Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-04-23 00:00:00

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 For Sale, or Charter, The stout copper bottom SHIP WOODROP SIMS, John P. Davis, Master, burthen 400 bds. is ready for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to George McIntosh. 682 April 21.
 For Freight, or Charter, The Brig ELIZABETH, R. Barclay, Master, burthen 1300 barrels. Apply to John Davis. 684 Portsmouth, April 21.
 For CHARTER, The good Ship FAME, 315 bds. burthen, now in port and in com- plete order to receive a cargo—A freight to Falmouth and a Port in France will be preferred. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. 676 April 18.
 FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MONTICELLO, John Drysdale, Master; two thirds of her cargo being now ready, she will positively be despatched by the 15th Mar— 150 bds. tobacco and a little cotton will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to R. Maitland & Christian, Petersburg, or to Robert Maitland, & Co. The Monticello has good accommodations for passengers. Apply as above, or to the captain on board. 677 April 18.
 FOR SALE, The new Brig BETSEY, Burthen 155 tons, now lying at Calvert's wharf—the terms will be made accommodating to the pur- chasers. Apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana, & Co. 678 April 18.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 50 Hogsheads Muscovada SUGAR, 40 Puncheons St. Vincents RUM, COFFEE in bags and tierces, 45 Tons Camppeachy LOGWOOD, Teneriffe and Madeira WINES. Robert Dickson. WANTED, A SHIP, to carry 180m lumber. 679 April 18.
Landing on our Wharf, for Sale, Antigua RUM, by the sch'r Mount Vernon, St. Martin's SUGARS, by the schooner Virginia, New Orleans do. in Store—With more of the arti- cles formerly advertised, and some additions. George Murray, & Co. The schooner VIRGINIA about 700 barrels, for Sale or Charter. 680 April 18.
Direct for LIVERPOOL, The Ship TWO BROTHERS, James Purrington, Master, burthen 217 tons, cry fine vessel, one year old—she will be ready to receive a cargo in a short time, and has part already engaged.— Apply to the master on board, or to N. Heron. 666 April 16.
For AMSTERDAM, The good Snow ECHO, Jacob Forman, Master, Will carry 330 hogsheads.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. 667 April 16.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Brig MERCHANT, Samuel Read, Master, will sail in 12 or 15 days—For passage only, having good accommodations, apply on board at Gib- son's wharf, or to Fisk & Catlett. 671 April 16.
FOR TOBAGO, The Schooner ADAMS, John Hall, Master, Will sail in a few days, and will take freight on reasonable terms if offered immediately.—For terms apply to Fisk & Catlett. 672 April 16.
FOR BOSTON, The Schooner ELIZA, Capt. Hows, Will sail in 4 or 5 days.—For freight or passage, apply on board, or to Fisk & Catlett. 673 April 16.
For Freight or Charter, The Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigell, jun. Master, burthen 1900 barrels, will be ready to receive a cargo in 6 days. For terms apply to Phinehas Dana, & Co. Who have received per said brig, A few bds. and quarter casks particular Te- neriffe WINE, which they offer for Sale. 675 April 16.
For London, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, Burthen 420 hogsheads, will be ready to depart from hence by the 20th inst. two thirds of her cargo is already engaged; for the remainder or passage, having most excellent accom- modations, apply to C. & F. Whittle. 647 April 7.
 For Bordeaux, In Fifteen Days, the fast sailing coppered Ship Susan and Sarah, Richard Marner, Master—For freight of 120 bds. or pas- sage, (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. 613 March 26.
1988 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 100 Tons loose do. 28 Crates EARTHENWARE. Just received by the Ship Huntress, from Liverpool, and for Sale by Alexander Maclure. Who will receive on board said VESSEL, if applied to immediately, 150 hogsheads Tobacco on freight for Liverpool. 604 March 14.
Now Landing from on board ship Courtney, Wm. Bryant, Master, from Jamaica, 103 Hogsheads RUM. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers Said SHIP, for Charter. 599 March 21.
Wanted to Charter, Two or three VESSELS, from 50 to 100 tons burthen, to load at Nix- on, N. C. for which a liberal freight will be given. Apply to James M'Clenachan. 728 March 31.
On Thursday the 1st day of May next, will be sold at the Great Bridge, under a deed in Trust, to the highest bidder, for approved paper at 60 days,
FOURTEEN NEGROES, Consisting of Men, Women and Children, among them are three excellent SAWYERS, and House SERVANTS. By order of The Trustee. ALSO, At the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold,
One Hundred Acres of Land, Lying at Edmund's Hill, Four Horses, Two Yoke of Oxen, Four Carts, One Riding Chair and One Sleigh, Pitt Saws, Axes, &c. &c. James Callis. 598 March 21.
Will be landed Tomorrow on Commerce-Street Wharf, 118 Bags Caracas COCOA, 18 Barrels Superior quality SUGAR, 1 Tierce 9 Bales COTTON. —For Sale by Jas. & Thos. Tucker. 669 April 16.
FAMILY FLOUR Of a superior quality, and Alexandria CRACKERS. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. 670 April 16.
150 Boxes Philadelphia White SOAP, For Sale by Wm. T. Stone. 653 April 11.
I wish to Purchase, Six or Eight Negro BOYS, from 15 to 18 years of age. Thomas Warren. 651 April 15.
The Subscriber intends to leave Nor- folk in a short time, those having accounts or claims against him, will please bring them in for settlement; and he hopes that those indebted will have no excuse for non-payment. William B. Brown. 656 April 15.
WANTED, A TUTORESS, To undertake the charge and tuition of the Orphan Children now under the care of the Female Charitable Society—Any person who feels qualified for this station, will please apply to Maria W. O'Grady, Sec'y. 658 April 15.
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales Fine CASSAS, 5 do Beerboom GURRAHS —For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. 631 April 2.
All persons having claims against the Estate of ROBERT WARREN, deceased, either by bond or open account are desired to bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Warren Ashley, Administrator. December 9. 339
135,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Landing this day on our wharf, for sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. 668 April 16.
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that hand-some house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfac- tory. 169 September 25.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Semptress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. 479
TRIAL OF GENERAL PICTON, late Governor of the Island of Trinidad.
From a London Paper received at the Office of the Publick Ledger.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH, MONDAY Feb. 24. THE KING V. GENERAL THOMAS PICTON.
This was a prosecution instituted against the De- fendant, late governor of the island of Trinidad, for putting LOUISA CALDERON to the question, or tor- ture. After the pleadings and indictment had been read by the junior Counsel in the usual form.
MR. GARROW said, that the task of stating the particulars of this transaction, so extraordinary in its nature, had been committed to much abler hands, but, from recent circumstances too well known to re- quire an explanation, the duty had unfortunately dev- olved upon him. "But (said the learned counsel), when matters of this description are addressed to an English Jury, I feel that eloquence is wholly unne- cessary. Unless the narrative be substantiated so completely, as to force from you a reluctant verdict of guilty, this defendant ought not to be convicted.— I say a reluctant verdict, for there is no individual in Court, not even myself, who am concerned in the prosecution, who would not listen to it with mortifi- cation. It will be seen, that the governor of one of our insular dependencies has abused the situation to which he belonged, by inflicting torture upon one of his Majesty's subjects, without the least motive, but a despotism to gratify a tyrannical spirit of op- pression."
"The island of Trinidad surrendered to that il- lustrious character, Sir RALPH ABERCROMBIE, whose name will ever invite gratitude and admira- tion, in the year 1797; and he entered into a stipu- lation, by which he conceded to the inhabitants the continuance of their laws, and appointed a new go- vernor, until his Majesty's pleasure should be known, or in other words, until the king of England, in his parental character, should extend to this new acqui- sition of his empire all the sacred privileges of the laws of England. I have the authority of the de- fendant himself for stating, that the system of juris- prudence adopted under the Spanish monarch for his colonial establishments, was benign, and adapted to the protection of the subject, previ- ous to the surrender of this island to the British Arms."
"In December, 1801, when this crime was perpe- trated, LOUISA CALDERON was of the tender age of ten or eleven years. At that early period, she had been induced to live with a person of the name of Pedro Ruiz, as his mistress, and although it appears to us very singular, that she should sustain such a situation at that time of life, yet it was a fact, that in this climate, women frequently became mothers at twelve years old, and were in a state of concu- binage, if, from their condition, they could not form a more honourable connection. While she lived with Ruiz, she was engaged in an intrigue with Carlos Gonzalez, the pretended friend of the former, who robbed him of a quantity of dollars. Gonzalez was apprehended, and she also, as some suspicions fell upon her in consequence of the affair. She was tak- en before the justice, as we, in our language deno- minate him, and in his presence she denied having any concern in the business. The magistrate felt that his powers were at an end, and whether the ob- ject of her denial were to protect herself or her friend, is not material to the question before you.— The extent of his authority being thus limited, this officer of justice resorted to General Picton; and I have to produce, in the hand-writing of the defend- ant, this bloody sentence:— Inflict the torture upon LOUISA CALDERON. You will believe there was no de- lay in proceeding to its execution. The girl was in- formed in the gaol, that if she would not confess, she would be subjected to the torture; that under this process she might probably lose her limbs or her life, but the calamity would not be required to endure it. While her mind was in the state of agitation this no- tion produced, her fears were aggravated by the in- troduction of two or three negroes into her prison, who were to suffer under the same experiment for witchcraft, and as a means of extorting confession. In this situation of alarm and horror, the young wo- man persisted in her innocence, the punishment was inflicted, improperly called picketing, which is a mi- litary punishment, perfectly distinct. This is not picketing, but the torture. It is true, that the sol- dier, exposed to this, does stand with his foot on a picket, or sharp piece of wood, but, in mercy to him, a means of reposing is afforded, on the rotun- dus major, or interior of the arm. This practice, I hope, will not in future be called picketing but pic- toning, that it may be recognized by the dreadful ap- pellation which belongs to it."
