Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-06-07 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAUDIS
[VOL. V.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 7, 1809.
NO. 130.]
For Liverpool, direct, The new and fast-sailing Brig HUNTER, T. Redman, Master, 200 tons burthen, and in a few days will be ready to receive a cargo. For freight or passage, apply to the captain on board, or N. HERON. June 5.  For Charter, The good Ship Parnasso, William Stitson, Master, 240 tons burthen, will carry about 340 hogsheads tobacco, or 2600 barrels flour, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow. June 5.  For LONDON, The Ship ALEXANDER, Captain Ballard, Burthen 280 tons. Three fourths of her cargo is engaged Warren Ashley. June 5.  For Freight or Charter, The Ship EXETER, Daniel Bray, Master, Burthen 291 tons, is in excellent order, and ready to receive a cargo. ALSO, The Schooner MINDWELL, Eben R. Brush, master, burthen 178 tons, will take part of a freight for the West-Indies. Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, A few bales Sea-Island and Upland COTTON, And sixty hds. prime Richmond TOBACCO. May 30.  For Freight or Charter, The new Brig Franklin, Captain Tallman, burthen 200 tons; she will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. WARREN ASHLEY. June 2.  For Liverpool, The British Ship JEANIE, Capt. M'Kinzie, Having considerable part of her cargo engaged, will sail in all June. For freight or passage, apply to Robert Pollok, Petersburg, to the master, or ROBERT DICKSON. Wanted, A few thousand Rough Hogshead and Barrel STAVES. May 30.  For Freight or Charter, The Schooner Carlton, James Johnson, master, will be ready in a few days for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson and Cunningham, or JAMES JOHNSON. May 27.  For Liverpool, The fine new Ship Justina, Edward Howe, Master, having a considerable part of her freight engaged; for the balance, apply to A. MACLURE. May 12.  For a Port in Ireland, the fast-sailing copper bottomed Ship DESTINY, Captain Bernard, to sail the 10th June; has good accommodations. For passage only, apply to the captain on board, or Robert Maitland. May 12.  For Freight or Charter, The good Brig JUNO, Jacob Greenleaf, master, burthen 197 tons, in good order and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board at Frost's wharf, or William Dickson. May 22.  For Liverpool, The fast sailing Ship Rodney, Capt. Howe, wants sixty hogsheads on freight, and will take passengers. Apply to the captain on board, or Moses Myers & Son. May 15.  For London, (To sail on the 10th June,) the fine copper fastened and fast sailing Ship POCAHONTAS, Christopher Tompkins, master; a considerable part of her cargo being already engaged, the freight of about 200 hogsheads tobacco and 50 bales cotton is only wanted. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. May 5.  For Freight or Charter, The Ship FACTOR, Capt. Reynolds, burthen 291 tons. Apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. Who offers for Sale, 14 casks STONE LIME, 10,000 HOOPS, and a box of WOOL HATS. April 26.
FOR CHARTER, THE BREMEN BARQUE PATRIOT GROENING, Mathias Probst, master, burthen about 300 tons, in very complete order and almost new. ALSO, The Bremen Barque Bremen, John Conrad Derman, master, burthen about 280 tons; both ready for a voyage. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff. Who offer for Sale, 20 pieces of a superior quality RUSSIA CANVAS, 60 do. Stout German RAVENS DUCK, and 50 bags St. Domingo COFFEE. April 19.  Wanted, A fast-sailing VESSEL, of 230 to 280 hogsheads burthen. AND One of 250 hds. burthen. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale, 600 barrels FLOUR. May 1.  For Freight or Charter, The good Ship AUGUSTA, Capt. James Place, burthen 325 tons, now on her first voyage. Apply to the master, or Christopher Fry. April 28.  For Charter, The Brig MINERVA, Wm. Malcom, master, burthen 211 tons, or 280 hogsheads of tobacco, is in complete order, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber WM. PENNOCK. Who offers for Sale, 80 Bundles excellent HAY. May 10.  For Freight or Charter, To the West-Indies, the Schooner ANTELOPE, Capt. Futnam, burthen about nine hundred or a thousand barrels. Apply to Jennings & Roddey. May 25.  For New-Orleans, To sail about the 10th of June, The fast-sailing Sch'r JANE, Burthen about 1000 barrels. For freight or passage, apply to Jennings & Roddey. May 25.  Just landing from on board the Schooner Tartar, from Charleston, 120 casks NEW RICE, and a few bales COTTON, For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. The said Schooner TARTAR, Burthen about 100 tons, new and in complete order for the reception of a cargo, is offered for sale on accommodating terms. Apply as above. May 19.  For Liverpool, The Ship General Colburn, Capt. Prince, to sail in a few days. For freight of fifty hogsheads, or passage, apply to the master on board, or Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, Russia and Holland SAIL DUCK. May 15.  For Sale, on our wharf, 15000 bushels blown SALT, principally afloat. 6000 ditto Coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto Liverpool, filled. 186 bags St. Domingo COFFEE, 7 hds. do. SUGAR, 44 bbls. do. do. 65 bbls. St. Kitt's SUGAR, 87 bbls. do. do. 56 hds. do. MOLASSES, 52 hds. Jamaica COFFEE, 24 do. do. SUGAR, 121 bags PIMENTO, 390 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 25 bags do. COFFEE, 27000 feet MAHOGANY, 5 ton LOGWOOD, 3 do. BRAZELETT, 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE, well assorted. 10 hds. Havana MOLASSES, 10 pipes L. F. MADEIRA, 20 cases superior CLARET, 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM. Domestic. 1000 hogsheads TOBACCO, 100 barrels PORK, 100 do. TAR, 100 do. PITCH, 400 do. Superfine FLOUR, 30 do. WHISKEY, UPLAND COTTON. C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA, burthen 420 hogsheads Tobacco. March 26.  Landing this day at Commerce-Street Wharf, 150 barrels Gallego's Sup. FLOUR. JAMES HERRON. June 5.
For Charter, The elegant new Ship HERALD, Spencer Drummond, master, burthen 317 tons. Apply to Richard Drummond & Co. or Moses Myers & Son. June 2.  A Freight wanted for the Sloop CONNECTICUT, About 600 barrels burthen, for Martinique. Apply to Captain Appleby on board, or to Christopher Fry. June 2.  The British Ship AURORA, for Liverpool, Commences loading this day, and will sail as soon after the 10th June as circumstances will permit; one half of her freight is already engaged, for the balance apply immediately to C. & F. WHITTLE. Who want a SHIP, of 350 tons, to load at Charleston for Europe. May 30.  DR. ROBERTSON'S Genuine Patent and Family Medicines, Celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human frame is liable. Prepared by T. W. DYOTT, M. D. THE CELEBRATED Stomachic Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and Fifty Cents) Which has proved by thousands, who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the publick, for speedily relieving and curing the cramp, pains, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. For the dysentery or lax, cholera morbus, severe gripings, and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy, and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility. Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints, or disorders of the breast and lungs, even in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief. Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstructed perspiration, will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours. In asthma or consumptive complaints, horseness, wheezings, thariness of breath, and the looping cough, it will give immediate relief.  Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters. (Price One Dollar.) These celebrated and well known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet specific virtues, and are particularly recommended for restoring weak constitutions, cleansing and strengthening the stomach, and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and effectual vermifuge, when administered to children; they are gratefully warm, and pungently stomachic; they are extremely serviceable in all fevers, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.  DR. ROBERTSON'S Vegetable Nervous Cordial, OR, Nature's Grand Restorative, Is confidently recommended as the most efficacious medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness, and various complaints, resulting from dissipated pleasures, residence in warm climates, the immoderate use of tea, the unskilful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.  DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Drops, A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, swellings and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and all kinds of green wounds; the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c.  Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven Hundred Thousand Persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility. These Medicines, which by being timely administered, will prevent the progress of many fatal diseases. The Proprietor wishes to afford every information relative to the efficacy of the above Medicines in a small compass by exhibiting a list of exemplary cures, attested by respectable characters, for the satisfaction and encouragement of the afflicted;—for which purpose such cures have been selected at different times and been inserted, as might display the attractive power of physics. But as the number of cases are now become so numerous, I am obliged, instead of identifying the particulars, only to print an abstract of several testimonies, referring the reader to peruse the pamphlet, left at the Book-Store of Messrs. BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk. June 5.  FOR SALE, A LONG-BOAT, Length about 20 feet, Width do. 3 do. Depth do. 3 do. Is in good order. Apply on board the Bremen Ship Patriot Groening, lying off Williamson's wharf. M. PROBST, Commander of said Ship. June 5.  THE MEMBERS Of the Jockey Club are requested to meet at the Exchange Coffee-House TOMORROW EVENING at 6 o'Clock, and every Evening during the Race, at 3 o'Clock. June 5.
