Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-02-28 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 28. 1806.
[NO. 97.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     BACON lb. 12 14   Beef, cargo bbl. 7 50   Prime 8 9   Mess 11 11 50   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 83   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 13   Peach, 90   Apple, 65 70   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 6 25   Navy. 5   Ship 3 50   Butter, Expert. lb. 20 21   Candles, Dips 20 22   Mould 23   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. 25 None   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. None   Carcacas 53 54   Coffee, W. India lb. 31 33   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14 14 50   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 24 26 Scarce   Sea Island None   St. Domingo 30   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 14 15 Scarce   Russia 20 21   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Superfine bbl. 7   Fine 6 50   Middlings None   X ditto 5 50   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 4 50 4 75   Herrings bbl. 4 75 5   Shad None   Fustick ton. 40   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 10 1 13 Brisk.   N. E. 1st p. 68 70   Grain, Wheat bus. None   Corn 50 53   Barley None   Oats 38   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides, Dried lb. 10 14   Hog-Lard 12 14   Indigo, Florent None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Legwood, Bay 60 65   Camp. 75 78   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 12 50 14   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. None   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 12   St. Dom. 16 14   Molasses, gal. 36 40   Pens, Black-eyed bus. 75   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, None   Pitch, bbl. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 16 50   Prime 17 50 18 50   Mess 20   Raisins, cask. 4   ditto, box. 4 25 Plenty   Rice, 100lb. 3 3 50   Rosin,   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 90   Antigua, 3d p. 85   St. Croix, 3d p. 84   W. Island, 3d p. 76   Country, 57   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 83 85   Isle May, 72 77   St. Ubes, 70 73   Cadiz, 60 65   Liverpool, 65   Scap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castle, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 8 50 13 brisk   Hav. Brown, 11   White, 14 50 15   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 27 28   pipe 60 65   hhd. head 25 27   do. red oak 18 20   Tar, bbl. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 6 75   Petersburg, 5 50 6   Rappa. 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 2 50 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 230 330 Plenty.   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 50 Scarce   Teneriffe, 1 1 12   Sherry, 1 1 15 Plenty   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 4 1-2 5   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 5   In the Mediterranean, 5 6   Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, 4 4 1-2   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas 5   Jamaica and Honduras 12 1-2   Porto Rico, 6   Havanna, 4 1-2 5   Cape-Francois, (unarmed) cannot be insured   Ports in the Bite of Leogane,   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo,   Persia, India, and China, 5 5 1-2   Coasters, 2 2 1-2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, 4 per cent. under par.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 12 1-2 per cent discount.   United States Bank, none in the market.   Exchange on London, 42 2-3 dollars for 100l. Ster.  
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
The Ship JANE, WM. COLLEY, Master, Is loading for either Antwerp or Bordeaux, and will receive on board Cotton or any small stowage. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Feb. 24. 3w 520
For Flushing and a Market, The Ship JUNO, THOMAS RITSON, Master, will sail in 10 days, and can take on board a few bales of Cotton if immediate application is made to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Feb. 24. 3w 521
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Ship INDUSTRY, NOAH WRIGHT, Master, Two thirds of her cargo being engaged; it is expected she will sail early in March. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Who is now Landing, 35 Hhds. prime Jam. SUGARS, and 45 Bams Bourbon COFFEE. Feb. 24. 3w 522
Passengers to France. The fast sailing SHIP HIGHLAND MARY, CAPT. STRONG, will sail in 10 days to a Port in the Bay of Biscay, has good accommodations for passengers.—Apply to Mr. Peter Gordon, or to George Murray, & Co. Feb. 21. 3w 517
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 60 Hhds Richmond TOBACCO, 250 Barrels FLOUR, In Store, 40 Boxes LARD, 20 do. BUTTER, superior quality. A general assortment of Cordage and Cables, of 8, 9, 10, & 11 inches. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, An AMERICAN SHIP, of 300 hogheads, for a port in France. Feb. 17. 3w 513
FOR LIVERPOOL, Intended to sail by the 10th March, The American ship ALEXANDER, MILES KING, Master—three fourths of her cargo in tobacco already engaged. For freight of the remainder or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to J. & W. Southgate. February 10. 3w 500
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new SHIP GLOBE, STEPHEN HOWLAND, Master, now lying in Hampton Road, and will carry about 380 hogheads Tobacco, sails remarkably fast, and in complete order to take on board a cargo. A freight to Liverpool will be preferred—For terms apply to Richard Blow. February 10. 3w 501
FOR GREENOCK, The British Ship MARY, WILLIAM ATHOL, Master, Part of her cargo being engaged, she will be despatched early in March—Tobacco or other goods will be received on low freight. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. 3w 495
For a Port in France, The fine coppered SHIP BELFAST, GEO. W. CARMAN, Master, burthen about 400 hogheads Tobacco, great part of her cargo being engaged; she will sail with all convenient speed—For freight of the remainder, apply to Messrs Rambaut, Gemon, & co. of Petersburg, Mr. Warren Ashley, or John & James Galwey. Feb. 3. 3w 486
Wanted to Charter, A SHIP, of about 300 hogheads burthen, to load for Falmouth and a Market. —Also— A VESSEL, of about 1000 barrels, to load for Madeira.—Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. Jan. 27. 4w 464
Landing this day, and for Sale, from brig Fame, 100 boxes Havanna SUGARS, 47 hhds. MOLASSES, 120 bbls. choice Green COFFEE. From on board brig Echo, 25 hhds. Clayed SUGAR. And from schooner Combine, 65 casks RAISINS, 30 boxes SOFT-SHELLED ALMONDS, 3,500 bushels St. Ube's SALT. Moses Myers. Feb. 17. 3w 510
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and LOT, in the fields, adjoining Mr. Edward Guy's.—If not disposed of at private sale before the fourth day of March, it will on that day be Sold at Publick Auction on the premises. Terms made known by application to Joshua Guy, Church-Street. Feb. 5. tf 459
LIVERPOOL SALT. A Cargo of Stowed SALT, on board the Alexander—For Sale on moderate terms by J. & W. Southgate. A few hundred bushels COALS. Feb. 3. 3w 487
MESSAGE From the President of the United States, transmitting sundry additional documents respecting the application of Hamet Caramalli, Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli. (Concluded from our last.)
Extract of a letter from A. Murray, Esq. on board the Frigate Constellation, at Malia, to Wm. Eaton, Esq. dated August 18, 1802.
I have this day had a communication with the legal bashaw of Tripoli and offered to take him to Derne, and to aid him in any measures he should pursue; but he thinks it would be more to our advantage, as well as his, to go there in an English brig which he hath chartered, and to try what force he can raise there, as in private a manner as possible, after which, in conjunction with the Swedish force, we can further co-operate with him by private signals, agreed upon. I am pleased with his candour, and am persuaded if he gets reinstated in his dominions, he will be friendly to us.
Extract of a letter from James L. Cathcart, Esq. to the Secretary of State, dated Leghorn, August 25th, 1802.
During my residence at Tripoli, I had the honour to transmit to the department of state the history of Aly Pacha, father of the reigning sovereign of Tripoli, including the different revolutions in that state, on account of the murder of Mahommed Bey, and the dethroning of the rightful sovereign of Tripoli, Hamet Pacha, who at that period was under the protection of the Bey of Tunis, but is now at Malta; and in a supplement, I forwarded some account of the accession to the throne and reign of the present usurper, Joseph Pacha Caramalli.
