Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-01-16 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 16, 1805.
[NO. 79.
The Merchants at Petersburg, and Richmond, who have orders to ship Tobacco in the British Brig UNION, Captain Hinghambottom, for Guernsey, are respectfully informed, that the brig has been ready to receive her cargo ever since the 24th ult.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The staunch Brig NANCY, Samuel Rider, Master:— Burthen 156 tons. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA & CO.
FOR JAMAICA, Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— Will take 150 barrels on freight, if offered immediately. She has excellent accommodations for a few passengers. Apply to the master on board, or to A. HERON.
FOR AMSTERDAM, The good Brig TWO BROTHERS, P. Hartshorne, Master:— Burthen 250 bds. to sail in all January, as a considerable part of her cargo is engaged—Those who wish to ship, will please apply soon, to the master on board, at Gibson's wharf, or WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, Jun.
FOR SAVANNAH, The Schooner RISING SUN, Captain Taylor. Will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to MARTIN FISK.
Who has this day landing from said Schooner, 250 Barrels No. 1 and 2 Beef, 20 do. Pork, 20 Half bds. Mess Beef, 20 do. Neats Tongues, 50 Barrels Herrings, 20 do. Mac arel, 10 Half barrels do., 10 Hogsheads N. E. Rum, 20 Barrels do., 20 do. Country Gin, 50 do. Whiskey, 100 Boxes Mould Candles, 50 do. Ditt. do., 50 do. Chocolate, 50 do. Cheese, for family use, 30 Casks do. for Shipping, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Imperial Teas, 1 Case Writing Paper, 8 Trunks Mens and Boys Shoes.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The new and fast sailing Brig SUSAN, MICHAEL FARLEY, Master:— Burthen 173 tons, or 1600 barrels—in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to PHINEHAS DANA.
FOR CHARTER, The good fast sailing Brig LUCY, CHARLES FOSTER, Master:— Burthen 1000 barrels. For terms apply to MOSES MYERS.
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner FRIENDS ADVENTURE, Elegantly fitted for a Packet, and burthen 55 tons, she is in complete order, and the terms will be made easy. ROBERT GIBSON.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MOSES MYERS. Burthen 350 horsesheds; has part of her cargo engaged, and may be ready to sail by the 1st January. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. November 26.
FOR SALE, (if applied for in three days) The fast sailed Schooner PHOENIX, Now laying at Newton's wharf, burthen 100 tons, and only one year old. Apply to the master on board, or William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50 Tons PLAISTER OF PARIS, on board said Schooner. December 5.
FOR CHARTER, The American Brig FACTOR, one year old, burthen 163 tons, will carry about 1300 barrels—a freight to the West Indies will be preferred. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. 2500 bushels Lisbon SALT on board said brig, which will be sold low if taken from a long tide. November 28.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The good Ship ECHO, For passage only apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. November 28.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The remarkably fast sailing copper bottomed Ship THOMAS WILSON, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master:— Burthen 368 tons or 450 hhds. tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. December 5.
Now landing on Rothery's Wharf, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, A CHOICE PARCEL OF ANTIGUA RUM, Which will be sold low if taken from off the Wharf. John Brown. Who will take a Freight for the above BRIG, Burthen 1500 barrels, if application be made in a few days. December 3.
FOR SALE, A very superior PILOT BOAT, Just launched, of the following dimensions, 38 Feet 6 inches Straight Keel, 15 do. 6 do. Beam, 6 do. Hold. Now lying at Newton's Wharf. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 25,000 lb. COFFEE, 20 Tierces Dutch LINSEED OIL. November 16.
FOR SALE ON LIBERAL CREDIT, The well found fast sailing Schooner EMELY, JAMES SAMPSON, Master:— Together with her cargo on board of 600 barrels Flour. Moses Myers. November 25.
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The good Ship PATSEY, DAVID G. BOWLES, Master, Burthen 370 tons, will carry 600 hogsheads Tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers. Who has for Sale, on board said ship, About 5000 bushels Isle of May SALT. November 12.
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Refreshments, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Courtenay, from LONDON, and Ship Brutus, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22.
NOW LANDING From on board the Schooner LYDIA, Capt. Livingston, from Antigua 116 Puncheons RUM. For sale by William Pennock. WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE, RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. November 5.
NOW LANDING, AND FOR SALE, 100 hogsheads prime old Petersburg and Richmond TOBACCO. C. & F. Whittle. December 12.
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Pain-Mill. July 8.
NOW LANDING On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Schooner SEAMAN, Capt. Semmes, from New-York, A CHOICE PARCEL OF OLD COGNAC BRANDY, and a few casks of DUTCH LINSEED OIL. Which will be sold low, by applying to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. November 19.
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are afforded packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21.
FOR SALE, 120 Hogsheads of old Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. MOSES MYERS. December 19. 50 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 150 Barrels prime NEW YORK, 300 do. CAROLINA, 150 Half Barrels CRACKERS. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 45 do. CLARET. 5 Barrels COCOA. 12 Cases NOYEAU—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 6. CASH FOR Red and White Oak Hogshead Staves, with a proportion of heading. December 19.
ANTIGUA RUM. TO-MORROW WILL BE LANDED, On Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the brig Albert, Capt. Webb, 105 Puncheons Choice ANTIGUA RUM, which is offered for sale, on very moderate terms, by HARRISON ALLMAND. ON HAND ALSO, 70 Hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 30 Barrels Loaf do., And a few Hogsheads Molasses. January 14.
FOR SALE, London Particular Madeira Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks. 30 Pipes real Holland Gin. A few Puncheons Antigua, and Grenada Rum. A few Pipes Spanish, and French Brandy. Brown Sugar in Barrels, Tierces, and Hogsheads. A few Bags Black Pepper. 50 Barrels Northern Beef. 84 do. Virginia do. 200 do. Pork, &c. &c. ROBERT GIBSON. January 14.
LAND FOR SALE. The Sale advertised for This Day is postponed until Saturday the 19th instant, when will be sold to the highest bidder for ready money, TWO HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND, SITUATE in the County of Princess Anne, about three miles below Kempville; being the land conveyed by Samuel Veale, to Willis Butt. The sale will commence at the Borough Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk, at 12 o'clock—and is made pursuant to a Deed of Trust, given by Willis Butt, to us, to secure a debt due by him, to Robert B. Taylor. JOHN NIVISON, JAMES NIMMO, Trustees. January 14.
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 20 Puncheons West-India Rum. 7 do. old Jamaica do. 5 Pipes 4th proof Cognac Brandy. 10 do. Spanish do. 15 do. 4 Half Pipes, 2 Qr. Casks, 1 Half qr. do. 25 Hogsheads Muscovado Sugars. 20 Qr. Casks Sherry Wine. 15 Pipes Holland Gin. 100 Barrels Superfine, 78 do. Fine, A. MACLURE. January 11.
FOUND ON FRIDAY MORNING, A SUM OF MONEY. The owner on describing the same, may have it by applying to JAMES WALLACE. January 11.
FRESH RAISINS, A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11.
BROWN'S PACKET Will receive freight for Charleston, S. C. if offered immediately.—Apply on board. Captain Brown begs leave to inform his friends that it is not the intention to withdraw his vessel from her present business, as a Baltimore Packet, but as that harbour is now bound up by the ice, he has determined to make his present voyage, from which he hopes to return as soon as the navigation of the Patapsco shall be opened. January 11.
The Subscriber intending to carry on the LUMBER BUSINESS extensively in all its various branches, has taken into partnership with him Mr. RICHARD J. COX. No pains will be spared to give general satisfaction, in which it is hoped they will be able to succeed, being provided with hands and lighters for the purpose of delivering lumber along side of vessels in any part of the harbour. This part of the business will be conducted under the firm of RICHARD J. COX & CO. The subscriber carries on his other business as usual, storage on the lowest terms. JOHN COX. January 7.
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsy, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira, Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17.
LANDING THIS DAY From the Schooner Susan, from Jamaica, on New-ton's Wharf, Fifty Three Puncheons RUM. For sale by Moses Myers. December 19.