Conduct of the War in Spain and Portugal. Papers presented to the House of Commons, upon the subject of the expeditions to Spain and Portugal. Extract of a letter from Lieut. general Sir John Moore to Viscount Castlereagh. SALAMANCA, 24th Nov. 1808. I had the honour upon the 17th inst. to receive your lordship's despatches of the 3d, conveyed to me by a king's messenger. My letter from Lisbon of the 27th October would apprize your lordship, that, having concluded every arrangement there, I was about to follow the troops then already on their march into Spain. As I travelled with my own horses, and was necessarily detained by business at different places upon the road, I did not reach Salamanca until the 13th. On the day following the regiments began to arrive, and continued daily to come in by corps in succession. The three divisions of infantry which marched under Lieut. general Fraser, generals Paget and Beresford, are now all here, together with one brigade of artillery, which, with infinite difficulty, followed the road by Abrantes and Castello Branco. One brigade of Infantry, which left Lisbon last, is still absent; it is employed in the escort of the ordnance and other stores, which are forwarding for the service of the army. The troops have performed this march well in spite of very hard weather, and the worst roads I ever saw; their appearance is as good, and their fitness for service much better, than when they left Lisbon. Their conduct upon the march and since their arrival here has been exemplary; all this does them honour, and marks strongly the care and attention of the general and officers who conducted the marches, and who are in the immediate command of the troops. Lieutenant general Hope, with the corps which marched from Badajoz, in the direction of Madrid, will arrive with the head of that division at Aravona on the 25th, where I have ordered it to halt and close up. The first of the troops, under Sir David Baird, from Corunna, reached Astorga on the 13th, and the whole, including the 7th, 10th, and 15th dragoons, will be assembled there about the 15th of December, before which time general Hope's corps will also be collected at Aravona. If we are not interrupted, the junction of the army will be effected early in next month. But the French, after beating the army of Estremadura, are advanced to Burgos. General Blake's army in Biscay has been defeated, dispersed, and its officers and soldiers are flying in every direction; and the armies of Castanos and Palafox, on the Ebro and Arragon, are at too great a distance to render me the smallest assistance. Under such circumstances the junction of this army becomes exceedingly precarious, and requires to be conducted with much circumspection. Should the French advance upon us before it is effected, Sir David Baird must retire upon Corunna, and I shall be obliged to fall back upon Portugal, or to join general Hope, and retire upon Madrid. The information which your lordship must already be in possession of renders it perhaps less necessary for me to dwell upon the state of affairs in Spain, so different from that which was to be expected. Had the real strength and composition of the Spanish armies been known, and the defenceless state of the country, I conceive that Cádiz, and not Corunna, would have been chosen for the disembarkation of the troops from England, and Seville or Cadiz not Salamanca, would have been selected as the proper place for the assembling of this army. The Spanish government do not seem ever to have contemplated the possibility of a second attack, and are certainly quite unprepared to meet that which is now made upon them—their armies all inferior even in number to the French; that which Blake commanded, including Romana's corps, did not exceed 37,000 men, a great proportion of them mere peasants. The armies of Castanos and Palafox united do not now exceed 40,000, and are not, I suspect, of a better description, and until lately they were much weaker. In the provinces no armed force whatever exists, either for immediate protection or to reinforce the armies. The French cavalry from Burgos, in small detachments, are overrunning the province of Leon, raising contributions, to which the inhabitants submit without the smallest resistance. The enthusiasm of which we have heard so much no where appears; whatever good will there is (and I believe amongst the lower orders there is a great deal) is taken no advantage of. I am at this moment in no communication with any of the generals commanding the Spanish armies, I am ignorant of their plans, or those of the government. Gen. Castanos, with whom after repeated application, I was desired to communicate, for the purpose of combining the operations of the British army, was deprived of his command at the moment I had begun my correspondence with him. The marquis of Romana, who is appointed his successor, is still at St. Ander. It is difficult for me to form any plan for myself beyond the assembly of this army. I shall then be in a state to undertake something; and if the Spaniards, roused by their misfortunes, assemble round us, and become more enthusiastic and determined, there may still be hopes of expelling the French. It is my wish to lay before your lordship, for the information of government, things exactly as they are. It answers no good purpose to represent them otherwise, for it is this that we must meet them. I feel no despondency myself, nor do I wish to excite any in others, but our situation is likely soon to become an arduous one. Reverses must be expected, and though I am confident that they will always do its duty, yet ultimate success will depend more upon the Spaniards themselves, and their enthusiastic devotion to their cause, than on the efforts of the British, who, without such aid, are not sufficiently numerous to resist the armies which will be immediately opposed to them. (Signed) JOHN MOORE. Right Hon. Lord Viscount Castlereagh. Extract of a letter from Lieutenant General Sir John Moore, to Viscount Castlereagh. Salamanca, Nov. 27, 1808. I received yesterday evening a letter from Mr. Stuart, inclosing one from Lieut. Col. Doyle from Saragossa, announcing the total defeat of Castanos

and Palafox. My junction with Sir D. Baird, which was always extremely doubtful, though I was determined to try it, is become, I conceive, quite impracticable... but if this army could be united, after the junction with Palafox, the very little resistance offered by the Spaniards, what chance has this army alone of resisting the formidable numbers which will be brought against it? I conceive the British troops were sent in aid of the Spanish armies, but not singly to resist France; if the Spaniards made no efforts. By persevering longer I shall certainly sacrifice the army, without benefiting Spain. I have therefore determined to retire. I have ordered Sir D. Baird to fall back on Corunna, and gen. Hope to endeavour by forced marches to join me at this place. There is a considerable chance that he may be intercepted, or that he may be obliged to fall back through the Guadarama on Madrid. I shall remain here as long as I can; or I may make a movement to my right, to protect general Hope, but I shall immediately take measures to retreat by Ciudad Rodrigo, and enter the frontier of Portugal. I shall be in want of provisions there for so large a corps but my object will be to remain on the frontier as long as possible to cover Lisbon, the embarkation of the stores, &c.
But the Spaniards may still give the French more occupation, and the difficulties of the country, the swelling of the rivers, &c. may prevent the French from pushing us much, and enable me to stand for a time. This time can only be well employed in withdrawing the army, which can do no good here, but which, if the Spaniards roused, and got an able man at their head, are able to make battle from the south. If landed at Cadiz we may still be useful. I have desired sir David, therefore, to repair, when embarked, to the Tagus, and I could hope that your lordship will immediately order a sufficient number of transports from England to receive the army. When I left Lisbon there was tonnage there for 12,000 men. I shall probably have an opportunity of writing to you again very soon, but I was anxious not to detain Mr. Vaughan, who carries this, and who brought me Mr. Stuart's letter from Madrid. I shall anxiously wait for your lordship's answer, and hope to find that the decision I have made meets the approbation of his majesty's government.
(Signed) JOHN MOORE. I shall write to the general commanding in Portugal, to receive back immediately the stores of the army, and to send provisions to Abrantes and Oporto for this army. He will provision and make dispositions to aid us in covering Lisbon. Right Hon. Lord Viscount Castlereagh, &c.
