequent to what our readers are already in possession of, there is such a continued corroboration of their hostile intentions towards Great Britain, that we may fairly argue upon a state of warfare being inevitable between them. It is, no doubt, a momentous crisis for a new enemy to start against England, already surrounded with a host of foes; but certainly with such a navy as she now possesses, in full vigour of victory, she can have but little to fear from any annoyance which America may propose beyond her own coasts and shores, and without a single maritime power to look for aid in a contest such as this is likely to be confined to.
The whole naval force of America at this very day, brought into one general action, could be annihilated by the mere squadron attached on the West India station, without the daily enter in and out of ship to those which almost daily enter in and out of Carlisle Bay. The whole force that could venture beyond their coasts and shores only consists of the following:
[Here follows a list of the navy of the U. States.] And of these, not one third are at present equipped or fit for sea. Nevertheless, America is evidently disposed for hostilities with England, and she must be aware, that it can only be a maritime war; and as a branch of this system their embargo must certainly be considered. So is that on our part adopted here, with much promptitude, but we are sorry to see not rigidly adhered to, for several American vessels have been permitted both yesterday and to-day to depart, although appearances continue at least as unfavourable as at first, if indeed not really more “squally.”
From what we can learn, the American government has not yet decided to apprise the neighbouring islands of Martinique and Guadalupe, of their decision in favour of France. Accounts from Dominica inform us here, that an express Pilot boat has actually arrived at both the former islands, with advices of the friendly relations which America is disposed to enter into with France, and of their almost actual rupture with England.
And it is further said, that additional succours are expected at Martinique from France, two other frigates to those which lately carried out troops there, being momentarily looked for, with artillery and ordnance. Both the French islands, however, are now closely watched and blockaded by some of our ships; and in consequence of the above reports, the admiral has very recently taken further measures to preclude the enemy's ingress, and, if possible, lay hold of his expected cruisers.
At Dominica, an embargo has also been laid, and several suspicious American vessels sent in there by some of our men of war.
From the Barbados Mercury—Jan. 26.
His majesty's ship Argo , who arrived here on the 23d, after leaving Goree, touched at St. Jago (one of the Cape de Verd Islands) and obtained there a report which had only two days previous (about the 3d or 4th inst.) reached that island, and which carries along with it a very plausible and probable appearance, and we hope may speedily be confirmed.—The report at St. Jago stated, that admiral De Courcy had failed in with the Rochefort squadron after they had quitted their port, and having succeeded in bringing them to action, obtained a victory over them which put in his possession six of their large ships, and one of smaller size, (most probably the former of the line, and the latter a frigate,) and that the remainder effected their return into port. Admiral De Courcy, it is well known, commands off Rochefort, and according to the London papers by the last mail that squadron was ready to sail, and had in one instance even attempted to put to sea, when his appearing off induced them to resume their anchorage; and combining with these circumstances that of the recent arrival of two frigates at Martinique from France, and most likely direct from Rochefort, and the fact of the enemy still expecting further reinforcements and supplies there and at Guadalupe, perhaps this very squadron of which the frigates arrived were only the forerunners, we see no reason to doubt that, if not to the precise extent, at least a rencounter has taken place between the two squadrons, and terminated in favour of the British. It is, however, only four frigates that are said to be still expected; yet it may not be improbable that the Rochefort squadron was destined there; and their effort to effect this, we hope, has been frustrated, as the accounts from St. Jago lead us to believe. At any rate, whatever may be the force that the enemy yet expect, we are encouraged to hope, from the evident zeal and vigilance which at present prevail in our naval department, they will be discomfited in; the admiral having dispatched all his cruisers to sea, and appropriated some of his best ships in the blockade of Martinique and Guadalupe; and has hoisted his flag on board the Dart .
Another report, in its tendency likely to produce events intimately connected with the future tranquillity of Europe, was also in circulation at St. Jago, derived from the same channel as the above. A schism was said to have taken place between Buonaparte and his arch-adviser Talleyrand, which had broken out in open recrimination, and threatened serious, if not fatal consequences, to one or other party. The oppressive tyranny of Buonaparte, which had driven the magnanimous family of Braganza from the throne of Portugal, and thrown them into the protecting arm of Great Britain, which would now derive fresh sources of commerce through the projected establishment of a new empire in the Western world; and the arbitrary restrictions on commerce imposed all over the Continent by the advice of Talleyrand, which had produced the counteracting measure adopted by England towards neutral nations (if any such there are,) had led to this rupture, which it was thought might produce a counter-revolution in Paris, or would be terminated by Buonaparte's usual summary process in ridding himself of those whom he is jealous, by the aid of the bowstring.
