Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-01-09 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9, 1805.
[NO. 76.]
FOR JAMAICA,  Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— Will take 150 barrels on freight, if offered immediately. She has excellent accommodations for a few passengers. Apply to the master on board, or to  N. HERON. January 7. tf 328
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On Thursday 17th January next, at 12 o'clock, at three, six nine, and twelve months credit, The handsome, substantial, and fast sailing Ship  MONTICELLO, Just returned from her second voyage, now lying at City Point; burthen 479 2-3 tons, built under the particular inspection of Captain John Wilson, intended for Mr. Moore's own use, copper-fastened, &c. &c.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. Alexander Cranston & Co. New-York; John Campbell, White & Sons, Baltimore; John Cunningham & Co. Richmond; Phinehas Dana, Norfolk; or  WILLIAM BOWDEN, Acting Executor to ROBERT MOORE, deceased. Petersburg, Dec. 10. tds 286
FOR AMSTERDAM, The good Brig  TWO BROTHERS, P. Hartshorne, Master:— Burthen 250 hhds. to sail in all January, as a considerable part of her cargo is engaged.—Those who wish to ship, will please apply soon, to the master on board, at Gibson's wharf, or  WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun. December 31. tf 317
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner  RISING SUN, Captain Taylor. Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to  MARTIN FISK. December 28. tf 311
Who has this day landing from said Schooner, 250 Barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef. 20 do. Pork. 20 Half bbls. Mess Beef. 20 do. Neats Tongues. 50 Barrels Herring. 20 do. Macarel. 10 Half barrels do. 10 Hogheads N. E. Rum. 20 Barrels do. 20 do. Country Gin. 10 do. Whiskey. 100 Boxes Mould Candles. 50 do. Dips do. 50 do. Chocolate. 50 do. Cheese, for family use. 30 Casks do. for Shipping. Hyson, Young Hyson, and Imperial Teas. 1 Case Writing Paper. 6 Trunks Mens and Boys Shoes. December 28. tf 311
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Brig  SUSAN, MICHAEL FARLEY, Master:— Burthen 173 tons, or 1600 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to  PHINEHAS DANA. December 24. tf 209
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Brig  LUCY, CHARLES FOSTER, Master:— Burthen 1000 barrels. For terms apply to  MOSES MYERS. December 24. tf 303
FOR LONDON, The MEDWAY, A fine coppered ship under English colours. Two-thirds of her cargo engaged, she will sail by the 10th of January. Freight to fill up, will be received on low terms. Apply to  Robertson & Brown. Who have Landing out of Brig George,  HIGH PROOF JAMAICA RUM. December 21. tf 302
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner  FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 55 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy.  ROBERT GIBSON. December 14. tf 287
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship  MOSES MYERS. Burthen 330 hogheads; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. November 26. tf 251
FOR SALE, (if applied for in three day) The fast sailing Schooner  PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or  William Pennock.  WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLASTER OF PARIS, on board said Schooner. December 5. tf 269
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship  ECHO, Burthen 350 hhds. For terms apply to the master on board, or to  Moses Myers. November 28. tf 255
FOR SALE, A very superior  PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Straight Keel. 15 do. 6 do. Beam. 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to  Wilson, Cunningham & Co.  WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE. 20 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16. tf 233
Now landing on Rothery's Wharf, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, A CHOICE PARCEL OF  ANTIGUA RUM, Which will be sold low if taken from off the Wharf.  John Brown. Rothery's Wharf. December 3. tf 268
Who will take a Freight for the above  BRIG, Burthen 1300 barrels, if application be made in a few days.  FOR CHARTER, The American Brig  FACTOR, one year old, burthen 163 tons, will carry about 1500 barrels—a freight to the West-Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or  Richard Blow. 2500 bushels Lisbon SALT on board said brig, which will be sold low if taken from a-long fide. November 28. tf 360
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper bottomed Ship  THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— Burthen 368 tons or 450 hhds. tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to  Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5. tf 270
FOR SALE ON LIBERAL CREDIT, The well found fast sailing Schooner  EMELY, JAMES SAMPSON, Master:— Together with her cargo on board of 600 barrels Flour.  Moses Myers. November 26. tf 252
For SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to  Moses Myers. Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12. tf 227
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year  Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig COMMERCE , from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS , from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms.  Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST  TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA , Capt. Livington, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by  William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5. tf 221
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE, 100 hogheads prime old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO.  C. & F. Whittle. December 12. tf 278
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by  N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8. tf 3
NOW LANDING On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN , Capt. Seaman, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF  OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of  DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to  John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19. tf 237
WINDOWGLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS. 8 by 10—9 by 11—9 by 12—10 by 12—and 12 by 14.—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to  JOHN C. NIEMEYER. December 28. tf 313
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by  Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
FOR SALE, 120 Hogheads of old Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO.  MOSES MYERS. December 19. tf 291
ST. VINCENTS RUM. 50 Puncheons fine flavoured 3d, and 4th proof St. Vincents Rum—just landed and for sale by  DONALDSON, THORBURN & CO. January 7. tf 329
FOR SALE, 32 barrels Baltimore Superfine Flour.  JOHN C. NIEMEYER. January 7. tf 330
FOR SALE, 86 Tierces, 20 half tierces RICE, 30 Bales Upland COTTON, and 50 Hogheads, 1 tierce MOLASSES, which will be landed to-morrow on Myers's wharf, from on board the Schooner Union , capt. Baker, from Charleston. ALSO IN STORE, 20 Puncheons 3d proof Antigua RUM, of fine flavour.  EDWARD JOHNSTON. Who wishes to purchase, A few Shares in the Virginia Bank, and to sell one Dismal Swamp Canal Share. January 7. tf 328
LANDING THIS DAY From the Schooner Susan , from Jamaica, on New-ton's Wharf, Fifty Three Puncheons RUM. For sale by  Moses Myers. December 19. tf 296
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c. THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the ROYAL GAZETTE and Bahama Advertiser , published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, Early and Correct information to his subscribers in Europe, and America, of the arrivals, clearances, captures, and misfortunes, that may happen to vessels about these and the different West-India Islands. As the procuring and forwarding such information, will occupy much time, and be attended with considerable expense—to insure this attention, it will be necessary that men interested in mercantile and other information, should subscribe with liberality to his Gazette. It is published twice a week, price seven dollars and a half per annum. Six months advance.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received in London, by the proprietor of the Courier ; at Liverpool, by Messrs. T. & J. Moss, merchants, and the proprietor of the Mercantile Chronicle ; at Greenock, by the proprietor of the Advertiser ; at Dublin, by J. Wilson, Esq. American Consul; in Savannah, by the proprietor of the Museum ; in Charleston, by the proprietors of The City Gazette , The Courier , and The Times ; in Norfolk, by the proprietors of the Publick Ledger ; in Baltimore, by Mr. G. Douglas, and the proprietors of the American ; in Philadelphia, by Mr. C. W. Wayne, and the proprietor of the True American ; in New-York, by T. & J. Swards, E. Sargeant & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle , and the Daily Advertiser .  ROBERT WILSON. Nassau, New-Providence, November 30. tf 325
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A WET NURSE, To whom liberal wages will be given.—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger . January 4. tf 226
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF  DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Slover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Idfiwery. Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.  HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF  GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.  MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete,  PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.  Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to  James Tucker. Who has for sale, on very low terms, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 28. tf 97
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger , FOR THE  MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Chesapeake, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
JUST LANDED, From the Brig ANN MARIA , WILLIAM B. SUGGS , Master, from MADEIRA, A PARCEL OF CHOICE  WINES, Put up by the House of OLIVEIRA, vin. 5 Pipes Brazil Madeira, 6 years old. Assorted in pipes, hhds. and quarter casks, the greater part being fit for immediate use. 5 do. do. 4 do. 20 do. London Particular, 3 do. 20 do. do. Vintage 1803. 10 do. London Market, do. ON HAND ALSO, MADEIRA WINE, of a former importation. 40 Pipes Holland Gin. 50 Puncheons Antigua Rum. 200 Gin Casks. 150 Jugs, and 24 Casks Dutch Linseed Oil. 4 Boxes assorted Dutch Paper. 1 do. Quills. 1000 lbs. Sheathing Paper. 20 Casks assorted Nails. 75 Barrels Ship Bread. 20 Hogheads Petersburg New Tobacco. 700 Barrels Turpentine. 50 do. Rosin. 200 Gafbus Spirits Turpentine. 44 Barrels Cargo and Mess Pork. 20 do. New-York Prime Beef. The whole will be sold very low, and on long credit, by  Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO DAILY LOOK FOR 100 Puncheons Windward Island Rum. AND WILL SELL BILLS ON LONDON, PHILADELPHIA, AND NEW-YORK. January 2. tf 319
LAND FOR SALE. On Monday the 14th instant, we shall expose for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money,  TWO HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND, SITUATE in the County of Princess Anne, about three miles below Kempville; being the land conveyed by Samuel Veale, to Willis Butt. The sale will commence at the Borough Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk, at 13 o'clock—and is made pursuant to a Deed of Trust, given by Willis Butt, to us, to secure a debt due by him, to Robert B. Taylor.  JOHN NIVISON,  JAMES NIMMO, Trustees. January 2. eptd 321
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION on the Western Branch of Elizabeth River, containing one hundred and seventy Acres, on the main road leading from Portsmouth to Suffolk, and about eight miles from Portsmouth. The said land is very agreeable for Corn, Oats, &c. about two-thirds is covered with Oak, Pine, &c. There is a very good Dwelling House, and all necessary out houses; there is about 10 feet water at the landing—I presume no person will purchase without first viewing the premises, therefore any further description would be unnecessary.—Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms, by applying to the subscriber, or to John Johnson, jun. near the premises.  JOHN SHELD. January 2. tf 323
BELL HANGING. On a new and improved principle. ANY Gentleman wishing to have Bells Hung or repaired, may now have them done in a complete manner, and at a reduced price, by a man who is perfect master of the business, and whose stay will be only ten or twelve days in town. Apply to Mr. Richard L. Green, or at the Bar of the Norfolk Hotel. January 2. tf 322
Notice is hereby given, to all whom it may concern, THAT I claim right to twenty shares in the Dismal Swamp Company Canal , formerly the property of Benjamin Jones, sold by the Sheriff of Camden, by virtue of an execution against the said Jones, issuing out of the Superior Court for the district of Edenton, North Carolina; and I forewarn all persons from any sale or transfer of the same.  Wills Cowper. Gates, December 7, 1804. 1aw3w 279
FOUND, By a Negro Boy in the Street, A Fifty Dollar BANK NOTE, The owner by describing the same, may have it again by paying the expense of this advertisement, on application at this office. Jan. 2. tf 324
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company, (For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit, 24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 12 48 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14 200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 9 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 14 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 inch plank, in } 30 do. The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors.—The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 315
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, 1300 Dried Spanish Hides. 24 Bales Cotton. 18 Bags Cocco. 5 Bundles Tanned Leather. 16 Hogheads, PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR. 17 Barrels, 18 Pieces Russia Canvas. 7 do. Raven's Duck. 6 Kags Good Cheering Tobacco. 15 Tons Fustic. 20 Logs St. Domingo Mahogany. Apply at his office on Market square.  EDWARD ROBERTS. Who will give Cash for Corn, Bees-Wax, and Pipe Staves. December 14. tf 288

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9, 1805. THE PORT FOLIO.
