Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-12-20 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAURA
VOL. VI.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20, 1809.
NO. 67.]
Wanted to Purchase. A substantial well built VESSEL , of 150 to 180 tons burthen; if copper fastened she will be preferred.
Also to Charter. A SHIP of about 500 hogsheads, to load at a southern port. C. & F. WHITTLE. December 18. 3
FOR CHARTER, The Ship VENUS , David G. Bond, master, burthen 280 hogsheads tobacco. WARREN ASHLEY. Who offers for Sale, 6000 bushels Stoved SALT. October 13. tf
FOR CHARTER, The Ship Georgia Planter , Captain Sweeney, Burthen about 530 hogsheads tobacco. THEO. ARMISTEAD. December 13. tf
We want to Purchase or Charter, A SHIP , Of from 4 to 600 hogsheads, FOR SALE, 8000 bushels coarse SALT , 630 hogsheads Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO , 140 bales Sea-Island COTTON . C. & F. WHITTLE. November 24. tf
FOR CHARTER, The Ship ARISTIDES , Captain Williams, burthen 350 tons. Moses Myers & Son. Who have for Sale, 60 hlids. and 5 tierces choice Molasses , on the wharf—And in Store, Russia and Raven's Duck; French Brandy, Muscovado Sugar; best Green Coffee; Teneriffe Wine, Sherry Wine; No. 1, 2, and Mess Beef, New-York Pork. November 10. tf
FOR CHARTER, The Ship PLUTARCH , Captain George Bacon, Burthen 268 tons. Moses Myers & Son. For Sale on board of said Ship, 8000 Bushels Coarse SALT . November 10. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner SIBAE , Capt. Star, burthen 300 barrels.
FOR BOSTON, The Sch'r Two Brothers , Capt. Clentman—will take freight. Moses Myers & Son. Who have for Sale, 15 pipes best Holland GIN . November 17. tf
GEORGE M'INTOSH, Has received by the Ship General Colburn, from Liverpool, and the Norfolk from London, in addition to his former assortment, Patent Silk HATS, Glazed Leather do. Superfine Blue and Black Cloths, and fashionable Cashmeres, A great variety of Fashionable and Fancy Waistcoatings, Scots and Venetian Carpeting by the piece or bale, Superfine Welch Flannels and Plains, London Glue and Turkey Oil Stones, Spikes, Nails and Tacks, Copperas and White Lead, Hardware in great variety, consisting of fashionable and plain Buttons, Fashionable Sets of Tea Trays, Plated Sets of Harness and Bridle Mounting, Worsted Webbing and Coach Lace, Plated Bridle and Chair Bits of every description, Plated patent and common Stirrup Irons, Patent Locks of all sorts, made on a new principle, so that they cannot be picked, nor opened with false keys. Metal Tea Kettles and Stew Pans, with almost every article in the Hardware and Cutlery Line. ALSO, Crates of EARTHENWARE, Small Sets Blue Table China, Assorted hogsheads of the best Liverpool Glassware, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. November 8. tf
German Linens, Sacking, &c. For Sale by the Subscriber, 8 Bales Hemp OZNABURGS, 3 do. Flax do. 5 do. Brown ROLLS, 3 do. HESSIANS, 750 Sacks of best twilled SACKING, COFFEE, LOAF SUGAR, &c. James Thorburn. November 8. tf  224,000 wt. very superior quality COFFEE. 1560 Spanish HIDES, 7000 HORNS —The Cargo of the Spanish Brig Venezuela, from Laguira, for sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. December 13. tf
NEW SHOES, Received per schooner Elizabeth, for sale by E. Sturtevant, South Side Market-Square. December 18. 3
PORTER & CHEESE. Landing from on board the Ship Woodrop Sims, Capt. Haynes, from London, 300 dozen Hibbert's Brown STOUT , 20 hampers very superior double Gloucester CHEESE —For sale by Jennings & Roddey. Also Landing, A few puncheons St. Croix Rum; Prime Codfish in hogsheads; 10 barrels Fish Oil; and 40 bales Cotton. December 18. tf
Abconded this morning from the service of the subscriber, a likely Mulatto Man named NAIRN , about 22 years of age, and 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high. The masters of vessels and others, are forewarned harbouring, employing, or carrying him out of this borough or state at their peril. John Hamilton. December 18. tf
NURSERY. The Subscriber at his Nursery , near Norfolk, has an extensive assortment of upwards 20,000 TREES , amongst which are forty different kinds of Apples, which he sells from 12 to 25 cents, according to the size and quantity taken, for which he will receive in payment Cash, Pork, or Corn, at the market price. A. LINDSAY. HERMITAGE, November 27, 1809. From the 20th of November, to the 15th or 20th of December, provided the weather keeps open, is the best season for transplanting in this climate. 1aw4w
STOLEN FROM the Subscriber's stable last night, his principal CHAIR HORSE , lately purchased of Mathew Jackson , he is a large sorrel, about sixteen hands in height, mane and tail tolerable white; feet somewhat of a white colour, with a little snip of white down his forehead and nose; some small white spots on his rump; has a greyish white spot on the outside of the hock of one of the hind legs.—Any person who will take up said Horse and deliver him to me, shall be well paid, and for apprehending and securing the thief, (supposed to be a black man described in the following advertisement) shall be handsomely rewarded. Joseph Mullen. Nixonton, Pasquotank County, N. C. Nov. 21, 1809. 2aw4w*c
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. MAN-AWAY on Monday night last, a Negro Man by the name of WILL , a stout, portly, black fellow, nearly or quite 6 feet high; there is no doubt but he is in Norfolk, as he has a father living there under the direction of Mr. James Nimmo, his name is Cesar . I do hereby forewarn all and every person from employing, harbouring, or concealing the said Negro, and further forewarn all captains of vessels from carrying said Negro off. The above reward and all reasonable expenses will be paid to any person that will apprehend said Negro and deliver him to MR. JAMES MILLEN , in Portsmouth. Benjamin Bailey. Pasquotank County, N. C. Nov. 21, 1809. 2aw4w*c
FOR SALE, 6000 bushels Liverpool SALT , stoved and coarse, of the best twilled sacking, 47 barrels Jamaica Green Coffee, A few trunks of DRY GOODS , which to close the sales will be sold low; they consist of Lappett and Cambric Muslins, Cotton Cambrics and Handkerchiefs, Cotton Counterpanes, &c. A float, 5 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco, 600 barrels Flour. JAMES DYKES & CO. December 11. 6
LANDING On Commerce-Street Wharf, the CARGO of the Schooner Antelope, from Honduras, 40,000 feet MAHOGANY , 5200 weight Sarsaparilla, 400 do. Guatamala Indigo. IN STORE, 90,000 weight best Green COFFEE , 20,000 do. 24 and 3d quality do. A quantity of Hides, Cordage, Seine Twine, Honey in Jars, Fustick, Pork, Lard, Navy Bread, Crackers, and Sugars. For Sale by John Granbery. Who has for Rent, A Ware-House on Commerce-Street, And a Dwelling-House on Boush-Street. November 10. 10w2aw
SUGARS, COFFEE, &c. 48 hlids. } Muscovado Sugars, 59 barrels } 12 boxes white } Havanna Sugars. 6 do. brown } 19 barrels } Green Coffee, 68 bags } 5 hogsheads Antigua Rum, 2 pipes French Brandy, 12 chests Young Hyson Tea, 23 barrels New-York prime Beef, and a few dozen Morocco Skins—For Sale by J. O. Walker No. 2, Maxwell's wharf. December 5.
24 Bales prime Upland COTTON, For Sale by George Raincock. December 13. tf
HATS. A few cases Mens' fine and coarse HATS , and a few bales INDIA COTTONS , for sale low by MARTIN FISK. October 13. tf
Hare's Philadelphia BEER of superior quality, in barrels and half barrels, Jamaica COFFEE ; St. Domingo do., Madeira WINE ; Old Jamaica RUM , New-England do. Coarse SALT. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. December 11. 3
Phenix Fire Office, Norfolk, Dec. 8, 1809. NOTICE. —The following Policies expire in the months of December and January: Nos. 283,034 283,173 283,174 283,176 283,177 283,270 283,271 283,272 283,273 283,274 283,280 283,283 283,284 283,285 283,286 283,287 283,288 283,067 283,069 283,079 283,192 283,194 283,196 283,197 283,205 283,206 283,207 283,208 283,210 283,289 283,290 283,294 283,297 283,298 283,299 283,300 283,301 283,302 283,303 283,304 283,305.
