Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-01-30 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 30, 1807.
[NO. 85.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1807.
 Virginia  Cocoa, Island  Caraccas     ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 15   Beef, cargo bbl. 8 50   Prime 9 50 10   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 85   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Peach, 90   Apple, new, 50   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 6   Navy. 4 50   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. 16 18   Candles, Dipt 19   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. None.   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22   Caraccas   Coffee, W. India lb. 29 32   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 22 23   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28   Surinam   Duck, American bolt. None Scarce  Ravens  Russia  Holland  No. 1 to 7, English     Ravens 16 17   Russia 20 22   Holland 26 28   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Sup. bbl. 7 50 Rather flat.  Fine  X Middlings  Middlings     Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bbl. 4 25 4 50   Shad 7   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 10 1 15   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus. Brisk.  Corn  Barley  Oats     Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 15 None   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton.   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 55 60   Camp. 65   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. 4 4 50   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 12 15   St. Dom. 15 20   Molasses, gal. 33 38   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 1 1 20 Scarce   Pepper, lb. 19 20 None   Pimento,   Pitch, bbl. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo   Prime 15   Mess 17   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4 20 4 25   Rice, 100lb. 4 4 4 50   Rosin, bbl. 2 75 3   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 80 82   Antigua, 3d p. 80 82   St. Croix, 3d p. 75 75   W. Island, 3d p. 48 50   Country,   Salt, St. Mart. bus. 85   Turks Island, 80   Isle May, 70   St. Ubes, 65   Cadiz, 52 50   Liverpool, 11 12   Soap, Brown, lb. 17   Castile,   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 8 50 10 50   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 50 3 75   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. lhd. 27 30   pipe 50 60   barrel 18   do. red oak 20   Tar, bbl. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 7   Petersburg, 6 6 50   Rappa. 4 50 6   Tallow, Russia, lb. 14 16 None Scarce   American, 2 75 3 25   Turpentine, bbl. 37 None Plenty   Wax, Bees, lb. 200 300   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 1 25 1 30   Lisbon, gal. 86 90   Teneriffe, 1 20 1 25   Sherry,   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 90  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 4 1-4   In the Mediterranean, 5 6   Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, 3 1-2-4   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas 3   Jamaica and Honduras 5 6   Porto Rico, 3 1-2-4   Havanna, 3   City of St. Domingo, 4   Persia, India, and China, 5 5 1-2   Coasters, 1 1-2-5   Prices of Stocks.   Virginia Bank, par. little to be had.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 12 1-2 per cent. discount.   United States Bank, none in the market.   Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dolls. for 100l. sterl.  
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner COMBINE, George Phillips, master, burthen 105 tons, or 900 barrels, a strong good vessel in every respect, she is well calculated for lumber; a freight for the West-Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or Fisk & Catlett. Who has for Sale, Boston No. 1 and 2 BEEF. January 28. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner CITIZEN, William Howes, master, burthen 700 barrels; a freight to Charleston will be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or Fisk & Catlett. Who has for Sale, A few lhd. prime Jamaica Sugars, 2425 Gunny Bags. January 26. tf
For SALE, The strong built and well found Schoop SINCERITY, burthen about 600 barrels, now lying at Frost's wharf. Also, 20 pun. high proof Jamaica Rum, received by the above vessel. January 26. Christopher Fry. 3t
For CHARTER, The Schooner UNION, S. Arey, master, burthen about 900 bbls. a good stanch vessel, and will be ready in a few days to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. January 23. 4t
For LONDON, The Ship INDIA PACKET, William Rindge, master; a part of her cargo being engaged, for the remainder, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or PHINEHAS DANA. January 23. tf
For Freight or Charter, The very fast sailing Ship THOMAS, Capt. N. Bouh. Apply to GEORGE MURRAY, & CO.  St. Ubes SALT, on board the Ship Thomas, for Sale. January 12. tf
Wanted to CHARTER, A good VESSEL, of from 1500 to 2000 barrels burthen. MOSES MYERS. Who wishes to Purchase, A few thousand bushels good WHEAT. December 22. tf
The American Ship AMABLE ANTONIETTE, Captain Williams, burthen 430 hogheads to-bacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17. tf
For Freight or Charter, The fine Ship India Packet, William Rindge, master, burthen 400 bbls. tobacco, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days. Apply on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA. December 19. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn, coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 casks white Wine Vinegar. November 14. tf
For BREMEN, The Bremen Ship JUNO, Herman Dewers, master, can take the bulk of one hundred hogheads on freight, if immediate application is made to Moses Myers. January 14. tf
COCOA, COFFEE & SUGAR. Just received per the British brig Fox, capt. Wainwright, from Jamaica, 45,000 lb. Cocoa, in tierces and bbls. 30,000 do. prime Green Coffee, 12,000 do. do. Muscovado Sugars—which will be Sold on liberal credits, or exchanged for Flour. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. January 23. 6t
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Callicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 160 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. 193
From the ENQUIRER.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
ACTS
Of a Publick Nature, passed at the Session 1806-7.
1. An act concerning the attendance of witnesses in the inferior Courts. The clerks of the county and corporation courts are empowered to administer the oaths, and receive and enter the attendance of witnesses at such courts, and to grant orders of attendance, in the same manner as clerks of district courts may now do, as witnesses attending those courts.—(To commence the 1st of March next.)
2. An act to amend the several acts empowering securities to recover damages in a summary way.
When any court shall hereafter render judgment, on motion, in favour of a security or his representatives, against any principal and his representatives, for any sum of money or quantity of tobacco; such court shall allow interest from the time such money or tobacco shall have been paid by the security, till the judgment is discharged.