Extract of a letter from lieut. gen. sir John Moore to Viscount Castlereagh. Salamanca, 5th Dec. 1808.
I had the honour to address your lordship on the 29th Nov. and to inform you of the determination I had come to in consequence of the defeat of the army of gen. Castanos. Lieut. gen. Hope, with the division he commands, marched by Avila to avoid the superior cavalry of the enemy in the plain, and reached Alba de Tormes, four leagues from this, yesterday. His junction is thus secured, and I am now preparing to fall back on Ciudad Rodrigo.
The enemy has directed his whole force towards Madrid, which will probably give me time to reach Portugal unopposed. Buonaparte is at Aranda de Douro: reinforcements join him daily.
The French attacked and carried the pass of Somosierra on the 29th, which opens to them that of the Guadarama, and they are in possession of Segovia. The few Spanish corps opposed to them are composed of fugitives collected from the beaten armies, and they offer no resistance. I have had no communication with Madrid, since the 30th Nov. the inhabitants had taken up arms; were barricading the streets, and expressed a determination to die rather than to submit. How long the populace of a large town are likely to persevere in such resolutions, or how long they will be able to withstand the formidable attack made against them, I cannot say.
Your lordship may believe that it was not without much reflection, and extreme reluctance, that I determined to withdraw the army from Spain, and to abandon a cause, for the success of which the government are so much interested, and the publick mind so highly excited.
As long as there remained an army, and any hope of resistance on the part of the Spaniards, I was determined to persevere, at all risks, in the junction of the army; and then, if general Castanos had received a check, or been forced to retreat, it was my intention, if nothing better offered, to march upon Madrid, from whence, getting behind the Tagus, we should have given the Spaniards an opportunity of rallying around us, and have shared their fortunes. This intention I mentioned to your lordship in my letter of the 24th, and I imparted it as a question to Mr. Frere for his opinion. But the sudden defeat of general Castanos' army left nothing either to aid me or to prevent the further progress of the enemy.
The British army was at that moment on its march to collect at this place and Astorga. General Hope, with the head of his division, was at Villa Castrin, and from the collected manner in which it was necessary for him to march, he could not have joined me sooner than he has done. Sir David Baird's corps could not be collected at Astorga before the 4th of this month; it was thus impossible for this army to have been united before the 13th or 14th, and still later before it could be ready to undertake an offensive movement. This time was more than sufficient to enable the enemy to finish the destruction of what little Spanish force remained, and to turn the greatest part of his army against the British, which when united does not exceed 26,000 men, but which probably he would be able to attack whilst detached and separated. I consider the British army as standing alone; that resolution could not be attempted without great hazard; or if effected, that it could not withstand the great force that would be brought against it. It was in vain, I thought, to expect that under such circumstances it could retrieve the Spanish cause; and though I knew the army would cheerfully attempt whatever I ordered, I thought my duty called upon me not to expose it to a contest in which its best efforts could not promise to be successful. It may fairly be said the British army never reached Spain; it cannot in the true sense, be called an army until it is united and prepared to act; the Spanish forces were defeated, and their cause lost, before the British as constituted, could come to their assistance.
I feel the weight of the responsibility which has fallen upon me. I had nothing but difficulties to choose; whether I have chosen the least, and that which will be the least disapproved by his majesty and my country, I cannot determine; my wish has been to decide right. I reflected well upon the different duties I had to discharge; and if I have decided wrong, it can only be because I am not gifted with that judgment which was imputed to me when I was entrusted with this important command.
(Signed) JOHN MOORE. The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Castlereagh, &c.
Copy of a letter from lieutenant-general sir John Moore to Viscount Castlereagh. Salamanca, 5th Dec. 1808.
Mr. Lord, Since I had the honour to address my dispatch to
you this morning, considerable hopes are entertained, from the enthusiastic manner in which the people of Madrid resist the French. I own I cannot derive much hope from the resistance of one town against forces so formidable, unless the spark catches, and the flame becomes pretty general, and here the people remain as tranquil as if they were in profound peace. I have, however, in consequence of the general opinion, which is also Mr. Frere's, ordered Sir David Baird to suspend his march, and I shall continue at this place until I see further, and shall be guided by circumstances. Unless the spirit becomes general, Madrid must soon fall; at all events, if I marched into Portugal it would be with a view to return the moment a favourable opportunity offered; but I shall not go towards Madrid until I know with more certainty the force of the enemy, and see something to convince me that more confidence may be placed in the steadiness of the Spaniards. I had the honour to receive yesterday your lordship's dispatches of the 15th November, by Mr. Wyndham of the first guards.
I have the honour to remain, &c. (Signed) JOHN MOORE. Right hon. lord Viscount Castlereagh, &c. &c.
Extract of a letter from lieutenant-general sir John Moore to Viscount Castlereagh. Salamanca, Dec. 8, 1808.
In a short letter which accompanied my despatch of the 5th inst. I mentioned that the resistance of the people of Madrid had arrested the operations of the French, and gave a hope that the affairs of this country might still be recovered. If the example of the capital is followed, and enthusiasm becomes general, France will be forced to divide her armies, and will be no longer so formidable. The difficulty of obtaining information is very great. I have none certain with respect to Madrid, only I believe it still holds out. I have ordered sir David Baird, who was retreating, to march back. I shall continue the arrangements I had ordered in Portugal, in case I should be obliged to fall back; but am preparing to march to Zamora and Toro, to join sir David Baird whom I have ordered to advance to Benavente. When we are joined, and if the Marquis of Romana, with the troops he is collecting at Leon, is ready, I shall move on towards Burgos; and on the communications of the French, your lordship may depend upon it that I shall never abandon the cause as long as it holds out a chance of succeeding. But you must be sensible that the ground may be in an instant cut away from under me. Madrid may fall, and I be left to contend with very superior numbers indeed.
I hope a better spirit exists in the southern provinces. Here no one stirs, and yet they are well inclined. An expression in an intercepted letter from a French officer commanding at Vittoria to the chief of the staff with the army, paints the people in this part exactly, "L'esprit public est toujours de l'credulit sur nos avantages. Quant a la tranquillite du pays, elle est parfaite."
As I am sending a courier to sir David Baird, I have written this on the chance of an opportunity offering to forward it, and in this manner I shall endeavour to keep you in the current of affairs here.
I have sent col. Graham to Madrid to send me information of what is passing there. Lord Paget with the cavalry arrives at Zamora to-morrow, and next day I propose moving a corps with myself to Toro.
(Signed) JOHN MOORE. The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Castlereagh, &c.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, May 31.
MILITARY ACADEMY.
Mr. Lewis offered the following resolution: Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of removing from West Point the corps of engineers constituting the military academy, to the city of Washington; and that they have leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
On the question, "Will the House agree to consider the resolution?" there were for considering it, 47—against it, 51.
DOMESTICK MANUFACTURES.
Mr. Bacon laid on the table the following resolution: Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury be directed to prepare and report to this house, at their next session, a plan for the application of such means as are within the powers of congress, for the purpose of protecting and fostering the manufactures of the United States, together with a statement of the several manufacturing establishments which have been commenced, the progress which has been made in them, and the success with which they have been attended, and such other information, as in the opinion of the secretary, shall be material in exhibiting a general view of the manufactures of the United States.
A motion having been made to print the resolution, Mr. Lyon opposed the printing of it. He said that something should be done at this session for the benefit of manufacturers. It was cold comfort to them to tell them that they should have a report on the subject at the next session. He would not postpone a consideration on the subject, from the fear of giving offence to the British government by manufacturing for ourselves. He would proclaim to the world our intention to encourage manufactures.
Mr. Bacon concurred heartily in the patriotic views of the gentleman from Kentucky in encouraging the manufactures of our country. He had no idea by this motion of interfering with any particular measure which the gentleman wished to adopt in relation to manufactures; he merely looked forward to the establishment of some practical system for the encouragement of manufactures. It was ordered to be printed.
PROCESS AGAINST MARSHALS.
