Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-05-22 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1805.
[NO. 133.
FOR SALE OR CHARTER, THE SHIP WILLIAM LITTLEJOHN, A fine fast sailer, burthen 220 hogheads to tobacco—now in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
May 17. tf 669
WANTED FOR WASHINGTON, A VESSEL. Calculated to carry about 2000 Cubick Feet of thick Stuff and Plank—Immediate des- patch will be given—Apply at the Navy Yard, Gosport.
May 15. tf 686
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship DUMFRIES, RICHARD BEARD, Master, having two thirds of her cargo engaged and afloat, will positively sail by the 1st of June. 100 hogheads Tobacco, with Cotton and other small freight, will be taken on moderate terms. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
The Dumfries is a prime sailer, and can accommodate 6 or 8 passengers. For terms apply to Captain Beard.
May 10. tf 672
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing Ship WILLIAM, Moses Hale, Master, burthen 400 hogheads, is now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale,
20 Tons PLAISTER OF PARIS. May 10. tf 668
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The American Brig CATHARINE, JOSEPH SEAWARD, Master:— Burthen about fifteen hundred barrels, sails fast, and is well found. The Catharine is not three years old, and built of Live Oak, and Cedar. Apply to Captain Seaward on board, or Alexander Leckie.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON BOARD SAID BRIG, 49 Puncheons Antigua Rum. Part of which is three years old, and will be sold now for cash, or approved paper.
May 8. tf 656
FOR PORT GLASGOW, (To sail by the 23th current,) The good fast sailing British Brig HOPE, ROBERT M'GEORGE, Master:— One hundred hogheads Tobacco, and a few bales of Cotton, will be received on freight, if immediate application is made to Robert Maitland & Co.
May 6. tf 652
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Ship Yorkshire—Consisting of 115 Hogsheads Jamaica RUM. THE YORKSHIRE, But when 400 Hogsheads are offered for Char- ter—She will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days.
April 26. tf 626
For Freight or Charter, The new and fast sailing Ship LEONIDAS, R. M'Kinzie, master; burthen 400 Hhds. Tobacco. For terms apply to Phœnas Dana, & Co.
April 26. tf 631
FOR SALE, On board the Ship ROY & BETSEY, Captain RICHARDSON, CADIZ SALT.
William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER, The said Ship ROYA & BETSEY.
April 5. tf 559
WANTED, Two or three Crafts of easy draft of water, to load at Plymouth, N. C. for this port.
C. & F. WHITTLE.
March 20 tf 513
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Brig JOANNA, JEREMIAH BLANCHARD, Master:— Burthen 1100 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Phœnas Dana & Co.
May 8. tf 660
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Brig GEORGE, Captain OWENS:— Burthen 119 tons—she will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to R. C. Jen- kings & Co. Norfolk, or at Gosport to John Cox.
May 8. tf 661
WE WANT, A British ship of 250 to 300 Hhds. burthen.
C. & F. WHITTLE.
April 12. tf 593
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
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Wednesday, February 20.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT
THE UNITED STATES vs SAMUEL CHASE.
(Mr. EARLY's Speech Concluded.)
The last of the three articles now under ex- amination goes on to charge the defendant with various acts of injustice, partiality, and intemperance, highly derogatory to his charac- ter as a judge, and equally injurious to the re- putation of the American bench. Without fatiguing the patience of this honourable court with an inquiry into the proofs, and an investi- gation of the criminality, of all the particulars here enumerated, I beg leave to call their at- tention to one part of the judge's conduct, which appears to me to stand pre-eminent for its open defiance of all Justice, and its flagrant violation of the constitution of this country. I allude to the refusal to continue the cause. The reasons assigned for that refusal, were, we learn, that it did not appear by the affidavit exhibited, and upon which the motion for a continuance was founded, that the witnesses whose testimony was wanted, could prove the truth of all the charges laid in the indict- ment. This conduct, Mr. President, strikes me as being of the same family with the re- jection of Mr. Taylor's testimony. The char- ges in the indictment are in number many. They embrace a numerous collection of facts, some of them assimilated, others extremely va- riant in their nature; many of them involving legal difficulties as to their criminality. Un- der the plea of not guilty, to the indictment, it was incompetent to the traverser not only to prove the truth of the charges in point of fact, but also to prove that any of the charges were not criminal in point of law. It was competent for the defendant to prove the truth of a part of the charges, and to contend that the rest were not seditious. Both these grounds of defence were proper for the jury, and the jury possessed the right to pass with- out controul upon both. With what propriety then could the judge pronounce from the bench that to entitle the accused to a continuance, it must appear that he could prove the truth of all the charges? What, sir, was the question of law as to their criminality, a point which the judge here again arrogated to himself the exclusive right to determine, and that too be- fore the traverser was heard? Indeed it would appear that in this case also, as in the case of Fries, the law was to be wrested from its pro- per organ, the jury, and to be exclusively pas- sed upon by the judge himself. What other construction can be given to his determina- tion that the truth of all the charges must be proven? There surely could be no necessity for this, unless they were all seditious within the act of Congress. By determining then, that all must be proved true, the judge did de- termine that all were seditious. This, sir, it was the exclusive right of the jury to deter- mine.
The constitution of this country most wise- ly provided, that "the accused shall have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favour." Of what avail is this provision if time be not given for their attendance? Of what avail to grant the process, and, before the witnesses can by any physical possibility reach the place, force the accused to trial? This conduct, sir, is worse than mockery. It is an insult to the common sense of mankind. It is high treason against the majesty of the con- stitution of a free government. The constitu- tion of the United States gives to the accused the right of process to compel the attendance of his witnesses. But judge Chase so admin- isters, that the accused is indicted, arrested, tried, convicted, and punished, all in the same term, whilst his witnesses are distant hun- dreds of miles.
After all this, Mr. President, surely we shall not be asked for proofs of corrupt intent. They are too thick upon every feature of the transactions which have been examined. The defendant is on all hands acknowledged to possess an acquaintance with the laws and constitution of his country, which yields not to that of any other man in this nation.—He is on all hands acknowledged to possess ta- lents which might do honour to any tribunal. With such knowledge and such talents, per- mit me to ask if it was within the compass of possibility that he should mistake in points so familiar as those in which he is charged with criminal conduct? Although all things are possible, yet there are things the extreme im- probability of which defies belief. Among those I rank the supposition of mistake on the part of judge Chase in the trial of James T. Callender. We might just as well be asked for proof of malice in a case where a man wil- fully and without provocation kills another. In such a case as in one now under considera- tion, the answer is, that the criminal intent is apparent upon the face of the act. And there is a question, sir, which strikes me as apply- ing itself with almost irresistible force to the present discussion: can it be that such outrages should be committed upon the most ordinary principles of law and justice, and yet the con- duct of the judge be not influenced by corrupt motives? Can it be that every thing should be done in favour the prosecution and to stifle the defence, & yet justice be administered "faith-
fully, and impartially, and without respect to persons?" But if all this be insufficient I pray this honourable court to recollect the declara- tions of the judge in relation to the case, as attested by several witnesses.
The fifth and sixth article rest upon grounds so extremely simple, and so easily compre- hended, that it appears totally unnecessary to fatigue the patience of the honourable court, by dwelling upon them.