ARISTOTLE. Magna anima contentio adhibenda est in epicando Aristotele. CICERO, FRAG. PHIL. Frequentabant ejus domum optimi juvenes et veram vitam, velut ex oraculo petent. Hos ille formabat, ut vetus gubernator, litora et portus, et quid secundis flatibus quid adversis ratibus poscat, doceat, et communis ductus officio et amore quodam operis. QUINTIL. To proceed orderly in this (i. e. the study of politics) the foundation should be laid in enquiring into the ground and nature of civil society; how it is formed into different modes of government; and what are the several species of it. Aristotle is allowed (to be) a master in this science; and few enter upon the consideration of government without reading his politics. LOCKE. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics afford not only afford the most perfect system of Scientific Morality, but exhibit also the powers of the most compact and best constructed system which the human intellect ever produced upon any subject. DR. RENNELL.
PROPOSALS, BY GEO. L. GRAY, OF NORFOLK, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF Aristotle's Ethicks and Politicks; COMPRISING HIS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY. Translated from the Greek; and illustrated by introductions and notes, a Critical History of his Life, and a new Analysis of his Speculative Works. BY JOHN GILLIES, LL. D. &c. Historiographer to His Britannic Majesty for Scotland.
CONDITIONS. The work shall be comprised in two large octavo volumes, on a good paper, and a new type to be cast on purpose. The price to subscribers will be four dollars for each volume, in boards: payable on delivery of the work. With the last volume shall be given a list of the subscribers; and no greater number will be printed than may be subscribed for. Persons who obtain ten subscribers, and render themselves accountable for the amount, shall be entitled to one copy gratis: and for any number above ten a commission of seven and one half per cent. The usual deduction will be made to Booksellers who subscribe for ten, or a greater number of copies. The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers to defray the expense shall have been obtained. N. B. The price of the English Edition, in two volumes, is Eighteen Dollars, the subscriber to the present edition saves ten dollars of that sum; and the Editor engages that it shall rival or surpass the imported publication in elegance.
Any remarks upon the character of the STAGIRITE as a Philosopher and a Politician, or any praise of his writings on Ethicks and Government, might, on the part of the Editor and in this place, be regarded as unprofitable supererogation. He stands confessed and universally acknowledged, the greatest master of the Science of Politicks; and few modern writers on the subjects of which he treats, have passed him by without avowing their gratitude to him, and their admiration of his profound researches.
By the citizens of the United States, a people possessing more civil liberty than has ever before been enjoyed by any nation on earth, it is hoped that an author who is of all others most capable of instructing them in the nature and blessings of such a government as they have instituted, whose remarks result from a close examination of the theories of upwards two hundred commonwealths, will be received as a most welcome guest. To a people who, by the nature of their civil institutions, are individually liable to be called upon to regulate the affairs of the community, he will prove an useful companion and monitor. Too high an opinion cannot reasonably be entertained of a work which LOCKE declares to be necessary to every man who would understand the nature of politics; of a Philosopher to whom the learned GROTIUS assigns the most exalted rank, whether estimated by the perspicuity of his method, the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight and solidity of his arguments.
Of the translation little farther need be said, than that it is universally allowed to have been executed with fidelity, and certainly with much clearness and elegance. The learned author of the Pursuits of Literature, not otherwise much inclined to favour the Historian of Greece, says "I think we are much indebted to Doctor GILLIES for offering to the publick an English translation of the two most important treatises on MORALITY and POLITICKS which antiquity can boast. No man can read these works without being wiser and better."
Reflecting upon the great utility of such a work to a people who make politics so much their study, the Editor deems it unnecessary to load these proposals with commendatory quotations, from the vast crowd of civilians and philosophers who voluntarily endeavoured to discharge the debt which every man to science owes to this universal teacher. It is under the hope of rendering a service to his fellow-citizens, independent of local motives, that he has undertaken the weighty task of republishing a work so important: and he hopes that his success will fully justify him for attempting, at this time, to give to the world a cheap, and he pledges himself that it shall be a correct, edition of these most useful of the labours of ARISTOTLE. NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1804.
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Calfings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 29.

No papers from any place beyond Richmond were received at this office by the last mail—The reason of this we do not yet understand; but we presume it is owing to the weather.
The British frigate Cambrian, captain Beresford, sailed from the Roads yesterday. We understand La Revolutionnaire will sail in a few days.
DIED.—In Northampton, on Wednesday the 9th instant, in his 65th year, Col. LITTLETON SAVAGE, Clerk of Accomack Court.
Beaujour's Greece.—Until very lately we have known but little more of the internal state of modern Greece than that it contains several ruins; that in many places are to be seen the vestiges of ancient cities; and, here and there, some latent assimilation to ancient manners and usages; but we have been almost entirely ignorant of the state of its agriculture and commerce. We owe some knowledge of those interesting subjects to an intelligent Frenchman, who resided some time at Salonichi, in a diplomatic capacity; from whence he, in the discharge of his official duty, communicated on those points with his government. Extracts from his letters, dated between the 1st October, 1797, and the 20th May, 1799, have been published, and classed, by their author, under distinct heads. Respecting the means taken by M. Beaujour to acquire the information he has detailed, we shall refer to his own words; and would recommend to all those, who visit distant and commercial countries, after his example, to turn into profit those opportunities which are never wanting to gain useful knowledge. There are few countries with whose resources, agricultural and commercial, we are so well acquainted, but that there still remains much unknown, which it would be beneficial for us to be informed of.
"It is usual in the French residencies of the Levant, to spend the fine season in the country; whilst the merchants go to dissipate the hurry of their counting-houses, and to devote themselves, in the midst of their families and groves of orange-trees, to mild and agreeable amusements. As the consuls have some leisure at that time, I went myself, after the example of the merchants, to inhabit a country-house, seated at the foot of a hill which crowns ancient Pella. I had selected this place, because it is neither at too great a distance from, nor too near to, Salonichi, my usual residence; because its situation is smiling and picturesque; and perhaps, also, because, having been the cradle of Alexander, it is full of recollections."
"The best-informed merchants of Salonichi came to see me. We discussed together the most important points of the commerce of the Levant. We forgot, in those interesting discussions, the misfortunes of our country. We planned for it, for the future, the happiest lot. And as the publick good connected itself, in our minds, with economical and commercial ideas, we made these ideas the beginning and the end of our conversations."
"From these conversations I have extracted the most interesting notices respecting the commerce of Greece; which I made the principal subject of my ministerial correspondence."
The misfortunes of his country, to which M. Beaujour here alludes, were those attendant on the revolution of September 1797; when the usurpation of all power, and the destruction of one of the constitutions of France, by a part of the Directory, threw the whole nation into a ferment, and tore from its bosom many of its best and wisest citizens, dooming them to perish beneath the horrors of famine and persecution, in the parched and inhospitable climate of Guyana. It is not surprising that the relation of such unjust and cruel oppression as was then exhibited in France, should fill with the most melancholy reflection, and the most gloomy presages, the mind of a Frenchman, who loved his country, and who, at a distance from the immediate sphere of action, could meditate, with the coolness of despair, upon the monstrous event, and view it in all its alarming train of existing and dependant evils.
From such a picture, let us, with the author, return to the immediate subject of these remarks.—Alluding to the little information which Europe has heretofore had on the topics of which he treats, and to his own performance, he gives his motives for publishing, which he thinks ought to apologize for his defects.
"I know these details are tedious; but I think they ought to be known; in order that the opprobrium of ignorance may not be handed down to perpetuity, on a point that so closely affects the wealth of nations. They are, moreover, proper to inform the government on the importance of the Greek commerce, the merchant on the best way of rendering it useful, the husbandman of new objects of cultivation, and the artist of new manufactures."