3. An act further to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace.
When any debt or penalty exclusive of interest, or the subject in controversy in trover and conversion or detinue, shall not exceed 20 dollars, any one justice may determine it and give judgment, according to the principles of law and equity, for principal and interest, or the value of the subject in controversy with damages and costs, and award execution to be directed to any constable or other officer within the commonwealth, against the goods and chattels of the party, to be executed and returned as other writs of fieri facias; but no execution against the body shall be granted by a justice: Provided, That no justice shall take cognizance of an attachment where the sum demanded shall exceed 10 dollars.
The cause of action shall be stated in every warrant for debt, detinue or trover; which warrant shall be returnable before the same, or some other justice, at a certain day, not exceeding 30 days from the date.
On judgments exceeding 10 dollars, exclusive of costs and interest, execution shall be stayed 40 days, on the parties giving such security as the justice rendering the judgment shall approve, for the payment thereof with interest till it is satisfied. And if it is not paid within that period, execution shall be granted by such justice against the party and his security jointly, on which no security shall be taken.
Either party, where the debt, or subject of trover, or detinue or damages exclusive of interest shall exceed ten dollars, or the sum demanded on any penalty shall exceed 5 dollars, may, within five days from the rendition of the judgment, enter an appeal to the next monthly term of the county or corporation court, giving such security as the justice rendering the judgment shall deem sufficient for the payment thereof, and all costs and damages in case it shall be affirmed.
The verbal acknowledgment of any security required to be taken by this act shall be sufficient, and the endorsement of the justice or the name of such security upon the warrant, on which the judgment is rendered, shall be conclusive evidence of such acknowledgment.
Appeals shall be tried in a summary way without pleadings in writing on the day to which they are returnable, unless good cause for a continuance be shown; and the courts shall decide thereon according to the principles of law and equity.
Upon an affirmance, the judgment shall be entered against the principal and his security jointly, for the amount of the original judgment and costs of appeal, with damages after the rate of 10 per cent. per annum upon the whole amount of the original judgment and costs from the date thereof till payment and execution thereon shall issue against both principal and security, to be endorsed "no security to be taken." And if the judgment be reversed the appellant shall recover full costs.
Every justice from whose decision an appeal is prayed, shall on or before the day to which it is returnable, transmit to the clerk the original warrant, with the judgment and name of the security endorsed thereon. And the clerk shall docket it; and be entitled to the same fees upon such appeals as are allowed to clerks of district courts for similar services.
Any person who shall be compelled to pay money as security under this act, or his legal representatives, shall have the same remedy against the principal, and his representatives, by motion for the amount paid with interest and costs, as other securities are entitled to.
When the constable or other officer to whom an execution shall hereafter be directed by a justice shall not be able to find goods and chattels to satisfy it, he shall make return thereof to the clerk of his county or corporation, who shall docket the same. And the party shall be entitled to such writ or writs of execution for the amount due, as if the judgment upon which such execution issued had been rendered in court. And the same proceedings shall be had upon executions to be issued by the clerks under this act, and they shall have the same fees for their services, as in the case of executions founded upon judgments rendered by a court of law.
Every justice shall have power to issue executions and subpoenas for witnesses to be directed to the constable or other officer of any county within the commonwealth, where the party or witness resides. If any constable or other officer shall fail to make return of any execution to be directed under this act, on or before the return day—(which shall in no case exceed 60 days from the date) any justice, on 10 days notice, upon motion of the party injured, may fine such constable or other officer, in
any sum not exceeding 5 per cent. a month, upon the amount of such execution, counting from the return day.
Whoever shall bring any action or suit, if it shall appear, either by his own shewing, or the verdict of a jury, that a justice had cognizance under this act, shall be nonsuited.
Lawyer's fees, upon appeals under this act, shall be the same as heretofore allowed upon petitions and summonses, to be taxed in the bill of costs.
If any constable or other officer shall hereafter receive any money or tobacco upon any execution hereafter to be directed by any justice, and shall not pay the same to the party entitled, on the return of such execution, the party injured or his legal representatives shall have the same remedy, by motion, for the sum received with interest and costs, against such constable or other officer and his security or securities, his, her or their executors and administrators, to which he would have been entitled against a sheriff for money received on an execution issued upon a judgment of a court of law. And the court of the county or corporation in which the bond of such constable or other officer is, or shall be deposited, shall have power to hear such motion, and to render judgment thereon.
Every court reversing the judgment of a justice, shall pronounce such final judgment, as, in their opinion, such justice ought to have rendered.
All acts contrary hereto, and particularly so much as relate to petitions for small debts, &c. are repealed. But all petitions undetermined before the commencement of this act, shall be proceeded on as if this act had not been made. (To commence the 1st day of June next.)
4. An act declaring the law in cases of discounts and offsets.
Upon the trial of any suit, in a court, for any debt due by judgment, bond, bill or otherwise, the defendant shall have liberty to make all the discount he can against such debt, and upon proof thereof, the same shall be allowed in court. [To commence the first of May next.]
5. An act to amend the act for reducing into one the several acts prescribing the oath of fidelity, and oaths of publick officers.
Any person refusing to take an oath in the manner the same hath heretofore been usually administered, and declaring religious scruples to be the true and only reason of such refusal, if he or she shall use the solemnity and ceremony, and repeat the formulary observed on similar occasions, by those of the church or religious society of which such persons professeth to be a member, or to join in communion with, or shall use the solemnity and ceremony, or repeat the formulary which, in his or her opinion, is or ought to be observed on such occasions, according to the religion in which such person professeth to believe, he or she shall thereupon be deemed a competent witness, or be as duly qualified to execute an office, or perform any other act, to the sanction whereof an oath is or shall be required by law, and shall be subject to the same rules, derive the same advantages, or incur the same penalties, or forfeitures as if he or she had sworn—All acts within the purview of this repealed.—(To commence from the passing.)
