Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-04-29 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  VINCIT OMNIA VERITAS
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 29, 1807.
[NO. 123.]
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.
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For Sale on board the Ship Huntress , from Liverpool, 6500 bushels coarse SALT, 80 crates Earthenware; 64 do. Glass Bottles, 650 bushels Coals. The HUNTRESS , will return direct to Liverpool, and will be ready to receive freight in 10 days; consider- able part of her cargo being already engaged; for the balance apply to A. Maclure.
FOR SALE, 30 casks Oil; 10 boxes Candles, 10 boxes Wax Candles; superfine and fine Flour. I want to Purchase, A fast-sailing VESSEL , from 130 to 140 tons. April 17. tf
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For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK , Tho's Bolam, master, burthen 270 bds to acco; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. April 3. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The ship WILLIAM & MARY , Erasmus Tipling, master—burthen 2,000 barrels. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. April 1. tf
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I want to Charter, A British SHIP , of from 150 to 300 tons. MOSES MYERS. March 6. tf
The American Ship AMIALE ANTONIETTE , Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogsheads to- bacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17. tf
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
March 5.
ROMAN CATHOLICKS.
Lord Howick —"I rise, Sir, pursuant to the notice I gave some time ago; and which notice was afterwards suspended, for the reasons I stated when I altered the form of that notice; to move for leave to bring in a bill, to secure to all the subjects of his majesty the privilege of serving in the army and navy, without being subject to any test or restraint, except that oath which shall be introduced into the bill I intend to move for; and also to allow them, as far as possible, the free exercise of their religion. It is hardly necessary for me to observe, that the great object of every well regulated government always should be to unite all classes of people in one common sentiment of affection to that government. This is a principle which can admit of no dispute, and if any thing can add to its weight, it is the circumstance of its being brought forward and acted upon at a time when we are threatened by a most powerful enemy; and when on that account particularly, all the subjects of the country should be animated with one common spirit, to defend their country. I will not now argue the several questions, how far certain religious opinions may be connected with political attachments. My object is to point out the best means by which the security of the government may be provided for. I have told that it is necessary to heap up a connection between the religious and political opinions of the Catholicks, I have no difficulty in maintaining that principle. I can never agree that the Catholicks should be subject to laws which would exclude them from sharing in the danger and partaking in the glory of defending their country. If such a law existed, I would be the first to propose its repeal. But I am relieved from that difficulty on the present occasion, because a greater number of those have long served as soldiers, are of the Roman Catholick persuasion. I can however support my principles upon a much narrower ground. At this moment, by virtue of a law passed in the parliament of Ireland in 1793, Roman Catholicks are enabled to hold commissions in his majesty's army in Ireland. My object now is, that they shall be enabled also to hold commissions in this country. The bill I am about to move for, goes to admit all his majesty's subjects to that right; unless it can be proved to me that some danger is likely to arise from it, I do not see why any person should be excluded. I am aware of no such danger, and therefore, on these general principles, I shall propose to admit persons of all religious persuasions into the army and navy. We found here, that a most strange anomaly arose from an act of this kind being passed in Ireland, without any similar act existing in Great Britain. I shall not only propose that the same law be in force in this country, but also that it be considerably extended. By that act, Roman Catholicks can hold all kinds of commissions in the army, except those of commander in chief, of master-general of the ordnance, and generals on the staff: a Roman Catholick may be a major-general, but he cannot take a command on the staff. Now see what a striking incongruity there is in this system. According to the act, Roman Catholicks can serve in regiments in Ireland; but if an exigency of publick service, the regiments they belong to should come over here, they are immediately disqualified by law; and then they must either become subject to pains, penalties, and forfeitures, or renounce a profession in which they had risen, by making sacrifices of a part of their property, or by their meritorious services. This is an inconvenience so absurd in itself, that it requires only to remove and set it right by means of a positive law. At the time of passing the law in Ireland, the inconvenience I allude to was felt so forcibly, that an intention was declared to propose a similar act in this country. A distinct promise to this effect was given by my lord Clare in the house of lords, and by my lord Buckinghamshire (then Mr. Hobart) in the house of commons. They said it was the intention of government to propose a similar bill in the English parliament. What I have now to propose is, to remedy the inconvenience I have stated, to redeem the pledge then given, and preserve the faith of government with the Catholicks. After the passing of this law, no possible inconvenience arose from it; on the contrary, many Roman Catholicks entered the service, who, afterwards, eminently distinguished themselves on the shores of Egypt, and on the shores of Calabria. These men, therefore, have a claim on the gratitude of the country; and it is evident, that the act I have alluded to, produced the most beneficial effects. It is my intention now to propose to the legislature of the United Kingdom, to do that for persons of all religions, generally, which is not so much a privilege conferred on the individuals, as a benefit to the country, to which a real advantage will thus be secured. So far as this may be considered as a necessary consequence of the Irish act, there cannot be much objection to it. But I will now state in what instances it will differ from that act. The present bill will go to allow the Roman Catholicks to hold commissions in the navy. At the time of passing this act in Ireland, a promise was made that the navy should be included in it, and the only reason it was not done, was that Ireland had no navy. If these persons have already served in the army, surely there can be no objection to their serving in the other branch of our establishment. If any danger could have arisen from a Catholick army, it must have existed in a country where a majority of the people were of the same persuasion. But no danger can exist in this country where most of the inhabitants are protestants. It will also be necessary to
admit the Catholick into the army and navy, without any restrictions as to rank. The present restrictions are productive of great inconvenience. A Roman Catholick may be a colonel commanding a regiment; as such he may sometimes be in a situation which will require him to perform the duty of a general.—But let his military talents be ever so distinguished, he is precluded from doing so, by law. This is disadvantageous to the country, and discouraging to the officers themselves. This distinction is no security against danger; and, therefore, as it is manifestly injurious, it ought to be removed: and, after all, it must be recollected, that appointments on the staff cannot take place except by the will of the executive government, which, it can never be supposed, will appoint improper persons to that rank. The removal of this restriction will, besides remove that spirit of discontent which might otherwise prevail to the injury of the publick service. The bill will further provide for the free exercise of the religious professions by different persons, so far as that the same shall not interfere with the military duty. The thing at present does practically exist. I am afraid, however, that owing to the misguided zeal of some individuals, persons have in a few instances been prevented from the exercise of this privilege. The effect has been, that a general insecurity and distrust does exist, and operates injuriously to the publick service. It will therefore be necessary so far to give the sanction of the legislature to this free exercise, as to remove all doubts on the subject. Therefore, when no inconvenience can possibly arise from the measure, I hope there will be no objection made to it. The whole extent of the provision which secures the free exercise of their religion to the Dissenters, is only that they shall not be interrupted in the same. But there will be no separate establishment for them in the shape of chaplains. They are not to be compelled to attend other places or worship, nor prevented from going to their own, when the service admits of their doing so. I am confident this regulation will be productive of considerable advantages with respect to the population of Ireland. It will send greater numbers into the army, and give additional security to the country. On a future occasion I will give my sentiments more at large on this subject. For the present I shall conclude with moving, that leave be given to bring in a bill to enable his majesty to avail himself of the services of all his liege subjects, in his majesty's naval and military service, in the manner therein mentioned.