One of the few good effects of the French Revolution was, that, by establishing, for a time, a kind of sentimental equality among her citizens, and by giving to the merchant that apparent importance in the political balance of the state which ought of right to be really his, it imparted to that portion of the people a degree of commercial enterprise, unknown in times when the merchant, however opulent, was trampled upon by the insolence of hereditary rank. This pacific and useful direction of the national wealth and energy, was, however, of short duration. The ambition of the demagogues, who had usurped a power, to the right management of which, even though inspired by the presence of the philosophical ashes of a VOLTAIRE and a ROUSSEAU, they found themselves totally unequal, soon plunged the poor, bamboozled, nation, into all the horrors of anarchy, regicide, and war; consequently withdrawing from commerce and manufactures, those hands, and that wealth, which were absolutely necessary to their flourishing, or arriving at any tolerable extent or perfection.
Deprived of the sea by the victorious navies of Great Britain, the commerce of France soon dwindled a way into a mere shadow of itself; and the nat-
on becoming entirely military, all other enterprises, all other national pursuits, were lost in the clang of arms, or drowned in the intoxicating shout of victory. France had no longer a foreign trade, her merchants were scarcely remembered, even at the time when M. Beaujour wrote. Judge then of the following reasoning.
"I ought here to publish, for the honour of the nation, a truth that is not sufficiently known: and that is, that the industry of our merchants is in every respect superior to that of foreign merchants."
"I wish not here to depreciate the commercial genius of the English. I have learnt too well to esteem it. But I ought to say that if those islanders are well adapted to commerce, the French are still more so than they. This is one of those plain truths, which we find incontestable, after living in the midst of both for some time. Self-national-love does not blind me. It is certain that the condition of commerce, in both nations, belongs solely to the difference of their commercial systems. The English government has always done, and still does, every thing for its commerce. The French government has never done any thing for its own, except since the time of Colbert. For the last fifty years, particularly, our political system has floated about, at the pleasure of every petty interest; and we have never known the end to which it tended. This is a sad truth to publish; but dissimulation is impossible, at a time when it is known to every cabinet in Europe. Let us, then, have a political system well connected with our commercial system, and in twenty years we shall have supplanted our rivals. We have no need of their waging war with our fleets: let them do it with our industry: we shall thus spare the effusion of human blood."
Not spare much, Monsieur Felix Beaujour. Latterly your nation has not been much inclined to effuse blood in your fleets. We will not, however, sport with your misfortunes. But if your new Emperour should attempt to subjugate that people, who, as you justly observe, are "invulnerable in their island, and present every where by their vessels", should he, for that purpose, trust his musquito fleet into the channel, he may soon have an opportunity to "die the green one red."
From the perusal of the work of M. Beaujour we have derived considerable information, and we shall, from time to time, make extracts of such parts as we hope will prove, not merely amusing, but instructive to our readers, both commercial and agricultural.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress, to a gentleman in Richmond.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 1805.
SIR, You will have seen the President's message, communicating the information lately receiving from our fleet off Tripoli, in Consul O'Brien's letter, &c.—The only subject of regret in that affair was the loss of three most promising young officers, and nine of our brave seamen, blown up in the fire ship sent into the harbour of Tripoli, for the purpose of injuring their shipping, &c.
By letters received this day by the Secretary of the Navy, from Commodore Barron, it would appear that this fire ship did not explode by accident, as was first stated; by information since received from the town of Tripoli, it appears, that the fire ship had proceeded nearly to her destined position, when she was beset by two of the enemy's galleys, sent to intercept her, that the crew permitted them to approach, or perhaps saw them too late to effect a retreat; and did themselves, put the match to that blew themselves up; the consequence of which was, the entire destruction of the two galleys or gun boats, containing one hundred men—about one hundred shells thrown into the town, and so much damage and alarm occasioned, that the castle might have been taken and the town sacked by the landing of two hundred men!
However the fact may be, this is certainly the impression at Tripoli. It has covered us with glory in that part of the world and must undoubtedly tend to a speedy release of our friends, now sighing for an opportunity of joining their gallant brethren. The letter which gives this information, refers to his despatches lately sent, which have not come to hand.—Commodore Preble is coming home and Decatur commands the Essex. Should any thing further occur on this interesting subject, I will certainly make it the subject of another letter to you; but I fear our little fleet will not be able to renew their operations against that place before spring. It is, however, to be hoped, that the impression made on the Bashaw, or the energy of our brave tars, will induce him to sue for peace this winter.
FROM WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 7. Advices, we understand, have been received from the Mediterranean by an arrival at Norfolk from Gibraltar, which state that Commodore Barron was off Tripoli on the 26th of September; that nothing of importance had occurred subsequently to the events described by Mr. O'Brien; and that the Gun Boats had returned to Messina.
"Better late than never."—The gun-boat system, it would seem, is becoming very unpopular at the seat of government. A bolder measure is about to be adopted. The publick are soon to be astonished with an appropriation for building Seventy-four No. 1. N. Y. Com. Adv.
The following bill, supplementary to the act, "intituled 'an act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage,'" had the two first readings in the House of Representatives, on the 27th Dec. and committed to a committee of the whole for next day.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the same terms of credit, which are granted by law, for the payment of duties on articles the produce of the West-Indies, and no other, shall be allowed on goods, wares, and merchandise, imported by sea into the United States from all foreign ports and Islands, lying north of the Equator, and situated on the eastern shores of America, or in its adjacent seas, bays, and gulfs."
FROM RELF'S PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE. Washington, 12th mo. 29.
FRIEND RELF, I should have given you some account of the proceedings of our great law-givers, but nothing very interesting to the publick at large has occurred for some days back.—Most of the 4th day of this week was spent in debating on the petition of the widow of the late Gen. Moses Hazen, for the half pay he lost as a British officer, by taking side with us against the British, in our revolutionary war, and for the loss of which he was promised indemnification by the Continental Congress. The petition has been granted.
The fifth day was spent in business of a private nature. Yesterday Friend Eppes, in the morning brought forward the bill for amending the charter of Alexandria. Though this subject is not of much importance to the publick in general, yet, as descriptive of the tergiversation in principle of many demo-
cratick members, as well as the manner in which business is sometimes conducted in the house, I will give thee a short history of this bill. A few of the democrats, and of the lower sort of people in Alexandria, desirous of extending to themselves the right of suffrage, and wishing to get into office, as well as to disburden the town from the charge of federalism, had brought forward in congress, a long time since, a bill for this purpose. A petition was presented from the inhabitants of Alexandria, signed by upwards of 500 subscribers, in favour of the bill. On the second day of this week, Friend Lewis stated to the house, that many of these petitioners were minors, many of them children of from 6 months to 10 years of age, and that the names of many of them had been repeated three and four times: he also declared that a vast majority of the inhabitants were opposed to the bill; and he begged the postponement of the consideration of the bill for the purpose of ascertaining the will of the majority there. With much difficulty it was postponed till yesterday. The day before yesterday, according to publick notice previously given by the mayor, the inhabitants of Alexandria convened for the purpose of ascertaining the strength of parties. The hour proposed for meeting was 11 o'clock, the place the court-house.—Before the appointed hour, the democrats mustered their whole strength, and took possession of the court house, a small building scarcely capable of holding 200 persons. At the appointed hour the other party appeared, and, finding no room for them in the court-house, they requested the democrats to come out in the open square, and there take a full and clear examination of the wishes of the people.—This was denied. The democrats had gotten possession of the court-house, which was the place appointed for the meeting, and affected to consider all proceedings out of the court house as irregular. In this situation, the opposers of the bill, the great majority of the inhabitants, had recourse to a memorial, which was signed by 754 persons. The democratick minority had recourse to a petition in favour of the bill, which was signed by 272 persons; then after deducting the names of those who had signed several times, the names of infants and children, the names of paupers and non-residents, the number of democratick petitioners decreased from above 500 to less than 300.
These things being so, Friend Relf, thou wouldst suppose, were thou unacquainted with the discordant materials of a democratick mind, that the bill would have been instantly rejected, because "the will of the majority is in all cases to govern." The sound logic of a democratick brain is this: the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail where that majority is democratick, but where the majority is federal, the will of the minority must always prevail. This is jacobinical faith, reason and scripture. So thought that great magistrate, whom the best men love the least, in the case of the New-Haven merchants; and so thought his imitators in congress in this case.