Mr. Randolph, after making a number of remarks on the subject of the present session, in favour of doing the ordinary business of the annual session at this time, and hereafter holding the annual sessions in the spring instead of the winter, stated that he should proceed to the ordinary business of an annual session, until the house should come to some definite conclusion as to what time they would adjourn. He then stated that by a letter which he had received from the marshal of the district of Virginia, and which from its being printed he believed to be a circular, he learnt that there was no provision by the laws of the United States for a summary process for the purpose of recovering from marshals and their deputies monies paid to them, and by them detained from those to whom it was due. It appeared that the judges had decided that they were bound in their proceedings by no state laws in the respective states, except such as were in force when the United States courts were first organized, those laws then in existence in the several states having been adopted by congress. If this was the case, it was certainly a casus omissus , one to which the attention of congress ought to be turned. He therefore moved,
"That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any and what provision ought to be made by law for enforcing a summary mode of proceeding against marshals and their deputies who have received money by virtue of executions issued from the courts of the United States."
After some observations from Mr. Basset on the probability of a short session, and from Mr. Livermore going to show that the resolution was supererogatory, it was agreed to without a division, and Messrs. Randolph, Sandford, Livermore, Knickerbacker and Lyle appointed a committee.
AMERICAN SEAMEN.
Mr. Dana's resolution of yesterday was taken up, and referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Dana, Burwell, Cook, Cobb, and N. R. Moore.
EXPENDITURE OF PUBLICK MONIES.
The resolution for appointing a committee to enquire into the application of publick monies, heretofore agreed to by the house, but re-considered for the purpose of amendment, was amended so as to limit the duties of the committee to an investigation of the money transactions of the last eight years, and passed; and Messrs. Randolph, Macon, Smilie, J. C. Chamberlin, Seaver, Howard and Southard, were appointed the committee.
VOTE OF APPROPRIATION.
The house then resumed the unfinished business of yesterday.
Mr. Ross spoke in favour of the resolution and against indefinite postponement; and Mr. Fisk at considerable length in favour of indefinite postponement. When Mr. F. concluded (4 o'clock) the house adjourned.
Thursday, June 1.
Much business was done this day, of which the following notice is all that we have room to take.
Mr. Lyon offered the following resolution: Resolved, That for the protection of those who have commenced, and the encouragement of those who may be disposed to set on foot, manufactures within the United States of the articles hereafter enumerated, as well as for the encouragement of the cultivation of the productions necessary for such manufactures, provision ought forthwith to be made by law to subject to additional duties on their importation into the United States all articles of which leather is the material of chief value—hemp and cotton and all articles of which they or either are the material of chief value—woolen cloths whose invoice prices shall exceed six shillings sterling per square yard—woolen hosiery, window glass, silver and plated wares, paper of every description, nails, spikes and tack, hats, clothing ready made, millinery of all kinds, beer, ale and porter.
This resolution was, after debate, refused a reference to the committee of commerce and manufactures, 35 to 49, and ordered to lie on the table, ayes 75.
The following resolution, offered by Mr. Van Horn, was refused consideration, 38 to 42: Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the propriety of modifying or repealing the laws relative to drawback, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Randolph's resolution declaring that provision ought to be made by law for taking the third census of the inhabitants of the United States, was taken up, passed without opposition, and referred to a committee to bring in a bill.
Mr. Randolph's resolution declaring that provision ought to be made by law for securing an impartial trial by jury, &c. was taken up, and after debate passed without opposition.
The house took up the unfinished business of yesterday (the resolution approving the conduct of the executive). Messrs. Rhea and M'Key spoke in favour of indefinite postponement, and Mr. Gardener against it. The house adjourned at half past five o'clock, without taking a question.
From the True American. MR. GALLATIN'S NEW SCHEME FOR A NATIONAL BANK, Briefly Considered.
The report of the secretary of the Treasury, upon the memorial of the Stockholders in the Bank of the United States, is now before the publick; and as it is the interest of the members of that institution as well as of the nation at large, to investigate the plan proposed by the secretary as a substitute to the one now in operation, I have ventured to throw together a few thoughts upon the subject.
The present capital of ten millions is proposed to be increased to thirty, by a subscription among the states of fifteen and five by citizens: six per cent to be paid on all deposits made by government, exceeding three millions; and eighteen millions to be lent to the government, whenever called for.
The impracticability, not to say absurdity, of this plan I will endeavour to shew by the following statements:
1st. The Bank, as it is now constituted, and with the enjoyment of seven or eight millions of dollars deposited by government, free of interest, has never raised its dividends beyond the annual average of eight and an half per cent; that to effect this dividend, and cover its expenses and contingencies, it has been obliged to lend fifty per cent more than its capital, or fifteen millions, as appears by the secretary's report to the senate.
2dly. Upon the new plan the states or individuals can pay their subscriptions in specie or publick stock; and the states have ten years to pay theirs in annual instalments of 1-10th. Two difficulties occur in this arrangement, one of which may be obviated by a section in the act of incorporation; but the other is unfortunately beyond the reach of our present or future laws.
The proportion of Specie, and stock can be settled; and most likely will be fixed at the ratio of the present Bank, viz. one fourth part—But the punctilious payment of the state subscriptions cannot be relied upon, since their script can neither be forfeited, nor the subscribers coerced by law.
Yet I am willing to suppose that they will acquit their engagements with honour; Then the funds of the new Bank will be thus constituted, viz.
Specie belonging to the old institution 7,770,000 Ditto 1-4 part of the additional Subscription, 5,000,000 United States' Stock belonging to the old Institution, 2,230,000 Ditto to be Subscribed in Stock, 15,000,000 Dls. 30,000,000
Thus then then the new Bank in ten years, will have 12,770,000 specie and 17,230,000 stock. But suppose that on the first year of its operation, it should be called upon by government for the stipulated loan of 18,000,000? how will this call operate upon the bank and upon the trade?
The old Institution has been obliged to loan 50 per cent. more than its capital to make a dividend of 8 1-2 per cent. and to cover its expenses. Now in one year the funds of the Bank will amount to 16,500,000, being the additional subscription of individuals, and one year's instalment of the states. 16,500,000
To this add 50 per cent. supposed to be loaned to the trade, 8,250,000 Dls. 24,750,000
We shall have 24,750,000 dollars due to the bank by borrowers. But to accommodate government according to charter, the Bank must immediately compel their customers to pay in seventy-five per cent upon their loans; a call that could never be answered, but by the ruin of thousands, and the utter impossibility of ever again lending money upon such dangerous conditions. This then must happen to the trade, or the bank
must keep the greater part of 18,000,000 inactive in its vaults, at the disposal of government; and in the first event, it may so happen, that after distressing the trade to accommodate the treasury, they may have the whole sum except 3,000,000 deposited with them in an unproductive state, since government may place the interest that the bank is bound to pay upon deposits against that which they have stipulated to pay for the loan.
3dly. It is not improbable that from the inability, inattention or unwillingness of the states to complete their payments may forever remain incomplete, since their stock is made unalienable, and their script can neither be transferred or forfeited, while the obligation to furnish the 18,000,000 loan is still binding. If then the present Bank, with all the advantages of government deposits, free of interest, have only made a dividend of 8 1-2 per cent. what will be the rate of business under the projected char-
Suppose the Capital complete Deduct a sum to be kept in readiness for government, and upon which it would be unable to discount to the trade } 10,000,000 Dls. 20,000,000
There remains twenty millions on which to operate. This with 50 per cent. additional, it may venture to loan at 6 per cent. which will give 1,800,000 The deposits of government have been from 5 to 8 millions; and with the growth of the revenue may increase to a much larger sum, however I will put it at
Deduct 8,000,000 } 500,000 3,000,000 } bearing interest six per cent. } 300,000 The expenses of the bank have averaged 1-2 per cent. upon the total of its loan, 1-2 per cent. up on 30,000,000 } 150,000 450,000
This leaves 1,350,000 to divide, if the States fulfil their engagements, and the bank is fortunate in its loans, which is exactly 4 1-2 per cent. per annum; a sum that must diminish in proportion to the delinquency of the subscribing states, or the lessened demand of money by the trade.