Mr. Percival said, he felt it his duty, even in the present stage, to oppose this measure, which he looked upon to be one of the most important and dangerous of any that ever was brought forward in parliament. He looked upon this as a part of that system which had been growing up day by day upon the parliament, and which would at last destroy that barrier with which the wisdom of our ancestors had fenced the constitution. The bill now moved for would be a partial repeal of the test act, and would destroy the Protestant ascendancy of Ireland, than which nothing was more important towards preserving the tranquillity of that country. But now that church-establishment, by which toleration had been practised and upheld, was about to be done away—and at this moment a great seminary existed, and was increased under the sanction of parliament, for the education of Catholicks in Ireland. Some perhaps might say, that one religion was as good as another. At that rate the reformation was a mere political measure, unattended with any religious benefits. He knew this was not the sentiment of the noble lord, who had declared his preference to the Protestant religion, yet the noble lord considered it a kind of persecution to say that the public funds should not be applied to the education of Catholic priests. All this might be said to be consistent with the principles of toleration. He was of a very different opinion. He would never interfere with the exercise of any religious worship. But he had a different opinion as to the application of this principle. He would not consent to any law such as the noble lord proposed, unless some strong case was made out. He denied that a Roman Catholick soldier, coming over to this country, was liable to any penalty. It was impossible he could be so when ordered upon his duty. If he disobeyed that order, he was liable to be shot. How then can his obedience place him in a situation of liability to punishment? The same law, which compelled a man to perform a duty protected him in the exercise of it. Such was the mutiny bill that was passed every year; and, in fact, all doubts were removed by the amended indemnity act. In the profession to which he belonged, Roman Catholicks had not this privilege—they could not be judges. But if all these restrictions were removed, fresh innovations would take place; the test act would be repealed, and at last the crown itself might be left open to a Roman Catholick, as well as every other office. If the privilege extends to one branch, it would to all. This, he said, was only a step made in the progress towards those things that were ultimately to be obtained. He did not wish so much to enter into the consideration of this immediate question; but the real question appeared to be, whether countenance was to be given to those opinions, on which measures might be carried hereafter to a much greater extent. By this measure the appetites of the Roman Catholicks would be fed: and by such a fatal step, they would be brought to seek after other privileges of much more importance.—Why not do every thing at once? It would be nothing unless the Roman Catholick religion was established in Ireland; unless a law was passed to exempt Roman Catholicks from paying tythes to the Protestant Clergy. Therefore the question would be, whether the Protestant ascendancy in Ireland was to be abandoned, and the ascendancy entirely given up to the Catholicks? The Catholicks had already ob-
tained every kind of toleration they could wish for; and sound policy and discretion to us we should proceed no farther. All that he now said related to the additional relaxations as to the Test Act. The noble lord had said, that great numbers of individuals in the army and navy were Catholicks; and again, he said, that by this measure they would come crowding into the army and navy; but it was evident, from so many of them having been in our service, that they were not excluded from it. As to granting them the free exercise of their religion, it was wholly unnecessary to pass a law upon the subject, as no grievance to that effect was particularly felt. It was in the power of his majesty to interpose regulations in that respect, so as to grant indulgence to persons of different religious persuasions. But if there was to be a law, granting a distinct privilege to one man to go to a Methodist chapel, another to a Roman Catholick, &c. &c. our soldiers would go to every place but to church. There was the provision that secured to the soldier the right to go to the established church; and why was the noble lord so anxious in the case of dissenters from the established church? The provision with respect to the navy, was entirely a new step, as there was no precedent in 1793; and if such was adopted, the freedom of religious worship must then be secured to the people on board every ship. There might be a Roman Catholic captain, and a Roman Catholic crew, and they might have a Roman Catholic Priest. (A cry of "No! No!" from the treasury bench.)—Then he would ask, if all the crew of a ship were Catholicks, what would be the use of a chaplain on board? He understood the captain had the appointment of the Chaplain; and a Popish captain would appoint a Popish Priest. (It was answered from the other side of the house, "The admiralty appoints!")—He would now say, that if ever any invasion of Ireland should take place on the part of France, and that the same should be accompanied by a proclamation from the Pope, directed to the Catholicks of that country, he would not consider that such invasion was likely to be resisted so safely by ships having Roman Catholic captains and crews as Protestants, nor that the peace of that country would be so well preserved by the one as by the other. He could not therefore behold this innovation without some degree of jealousy; not so much with respect to the thing itself, as the principle likely to grow out of it, and stealing on the public. He considered these as gradual approaches towards more important changes, which were not immediately observed, nor sufficiently regarded, as to the ultimate effects they were likely to produce. Nothing could be considered little, from which great consequences were to follow; and, by granting these little things, parliament would, at length, be unable to withhold any thing. With such a view of the subject, he submitted these considerations to the house, in the present early stage of the proceeding, reserving for another opportunity his objections more at length to the measure.
Lord Temple declared, that the speech he had just the misfortune to hear from the learned gentleman, was fitter for much darker periods than that in which we now lived, and was wholly inconsistent with the enlightened policy of the present age. The learned gentleman deprecated the effects likely to arise from this measure, in case the enemy should land in Ireland. For his own part, if such an event took place, he knew not what better reason the people of Ireland would have for refusing to join the king's troops, than that they were not entitled to the benefits of the constitution under which they live. The learned gentleman said, that it would be doing nothing for the Catholicks, unless they had an establishment in the Church. He would say in answer, that the Catholicks themselves had long since declared they wanted no such thing. As to the Catholicks not having the free exercises of their religion, when they came to England, although a law passed in Ireland, declaring that they should have it there; surely there could be no alarm for giving them that privilege in England, where there was so few Catholicks, which they had enjoyed where the greater number of the people were of that persuasion. The whole privileges alluded to by the learned gentleman were not asked for; only a part was asked, and only a part was granted. Was this boon which had been given in Ireland, now to be refused in England? and could the granting of it be an object of jealousy? He begged to enter his protest against a system so derogating to justice and feeling, as that of expecting either alliance or support from those whom we refused to unite along with us in the defence of the government and the country.
Mr. Yorke approved, in some measure, of the principle of the bill, because it was a matter of necessity, that an act of parliament which had been passed in Ireland should also exist in this country, with respect to the same persons. How far the act of the Irish parliament ought to be extended, he would not now give an opinion; but it was not a matter of surprise that there should be great jealousy, when such innovations as these stated by the noble lord were pursued. The principles advanced by his learned friend, however, did not savour of the dark ages. If they did, he would ask, what were the principles on which the bill of rights had been founded? And what were the principles on which the succession of the house of Hanover to the crown of England took place? They were not dark ages when these things were done, and they were founded upon just jealousies. He would not follow the noble lord in all his statements, but he must say, that this was one among the numerous and serious difficulties of the times in which we lived, and which had obliged us to favor many innovations, inasmuch as it was necessary for the safety of the empire that we should relax in many

of our regulations. Undoubtedly, if it were made lawful for Roman Catholics to serve in the army, it must be so with respect to many in the navy. If this privilege was proposed to be extended only to the Catholics of England, he should feel no sort of difficulty in giving his assent; but it was a different case with respect to the Catholics of Ireland. It was impossible to forget the events of the year 1798, and see what was done by the Catholics of Ireland at that time. In England they were good and loyal subjects; it was therefore to facts rather than men we were to look, and not to speculative opinions as to the tenets of any religion. As to the other part of the proposition in the act for allowing soldiers the free exercise of their religion, he had never heard any complaint of soldiers concerning their attendance on divine worship. Great numbers of Catholics had been in former years in the army and navy; and he never heard of any Catholic officer or soldier who was prevented from going to a Catholic chapel, and he had himself personally witnessed several of them making no scruple of attending such places. When people talked so much of toleration to others, it was necessary to ask, What degree of toleration those in question possessed? In short, on the principles of policy and expediency, it would be far better to say nothing at all about it in an act of parliament, as nothing should be put into an act of parliament, that could be avoided.
Mr. Montague strenuously opposed the bill. He thought it would lead to the overturning of our whole church establishment. In the navy, the impropriety of the measure would be particularly felt. In every one of our ships of war, there would be a dozen of Roman Catholic priests, inculcating on our sailors the doctrine of transubstantiation—(a laugh!)—and involving them in polemical disputes, while they ought to be fighting the battles of their country. He desired the honorable gentleman to look at the riots in 1780.—Did they think that religious disputes only existed among doctors in divinity? Would it be said that the present bill was for the purpose of increasing the system of toleration? Had not the Catholics every latitude, in the point of toleration, allowed them already; and were there any hindrances or restraints upon their going to their own place of worship?—(Yes! yes! from sir John Newport.)—He could not help regarding this bill as a little step of that grand system in the contemplation of his majesty's ministers, to pull down by little and little the constitutional fabric of our ancestors.—(Lough coughing.)—He would continue to raise his voice the higher the more any attempts were made to suppress it.—(Hear! hear!)—He spoke from his feelings and from his principles, and not from his ambition, or his prejudices; and he hoped that while the speaker held his seat in the chair, he never would permit any member to be hindered from speaking boldly and freely in the cause of truth.—He was about to sit down, but the attempts made to suppress his voice were no inducement for him to do so. He considered the present measure as paving the way to serious consequences; and he thought that ministers were pulling down about their ears the pillars that supported the roof of the building they ought to keep up to the last extremity.