The proprietors of the Port-Folio having appointed me their agent in this borough, I have to request those who may be in arrears for the last year's subscription, to make payment as soon as possible.
GEO. L. GRAY.
We have to apologize to MR. Cox for two errors in his Advertisement in our last—he will find them corrected in this day's publication, and we hope he will excuse the inadvertency which occasioned them.
VIRGINIA BANK.
The following Tickets we understand will be supported by the Treasurer, as Directors for the bank at Richmond, and the Branches.
AT RICHMOND,
J. Gallego, J. Harvey, R. Hatcher, G. Stoops, J. Seldon, * Ralston, S. Pleasants, * Penn, Geo. Tucker, * Thos. Rutherford, J. T. Leitch, * Marks, A. Venable, * Hubner.
* NEW MEMBERS.
At Fredericksburg, At Petersburg, At Norfolk, D. C. Kerr, R. Burchett, T. Newton, J. Minor, J. McCrae, L. W. Tazewell, H. Mercer, P. Nash, T. Armstead, T. Goodwin, J. S. Gilliam, J. E. Holt, J. Chew, T. Atkinson, A. C. Jordan, W. S. Stone, W. Clark, F. Whittle, R. Henning, A. Thweat, S. Beddinger, F. Lucas, W. Bowden, W. Knox, J. Taleferro, J. M'Creary, R. E. Lee, R. Patton, A. Brown, S. Roan, G. French, F. Stett, J. Thorburn, S. Winchesters, R. Pollock, E. Roberts, R. Walker, R. Colquhoun, J. Southgate.
We understand that the subject of choosing the Directors was brought before the legislature, by whom the Treasurer was ordered to vote so as to have Ten Republicans in each place, except Fredericksburg, and nine at that place. Some people laughed when it was predicted that the Legislature would interfere in the choice of persons to govern these institutions.
LOUISIANA.—The 5th of December last was a day which deserves to be forever remembered by the citizens of New-Orleans, and the territory attached to it. It forms a memorable epoch in their history, and may be called the birth-day of their civil liberty. On that day the SUPREME COURT of the Territory of ORLEANS held its FIRST SESSION, under his honour J. B. PREVOST; exhibiting to the former subjects of a king of Spain the novel spectacle of a free and impartial trial of all crimes and offences, by a judge subject to the law and to the previous decision of twelve disinterested and honest men; the only real safeguard of the person and property of the citizen.
First Grand Inquest for the Territory of Orleans. JACQUES PITOT, Foreman. BENJAMIN MORGAN. LIVAUDAIS, Senior. ANDREW BURKE. PAUL LANUSSE. STEPHEN HENDERSON. JOSEPH FAURIE. ARTHUR MORGAN. EPIROIE DE LA CIABELLA. DAVID UROUHART. I. F. MERIEULT. CHARLES PATTON. NICOLAS GIRAUD. JAMES CARRIE. MICHEL FORNER, Jun. GEORGE POLLOCK. ALEXANDER MILZE. RICHARD REIF.
The Grand Jury having taken the oath prescribed by law, his honour addressed them in a neat and interesting charge, which though not particularly remarkable for depth of research, deserves nevertheless to be recorded, as being the first which any judge has there had an opportunity of delivering. In the novel situation in which Mr. Prevost was placed he might perhaps have done more; but he is rather to be allowed credit for what he has performed, than censured for what he has left unattempted.
GENTLEMEN OF THE GRAND JURY.
I cannot disseminate the agreeable emotions which I feel in addressing myself to an assembly composed of the respectable inhabitants of this territory, by a title so sacred in the annals of civil liberty. They proceed from a deep conviction of the important consequences that ought to flow from that system which is this day introduced amongst you; from the knowledge which experience has given me of its advantages; and from a prepossession which makes me hope, that, when this principle shall be perfectly known, it will be considered as the most inestimable privilege that can be secured to you by your close union with a people jealous of its civil rights, and tenacious of every thing which concerns the personal safety of the citizen.
I felicitate you, gentlemen, not only on the introduction of the TRIAL BY JURY, but on the establishment of a tribunal for preliminary inquest, unexposed, from the character of its members, to corruption of any description; sheltered, by their firmness and
independence, from the assaults of power; exempt, by their integrity, from the influence of favouritism; and whose impartiality is guaranteed by the sacred love of duty with which they are animated, and the high responsibility attached to their functions. Severe, indeed, ought to be the principles, and incorruptible the equity, of that body, whose sole accusation can bring to the bar of justice, as a criminal, the man most exalted and dignified; while he the most obscure cannot, without his consent, be put to answer even for a capital crime!
How are the innocent to be effectually protected against groundless charges? The experience of ages, the inspirations of genius, the result of the most enlightened observation, unite to demonstrate that innocence cannot pass through a more pure ordeal, cannot have a more powerful bulwark, than a tribunal composed of men, chosen, at fixed epochs and for a limited time, out of the most respectable classes of that society into which they must re-enter at the expiration of their functions.
From you, gentlemen, who have been thus selected, and who have sealed your engagements with the most solemn oath, your country expects the fulfilment of those duties which are now imposed upon you. Your duties are briefly designated in the oath which you have taken, and by which you have bound yourselves to denounce all crimes which may come to your knowledge, "without fear, favour, affection, or hope of reward"; as every individual whom you shall accuse, must be subjected to the event and to ignominy of a publick trial, you are equally bound not to accuse any one, "through envy, hatred, or malice"; in short, as you are responsible to God and to your conscience, you are enjoined to present all things "with truth."
The Attorney General will assist you in arranging such indictments as you may think proper to consult him upon, and he will also aid you with his advice on the nature and merits of the proof required by law to substantiate each species of crime.
You are doubtless well convinced, gentlemen, of the necessity of preserving the most strict secrecy respecting every circumstance which may come before you; and particularly with regard to the opinions which may be uttered in your private deliberations. This secrecy is indispensable to the free exercise of your functions; for no one would wish to incur the enmity of his fellow-citizens, by a free expression of sentiments, did he fear that they would be exposed by an indiscreet revelation: thus the greatest offenders would frequently escape punishment, if the voice of truth were not certain of being protected, by the assurance that its counsels would never be divulged.
After having thus explained the nature and object of your functions, it only remains for me to add, gentlemen, that on your vigilance in examining and in denouncing offences, depends the preservation of order, of morality, of religion, and of government.