Previous to the Argo's arrival at St. Jago, some of the British men of war, and other vessels employed in the service of the expatriated family of Portugal, had touched there; and on the 7th inst. the African ship Swift (arrived here) fell in with the London , Monarch and Marlborough , British, and Renard , Portuguese, ships of the line, in lat. 2, 30, S. long. 26, fourteen days from Lisbon, on their voyage to the Brazils, with some of the princes and nobles on board.
Although we are held in some suspense relative to our differences with America, we find no reason to forego our first opinion, that the final result will involve the two countries in hostilities; and from this apparent tendency, we have some reason to believe, the late confidential (if not actually official) communications from the British consul, brought by the Horatio frigate, particularly related. That the French faction prevails is evident even from the outset of the business, and was fully evinced in the clamorous votes on the act of emigration; and the government being now only disposed to give such an indignant reception to Mr. Rose (our minister charged on a special mission, of reconciliation) as would be derogatory to his rank, he, it appears by the latest accounts, remained on board the Statira frigate on the 7th inst. without having entered upon his official errand, or obtaining any assurances of a pacific nature.
The Æolus frigate of 32 guns, capt. lord W. Fitzroy, in 7 days from Bermuda, arrived here on Sunday, but throws no further light upon this subject. There is however a circumstance, that of admiral Berkeley's being appointed to command on the Jamaica station, as soon as he is relieved by Sir J. B. Warren, which in all probability will give the Americans fresh offence, and further widen the breach with us, as they may not consider this as the most ample punishment for the crimes committed on the coast by that officer.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
From papers received by the Arctic, Captain Davis, from Grenada.
LONDON, December 17.
Private letters contain melancholy details of the present state of Holland, and certainly not without reason. There is neither commerce nor agriculture. Even the taxes cannot be paid, and the union most rigorous of the law is thrown away. It has become a national point of honour not to purchase the goods condemned, and proclaimed at auction for default of these payments. In the midst of this misery, however, every one speaks well of the king, who, for some unaccountable cause, seems as much beloved as if he were their native and legitimate sovereign. He certainly both speaks and acts with a very meritorious boldness and candour. He never fails, in his several answers, to echo the complaints of his states, and to express his sympathy by falling in with the national misericordia . This man is a Buonaparte only in name.
The visit of Talleyrand, who is hourly expected at the Hague, but that he has not arrived, is attributed to the state of the Dutch Finances. He is sent, say the letters, to use a discretionary power, to learn the actual situation, and to apply the suitable remedies—to introduce new regulations, and to dispense with the old. This is by no means improbable. Talleyrand is considered as the Sully of France, and the Dutch Finances most certainly require both an head to contrive, and an hand to execute.
The court martial which is to sit on general Whitlocke's conduct, has been appointed, sir Wm. Meadows will be the president. Lord Lake is on the court martial. None are to sit on it except officers of the same rank, and who have served as long as the General himself. There are four capital and some minor charges. The trial will commence as soon as the witnesses return from Buenos Ayres.
Owing to the inclemency of the weather, last week, his majesty did not take his usual ride, on horseback, nor was he out of Windsor Castle except when he came to London. His majesty, however, takes pretty good exercise, in walking through the extensive range of the castle.
Mr. President Jefferson's Message on opening the
congress of the United States, given in the preceding columns, deserves the attention of our readers.—In some points there is an evident want of candour in this address. The President alludes to the publick acts of our government respecting the commerce of the two countries, without once glancing at the outrage committed on their trade by the French, tho' Napoleon's famous decree of blockade had been published before our government adopted any of the acts so disagreeable to the American vessels had actually been condemned as prizes by the French for having touched at a British port.
His account of the affair of the Chesapeake is equally subject to the charge of ambiguity. He mentions the four men taken out of the American ship, whom he styles part of her crew, and he distinctly states it as an additional aggression, that one of these seamen was put to death. He avoids saying whether they were or were not American subjects, and he takes notice of the proceedings and verdict of the court martial. He brings it forward in this way, because he has learned whether the British government justifies the act of its officer, or disclaims it. His conduct will appear precipitate, and his language harsh, when the king's answer to his remonstrance shall arrive in America.