Richard Taylor, Agent. TOBACCO & FLOUR—Afloat. 8 hlids. Richmond prime Tobacco, 321 barrels do. Superfine Flour. In Store, 10 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco, 25 barrels Pork, 1 pipe choice London particular Madeira Wine, 20 barrels Brown Sugar, Leaf Sugar, Coffee, &c. For Sale by James Thorburn. December 8. 6
EDUCATION. Parents and Guardians are respectfully informed, that an ACADEMY for young Gentlemen will be opened in a central situation on the first day of January, 1810, where the English, French, Latin, and Greek Languages will be taught grammatically by the Rev. R. S. SYMES , and a Gentleman of professional celebrity—Geography, History, and Belles Lettres; Arithmetick, Book-Keeping, Algebra, Surveying, and Navigation, will also form a course of study. For terms of tuition apply to R. S. Symes. December 8. tf
LANDING From on board the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Forsyth, from Porto Rico, 22 hogsheads } Choice Muscovado Sugar, 198 barrels } 44 barrels } Prime Green Coffee. 215 bags } For Sale by H. ALLMAND. December 6. tf
Norfolk Drawbridge Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that at the request of a number of the Stockholders, the Bridges as well across the Eastern as the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, will be offered for Rent by the Year to the Highest Bidder, on the First day of January, at the Exchange Coffee-House, in Norfolk—The rent to be paid quarterly, for which good security will be required. December 5. tfjan
J. S. DUPIN, Respectfully informs the publick, that he has on hand, a very handsome assortment of LOOKING GLASSES, of every description; Pictures, Prints, &c. &c. The sale will be very moderate. Apply at No. 24, Church-Street. December 1. tf
Columbian Mills FLOUR. THE SUBSCRIBERS Are, and will be regularly supplied with FLOUR From the above Mills, which will be found equal to any manufactured in the United States C. & F. Whittle. September 22. tf
CASH For Rough Hhd. and Bbl. STAVES , Of good quality, will be given by C. & F. Whittle. October 2. tf  For Sale by the Subscriber, 3000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT , 250 Liverpool filled sacks do. 400 do. filled here; 13 crates Earthenware, 6 casks Sarsaparilla, 4 casks Shepherds Nails; 7 bags Coffee, 117 bales Upland Cotton, 43 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco. A. MACHERE. July 31. 1aw4w
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at the Book-Store of Messrs. Bonsal, Conrad, & Co. A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Genuine Patent and Family Medicines, Which are celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable. Prepared only by the sole Proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, M. D. PHILADELPHIA. Grandson of the late Dr. Robertson, of Edinburgh. DR. ROBERTSON'S CELEBRATED Stomachic Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and Fifty Cents)
Which has proved by thousands, who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the publick, for speedily relieving and curing the cramp, pains, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. For the dysentery or flux, cholera morbus, fever & agues, and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy, and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility. Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints, or disorders of the breast and lungs, even in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief. Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstructed perspiration, will be found yielded to a benign influence in a few hours. In asthma or consumptive complaints, horsetails, wheezings, shortness of breath, and the hooping cough, it will give immediate relief.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Vegetable Nervous Cordial, OR, Nature's Grand Restorative. (Price One Dollar and Fifty Cents.)
Is confidently recommended as the most efficacious medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness, and various complaints, resulting from diffipated pleasures, residence in warm climates, the immediate use of tea, the unskilful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life. Under the denomination of nervous disorders, in its full extent, are included several diseases of the most dangerous kind, and are so various, that a volume would hardly suffice to complete a description of them. It pervades with its baneful influence the whole nervous system, withering the heart with inexpressible anguish, and exciting the most dreadful suggestions of horror and despair. To this demon have thousands fallen a sacrifice, in the direful transports of its rage. The most common symptoms at its commencement, are weakness, flatulence, palpitations, watchfulness, drowsiness after eating, timidity, flashes of heat and cold, numbness, cramp, giddiness, pains in the head, back and loins, hiccup, difficulty of respiration and deglutition, anxiety and dry cough, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters. (Price One Dollar.)
These celebrated and well-known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet specific virtues, and are particularly recommended for reforcing weak constitutions, cleaning and strengthening the stomach, and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and effectual vermifuge, when administered to children. They are gratefully warm, and pungently aromatic; they are extremely serviceable in all fevers, but particularly in the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experienced such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Bitters. (Price Two Dollars.)
A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, swellings and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and all kinds of green wounds; the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c. Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven Hundred Thousand Persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility. As the certificates attested by many respectable persons are too numerous for this paper, the proprietor requests the reader to peruse the pamphlet accompanying the medicine, which may be had gratis at the place of sale. Observe that none are genuine without the signature of T. W. DYOTT, M. D. November 13. 7m
Phenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK. INSURANCE UPON SHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged on this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.
  One month 12 1/2 cents per $100   Two do. 20 do.   Three do. 25 do.   Four do. 30 do.   Five do. 35 do.   Six do. 40 do.   Seven do. 45 do.   Eight do. 50 do.   Nine do. 55 do.   Ten do. 60 do.   Eleven do. 65 do.   Twelve do. 70 do.   The above premiums will be charged for any sum, not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one sum, and a separate sum must in all cases be charged on each ship and another on the cargo. 250 bbls. superfine FLOUR Afloat—For Sale by November 20.

SENATE, December 14.
Mr. Linn submitted the following motion, for consideration.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the senate a copy of the correspondence between him and the Governor of Pennsylvania in the case of Gideon Olmstead.
The bill to prevent the abuse of the privileges and immunities enjoyed by Foreign Ministers within the United States was, on motion of Mr. Giles, recommitted to a select committee.
The bill to extend the time for issuing and locating military warrants, was read a third time and passed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, December 11. RUPTURE WITH MR. JACKSON.
A paper was received from the senate, by Mr. Ouis, their secretary, in the form of a joint resolution approving the conduct of the executive in relation to the refusal to receive any further communications from Mr. Jackson.
The resolution was read a first and second time, referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order of the day for Thursday next.
MR. JACKSON'S "CIRCULAR."
Mr. Quincy observed that he perceived, that in the letter from Mr. Smith to Mr. Pinkney, accompanying the message from the president of the United States of the 29th November, 1809, allusion was made to an important paper headed "Circular," which had not been communicated to congress. He perceived also that by the resolution just received from the senate a specific declaration was required as to the contents of that very paper. It appeared to him extremely proper that the house should have that paper on its files, and within the reach of its members, before a declaration was made respecting it. Under this impression he offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the president of the United States be requested to lay before the house a copy of a paper purporting to be a circular from Mr. Jackson to the British consuls in the United States, referred to in the letter of the secretary of state to Mr. Pinkney, accompanying the message of the 29th November.
Mr. Dana observed that there was another document which it might be of some importance to have on the files of the house, and which it might be an necessary to consult; that was, the despatch from Mr. Canning, which it appeared was sent by Mr. Pinkney to the secretary of state. He moved to add that paper to the resolution.
Mr. Quincy accepted the amendment as part of his resolution.
Mr. W. Alston objected to the first part of the motion. He said the house must see the impropriety of calling on the executive for a document of which it could not have an official copy, for no doubt the copy sent to Mr. Pinkney was cut out of a newspaper, and such a one only could be sent to the house. He had no objection to calling for that asked for by the gentleman from Connecticut, (Mr. Dana) although the material parts of it were often quoted in the documents before congress.
Mr. Quincy said it was not his intention to call for what was not in the secretary of state's office; the paper which he wanted was a copy of that paper transmitted across the Atlantic by the secretary of state, as appeared by his letter to Mr. Pinkney. The gentleman might have seen Mr. Jackson's circular letter, he (Mr. Quincy) had not seen it; he had not been fortunate enough to obtain a copy of it. It must be in the office of the secretary of state; for it was utterly impossible for it to have been sent to our minister in London, without also retaining a copy in the office of the secretary of state.
Mr. Smith said he would not oppose a call for any information that should be deemed proper; but he did not know upon what ground the house would call upon the president for this paper, which had not been addressed to the president, but to the British consuls in the United States. It could not be officially in the possession of the secretary of state, who, he presumed, had seen it in the papers as every one else had. Mr. S. said he accidentally held in his hands a New-Hampshire paper containing it; and if the gentleman from Massachusetts was desirous of perusing it, it was at his service.