Many of the democratick members had encouraged the discontented minority of Alexandria, that such a bill would be carried; that they should have this opportunity to triumph over the federalism of this town. Eppes introduced the subject, the first thing in the morning. The people of Alexandria were crowding the lobby and gallery with anxious expectations. Eppes made his statement of the proceedings of the Alexandrians the day previous, presented the petition of the 272 signers; forgot to mention that there was a vast majority present opposed to the bill; forgot to do his duty as an impartial and honest man; urged the passage of the bill, and sat down.
This Eppes is a son in law of President Jefferson. He representeth some of the people of Virginia whom Giles formerly represented. In his electing address to what are now his constituents, he spoke of his wish, and his intention to effect several alterations in the constitution; such as having the senators chosen for 2 years only, and rendering the president ineligible again, till after a certain term of years.—But we do not hear that he has attempted any thing of the kind. The senators are mostly democratick, and the president is in principle and practice just vile enough to suit purposes, so that in all likelihood we shall never hear of the labours of this Eppes to produce the constitutional alterations he once pretended to, though necessary. He is a dark complexioned man, rather below the middling size, not without a decent share of intellect, but not one that nature ever proposed for shining in the office he now holds.
Friend Lewis, of Virginia, in reply unfolded the proceedings of the Alexandrians, detected the omissions and misrepresentations of Eppes, and discussed the merits of the bill. After which Smilie was delivered of various words. Friend Dennis observed that as there existed no necessity for immediately passing the bill, and for various other good reasons which he assigned, he wished a postponement of the bill till the next session. Then rose Lyon. I will whisper to thee as a private matter, that none of the noble qualities of the lion touched my understanding at the sight of this man. There may be some resemblance, for the lion is a beast—yet I did not see any.—I thought more of the offspring of that animal which the Hindoos worship. He talked about monarchy and despotism in Alexandria, and could not see why a plague the bill should be postponed, for this, that, and other reason. That member of this member that shapes words, is the most clumsy and vulgar thing in the house.—Thy wretched Leib spoke in favour of the bill. It is sorrowful to see such a character where he is; but when he speaketh, pity and indignation seem thronging him from all parts. I will not lose time in informing thee what he said.
Friend Early of Georgia was opposed to the bill. I think him, as a speaker, the first member in the house. He is not a logician, a cool and profound reasoner like R. Griswold, but his language is dignified and correct, his delivery handsome, and the modulation of his voice extremely agreeable.—I believe him to be one whom ambition shoved into democracy against his will. He said he had no inclination to force upon the inhabitants of Alexandria any regulations they did not wish: he was astonished at the declaration of gentlemen [this is a term excessively abused in the house] that the will of the majority should not govern: he had never before heard more anti-republican sentiments advanced, than that this bill should be passed in the very face of this great majority of those for whom it was intended, who so strongly opposed it. He wished the bill postponed at least till Feb. 1, as he presumed the question of recessation would be settled before that time; and he was in favour of recessing.
C. W. Campbell, next harangued in favour of the bill. He said something which I could not well hear, a bout town-meetings governing their own regulations; and he said something also about our ancestors: after saying many things, he observed that he should conclude with one or two single remarks—which, however, he extended to above a dozen. This Campbell is thought something of by the democrats; but it appeareth to me that he has arrived to that pitch of excellency beyond which he can never go; nor doth it appear to me that his present pitch is very exalted. He hath a singular corporeal oscillation like a pendulum bobbing upwards, that swingeth at the top: his chin leadeth the way, then followeth his head and shoulders, thirteen inches and one half to the right; then in the same manner to the left; each oscillation employing of time five seconds and one third, as I observed by my stop watch for half an hour. I say not these things out of any disrespect to this gentleman, but merely, Friend Relf, that
when thou seest him, thou mayest whisper secretly the hint to him, which may induce him to correct a bad habit. There is no clock in the house. It hath been suggested that, for the regulation of time, Friend Campbell should be put up on the gallery, in the front of the speaker's chair: but there was neither economy nor good nature in this suggestion.
Friend R. Griswold rose in opposition to the bill. He stated that the charter of Alexandria was granted by the legislature of Virginia in the year 1776, to a corporate body; that it could not be changed without the consent of that body. He produced English authorities in support of this. Such doctrine was once sound and just, but in the present rage for reformation, he was unable to foresee what hereafter is to be considered just or sound.
Eppes rose again. Among other things he said that they had to consider, as expressive of the will of Alexandrians, only what transpired in the court-house; that was the place appointed for the meeting. Now didst thou ever know any thing more childish or mean, that such a pitiful sophism, expressed where there are, even among his own sect, some men of understanding?
That Smilie rose again. He said he "rally freely believed, and rally hoped," something. I did not attend what.
Friend Goddard was opposed to forcing liberty, as some gentlemen (I told thee this word was much abused) called it, on those who did not wish it; but if representation and taxation must in all cases go together, if all have the right of suffrage, why not give it to the other sex who hold property, why not give it to the free blacks who hold property?
J. Randolph, who had just come into the house, opposed the bill. The state of Virginia is the most aristocratick state of the Union, and perhaps J. Randolph is as much of an aristocrat as any one in the state. He granted that in the abstract all men were equal, and had equal rights, but in the detail this doctrine cannot apply.—In answer to an observation made by Friend Goddard, that he was glad to see gentleman acknowledging the correctness of certain principles, Randolph remarked that there existed a radical difference of political opinions between him and the gentlemen from Connecticut, in some, however, they had this day agreed, and he was ready to doubt the correctness of it, since they were advocated by that gentle man .—Friend Goddard observed that though there was a great difference in their political principles, yet as the gentleman from Virginia seemed to agree with him as to the correctness of some, he hoped he was in a state of convalescence.
John Dawson, who went to France, spoke, but so low that I could not determine on which side of the question he was. I lost the whole of his speech; yet thou knowest this was no great loss.
The yeas and nays were at length taken, and declared by the clerk to be, in favour of the bill 54, against it 52. The speaker declared that a gentleman from Massachusetts, who sat next him [Larned] supposing the question to be on recommitting, not on the final passage of the bill, and by mistake given a yea, tho' he was opposed to the bill; he wished to alter his vote. The speaker was asked whether the alteration would effect the passage of the bill; he answered that it might [In this way the yeas reduced to 53, the nays increased to 53, if the speaker opposed the bill, it fell.] That Smilie rose with agitation, and told the speaker that if such a principle was established as that of allowing a correction after a bill had passed, no bill could ever again pass. Several members who were in favour of the bill spoke in favour of the right of the gentleman to correct his mistake, even though the bill should fall in consequence. Findley and Eppes had this honour about them. That Smilie rose again, and demanded precedent. J. Randolph mentioned a strong one—where a bill had been signed by the Speaker and Vice-President, and approved by the President, yet was afterwards taken back and corrected in the house. The debate continued. That Smilie rose again, and proceeded as far as "rally Mr. Speaker," when the Speaker either told him that he had spoke enough, or that some other was on the floor. The friends of the bill three several times called for an adjournment, and thus hoped in this indirect manner to carry their point, but were defeated by a small majority.
The Speaker was of opinion that the vote could not be corrected without the unanimous consent of the house. Many members differed from the Speaker. At length the clerk informed the house that he had made a mistake; that on more closely examining the ayes and noes, he found that there were 55, instead of 54 ayes. Finding then that there was no danger of the stoppage of the bill, that Smilie said he was willing the gentleman should correct his vote. Thus after opposing this correction as a most dangerous principle, when the bill was safe, that Smilie was ready to establish what he termed a most dangerous precedent. The House adjourned at sun set. There was so much confusion I could not tell whether the house consented to the correction or not. The last thing I heard before the adjournment, was that Smilie's saying "I rally hope Mr. Speaker we shall now adjourn."
Mr. J. Randolph proposed a resolution which was carried; that the Post-master General be requested to furnish the House with a detail of all the contracts made for carrying the mail, from Dec. 1, 1801, to Dec. 1, 1804, the names of the contractors, &c. I know not the object of this, unless it be to detect somebody—in something.
I have many things to declare to thee shortly. THINE.