Mr. Freemantle rose to correct a mistake which had pervaded the honourable member's arguments who had now sat down. There was no clause whatever, in the present bill, providing for the support of priests on board the ships of war.
Mr. Plomer , jun. supported the bill, as being of great importance to the army. The country had been a long time without the services of a useful class of officers, in consequence of the distinctions too long kept up between Catholics and Protestants. No Catholics, he thought, if a good man should be prevented from serving his majesty.
Mr. Corry could not help expressing his surprise at the alarm attempted to be rung by the honorable gentlemen opposite, as if the establishment of the country were in danger. He hoped that all prejudice would be banished in considering this question. The bill would tend to increase and strengthen our military force by the introduction of many brave officers into the service. Many brave men had been compelled to fly from their own country, in consequence of their professing the Catholic religion; and had sought for bread by fighting the battles of foreign nations. He saw not the least scintilla of danger to our church establishments in the measures.
Mr. Hawkins Browne opposed the bill in an eloquent speech. He thought the Roman Catholic spirit was dangerous to the spirit of arbitrary power. He was far from thinking that concession was the way to conciliate the Catholics. It was preparing their minds to expect, and to demand, perhaps, future preponderancy in the state. He did not think there was any useful point at all gained by the bill. If the measure was introduced at all, why was it not to be extended to the highest branches of the army?
Lord Grenville , in reply, said, he had to complain of the alarm attempted to be rung through the house and the country on the subject of religious opinions. The hon. members who had rung this alarm should recollect, that the object of the bill was not to interfere in the most trifling degree with religious opinions; but it was calculated to do away the existing anomalies and incongruities in our laws respecting the Catholics. As the hon. and learned gentleman opposite (Mr. Percival) prided himself much on his knowledge of law, he could point out two or three legal points in which that learned and hon. gent. was wrong. He would beg leave to remind him of his opinion respecting the compulsory measures towards the volunteers—(Hear! Hear!)—and of a bill he had afterwards framed erroneously on the same subject. As far as his own knowledge of law went, it was with him a matter of much doubt whether a Catholic could be admitted into the army at all, as our laws now stood. The Irish act of 1790 gave Catholics the right of admission into the Irish army only; but when the latter came to England, it became illegal to serve under that act. He would ask the hon. members opposite, whether they would pass over by connivance an illegal act, and not regulate it by a new statute? On the subject of toleration, in order to be complete, it ought to be free from all exclusions and disqualifications whatever—(Hear! Hear!)—and ought only to exclude Catholics from holding political power, but when speaking in a philosophical sense, he did not think that civil rights could be secure without political powers—(Hear! Hear!)—He contended that the present measure would be a great encourage-
ment to the recruiting service, when the Roman Catholics found that the exercise of their religion was to be preserved to them when in the ranks of the army. He then recapitulated the advantages to be derived from the bill. The hon. member opposite (Mr. Montague) had taken offence at something in his (the noble lord's) looks or gestures while he was speaking, but really it was difficult to preserve one's gravity, when told that, in consequence of the present bill, our sailors would be found disputing on polemical divinity, when all hands were piped to attack the enemy. It had been reserved for this day's debate, to bring to light the problem, that to produce dispute was to soften down asperities. He remembered the riots in the year 1780 too well. These disturbances arose from the endeavours made in that hour to excite alarm in the country. As to what was said of the danger to be feared to our church establishment from the introduction of the measure, he was of opinion, that pains, penalties, and exclusions, were not the proper measures for securing those establishments.
The bill was then read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time on this day se'nnight.
LONDON, March 16.
The extreme importance of the subject which occupies all conversations (the Roman Catholic bill) and which his majesty's ministers are understood to have abandoned after pressing it in the most determined and positive manner, requires a full detail of some of the circumstances which are rumoured to have led to this unexpected result.
By the Irish Catholic Bill passed by the Irish parliament in the year 1793, his Catholic majesty's Irish subjects were enabled to hold commissions in Ireland in the army, upon taking a particular oath.—They were, however, excluded from holding particular commissions and offices; they could not be commanders in chief of the army, the masters general of ordnance, nor generals on the staff. But Catholics in this country could not hold commissions here, and the Catholics of Ireland who could hold them in Ireland were liable to penalties if called over to exercise their military duties in England. His majesty, therefore, when the measure was first submitted to him, was informed, as we understand, that it only tended to put the Catholics here upon the same footing with the Catholics in Ireland—he immediately therefore expressed his readiness to accede to it, declaring it to be his wish that there should be no difference made between his Catholic majesty's subjects in England and those in Ireland. Under this impression and conviction upon his majesty's mind the bill was brought into parliament. But the bill was soon found to be of a very different stamp and complexion. It was not merely to extend the provisions of the bill of 1793 to this country, but to do away those disabilities which existed in that act; to enable a Catholic to possess the chief command of an army, and to hold any of those offices which by the act of 1793, he could not hold. It was in fact grounded upon a complete abolition of the Test generally as to the army and navy, and in fact to give all his majesty's subjects leave to hold any commissions in the army and navy upon taking a canon oath of allegiance without taking any Test at all. Mr. Percival, immediately upon the bill being moved for, attacked it openly and directly. He maintained that the reasoning which had been used in justification of the measure would apply to every situation in the country, not only military but civil. Should a proposition be made to permit Catholics to be judges, should it be proposed that a Catholic should be disqualified from holding the highest situation in the law,—that a catholic should be chancellor, and as such keeper of the king's conscience, the authors of the measure in question, could not, if they were consistent, object to it. Nay, the reasoning would extend to the succession to the crown, to our not objecting to the king's or at least to the queen's being a Catholic.
The objections urged by Mr. Percival were strongly felt by the heads of the Church who are said to have made a representation to his majesty upon this subject—his majesty's attention, however, had been previously directed to it, and he was himself as powerfully impressed as the bishops. It is reported, that soon after the bill had been moved for he commanded the attendance of lord Grenville, and complained to his lordship that the intentions of his ministers had been erroneously represented to him—that the nature of the measure had been described to him very differently; that so far from merely making the provisions of the bill of 1793 common to this country, it was grounded upon much more extensive principles—that it was grounded in fact upon a complete abolition of the test, and opened the door to a system to which he had objections that were insuperable. His majesty is understood to have added that his ministers could not urge that they were ignorant of his sentiments. At first it is said the ministers returned for answer to his majesty, that they were committed upon the subject, that they had held out hopes and promises which they could not retract. His majesty, it is added, replied shortly, that they were in possession of his sentiments, which he was not disposed to abandon. Yet ministers are said to have still had an idea that his majesty would yield the point—for, always impressed with a belief that they concentrate "all the talents and weight in the country," they think it impossible to form an administration without them. They made a shew therefore of a determination to persevere in the bill, and even to accelerate its progress. On Tuesday last, when it was to be settled whether the slave trade bill or the Catholic bill shall be debated on Friday, they absolutely divided the house to evince their sense of the necessity of not delaying the latter. In the mean time, however, a want of unanimity began to manifest itself in the cabinet. Lord Sidmouth, and, it is added, lord Ellenborough, who had not objected to the bill when the introduction of it was first under discussion, so soon as they heard of his majesty's opposition to it, felt the weight of his majesty's objections, and stated their opinion to the other members of the cabinet. Whether or not lord Sidmouth had an interview with his majesty previously to Friday, we have not been able to ascertain—it is said he had. Between last Tuesday, therefore, when the Foxite and Grenville parts of the cabinet were so impressed with the necessity of reading the bill a second time on Friday, and Friday, their anxiety to proceed without delay received a sudden check.