6. An act to punish certain Theft and Forgeries.
If any person fraudulently obtain, or aid or assist in obtaining from the bank of Virginia, or any of its offices of discount and deposit, any bank or post note, or money, by means of any forged or counterfeited check or order whatsoever, knowing the same to be forged or counterfeited, every such person on conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the Penitentiary, not less than two nor more than ten years.—If any person shall forge or counterfeit, or aid in forging or counterfeiting, or keep or conceal, or aid in keeping or concealing any instrument for the purpose of forging or counterfeiting the seal of the bank of Virginia, every such person, on conviction, shall be imprisoned in the Penitentiary, not less than five, nor more than fifteen years.—If any person shall steal or take by robbery from another any bank or post note, every such person, on conviction, shall be imprisoned in the Penitentiary, not less than three nor more than ten years. [To commence from the passing.]
7. An act concerning Idots and Lunatics.
When the court of directors of the Williamsburg hospital shall for want of room or any other cause refuse to receive any person sent to the hospital, under the law now in force, the officer and guard to whom such Idiot or Lunatic, or supposed idiot or lunatic was entrusted, shall carry him back to the magistrates, before whom the examination was had, who are to give to the said officer and guard a certificate of the services performed, and of the distance he was sent; which certificate shall authorise the auditor to issue his warrant for the said services and travelling expenses, allowing five cents a mile for going to and returning from the hospital, besides ferrages, and allowing further to such officer four cents a mile for going and the same for returning for each idiot, &c. besides ferrages to be paid out of any money in the treasury.
When upon the return of an insane person, to the county to which he was sent, it shall be necessary to confine him in jail, the jailor shall receive him, and be paid in the same manner as for prisoners confined for offences.
All expenses incurred under this act shall be reimbursed out of the estate of the insane person, if any; provided such person be found insane by the court of directors. All acts contrary hereto are repealed. [To commence from the passing.]
8. An act directing the mode of proceeding against decedents estates, and providing a mode of reviving suits in certain cases.
Where on the default of the qualification of an executor or administrator, the estate of a deceased person is committed by the court to the then sheriff,

any creditor of the decedent may prosecute any action at law or suit in equity, against such sheriff, which he might have maintained against an executor or administrator, if one had qualified on such deceased person's estate; in which action or suit, the court shall render such judgment or decree as in ordinary cases; which, if against the sheriff, shall charge the assets in his hands, and be paid by him under the order of the court, either by discharging the whole debt, or if there be not sufficient property of the deceased, then in proportion to what other creditors shall receive under such order, and if the sheriff shall die before he has fully administered, the succeeding sheriff or sheriffs then in office, shall take into his hands the estate of such decedent unadministered; and shall, in all respects, act as if it had been originally committed to him: and all suits relative to the said estate committed by or against his predecessor may be revived by scire facias in his name; provided the same could have been revived by or against an executor or administrator. Where any appeal, writ of error, or supersedeas depending in any court, shall abate or is now abated, by the death of either the appellant or appellee, or the plaintiff or defendant in error, and the estate of either such party shall be committed to the sheriff as before mentioned, the court where such appeal, writ of error or supersedeas is now or may hereafter be depending, may revive the same by scire facias, in the same manner that it might have been revived if an executor or administrator had qualified. Where any suit depending in any court of law or equity is abated, or shall abate, by the death of the plaintiff or defendant, it may be revived by scire facias in the name of the sheriff to whom the estate may be committed as aforesaid; provided, the same could have been revived by or against an executor or administrator; Provided nevertheless, That in case of a suit brought or revived against a sheriff, or an appeal, writ of error, supersedeas revived against a sheriff, as representing a deceased person as aforesaid, such sheriff shall not be liable to costs, in case a decree of judgment is rendered against him, unless he has assets to defray such costs, and if he has not sufficient assets, then the said plaintiff, appellant or plaintiff in error shall be liable for so much of said costs as the sheriffs shall not have assets enough to pay. [To be continued.]
MESSAGE.
From the President of the United States, transmitting information touching an illegal combination of private individuals against the peace and safety of the union, and a military expedition planned by them against the territories of a power in amity with the United States: with the measures pursued for suppressing the same; in pursuance of a resolution of the house of the sixteenth instant.
Referred to Mr. John Randolph, Mr. Boyle, Mr. Jeremiah Morrow, Mr. G. W. Campbell, Mr. R. Nelson, Mr. Clinton, and Mr. Bidwell. January 22, 1807. To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
Agreeably to the request of the house of representatives, communicated in their resolution of the sixteenth instant, I proceed to state, under the reserve therein expressed, information received touching an illegal combination of private individuals against the peace and safety of the union, and a military expedition planned by them against the territories of a power in amity with the United States, with the measures I have pursued in suppressing the same.
I had, for some time, been in the constant expectation of receiving such further information as would have enabled me to lay before the legislature the termination, as well as the beginning, and progress of this scene of depravity, so far as it has been acted on the Ohio and its waters. From this the state of safety of the lower country might have been estimated on probable grounds; and the delay was indulged the rather, because no circumstance had yet made it necessary to call in the aid of the legislative functions. Information, now recently communicated, has brought us nearly to the period contemplated. The mass of what I have received, in the course of these transactions, is voluminous; but little has been given under the sanction of an oath, so as to constitute formal and legal evidence. It is chiefly in the form of letters, often containing such a mixture of rumours, conjectures, and suspicions, as renders it difficult to sift out the real facts, and unadvisable to hazard more than general outlines, strengthened by concurrent information, or the particular credibility of the relator. In this state of the evidence, delivered sometimes too under the restriction of private confidence, neither safety nor justice will permit the exposing names, except that of the principal actor, whose guilt is placed beyond question.