Nor does it seem that the contemplated scheme would benefit the government, for the existing bank has sometimes loaned to them 2-3ds of their capital, at a period however, when commercial loans were small; and has repeatedly offered to furnish large sums when called for, which they might do by being enabled to let out money upon government deposits, that did not bear interest; but which they could not do now without keeping an inactive share of their stock in the vaults.
But the secretary wants to accumulate during years of peace and prosperity, a treasure sufficient to meet periods of war and calamity. This he cannot effect by his proposed plan, because no banking company would venture to operate upon such precarious funds, as those upon which the secretary expects to form his treasure.
What man of common prudence would for example pay an interest of 6 per cent for funds that can be drawn out of his hands from day to day, and issue notes of credit or discount paper at two months upon them? no safe or profitable business can be done with such uncertain stock.
Instead of this complete association there are two more simple plans that government might adopt.
1st. To receive the maximum of the bank, which is 1,250,000 for a simple extension of their old charter to twenty years.
2dly. To subscribe 15 millions of dollars themselves in addition to the present capital, 1-2 specie and 1-2 in old or new certificate stock. The whole would soon bear a premium of 50 per cent, and give the government a clear profit of 7,500,000, which sum might be placed at interest to produce the treasure the secretary wishes to accumulate, and give an annual interest of 450,000, an amount superior to that which could be drawn from the bank for interest on the excess of deposits beyond 3 millions. Even supposing that institution able to pay it.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber being appointed by the Court of Norfolk Borough, to collect from the holders of property on Market Square, for the purpose of paving the said square, do inform them that the work has now commenced, and will in ten days from this date call on each individual for one dollar for each foot of ground they occupy in front, on the said square.
Samuel Mosely, Collector. June 5.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes, 2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES,
3,500 bushels coarse SALT, 2,500 bushels INDIAN CORN, 1,250 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 130 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 128 do New Orleans do, 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 54 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE, 40 chests and 20 boxes Hyson & Young Hyson TEA.
—ALSO— A general assortment of Dry Goods. September 27, 1808.
ICE. A. LINDSAY,
Begs leave to inform his old customers in particular, and the publick in general, that he has a large quantity of CLEAN ICE, ready to be delivered at their respective houses every day, and at his usual low prices, as soon as the weather is warm enough to require it. Hermitage, May 30. 1aw3t
DR. JOHN DYOTT, OPERATOR UPON TEETH,
Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Norfolk, that he intends remaining here for ten days, during which time he will perform every operation upon Teeth; cures the Survey in the Gums, be it ever so inveterate; fastens loose teeth by making the gums grow firm up to them; renders teeth white and beautiful; prevents their decay; keeps such as are so from becoming worse, (even to old age); fills up those that are hollow; which not only renders them useful but prevents their aching and further decay; extracts Teeth and Stumps with ease; transplants teeth; makes and fixes artificial teeth in various ways, and regulates the teeth in children.
Persons perceiving any defects in their teeth should lose no time in applying to Dr. Dyott, who is a regular bred Dentist, and from the extensive practice which he has had in the city of London and other parts of Europe, enables him to perform the operations with the greatest ease and safety imaginable. Any person wishing to be waited on at their residence, will please to send a line addressed to the Doctor at Mrs. M'Dougal's Boarding-House. May 27.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 7, 1809.
In our paper of Monday, we published the last letter of Sir John Moore, and in this paper, are the remainder of those laid before the house of commons. We cannot avoid repeating the opinion already expressed, of the impolicy of publishing those letters, as tending to disgust the Spaniards, and affording cause of exultation to their enemies. We do, however, believe that Sir John Moore, has described the bad condition of the Spaniards in stronger terms than the facts will be found to warrant. But we are astonished at the smallness of the British force, which it appears was only 26000 when united. We are sometimes inclined to believe that there is a numerical error, but we copy from the North American, an intelligent and correct print. We had always understood the British force in Spain to be about 36,000, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Troop type, Number. Includes: The army which marched from Portugal, 18,000; Sir David Baird's command, 13,000; Cavalry and Artillery that landed after Sir David Baird, 5,000; Total 36,000.
A New-York paper says, that the British frigates Melampus and Eurydice, were dispatched by Admiral Warren to this coast, to notify British vessels, of the act of congress, for seizing them upon arrival, after the 20th of May. The admiral had not heard of the recent accommodation.
The New-York American Citizen of Monday last, contains an article from which we have extracted the following:
The diplomatic correspondence of our minister at London with the court of St. James, is regularly filed in the department of state, and has always been so from the organization of our government to the present time: The same course has been invariably pursued, in reference to all other nations, including France, with the exception which I shall presently mention. When congress calls for correspondence, with the British government, the call is made on the President, who transmits it to the Secretary of State, and he directs the papers called for to be transcribed by the clerks, from the files of his department. I understand this to be and to have been the principle and the practice.
There was made, however, within the last two years of Mr. Jefferson's administration, as I am told and believe, an exception calculated to excite alarm. It is that a correspondence was maintained with Buonaparte's court, which was NOT filed in the Department of State, but in Mr. Jefferson's private desk, and that the miserable pittance of this correspondence, which Mr. Jefferson reluctantly permitted to escape from his lock and key, were selected by himself, copied by himself, and communicated to Congress in his own hand writing. No clerk, if added, was allowed to see the originals!
So great a deviation from constitutional, and until this singular exception was made by Mr. Jefferson, invariable practice of the department of state, cannot have been without a motive and an object. What these were I will not pretend to say, for of these, as of all things else, the publick can judge as well as myself. But coupling the fact, if it be a fact, as I am informed and believe, with the noon-day partiality of Mr. Jefferson for France, that gross and offensive conduct which every one could see and no one mistake, we cannot avoid the conclusion, that much of the agitations which for the last two years we have felt, and many of the calamities which we have suffered, are attributable to the foreign propensities of the Sage, who, happily for his country, has retired to Monticello.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Number. Includes: 2 ships of 120 guns, 240; 1 110, 110; 2 100, 200; 4 98, 392; 36 74, 2664; 4 38, 152; 6 36, 216; 1 32, 32; 1 22, 22; 2 18, 36; 2 16, 32; 61 ships, carrying 4096 guns.
From the Virginia Herald. MR. GREEN, Sir, Please to insert in your useful paper, that captain Robert Brownlow's brig, called the Charles, was carried into Savannah by the United States brig Argus, is honourably cleared. JOHN BROWNLOW. Fredericksburg, June 2, 1809.
From the American Citizen. COMMUNICATION.
Honest men of all parties seem willing now to lay aside the weapons of their warfare, and under new and as we fondly hope, more happy auspices to unite their virtue, talents, patriotism and zeal, in one common fund for the service of their country. The great body of the people are fatigued with the collisions of party. If the present administration will suffer them, they will hush into silence those angry passions that disturb the operations of the judgment and supplant the nobler feelings and finer sympathies of the heart.
The government now has it in its power to secure a solid, rational and rigorous attachment from every citizen of these states, except it be from determined monarchists, or jacobins, as irreclaimable as Moloch. Will it be wise enough to embrace the golden opportunity? There will be no opposition to the exercise of such wisdom, but from the jacobins, and they need not be much feared. Their number is small, and if their feelings were not as callous as their hearts are depraved, they might be shamed to silence. It must be expected that they will be boisterous and turbulent at an event which promises repose; since like the spirits of the storm, they only rise into notice during the violence of the tempest. Government need not however dread their hostility, for while the love of publick order and domestick comfort continues to animate our citizens, the jacobins can neither plunder nor assassinate with impunity.