From the day of my arrival, I conceived it my duty to be particular in forwarding details of the most prominent transactions of that government, for the information of the president; and spared no pains or expence to procure the best intelligence obtainable; whether eventually I succeeded or not, I must leave to your candour to determine, which may be ascertained, by comparing my communications with the transactions which have since transpired. As the above mentioned papers, as well as my own observation, convinced me that the inhabitants of Tripoli held the present Pacha in the greatest degree of horror imaginable, and of their great desire that Hamet, who was then at Tunis, should again assume the reins of government, I was left no reason to doubt that should he ever be able to appear before Tripoli, with any considerable force to espouse his cause, that the chief inhabitants of that regency would declare in his favour. Indeed so sensible is Joseph that his conduct neither merits nor will ever receive their support when any force is opposed to him, that whenever he goes out of the city, he carries all his treasures and jewels with him in chests, mounted on mules, which are confided to the care of his favourite slaves, who have orders to keep as close to him as possible; nor is he ever accompanied by less than from three to five hundred of his partisans, who are composed of negroes and men of desperate fortunes, who would espouse his cause no longer than until his treasure was exhausted, and would then file into the ranks of the best paymaster; for this reason he carries his cash with him, as likewise to enable him to raise a party among the Arabs, should ever his brother's party assume courage sufficient to shut the gates of the city against him, as he did against Hamet, when he treacherously usurped the pachalic.
In my details of the relative situation of Tripoli with other nations, you will observe the many causes the grand seignior has to complain of the arrogance of Joseph Pacha, and no doubt will join with me in my opinion, that the war in which he was engaged, was the only reason which prevented him from chastising him as he deserved—and that he only waits for a proper opportunity, I believe is evident. No act could be more just than the reinstating Hamet Pacha on the throne of his forefathers, and no act could secure the grand seignior a revenge so prompt and efficacious, and attended with so little expence both of blood and treasure; nor so effectually insure the gratitude and future obedience of Hamet and his family, as well as set a precedent to the other states of Barbary, whose incorrigible insolence has become unsupportable at the Sublime Porte, and render an example not only expedient but absolutely necessary.
Joseph Pacha, perfectly acquainted with these circumstances, spared no pains to entice his brother Hamet Caramalli to come to Tripoli, under the specious pretext of giving him the government of the provinces of Derne and Bengazi—but without effect. Hamet would not listen to his proposal, and demanded of his brother to give him up his wife and children, whom he holds as hostages, and to settle a small annuity on him sufficient to maintain his family, promising that he would then live and die at Tunis. In the above train were affairs at Tripoli when I left it, and under those impressions, I was induced, in my letter to Mr. Eaton of the 15th June, 1801, to make the following observations: "I conceive it peculiarly fortunate that Tripoli has broke with us first, as we have it in our power, with a small force to reduce them to our own terms, and consequently to influence the other regencies in our favour, as they would find by demonstrating, that we brook not insults with impunity; nay, sir, if the Pacha of Tripoli's brother, Hamet, who is at Tunis, was a man of understanding and enterprize, I would stake my soul that with the assistance of four of our frigates I would effect a revolution in his favour, and place him on the throne of Tripoli, in spite of every obstacle and thereby ensure the U. S. the gratitude of him and his successors, besides concluding an advantageous peace." But I most sincerely declare, that actuated as I was by no other motive than an honest zeal for what I supposed, and continue to suppose to be the best interest of my country, I at that period thought it a moral impossibility that it would take 15 months to draw out the energies of an injured nation, or that motives of humanity would so far preponderate in our councils, as to induce us to postpone our vengeance until the barbarity of these miscreants to our unfortunate fellow-citizen would give a latitude and prescribe the rules of a rigorous retaliation.
In a letter of the 29th June, I forwarded to Mr. Eaton the outlines of my dispatch No. 8, dated at Leghorn, July 2, 1801, wherein I requested him to ascertain how far said Hamet would be willing to engage in an expedition of that nature; to which I received no answer for many months. For particulars I refer you to the dispatch, and you will please to observe the paragraph which commences, "I propose chastising one at a time, and pursuing such measures at the Ottoman court, as will effectually prevent any coalition taking place injurious to our interests. The measures in contemplation were to embark the said Hamet on board our commodore's ship, to proceed with him to Constantinople, to present him to the grand vizier, and let him then make use of his own arguments to procure the caftan or robe of
honour, and while he was negotiating for force with the grand seignior, undoubtedly means to send against Tripoli, we would have profited of the opportunity to have concluded a commercial treaty with the sublime porte, and to have made such arrangements both there and with Hamet Pacha, as could not fail to inspire those nations with sentiments favourable to our dignity and interests. By procuring the grand seignior's sanction to this expedition, would effectually prevent any coalition taking place unfavourable to our interests, and that the grand seignior still intends to revenge the insults he has received, you will be informed by Mr. Nisson's communications, dated Tripoli, April 22, 1802, forwarded in my dispatch No. 7, of this year.
No material alteration took place until March last, when the usurper, Joseph Pacha having succeeded in persuading the bey of Tunis to deny his protection to his brother Hamet, he was obliged, from mere necessity, to accede to Joseph's proposal, and actually accepted the offer of the government of Derne, and embarked on board a Russian ship bound to Malta, (but supposed to have been bound to Derne) where he arrived the 11th of April.
This change of position, by Hamet Pacha, induced Mr. Eaton to take the measures which he, no doubt, has, detailed to government, in the amplest manner, and which, had not this event taken place so suddenly, he would not have done, until he received the President's instructions; and so far as those measures have been made known to me, I must do Mr. Eaton the justice to say, that they seem to have been judicious, dictated by imperious necessity and an honest zeal for the success of an enterprize which promised such vast advantages to our country.
Extract of a letter from commodore Morris, to the Secretary of the Navy, dated on board the Chesapeake, Gibraltar Bay, 20th March, 1803.
I have been solicited, by agents or pretended agents, to co-operate with the brother to dethrone the bey. Their demands have been from 50,000 to 100,000 dolls. 10,000 stand of arms, powder, and some light field pieces. This I absolutely refused—but consented to bring the ships before Tripoli in June, and to furnish 20 barrels of powder on condition that I could be satisfied they had authority to admit the U. States an equivalent for their aid, in event of success. Their answers were, that we should be permitted to make a favourable treaty. I was by no means satisfied with merely the pledge of these agents; their word was not a sufficient guarantee; and in the event of our rendering them assistance, I shall take care to have the advantages clearly defined, and as binding as the nature of the case will allow.
NOTICE. MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CATLETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the firm of Fisk & Catlett.
Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKEENS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUNPOWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kegs White LEAD, ground in oil, 1300 lbs. Seine TWINE, 130 Casks NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Bolls OZNAURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Spennaceti do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish Boat INDIGO, 50 Boxes fresh MUSTARD, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Rheams Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do.
Also—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEEF, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogheads choice retailing MOLASSES. Feb. 24. 3w 595
SUGAR AND COFFEE. Landing this morning on Town-Point, the cargo of the brig Wheeler, from Guadalupe, consisting of Clayed and Muscovada SUGARS, And Prime Green COFFEE in tiers. To be sold on moderate terms. Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 496
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS NUMBER 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. tf 77
To be Leased, For one or six years, and possession to be had on the first of January next.
A Commodious BRICK-HOUSE on Smith's Point, now occupied by Mr. Harris—all convenient offices, and a good garden are annexed to this tenement—For the accommodation of a tenant, an adjoining lot may be had. P. Barraud. November 1 o . tf 288
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf

The NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, of the 21st says, that the Senate yesterday passed the bill prohibiting intercourse, with certain ports in St. Domingo. Yeas 21—nays 7.
Captain FITZHUGH, of the sch'r Enterprize, in 9 days from St. Thomas, informs us, that certain information had been received at that island, that the Brest fleet had arrived at the city of St. Domingo, having on board a considerable body of troops. There was no certain account of the British fleet—report said that they were gone to leeward, in quest of the French fleet.