Some time in the latter part of September, I received intimations that designs were in agitation in the western country, unlawful, and unfriendly to the peace of the union; and that the prime mover in these was Aaron Burr, heretofore distinguished by the favour of his country. The grounds of these intimations being conclusive, the objects uncertain, and the fidelity of that country known to be firm, the only measure taken was to urge the informants to use their best endeavours to get further insight into the designs and proceedings of the suspected persons, and to communicate them to me.
It was not till the latter part of October, that the objects of the conspiracy began to be perceived; but still so blended, and involved in mystery, that nothing distinct could be singled out for pursuit. In this state of uncertainty, as to the crime contemplated, the acts done, and the legal course to be pursued, I thought it best to send to the scene, where these things were principally in transaction, a person in whose integrity, understanding and discretion, entire confidence could be reposed, with instructions to investigate the plots going on, to enter into conference (for which he had sufficient credentials) with the governors and all other officers, civil and military, and with their aid, to do on the spot whatever should be necessary to discover the designs of the conspirators, arrest their means, bring their persons to punishment, and to call out the force of the country to suppress any unlawful enterprise, in which it should be found they were engaged. By this time it was known that many boats were under preparation, stores of provisions collecting, and an unusual number of suspicious characters in motion on the Ohio, and its waters. Besides despatching the confidential agent to that quarter, orders were at the same time sent to the governors of the Orleans and Mississippi territories, and to the commanders of the land and naval forces
there, to be on their guard against any surprize, and in constant readiness to resist any enterprise which might be attempted on the vessels, posts, or other objects under their care; and on the eighth of November, instructions were forwarded to general Wilkinson, to hasten an accommodation with the Spanish commandant on the Sabine, and as soon as that was effected, to fall back with his principal force to the bither bank of the Mississippi, for the defence of the interesting points on that river. By a letter received from that officer on the 25th Nov. but dated October 21, we learnt that a confidential agent of Aaron Burr, had been deputed to him, with communications, partly written in cypher, and partly oral, explaining his designs, exaggerating his resources, and making such offers of emolument and command to engage him and the army in his unlawful enterprises as he flattered himself would be successful. The general, with the honor of a soldier, and fidelity of a good citizen, immediately despatched a trusty officer to me, with information of what had passed, proceeded to establish such an understanding with the Spanish commandant on the Sabine, as permitted him to withdraw his force across the Mississippi, and to enter on measures for opposing the projected enterprise.
The general's letter, which came to hand on the twenty-fifth of November, as has been mentioned, and some other information received a few days earlier, when brought together, developed Burr's general designs, different parts of which only had been revealed to different informants. It appeared that he contemplated two distinct objects which might be carried on either jointly or separately, and either the one or the other first, as circumstances should direct. One of these was the severance of the union of these states by the Alleghany mountains; the other an attack on Mexico. A third object was provided, merely ostensible, to wit, the settlement of a pretended purchase of a tract of country on the Washita, claimed by a baron Bastrop. This was to serve as the pretext for all his preparations, an allureme for such followers as really wished to acquire settlements in that country, and a cover under which to retreat in the event of a final discomfiture of both branches of his real design.
He found at once that the attachment of the western country to the present union, was not to be shaken; that its dissolution could not be effected with the consent of its inhabitants, and that his resources were inadequate, as yet, to effect it by force. He took his course then at once, determined to seize on New Orleans, plunder the bank there, possess himself of the military and naval stores, and proceed on his expedition to Mexico; and to this object all his means and preparations were now directed. He collected from all the quarters where himself or his agents possessed influence, all the ardent, restless, desperate and disaffected persons who were ready for an enterprise analogous to their characters. He seduced good and well meaning citizens, some by assurances that he possessed the confidence of the government, and was acting under its secret patronage; a pretence which procured some credit from the state of our differences with Spain; and others by offers of land in Bastrop's claim on the Washita.
This was the state of my information of his proceedings, about the last of Nov. at which time, therefore, it was first possible to take specific measures to meet them. The proclamation of November twenty-seventh, two days after the receipt of general Wilkinson's information, was now issued. Orders were despatched to every interesting point on the Ohio and Mississippi, from Pittsburg to New Orleans, for the employment of such force, either of the regulars or of the militia, and of such proceedings also of the civil authorities, as might enable them to seize on all boats and stores provided for the enterprise, to arrest the persons concerned, and to suppress effectually the further progress of the enterprise. A little before the receipt of these orders in the state of Ohio, our confidential agent, who had been diligently employed in investigating the conspiracy, had acquired sufficient information to open himself to the governor of that state, and to apply for the immediate exertion of the authority and power of the state, to crush the combination. Governor Tiffin and the legislature, with a promptitude, an energy, and patriotic zeal, which entitle them to a distinguished place in the affection of their sister states, effected the seizure of all the boats, provisions, and other preparations within their reach; and thus gave a first blow, materially disabling the enterprise in its outset.
In Kentucky a premature attempt to bring Burr to justice, without sufficient evidence for his conviction, had produced a popular impression in his favour, and a general disbelief of his guilt. This gave him an unfortunate opportunity of hastening his equipments. The arrival of the proclamation and orders, and the application and information of our confidential agent, at length awakened the authorities of that state to the truth, and then produced the same promptitude and energy of which the neighbouring state had set the example. Under an act of their legislature of December 23, the militia was instantly ordered to different important points, and measures taken for doing whatever could yet be done. Some boats (accounts vary from five to double or treble that number) and persons (differently estimated from one to three hundred) had in the mean time passed the falls of Ohio, to rendezvous at the mouth of Cumberland, with others expected down that river.