The seventh article is as follows: "That at circuit court of the United States, for the district of Delaware, held at Newcas- tle in the month of June, one thousand eight hundred, whereat the said Samuel Chase pre- sided, the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties of his office, did descend from the dignity of a judge, and stoop to the level of an informer, by refusing to discharge the grand jury, although entreated by several of the said jury so to do; and after the said grand jury had regularly declared, through their fore- man, that they had found no bills of indict- ment, nor had any presentments to make, by observing to the said grand jury, that he, the said Samuel Chase, understood, "that a high- ly seditious temper had manifested itself in the state of Delaware, among a certain class of people, particularly in Newcastle county, and more especially in the town of Wilming- ton, where lived a most seditious printer, un- restrained by any principle of virtue, and re- gardless of social order; that the name of this printer was"—but checking himself, as if sen- sible of the indecorum which he was commit- ting, added—"that it might be assuming too much to mention the name of this person, but it becomes your duty, gentlemen, to inquire diligently into this matter," or words to that effect; and that with intention to procure the prosecution of the printer in question, the said Samuel Chase did, moreover, authoritatively enjoin on the district attorney of the United States, the necessity of procuring a file of the papers to which he alluded, (and which were understood to be those published under the title of "Muror of the Times and General Advertiser;") and, by a strict examination of them, to find some passage which might fur- nish the ground-work of a prosecution against the printer of the said paper: thereby degrad- ing his high judicial functions, and tending to impair the publick confidence in, and respect for, the tribunals of justice, so essential to the general welfare."
The respondent stands here charged with a conduct, than which, in my opinion, nothing could be more at war with his official duty— nothing more tarnish his official character. The constitution and laws of this country cer- tainly intended in erecting high judicial tribu- nals, that those who might be appointed to minister therein, should be impartial dispen- sers of justice between such as might resort thither for an adjustment of their differences. In publick prosecutions, more especially was it intended that such dispensation should be made without respect to persons. In these, above all other cases, ought a judge to stand aloof from influence, free from predilection towards one, or prejudice against the other. Most peculiarly here is it his duty to stand firm at his post, resisting the overbearing in- fluence of a powerful publick, and protecting the rights of the accused in so unequal a con- test. But Judge Chase, disregarding these principles, always held sacred in a land of laws, converts himself into a hunter after ac- cusations. He who, in the humane language of the laws, should be counsel for the accus- ed, becomes himself an accuser. He whose duty it is impartially to decide between the prosecutor and prosecuted, becomes himself the prosecutor of prosecutions.
I have always been taught that the character of an informer, in any station of life, was des- ervedly considered as the reverse of reputa- ble. What then shall we say of him, who descends from the judgment seat of the na- tion, to inform against, and direct the pros- ecution of one, against whom he avows the strongest antipathy, and over whose trial he himself has to preside? Surely, sir, his thirst for punishment was great. Surely it was ex- treme indeed, when he could not wait for the tardy motion of the publick prosecutors. If our judges are thus to turn informers; if they are thus to seek after objects for themselves to try, and themselves to punish; then indeed must this country, heretofore considered as an asylum from oppression, become itself the nursery of oppression in its most odious form. And this government, heretofore the pride of humanity, will be held up as an object of scorn and derision to the nations of the earth.
The eighth article is in these words: "And whereas mutual respect and confi- dence, between the government of the United States and those of the individual states, and between the people and those governments, respectively, are highly conducive to that pub- lick harmony, without which there can be no publick happiness; yet the said Samuel Chase, disregarding the duties and dignity of his ju- dicial character, did at a circuit court for the district of Maryland, held at Baltimore, in the month of May, one thousand eight hun- dred and three, pervert his official right and duty to address the Grand Jury then and there assembled, on the matters coming within the province of the said Jury, for the purpose of
delivering to the said Grand Jury an intempe- rate and inflammatory political harangue, with intent to excite the fears and resentment of the said Grand Jury, and of the good peo- ple of Maryland against their state govern- ment and constitution, a conduct highly cen- surable in any, but peculiarly indecent and un- becoming a Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States: and moreover, that the said Samuel Chase, then and there, under pretence of exercising his judicial right to ad- dress the said Grand Jury, as aforesaid, did, in a manner highly unwarrantable, endeavour to excite the odium of the said Grand Jury, and of the good people of Maryland against the government of the United States, deliver- ing opinions which, even if the judicial au- thority were competent to their expression, on a suitable occasion, and in a proper manner, were at that time, and as delivered by him, highly indecent, extra-judicial, and tending to prostitute the high judicial character with which he was invested, to the low purpose of an electioneering partisan."
It is not my intention, Mr. President, to trouble the court with many observations upon this article; not because of any opinion that it is unimportant. I believe it equally impor- tant with any in the catalogue. I believe it possesses a peculiar importance, in affording, from the testimony by which it is supported, proofs of the spirit by which Judge Chase was usually governed in his official conduct.
There are features too in that part of the official conduct charged in this article, which place him in a point of view awfully grand. We have heretofore been viewing him as bringing his talents to bear upon individuals. Here we see his genius rising in the majesty of its strength, to far higher objects. Here we see him consigned over whole govern- ments to the scourge of his own avenging wrath. Whithersoever he turned his eyes, whether to the state constitution and laws, or to the laws and constitution of the whole Union, they were equally exposed to the whip and the rack.
Mr. President, there is no truth more forc- ible than that expressed in the language of this article, than that "mutual respect and confi- dence between the government of the United States and those of the individual states, and between the people and those governments re- spectively, are highly conducive to that pub- lick harmony, without which there can be no publick happiness." Indeed, Sir, it may with truth be said, that this respect and confidence are essential to that harmony without which we can enjoy no publick happiness. What words then can describe in its proper colours, the conduct of an officer of the highest jud- icial tribunal of the general government, who abuses the duty and perverts the privilege of his station to destroy the confidence and ex- cite the odium of the people against not only their state government, but that of the United States? He who was seated on the judgment seat of the nation to execute the laws of the Union, converts that very judgment seat into a forum from whence to pronounce a philippick not only against the state government with which he there had no right to meddle, but against that very government under whose au- thority he was there sitting, and whose laws he was sworn there to execute. Not content with endeavouring to excite discontent and odium against the government of the state of Maryland, the Congress of the United States must be held up as sacrilegious destroyers of the national constitution.
Mr. President, I have taken those views of this subject, which presented themselves most forcibly to my mind. I have finished all I intended to say upon the argument. There has, in my opinion, been established against the respondent a volume of guilt, every page of which calls for punishment at the hands of this nation. I leave the case and the respond- ent in your hands. I leave them where the constitution of this country has placed them. I leave them where I hope, and I believe, there will be found a different measure of jus- tice from that which Judge Chase has been accustomed to administer. I leave them where justice will be administered "faithfully, and impartially, and without respect to per- sons."
MADAME COULON, NOUVELLEMENT arrivée dans cette ville, à l'honneur de prévenir le public, qu'elle montre à pincer de la HARPE.—Les personnes qui voudront l'honorer de leur confiance, trouveront en elle toute la douceur et l'amabilité que convient à enseigner aux jeunes demoiselles.—Elle se loge, maintenant, chez M. Prin, épicier, Town-Point, No. 27.
MRS. COULON, LATELY arrived in this Borough, takes the li- berty of informing the Publick, that she teaches to play on the HARPE.—Those who may honour her with their confidence, will experience all the ten- derness and attention which are requisite in those who undertake the instruction of Young Ladies.— She lodges at present at the house of Mr. Prin, gro- cer, No. 27, Town-Point.
May 20. 1m 692
SPRING GOODS.
PHILIP HENOP, Has Received, by the Ship Dumfries, from London, a com- plete and extensive assortment of FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS.
April 26. tf 624

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1805.