THE DUKE OF ENGHIEU.—The following is a Translation of a Latin Epitaph on this lamented Prince, which is in circulation on the Continent:
D. O. M. TO GOD MOST GOOD, MOST HIGH. TRAVELLER! rest a while, HERE LIES LOUIS ANTHONY OF BOURBON, OF the Royal Blood of FRANCE, Of the family of CONDE; The heir and rival Of the Virtues of his Ancestors, Horribly massacred, by the Corsican Monster He fell, March, 21, 1804. In the 32d year of his age. Torn by the same fangs, And in the same grave, Will soon lie ALL the KINGS and PRINCES of EUROPE, Unless BY FIRE AND SWORD, With united, prompt, and potent hands, They attack, invade and destroy; The Corsican TIGER, Mocking and subverting The laws of Heaven and of Nations; Drunk with the Blood Of EUROPE, AFRICA and ASIA, But not yet satisfied. Do thou weep, Traveller! TO ARMS! TEARS are useless here!
RALEIGH, January 7. On Thursday last in the Federal Court, came on to be argued, the important cause, The heirs and devisees of Earl Granville against several citizens of this state. The cause was opened in a masterly manner by Mr. Gaston, who spoke the whole of the day; Friday he was ably replied to by Mr. Cameron, Mr.

Baker, Mr. Wood, and Gov. Martin, on the part of the defendants; and on Saturday, Mr. Harris, with much ability, for the plaintiff, closed the arguments. The Court, we learn, will take until next term to make up their decision.
We are promised by a gentleman who took notes, a report of the points of law advanced, and a summary of the arguments; which if too lengthy to be published in the Minerva, shall appear in a pamphlet.
Congressional Register.
SECOND SESSION OF THE EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Commenced at Washington, November 5, 1804.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday December 13.
Debate on the Bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels concluded.
Mr. Smilie had also agreed to the first section of the bill, because he thought it useful that our merchant vessels trading to the West-Indies during its present unsettled state, should be permitted to arm in their own defence; but at the same time there was another circumstance equally important to be attended to, that was to preserve a peace between the United States and other nations unfortunately engaged in war. He was of opinion that since merchant vessels were permitted to arm, every precaution ought to be taken against the improper use of their arms. The gentlemen from Massachusetts (Mr. Crowninshield) has represented the American merchants as a set of peaceable and harmless men. He did not carry his idea of the virtuous and forbearing disposition of this class of citizens quite so far; but he honestly believed they were as virtuous and honourable as any other set of merchants on the face of the globe. But he believed that they had all the infirmities to which mankind were liable, as well as other persons constituting the other classes of the community, to say nothing of the nature of their calling which many writers supposed to be bottomed on principles of avarice. Be that however as it might, he did not think it impossible that a seaman's conduct at sea might at times be as irregular and as improper as a landsman's on shore. He could not think the crew of a ship at sea would be more orderly than our own citizens residing in our own territory. Yet we have such crimes as felonies and misdemeanors, for the commission of which the law has furnished corresponding remedies, and why not make a similar provision for similar offences committed at sea. He did not know but the temptation at sea was stronger than on shore, a weaker vessel might easily become the prey of the stronger, and the impunity arising from concealment might induce men to risk something more in one case than in the other. In a moral point of view a murder committed at sea was as heinous an offence as a murder perpetrated on shore, and if committed on the body of a foreigner, the crime was as great in the eye of Heaven as if committed on a fellow-citizen. But he would ask gentlemen of what they were afraid. They must allow that the crews of vessels may commit those crimes. Do they wish to rescue them from condign punishment? surely not. But if a ship's crew make no unlawful use of their arms, they are not obnoxious to any punishment. He hoped the amendment would be agreed to, for the honour of Congress and the security of the peace of the nation. He had good reason to believe that the agents of certain nations had made loud complaints to our administration with respect to the conduct of several American vessels trading to the West-Indies. If this section is added to the bill, it will evince the disposition of the government of the United States to preserve peace and to do justice to all the nations of the world.
On the question to insert the new section proposed by Mr. Eppes, there was 56 in its favour, and 50 against it.
The committee then rose, and reported the bill with the amendments agreed to.
The House having agreed to consider the amendments.
On motion of Mr. J. Clay an amendment was made substituting for the words "citizen or citizens, &c." the words "person or persons resident within the United States or territories thereof."
Mr. R. Griswold thought that giving bond for double the value of the vessel, her tackle, apparel and furniture, was sufficient, without adding the cargo; if other gentlemen agreed with him, he hoped they would refuse their assent to so much of the amendment. The gentleman (Mr. J. Clay) to be sure, had said that the bond taken in the case of East-Indian vessels was merely formal. He did not think Congress ought to legislate on this principle. When securities are demanded they should be for an efficient purpose, and not merely nominal. Why should a vessel sailing with arms to India be compelled to give security on her cargo of 500,000 dollars for a million of dollars? Is there more risk of an improper use of arms than in the case of a West-Indian with a cargo of 30,000 dollars which gives security for 60,000 dollars, or is a murder or felony committed by one vessel less a murder or felony if committed by another, and yet from the disparity of the bonds one would be led to suspect that such was the idea. Viewing this additional incumbrance on commerce as a shackle that would subject small traders to real inconvenience, while it would facilitate the enterprise of merchants of large capital and long established credit, he meant to call the yeas and nays on the question of agreeing to this part of the report of the committee of the whole.
Mr. J. Clay said it was true that he had said that bonds given at the custom house for East India ships were merely formal; it is not however because they are unnecessary or improper, but because the commanders of such vessels were men of such consideration and prudence, that they would not subject themselves to the forfeiture, and so far he was willing to admit that the amendment would also be a more formal regulation as to the clearance of armed East-Indian vessels. But as to vessels bound to the West-Indies, it was a notorious fact that the value of the vessel and her equipment formed no proportion to the profits made on the cargo, if they have a fortunate run, and it was against the illicit commerce of such that the wished to be secure. He was as unwilling unnecessarily to shackle commerce as any gentleman; but this regulation was not an unnecessary shackle, it was one absolutely required by existing circumstances, and will not work a hardship on any merchant engaged in a lawful commerce. One thing, however, he acknowledged it would effect. It will prevent in future that species of trade, which, to say the least of it, approaches very near to illicit trade at the present moment. A merchant, willing to run the risk of such a voyage as he had alluded to, would prefer to make it unarmed rather than armed, because he knows the consequences, and the probability of transgressing some of the provisions of this act. It had been suggested that two bonds would be required; he did not believe they would, as it was not the practice under the law of 1793, which was expressed in the same terms as the amendment before the house. If the house should however consider this regulation as bearing hard on the East India trade, they might remedy it by refusing to concur with the committing of the whole in striking out the proviso.
Wednesday, January 2.
Mr. Richards from the joint committee for enrolled bills, reported that the committee on Monday last presented to the President of the United States for his approbation an enrolled bill, entitled "An act for the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States."
The committee of claims, who were instructed by a resolution of this House, of the 14th November last, "to consider at large the subject relative to invalid pensioners, and all persons wounded or disabled in the service of the United States during the revolutionary war with Great Britain, and report to the House what further measures are, in their opinion necessary to be adopted in order to render to them such ample remunerations for their sufferings as justice may require" having obtained leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Dana presented a bill in addition to "an act to make provision for persons that have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the United States during the revolutionary war," which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
Mr. Dana from the committee of Claims, presented a bill for the widow and orphan children of Robert Elliott, which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Friday next.
Mr. Dana from the same committee, reported on the petition of William Osburn, of New-Port (R. I.) whereupon,
Resolved, That the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition together with the accompanying documents.
An engrossed bill making appropriations for the support of the navy during the year 1805, was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill giving further time to register the evidences of titles to land south of the state of Tennessee was read a third time and passed.
A memorial of Robert Henderson of South-Carolina, was read, praying that Congress will be pleased to enlarge the annual compensation heretofore granted to him for carrying the mail to and from Fayetteville, in North Carolina, and George-Town in South Carolina aforesaid; or that the memorialist may be released from such part of his contract as relates to a part of the road, for the reasons therein specified.
Referred to the Post-Master General, with instructions to report his opinion thereon to the house.