Let the errors, from whose destructive influence we have lately escaped, sleep undisturbedly in the "tomb of the Capulets." They cannot indeed be altogether forgotten—but they may be remembered with pity rather than with indignation. As matters of history, they will in future be useful for American legislators; and as a foil to raise the lustre of the first important act of the new administration, they will not be unproductive of fame for the fourth
American president. Mr. Madison has demolished their structure, and we acknowledge his superior elevation while he stands upon their ashes. Mr. Madison may do much for his country—One single act has clothed many a care-worn face with smiles, and filled many an honest but melancholy heart with satisfaction. Let him go on as he has commenced, and he will find his exertions to restore our country to its former prosperity, seconded by the spirit of the people, and his own reputation established on a basis more imperishable than the dreams of theorists or the visions of philosophy.
BOSTON, May 31. GENERAL ELECTION.
Agreeably to the constitution, the legislature of this commonwealth will meet in this town this day. The principal part of the members were in town last evening. The two branches will convene in the state house at ten o'clock—After being organized, the two houses will be joined by the supreme executive, and escorted by the Independent Cadets, (the Rev. Mr. Emerson's) where the election sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Osgood, of Medford. In the afternoon, it is probable, a committee will be chosen to open, count and report the votes for governor and lieutenant governor elect; who will attend on Saturday, at noon, to be qualified agreeably to the constitution.
REPRESENTATIVES—1809.
Table with 3 columns: Counties, Federalists, Democrats. Lists counties like Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Hampshire, Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, D. & Nant., Worcester, Berkshire, Norfolk, York, Cumberland, Lincoln, Hancock, Kennebec, Oxford, Washington with their respective vote counts.
The above we think may be calculated upon as the numbers of votes in the choice of Speaker, if all the members elected attend. We know not the number of democratic members which will be absent. Of the federal members, we learn, that one of the Great-Barrington members, and the member from Chester, are confined at home by sickness. The member from Ellsworth, was out of the State when elected, and has not returned.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, June 2.
Mr. Love presented a petition from the president and directors of the Potomac company, praying to be authorised to draw a lottery in the district of Columbia, for the purpose of raising 100,000 dollars for the benefit of said company. Referred to the committee on the District of Columbia. On motion of Mr. Say, the petition of Archibald McCall (of Philadelphia) praying to be allowed a drawback on certain Teas exported by him (presented at a former session) was again referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures. Mr. Sturges moved, that when the house adjourned, it adjourned till Monday—Lost, yeas 37, nays 38.
Mr. Newton, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported a bill to continue in force the act approving the law of the legislature of South Carolina (so far as the same authorizes the city council of Charleston to impose a duty on tonnage.) Referred to a committee of the whole, to-morrow. Mr. McKim presented a petition from the sugar refiners of Baltimore, praying to be allowed a drawback on the exportation of refined sugars, equal to the duty imposed on the importation of the raw materials. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Montgomery presented a petition from sundry distillers, praying the importation of all spirits distilled from grain may be prohibited, and that an additional duty may be laid on spirits distilled from other articles. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures. Mr. Ponderaxier submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to inquire into the expediency of repealing so much of the ordinance, for the government of the several territories of the United States, as empowers the governors thereof to prorogue and dissolve the general assembly; and that they have leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise, which was agreed to—yeas 37, nays 32.
Mr. Spencer presented a petition from Daniel Pettibone, praying that congress may authorise the erection of his Patent Air Stoves in the Capitol and other public buildings of the United States. Referred to a select committee of 5 members.
Mr. Montgomery presented the following resolution: Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any and what compensation ought to be made to major Zebulon M. Pike and his companions for their services in exploring the Mississippi river, and for their late expedition to the sources of the Osage, Arkansas, and Black rivers, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. Referred to a select committee of 5 members. [A similar resolution was presented the two last sessions and a bill conformably to it reported, but never finally acted on.]
On motion of Mr. J. G. Jackson, the unfinished business of yesterday (Mr. Randolph's vote of approbation) was ordered to lie on the table, immediately after which.
On motion of Mr. Jackson, the house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Bassett in the chair, on the bill to repeal the several acts laying an embargo, and to revive and amend the act interdicting commercial intercourse between Great Britain and France and their dependencies.
Mr. Gardiner moved that the committee of the whole rise and report progress. He said if this motion should be agreed to, he should afterwards move that the bill be referred to a select committee, with instructions to bring the whole subject of our foreign relations into one statute, in order that they might be understood, which he averred was not the case at present.
Mr. J. G. Jackson opposed this motion. He entered into a general defence of the measures of the late administration, contending that it never manifested a disposition to go to war with Great Britain. He admitted that the president's proclamation, interdicting British vessels from our waters, might be considered as hostile act; but he contended that it had been produced by an act much more hostile on the part of the British government (attack on the Chesapeake) Mr. J. spoke about two hours, principally confining himself to a reply of Mr. Gardiner's
observations of yesterday. He was two or three times called to order by Mr. Gardiner, on the ground that his remarks were out of order as not being applicable to the subject before the house. The chairman decided that he was in order.
Mr. Randolph said that as the gentleman last up (Mr. Jackson) had indulged himself in so wide a range, he should also take the same range in reply. He was going on as he declared to discuss the merits of his vote of approbation, when he was called to order by Mr. Eppes on the ground that his subject was not before the house; and Mr. Alston insisted, that it was an insult to the house for a member to rise and declare that he was about to discuss a subject which the house had this morning refused to take up, (vote of approbation.)—See above.
Mr. Randolph made some pretty severe personal remarks in reply to Mr. Alston, and contended that he was as much in order as Mr. Jackson had been. The chairman of the committee of the whole (Mr. Bassett) decided that he was. Mr. Alston appealed from this decision of the chair, and it was declared to be incorrect, yeas 49, nays 34.
Considerable discussion took place as to the point of order on the proper latitude to be allowed in debate; but of so disorderly a nature as to be unworthy of detail. The committee of the whole then rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. Nelson moved, that when the house adjourned, they adjourn to meet on Monday. Carried, 63 to 41.
The Speaker laid before the house the annual report of the secretary of the treasury. Referred to a committee of ways and means. And then the house adjourned (half past 3.) The Senate have adjourned till Monday.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Details. Includes: Brig Virginia, 16 days from St. Bartholomews, Sugar, Rum & Molasses; Left Schooners Thomas and Henry, 16 days from Folly Landing; Sch'r Ploughboy, 4 days from Charleston; Spanish brig Triumphant, 16 days from Havana; Haytian brig Victor, 33 days from Kingston; Sch'r Alexander, 10 days from Boston; Sch'r Phebe, 4 days from New York; Sch'r Juno, 5 days from Falmouth; Sch'r Almira, 14 days from Boston.
Sales at Auction.
On Saturday next at ten o'Clock, WILL BE SOLD, 25 hogsheads Anigua Rum, 30 tiersce Leaf Sugar, 3 pipes 4th proof old Cognac Brandy. June 7.
WILL BE SOLD.
On Saturday, 17th inst. at 12 o'Clock, At the Exchange Coffee-House, In this Borough, by virtue of a deed in trust, executed by David Patterson to William Hawthorne, Jan and Robert E. Taylor, as Trustees, to secure the payment of 575 Dollars and 24 Cents, (with interest and costs) to Mrs. Mary Young.
The following Tracts of LAND, Viz.
One Tract in the County of Princess-Anne, containing about 159 acres, which said Patterson purchased of Tully Robinson. One other Tract adjoining the above, containing 100 acres, more or less, which said Patterson bought of Banecock. Also, one Tract in the County of Norfolk, on Tanner's Creek, containing 65 acres, more or less, which said Patterson purchased of Charles Sawyer Boush. William Hartshorne, Jun. } Trustees. Robert B. Taylor. } June 7.
Postponed Sale.
Will be Sold at Auction, on Saturday the 17th inst. on credit, the purchase giving bond with security, payable after the expiration of the execution law.
A HOUSE AND LOT,
Situate on Charlotte-Street, in the Borough of Norfolk, adjoining the residence of James Nimmo. The above property will be sold by virtue of a deed in trust executed by the Reverend James Whitehead, deceased, and Clarissa his wife, to satisfy a debt due to Dr. A. Slaughter. The Trustee. June 5.