From the papers received at the office of the Ledger, by the brig Franklin, we do not collect any news—the latest date is March 19.—From a paper of the 16th we have copied some remarks upon Mr. Pitt's conduct respecting the Irish Roman Catholicks, which may perhaps astonish those who think that an English printer dare not utter his opinions, if not in conformity with those of the ruling party.—We believe that since the press was first established in that country, no king of Great-Britain has ever had the boldness, in a speech to parliament, to recommend such writers as disapproved of the measures pursued by his ministers, to the attention of those, who have leisure to prosecute them, or even to the supplementary punishment of publick indignation—It was reserved to a President of the United States, the chief-magistrate of a country which boasts itself more free than any other on earth, to make this temerarious attack upon the freedom of publick opinion, upon the right of the people freely to discuss the conduct of those whom they had placed in authority, and even to pass censure upon that conduct when called for. Such language as the Morning Chronicle applies to the Chancellor of the British Exchequer, would, in this country, if applied to the actions of a President or a Secretary of the Treasury, be called highly seditious; and, though it might escape the censure of the laws, would be sure to draw upon the writer all the pretty epithets, with which the tribe of venal scribblers in the employment of our rulers, repel the arguments of their opponents. Were a charge of breach of promise brought against the greatest man in America, it would be called Federal scurrility; were it asserted that he had disregarded his engagement to do equal and exact justice to all the people over whom he was placed, it would be called Federal Misrepresentation; were it incontestably proved that he had not only disregarded his sacred duty, to protect with equal care the rights and privileges of all his fellow-citizens, but that he had become, in a great degree, the oppressor of one half of the community over which he rules, it would be called Federal Defamation. All these assertions, though supported by innumerable facts, would be instantly disproved, by such magical arguments as—He is the friend of the people!—He has been re-elected by 162 against 14 votes!—And it is by such arguments as these that the people are hood-winked, deluded, bamboozled—O servile pecus!
By the arrival of Gould's packet from Baltimore, we this morning received a supplement to the American of Friday last; from which we extract some interesting articles of foreign news, the latest that has yet reached us.
The new Constitution of the Batavian Republic has been promulgated—and the 9th of April fixed upon as the day for the people to declare (in imitation of the election of Buonaparte) their concurrence in the nomination of RUTGER JAN SCHIMMELPENNICK to the post of FIRST PENSIONARY, or chief of the executive department: the register of votes to be closed on the 16th.—All who do not vote shall be considered as having thereby expressed their approbation.
It appears that the Russian Flag was hoisted in the Capital of the Seven Islands on the 24th of December, the Emperor's birth day; their force in Corfu is stated at ten thousand. There were in the roads two sail of the line, and four large ships with troops: six sail of the line with troops, under the command of Admiral Crouse (an Englishman) were hourly expected.
Admiral Cochrane with five ships of the line and four frigates had arrived at Jamaica in quest of the Rochfort squadron, and, strengthened by two sail of the line, had put to sea again on the 19th April.—The New-York papers say that he is to supersede Commodore Hood in the command of that station—It will be observed that Hood commands the Leeward Island station, and that the Jamaica station is under Admiral Dacres, who lately superseded Duckworth.—We are therefore at a loss from this information to determine which station Admiral Cochrane is to command; we suppose, however, it is the Leeward.
FROM THE CHARLESTON COURIER, APRIL 11.
THE INAUGURAL SPEECH. No. XII.
CORAM LAUDARE, AND CLAM VITREPERARE INHOESTIM EST.
On the subject of Mr. Jefferson's consistency and sincerity, and the nature of both, we have said something which must be decisive with every one not leagued with faction, or sunk into fatuity by party zeal or personal idolatry. We have shown on the one hand how that gentleman felt, and on the other how he affected to feel to Mr. Washington and Mr. Adams. The subject is still but little exhausted. The portion which we can allot to political matter might be filled every day for a year with new proofs of his excellence in that kind of virtues. It would be useless however to carry it much farther, since they who have not been convinced by what has already been said, could not be convinced though one were to rise from the dead for their conviction. Thinking, however, that our series would be incomplete, if we were to leave out a very important document, we beg leave to offer to our readers' consideration an extract from the letter to Mazzei, which has made so much noise, and which throws an additional light upon the character, the latest sentiments and opinions, of the writer. It
made its appearance in May, 1797, about a year after he had eulogized Mr. Adams in the Senate, as we have shown in yesterday's number.
Mr. Jefferson's Letter to Mazzei, first published in the United States, about the 4th May 1797.
Our political situation is prodigiously changed since you left us. Instead of that noble love of liberty and that republican government which carried us triumphantly through the dangers of the war, an anglo-monarchico-aristocratic party has arisen; their avowed object is to impose on us the substance, as they have already given us the form, of the British government. Nevertheless the principal body of our citizens remain faithful to republican principles. All our proprietors of lands are friendly to those principles; as also the mass of men of talents. We have against us (republicans) the executive power, the judiciary power, (two of the three branches of our government), all the officers of government, all who are seeking offices, all timid men who prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty, the British merchants, and the Americans who trade on British capitals, the speculators, persons interested in the banks and publick funds, establishments invented with views of corruption, and to assimilate us to the British model in all its corrupt parts.
Now, readers, let us compare all this with the character of the preceding administration, given by Mr. Jefferson in his first inaugural speech delivered to Congress in March 1801.
About to enter, fellow-citizens, on the exercise of duties which comprehend every thing dear and valuable to you, it is proper you should understand what I deem the essential principles of our government, and consequently those which ought to shape its administration. I will compress them within the narrowest compass they will bear, stating the general principle, but not all its limitations. Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political—peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none—the support of the State Governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies—the preservation of the General Government in its whole constitutional vigour, as the sheet-anchor of our peace at home, and safety abroad—a jealous care of the right of election by the people—a mild and safe corrective of abuses, which are lopped by the sword of revolution, where peaceable remedies are unprovided—absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority, the vital principle of Republics, from which there is no appeal but to force, the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism—a well disciplined militia, our best reliance in peace, and for the first moment of war, till regulars may relieve them—the supremacy of the civil over the military authority—economy in the publick expense, that labour may be lightly burdened—the honest payment of our debts, and sacred preservation of the publick faith—encouragement of agriculture, and of commerce, as its hand-maid—the diffusion of information, and arrangement of all abuses at the bar of publick reason—freedom of religion; freedom of the press; and freedom of person, under the protection of the habeas corpus, and trial by juries impartially selected. These principles from the bright constellation which has gone before us, and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation. The wisdom of our Sages, and blood of our heroes have been devoted to their attainment; they should be the creed of our political faith—the test of civick instruction—the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust; and should we wander from them, in moments of error or of alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety.
Here we find the anglo-monarchico-aristocratic party which had imposed upon America the form and substance of the British government, gratuitously converted into the bright constellation which had gone before him (remember he speaks in 1801), and which was formed of all those republican principles which our great man, entering into office, deemed essential to good government, and said, should consequently shape his administration.
The quality of crimes is mitigated or aggravated by attendant circumstances.—Calumny is one of the worst of crimes—But “as not to be the worst stands in some rank of praise,” so calumny, that is open and unmasked, is respectable, when compared with that which skulks in ignominious concealment: But oh, what a damned crime—now base, how ungenerous, how unmanly, how wicked, when coupled with hypocrisy—when masked under the fair face of friendship. What is the open highway assassin, to the domestick who clandestinely poisons the bowl or the dish?—Nothing!
Those who have read the preceding papers will have little to learn, respecting the choice of the people. If he is fit to be chief magistrate who holds two opposite languages on the same subject, who shews a fair face to, smiles, and publickly eulogizes—nay, in official senatorial speeches eulogizes a person, and privately causes that very person to be calumniated; who acts in direct contradiction to his professed opinions; whose actions, writings, sentiments, and promises, are flatly contradicted by each other—If such a one, we say,
be fit for that sacred office, the people have been right in their choice.
We request Mr. Jefferson to account to the publick for his coming into office a second time, in contradiction to his own warmly asserted principles. Let us be understood!