Either on Wednesday or on Thursday last his majesty is said to have again commanded the at-
tendance of lord Grenville, and to have signified to him, that his sentiments remained unaltered upon the subject of the bill; that if his ministry persisted in carrying it through, he should remain in town to make his arrangements—in other words, to form a new ministry. This alarming declaration, coupled with a broad hint from the Sidmouths, that they would resign if the measure were persevered in, induced the Grenvilles and Fox party to pause, and to defer the consideration of the bill—recourse is even said to have been had to the Sidmouths to conciliate matters—they were forced to throw themselves at the feet of the doctor, whom they had formerly loaded with every epithet of scorn and contempt. What humiliation to the pride of the Grenvilles!—Here was an opportunity for the doctor to have revenged himself upon his haughty opponents. He might have irritated instead of softening—he might have widened instead of healing—he might perhaps have again placed himself at the helm, but he preferred making their peace, and he conciliated matters. On Saturday morning, as we stated on Saturday, his majesty left town, having had an interview with lords Grenville and Hawick, in which it was explicitly understood that the measure should be no farther persisted in. We suppose, therefore, some motion for deferring the consideration of the bill to a period before which parliament will have been prorogued, will be made in the house of commons to-day.
Throughout the business, his majesty may complain of not being used well by his ministers—Do they think that if they had explained to his majesty the whole operation of the measure—what it would do now, and what it could not fail to do hereafter, his majesty would have consented to it? We have been told, but we cannot believe it, that the Catholics were dissatisfied with it as not granting sufficient. But must they not have seen that if that bill had been passed, nothing else could with any consistency have been refused them? The ministers indeed seemed to wish us to suppose that was all they meant to grant. But with what consistency could they have refused to have granted the same power and permission to civilians to rise to the highest civil offices in the state? If they had refused it, they would, instead of conciliating the Catholics, have sewn dissention among them; they would have set one half against the other. But perhaps it may be said, it was their intention to divide them, and thereby govern them the better. Be it so, but don't let them talk of wishing to benefit the Catholics. But the treatment of his majesty is what we most complain of. Had they wished to have acquired popularity themselves amongst the Catholics, at the expense of their sovereign, they could not have acted otherwise.—Had they wished the Catholics to have said, we see that ministers would have opened the door, but there is a power superior to their's which shuts the gates, they could not have acted otherwise. Had they wished to have given encouragement to the opinion expressed at some recent meeting, "that there was a Protestant conscience somewhere which desired to excommunicate four millions of human beings," they could not have acted otherwise. Excommunicate! It is with difficulty we suppress what we feel upon this subject. And why and whence has arisen this change in the conduct of the Grenvilles? Formerly when there was a difference of opinion upon the subject of the Catholic Question, they scorned preserving their places, and resigned them—they preferred then their principles to their places.—Do they prefer now their places to their principles, or do they wish it to be supposed that the Catholic Question was in 1801 the pretext but not the real cause of their resignation? Lord Grenville cannot remain in power now after abandoning the Catholic Bill, if he resigned in 1801, because there was a disinclination in any quarter to the bringing forward the Catholic Question.
As our readers may wish to know how the ministerial papers treat the subject which we have discussed in the foregoing article, we have inserted in a subsequent part of our paper what each of them contains this morning. Our readers will not fail to remark the praise which the ministers in one of those journals (with what decorum to their sovereign we leave the country to decide) bestow upon themselves, boasting of the beneficial views which they had in favour of every order of his majesty's subjects—and hinting, that if "their good intentions should be frustrated," it will be owing to "an unfortunate misunderstanding, prejudice or jealousy." But a hope is expressed "for a more favourable season hereafter." We cannot consider this in any other light than as an attempt to render the ministers popular at the expense of the king, and to induce a belief that he is an enemy to beneficial views in favour of his subjects. But the hope for a favourable season hereafter!—!!!
THE CABINET AND THE CATHOLIC SUBJECT. (Extracts from the Morning Papers.)
"We have abstained from all animadversion on the subject of the very unpleasant misunderstanding which is known to have taken place in regard to the Roman Catholic Officers Bill, in the hope that it would be speedily adjusted. At a moment so important to the general interests not merely of the British empire, but of Europe, we should lament that any difference of opinion should arise to distract the attention of ministers from those external operations that are so essential to the deliverance of the world, and for which such vigorous preparations have been made. The beneficent views of the ministry in favour of every order of his majesty's subjects give a lustre to the time in which we live—and, if through an unfortunate misunderstanding, prejudice, or jealousy in any quarter, their good intentions should be frustrated, or if obstacles should arise to make them hesitate in the prosecution of objects which they think right, we must deplore the difficulties they have to encounter, and hope for a more favourable season hereafter.—At any rate, we trust it will lead to no serious division. On Saturday night there was a full cabinet; and yesterday, again, ministers met on the subject. The result, as we understand, is, that the bill will be modified or totally withdrawn for the present.—(Morning Chronicle.)
"We have reason to believe, that the difference of opinion which has prevailed among the members of the administration, on the bill now pending in the house of commons respecting the Catholics, has not yet been adjusted. It has been stated that the leading ministers had consented to abandon the measure: but we are disposed to consider that report as premature.
"It is from this circumstance, we presume, that the meetings of opposition have been of late so frequent, at the duke of Portland's. We cannot, however, but express our hopes, that no divorce will take place among the persons who compose the existing government of the country."—(Times.)
"We are happy to be enabled, from the most indubitable authority, to congratulate the public on the amicable adjustment of a question, which apparently menaced in its immediate consequences, an interruption of the long-existing unanimity between certain leading members favourable to his majesty's government. An exalted personage had only to express his wish, and the cause of the misunderstanding was gracefully and respectfully removed. We should conceive it as indecorous as it would be unnecessary, to speak more fully of a subject which has given way to the powerful operations of conscience in a certain great and distinguished personage whom we all respect and esteem. Suffice it to say, that lord Castlereagh and his new list of arrangements fall again to the ground."—(Oracle.)
"The schism in the cabinet, on the subject of the new catholic bill, had certainly risen to such a height on Thursday, as to threaten its immediate dissolution. Lord Sidmouth, we understand, was the first of his majesty's confidential servants who expressed a decided disapprobation of the measure in its proposed extent; but being outvoted upon the question on Wednesday, he actually resigned his office as president of the council, on Thursday morning. On that day two distinguished prelates had audiences at Buckingham-House; soon after which the marked dissatisfaction of a certain personage was notified in Downing-street; a meeting of the cabinet was held thereon, which sat late that evening, when a re-discussion of the measure took place, and the result of it was communicated the next morning in an audience, that the lords Grenville and Hawick had at Buckingham-house, which proved so satisfactory, that lord Sidmouth consented that evening to resume his office.
"The re-union is said to have been effected on an understanding, that the same restrictions should remain as by the Irish act of 1793; viz. that no catholic, refusing the oaths taken by protestants, shall be capable of becoming commander in chief, master general of the ordnance, or a general on the staff; and that the bill shall not remove the existing restrictions on catholics entering into the naval service.
"The conciliating arrangement was not completed till late on Friday evening, which detained his majesty from Windsor till Saturday morning."—(Morning Herald.)
March 17.
This morning we received Paris papers to the 10th, and Dutch to the 12th inst. The Moniteur contains the 62d bulletin of the Grand Army dated Leibstadt, the 21st Feb. giving an account of the battle of Ostrolenka on the 16th—The enemy admit, in this affair, a loss of sixty killed, and from four to five hundred wounded; that they are going into winter quarters; that the thaw is frightful, and does not allow them to achieve any thing great. The Argus observing upon the operations of the Grand Army, says "The late victories of the grand army have secured the advantage of its military positions, completed the successes of this prodigious campaign, and prepared those of the next, should the blindness of the Russian cabinet lead it to persist in a war prejudicial to its true interests." That "what it has already achieved, has surpassed the expectations even of those who hoped the most from its courage;" that the Russians, unable to defend themselves in front determined to attack the French army upon its flanks, to stretch beyond it by the lower Vistula, and disengage Dantziak, Graudentz, and the whole country; "but," concludes the article, "a feeble division of the French army sufficed at first to stop the unexpected march of the Russians; and being soon led on by the emperor in person, it beat the enemy, and carried its conquest sixty leagues farther than his majesty had thought of advancing before the spring.
The attack of the Russians, therefore, completely miscarried. To stop, was to defeat them. The deliverance of Dantziak and Polish Prussia, was its object; their entire conquest is the immediate effect of this expedition, and the French army has acquired better positions from it. No victory they could have been attended with more advantageous results."