Not apprised, till very late, that any boats were building on Cumberland, the effect of the proclamation had been trusted to for some time in the state of Tennessee—but on the 19th of December similar communications and instructions, with those to the neighbouring states, were despatched by express to the governor, and a general officer of the western division of the state; and on the 23d December our confidential agent left Frankfort for Nashville, to put into activity the means of that state also. But by information received yesterday I learn that on the 22d of December, Mr. Burr descended the Cumberland, with two boats merely of accommodation, carrying from that state no quota towards his unlawful enterprise. Whether after the arrival of the proclamation of the orders, or of our agent, any exertion which could be made by that state, or the orders of the governor of Kentucky for calling out the militia at the mouth of Cumberland, would be in time to arrest these boats, and those from the falls of Ohio, is still doubtful.
On the whole, the fugitives from the Ohio, with their associates from Cumberland, or any other place in that quarter, cannot threaten serious danger to the city of New-Orleans.
By the same express of Dec. 19, orders were sent to the governors of Orleans and Mississippi, supplementary to those which had been given on the 25th of November, to hold the militia of their territories in readiness to co-operate for their defence with the regular troops and armed vessels then under command of gen. Wilkinson. Great alarm indeed was excited at New-Orleans, by the exaggerated accounts of Mr. Burr, disseminated through his emissaries, of the armies and navies he was to assemble there. Gen. Wilkinson had arrived there himself on the 24th of November, and had immediately put into activity the resources of the place, for the purpose of its defence; and on the 10th of December, he was joined by his troops from the Sabine. Great zeal was shewn by the inhabitants generally, the merchants of the place readily agreeing to the most laudable exertions and sacrifices for manning the armed vessels with their seamen; and the other citizens manifesting unequivocal fidelity to the union, and a spirit of determined resistance to their expected assailants.
Surmises have been hazarded that this enterprise is to receive aid from certain foreign powers. But these surmises are without proof or probability. The wisdom of the measures sanctioned by congress at its last session, has placed us in the paths of peace and justice, with the only powers with whom we had any differences—and nothing has happened since which makes it either their interest or ours to pursue another course. No change of measures has taken place on our part—none ought to take place at this time. With the one, friendly arrangements was then proposed, and the law, deemed necessary on failure of that, was suspended to give fair trial of the issue. With the other, negotiation was in like manner then preferred, and provisional measures only taken to meet the event of rupture. With the same power, negotiation is still preferred, and provisional measures only taken to meet the event of rupture.
While therefore we do not deflect in the slightest degree from the course we then assumed, and are still pursuing, with mutual consent, to restore a good understanding, we are not to impute to them practices as irreconcilable to interest as to good faith, and changing necessarily the relations of peace and justice between us to those of war. These surmises are therefore to be imputed to the vauntings of the author of this enterprise to multiply his partisans by magnifying the belief of his prospects and support.
By letters from gen. Wilkinson, of the 14th and 18th of December, which came to hand two days after the date of the resolution of the house of representatives, that is to say, on the morning of the 11th instant, I received the important affidavit, a copy of which I now communicate, with extracts of so much of the letters as come within the scope of the resolution. By these it will be seen that of three of the principal emissaries of Mr. Burr, whom the general had caused to be apprehended, one had been liberated by habeas corpus, and two others, being those particularly employed in the endeavour to corrupt the general and army of the United States, have been embarked by him for ports in the atlantick states, probably on the consideration that an impartial trial could not be expected, during the present situation of N. Orleans, and that that city was not as yet a safe place of confinement. As soon as these persons shall arrive, they will be delivered to the custody of the law, and left to such course of trial both as to place and process, as its functionaries may direct. The presence of the highest judicial authorities, to be assembled at this place within a few days, the means of pursuing a sounder course of proceedings here than elsewhere, and the aid of the executive means, should the judges have occasion to use them, render it equally desirable, for the criminal as for the publick, that being already removed from the place where they were apprehended, the first regular arrest should take place here, and the course of proceedings receive here its proper direction.
TH. JEFFERSON.
January 22, 1807.
Extract of a letter from Gen. Wilkinson, dated New Orleans, December 14, 1806.
After several consultations with the governor and judges, touching the arrest and confinement of certain known agents and emissaries of Col. Burr, in this city and territory, whose intrigues and machinations were to be apprehended, it is with their privity and approbation that I have caused three of them to be arrested, viz. Doct. Erick Bollman, Samuel Swartwout and Peter V. Ogden, against whom I possess strong facts, and I have recommended to the governor to have James Alexander, Esq. taken up on the grounds of strong suspicion. These persons and all others who, by their character and deportment, may be considered hostile to the interests of the United States, or dangerous to this feeble frontier under the menacing aspect of things from above, will, if my influence can prevail, be seized and sent by sea to the United States, subject to the disposition of the government, and accompanied by such information as may justify their confinement, and furnish a clue to the development of the grounds, progress and projectors of the treasonable enterprise in which they are engaged.
This letter will accompany Doct. Bollman, who is to be this day embarked in a vessel bound for Charleston, under the charge of lieutenant Wilson of the artillery, who has orders to land with his prisoner at fort Johnston or fort Moultrie, to forward this dispatch by mail, and to wait the orders of the executive. Mr. Swartwout will be sent to Baltimore by a vessel which will sail some time in the ensuing week, in custody of another subaltern, who will be the bearer of strong testimony against him and also Col. Burr, and the others will follow under due precautions, by the earliest opportunities which may present.
I deem it essential to keep these prisoners apart to prevent the adjustment of correspondent answers, or confessions to any examination which may ensue, and I hope the measures of the executive may be so prompt and efficient as to relieve the officers in charge of them from their trust before the interposition of the friends of the prisoners may effect their liberation.