Mr. Eppes asked for a division of the question. He said he was willing to call for any paper which was or which might be presumed to be in possession of the department of state; but it could not be presumed that the circular of Mr. Jackson, was in that office in any other form than that referred to in Mr. Smith's letter, viz. in a printed form. Certain it was that it could not be in the department of state, because it was dated subsequently to the information that no further communication would be received from that source by the secretary of state. The only reason, he presumed, why the other paper alluded to had not been communicated to congress, was, that it was a printed paper, purporting to be a despatch from Mr. Canning. He had no further objection to the call for either of these papers, other than it was neither decorous or proper to call upon the president for that which could not be officially in his possession.
Mr. Gardener observed, that in addition to other forcible considerations, it would be treating the executive rudely, when he had called their attention to a particular paper, to go to any other source to procure it; besides, that in the latter case a spurious copy might be imposed upon the house. If the president referred to a certain document as justifying his conduct, by procuring that document the house would have the whole ground before it. What would be the situation of the house, if, pursuing the ideas of some gentlemen, every member was to bring forward a document which he believed to be the legitimate one, and all these copies should differ? Who was to decide which was the correct one? If the house were to act at all on this subject, it was not only respectful and just of the president, but extremely civil, to enquire of him on what ground he has acted. As a true American and a republican, Mr. G. said he was desirous to give the president every opportunity of doing himself justice.
Mr. Quincy said that a copy of this circular having been forwarded to our minister in England, must remain on the files of the secretary of
state's office, and therefore he asked for it, merely that the house might have on this occasion precise information which the secretary of state had communicated to Mr. Pinkney.
Mr. Potter cited, as a reason why Mr. Quincy's motion should be agreed to, that between the copy of Mr. Champagny's letter to our minister in France, as it appeared in the public prints, and as since communicated to congress, there was a material variation. If in that case there was a variance between different copies, it was equally probable that there should be a variance in the different copies of Mr. Jackson's circulars.
The question was taken on the first part of the resolution, viz. on that part moved by Mr. Quincy, and finally carried 53 to 52.
The question was then taken on Mr. Dana's amendment, viz. on that part calling for a copy of the paper purporting to be a despatch from Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine, and carried without opposition.
The question was then put on the whole resolution as amended—and the yeas and nays being demanded on its passage—
Mr. Smith said he had no objection to one part of the resolution, that which called for a copy of the despatch from Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine; but connected with the other paper he could not agree to it, for it would be the most extraordinary call he had ever witnessed since he had held a seat in congress. What! said he—shall we call upon the executive to send to us a paper which is not, never was and could not be officially in its possession? It is known to every member of the house that the secretary of state cannot have in his possession any other copy of this paper than such as is in the hands of every member in the house and of every man out of doors. I should think, sir, when we consider the nature of the paper alluded to, that there is nothing in it would create any prejudice in its favour in the mind of any American in heart, if brought in this house. What is this paper? It is an appeal to the people of the United States. I for one shall not be guilty of the absurdity of calling for a paper which I know is not in the possession of the president any more than it is in mine; for the latter part of the motion, if distinct from the first, I would gladly vote.
Mr. Wheaton said that he was in favour of both branches of the resolution taken together. There seemed to be a difficulty with some gentlemen with respect to the first branch of it, and it seemed to be contended that the paper there alluded to, being published in newspapers only, ought not to be noticed. In reply to this it might be observed that the secretary of state had thought proper to notice it in his correspondence with our minister in London, and it was therefore before the house. The house were not called upon to act upon a paper which might be variously published in various prints, but on a paper such as the secretary of state had thought proper to transmit to our minister in London. Mr. W. said he therefore wanted not to know what had appeared in the newspapers, but what had been forwarded to our minister in London; to obtain this an application to the president was the proper mode, and he could not see why there should be any objection to its being exhibited.
Mr. Mason said he did not attach so much consequence to this motion as either its advocates or opponents appeared to do. The object was to get a paper which had been published in all the newspapers of the United States, Mr. Jackson's Circular, which it was clear could not be sent to the house in an official form, because it was not addressed to any department of our government, but to the British consuls. The other paper asked for was a document with the substance of which every one was acquainted. Without enquiring what was the object of the call, if any gentleman wanted a copy of any paper in the department of state, he would never object to gratify them. It had been said that the house should not call for it, because it was addressed to the British consuls; but Mr. Mason said, it was known to have been written by Mr. Jackson, because if it had not it would have been long ago denied. It was called an appeal to the people; so was Genet's—but Mr. M. said, he had never cared any thing about these appeals—he should not care if Mr. Jackson should make another, because he had no apprehension of any effect such things could have in this country. It could not be positively ascertained whether or not the letter in question was written by Mr. Jackson, but by calling on the printers; and he had no idea of meddling with them—he only claimed the privilege of believing what he pleased of their publications. Mr. M. was in favour of the resolution, because other gentlemen wished the papers for their information.
Mr. Quincy said that the importance of this resolution lay in this: that the house was called upon (by the resolution from the senate) to decide on the contents of a paper the existence of which was first made known to them by communications from the executive. When called upon in this way, was it not a duty the house owed to itself to ask for the papers on which it was to express an opinion? The house would not do justice to itself if it did not ask for them after the intimation they had received that they were in possession of the secretary of state.
Mr. Upham thought it necessary to have the very paper that was communicated by our secretary of state to Mr. Pinkney. He recollected very well that on his journey to this city, he saw in two papers in New-York this very circular represented in two different ways.
Mr. Gardener remarked that he took it for granted, that the more carefully the house proceeded, the more fully it possessed itself of all the documents on the subject on which they were about to legislate, the more impressive upon their own country and upon the world, to whom in part the resolution appeared intended to be addressed, would their decision be. The determination to be made should appear not to result from passion, but from a deliberate and coolness worthy the representatives of a great nation. He professed sincerely that upon the subject of the resolution from the senate he had formed no opinion, neither should he vote for the present motion, because he inclined to one side or other on the former. He wished to possess himself of all the facts on the subject. It appeared that a copy of this circular had been forwarded to our minister in London, in order to guide him in his conduct. Mr. G. presumed, We (said Mr. G.) are called upon to act here on the subject; our minister at London is directed to act there. If he has a right, to enable him to discharge his duty, to have a co-
py of this paper communicated to him, shall we not also have the same privilege? The question he said was not whether the document was officially on record in the secretary of state's office, but whether the house should be called upon to act on a document which was not before it. With the same propriety might a jury be refused the hearing evidence on a case on which they were called to decide, as the house could be refused a copy of this paper. It was said that it was only a newspaper publication.—Newspaper publication or not, originally, Mr. Gardener said, that the president had made it a publick document by communicating it officially to our minister in London. He was satisfied that the president could have no objection to communicate it; for he well remembered that his predecessor had sent to the house, about the time of laying the famous embargo, a paragraph from an English newspaper containing something like a surmise that certain orders in council would be issued. If, as it had been said, the present president would follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, he could not have the least objection to comply with the request of the house to send a newspaper document, when his predecessor had sent one without any request at all.
Mr. Smith said that if the call was made, the house could get no more than what every one had seen—and he called upon any gentleman to say that he had not seen the circular in the publick prints, and also whether he believed that the house could get from the executive any other information than that which every member had or might have in his possession. He confessed for his own part that he thought it would scarcely be treating the executive with that deference due from one department to another, to call upon him for a paper not officially in his possession, in order to see whether or not he had transmitted a factual copy to our minister in London. It seemed to insinuate a doubt of the propriety of his conduct.—[Mr. Gardener said that no such thing was meant.] Mr. Smith said he did not believe gentlemen did mean it; but it was a reflection that naturally flowed from the circumstances. He did not know, if they could trust the executive, why they should call for a paper already in every one's hands. He recollected a former case—(for this was not the first appeal that had ever been made to the people). When Genet was the French minister here, Mr. S. said he had taken a step more direct than in the present case, and yet congress had never called on Gen. Washington for a copy of his appeal; for it had, as in the present case, been published in all the papers, and no one had doubted its authenticity. If the house was not to act on the case till they got an authenticated copy of the document in question, they never would act, for assuredly they would not get it; but if no one entertained a doubt on the subject, he thought they might act with propriety.