The Gottenburgh mails arrived yesterday brought letters and papers from Altona to the 4th, from Hamburg to the 8th, and from Gottenburgh to the 10th instant. The French army continues its retreat to the Vistula. The Hamburg Correspondent, of the 2d, states, that its head-quarters were at Osterode. The Abeille du Nord of the 1st, from which we made an extract yesterday, states, that they were removed to Loldau. This place is near 100 miles south of Koningsberg.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.
Extract from the private journal of capt. Wm. Vicary, from Batavia.
Saturday, October 18. 1806.—This afternoon the English frigate Caroline , of 38 guns, commanded by capt. Ranier, came into the roads after having captured two small Dutch vessels which were to the westward, and, although alarm guns had been fired at Ourust, and it was known to be an enemy approaching, yet the officers on board the Batavia frigate Maria Reygersburg , of 44 guns, kept her at anchor, with the topsails on the caps, and fired their bow guns and such as they could bring to bear at the Caroline , when at a great distance.
At this time most of the other Dutch vessels shipped their cables and ran ashore. The Caroline shortly after passed amongst the neutral vessels which generally anchor farthest out, and in crossing the bows of the Maria Reygersburg , gave her a broad-side which raked her fore and aft. The Dutch upon this cut their cables, but by this time the Caroline had passed between them and the land, and hove all their topsails aback on the Dutch ship's larboard quarter. In this position they continued to engage for some time. The Dutch vessel was under a great disadvantage, not being in a condition to work the ship, not having more than about 70 white men on board, it was not now in their power to run ashore, as the Caroline kept between them and the land. They however continued the action 15 or 20 minutes, when they struck the colours, and were instantly boarded and taken possession of by the Caroline's people, who quickly made sail, and carried the prize and their

own ship out of the reach of the fire from the batteries and some sloops of war, which had annoyed them during the whole action.
Capt. Ranier did not fire a gun until within half pistol shot of the Maria Reygersburg, nor did he pay the smallest attention to the fire from the shore and the other Dutch ships. Situated as he was, with his single ship, all he could hope for was to capture or destroy one vessel, and he succeeded very well; but had the Dutch laid their vessels broad side on the bank, they would have defeated all the attempts he could have made, for he could not have carried his own ship near enough to do execution, and the Dutch fire could have sunk all the boats he could have sent to burn their vessels. None of the American ships received any injury, though the shot flew very thick amongst them.
Thursday, November 27. Being ready for sea, capt. Smith, of the Bellair, and Mr. Ridgely, of the Rebecca, came on board with their boats crews very early, and assisted to get the anchor up and run the ship further out, to clear a birth for sailing. This was effected by day light, but an accident which occurred to myself at that time, determined me to defer sailing to the following morning.
About 9 o'clock three alarm guns were fired at Oursust, and shortly after several large English ships made their appearance; some of which after a short cannonade, silenced the fort at Oursust, and took possession of it and a corvette lying there, which they immediately manned and bro't in with the fleet. All the Dutch ships and one Prussian, then slipped their cables and ran ashore near the eastern batteries, under all the sails they could set. At this time the Powerful of 74 guns, was despatched to the eastward, in chase of a large Swedish ship which had sailed early in the morning. At half past 10, A. M. the Sea Flower brig passed in shore of us, and went in chase of some Dutch ships on the east side of the bay, which had just sailed for Samarang. Directly afterwards the Terpsicore, followed by the Colloden, Drake, Russel, Belliqueux, the corvette Williams, and a brig which had been captured the day before, bound from Bantam to Batavia, with powder &c. came into the roads in the order mentioned, and took their stations as follows: The Colloden, Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, anchored about 200 yards within where we lay. The Terpsicore S. S. E. from her, well in shore towards the batteries and the stranded Dutch ships. The Drake to the eastward of the Terpsicore, and a little on the starboard quarter. The Belliqueux after shifting from her first position by signal, anchored S. S. E. from the admiral, and as near the shore as her draught of water would permit, to assist in taking off the fire of the batteries and Dutch ships from the Drake and Terpsicore. The Russel anchored three quarters of a mile to the northward, and the two prizes about the same distance to the eastward of the Colloden.
A heavy cannonade then commenced and was kept up until about two o'clock in the afternoon, when the boats of the squadron were manned and sent in under cover of the ships, to burn the enemy's vessels, this they executed amidst a shower of shot which fell about them in every direction, and frequently threw the water over them; and although it appears surprising, yet the only boat which received injury, was the Colloden's launch. She received a shot through her bows, which killed one man, and wounded two others, I believe mortally. She was near sinking when towed along side. Captain Pellew of the Drake, was the first man who boarded the Phenix frigate.
The following vessels were burnt near the batteries—viz.
 States Vessels. Frigate Phenix, 32 guns. Big Adventurer (Adventurer) 20 guns. Brig Zeaploeg (Sea Flower) 14 guns.  Company's Ships Frigate Arnesteyn, force unknown. Ship Patriot, 18 guns. Frig. Ceres, force unknown. Brig Snelbeyd, (Swift) do.  Private Ships. Ship Deugdzoomhayd (Probity) force unknown. East Indian. do. Zuider Pole (South Pole) Prussian, do. And 4 or 5 others at least, whose names are not known. 
On the east side of the bay were burnt the Andromeda and Debora, the two finest ships in Java, both which belonged to the governor of Samarang, and another large ship, the name unknown.
During the engagement, some of the American vessels were obliged to slip their cables and run out to keep clear of the shot which flew thick about them.
While the action continued, sir Edward Pellew hailed, and requested me either to come on board myself, or to send my chief mate. I chose the former, and was treated by him and the different officers, with the greatest civility. He asked me a number of questions, but neither offered to examine the ship's papers or any letters. After remaining an hour, I returned on board.
Towards evening the fire ceased, and the Colloden, Belliqueux, Terpsicore and Drake, shifted their births further out. During the night the sky was awfully illuminated by the blaze of 18 large ships, and the blowing up of several of them, when the fire reached their magazines, added to the grandeur of the scene. No one, however could behold the destruction of so many fine ships, without lamenting the evils inseparable from war, and particularly regretting that so large a portion of the misfortune should fall to the lot of private persons, most of whom were probably opposed to the principles and actions which occasioned hostilities.
Next morning the Drake and Terpsicore went in chase of a large ship under Moorish colours, which was seen coming in through the inner channel, and on the same evening they burned at Oursust, the Zea Bower (formerly the Lucy-Maria, of Calcutta, and the Beschermer (Protector) each of them companies ships. I learned from Mr. Ridgely, the Rebecca's first officer who came on board to assist us, that some of the American boats had been fired on yesterday in going ashore for the omission of hoisting a flag, and although the Dutch at last suffered them to land, yet they would permit none of the commanders to go on board their ships.
At 6 A. M. I made sail and stood out through the islands with the wind about W. S. W. and after beating all the latter part of the day against fresh breezes and a strong easterly current, was in the evening obliged to anchor to the eastward of the great Caboun, with the best bower and 100 fathoms of cable out, which scarcely held the ship.
On the 30th, at day light, got under sail and resumed the task of endeavoring to work out to the westward, but after 7 hours fruitless exertion, finding we had gained nothing, at 1 P. M. I determined to bear away for the straits of Bally. At 3 P. M. passed Batavia roads, where the English ships remained at anchor, but they appeared to lay farther out. The number of other vessels lying without the common anchorage seemed to be increased, though from our great distance and the haziness of the weather in shore, I could not distinguish in what manner.
GEORGETOWN, (S. C.) April 4.
We are informed that the rumor, stated in our last paper, of an express from col. Burr having passed through this place, for the purpose of taking on certain papers, supposed to be in the possession of his daughter, which would substantiate the charges made by col. Burr against Wilkinson, is incorrect. No express has been sent on, nor are there any papers in the possession of Mrs. Alston.