By this procedure we may intimidate the confederates, who are unquestionably numerous in this as well as the adjacent territory; disconnect their arrangements and possibly destroy their intrigues; and I hope the zeal which directs the measure may be justified and approved, for whilst the glow of patriotism actuates my conduct, and I am willing to offer myself a martyr to the constitution
of my country, I should indeed be most grievously disappointed did I incur its censure.
Here, sir, we find the key to the western states, and here we must form one grand depository and place of arms; combined to this disposition a river fleet competent to its occlusion, and post it 30 or 40 leagues above the Yazoo river, and we may repose in security, for the discontent and sufferings of our insurgent citizens, which must immediately ensue, will soon open their eyes to the wickedness of their leaders, and work a radical reformation without bloodshed. This is my plan for resisting an internal attack for external defence, gun boats and bomb ketches, with floating batteries at the mouths of the Mississippi, and the passes from lake Ponchartrain, will be necessary.
Extract of a letter from gen. James Wilkinson, dated N. Orleans, December 18, 1806.
Sir, Since my last of the 14th instant, writs of habeas corpus have been issued for the bodies of Bollman, Swartwout and Ogden; the two latter by judge Workman, who is strongly suspected for being connected with Burr in his conspiracy, as I have proof this man declared some time since that "the republican who possessed power, and did not employ it to establish a despotism, was a fool."
His writ for Ogden was served on captain Shaw, of the navy, who had him in charge at my request, on board the Etna, bomb ketch, and delivered him up; and Mr. Workman discharged him without giving me a word of information, although he knew he was confined by my order for a treasonable combination with Burr, and Mr. Ogden now struts at large. Swartwout I have sent off, and shall so report, holding myself ready for consequences. Bollman was required by the superior court, but I have got rid of that affair also, under the usual liability for damages, in which case I shall look to our country for protection.
I, James Wilkinson, brigadier general, and commander in chief of the army of the United States, to warrant the arrest of Doctor Erick Bollman, on a charge of treason, misprision of treason, or such other offence against the government and laws of the United States, as the following facts may legally charge him with, on my honour as a soldier, and on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God, do declare and swear, that on the sixth day of November last, when in command at Natchitoches, I received by the hands of a Frenchman, a stranger to me, a letter from Doctor Erick Bollman, of which the following is a correct copy.
New-Orleans, Sept. 27, 1806.
Sir, I have the honour to forward to your excellency the enclosed letters, which I was charged to deliver to you by our mutual friend. I shall remain for some time at this place, and should be glad to learn where and when I may have the pleasure of an interview with you. Have the goodness to inform me of it, and please to direct your letter to me care of or inclose it under cover to them.
I have the honour to be, With great respect, Sir, Your Excellency's most obedient serv't, (Signed) ERICK BOLLMAN. Gen. Wilkinson.
Covering a communication in cypher from col. Aaron Burr, of which the following is substantially as fair an interpretation as I have heretofore been able to make, the original of which I hold in my possession: "I (Aaron Burr) have obtained funds and have actually commenced the enterprise. Detachments from different points and under different pretences will rendezvous on the Ohio, 1st November. Every internal and external favours views; protection of England is secured. *T.... is gone to Jamaica to arrange with the admiral on the station, and will meet at the Mississippi—England—navy of the United States are ready to join, and final orders are given to my friends and followers, it will be an host of choice spirits. Wilkinson shall be second to Burr only; Wilkinson shall dictate the rank and promotion of his officers, Burr will proceed westward 1st Aug. never to return; with him go his daughter; the husband will follow in Oct. with a corps of worthies; send forth with a confidential friend with whom Burr may confer; he shall return immediately with interesting details; this is essential to concert and harmony of movement; send a list of all persons known to Wilkinson west of the mountains, who could be useful, with a note delineating their characters.
By your messenger send me four or five of the commissions of your officers, which you can borrow under any pretence you please: these shall be returned faithfully: already are orders to the contractors given to forward six months provisions to points Wilkinson may name: this shall not be used until the last moment, and then under proper injunctions: the project is brought to the point so long desired: Burr guarantees the result with his life and honour, the lives, the honour, and fortunes of hundreds, the best blood of our country; Burr's plan of operations is to move down rapidly from the falls on the 15th Nov. with the first five hundred or one thousand men, in light boats, now constructing for that purpose; to be at Natchez between the 5th and 15th Dec. then to meet Wilkinson; then to determine whether it will be expedient in the first instance to seize on or pass by Baton Rouge: on receipt of this send Burr an answer; draw on Burr for all expenses, &c. The people of the country to which we are going are prepared to receive us; their agents now with Burr say, that if we will protect their religion, and will not subject them to a foreign power, that in three weeks all will be settled. The Gods invite to glory and fortune: it remains to be seen, whether we deserve the boon; the bearer of this goes express to you; he will hand a formed letter of introduction to you from Burr, a copy of which is herewith subjoined: he is a man of inviolable honour and perfect discretion; and formed to execute rather than to project; capable of relating facts with fidelity, and incapable of relating them otherwise: he is thoroughly informed of the plans and intentions of and will disclose to you as far as you enquire, and no further: he has imbibed a reverence for your character, and may be embarrassed in your presence; put him at ease and he will satisfy you: Dr. Bollman, equally confidential, better informed on the subject, and more intelligent, will hand this duplicate."
29th July. NEW-ORLEANS, Nov. 25, 1806.
Sir—Your letter of the 16th inst. has been duly received; supposing that you will be much engaged this morning, I defer waiting on your excel-

leney till you will be pleased to inform me of the time when it will be convenient to you to see me."
