Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-10-03 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.]
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3, 1808.
NO. 34.]
FOR SALE, A fine New SCHOONER of 125 tons burthen, will carry about 1000 barrels, now ready to launch, her cabin and joiner's work complete, built in Mathews. Also, A very handsome Pilot-Boat built SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, measures 83 feet on deck, complete, and can be launched in a few days. Also, One ditto of similar dimensions, can be launched in a month, the rigging of the two last is now fitting. Also, A new BRIG of 180 tons, completely fitted, now lying at Loyall's wharf. Also, A VESSEL of 185 tons, on the stocks, can be launched in a month. This vessel is of superior model and workmanship, and all her materials completely seasoned. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. September 28.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Races Commences on Tuesday the first of November, over Christian's Race Course.
First Day, a Sweepstakes for Horses belonging to Norfolk County only, except otherwise agreed on by those gentlemen who have already entered horses—Entrance 10 dollars—the proprietor to put up 40 dollars—each horse to carry 100 pounds. Second Day, 4 mile heats, Purse 400 dollars—entrance 20 dollars—New Market rules to govern—free for any horse except the celebrated horse Potowmack, belonging to Mr. Burwell Wilkes. Third Day, the Ladies' Purse of 100 dollars—mile heats—carrying a feather—the winner to win three heats—entrance 10 dollars—distance 90 yards. Fourth Day, two mile heats—Purse 200 dollars—entrance 20 dollars. Fifth Day, a give and take Sweepstakes, mile heats—entrance 50 dollars. EDWARD NEWMAN, Proprietor. September 19.
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash or short credit, at their Store, No. 1, corner of Commerce and Main Streets, A General Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching season; AMONG WHICH ARE, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 6-4 and 7-4 coarse Cloths, Flannels, Baizes, Coatings, Thicksets, Corduroys, Blankets, Plaid, Halliotts, Scarlet Cardinals, &c. &c. Kendal Cottons in assorted bales, Coarse Hats in assorted boxes, Nails and Spikes of all sizes, F and FF glazed Powder and Shot—1250, 200 good Bacon Hams, 30 Kegs Lard, 60 barrels Smithfield Apple Brandy, 100 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 60 barrels very white Allum Salt, 80 barrels good Coffee, Likewise, 2 grand and 6 small fine toned PIANO FORTES. And a handsome English made GIG and HARNESS, almost new September 21.
Turk's-Island SALT, For Sale on board the Brig Experiment, at Gosport, by William Dickson. September 21.
A handsome GIG for Sale. Apply to J. & W. Cook, No 69, Church-Street. September 12.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come alongside, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
JOHN PENDREY'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET. The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Backstays, single do. and Cos-sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Sloop Julianne, Capt. Stowe. Also, 21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granbery. September 21.
TAKEN UP A-DRIFT, On the 22d inst. in the bay below Willoughby-Point, a small MOSES BUILT BOAT, bottom up.—The owner may have the same by proving property and paying charges. Apply to JAMES GILBERT, schooner Rising States, Campbell's wharf. September 26.
FROM THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, —According to my intention, expressed on a former occasion, I again presume to address you. I shall not stop, to offer any apology for this repeated intrusion of my sentiments on your notice. The situation of our common country renders apology superfluous. In my former address, I endeavored to shew, that the present administration of the general government have, during the whole of their official progress, manifested, in the management of our foreign intercourse, a temper friendly to France and inimical to Great Britain; and that from this partiality of temper and conduct has proceeded the present unhappy state of our affairs. The consequences, which are likely to follow from this state of things, and the continued operation of the principles which produced it, still remain to be investigated.
When we look forward, from our present situation, what first and forcibly strikes our attention is the deeply interesting alternative of a long continued embargo or a war with England. Against the embargo much has been said and written: and, that it is indeed productive of very great mischief, is sufficiently evident. But when we strike solely at the embargo, we leave the primary source of our calamities untouched. The embargo is not an original and fundamental error, but only the mischievous offspring of preceding error. Before that measure was proposed, our public affairs had been conducted to a crisis, from which much evil was necessarily to issue, whether it were adopted or not. When our rulers, for fear of displeasing France and out of hatred to England, refused to adjust our differences with the latter, they then took the unfortunate course, which led them to a situation, from which they were under the necessity of turning short around and retracing their steps, or of proceeding forward, through an embargo on one hand, or an English war on the other. An abandonment of their course, at this time, could not naturally have been expected. The national prejudices and personal considerations, by which they were now propelled forward, were too powerful to be overcome by any degree of regard, which they have ever exhibited, for the good of their country. The alternative then left was an embargo or an immediate war with England. That we should have had war, under some modification, if the embargo had not been imposed, there can I think be little doubt. For our commerce could not have been carried on, in any degree worthy of consideration, unless our vessels had been permitted to arm for their defence: and very soon after granting this permission actual hostility with England must have commenced. But most adverse must have been the situation of public affairs, in which the embargo was the least among the evils presented to our choice.
That this is not a small evil is too well known. To explain at large all its mischievous effects, were a useless task. They lie within the reach of general observation. All see and feel the diminution in the price of our surplus produce, the difficulty of paying our taxes and debts, and the great injustice which prevails, in consequence of the inability of debtors to comply with their engagements. The general languor, the weariness of the present, and anxious doubtful anticipations of the future, which pervade all classes of people, are also sufficiently obvious.
Nor is a view of the situation in which this measure has placed us, in respect to foreign nations, in the least degree, calculated to afford us relief, under the pressure of these internal evils. We accuse G. Britain of impressing some hundreds of our seamen; and in order to remedy this evil we force into her service as many thousands. We dispute with her about our right to the unrestricted carrying trade between her enemies and their colonies; and in order to gain our point we abandon the trade altogether. We accuse her of a spirit of rivalry and jealousy towards our flourishing and rapidly increasing commerce; and in order to punish her for this wickedness we destroy our commerce entirely, leave her the unrivalled possession of the ocean, and the carrying trade of the world. We are accused of want and of energy in repelling the insults and aggressions of foreign nations, and in order to retrieve our character, we do indeed adopt an energetic measure, but unfortunately its energy is directed chiefly against ourselves: In order to avenge the wrongs committed on our commerce, we join the aggressors and employ the whole remains of our decaying navy in cruising against it along our coast, whilst our military force is employed on our frontiers in destroying our land trade. In order to coerce G. Britain into concession, we attempt to starve her colonies, and in the attempt we almost starve ourselves.
But if we fail in this starvation-project, (as indeed we are likely to do) we have contrived the matter so nicely, that we shall be in a better situation to go to war then, than we were at first. For the embargo was laid for two reasons; first to avoid war; second, to prepare for war: and when our revenue shall be entirely destroyed; our treasury exhausted; our commerce annihilated; our vessels rotten, and our seamen in the service of the enemy; when our citizens shall be impoverished and embarrassed and bowed down under the weight of every sort of grievance and oppression; they will then be exactly in proper condition to endure the hardships of war, and suffering under a large share of the evils of this world, we are to suppose they will, with less reluctance, expose their lives in battle.
But on so serious a subject, it will scarcely be deemed decent to smile, even at the most ridiculous opinions. The evils above explained, which have been already produced by the embargo, will not, on an ab-
stract view, appear inconsiderable. But they are light, in comparison with those, which may be expected to result from the long continued operation of this measure.