Mr. Jefferson did not, we believe, oppose the federal constitution in 1788. He had some three or four objections, which he thought insuperable; but which he hoped would be surmounted by the operations of time. One of these, (communicated in his correspondence with Mr. Madison) was the duration of the executive office. On this point, he maintained the impolicy and danger of the same person continuing so long in office—and, above all, insisted on the impropriety of electing the same person to it. His grounds were, that the high powers invested in that person would furnish him with the means of procuring, by corrupt practices, a re-election, and, of course, that he might become a perpetual dictator. Now, Mr. Jefferson, tell the people on what grounds you can justify your re-election. Have you not violated your own principle, not only in being so re-elected, but in making use of your first four years to insure to you a continuation of office? Why was the two-fold system of terror and seduction so warmly put in action?—Why were honest men persecuted, and pushed from office, without just cause, and your convenient creatures put in their places?—Why was the constitution altered?—Why was the judiciary crushed? Why were Judges threatened, and those that were refractory brought to trial? though afterwards acquitted, for want of grounds for prosecution?—Why were the former administrations calumniated? Why do the Tripolitans triumph over our economies? Why are we, for economies' sake, without a navy to scourge them?—Why have our brave seamen been sacrificed at the walls of that miserable fortress, and others endangered, by being sent over the Atlantic in flat-bottomed boats for economies?—Is it to accomplish that very thing which you wished to prevent others from accomplishing, and for rendering the nation liable to which, you objected to the constitution?—Is it to erect you into a perpetual dictator?
A word more, and then we have done for the present. A paper, in the service of democracy, attacked Washington—called on the people to celebrate his retirement as a jubilee—labelled all the Senators in their individual capacity, and then as a body—scurrilously abused Mr. Adams—a prosecution was instituted, but Mr. Jefferson comes into office, and orders the Attorney-General to issue a noli prosequi, to stifle it, and employs the printer of that paper in government service, to the profit of many, some say ten, thousand dollars a year.—Very well!—Bet it so! But how dares a man so acting, to declaim against the licentiousness of the press?
Why was the prosecution of Judge Chase cherished? It will be asked by whom we insinuate it was cherished?—Let our readers draw the inference. The Attorney-General resigned his office previous to the last session of the Supreme Court. No other was appointed, though the President was bound in duty to fill the office up. But the place was kept vacant, and the Court was obliged to go through the session without an Attorney-General—Why? Because he who is now Attorney-General was kept ready in waiting to succeed Judge Chase on the bench—But Chase being acquitted, he was obliged to put up with the Attorney-Generalship, kept vacant so long for him. All this was under the President's eye at the seat of government.
* Beware of this, Mr. Oeconomies!—You may hear of this yet.
DRAWINGS IN THE LOTTERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
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NEW-YORK, May 13.
Yesterday morning, the frigate John Adams, and three gun boats, sailed for the Mediterranean, with a fine breeze from W. N. W.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of this city now in the Havana to the Editors of this Gazette, dated April 30.
“On Friday morning the 26th inst. at the hour of nine, Mr. Vincent Gray, the acting American consul, was arrested in his house upon an order signed by the Intendant General of the Island; his papers both publick and private seized and placed under seals; his office closed and sealed; and his person conveyed to the common prison of the city.
This measure was executed by six or seven of the officers of the Intendancy, accompanied by a lawyer and publick notary. The whole object of their visit was not at once explained. The lawyer stated that he came on the part of the intendant to examine Mr. Gray respecting a vessel which had gone from this to another part of the island, and the captain of which, had departed without pay-
ing the duties. The captain had left some of his papers behind, on one of which [a bill of sale] was a certificate of Mr. Gray's in his official capacity; relating merely to its execution, but which the wise counsellor of the Intendant general (called Assessor) construed into a connivance at the captain's delinquency!!
As soon therefore as the foregoing examination was closed, which related solely to Mr. Gray's acknowledgment of the situation he held there, the officers announced their orders to seize his papers; and which notwithstanding the remonstrances of Mr. Gray, they accordingly did—On finishing that, and not before, they announced their further orders to convey him to prison, which was also done.
In the foregoing proceeding, which occupied 3 or 4 hours, the officers prevented any person from entering or leaving the house of the consul; and placed Mr. Morton the former counsel, now here on private business, and residing with Mr. Gray, also under arrest or confinement; and took his deposition as to his appointment of Mr. Gray, when he (Mr. M.) formerly left the island to return to America. They would not permit Mr. Morton to have any communication with the governor, intendant or any other person, until they were conveying Mr. Gray to prison, when they gave Mr. M. his liberty.
Mr. M. immediately repaired to the officer with whom the affair originated, and stated to him the serious consequences which might ensue, not only to the American commerce at this moment, but as compromising the future peace of the two countries; following this by an appeal to the Governor and Captain General of the island.
Those remonstrances, aided by the exertions of several private individuals of the place, among whom Mr. C. Fraser, and Mr. Chester were conspicuous. Mr. Gray was in the evening, about 9 o'clock, restored to his personal liberty, having previously given security to await the issue of the suit upon which he had been arrested. The governor declared that the affair had been without his knowledge and that he considered it as a violent and improper procedure on the part of the intendant general; who also declared that he signed the order, (as he does many papers presented to him by his assessor or counsellor) without having examined or known its contents; and afterwards declared to Mr. G. that he would have the author of it punished. Notwithstanding all those declarations, however, the seals remain upon Mr. G's office and papers until this moment of writing; causing thereby a total suspension of publick business and imposing an absolute embargo upon many vessels whose papers are deposited in the consulate. How long this will continue it is impossible to say. The governor is fearful of acknowledging his having received and still admitting a publick resident; and the others are desirous of fixing it upon his excellency although all of them have occasionally communicated with Mr. Gray in his official capacity. The governor last evening declared to him and Mr. M. that he would this day bring the affair to some decision; Mr. G. having previously assured his excellency that he would otherwise be obliged to abandon the affairs and papers of the United States, and despatch a person with information thereof to our government.
A publick dinner is this day to be given to Mr. Gray by the Americans, as a testimony of their respect for his character, and their sense of his publick services.
A few days more will give a new and very different aspect to our affairs in this quarter.
May 3.
A publick dinner was given to Mr. Gray as above, attended by sixty American merchants and masters of vessels; an account of which will be sent to you. The embargo on the publick papers still continues, excepting the registers of vessels, which have been surrendered: and of course all protection of property as it respects the consular office is for the present at an end. What the final result will be God only knows.
LATE NEWS FROM LONDON.
By the arrival last evening of the ship Union, from Liverpool, we have received London papers and Lloyd's lists to the 5th of April. Our extracts from them are interesting.
LONDON, March 26.
The Catholick petition was yesterday presented to parliament by Lord Grenville and Mr. Fox; but did not, as was expected, give rise to any discussion. In the house of lords Lord Auckland expressed a hope that the subject would be completely, coolly, and dispassionately discussed; and Lord Hawkesbury announced his determination to oppose the prayer of the petition.
In the house of commons Mr. Cartwright said he had been always in hopes that it would not be brought forward as long as an insurmountable objection to it existed. They who presented it knew this insurmountable objection existed, and he was surprised therefore, that they should bring it forward. This proceeding could serve no other purpose than exciting a ferment and agitation in the publick mind, that ought to be avoided if possible.
The discussion of the petition in the house of commons was fixed for the 9th of May.—No day has yet been fixed for its discussion in the house of lords.
We repeat the opinion we have more than once expressed, that the petition could not have been presented at a more unseasonable time; and we suggest one remark to the consideration of our readers, that compliance with the wishes of the Catholicks must neces-

sarily end in the repeal of the test, and all the acts that affect Protestant dissenters.
April 5.
Buonaparte has been chosen King of Italy. The decrees of government are now issued in the name of "Napoleon, by the Grace of God, and the constitutions, Emperor of the French and King of Italy."
News is hourly expected respecting the Brest fleet—a partial action has taken place between it and the channel fleet; for when the last accounts came away, the Windsor Castle , of 98 guns, the van ship, was actually engaged.
The accounts received do not agree in every particular, as our readers will see by comparing the subjoined letters. They both bring down the intelligence to the same date, but the first says our vessels had been drawn off, while the other states, that when the accounts left the fleet, the Windsor Castle , of 98 guns, the van ship, was then actually engaged with the enemy.
We cannot reconcile those accounts but by supposing, that the latter left the fleet at a later hour (though on the same day) than the former. We ought to add, that our Plymouth is from a gentleman who has the best means of being well informed, and whose communications we have generally found to be correct.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board one of our frigates, dated the 30th ult. off Ushant.