Her position may be easily described. The great toe was lodged upon a sharp piece of wood, while the opposite wrist was suspended in a pully, and the other hand and foot were lashed together, so that it was impossible she could afford herself any relief from the anguish she suffered. In this state of ago- ny, she confessed that Carlos Gonzalez had stolen the property, and was continued in this dreadful si- tuation, under the inspection of a magistrate, during the space of fifty three or fifty four minutes by a watch, which was provided, from some supposed notion that the torture could not be inflicted for more than an hour at a time, and that the pleasure of see- ing the victim might not occasion it to be continued longer than the personal security of the officer ren- dered prudent. The first punishment not being suf- ficient, the horrid ceremony was again repeated." [The learned counsel here produced a drawing in water colours, in which the situation of the sufferer, and of the magistrate, executioner, and secretary, was described. He then proceeded.]
"It appears to me, that the case on the part of the prosecution, will be complete with these facts established in evidence; but I am to be told, that al- though the highest authority in this country could not practice this on the humblest individual, yet, that by the laws of Spain it can be perpetrated in the island of Trinidad: I should venture to assert, that if it were written in characters impossible to be misun- derstood, that if it were the acknowledged law of Trinidad, it could be no justification of a British go- vernor. Nothing could vindicate such a person but the law of imperious necessity, to which we must all submit. It was his duty to impress upon the minds of the people of that colony, the great advantages they would derive from the benign influence of Bri- tish jurisprudence; and that in consequence of being received within the pale of this government, torture would be for ever banished from the island. It is, therefore, not sufficient for him to establish this sort of apology: it is required of him to shew, that he complied with the institutions under circumstances of irresistible necessity. This governor ought to have been aware, that the torture is not known in England; and that it never will be, never can be, tolerated in this country."
"The trial by rack is utterly unknown to the law of England, though once, when the dukes of Exeter and Suffolk, and other ministers of Henry VI had laid a design to introduce the civil law into this kingdom, as the rule of government, for a beginning thereof they erected a rack for torture, which was called in derision the Duke of Exeter's Daughter, and still remains in the Tower of London, where it was occasionally used as an engine of state, not of law, more than once, in the reign of queen Eliza- beth. But when, upon the assassination of Villars duke of Buckingham by Felton, it was proposed in the privy council to put the assassin to the rack, in order to discover his accomplices, the judges, being consulted, declared unanimously, to their own honor, and the honor of the English law, that no such pro- ceedings was allowable by the laws of England." Rushw. Coll. 1. 629.
"Such are the observations of the elegant and learned author of the commentaries on the law of England on this subject; and as the strongest me- thod of shewing the horror of the practice, he gives the question in the form of an arithmetical pro- blem."
"The strength of the muscles, and the sensibility of the nerves being given, it is required to know what degree of pain would be necessary to make any particular individual confess his guilt."
"But what are we to say to this man, who, so far from having found torture in practice under the for- mer governors, has attached to himself all the infamy of having invented this instrument of cruelty? Like the Duke of Exeter's Daughter, it never had existence until the defendant cursed the island with its production. I have incontestible evidence to shew this ingenuity of tyranny in a British governor, and the moment I produce the sanguinary order, the man is left absolutely without defence. The date of the transaction is removed at some distance. It was di- rected that a commission should conduct the affairs of the government, and among the persons appointed to this important situation, was col. Pollarton. In the exercise of his duties in that situation, he attained the knowledge of these facts, and with this informa- tion, he thought it incumbent on him to bring this de- fendant before you, and with the defendant, I shall produce the victim of this enormity, whom, from the accident of my being conducted to a consult- ation into a room by mistake, I have myself seen. She will be presented before you, and you will learn that she at this moment bears about her the marks of the barbarity of the defendant. In due time you will hear what my excellent and amiable friend near me, has to offer in behalf of his client; I state the case at present with full confidence in your verdict; I ask nothing from your passions; nothing but justice do I require, and I have no doubt at the conclusion of this trial that you will be found to have faithfully exerci- sed your important duty."
Witnesses for the Prosecution. LOUISA CALDERON, attended by a Spanish interpre- ter, was then sworn, and examined by Mr. Adam. Were you at Trinidad in 1798?—Yes. Were you acquainted with Pedro Ruiz?—Yes. Did you live in his house?—Yes. Were you there when the defendant was governor of the island?—Yes. Do you remember a robbery committed in the house of Pedro Ruiz?—I do. Were you suspected of committing that robbery? —I was, and also Carlos (Gonzalez). Do you remember his being apprehended?—Yes. Were you, and your mother, also taken up?—Yes, the same night. Before whom were you carried?—Before gover- nor Picton. Did he order you to be committed to prison?— Yes. Under what guard were you conveyed thither?— By three soldiers. To what apartment of the prison were you consigned? —to the woman's side. Before you were sent there, what did the defendant tell you?—That if I did not confess, the hangman was to put his hand upon me. Do you know a person of the name of Beggerrat? —Yes. Is he an Alcade (magistrate)?—Yes; he came to me in prison, and examined me frequently as to the robbery. Was there an Escribano (notary) of the name of Francisco de Castro, who also attended?—Yes. After some examinations, were you carried to a room where there was a picket erected in the gaol? —Yes. [The witness was here desired to give a description of this instrument of torture, and of the manner in which it was applied to her person, which she did nearly in the way in which it was explained in the opening of the learned counsel. When the drawing before mentioned was handed to her, representing, in a striking manner, her situation, surrounded by her judges and executioners, she gave a shudder expres- sive of horror, which nothing but the most painful recollection of her situation could have excited; on which Mr. Garrow expressed his concern, that his lordship was not in a position to witness this accident- al, but conclusive evidence of the fact.]
Lord Ellenborough objected to the exhibition of this drawing to the jury, until Mr. Dallas, on the part of his client, permitted it to be shown to them. The examination then proceeded. How long did you remain tied up in this situation? —Three quarters of an hour. Were you upon the spike all that time?—Yes. Were you at any time drawn up by the rope con- nected with the pully?—Yes. Had you seen any persons in the same unhappy condition before?—Yes, two others. What was the effect of this torture?—I was in great agony, and, after it, my wrist and foot were very much swelled. Were you asked to make confession of the robbery, before you were tied up?—Yes; Beggerrat enquired if I would declare who took the money. Were you sworn, before the torture was applied? —No; but the holy cross was held up before me. Did you confess?—Yes; after I was suspended, I said Carlos took the money. [Several questions were then proposed as to the time the punishment was inflicted, which appeared to be about Christmas, and by subsequent interroga- tories, it appeared she was taken into the gaoler's room, where she saw Carlos, to learn if she had her- self taken the money.]
Where did you go after you left the gaoler's room?—To the same apartment where I had been suspended. I was kept there all night. Were you put in irons?—Yes, in grillos (letters for the legs.) Describe what these grillos are?—They are form- ed of an iron bar fastened to the ground, to which are attached two rings to receive the legs. [A drawing of this instrument was then produced, which the witness said was an exact representation of the grillos .]
How long did you remain tied up in this situation? —Three quarters of an hour. Were you upon the spike all that time?—Yes. Were you at any time drawn up by the rope con- nected with the pully?—Yes. Had you seen any persons in the same unhappy condition before?—Yes, two others. What was the effect of this torture?—I was in great agony, and, after it, my wrist and foot were very much swelled. Were you asked to make confession of the robbery, before you were tied up?—Yes; Beggerrat enquired if I would declare who took the money. Were you sworn, before the torture was applied? —No; but the holy cross was held up before me. Did you confess?—Yes; after I was suspended, I said Carlos took the money.
[Several questions were then proposed as to the time the punishment was inflicted, which appeared to be about Christmas, and by subsequent interroga- tories, it appeared she was taken into the gaoler's room, where she saw Carlos, to learn if she had her- self taken the money.] Where did you go after you left the gaoler's room?—To the same apartment where I had been suspended. I was kept there all night. Were you put in irons?—Yes, in grillos (letters for the legs.) Describe what these grillos are?—They are form- ed of an iron bar fastened to the ground, to which are attached two rings to receive the legs. [A drawing of this instrument was then produced, which the witness said was an exact representation of the grillos .]