Two circumstances chiefly have prevented the price of our market produce from falling below its present rate, occasional violations of the embargo, and the expectation that it would soon be removed. But if, instead of being removed by the next congress, effectual means should be adopted to prevent its violation, and it should thus begin to assume a permanent aspect, the price of our staple articles, wheat and tobacco, would immediately fall to almost nothing; whilst our taxes would be at least doubled. The general government has hitherto derived its support altogether from commercial duties. But this source of revenue being annihilated by the embargo, both our general and state governments must be supported by direct taxes. With what resources we are to meet this accumulated taxation, I am unable to explain. The borrowing of money to defray the expenses of our political institutions must, when we recollect, that the debt incurred in our revolutionary war, is still unpaid, and when we reflect that the state of things in Europe, which gave rise to the embargo, is likely to be of long continuance, be a very discouraging idea. In addition to the difficulties arising from the scarcity of money, the gold and silver now in circulation would leave the country: they would go in quest of conveniences and luxuries to Canada, to the Floridas, to the West-Indies and to Europe. Money would be drawn from our banks, to pursue the same courses, until compelled to stop payment, their credit would sink, their operations cease and their notes depreciate. To obtain a circulating medium for general purposes and particularly to enable us to pay our taxes, we should be under the necessity of resorting again to emissions of paper money; and should again witness its train of unavoidable evils, depreciation, speculation, the extensive acquisitions of artful fraud, and the sufferings and poverty of unsuspecting innocence; scenes of former dreary and tempestuous times, which we hoped had passed away forever.
These are only some of the evils, which would result from a long continued embargo.
But it will be said that we have no reason to believe that the embargo will be perpetual or of very long duration; that we shall either starve or terrify Great Britain into a compliance with our demands or go to war with her.
That our rulers will be compelled, by the general sense of the people, to raise the embargo, in whole or in part, is not improbable: but unless they can find some pretext to cover their inconsistency, in a relinquishment of their present system of policy, the removal of the embargo will no doubt be followed by an immediate war with England, or by some hostile measure of coercion, which will in a short time lead to a war.
It will however scarcely be supposed that our situation will be bettered by this change of the embargo for war. Indeed the evils of an English war, from the manner in which it will probably be conducted by that country, will be nearly the same with those of a permanent embargo. They will not dream of invading our territory. We taught them a lesson last war, which they have not so soon forgotten. No, it will be a war of blockade, and not of bloodshed; a war of patience and fortitude, on our part, under difficulties, privations and sufferings; not of courage and military enterprize. Unless perhaps our government should unwisely undertake the conquest of Canada. I say unwisely, because I believe it would on trial be found to be an expensive and a rough and bloody job, and of but little worth.
But why, it may be enquired, if the effects of an embargo and war be so nearly the same do I entertain the opinion that our rulers reduced by their misconduct to the necessity of choosing one of those evils have preferred the least? Not, my fellow citizens, because I think the consequences of a permanent embargo much less pernicious to ourselves or better calculated than war to coerce Great Britain into concession: but because the former afforded our rulers a better opportunity to pause;—to reflect on the dangerous error of their proceedings; to find some pretence for retracing their steps, for taking a different course, and thus saving their country from ruin.
But it will be demanded is concession to be expected only from our own government; concession of right, whilst G. Britain is allowed to remain firm and inflexible in the wrong? Let it be recollected, fellow citizens, that Great Britain has always manifested a willingness to meet our government in a general and equitable adjustment of differences; that she has, in proposing to renew Jay's treaty, offered us terms, which our experience had proved to be advantageous: that she has since in Monroe's treaty, offered us terms better than those which we knew to be good. It is neither her interest nor her wish to go to war with us. She is now ready, as she has ever been, to adjust all differences, on any terms compatible with these vital principles on which her existence as a nation depends. Whilst our government, still actuated by the same unhappy prejudices, and still pursuing the same fatal policy, which has already conducted us to the breaking brink of perdition, are at this time, by the friendly overtures and persuasions, or by offers of tribute, endeavouring to prevail on France to cease violating her treaty with us, to cease capturing, plundering,
and burning our vessels; whilst our differences with England, with whom we have no treaty, are to remain untouched, until we can get into a situation more favourable to our purpose of coercing her into submission.
And what do we demand of Great Britain? Is our claim just? And are we likely to extort compliance? These are important and deeply interesting questions.
The principal subject of difference between the United States and Great Britain, and except which the advocates of government admit, that all might be settled, is the following. England claims and exercises the right of searching our merchant vessels for her seamen, and when found of taking them in her own service. We affirm that in the exercise of this pretended right, she either through mistake or design, often impresses American citizens; and that this evil cannot be effectually remedied in any other way, than by prohibiting the practice of search altogether. The British state in reply that they want only their own seamen; that the abuse imputed to them does not often happen; that whenever it has occurred the persons taken through mistake, have always, on proper application, been discharged and that they have an unquestionable right to the service of their own subjects, that at this time and notwithstanding the assertion of this right, thousands of her seamen are employed on board our merchant vessels; that as soon as it should be known, that they relinquished this right and that the American merchant flag would protect British seamen, desertions from her ships of war to a less dangerous and more profitable service on board our merchant vessels would become so frequent and extensive as to occasion serious and alarming injury to their naval interest; that this is a right they have always claimed and enforced; that they verily believe it to be one of the fundamental principles of their maritime superiority, and that on the maintenance of this superiority, particularly at the present time, depends all that is dear and valuable to them, their property, their liberty, their independence and their national existence.
Are you certain, fellow citizens, which party has the right side of this question? Are you certain that we have? Are you so sure of it, and do you believe the right of exemption from search so all important, that you are determined to vindicate it to the last extremity of fortune, liberty, independence and blood? Are you ready to pursue this dubious maritime right, which we have never yet possessed, through the dreary distresses of a perpetual embargo, or the calamities and horrors of war, perhaps of half a century and of unknown issue.
It were certainly a dictate of wisdom first to consider somewhat about the probability of obtaining the object, on account of which these immense sacrifices are to be made.
Commercial regulations, Madison's favourite system of coercion, have been fairly tried, and have completely failed. We have found that concession of what she deems her right is not to be extorted from Great Britain by non-importation law, by proclamation nor by embargo. Is it not wonderful that this puny politician should expect by such bloodless measures as these to extort concession from that high minded nation; that he and the tender-nerved Jefferson should hope with paper and parchment to frighten into submission a power who hurls defiance at the deathful Buonaparte commanding a hostile continent within sight of her shores.—No, Great Britain is not likely to commit suicide for fear of losing our market for her manufactures or our provisions for her colonies: she will not destroy herself by tame concession of rights on which her existence depends. If she must fall, she will fall gloriously: she will fall fighting to the last.
But the greatest courage and magnanimity have often been compelled to yield to superior force. And as the measures hitherto adopted, have failed to bend her to our purpose, we will wage war against her. Perhaps, in alliance and co-operation with our great and good friend Buonaparte, we shall be able to subdue her. Nicholas says, and he doubtless speaks the sense of our government that we shall. His words are, "The loss of our market, the withholding our supplies and the proper application of our force, would bring destruction on that nation."
Let us suppose this opinion to be correct: nay, let us suppose the great event accomplished: Britain subdued; her government overthrown; her cities in flames; her soil covered with slaughtered armies, and Buonaparte standing, blood-stained, amid this scene of desolation, and proclaiming that country, a member of his confederation of monarchies. Now, my fellow citizens, you have accomplished your object. The British will no more take their deserters from on board your merchant vessels. But do you not see, that you have been preparing a yoke and slavery and chains for yourselves and your children? Where now, on this earth, is the power to limit the boundless ambition of that man? The British navy, under the necessity of drawing from land the means of their subsistence, fall of course into his bands. Or even this destroyed or fled, controuling the resources of Europe, he can create, almost in a moment, what naval force he pleases. Having now settled the affairs of that continent according to his wish, he has immense armies to spare. Will he disband them! We know, with as much certainty as we possibly can know the future from the past conduct of any man, that he will not disband them: as long as any part of the earth affords a prospect of further conquest and dominion. Already is he endeav-
* It will be observed, that I speak of the embargo as having reference solely to England: indeed it must be evident to all, that France, under existing circumstances, possesses not the physical power to produce any such effect on the state of our affairs, as would render such a desperate measure necessary.
* Nicholas, being a respectable man, the leader of the government party encourages, and the neighbour and confidential friend of Mr. Jefferson, we may reasonably suppose, speaks the sense of our rulers as far as they think proper to disclose it.