"I dare say the papers have by this time given an account of the Brest fleet attempting to come out; the manner I will tell you. On Sunday morning last, a convoy was observed under the land, apparently bound to Brest, which, after being attacked by two of our brigs, took shelter under the battery of St. Matthew. Tuesday, at day-break three sail were seen coming out of the harbour, as if to protect them in, when we immediately chased, and with our small squadron, viz. three frigates and two brigs, made them all take shelter under the batteries, of which we informed the Admiral by a cutter, who sent us two line of battle ships, the Colossus and Bellerophon when we all got under weigh, and stood right in, with intent to cut them out, when the whole Brest fleet, viz. twenty-one sail of the line, six frigates, and a brig, immediately got under weigh, and stood out. A grander sight you can, hardly imagine. The cutter was again despatched to our fleet, and at half past four eighteen sail joined us, and every one expected, and indeed longed to begin, when the Admiral made a signal to haul off. The enemy were at anchor nearly within gun shot of us. They have all returned into port."
Plymouth, April 3.
"This day letters have been received from the channel fleet, cruising off Brest, by which it appears, that on Saturday last, the French fleet, consisting of 21 sail of the line, five of which were three-deckers, besides several very heavy frigates, were lying at anchor in Bertheaume Road, near Brest, and that great hopes were entertained that an action would be brought on between the two fleets, as the British were at that time very near them; and when the account came away, the Windsor Castle , of 98 guns, which was the van ship of the fleet, was firing at the French ships from both sides. The wind was at that time strong westerly, so that if the French were, as usual, disposed to be very shy, they would endeavour to skulk again into Brest as the wind favoured such a purpose. We are hourly looking out for further accounts from them. The Hibernia , of 120 guns, and the Ajax , of 80 guns, sailed from hence on Monday last and no doubt, have reinforced the British ere this."
The last Paris papers say, that an attack is meditated against Gibraltar, in which case the Spaniards expect to be aided by a secret understanding with the garrison.
GOTTENBURGH, March 14.—Letters received from Lubec to day, confirm the accounts brought by the last post, that French troops occupy all the villages round that city, and that not a waggon or cart with goods is permitted to come out of it. The object of this it is said, is to stop all English commodities. Great fears are entertained, that it is not the only one, but that contributions will also be demanded.
DEAL, March 28.— L'Immortalite quitted her station late at midnight, with sealed orders, and which orders were so sudden that captain Owen was called out of bed, and the ships on the station ordered to supply him from their own stores with four months provision, and every other necessary. So much speed was used on this occasion, that L'Immortalite sailed at day break. The generally received opinion here is, that this frigate is ordered to cruise in the track of the homeward bound Spanish galleons.
March 29.—The Boulogne flotilla have again begun to venture into the outer roads. The day before yesterday about 150 of their gun boats and large praams made their appearance in the outer roads, where they practised some manoeuvres, but took especial care to keep under the protection of their batteries.
There appear to be 2000 vessels of different sizes in Boulogne harbour.
A letter has been received from an officer on board one of the frigates cruising off the Texel, which states, that they had boarded a vessel under Prussian colours, that left that place on the 17th inst. at which time the Dutch had six ships of 63 guns each, completely ready for sea, and that great exertions were used to equip the other vessels.
MR. PITT AND HIS PLEDGE TO THE IRISH ROMAN CATHOLICKS.
For a good many years a cant word has prevailed among political men, to express that a statesman has engaged to support any parti-
cular measure. He is then said to be pledged to it. To this word Mr. Pitt has given the coup de grace . It must henceforth be hooted out of society, and be as completely banished from Great Britain, as the word whiskers from the devout and refined court of the Queen of Navarre. Whatever may have been the accessory ideas attached to the latter, with the former can be associated nothing but the idea of fraud, circumvention, treachery, and deceit.
Mr. Pitt has all his life dealt liberally in pledges , and turned them to excellent account. His pledge to the Parliamentary Reformers, with which the young Octavius deceived the grey beard patriots whom he since has persecuted, may be considered by some as the indiscreet and thoughtless contract of an infant politician, which did not bind his maturer age. It may be so. We wish, indeed, that the dignified wisdom of Mr. Pitt's riper years had atoned for the mischievous giddiness of his youth. The excuse, however, attaches a stain of levity and folly to the whole character: but instances like this should not be forgotten by those who exact pledges which are not likely to be redeemed, and those who are forward to give promises which their honour will not suffer them to break and their understanding forbids them to perform. Cautiousness in giving such pledges relieves men from the indecency of violating them. Nothing, indeed, can tend to introduce a greater laxity in political morality than this locus penitentiae , reserved for imprudence, levity, and folly. It is the cunning, unprincipled politician that profits by the rule. He has no hesitation to delude men by promises, which he never intends to perform; and when pressed, he pleads the conscientious scruples, which arise from new circumstances and a more enlightened understanding.—Under this code no promises are binding, because tomorrow is not today. In a few weeks fresh ideas may have flashed on the mind, to change its views of right and wrong, of what is convenient or inconvenient. Thus a door is opened for all kinds of deceit.—Kings, like Philip, tell us that men are to be amused with oaths; and ministers, like Mr. Pitt, shew us that they are to be deluded with pledges. Thus policy and fraud become synonymous. Statesmen are exempted from the obligations of morality, and are considered by the world as destitute of honour and truth.
But if there ever was a promise given by a man to others, which seemed to admit of no evasion, which seemed susceptible of no litigious interpretation, of no conscientious scruple, of no plea of unseasonableness, it was that which Mr. Pitt gave to the Irish Catholicks. The publick well remember the letters of Lord Castlereagh and Lord Cornwallis to the Irish Catholicks. Indeed, Mr. Pitt's tampering with the Catholic Body at that time, we thought then, and think now, approached very near to a high state offence; and if Mr. Addington had possessed the spirit of an independent minister, he would have subjected that conduct to the animadversion of the laws. Be that as it may, however, Mr. Pitt, not only in his place in parliament, declared that his retiring from office, in 1801, was on account of his being unable, as a minister, to propose the granting of the claims now petitioned for by the Catholicks; but the same sentiment Lord Castlereagh, in his letter to the Catholicks, pressed upon them, and invited them to look to Mr. Pitt alone as the patron of their rights. Mr. Pitt is now in power—and is it not the just inference, that Mr. Pitt the declared patron of the Catholicks, comes into power, determined to propose a parliamentary recognition of their pretensions?—Can it be believed that Mr. Pitt, who, in 1801, resigned on the ground of the Catholic question, stands, in 1805, like Mr. Addington, upon the tenure of opposing it? Having solicited the confidence and obtained the support of the Catholicks, is it the conduct of an upright statesman, nay, is it consistent with the honour of a private gentleman, to turn round and utterly repudiate them and their cause?—Can there be conceived a stronger case of political treachery?
If it be considered too, that when the Union was in discussion, Mr. Pitt in parliament publicly stated, as an advantage to Ireland from the Union, that the objections to granting the claims of the Catholicks to a complete participation of political rights would be removed;—that this argument was used more directly and in a way implying the obligation of an express condition;—and that without this understanding the Union could not have been carried—it is undeniable that the King's Government, that Mr. Pitt and his colleagues as Statesmen, as Gentlemen, were bound in in every situation to support the claims of the Catholicks. If they do not they are guilty of a gross breach of promise.
What pretence will be urged to excuse this faithlessness?—Will it be said, that Mr. Pitt now considers dangerous to the Constitution those claims, which in the maturity of his judgment, after the amplest consideration, he bound himself to support, and the granting of which he declared essential to the safety of the Empire?—If this argument were used what would be thought of the levity and capriciousness of such an understanding? But it is more probable that mere dilatory pleas—arguments for postponement, will now be brought forward. The magic influence of "exiting circumstances," which on Mr. Pitt's use of it, supercedes every obligation, will be urged.
