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to the total';,- irccnpetent sura of 150,000
dollars, for tfie purpose of fortifying ail the
]"
and harbors of the Atlauth i
11 ised in&u extent ofsea-coa t commuted
at ,i ore than 1200 niiltfs, must, if persisted
in> K-ad to consequences serious & alarming.
ived, That the prosperity ami ii
of the threat body of citizen* 01 this state are
inseparably connected with the prosperity,
interest and fate of their capital city : that
on the security of the port and barbor of
New-York, and on the protection and suc-
cess of its foreign commerce, the advance-
ment and prosperity of the great agricultu-
ral interest of the whole state does essential-
ly depend : that as it appears- by a message
from the president of the United States, de-
livered to both houses of congress at the
commencement of the last session, that by
the happy and .successful operation of the
funding system of the United States, the
public debt is materially reduced, and f.he
favorable prospect of its linal extinction in
n few years is confidently stated, and con-
gress is called upon to make a reasonable
provision for the operation of the i'otnre sur-
• plus revenue, no posssible injury or even in
convenience can therefore arise to the U.
t.esfrom the appropriating of one year's
impost revenue of each of the Atlantic states,
to the highly consequential and necessary
purpose of fortifying the ports and harbors
of each state requiring the same, inapro-
pOrti in. equal to the amount of revenue each
itale m ; annually produce.'
Resofved, That under all existing circum-
stances, this state is justly entitled to ask
and to-demand of the government of the
TTnited States, the appropriation of the stun
equal to the amount of the impost revenue
for one year of the port of New-York, to
be applied for the purpose of erecting; such
permanent and durable fortifications as may
be compeientto the effectual protection and
defence of that city and harbor, to be pay-
able by such instalments, and expended un-
der such regulations, as congress in their
wisdom may deem proper.
Resolved, as the sense of this legislature,
that no nation, however enlightened, popu-
lous or enterprising it may be, can maintain
a respectable standing as a commercial na-
/ tion, without the protection and support of
a respectable navy. That from the want of
such protection to the valuable and exten-
sive commerce of the United States, pro-
perty has already been permitted to be vio-
lently and unjustly captured from our enter-
prising merchants, and to the essential in-
jury of our national revenue, not only on
the high seas, but to the disgrace of our na-
tional character, in the victuity of our
coast, in the mouths of our harbors by fo-
reign armed vessels, to an am .unit that
would have furnished a navy capable of ef-
fectually guarding our coasts and harbors,
c.r protecting our commerce, of saving our
useful and respectable race of seamen from
i foreign impressment, capture and imprison-
ment, and of commanding respect from all
foieign nations.
Revived, That three copies of the forego-
ing resolution be signed, by the president
of the senate, and by the speaker of the
house of assembly, and delivered to his ex-
cellency the governor, in order that one
copy be transmitted to the president of the
United Slates, and one copy to the speaker
pf the house of representatives of the Unit-
ed States.
PHILADELPHIA, March 19.
The Jane sailed from Bassaterre the 13th
ult. Left there, brig James, Miles, for
New-Haven, in S days; schr. Washington*
EdeSs for Boston, in 3 ; schr. Dolphin,
St an wood, Gloucester, 15. On the 15th
February, about 30 miles to the eastward
of Anguilla, spoke the hermaphrodite brig
Ruth, of Berkley, from Martinique, out
3 days, bound to New-York. On Tuesday
last again fell in with her 25 miles to the
southward of Cape Henlopen. On the 4th
of March about 40 leagues to eastward of
Cape Henry, spoke the ship George, Tol-
tert, of and from Baltimore, bound to- Ham-
burgh, out 40 hours. March 8, ten miles
to the S. E. of Chincoteague shoals, a brig
from Charleston, bound to New-York,
blowing hard could not learn the captain's
name. March 10, six miles to the east-
ward of Fenwick island, the schooner Five
Sisters, 1 f Alexandria, from Exuma, bound
to Philadelphia.
The Jane, on her outward passage, was
brought too between Gifadaloupe and Ma-
raealante, by the British sloop of war Circe,
and after an hours detention, ordered to
Antigua ; the next day after her arrival
there, she was permitted to proceed to her
port of destination. Captain Pigot behav-
ed very ungentlemanly to captain Parsons
and his supercargo, whilst they were on
board the Circe. •
Captain P. reports, that at the time of
his sailing, the French were expecting a
visit from the English, having received ac-
' counts from the English islands, that two or
three squadrons were fitting out from Eng-
Jandy destination unknown, one of which
it was presumed, was intended for the
West,Indies. To be prepared government
was making requisitions of Pla?ttatio.n Ne-
groqs, great number of whom were arriv-
ing daily in Bassaterre, and were immedi-
ately armed and equipped for service.