A prospect is held out of an adjustment of the differences with Spain, because, “though no measure have been taken on her part to bring them to a close yet under a state of things which may favour reconsideration, an expectation is entertained that they may soon be brought to an issue of some sort.” How different the language which America holds even to Spain, from that which she has thought proper to adopt in her relations with this country!
And what is still more singular, her harmony with the other states of Europe is said to have been uninterrupted. France then may seize American ships, and cast her citizens into prison, without destroying the harmony subsisting between the two countries!
It is not a little singular that the treaty offered by the late ministers, and which, it has been affirmed at home, conceded to the Americans the best rights of England, is by the American government characterised as a treaty “highly disadvantageous to America—and in which they had stipulated for, and maintained all the principles which had been the cause of those irritations and collisions which so frequently endangered the peace of the two nations.”
The American government continues to preserve a rigid system of economy, which is highly commendable. The president states, that after discharging all the national debt which could be paid or purchased within the limits of the law, they have a surplus in the treasury of eight millions and a half of dollars!
Star.
His majesty's manifesto, in answer to the declaration of Russia, and in justification of Great Britain, in regard to its general conduct, is expected to make its appearance immediately.
THE EXPEDITION.
The following is an accurate list of the staff appointed to the expedition now about to sail from Portsmouth:—Major general Spencer, commander—Brigadier general M c Farlane—Lieut. colonel Geo. Tucker, 50th, assistant adjutant general—Capt. Bradford, 3d guards, deputy assistant adjutant general—Captain Bogle, 57th, ditto, ditto—Lieut. col. Bathurst, 60th, assistant quarter master general—Major Rainey, 82d, deputy ditto, ditto—Captain Harding, do. do. do.—Brigade major Preston, 40th regiment—Ditto, ditto Knollenfeldt, 1st's German Legion—Ditto ditto Deliers, ditto—Captain Belfour, aid-de-camp—Doctor Shapter, inspector of hospitals—Dr. Weber, deputy do. ditto—Dr. Dean, physician—Dr. Meuser, ditto—Staff Surgeons, Messrs. Nicolay, Krachma, Brandes and Wolser.
The expedition preparing at Portsmouth is not expected to sail till the end of this week or the beginning of the next. The 82d regiment embarked on Monday, and the 32d yesterday.
Private letters have reached this country from the island of Walcheren, of as late date as the 5th inst. Amongst a variety of other things, it is stated, that a decree has been lately published at the Hague, prohibiting, under a severe penalty, the negotiation of any bill of exchange from England, or with English endorsements upon it. It also provides, that no bill of such a description should be accepted.—There are, besides, a variety of reports, some of which have reached us before in different ways: that the French troops in Spain are ultimately destined to make an attack upon Gibraltar, in conjunction with the Spaniards; that a negotiation for peace is going on between France and England; that Murat is to be placed on the throne of Holland, &c.
Admiral Otway's squadron remains at St. Helen's, ready for a start. It now consists of seven sail of the line.
THE EXPEDITION.
PORTSMOUTH, December 13.
Vice-admiral sir Charles Cotton, bart. and major general Spencer, arrived yesterday, to take the command of the expedition fitting out here.—Sir Charles hoisted his flag on board the Minotaur , 74 guns, capt. Neve.
Brigadier gen. M c Farlane is also arrived.
The regiments going are the 39th, 32d, 50th, and 82d, the 3d, 4th, 6th, and 8th battalions of the king's German Legion, one company of the royal artillery, and one company of the king's German artillery.
The 39th and the four battalions of the German Legion are embarked—the 32d, 50th and 82d, embark on Monday and succeeding days.
A vessel commanded by lieut. Perkins, laden with Mr. Congreve's rockets, has joined the force from Woolwich.
The Minotaur , and the whole of the transports, are fitted and victualled for foreign service. They have such descriptions of stores, medical and military, as are not supplied to troops going either to the coast of Portugal or the Mediterranean.
The Saturn , of 74, lord Amelius Beauclerk; Bacchus , capt. J. Mansel; La Nympha , capt. Shipley; and the Lavinia , frigates, capt. Hancock, are, it is said, attached to the expedition, which will sail in a few days.
General Spencer is an officer whose services have been various, and who is esteemed a man of high military talents. He is of Abercrombie's school, and ranks with the Moores, Wellesleys, and our best officers. He distinguished himself in the West
Indies, very much in Egypt, and since at Copenhagen.