Let us then compare the circumstances in which Mr. Pitt declared the immediate legal sanction of the claims of the Irish Catholicks essential to the safety of the Empire, and those in which he declines even to presen-
their petition. Was it in a time of acknowledged security, in the midst of profound peace, that Mr. Pitt thought himself justified in quitting the service of his sovereign, as he says himself, because he could not carry the Catholic question?—Was it not a period of war full of danger?—Had not all the continental powers made peace with France?—Were not her armies flushed with victory, ready to be turned against her only enemy?—Were not all the northern powers acting directly under the influence, and most efficiently as the allies of France?—Were we not at war then with all the maritime world without an ally? Yet then Mr. Pitt forsook the direction of affairs because the Catholic claim could not be carried!—Would it have been safe to grant those claims in 1801, and is it not even safe to agitate them now?
We are at war to be sure, but is there anything in our situation that should render it more unfit to grant to the Catholicks what Mr. Pitt has admitted to be their due than in 1801?—Does the magnitude of the war absorb all the attention of Government?—In 1801 Buonaparte was as formidable as he is now, and then he had those very Powers as Allies, who apparently at this time are against him. Is the danger greater now?—If so, ought we in order to meet that danger, to lose a moment in fortifying the only vulnerable part of the British Empire, by removing the causes which alienate the people of Ireland from us?—If the danger is less, what pretence can Mr. Pitt allege for his shameful and most unparalleled dereliction of his solemnly avowed opinions?
There is another pretence which Mr. Pitt is said to urge—that is the mysterious objection in a certain quarter. Upon this point, delicacy forbids us to enlarge. But if Mr. Pitt is capable of the meanness of pleading this as an apology for his conduct, he is guilty of a treachery at once to the Catholicks and to his Sovereign. To plead in limine against the discussion of any measure in Parliament, that the King is hostile to it, is subversive of every principle of the British Constitution. If that argument were to be employed with success, the Crown would have a negative in limine upon every question hitherto held proper for the consideration of Parliament. It would be to reduce the freedom of this Government to the mock formality of Buonaparte's, who possesses the initiative of all measures, and submits to the Legislature what he thinks fit they should discuss. Nay, by being more indirect, perhaps this sort of previous negative would be more pernicious than if recognized by law. The mind of the Sovereign, by the influence of evil Counsellors, might thus be prejudiced against the most salutary measures. He would, in fact, set aside the most noble and useful functions of his grand Council. Parliament would then cease, in any sense, to be the Council of the Nation.
But we can hardly think that Mr. Pitt can be so indiscreet as to commit himself so far as to seem to countenance or recognize this doctrine. The Parliament has no business with pretended objections in a certain quarter to measures not yet discussed. It is for Parliament to present their advice to his Majesty, either by Bill or address. If their advice be rejected, even by a lawful exercise of the royal prerogative, it is competent to censure, or even to impeach those evil Counsellors who should so advise his Majesty. This has been done. Much more would Parliament be bound to resent the unconstitutional conduct of any Minister who should urge such arguments against the agitation of a great publick measure, because such conduct tends more immediately to supersede the authority of Parliament, and introduces a preliminary veto. Those arguments, wherever else they may be stated, cannot be stated at all in Parliament. They are, indeed, highly dangerous and unconstitutional, amounting in their nature to a very high misdemeanour.
If, however, it be true, that such objections exist, it is the sound theory and wholesome practice of this country to impute them to evil Counsellors; and as Mr. Pitt is one of his Majesty's confidential servants, Mr. Pitt must be taken to be one of the chief of such evil counsellors.
But in Mr. Pitt's mouth this pretence is more scandalous than it could be in that of any other man. Did he not know of that objection when he pledged himself to the Catholicks! Did he not know of that objection when he resigned? But why did he resign in 1801, because he deemed the measure essential; and why keep his place in 1805, on the tenure of opposing it? Will not the rejection of the Catholicks' claims, amidst such tergiversation, deception and bad faith, destroy their confidence in our publick men, and threaten discontent most dangerous to the publick tranquillity and to the safety of the state. In such circumstances, can the most zealous admirer of Mr. Pitt devise an apology for him?
In the history of the world there is no instance of a publick man being placed in a situation in which not merely his political consistency, but his personal honour, his veracity, his fame, were so entirely involved as Mr. Pitt's in the Catholic Question. What will the world say of so singular and so unseemly a spectacle as he now exhibits?—Can they think well of the judgment, of the integrity, of the spirit of a man who sports, as he has done, with the hopes and happiness of three or four millions of his fellow-subjects?—Can the Mr. Pitt of 1801, retiring from office, be reconciled with the Mr. Pitt of 1805, boldly intranching himself in the Treasury, denying the promises he formerly made, and turning against those deluded by his pledges, the influence of his ill-gotten, ill-managed power?
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Friendship, Snow, 12 days from Boston. Sch'r Jane, Dana, 3 days from Edenton, Naval Stores, R. Blow. Danish brig Bernt-Anker, Cwroseng, 9 weeks from Plymouth, Ballast, M. Myers—May 13, lat. 30, lon. 73, 20, was boarded by a French ship of 24 guns, which had three American schooners prizes, taken on their return from St. Domingo.—After overhauling the brig's papers dismissed her.—12th, in lat. 28, 24, lon. 71, 34, spoke a schooner 7 days from St. Thomas, who informed him that the French fleet had been seen in lat. 23. Brig Franklin, Smith, from Cowes, spoke, April 23, lat. 42, 25, lon. 41, 30, sch'r Amiable, 21 days from Lisbon bound to Beverley—May 7, lat. 39, 24, lon. 39, 34, brig Two-Friends, 8 days from Wilmington bound to Bristol—5th, lat. 39, 35, lon. 61, 35, ship Charleston, 43 days from Liverpool for Norfolk; had sprung her foremast and bowsprit, and lost one boat—14th, lat. 39, 21, lon. 71, 51, ship Vassal, Adams, 52 days from Limington for Baltimore—same day ship Hannah, 69 days from Leghorn for Philadelphia; received from her a supply of bread and cabin stores.—The Franklin left Cherbourg the 11th of March, in company with the ship Ambition, Skinner, New-York, and schooner Two Friends, Glover, of Beverley for Bordeaux.—Left there also Susannah, Hewitt, of Norfolk, to sail in 3 days for the coast of Guinea—brig Spy, Fowler, of Amesbury; had been ashore and damaged her keel, repairing—brig Massassit, Freeman, of Boston, not discharged—brig Sukey, Sheerman, of Buckstown, from Lisbon, had to perform 126 days quarantine—ship Boyne, Sillemann, of Charleston, not discharged—ship Mary, Nye, of Newbedford, not discharged—brig Neriad, of Boston, not discharged—brig Susannah, Hawthorn, of —, had been ashore and damaged her keel, repairing.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Franklin, Smith, Cherburg. Sch'r Dolphin, Barry, Alexandria. Commerce, Rhodes, Providence. Victory, Gold, Baltimore. Sloop Director, Tarlington, Philadelphia. CLEARED. Sch'r Margaret Tingey, English, Savannah. Dolphin, Barry, Richmond. Rising States, Newcomb, New-York.
Walker's Packet will sail for Baltimore Tomorrow. May 22.
Newcomb's Packet will sail for New-York Tomorrow. May 22.
Gould's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday. May 22.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, May 22, 1805. Will be presented, a favourite Comedy, call'd THE DRAMATIST; OR, STOP HIM WHO CAN.
To which will be added, (for the only time this season) the grand serious Spectacle of DON JUAN; OR, THE LIBERTINE DESTROYED.
The Doors to be opened at half past 5, and the performance to commence at half past 6 precisely. ADMITTANCE ONE DOLLAR. 695
Wanted for Falmouth and a Market, A SHIP, of 300 hogheads burthen. James Herron. May 22. 699
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The fast sailing British Letter of Marque Ship LADY NELSON, Robert M'Allister, Master:—Burthen 200 tons—will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of ten days.—The Lady Nelson carries 12 guns and men in proportion. A freight to Liverpool, or Glasgow, will be preferred. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. May 22. 697
AVIS.