By a recent act of the British Parliament, respecting Prizes, it is among other things enacted—That in all cases of appeal from the vice-admiralty courts, that the proceeds shall be paid to the Register of the court, and to be by him, and the parties concerned, remitted to Trustees in London, named, one by the Captor, and one by the Claimant, to be invested in government securities, until a final decision. This will obviate one great inconvenience experienced heretofore by our citizens, who after an expensive process, and getting a favourable decree, often found the captors, and their securities insolvent.
The following most extraordinary interlocutory order was lately made in Bermuda, a copy of which was sent by a gentleman in that Island to his friend in this place.
The case of the Columbian Packet was thus: she went from the United States to Bordeaux, and was captured on her return voyage. Any comment upon the principles which are embraced in this order is superfluous, they are such as never can, nor never will be submitted to, and will not we trust, be countenanced by the tribunals in England; if they are, there is an end to all neutral rights.
BERMUDA, alias Somers's Islands, } Thursday the second day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six, before the honourable and right worshipful WILLIAM TERRITT, doctor of laws, commissary and judge of the court of vice-admiralty in the said islands of Bermuda, and also to hear and determine all and all manner of causes and complaints, as to ships and goods seized and taken as prize, specially constituted and appointed in the sessions house, at the town of Saint George, in the said islands of Bermuda. Present John Lewis, deputy registrar.
SHIP COLUMBIAN PACKET, Purnell Warrington, Master.—Our sovereign lord the king, against the said ship and goods, taken and seized by his majesty's schooner of war, the Whiting, whereof lieutenant John O'Kney is commander, and brought to the port of Saint George, in the said islands of Bermuda, and also against Purnell Warrington, the master, and claimants of the said ship and cargo.
Harvey prayed the claim by him given to be admitted, and the ship and cargo to be restored as claimed, with costs, demurrage, and expences.
Eaten prayed the said claim to be rejected, and the said ship and cargo to be condemned.
The Judge, having heard the said claim and proofs read, and advocates on both sides thereon, directed that further proof of the property of the said ship and cargo (except one trunk marked G. W. consigned to Gervais Wallet, in Philadelphia, and one box marked IWF, containing a few bottles of snuff, of which the judge decreed restitution with the consent of the attorney-general) should be produced by the claimants in eight months from the date hereof; with liberty also to the captors to bring in further proof, by invocation of papers from the cases of the Zulema and the Eugenia, in the court of vice-admiralty at Halifax. The judge further directed, that the claimant should within the same time adduce further proof upon the following points:—
 First—Of what colony or country the outward cargoes were the growth, produce or manufacture.  Second—Under what certificates were the same admitted to an entry in the ports of France, and whether liable to foreign or reduced duties.  Third—What are the French laws upon this subject, and what limitations are imposed upon return cargoes. 
(Signed) JOHN LEWIS, Dep. Reg. A true copy—attest, JOHN LEWIS, Deputy Register. AARON BURR.
The Morning Chronicle of New-York, notices, whilst it contradicts the report, of an union having been formed between the Burrites and Clintonians. That fact however is beyond contradiction. We were warranted by the most respectable authority in making the assertion; authority not less respectable and still more direct, has since given it the most positive confirmation.
The principal object of this union, is without doubt to defeat the re-election of Morgan Lewis, and to place some other candidate in the gubernatorial chair of New-York. That candidate will be either De Witt Clinton or Aaron Burr. The preference in all probability will be given to the latter. Should such be the case, we have little doubt that he will be the successful candidate.
Aaron Burr, whatever be his merits as a man or as a statesman, has been injured beyond his deserts. He has been accused as an apostate to the republican cause, for tampering with the federal members of congress, to make him, rather than the man of the people, the president of the United States: an accusation, which so far as it implies an intrigue with the federal members of congress, is, in our opinion, without foundation. Mr. Burr may have sounded some of the out-posts of the federal party; but not the most influential members of congress. Mr. Bayard, one of the senators from Delaware, at all times, a man of considerable influence with his own party on
account of his distinguished talents and zeal, and who, during the pending election of 1800, derived additional influence from the extraordinary privilege of singly representing a state; a man whose influence would of course have been a passport into every federal caucus however general, or however select; Mr. Bayard solemnly declares, that Mr. Burr received no proposition from the federal members of congress, and that he offered none. But the testimony of this gentleman, strong as it is on this point, is by no means sufficient to vindicate the whole conduct of Mr. Burr, even in that transaction. Even if we should not reproach Mr. Burr for what he has done, how is it possible for friendship itself to justify him for what he has not done? When he perceived that the design of the federalists obviously was, to put him in, that they might put Mr. Jefferson out; to defeat the avowed wishes of the people, that they might promote their own partial purposes; why did not Mr. Burr come forward like the true friend of his country, and disclaim their friendship? How can we justify that apathy or that connivance, which, rather than make a petty or contemptible sacrifice, would consent to see an interregnum in the presidential office, or a president elected by law, and our country plunged into a civil war?—Still less is the testimony of Mr. Bayard sufficient to recommend to our respect, the whole character or conduct of col. Burr. Why that mystery, which eternally shrouds his actions and forbids him to commit his thoughts to paper, from the fear that he should commit himself? Why the suspicion, that has been fastened on col. Burr, for his abortive effort, to suppress the "History of John Adams's administration."
We repeat, therefore, that Mr. Burr has been injured beyond his deserts; but we assert at the same time, that Mr. Burr is not the man to be entrusted with the confidential office of the governor of New-York. Let not the Virginian think, that in making these remarks, we are stepping into a province that does not belong to us. Let him not enquire "of what importance is it to us or any other state in the union, who is to be the next governor of New-York, or what is to be the fate of Aaron Burr?" A state powerful as New-York, must always become an object of interest, when selecting its chief magistrate, a statesman like Aaron Burr when about to make a new move on the chessboard of politics, becomes more than ever worthy of our vigilance.—But a crisis is approaching that may give them still greater importance. New-York is solicitous to give a president to the union. We shall not object to it: no state in the confederacy will object to it, if she can produce a candidate worthy from his years, his experience, his talents, and inflexible integrity, of the mighty office to which he aspires. But is Aaron Burr such a man? Let him however be elected governor of New-York, and the world will soon see, whether he is not likely to become the aspiring candidate.—Therefore let it not be said that the man who fixes his eye upon the political intrigues of New-York is stepping beyond his province. Where those intrigues are likely to generate reprehensible projects, that may embrace the union, it becomes us to "snuff their approaches in every tainted breeze."—Enquirer.
We must confess that we do not well comprehend the object of the preceding remarks, unless it be to settle so much of the publick odium, or suspicion on Mr. Burr, as shall keep him in the back ground of political life.
That part of Mr. Burr's political conduct, which has induced the Enquirer to hold him up to censure, and which appears to excite the jealous apprehension of the Virginia republicans, does not in our judgement merit condemnation, but on the contrary, was perfectly proper for the occasion.
This intrigue of Mr. Burr's with the federalists, has been a copious theme for democratical slander; it has been changed in various shapes, as it suited the views of the parties. We are not politically attached to col. Burr, at the same time we will not do him the injustice of withholding what we know, (and not what we think) upon this subject.
For the truth of the facts which are hereafter stated, the Editor of this paper, pledges his veracity, and declares they are derived from the most unquestionable authority.
So soon as it was ascertained, and about the middle of December 1800, that the votes for Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Burr were, or would be equal, the federal members of congress, in their confidential communications to each other, took into their consideration the manner in which they should exercise their constitutional functions, of selecting between the two candidates who were highest in number, and equal.