Sir Charles Cotton, who commands the naval part of the expedition, is well known in the navy as an officer of the highest talents, energy and activity.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 12.
Major Dickinson arrived here yesterday from Woolwich, to take the command of the royal artillery attached to the expedition, consisting of three companies, including the one from the German Legion.
December 13.
A party of men of the 95th, 53d and 43d regiments, invalids, were embarked this morning on board the transports in the Downs for Portsmouth.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Venus , Harding, 7 days from Boston. Sch'r Hazard , Garland, 9 days from Salem. Ship Sally , McKown, 70 days from Liverpool (42 from the Channel), Sult. Alexander MacLure.—The ship Susan , Hutton, of and bound to this port, sailed same day.—Spoke, Feb. 10, in lat. 21, 30, long. 57, ship Eliza , Moore, from Isle of May for New-York, out 23 days, had been plundered by a Spanish privateer. Ship Arctic , Davis, 17 days from Grenada, Ballast, William Dickson.—Left ship Pilgrim , Fletcher, of and for Kennebec, time of sailing uncertain; brig Mars , Sprague, of Topsham, for Turk's Island and New Haven, in 3 weeks; Arny , Moody, for Boston, 1st April; Mehitable , Hannah, of and for Norfolk, uncertain; schooner Confidence , Merrill, of Kennebec, for St. Kitts, in 8 days.—The brig Miranda , Sorel, from Kennebec arrived at Grenada the 27th Jan.—The brig Neptune , Curtis, for Wilmington, and sch'r Minerva , Hatch, for Boston, sailed the 25th Jan.—The sch'r Polly , Stevens, of Portsmouth, N. H. sailed with her outward cargo for Trinidad the 1st Feb.
The British sch'r Friendly Intention from this port to Barbados, was captured by a French privateer on the 14th of last month.
The ship Gosport , Derkheim, of this port, from Lisbon to Glasgow, put into Salcoats, where it is expected she will have a part of her cargo discharged.
Fifty-Fourth Regiment.
The Officers are requested to meet at the Exchange Coffee-House, 10 TOMORROW EVENING at 7 o'Clock. February 26.
BY JAMES TAYLOR, Jun. On Saturday the 27th inst. at eleven o'Clock, at Cammack's wharf, without reserve, THE BRIG FRANKLIN , burthen 220 tons.—Terms, 60 and 120 days. February 19
Will be Sold before the Raleigh Tavern, in Williamsburg, on SATURDAY the 27th of February.
The line of STAGES from Richmond to Norfolk, under a contract to carry the mail ending in October—Bonds with approved security will be required, and also an indemnity as to the mail. Those who wish to purchase are referred for particular as to the state of the line, to Mr. Pace in Williamsburg; Mr. Guy in Richmond, and the several drivers, who will give every information in their power.
John Bracken, Administrator of P. Moody.
All those indebted to the estate on the said P. Moody, on open account, are requested to come forward immediately and pay or adjust by bond the same; and those who have claims to bring them in properly attested, as the administrator wishes to close his administration with the present year. Jan. 30. Iawids
By virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by Thomas Gibbons and Ann his wife, bearing date the 14th day of September, 1805, to John Patterson and Thomas Smith, to secure the payment of one thousand two hundred and two dollars and ninety four cents, with interest from the date of said deed, due Richard Bullock, together with all legal costs and charges necessarily incurred by carrying the said deed into effect, WILL BE SOLD at Matthew's Court-House, on the second Monday in March next, being Court Day, at Publick Auction, for ready money.
The Tract of LAND, conveyed to us in trust by the deed aforesaid, containing two hundred and twenty acres, more or less, situated, lying, and being in the county of Mathews aforesaid, on North River, whereon the said Thomas Gibbons lately resided, and which was formerly the property of Doctor Frederick W. Hearn, deceased, and by him purchased of John Hays.
By the Trustees. tds
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do Ravens Duck; 1 do. Mattress Ticking, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 26.
Alexandria Mountain FLUOR.
A few barrels Superfine, do. for family use (Carlisle brand) in barrels and half bbls. for Sale—Apply to Caton & Veale. February 26.
A FREIGHT is Wanted for the Schooner SATURN , Isaac Collins, master, 107 tons or about 900 barrels burthen, can be ready to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. February 26.
Fresh Imperial TEA.
Just received 17 boxes fresh imperial TEA, of the present year's importation.—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON,
80 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Tenerife Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Chees, A few barrels Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26.