Mr. Dana said that by the message from the senate the house was called upon to express an opinion on a certain paper, to decide what was its meaning, and to concur with the senate in affirming it or otherwise. And was the house of representatives to pronounce on this subject without having the paper before them? Could they, in point of legislative decorum and propriety, undertake to judge without seeing the paper in form? Would gentlemen refer them to newspapers for documents on which to act? He certainly never expected to hear it advanced on this floor that members of the house were to keep a file of every newspaper containing a document. If this was necessary, he had certainly been deficient in his duty; for he had not kept a paper containing a copy of the circular said to have been written by Mr. Jackson. Whatever construction had been given by the president or secretary of state to a particular document; with all deference to their honour and virtue, Mr. Dana said, he could not consent to surrender his own right of construction, of examination and of judgment, nor to prostrate his understanding, however feeble, at the foot of the executive or any department of the government. Really, if newspaper publications were to be considered as authentic and sufficient for the use of members of this house, why had the house ordered 5000 copies of the documents to be printed for its use, when all the documents appeared in the newspapers before they had been printed and delivered for the use of the house? In point of propriety and respect to the senate, Mr. D. said he might be at liberty to say that it was fair to presume that that body had the paper before them; he could not permit himself to imagine that they would have acted without it before them; and he hoped that the representatives of the people would also show a sufficient respect for themselves to have it before them when it was the subject of their deliberation.
Mr. Milnor was of opinion that, being called upon to pronounce a solemn opinion on a certain proceeding, they should have all the papers relating to it before them. He asked whether, when the house was called upon to make a decision which might lead to a war, they should not have the same information before them that the president had before him? Mr. M. said he felt every disposition to support the executive in all proper measures in the execution of his duty; he was ready to meet the question proposed whenever the house had before them the documents on which he had acted. Until they had them, it was impossible that they could make a just decision.
Mr. Newton said he should decidedly vote for the resolution before the house. The vote which he should give did not proceed from any disrespect to the president; the simple reason which would induce him to vote for it was, a desire that when the house came to a discussion of the resolution from the senate, they should proceed to the merits of it; that no incidental question should be discussed, that no gentleman should have an opportunity of saying that he could not vote for it because the house had refused to call for documents.
Mr. Eppes said, lest it should be thought, from what had been said by others, that in voting against the resolution he should be desirous of acting without information, he should make a few remarks. This was not an ordinary case in which application ought to be made to a department of the government for information—for what department could say whether the piece to which the British minister's name was subscribed was a genuine paper or not? You know, (said Mr. Eppes) to a certainty that the letters have not gone to the secretary of state by an official channel, but that he possesses the same information as you do and no other,—in every case of this kind are you not compelled to act on newspaper information? If in any instance a legislative body attempts to examine the conduct
of a minister speaking from the executive in the people, on what must it decide? Is it not to the executive that his address will be forwarded to the president? No, sir, it is from the executive that an appeal is made, and it will be found in the shape of pamphlets or some other form circulated among the people. On the present occasion, as to the authenticity of the paper, I for one, without expressing an opinion on the merits of it, have no hesitation in saying that I believe it to be a genuine paper, written by the minister of Great Britain for the purpose of appealing from the constituted authority to the people of this country. If you apply now to the secretary of state as proposed, what can he do? He has become possessed of information in the same way with yourself; and in transmitting it to our minister, he does not call it a copy of the letter in a paper purporting to be a copy of a letter, &c. Now if this paper had come in any official form to the secretary of state, it would be proper for congress to call for it. But of what importance is it to obtain information out of a publick newspaper? This motion does not affect the enquiry on the resolution from the senate, which is, whether, from the circumstance of the letter appearing in print and not being denied by the British minister, from a view of all the circumstances, congress shall think it a proper subject on which to legislate? If they believe that on a paper thus dispersed they cannot act without ascertaining its authenticity, let them summon the printer and take other steps to ascertain it. The appeal is from the government and to them I should last of all look for a copy of it. The letter from Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine, coming enclosed from our minister at London, I have no objection to call for; but because I have no objection to take that part of the resolution, I cannot swallow the noxious drug with which it is compounded.
The question was then decided by yeas and nays, in the affirmative, 69 to 46.
Messrs. Quincy and Dana were appointed a committee to wait on the President with the resolution.
WEDNESDAY, December 13.
Mr. Quincy from the committee appointed to wait on the President of the United States in pursuance of a resolution of the house of Monday last, reported that they had performed the duty assigned them, and that the President had expressed his disposition to comply with the request of the house as far as practicable.
THE "THIRD CONDITION."
Mr. Gold rose for the purpose of moving a resolution to call upon the executive for the information affecting, as he conceived, the resolution from the senate respecting Mr. Jackson. To shew the object of his motion, Mr. G. quoted from the letter of the secretary of state to Mr. Pinkney of the 23d November last the following passage: "another point in the despatch and not in the arrangement, is, that the British navy might capture our trade to ports prohibited by the United States. This condition, too, appears to have had its origin in a mistake of your meaning in a conversation with Mr. Canning, as noted by yourself." On referring to the communications made and the correspondence presented to the house from the American minister, he did not find the dispatch there referred to. He said he found also in Mr. Erskine's letter to Mr. Smith of the 14th August, that reference was made to the same subject, and the same point was stated by Mr. Canning to have been assented to by Mr. Pinkney. The subject might not otherwise be of the most important nature, but, inasmuch as the resolution from the senate seemed to point to the last resort of nations, war, it seemed to him important that the house should proceed circumspectly in the whole business; and it would certainly be seen by the house that it was proper to have the fullest in view on the subject. Impressed himself with this idea, he offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the president of the United States be requested to lay before this house such information contained in any despatch from the American minister in London, relative to the instructions of Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine of the 23d day of January, 1809, and relative to any communications and conversations between the American minister and Mr. Canning antecedent or subsequent thereto on the same subject, as may not, in the opinion of the president, be improper to be communicated.
[This resolution was carried after a long debate, (which we shall endeavour to give in our next)—ayes 85, nays 36.]
December 14. [Mr. Quincy yesterday reported, that the committee appointed to present to the president of the United States the resolution requesting copies of Mr. Jackson's circular and Mr. Canning's despatch, had performed their duty, and received for answer that the same should be communicated in such state as they existed in the department of state.]
Mr. Gold, from the committee appointed to wait upon the president with the resolution calling for further information respecting our relations with Great-Britain, reported that they performed their duty, and received for answer that the request of the house should be attended to.
Mr. Nelson reported a bill for the relief of the infirm, disabled, and superannuated officers and soldiers of the revolutionary and present armies of the United States; which was read the first and second time, and referred to a committee of the whole tomorrow.
Mr. McKim laid upon the table the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of prohibiting by law the importation in foreign ships or vessels of all goods, wares or merchandise, not the growth or manufacture of the country to which the ship belongs, excepting in the ships of such countries as by permanent regulations permit our ships and vessels as freely and beneficially as their own, to import into their ports and territories the produce and manufactures of foreign nations.
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of laying an addition import duty on distilled spirits imported in foreign ships or vessels from ports or countries in which American vessels are not permitted by permanent regulations to a fair participation in such trade.
YAZOO. Mr. Bacon presented a memorial from the New-England Mississippi Land Company, stating their claim to certain lands ceded by the state of Geor-

gia in 1802, to the United States, and praying an adjustment of the same.
Mr. Bacon moved to refer the memorial to the committee of claims.
Mr. Troup moved its rejection.
The Speaker said, that the latter motion could not supersede the former.
The motion for referring the memorial, produced a short and warm discussion, in which Messrs. Troup, Poindexter, Standiford, Bibb and Macon opposed the motion, and Messrs. Bacon, Dane, Livermore, Upbam and Pitkin supported it.
The opponents of the motion contended, that the object of the petition having been so frequently rejected by the house, it would be useless and improper to refer it to any committee whatever; that if the subject had never come before them hitherto, it might be well enough to refer it, however exceptional the merits of it might be; that the whole proceeding, from the sale of the Yazoo lands by the legislature of Georgia, through all its various ramifications, the present petition, was marked by fraud, corruption, indignity, and the most abominable political sin; that the United States had no authority now to make a compromise with the petitioners, inasmuch as by the treaty of cession between the state of Georgia and the United States the five millions of acres reserved by that treaty for the satisfaction of any equitable claims which might be made, would not be used by the United States for this purpose after the first year from the date of the treaty had expired; that the commissioners of the United States in the same treaty that they had recommended a compromise with the Yazoo claimants, had stated that there was not a shadow of justice in their claim; that the virtue of the house had indignantly rejected the persevering applications of the petitioners heretofore, and they trusted it would do so at this time; that it was their duty to resist, with the vengeance of passion and the feeling of resentment, every step towards the introduction of that scene of fraud, perjury, and shameless corruption, which might ultimately triumph over the ruins of their country; that it could be proved that the fraudulent transaction in the Georgia legislature was known at the time to the purchasers in New England.