For Charter,
The Brig PAULINA, Benjamin Gray, master, burthen 220 tons. Moses Myers & Son. June 7.
For Freight or Charter,
The Sch'r Miles Studish, Capt. Rodgers, burthen 1200 barrels. Moses Myers & Son. Who is for Sale, Mess and Cargo BEEF. June 7.
For Charter,
The Brig VICTORY, David Lewis, master, burthen 166 tons, ready for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers & Son. June 7.
For Alexandria,
(To sail on Sunday next.) The Brig Louisiana Packet, Hill, master. For freight or passage, (having excellent accommodations,) apply to Jennings & Roddey. June 7.
Ten Dollars Reward.
Deserted from on board the frigate United States, on the night of the first of June, THOMAS LOVELL, a private in the marine corps, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches and an half high, dark hair, blue eyes, and a fresh complexion, by trade a tailor. Whoever will apprehend the said deserter, and deliver him on board the frigate United States, or to any officer in the service of the United States, shall receive the above reward. S. B. CRANE, Lieutenant United States Marines. June 7.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
The Publick are respectfully informed, that during this week there will be a performance on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Evening.
THIS EVENING June the 7th,
Will be presented, for the last time this season, the Grand Musical Dramatic Entertainment, called THE FORTY THIEVES.
With entire new Scenery, Decorations, &c.—as performed at the Theatre Drury Lane, with unbounded applause, for two seasons, and the whole revised by Mr. West—Music by Mr. Keith. Cast of Characters: Ali Baba (The Rich Brother) Mr. Charles; Ali Baba (The Poor Brother) Mr. Bannister; Cassim (The Brother of Ali Baba) Mr. Spratt; Mustafa (The Coffer of Bagdad) Mr. West; Solim (Chief of the caravan) Mr. Brame; Leader of the Caravan, Mr. Rice; Abdullah, (Captain of the thieves) Mr. Fox; Hassan, (see above) Mr. Young; Their Followers, Messrs. Kingwood, Urie, &c.; Zuleika (wife of Cassim Baba) Mrs. Stoughton; Cogia, (wife of Ali Baba) Mrs. Clark; Zobeide (daughter of a Baba) Mrs. Utt; Morgiana, (Slave to Cassim Baba and Zuleika's sister) Mr. Blandford; Oroonimo, (Governor of the town, and protector of the thieves) Mr. Clark; Wadi, (Ali Baba's Friend) Mr. Bannister; (his attendants) Messrs. Clark, Webb, Spear, and Clough; Adrendia, (Fair of the Daker and protectress of Ali Baba's family) Mrs. Young; Pantea (Ali Baba's Sister) Miss Paeble; Gossamer, Miss J. Paeble.
Scene 1st—Opens with a view of the Fairy's Grotto, at the extremity of a lake by Moon-light; the Sylphs and Fairies form a dance. After which the Fairies enter under a chariot, drawn by two white Swans; the back of the scene opens, and discovers a view, with Ali Baba and his son, on the road to the forest. Scene 2d—The Forest. The Robber's Cave. A distant view of the mountain, where Ali Baba is concealed among the rocks, forty thieves on horseback. The banditti enter, pronounce the charm, and the enchanted cave opens with a tremendous sound. The caravan, with the baba's daughter, is seen to pass over the mountain, who are attacked by a banditti, and the prisoners confined in a cavern. Scene 3d—Inside of the World's Gallery.
Act II. Scene 1st—A grand view of the inside of the magic cavern. Scene 5th—A garden by moon-light. The jars are discovered where the robbers are concealed, in which forty thieves are destroyed by a column. Scene 4th—Inside of the robber's cave opens and discovers Abdullah and Zuleika guarded by four at the moment the cruel ench. is going to execute his threatened vengeance, the power of the Fairy interposes, Adrendia enters. Oroonimo is seized by demons, and sinks into a flaming gulph. The scene changes to a grand subterraneous perspective view of the Fairy's palace, with a moving cascade.
During the Entertainment, Mr. West will introduce a NEW SONG, written by Mr. Finerty, of Covent Garden Theatre, called Cuddy Clump's Visit to London; or a Peep at the Fairy's Theatre. To which will be added, (for the second time here) a Grand Melo Drama, written by James Kenney, Esq., called ELLA ROSENBERG. Doors to be opened at 6, and the curtain to rise precisely at 7 o'Clock. Tickets to be had at the Office of the Theatre, or Subscribers will please send as usual to Mr. West for their Tickets.
FRESH LEMONS.
30 boxes fresh LEMONS in prime order, for sale by MARTIN FISK. June 7.
NEW GOODS.
SAMUEL KIDD....No. 92, Main-Street, Has just received his second supply of SEASONABLE GOODS, Among which, are
Elegant worked Dresses coloured and white; Plain, dotted, and loom seeded Mull Mull Muslins; Plain fancy and worked Leno; Worked Leno Half Handkerchiefs; Black and White Cotton Cambric; Tissue Silk Striped Cambric; Cotton Lace, and Lace veils; Black and Coloured Leno; Black and Coloured Silk Handkerchiefs; Ladies' short silk gloves; Black and white coloured; Fine Dimity; White Mercers; White Jams; Plain, Striped, and Mixed Cotton Cambric; a handsome assortment of Ginghams and Calicoes; Gentlemen's Cotton Umbrellas, and Ladies' Green Silk Parasols; Children's Bells, Hats, of all sizes and colours; Red and Black Molleton; Hats and Caps; a few Glazed Leather Hats suitable for servants; Nuns' Hats; Sops, sucker, and coarse Irish Linen. The above articles will be disposed of on inviting terms for Cash only. N. B. Those indebted to the late firm of KIDD & ORR, will please to make immediate payment to SAMUEL KIDD, who is duly authorised to receive the same. June 7.
FOR HIRE,
A very excellent young Man Cook, Enquire of the Printer. June 7.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
Price $7 1-2 Cents. A few Copies of LETTERS, Under the signatures of SAXEN and of A FARMER, Comprehending an examination of the conduct of our Executive, towards France and Great Britain, one of which the present crisis has arisen, originally published in the North American. From the Editor's Preface.
Great publick exigencies, in these government, have always called forth great virtue and talents. Thus the passing occurrences of the day prove, that the spirit of twenty-five years has not turned our nation aside from that steady vigilance of their rights and jealous of their rights, without which our government could not have been established or continued.
Should we survive the fraud, prejudice and passion, which have calumniated our cause, we shall not see it in the timely illustrations of the age, and the patriotic efforts of the party, than to notice good sense and unadulterated attachment to liberty in the body of the people. We have here another proof, that the American revolution is a comprehensive for its intelligence, and for its endurance, and its unutterable adherence to national freedom. The attempts upon both, have destroyed the whole country. The age, the nation, the world, the generations and the deluded, have all been brought into the ranks of that slavery, which is detestable to every country, and to every man. It must be saved!
Among the ones which have been presented to this conservative cause, is the able and influential author of the subjoined letter. His faithful and ardent argument, which has carried away the majority and produced a delusion, when the hand of power, too powerful for ministerial purposes and our danger. These expounders of our public affairs, in a controversy which has involved the life and death of our enviable political constitution, will be found ad-mired. The crisis which has arisen, is more than interesting, than the dignity of the nation is venerable, and his capacity exalted. June 7.

RACES.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Races will commence on WEDNESDAY, the 14th June, at Christmas Field, Norfolk County.
First Day.
1/2 Mile Heats—250 dollars—Entrance 25 dollars.
Second Day.
2 Mile Heats—150 dollars—Entrance 15 dollars.
Third Day.
Mile Heats—best 3 in 5—Entrance 10 dollars.
Catches on each.
Stables and Litter convenient to the ground (free.)
Entertainment and Forage on moderate terms.
N. B. The Horse or Filly winning at the Bridge
Race Field, on the 7th June, is prohibited from running at the above Races.