We are indebted to a commercial friend, for the following official document, from which it will appear that from and after the 21st of May, our commerce with Jamaica will be at an end.
In Council, 21st day of November, 1804.
Whereas, with a Resolution of Council, bearing date the 17th day of July, 1800, his honour the Lieutenant Governor, was advised to recommend to the several officers of his Majesty's Customs, at the several ports of this island, to permit the free importation of sheep, hogs, poultry, small live stock of all kinds, and all sorts of fruit, salted and other provisions, and lumber of every description, as well in British as in all other vessels belonging to neutral and other states in amity with Great Britain, from the day of the date thereof until the 31st day of December next ensuing, and until six months notice should be given to the contrary, upon the like terms, charges, and conditions, and subject to the same rules, regulations, visitations, and searches, as are observed with respect to vessels importing provisions to this island:
Resolved, That his honour be advised to signify to the principal officers of his Majesty's Customs, at the several ports of this island, that from and after the expiration of six months, to be computed from the present date, the said Resolution of Council of the 17th of July, 1800, is to be no longer considered in force.
M. ATKINSON. Cl. Counc.
NASSAU, (N. P.) Nov. 27.
At a board of magistrates held at the publick room this 15th day of September, 1804. The honourable Alexander Murray his majesty's agent and commander at these islands having handed to us the subscribing magistrates, apparently a column
of a New-York paper containing a declaration of James Cannon, late master of the schooner Martin, of Washington, and Daniel Griswold, of the schooner Catharine, which declaration reflects much on the character and conduct of Colonel Murray towards the American masters who were cast away on these islands in the beginning of Sept. last.
In the first place, when col. Murray was informed that money was stolen, he was indefatigable in his endeavours to find out the thieves, and every negro upon whom the slightest suspicion could attach, repeated examinations were held. Some negroes were confined, some punished for petty thefts, and at last one man was detected having gold, who after many examinations confessed, upon promise of pardon, to have taken it out of a coat that belonged to captain Cannon, which coat he found in the bushes near the place the vessels were cast ashore;
Of the several thefts mentioned by captain Cannon, the magistrates know nothing, except that of his own money and clothes, great part or the whole blame captain Cannon should take upon himself. He saw the storm gathering in the afternoon, but did not go on board his vessel, though by his account he had a great deal of money on board, and it appeared afterwards the gold was in a trunk unlocked; he did not attempt to go to his vessel until nine or ten o'clock on the morning after she was stranded, and he met a sailor bringing him gold in a handkerchief, which he carried back to where the vessel lay, and threw it into his open trunk, which he said was again stolen.
We know nothing of the twenty-one American captains brought here by capt. Carleton, and believe it to be a gross falsehood. Captain Morrison never complained of being robbed, and we do not believe that he ever fired a pistol at any negro, as no complaint was made; it was therefore not probable, the king's agent, or any other magistrate, could hold out threats to captain Morrison, for an offence he had not committed.
Colonel Murray has issued no proclamation relative to wrecks, but as stated above, the custom-house has generally acted as agents—in the last gale two of the vessels were consigned; (Cannon's was one) the collector and comptroller acted as agents, but told the masters their friends might have the commission. Colonel Murray contracted with individuals to get off the two vessels alluded to for four hundred dollars each, on condition, that if they did not succeed they were to receive nothing, and five hundred and twenty dollars, was the least that was demanded by others for each, whether they succeeded or not.
With regard to captain Cannon's personal conduct, we feel it our duty to state, that it was highly disgraceful, both as a master of a vessel and as an American citizen. Having been lying about the streets, beastly drunk almost the whole time of his stay here, and particularly during the gale, so as not to be able to go on board and take that care of his owner's vessel and property which it was his duty to have done.
And we confidently appeal to the masters and supercargoes of the numerous American vessels who frequent this port, for the general polite attention of colonel Murray, and the hospitality of the inhabitants.
JOHN GOOD, J. P. WM. BAKER, J. P. GEORGE GIBBS, J. P. JAMES P. CATLIN, J. P. JOHN LORIMER, J. P.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 2.
On Monday the President of the United States communicated to Congress the following message. To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
The enclosed letter, written from Malta, by Richard O'Brien, our late Consul at Algiers, giving some details of transactions before Tripoli, is communicated for the information of Congress.
TH. JEFFERSON.
December 31st, 1804.
Copy of a letter from Richard O'Brien, late Consul of the United States, at Algiers, giving some details of transactions before Tripoli—to John Gavino, Consul at Gibraltar.
MALTA, 5th September 1804.
Dear Sir, 1st. The American frigates, corsairs, gun-boats, and bombs attacked Tripoli castle, Corsairs and gun-boats on the evening of the 3d of August, and after a severe contest captured three Tripoline gun-boats, whose crews were ninety-six men; of this number forty-six were killed, and fifty made prisoners. Amongst the latter number eighteen were severely wounded. We lost lieut. James Decatur, and thirteen men killed and wounded.
2d. On the 7th of August, the American force attacked Tripoli to the west part of the city: after a great deal of gun-boat firing, and also of the two bombs, they silenced a seven gun battery and threw several shells into the town. In these two attacks Tripoli must certainly have lost five hundred men. We lost a small gun-boat and twelve men: amongst this number lieut. Caldwell, and Mr. Dorsey. The boat blew up by the fire of wads of another boat.
3. On the morning of the 29th of August, at half past one A. M. the American gun-boats, and &c. and two bombs entered the harbour of Tripoli, and within 600 feet of the Bashaw's castle commenced their attack. They fired one hundred and twenty rounds each, sunk three of the enemy's gun-boats, and a merchant polacca. At day light the Constitution led in within pistol shot of the chief of the batteries, fired nine broadsides, received twelve shot in the hull, lost four men killed, and two wounded in one of her boats by shot. In Tripoli, they mounted in the city presenting the east, north, and west, 115 guns, had 45,000 Arabs, and the inhabitants to defend the city, had 19 sail of gun-boats, two schooners, and two galliots, and a brig. The Americans had the Constitution, Argus, Syren, Vixen, Nautilus, Euterpe, six gun-boats, and two bombs. The whole of the American crews amounted to 890 men, and the Neapolitans 120. The latter behaved well. In the latter action Captain Chauncy, officers, and crew of the John Adams, volunteered their services to the Constitution, and gun-boats. We have been expecting to be joined by Commodore Barron, and frigates; but he will be too late to end the affairs this year, as the summer season is all but over for gun-boats, and Tripoli in winter can only be blockaded by corsairs, at times off and on. This extract will show that our present force is only adequate to irritate Tripoli, but will not be adequate to reduce it to American terms, and obtain our fellow citizens.
12th September, 1804.
On the evening of the 5th arrived here Commodore
Barren, and Captain Campbell. The former sailed on the evening of the 7th, and the latter for Tripoli, on the morning of the 8th. No doubt but they arrived off Tripoli on the 10th, and of course joined will give Tripoli a general attack.
We have learned since by the return of a vessel here, which carried water to the fleet, that on the night of the first, the Americans sent in a vessel prepared with fifty barrels of powder, and a number of bomb-shells; that the vessel had got close into the harbour of Tripoli amongst the enemy's gun-boats, and said vessel was set fire to; by some accident or other the ship blew up, before the officer and crew could get clear, and in consequence, the officer, midshipman, and twelve men were blown to atoms. I believe it is Captain Smith, of the Vixen. The Constitution, gun-boats and bombs led in, and had a long and severe action. I have not been able to obtain from the Maltese crew any better account on this subject, as they have not brought any one better. They were conveyed by one of our brigs of war, which did not enter this port, but went for Syracuse. I have not been well. I left the fleet the night of the 22d ult. and when the John Adams returns here and discharges, I shall proceed with my family in said ship for the United States. Will you please to forward a copy of this letter to the Secretary of State.
I am, &c.
(Signed) RICHARD O'BRIEN.
JOHN GAVINO, Esq. &c. &c. P. S.—The expected frigates, joined with the present force, will do it or drive the bashaw and divan out of Tripoli.
14th September 1804.
Sir, I have to inform you, that it was Captain Somers, with Lieutenant Wadsworth, and Mr. Israel, midshipman, that were blown up by the explosion of the fire ship, at their entering among the gun-boats of Tripoli. Captain Smith, in the Vixen, arrived here this day, he left Tripoli three days past—he says that Commodore Barron, and Campbell, arrived there the 9th, that on the 7th the gun-boats, bombs, with the Syren, Euterpe, Scourge, and John Adams, left the coast of Tripoli for Syracuse. The President, Constitution, Constellation, and Argus, remain off Tripoli—that it is considered if the weather would be favourable that the three frigates would attack the place—I do not think that without the gun-boats and bombs, they will reduce Tripoli to American terms, or obtain the liberation of our fellow-citizens. The season is too far advanced for the gun-boats and bombs to remain with safety on the coast of Tripoli.
I am respectfully, &c.
(Signed) RICHARD O'BRIEN. JOHN GAVINO, Esq. &c. &c.