It very soon appeared that a number preferred Mr. Burr to Mr. Jefferson, and the sequel proved that this preference among the federal members was more general than was imagined. A federal member in the habits of personal intimacy with Mr. Burr, perceiving the temper of the federalists, addressed a letter to him, in which it was premised that it was a private communication. In this letter the writer went into a detail of the reasons which induced him to suppose that the federalists would prefer Mr. Burr, who was urged strongly to declare himself upon certain political points, which if he would, as the writer supposed, he might be assured that the chair of government was within his reach.
To this letter Mr. Burr returned an answer, in which he thanked the writer for his professions of personal esteem, but did not enter into his views or make any declaration—he certainly did not say, that he would not permit himself to be named in opposition to Mr. Jefferson, and as well as the Editor's recollection serves, concluded with remarking, that his friend had written under impressions, which were hasty, or that time would correct.
This we know is the history of this famous intrigue, in which we see nothing censurable on the part of Mr. Burr.
It does not appear that Mr. Burr did any thing more; and we do not see how he would have done less. At that time, the Constitution gave the house of representatives the right of electing the President in the event which was contemplated. Was it therefore proper for Col. Burr to say, that he would not obey the constitutional voice of his country? We know that the spirit of party will reject our inference, and say that Mr. Burr was not the choice of the people. In taking this position the republicans confess that their support of Mr. Burr, was only the effect of intrigue, and without the least hesitation when it suits their views, they pronounce an important article of the constitution to be a dead letter. We are not giving any opinion, as to the propriety of voting for Mr. Burr in preference, we only mean to say that every member had a right to exercise an
opinion expressly permitted by the constitution, and that in Col. Burr's situation, had he been thus elected, he was in duty bound to obey the choice.
Let us suppose that Col. Burr had declared that he would not serve if elected, and suppose after that he had been elected (for his declarations could not have prevented members voting for him) his situation must have been very embarrassing, for he must have violated his promise, or have seen his country plunged into all the anarchy and confusion, which would have naturally flowed from such a state of things as would have followed for want of a Chief Magistrate. Viewing the subject in this manner, we have always thought the conduct of Col. Burr was not only free from intrigue, but dignified and suitable to the occasion.
That the ENQUIRER is correct as to the union of Clintonians and Burrites in New-York, appears from the following article which we copy from a New-York paper of the 21st inst.
READER—RUB YOUR EYES, AND READ!
From the American Citizen. On Tuesday evening, at a few hours notice, a numerous and respectable company of republican citizens partook of an elegant supper at Dyde's Hotel, in honour of the reconciliation which has terminated the late divisions in this state.
General BAILEY and col. WM. S. SMITH, officiated as presidents—JOHN L. BROOME, & Dr. PETER IRVING, as vice-presidents.
Sixty-five gentlemen were present. The utmost harmony and cordiality were evinced on this occasion—late animosities discarded, and former friendships renewed. The following toasts were drank, interspersed with convivial and patriotic songs.
 1. Thomas Jefferson, President of the U. States.—The patriot and statesman: whose administration justly entitles him to the applause of his fellow-citizens.  2. George Clinton, the venerable & patriotic vice-president of the U. States.—May the evening of his life be as happy, as its meridian has been honourable to himself and serviceable to his country.  3. Aaron Burr, late vice-president of the United States.—Dignified in the chair; prompt in the cabinet; gallant in the field.—May his country duly appreciate his talents and services.  4. May the spirit of conciliation, so happily manifested on this occasion, continue to progress until the recollection of the late misunderstanding in the republican family shall be for ever obliterated.  5. De Witt Clinton.—A firm and virtuous republican.  6. May every honest man be viewed as a brother, and every brother a republican.  7. A union in principle, and a union of honest men.  8. John Broome, lieutenant-governor of the state.—Estimable in his private, upright in his public character. May the state long enjoy his services.  9. Col. John Swartwout.  10. The return of Spring and the breaking of the ice, when the streams of republican energy will write and flow in one vast torrent, too powerful to be resisted, too pure to be polluted.  11. PEACE ON EARTH AND GOOD WILL TO ALL MANKIND.  12. The representation of this city in the State Legislature. They have the confidence of their fellow-citizens.  13. The old soldiers of the American revolutionary army.  14. The Liberty of the Press.—Uncontrolled amid the threats of oppressive prosecutions.  15. Albert Gallatin.—The able financier.  16. May the harmony and cordiality of this evening be disseminated among the republicans throughout the state, and prove, the basis of a sincere and lasting friendship. 
The following article is copied from the Charleston Courier, and although it states that the advantage in the grand battle fought about the beginning of December, was in favour of the French, yet it is stated in that way, which excites some doubt. A few days must surely clear up all doubts on this subject.
Captain Cook left Marseilles on the 21st December. A report of the battle between the French and Austro-Russian armies had just reached that place it was styled the "Battle of the three Emperors," and the French were reported to have enjoyed the advantage.—It was stated that 80,000 English and Russian troops had been landed in Naples.—Captain C. was boarded in the Mediterranean by an English squadron, who informed, that the American frigate Essex, in entering the bay of Algesiras, had been fired upon by the Spanish batteries. Markets were dull at Marseilles, for colonial produce, in consequence of an expectation of peace.
William and Mary College Lottery.
   THIRTY-SECOND DAY.   No. 6547, Prize of 500 Dollars.   Prizes of 15 Dollars.     Nos. — 176 845 664 697 578 149 6449 2769 4954 6547 4460 4105 5189   1715 3606 4298 4841 6686 7652 6153 7185 4144 5384 5270 1068 4727   2030 6744 5500 5403 5009 7733 3402 2739 6349 4343 3076 4788 4369   6044 6900 1300 5444 4733 4466 2743 4605 5002 2780 2397 1317 7873   1273 4505 7946 3055 5006 7043 1037 2525 THIRTY-THIRD DAY.   Nos. 197, 6059, 2494, 5447, Prizes of 500 Dollars.   Prizes of 15 Dollars.   No. — 77 312 486 646 7088 2955 6488 6577 7466 1664 7381 4226 5903   1745 4971 3727 4018 2021 7849 4329 3917 5334 2741 2869 2506 4874   6007 1024 4308 4084 5634 4581 4432 7062 5624 3154 4937 7802 6674   3481 3691 1156 7405 6247 4296  
Armed expedition from New York.—In our paper of Friday we stated some facts which had come to our knowledge relative to this extraordinary affair, and are not surprised to find that they excited a very considerable degree of sensibility.—Our merchants, one and all, express their indignation at a project which, if carried into execution, will go far to prostrate the character of our country and to put in jeopardy its best interests. It is a question of no little moment to be decided whether our government have been privy to the affair. To suppose that they have connived at it would be to impeach them of conduct which would fix an indelible stain upon the character of our country; and to suppose them ignorant of an equipment of an expedition of such magnitude, when some of their own officers were intimately acquainted with all the transactions, would be to ascribe to them a degree of inattention or indifference little less criminal.
That four ships, one of them in particular, loaded with all sorts of warlike implements, furnished with a crew of more than 200 men, among whom are printers with their types and presses, and various descriptions of mechanics suitable for fixing an establishment, all under the direction and command of a foreign officer, should be equipped and actually sail from one of our principal seaports upon a warlike ex-
pedition: that their acknowledged object should be to attack a power with whom we are at perfect peace, will hardly be credited by any one who expects to find in the conduct of government that honour and good faith which it is the interest and the wish of the nation to maintain. Yet we are assured that those ships have sailed; and we know of no measures that have been taken to seize or pursue them in order to defeat their purposes.