To the Printer of the Georgetown Gazette. SIR,
Passing through this place on my way to the Federal City, I happened to take up one of your newspapers, and was astonished by the absurd and notorious falsehoods which Mr. Perkins has introduced into his account, of what he terms the arrest of col. Burr. I travelled with the col. from Natchez, was with him till within half an hour of his illegal seizure, and had just then separated from him with an intention of rejoining him in a few hours. I am therefore, to contradict the above falsehoods from my own knowledge, and as I am able, I feel it an act of justice to do so. Col. Burr was neither in disguise, nor was he going to the Spaniards. His dress was as usual, except that he had on a pair of coarse overalls, to preserve his pantaloons from being soiled. He rode on one of the best geldings in the western country; he was on the high road to Carson's ferry, on the Tombigby river, which is the direct and only road through Georgia, &c. to the Federal City, to which place he was proceeding, and was accompanied by Mr. Brightwell, the sheriff of Washington county, in the Mississippi territory, whom he had engaged to pilot him as far as the ferry, where he intended to wait the arrival of his servants and baggage, who were at some distance behind. It was in this situation he was stopped by Mr. Perkins and lieutenant Gains, with eight or ten men, without the colour of any civil process whatever, and forcibly hurried on a journey of more than a thousand miles; those who had seized him carefully avoided every town and village, least their conduct might be examined into by some judicial power.
When col. Burr voluntarily surrendered himself at the mouth of Bayou Pierre, he entered into recognizance himself, in the sum of two thousand dollars, and two sureties in the like sum, to appear before the district court, which was to be held shortly afterwards, to answer to any bill that might be brought against him. The col. then demanded a release from his recognizance, which the court refused.—Knowing the refusal to be illegal, he troubled himself no farther about his recognizance, but set out a day or two afterwards, for the Federal City.
I have been informed by a gentleman who left Natchez some time after me, that judge Rodney thinking the bond which had been given by col. Burr and sureties could not be recovered, had undertaken to draw a new bond which he saved those gentlemen the trouble of signing, by signing it for them; and had surrendered this new bond to the governor as forfeited, for which, my informant added the judge had been indicted for forgery.
I am, Sir, your most obedient Humble servant, ROBERT ASHLEY.
N. B. If it had been the wish of colonel Burr to go to Florida, by taking a south course from Natchez, he might have reached that country in less than a day, the line between the Spaniards and Mississippi territory being only about forty miles below Natchez. On the contrary, the colonel, as I mentioned, was on the high road to the Federal City, and had travelled about three hundred miles north eastward.
Valuable PROPERTY for Sale.
Will be Sold at the Exchange Coffee-House, on Friday the 22d May, at XII o'Clock, One Lot of Land on Smith's Point, opposite Mr. Colim's house, containing 107 feet front, and 199 feet deep, bounded on the South by Bute-street, North by York-street, and East by Dunmore-street.
ALSO, The Water LOT, where the old ship Tom lies, containing about 200 feet on the front of the channel, and roomy back about 700 feet to Henry-street, agreeable to Moore's plan, which may be seen at my office.—Terms made known at the sale Daniel R. Waddey, V. M. tds
April 29.
NOTICE.
PENUEL RUSSELL has no authority to sell the HOUSE he advertised on the 27th instant. John George. April 29.
Five Dollars Reward.
Stolen out of the Cabin of the Ship Betsey, at Gosport, the 12th instant,
A double cased silver capped Watch, maker's name Henry Hoskins, Deptford, No. 999. Whoever will deliver the Watch to the subscriber shall receive the above reward. Watchmen are requested should it be offered for repair to give information. James Cummings. April 29.
NEW STORE.
KIDD AND OWEN, Have just received at their Store, No. 39, Main-street, by captain Walker, from Baltimore, a handsome collection Of Seasonable GOODS, Amongst which are
A few pieces 7-4 wide black and blue superfine Cloths; 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen; 7-8 wide Cotton Cassimere; narrow do.; 6-4 wide Leno Shawls; 4-4 and 6-4 figured and plain Leno; Dimities; 4-4 wide pink coloured Ginghams; 6-4 wide pink plaid Muslin; Linen Cambric; Calicoes; and a variety of other GOODS in their line, which being chosen out of the first spring arrivals in Baltimore, and purchased on the best terms, will be sold low for cash. April 29.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 29, 1807.
On Monday last the election for a delegate to the General Assembly for this Borough came on. On closing the polls the votes stood, For William Newsum, jr. . . . 264 John West, . . . . . 225 Scattering, . . . . . 7 There was no opposition to Thomas Newton, jun. esq. for Congress.
The ship Two Brothers , in 27 days from Liverpool, went up the bay for Baltimore on Monday last, and brings important information. A person who was on board of her as she came into the Capes, informs that accounts by her state, that a great battle was fought on the 1st of March, between the Russian and French armies, in which the latter were totally defeated with great loss; that in consequence, there had been grand illuminations at Liverpool. This ship, no doubt, reached Baltimore last evening—we shall wait with some impatience for details.
The change in the British administration, which was stated in our last, has been produced, as it is averred, in consequence of some proposed measures relative to the Roman Catholicks. As our readers may wish to have a full view of the subject, we have copied from our London papers the debate in the house of commons upon the introduction of the proposed bill in favour of the Roman Catholicks, together with a detail of some circumstances which occurred, and strictures upon the measure. These strictures are copied chiefly from the Courier , an opposition paper at that time, but probably now ministerial.
It is impossible for Americans to have but one opinion upon this subject, but as it is no part of our province to comment on the measures of the British government, or reasons of state policy, when confined to the people of that country only, we shall make no remarks upon the subject, but as this important change may have a bearing upon our affairs.
It is with some degree of concern that we notice that some of the leading members of the new administration upon several occasions, (particularly Lord Castlereagh and Mr. Percival,) which our readers must recollect, expressed their pointed disapprobation of certain supposed articles of the treaty lately negotiated by Messrs. Munroe and Pinckney. There is very little doubt, but that the strictures were correct so far as they related to facts, or as to certain articles, particularly that relative to the carrying trade. It can hardly be supposed that those who disapproved the treaty in its present form, would not find additional objections under the modifications which are desired on the part of our government. We do not indeed know how a treaty can now be formed without a great change in the sentiments of this or the British administration. This change furnishes additional cause of regret, that the Treaty (if such as we understand it to be) had not been submitted to the Senate. It would be difficult, almost impossible, that we could obtain such a treaty as we could wish in all its points, nor such as our situation would command hereafter. In our negotiations with foreign powers we should secure present advantages.—Our increasing strength will take care of the future.
Col. Burr. —The democratic papers, as usual, are proceeding to pass sentence upon Burr, as a proper measure preparatory to his trial. The Aurora pronounces him to be a "culprit," an "acknowledged criminal," and declares that "whatever may be the result of his intended trial, he can never stand higher in the opinion of his country than a conspirator against its peace, unity, and prosperity."
Such is the language which is held respecting a man who awaiting what ought to be a fair and impartial trial before the highest tribunal of his country, and such are the attempts which are making in all the democratic papers to excite prejudice in the minds of the people, a portion of whom must be called upon to decide ultimately upon his guilt or innocence. We will not fail to lift up our voice continually against such indecent and flagitious conduct. It goes to sap the very foundations of all justice and all security. Every man, even the basest of democratic criminal, is entitled to a fair and impartial trial; and (difficult as the presumption may be) should be presumed innocent till his guilt be proved. We sincerely believe Burr to be a very bad man: we believe so of every man who has made as conspicuous a figure as he in the democratic politics of the country. He has done many things that deserve punishment, and one, at least, that is worthy of death. He may be guilty of the crime now alleged against him. If so, we sincerely hope that he will be punished to the full extent of his deserts. But in order that such punishment may have a salutary effect upon society, it is indispensable that his trial and conviction should be the result of fair and impartial investigation, not of factious clamour and violence. U. S. Gaz.
Communication. The editors of the Courier are requested to inform the public through their useful paper, of a late astonishing success which attended the use of Lee's Worm Destroying Lozenges , in a child of capt. Tate, of this city. After the second dose, upwards of four hundred live worms were brought away.—The child's indisposition was not attributed to worms, but this successful use of that invaluable medicine, Lee's Lozenges , has sufficiently proved the nature of the complaint. (Charleston Courier.)