Congressional Register.
SECOND SESSION OF THE EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commenced at Washington, November 5, 1804.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday December 13.
Debate on the Bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels continued.
Mr. Eustis said, that depriving merchant vessels of the power of arming would be to deprive them of the capacity of trading to St. Domingo, not of St. Domingo alone but of Cuba, and many other of the West-India islands as well as the Spanish Main; for the number of small picaroons, employed for the express purpose of capturing our neutral and defenceless ships, would render the seas too dangerous for our navigation. He trusted, however, that congress would not abandon so advantageous and profitable a trade, as that to the West-Indies, but on a full conviction that it would ultimately do more injury than benefit to the United States. It is well known, and the circumstances are too recent not to be in the recollection of every member, that during the last European war many millions of dollars were taken from our citizens by almost every one of the belligerent powers having colonial possessions on this side of the Atlantic. A second time we are exposed to a similar injury, and he did not know how to avoid it without enabling our merchant vessels to arm and make effectual resistance to the small privateers, which swarmed in those seas. He hoped that congress would express their opinion on this point; for if the idea of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Eppes) is to be acted upon, the business would have to be put into a different train, and would thereby render it unnecessary, on the part of the select committee to give the information which had been requested.
He would however state the object of the bill. It must be very well known that in carrying on the trade with St. Domingo a great number of irregularities have taken place; that our vessels have supplied the natives with considerable quantities of articles contraband of war; they have taken away people from that island, whether subjects of France or others, contrary to the established rules and legal regulations of the place. These are circumstances, it is desirable to avoid in future, and that can be best done by making a law for the regulation of this trade, and thereby secure to our country a very valuable commerce. Every gentleman knows there is a great difficulty in restraining a trade, where the profits are high, though attended with more risk and danger than ordinary. And he saw but two ways in which the thing could be done on the present occasion; which were, either to interdict the trade altogether, or pass the bill now on the table. The interdict of the trade would be followed by a loss to this country, which existing circumstances did not call upon us to make. He was persuaded that our merchant vessels must arm in order to get to St. Domingo, or many other of the West-India islands; it is necessary for the safety of the vessel and the lives of the crew. Will a vessel under this bill being armed and cleared, having given proper security, proceed to sea. What is then required? They are to abstain from committing outrage, unlawful assault, or violence, upon our friends, nor make any other unlawful use of their arms. The clause is expressed generally, and not minutely; the committee did not deem it necessary to go into a detail showing the nature and defining the species of every act of violence, assault, or outrage; the difficulty of such a detail would have discouraged the attempt, had it even been required; the government will be equally secure against these armed merchantmen, committing offences, under the general definition, as they would have been in any other mode; the vessels are subject to the general restriction contained in the first section of the bill, and this, he thought, would restrain them sufficiently. As for the rest of the bill, the 2d, 3d, and 4th sections, he did not consider them of importance, and he should move to strike them out.
Mr. J. Clay expressed some surprise at Mr. Eppes's amendment, which went to restrain all merchant vessels from being armed, unless such as were bound to the Mediterranean, or beyond the Cape of Good Hope. This was saying no more than the laws already enacted declare. He supposes too, that the peace of our country is to depend upon the honesty or villainy of the commander of an armed merchant vessel.—If gentlemen would investigate the subject, they would find that the peace of the country never had been, nor was ever likely to be hazarded by our

armed merchantmen, except in the single instance of forcing a trade to St. Domingo; there is no danger to be apprehended from our armed merchant vessels in any other country. The object of the bill is to preserve the peace of the country by laying a penalty, to be incurred for every offence. The trade to the West-Indies must either be suspended, or if carried on in unarmed vessels, it must be left to the plunder of a ferocious banditti, disguised under the French flag, nor are these the only ones to be apprehended; the brigands of small force are lying in wait in every quarter; indeed it is not safe for our merchantmen to sail unarmed from our ports on the Atlantic to New-Orleans. The depredations already made on our commerce had amounted to an immense sum; the insurance companies in Baltimore alone have lost 100,000 dollars; yet the commerce is too valuable to be abandoned altogether; but were America to suspend her intercourse with St. Domingo, the evil of having the present inhabitants for our neighbours would not be lessened; for whilst the rich productions of that island are in such universal demand, they will find their way to market, and their want of military stores or contraband of war will be equally supplied to them, not by Americans, but by British vessels, from the Danish or other neutral islands; the trade will continue, and either neutral or belligerent nations will reap the benefit. To make the thing still more secure, he thought it would be as well that the commander should give bond and sureties for his conduct on board an armed vessel, and if the cargo were made liable to forfeiture as well as the vessel, he should deem it a sufficient security to prevent the misapplication of the power entrusted to the commander. He hoped the committee would reject the amendment proposed by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Eppes) and afterwards concur in the amendment suggested by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Eustis.)
Mr. MacCreery. Mr. Chairman—Whatever may be the fate of the bill now before you, I think it my duty to state to this committee some circumstances which induce me to think, that the information given to the executive concerning the conduct of our merchant vessels has been much exaggerated.
I am aware that the liberty of trade granted us to that island has been much abused by some of our citizens, and it is my wish that such laws may pass as will effectually restrain and punish such proceedings.
It is well known, Sir, that we have had a considerable share of the trade of St. Domingo for more than ten years past, except for a certain period of the late administration when it was prohibited by our own government—that under the late legitimate governments of that island, it was not only permitted, but invited—that in consequence of this and of contracts made by the generals Le Clerc and Rochambeau, with some of our citizens, for the supply of provisions and other necessaries, there was American property to an immense amount in that island when evacuated by the last mentioned general, and, consequently, a considerable number of our citizens remained there. Under these circumstances it was not to be expected that this property and these men were to be abandoned. The trade was therefore continued in a peaceable manner, and would still have been carried on so, had it not been interrupted by vessels unlawfully armed in the ports of Cuba. Into these ports many of our vessels were carried, their cargoes landed in the night, the vessels sent out of the harbours, scuttled and sunk, to prevent detection, and the crews left without any means of returning to their own country. The question with our merchants then was, whether they were to abandon this trade altogether, and sacrifice the property remaining there; or arm their vessels for defence. The latter plan, and in my opinion the wisest, was adopted; and, I believe, not more than one instance has occurred where our vessels, thus armed, have resisted a legitimate force. To prove to the committee that the vessels thus opposing our trade were not authorised, I request that the clerk may be permitted to read the decree not long since issued by general Ferrand, at the port of Santo Domingo. (The decree was here read by the clerk as follows:)
A Decree for re-establishing order in the Leeward Islands, for the issuing and use of Letters of Marque.
WE, L. FERRAND, general of brigade, commander in chief of the army of St. Domingo, captain general pro tem.
Being informed that several owners and captains of French corsairs, who have obtained limited letters of marque, whose time expired, continue or renew their cruising, without having regard to any of the formalities required in such cases.
That others have obtained of some pretended French agents, the term of their letters of marque to be prolonged.
That others are bearers of letters of marque, whose transfer has been made by these pretended agents over to other ships than those for which they had been delivered.
That others have purchased letters of marque of these pretended agents, who, abusing the confidence of the captains-general, of whom they held their power, have permitted a commerce thus culpable, without even examining the morality of the men to whom these letters of marque have been sold.
That some navigate with letters of marque expedited by those generals, who not being captains-general, nor exercising those functions, have no right to deliver them. Informed likewise that under pretence of being ignorant that the tribunals of St. Domingo are alone competent to decide on neutral prizes, in relation with the rebels of that island, without regard to the authority from which the letters of marque, with which the privateers are provided, issued, several owners and captains of corsairs have neglected to observe the formalities prescribed, the principle of which is to make known the literal contents of those letters which have been given them.
Considering, that to tolerate much longer the irregular conduct of the privateers and captains of corsairs, which are found in the different cases mentioned, there would incontestably result abuses which would cause privateering to degenerate into piracy, and dishonour the French flag.
DECREE. Article I. From the first of Vendemiaire, 13th year, all the letters of marque delivered by general Rochambeau, those delivered by the generals formerly employed in the army of St. Domingo, likewise those issued by us until the present day, the 8th Thermidor, shall be null and without effect. The only letters of marque delivered by us from the present date, 8th Thermidor, and which shall be declared under our hand, that they shall be valid until such epoch, are not to be comprised in the repeal.
II. From the same day, the 1st Vendemiaire, 13th year, all the owners and captains carrying letters of marque of the French captains-general, other than those of St. Domingo, which shall be in the case of having relations to Santo Domingo, whose courts are only competent tribunals to judge of neutral ships taken in contravention on the coast of St. Domingo, as well as those arrested with clearances for the ports occupied by the rebels, or going out of those ports, shall be held to prove their powers in the original.
III. Those who should wish to arm a cruise, or those having armed who should wish to continue cruising, will obtain from us letters of marque when they shall conform to the requisite formalities.