The advocates of the motion of service, that this petition ought to take the usual course of other petitions; it ought to be referred to a committee, who would examine and bring the matter properly before the house; that if there were fraud and corruption in the case, it would then be discovered; that many of the present petitioners were innocent and worthy purchasers of lands from the original Yazoo men; that a compromise had been recommended by some of the highest and most respectable characters in the government; that congress had passed a law, in contemplation of that article in the treaty of cession referred to by the opponents of the motion, which appropriated a certain quantity of lands belonging to the United States to the indemnification of innocent claimants; and that they wished to hear something else against the right of the present petitioners than eloquent and passionate declamations.
The question on referring the petition was taken by yeas and nays, and carried, as follows—Yeas 60 Nays 56.
YEAS—Messrs. Anderson, Bacon, Blaisdell, Boyd, Breckenridge, Campbell, J. C. Chamberlain, W. Chamberlain, Champion, Chittenden, Cotts, Dana, Davenport, jun. Ely, Emott, Findley, Fisk, Gannett, Gardner, Goldsborough, Gold, Hale, Haven, Heister, Helms, Howard, Hubbard, R. Jackson, Livermore, Livingston, Matthews, McKee, Miller, Milnor, Morrow, Mosely, Newbell, Pitkin, jun. P. B. Potter, Quincy, Root, Ross, Shelley, Southard, Stedman, Stephenson, Surges, Swoope, Tallmadge, Thompson, Tracey, Turner, jun. Upbam, Van Rensselaer, Weakley, Wheaton, Whitman, Wilson—60.
NAYS—Messrs. L. J. Alston, W. Alston, jun. Bard, Basset, Bibb, J. Brown, R. Brown, Butler, Calhoun, Clay, Cobb, Cochran, Cox, Crawford, Crist, Dawson, Desha, Eppes, Franklin, Garce-nier, Gholson, jun. Goodwyn, Gray, Hatty, Ken-nan, Kennedy, Lyle, Macon, Marion, McRae, McKim, Montgomery, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Nelson, Newton, Nicholson, Pearson, J. Rea, (Pen.) Richards, Roane, Sage, Simmons, Seaver, Smell, Smith, G. Smith, J. Smith, S. Smith, Stanfield, Stanley, Taylor, Troup, Van Horn, Whitehill, Witherspoon—56.
The house adjourned at 3 o'clock.
FRIDAY, December 15. Mr. Southard offered a resolution to appoint a committee to enquire into the expediency of passing a law to establish a mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections of members of congress, and to compel the attendance of the witnesses in such cases. Adopted, and a committee appointed.
Mr. Johnson, from the committee of claims, on the case of John Murray, reported, that the committee had no doubt of the justice of the petitioner's claim, but that his claim was barred by the statute of limitation. They were therefore, agreeably to a rule they had laid down for themselves, under the necessity of reporting against the prayer of the petition. They reported the following resolution: That the prayer of the petition ought not to be granted. The report was referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
Mr. Troup offered resolutions for printing sundry documents respecting the Yazoo lands.
On motion of Mr. Bacon the resolutions were laid on the table until Monday next.
Mr. Sheffy called up his resolutions laid on the table some time since respecting the Bature at New Orleans.
Mr. W. Alston moved to refer them to the committee on public lands. Lost.
Mr. Macon moved to refer them to the committee of the whole house. Mr. Nelson moved that they be on the table. Carried.
Mr. Nelson then moved to discharge the committee on public lands from any further consideration of the New Orleans petition.
Mr. Poindexter spoke at considerable length on this subject, and with great animation; but unfortunately for him, and for the cause he advocates, he does not speak the English language plain enough to be understood.
Mr. Macon made a few observations in favour of referring the whole subject to a committee of the whole house. He was then followed by Mr. Alston who was for referring the whole business to the committee on public lands.
Mr. Nalle and Mr. Ross spoke on the subject. Mr. Gardenier made a very luminous speech on
the subject. He stated the whole history of the business, and was for taking back the petitions from New Orleans, from the committee on public lands, and for doing more. He would have Mr. Livingston placed in the situation which the courts of Orleans placed him.
Mr. Sheffy was against the committee of public lands having any thing to do with the New Orleans petitions, as those petitions had nothing to do with public lands. They were a modest appeal to the benevolence of the nation. The petitioners modestly asked the nation to give them the sum of $1,500,000.
Mr. Rhea (Tenn.) called for the reading of the law of the tenth congress, authorizing the president to remove illegal settlers from the public lands.
Mr. Macon was for having the business go to the committee on public lands.
Mr. Key thought the committee on public lands had nothing to do with this business at present, for the petitioners had prayed for the United States to give them their title to the Bature. Now as it was a claim on our charity, we ought to know first whether we had any title, before we pretended to give that title away. If the property is Mr. Livingston's, give the petitioners leave to withdraw their petition, for we have nothing to give them. If it should be determined to belong to the United States, it will then be time enough to talk about giving it away.
Mr. Eppes thought the business ought to go to some committee, in order to arrange and prepare the facts on the subject. He was not ready to determine whether the bature was a part of the bed of the Mississippi or not. There were several other facts in dispute. He was therefore for having the subject go to some committee.
Mr. W. Alston was for the business going to committee.
Mr. Gardenier spoke again in favour of taking up the business in the house, and appointing a tribunal to try the case, agreeably to the resolution on the table.
Mr. Gholson wished congress to decide whether Mr. Livingston had any right to take possession of the bature, before they acted on the resolutions.
On the question for discharging the committee on public lands from the consideration of the business, the vote was 57 to 51; it was therefore carried.
Mr. Goldsborough presented the petition of Levin Jones of Baltimore, respecting a breach of the laws against the importation of slaves—referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
A message from the President of the U. States covering printed copies of Mr. Jackson's circular and Mr. Cuning's despatch—it was read as well as the papers. The letter of Mr. Jackson was read from a newspaper printed at Georgetown; the despatch of Mr. Cuning was read from a newspaper supposed to have been cut from a foreign paper.—Mr. Quincy moved to have the message and documents just received printed; carried 59 to 40.
Adjourned till Monday.
NEW-YORK, December 14. Capt. Fenwick, of the United States marine corps arrived in town yesterday. He goes out in the John Adams ship of war, as bearer of despatches, which vessel will sail the first fair wind for England and Holland. The John Adams has on board, 160,000 dollars in specie, being six months interest on the Dutch loan to the United States.
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust, executed on the 8th of April, 1806, by JOHN GWYNN, to satisfy a debt due to JOHN CALVERT, deceased, Will be Sold at Publick Auction, on the 1st day of JANUARY next, on the premises,
A HOUSE and LOT in Middle-street, in Portsmouth, lately occupied by John Reynolds. Terms, Cash.
THE TRUSTEES. December 11. tds
To be sold at Publick Auction on the premises, on FRIDAY the 5th of JANUARY next, by virtue of a Deed in Trust from the Reverend James Whitehead, deceased, to secure a sum of money due to Doctor Augustine Slaughter,
All that LOT, Piece or Parcel of LAND, With the Appurtenances,
Situate on Commerce-street and Main-street, which the said James Whitehead leased of William Eyre, for the term of ninety nine years, renewable for ever. The terms of sale to be regulated by the act of assembly passed the last session of the legislature of this state, respecting executions, deeds in trust, &c.
THE TRUSTEE. December 11. tds
Having sold the Lease advertised on the 1st instant, I shall proceed to sell on the premises, on THURSDAY the 28th of the present month,
The Crop of Corn and Fodder; a valuable stock of Sheep, and a few good Cows and Hogs, Plantation Utensils, and a few articles of Household and Kitchen Furniture; a Brood Mare, and a strong northern made Top Chair. Some of the above articles will be sold for cash, the remainder a credit till the 25th December, 1810, will be given for all sums above ten dollars; bond and security will be required, carrying interest from the day of sale, but if punctually paid the interest will be remitted.
ROBERT SMITH. Princess-Anne, Bay-Side, } December 11, 1809. tds
On Tuesday, 2d of January, 1810, at XII o'Clock, at the house of the late Mrs. CALLAHAN, on the Suffolk road,
THAT PROPERTY, an excellent stand for a Tavern or Country Store, with Houses, &c. containing 15 acres, more or less, at the fork of the road about 12 miles from Norfolk, and immediately after,
That Piece of GROUND, lying immediately at the head of the road leading to Hodge's Ferry, and containing about 25 acres, more or less, also well situated for a Tavern, about 6 miles from Norfolk; the Lands are well wooded; the deeds may be seen and terms of payment known on application to the subscriber at Mrs. Bragg's Boarding-House.