A petition of Alexander Scott, of South Carolina, in behalf of himself and others was read, praying relief in the case of certain Negro slaves and other property, which were taken from sundry citizens of South Carolina, therein named, on their way to the Natchez, by a party of Cherokee Indians, some time in the month of June, 1794.
The said petition, together with that of Eliakim Morse of the state of Massachusetts, were referred to the committee of claims.
Petitions of sundry inhabitants of the state of North Carolina, residing West of the town of Warrenton, were read respectively praying that a Post road may be established from Williamsborough, by Bullock's and Brown's stores, to Sterlingville through Person; by the Red-house to Caswell court-house, so as to intersect the Post-road from Hillsborough to Bathony in the said state.
The said petitions were severally referred to the committee appointed on 6th of November last "to enquire whether any, and what amendments are necessary to be made in the acts establishing a Post office and Post roads within the United States."
An engrossed bill to incorporate the Washington Building and Fire Insurance Company was read a third time.
And on the question shall the bill pass. It was resolved in the negative—Ayes 23—Noes 65.
A petition of James Bonnell, of New-Jersey was read, praying the renewal of a certain final settlement certificate granted him in consideration of military service rendered as a captain of Light-Infantry, in the continental army, during the revolutionary war with Great-Britain, which certificate, was lost or destroyed in the month of October, 1793.
Referred to the committee of the whole house, to whom was committed on the 6th ult. the bill making further provision for extinguishing the debts due from the United States.
The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the bill supplementary to the act entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage." And after some time spent therein, the speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Varnum reported, that the committee had the bill under consideration and made no amendments.
The said bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Gregg, from the committee to whom was referred, on the 26th ult. the bill from the senate, entitled "An act to divide the Indiana Territory into two separate governments, reported that the committee had the said bill under consideration, and directed him to report it to the house, without amendment.
The said bill was ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
The order of the day for the house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole, on the motion of the 7th ult. for "the establishment of a post road from Knoxville, in Tennessee, to the settlements on the Tombigby, in the Mississippi Territory, and from thence to New-Orleans; also for the establishment of a post road from ... in Georgia, to the said settlement on the Tombigby, to intersect the former road at the most convenient point between Knoxville and the Tombigby," being called for
It was resolved to postpone the said order of the day until Monday next.
Mr. Newton presented a bill to prohibit the exaction of bail upon certain suits brought in the district of Columbia, which was read the first and second times, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Wednesday next.
The house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. Tenney in the chair, on the bill for carrying into more complete effect the 10th article of the treaty of friendship, limits, and navigation with Spain; and after some time spent therein, the speaker resumed the chair, and reported that the committee had the said bill under consideration, and made no amendment thereto.
The said bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the post-master general, enclosing a list of the names of the persons with whom contracts have been made for carrying the mails of the United States, from the first of December 1801, to the last day of December 1804, inclusively, with the routes contracted for—the period of continuance—and the annual rate of compensation—in pursuance of a resolution of this house of the 28th ult. which were read and ordered to lie on the table. Adjourned.
Thursday, January 3.
An engrossed bill supplementary to the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill for carrying into more complete effect the tenth article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation with Spain, was read a third time and passed.
A motion was made and seconded to add a new rule
to the standing rules and orders of the House, as follows:
"A standing committee, to consist of seven members, and to be styled "The Land Committee," shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to take into consideration all such matters and things touching the lands of the United States, as shall be presented, or shall or may come in question, and be referred to them by the House; and to report from time to time their opinion thereon; and also to report such alterations and amendments to the laws concerning the lands of the United States as may become necessary."
On the question will the House agree to the same? it passed in the negative.
A petition of Renaldo Johnson, of the state of Maryland was read, praying a remission of the duty accruing to the United States on certain stills, owned and worked by him in the years 1793 and 1799, for the reasons therein specified.
Referred to the committee of claims.
The House went into committee of the whole.
Mr. Varnum in the chair.
On the report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures of the 31st ult. on the amendments from the Senate to the bill entitled "An act concerning drawbacks on goods, wares and merchandise exported from the district of New-Orleans; and after some time spent therein, the Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Varnum reported, that the committee had had the said report and amendments under consideration, and directed him to report to the House their agreement to the report, and their agreement to all the amendments referred to them, which were delivered in at the clerk's table.
The House then proceeded to consider the said report and amendments of the Senate. When
The question was taken, will the House agree to the report of the committee of the whole House thereon, and resolved in the affirmative.
Friday, January 4.
Mr. Gregg moved the order of the day on the bill from the Senate, dividing the Indiana Territory into two separate governments, on which the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole.
General Varnum in the chair.
After some time spent thereon, the committee rose and reported the bill, which was agreed to by the House.
On motion of Dr. Leib, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill authorising the collector of the port of Philadelphia to act by an additional deputy.
Mr. Gregg in the chair.
Mr. Smilie moved the committee to rise and reported progress, in order to give time for an enquiry into the necessity or propriety of the measure, nothing having been officially before the House on the subject.
Dr. Leib acquiesced in the motion, though he stated that the collector had written to him, as he had informed the house on a former day, and it was on that account he had brought the business forward.
The committee rose and reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, the committee appointed the 14th November last, for enquiring whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the law regulating the trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers, was discharged.
On motion to appoint a new committee on the same subject, it was negatived by the House.
Afterward on motion of General Varnum the House agreed to reconsider their vote for discharging the committee, and it being carried, the motion to discharge the committee recurred, and it was passed in the negative. So that the committee remain charged with the business as before.
A petition and memorial with several documents accompanying it was laid on the table, from a number of the inhabitants of Upper Louisiana, the reading being dispensed with, it was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Lattimore called for the order of the day on the bill regulating the grants of land and disposal of the same in the territory south of Tennessee. Whereupon the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole.
General Varnum in the chair.
After some time spent in considering the same, the committee rose and reported the bill without amendments, the House having agreed to the same. It was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next.
A message from the Senate by Mr. Otis their Secretary was received, informing of their proceedings in the case of Samuel Chase—and that the President of the United States had approved and signed the act which originated in the Senate, of the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States.
Adjourned.
OBITUARY NOTICE OF DOCTOR PERCIVAL, OF MANCHESTER.
M. D. F. R. S. and A. S. &c. &c. &c.
This estimable member of Society (as we have before briefly stated) after an illness of but eight days continuance, breathed his last on the evening of Thursday, the 30th of August, at the close of the 64th year of his age.
Were we to select a character, in which the more placed virtues were eminently combined with the highest mental endowments, and in which the most rigid integrity was sustained and embellished by the most conciliating accomplishments, it would be that of the distinguished person whose loss we have to deplore.
Educated a Dissenter, he maintained through life a steady adherence to the principle of rational dissent, without descending to be a partisan. Independent in his political sentiments, he held in equal reverence the cause of true freedom and of legitimate authority; and with a quick discernment of the just distinction between liberty and licentiousness, he stood at all times equally remote and equally averse from the debasements of tyranny and the machinations of faction. A physician, by profession, whilst he exercised the immediate duties of the healing art with assiduity and success, he forgot not those more important offices, whereby relief may be administered to the wounds of the Spirit, no less than to the disease of the Body. Studious from taste, he never permitted his love of study to interfere with any of the practical concerns of life. Domestic in his habits, and looking to the moral and religious improvement of his children, as his first duty and his highest glory, he so adapted those admirable "Instructions," which were primarily designed for their edification, that their beneficial influence might extend to the community at large; and hence the rising generation has been supplied with some inestimable volumes, conveying, with all the charms of language and of fancy, the most valuable collection of moral precepts and reflections, and the most powerful incitements to virtue and religion. His attainments were various; his learning extensive; his judgment singularly correct; and his conversation in the highest degree attractive and ameliorating. His philanthropy was of a nature the most expansive. Alive to the most generous sympathies, he participated with cordial concern in whatever affected the interests of a fellow-creature. Of the Christian Charities his breast was peculiarly susceptible. Every resemblance to Divine Goodness most forcibly excited his regard; and to the man possessed of moral worth he felt himself irresistibly drawn, as to a brother. But whilst his benevolence emanated thus widely on all surrounding ob-
jects, its radiant flame became more warm and bright to those which were most near, in proportion to the diffusion of its lustre: and in the relations of husband, friend, and parent, all the kindly affections of his nature were kindled to their highest fervour. If ever man could be said to have lived for his children and his friends, rather than for himself, it was he. So tender was his anxiety for their welfare, so unceasing his endeavours for their improvement, that they might be almost said to have mingled with his consciousness, and to have formed a part of his very essence.