IV. The captains-general of the French windward islands shall be apprized of the abuses committed
daily, in consequence of the cupidity of some owners or captains disposed to see every ship in contravention, wheresoever they may meet neutral flags in sight of the coast of St. Domingo, and they shall be invited to put a stop to those abuses, and to have returned the letters of marque confided to those men who have abused them; they shall likewise be desired to recall those charged with their affairs, pretending to be French agents, who have given well founded cause of complaints.
V. From the date of the 1st Vendemiaire, 13th year, the prizes that shall be made by owners and captains of French corsairs, who have not conformed to the regulations contained in articles I. II. III. of the present decree, shall be confiscated for the use of the invalid fund.
VI. The pretended French agents who shall issue letters of marque, of which they may be in possession, or cause to be assigned those delivered by competent authority, shall be considered as forgers, and denounced as such to the minister of the marine and of the colonies, and prosecuted with all the rigour of the law.
VII. Copies of the decree shall be sent to the minister of the marine and the colonies. They shall likewise be sent to the governors of the neighbouring colonies, to the captains-general of the French windward islands, to the minister of France near the United States of America, and likewise to the French agents in the Antilles. The present decree shall be printed, published, and posted up in the city of Santo Domingo, and likewise in all parts of the island of St. Domingo occupied by the French. It shall be registered in the bureau of the inspection of the marine, likewise in the register of the provisional commission of justice, and also in the special commission of prizes.
Head-quarters at Santo Domingo, the 8th Thermidor, 13th year.
(Signed) L. FERRAND. And to give to the committee some idea of the extent of the lawless depredations committed on our commerce in those seas, I beg leave to state the losses sustained by the five Insurance Offices of Baltimore, not correctly stated by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Clay.)
The Maryland Office Dollars. Baltimore office 123,565 Chesapeake office 80,740 Union office 67,455 Marine office 90,685 125,110 492,555
Making in all nearly 500,000 dollars, besides considerable property not insured, nearly all of which has been sold without any form of trial, and leaves our merchants without any hope of redress.
If this bill passes into a law, we shall in fact be deprived of the trade to all the leeward islands, and even that to New-Orleans will not be safe. One vessel lately bound from Alexandria to Jamaica has been carried into Cuba, where her cargo was landed and sent in small vessels to Jamaica, by these piccaroons. Another from Baltimore to St. Jago de Cuba, was, on her homeward passage, with a cargo worth 40,000 dollars, taken by one of them, who had no commission, and was carrying his prize into Barracoa, when it was retaken by a British cruiser and sent to Jamaica; and no later than last month, the vessel of a Baltimore merchant, who never armed a vessel, and who, I verily believe, was never concerned in any illicit trade, was obliged to put into the port of Savannah in distress, on her return from St. Domingo. On going up that river she was met by one of these freebooters, that had chased her on her voyage out, the captain of which declared he would make prize of this schooner, and waited off the river for that purpose.
I will not detain the committee by reading documents to prove these statements, but will leave them on the clerk's table for the perusal of any gentleman of the committee who may choose to satisfy himself. I have been also informed, but I have no documents to prove it, that one of our vessels bound from Liverpool to New-Orleans, has been taken by one of these cruisers.—On the whole, Sir, as I consider our entire trade to the West-Indies and to New-Orleans implicated in this motion, I shall decidedly vote against it.
(To be Continued.) FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, Continued from London Papers to the 2d November, inclusive, received at New-York.
LONDON, October 29. A letter from a neutral diplomatic agent at Paris states, that before the Russian Ambassador d'Oubril, left Mentz, he received the ultimatum of Buonaparte from Talleyrand. In this state paper Buonaparte offers:
1st. To indemnify the King of Sardinia with the whole of Tuscany, and a part of the Duchy of Parma: to proclaim him king of Etruria; and to make the young king of Etruria king of Sardinia, which island is to be ceded to him.
2dly. To evacuate Hanover, upon condition that this Electorate shall be occupied by Prussian troops, during the present war; that the same restrictions against British goods shall be continued as they now exist; and that Hanover shall pay an annual sum of half a million of dollars to France, until the conclusion of a peace with England.
3dly. That the general affairs of Italy, the occupation of the Kingdom of Naples and the Seven Islands, shall be regulated at a Congress, to be composed of Ministers from France, Russia, Austria, Prussia, and Spain.
4thly. That the Congress shall be vested with powers to settle all the demands of the several German Princes, and make for that purpose new territorial arrangements, and grant new indemnities.
5thly. That Switzerland and Holland shall remain in statu quo until peace with England, when their entire independence shall be consented to by France, and respected in future.
Such are terms as reported in the diplomatic circles at Paris, which Buonaparte has consented to grant to the demands of Russia. As the pacific temper of the Emperor Alexander is well known, this condescension has caused the late rise in the French funds, it being the general opinion that these terms will be accepted; and that a Continental War will not take place for some time.
Letters from Holland, mention, that the leading persons in that country were divided into several strong parties, each contending for the ascendancy in the new Government, and endeavouring to support itself by the French interest. It is said, that the plan of the new constitution has been already settled by the Council of State, and that it bears a strong affinity to that which subsisted before the revolution which terminated in the expulsion of the House of Orange.
A great bustle is stated to prevail on board the transport fleet in the Texel; it is also said that the troops at Zeyst are under orders for embarkation; at the same time, however, arrangements are made for their further support in camp should circumstances delay their embarkation.
Notwithstanding the extreme badness of the weather, the French continue actively employed in strengthening the fortifications of Nieuwburg, on the Weser; the men are unremittingly employed from break of day till dark.
The Senate of Hamburg was offered, by General Bernadotte, a mortgage on the saltworks and limepits
of Luneburgh, as security for the 600,000 dollars which they have been obliged to lend the States of Hanover, for the payment of the French troops; but the Senate refused to receive the pledge, on the ground that France had not a right to alienate a property which did not belong to her.
We understand that Parma and Piacenza are shortly to be united to the kingdom of Etruria.
Towards the close of the last month, 22,000 French troops passed through Bologna, on their route to the dominions of the king of Naples.
The king of Sweden, on the 15th inst. received a letter from the emperor Alexander, conveying, in terms of the warmest attachment, assurances of the most efficient succour, in the event of his being attacked by France.
October 30. —Some advices from India, of so late a date as the 27th of May, have within the last three days been received by Government. which, it is understood, announce intelligence of a description by no means agreeable. An engagement is said to have taken place between a division of the British troops, commanded by Colonel John Murray, (General Wellesley not having joined the army at the time) and a numerous body of Holkar's forces, in which the loss of the former, both in officers and men, was very considerable. One report, indeed, goes so far as to state, that the Europeans were defeated; but this statement, we think, must be incorrect, as our troops were not prevented from advancing immediately after the action.
MADRID, Sept. 14. —The King has given orders for 20,000 men to march to the province of Biscay, the capital of which is Bilbao, to quell the disturbances there. These troops consist of a column of Castilian grenadiers, the Apicon regiment, a corps of cavalry, and a regiment of Catalonians.
BILBOA, Oct. 8. —Five thousand troops are already arrived here, and 500 more are expected with a chief judge, who will decide with respect to the late occurrences here. Trade is entirely at a stand.
ROME, Oct. 3. —The Pope, who sets out on his journey on the 12th, will be received on the frontiers of France by his Imperial Highness Prince Louis Buonaparte. The Emperor himself will meet his Holiness at the gates of Paris, take him into his coach, in which he will give him the right hand seat, and thus proceed through the streets of Paris to the Imperial Palace, the Tuileries.
VENICE, Oct. 6. —The report is renewed that the Constitution of the Italian Republic will soon undergo considerable changes. The documents for that purpose are already in the hands of the Minister Marescalchi, who was presented to the Emperor Napoleon when he was at Mentz.
LAUSANNE, Oct. 12. —For several days no posts have arrived here from Germany. They write the same from Berne. A variety of conjectures have been made with respect to the cause of this extraordinary occurrence, of which there has been no example for several years.
HANOVER, Oct. 23. —The whole French army in the Hanoverian territory is going into winter quarters—the number of troops here at present is estimated at 20,000.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 16. —It is generally asserted that the Porte, with a view to restore order in Egypt, and gain over the Mamelukes, has resolved to appoint Elfi Bey, who resided so long in London, Governor of Cairo; but such strong representations have been made against this appointment by a certain foreign Ambassador here, that it will not now take place.
STATE PAPERS. Copy of the Note delivered by the French Minister of the Foreign Department, to the Imperial Russian Charge d'Affaires, dated Paris, the 26th Floreal, year XII, or the 16th of May, 1804. I have laid before the First Consul the Note which you have done me the honour to send to me, dated May the 12th.
The First Consul sees with regret the influence which the enemies of France have gained in the Cabinet of St. Petersburg, and that they are on the eve of interrupting the good understanding between both countries, which, with so much difficulty, was brought about, and which, by its fortunate effects, seemed to be so stable.