Dan. M'Lachlan. Who wishes to sell a few LOTS in the town of Portsmouth.
December 8. tds Ferguson's Packet will sail for Norfolk the first fair wind. Dec. 20.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 20, 1809.
The Speech of Mr. Giles will be resumed in order.
THE GENTLEMEN IN CONGRESS, who have ordered this paper, are respectfully informed that it has been forwarded immediately on the receipt of the order.
The Difference.—When Genet bearded our government to their teeth, exercising acts of sovereignty, by enlisting men, fitting out a privateer, &c. and being reprimanded by the executive, insolently threatened to appeal from the government to the people, (in which he was upheld and encouraged by the party now in power,) what was the course pursued by the dignified Washington? Did he at once refuse to consider him any longer as an ambassador, and publish the rupture in a semi-official paper?—No. Even in this highly flagrant case, he contented himself with requesting the French government to recall him, and in the mean time left Genet altogether undisturbed, nor was the step taken known to more than a few confidential friends.—Compare his proceedings with the late violent measures at Washington! N. Y. Ev. Post.
THE COURT OF NAPOLEON.
Extract from "Travels through the South of France," &c. in 1807 and 8. Made by the permission of the French government. By Lieut. col. Pinkney, of the North American Native Rangers.
"I had resolved not to leave Paris without seeing the emperor," says Mr. P. "and being informed that he was to hold an audience on the following day, I applied to Mr. Young to procure my formal introduction. With this purpose we waited upon gen. Armstrong, who sent my name to the grand chamberlain with the necessary formalities. This formality is a certificate under the hand of the ambassador, that the person soliciting the introduction has been introduced at his own court, or that, according to the best knowledge of the ambassador, he is not a merchant, a Negotiant actuel. It may be briefly observed, however, that the French Negotiant answers better to the English merchant, than to the honourable appellation, merchant. Gen. Armstrong promised me a very interesting spectacle in the imperial audience. "It is the most splendid court in Europe," said he. "The court of London, and even Vienna, will not bear a comparison with it." Every one agreed with the justice of this remark, and my curiosity was strongly excited.
"On the appointed day, about 3 o'clock, Mr. Young accompanied me to the palace, where we were immediately conducted to a splendid saloon, which is termed the ambassador's hall. Refreshments were here handed round to the company, which were very numerous, and among them many German princes in their grand court dress. The conversation became very general; those who had seen Buonaparte, described him to those who were about to be introduced. Every one agreed that he was the most extraordinary man that Europe produced in many centuries, and that even his appearance was in no slight degree indicative of his character. "He possesses an eye," said one gentleman, "in which Lavater might have understood a hero." Mr. Young confirmed this observation, and prepared me to regard him with more than common attention.
"The doors of the saloon were at length thrown open, and some of the officers of the grand chamberlain, with white wands and embroidered robes and scarfs, bowing low to the company, invited us, by waving their staves, to follow them up the grand staircase. Every one now arranged themselves in pairs, behind their respective ambassadors, and followed the ushers in procession, according to the precedence of their respective countries, the Imperial, Spanish and Neapolitan ambassadors forming the van. The staircase was lined on both sides with grenadiers of the legion of honour, most of whom privates as well as officers, were arrayed in the order. The officers, as we passed, exchanged salutes with the ambassadors; and as the Imperial ambassador who led the procession, reached the door of the anti-chamber two trumpeters on each side played a congratulatory flourish. The ushers who had led us so far, now took their station on each side of the door, and others in more splendid habits, succeeded them in the office of conducting us.
"We now entered the anti chamber, in which was stationed the regular guard of the palace. We were here saluted both by privates and officers, the imperial guard being considered as part of the household. From the anti chamber we passed on wards through nearly a dozen most splendid apartments, and at length reached the presence-chamber.
"My eyes were instantly in search of the emperor, who was at the farthest extremity, surrounded by a numerous circle of officers and counsellors. The circle opened on our arrival. And withdrew behind the emperor. The whole of our company now ranged themselves, the ambassadors in front, and their several countrymen behind their respective ministers.
"Bonaparte now advanced to the imperial ambassador, with whom, when present, he always begins the audience. I had an opportunity to regard him attentively. His person is below the middle size, but well composed: his features regular, but in their tout ensemble stern and commanding; his complexion sallow, and his general mien military. He was dressed very splendidly in purple velvet, the coat and waistcoat embroidered with gold bees, and with the grand star of the legion of honour worked into the coat.
"He passed no one without notice, and to all the ambassadors he spoke once or twice, when he reached general Hraustrung he asked him, Whether America could not live without foreign commerce as well as France? and then added, without waiting for his answer "There is one nation in the world, which must be taught by experience, that her interests are not necessary to the existence of all other nations, and that she cannot hold us all in commercial slavery:—England is only sensible in her commerce."
* Comptoirs—Counting houses.
Ship Greyhound Dacey, 2 days from Rhode Island. Ship Lydia, Patten, 7 days from Rhode Island. The ship Fair American, Pritchard, from Tahpanah, has arrived at Lisbon. Ship Mary Ann, Russell, 48 hours from Providence, R. I. Sch'r Experiment, Church, 3 days from Rhode Island.
The Subscribers to the BALL to be held at the Exchange Coffee House on Friday Night, are requested to apply at the Bar for Tickets of admission.
December 20. By order of the Managers.
Office Discount and Deposit, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, Dec. 20, 1809.
Monday next being Christmas Day, paper intended for Discount at this Bank must be offered Saturday preceding; and all Notes due on Monday must be paid on Saturday. THOS. WILLIAMSON, Cashier.
FOR SALE, (If applied for immediately,) THE HULL, With Joiner's Work and Sails complete, Anchor and Boat of a Schooner, 70 feet keel, 23 feet beam, and 10 feet hold, built of the best materials on the sharpest and latest Baltimore construction, fine deck and trunk cabin, ports for nine guns on a side. Charles Grice. Elizabeth-City, N. C. Dec. 20. 1m.
For Freight or Charter, The Sloop HERO, J. Stevens, master, burthen about 700 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or N. HERON. December 20. 1m.
FOR SALE—A float, 340 barrels superfine FLOUR, And in Store, 300 bushels BRAN; and few boxes excellent SOFT CHEESE. George Rowland. December 20. 3
FOR SALE, 750 bbls. superfine FLOUR, A-float, 7000 weight Spanish Tobacco, 50 boxes Mosaic Raisins, 55 barrels of B. Atkinson's Pork. Mackinder & White. December 20. 6
FOR SALE, 125 barrels soft TURPENTINE, And a Ship's YAWL and LONG BOAT. For terms apply to James Tucker. if December 20.
BERNARD MULHOLLAN, No. 98, Main-Street, offers for Sale at very reduced prices, a general assortment of fashionable and well selected
DRY GOODS: Comprising, Superfine black, blue, brown, bottle green, and mixt Broad Cloths, Second and common Broad Cloths, Fine and common Bath Coatings, Black, blue, green and mixt Cassimeres, Rose Blankets and Flannels, Bombazens and Bombazetts, Silk and Talby Velvets, Superfine and common Calicoes, Larlacks, dark, green, blue, pink, and halescord Gin-doms, Ladies' worked Dresses, and plain India Mull Mull Muslins, Noted, sprigged, and colonade do. Sprigged and worked Lenos, & Spiler Knit Sleeves, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and Cotton Hose, Thread and Cotton Lace, &c.
Great allowance will be made to those who purchase by the piece; and a credit of six and nine months will be given for all sums over 500 dollars, on giving approved endorsed paper.
* As I purpose removing to New-York I solicit those indebted to me by note or book account to make payment on or before the first day of March next, as no longer indulgence will be given—and all those having claims against me are desired to exhibit them for settlement. B. M. December 20. 4w
Elegant Wax-Work,
All new made FIGURES, never here before, and to be seen at any time from 10 o'clock in the morning till 10 in the evening, at Mr. Watlington's in the Old Borough Tavern. 1st. Gen. Washington at the age of 31 years. 2d. Gen. Warren, who fell at the battle of Bunker's Hill, with a view of the engagement, Charleston on fire, &c. 3d. The Rev. John Westley, Minister of the Gospel, 4th and 5th. Buonaparte with the Black Gen. Dessalines sitting at his left hand. 6th. The amiable Miss Eliza Bingham. 7th. A Volunteer in complete uniform. 8th, 9th, and 10th. Three beautiful and interesting Children. 11th. Little Buonaparte of Baltimore, son of Jerome Buonaparte. 12th and 13th. The fond mother and her beautiful Child. 14th. The noted Black Beard, the great Pirate. 15th. The most striking representation of a Shipwrecked Sailor, ever seen in Wax-Work.