The ministerial presses, the National Intelligencer, the Aurora, Enquirer, Argus, and their echoes, are steady to their servile work of preparing the American people for a military yoke. The arguments by which they have the audacity to sanction and applaud the late attacks on our rights to the Habeas Corpus , are perhaps more insulting than the conduct of the military usurper Wilkinson , or his employer. They say, that on the appearance, or even suspicion of treason, a military commander is justified in seizing innocent citizens and reporting them to other places for trial, denying them the privilege of the Habeas Corpus . So that whenever it suits any dominant faction in the country to trump up a tale of treason and "to suspect their political adversaries of being suspicious persons," (as was done by the monster Robespierre ) any innocent citizen may be tied neck and heels and tumbled into the hold of a prison ship for deportation! Such is the modern doctrine of the favourite presses of the present virtuous administration! Look about ye, citizens, your dearest rights are in danger. Ibid.
British Treaty — Jefferson has more cunning than we used to give him credit for. By his late manoeuvres he accomplishes all the following important objects. 1st. He keeps Turreau quiet—a good point. 2d. He blows up Monroe and Randolph , and secures the election of Madison , as the ostensible , while he will (behind the scene,) remain the efficient President. 3d. By suspending the non-importation act, he will keep England at peace for a time. 4th. He and his tools will keep alive a rankling spirit of hostility against England, without actual war. Ibid.
From the ORLEANS GAZETTE , March 23. To Gen. James Wilkinson. No longer under your controul—no longer in danger of military punishment; and regardless of any injury which you, as a man, in your infuriated moments may attempt to inflict, (by yourself or your parasites) we will occasionally descend to notice your too frequent aberrations, and lug you unwillingly into publick notice.—You may rest assured, Sir, that we will be guilty of no scandal—we will publish no libels; but we will give such facts, such damning facts, as shall leave no doubt on the minds of the most sceptical, of your want of sincerity and attachment to your country. We believe we shall be able to show, that your every measure in this country was calculated to further the schemes of col. Burr, and that every information which you gave the government relative to the treason, was the effect of sheer necessity, to save yourself from the odium and disgrace which must inevitably attend your conduct. We will content ourselves to day, with propounding a few queries to you, to which we ask candid and explicit answers, when you are at leisure.
 Do you recollect a general order issued by general Wayne, prior to his death, commanding the seizure of Thomas Power, whenever found at any post or place, where American troops were stationed? and can you inform us why such an order was issued?  Do you recollect the seizure of the said Thomas Power, by the late col. Hamtrack, under the authority of that order, (after gen. Wayne's decease) and your releasing and sending him to New Madrid, with all the circumstances attending it?  Can you tell the reason why gen. Washington directed gen. Wayne to keep a watchful eye over you, and endeavor to detect any treasonable conspiracy in which you might be engaged? 
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch'r Betsey, Whidbey, 12 days from St. Croix, Rum and Sugar, Warren Ashley—Left there ship Richard, Rogers, of and for New-York, in 3 days—brigs Alfred, Bryan, of and for New-York, 20; Mary Ann, Randall, Providence, 25—sch'r Snap Dragon, Emery, Newbern, 16—Spoke in lat. 27, 57, long. 70, 38, three masted schooner John, of and from Washington, N. C. bound to Jamaica, 6 days out. Ship Hunter, Borrowdale, 50 days from London, Dry Goods—April 20, in lat. 37, long. 60, spoke ship Century, Dade, from Alexandria, bound to Falmouth, 9 days out. In Hampton Roads bound to City Point, ship Romp, Chew, 45 days from Liverpool.—Spoke in lat. 45, long. 45, a New-Bedford brig, 13 days from New-York, bound to London.
Gray's Packet will sail for Baltimore to-morrow at 9 o'clock.
To-Morrow at XII o'Clock, on Murray's wharf, for account of the underwriters and others concerned in the ship Betsey, Captain Treadwell, 1orse-sail, 1 Fore-top-Sail, 1 Fore-top gallant-Sail, 1 Main-top-gallant-Sail, 1 Main-Royal, 1 Middle-stay-Sail, 1 Main-top-gallant-Stay, 1 Gib. (new) 1 Fore-top-mast-stay-Sail, 1 Fore-top mast, top and cap in good order, 2 Top-gallant Masts, 1 Jib-boom, considerable of the Standing Rigging two years old, a number of Blocks, 1 Anchor of 1700 wt. 1 do. of 800, 1 do. of 600, 1 Camboose, a number of Chain-Links and Dead-Eyes, Strops, a quantity of Bolts and Spikes, and the Wreck as she lies—Terms, Cash. William B. Lamb. April 29.
Will be sold on Friday 1st of May, on Southgate's wharf, at 11 o'clock, 7 hds. 9 tierces, and 30 barrels Muscovado Sugars, excellent quality, 14 hogsheads choice Molasses, 15 puncheons Antigua Rum, well flavored—Terms, 90 and 120 days, notes with approved endorser. George Wilson. April 27.
Dismal Swamp Canal Company. For Publick Sale, on MONDAY the 4th of May next, at ten o'clock, (being the day of the annual meeting of the Stockholders, to be held at the Eagle-Tavern in the Borough of Norfolk), THIRTEEN SHARES, belonging to delinquent Stockholders in said Company, on a credit of 60 days. William Charles Lee, Clerk & Treasr D.S. Canal Co. April 3.
NOTICE. Those persons who have claims against the British brig Jane, Thomas Copping, master, are requested to send in their accounts on or before Monday next, to Henry Hastie, Mason's wharf. April 29.

SPRING GOODS Imported in the ships Hercules and Edward, arrived at Baltimore, from Liverpool, and now opening and for sale by  WOOD & HASTINGS, No. 41, Main-Street, at reduced prices for Cash, or short approved credit, by the package or piece only, Consisting of  Fine and common CALLICOES, 7-8 and 9-8 Pink, Buff, and Blue Gingham, 6-4 Cambric Dimities; narrow do. 7-8, 9-8, and 6-4 Cambric Muslins, Elegant Lace and Fancy do. Printed and Threadabou do. Chambray, Calabrian, Book, Plain Piquet, Checked and Plain Leno, Imperial Net, American Net, Diagonal, Spider Net, Fancy and Tambored Stripes, Muslins, Elegant Fancy Velvet Vestings; do. Imperial Shawls, Japanese and Tambored do. Turkey Gauze; Cotton Cassimeres; Gronderelles, Umbrellas; Braces; Adelphi Thread; Cotton Hosiery, &c. A few bales India MUSLINS. All of the above GOODS are entitled to debenture, and many are calculated for the Spanish and West-Ind. markets April 10.
4000 bush. coarse Salt; Antigua Sugars, Antigua Rum; Jamaica Coffee; Guadalupe do. Martique Coffee—For Sale on liberal terms by  C. & F. Whittle. March 13.  FOR SALE. Now landing from the brig Sally and Jenny, 64 hlids Sugar; 11 barrels do. 34 bags Coffee; 10 hlids. Rum.—Apply to Phineas Dana. March 5.
The partnership of Gilliat & Mac-kind being dissolved by the mutual consent of those concerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed—All persons therefore who have any claims against the said concern, are requested to send in their demands forthwith, and those indebted are desired to pay up their respective debts to Mac-kind & White, who are fully authorised by the late partners of the house of Gilliat & Mac-kind to settle and adjust all concerns. March 6.
Wanted by the Subscribers,  A quantity of OAK BARK, For which the following prices will be given in Cash, delivered at their Tan-Yard, For Spanish Oak Bark, $ 10 per cord, Willow or Water Oak, 9 Red Oak, 8 Young White Oak, 7 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. April 10.
GERMAN LINEN. To close sundry consignments, I will sell for approved and/or cash paper at 4, 6, and 8 months,  45 pieces heavy Ticklenburgs, 90 do. assorted Ornaburgs, 50 do. fine Plutillas, 24 do. do Flanders Sheetings, 15 do. do Shirt Linen, 350 do. German Rolls, Also low for Cash,  110 boxes Window Glass; 90 do. short Pipes, 7 do. half pint Tumblers; 12000 Bags of various kinds. John C. Niemeyer. March 25.
DR. JAMES BROWN, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he practices  PHYSICK AND SURGERY, and hopes to merit public patronage.—He may be consulted at his shop in Main-street, and adjoining Messrs. Southgate's store. Feb. 18.