I remain, with great respect, your excellency's most obedient servant,
ERRICK BOLLMAN.
His excellency
Gen. Wilkinson, Fauxbourg.
MARIGNY, the house between madame
Trevigne, and M. Macarty.
On the 30th of the same month I waited in person on Dr. E. Bollman, when he informed me that he had not heard from col. Burr since his arrival here. That he (the said Dr. E. Bollman) had sent dispatches to col. Burr by a lieut. Spencer, of the navy, and that he had been advised of Spencer's ar-
sentiments of the author, it was evidently occasioned by the novelty of the situation, and not from a want of taste or judgment. The profound attention, and plaudits of the audience, are the best evidences of the satisfaction which was experienced.
THE PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION, with the documents accompanying, will be perused with interest by every portion of our readers; they are calculated to awaken the most serious reflections in the mind of every thinking person. The arrangement of our paper for this day, does not permit us to of-
We stated in our last postscript, on the authority of letters from the North of Germany, that the duke of Brunswick had been deposed by Buonaparte, and his title and territory given to marshal Soult. This is all but confirmed. From a Proclamation of the French general Malmaison, we learn that the territory of Brunswick was taken possession of as a conquered country; and the reception which the duke's request of protection for his states met with, leaves but little room to doubt of Buonaparte's intentions. After a torrent of insulting language to his officer, Napoleon signified—that "if the House of Brunswick lose the sovereignty of its ancestors, it can only be ascribed to the author of two wars."
not at Constantinople. They contain, we understand, the important information that the Porte, under the influence of French councils, have been induced to dissolve its alliance with Russia. This renunciation of the policy, to the observance of which it is that the Porte owes its existence as a nation, cannot fail to terminate in a war between these two powers. It is indeed probable that it has already commenced, for, according to some accounts, the Grand Seignior, in the same breath, not only renounced his relations with Russia, but formally declared war against her. This event has not been unexpected by the court of St. Petersburg. It has vigilantly marked the progress of the French

VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol in the City of Williamsburg, the 19th day of July, 1806. Josiah Riddick, Plf. against Michael and John Wallace, and Bernet Pulliam, Defs. The defendants Michael and John Wallace, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not in- habitants of this country: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the first day of April term next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the News-papers published in the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front-door of the former Capitol in this City. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
Isle of Wight County, to wit, November Court 1806. Henry Fanning, complainant, against Oliver Cocke and Thomas Fanning, defts. } In Chancery. The Defendant Oliver Cocke not having entered his ap- pearance and given security according to the Act of the General Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his Attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant Cocke appear here at February Court next, and answer the complainants bill; and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Publick Ledger, in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months succes- sively, and also posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County—And be it further ordered, that the defend- ant Thomas Fanning, retain the amount acknowledged by him in his answer to be in his hands, until the further or- der of this Court. A Copy, Teste, Nath'l Young, C. C.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of  DRUGS & MEDICINES. Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Album, Assafoetida, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom Rochelle do. Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Sennona, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Safflower refined, White Wax, Verdigree, Essences of Bergamot, Le- mons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI- POTs by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
THIS DAY by mutual consent, the copartnership of REDMON and FRITH is dissolved—All those indebted to said concern are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are desired to furnish their accounts or adjustment to B. REDMON, who will in future conduct the business on his own account. Bartholomew Redmon, Edward Frith. December 26.  B. REDMON, Has for Sale at his Store in Church-street, Jamaica Rum, Molasses, Sugar, and Coffee.  NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has a hand a constant supply of  Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 789
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by  FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, For the Ship Protessors, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of  GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of  GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, inclu- ding OTTER of ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most rea- sonable terms. PERRY'S and LETTOM'S Golden Antiphlogis- PILLS; CHURCHES'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. 835
INDIAN CORN. 10,000 bushels, stored at a very convenient wharf, will be sold on moderate terms, if immediate application is made to Wm. Pennock. January 7. 3w
LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situate on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made accommodating to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m January 23.
Landing from on board the Three Sisters, from Kingston, 61 tons large size Nicaragua WOOD, 10 do. Campachy Logwood. And from on board the British brig Fox, from King- ston, 50,000 lb. COCOA. The whole of which will be disposed of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. January 23. tf
T. GIBBONS, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the publick, that he has taken that commodious Dwelling-House in the rear of the Ledger Office, opposite the Exchange Coffee-House, lately occupied by Mr. John Stratton, which he has fitted up for the purpose of keeping a private BOARDING-HOUSE, where those who favour him with their company, may rest assured of every exertion being used to give general satisfac- tion. January 23. tf
W HEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTH- NOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
German Oznaburgs. JUST received a few bales of German OZNA- BURGS, which will be sold on a liberal credit by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. December 24. tf
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 89 do. SHAD, 750 bbls. TAR, 130 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. 907
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to us by (Notes due) or open Accounts, are requested to come forward immediately and make arrangements for the settlement thereof, as no further indulgence will be given after the 1st day of January next. Richard Bowden & Co. Dec. 24. tf
Salt, Sugar, Fustic, &c. FOR Sale the Cargo of the schooner Nancy, from Barracoa and Exuma, 1000 buthels Exuma Salt, 400 lbs. Tortoise Shell, 8 tons Fustic, 23 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Limes, 25 do. Oranges, 15 boxes Segars, 2 cases do. 13 sacks Spanish Tobacco, 100 Hides, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 logs White Wood, 1500 Cooch Nuts. Nov. 24. tf GEORGE WILSON.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.  GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or ap- proved notes, West-India or country produce. 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do.; Duffle do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfthicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloths, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-5-6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Ma- ker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, con- taining the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5. tf
WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wath House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, near Hampton, formerly called the Glebe, containing by old survey 204 acres, but supposed to amount to 300. There is a good brick Dwelling-House, and excellent water on this land— The quality of the land, its contiguity to a great and flour- ishing market, the extraordinary salubrity of the place, the abundance and facility of obtaining Fish and Oysters of su- perior quality, render it an object worthy of attention. Ap- plication to be made to the Rev. HENRY HEFFERNAN, Urbanna, Middlesex. Jan. 7. tf
For SALE, A few boxes of Oranges and Lemons, per the Thomas, from St. Ubes. Apply to N. Boush. January 12. tf
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
REMOVAL. MRS. SARAH BRYAN respectfully informs her friends and the publick in general, that she has lately re- moved to that large and commodious house on Main-street, her Norfolk Hotel, lately occupied by Mr. Benbridge, where she continues to take boarders by the day, week, or year, on the most moderate terms; and hopes from her attention, and the convenience of the house, to merit the encouragement of the publick. Jan. 14. tf
750 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, a-float and in Store, for Sale by Richard Bowden & Co. Jan. 9. tf
WILLIAM STEVENS, Begs leave to acquaint the publick at large, (but more particularly his established customers) that he has commenced business on his own account, in the Store lately held by Mr. JAMES ALLINGTON, and next door, westward, of his old stand, where he designs keeping constantly in store,  GROCERIES, of superior quality, and well assorted.—He has just received a supply of Imperial TEA, which he can recommend as ex- cellent. Jan. 12. 2m
Just received by the schooner Welcome Return, cap- tain Hurst, from St. Jago-de-Cuba, 38 tons of FUSTIC, 810 HIDES, 70 boxes SEGARS, 16 barrels best Green COFFEE—For Sale by Proby, Harmsan, & Co. January 21. tf
20,000 Pipe STAVES, For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, Jan. 7. 1m*
For Rent or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete or- der, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.— This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
For Sale or Rent, A small neat DWELLING-HOUSE, situate on Union-street, near Mr. D. Pierce's. This property is fee sim- ple, and would be sold low for Cash, if applied for immedi- ately—Possession can be given immediately. Robert Gibson. December 27. tf
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf- street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catha- rine-street.—A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold confer- ences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12. tf
PORT WINE. Just received and for Sale by the Subscriber, 10 pipes, 10 hogheads, and 20 quarter casks Of choice PORT WINE, entitled to drawback, which will be sold low. William Dickson. January 2. 1m
Cargo of SALT, Loose and in sacks, received by the brig Nancy, capt. Murray, from Liverpool, will be sold low if taken from along side of said vessel. James Young. January 2. tf
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
Coarse SALT. 7000 buthels now a-float, 70 boxes Brown SOAP.—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. January 19. 6t
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels of coarse SALT, stored in a convenient Warehouse for shipping. And in Store, 14 pipes of Holland GIN, of an excellent quality. Joseph Hayes. January 19. 1m*
Cogniac Brandy and Pepper. TWENTY pipes Cogniac Brandy; 20 bags black Pepper, this day landing from schooner Weymouth—For Sale by FISK & CATLETT. December 15. tf
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the sea; containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island-cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a consi- derable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abun- dant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Ma- ry's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 20. tf 212 Norfolk.
SECOND CLASS.  SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.    5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380   4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275   10,623 129,655   Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500   Dolls. 125,155 
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.    2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000   2 do. 2000 do. 8,000   4 do. 1000 do. 16,000   16 do. 500 do. 8,000   16 do. 200 do. 6,400   32 do. 100 do. 16,000   160 do. 50 do. 11,600   232 do. 20 do. 15,000   750 do. 155   Stationary Prizes are,   1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets 500   are out,   1 do. 2000 500   1 do. 3000 500   1 do. 4000 500   1 do. 5000 500   1 do. 6000 500   1 do. 7000 10,000   1 do. 8000 500   1 do. 9000 500   1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000   1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000   9400 Blanks. 
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that funding the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be re- newed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patri- otic reasons which induced the legislature to author- ise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the dis- position of tickets, will soon enable the commission- ers to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cut- chen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation cal- led Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling- House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Eli- zabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not ex- travagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will ap- ply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of BENJAMIN WOLF, deceased, are requested to produce them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Angus Martin, Adm'r. January 7. tf
German Winter GOODS. I have just received on consignment a large variety of the following Articles, to be sold on low terms for Cash or approved Bills, viz. Milled Stockings, 70 boxes Window Glass, Filled Gloves, 160 do. 1st qual. Segars, Caps and Mitts, 6 barrels Glue, Children's Stockings, 1 cask Waffle Irons, Half do. 1 cask Scarlet Plush for Fullled Carpet Socks, Saddles, Travelling Socks, &c. 1 do. Fowling Pieces and Pistols, Also, at reduced prices. 3 bales Gurrabs, 1 do. Baftas, 9 boxes half pint Tumblers, 50 groce empty Bottles. 1 cask Watch Chryystals. Bottle cases and Looking- Glasses, And a complete assortment of German Linen. 13,000 Bags, Apply to John C. Niemeyer. Who will take in barter for German Linens, About 200 hogheads of Tobacco STEMS, sound- ly packed in hds. to contain about 1000 lb. nett. November 28. tf
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immedi- ate payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
NOTICE. THE terms of copartnership of GILLIAT and MACKINDER, will terminate on the first day of March next. They offer for Sale their present Stock on hand, consisting of about Ten Thousand Pounds Sterling of well assorted DRY GOODS, at a very low advance, and on very liberal credit, on approved security.—It is requested that all claims against the said firm will be presented for immediate settlement; and those that are indebted it is expected will on, or before the first of March next, have their respective accounts settled by payments or bonds. Dec. 22. 11stM
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.