Same day, schr. Sally, 0"ifiiihs, from
13 issaterre, (Guad.) via Antigua, where she
nt in and libelled. She sailed six
'clay's after the Argus, arrived on Wednesday
} est, and brings no further information res-
pecting the detained vessels at Antigua,
March 20.
/ Arrived, ship Hannah, Kenny, Havana,
S7 days ; sloop Hornet, Lake, Trinidad, via
l.ewisr.iv 10
Cleared, brig I'tith & Mary, Husstj, Hava-
na ; scli'i Euterptize, Sperry, Portsmouth,
JN. H.
.Orleans Gazette of yesterday. It was con-
templated! to arrest him, and the plan was
entrusted to so many secret Keepers, that
Mr. Burr's spies learnt it, and he thought
proper to be oil".
CHARLESTON, March S.
By the ship Middleton, captain Spencer,
in 35 days from Bordeaux, we last evening
received French papers to the, 10th1 January.
From the slight perusal which we have
been able to give our papers, we do not. dis-
cover any thing of importance relating to
the war.
From a Paris paper of the 3d January,
WB have translated the following important
article :
" The measures which are prescribed by
the Imperial decree, declaring the British
1 in ;; stare of blookade, are to ke car-
ried into execution in nil their points. Se-
veral American & Portuguese vessels, which
had arrived in the road of Cherbourg, and
afterwards were driven into England, were
not permitted to return into port."
FEI)ERAL GAZETTE
"SATURDAY, MARCH 2.\.
. IfaW.QRfcRANS, February 13.
It d-.es not appear that Aaron Unrr was
led on hoard of one of the United
j'artlHrd vesielb; as was Jtated ia tin.
We announce to-day the acquisition of
an eastern Manufacturer, whose zeal and
ability merit the attention and the favor of
the stationer and the printer. Although
the manufactory of Blank Cards may be
deemed of no high consequence to the trade
of the city, yet it will be a great conveni-
ence to some to have this article, in any size
and quantity, at their ujvn doors."" We have
Seen cards from the manufactory of I{. Can-
field ana Co. of this city (whose advertise-
ment we publish to-day) and were pleased
with the specimen. The institution pro-
great improvement, and merits en-
couragement.
A report (says the Kentucky Gazette of
the 26th ult.) was in town, though not
credited, that Burr had shot Wilkinson, at
Washington, Mississippi Territory, where
he,1 Wilkinson, had came to depose against
him, when at the bar, giving in his testi-
mony.
A London paper says, the king of Holland
has created an order of thirty Crowcr. The
Dutch say they have crosses enough without
them.
TRANSLATED
For the FEDERAL GAZETTE,
From the Hager's 'Town German paper.
Important for the KINGDOM of GOD.
Mr. GWJBER,
I have lately seen a letter from a respec-
table person in Wirtemberg, to a gentleman
in this town, which is full of the most im-
portant occurrences. CardinalFesch, Bona-
parte's uncle, is appointed chief of the
church over all the congregations of the
Rheinish Confederation, and has actually
been acknowledged as such by all the Pro-
testant princes, although he is a Roman
Catholic. He had scarcely taken his seat at
Augsburg, before everything began to in-
cline towards Catholicism with the poor be-
trayed flock of Protestants. Our Protes-
tant, clergy, says the letter, ar-e to lay aside
t!ie dress fboy !> - :o worn, as they
comman led neither respect nor made any
show in their present mode, and are to wear
ma-s-weeo's ; and our prelates actually wear
them now, and are obliged to wear on their
I the older of Maria in a golden cross.
A great number of Catholic mass-books have
been printed in the German language. Which
are divided into hours of prayer, and which
are now actually lend before preaching, at
the altar, in tiie .Prot,-M<;,u 1 .lurches, on
the frontiers. Th.e apostacy from religion
is every where attributed to want of respect-
for the pope ; it must, say they, be re-es-
tablished, and the pope viewed as the first-
ling in the kingdom of God. An universal
union of religion, under the direction of the
popedom, was every where spoken of, and
no person had, for fear of Bonaparte, as
yet made any opposition. A new sect had
also appeared, signalising themselves by a
particular dress and by a sign which every
one wears on his hat, who actually deified
Bonaparte".