Were you put upon the picket next day?—Yes, upon the same instrument, and in the same manner; it was in the morning.
How long were you kept upon it?—Twenty-two minutes. There was a watch to shew the time: Alvarez Begerrat, Francisco de Castro, and Rasael, an Alguazil (constable) were present.
With which arm were you tied up the second day?—With each, one after the other, and I was so suspended, that I could just touch the spike by extending my toe. (My feet were without shoes or stockings, she said, in reply to a question by Lord Ellenborough.) She then described, that she was seized with a fainting fit, and that she knew nothing of the time or circumstances of her recovery.
Were you again put in irons?—Yes, in the grillos the same evening.
How long were you in this state?—All the time I was in prison, during eight months.
Are there any marks of the injury you received, now apparent on your person?—On my wrists there are, but none on my feet.
[The witness now exposed the seam or callus formed on her wrists in consequence of the torture.]
To some questions, on the cross-examination by Mr. Dallas, she said, that she did not know how long she had been released before she was brought over; that she came with Colonel Fullarton, and that she had been maintained by Mr. White of the Treasury.
Don Rafael Shando also, assisted by the interpreter, said, that he was an Alguazil, in the island of Trinidad, in the year 1801; that he returned from the interior of the country on the 22d of December, and saw Louisa Calderon in gaol; that they were then giving her a glass of water, after bringing her down from the torture. She was supporting herself on a table: it was about seven o'clock in the evening. Begerrat desired the witness to bring Carlos up, and told her, that she must repeat to Carlos what she had said to him. After this interview, at which nothing transpired, she was instantly put in the grillos, and in the same room in which she had suffered the torture. The apartment was like a garret, with sloping sides, and the grillos were so placed, that, by the lowness of the room, she could by no means raise herself up during the eight months of her confinement. On the 23d of December she was again put to the torture, between eleven and twelve in the morning, and she remained in this situation twenty-two minutes by the watch.
[The witness here examined the drawing, and described the position much in the way it had been before represented, and then added.]
She fainted twice in her arms. Begerrat sent viregar to the executioner, to administer to her situation. There was no advocate appointed to attend on her behalf, and no surgeon to assist her. No one but a negro belonging to Bullo the gaoler, to pull the rope. As soon as she was taken down, she was put into the grillos. The witness had seen her sister bring her victuals, but never noticed the admission of her sister or her friend into the gaol. The witness had been four or five years in the post of Alguazil. He never knew the torture inflicted in the island until the arrival of the defendant. There had been before no instrument for the purpose. The first he saw in the barracks among the soldiers. Before Louisa Calderon, the instrument had been introduced into the gaol perhaps about six months. The first person he saw tortured in Trinidad was by direction of the defendant, who said to the gaoler, "Go and fetch the black man of the piquet-guard, and put him to the torture." After the eight months confinement, both Carlos and Louisa were discharged.
On his cross examination, by Mr. Laws, he said, that Carlos was discharged at the time the judge ordered him to bring the money; that he went from the island, he did not know by whose orders, and that he took his passage for Margarita.
Don Juan Montes said, he was acquainted with the handwriting of the defendant, and proved the document containing the order for the torture expressed in these terms,
"Aplicase la question a Louisa Calderon." (Signed) THOMAS PICTON.
After some observations from Mr. Dallas, which were answered by Mr. Garrow, the Lord Chief Justice ruled, that the application of the Alcade Begerrat, which led to the issue of this order, should be read.
Mr. Lowten then read the representation of this officer, advising, that slight torture should be applied, stating that his own authority was incompetent to do it without the order of the governor, and giving the result of the proceedings, in the course of the examinations Louisa Calderon had undergone. The instrument was countersigned by Francisco de Castro.
Mr. Garrow.—"Then follow, my Lord, the service of the order, and the acts of torment."
Lord Ellenborough.—"Does it appear, that the defendant was acquainted with the subsequent proceedings?"
Mr. Garrow.—"I do not want it."
Mr. Harrison now proceeded with the testimony of Don Juan Montes, who said, he had known the island of Trinidad since 1795. That the torture was never introduced, until after the conquest of the island, and was then practised by order of the defendant. It was first used with the military in 1799, and, two years afterwards, in the gaol.
Mr. Garrow said he had more witnesses to produce, if necessary, of the first respectability, but from regard to the time of the court he should here close the case on the part of the crown, unless it should be required by the counsel for the defendant, that it should be proved, that General Picton was governor of the island.
(To be Continued.)
FRESH TEAS.
Just received from Philadelphia, in whole, half, and quarter chests,
Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson TEAS. all of this Spring importation, and we warrant them of the very first quality imported, by wholesale or retail.
Fisk & Catlett. Who have this day landing,
75 tierces choice NEW RICE, in whole and half tierces. April 21. 683
I want to Purchase, 10,000 wt Old Copper and Brass, for which Cash will be paid.
Nathaniel Munroe. Who has for Sale, 600 sets low priced Knives and Forks, 20 Pair Silver and Plated CANDLESTICKS, 1 New CLOCK, his manufactory, WATCHES and JEWELLERY.
Clocks, Time Pieces, and Watches carefully repaired. April 21. 686
FOR SALE,
A HOUSE and LOT, (for a part thereof) situated on the west side of Great Water-Street, at the head of Woodside's wharf, running to Holt's Lane; the House is 60 feet in front and 30 in width; the Lot 60 feet in length and forty feet deep, renting at 996 dollars per year—on a lease for 99 years renewable for ever, subject to an annual ground rent of 120 dollars.—Enquire of the Editor of this paper.
April 21. 685
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 23, 1806.
We have received by the Protectress, the London Star to the 27th February, and have been favoured by one of our friends, with the TIMES of the 24th, 25th, and 26th. These papers do not contain anything new or very important; we have, however, made extracts from them which will be found in this day's Ledger.
Senator WRIGHT's sanguinary, and dishonest bill had been published in London, and the sensations which it excited will be found in two articles which we have copied into our paper, the one from the Times and the other from the Star. When the objects of that bill are calmly considered, it must excite our surprize, if not claim our admiration, to observe the moderate, yet firm and dignified manner in which this odious measure has been noticed.—Heavens! if such a bill had been brought into the House of Peers of Great-Britain, offering a premium for murdering our citizens, and confiscating their property, what would have been said here? Thanks to the good sense of the nation, Mr. Wright's bill now no longer exists, except as a monument of his folly, and a disgraceful record in the proceedings of the Senate.
The peace of the continent does not appear so firmly established as hath been supposed.
Prussia, and the other northern powers of Germany, are about to receive the rewards of their perfidious policy. They must submit to the mandates of Buonaparte, or prepare for resistance by force.—With what success they will be able to resist, may be readily supposed. Buonaparte will not relinquish his plan of shutting the German ports and the Baltic against Britain; Prussia and Denmark cannot assent, without relinquishing their independence, and bringing inevitable ruin upon the commerce of their subjects.
In the first page of our paper, we have commenced the trial of General Picton, for inflicting torture, during his government in the island of Trinidad; its great length has reluctantly compelled us to divide it, but we shall conclude it in our next.
The parliamentary proceedings relate principally to India affairs, which we shall notice hereafter.
MEDITERRANEAN AFFAIRS.—Just as the publick was induced to hope, that by the ratification of the Tripoline treaty, the country was to be delivered from the burthens of one African war; it appears now that we are to be plunged into another. It may have been accident, but it seems rather extraordinary that the state of our relations with Tunis, had not been laid before the Senate, prior to the ratification of the Tripoline treaty; we understand that the message of the President to the house of representatives was delivered the day after the ratification. The conduct of Tunis affords a further evidence of the impolicy of Lear's treaty, and the policy of general Eaton's plans. There is no one who supposes that success would not have attended the enterprize, if Mr. Lear had not with such inconsiderate (to say no worse) haste, patched up a treaty.—The impressions which the elat of such an enterprize must have produced on the Africans, would have delivered us from all further exactions.
The Tunisian ambassador, who Mr. Randolph calls an African Barbarian, appears to understand his business, and the temper of those with whom he has to deal. He has no doubt heard, that the governments of France and Spain, gain their objects, by carrying a high hand with us. Emboldened by their success, he demands the restitution of vessels, which by the laws of blockade, were good and lawful prize to the captors, the officers and seamen of the American squadron. This demand is complied with.—By the way, it deserves to be examined, how far the executive has the right to give up lawful prizes, inasmuch as the rights of the officers and seamen are thereby affected.
Congress may, and we doubt not, will compensate the officers and seamen. To return to the African ambassador.—He finds his first demand so readily complied with, that he demands a tribute , and accompanies the demand, with a threat of war (as he had done in the first instance) in case of refusal.