Purses will be hung up.
EDWARD NEWMAN.
May 22.
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DANIEL SANFORD,
No. 58, Main-Street, offers for Sale a handsome assortment of
Useful and fashionable Goods,
Received from Liverpool, via New-York, this spring.
Also in Lumber Yard,
50,000 W. O. drawn bld. } STAVES,
20,000 do. rough do. } STAVES,
20,000 do. do. bbl. } STAVES,
15,000 feet seasoned Pitch Pine Plank, from 2 to 4 inches thick.
Wanted Immediately,
A quantity of Masts, Spars, and Oak Plank,
For which a liberal price will be given.
May 10.
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FOR SALE,
40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM,
200 hogsheads MOLASSES,
20,000 wt. Mucovado SUGAR,
200 boxes Havana brown SUGAR,
20 do. do. white do.
6000 hogsheads Rums and Cadiz SALT,
150 mks. Liverpool do.
50 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses,
12 cases QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes,
400 pieces CHECKS and LISTADOES,
40 wt. CANTILE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS,
OIL in casks, and Gosport RUM.
James Young.
March 16.
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FOR RENT,
The CHAMBERS over Wood and Hastings' Dry Good Store, (Taylor's buildings,) with a good kitchen, very convenient for a small family. Apply to
WOOD & HASTINGS.
May 22.
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Bills on London,
For Sale by
J. & W. Southgate.
May 8.
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FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Brig Fame,
John Stone, Master, from Havana,
consisting of
White and Brown Sugar in boxes,
Prime Mucovado do. in hogsheads,
Prime Green Coffee in bags, and 40 hds. Molasses.
Moses Myers & Son.
May 12.
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IRISH LINENS.
200 pieces of low priced 3-4 and 7-8 Irish
LINENS,
For Sale by
R. & J. Taylor.
May 12.
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I have this day taken into Copartnership my eldest Son, and shall in future transact business under the firm of MOSES MYERS & SON.
Moses Myers.
May 1.
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WILLIAMSBURG, May 10, 1809.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the
DISMAL SWAMP COMPANY, held at Suffolk on the
4th of April, an additional dividend of Sixty Dollars on
each quarter share was declared; which sum will be paid
by a draft from the Managers upon their agent at Suffolk,
after the first day of June next; proper vouchers of the
rights of the claimants being produced, and subject to any
disputes the company may have against the claimants.
A meeting of the company is to be held annually at Suf-
foll, on the First Thursday in May; and it is requested the
proprietors will be particular in their attendance, either per-
sonally or by their attorneys.
John Bracken, } Managers.
Corbin Griffin, }
James Henderson, }
DRAWING ACADEMY.
MR. PINDER,
Informs the public of Norfolk and its vicinity,
that in the 5th of June next, he will open his DRAWING
SCHOOL, at No. 17, Catherine-Street, where attendance
will be given every day, (Saturday and Sunday excepted) to
young gentlemen, from 10 till 12 in the morning, and to
young ladies from 4 till 6 in the evening; he will also at-
tend on ladies as gentlemen at their own houses.
The young gentlemen desirous to learn the drawing and
colouring of Camp or Field Fortifications, will likewise be
attended at particular hours.
Mr. Pinder assures himself to give full satisfaction to the
parents of the students put under his care; nothing shall be
omitted on his part to forward their progress.
Conditions will be known by applying to him as above, or
to Mr. Becket, Commerce-Street.
May 27.
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225 boxes white } Havana SUGARS,
225 do. brown } Havana SUGARS,
The Cargo of the Brig Louisa Packet—For Sale by
C. & F. Whittle.
20,000 wt. S. Domingo COFFEE,
200 hds. Molasses,
150 mks. Hay Island and Upland Cotton.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar.
20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE
2000 do. fine quality Philadelphia Leaf SUGAR.
Stanhope, Threlfall, & Co.
May 12.
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The Subscribers
HAVE PURCHASED the Stock in TRADE of Mr. EDWARD CLARKE, and taken that well known Stand under the EAGLE TAVEN, lately occupied by him, where, in addition, they offer for Sale, for Cash only,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE,
 Old Rum, Holland Gin, Country do, Cognac Brandy, Apple do, N. E. Rum, Whiskey, Port Wine in bottles, Beef and Pork, Split Herrings, Bacon and Venison Hams, Brown Sugar, Leaf do.  Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas, Soap and Candles, Chocolate, No. 1, 2, 3 Mustard, Manufactured Tobacco, Spanish Segars, 100 Straws half pint Tumblers, Wrapping, Writing, and Printing Paper, A few Bales Upland Cotton. 
ALSO,
Hardware & Ironmongery,
Consisting of
 Brass and Iron Plate Door Locks, Hinges and Screws, Knob Latches, Screw Augers, Shingling Hatchets, Masons' Trowels, Plantering do. Shovels and Spades.  Pots, Dutch Ovens, Spiders, Skillets, Griddles, And Irons, Garden and Weeding Hoes. 
They also offer for Sale, on accommodating terms,
That valuable & well known FARM,
called FAIRFIELD, only 9 miles from the Borough, containing 285 Acres, adjoining the lands of Dr. James Taylor, and Mr. William Colley, on Tanner's Creek, well timbered, and highly improved, with a large two story Dwelling, and all necessary Out-Houses.
ALSO,
A two story Frame HOUSE, in Bank
Street, 28 by 30 feet, with two Tenements above, and Grocery Shops below.
LIKEWISE,
A large two-story Brick Building at
the intersection of Little Water-street and Rothery's Lane, 32 by 50 feet, calculated for two families and Grocery Stores.
AND
Two or three likely NEGROES.
J. R. & James Rhodes.
May 15.
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SPRING GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS,
Have just received a small supply of SEASONA-
BLE GOODS, among which are,
4-4 Irish LINENS, part extra fine,
4-4 and 5-4 Cotton Cambricks,
7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings,
Superfine and common Calicoes,
Gingham; Madras Handkerchiefs,
Fine Corded and Fancy Dimities,
Mens' and Womens' Cotton Hose; do. Silk do.
Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine,
Royal Cord and other fashionable Vestings,
Plain and Fancy Muslins,
Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Seer Suckers,
Nankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do.
BROAD CLOTHS.
Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green,
Drab, Mixed, &c. Broad Cloths; middling and common do.
One case Gentlemens' Silk Plush Hats.
The above with our Goods on hand, comprise a very hand
som assortment, and will be sold at low prices for CASH only.
April 7.
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FOR RENT,
The STORE fronting the Old Mar-
ket Place, at present occupied by Mr. Surteant. Apply
to Wood & Hastings, or
Robert Taylor.
May 8.
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FOR RENT,
That large and commodious
Three Story Fire Proof House,
on Wide Water-Street, at the head of Rothery's wharf,
lately occupied by Messrs. Noble and Arbuthnott & Co. as a
Shipchandlery Store. Apply to
Lilias M'Pherson.
May 12.
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FOR SALE,
40 Sacks JUNIPER BERRIES.
James Young.
April 26.
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WANTED,
Rough Oak bbl. and hhd. STAVES,
of the best quality, for which Cash will be given,
Robert Maitland.
April 26.
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Just Received,
A few bales very fine India Cottons,
suitable for Sheetings, Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
Nankeens of superior quality, Silk Plush Hats,
Sewing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c.
For Sale by
Wood & Hastings.
May 8.
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TAKE NOTICE,
That we have applied to the Presi-
dent and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the
Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety
whereof is lost, viz.
B. No. 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dollars 50
C. 3829, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 50
E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50
F. 819, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50
F. 932, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50
F. 1698, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50
payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk.
A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us.
MACKINDER & WHITE.
March 10.
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Just Landed,
104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR,
10 boxes clayed do.
150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey,
150 do. Alexandria superfine Flour,
300 do. 4 Midlings—For Sale by
Jennings & Roddey.
Who offers for RENT,
A Dwelling-House with five Rooms,
pleasantly situated in the fields.
May 17.