If our administration have assumed to themselves the power of commencing war against Spain without the sanction of congress, and without the formality of a declaration, they ought at least to make known the fact to our merchants; otherwise their hostility may be more severely felt by our citizens than by Spain; for the moment warlike operations recommenced every cent of American property in the Havanna and other Spanish ports will be confiscated.—Indeed, should the expedition prove to be entirely unauthorised, it will not materially vary the case unless government, now that the circumstances respecting it have become publick, should take some active measures to prevent the accomplishment of the design, and thus convince the world that the whole has been the work of enterprising individuals and not a deliberate act of government. Unless some step of this kind is soon, very soon taken, it is much to be feared that Spain, seeing the circumstances of the case, will infer that the aggression is authorised at least connived at by the government, and order reprisals to be made upon American property wherever it can be found. (Gaz. U. S.)
[Communicated for the Philadelphia Gazette.] SERIOUS QUESTIONS TO MR. MADISON.
Did Miranda go to Washington about the middle of December last?
Had he two long interviews with you?
Did he not present you a plan of an expedition against the province of Carracas?
Did he support the probability of success by the exhibition of various letters either real or spurious, supposed to be written to him from his friends in that country?
Did he shew you a plan of the government he intended to establish in those provinces?
Did the President peruse the said plan 'of government, keep the manuscript 24 hours in his possession, and return it afterwards to Miranda approving it on general terms?
Did you observe to Miranda that Congress did not appear inclined to go to war with Spain?
Did Miranda reply that if government was not so disposed he could carry the plan into execution himself, if they did not interfere about his preparations?
Did you answer him, after a long pause, that government would shut their eyes, provided he would act with the necessary caution so as not to commit them?
Did Miranda return immediately to New-York to make his preparations and act in consequence?
Is it possible, is it credible that if Miranda had not met from you with a kind of indirect encouragement he would immediately on his return from Washington have proceeded to expences that a little vigilance alone would have rendered useless?
Is it credible, that without that indirect support, two officers of the Federal government, at the port of New York, could have engaged in such a nefarious proceeding?
Is it credible, that one of them would have permitted his eldest son to attend general Miranda in this depredatory expedition in the capacity of his aid?
Is it true, that the Leander, in which this young man embarked, had on board many muskets, rifles, pikes, field-pieces, howitzers, ammunition of all kinds, regimentals, two-printing presses, with ten or twelve journeyman printers.
Is it true, that this vessel remained in port a fortnight after clearing out at the custom-house, to embark recruits, and that the objects of her delay were generally known at New-York?
Is it to be supposed, that if the administration had even not had any previous information of the scheme, they could be ignorant of these transactions, known to every body else?—even admitting for supposition sake, that they had not a previous knowledge, would not their supposed ignorance be a glaring proof of the most criminal neglect?
Has not the honour and neutrality of our country been committed in the most scandalous manner by an hostile armament fitted out in our ports under the eyes of public officers, consisting of American ships under the American flag, with American officers, American crews, American volunteers, American arms, and many other American implements of war, with the object of attacking the colonies of a nation with whom we are at peace?
Are not all these circumstances together, sufficiently weighty to influence the Spanish commanders, if Miranda's attempt takes place, to lay an embargo on all American property within their jurisdiction?
Will not the innocent merchant of the United States be exposed to the most ruinous and disastrous consequences if an event of this nature should take place?
And should they not consider either a criminal connivance or a not less culpable neglect on the part of those through whose authority such scandalous proceedings could have been checked and prevented as the true causes of their misfortunes?
These questions are made by every body, and we must confess that daily circumstances occur which in our opinion render a satisfactory answer more and more difficult. We submit them to the publick, as immediately interested in the clearing up of a mystery which appears to hang over this affair, and which seriously threatens the interest of our fellow citizens.
Continuation of the debate in the Senate of the United States.
THURSDAY, February 14. Debate on the following resolution.
2. Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of their citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited in time of peace; and upon the indemnification of such American citizens, for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations; and to enter into such arrangements with the British government, on this and all other differences subsisting between the two nations, (and particularly respecting the impressment of American seamen,) as may be consistent with the honour and interests of the United States, and manifest their earnest desire to obtain for themselves and their citizens by ample negotiation, that justice to which they are entitled.
Mr. ISRAEL SMITH, said that he was extremely sorry that he could not bring his mind to assent to the second resolution; because he viewed it of great importance that there should be unanimity upon a subject of this nature. He was not opposed to it from any constitutional objection, arising from a belief that the Senate had no right to give their advice and consent to the executive, as to the course and conditions upon which they desired that an accommodation might be brought about: but he was opposed to it from the peculiar impropriety of so doing, deduced from the whole circumstances of the case, as it now presented itself for consideration. It would be recollected by the Senate, that many of our complaints against the British government were of long continuance: that they had been the subject of point-

ed and repeated remonstrances, and in a particular manner the impression of our seamen: that on a former occasion they had committed vast depredations on our commerce, not under the sanction of the laws of nations, as their subsequent transactions with our government have acknowledged; but under the authority of the particular orders of their government, thereby subjecting the property of our merchants upon the high seas, not only to the restrictions and forfeitures incurred by the law of nations, but also exposing it to all the vexations and forfeitures growing out of the caprice of British orders of capture. The late encroachments on our rights as a neutral nation, and which are now the subject of consideration, are of a nature similar to those we have before experienced, and proceed from the same unwarrantable cause: and further, are continued in full force and operation at the very moment our government is pressing upon their consideration, the injustice of their proceedings by argument, too strong and convincing to admit of doubt. And how are they answered? By procrastination and hints, that the necessity of the case is a sufficient justification. The executive, indignant at this evasion, and despairing of redress by any further appeal to their justice and magnanimity, has turned to the national legislature, and informed them that what remained to be done on this interesting subject, must rest upon the wisdom and firmness of Congress. We have already unanimously resolved, that the conduct of the British government is an "unprovoked aggression on our neutral rights." What then he asked, would be the measures looked for from this body, as proper to repel this outrage? Could any one expect that the first thing offered to their mind would be, that the executive should again immediately renew the negotiation? Has he not already told us, that he despairs of obtaining redress by a simple appeal to their justice and magnanimity? Or is this resolution to be understood as speaking to the executive a language like this?—You have not ably, zealously and perseveringly exercised the powers vested in you by the constitution, to bring about an adjustment of the difficulties and misunderstandings subsisting between the two governments; or you are not sufficiently impressed with the importance of stipulating an indemnification for the losses our merchants have already sustained. Or that there are some avenues to a sense of justice in this nation, which you have not sufficiently attempted. Surely language like this is disrespectful. We ought not to adopt a resolution on a subject, as important as the present, without being able to assign a substantial reason. Are we fearful that the executive, after we have afforded the necessary legislative impulse to this negotiation, will be slack or unskilful in the application of it? Or do we, by these officious instructions, wish to derogate from his merit, by arrogating to ourselves that applause to which, upon a successful and satisfactory negotiation, he will be justly entitled? Mr. Smith hoped that no consideration of this sort would influence the Senate. He believed there was a disposition in the executive, when furnished with the necessary aid, to pursue negotiation so long as the least gleam of hope of success remained. He believed that no one could ask him to persevere. He believed that each member of the Senate entertained the same opinion. Where then, he asked, is the use of this requisition to the executive? Is it to be understood, as has been partially hinted by one honorable member, that there is no legislative aid which the executive or this nation can wisely resort to on this occasion? Are we told that Congress have no power to lay duties on exports, or in short, that our powers are insufficient; or that we are too weak or too dependent as a nation, to contend for our rights? We therefore recommend it to the executive, (after having secured our merchants for past depredations) to enter into such arrangements and stipulations upon points in controversy, by mutual sacrifices, such as shall be likewise to meet and promote the views of both parties, and thus recommend justice to be sacrificed to peace. For, he asked, what encroachment upon the rights of that nation, or depredations upon the property of its subjects have we to give up, for the purchase of this our inalienable right as a neutral nation, which they have so flagrantly and frequently violated. He hoped there was no disposition in the Senate to compute any of our rights as a nation, by sacrifices to any of the considerations before mentioned, and in a particular manner, by an abandonment of principles. And yet it appeared to him, if there is any pertinency in the resolution, this must be the interpretation. He observed it was extremely unwise to speak this language, both as it related to our own government, and that with which we have to contend. The latter will easily read in this resolution, the course which the Senate wish to pursue; and efforts will be made accordingly. Should it not be in unison with the views of the executive of our own government, it will weaken instead of strengthening his exertions for the public good. We have already experienced the evils resulting from too great an anxiety to enter into commercial regulations with that nation. A former treaty stipulated an indemnity to our merchants for similar depredations: that indemnity has ultimately devolved on our own government. We purchased the miserable commercial privileges of that treaty, (if it contained any) at the expense of our neutrality; and by doing violence to the obligations imposed upon us by that neutrality, drew down upon ourselves the resentment of a powerful nation, which involved an expense of more than ten million of dollars. He observed it would be better for the government in his opinion, to insure our merchants against any depredations, which the utmost rapacity which the British would be likely to invite; than again to enter into the unequal, the shameful and wicked stipulation of the former treaty. He said gentlemen were not to understand that he was for actual hostilities against Great Britain. He deprecated war as much as any man. If mild measures are adopted, the more certain will be the calculation of the perseverance in them; and without a spirit of perseverance, little can be hoped from any measure. He hoped that Congress would be disposed on this occasion, to wield the only weapon which could promise success; that they may take such measures as will prove to Great Britain, that the United States will ultimately have no commerce with them, but upon terms of the most perfect reciprocity. This ground, if once taken, will be easily maintained; it is recommended by being both peaceable and effectual, while all others are doubtful and unequal. He concluded by hoping that the resolution would be rejected, as it appeared to him disrespectful to the executive, unnecessary, and inconsistent with the public good.
Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. President—The honorable member from Vermont (Mr. Smith) seems to entertain an opinion, that it will be indecorous towards the President of the United States to adopt the resolution now under consideration. Having been a member of the committee, who reported it, I feel somewhat bound, to endeavour to obviate this objection, having done which I shall then proceed to answer some other objections, and offer some reasons in favour of adopting the resolution. I expect it will be conceded, that if it be constitutional to pass this resolution, it cannot be indecorous towards the President. Let us examine the language of the constitution upon this point. The constitution says, that the President shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties. Now I contend that the true meaning of this clause is, that the advice should precede the making of the treaty, and that it was couched in the language in which we find it, for the purpose of obtaining the opinion of the Senate, as to the principles upon which the treaty
should be made. And upon examining your executive journal, you will find that this construction was given to the constitution by general Washington—who, having been president of the convention, must reasonably be supposed to have understood the true intent and meaning of the constitution in all its parts. And so far did he extend the construction for which I contend, that the executive journal will shew, in order to ask the advice of the Senate, relative to a treaty he contemplated making, that in the year 1790, he actually took his seat, in the President's chair of this body, and asked the advice of the Senate, upon sundry articles, which he proposed making the basis of the treaty. Thus, it would seem, that the first President of the U. States in discharge of his duty, had given the foregoing construction to the constitution. Some inconveniences having however been found to arise from this mode of asking the advice of the Senate, it has since fallen into disuse. But the latter practice cannot, nor ought not to be considered, as condemning the construction of which I conceive the constitution is fairly susceptible. Because the construction given by the first President, so immediately after the adoption of the federal constitution, must be considered as proceeding from the true sense and correct opinion, which he then entertained of the respective rights of the treaty making power.
In support of this construction, Mr. President, I can also shew, from your executive journals, so late as last session, that the Senate passed a resolution, requesting the President to make a treaty with the Creek nation of Indians. And although it may be said, that the Creeks not being a foreign nation, it is not an apposite case, I however conceive the principle to be precisely the same. For we have always treated the Indians as independent nations, and the same proceedings and formalities, have uniformly been had in making the treaties, and ratifying them, as have been had with other nations. So much, Mr. President, I have thought proper to say, in order to shew, that if we pass this resolution, we do not offer any indecorum to the President. But, on the contrary, will only exercise our constitutional power, which the peculiar and perilous situation of our country seems imperiously to demand. I should not have taken up so much time, upon this point, had not the constitutionality of passing the resolution been also objected to by the other hon. member from Vermont (Mr. Bradley.)
In discussing the merits of the resolution now under consideration, it will be necessary to keep constantly in view the great principle of the one, which has already passed this House, by an unanimous vote, because this second resolution is predicated upon the principle of the first. In the first we declare, that the capture and condemnation, under the orders of the British government, and adjudication of their courts of admiralty, of American vessels and their cargoes on the pretext of their being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited in time of peace, is an unprovoked aggression upon the property of the citizens of the U. States, a violation of their neutral rights, and an encroachment upon their national independence.
In order to shew that the ground we have taken is correct, I will take leave to refer to a book (entitled an examination of the British doctrine, which subjects to capture a neutral trade, not open in time of peace) ascribed to a gentleman high in office, who has deservedly acquired great celebrity in the political world. It will be found that the principle contended for in the resolution I have cited, obtained as early as the first rise of regular commerce, and was even reduced to system, as early as 1338. To this doctrine Great Britain acceded by treaty with Sweden, in 1653, and afterwards in 1674, she actually claimed and enjoyed the benefit of a free trade, she being at that time in peace, and the Dutch in war with France. With what kind of pretext can Great Britain pretend to deprive us of the exercise of the very rights which she herself had claimed and exercised upon precisely the same principles? Besides those neutral rights have, by constant and very long usage, become the established law of nations, and have from time to time been ingrafted into many treaties, even where Great Britain was herself a party. Upon this doctrine thus sustained, we request the President to demand and insist upon the restoration of the property of our citizens, captured and condemned on the pretext of its being employed in a trade with the enemies of Great Britain, prohibited in time of peace, and upon the indemnification of such American citizens for their losses and damages sustained by these captures and condemnations. It has been objected that the language of this resolution is too strong, that the words demand and insist go too far; and that the absolute restoration of our vessels, &c. will by these words being retained, be made the sine qua non of an accommodation with Great Britain. If, sir, we were to express ourselves in less forcible language, we should, in my opinion, subvert our own principles, and recede from the high ground we have taken, which might eventually radically destroy our neutral rights, and completely paralyze our commerce.
The words demand and insist are diplomatick, and as such most proper to be used, and the more so, as they seem to be appropriate to the principle of the first resolution. But, Mr. President, the latter part of this resolution, by which indemnification may be made, and new arrangements entered into with Great Britain, so far ameliorate those present words that the President will possess ample powers, according to a true exposition of the whole taken together, and he will not in my opinion, be trammelled in the manner the gentleman from Ohio conceives. In settling national differences, it has ever been necessary, in some points to give a little, and in others to take, according as the peculiar circumstances, might happen to turn, either upon a point of national honour, or an interesting point of national commerce, or both so connected as not well to be severed. Upon the whole, Mr. President, I do believe it will be highly important that the Senate should, at this interesting moment, express their opinion upon our national concerns with Great Britain in such language, that the sense we entertain of our injuries cannot be mistaken. The principles and policy of our government require, that we should prefer negotiation in the first instance; and the adoption of the resolution, by a strong vote of this body, will doubtless add great weight to the object. If however, we should unfortunately be driven to the dernier resort, I trust we shall never recede one point from the ground we have taken, as expressed in our first resolution.
(To be continued.)
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
FROM WASHINGTON. 2d mo. 12, 1906.