Here poor man! he went too far, the President had not the power of complying with his demand, if he had been so inclined; the refusal therefore does not afford any great proof of firmness. As far as the publick can judge, it appears the Executive conceded as much as it had any right, and perhaps more.
COMMUNICATION.
If we compare the contents of Mr. Stephen Sayre's letter with the arrival and proceedings of Miranda at Jacquemel, and if we observe that Sayre's mysterious letter was at last opened and published on the first day of April, it would appear as if the old Fox had had in contemplation to make many April fools , placing himself at the head of the list to be laughed at. The disappointment is ludicrous to many, and probably mortifying alone to the editor of the Richmond Inquirer, his two illustrious patrons, and others of their political sect. Gaz. U. States.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
April 15.
Mr. Tracy moved to postpone the bill to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise, for the purpose of considering the following resolution.
Resolved, That in consequence of a more favourable course of conduct on the part of Great Britain, in respect to the disturbance of the trade of the United States, and entertaining a hope that the British ministry lately established will be disposed to a reasonable arrangement of all affairs of difference between the two nations; the Senate do hereby postpone the further consideration of the bill entitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," to the first Monday of November next.
On agreeing to this resolution the Yeas and Nays were taken as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. Adair, Adams, Hillhouse, Logan, Pickering, Plumer, Sumpter, Tracy and White—9.
Nays—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Condit, Gailard, Gilman, Howland, Kitchell, Maclay, Mitchell, Moore, Smith of Md. Smith of N. Y. Smith of Ohio, Smith of Ten. Smith of Vt. Stone, Thurston, Worthington and Wright—19.
When the question was taken by yeas and nays on the passage of the bill; as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. Adams, Anderson, Baldwin, Condit, Gilman, Howland, Kitchell, Maclay, Mitchell, Moore, Smith of Md. Smith of N. Y. Smith of Ohio, Smith of Ten. Smith of Vt. Thurston, Worthington and Wright—19.
Nays—Messrs. Adair, Hillhouse, Logan, Pickering, Plumer, Stone, Sumpter, Tracy and White—9.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, April 16.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Tenney in the chair—on the bill repealing the acts laying duties on salt, and continuing in force for a certain time the 1st section of the act, entitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the U. States against the Barbary Powers"—as follows:
SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the day of next, so much of any act, or acts, as lays a duty on imported salt be, and the same hereby is repealed, and from and after the day aforesaid, salt shall be imported into the U. States free of duty.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of January next, so much of any act, or acts, as allows a bounty on exported salted provisions, and pickled fish, in lieu of drawback of the duties on the salt employed in curing the same, and so much of any act, or acts, as makes an allowance to the owners and crews of fishing vessels, in lieu of drawback on the duties paid on the salt used by the same, shall be, and the same is hereby repealed.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That so much of the act, passed on the 25th day of March, 1804, intituled an act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the U. States against the Barbary Powers, as is contained in the first section of the said act, be, and the same hereby is continued in force until the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer.
Mr. Quincy moved so to alter the first section, as only to take off the duty of 8 cents a bushel on salt, imposed by an act of Congress passed subsequently to the act previously imposing a duty of 12 cents.
This motion was advocated by Mr. Quincy, and opposed by Messrs. Randolph and J. Clay.
Mr. Lyon spoke generally against the bill, and concluded by moving to strike out the first section.
Mr. Bidwell advocated the principle of the bill. Mr. Dana intimated his disposition to vote for it, under the idea that those who had the responsibility of government attached to them, thought they could dispense with it.
Mr. Elmer supported the bill, and opposed the motions made by Mr. Quincy and Mr. Lyon.
Mr. Lyon's motion to strike out the first section was disagreed to—Aye 1.
When Mr. Quincy's motion was likewise disagreed to without a division.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph the blank in the first section was filled with the first day of October.
Mr. Alston moved to amend the 3d section by striking out the words at the end "hereof" "in force until the end of the next session of Congress," and inserting "made perpetual."
This motion was disagreed to—Ayes 36—Noes 60.
The committee then rose and reported the bill, and the house took the report into immediate consideration.
Mr. Mumford moved to fill the blank in the first section with the first day of January.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. J. Randolph, T. Moore, Crowninshield and Sloan, when the house concurred in the committee of the whole to fill it with the first of October.
Mr. Crowninshield moved to amend the last section so as to continue the two and a half per cent. duty on all goods paying an ad valorem duty for three years.
This motion was disagreed to—Ayes 28.
Mr. Lyon again spoke against the bill, so far as relates to taking off the duty on salt.
When it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow—Ayes 83.
THURSDAY, April 17.
The bill supplementary to the act intituled, "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the U. States," was read a third time.
Mr. Tallmadge moved to postpone this bill indefinitely, and supported the motion in a speech of considerable length.
Mr. J. Clay replied.
When the yeas and nays were taken—yeas 49—nays 45—and the motion, consequently, obtained.
The bill repealing the acts laying duties on salt, and continuing in force, for a farther time, the first section of the act, entitled, "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the U. States against the Barbary powers," was read a third time.
Mr. Masters moved to recommit the bill, for the purpose of modifying its details.
Mr. Quincy supported the motion—which was lost—yeas 37—noes 49.
When the yeas and nays were taken on the passage of the bill—yeas 84—nays 11.
Mr. Clark from the committee appointed to enquire into the conduct of Gideon Granger, post-master-general of the U. States, and to report whether, in their opinion, he has so acted in his capacity of post-master-general, as to require the interposition of the constitutional power of the House, made a report.
The committee state that they have found themselves unable to make a full enquiry into the official conduct of Gideon Granger, and recommend a postponement of any further enquiry to the next session. Ordered to lie on the table.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
From London papers, received at the office of the PUBLICK LEDGER, by the Protectress, captain Everitt.
LONDON, February 24.
We anxiously expect the next arrival from the Continent. It is impossible the order of things which at present exists there can long continue. The tranquillity which seems to have followed the Peace of Presburgh, comprehends but little of the qualities of real peace. By that unfortunate treaty Buonaparte subdued the house of Austria; but his success has confirmed the fears or the jealousies of other powers. For what purpose are so many of the victorious French divisions assembling in the Electoral Circles, and on the borders of Franconia, but to awe and intimidate Prussia? Why does the latter power resume her military attitude, if not with the intention of resisting the insults and exactions to which either herself or the states under her immediate protection are likely to be exposed? The city of Frankfort has been severely amerced; may not the next imposition be laid upon Cassel or Dresden? It is impossible that Buonaparte can forget the affront offered by the elector of Hesse to a division of his army, to which a passage was, in the first instance, refused, though afterwards granted, on the condition that it should defer through his dominions unarmed, and under escort. May not this offered grievance, upon the refusal of the Elector to submit to a contribution under the name of a loan, be converted into a pretext for a sudden irruption into his territories? Nothing is more likely than that Hesse and Saxony will be invited to contribute in some way towards the subsistence or accommodation of the formidable French army which is collected in their neighbourhood. These impositions may be acquiesced in to a certain extent, but we question whether the endurance of these powers will be proof against the known rapacity and insolence of Augereau. Against these they can only be shielded by the interpositions of Prussia; she must either protect or abandon them. If she leave them to the mercy of Augereau, there is no knowing where his exactions may terminate; at the same time it is doubtful whether they would find complete protection in her declared support.
Notwithstanding the encomiums which Buonaparte has been pleased to lavish in his bulletins upon the policy of Prussia, the demonstrations made by that power at the time he had pushed in Moravia, were well calculated to excite both his suspicion and his fears. Were it not for the battle of Austerlitz, and the extraordinary events which followed, we mean the Armistice, and the peace of Presburgh, there is every ground for supposing, that Prussia would have, at that time, declared war against France. The unexpected termination of hostilities between France and Austria necessarily exacted the greatest circumspection upon the part of Prussia. It was, perhaps, fortunate for her, that the emperor Alexander had left his gallant troops at her disposal. It is not improbable, that she owes her present possession of Hanover, and the reputation which she has acquired of being the protectress of the neutrality of the North, to the weight which the accession of the Russians must have given to her arms. Whether she will retain the same preponderance now that they have returned to their own country, the experience of a few weeks, or days, perhaps, will determine.
That Prussia ever saw the late astonishing successes of Buonaparte with secret satisfaction, or with any sentiments but those of regret and apprehension, we have good grounds for disbelieving. Notwithstanding the pledge which his Prussian majesty is supposed to have given the emperor Alexander, his reasons for declining to act up to it, and to make war upon France, were dictated as much by prudence as necessity. We know from authority of the first consideration, that when the English minister applied to the court of Berlin to ascertain the safety of our troops in Hanover, baron Hardenberg acquainted him, "that after the unfortunate occurrences in Moravia, the utmost circumspection was indispensable;—that the most valiant armies could not always command the favours of fortune;—that therefore it was not only the interest of Prussia, but also the general interest, to prevent her from being attacked at that moment, when the whole weight of the war would fall upon her, and before any co-operation with other powers could be formed;—that in case her troops should be defeated, the last ray of hope would be extinguished, &c. &c."