His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, and his Majesty the King of Prussia, both of whom are the most interested in the destiny and welfare of the Germanic Empire, have found that necessity and affairs of great consequence sufficiently authorised the French government to arrest, two leagues from the frontiers of France, French rebels conspiring against their country, and who, by the nature of their conspiracy, of which such a terrible evidence has been obtained, had made themselves outlawed even by the laws of nations.
As the German Princes are also satisfied, so will the First Consul not discuss with the Emperor of Russia a point that does not regard his interest; but he will do himself the pleasure to speak with His Majesty the Emperor of Russia with that frankness he has accustomed Europe to hear upon his part, and which alone becomes strong and powerful states.
If the intent of his Majesty, be to form a new coalition, and again to renew the war, why employ this occurrence as an excuse—why not better act openly? Though the renewal of hostilities would give the First Consul sensible regret, he does not know any one who could intimidate or frighten France; any one whom he would forgive who interfered in the internal affairs of France: and as he does not meddle with the internal parties and opinions which may exist in Russia, so has the Emperor of Russia no right to meddle himself with the parties or opinions which may exist in France.
In the Note which you, Sir, delivered, you desire, "that France shall employ the most powerful means to tranquillise other governments, and that an order of things should cease in Europe, which is so alarming to its security and independence." "Is not this independence of the European States invaded, when one sees that Russia at Dresden and at Rome protects and supports conspirators, who abuse their privilege of residence, to bring about troubles in the neighbouring countries, and when the Russian Ministers in most countries of Europe pretend to put under the protection of the laws of nations persons born in the same countries, where these Ministers reside, as M. Markoff desired to do at Paris, in the case of a certain person born at Geneva? These are real attacks upon the Independence of the European States. To mention these attacks, is even the best representation against them; but the affair which has caused her interference is of a very different nature."
By the Treaty of Luneville, both France and Germany have agreed not to harbour any persons who attempted to disturb the reciprocal quiet of the two States. The Emigrants, who resided in Baden, at Friburgh, at Dresden, &c. could not therefore be protected or suffered in the German Empire; a circumstance which shews that Russia has been too hasty in her interference in this affair. France desired from Russia that the Emigrants who were employed by her, when both countries were at war, should be recalled from these States, where they had made themselves known by their intrigues against France, which was agreed to by Russia; and the present complaint which she now makes brings, therefore, forth this question; if, when England conspired the murder of Paul I. one had obtained information that the chief conspirator was one league from the fron-
tiers, one would not have employed with zeal all possible means to arrest him?
The First Consul hopes that his Imperial Majesty, whose amiable and noble character is so advantageously known, sooner or later will be persuaded, that persons exist who leave nothing untried to set him against France, in a manner to make a diversion, and bring about a war, favourable only to England. This war did not begin with the will of the First Consul; but if it had been declared by him, so would he however by all means in his power, oppose every attempt to diminish, with regard to France, that equality which ought to subsist between great States. And, as he does not assume any dictatorship, nor interfere with the operations of the Russian Cabinet, so he expects in this respect a perfect reciprocity.
I have still, Sir, a firm hope, that such a frank declaration will be made by your Court, and that it will be followed by such consequences, that the clouds will be dispersed, which may produce deplorable effects between both countries. Receive the assurance of my perfect esteem, &c.
(Signed) C. M. TALLEYRAND.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Courtney, Bryan, 26 days from Jamaica—Rum—Wm. Pennock—Off Cape Antonio, Dec. 25, was boarded by a French Felucca, in company with a brig and schooner privateers, and robbed of two barrels of beef, three barrels of bread, and a variety of small articles—They had just captured a pilot-boat-built schooner from Aux-Cayes, of and for Baltimore, laden with coffee.—7th inst. on soundings, spoke a schooner from Jamaica bound to North-Carolina, cut 61 days, had lost all her sails, and destitute of provisions, having been plundered by a French privateer.
Schooner Belisarius, Franklin, 25 days from Boston.
Brig Joseph, Winship, 25 days from Boston. Schooner Edward, Rowe, 40 days from Portsmouth N. H. bound to Savannah, in distress, having sprung a leak, lost her deck load, and being short of provisions.
Schooner Rising-States, Newcomb, 7 days from New York.
Brig Mary & Allen, Dodge, 33 days from Lisbon, Wine and Salt, for George-Town, Columbia.
Left at Lisbon November 14.
Ship Richmond, Hathaway, Philadelphia.
Charlesotte, Fitch, Hallowell.
Brig Massapuer, Stanwood, Gloucester.
Hamilton, Thompson, New-York.
Spy, Fowler, Amesbury.
Sch'r Gov. Carver, Spooner, Boston.
Hawk, Bacon, ditto.
At Quarantine.
Ship Erin, Stevenson, Baltimore, 25 days.
Brig Deligent, Ellwood, Unknown.
Venus, Carr, New-York.
The latter vessel put in from Cadiz in distress, and would have to be 25 days longer at quarantine.
Schooner Lucy, Finney, for Norfolk, and Mary, Sarle, for Newport, sailed from Lisbon Nov. 13.
Capt. Dodge spoke, Dec. 14, lat. 31. 14, long. 67. 17, brig Globe, Bryan, 9 days from Philadelphia for the West-Indies;—25d, lat. 35. 50, long. 73, ship Commerce, Fisk, 56 days from the Cape of Good Hope, for Philadelphia.
Schooner Fanny & Catharine, Mildrum, 21 days from St. Thomas, Sugar and Rum, C. & F. White.
Left ship Caroline, Moore, of Portsmouth, N. H. to sail for New-Orleans, in 6 days.
Ship Ocean, Hinchman, hence has arrived at Annapolis Bay Jamaica.
Schooner Sally and Betsey, Shaw, of and for Nixentown, N. C. 70 days from Jamaica, ran ashore about eight miles north of Carrituck, on Monday last. She was in so distressed a state, had been so long without provisions or water, and so destitute of all means of keeping the sea, that the captain and crew ran her ashore in order to preserve their own lives. The vessel will be lost, but the cargo, consisting of rum and molasses, will be saved.—This is, we suppose, the schooner spoken by the Courtney—we understand that among other articles of which she was robbed by the privateer, she lost 1500 dollars in specie.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Industry, Vickery, Liverpool.
Fanny & Catharine, Mildrum, St. Thomas.
Brig Joseph, Winship, Boston.
Sch'r Seaman, Seaman, New-York.
Edward, Rowe, Portsmouth.
CLEARED.
Brig George, Read, Honduras.
AUCTION.
TO-MORROW, January 10th, will be sold at Public Auction, at Campbell's Wharf,
The good Brig
JOSEPH,
as she arrived from sea—on 9 months credit, for approved endorsed notes.
Also, at the same time for cash, the Cargo of the said Brig, consisting of
150 Barrels Beef and Pork.
40 M. Feet Merchants Boards.
A parcel of Houshead Shooks.
15 Hogsheads N. E. Rum.
25 Barrels Country Gin.
15 do. Apple Brandy.
50 Boxes Mould Candles.
And a quantity of SHOES.
WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun.
Auctioneer.
January 9. 333
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The staunch Brig
NANCY,
Samuel Rider, Master:—
Burthen 156 tons. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to
PHINEHAS DANA & CO.
January 9. 331
NOTICE.
I FOREWARN all persons against paying any debts due to me, or giving credit on my account, to any person except my SON, who is alone authorized to collect money, or to contract debts in my name—I having been lately much imposed upon.
January 9. 332
LEMUEL BAILEY.
January 7. 327
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
A few copies of a
SERMON,
Occasioned by the death of
MAJOR GEN. ALEXANDER HAMILTON,
Preached at Philadelphia
By JAMES ABERCROMBIE, D. D.
One of the assistant Ministers of Christ's Church
and St. Peters'.

DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
MANNER OF CONDUCTING RELIGIOUS WORSHIP IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE.
From D'Ossan's General History.
"There is the utmost simplicity in this publick service, both with regard to the interior appearance of the mosques, and to the dress of the Imams and the other ministers of religion, who never wear any sacerdotal habit; yet nothing can be more awul and august than this ceremony, performed with the most silent and profound attention."
"Notwithstanding the simplicity of all their temples, they do not fail, particularly the imperial mosques, by their immense extent and high vaulted roofs, to excite admiration. The generality of them are adorned with splendid columns of porphyry, of green antique, or of marble. The decorations consist only of small silver lamps, and of small lustres elegantly worked, surrounded by still smaller lamps, and ostiches' eggs, on which passages from the Courant are inscribed in letters of gold. Some of these mosques, particularly that of Sultan Ahmed, have also golden lamps enriched with jewels. The walls are in general ornamented only with inscriptions in large golden letters; such as the name of God, Allah, those of the Prophet, of the four first Khali- phs, and of the Imams Hassan and Hussein, sons of Ally. They exhibit no image, figure, or representa- tion whatever, neither in painting or sculpture; the law is in this respect extremely rigorous."