Extract of a letter from Mattljciv and /l-
lexander Buchaltan\ belonging to the Mi-
randa expedition, To their relations in this
city dated,
'¦*' Garthagentf, Prison, Dec. 30, 1806.
" Since we wrote 5 ou last, giving a full
account of Qi . enate capture and situa-
tion, not!;;..," extraordinary has happened us*.
We are still kept in close confinement, load-
ed with chains, & death staring us in the face.
Unless our country will interfere in our be-
half, there is not the most distant hope of
our effecting our liberty. We have been ve-
ry ill, but have recovered our health a lit-
tle. Several of our unfortunate companions
are already dead ; and considering our mise-
rable situation, poor living, scanty allow-
ance, exposed to fevers and other diseases
incidental to this climate, it is surprising to
me that one of us has survived so long.
Benjamin Davis, and Win. Long, of your
city are well, and pass our prison window
in chains to and from their labor everyday.
John Scott has lost his hearing, is verv low,
and cannot live many days. Of the number
confined in the cell wndt us, two only have
died."
[iV. Y. Mercantile Advertiser.]
ct of a letter from an American citi-
zen in Calcutta, to his friend in Philadel-
phia, dated October 10, 1806:
" Your Packet was delivered soon after
my arrival here to the rev. Dr. Care;,
was then engaged respecting some mi
aries, who arrived a few (lays before inthe
ship Benjamin Franklin, captain W
from London. The prominent insist on
captain Wickes'-taking them hack, and de-
clare that he will not be peunitted to clear
his ship out, without he takes them back.
It will not be settled till the ship'be ready for
clearing out, and at present it is very doubt-
ful, whether the cap! tin will not be forced
to comply in returning tile missionaries he
1 out w'ith hirri. The govern meet
unfavorable to tfl# preaching cf the
arbitrary power would of
coiiSe then'c-ase."
LETT E R
From tint secretary of the treasury, transmit-
ting a statement of the fiublic debt.
On. the first days of January, 1801, 1802,
1803, 1801, 1303, 1300, and 180r, respec-
tively ; prepared in obedience to a resolu-
tion of the house of representatives of the
8th ultimo.
THKASURY DEPARTMENT,
February 27th, 1807.
SIR,
I have the honor to transmit a statement
of the public debt, on the 1st days of Jan.
1801, 1803, 1808, 1804, 1805, 1806, & 1807,
respectively, toget»._r with sundry explana-
tory statements and notes, prepared in pur-
suance of the resolution of the house of
representatives of the 8th of January List.
It has not been practicable to complete
before the! adjournment of congress, similar
statements for the preceding years, but they
will be prepared during.the recess, feluar-
teriy statements would have been attended
with still more considerable labor, in inves-
tigation as the accounts for several parts of
the public debt, ate lendered only "semi-annu-
ally, and they are all settled annually.
ii. appears from the statement herewith
transmitted, that the whole public debt of
the United States, unprovided tor on the
days above mentioned, amounted to the fol-
lowing sums respectively, that is to say,
Dollars.
On the l^tday of Jan. 1801 81,996,288 49
do. 1802 78,730,669 83
do. 1803 74,728,023 98
v do. 1804 83,349.7-14 33
do. 1805 80.330,159 78
do. 1803 74,539,058 75
do. 1807 67,727,756 76
The totat amount of pay-
ments of the debt (including
lands paid for in stock) have
been, in IgOl 2,325,418 55
1803 3,65 7,945 95
1803 5,(327,565 42
1804 ,4,114,970 38
1805 6,588,e79 84
1806 6,505,292 l.f
and the difference between the
anticipated provision made
ou the 1st January, 1807, &
that which had been made on
the 1st Jan. 180;, is, as will
appear by the statement (C) 448,439 40
Making altogether 29,268,511 73
Which deducted from the
amount of debt on the 1st ,of .
Ja«- 1801 81,996,268 49
Leaves a sum of 52,727,756 76
To which adding the debt
contracted by the purchase
of'Louisiana 15,000,000
Leaves the amount of}
debton the 1st Jan. 1807, C 67,727,736 76
as above stated J
The debt has therefore during those six
years, and notwithstanding the addition
made by the purchase of Louisiana, been di-
minished more than 14,260,000 dollars.
Altho' the amount stated for the first Jan.
1807, is necessarily on estimate, and not
from accounts actually settled at the treasu-
ry, it is believed net to differ materially from
the precise amount.
I have the honor to be, with great respect,
sir, yourobeoii
- GALLATIN.
Tlit hon. the speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives-
BANK S.
By a letter received last evening
Portland, we learn ti, riland bank
has refused payment ol
the holders have protested pan of them,
Redwel)., jr. and J. W. Reckless, John Good-
win and George Halberstadt, to be admitted,
and the said ship, her cargo, and the private
adventure of the master to be restored as
clai nerl.
Mr. Kerr prayed the said claim to be re-
jected, and the said ship, cargo and private
adventure, tube condemned.
His honor the judge having heard the said
claim and proofs read, and the arguments of
advocates and proctors on both sides thereon,
admitted the said claim', pronounced tlie said
ship, cargo and private adventure (save and
except the shipments of Geo. Halberstadt,
and John and Anthony Angue, Wm. Law-
rence and Edward DavisYto belong as claim-
ed, and by interlocutory de.cr.-e directed the
same to be restored to the claimants, for the
use of the owners and .proprietors thereof ;
and by further jiiteilociiloiy directed further
proof to be made within three months, as to
the sole and exclusive interest of the said
Geo. Halberstadt, and John-and Anthony
e, in their said respective shipments,"
and also, as to the national character of the
said Wm. Lawrence and Edward Davis.
Tuesday, January 13, 1S07.
Same Case.—For sentence and admission
of further proof, as to the national charac-
ter of William Lawrence and Edward Da-
vis.
His honor the judge having heard the at-
testatiofts read and the arguments of advo-
cates and proctors on both sides thereon,
pronounceojthe same sufficient in respect of
the said Edward Davis, and by interlocu-
tory decree pronounced the goods claim-
ed by him to be restored ; pronounced
the same insufficient in respect of the
said William Laurence, and by further
interlocutory condemned the good, claim-
ed on his behalf, as good and lawful
prize to the commanders, officers and crew
of the private ships of war Favorite and A-
lexandiine, as having belonged at the time
of the capture and seizure thereof'to enemies
of the crown of Great-Britain and Ire-
land, and as such or otherwise subject and
liable to confiscation.
Friday, l^d Jan. 1807.
Sally, Johnson, master
The solicitor-general prayed that the
claim by him given (in behalf of citizens of
the United States of Ameriea) to be admit-
ted, and the said ship and cargo to be re-
stored as ilaimed.
Mr. Kerr prayed, the said claim to be re-
jected, and the said ship and cargo to be
condemned.
His honor the judge having heard the
said claim and proofs read, and the argu-
ments of advocates and proctors thereon,
admitted the said claim, pronounced the
goods shipped by Lewis Gronning and
John Hsssett to belong as claimed, and by
interlocutory decree, directed the same to
be restored to the claimants for the use of
the owners and proprietors thereof; and by
further interlocutory directed further proof to
be made within three months with respect
shipments made by Kirk and Lukens,
and Margaret D. Schutt.
ft/* The Importers of British Slonvfaei
tures, are Tempested io meet en Monday even-
ing next, at 6 o'dock, at the Globe Inn,
Mar'tA 21. ^2f.
and were proceeding
forest the remain-
tsion, at
e holder
Boston,
der. And also that the 1 bank has
refused payment of its :pt in copper
or by draft on Boston, p.iyable from 'io to
30 days from date.
Bank bills.—The bank", in this town,
have come into a resolution "not to take in
deposit bills ot Amherst, "Vermont, or De-
troit banks. [Rohfut Gazette.]
Tiie Penobscot bank, it has
issued by drafts on the cxe ,. Bos-
ton, partly in specie, and pEtl;
money, at a premium. Its
out in great quantities.
llallo'ivel and. August,
as the above, drafts 8 to ic
bills in circulation.
Lincoln and Kenncheeh—d$tf do.
Main bank—pay by dr;
20 days, with an alternal
to protest its bills.
Portland fVmX'-^-pays'jn
at 10 to 15 days date.
Hillsborough bank—pays frdui i JOO to 3060
dollars in speise, per dicing according to
law, and will take back ti a; same at the
end of each day, and give a;draft on Bos-
ton.
Coas Bgnk—pays by |