* See Nicholas's circular.

By captain Hamilton's packet in 21 hours from Baltimore we have received papers, from which we have extracted some matters of interest relative to Spanish affairs. The accounts by way of Oporto of the 28th July, from Madrid, may be considered as later than those from Cadiz to the 31st July—Previous to the surrender of Dupont on the 20th July, there could be no communication between Madrid and Cadiz; his army was between those places.
AN EASTERN SHOREMAN, is received. The flagitiousness of the crime imputed to the commander of the revenue vessel in Chingoteague, is such that we must have some other, than anonymous authority to justify us in the assertion of the piece.—We only want one or two respectable names to vouch for the facts, to whom we may refer in case of need, and we shall lay them before the publick, not only as an act of duty, but of pleasure in holding up to publick indignation such unparalleled insolence and barbarity.—We would suggest the propriety of supporting the narrative of this transaction by affidavits.
REAL OLD HOLLAND SCHOUMACK.
BERGEN COUNTY, NEW-JERSEY. At an unusually numerous, and respectable meeting of federal republican electors, of the county of Bergen, convened at the house of John Zabriskie, innkeeper at Paterson, on the 17th day of September, 1808, pursuant to the resolution of a previous meeting, Garret G. Lansing, was chosen chairman, and William A. De Peyster, secretary. After which the following resolutions were proposed, and unanimously adopted, viz. Resolved, That this meeting reverence the federal constitution, and hold its original opposers and present violators, under whatever specious and imposing names they may exist, as the real enemies to the liberties and independence of our country.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this meeting, that during the present political situation of the world, it would have been our interest and true policy, to remain entirely neutral between France and Great-Britain, the two great belligerent powers of Europe; instead of which the party at present in power, have evinced an illiberal and highly impolitic enmity and ill will towards the government of Great-Britain, while at the same time they have betrayed a slavish and criminal predilection in favour of the French emperor Napoleon—the enemy of the liberties of man, the tyrant of continental Europe, who through his insatiable ambition, aspires to tyrannize over the world, and who, was it not for the British naval force, would possibly accomplish his aim. Although it is manifest that we have repeatedly received injuries and insults, which the imbecility and temporising policy of our present administration have in a great measure induced, from both these governments, and although we have from time to time been duly informed of British aggressions by our democratick administration, and have had the intelligence reiterated again and again, and sounded from one end of the continent to the other, by the democratick party; yet we have never been told by either the administration or its partizans, of the French outrages and insults, but on the contrary, with respect to them the most extraordinary secrecy and servile submission has been constantly observed.
A clamour has been raised against the British orders in council, while the French decree have been submitted to without a murmur. The capture of our vessels by the British has been loudly complained of, while the capture of our vessels and the most inhuman treatment of their crews, by the French, has been passed over in silence.
An hundred thousand militia have been drafted, evidently from the time and manner, for no other purpose but to inflame the minds of the people against Great-Britain, while a standing army has been raised and the command of it given to notorious French partizans.
A treaty agreed upon by our ministers in Great-Britain for the settlement of our differences with that country, has been returned by our executive without allowing the people or even the senate to know its contents;—while the French emperor, for ought that appears, with the perfect acquiescence of our government, has violated by his blocking decrees, the solemn treaty existing between this country and France.
Two millions of dollars have been taken from the publick treasury and sent as a tribute to the French emperor!—while non importation and embargo laws evidently dictated by the same emperor, have been passed for the purpose of preventing our commerce with Great-Britain. In addition to the above and numerous other notorious instances which might be adduced, the hostility which the democratick leaders and editors have shown to the cause of the unfortunate Spaniards, who with the assistance of the British are nobly contending with the French tyrant, for the preservation of their national independence, is in the opinion of this meeting a strong and unequivocal testimony as well as of their deep rooted enmity to the British and every undertaking however laudable in which they are concerned; as if their blind and unreasonable partiality for the tyrant Napoleon, and of the interest they take in the success of his abominable usurpations, and plans of universal dominion.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this meeting that this palpable partiality of our government is a powerful obstacle in the way of an amicable adjustment of our differences with Great-Britain; since it is nothing more than natural for that nation to distrust, and treat with indifference, the friends and advocates of the enemies of her existence.
Resolved, That this meeting are of opinion that the true way to secure the friendship of nations is to command their respect, that the true and only method to preserve peace is to be always prepared for war, and that the present administration, by refusing under a pretence of economising, to make timely and adequate appropriations for the fortification of our harbours, by destroying our navy and substituting in its place a fleet of expensive and useless gun-boats, calculated only to expose us to the derision of foreigners and incapable of keeping in
vouring to establish himself in our neighbourhood. Already has he proclaimed his brother king of America and the West Indies. Already has sent his experienced generals into South-America, Mexico and Florida; and declared in the Moniteur his intention to open the career of military glory to his American subjects. Against whom this career, if necessary to his purposes of dominion, is to be directed, none can entertain a doubt. All this has been done before with his aid; we have "brought destruction on England."
"But you are ready to say, that we too will fall gloriously; we will fight. Who will fight? Will Jefferson and Madison and Wilkinson and Duane fight? Will the leaders of the party generally fight? Will they fight their friends? A people for whose sake they are involving themselves and their country in ruin; a people, whom they have pursued, with unchanging attachment, from the old monarchy, thro' all the bloody vicissitudes of the revolution, down to a tremendous despotism, which menaces the independence of the world. No; other men than these must now be sought for; men of Washington principles. But alas! there is too much reason to believe, that they will be sought for too late, and that all, that will be left for us, will indeed be to fall gloriously."
Are these evils imaginary or will they be realized. We do not affirm that they will be realized: but may safely affirm that such is the direct tendency of the system of policy now in operation; and that our hopes of escaping them are founded solely on the voluntary abandonment of that system by our government, or its pursuit by war, on its failure of success. England will never make the concession demanded by us. She has frequently declared, that she will not; that she dare not; that the sacred duty of self preservation forbids the relinquishment of her maritime rights; that it is in defence of these rights, that she is now fighting against the combined nations of Europe; and that she is determined to incur the hazard of ultimate destruction in attempting to maintain them by arms, rather than ensure certain and immediate ruin by conceding them. She has accordingly preferred the evils of a non-importation law, of an embargo and of an inhospitable proclamation, and has been preparing by military arrangements in Canada, to encounter those of war, if we choose to resort to it.
We recur then to the ground already resumed, as our only ground of hope to avoid the calamities above mentioned; a change of policy or failure of success.
Most lamentable indeed is the condition of that nation, whose rulers are leading them towards a war, probably of long continuance, certainly of grievous calamity, and in which success is to be their ruin.
But there is still left a hope, the precious hope, that a change of principle and policy in our public councils may be effected.
The present state of Europe presents an aspect somewhat favorable. It is possible, that some nation or nations, which have been under the dominion of the French emperor, may succeed in their attempts to shake off his yoke; may recover and maintain their independence and that our government seeing the pressure against England lightened, and new markets opened to her commerce, may lose all hope either of starving or conquering that nation, and may be induced to relinquish a system of policy, which that hope dictated. But all this is very uncertain. The convulsive motions, proceeding from pain and desperation, which appear in different parts of Europe, may be crushed, and instead of diminishing, may tend, as heretofore, to enlarge and confirm the dominion of the tyrant of that groaning continent.
For our redemption then from the greatest of temporal evils, we must, under providence, rely chiefly on ourselves. The first step to be taken towards a change of conduct in our rulers is a change of political sentiment in the people. It is under this impression, fellow-citizens, that I have thought it my duty to address you; and it is duty of every man, who is convinced of the justness of the opinions, which I have explained, to endeavor to extend their acceptance and influence; to expose to his neighbors and fellow-citizens the causes, which have produced our recent distresses, the still greater distresses, which lie in prospect before us, and the course which must be taken to escape them. These endeavors to diffuse just political principles among the people will derive much aid from the pernicious effects of the measures, now in operation. A change of public sentiment has already commenced and is advancing in every part of the country: and it must ultimately prevail. Our rulers are not inattentive to this change: they have never been accused of inattention to the current of popular opinion. It is to be hoped, that they will, at length, be induced to sacrifice their national prejudices and their regard to consistency of opinion and conduct to considerations of personal popularity. To us, fellow-citizens, who aspire not to the honors and emoluments of office, it is a matter of no importance, provided our public affairs be well managed, who is president or vice-president or members of congress. If our rulers will abandon their present hopeless course; if they will take the course which the public welfare plainly indicates, and which their predecessors, prosperously pursued, we shall be perfectly content.
But if this hope fail us; if they will persist in their career of folly and madness and ruin, we must resort to the remedy furnished us by our constitution. We must, through the medium of election, dismiss them from office and supply their places, with men of different principles and characters; men who formerly approved the principles on which Washington administered our constitution, and who, uncorrupted in evil times, still adhere to those principles; who have never been seduced by the specious, but deceitful promises of modern innovation nor bewildered in the delusive reveries of a visionary political philosophy: men who, exempt from national prejudices and partialities, and unembarrassed by personal considerations would make the welfare of their own country the only object of their pursuit. Under the auspices of such an administration, our present inconveniences and distresses would vanish, like the mists of the morning before the rising sun. The causes, which produced them, would be immediately removed. Our differences with Great Britain would be amicably and equitably adjusted. The non-importation law and embargo laws would be forthwith repealed. Our executive proclamations, directed expressly and exclusively against the ships of Great Britain, would be revoked: and the days of former happiness and prosperity would return.
But, say our rulers, as soon as your federal administration should settle all differences with England, the terrible Buonaparte declares war against you.—
Be it so. He possesses not at present the power to injure us; nor ever will, unless with our assistance he succeed in his endeavors to subjugate G. Britain. We should not indeed wait long for him to declare war: unless he should immediately desist from outrageous violations of treaty and revoke his plundering decrees, we would make war against him:—we would now, as formerly under the administration of the virtuous and independent Adams, authorise our merchant vessels to arm and bid defiance to the few French privateers and piracons, that dare venture out of port.
But, in doing this, we should be aiding England, and would not her ultimate success in the present European contest be as dangerous as that of France, to the liberty and independence of America? No: if Buonaparte prevail, England is annihilated; if England succeed, she only maintains her maritime superiority. If the former accomplish his object, the force and resources of Europe are in the hands of one man. If the latter, they are divided between two, in whose mutual jealousy and vigilance will consist our safety.
But by peace and commercial intercourse with England; by furnishing her with our market and our supplies, we should be contributing, says Nicholas, "to a despotism on the ocean, which would drive us from it." In order then to prevent detested England from ruling us by sea, we are to make Buonaparte our lord and master by sea and land.
But has not England been unvalued mistress of the ocean, for fifteen or twenty years? And instead of being driven from it, have we not continued to occupy a larger space on its surface; until by our own folly and misconduct, we rendered it necessary to drive ourselves from it? But we love France and all French affairs, and we hate, from our souls, we hate England.
Oh! fatal prejudices! Oh! wretched short-sighted ruinous policy! Policy, which untaught by experience of the past and obstinately blind to future, is steering this once prosperous republic, the last and best hope of civil liberty, directly against those disastrous rocks, around which float the wrecks of the broken nations of Europe.
A Citizen of Halifax.
FROM LONDON PAPERS.
The Madrid Gazette states, that the French are in possession of Seville and Cadiz!!!—Such are a few of the barefaced falsehoods, with which the most unprincipled tyrant that ever oppressed a nation, does not scruple to deceive and insult the unfortunate people who are cursed with his iron law. But how will they feel—what will they say—how will they act, when the true state of the case is made known to them? Time, and a very short time, will furnish the answer to these questions.
August 1.
Upon the additional glorious intelligence which we have this day the happiness to communicate, we most heartily congratulate the publick. We now clearly discover the bright dawn of a happy day for Europe: for Buonaparte, we are persuaded, cannot, in the present situation of affairs, ever retrieve himself so far as to regain what he has lost, or to stop the progress of the consequent rapid decline of his infamously acquired extensive power.—Though his past operations have set all ordinary calculations at defiance, by overcoming moral difficulties, he has never been able to surmount physical impossibilities. The force which he had marched into Spain and Portugal, and which, we trust, has long ere this, been annihilated, was as large as he deemed necessary, or perhaps could spare, under all the circumstances of Europe, and with a view to his ulterior designs. The error of his estimate of the amount of force necessary for the reduction of Spain, and the retention of Portugal, was not apparent till late in June, and it was not till the present month that means were taken by marching troops from the interior of France and Holland to correct it. The military establishment of France though large, must have its limits, as well in the moral inability to extend it, as from the political necessity of its dispersed disposition. The army, that we trust has been, or will be annihilated in Spain and Portugal, was but little short of 130,000 men, not inferior to the force employed at Austerlitz, at Jena, or at Friedland, and yet if in either of these cases, the whole force had been cut off, no person would be hardy enough to assert, that the Corsican could, with the same celerity assemble a second army to retrieve his loss, as he had shewn in collecting the first.—But Spain is contiguous to France—Granted; yet it is not from France that the army can be supplied, but from Poland, Dalmatia, Germany, and Italy; and it will remain to be proved by the event, whether that be practicable, or will be hazarded. France and Holland had already been drained to make up the original invading army, and consequently whatever troops can now be collected from either, or both, may be sufficient for a reinforcement, but will be wholly inadequate to affect a country defended by above a million of men in arms. It is not by the gens d'armerie of France, or the conscripts of the year 1809 or 1810, that the brave patriots of Spain, having the experience of some months warfare, inured to the toils of a campaign, flushed with recent victory, and determined to conquer or perish, are to be subdued.—Such an operation demands the best troops of the French army, and in much greater numbers than their blood-thirsty tyrant will dare to draw together. If Italy is to be retained, if Dalmatia is to be kept, if Germany, in her present menacing attitude, is to be watched, if the population of the north of Holland, may even of France itself, is to be awed by the presence of a military force; if, in fine, the Corsican be not prepared to abandon all the other parts of the continent, and put even his power in France to the hazard, for his infernal but desperate designs upon Spain, he will not, he cannot within any reasonable time, collect an army adequate to give him a chance of its reduction. This business must be done, or attempted by French troops only. There is something so electrical in the transfusion of the patriotick fire, that it would not be safe to employ the troops of the confederation of the Rhine against the Spaniards. The animating spectacle of a brave and gallant, but insulted nation, gloriously contending with the destroyers of Europe, in defence of their hearths and their altars, their king, their country, and their God, would inevitably awaken them to a sense of native oppression; and the first moment of such retrospective feeling would detach them from the tyrant, to make common cause with the common objects of his persecution and injustice.—It will not even be safe to intrust troops made of
such materials with the care of the prostrate nations of the continent, without a large admixture of French force.
The spirit of Spain will spread with the knowledge of the measures and successes of the patriots; and if it once bursts forth in nations that have long overflowed with the inundation of French rapacity and oppression, the whole fabric of the Corsican's power, with all its sanguinary instruments, will vanish and be no more heard of, but in the posthumous execrations of mankind. Whether we look, therefore, to the position of the French armies on the continent, or to the actual situation and unavoidable dispositions of the different nations of Europe, we contemplate, in every circumstance, much of cupicious promise for the patriots. We are aware that it may be said, that this is too sanguine a view of the good cause, and that we shall be referred to the past conduct of the Corsican to prove it so. But it is upon the fullest admission of all that can be claimed for him, on the score of that past conduct, that we entertain this view of the case; it is because we suppose that Buonaparte, when he invaded Spain, was not inattentive to other objects; that when he was stripping the pope of his temporalities, he could not calculate upon the approbation of the Catholic powers of Europe; that as his views did not terminate in Spain or Rome, that he did not take a man from Germany, Italy, or Dalmatia, more than he thought absolutely necessary for his designs on Spain, that as he was not apprehensive of any raising in France, he made up the invading army principally by the forces which he had in France, and that consequently, the army he now wants for a fresh invasion must be drawn from the other parts of the continent, to the imminent hazard of all his other objects. If the force sent to Spain had proved sufficient, the whole arrangement would have been of a piece with all his former measures; and it is from the fatal error committed in proportioning the amount of that force, that we think the view we have taken of his present difficulties justifiable, as well as that the grand expedition from England will have arrived, to co-operate with, or make a diversion in favour of the patriots, long before any formidable force can be collected again to invade Spain.
Such are the pleasing reflections in which we wish to indulge; leaving to others to pursue a different course. We envy not the situation of those whose daily task it is to throw doubts upon the authenticity of the intelligence of the defeat of the army by the gallant Palafox; to ridicule the noble and admirable Address of that gallant chief to the Arragonese; and to predict that Buonaparte is about to overwhelm Spain with his whole force. Be our a more beneficial duty to our country. Be it for us to contemplate the enthusiasm which pervades every part of the British empire in favour of the patriot cause. It is our heartfelt delight, that through-out the country there is but one wish, and one sentiment upon the subject, and it will be the everlasting glory of Great Britain, that in this great crisis of the fate of Europe, she has performed her duty!
PASSES INTO SPAIN.
At the present moment, when every Briton looks with apprehension to the means which the despot of the continent has of pouring the instruments of his vengeance into Spain, the following account of the communication between that country and France, will afford some gratification to our readers:
"The first and greatest of the roads, which conducts straight to Madrid from France, is the one occupied by Buonaparte, and which Joseph has taken in his route from Bayonne to that city. It lies for near 22 leagues through the Pyrenees, before they sink into easy acclivities, between Mondragon and Victoria. At every step an army is exposed to attack; but, as Napoleon appears to be completely master of the country, from the Bidassoa quite to Victoria, it is to be presumed that his forces will encounter no difficulties on their march, except those caused by want of magazines and provisions. In many parts of Old Castile, even bread and eggs are not to be procured. Even in Alaya, and in Biscay, it is difficult for troops, accustomed to the abundance that reigns in France, to conceive the want of every kind of sustenance. Water itself is not always to be found."
"The second grand entrance into Spain is from Perpignan to Barcelona, through Bellegarde, La Junquera, and the famous pass of Figueras, in Catalonia. About fifty miles of this road lie through the Gorges of the Pyrenees where in many places an hundred armed peasants may arrest an army. Neither horses, provisions, nor accommodations, are to be found between Bellegarde and the city of Girona. That Barcelona and the fort of Montjuif are in possession of the French, we know. But, whether the fort and passage of Figueras are so, may be matter of doubt; and if, as has been asserted, the patriots have surprised that fortress, the French troops in Catalonia may be in a very dangerous predicament."
"A third road conducts from Bayonne by a small town called St. Jean Pied de Port, into Navarre, straight to the capital of that province, Pamplona. It is a most dangerous and almost impracticable entrance, through perpetual defiles and prodigious mountains, which can only be passed between May and the end of October. By this road, however, it is that Napoleon sent Leclerc to penetrate into Arragon. He appears to have crossed the Ebro at Tudela, and proceeding down its left bank, to have had various engagements with the patriots, particularly at Alagon, and at Saragossa. We must presume that the French still retain possession of this entrance into Spain; but we know little or nothing certain relative to the actual state of Navarre."
"There is a fourth road, from Tarbes, in Bigorre, along the valleys that divide that province from Aragon, which conducts to Saragossa. It passes through the Spanish towns of Jaca and Huesca; but it is rather a track pervious to muleteers, during summer, than a road by which any troops can pass. In winter, the snows render it totally impassable."
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awe even the smugglers of our nation; in short by rendering our sea-ports entirely defenceless and adopting in practice the absurd and ridiculous whims of trusting to the natural justice of nations; they have in a great measure, themselves occasioned the insults and injuries of which they complain: and under a pretence of procuring a satisfaction for, and preventing a repetition of which, they are now ruining our country by a perpetual embargo, in its distressing and embarrassing effects, nearly tantamount to a war with all the world.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the interests of commerce and agriculture are intimately connected: and that to destroy the one is to embarrass, and discourage the other.
Resolved , That this meeting unequivocally condemn and disapprove of the embargo, as an act evidently dictated by a foreign tyrant, and hurried into existence at midnight without an opportunity of deliberation or debate, and under a cloud of secrecy; as an act which instead of procuring a redress of our grievances from the European belligerents, will in all probability, from its evident self-destroying quality and effects, secure to us their derision and contempt: As an act, which instead of preserving the resources of the nation, has already blocked up the sources of our riches, beggared, or driven into foreign service our seamen, dismantled and laid up our shipping to rot, and which if continued will ruin our merchants, reduce the value of our lands, crowd our goals with debtors, and rob our treasury annually of at least twelve millions of revenue, which will in a short time render a land tax absolutely necessary for the support of our national government.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the present ruling party, by endeavouring to make the judiciary dependent on the executive, by drawing money from the treasury without an appropriation made by law—by the secrecy with which they have conducted the national affairs—by dismissing from office meritorious citizens, and appointing to places of profit and power the most abandoned foreigners—by their inordinate attachment to the interests of a foreign tyrant—and by numberless other acts, have evidently betrayed their love of despotick power; their hollow professions and declarations to the contrary notwithstanding.
Resolved , That in the opinion of this meeting, it is the duty of every real American, who has the interest, the honour, the safety, and the propriety of his country at heart, to embrace the opportunity which is presented to him by the approaching elections; and laying aside all local or personal interests and party prejudices, to endeavour by every lawful and honourable method in his power, to procure the election of federal republicans to the offices of government—and it is therefore
Resolved , That this meeting do earnestly recommend to the citizens of the county of Bergen, to support at the ensuing elections, the following tickets, composed of firm friends to the independence, agriculture, trade and navigation of our country—to wit:
 For Council—William Colfax.  For Assembly—Albert C. Zabriskie, Adrian Post, John W. Hopper.  For Sheriff—Casparus Bogert.  For Coroners—John Welling, Garret S. Ackerman.  For Electors of President and Vice-President—John Outwater, John Black, Jonathan Elmer, Thomas Sinnickson, Jonathan Rhea, William Lloyd, Peter J. Striker, and Evi Adams, Esquires.  For Representatives to Congress—John Beatty, John Neilson, Aaron Ogden, William Campfield, William Coxe, and Samuel W. Harrison, Esquires.  Resolved , that the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and published in the Trenton Federalist , New Brunswick Guardian , and New York Herald . GARRET G. LANSING, Chairman. WILLIAM A. DE PEYSTER, Secretary.
MIDDLESEX RESOLUTIONS. At a numerous and respectable meeting of Federal Republican citizens of Middlesex district, at Concord, (Mass.) on the 15th inst. the hon. James Prescott, esq. in the chair—it was unanimously resolved,
That they view with the deepest concern and apprehension the present condition of their country. While the United States are almost the only neutral power, that attracts the attention of the belligerent nations of Europe, while each view us with a jealous fear, that we are becoming the servile friend, or the humble instrument of the other, and at the same time both seem disposed to regard us as possessing no rights, which may not be violated at their convenience—the policy of our own government ought to be bold, honest and independent. At the same time that the sovereignty and honour of the nation is to be firmly asserted and maintained, the rights of individuals, equally in every section of the Union, are to be protected by government.
That they consider the evils and distresses which are now the common subject of complaint in the United States, to be the direct result of a series of weak and implicit measures adopted by the national government; and to be the consequence of a departure from that sound and honest policy, by which the patriotic WASHINGTON and ADAMS rendered the first years of our national existence prosperous, respectable and happy.
Resolved , That they consider that our national councils are now too much under the control and influence of the leading men of the Southern and Western states, and that the views and policy of those men are hostile or indifferent to commerce, and wholly inconsistent to the interests of the Eastern states, whose wealth, happiness, prosperity and consequence depends essentially on commerce. That in the management of our foreign relations, these men are actuated either by prejudice, illiberal and unworthy statesmen, or by fears and partialities dangerous and unworthy of Americans.
Resolved , That they consider the late embargo laws, by which our commerce is annihilated—our seamen reduced to the hard necessity of living on charity, or of abandoning their country for subsistence; our merchants ruined or forced to send their capitals to other countries for employment; our ships consigned to the worm, and our Farmers without a market, as a measure directed by the MOST MISTAKEN AND UNJUSTIFIABLE POLICY. As a substitute for war, and as a mode of resenting, or retreating the heavy injuries inflicted on our nation by France and Great Britain; they consider it totally feeble and insufficient. For it is a measure,
which imperious France has wished, (not to say required) and approved, and which Britain does not deem worthy her resentment, or consideration. But as a national act, in which the honour and dignity of the United States are involved, they view it with still more concern.
They consider that by the Embargo laws, cunningly & gradually transformed to a non-intercourse law, the government has directly abandoned rights, which are essential to us as a sovereign and independent nation. That it has thus not only degraded us from our rank and independent empire, has not only deserted the rights of its citizens and subjects, who traverse the ocean and who have an indisputable right there by the laws of nations; but it has, by this measure, and without sufficient cause, taken from a large and valuable portion of the community, the enjoyments of rights long possessed and essential to their prosperity and happiness. And they consider that the government, which deprives the citizen of his rights, (as it would seem) merely to prevent their violation, and his consequent claim on its interference and protection, answers not the end, or object of civil government, and cannot long claim the confidence of the people.
That they consider this policy, so derogatory to government, so injurious to the citizens, so unequal in its effects, so fatal to commerce, as having a direct tendency to dissolve our national compact and union, which of all results, short of national disgrace and commercial ruin, they consider most to be deprecated.
NEW-YORK, September 30. A letter received in this city from Barracoa, via Havanna, dated 2d Septembr, says, "A vessel arrived here this morning from St. Jago brings advice that the inhabitants of St. Thomas are evacuating the island, on account of the great scarcity of provisions."
Extract of a letter from a commercial house in Havanna to another in this city, dated Sept. 11th. "A brig arrived here yesterday from St. Thomas. An express from Barbadoes, which has reached St. Thomas, brings dates as late as the 31st July from Cadiz and 1st August from Gibraltar, mentioning that a force of 300,000 Spaniards had marched to the frontiers of the kingdom; that the French in Spain were nearly exterminated; and that Murat and every other general of note were held as hostages for the safe return of the king Ferdinand VII."
On Monday the 19th inst. the Freemen of Connecticut met in their respective towns for the purpose of choosing their representatives in the national and state legislature, and of making out a nomination from which in April next are to be chosen the assistants and counsellors for the next year. The present delegates in congress, viz. Champion, Dana, Davenport, Mosely, Pitkin, Sturges and Talmadge, are all re-chosen without opposition. The federal ticket for Nomination of assistants has wholly prevailed, with an increased majority. In the house of representatives, consisting of 199 members, there will be 149 federalists. ( Con. Cour. )
BOSTON, September 23. ALL HAIL, SISTER VERMONT! At length we have received the wished for good news from this State. The embargo party are DOWN—fallen, we trust like Lucifer, never to rise again. The influence of office could not answer. The prostitution of a batch of paper money banks to electioneering purposes, would not answer. The infernal trick of imputing to the federalists a murder, committed by a notorious and active democrat, failed of success. The opposers of Executive tyranny, foreign influence, and a tribute-paying Congress, have completely triumphed.
The glorious result of the late election in Vermont, we learn to be as follows: A Federal Governor. A Federal Lieutenant-Governor. A Federal Council. And in the House of Assembly a majority of Federalists.
Of four members of Congress, three Federalists. Now is the triumph of patriotism in New-England complete; and the independent yeomanry of the Green Mountains deserve well of their country.
Vermont Election—decided. We have the felicity to pronounce on the authority of credible advices from Vermont, that the cause of Federalism has completely triumphed in that state. The hon. Mr. Tichenor is elected governor, by a majority of more than 1000 votes over governor Smith. [To show the extent of this change, in one small state, we notice, from an official source, that the votes for Governor, last year, were, for Smith 9903, for Tichenor 8671—making a majority of 1332 for Smith over Tichenor.]—The federal ticket for counsellors is also chosen by a similar majority; and of 204 Representatives, 104 are Federalists. [The numbers last year were about 120 democrats, to 60 federalists.] This information is the more auspicious, as it renders the return of all New-England to the correct principles of Washington, certain and complete; and as the counsellors and representatives, in joint convention, will appoint the Electors of President of the United States. The Legislature of Vermont consists of one branch only—the House of Representatives;—but in the election of important officers, the Council (12 in number) meet with them. On the certainty of this event we felicitate our common country. We have not from the first, had a doubt on the subject. The change in the public sentiment, is not a variable flaw—but a trade wind , which sets strong for the port of Federalism.
September 26. One of our Portsmouth Correspondents writes us, that the council of New-Hampshire have gone through the business of sorting, and counting the votes for representatives to the next congress! that the return had been regularly and punctually made from every town, excepting one, throughout the state; and that the result gives to the federal ticket a majority little short of 4000 votes.
On Tuesday next the 4th of October, will be Sold without reserve, before the New-Market at 11 o'Clock, 10 hlds. 9 bbls. Muscovado Sugars, 2 do. do. do. All sums under 200 dollars cash; over 200 notes at 60 days, with approved endorser. S. Marks, Jun. September 30.
NEW-YORK, September 27. We this day present our readers with a continuation of foreign news by the ship Elizabeth —and having obtained a paper of the 4th August, one day later than we had yesterday, this day's paper will be found much more interesting than that of yesterday.
LONDON, August 1. Saturday dispatches were received at the admiralty from sir Samuel Hood, dated off the Island of Moen in the Baltic, on the 17th ult. They state that the admiral had received intelligence from several gallies, under Mecklenburgh colours, that a French force of 30,000 men had assembled at Stralsund for the purpose of invading Sweden, and were in perfect readiness, except that they were obliged to wait the arrival of a great number of boats, which had been collected in the Elbe, and which were to convey them in the first instance to Rugen, where they were to be joined by the Spanish troops.
August 3. Most important and glorious news from Spain. Defeat of the French in Arragon, in Valencia, and in Catalonia, confirmed.
Intelligence of the greatest importance has been received from Spain, and we rejoice in being able to state it is most glorious. Government have received dispatches from lord Collingwood of the 17th of last month. Seville Gazettes have also been received to the 14th, and Oviedo to the 30th last month, that is, to last Sunday. The dispatches from lord Collingwood have brought a confirmation of the success of the Spaniards in Valencia, in Arragon and Catalonia. Near Barcelona the French sustained a defeat, and were forced to retire to the forts. A Madrid article of the 20th in the Oviedo papers, adds, after the enemy had thrown themselves into fort Montjuji, which commands the harbour of Barcelona, the Catalan patriots resolved to storm it; their loss was very great between 6 and 7000 men; but they succeeded in making themselves masters of it, and immediately put the whole garrison to the sword.
Money found a grave for his army in Valencia. A series of actions took place near the walls of that city on the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th of June.—On the 26th and 27th, the Spaniards are said to have sustained considerable loss, and the French to have succeeded in their object of getting near Valencia so as to be able to make an attack upon it on the 28th. The Valencians, aware of Monecy's intentions were posted under the walls. He began his attack in the afternoon of the 28th, but the town was so vigorously defended that he was obliged to retire to his position between Quarte and Mislatat, where he had thrown up a battery. There he was attacked by the patriots on the 29th, and a most sanguinary conflict ensued, but, thanks to Providence! "the good cause," as the Oviedo Gazette informs us, was ultimately triumphant, and of 18,000 men of whom Monecy's army consisted, only 1000 made their escape. These wandered about uncertain what course to take. At length they effected a junction with a French force at St. Clemente. Such is the fate that has attended the French arms and operations in Valencia. A similar fate has befallen them in Murcia, but the particulars are not mentioned.
The dispatches have brought also a confirmation of the failure of all the attacks upon Saragossa.—And thus in Arragon, Catalonia, and Valencia, the French army has suffered a diminution of near 40,000 men.
The French divisions under generals Frere and Wredel were sent to join Dupont, but Wredel having been routed, Frere did not think it prudent to proceed further than St. Clemente.
The important fort of Figueras in Catalonia has been taken by the patriots.
Upon the above intelligence, so important and so glorious, we have no room to make any comments, nor indeed are any necessary. It will fill every British heart with exultation and pride, it will strengthen the belief that the decree has gone forth to arrest the tyrant in his course, and to assert and avenge the cause of freedom and of man.
August 4.
Joseph Buonaparte is said to have arrived at Madrid so early as the 20th of July, seven days before he was expected. He was received with sullen silence; no guns were fired by the Spaniards, nor did any species of rejoicing take place on the occasion. The bell ringers refused their official office; which being considered an unpardonable offence, three of them were taken into custody, and on the following day, after a summary trial, put to death. It is said, that a few hired tinkers (menders of sauce pans and kettles) appeared before the palace, and saluted the sovereign by the noise produced by beating their pots and kettles and sticks; and these men cried "long live king Joseph." The people positively refused to assemble on the occasion; and every appearance indicated a speedy renewal of the occurrence of the 2d of May.
It is indeed reported, on the authority of a letter from Plymouth, that a most violent tumult had actually taken place at Madrid on the 23d; that in the conflict which ensued the whole of the French troops in that city were either killed or put to the route; and that only 4000 cavalry were enabled to effect their escape. The report adds, that upwards of 20,000 persons fell on this occasion. We must submit these statements without, in any respect, vouching for their accuracy. The letter which contains them, was received by a mercantile house in the city. It states, that the account was published at Oporto on the 28th of July, in an extraordinary gazette, which concludes thus:—
"We have now to offer to our prayers and thanks-givings to the God of Hosts, that Spain no longer contains a single Frenchman who is not in the power of the Spaniards."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Brig George, Cox, 16 days from Turk's Island, Salt, John Cox.—Sept. 14, was brought to by the French privateer Exchange, lately victualled at Carleton; after plundering the brig of a square-sail, twine, poultry, &c. put on board, without provisions or water, capt. Benjamin Tucker and crew, of the British sloop Sir John B. Warren, of Bermuda, captured two days previous off the Grand Cayros—she was from Cape Nicholas Mole, loaded with Coffee, bound to Bermuda. Sch'r Ann Gardner, Snow, 7 days from Boston. NEWCOME's Packet will sail for New-York, first fair wind. Oct. 3.
PATENT ILLUMINATORS, OR
Sky Lights for Shipping, &c.
Giving a more general light than the common Sky-Light, with one half the expense; are equally applicable to the state room, storeroom and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck.
The Patent BINNACLE ILLUMI-
NATOR is now completed, and is much approved of by those gentlemen who have seen the effect of it. The compass in the binnacle and the cabin being both lighted by one light placed in the cabin.
Orders for the above will be received at No. 77, Main-Street, by
E. Sturtevant, Agent. N. B. The Patent Binnacle Illuminator will be lighted This Evening, on board the Schooner Ann Gardner, for publick inspection. October 3.
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Fifty Dollars Reward.
R UNAWAY from the Subscriber, in Pittsylvania, Virginia, the 4th inst. a likely mulatto lad, named BAR-TELEY GUTTRIDGE, who was formerly the property of John Sutton, deceased, Pinetop, Middlesex county, and sold to Robert Adams by Mrs. Ann Sutton, executrix of John Sutton. Bartelley is a very bright mulatto; his hair is black and very straight; he is from 17 to 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, and inclined to be round shouldered—there is nothing more remarkable in this boy than I recollect. He was bred a sailor, and will no doubt attempt to pass as a free-man and get on board some vessel, and by that means make his escape, as he once made the attempt when the property of Mrs. Ann Sutton, and was apprehended in New York, where he may attempt to go again, or to Baltimore, Philadelphia, or to some other port where he may get a passage to secure his freedom. This boy was seen crossing the river at Manchester last Tuesday. I therefore forewarn all masters or commanders of vessels from employing, harboring, or conveying the said boy away. The above reward will be paid to any person for apprehending and confining the said boy in Richmond jail, or any other jail, so that I get him again. ROBERT ADAMS. Sept 13th, 1808.
THE PUBLICK,
And particularly the Gentlemen of the Turf , are respectfully informed that the Norfolk FALL RACES will take place this season where they did in the spring, at the New Course at Cedar Grove between the two bridges, notwithstanding those which are advertised to take place at the course called Christians. Oct. 3.
WANTED TO HIRE,
A few Ship Carpenters and Axe-men. Application to be made to the printer. Oct. 3.
New Baltimore and Norfolk Packet.
The Sloop William & Mary , will sail from Newton's wharf for Baltimore the first fair wind. This vessel is intended as a regular Packet, has a large and elegant cabin, containing twenty beds, with four state rooms, perfectly retired for the accommodation of families. The table will be handsomely supplied, and the beds neat and clean. Ladies and Gentlemen who intend to visit Baltimore by water, will please to call at Newton's wharf, and examine the accommodations, where passages may be taken. Freight will be received on the usual terms. October 3.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factor—He has also Soal Leather , which has been in tin seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity. He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES.
ALSO, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties.
JOURNEMEN WANTED. The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, or any state in the union north of this. October 3.
Phoenix Fire-Office, Norfolk.
NOTICE. The following Policies issued from this Office expire in the month of October next, viz.  283,003 283,142 283,149  6 143 150  10 144 151  12 145 152  17 146 153  140 147 154  141 148  Richard Taylor, Agent. September 28. 31 Oct.
Pursuant to a Deed in Trust from William Davis, to secure the payment of a debt due to William Dickson, Will be Sold at Publick Auction for ready money, on Saturday the 8th of October, at 11 o'Clock, THE HOUSE AND LOT in Gosport, lately occupied by the said William Davis, deceased. The Trustee. September 28.
FOR SALE, 30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana.—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TURNOY in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER , in Savannah. Feb. 3.
WILLIAM PENNOCK Has removed his Counting-Room to No. 4, on his own wharf. July 29. Ferguson's Packet will sail for Baltimore, first fair wind. Oct. 3.

At a Court held for Northampton
Couaty, the 15th day of July, 1808. Thomas D. Simkins and William Simkins, an infant by Thomas D. Simkins, his guardian, vs. Against Covington Simkins, John Simkins, John Brickhouse, Junior, and George Lewis, Defendants. The complainants having filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Covington Simkins one of the defendants, is out of this commonwealth, it is ordered, that the said Covington Simkins do enter his appearance to this suit on the first day of November next, and give security for performing the decree that may be made in this case, or the court will on that day proceed in the suit in like manner as if an appearance had been entered; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County, and published in the Publick Ledger for two months successively. Teste, Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Hastings Court continued and
held the 25th day of May, 1808. Cornelius Cruywaygan, Compt.  vs. against Maritz Boetells and Moses Myers, Defendants.
The defendant Maritz Boetells not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Boetells, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Boetells in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. Teste, A Copy, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Hastings Court continued and
held the 24th day of May, 1808. Thomas Jones, Compt.  vs. Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased, Defendant.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court: and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a Chancery District Court held in
the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808. Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs.  vs. Against Mary Sclater, widow and devisee for life of John Sclater, deceased, Richard and William S. Sclater, sons and devisees of the said John Sclater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Sclater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Sclater, deceased, Defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term; and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
At a Court held for Norfolk County,
the 19th day of July, 1808. Alexander Love, Plaintiff.  vs. Alexander Falconer, and John Hamill, Defendants.
The Defendant Falconer, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of November next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper of the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County. A Copy, Teste, Wm. Wilson, Jun. C. N. C.
NOTICE.
The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent—all those indebted, as well as those who have claims against them, are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or J. B. Cunningham, who are fully authorised to liquidate the business of said concern. William Pennock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
Norfolk, July 15, 1808.
The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of Wilson & Cunningham. Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
NOW LANDING
On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica.
A Cargo of high proof RUM.
C. & F. Whittle. September 2.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 22, 1808.
To all whom it may concern, be it known, that the mercantile house of GREENHOW & COLE is this day dissolved. The Subscriber will dispose of
His well assorted Stock in Trade, on terms specified in the Enquirer, of Richmond, under this date; and if not Sold before the first day of October next by wholesale, they will be retained (nothing preventing) at very reduced prices for CASH ONLY. 16t RO. GREENHOW.
SACK SALT,
For Sale by MOSES MYERS. September 7.
LOTTERY OFFICE.
LOTTERY TICKETS FOR SALE
IN THE Philadelphia Grand Lotteries, BY R. H. HUGHES, No. 69, CHESTNUT-STREET.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For the Universalist Church, Authorised by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania, passed the first day of February, 1808.
 1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000  1 10,000  1 5,000  1 4,000  1 3,000  1 2,000  3 1,000  6 500  6 400  10 300  20 200  40 100  100 50  3,516 12  3,708 107,592  6 Stationary. 
THE SECOND CLASS OF THE
Holy Trinity Church Lottery.
State of the Wheel.
 1 prize of $ 10,000  2 do. of 5,000  1 do. of 4,000  1 do. of 2,000  8 do. of 1,000  4 do. of 500  8 do. of 300  16 do. of 200  26 do. of 100  75 do. of 50  155 do. of 20  And a proportionate number of smaller prizes.—  Tickets $8. 
Buxton and Smithfield Turnpike Road Company.
Scheme on an improved plan entirely different from any other.
HENRY PRATT, Esq. President.
 1 prize of 15,000 dollars is 15,000  1 5,000  1 2,000  2 1,000  11 500  20 250  40 200  70 100  100 50  100 30  100 25  102 20  1864 15  12,960 
7,500 Tickets at 10 dollars each, is $75,000
Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
For the convenience of the publick, half tickets will be provided by the managers, and signed as the whole tickets. Prizes payable in Cash at the Bank of the United States, on the next day after each drawing day.
The whole Lottery will be drawn in fourteen days; and to save expense, only as many numbers will be drawn as there are prizes; the residue will of course be blanks.
USEFUL ARTS LOTTERY.
CASH PRIZES.
 1 Prize of 10,000 dollars is 10,000  2 do. of 5,000  5 do. of 1,000  10 do. of 500  10 do. of 200  40 do. of 100  100 do. of 50  200 do. of 20  500 do. of 10 
Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This Lottery offers one of the best opportunities for adventurers, that may ever occur again, as all the large prizes are yet in the wheel, and only fourteen days to draw—and tickets at the low price of 2 dollars, but will soon advance to 3.
N. B. All the above Lotteries will be finished this fall. Persons wishing to become adventurers, shall receive the greatest encouragement at this office. Letters post paid, enclosing bank notes of any state, shall be punctually attended to, directed to No. 69, Chestnut-Street.
R. H. HUGHES.
Good endorsed notes at 60 days, will be taken in payment for tickets, and cash given for prizes the day after they are drawn, at the usual discount. Philadelphia, September 12. 3w
LIBERAL PRICES
FOR NEGRO BOYS,
From 7 to 12 years old.
ROBERT BARR of Kentucky, near Lexington, is desirous of purchasing from forty to fifty Boys; he is now on a trip to Philadelphia, but intends to return to this place about the first of next month—meantime, those who are disposed to sell, will give Mr. SAMUEL COLEMAN, of Norfolk, information thereof, who, upon seeing the Boys in Norfolk, and being satisfied with the title, is authorised to purchase, conditionally. Sept. 9. tf
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth suit coat and pantaloon—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th December last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina. JOHN WALKER. 11m August 26.
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ship Hero, from Liverpool, part of their FALL SUPPLY, and are in daily expectation of the remainder by the next arrivals, to compleat their assortment, consisting of Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Rose and Striped Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Yorkshire Plains, Half-thicks, 5-4 and 6-4 Cloths, do. Coatings, Bears skins and Fries, Carpets and Carpeting, Pipes, Copperas, Nails, Spikes, Powder and Shot.
Also, an extensive assortment of
Fine and Fancy Goods, Manchester,
Cutlery and Hardware, all of which they will sell by the package, piece, or retail, on very low terms for Cash or approved Paper.
They have likewise for Sale,
Prime Carolina Pork and Lard, Old
Jamaica Rum, and a few bales of Twilled Sacking. September 16. 2m
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot,
in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk,
Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses
on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6.
Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots
on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to September 14. John Granbery. tf
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to Richard Blow, William Cannmack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer. September 12. tf
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Will give CASH for
5000 bushels good White CORN.
And offer for Sale,
Hollands Gin, Country do. Muscovado Sugar,
Prime Smithfield and Carolina Pork,
Fresh Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas,
Also,
A general assortment of Dry Goods,
which they will sell on the lowest terms, for cash or approved Notes.
WANTED,
About eight likely HANDS,
to whom liberal wages will be given. Apply as above. September 12. tf
FRESH GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS,
Have just received.
Cambricks and Common Callicoes,
Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens,
Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c.
Also,
A few pieces of best
London Superfine Broad CLOTHS,
and most fashionable Coat BUTTIONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9. tf
FOR SALE,
500 sacks Liverpool fine SALT,
5000 bushels Cadiz do. best quality.
36 crates Queen's Ware, consisting chiefly of Plates and Dishes; 5000 wt. German Steel. September 7. JAMES YOUNG. 6
FOR SALE
On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool,
355 tons stoved SALT,
145 do. common do.
100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and
12 dozen Mats—by September 5. C. & F. WHITTLE. tf
FOR SALE,
12,000 bushels fine Liverpool SALT,
By Moses Myers.
Who has now landing, and will continue to have a constant
Supply of Superfine FLOUR,
of new wheat for family use, from the Mayo Mill. September 2. tf
FOR RENT,
That convenient Dwelling-House, on
Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street,
at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House,
just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker.
Who has in Store,
A few thousand bushels Liverpool
stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in
small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15. tf
Ten Dollars Reward.
Deserted from Gosport Navy Yard, July 28, 1808, BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, a Private in the Marine Service, 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dark hair, light eyes, and fair complexion. Edward Hall, Lieut. M. C. August 17. tf
NOTICE
Is hereby given to all persons having
claims against the estate of THOMAS BARK, deceased, that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 1st of December next, properly attested; all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought indiscriminately—the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors, by Peter Foster, Executor. August 24. tf
SAMUEL J. DYCHER,
FROM LONDON.
Informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends carrying on the following
Branches of Carving and Gilding,
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to
any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a number of Looking-Glass, Picture Frames, Ornaments, &c. wanting repair and re-gilding, and a risk of sending such articles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being present to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the artist flatters himself a liberal publick will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to.
Prints, Needle Work, and Drawings, framed in burnish gold; black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings cleaned.
D. has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of persons in a certainising the day of every month for 2300 years to come in a second of time, also to give the day that any person was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third plate is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 6, and 8 dollars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchasers will be taught their use in a few minutes.
The likeness of GEN. JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likeness of the Rev. RICHARD HOLCOMBE; the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal publick to encourage the artist in his profession.
Bed and Window CORNICE made to any pattern.