With such a rare combination of transcendant qualities; with the fairest reputation derived from a long and uninterrupted course of honourable and meritorious conduct; with the esteem, the love, and the veneration, not only of those immediately connected with him in the bonds of amity and kindred, but of all who were the witnesses of his actions, and capable of appreciating his merits; and with the complacency which accompanies the consciousness of well-doing; and the peculiar self-gratification arising from the contemplation of the rich fruits returned to his parental culture; in the enlarged understandings, the regulated affection, the confirmed principles, and the amiable manners, of those whom it had been his great business to form to knowledge and goodness—it seems as if such a state without alloy were too prosperous for man; and it was his lot to experience some severely afflicting providences in that quarter where his tenderest affections were engaged. But here the consolations of Christian hope, and the unshaken assurances of Divine goodness, were his refuge and support: and whilst he bowed in resigned submission to that searching discipline, with which it was the good pleasure of his God to exercise his faith; and with pious Job was enabled to praise and glorify that great Being, who had both given and taken away: he turned with grateful contentment to those numerous domestic blessings which were yet permitted him to enjoy, and which he continued with humble thankfulness and quickened sensibility to cherish and to improve to the last moment of his existence.—Thus the severity of his trials but proved the stability of his virtue: and his probationary sorrows, by stiffening his devotion, and refining all his best dispositions, served only to render him a fitter recipient for the felicities of another world, and a brighter example for the edification of this.
We must leave out of this exemplary character with this short and imperfect summary:—He was an Author without vanity; a Philosopher without pride; a Student without seclusion; a Moralist without moroseness; a Patriot without faction; a Christian without guile. Affable in his manners, courteous in his conversation, dignified in his deportment, cheerful in his temper, warm in his affections, ardent in his friendships, mild in his resentments, and unshaken in his principles. The great object of his life was usefulness, and the grand spring of all his actions was Religion.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship John & Avice, Baker, 5 days from Rhode-Island.
Brig Polly, Hooper, 20 days from Boston, N. E. Rum. P. Dana & Co.
Schooner Anna-Margaret, Anderson, 40 days from Havanna, for New-York, in want of sails and provisions.
Schooner Ann-Maria, Ford, of and for Baltimore, 23 days from Corriel (Hispaniola) put in for provisions and a pilot—eight or nine leagues north of Mayaguana passage, French Keys bearing S. E. left the ship Ardent, capt. Smith, of Baltimore, engaged with a French privateer schooner. When the action commenced the brig Fanny, Bounds, of Baltimore, mounting 10 guns was in company, and acted as commodore, but being a good sailer left the Ardent without firing a shot. The first broadside carried away the privateer's top-mast, who was using every endeavour to cut off the brig Philip, Buffington, of Baltimore—The last capt. Ford saw of them, the Philip was under the lee of capt. Smith, who kept up an incessant fire, and he thinks will succeed in beating off the privateer and in protecting the Philip.
LANDING THIS DAY
At Commerce Street, from the Schooner Iris, from Martinique,
61 Hhds. White and Brown Clayed Sugars.
Apply to
JAMES HERRON,
Or, JAMES DYKES, & CO.
Who have removed to Commerce-Street.
January 16. 3 346
TWO WATCH SEALS
With a piece of the Chain annexed to them, were brought to my shop, by a black man—the owner may have them by applying at my shop, No. 8, Wide Water-Street.
J. MURPHY. January 16. 3* 343
AVIS AUX FRANCAIS.
Le sous Commissaire des Relations Commerciales de France, en Virginie, à la residence de Norfolk, invite les Citoyens Français, Negocians, Marchands, Marins, et Passagers, actuellement en Virginie, de se presenter en sa Chancellerie depuis le 16 jusqu'au 28 Janvier, 1805, pour affaires qui les concernent; & il previent ceux eloignes de Norfolk, qu'ils pourront, au meme effet, se presenter chez Messrs. Cugneau, negociant a Petersburg, Chevalier, negociant a Richmonnd, & Teterel negociant a Williamsburg.
Norfolk, le 12 Janvier, 1805. tf 344
OSTER.
WANTED TO CHARTER, TWO VESSELS of about 130 tons each, of an easy draught of water, to proceed to Plymouth, in North-Carolina, to load for the West-Indies.—Also,
TWO STOUT COASTERS.
To load at same place for New-York—good freights will be given, and quick despatch. For terms, apply to
RICHARD BLOW.
The Brig
FACTOR,
Captain Briggs, is now loading for Belfast, can take fifty hogsheads tobacco on freight, or other goods in proportion, she has good accommodations for passengers. Apply as above. January 16. tf 345
For SALE, FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Brig POLLY, John Hooper, Master, burthen 600 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
PHINEHAS DANA & CO.
Who have received her said brig from Boston, and offer for sale,
40 hhds. 20 bbls. N. E. RUM, 3 bales INDIA COTTONS. January 16. tf 347
New-York Superfine FLOUR,
727 Barrels, 48 Half do.—for Sale by
MOSES MYERS.
January 16. tf 348
St. VINCENTS RUM.
50 Puncheons fine flavoured St. and 4th proof St. Vincent Rum—just landed and for sale by
DONALDSON, THORBURN & CO. January 7. tf 349

DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
ELLEN O'MORE.
The following pathetic ballad is a picture, but too faithfully delineated, of a species of outrage attendant on the late distressing state of IRELAND...
The author of the ballad of ELLEN O'MORE we believe to be a Mr. BURKE, the author of A History of Virginia now in a course of Publication.
Ah! SOLDIERS of BRITAIN! your merciless doings Long, long shall the children of ERIN deplore! Full sad is my soul when I view the black ruins, Where once stood the cottage of ELLEN O'MORE.
Who the children's wild screams, & the mother's distraction, (While the father, the husband, lay weltring in gore) Could behold, or could hear, and not curse the foul faction That blasted this rose-bed, sweet ELLEN O'MORE!
With destruction unloyal'd, this infernal Band! While the rain fell in streams and the tempest blew sore; These friends to the castle, but foes to all piety, Set fire to the dwelling of ELLEN O'MORE!
From her father's pale corpse, which her lap had supported, To an out-house where those Ruffians this lovely maid bore; With her tears, her entreaties, her sorrows, they sported, And by force they dishonour'd poor ELLEN O'MORE!
Now ye daughters of ERIN, your country's salvation, While the waves of old ocean shall beat round your shore, Remember the wrongs of your long-shackled nation. Remember the wrongs of poor ELLEN O'MORE!
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, 1300 Dried Spanish Hides. 24 Bales Cotton. 18 Bags Cocoa. 5 Bundles Tanned Leather. 16 Hogsheads, 17 Barrels, 18 Pieces Russia Canvas. 7 do. Raven's Duck. 6 Kegs Good Chewing Tobacco. 15 Tons Fustic. 20 Logs St. Domingo Mahogany.
EDWARD ROBERTS. Who will give Cash for Corn, Beee-Wax, and Pipe Staves. December 14. 3w 288
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION on the Western Branch of Elizabeth River, containing one hundred and seventy Acres, on the main road leading from Portsmouth to Suffolk, and about eight miles from Portsmouth. The said land is very agreeable for Corn, Oats, &c. about two-thirds is covered with Oak, Pine, &c. There is a very good Dwelling House, and all necessary out houses; there is about 15 feet water at the landing.
JOHN SHELD. January 2. 6 324
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A WET NURSE. To whom liberal wages will be given. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. January 4. tf 326
COLOGNE MILL-STONES. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality. Also, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore Aug. 15. tf 77
NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS,
Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money.