J. P. CHEVREUSE, Docteur en Médecine, Réçu à l'Université de Montpellier, et membre de l'Académie de Médecine de Paris, à l'honneur de prévenir le public que son demeure est Cumberland Street, No. 24.—Ceux qui voudront l'honorer de leur confiance auront lieu d'être satisfaits.
J. P. CHEVREUSE.
Doctor of Medicine, Graduate of the University of Montpellier, and member of the Academy of Medicine at Paris, acquaints the publick that he resides at No. 24, Cumberland Street.—Those who may honour him with their confidence he hopes will have every reason to be satisfied. May 22. 696
A Negro Woman, and two Male Children, WILL BE SOLD LOW, If applied for in a few days—Inquire at the Office of the Ledger. May 22. 698
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLICK VENDUE, On Friday 7th June, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, (if not previously disposed of at private Sale),
A VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, Adjoining the Work-House—Also, AN HALF-ACRE LOT,
Opposite to Mr. Henry Brunet's—fronting on three streets. The above is very desirable property, in pleasant and healthy situations, and will be divided into convenient building lots, to suit the purchasers. Those inclining to purchase, are invited to view the property. Further information can be obtained on application to
Helen Read. May 13. 680
PUBLICK SALE.
In pursuance of the last Will and Testament of the late JOHN K. READ, deceased,
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLICK VENDUE, On Friday 7th June, at 11 o'clock, on the premises,
THAT SUBSTANTIAL
Three Story Fire-Proof Brick Warehouse, On Maxwell's Wharf, occupied by Messrs. M'Clanahan, Anderson & Co.—The terms of payment will be two thousand dollars at sixty days, the remainder in six months, in approved endorsed negotiable notes. Title will be given on payments being made.
Helen Read, Executrix. May 13. 682
ALL persons having claims against the Brig WHEELER, John Boston, Master, are desired to bring them in immediately for settlement.
Thomas Oliver. May 20. 693

SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Have taken the Store lately occupied by Messrs. John Rorke & Co. opposite the New Market,  WHERE THEY OFFER FOR SALE,  A General Assortment of Groceries: And have just received from Philadelphia, per the Schooner Liberty, Captain Fisher, 20 Barrels RYE WHISKEY. 50 do. APPLE BRANDY. 50 Boxes BLOOM RAISINS. 100 Reams WRAPPING PAPER. April 17. tf 601
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 Qrs. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. August 24. tf Joseph Hayes.
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 122
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 347
150 Boxes Bloom, } RAISINS. 150 do. Muscadel, } 1000 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. All of superior quality, for sale on a liberal credit. C. & F. WHITTLE. April 12. tf 592
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their  NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3. tf 555
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Elizabeth, Captain Barclay, from Tobago, 59 Puncheons RUM. 9 Hogsheads MOLASSES. For Sale by  Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 1000 Barrels Baltimore Superfine FLOUR. 200 do. Alexandria do. 250 do. Carolina PORK. April 22. tf 612
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the twenty-sixth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. Samuel Ramsay, Comp't. against Ephraim Robinson, Def't. IN CHANCERY. THE Defendant not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendant appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough. A Copy, Teste, 583 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale at their Warehouse on Commerce-Street Wharf, 10 Bales BLUE GUINNESS—60 pieces each, entitled to drawback. 50 Barrels No. 1, BEEF. A few Firkins BUTTER. 25 Cases GIN. Phinehas Dana & Co. April 17. tf 602
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner Mercury, Captain Smith, from Surinam,  A Choice Parcel of MOLASSES. For Sale by John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. Who has on hand,  A few Dozen Bottles CASTOR OIL. April 24. tf 621
LANDING ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Ship Old Tom, from Porto Rico—Her Cargo of Prime Green COFFEE. do. SUGAR. HIDES. FUSTICK, and MAHOGANY. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. April 22. tf 610
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 50 Hhds. Petersburg TOBACCO, of good quality and wts. 1000 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 35 do. Fine do. 7 do. X MIDLINGS. 99 do. SHIP STUFF. 20 do. SHIP BREAD. 16 Pipes Holland GIN. 7 do. Country do. of superior quality. 14 Butts French BRANDY. ALSO, LOAF SUGAR, per the Hogshead, and Old London Particular Madeira WINE, fit for immediate use—in pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks. Robert Maitland & Co. April 24. tf 620
Twenty Firkins of Superior Quality  PHILADELPHIA BUTTER. For Sale by John Rorke & Co. April 8. tf 569
34 Tierces Fresh RICE, Landing on Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Sloop Helen, Capt. Brown from Charleston—For sale by John C. Niemeyer. Who has just received, an assortment of  GERMAN LINEN, For exportation. April 10. tf 588
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.  RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received from London per the Ship Dumfries, Captain Beard, a handsome and general assortment of  SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, for Cash, or good Paper. April 24. 2m 619 300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 70 Hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 100 Barrels Mess PORK. FOR SALE, BY C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20. tf 513
LACED CAMBRICKS.  PHILIP HENOP, NOW OFFERS FOR SALE, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF LACED Cambrick Muslin—Diagonal and Spotted Spider-laced ditto—Bedford and Sattin Tambour-laced ditto—Plain, Spotted, Sprigged, and Tamboured Leno Gauze—Elegant 6-4 Tamboured and Spotted Leno Shawls—Super-Super ditto—Laced and Diagonal ditto.—Just received, via New-York, and of the very newest and most fashionable patterns April 3. tf 556
WANTED, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, FOUR HUNDRED CORDS OF  OAK BARK; For which the following prices, in Cash, will be given—delivered at their Tan-Yard:— For Spanish Oak Bark, 10 Dollars per Cord. Willow, or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, if young and not too scaly, 7 do. A FEW CORDS OF  BEECH BARK, Will also be received at 7 Dollars per cord. It is recommended to those who get BARK, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. WILLIAM PLUME & CO. March 11. tf 485
WILLIAM PLUME & CO. 250 Barrels Superfine, } 250 do. Fine, } FLOUR. 100 do. X Midlings, } 150 do. do. } 50 do. Ship, } 90 do. Navy, } BREAD. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 589
TO RENT, (And possession given in April or May next,) The House at present occupied by the Subscriber in Catharine-Street. JOHN DAVIDSON. March 4. tf 466
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of  Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s. per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s. do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM B. LAMB, 30 Puncheons St. Vincent RUM. 13 Hogsheads and 28 Tierces SUGAR. 10 Pipes French BRANDY. 5 do. GIN. 13 do. Madeira WINE. 10 Quarter Casks SHERRY. 10 Cases CLARET. 10 Hogsheads do. 12 Bags GINGER. 1 Case Black SATTINS. 3 do. Linen LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 3 Trunks CALLICOES, &c. February 13. tf 415
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. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, July 8. tf 3
NOW LANDING, From on board the Brig Andrew Coggins, from Guadalupe, and Schooner Ploughboy, from Havana. 40 Hogsheads SUGAR. 17 do. MOLASSES. 4 Barrels do. 240 Boxes White Havana SUGAR. 110 do. Brown do. For Sale by William Pennock. April 24. tf 616
COCKE & SANFORD, No. 40, MAIN-STREET. Have imported in the Ship Dumfries, from London, an extensive assortment of useful and fashionable  SPRING GOODS: Which they offer on liberal terms, by Wholesale and Retail. April 24. 2m 617
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their assortment of  SPRING GOODS, By the ship Dumfries, from London.—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. tf 622
NOW LANDING On Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique, 62 Hogsheads, } 4 Tierces, } MUSCOVADO SUGAR. 66 Barrels, } 9 do. } COFFEE. WILLIAM PENNOCK. February 15. tf 4*
LANDING From on board the Schooner Friendship, Capt. H. Dickson, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 125 Boxes White and Brown Havana Sugar. Robert Gibson. April 8. tf 568  JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY  JOHN N. HAGENAU, No. 36, MAIN-STREET. Estopillas, } Britanias, } Fine Holland Shirting Linen, } ENTITLED TO DRAWBACK. Batillas Royal, } Brown Holland, } 25 Boxes Mould Candles. 25 do. Brown Soap. 30 Firkins first quality Butter. 25 Kgs Richmond Manufactured Tobacco. 30 Dozen Cowskin Whips. Ginger in Kegs, and 25 BARRELS RYE WHISKEY. ALSO ON HAND, Country Gin. Old 5th proof Peach Brandy. A few Casks Linseed Oil. April 8. tf 571
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court held the twenty-fifth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. William Pennock, Comp't. against Stephen Gorham, Peter C. Brooks, John Nickell, Moses Myers, and Cary Selden, Deputy Marshal of the United States, for the Virginia district, Def'ts. IN CHANCERY. THE Defendants Stephen Gorham, and Peter C. Brooks, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendants Stephen Gorham, and Peter C. Brooks, appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendants John Nickell, Moses Myers, and Cary Selden, do not pay, convey away, or secret any debts or effects in their hands, belonging to the other Defendants, until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, 584 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.
SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Have just received from London, per ship Dumfries, Capt. Beard 18 Kgs assorted SHOT. 12 Casks HIBERN'S BROWN STOUT. 12 do. PORTER. 30 Kgs GUN POWDER. 30 Boxes assorted GLASS. 15 Kgs SCOTCH BARLEY. 1500 lbs. Refined SALT PETER. 15 Boxes FIG BLUE. 12 do. DURHAM MUSTARD. A few Casks COPPERAS. 1 Box Best GUN FLINTS. Also—From the Northward. 50 Barrels Prime PORK. April 29. tf 364
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court held the twenty-fifth day of March, 1805, in the 29th year of the Commonwealth. George Wilson, Comp't. against Thomas Harris, and George Veale, } and James Caton, trading under } IN CHANCERY. the firm of Caton & Veale, Def'ts. THE Defendant Thomas Harris, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainant, by his Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendant Thomas Harris, appear here on the fourth Monday in June next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-house of said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendants Caton & Veale, who hath effects of the said Thomas Harris in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, 585 WILLIAM SHARP, C. N. B. C.
MARTIN FISK, Has just received per Ship Dumfries, Capt. Beard, from London, 100 Kgs F and FF Powder. 5 Tons Patent Shot—assorted. 1500 lb. Sein and Sewing Twine. 100 Boxes Crown Glass, 8 by 10, 10 by 12 & 12 by 14 50 do. Short Pipes. Porter in Casks of 6 dozen each. Copperas in Hogsheads and Kgs. Ink-Powder. Nails—assorted, &c. &c. &c. In Store, Pennington's Loaf Sugar, in hogsheads and barrels. Also, for sale, A few Tickets in the William & Mary College Lottery, which commences drawing this day.—And all those who have subscribed for Tickets are requested to come and receive them. May 1. tf 645
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 82 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 35 do. Jamaica do. 10 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 8 Kgs 4th proof Cocagn, } 12 do. do. Alicant, } BRANDY. 17 Pipes, } 4 Half Pipes, } FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 2 Qrs. Casks, } 4 Half do. } 15 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 30 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 5 Cwt. Dry White LEAD. Half Ton STEEL. 4 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. 1238 Barrels Superfine, } 489 do. Fine, } FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg, } 50 do. Richmond, } TOBACCO. 42 do. Lowland, } A. Maclure. April 29. tf 633
REMOVAL.  JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOLT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS,  HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 639
NOW LANDING, On Rothery's Wharf, from on board the Brig Ann Elizabeth, Capt. Williams, from Antigua, 40 Puncheons four years old Rum. And a few Hhds. of the last Crop.—For sale by John Brown. May 1. tf 642  WILLIAM KNOX, HAS FOR SALE, ON MAXWELL'S WHARF, 550 Bales Fine and Superfine FLOUR—superior quality. 30 do. X MIDLINGS. Families can be supplied with prime Flour, at 12 dollars per barrel. May 3. tf 649
THE LOTTERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, Will commence Drawing Tomorrow, and continue regularly; a correct numerical register of the Blanks and Prizes, will be kept at the Norfolk Hotel, where Tickets may be examined. May 8. 10 638
NOTICE. As I am now closing the late concern of Fisk & Stuart, I must again request those who have any demands against the said firm, to bring them in immediately, (as they will not be allowed hereafter,) and to those who are still indebted to said firm, I give notice, that all accounts not settled on or before the 20th instant, will be put into the hands of an Attorney, and suits commenced immediately, without further notice. May 8. tf 663
MARTIN FISK. I WISH TO PURCHASE From Sixty to Eighty Cords of Oak Bark, To be delivered at Salties, for which the following prices will be given:— Spanish Oak, 10 dols. per Cord. Willow or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, (if young and not too scaly,) 7 do. Theo: Armistead. May 15. 6w 684
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Sloop GEORGE, Capt. Read, from Honduras—viz. 30 Tons LOGWOOD. 25,000 Feet MAHOOGANY. 800 Barrels SARSAPARILLA. John Granbery. May 13. 4w 677
COTTON.  FOR SALE—A.FLOAT, On board the Schooner Federal Republican, Captain Taylor, from Savannah, 100 Bales COTTON. Martin Fisk. May 13. tf 678
TO RENT, A large and commodious Brick House, eligibly situated on Wide and Little Water Streets, and calculated for four tenements, which may be rented either separately or together. Helen Read. May 10. tf 666
JACOB KLEIN, No. 111, Main-Street, is now opening a large assortment of 6-4 and 4-4 Cotton Cambricks, Fine Cravat do. Plain Black and Embossed do. Fine India and Mull Mull Muslin, Silk Cuberdolls for Mosquito Netts, Short Silk and Kid Gloves, best English Silk, do. ALSO, Women and Men's Fine Plain and Laced Clock Cotton Hose, Black Laces, Common Blue Stripes, best London Superfine Black Cloth, and two trunks Fine and Common Callicoes, &c. &c. all of which will be sold very low for cash or short credit. May 10. tf 671
WILL BE LANDED Tomorrow Morning on Gibson's Wharf, 35 Puncheons of Antigua RUM, 15 do. Old RUM, and sold cheap for cash or approved paper at 60 days, if taken away before it is put in store. Robert Gibson. May 10. tf 674
Just received from New-York, per the Maryland Mary—And for Sale, 5000 pieces NANKENEES, and 20 chests fresh Hyson TEA, imported per the Ship Fanny, from Canton. Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. May 10. 9t 669
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
R ANAWAY from our Cooperage, a Negro Man named HAL, by some called HENRY. He is about 25 years old, about a feet 9 inches high, his face inclining to the colour of a mulatto, short thick neck, hoarse voice, walks straight, and is upon the whole a likely and well-made Negro. He wore when he went off a striped cloth jacket and trousers, but carried with him a variety of other clothing.—He is fond of dress; and is very artful. He can read, and is by trade a Cooper. He formerly belonged to Mr. Theodore Morrison, of Prince George County, from whom he ran away, and was taken up in Norfolk, about six years ago; at which time we purchased him. He went off last night without the slightest provocation. We will give a reward of 25 dollars to the person who may apprehend him in Norfolk, and secure him so that we may get him again; if taken out of the county, and delivered to us, we will give 50 dollars reward; if taken out of the state, and returned to us, we will give the above reward of 100 dollars; and 50 dollars additional for such discovery of the person or persons who assisted his escape, as may lead to his or their conviction. M c Pherson & M c Pbail. Norfolk, Virginia, May 7. tf 657
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in  TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
The Subscribers have for Sale 100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 30 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 200 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTLE February 6. tf 397
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents year, in advance.