Cognac Brandy, Hollands Gin, Country do. in pipes, Rice in tiers and half tiers—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle, February 24.

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John Handley, Martin Franklin. N. B. Being very fair, they will no doubt attempt to pass for free men. Feb. 10.  FOR SALE, Just received by Deagle's Packet from Baltimore, 150 bags of good Green COFFEE. Wilson, Cunningham & Co. Feb. 6.
FOR CASH ONLY.
GERMAN LINENS, &c. 16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings 4 do. Ruffia Sheetings, 80 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheetings, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per box, 3 do. Pluillas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. neeled bottling Wire, 2 do. Table Cloth, 600 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, &c.  Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, 1 in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant Chessmen, Elegant marble Statues, Flaggets and Clarinets, Urns and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fifes, Liquor Cafes, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys, Wafer and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glasses, Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Cafes, Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Desks, An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, Watch Crystals and Beads, Seine and Sewing Twine. For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 4.
For Sale on moderate terms by the cask or a smaller quantity, 12 tierces Hibbert's Brown STOUT, 13 pipes fourth proof Cogniac Brandy, 1 do. old London particular Madeira Wine, 40 hlds. Antigua, Jamaica, and W. I. Rum, 7 do. Molasses; old Peach Brandy in barrels, Green St. Domingo Coffee in barrels; wrought Nails, Sheathing Nails and Spikes; Axes; Bar Iron; Fig Blue, Stone Jugs; a quantity of Bran; 9 pieces fine Flannel, Bed Tick of the best quality. John Macgowan. January 28.
FOR SALE, 75 tierces prime green Jam. Coffee, And a few puncheons 5 and 6 years old Antigua Rum; Loaf and Brown Sugar in hogsheads and barrels; a few sets Ta- ble China; fine and superior Flour, &c. Harrison Allmand. January 4.
St. Ubes SALT. The CARGO of the Barque Bremen, consisting of about 6000 bushels excellent St. Ubes Salt, will be sold for cash or good paper. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. February 2.
For RENT, (Possession to be had the 1st of January,) The STORE-ROOM on Commerce and Water-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Edward Clarke. It may be had with or without a Room in the second story—it is very spacious, may be immediately accommodated for two stores, and will be rented in that manner if preferred. For terms apply to John Nivison. December 28.
All persons to whom the Subscriber is indebted, are requested to make known the amount of their claims immediately. Wm. Hartshorne, Jun. January 13.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th Decem- ber last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Black- smith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 in- ches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth sur- coat and pantaloon—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other.—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th ult. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North Carolina. JOHN WALKER. January 8.
For SALE, 45,000 wt. good COFFEE in bags, 94 puncheons old St. Ubes RUM. MOSES MYERS. January 8.
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
For RENT. The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their  Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cashmere, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; La- dies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforters; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulets; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dresses; Calicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mix- ed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marselles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper.
REMOVAL. The Subscriber has removed to the large Fire-Proof Ware-House at the head of Maxwell's wharf, in Wide Water-Street, where he offers for SALE, 7 pipes Country GIN,
20 barrels Whiskey, 30 do N. E. Rum, 15 hlds. do. do. 30 do. Mackerel, 30 do Shad, 150 kegs Salmon, 150 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 50 boxes Soap, 60 boxes Mould Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 25 do. Chocolate, 28 do assorted Cotton Cards, 4 chests Hyson Tea, 150 reams Writing Paper, 1 case Diapers, 150 sacks Liverpool Salt, 7 tons assorted Swedish Iron, 50 bundles Nail Rods, A quantity of coarse Woollen Goods—low for Cash. Edward Clark. Who transacts business on Commission, as usual. Jan. 1.
The Subscribers have removed to the Brick Ware- House on Merchant's Wharf, and have on hand for Sale, 100,000 W. O. hhd. drawn STAVES, 100,000 red do. do. do. 40,000 rough do. do. do. 50,000 do. barrel do. do. 10,000 pipe do. do. do. 500,000 sale Shingles; 100,000 building do. 10,000 three feet do.; 5,000 Garden Pales, 5,000 Chinquapin and Cedar Posts. And also for Rent,  A commodious WAREHOUSE. Proby, Harmanison, & Co. January 11.
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hlds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hlds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-Street to William Hull, Jun. October 16.
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18.