These were some of the principle observations contained in the official communication made on that occasion by the Prussian Cabinet; and in the wisdom and necessity of these, there are few who had the then state of the Continent before their eyes, who will not be found to concur. It was at the same time signified, "That his Prussian majesty had acquainted Buonaparte, that he should consider the re-occupation of Hanover as a declaration of war, in which case his majesty trusted, that the English troops would act under his generals." Why those troops for whose co-operation he was then so anxious, were afterwards compelled to quit the Electorate, is one of those political mysteries, the solution of which is so be expected hereafter. We should rather consider it as the consequence of some kind of compromise with Buonaparte. Their removal, perhaps, might have been the only means of pacifying this terreur of the Continent. But will his demands stop there? Why may he not call upon Frederick William to place his armies upon the peace establishment, as he did the emperor of Germany before he broke up from Boulogne? To yield, is only to incite him to fresh exaction. He is neither to be disarmed nor satisfied by any concession which would not be in its effect ruinous or degrading to the power that makes it. Real safety, we are persuaded, is only to be found in resistance. He will go on, advancing pretension after pretension, till at last a stand must be made somewhere. If the peace of the Continent continue, we shall be much surprised indeed. [Times.]
February 25.
The arrival of the Hamburg Mail due on Sunday, puts us in possession of interesting intelligence. The Court of Berlin does not appear easy in its present position. On the 14th instant, orders were issued to the Prussian troops to hold themselves in readiness to march. His MAJESTY's field equipage was at the same time ordered to be prepared. These demonstrations can scarcely be the effect of idle apprehension. Prussia, we are persuaded, would not deviate from her regular line of policy, which is that of peace, or, at the least, neutrality, except she were driven out of it. When the Sovereign of Prussia assumes an hostile attitude, under the present circumstances of Europe, we may be convinced that it is the result of imperious necessity. For what, indeed, can Prussia have to contend, and particularly with France, except for two principles: It is impossible but the court of Berlin must be awake to the dangers of that system of degradation and inferiority, to which the obvious course of Buonaparte's policy would reduce the principal States of Europe. If Prussia will consent to place herself in the same rank with Austria, Bavaria, and Wurtemberg, she may enjoy peace; but if she has the spirit to struggle for the high rank she has obtained, she cannot assert it without coming into collision with France. How can there be a doubt, indeed, of the hostility of the latter power, when we learn, that she is about to assemble an army of two hundred thousand men on the Maine? There are neither Austri-

ans, Russians, British, or Swedes, to combat in this quarter. Against whom, then, can these formidable preparations be directed, but Hesse and Saxony, in the first instance, and Prussia ultimately?
Notwithstanding the degradation to which the peace of Presburg has reduced Austria, she still appears to look forward to brighter days. The whole of her military establishment is to be continued on the war scale of expense for six months.
It is cursorily stated, that the cession of Venetian Dalmatia to the French, has produced a great sensation in Turkey. We can well believe it. The proximity of such neighbours is well calculated to spread terror throughout the whole Divan. But the progress of the contagion is in a fair way of being arrested. The court of St. Petersburg has entered into a new treaty of alliance with the Porte for nine years, and there is hope that their joint efforts will be a match for French arms, or what is perhaps more dangerous, French principles.
At a late hour last night we received Paris Papers to the 18th, and Dutch to the 21st inst.
The Moniteur of the 17th contains some severe observations upon the principles of the treaties which were lately laid before Parliament, upon the conduct of the parties who were privy to them, and upon the apparent breach of faith in their publication. This important article was, no doubt, the result of long and deep reflection, for it appeared in the official paper many days after the circumstances upon which it was founded were known at Paris. It affords matter for serious reflection, embracing, as it does, the whole policy of Europe. There are, however, two points which must strike every view, and those are the fates of Austria and Naples. The destiny of the latter is not only sworn—it is decided. The fall of the king of Naples is spoken of as an event long passed. Austria sees what she has to trust to; another effort will strip her of her rank as a Regal and Imperial state. No mention is made of Prussia in this anathema, and this we consider as a proof that Buonaparte does not yet feel himself strong enough to insult her. If he thought the road to Berlin was as open to him as the way to Vienna has been, or that of Naples probably is, his official journal would not have failed to announce it to Europe.—LID.
The arrival of American papers to the 26th ult. furnish some important intelligence. The violent party in Congress seems to carry every thing before it. A bill has been brought in, and from the temper manifested by the leaders of that assembly, there is no doubt, we fear, of its passing, for the protection and indemnification of American seamen, some of the provisions of which, we will venture to assert, are the most extraordinary that have ever found their way into any Act of Legislation. A reward for the commission of murder is absolutely held out as an inducement to the American seamen to resist impress by British cruisers. This is the spirit and tendency of one of the sections, however expressed or disguised it may be. Another, the first clause, enacts, "that any person or persons who shall impress any seamen on board any vessel bearing the flag of the United States, upon the high seas, or in any river, haven, basin, or bay, under pretext or colour of a commission from any foreign power, shall for every such offence be adjudged a pirate and felon, and on conviction shall suffer death." What would be the operation of this clause, if the cruisers of this country were compelled to respect it? Would it not have the effect of protecting every runaway, every emigrant from Ireland or Scotland, who could find shelter on board an American trader? We find, that the impressing out of an American vessel some persons from the North of Ireland, notoriously subjects of his majesty, has been enumerated in the list of excesses committed by British cruisers. Upon the principle of the first clause, we cannot see what is to prevent the American masters from giving protection to all the English seamen who are base enough to desert their colours.
The party who are instrumental in raising this cry against the "enormities of the British cruisers," as they term it, in their extreme irritability on this subject, seem to make no allowance for the difficulty of distinguishing between real Americans, and the various British seamen who assume that name. As to the practice of protections, we know to what abuse it is liable, notwithstanding the greatest possible vigilance on the part of those who are invested with the power of granting them. Should this extraordinary bill receive the concurrence of the American Legislature, and be acted upon, it will be no easy matter for this country to avoid a rupture with the United States. Ibid.
Price of Stocks this day at one o'clock. Consols, money 60 3-8 1-2 for Feb. 60 3-8 1-2 for April 60 3-4 7-8.—Reduced 61.
Our Yarmouth Letter, received this morning, announces the arrival there of some more Transports from the North of Germany, with foreign troops on board.
We have received French journals to the 19th, and Dutch to the 23d inst. They afford but little intelligence of moment.
The French army advancing against Naples, has according to letters from Roveredo, halted, for the purpose of receiving reinforcements. It is to be increased to 90,000 men. We cannot, however, infer from this, that they expect to meet with much opposition. It is more probable that the object is to give greater splendour and éclat to the introduction of the new Dynasty, and to provide a force sufficient to prevent those murmurs which might be expected among the people, on seeing their antient institutions swept away.
Some private letters from Holland have also been received in town. They speak of great military preparations making in Prussia, as if with a view to restore the army to a complete war establishment; we, however, consider these statements as mere echoes of the accounts which have appeared in some of the German Papers.
The new ministerial arrangement in Austria does not, from the hints thrown out in the Moniteur , appear to afford perfect satisfaction to the emperor of the French. The appointment of count Stadion is almost openly attacked; but should baron Thugut be restored to his former influence in the Austrian Councils, what a profusion of angry comment and invective may not be expected! The sudden appearance of that venerable and consummate statesman at Vienna, a few days ago, produced an extraordinary sensation there. It was the first time since he had retired from the government, that he had visited the Capital; reports of his re-appointment to his former office instantly followed.
We learn by private communications from Vienna, the falsehood of the rumours circulated in the French papers, respecting the ignominious dismissal of M. Cabetzel from the high office which he filled. So far from it, his resignation was voluntary; the permission, for it was repeatedly solicited before it was granted; and when his imperial majesty found himself obliged to yield to the wishes of that faithful and able servant, he did it with extreme reluctance, and with all the circumstances calculated to soften the impression it might have made. As a proof of his esteem, the emperor did him the honour of dining at his house in Moravia, on his way to take possession of his capital.
Buonaparte still prosecutes, with unremitting ardour, the plans he has formed for the exclusion of British manufactures from the Continent, and which were not suspended even during the late peace.
Letters have been received at Glasgow, from Dusseldorf, dated the 7th instant, by which it appears, that the French are determined to seize British manufactures through every part of Bavaria. A French custom-house officer, with a number of assistants, had reached Dusseldorf on the 5th, and immediately insisted on examining and taking away books and letters belonging to the merchants, and wished to seize British goods, although no prohibition against them had been made in that country. It is farther stated, that a large waggon was seized by the French officers, on the road near Basle, upon the territory of the elector of Baden. The officers opened the packages, and took with them all British manufactured goods.