"Three principal objects, if we may use the ex- pression, may be said to characterise all the Ma- hometan temples; 1. the altar, Mihrab, which is a concavity or niche of six or eight feet high, cut out the wall, at the edifice, and which serves no other purpose than to shew the geographical situation of Mecca; 2. the gallery of the Muezzins, Mahfil- Muezzins, always on the left of the altar; 3. the pulpit, Kuesy, of the Scheykhs who preach; it is elevated by two or three steps on the right of the altar. In the principal mosques, where preaching, Khoutbe is allowed at the solemn service on Fridays, and on the two feasts of Beyram, there is a second pulpit, called Mounber, entirely con- secrated to the minister Khatib, who discharges that im- portant function. This pulpit, of fifteen, twenty, or twenty-three steps, in proportion to the height of each mosque, is placed at a certain distance from the al- tar, always on the left hand. The imperial mosques, and those which the sultan sometimes honours with his presence, are also decorated with a gallery, Mahfil-Padischah, destined for his reception, and for that of the Khassodals, or gentlemen of the bed-chamber. It has gilt grated windows, and is placed on the right of the altar, opposite the pulpit of the Khatibs."
"In the day, the service is performed without tapers or flambeaux; and at the first, fourth, and fifth Namaz, they light only a part of the small lamps suspended from the ceiling, and the tapers placed near the altar. Of these there is in general only two, one on the right, the other on the left of the Mihrab: they have been given by the founders of the mosques. Pious Mussulmen are, however, permitted to increase their number by donations equally perpetual. Thus some mosques have four, six, eight, ten, &c.: they are always placed by the side of the two first, in a right line, along the wall; the number of them, however, never exceeds eight- teen, nine on each side of the altar. In case of ad- ditional donations, the Caiym-Baschy of the mosque, instead of increasing the number, causes new ones of a larger size to be made, composed of these and the former, in the form of flambeaux. The candle- sticks are generally of copper, a very few of the mosques have them of silver: that of St. Sophia has two of massive gold; a sad monument of the spoils of Hungary, when Buda, its capital, fell into the hands of Soleyman I. such is at least the opinion of the people, and of the ministers who perform service in that mosque."
"In all the Mahometan temples there are neither benches nor chairs: the use of these would be in- compatible both with the manners of the people, and with the nature of their worship, which consists in inclinations and prostrations. The great and the small, all are seated, without distinction, on the carpets or mats with which the mosques are furnished at all seasons of the year; thus no one ever enters without leaving his outermost slippers at the door, both in summer and winter. The 19th and the 25th plates, which represent St. Sophia and Sultan Ah- med will afford an exact idea of the inside of these mosques. As to the political and historical account of these temples, their rank their prerogatives, their revenues, &c. these circumstances will be discussed hereafter, in the chapter which mentions their being built."
"In the publick service, the officiating Imam al- ways faces the altar, and stands before the rest of the assembly; the people are ranged behind him in parallel lines, from the altar to the door of the tem- ple. No one ever begins a new line till the vacan- cies of the preceding are entirely full; in this mode of arrangement are the Namazs performed in pub- lick. Their various movements, which are made with astonishing regularity and precision, present a most striking spectacle. The Imam alone recites the prayers aloud: he and the Muezzins are the only persons allowed to chant. Of the fourteen pro- sodies which they have for spiritual harmony, seven are reprobated as profane; the others are used by the ministers of religion; but the most esteemed, and most generally adopted, is that which bears the name of Assin. The people repeat in a low voice what the Imam chants, and hear in silence the differ- ent chapters of the Courant which are recited by him. The Amen only, Amin, may be articulated aloud. This Namaz, as has been already observed, constitutes the whole religious ceremony of the Ma- hometans; it is uniform, general, universal, at all the canonical hours, in all the mosques, and through- out the whole course of the year; there is no differ- ence, except with regard to the number of the rik'aths prescribed for each of the canonical hours, and to the recitation of the chapters of the Courant, which are always at the choice of each Imam at pub- lick prayers, and of every individual in his private worship."
"As in the assembly of the men the law allows only women of a certain age, they are seldom seen in the mosques; private galleries are, however, set apart for them; they are furnished with grated win- dows, and are elevated at the entrance of the tem- ple, above the principal door: the women, who are here placed, form, according to the spirit of the law, the last rows of the assembly. They never as- semble together in a body to say their Namaz, either at the mosques or elsewhere. There are neither convents, monasteries, nor religious societies for the female sex; whatever be their state and condition, they almost universally say their Namaz in pri- vate."
"But the men, as has been already mentioned, are allowed to say it either in publick or private: many of the nobles and publick officers, when they are un- able to attend the mosques, pray publickly with the servants of their household. If they perform this duty in the offices where they transact publick busi- ness, all the persons who are there employed, all they who may accidentally be present, join in this pious ceremony. Hence in the publick hotels, and in houses of distinction, they keep private Imams and Muezzins, by the title of chaplains or almoners."
These Muezzins announce the Ezann on the top of the stair-case, or near the door of the room where they meet to pray. They afterward place them- selves in one of the rows of the assembly, where they recite the second summons, Ikameth; after which the Imam, placed as in the mosques before the congregation, begins the Namaz. These private ministers are different from those publick ones which officiate in the mosques. They are merely citizens, appointed by the heads of families, under whose name and authority they preside over this religiou- service, as having themselves the privilege of dis- charging in their own houses the sacred office of Imam. This prerogative is common to every Mus- sulman in these private assemblies; and it is at the choice of this transient Imam, whether he who offi- ciates be possessed of those virtuous qualities which the law requires in those who assume that hallowed character.
"Except in cases of lawful impediments, they very seldom omit the daily Namazs in publick, either at the mosques, or elsewhere. The really pious, and they who find it their interest to appear so, never omit this service. The Sultans themselves very fre- quently join in this ceremony with the gentlemen of the bed-chamber, in a chapel of the seraglio. They who omit this ceremony dread the censures of the lawyers, the most rigorous of whom loudly accuse those who say their Namaz in private, but particu- larly persons of rank and dignity, as being more es- pecially required to set an example to the rest of the nation."
"Bayezid I. devoted to wine and debauchery, ne- glected the publick prayers. We are informed by Sad-ed-dinn Efendy, that this monarch had a dis- pute with the principal Oulemas of his court, re- specting a cause which interested one of the officers of the palace. It was necessary to produce a second witness to prove judicially the object of the pro- cedure. Bayezid, who was acquainted with it, told the Mollas, that he knew accurately the circumstance, and would bear testimony to the truth: "We can only believe your word," replied one of these ma- gistrates, Fernalizade Shems'udein Efendy, Cady of Brousse, then the capital of the empire; "but the evidence of your majesty is not admissible in any judicial question." On Bayezid's expressing the greatest surprise, the Cady very respectfully ex- plained to him, that the law did not allow a Mussul- man to be a witness, unless he had been faithful to his religion, and attentive to fulfil all the duties of external worship, "Thus as your majesty," added he, "does not join in the five daily Namazs in com- mon with the faithful, your testimony is not admissi- ble." These words made a deep impression on the mind of the Sultan: from that day he determined to be- rigorously attentive to this publick form of prayer; he commanded even a mosque to be constructed near his palace, where he afterward attended regularly every day, says the same author, to discharge pub- lickly the first duty of Islamism."
NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate ad- justment of the same, as no indulgence can be given.
MARTIN FISK.
Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE,
50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection.
20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar.
20 do. Second do. do.
Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls.
12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy.
Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks.
20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each.
20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh.
60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2.
50 do. Mould Candles.
50 do. Dipt do.
20 do. Spermaceti do.
150 do. Brown Soap.
50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use.
50 Casks do. in good shipping order.
50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each.
6 do. Glass Tumblers.
50 Kegs Butter, for family use.
200 Reams Wrapping Paper.
100 do. Writing do.
150 do. Printing do.
150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d.
50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d.
6 do. Flooring Brads.
Tacks of different sizes.
30 Bags of Pimento.
15 do. White Ginger in the Root.
30 lbs. Nutmegs.
10 do. Mace.
40 do. Cinnamon.
50 do. Cloves.
160 do. Spanish Float-Indigo.
10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre.
Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes.
3000 lbs. Copperas.
1000 do. Alum.
500 Bags Patent Shot.
50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder.
15 M. Gun Flints.
100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each.
50 Bolts Oznaburgs.
Seine Twine.
50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil.
30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes.
Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds.
100 Sides Soak Leather.
20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed.
10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality.
Morocco-Skins of all kinds.
1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots.
1 do. do. do. Shoes.
2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips.
20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes.
150 Italian Straw Carpets.
100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones.
ALSO,
A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality.
Nov. 12. tf 230
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARKMAN, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co.
PHINEHAS DANA.
January 2. tf 320
A FEW COPIES OF THE ODES OF ANACREON,
Translated from the Greek BY THOMAS MOORE, Esq.