For SALE, by the Subscriber, 34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Earthenware; 10 casks Glass do. 63 boxes 8 by 10, 37 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 gross Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castle Soap, 1 hogshead and 5 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 10 hlds. Petersburg, 2 do. Richmond, and 4 do. York Ri- ver Tobacco; 15 bales Cotton, 38 whole and 9 half tierces Rice. A. Maclure. November 13.
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st of Jan. next, that commodious three story brick DWELLING HOUSE in Church-street, at present occupied by Mr. Barth. Redman. And a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, with a fine extensive garden, in the Fields near Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. Stratton; possession of which may be had the 1st of January—Application to be made to Wm. Plume & Co. Nov. 18.
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogsheads Bordolace CLARET, 96 casks Roll Brimstone, 100 boxes Castle Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hlds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. October 12.
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse— For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Of- fice of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp- bell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water- street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his as- sortment of  Groceries and Ship Chandlery,
Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hlds. and 6 bbs Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Flour, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German, Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sailed Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Chyenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31.
WOOD & HASTINGS, No. 76, Main-Street. Have just received an additional supply of  Staple and Fancy GOODS,
Among which are Black Silk Velvet; Tabby, do.; Black Silk Floren- tine; Silk Handkerchiefs; do. Fancy Shawls; Convex Na- vy Buttons; fashionable Coat do.; a variety of French Goods; 2 trunks Cambric Muslins; 2 cases Linens; 2 bales Cotton Checks; 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs; 5 do. India Cottons, assorted, some very fine for Shirtings; a variety of Woollens. They have also on hand a general and extensive assort- ment of  WOOLLEN GOODS.
Every description of fancy Muslins and Dresses; Velvets; Constitution and President's Cords; Dimities; Carpets; Hosiery, &c. &c. On consignment, just received,  Hussar and Backstrap BOOTS; La-
dies' Kid and Morocco Shoes; Mens' coarse do.; coarse and fine Hats The above GOODS will be sold at very reduced prices for CASH, or undoubted credit, by wholesale and retail. December 11.
For SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4.
For SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Te- neriffe, 100 pipes and 90 hlds. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28.
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand,  Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16.
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A PANCEL OF  Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.
NOTICE. I am again compelled to solicit all those indebted to the estate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceas- ed, to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. Jane Collins, Admr'x. December 9.
WANTED for the Ship Sheffield, A CARPENTER; also, two young LADS, from 14 to 15 years of age, as apprentices, not to go in the cabin or to cook. Apply to Josiah Cowper. December 9.
For SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,  Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hlds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 39 hlds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 0 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales flannel Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffles; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heliens, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24.
For RENT, The DWELLING-HOUSE, on Gran- by-street, belonging to captain Vickery, next door to Robert Boush, Esq.—possession will be given on the first day of Ja- nuary next. For terms apply to Alexander Wilson. December 13.
First quality Jamaica COFFEE. Just received and for Sale, 77 tierces and 24 barrels prime Green COFFEE. James & Thomas Tucker. December 23.
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale,  His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and fi- nished on a never failing stream; although she works at pre- sent only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abun- dant supply for ten pair—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's Mills) about two miles farther, now in com- plete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from a very extensive swamp, and is wet weather very plentifully; at this place there is a store, perfect to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently be- lieves, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia— Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a real swamp within three miles of it, in which any num- ber of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5.
Received per schooner Traveler, from Bos- ton, and for Sale, By EDWARD CLARK, 10 tons small, flat, and square Bar Iron, 100 bundles assorted Nail Rods. Nov. 18.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prune green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hlds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hlds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Melasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hlds and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly si- tuated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5.
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24.
At the old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of  Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs,
At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz:— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-24 lb. 6d Nails, 9 1-2d 4d do 2s. 9d m. or 11d 3d do 2s. 3d. or 13d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 6d Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d do 2s 9d 2d and 3d. do 2s 3d He offers also for cash only—  HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given,) The Brick-House, Store, and Cellars, at the corner of Gilbert's Lane, on Main-street, near the market, an excellent stand for a Dry Good or Grocery Store. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff. December 28.
Phoenix Fire Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Vir- ginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith submitted. N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all ca- ses where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agree- ment must be made with the Agent, and an increase of pre- mium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8.
Just received for Sale, 25 qr. casks Gordon's old Sherry Wine, 20 boxes Hyson Tea, 30 do. super or quality Young Hyson, 12 pipes Holland Gin, 20 do Country do. Mackinder & White.
NORFOLK. PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.