His plans are not, however, confined to such modes of attack as we have just stated. By negotiation, by intrigue, by promises, and by threats, he endeavours to bring other Powers to adopt his views; that all the ports of the Continent, from the extremity of Italy to the Baltic, may be shut against our commerce. It is understood, that some sharp remonstrances on this subject have been made, but hitherto without effect, to the Court of Berlin. Denmark has been assailed in the same way, and neither temptations nor threats, we understand, have been spared to induce her to shut the Sound against us—a measure that would be as ruinous to the commerce of the Danes, as it would be injurious to the British trade.
The attempt that has been made by some individuals in the American congress to carry through a violent law respecting the protection of American seamen, will probably be scouted by the sober and considerate. Such new ideas in legislation can hardly receive any countenance from those who know the real state of the question, and if there be any individuals on earth who cannot plead ignorance as an excuse for intemperance, it is the Americans themselves. It may be true that some individuals, who were born in America, have been impressed into our service; but, where does the blame lie? Is there a single American alive who does not know that every artifice is employed to naturalize, as they call it, all the British seamen whom they can persuade so to disgrace themselves; as if an American certificate could convert a born Briton into anything else than a Briton. If no act of a British sailor, in a British bottom, can give him an exemption from being called upon to fight the battles of his country, will it ever be conceded to America, to suspend or interdict the power which Britain has over her own native born children?—No, no. If there be any real cause of complaint, it is on our side. Let America abandon the nefarious system which has led to the impressment of seamen from American bottoms. At least ninety-nine out of every one hundred seamen so impressed have been British born seamen, and against the one in a hundred that may have been taken by mistake, it would be easy to prove that a much greater number has been dishonourably screened and protected by false and forged certificates of American citizenship. The American government is well acquainted with those facts, and therefore we cannot believe will encourage and countenance violent and hasty proceedings. The whole of this important question, however, will probably soon come into discussion officially, between the two countries; and we have no doubt that, while on the one hand, prompt redress will be given for real injuries, not a jot will be yielded of those rights which this country has always asserted and exercised as just towards others, and essential to its own preservation.—Ibid.
PARIS, February 18. This day the emperor accompanied by the arch-chancellor and minister for foreign affairs, inspected the imperial Lyceum.
When the prefect of the Seine and Oise, with the deputies from Versailles, had an audience of the emperor, they supplicated his majesty to cast a favourable eye on a place once so flourishing. The emperor answered, that he had already given orders for restoring the chateau of Versailles to its former splendour, to accomplish which great sums were necessary, but that he was desirous to reside some time in the finest palace in the world.
At the grand military festival which is to be given on the 25th May, and the following days, all the manufactures of the French empire will be exhibited. The minister of the interior has written to all the prefects to forward specimens of the arts and manufactures in their respective departments, and has allotted 60,000 francs for defraying the expenses of this part of the plan.
The emperor has demanded of the prefect of police a list of all the Swedes resident here, with a statement of the means of subsistence which they possess.
The electoral prince of Baden, who is to marry a niece of the empress, resides here in the palace of the Thuilleries.
Last Tuesday the Prussian cabinet minister was in the box of M. de Talleyrand, at the Opera, when the emperor was received in such a distinguished manner.
The Swedish consular-general, M. Signeul, has suddenly left this city.
The five per cent consols are 62 1-2.
ST. PETERSBURGH, January 29. Respecting the system of politics which our monarch has adopted, and the future line of conduct to be pursued, the most profound silence is to be observed; and they remain, of course, an impenetrable mystery; but, for want of external signs, the most extravagant kinds of rumour and conjecture take their full scope. In the interim, every thing returns to the state in which it existed before the war. Our armies retreating from Germany, approach the Russian frontiers, to occupy their former garrisons.
BERLIN, February 11. The king and queen, with the royal family, have proceeded to Potsdam to witness the arrival of the regiment of guards, which takes place this day. Tomorrow the infantry of Mollendorf, the gen d'armes, the battalions of grenadiers, and other troops will return hither.
M. Botk, a cabinet messenger, arrived here the day before yesterday from St. Petersburg. He is supposed to be the bearer of very important despatches.
It has already been stated, that the regiments of the inspections of Berlin, Potsdam, Pomerania and the Marche, remain on the war footing; and that they have received orders, by estafette, not to sell the horses employed to carry their baggage and tents. There remains in consequence on the war footing, a Prussian army of 100 squadrons and 80 battalions, without including the inspection of Bayreuth, which is still ready to march.
NAPLES, January 28. The Russians left this place a fortnight ago in two convoys for Baza. In the road of Naples there are now only two Russian frigates. All the Russian generals who are gone, were to have sent back the horses of the requisition, but it is thought that they have conveyed them to Corfu. The English departed about 20 days ago. They had possessed Fondi, Tirano, Moligena, &c. but general Filistadt, with a garrison of 2500 Neapolitan troops of the line, refused to receive the English in Capua. All the corps of the Neapolitan troops are broken up. Fort St. Elmo, Fort dell'Oro, several places in La Pamille, &c. are evacuated. General Damas is now at Na-
ples, where, it is asserted, the king has compelled him to resign. General Acton, brother of the late minister, is now inspector general of the troops which remain here. General Gumes has the chief command in this city. On Wednesday last the king sailed for Palermo in a Neapolitan vessel, escorted by two frigates. The crown prince, the queen and the rest of the royal family still remain here. All the valuable furniture of the palace is embarked, and also all the money in the treasury. The two Russian frigates in the harbour of Baia are ready to sail along with several gun boats and armed sloops. It is said that some of the troops have refused to advance against the French.
BAVARIA, February 7. It is reported that there are 84 secret articles annexed to the treaty of Presburg.
Eight hundred pieces of cannon and mortars, of the heaviest calibre, from the arsenal of Vienna, are now at Brannau. On account of the badness of the roads, they could not be conveyed any further. They will consequently not be removed till the arrival of more favourable weather. Till the present time, 90 waggons with money have passed under the escort of gens d'armes, through Bavaria to Strasburgh. The present vice Reine of Italy speaks the Italian language very fluently.
FRANCONIA, February 10. At Manheim, the marshal of the court, marquis de Montperny, is extremely busy in preparing the palace of that place for the reception of the electoral prince of Baden, and his future consort, whom the emperor Napoleon intends to adopt, and to elevate to the dignity of a princess of the empire.
Within these few days, several waggons filled with living wild boars, for the chases of prince Murat, have passed through Suabia, on their way to France. Forty orphan children of soldiers are going from Munich to Paris, to be educated there at the expense of the emperor.
The electoral prince of Bavaria will probably continue the whole year at Paris.
HANAU, February 13. The Frankfort papers are quite silent respecting the circumstances in which that city is placed in consequence of the contribution imposed by the French army. It appears that it is not thought proper to indulge in any conjectures on that subject. The French army in this quarter consists of the division of Angereau, the Batavian troops, and the garrison of Mentz. These troops occupy the countries on the Maine, and extend to the Rhine and the Rhinegau. They are receiving reinforcements by the arrival of corps from Moravia; and besides the division of gen. Laval, which, before the adjustment of the differences between Prussia and France, formed a part of the army on the north on the frontiers of Holland, and afterwards returned towards Strasburgh, has received orders to march to the banks of the Maine.
HANOVER, February 11. Greater harmony cannot exist than that which prevailed between the Russian troops and the inhabitants of Hanover. They separated with mutual feelings of regret. Yesterday the general Kojne gave a dinner here to count Munster, and some of the most distinguished persons, at which reigned reciprocal cordiality. Mr. Pierrepont, the English ambassador to the Swedish court, was present. In the genuine English character, he privately took his gold snuff box from his pocket, and gave it unobserved by the company, to a Russian soldier, who has been in the service thirty years, and wore three medals as tokens of his valour.
VIENNA, February 5. Baron Thugut, who has not been seen at Vienna since his retirement from administration, has, within these few days, suddenly made his appearance again in that city, to the great astonishment of every one. This astonishment has assumed a serious character, since a report has been circulated, that he is about to resume a part of his former influence. No credit indeed is given to this presumption, which in some is the effect of fear, in others of envy. This ex Minister, who before resided at Presburg, where he remained during the visit of the French, notwithstanding their animosity against him, gave a new proof of the energy of his character. While every one else was anxious to conceal himself, he caused the following inscription to be placed, in large letters, on the front of his residence, "The Hotel of Baron Thugut." The French smiled at it, but they could not forbear speaking with esteem and commendation of this mark of firmness.
Prince Victor de Rho, included among the general officers who have been pensioned off, has, it is said, justified himself from the official charge brought against him, for not having executed the orders of the Archduke John. He has proved, it is reported, that he never received those orders, and that he will, in consequence, be immediately employed again. All his officers, and the French themselves, bear the most flattering testimony to his bravery. He is here to complete his cure, from a wound by a musket ball, which passed through the abdomen.