With notes, critical and explanatory: and orna- mented with an elegantly engraved portrait of the Translator:
Have been received and for sale at this Office.
H. BOUCHER,
Has just taken the Store No. 100 Main-Street, (for-
merly occupied by Mr. Andrews,) where he offers
for Sale
Hardware, Jewellery and Perfumery,
Which will be disposed of at the very lowest prices—Viz.
HARDWARE.
Elegant brass Andirons, all sizes,
Do. Shovel and Tongs, do.
Do. Pokers,
Fine and common Bellows,
Knives and Forks of all kinds,
Pocket Knives,
Penknives,
Razors,
Scissors of different kinds,
Snuffers and Stands,
Tea Boards,
Bread Baskets,
Bottle Stands,
Morocco Pocket and Memo-
randum Books,
Thread Cases plain and com-
plete,
White Chapel Needles,
Gimblets,
Dressing Combs,
Ivory fine do.
Tortoise Shell do.
Horn do.
Brass Thimbles steel bottoms
Grid Irons.
Curry Combs and Brushes.
Wafers,
Wafers,
Snuff Boxes,
Pocket Looking Glasses,
Shaving Boxes with Glasses,
Tooth Brushes,
Shoe do. Blacking,
Pearl Beads, Necklaces,
A large assortment of Walk-
ing Sticks, &c.
JEWELLERY.
Gold Lockets and Breast Pins
Gold Ear and Finger Rings.
Gold Watch Keys.
Gold mounted Combs.
Silver Soup Ladies.
Silver Table and Tea Spoons.
Silver Sugar Tongs.
Silver Pencils.
Silver mounted Pocket Books,
and Thread Cases, &c. &c.
PERFUMERY.
Superfine Hair Powder.
Pomatum.
Wash Balls.
Windsor Soap.
Essences.
Water de Cologne.
Do. de Meliss des Carmes,
&c. &c. &c.
Dec. 14. 1m 289
LIVERPOOL SALT.
QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted.
DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales.
10 and 20d. Flat POINTED NAILS, in Casks—and
LIVERPOOL COAL.
It taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Coiley, will be
sold low. Apply to
William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE,
114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM.
Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert.
October 23. tf 187
50 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM.
150 Barrels prime NEW YORK, } PORK.
300 do. CAROLINA, }
150 Half Barrels CRACKERS.
50 Hogsheads Peterburgh TOBACCO.
45 do. CLARET.
5 Barrels COCOA.
12 Cases NOYEAU.—For sale on liberal terms by
C. & F. Whittle.
November 6. tf 218
CASH FOR
Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves,
with a proportion of heading.
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE.
1,000 do. TAR.
100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and
8 Pipes of BRANDY.
Gilliat & Mackinder.
November 8. tf 222
TO LEASE OR RENT,
For a term of years,
THAT valuable House lately the residence of Mr. Cor-
nelius Calvert, deceased—together with the WHARF,
which has been extended out into deep water, so that ships of
any burthen may lie at it—with WAREHOUSES, &c. For
terms apply to
James Tucker.
November 28. tf 258
FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE AND FINE FLOUR, and
CROSS-MIDLINGS, by
Thomas Ritson.
Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
LIVERPOOL SALT.
The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at New-
ton's Wharf, for sale by
Moses Myers.
December 19. tf 297
13,000 Butths Ite May SALT—a-float.
130,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR.
340 Pipes of 4th proof Spanish BRANDY.
50 do. Valencia WINE.
10 do. Cognac BRANDY.
180 do. Best Holland GIN.
100 Cases do.
1200 Empty GIN CASES.
40 Hogsheads, } CLARET, Choice Quality.
50 Cases, }
20 Pipes, } London Particular Madeira WINE.
10 Hogsheads, }
10 Qr. Casks, }
200 Pieces Ruffia SHEETING.
260 do. Ravens DUCK.
75 do. Holland do.
100 Barrels Boston BEEF.
50 do. PORK
For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by
Moses Myers.
November 26. tf 250
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-
Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that
the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine
Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate
from.
** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the
new market.
George Balfour.
An APPRENTICE wanted.
Nov. 16. tf 326
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Born-
deaus,
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate
use.
211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market.
100 Cases, do. do.
50 do. Vin de Grave.
500 DEMIJOHNS.
2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans.
For sale by
William Pennock.
Sept. 1 tf 115
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE
COLOGNE MILL-STONES,
of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 in-
ches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best qua-
lity.—ALSO,
BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL,
of all kinds.
Jesse Hollingsworth & Son.
Baltimore Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
By the Subscriber at Gosport, a parcel of choice
JAMAICA RUM,
Just arrived in the George.
John Cox.
December 19 1m 294
FOR SALE,
ONE OR MORE OF THOSE
FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES,
Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The
goodness of the materials, the fidelity of the workmanship, and
the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire
from without, must render them an object to the Commis-
sioner. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in ex-
cellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to mer-
chants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms en-
quire of the subscriber.
December 14. tf J. K. READ. 281
LANDING
In Town-Point, out of the Gullet Ann & Eliza, from St. Lucia,
her Cargo consisting of
MUSCOVADO SUGARS,
in hogheads, tierces, and barrels.—And a parcel of
COCOA.
Also—from Ship Rachel, from Tobago,
RUM AND SUGAR,
of good quality. For sale on liberal terms by
Robertson & Brown.
November 23. 3w 343
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has received in addition to his former assortment of
GERMAN GOODS,
45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly en-
titled to drawback,
Consisting of
Platillas, brown Hollands,
Britannias,
Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8
yard wide,
Dowlas and Creas of the best
quality,
Shirt linen, Diapers,
Bed Ticking for Mattresses,
Bed Bunts fine 1 1-4 to 2
yards wide,
Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs,
Brown Hemp Hessian,
Brown and White Rolls,
Russia Sheetings and light
Canvas.
Also,
Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150,
Push for Saddle, black Sat-
tin for waistcoats,
Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dol-
per yard, cheap Edgings,
German Nuns Thread, patent
Needles, India sewing Silk,
Made Shirts, Thread Stock-
ings very fine, Razors,
Spectacles, and Penknives, of
the very first qualities,
Cheap Jewellery, fine Scis-
sars, Muffs and Tippets of
Martin Skins,
15 boxes Tumblers, Decan-
ters, Wine Glasses, and
Basket Flasks, &c.
3 Boxes English Mustard.
8 Bales Cloths, Blankets, Coats-
ings, &c.
Andirons, Waffle iron,
Coffee mills, Bird cages, and
Seeds of all kinds,
Table matts, & Straw plates,
Suspender of the best kind,
Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and
Fifes, Harp strings and
Violin strings, elegant
Bows and Instruction books
Looking Glasses, a large
assortment of Baskets, fine
and common do. do. Toys
cheap by the quantity.
Also,
50 Boxes first quality Ha-
vanna Segars,
50 do. good quality St.
Jago do.
140 do. Short Pipes,
200 lbs. Shoe Thread,
2000 Coffee bags good qua-
lity,
400 Gunny do.
250 M. com cheap Needles,
60 M. Toy marbles,
1 case superior Quills, &c.
I will sell the above Goods low for cash or
approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in pay-
ment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Ap-
ply as above.
December 5 tf 273
ANTIGUA RUM.
THIS DAY,
Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner Genera
Pineapple, Captain Barry,
86 Puncheons Antigua RUM.
Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved
Notes.
C. & F. Whittle.
October 32 tf 189
FOR SALE,
160 Hds. Petersburg TOBACCO.
Part of which is a-float.
A. Maclure.
Nov. 21. tf 242
Landing on Taylor's Wharf,
17 Pipes,
4 Half Pipes,
2 Qr. Casks,
4 Hf Qr. Casks,
54 Hds. MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
For sale by
A. Maclure.
November 26. tf 245
LEVIN DORSEY;
At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Street, Town-Point
ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with com-
passes in the bottom, very complete.
Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double ob-
servation.
Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches.
Aeromathic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and
most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding
sun-shade.
Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observa-
tions, or for day only, of every description.
Circumferents, of the best qualities.
Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood.
Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes.
Time Glases—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds.
Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c.
Likewise the following Articles,
FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS.
Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant.
General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Phi-
ladelphia.
Ditto—Continued, with directions.
Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions.
Ditto—Windward Islands, with do.
Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do.
Ditto—Windward Passage, with do.
West-India Pilots, with directions.
ALSO,
A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or
less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Car-
riage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good
N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS re-
paired, at the shortest notice.
** Orders for every species of Brass-Casings received and
immediately executed at his foundery, and the work deliver-
ed as above.
August 7. tf 58
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM.
15 do. GRENADA do.
5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN.
20 do. COUNTRY do.
12 do. FRENCH BRANDY.
2 do. ALICANT do.
22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE.
10 do. MALAGA do.
PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles.
6 Barrels PORK—and about
1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to
any imported.
Joseph Hayes.
August 24. tf 96
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,
BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY.
OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE
Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance