Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-07-31 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT RIGORIAM SUA PRAMIA LAM
VOL. IV.]
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 31, 1807.
[NO. 7.]
BALTIMORE, July 23, 1807.
Messrs. Zebulon Hollingsworth, John Gilpin, James Sewell, Thomas W. Veasey.
GENTLEMEN,
I find from the publick papers, that on the 4th of July, you respectively officiated in the respective characters of president, vice-president and secretaries, at a meeting of the citizens of Cecil county, held at Elkton, to celebrate the anniversary of American independence, and it is as persons who officiated in those characters, and it is in consequence of your conduct on that occasion, that I now take the liberty of addressing you.
On the 4th July, 1776, we declared ourselves independent states free from the tyranny and despotism of any nation on the earth, and proceeded to establish governments for the sacred security of the property, the reputation, the liberty and the life of every person, who should be so far blest as to be citizens of those governments. We then pledged ourselves to the God of the universe, that the property, the reputation, the liberty and the life of every citizen should be safe, should be protected against the one or the many—and should only be taken from them by the laws of their country, faithfully, honestly and impartially dispensed, by an open, fair, impartial trial, decided upon legal evidence, in which every benefit to be had from counsel, is secured by the constitution to the citizens, who is as to either assailed.
Let me now ask you, gentlemen, to what use, or more properly, abuse, did you turn the anniversary of that day? Was your conduct calculated to preserve and secure those blessings, for the enjoyment of which the people of America heretofore hazarded all that w. * dear? Or was it calculated to render them more insecure than even under Asiatic despotism?
Let me examine this question. I have seen your list of Toasts drank on that day, and published by yourselves.
On your volunteers I shall make no remarks—after seventeen bumpers had been drank, I can make great allowances for any thing that took place; but for the Toasts deliberately prepared and agreed to be drank on that day—myself, my fellow citizens, and the world at large, do and will hold you answerable. Three of these toasts will be the subject of my animadversions.
The 7th is in the following words. “The grand jurors lately impanelled at Richmond to indict the traitors of their country. May their zeal and patriotism in the cause of liberty, secure them a crown of immortal glory, and the fruit of their labour be a death-wound to all conspirators.”
The 8th—“Luther Martin, the ex-attorney-general of Maryland, the mutual and highly respected friend of a convicted traitor—May his exertions to preserve the Cataline of America, procure him a humble coat of tar and a plumage of feathers, that will rival in finery all the mummies of Egypt.”
The 9th—“Aaron Burr, the man who once received the confidence of a free people—May his treachery to his country exalt him to the scaffold, and hemp be his escort to the republic of dust and ashes.”
To any person of common sense, who possesses one sentiment of candour, one humane feeling of the heart, it would be supposed, that none but demons from Hell could on such an occasion, have deliberately prepared and drank the preceding toasts, unless they had the most perfect knowledge of col. Burr’s guilt. And even in that case he would naturally conclude the persons to be savages or descendants of savages, who when they kill their prisoner, feast their inhuman souls with every cruelty of torture.
But, gentlemen, have you any knowledge that col. Burr is guilty of treason or of any other offence? Doth either of you know of one single fact to prove upon him guilt of any kind? Why have you not come forward and informed your government? And why had I not the pleasure of seeing you as witnesses at Richmond?
I know your answer. You must confess that you have no personal knowledge of any thing criminal, that has been committed by col. Burr, but that in the Aurora, the Argus, and many other democratick papers, you have seen him charged with not only misdemeanours, but treason—Nay, you will probably say, that the President of the U. S. in his message to congress, declared his guilt to be placed beyond doubt.
And after the length of time you have lived, a length of time which have whitened some of your heads—After the different publick appointments which some of you have executed, am I now to put you in mind, that not one shillings worth of your dirty property can be taken from you, without your having an opportunity of being personally heard, nor without legal evidence delivered on oath in your presence, with liberty on your part to cross examine, and by other evidence to contradict. And yet you have to the utmost of your power, wantonly and wickedly assailed the good name, fame and reputation of col. Burr, upon no evidence! You have done what is still more wicked—you have without any evidence, assailed his life! For, are you now, for the first time, to be instructed, that whenever a person is to be tried for a charge, which is punishable with death, he who endeavours to prejudice and inflame the publick mind against him; he who does any act of a tendency to prevent the accused from having a fair trial, is, in the eye of God, guilty of as murderous an intention, as if he attempted to plunge a dagger to his heart! Equally murderous, and infinitely more cowardly—as the danger of punishment in the first case is meant to be avoided! What think you, gentlemen, of the cowardly wretch, who anxious for the blood of an enemy, but fearful of danger or of punishment, slips a stiletto into the hand of an assassin, and points to the victim! What think you of yourselves and the rest of those
who drank your savage toasts? Would you not have swallowed the beverage in your glasses, had it been the blood of col. Burr; with more pleasure than the juice of the grape? Would not those who could express such savage delight in the hope of his death, could they do it with impunity, rip open his breast, tear out his heart, gnaw it with their teeth and suck down its blood, as acted the blood thirsty Parisians towards the amiable, the accomplished, the beautiful Lamballe! And know you not that the gentleman, whose death would be such a feast to your savage souls, has a daughter as amiable, as accomplished, as lovely as was Lamballe! And to her you have been drinking a life of unutterable misery! You may possibly think this language severe, but in a case like this, no language can be severe.
I would wish to harrow up every feeling of your souls, if indeed such souls can have any feelings!
You have toasted the grand jury, when you knew not whether they did right or wrong; when you knew not whether the persons indicted are traitors or innocent citizens; whether the grand jury were actuated by zeal and patriotism in the cause of liberty, or by zeal and sycophancy in the cause of persecution; whether their conduct deserves a crown of immortal glory, or a noose of immortal infamy; for you have no knowledge that can enable you to decide upon the propriety or impropriety of their conduct. The toast, therefore, only stands staring you in the face, to your eternal dishonour, as a proof of your ferocity against col. Burr. Nor, gentlemen, will the grand jury thank you for the toast. They were gentlemen of honour, of worth, of humanity; they were not actuated by the hellish wish, that the persons, concerning whose conduct they were to inquire, should prove to be guilty; nor did they, in returning the bills true, feel an internal pleasure. No, sirs, not a man of that grand jury assented to the finding of the bills, whose heart did not feel a pang, nor is there one of them whose heart will not enjoy exquisite pleasure should their innocence, on a fair, impartial trial before a petit jury (if, indeed, such a trial can be had, and which you have murderously endeavoured to prevent) be made manifest. Not a friend of the gentlemen indicted blames the grand jury. But are you to be informed, that the grand jury can only act upon evidence selected and sent to them for the very purpose of proving guilt; examine exparte; and that perjury can there appear unappalled? And you are to be informed that the benign spirit of our laws, even after indictment, presumes innocence? Those laws that are said to be our government which you are bound to support, and yet you, good, virtuous republicans, who boast of your love of liberty, your sacred regard for the laws, and who call yourselves the protectors, the guardians of the rights of every man, have thought proper, not only to presume guilt, but have presumed to hold up to the indignation of your country him whom the laws of your country presume to be innocent!
And now let me enquire, who is this gentleman whose guilt you have pronounced, and for whose blood your parched throats so thirst? Was he not a few years past adored by you next to your God—I mean your earthly God, for whether you believe in a deity, who has any government over your republic of dust and ashes, I know not. Were you not then his warmest admirers? Did he not then possess every virtue? Had he then one sin—even a single weakness of human nature? He was then in power. He had then influence. You would then have been proud of his notice. One smile from him would have brightened up all your faces—one frown have lengthened all your visages.
But he is now a private citizen—he is now no longer in power—he is now persecuted! And behold he is now a Cataline—he is now a traitor—your prayers are now that he may be exalted to the scaffold—that hemp may be his escort to the republic of “dust and ashes,” and to these invocations you have prostituted the anniversary of a day, which only ought to be held dear as long as the government, consequently established, shall sacredly protect property, reputation, liberty and life.
Go, ye holiday, ye sunshine-friends—ye time-servers—ye criers of Hosannas to-day and crucifixion to-morrow—go hide your heads if possible, from the contempt and detestation of every virtuous, every honourable inhabitant of every clime.
Your eighth toast, as it personally relates to myself, gives me no uneasiness. I only notice it, as proving the accursed malignity of your hearts towards col. Burr.
As to myself I have never insulted or injured a single individual, who had on that occasion celebrated the day. In the whole company I had not a personal enemy, nor was there a man among you that had reason to be so; with many of that company, perhaps with all, I had been personally acquainted—I had been in habits of receiving and returning polite attentions; on some at least of the company I had conferred benefits, nor was there one man in the company on whom I would not have conferred any benefit he needed, and in my power with propriety to have bestowed. Nay, so well do I know you all, and the good will that you possess for me, that I have the most perfect confidence, had I arrived at Elkton the moment after you had drank your eighth toast, and entered your room, you would have received me in the most friendly manner—you would have requested me to share in the festival, and your politeness would have induced you to have suppressed your 9th and 10th toasts.
Having thus done you justice; having acquitted the company to a man of any personal resentment against me; let me state what was my conduct, which induced you deliberately to prepare and deliberately to drink the eighth toast.
I had appeared as one of col. Burr’s counsel—and pray doth not the constitution most sacredly
secure to him the benefit of counsel? Can it then be said that a person shall be criminal, or even censurable, for doing what your constitution authorises him to do? Nay, if by publick clamour counsel is to be intimidated and prevented from appearing for the accused, is not the constitution thereby violated? And is not the accused thereby deprived of a constitutional right, and if convicted, unconstitutionally convicted?
But I appeared in his defence as his friend, not merely as an attorney for my fee—and how long has it been, or upon what maxim is it established, that to do an authorised act from motives of friendship, is less honourable than from motives of sordid interest?
But you will say, that you believe him guilty of treason. I reply, you have no legal evidence on which you can found this belief. I will further say, that I, who have infinitely better information on the subject, believe col. Burr to be as innocent of any thing treasonable, in act or intent, as the infant unborn; and that I believe the executive of the U. S. is at the same time of the same opinion—And for the truth of this asseveration I appeal to my God. And I further answer, that if col. Burr was as guilty of treason, as you, without any knowledge of the fact, declare him to be, yet he is entitled to a fair and impartial trial; and the constitution secures to him the benefit of counsel. You will perhaps, as your last resort, for in truth you have no other, tell me, that at all events you wish him to be hung, and therefore are enraged at every thing which interferes with your wishes. Then, sirs, you ought to proceed in the real French style, for which indeed you appear quite ready—“Hang first, and try afterwards.” it would save a world of trouble, and gratify many a revengeful, malignant fiend.
The whole burthen of my crime is resolved to this—That I have, in a case where the honour, the life of a friend, and the happiness of all who are dear to him, are at stake, had the hardihood, even although it might prevent you from feasting on his blood, to offer to him, from motives of friendship, those services, which the trifling abilities my God hath kindly bestowed on me, may enable me to render him—I have thrown my body as a shield between the dagger of the assassin and the heart attempted to be pierced!
And for this conduct, for which, if history records the event, I shall be respected as long as the page of history shall last, by all the worthy and good—yet, for this conduct, not only innocent but praiseworthy, if any conduct of man can be so, you, the advocates of the constitution; you, exclusive republicans; you, the supporters and advocates of the rights of man, and of a government of laws; you, the sworn enemies of despotism, in whatever shape it may appear, would, if in your power, arm an infuriated mob against a private individual, who never gave you the slightest cause of personal complaint, and would be glad to see him, if his life was spared, suffer insult and injury to the last extreme which could be inflicted! Remember, gentlemen, I only hold up to your view the mirror of truth—blame yourselves only for the monstrous images of deformity which meet your vision.
In your toast you have particularly noticed me as “the mutual and highly respected friend of an indicted traitor.”
Remember, gentlemen, a few years only have passed since you boasted of your friendship for col. Burr. Your tongues, at that time, moved as quickly, and with as much ease, as doth the aspen leaf under the influence of the atmosphere, in his praise, and had I then presumed to have treated his name as you have treated it, I should not have been surprised had I been tarred and feathered—and indeed should have thought that I richly deserved it. He was then your political friend—such he never was to me—our friendship has been personal; our politics have ever been different. Think, then, if my heart was such a heart as you possess; that my friendships were formed from political motives only, and depended entirely upon the situation of the person—whether he was in power, or a private citizen—whether he was the object of executive favoritism or persecution. Cannot you suppose such a heart might be gratified in the extreme, to see that power which he had bestowed, which he only could have bestowed, upon those who now possess power, (a truth notorious, and which democracy hath often acknowledged) now exerted for the destruction of him who gave it? Yes, gentlemen, if my heart was like yours, I might perhaps take as savage a pleasure in beholding his execution as it is evident you would take.
A few words more, before we part.—You have shown to the world a disposition to expose me to an enraged mob—a disposition to see me suffer insult and injury, and what I suppose such beings as you would call disgrace. My life, I acknowledge, is in the power of an assassin—it is in the power of an infuriated multitude; but to me that is a consideration which never hath nor never will influence my conduct. I know that I must die—To me, who has lived longer than I had a right to expect, the time when it shall take place is not to myself of much consequence; nor do I know that it is so to my country; but there is a number of individuals to whose felicity my life is of importance—for their sake, I would not rashly expose it. As to the manner in which my life shall terminate—whether surrounded by friends, in my bed—whether torn limb from limb by an enraged mob—or whether perjury should “exalt me on the scaffold”—is to me perfectly indifferent: my future existence will not be thereby affected; nor can I, by the manner of my death, nor by brutal violence in my life, be disgraced. I hold my reputation and my honour on a much surer tenure than the unstable voice of what is commonly called popularity, to obtain which I
never sacrificed one feeling of my heart, nor one duty which I owed either to God or to man.
I AM KNOWN, and I AM respected, in every state and in every territory belonging to the United States. I repeat, that I AM respected—Do you wish to know why? because my heart is the very reverse of those belonging to my Elkton toasters; because I never intentionally injured a human being; because, instead of wishing harm to any one, even to my enemies; because, instead of increasing the miseries of human life, I would, if possible, render this world a paradise; because my wishes have been proved sincere by my conduct, as far as my fortune and my situation in life have given me power; and because, it is known I am incapable to desert a friend in distress.
On the subject of mobs, permit me to assure you, I fear no violence from any combination of American citizens. By that description I mean all those, of whatever clime, who were here when the peace of 1783 took place, and the descendants of all such persons—My name disclosed, even should my person not be known world, as to them, be a security from violence.
I now gentlemen, take my leave of you, most sacredly assuring you, that as to what relates to myself, I freely forgive you, and that I feel no resentment against you. My indignation has been excited and expressed against your conduct, on account of colonel Burr—on account of its immediate tendency, and your wicked intention, to deprive him, in a case where his honour and his life are at hazard, of that fair, impartial trial, which the constitution and laws of your country stand pledged to him that he should have of which pledge, with a sacrilegious hand, you have robbed him. And I have been actuated by a wish to express to the publick my detestation of, and as far as in my power to put an end to, that infamous, that infernal, that murderous conduct, which has been common in the democratick papers, and too much countenanced in some of the federal papers—to make the press, which ought to be the guardian of liberty, the shield of innocence, and, even as to guilt, an angel of mercy—to make that press the demon of envy, hatred and revenge—the Moloch of persecution, whenever personal or political enemies were to be hunted down: a practice not only the dishonour and disgrace of this country, but under which no man can be safe; such has been the conduct of printers on a former occasion as to colonel Burr; such has been the conduct of printers in the case of Selbridge; such has been the conduct of printers in the present case as to colonel Burr; but you, gentlemen, have the unparallelled guilt, which I hope will never be paralleled, of endeavouring to turn the fourth of July into an auto defa; on that day to burn your victims.
And remember, gentlemen, what is colonel Burr’s case now, may be the case of any one of you hereafter, unless you are protected by your insignificance. You may become obnoxious to individual hatred; you may become obnoxious to some future administration; you may be accused of some capital crime. Interest and influence, hatred and malice may inflame the publick mind against you; the celebrators of the fourth of July may devote you to the halter, before a jury whose minds have been poisoned against you; you may be brought for trial before a jury that has already prejudged your cause, from the publick papers, as you have prejudged col. Burr. Their lot is to determine whether you die an ignominious death; whether your wives and children shall suffer despair and distraction. In such a situation you will feel the infamy of that conduct, of which you have boasted; and you will then know how to appreciate the merits of any gentleman who shall dare to advocate your cause even for the consideration of money, leaving friendship out of the question.
LUTHER MARTIN.
For RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport.
William Wilkinson.
July 29.
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN opposite the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month.
Also for Lease,
That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to
James Tucker.
July 22.
For SALE,
2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. 1 remarkably fine Bay, and one very excellent grey Horse.—If not sold before the 31st instant, they will then be put up to the highest bidder. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 22.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 400 barrels superfine FLOUR, 2500 bushels Corn, and 150 barrels Pork, good quality, just received,
50 boxes fresh Lisbon LEMONS, GEORGE WILSON, No. 9, Menden's wharf.
July 20.
CASH given for good Rough hld. and bbl. STAVES, by Moses Myers.
July 1.
100 hogheads TOBACCO only, are wanted to complete the loading of the ship Mass. Apply to
Moses Myers.
July 3.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 31, 1807.
The Richmond and Petersburg Cavalry have received orders to return, and will march to-morrow morning.
[By Captain Walker's packet from Baltimore, arrived yesterday morning, we received papers of that city to Tuesday, from one of which we extract the following order of Admiral Berkeley for the search of the Chesapeake.]
By the hon. George Cranfield Berkeley, Vice Admiral of the White, and commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels, employed in the river St. Lawrence, along the coast of Nova Scotia, the island of St. John and Cape Breton, the Bay of Fundy, and at and about the island of Bermuda, or Somers Islands.
WHEREAS many seamen, subjects of his Britannick majesty, and in his majesty's ships and vessels, as per margin, [Bellisle, Bellona, Triumph, Chester, Halifax, Zenobia cutter] while at anchor in the Chesapeake, deserted and entered on board the U. S. frigate the Chesapeake, and openly paraded the streets of Norfolk, in sight of their officers, under the American flag, protected by the magistrates of the town, and the recruiting officer belonging to the above mentioned American frigate, which magistrates, and naval officer, refused giving them up, although demanded by his Britannick majesty's consul, as well as the captains of the ships from which the said men had deserted. The captains and commanders of his majesty's ships and vessels under my command, are therefore, hereby required and directed, in case of meeting with the American frigate Chesapeake, at sea, and without the limits of the U. S. States, to shew to the captain of her, this order, and to require to search her ship for the deserters from the before mentioned ships, and to proceed and search for the same; and if a similar demand shall be made by the American, he is to be permitted to search for any deserters from their service, according to the custom and usage of civilized nations, on terms of peace and amity with each other.
Given under my hand, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, the 1st day of June, 1807.
(Signed) G. C. BERKELEY.
To the respective captains and commanders of his majesty's ships and vessels, on the North American station.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.—The situation of our domestic affairs has given us but little time to think on, and less inclination to care for what is acting upon the theatre of the European world.
The foreign intelligence which we publish in our paper of this evening, contains the latest from Europe. No grand battle had been fought as late as the 16th of May. Some imagine that negotiations for peace are going on, which have arrested hostile operations; this may be the case, but we incline to believe that Buonaparte will remain inactive with his grand army until Dantzic falls. He could not think of advancing and leaving Dantzic in his rear, and in possession of his enemies, whose maritime superiority would enable them to transport a force that might fall into his rear, and cut off his communication with France. We therefore incline to think that there will be no general action until Dantzic falls, unless the allies in order to compel the French to raise the siege, should hazard a general battle.
The orders of the British Admiral Berkeley, relative to the search of the Chesapeake, is a document of importance.
We are of opinion from the date of these orders, and from some particular phraseology that they have originated with the admiral, without the knowledge of his government. The allusion to the seamen which the admiral says were paraded in the streets of Norfolk, were those belonging to the Halifax. It was on the 10th of March that the seamen were demanded thro' the British Consul, the answer of the Mayor was given on the 12th; there were then only 80 days for the account to go from this to Halifax, from thence to England, and back to Halifax, a circumstance scarcely possible, without making any allowance for delays, that are unavoidable, and requisite for deliberation.
It is a little singular that the men that were taken from on board the Chesapeake belonged to a ship not named in the orders of Berkeley, they belonged to the Melpomene , and she is not named. The prospect of an accommodation is certainly increased if the government of England has not given the orders; at the same time it is to be hoped that under such an expectation, no relaxation of measures for war, will take place, but on the contrary, that the interval of uncertainty will be filled by placing our country in the best possible condition for defence and offence, as the surest means of giving weight and consideration to our demands. The state of Europe is such, that without reference to the present affair, sound policy, may perhaps the safety and independence of our country, invite us to union, and preparation for war—"in peace prepare for war."
It is said that official dispatches have been received from our Ministers in London, to the middle of May, which speak of the best founded expectations of a successful termination of the depending negotiations, and of the friendly dispositions of the British government.—Notwithstanding this may be true as to such friendly dispositions and expectations, we should grieve to perceive the people lulled into a false state of security, that might be fatal to their happiness. We have to do with a government, who regards its naval commanders with peculiar favour, and may refuse to render us satisfaction suitable to the extent of injury. We repeat therefore, let us be prepared for war!
To Correspondents.—Our correspondent MANLIUS, will find his second number in this day's paper; his communications will always command a prompt insertion; the delay that has occurred is to be ascribed to an accident.
A Friend of Justice is informed that as "Friends of Justice" we cannot permit him to fight under cover, against one who comes forward without disguise. The subject is moreover one of extreme delicacy, in which we do consider a Third person has no right to interfere. An interview with the author will enable us to state to him some particulars of which he may not be informed.
DIED, Mr. WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, of this place; a young man of the most amiable disposition, and of the greatest promise.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO THE PEOPLE OF UNITED AMERICA.
No. II.
My last was designed to shew to my countrymen, that notwithstanding the conciliatory language now held by the British, war was yet inevitable.—In the present number I shall endeavour to bring before you all the probable consequences which will result to us from this war.—These, as you will readily imagine, must be important and painful for a season, but you will not be appalled by them.—To obtain your independence, you have already sustained much greater privations, more severe hardships, and sustained them during a seven years war. Surely then, to preserve this invaluable blessing, you cannot murmur at submitting now to lesser evils, and for a shorter term—I will exhibit them faithfully before you, that you may begin now to familiarize yourself to their appearance, and that your minds may be employed like mine in examining the best means of mitigating their rigour, and blunting their force.
The American people at the present moment have more property abroad than they have ever before had.—Their neutral position during the conflict which has so long disturbed the European world, has given to them a trade which they never before enjoyed.—The course of this trade has required their numerous ships to be much employed in the transportation of cargoes from one belligerent nation to another without returning to America; and the freights earned by this navigation remain deposited in Europe, where the ships themselves still are.—If then this impending war comes suddenly upon us, we shall be found greatly exposed to injury in this quarter, and from the means and character of our foe, may reasonably calculate upon sustaining the loss of far the greater part of our property abroad. Our great merchants who have been extensively engaged in the carrying trade will bear all this loss; the merchants who are engaged solely in the regular business of importation and exportation will not be affected by it, further than as the whole mercantile community is always in some degree influenced by the injuries sustained in any one part of it.—This shock will be heavy and severe to all, ruinous to many, and materially detrimental to the community.—It will seem at first to fall immediately and exclusively upon the great sea-port towns, but will now be found to extend indirectly over the whole country.—This is the first probable important consequence which will result from an immediate war.
The farmer must not deceive himself by the hope that in this convulsion his interests will escape unhurt; a free government like ours cements its citizens so strongly and closely together, that the distresses of one must be communicated to all around him; when the merchant bleeds the farmer will have cause to groan, and when the farmer suffers the merchant will have occasion to sympathize.—Our countrymen all constitute parts of a great body, and whenever an injury is done to any one of its members, the wound may be local, in the foot or the hand, but the fever which it produces is general, and influences the whole system.
The farmer besides this indirect and consequential mischief, will be directly and immediately affected.—The destruction of our shipping, and the possession of the seas by our enemies, must soon destroy our commerce.—There will not be found vessels to carry abroad the commodities destined for exportation, and if there are, the almost certain expectation of their capture will prevent their owners from hazarding their property.—The whole produce of the country beyond what is necessary for our own consumption must therefore remain unsold, and perish upon the hands of those who have made it.—The golden harvest of the husbandman will soon be converted into a heap of manure.
To this may be added another consequence.—The supplies of national revenue are at present derived almost exclusively from the import and tonnage duties, paid at first by the merchant, but ultimately by the consumer. The destruction of the commerce of the country necessarily must produce the annihilation of these sources of revenue.—When war occurs, however, armies are to be provided, ships must be equipped, and this can only be done with revenue.—Revenue must therefore be had through some channels, and if these sources fail, from whence it has hitherto been so abundantly drawn, others must be sought adequate to the supplies required.—Direct taxes, excises, and all the internal springs from which revenue can be obtained must then be opened, and the farmer, the manufacturer and mechanic, are those upon whom such systems of taxation can alone act. The manufacturing and mechanical interest of the country then, so far from escaping the calamities of the impending war, is that interest upon which it will most heavily fall.—The shock to these it is true will not be so sudden or so immediately severe as to the merchant, but its continuance will be more long, and its effects ultimately equally great. The slight and precarious indemnities, moreover, which insurance and privateering may afford to the merchant in his distress, are not held out to the other class—they must prepare to bear all their burdens without any other assistance than that to be derived from their own manly fortitude, and conscious sense of rectitude.
To these great and general results which will probably be produced by war, I will add others of lesser importance, because they are partial and local in their operation and effects. The immense naval power possessed by our foe gives to her the means of annoying at will our sea-board—the disposition she has ever manifested, and manner in which she has heretofore conducted her past and present wars, induce a belief that this power will be employed to its fullest extent in working our distress. We must therefore calculate upon the ravages of our country along the sea-coast, the destruction of some of our sea-port towns, and on great personal and individual injury proceeding from these causes.
To prevent as far as practicable the perpetration of such outrages, we must prepare to be called into military service—to submit with patience to the fatigue of long marches, to bear with fortitude the numerous privations to which the soldier's life will subject us, and to expose ourselves to those dangers and hazards to which a soldier's honour exacts, and our country's honour requires of us.
War is inevitable, and these are the inevitable consequences of such a war as we shall have to encounter.—They are consequences which every man must wish could be prevented with honour to his country, and security to her rights; but if this cannot be done, and I see nothing to induce a rational hope that it can be expected—these or any other consequences ought not, must not, and will not deter you from steadily pursuing your course. The independence of your country is at stake, your forefathers suffered all this and much more to acquire for you this boon, and he must be a dastard indeed, who would not preserve it inviolate at every hazard—Americans will do it, or perish in the effort.
Rouse then my countrymen, from the slumber of a twenty years peace—the enemy is at your gate, his form is gigantic, his visage horrid, but be ye not dismayed—when but children you have proved to him that he was not invincible; put out the strength of your manhood and he will be again vanquished—Prepare yourselves to suffer, and to suffer much without a murmur or a sigh; it is necessary to the maintenance of your honour, your independence, your future safety itself. As a friend I have drawn for you the faithful representation of your situation, that you might know and be prepared for the worst—I have concealed nothing, because I am firm in the belief that nothing will dishearten you for which you are prepared—A panick may put to flight a host of heroes, surprize may shock the firmest heart, but expected danger and difficulty adds new vigour to courage—For such reasons I have written these numbers, to warn you of your approaching danger, your threatened difficulties—I have done my duty as a centinel, from you your country expects the firm, determined, yet modest demeanour of the truly brave—The alarm is given, put yourselves in motion to repel the foe—The proper means of doing this, and the conduct necessary to be pursued by you shall be the subject of my next.
MANLIUS.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
All the prints on the continent, to their honour be it spoken, excepting two or three of Boston, have taken American ground in relation to the late outrageous conduct of Britain. These latter prints have undertaken to express doubts with regard to the conduct of our own government, and in a certain measure, to palliate that of Britain.—If, say they, the men, taken from the Chesapeake, were subjects of Britain, if they deserted from the British, if they were demanded by the British, and refused by us, then was the force, used in taking them from the Chesapeake, justifiable, and the cause of war on our part, though the act was hers.
Why this representation is made is altogether unaccountable, unless we consider it as flowing from that habitual attempt to apologise for the injustice of Britain which characterises these prints. The President's proclamation, the highest authority the
case admits of, and authority which no American, or indeed honest man will dispute, says these men were Americans. And yet these British apologists can write columns, dissenting on the hypothesis that they were British subjects!
But, should we admit them, for argument's sake, to have been British subjects, had Britain a right to demand them? It is denied that she had any such right. While the late treaty continued in force between the two nations, she enjoyed, under an express stipulation, a right to require the delivery of fugitives charged with murder or forgery; but that treaty has expired; and the case is now the same as though no such treaty ever existed; with, however, this difference—that the insertion of such a provision of itself contains a strong implication, that without it, the right it gave did not exist.—And even this right, were it now in force, would not embrace the present case. But putting this consideration aside, let us examine the case on its own grounds.
British seamen, subjects of Britain, desert from British vessels. They seek an asylum in this country. Suppose on reaching our shores, in order the more effectually to screen themselves from the punishment, which would inevitably await them should they be taken by the British, they change their occupation, and become farmers or mechanics. Would the American government be under any obligation to deliver them up? Indisputably not. The act of desertion, however criminal, being committed without the jurisdiction of the United States, those who committed it, standing in the same situation with the perpetrators of all other offences committed out of the United States, would not be amenable for such offences to the laws of the United States. Those laws do not recognize any acts as criminal, except those committed within the United States, or against the United States. The government of the United States could not therefore legally arrest those alleged to have committed them; much less could it arrest, and then deliver up the alleged offender to the power demanding him. This point is so clear, as not to require any further illustration.
Would the case be altered by such deserters entering our merchant service? Clearly not. For the right of every member of the community is the same to follow this or any other profession. And should a foreign government demand of our government their arrest and delivery, it would be a sufficient answer to say that the laws of the country gave them no such authority, inasmuch as they only authorised an arrest for offences committed against the United States.
Finally, is the case at all altered by such men entering the publick service on board of a national vessel? It is not perceived that this in the least varies the case. If the persons, who deserted from the British service, entered our service immediately, and their act of desertion was known and countenanced by us, the British might unquestionably have reason to complain. But it is not pretended that this is the fact in the present instance, or that it has been the fact in any instance whatever. The case supposed is, that of British subjects deserting from the British service, landing in the United States, and afterwards entering into the service of the United States. Is there any obligation imposed on the United States when men offer to enter her service, to enquire whether they are Americans, Englishmen or deserters? Were she disposed to do so, has she the means of obtaining the truth? Neither the obligation nor the means exist. Men are wanted by her, and the American flag offers protection to all who enlist. Obedience is not less obligatory on one side, than protection on the other. Once enlisted on board a national vessel, the rights of the enlisted are no otherwise abridged than the rules of the naval service abridge them. If they were not punishable for certain acts committed by them in foreign countries, or on the high seas, before their enlistment, they do not become punishable for such act after their enlistment. It is not, therefore, the duty of the American government, either themselves to punish, or to give them up to a foreign power for punishment; and if it is not their duty to give them up, no right can exist in a foreign government to demand them. The latter may request their delivery and the former may comply with the request; but the delivery will be an act of courtesy, not the fulfilment of a duty.
But it may be said that the law of nations, which is paramount to all municipal laws, requires the surrender of deserters. This we totally deny, and say, that neither the law or usage of independent nations recognise such a principle.
It is indeed, we understand, customary for the commanders of men of war on the high seas and on foreign stations, as an act of courtesy, to surrender deserters from each other. But in this case the act of desertion is direct from one vessel to another,
* There is certainly a small error in this part of the statement. Four men, as we have before said, deserted from the Halifax, by rising upon the officer who had charge of one of the ships boats on duty; they came up to this place, and on the same day entered with lieut. Sinclair, recruiting officer of the Chesapeake. One of them said he was an American, the others did not pretend that they were. The captain of the Halifax said they were all Englishmen; he demanded them of lieut. Sinclair, who wished to refer the case to capt. Decatur, then senior officer at this place: lieut. Sinclair was acting under another captain, consequently captain Decatur would not interfere. Lieut. Sinclair did not think himself authorized to deliver them up; application was made to the mayor; the laws of this state expressly forbid the interference of the magistracy, or any other person, in such a case, under the penalty of death, if the person surrendered suffered death, but fine and imprisonment in any case.—The men were not given up, but what became of them we know not. It is presumed they were not on board the Chesapeake, when attacked by the Leopard.
The perusal of the article, upon a part of which this note has been made, induces us to think that our government does not mean to stop at a demand for reparation for the recent insult and outrage, but to contend for the unqualified right "that the flag in all cases shall protect person." We have not time to go into a discussion on this subject; we shall only remark, that if our government means to press the subject to the extent we conjecture, that it is idle to talk of peace, or negotiation, and war must and will inevitably be the result. The sense of the British government, on this subject, is known to our government, and indeed to almost every person who has chose to inform themselves on the subject. If but one American was detained on board a British ship, we should be for war, but we do not say, that we ought to go to war, to protect British subjects, deserters or others, in every situation.—ED. LED.

and the delivery is a matter of favour not of right. Let us then bear no more of this most absurd of all absurd pretensions. However the Englishman, whose habitual perversion of mind has accustomed him to measure right by force, may rave in the delirium of his passions, let us look upon that American as a promising candidate for bedlam, who broaches such opinions, and particularly let our eyes be fixed upon him in times like these.
Accounts from Halifax state, that admiral Berkeley was fitting out the Ville de Milan frigate, and intended to go in her to the Chesapeake. Baltimore American.
DOUGLAS' LETTERS.
On our first page will be found a very interesting account of a conversation between Mr. Tazewell (one of the grand jury which indicted Burr; and son of the senator of the U. S. of the name) and Capt. Douglas of the British navy, on the subject of the correspondence between him and the Mayor of Norfolk.—Mr. Tazewell's conduct and deportment were truly American; and his letter is in the style of a gentleman and scholar.—But the Commodore we think is up in the wind; and his letter of the 3d, is as opposite to his explanation of the 5th, as the poop-lantern and cut-heads of his ship are. Though the Commodore is said to be a good fighter, every one must allow him to be a bad writer.—But bad as his letter of the 3d is, yet as he declares, "that if any expression in his letter wore the appearance of a threat, it was not intended to be so understood;" and as men's second thoughts are best; his apology, we think, ought to be accepted; as we are confident what he has seen and heard will teach him, and Admiral Berkeley, better manners in future; and prevent the repetition of an attack on the flag of a nation in amity with their royal Master. Boston Centinel.
Characteristick Anecdote of Admiral Berkeley.
The honourable Admiral Berkeley, then only a captain in the British navy, commanded the Marlborough in Lord Howe's memorable engagement on the 4th June. Early on that day he got a scratch in the head, so very slight, that a midshipman would have been ashamed to have mentioned it to the standard-bearer during such an engagement. The honourable captain, however, thought fit to be prevailed upon to go down to the cock-pit to have care taken of his wound for fear of consequences, leaving the command of the vessel to the eldest lieutenant, who being a poor Hibernian unfriended by anything but his own heart and hands, and of course, without interest at the admiralty, thought that this was a glorious golden opportunity to make a dash and recommend himself to promotion by some very extraordinary deed of prowess. He accordingly lost no time in running up the Marlborough where he thought she would have enough of peppering, and where she soon caught the vigilant eye of the brave Howe, who, with his spy-glass perceived her very busily employed in paying her best compliments to three French line of battle ships, one of which raked her fore and aft. Astonished and concerned at her situation, his lordship hastily called to Sir Roger Curtis, his captain and said, "why Sir Roger, Sir Roger! What in the name of Heaven can be the matter with the Marlborough ! Sir Roger who knew Berkeley, and was keen, satirical, and witty as well as brave and humane, looked, for a moment, through his glass at the Marlborough , and then turning round to Lord Howe, dryly replied, "I don't know, my Lord, but I should imagine from the conduct of the Marlborough that Captain Berkeley has been killed." New-York paper.
RICHMOND, July 29.
We are informed that the Executive have ordered the Cavalry from Richmond and Petersburg, now on duty at Norfolk, to be immediately discharged; authorising gen. Mathews to call others into service from the counties in the neighbourhood of that place; if in his opinion, hereafter, it shall be necessary.
We understand, also, that the President of the U. S. has (for special reasons) thought proper to direct the five British prisoners, lately taken by capt. Shephard, to be restored, together with their boat and arms; still requiring, however the terms of his proclamation to be rigorously enforced against any persons, from British armed vessels, who shall hereafter come on shore for the purpose of procuring water or provisions. Argus.
It gives us great pleasure to announce the return of our fellow citizens composing the two companies of Light Infantry Blues, commanded by captains Richardson and Randolph, from Norfolk. They reached this place amidst the acclamations of their fellow townsmen of every description, between one and two o'clock yesterday afternoon, after an absence of three weeks. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on these meritorious men, who at a moment's warning, left their dwellings and their nearest and dearest connexions, and repaired to the standard of their country, with a determination to avenge the wrongs inflicted on our greatly insulted flag. They were met and escorted into the city, (after the customary salutes had been exchanged) by the new Cavalry association commanded by col. Carrington; by capt. Hallam, and his Shockoe Volunteers; by the artillery company of heat. Street, and a body of Militia under the command of captains Tompkins, Davis, McBride, Oldham and Pleasants.
Thus attended, they marched thro' the city, and paraded on Shockoe Hill, where, after several military evolutions and salutes, they were discharged. The joy and congratulations with which they were received by their friends, (who had the happiness of finding them all in good health and excellent spirits, notwithstanding the fatigue they had undergone, and the hardships of a labourous service to which few, if any, of them had been accustomed, and which, in the present sultry season, were peculiarly distressing,) were truly exhilarating, and exhibited one of the most delightful scenes we have ever witnessed. ibid.
CHARLESTON, July 20.
By the ship Mercury , London papers to the 28th May, are received. The expedition under general Cornwall, had arrived at the Cape of Good Hope; its ultimate destination was not known—some suppose it was to go against the isles of France and Re-Union; others that it was intended to reinforce the troops in the river Plate. Admiral Duckworth had returned to England, and it was supposed would be brought to a court-martial.
New-York, July 25.
The pilot-boat schooner Bald Eagle , has lately been chartered and sent off with all possible dispatch by J. Beckman, navy agent of this city, under command of capt. Hull, brother of capt. Hull of the navy, with sealed orders. It is said she is bound to Gibraltar, to call home the American squadron from the Mediterranean.
LATE FOREIGN ARTICLES.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Banks of the Elbe, May 16.
"On Thursday marshal Brune left Hamburg, and it is believed that he will not soon return.—The senate was about to hire for him a country house and garden not far from town, but the marshal intimated a desire that the contract should not be completed. He is gone for the present to Schwerin, and he has not left behind him at Hamburg more than two Dutch battalions. Brune will superintend the operations offensive and defensive, which will be made during this summer on the coasts of the Baltic, in Mecklenburg, and Pomerania. The French are now employed in fortifying Rostock; and a large force is, unless reports are utterly false, to be collected upon the coasts of the Baltic. In the meanwhile the king of Sweden is said to have arrived at Stralsund with a part of the 6000 troops, succours, which the king of Prussia has found means to dispatch under Blucher and Tauenzien.
"It seems as if the allies mean to make a powerful diversion in the rear of the grand armies: this is precisely the share in the common operations which publick opinion had assigned to your expedition; and this, as far as unprofessional men may have an opinion, appears to be the most proper post for an English army.—Whether the Prussians are arrived at Stralsund, because your aid is expected, or because it is despaired of, I know not. Opposite causes sometimes produce similar effects; the event will speak for itself.
"In the meanwhile, it is said, that though the siege of Dantzick is carried on with unremitting ardour, still negotiations are on the carpet in East Prussia. Concerning the probable fate of Dantzick, opinions are very much divided; some maintain, the French assertion, that all communications are cut off between the fortress and the sea, is an idle gasconade; that with the command of the sea it is easy to second the garrison in any sortie, and throw in supplies; and that, with so strong a garrison, all attempts to storm the fortress can bring only destruction upon the assailants; and the issue of the three-fold storm on the 29th favours this opinion. Others, however, assert, that the French can so fortify the banks of the Vistula, and all the avenues to the town as to give their works the strength of a fortification, which must itself be stormed before any relief can be afforded to the city; and this, no interior force can attempt.
"All general remarks, however, are idle on a matter of mere local knowledge. The importance of Dantzick is so great, that there is no doubt equal force will be employed in the attack and in the defence. Nor are we to estimate the power of resistance which the town possesses in its fortifications and garrison only, but also the indefinite means of relief afforded by its nearly maritime position.
"To return again to local incidents. Yesterday a recruiting officer was shot, between the towns of Hamburg and Altona, for having raised recruits for England. The whole of the Dutch troops were present. The French have, in this instance, been able to terrify, by an act of severity, without exciting any resentment against themselves, or compassion for the sufferer. The man was, in other respects, a worthless character."
SEVENTY-FOURTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
FINKENSTEIN, May 16.
Prince Jerome having discovered that the advanced works of Neiss, which were along the Pillar, cramped the operations of the siege, ordered gen. Van Damme to take them. This general, at the head of the Wirttemberg troops, carried these works in the night of the 30th and 1st of May; he put to the sword the enemy's troops which defended them, made 120 prisoners, and took 9 pieces of cannon.
The captains of engineers Deponthon and Prost, the first an officer of the ordnance of the emperor, marched at the head of the columns, and gave proofs of great bravery. The lieutenants Hoheddorf, Bower and Mulle particularly distinguished themselves.
On the 2d May, lieut. gen. Camerer took command of the Wirttemberg division.
Since the arrival of the emperor Alexander at the army, it appears that a grand council of war has been held at Bartenstein, at which the king of Prussia, and the grand-duke Constantine, assisted; that the dangers which Dantzick run was the object of the deliberations of the council; that it was acknowledged that Dantzick could not be saved, but in two ways; the first in attacking the French army by passing the Passarge, and thus by running the chance of a general battle, the issue of which, if it was successful, would oblige the French army to uncover Dantzick; the other by succouring the place by sea. The first operation appears not to have been judged practicable, without exposing themselves to ruin and a total defeat, they therefore stopped at the plan of succouring Dantzick by sea.
In consequence lieut. general Kaminski, son of the field marshal, with two Russian divisions, forming 14 regiments, and a number of Prussian regiments, were embarked at Pillau. On the 12th, 63 transport vessels, escorted by three frigates, landed these troops at the mouth of the Vistula at the port of Dantzick, under the protection of the fort Weichselmunde.
The emperor immediately gave an order to the marshal commanding the corps of reserve of the grand army, to repair to Marienburg, where his head-quarters was, with the division of gen. Oudinot, to reinforce the army of marshal Lefebvre. He arrived in one day, and at the time the enemy's army was debarking—on the 13th and 14th, the enemy made preparations for attack; he was separated from the city by a space of at least a league, which was occupied by French troops.
On the 15th, he came out of the fort in three columns; his project was to penetrate by the right of the Vistula. The general of brigade, Schramm, who was at the advanced posts with the 2d regi-
ment of light infantry, and a battalion of Saxons and Poles, received the first fire of the enemy, and confined him within gun-shot of the cannon of Weichselmunde.
Marshal Lefebvre repaired to the bridge situated below the Vistula, and passed over the 12th light infantry and the Saxons, to support gen. Schramm. Gen. Gaudanne, charged with the defence of the right of the Vistula, also supported him with the rest of his force; the enemy found himself superior, and the combat was sustained with equal obstinacy.
Marshal Lannes, with the reserve of Oudinot, was placed on the left of the Vistula, by which it appeared the evening before, that the enemy intended to come out; but seeing the movements of the enemy attacked, marshal Lannes passed the Vistula with four battalions of the reserve of Oudinot. The whole of the line, and the reserve of the enemy, were put to rout, and pursued to the palisades, and at 9 o'clock in the morning the enemy was blockaded in the fort of Weichselmunde. The field of battle was covered with the dead.
Our loss amounts to 25 killed and 200 wounded; that of the enemy is 980 killed, 1500 wounded, and 20 prisoners. In the evening we saw a great number of wounded, which they embarked on board the vessels, which successively made sail, to return to Koningsberg. During this action the place made no sortie, but contented itself with supporting the Russians by a brisk cannonade.
From the height of his ruined and half-demolished ramparts, the enemy was a witness of the whole affair; he was in a consternation to see the hopes he had of succour vanish. Gen. Oudinot killed, with his own hand, three Russians. Several of the stat-major were wounded—the 12th and 2d regiments of light infantry distinguished themselves.
The details of this combat had not yet arrived at head-quarters. The journal of the siege of Dantzick will inform, that the works are pursued with great activity; that the covered way is crowned; and that they are busy in preparations for the passage of the ditch.
As soon as the enemy knew that its maritime expedition was arrived before Dantzick, his light troops inquired the whole line from the position occupied by marshal Soult, along the Passarge, and before the division of gen. Morand, on the Alle. They were received at the point of the bayonet by the Voltigeurs; they lost a great number of men, and retired faster than when they came out.
The Russians also presented themselves at Malga before general Zayonchek, commanding the Polish corps of observation, and carried off a Polish post. Gen. Fescher marched on them, overthrew them, and killed 60 men, a colonel and two captains. They also presented themselves before the 8th corps, and insulted the advanced posts of gen. Gazin, at Willemberg; this general pursued them for several leagues. They attacked more seriously the tete-du-pont of Omolen and Daenzewo. The general of brigade Girard, marched to them with the 88th, and overthrew them in the Narew. The general of division Suchet, arrived, pursued the Russians with the bayonet at their backs, overthrew them at Ostrolenka, killed 60 men and took 60 horses. The captain of the 64th, Laurin, who commanded the main guard, surrounded on all sides by the Cossacks, put on the best countenance, and merits to be distinguished. Marshal Massena, who had mounted his horse, with a brigade of Bavarians, had reason to be satisfied with the zeal and good countenance of his troops.
The same day, the 13th, the enemy attacked gen. Lemorrois at the mouth of the Bug. This general passed that river on the 10th, with a Bavarian brigade and a Polish regiment; had constructed in three days the works of a tete-du-pont, and had repaired to Wickowo with the intention of burning the rafts ( Rodemux ), which the enemy had worked at for six weeks. His expedition succeeded perfectly, every thing was burnt, and in one moment this ridiculous work of six weeks was annihilated.
The 13th, at 9 o'clock in the morning, 6,000 Russians arrived from Nur, attacked gen. Lemorrois in his intrenched camp. They were received with musketry and grape shot, 300 Russians remained on the field of battle, and when general Lemorrois saw that the enemy, which had arrived at the edge of the ditch, were repulsed, he made a sortie, and pursued him with the bayonet at his back. The colonel of the 4th of the Bavarian line, a brave soldier, was killed; he is generally regretted. The Bavarians lost 20 men, and had 50 wounded.
The leaves begin to appear, the season is like the month of April in France. The whole of the army is encamped by divisions and square battalions in healthy positions.
These events of advanced posts, have occasioned no movement in the army. All is tranquil at head quarters. This general attack of our advanced posts on the 13th, appears to have been intended to employ the French army so as to prevent the reinforcing the army which besieges Dantzick. This hope of succouring Dantzick by a military expedition, will appear very extraordinary to every well informed military man, who knows the ground and the position which the French army occupies.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Angelica & Susan, Overstreet, 13 days from Antigua, Rum & Fruit, to the Master—Left there brigs Jane, Lynch, to sail in 12 days for New-York; Atalanta, Barcbus, of New-London, from Martinique, detained; Neutrality, Haines, from Guadalupe, sent in by a privateer, 80 hogsheads and 16 barrels sugar condemned—Sch'r True American, to sail in 10 days for Castine; Laura, Varney, and from Bath, to sail in 15 days for St. Bartholomews.
Sch'r Virginia Ann, Martin, 10 days from St. Thomas, Coffee & Indigo, Moses Myers & J. & W. Southgate.
Sch'r Harmony, Tunnell, 10 days from Philadelphia.
The sch'r Hannah, Pollard, from this port in 28 days has arrived at St. Thomas.
WANTED,
A good fast-sailing VESSEL, of 1200 barrels burthen; immediate dispatch will be given by
C. & F. Whittle.
For Sale on a long credit,
50 puncheons Grenada RUM.
June 17.
Sales at Auction.
Pursuant to a Deed in Trust executed by Henry Chowning, to secure the payment of a debt due to Jordan Marchant, will positively be sold at the dwelling-house of the said Chowning, in Portsmouth, on Saturday the first day of August, on a credit of 60 days with approved negotiable notes.
Two likely NEGROES,
Abram and Chloe, and all the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of the said Chowning, which is of excellent quality. S. Whitehead, Trustee. July 29.
Wanted to Hire, from this time until Christmas, A sober attentive NEGRO BOY, to drive a cart. Richard E. Lee, Jr. July 31.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of
Groceries and Ship Chandlery,
Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received,
20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Saldad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Hakdane. July 31.
For CHARLESTON, The schooner ROBY, capt. Johnson, will sail on Sunday next, can take 200 barrels on freight if immediate application is made. Apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf. Who has for Sale:
India Goods, Beef, New Rum, Gin, all kinds of Shoes and Boots, a quantity of Household Furniture, all of which will be sold low. July 31.
For LONDON, The good Ship CHARLES CARTER, John Drysdale, master, will be ready to take cargo on board in ten days, and having the greater part engaged, will sail in all August. Terms of freight 5 pound sterling per hhd. and 5 per cent. primage.—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. July 29.
For HAVANNA, The Sloop LUCY, W. M. Barker, master, will carry about 500 barrels. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf, or S. Marks, Jun. July 29.
For CHARTER, The good Ship WILLIAM, Andrew Tucker, master, momentarily expected from New-York, burthen 400 hds. For terms apply to Moses Myers. July 29.
For Freight or Charter, The American registered brig FLORA, Wm. Benthal, master, burthen about 1700 barrels flour, or 200 hds. tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo on board; a freight to Liverpool would be preferred. Apply to A. Maclure, Esq. Norfolk, or Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, July 29.
The Subscribers have removed to No. 99, Main-street, opposite Messrs. Hunter & Gatewood's, where they offer for sale their assortment of Ironmongery, Hardware, & Cutlery, and a few Dry Goods, with their usual assortment of Wrought and Cut-Nails and Brads, which they will dispose of low for cash. Caton & Veale. July 29.
They have also landing from the brig Nancies, Robert Barclay, master, from Tobago, 60 puncheons RUM, 22 do. retailing Molasses, which they offer for approved paper. Also,
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The said BRIG, burthen 230 hds. or 1500 barrels; if not sold a freight to Liverpool will be preferred, can be ready to receive a cargo in five days. For terms apply as above. July 29.
For Liverpool, The fast sailing coppered Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hogsheads tobacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 8 days. For freight apply to William Dickson. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship,
Stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware, which will be sold low if taken from along side. July 10.
For Freight or Charter, The fine Ship Liverpool Packet, James Kenard, master, burthen 270 tons. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for Sale on board said Ship,
13,000 bushels Liverpool coarse Salt, and 800 bushels best house Coals. July 17.
For BOSTON, The Schooner DON, D. Hovey, master, from 7 to 800 barrels can be taken on freight if immediate application is made to Phinehas Dana. July 24.
For Kingston. (Jam.) The Schooner WELCOME RETURN, Richard Hurst, master, will take 200 barrels on freight, if immediate application is made. For passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or Proby, Harmonson, & Co. July 20.
New-England RUM,
in hogsheads and barrels, just received and for sale by E. S. Wadley. July 29.

NOTICE.  The creditors of Gilbert Robertson and of James Brown, insolvent debtors, are requested to attend a general meeting of all the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, on the fourth day of August next, at the counting-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, for the purpose of examining and ascertaining the debts due to each creditor, before the first dividend of the said insolvent's estates is made, pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in case of insolvency." —Dated this 24th June, 1807.  James M'Evans, Alex'r V. Pfister, } Assignees. John Jones, jun. }  1m
NOTICE.  The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson , and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent debtors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the counting-house of Alexander V. Pfister, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807.  James M'Evans, Alex'r V. Pfister, } Assignees. John Jones, jun. }  3m
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1807.  John M'Douall and Company, Plfts. against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and of John Wedderburn, eldest son and heir at law of said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, deceased, and Lydia Wedderburn, devisees of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. Defts.  It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper.  (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough, July 1, 1807.  The parties named in the above order, as plaintiffs and defendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 2d day of August for acting upon the said order; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts.  John Cowper, M. C. of Norfolk Borough
To Elizabeth Plume, one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq. deceased; Fortesque Whittle, sole administrator of William Davies and Mary his wife, and Theo. Armistead.  In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, by William Cowper against the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, William Plume, deceased, William Davies, deceased, and Theo. Armistead, certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately pending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the representatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume, William Davies, by scire facias or otherwise, to defend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armistead answer agreeable to the following order of the said court.  Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the subscriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume, Fortesque Whittle, and Mary his wife, may appear and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pursuant to the said order.  J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant  Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807.  Wills Cowper, } State of North Carolina, against } first circuit, in equity, The President and Directors of the } Chowan County. Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. } March Term, 1807  In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months.—The death of Davies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is ordered that he have leave to serve the executors, administrators, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume, with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper.  A true Copy, (Signed) J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
Spring and Summer GOODS.  The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of  Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes.  Mackinder & White.  May 1.
Just received from Philadelphia,  6 hogheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 8 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calfskins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Sool Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings—For Sale by  John D. Haldane.  April 27.
For RENT, (and possession given immediately.)  MY WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others—It is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant.  Also to Lease,  That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to  James Tucker.  May 20.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia,  8 hogheads refined SUGAR, 15 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by  Jennings & Rodney.  July 3.
Now landing from Ship Gosport,  A parcel of choice COFFEE. For Sale by  Moses Myers.  June 29.
For SALE,  A handsome well finished GIG, with a complete set of plated Harness—Also,  A likely young HORSE. Enquire of the printer. June 29.
3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by  William Dickson.  June 22.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 3 tiers do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhs old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhs. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds and pipes—For Sale by  Phinehas Dana.  June 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER  Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for property, and countersigning Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main-street.  Robert Dickson.  June 15.
NOTICE.  The subscribers having obtained ad- ministration on the estate of ISAAC O'CONNOR, request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately.  Thos. H. Parker, Fred. Heerman & Son, } Admrs.  June 19.
For SALE,  230 Barrels of PORK. App'y to  Richard & John Taylor.  May 25.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of  Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz—    8, 10, 12, and 20d  Nails and Brads at 7 1/2 lb.    6d.  Nails, 9 1-2d    4d.  do 2s. 9d. or 11d    3d.  do 2s. 3d. or 12d    Sheathing,  7 1-2d    d Sprigs,  4s 6d per M.    Gl. do.  2s 9d    2d. and 3d. do.  2s 3d    He offers also for each only—  HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.  May 25.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hough ad do. 30,000 Red do. do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by  L. Mansfield.  Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles.  Proby, Harmanson & Co.  March 2.
NOTICE.  The partnership of B. Nottingham, & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all those who have demands against the said firm are requested to exhibit them, and all those indebted to said firm are requested to make payment to B. Nottingham, who is fully authorized to settle the same.  B. Nottingham, & Co. N. B. The business in future will be carried on by  B. Nottingham.  July 1.
For SALE at my Brew-House,  Strong, Table, and ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen.  Joseph Hayes.  Feb. 13.
Forty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscriber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEFFERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Globe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high—Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the subscriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are hereby cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way.  Henry Heffernan.  Glebe, Middlesex, July 4.
We want to Purchase,  A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler.  May 22.
SLOOP EXPERIMENT,  FOR PASSENGERS ONLY.  ELIHU S. BUNKER, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he will, on the first of July, commence running a Sloop of about 110 tons burthen, between the cities of New-York and Hudson, for the purpose of carrying passengers.  Few people who have had occasion to take passage up or down the North River, but have experienced the inconvenience and risk of going on board vessels deeply loaded and lumbered on deck: therefore captain Bunker has determined to take no freight on board the Experiment, which will remedy that inconvenience and entirely do away the risk.  The owners of this vessel being desirous to render the passage as short, convenient, and agreeable as possible, have not only taken care to furnish her with the best Beds, Bedding, Linens, Provisions, &c. but they have been at very great expense and trouble in procuring materials and building her on the best construction for sailing, and for the accommodation of ladies and gentlemen travelling on business or for pleasure.  The Experiment will leave New-York every Wednesday evening precisely at 6 o'clock, and Hudson every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, throughout the season.  Capt Bunker having been several years engaged in the freight business between New-York and Hudson, has become well acquainted with every part of the river; and he hopes by attention and punctuality, to merit the patronage of ladies and gentlemen from the southward, who may visit the celebrated Ballston, Saratoga, and Lebanon Springs, or travellers who may have occasion to travel through the northern states.—The shortness of the passage to Hudson when compared with that to Albany or any place above Hudson, (where the river is impeded by bars, islands and overslows, that render it impossible for fast sailing vessels to pass) he thinks will induce most people who are acquainted with the difference, to take passage to Hudson, where carriages or boats can at all times be had, at a moderate expense, to convey them to Albany, Troy, Lansingburgh, or the Lebanon Springs, which are about 30 miles distance.  Hudson, May 1807. 1212w
An extensive, useful, and elegant variety of GOODS, Lately imported by the Subscriber, and on hand from former importations and consignments, which he offers for Sale on accommodating terms for approved paper, amongst which are  GERMAN LINEN, &c. 22 bales coarse German Linen, 3 boxes 100 pieces each do. Rolls entitled to drawback, 3 boxes white and brown Plailias, 1 do. fine Dowlass, 2 do. Routines, 1 do. quadruple Silesias, 2 do. Table Cloths and Table Linen, 5 bales Ruffa Sheeting, 1 case of 140 pieces German Lace and Edging, 1 do. fine Thread Hose, 2 do. coarse do. 1 do. extra fine Shirt Linen, 1 do. fine Lenos and Bed Bunts two yards wide, 3 do. containing 400 pieces Paper Hangings, 8 do. Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 80 do. Window Glass, 100 do. front Pipes, 140 do. Havana Segars from 12 to 20 dollars per box, 11,000 best Coffee Bags, 4000 cheap Gunny Bags, 300 dozen empty Bottles, 200 wt. bias and iron nealed bottling Wire, 800 do. Glue.  ALSO, 3 pair large and very elegant gilt framed Looking Glasses; seine, sewing, and Apothecary's Twine; Scarlet Plush for saddles; a great variety of toilet Glasses; dressing and shaving Cases; Musical Instruments and Muffel; Chessmen and Dice; Cutlery; Jewelry and fine Lace; velvet Ribbons; Flannels Sheethings; Waffle Irons and Coffee Toasters; Liquor Cakes; Oil Cloth, &c. &c.  John C. Niemeyer.  July 17.
450 pieces elegant PAPER HANGINGS, assorted, just received on consignment, and for sale on low terms by the whole invoice, by  John C. Niemeyer.  Who offers for Rent,  The second Floor of the Ware-House on Maxwell's wh. now occupied by Proby, Harmanson, & Co. Also,
A part of his Store in Main-Street, a back Room, and some other conveniences may be had with it, and possession may be had in a few days. Apply as above.  July 15.
WOOD AND HASTINGS,  No. 90, Main-Street, have just received an additional supply of  Staple and Fancy GOODS, Among which are, 2 cases 4 4 Irish Linens, 1 trunk 6 6 Cambric Muslins, 1 trunk Amber Cotton Chambrays, 1 do. checked do. 1 do. counting elegant sprigged, dotted, and Trafalgar India mill Muslins, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs, 3 cases Dimities entitled to Drawback, 2 do. red cotton tmbrellas, 6 bales India Cottons, assorted, 1 bale India Checks, 1 case Brown Hollands, 1 case White Butanias, 1 do. Cotton Balls.  July 15.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company. The President and Directors at their semi-annual settlement of the Company's affairs on this day, declare a dividend of three per cent. on the capital stock of the said Company for the last six months, which dividend will be paid to the respective Stockholders or their legal representatives, on or before the 15th of the ensuing month, by  William Cammack, Treas'r.  July 15.
NOTICE.  On Saturday the 11th instant, was stolen or taken by mistake from Southgate and Dickson's wharf, a quarter cask of PORT WINE, marked and numbered on the head No. 1551, Baltimore, Federal Jack, Port, 30 gallons, Delogier, November 4, 1806. Twenty Dollars will be given to the informer if the Wine has been stolen and recovered, or thanks to any person who may have received it through mistake, by applying to  William Dickson.  July 15.
Wanted to purchase,  A NEGRO GIRL, from 12 to 16 years of age—one that has been brought up in a house would be preferred; none need apply but those who can be recommended, for which a generous price in cash will be given. Apply to  Samuel Davis.  Portsmouth, July 13.
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, July 6, 1807.  WANTED TO PURCHASE,  A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight.  Robert Oliphant, Cashier.  July 6.
The Subscriber has for Sale,  136 hhs. 14 tierces and 47 barrels  Muscovado SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms  Henry Hastie.  July 10.
Cash will be given for a few tons of  Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundery.  Leven Dorsey.  Who offers for Sale,  50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town-Point.  July 27.
The Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, are requested to call on the Treasurer for their Certificate of Stock.  July 20.
2000 bushels CORN, for Sale low for Cash. Apply to  William Cammack.  July 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Liverpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Messrs. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of  SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz.  British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8. Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in bladders, refined salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Steward's Draw Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Paper, Ink Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cook Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Scales and Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Panel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description.—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or approved paper.  J. Moran.  June 8.
For RENT,  The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Messrs. Quemper & Duon. Apply to  William B. Lamb.
WANTED,  A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given)  That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson.  David Patterson.  January 15.
At Private Sale,  BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street,  30 hogheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 10 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 210 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard.  July 13.
For Rent or Lease,  The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Messrs. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms below stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Messrs. Caton & Veale, or to  Robert Taylor.  May 4.
For Sale by the Subscriber,  70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 casks Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogheads Philadelphia Leaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3750 bushels Corn.  Alexander Maclure.  July 10.
For RENT, (until September next,)  That commodious brick Dwelling-House, lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catherine-street, opposite to Mr. Richard Ragnall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family—For terms apply to  Richard Bowden.  June 1.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only.  Theo. Armistead.  He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves.  Feb. 20.
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately.  John C. Niemeyer.
ALSO,  An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains.  May 27.
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention, capt. Swan,  130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa—We will dispose of it on liberal terms.  C. & F. Whittle.
In Store,  Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee—Apply as above.  June 8.
NOTICE.  The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next.  May 11.
NORFOLK:  PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,  BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.