Admittance 25 Cents—Children 12 1/2 Cents. N. B. PROFILES taken in a very correct manner at 12 1/2 Cents; and elegant Frames at different prices. Good Musick on an excellent Organ. December 20. 1m
FOR SALE, A neat well finished Fire Proof
DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied as a good house. Also, the lot of a very valuable property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thereon is a house 200 feet long, and an unimpaired lot well situated for the Capt. John Boush's Dwelling House, and a Plot of Land in E. de-Town, in a very good situation for business, being adjacent the Fort of Gloucester, and fitted up for a shop. For particulars apply to ROBERT GILMORE.

NEW GOODS.
Wood & Hastings,
Have just received via Baltimore, an additional supply of Staple and Fancy Goods, Among which are COTTONS.
 1 do. Fanny Calicoes,  1 do. Shirting Cottons, part very fine,  1 do. Cambric Muslins,  1 do. Dimities, Cambric do. Fancy Muslins,  1 do. Ginghams, Genoa, Constitution and Madison Cords,  1 do. Madras Handkerchiefs,  1 do. Cotton Balls (white and coloured)  1 do. Superfine Quiltings, &c. &c.  SILKS and FANCY.
 Elegant Rich Lace Handkerchiefs, worked with gold,  1 do. Silk Shawls, great variety of Lustrings,  Black Florence Silks, Black Florentine,  Elegant Silk Hosiery, Madison do.  Silk Gloves, Lace Sleeves, and Armlets,  Sewing Silks assorted, &c. &c. 
LINENS.
 1 case 4-4 Irish Linens, part very fine,  1 do. Brown do. 1 do. Irish Sheetings, 1 do. Long Lawns,  1 do. White Rolls, 3 bales German Linens,  Linen Cambric, Threads, &c. &c. 
WOOLLENS.
 Bales superfine, middling, and common Broad Cloths,  London superfine Dress Cassimere,  Coatings, Bockings, Baizes, Plaids, Kendal Cottons, Point Blankets, R-se Blankets,  Scarlet, Red, and White Flannels,  do. Drab and Green Polite Flannels,  do. and Black Bumbazetts, Wildbores, Hosiery, &c.  India Cottons, large assortment. 
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor,
Have received by the Ships Caledonian and Desdemona, from London, and United States from Liverpool, their FALL SUPPLY, which with their Stock on hand comprises a very extensive and general assortment, consisting of almost every kind of
Woollen, Silk, Linen, and Cotton GOODS, Cutlery and Hardware.
ALSO, Fine and coarse Hats, Seine Twine, Stationary, Pipes, Copperas, and Patent Shot—All of which they will sell on very moderate terms for Cash or approved paper.
Fall and Winter Goods.
The Subscriber having this summer visited the principal Manufacturing Towns in England and Scotland, where he collected an extensive assortment of
DRY GOODS,
(Part of which it is now landing, the balance are daily expected) his assortment consists of Gentlemen's Superfine and Ladies' fashionable Pelisse Cloths; Cassimeres and coarse Woollens; Linens, Diapers and Sheetings; Cotton Goods in great variety; Hats, Hosiery, and Glass-ware; Hardware, Nails and Cutlery of every description.
From his experience and mode of purchasing, he flatters himself, in being able to supply his friends and the publick, on as good terms as can be found in any part of this country.
George M'Intosh.
Fall and Winter Goods.
WOOD & HASTINGS,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED 53 packages of Staple & Fancy Goods, Comprising an extensive assortment, which will be sold at low prices for Cash, or approved paper.
John & Wright Southgate,
Have received by the Schooner Norfolk, from London,
The following ARTICLES,
 Which will be sold low for Cash or short credit,  41 cases HATS, fine and coarse,  11 do. Superfine Cloths; 6 do. Osnaburg,  2 do. Sacking,  15 do. Sail Cloth, English and East Coker,  3 do. of Slops, Settu Jackets and Trowsers,  32 casks Copperas; 26 boxes Pipes,  78 do. of Shot, from 4 to 7 inches,  29 do. Nails, 4", 6", 8", 10", 12", and 20",  5 tons best London White Lead,  100 casks London Brown Stout Porter. 
And in Store, A general assortment of Dry Goods, 50,000 weight best Green Coffee, 10,000 do. St. Domingo do., 1000 bushels Liverpool Stoved Salt, 100 sacks do.
Well Toned Grand and Square PIANO FORTES,
With additional Keys.
WILLIAM PENNOCK,
Respectfully informs his friends and the publick, that he has commenced the Auction and Commission Business.
His Office is at present on Bowdoin's wharf, lately occupied by Alexander Maclure, where orders will be thankfully received.
November 10. tf
TURTLE SHELL and CATTLES' HORNS.
The Horns must be of the largest size with the pith out. Apply to
Edward Granniss,
November 20. tf No. 87, Main-Street.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having been appointed a Commissioner of the Chancery Court for the WILLIAMSBURG DISTRICT, gives notice to those persons, who are parties to suits referred to him, that he is ready to receive their papers.
JOHN COWPER.
November 11, 1809. tf
200 NEGROES for Sale.
Will positively be Sold in Middlesex County, by Christopher Owens Tavern, in the town of Urbanna, the above quantity of NEGROES, belonging to the estate of PHILIP L. GRYMES, of Brandon, deceased, Among which are,
House Servants, Cooks, Carpenters, Blacksmiths, Coopers, &c. Also, 4 Ox Carts, with Chains, &c. and 24 of the most valuable Oxen belonging to the said estate.
30 of the above NEGROES will be sold for cash; the balance with the oxen, &c. will be sold on a credit of nine months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
The Sale will take place on the 9th of January next, (if fair, if not the next fair day) and will continue from day to day until all are sold.
The cash sales will commence on the first day. All legal creditors are requested to purchase the amount, or any part of their respective claims.
Robert West,
Administrator of Philip L. Grymes, dec'd. Woodville, Gloucester County, Nov. 22, 1809. tf
Wanted to Hire by the Month,
A smart active Negro Boy. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 29.
Samuel Coleman,
Opposite the Market, Westward, has received supply of fresh Newark SHOES, consisting of Ladies' KID SHOES,
 do. Cork Soled Morocco Shoes,  do. thick bottomed do. do.  do. Slips and Ties do. do.  Velvet do. 
 Gentlemen's Fine Shoes,  do. Morocco Pumps,  Girls Morocco Slips and Ties,  do. Leather do. do.  do. Strong Shoes,  Boy's Morocco Pumps,  do. Lined and bound Leather Shoes,  do. Strong do. do.  Children's Morocco and Leather Bootees and Ties,  Servant's very strong Leather Shoes. 
ALSO, A quantity of Ladies' and Gentlemen's SHOES, made here, and a very large assortment of BOOTS made in his Factory, of the best materials and workmanship that Philadelphia and Norfolk would furnish; Boys BOOTS, &c. &c.
The above articles will be sold as low, some of them lower than such can be purchased in this country.
A few bales of COTTON—and Martin's Double Branded FLOUR. November 15. tf
In consequence of the death of ROBERT DONALDSON, the partnership in trade at Norfolk, under the firm of Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. and at Fayetteville and Wilmington, in North-Carolina, under the firm of Donaldson, Mac Millan, & Co. will terminate on the first day of November next. The business at Norfolk will be closed by James Thorburn, and at Fayetteville and Wilmington by John Mac Millan.
Those who may have claims on either house, will please to present them; and their debtors are earnestly requested to make payment.
James Thorburn, John Mac Millan, Surviving Partners.
The Subscriber will continue the business at Norfolk, for his own account, and solicits the favour of the late company's friends and correspondents.
James Thorburn. October 23. tf
150 bales Upland COTTON, 1800 bushels CORN. For Sale by
Alex. Maclure. November 29. tf
For SALE or RENT,
That large Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Town-Point, Main-Street, at present occupied by the subscriber—That large Fire-Proof Warehouse on Wide Water-Street, and a small Dwelling House adjoining in Holt's lane. Possession of all or any one of them may be had immediately if required; also one end of the House in Fayette-Street, at present occupied by Robert B. Taylor, Esq. as his office.