MARTIN FISK. Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers
FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bds. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipes and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tacks of different sizes. 30 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 30 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 30 do. Cloves. 100 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 3000 lbs. Copperas. 1000 do. Allum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburgs. Seine Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 50 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Seal Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens and Womens Leather and Morocco Shoes. 150 Italian Straw Carpets. 100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones. ALSO, A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 230
NOTICE. HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM, a concern in my Business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & Co. PHINEHAS DANA. January 2. tf 320
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber at Gosport, a parcel of choice JAMAICA RUM, Just arrived in the George. John Cox. December 19. 1m 294
JUST LANDED, From the Brig ANN MARIA, WILLIAM B. SUGGS, Master, from Madeira, A PARCEL OF CHOICE WINES, Put up by the House of OLIVEIRA, vis.
5 Pipes Brazil Madeira, 6 years old. Assorted in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, the greater part being fit for immediate use. 5 do. do. 4 do. 20 do. London Particular, 3 do. 20 do. do. Vintage 1803. 10 do. London Market, do. ON HAND ALSO, MADEIRA WINE, of a former importation. 40 Pipes Holland Gin. 50 Puncheons Antigua Rum. 200 Gin Cases. 150 Jugs, and 24 Casks Dutch Linseed Oil. 4 Boxes assorted Dutch Paper. 1 do. Quills. 1000 lbs. Sheathing Paper. 20 Casks assorted Nails. 75 Barrels Ship Bread. 20 Hogsheads Petersburg New Tobacco. 700 Barrels Turpentine. 50 do. Rosin. 200 Gallons Spirits Turpentine. 44 Barrels Cargo and Mess Pork. 20 do. New-York Prime Beef. The whole will be sold very low, and on long credit, by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO DAILY LOOK FOR 100 Puncheons Windward Island Rum. AND WILL SELL BILLS ON LONDON, PHILADELPHIA, AND NEW-YORK. January 2. epim 319
FOR SALE, 86 Tierces, 20 half tierces RICE, 30 Bales Up and COTTON, and 50 Hogsheads, 1 tierce MOLASSES, which will be landed to-morrow on Myers's wharf, from on board the schooner Union, capt. Baker, from Charleston. ALSO IN STORE, 20 Puncheons 3d proof Antigua RUM, of fine flavour. EDWARD JOHNSTON. Who wishes to purchase, A few Shares in the Virginia Bank, and to sell one Dismal Swamp Canal Share. January 7. 6t 328
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Reel and White-Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. November 8. tf 293
H. BOUCHER, Has just taken the Store No. 100 Main-Street, (formerly occupied by Mr. Andrews,) where he offers for Sale Hardware, Jewellery and Perfumery, Which will be disposed of at the very lowest price.—Viz.
HARDWARE. Elegant brass Andirons, all sizes, Do. Shovel and Tongs, do. Do. Pokers, Fine and common Bellows, Knives and Forks of all kinds, Pocket Knives, Penknives, Razors, Scissors of different kinds, Snuffers and Stands, Tea Boards, Bread Baskets, Bottle Stands, Morocco Pocket and Memorandum Books, Thread Cases plain and complete, White Chapel Needles, Gimblets, Dressing Combs, Ivory fine do. Tortoise Shell do. Horn do. Brass Thimbles steel bottoms Grid Irons, Curry Combs and Brushes, Waters, Wafers, Dec. 14. 1m 289
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Casks well assorted, DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 204 Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 28. tf 187
TO LEASE OR RENT, For a term of years, THAT valuable Horse lately the residence of Mr. Cornelius Calvert, deceased—together with the WHARF, which has been extended out into deep water, so that ships of any burthen may lie at it—with WAREHOUSES, &c. For terms apply to James Tucker. November 28. tf 238
FOR SALE, SUPERFINE AND FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
LIVERPOOL SALT. The Cargo of the Brig Catharine, now lying at New-ton's Wharf, for sale by Moses Myers. December 19. tf 297
13,000 Bushels Isle May SALT—a float. 130,000 Weight of Muscovado SUGAR. 340 Pipes of 4th proof Spanish BRANDY. 50 do. Valencia WINE. 10 do. Cognac BRANDY. 180 do. Belt Holland GIN. 100 Casks do. 1200 Empty GIN CASES. 40 Hogsheads, 50 Cases, 20 Pipes, 10 Hogsheads, 10 Qr. Casks, 200 Pieces Russia SHEETING. 260 do. Ravens DUCK. 75 do. Holland do. 100 Barrels Bolton BEEF. 50 do. PORK. For sale on reasonable terms, and long credit by Moses Myers. November 26. 290
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. ** He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balsour. Nov. 16. tf 326
AN APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 326
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Bara deuce, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhd. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
FOUND, By a Negro Boy in the Street, A Fifty Dollar BANK NOTE, The owner by describing the same, may have it again by paying the expence of this advertisement, on application at this office. Jan. 2. 324
The Norfolk Draw-Bridge Company, (For completing the Bridge across the Southern Branch) Will further contract for the following pieces of Timber, to wit, 24 Piles 38 feet long, 12 by 12 48 do. 46 do. do. 40 do. 56 do. do. 42 Cap Pieces, 34 do. 12 by 14 200 Braces, 11 do. 6 by 14 180 Joists or String Pieces, 27 do. 8 by 9 300 do. 27 do. 4 by 14 118 do. 53 do. 4 by 14 1000 Running feet of Railing, 27 ft. lengths, 4 by 6 17500 Superficial feet of 3 inch plank, in 30 do. The whole of the above Timber must be of the best heart pine, and deliverable between the first of February, and last of March next. They likewise wish to hire by the month, three or four pair of good Sawyers, for which liberal wages will be allowed—or they will contract by the hundred feet for Sawing up into Plank and Scantling, the Timber now in their yard, to the extent of, perhaps, 20 to 25,000 feet of line. The Stockholders in this Company, are respectfully reminded, that the second Monday in January annually, is appointed by their Charter, for the Election of Directors. The meeting for this purpose, the year first ensuing, will be held at the Norfolk Hotel, at 11 o'clock on that day. December 31. tf 315
FOR SALE, ONE OR MORE OF THOSE FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSES, Lately built by the Subscriber on Maxwell's Wharf. The goodness of the materials, the ability of the workmanship, and the pains which have been taken to secure them against fire from without, must render them an object to the Commission interest. The wharf has been newly repaired, and is in excellent order. The Warehouses are at present rented to merchants of the first respectability, for one year. For terms enquire of the subscriber. J. K. READ. December 11. tf 281
LANDING In Town-Point, out of the Gullot Ann & Eliza, from St. Lucia, her Cargo consisting of MUSCOVADO SUGARS, in hogsheads, tierces, and barrels.—And a parcel of COCOA. Also—from Ship Riddelle, from Tobago, RUM AND SUGAR, of good quality. For sale on liberal terms by Robertson & Brown. November 23. 3w 313
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment of GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Cashed g f
Platillas, brown Hollands, Britains, Sheetings, extra fine 1 1 8 yard wide, Dowlass and Crees of the best quality, Shirt linen, Diapers, Bed Lining for Mattresses, Bed Bouts fine 1 1 4 to 2 yards wide, Tickledurns, Orangbungs, Brown Hemp Hosiery, Brown and White Rolls, Rusht Sheeting and light Canvas. Also, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddle, black Sattin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Male Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very best qualities, Che p Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decan- ters, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Muslin, Shales Cloth, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Andirons, Warffiron, Coffee mugs, hard eggs, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspeniders of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Fife, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books, Looking Glass, a large assortment of Bakers, and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. Also, 50 boxes first quality Havana Sugar, 30 do. good quality St. Jago do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. com cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 case superior Quill, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for Cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will give in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STEMS.—Apply as above. December 5. tf 273
ANTIGUA RUM. THIS DAY, Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner George Pinkney, Captain Barry 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 32. tf 189
LEVIN DORSEY, At the corner of Race and Wide Water-Street, Town-Point A DAMP's Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Achromatic Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Chronometers, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers, &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affixant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carrare wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All Kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS required, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 59
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.