Friend Relf, A group of TRIFLERS, a collection say of triflers, is certainly the present Congress. I say not this of all, but if thou shouldst include among the triflers the majority, the majority would not be wronged. It was not enough that S. Smith of the Senate, and Bob Wrong [Wright] of the Senate, should bring forward resolutions against England:—no, to obtain a foolish celebrity in the newspapers, Old Lady Gregg must bring forward a resolution stopping most of the intercourse—J. Clay must do like-[foolish] wise—and Crowninshild also—and Nicholson ditto—and this day Slocum bro't forward a resolution of the following import.
Whereas the commanders of British vessels grab
our seamen, and make them fight nolens volens as they wish not; and whereas they also take our merchant ships contrary to the laws of nations in that case made and provided, therefore, and for remedy thereof, until they restore our seamen and pay us for what they have no business with, we'll see 'em hanged before we will have ANY intercourse with them.
On this rose lady Gregg—you all attack me and my resolution—if you do so any more I will immediately make the house go into committee of the whole on my resolution. The speaker told him he was out of order. [Friend Relf, this was improper; for more than three-fourths of the time, the house is certainly so.] Lyon hoped the resolution would not be printed, we have had enough such. Nicholson said this was a new proposition, this stopped all intercourse. The resolution was committed to a committee of the whole on the state of dis-union.
The bill for agreeing to an act of the legislature of thy state, imposing a tax of four cents per ton on vessels arriving at and departing from the capital of thy state, for the purpose of defraying the expense of improving the navigation in the Delaware, was the subject of much debate—the bill was carried; Crowninshild the principal opposer; talkative Clay and certified Leib, the principal upholders.
Thomson reported a bill in favour of a bridge across the Potomack. Simple smooth Smile moved to retrocede the District of Columbia to the states of Virginia and Maryland. This unjust and unconstitutional proposition occupied the time of the house nearly a week, the last session—but time must be wasted, and who cannot afford to waste time for six dollars per diem? Lyon told Smile that he had talked enough already on this business of retroceding; that the house, as far as information was requisite, were prepared to decide: he hoped the resolution would not even be committed—it was however committed to a committee of the whole.
The Marquis Yrujo left here some time since, not without provocation—notwithstanding what is said of his boyish temper and passion, it would be more proper to prove that he has not convicted our dear President of misrepresentation, than to prove him guilty of irreverence towards so august a personage. Thine.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch't Enterprize, Fitzhugh, 9 days from St. Thomas, Rum, H. Allmand.
Ship India Packet, Rindge, 11 days from Antigua, Ballast, P. Dana & Co.
Ship Charles, Ramsay, 5 days from Newbedford. N. Heron.
The sch'ts Experiment, Nash, of this port; Ann Maria, Davis, of East River; and the Hope & Polly, Rodgers, were left at Tobago the 1st inst.
The ship Phoenix of and bound to Philadelphia from Leghorn, was sent into Antigua by the Unicorn frigate.
The sch't Active Trader, Soissons, was carried into Antigua the 4th inst. and released in 5 days after—she had been on the Warrington Rock, but had sustained very little injury, cargo not damaged, and would sail in 6 or 7 days.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Charles, Ramsay, Newbedford. India Packet, Rindge, Antigua. Sch't Enterprize, Fitzhugh, Tobago.
CLEARED.
Sch't President, Walker, Baltimore. Union, Boam, Edenton. Ann Eliza, James, Figueira.
William & Mary College Lottery.
Total Gain of the Wheel, 11,930 Dollars.
Now is the time to Purchase!!! TICKETS are worth upwards of 28 Dollars each, and I am now selling at 15 Dollars.
Thomas Seaman.
VILLAINY EXPOSED.
On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from on board the ship Bellisle, 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 Diehl, 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 fore mast, 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.
ROBERT GIBSON,
Has removed to the Fire-Proof Warehouse in Wide Water Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street.
For RENT till the 1st July next,
The HOUSE I now occupy, nearly opposite the Exchange Coffee-House.—There is in the rear of it a small convenient House, with one room below and three above, which together with a very large and commodious garden which will be let with it.—Immediate possession will be given.
William Hartshorne, jun.
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.
FOR SALE,
40 Puncheons 3d Proof RUM, 50 Quarter Casks Malaga WINE, 100 Cases GIN, 3000 lb. Green COFFEE, 112 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 10 Bags PEPPER, 15 Barrels Apple BRANDY, 4 Hogsheads N. E. RUM.
Wm. B. Lamb.
To Rent,
A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the Fields, at present occupied by Mrs. MILHADO.—For terms apply to
David Milhado.
AUCTION.
To-Morrow, (Saturday) the 1st of March, At 11 o'clock, in Mr. G. Murray's Warehouse, on Patterson's wharf, WILL BE SOLD without reserve,
30,000 lbs. CORDAGE, assorted, made of Russia Hemp for the Navy.
4 pipes, } Choice L. P. Teneriffe 30 quarter casks, } WINE.
10 pipes, } CARGO do. 20 quarter casks, }
10 hhd. old Antigua RUM, 15 do. SUGARS,
For approved endorsed notes at 90 and 120 days for all sums over 1000 dollars: under and exceeding 500 dollars, 60 and 90 days: under 500 dollars and exceeding 100 dollars, 60 days: and under 100 dollars cash, by
Richard Bowden, V. M.
Feb. 28.
541
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fast sailing American SHIP INDIA PACKET, WILLIAM RINDGE, Master, burthen 400 hhd. of Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days. For terms apply to the Master, or to Phinehas Dana & Co.
Who offer for Sale,
60 hhd. Muscovado SUGAR,
50 hhd. MOLASSES,
40 puncheons N. E. RUM,
300 bbls. No. 1 & 2 BEEF,
250 boxes CANDLES,
Jamaica, Antigua and West-India RUM.
Feb. 28.
540
To be Sold by Auction,
On the premises, on SATURDAY the 15th March next, at 12 o'clock, on a credit of 2, 4, and 6 months, for notes with approved endorsers,
THE WAREHOUSES AND WHARF,
lately occupied by Messrs. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.—with them may be had the lease of the adjoining Wharf.
Wm. B. Lamb.
Feb. 26.
540
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by CHARLES MAHON, to secure the payment of a sum of money due to JOHN WITHINGTON,
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on the premises, on TUESDAY the 4th of March, at 12 o'clock, the unexpired term in a
PIECE OF LAND,
WITH the DWELLING-HOUSE, situate on the South-East side of Church-Street, and bounded as follows: "Beginning at a corner stone next to James Taylor's house, thence South to a back alley, formerly Stammer's alley, thence South West 20 feet to another corner stone, thence W. N. W. along the land of Mr. Whittle and Mr. Boush, up to Church-Street to another corner stone, thence along the front on Church-Street 20 feet to the first station, and from thence to James Taylor's house and lot."—Terms CASH.
The title papers will be shown on the day of Sale, or they may be seen by applying to
Robert B. Taylor, Trustee.
Feb. 26.
533
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Warehouses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to
John Southgate, or William Dickson.
Feb. 26.
534
NOTICE.
Under the authority of a Deed, executed by Richard Lively, of the City of Williamsburg, on the 13th day of March, 1801, and duly recorded, I shall Sell on the Second Monday in March next, before the door of the Court-House of James-City County,
Two small Tracts of LAND,
Lying in said County, and several LOTS in the City of Williamsburg, conveyed in Trust to me by said Deed, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the debt secured thereby to Gilliat and Taylor, together with the charges of Sale, and expenses of the Deed. The Sale will be for Cash.
Robert Saunders.
Williamsburg, Feb. 3.
481
Madame V. Casaumajour,
HAS JUST RECEIVED, 2 Trunks real Madras Handkerchiefs, which she offers for Sale on good terms.—Apply at her Store No. 18, Market-Square.