Daniel R. Waddey.
Who wishes to Sell,
259 ACRES OF LAND,
Lying in the County of Princess-Anne, on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, distant from Norfolk about 5 or 6 miles by water, running across the main road from this to Kempsey; part of which is heavily timbered with oak, pine, ash, &c. July 28. tf
Fresh Malaga FRUIT.
The CARGO of the Schooner Two Brothers, landing this day on Commerce-Street, consisting of
 150 Qr. Casks Rich Sweet Mountain WINE;  50 barrels SUN RAISINS,  600 boxes Muscatel do.  1000 do. Bloom do.  25 kgs FIGS;  25 bags soft shelled ALMONDS,  250 jars GRAPES;  50 do OLIVES,  25 boxes VERMACELLA,  25 boxes CORK. 
A small quantity of CORK. For Sale on moderate terms by Moses Myers & Son. Who Want,
White Oak STAVES.
November 18. tf
In Council, November 3, 1809.
The Governor laid before the Board, Letters Patent under the hand of the President and Seal of the United States, recognizing MOSES MYERS, Esq. as temporary Vice Consul of his Danish Majesty for the State of Virginia, to reside at the port of Norfolk.
Whereupon it is advised, that the same be published for the information of the Citizens of this Commonwealth. Extract from the Journal,
Daniel L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council.
TENERIFFE WINE.
Landing from the Brig Androscooggin, Capt. Corran, Old London P. Teneriffe WINE, In hogsheads and quarter casks—For Sale by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. July 11.
DOCTOR BALFOUR,
Will take a Young Gentleman into his Shop as a Student of Medicine. August 19. tf
LANDING
This day on Commerce-Street, from the Schooner Two Brothers, Capt. Nicholls, 9 pipes, 50 hogsheads particular Teneriffe WINE, 25 quarter casks superior quality Teneriffe WINE, For Sale by Moses Myers & Son. ALSO,
100,000 feet Northern BOARDS, on board the Ship Orestes. July 6. tf
ROBERT GREENHOW,
MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, WILL SELL at a credit of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, his most Desirable, Large, and Commodious DWELLING-HOUSE,
In the centre of the City, on the Main street thereof, whereon he at present resides—Captain JAMES TUCKER, residing in Norfolk, will give a more particular description of the property to any person applying—If this property is disposed of, he will then Sell
Eight other TENEMENTS,
All well situated for commercial or other purposes, on the Main-street, at a price which shall net the purchaser a certain annual return of eight per cent in rents, and which are scarcely ever untenanted. November 8. tf
To Parents and Nurses.
As Worms are the greatest enemy to Children, so the Oil of Worm Seed is found, from late experience, to be the greatest friend. It is easy to administer, a drop to every year, and requiring no particular restrictions, put up with printed directions, and warranted genuine by
N. Gregory. November 8. tf
FOR RENT.
A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15. tf
LANDING,
68 boxes White } Havanna Sugars. 68 do. Brown } For Sale by WILSON & CUNNINGHAM. September 18. tf
Fourth proof French BRANDY, in Pipes—and Sherry WINE in quarter casks. For Sale by F. & W. Southgate. November 10. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS,
Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obeys's river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre.
Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1500 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, laying in a neck between it and Obeys's river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre.
One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land. For further particulars apply to
Luke Wheeler. October 23. tf
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Offer for Sale at their Warehouse at the corner of Maxwell's Wharf,
 22 bales Louisiana COTTON,  25 pieces Russia CANVAS,  40 do. German RAVENS DUCK,  139 do. do. OZNABURGS,  350 do. do. BROWN ROLLS,  100 do. do. WHITE ROLLS,  40 do. do. Hessian ROLLS,  4000 COFFEE BAGS,  1500 Three Bushel SACKS,  A few pieces extra fine SHIRT LINEN,  20 Pieces German SHEETING,  70 Boxes superior quality Spanish SEGARS,  800 weight GLUE,  120 boxes Short PIPES,  30 dozen excellent SIEVES,  6000 weight St. Domingo COFFEE,  4000 do. Jamaica do. 
Niemeyer and Von Kapff. Note—We will take in payment Norfolk, Newbern, and Cape Fear Bank Notes; or barter for Flour, Sugar, Pork, &c. &c. N. & V. K.
We also offer for Sale, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, with approved security, or in barter for West-India or Domestic Produce,
That entire Stock of our GOODS, contained in our Store on Main-street, consisting in an elegant and particularly well-selected assortment of Cutlery, Glassware, Looking Glasses, and Fancy Articles,
Together with the unexpired Lease of two years from the 1st January next, of the whole HOUSE, which may easily be converted into two separate Tenements, and has very excellent dry Cellars. For wholesale and retail business, that stand is fully equal to any on the Main-street. Apply as above. November 3. tf
Manchester Academy.
In consequence of the intended removal of Mr. JOHN WOOD, to the City of Richmond, on the 25th September next, the Trustees of the above Academy, are desirous of engaging a TEACHER of the Languages and Mathematicks, to supply the station he now holds. On application to the Treasurer of the Academy, residing in Manchester, the terms will be made known to any gentleman of liberal education and moral conduct. Manchester, Aug. 22, 1809. tf
SALT for Sale.
7000 bush. Liverpool coarse & stowed SALT, and 8000 bushels Cadiz SALT, of superior quality. Apply to Robert Mainland. November 22. tf
FOR SALE,
The LOT in the town of Portsmouth, situated on North-Street, between the property of William Wilson, Esq. and the late Robert Elliot's, fronting on North-street 47 1-2 feet, and extending back to Elizabeth River. On which are situated a substantial two story DWELLING HOUSE, 29 feet square, in good order; a Smoke House and a large well of excellent Water; also a Garden extending about 300 feet towards the river. Terms may be known by applying to Mr. ANDREW KIDD, of Portsmouth, or to the Editor of this Paper. November 8. tf
Bills on London,
For Sale by F. & W. Southgate. May 8. tf
NOTICE.
All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor. June 19. tf
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
JOHN GRANBERY, President Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Dec. 14. tf
A small, but Valuable FARM for Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER owns a Farm of about 200 acres, in the County of York, which he is disposed to sell. It lies nearly half way between the towns of York and Hampton, and is bounded on its southern side by the main road leading from Hampton, through York and Williamsburg to Richmond. It would therefore be a good stand for a Tavern or Store, or the Shop of a Mechanick; the soil is every where fertile, and in some parts highly so; and perhaps no land promises, from the nature of soil and other advantages, with more certainty to reward its cultivator. It lies near a Water Grist and Saw Mill, and within about two miles of a good publick landing. The river on which this landing is established, is remarkable for the fine quality as well as the abundance of its Fish and Oysters. Upon the upper part of the land, there is a small Dwelling-House, in which there is a tenant for the present year; but the house is of little value; there are no other buildings on the land. Mr. Guerard Robinson, who resides near it will shew it to any one disposed to view it, and either he or Capt. Mallory Todd, of Smithfield, or Mr. Richard Young, of Warwick Town will treat for the sale of it, or application may be made to
Merit M. Robinson. Smithfield, October 18. tf
Essential Oil of Worm Seed.
THIS OIL is a vegetable production, harmless to the Child, but destructive to Worms, easy to administer, viz. two drops to every year old, put up in bottles with printed directions, by
N. GREGORY. Where can be had,
All kinds of genuine MEDICINE. September 22. tf
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a good credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and distant 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other is heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec. 7. tf
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter,
An assortment of MEDICINES,
of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lances, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries.
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
LOST OR MISLAID,
The following LAW BOOKS: 4th Volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 5th do. Comyn's Digest; Powell on Contract. ALSO,
The 2d, 4th, and 12th Volumes of CARY'S AMERICAN MUSEUM; and a folio edition of Pliny's Natural History, printed in the Old English Black Letter, and in the reign of Elizabeth or James I.
I will sell very reasonable
The following LAW BOOKS:
 Bacon's Abridgment, Gwillim's Edition,  Fearn on Contingent Remainder and Executory Devices,  Fouler on Equity; Espinasse's Nisi Prius,  Jone's Law of Bilmont; Gilbert's Law of Evidence,  Harrison's Chancery Practice; Sellon's Practice in B. R.  Mitford's Pleadings; Lilley's Entries,  Pothier on Obligations; Powell on Contract. 
These are mostly London, and the latest editions. John Cowper. July 17.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.