STUTTGARD, February 7. We are assured that the crowned Princes of Bavaria, Wirtemberg, and Baden, will very soon form matrimonial connections. Measures have been adopted here to guard against the contagious distemper which prevails in several parts of Germany. Its origin was attributed to the Russian prisoners, but the physicians who have reported upon it, say it is a kind of nervous fever, which is common at this season, and which has been augmented by scarcity and the evil attendant on a state warfare. In fact, it is found in parts of Suabia and Franconia, in which the Russians never were.
MUNICH, Feb. 8. Within these few days, every thing has assumed the appearance as if our army were again to take the field. All the furloughs which had been given had been recalled, and all the troops collected in the depots have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march. It is hoped, however, that the circumstances which may have given rise to these measures, will be speedily adjusted. The Marshals Berthier and Bernadotte are arrived here.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 11. There is a rumour here that a flag of truce has been sent from England to France, to demand passports from the French government for negotiators for a general peace. Even from Paris, we have had letters expressing, that since the death of Mr. Pitt, new hopes have been indulged upon that ground.
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 4. The English Admiral, Collingwood, has written a letter to the Swedish commercial agent at Malaga, offering his protection to all the Swedish ships lying in that port, and promising them a convoy as far as Gibraltar.
FRANKFORT, February 11. Since the 8th the French and Batavian troops in our environs have been considerably reinforced—and it appears that, in conjunction with the garrison of Mentz, a considerable army will be formed on the Upper and Lower Maine. The report is, that there will be an army of 200,000 men extending from Basel
to Holland, which will remain in that position till all the foreign troops in the North of Germany shall have entirely quitted that country.
The electoral Prince of Baden has arrived here, and will set out immediately for Paris, whither he is going to marry Mademoiselle De Beauharnois, whom the emperor Napoleon means to adopt, and raise to the dignity of royal highness.
February 13. We are still at a loss to account for the proceedings or the motions of the French in this quarter: marshal Augereau, having received a courier, yesterday gave orders that the troops (we know not yet whether the whole or a part) should remove from this city. One regiment began its march to-day. They have taken their route towards Hesse. To say, or even to conjecture what their object may be in that quarter, would be premature in the extreme.
ALTONA, February 18. They write from Vienna, that the Austrian army will still remain for six months on the war footing.
BERLIN, February 15. The order of the day, issued yesterday, does not only renew the injunctions to the troops to hold themselves in readiness to march, but the regiment of gens d'armes have also received orders to get their extra complement of men, and to hasten the delivery of their recruits. His majesty's field equipage is again getting in readiness. Count Bernstorff, it is said, will very shortly return to Kiel, in Holstein.
CONSTANTINOPLE, January 9. The Sublime Porte has renewed the treaty of alliance, concluded with Russia eight years ago, for nine years more. M. D'Istinski, the Russi minister, had for that purpose an early conference with the Grand Vizier, on the 30th of December. The Russian ships in the harbour celebrated the renewal of this treaty by a discharge of their artillery.
LEMBERG, January 21. One of the first principal columns of the Russian army from Moravia arrived here the day before yesterday from Duhah; it had with it a considerable train of artillery. The general in chief Kutusow, general Buxhowden, and all the staff arrived here with this column. It appears that the latter general will remain here for some time, for he has hired a lodging for six months. These troops remained here yesterday, & continued their march this morning. About noon a second column of 8675 men arrived. It will be followed by six others; on the whole, 48,000 Russians will pass through this city. Another Russian army of 34,000 men, likewise from Moravia, will pass through Warsaw.
Travellers who have arrived from the environs of the latter capital, report, that the Russians are throwing up strong redoubts near Prag, on the other side of the Vistula, and furnishing them with heavy pieces of cannon.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Foxwell, Mitchell, and brig Fame, Blake, 4 days from New-York. Sloop Rebecca, Bigalow, 4d vs from Philadelphia. Barque George William, Hopkins, 60 days from Gibraltar, Ballast, for Richmond, was convoyed through the Gut by the United States brig Vixen, capt. Cox. A brig of and bound to Alexandria, sailed the day before in company with the sch't Williams, of and for Marblehead.
The ship Thomas, Boush, of this port was at Dover the 23d of Feb. The sch't Father & Sons, Hopkins, of this port, passed Gravesend the 26th of Feb.
From Lloyd's List, Feb. 26. Arrived at Liverpool, Mary, Goodrich; and Henrietta, Taley, from Charleston; Sally, Rowe; and Robert Barnes, Waite, from New-York—At Bristol, Bristol Trader, from New-York—At Westport, James, Cook, from New-York—At Cork, Urice, from New-York—At Dublin, Augusta, O'Connor, from New-York—At Londonderry, Brothers, Barr from Philadelphia—Off Dover, Merrimack, from the river Plate—At Liverpool, Commerce, Colburn, from Virginia; Neptune, Horton; and Manchester, Bunker, from Savannah; and Columbus, Stoddart, from Wilmington—In the Clyde, Alexis, Livingston, from Wilmington; and Ardant, Crostewathe, from New-York—At Dublin, Pomona, Roach, from New-York.
CUSTOM-HOUSE-ENTERED. Ship Woodrop Sims, Davis, Nantes. Foxwell, Mitchell, New-York. Brig Fame, Blake, do.
CLEARED. Brig Fair American, Bruce, Hamburgh. Ann Elizabeth, Owens, Madeira. Sch't Eliza, Hall, do.
Ferguson's Packet will sail for Baltimore TOMORROW. April 23.
FOR CHARLESTON, (To sail on Sunday next) the well accommodated Sloop PACKET, John Swett, master—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf, or to Christopher Fry. April 23. 2 691
FOR CHARTER, The American Ship FOXWELL, Mitchell, master, buttmn 240 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Subscriber, William Pennock. April 23. 8w 692
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The new and fast sailing Brig FAME, G. Blake, master, burthen about 1500 bbls. can be ready to receive a cargo in two days; for terms apply to the master on board, or to Christopher Fry. April 23. tf 698
I will give the following prices for 200 Cords of Oak BARK, to be delivered at SALTER's, free of damage. Spanish Oak, - - 10 dolls. per Cord. Willow do. - - 9 do. do. Red do. - - 8 do. do. Young White do. - - 7 do. do. Theo. Armistead. April 23. 8m 687
TO LEASE, A convenient Building LOT, advantageously situated on Main-Street, not far from the Old Market place. Also, Two WARE-HOUSES, on Maxwell's wharf, upon moderate terms. Helen Read. April 23. tf 689
Landing from on board the brig Nancy, capt. Reynolds, from Berbice, and for sale by the subscriber, 60 Hhds. Muscovado SUGAR, of a very choice quality, 296 Bags Best Green COFFEE. James Young. April 23. tf 690

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER,
Have received by the Ship PLANTER , Boune , from London, and FRAXINUS , from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town—Among which are
  17 Bales of Napt Cottons.  16 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.    18 do. of Rose Blankets.  6 Trunks of Manchester.    8 do. Stripe do.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.    9 do. White and Red Flannels.  30 Casks Shot.    10 do. White Plains and Kersey.  150 Kegs of Gunpowder.    12 do. Blue do.  40 Casks Nails.    14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks.  4 do. Seine Twine.    6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  6 Trunks Mens' and Wo mens' Worsted Hose.    2 do. Yarn Hose.  3 Bales of Osnaburgs.    do. Carpeting and Carpets.  Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemens' wear.    8 do. Mixed Feamaughts.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.   The above packages are well assorted. September 16. 145
NOTICE.
My health being such as to require a change of air, I shall leave this State some time in April; such persons as have claims against me will bring them forward for settlement, and those indebted are requested to discharge the same, or give security for future payment.
William Leigh.
Portsmouth, Feb. 28. 559
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
  250 Hogsheads Petersburg } Tobacco,     80 do. Richmond }     50 Bales Upland } Cotton,     4 do. Sea Island }     12 Pines Holland GIN,     5 Puncheons Old Jamaica RUM,     11 Hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR,     100 Casks Claret WINE,     12 Casks } Cordials,     6 Cases FRUIT, preserved in Brandy,     12 Boxes Castle SOAP,     23 Casks well assorted GLASSWARE,     23 Casks do. EARTHENWARE,     3 do. and 1 hhd. do. assorted for family use.     25 Pieces Twilled SACKING,     6 Casks Sheathing NAILS,     20 Boxes Windsor GLASS, 8 by 10, and     40 Gross Wine and Porter BOTTLES.    Alexander Maclure. March 21. 597
ROBERT GIBSON,
Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. 536
FOR RENT,
(And possession given immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double storied Back Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement.
P. Barraud.
Tan. 29. 466
For Rent,
The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to
Thomas Willock.
March 17. 557
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
WILL be given, to white or black, who will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who runs away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks pretty when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulker's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle foreteeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very fond of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to negroery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton clothing, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forwarn all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles.
John Drew, Jr.
Port-Tombstone, near Edenton. 587
VILLAINY EXPOSED.
On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora , of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 barrels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Beleis , John Hair, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Ditchell, Esq. Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coasting Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 22d section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself.
Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be subserving the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg. February 28. 535
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
  AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF,     700,000 SALE SHINGLES.     50,000 BUILDING do.     50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak.     10,000 CYPRESS PALES.     5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS.    Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. August 19. 77
FRANCIS SMITH,
Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 29. 431
The Members of the Dismal Swamp
Canal Company, are requested to meet at the Eagle Tavern, opposite the Market-House, on the 23 day of May next, to elect a President and Directors, and other business of importance to the said company.—Notice is also given to those who are delinquents in the payment of the quotas heretofore called for, that unless they make payment of their respective balances, on or before the said day, that their Shares will be Sold on Monday, the 3th of May, following the above mentioned day of meeting.
By order of the President and Directors, William Charles Lee, Clerk D. S. Canal Co. April 2. 634
Now landing from on board the Ship Maria,
from Jamaica, and for Sale, 83 Puncheons of RUM. William Pennock. April 4. 638
TO RENT,
(And possession given immediately.) That commodious STORE on Main-Street, No. 22, near the old market-place, together with a large Cellar and other apartments, well calculated either for Groceries or Dry Goods.
Also, Two large DWELLING-HOUSES, with Stores in front, on Bank-Street.—Apply to Robert Tarmar.
Who has for Sale, on low terms, A few CANAL SHARES, The property of a gentleman to the Northward. April 4. 640
Landing from on board the Ship Susan and Sarah, from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes choice 4th pf. Cogniac BRANDY, 100 Cases Medoc WINE, of Poitou Canet, of the vintage of 1800,
50 Cases FRUIT in Brandy, 50 do. CAPERS, OLIVES, and ANCHOVIES. On hand of former importations, 500 Hogsheads CLARET; 200 Cases do. Entitled to drawback, and for Sale by Moses Myers. March 26. 612
For Sale by the Subscriber, at his Bake-
House, on Commerce-Street, 500 Barrels Navy BREAD, 200 do. Superfine Pilot do. 100 do. Ship do. All of which will be sold on reasonable terms, or exchanged for West-India produce. Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD in half barrels of a superior quality, for Sale as above. March 26. 614
CASH given for Rough Hogshead STAVES.
C. & F. Whittle. March 31. 629
WANTED,
25 Shares of Virginia Bank STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. April 4. 643
FOR SALE,
An Elegant COACHEE, with Harness complete, has been but little used.—For terms apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 7. 567
For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 GIN CASES; 20 Boxes SUGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of
GROCERIES.
Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. 623
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. 534
Landing from on board the ship Sheffield, and for Sale by the Subscribers, on their Wharf, 282 Hogsheads CLARET, 50 Cases do. 6 do. BURGUNDY, 56 do. HERMITAGE, 25 do. Sallad Oil, 25 do. Preserved FRUITS, 25 do. OLIVES and ANCHOVIES—All of very superior quality, and entitled to drawback. C. & F. Whittle. March 24. 601
FOR SALE,
3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. 560
FOR Sale or Rent,
A PLANTATION, situated on Hamp- ton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apple, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession. James D. M'Caw. Feb. 21. 519
LOTS FOR SALE.
I will sell two well situated LOTS in the Fields. The terms of payment will be made convenient to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. April 2. 635
We have received by the brig Fame , Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES.—For Sale by Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. 523
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
  10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb.   8d, do. 9d per lb.   Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb.   6d, do. 10d per lb.   4d, do. 3s. per M.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb.   6d, do. 4s 6d per M.   4d, do. 3s do.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   2d, do. 2s. 7 1-2d do. 
ALSO—HOOP and BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 350
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. 114 John Hamilton.
The STOCKHOLDERS in the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, are informed that an Election for Fifteen Directors will be held at the Office of the said Company, on the first day of May next, to commence at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon of the said day. John Cowper, Sec'y. April 4. 642
COW-POX.
The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated. George Balfour. Feb. 12. 505
Liverpool Coarse and Fine SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Monticello, Captain Wilson—Apply to William Pennock. April 4. 637
CASH Given for Twenty Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. March 14. 579
Now Landing and for Sale,
New-England RUM in hlds. and bbls. Malaga WINE in quarter casks, New-York PRIME PORK, Russia and Raven's DUCK, Two Casks CORDAGE, Mould and Dipped CANDLES, SOAP in Boxes, Imperial and Souchong TEAS.—By James M'Clenachan. Who would receive Goods on Storage, at his fire-proof Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. March 19. 595
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Ship Jane , Captain Colley, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. 262
WARM SPRINGS
In the County of Bath, Virginia.
HAVING taken a lease on the Warm-Springs for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the publick, that at great expense and much labour we have improved it, to accommodate genteely one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of frame stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses; also, 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of musick, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as may not chuse to mix with the strong and healthy.
We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 30 miles from the Warm-Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors.—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the publick that the different houses of entertainment in the roads leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated.
We wish to purchase a BLACK-SMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given.—Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us.
Robt. & Geo. Turner. March 12. 572
In addition to the above advertisement, a correspondent who is well acquainted with that part of the state, and all the different houses of entertainment on the road, observes, that from the Bell Tavern in Richmond, kept by the Turners, the mail-stage goes once a week to that healthy and social town of Staunton, fifteen miles beyond the Blue Ridge, where there are two Taverns, one kept by Wm. Chambers, and the other by J. Edmondson, equal to comfort and good living to any taverns perhaps on the continent, each of them keep a stage and excellent horses, with careful drivers, well acquainted with the mountain roads, and one or the other always ready to convey passengers to the Warm Springs, and from thence the Turners have a carriage and horses to convey them to the Sweet Springs, so that a passenger can step into the stage at Norfolk, and without any further trouble than paying those who attend him, be conveyed 360 miles to the Sweet Springs. It was determined last fall by the different tavern keepers and others concerned, to oblige the overseers of the roads to do their duty, and to give personal assistance themselves where it was most wanted.
To those who have seen that country, description is unnecessary—but to the stranger it may be justly observed that two weeks of indulgence at the Warm Spring Bath, is a full compensation for the fatigues of the journey. March 17. 591
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.
PROPOSALS
BY ROBERT D. RICHARDSON,
For Printing by Subscription, for the benefit of Mrs. WINCHESTER, a Pamphlet, entitled
A Plain Political Catechism;
Intended for the use of Schools in the United States of America, by the late Rev. Ebenezer Winchester , author of a "Course of Lectures on the Prophecies, &c. &c."
CONDITIONS.
 I. The work will be printed on paper of a superior quality, with a handsome type, and will comprise in small octavo, about eighty pages.  II. It will be put to press as soon as subscriptions can be obtained for five hundred copies; and no money will be required but on the delivery of the book.  III. The price for each copy, neatly covered with blue paper, will be Fifty Cents. 
Among the various Political Tracts which have been published in these United States, there are but few more entertaining, and truly interesting, than the Political Catechism, by Ebenezer Winchester , that distinguished Republican.—The accuracy of his information, the elegance of his diction, and the extent of his knowledge, in addition to the genuine spirit of candor which this production breathes throughout, unite to prove, that it may not only be a valuable acquisition to the rising generation, but highly beneficial to experienced politicians.
** Subscriptions received at this Office. April 2. 650
150 bags and 9 tierces Prime Green COFFEE—2 Pipes Country GIN. For Sale by Benjamin Ferguson. April 18. 650
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virg. Jan. 18, 1806. HIS Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, takes this method of communicating to such officers on the British half-pay establishment, as are resident within his district, the following Notice from the Army Pay Office, in London, in respect to the form of the Certificate required from British half-pay Officers, by whom it is highly essential that the regulations therein specified should be strictly complied with. John Hamilton, Consul.
PAY-OFFICE, Horse-Guards,
August 28, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given by direction of the right honourable the Pay-Master General of his majesty's forces, that the officers of the United States of America, who are resident within the United States of America, commencing subsequently to the twenty-fourth day of December 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the county, district, or place for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, the competency of whom must be certified by the British Consul, if any shall be resident in the province or state, or by the governor, chief justice, or some other person in authority in the government thereof, are therein specified, agreeable to the undermentioned form.
D o . Thomas, Accountant.
A. B. maketh oath, that he had not between the twenty-fourth day of _____ and the twenty-fifth day of _____ any other place, or emolument of profit, civil or military, under his majesty, besides his allowance of half-pay, (or his military allowance, as the case may be) as a reduced _____ in the Office to sign his name here, together with his place of residence.
Sworn before me at _____ this _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five. The Magistrate to sign his name here, and the county or place for which he acts.
N. B. Chaplains must insert in their affidavits the following words between the words "Majesty," and "besides," viz "or any Ecclesiastical Benefice in Great Britain or Ireland." No alterations or interlineations of any sort will be allowed to be made in the above mentioned affidavit. January 20. 446
NEW RICE.
For Sale afloat on board the schooner Comfort , capt. Drummond, from Charleston, 180 Tierces choice New RICE. Fisk & Catlett. March 24. 607
SPRING GOODS.
COCKE AND SANFORD,