Feb. 24.
526
NOTICE.
All those who have any claims against the estate of WILLIAM GRUBB, deceased, are requested to bring them in for settlement—and those indebted to the said Estate to make immediate payment.
Elizabeth Grubb.
Feb. 21.
518
For Sale or Rent,
A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton 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 Subscribor in Richmond, who will give immediate possession.
Feb. 21.
519
James D. M'Caw. 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
Aux Francois.
A Young Gentleman of Norfolk, wishes to engage a preceptor to perfect him in the French language: none but a Frenchman of good education will answer. Enquire of the Printer.
Feb. 24.
524
CASH FOR
Rough Hogshead STAVES,
by Moses Myers.
Feb. 21.
516
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment.
John Hamilton.
October 14.
521
THE Subscribers will give orders on TURK'S ISLAND for cargoes of SALT, and receive payment for the same on delivery, by drafts on this place at 60 days sight.
James & Thomas Tucker.
January 17.
439
BLANK NOTES AND CHECKS for both Banks, for Sale at this Office.

At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806.
Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson,
Against Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Defendants.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who has been affected of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. 6th Mon. Ap. 472
FOR SALE, 250 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, Afloat. Apply to James Maurice & Co. January 6. 414
FOR SALE The Cargo of the Brig Paragon, Captain Ambley—Consisting of 137 Puncheons high proof JAMAICA RUM. 7 Hogsheads MOLASSES. Redmon & Frith. Who have removed to the second Fire-Proof Store, on Gibson's Wharf. November 13. 271
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 affidavits of Officers on half-pay and military allowances, who reside in 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' 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 employment 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 Officer 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 _____ 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
THIS DAY LANDING, on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Gross, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Mens' and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIJONS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havana SUGAR. September 6. 128
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. 170
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN, From 20 to 23 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Jan. 10.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor. Feb. 3. 479
LOTTERY TICKETS LOST. The following Tickets in the William and Mary College Lottery, viz. Nos. 1721, 2790, 7202, and 7758, have been lost. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at the Ledger Office. Feb. 7. 498
This Day landing, and for Sale, about 50,000 wt. Prime Green COFFEE, Imported in the sch't Wasp, capt. Kemp, from Aux-Cayes. Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Jan. 29. 468
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. 839
FOR RENT, A STORE-HOUSE near the Market-House in Portsmouth, an excellent stand for a Grocery or Shoe-Store, both of which are very much wanted in that place—Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 10. 502
The celebrated Arabian Horse SELIM, Which was imported into this state about 3 years ago, and whose Colts are now so universally admired for size and activity, will stand this season at my Stable near the Race-Field; particulars of which will be made known in time. R. H. Cocke. Feb. 7. 407
TO RENT, A Ware-House on Commerce-Street Wharf—Apply to William Plume, & Co. Feb. 3. 482
Now landing from on board the Sloop Director, and for SALE at the Ware-House formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's-wharf, 5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 5 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 20 Casks Malaga WINE, 20 Barrels SUGAR, 20 do. Prime New-York PORK, 20 do. do. BEEF, 10 do. do. APPLES, 30 Boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES, 10 do. SOAP, 10 Chests Souchong } T E A. 2 do. Imperial } 1 do. Hyson All of which will be Sold low or exchanged for Country Produce. James M'Clenachan. Feb. 3. 485
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANET, Boush, from London, and FREDONIA, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptance in Town—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 15 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 Funnels. 50 Casks Shot. 10 do. White Plains and Kersies. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 12 do. Blue do. 40 Casks Nails. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 6 Trunks Mens' and Women's Worsted Hose. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 3 Bales of Oznaburgs. 2 do. Yarn Hose. Fleecy Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. do. Carpeting and Carpets. Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. 145
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had 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 Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement. P. Barrault. Jan. 29. 456
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Tho's & Wm. M'Candlish, merchants, Norfolk, containing Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks. D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, - - - - - 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, - - - - - 100 Dollars. Wm. M'Candlish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. 341
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 3. 659
NOTICE. I request all persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN WADDEY, Sen. deceased, of Northampton County, Eastern Shore, Virginia, to bring them forward properly attested on or before the first day of June next, as I shall plead this notice in bar against all claims that may appear after that date. I. R. Waddey, Executor to the Will annexed. Northampton Court-Yard, Feb. 1. 2m 490
EAGLE TAVERN. The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market-square, and has to inform his friends and the publick in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentel BOARDERS by the Year. Thomas Glenn. January 15. 3m 453
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do, just received by the ship Planter, Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. 136
Notice is hereby given that I shall apply to the Court of Northampton County, at April term next, for leave to discontinue so much of the road leading from Franktown to Ocochannock Neck, as goes upon my land. Tully R. Wise. Feb. 14. 1m 509
COW-POX. The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has 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. 453
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. * * * TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. 279
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 48, Main-Street. Jan. 20. 451
If George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this office. Norfolk, Jan. 15. 435
JUST LANDED, 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. 426
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. 129, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for cash, or short payments. November 8. 262
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havana Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY.—For terms apply to John Brown. January 6. 412
FOR SALE, Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 18 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 130 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS.—Apply to William Pennock. December 20. 307
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome 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 satisfactory. September 25. 169
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Roberts.—Also, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston.—For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. January 20. 450
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey, Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almina, Capt. Stover A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has lately received and offer for Sale, the following Goods, for Cash, or inconvenient credit, for approved Notes, viz. 7000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels, in bales of 600 each. 1000 East India Gunny Bags. 190 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs. 400 Brown Rolls. 400 White Rolls, different qualities. 100 White Plaitillas. 75 Brown Holland. 100 Bretannias. 20 Dowlass. 62 Fine White Flanders Sheeting. 25 Shirt Linen of 20 to 100 dollars per piece of 37 yards. 40 Fine Bed Bunts and Bed Ticking. 390 Velvet Ribbands, No. 2 to 150. 30 Russia Sheeting, and Diaper. 320 Dozen Snuff Boxes. 100 Boxes Baltimore Window Glass, in whole and half boxes, viz. 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 9 by 12, 10 by 12, and 12 by 14, at the manufactory prices, with the addition of the usual charges. A few Barrels Philadelphia bottled Porter 105 Boxes Short Pipes. 120 Spanish Segars, of different quality. 150 lbs. Shoe Thread. 130 Twine. 15 Boxes Glass Ware, of different kinds, cut and plain. 37 Barrels Turpentine. ALSO, 20 Dozen of Shoe Brushes. Violins, Flutes and Fifes. ditto Strings and Bows. Looking Glasses of all kinds. Nuns' Thread and Fine Lace. Thread Stockings, Plush for Saddles. Coffee Mills.—Beads, and Bird Cages. Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, 1st quality. Backgammon Tables, Dice, Cards, Chessmen. Fowling Pieces, Pistols, and Agut Flints. Crooked Horn and Ivory straight Combs. An Invoice of Japanned Ware. do. do. of Mill Saws, Augers, &c. 40,000 Marbles. And a great variety of other Articles. Apply as above. September 25. 154
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN. PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter, Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work.—It is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestic purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to Improvements in various Arts. Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantic scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void."
To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of vivifying airs, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen.
The respectable Cultivators of land will be much benefited by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manure, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder manufacturers as to enable the French government to prosecute their war!
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the constituents of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Wines and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals.
The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Salt-petre—common Salt—and all other Arts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dying and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry.
No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often spent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon.
"MONTICELLO, August 1805. "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptaill has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. Accept of my salutations, and assurances of respect."
"TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT-VERNON, 19th September 1805. "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will I think, do great good to society and . . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can."
"BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Connection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land. You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and interesting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear. T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 300 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy. * * * Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper. 242
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 51, 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.
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