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of  Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.  The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoy's BROWN STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 cases of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October
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 Catharine-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 conferences 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.
For RENT, And possession given the 1st June next, that well known Tavern,  The Exchange Coffee-House. Any person incline to rent may have it furnished with suitable furniture and servants, or not, as they may think proper. This house is so well known, that it is conceived no particular description of it is necessary; it is sufficient to observe that it was built expressly for a publick house. John Warren. March 18.
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too careless to preserve it, that oppressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home, where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be injured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15.
LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situated 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. January 23.
Just received from Philadelphia,  6 hogheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 8 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calfskins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Seal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27.  HERMITAGE & CLARET. We are landing from Bordeaux a few cases of each of very superior quality. C. & F. Whittle. April 27.
For Sale by the Subscriber,  5 hogheads Loaf SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking. A. Maclure. April 27.  Landing on Newton's wharf, the CARGO of the brig Paulina, Captain Fernald, from Tobago,  116 hogheads RUM, 12 do. Moissacs, 4 do. Shrub. On Commerce-street wharf from on board the Ship Meridian, Robert Lord, master, from Rotterdam,  100 pipes choice Holland GIN. Moses Myers. April 27.
For SALE,  My HOUSE on Smith's-Point, situated near the foot of Coley's Bridge; the House is new, built of good materials, 16 feet by 24 square, two stories high. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises, or at his Shop on Main-Street. Penuel Russel. April 27.  Wanted to Purchase,  A WOMAN who has been accustomed to the management of children; for one of an unexceptionable character, a liberal price will be given in Cash.—It is requested none will apply that is not properly qualified.—Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 27.
For SALE,  A likely Mulatto BOY, about 12 years of age. Apply to the Editor of this paper. April 27.  Tomorrow will commence landing on Southgate and Dickson's wharf, from the brig Ann, capt. Forsyth, from St. Thomas's,  114 bags Green Porto Rico Coffee, 3119 Spanish Main Hides, 790 reils Porto Rico Tobacco, for Sale—Apply to Edward Roberts. April 20.
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.
For SALE, Received from Philadelphia per the schooner Adventure, captain Town, entitled to drawback of duties if exported.  64 boxes of fresh Imperial TEA, 3 bales of German Ticklenburgs, 1000 pieces of Yellow Nankeens, first chop, 500 do. do. do. do. 2 cases White Plutillas; 10 pipes Holland Gin, 18 pipes Country Gin, 46 quarter chests Young Hyson Tea. Mackinder & White. April 24.
For Sale by the Subscriber,  150 barrels Pilot BREAD, 300- do. Navy do. 100 do. Ship do. All of superior quality, which I will sell low for cash or good paper. Stephen Harris. April 24.
For SALE. The Subscriber is authorised to Sell  A HOUSE AND LOT, belonging to Captain John George, and at present occupied by him, immediately at the foot of Coley's Bridge. The Lot commences 15 feet to the eastward of the house, and runs 60 feet back towards Hodge's me, thence on a line parallel with the street out to the channel of the creek. For elegance of situation, this Lot is not surpassed by any in the Borough, and must from its situation be equal to any in point of salubrity. For particulars apply to Francis S. Taylor. April 24.
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, } Afloat. 100 half barrels do. Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffit, from Matanzas, 43 boxes brown } Clayed SUGARS. 32 do. white } And in Store,  150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 30, 00 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading. A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on liberal credit. George Wilson. April 22.
DESERTERS!!! Deserted on the 12th instant, from the Sloop Harmony, of Philadelphia, bound to Washington City, with recruits for the Chesapeake frigate: CHARLES WALKER, SAMUEL FRANCIS, THOMAS PENDLETON, and PERRY POULSON. C. Walker is 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, aged 32 years, the skin on his left ear is contracted, on his left breast he has the figure of a man and woman printed with India ink. SAMUEL FRANCIS, is 5 feet 1 and an 1-2 inches high, aged 17 or 18 years, sturdy built and flat nosed; the first joint of the fore finger on his right hand is cut off; speaks Creole occasionally. THOMAS PENDLETON, 5 feet 2 inches high, aged 18 years, sturdy built, light complexion. PERRY POULSON, a mulatto, 5 feet 9 inches high, curly hair and black eyes; his right thumb nail has been injured. Ten dollars reward will be given by the subscriber for either of the above mentioned men being secured so that I get them again. Also, escaped from the rendezvous in Norfolk, on Friday night, April 19th, JOHN BROOKS, shipped in the United States' service; he is aged about 25 years, 5 feet 10 inches high, light complexion, light hair and grey eyes, and is pock-marked. The subscriber will pay 15 dollars to any person who will deliver the said Brooks at the rendezvous, with all expenses paid. Sidney Smith, Recruiting Officer. April 20.
For RENT.  The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Messrs. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb.  WANTED,  A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13.
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 skilful 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, 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.
FOR SALE,  A Lot of Ground on Town-Point, with three large wooden Buildings, fronting three streets, and adjoining the property of James Dickenson, deceased. If not disposed of private v on or before the 15th of May, it will on that day be Sold at Publick Auction. For terms apply to JOHN WARREN. April 13.  For Hire for the remainder of the Year,  An excellent CARRIAGE DRIVER, who has occasionally acted as a house servant; also, a tolerable good CARPENTER, for hire for the same period. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. April 15.
Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, April 6, 1807. The Stockholders in the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk are notified, that an election for the purpose of choosing fifteen Directors, will be held at the Office of the said Company on Friday the first day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. John Cowper, Sec'y. April 6.  145,000 wt. prime COFFEE. We will commence landing the above quantity from on board the ship Rebecca, to-morrow; it is offered for sale on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. April 13.
For RENT,  The Fire-Proof HOUSE on Market- Street, occupied by Mr. S. Marks, jun. possession to be had on the 1st June next. George Vashon. Feb. 23.  FOR SALE,  370 bags Coffee, 22 bales Cotton, 11 hogheads clayed Sugar, 50 do. Muscovado do.—entitled to drawback and certificate.  10 chests German Goods, consisting of Britannias, Plutillas, and Crease a la Morlaix —entitled to drawback.  15,000 feet St. Domingo Mahogany, of large dimensions and choice quality; 5000 bushels Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks; Gosport Rum in hlids. and barrels. And on a credit of twelve months for approved paper,  12 pipes choice old L. part. Madeira Wine. James Young.
For SALE at my Brew-House,  Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hoghead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,  Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.  A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Grn, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchard; 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 Elizabeth 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 extravagant 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 apply 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.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
Landing from on board the schooner Weymouth, captain W. W. Weymouth,  10 pipes of old Cogniac Brandy, and a few bundles of Hay, which will be sold low by applying to John Brown, Marsden's wharf. March 30.
LOTS FOR SALE. The subscriber will sell fourteen LOTS in the Borough of Norfolk, well situated for private residence. A credit of one and two years will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. A plan may be seen by applying to Robert B. Taylor. March 18.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hoghead drawn Staves 50,000 red do. 50,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Palcs 3,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2.
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN.  THE LIFE OF  GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER. The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography. April 1.
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. 6, 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, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colecynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom, Rochelle, in sorts, Gum Ammoniac, Assafetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, 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, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. Hartsborne Shavings, Gyster Pipes, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hamham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lancets, Common do., Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castile Soap, Windsor do., Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Cowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and hal pints, of best kind, Wedgewood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steer's O. odelock, Turington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALL-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MATCHES, URINALS, BR' AST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. ** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 216
NOTICE. The concern of Davis and Dickson, being settled by arbitrators, those indebted will make immediate payment to Thomas Davis, who is solely authorised to settle and adjust all accounts for or against said concern. Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. April 8.  For RENT, (And possession given immediately,)  The HOUSE lately occupied by Mr. R. L. Taylor, pleasantly situated near Smith's Point, a remarkable healthy situation, and now in excellent order. For terms apply to David Milhado. Who has for Sale,  An excellent New WAGGON. April 8.
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'r. Norfolk, Nov. 5.  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 Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wafh Houfe, Smoke Houfe and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage Houfe, a Spring Houfe, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling Houfe, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and is fenced 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 Rent or Lease,  THE WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, 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
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO,  NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE, February 27.  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.