Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-01-28 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  VINCIT OMNIA SUA PRÆMIA LAUS
VOL. IV.]
THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 23, 1808.
[NO 83]
FROM THE ALBANY GAZETTE. To Messrs. Gardenier, Harris, Kirkpatrick, Masters, Russell, and Van Rensselaer, Representatives of the State of New-York in Congress.
GENTLEMEN, The distressing and alarming crisis to which our beloved country is brought by a late act of congress, imposing chains on the commerce of the United States, the attempts made to justify this violent measure by various artful and delusive views of our foreign relations and publick interests, while the grounds and reasons of the procedure are involved in darkness, a darkness still more distressing to liberal minds than the privations of an embargo itself, or even the chances of war; the secrecy of the executive communications, and the rapidity of your deliberations on questions so momentous; the perplexing rumours that have grown out of the concealment of circumstances, so deeply implicating the honour of the nation and exposing the administration to suspicions the most odious and base, and the feeble hope that we have that we shall receive any satisfactory explanations from him to whom the people ought to look for intelligence as well as protection; this state of things, gentlemen, constrains us to address you. Standing as you do, the representatives of the people of this great state, whose interests are so deeply involved, and whose safety is committed to your trust, we conceive that we avail ourselves of a right and need not apologize for the liberty we take. You will readily admit, gentlemen, that occasions like the present, while they draw closer the ties that bind the representative to his constituent, ought to open wide and free every channel of communication between them.—We conceive that the nature of the relation between you and us forbids you to withhold from us facts and circumstances within your knowledge immediately and essentially concerning the national safety; information necessary to assist the publick judgment in times of great difficulty and trial, necessary to the exercise of that just influence which a free people ought of right to maintain in the publick councils.—We feel and know that by the constitution of our country, by the fundamental principle that assures our unalienable rights and establishes your chief duty, you are bound to disclose to us, frankly and fully, the circumstances that threaten our honour, our safety, our existence, as an independent nation. In ordinary times, and under certain modifications, we question not the utility or the obligation of secrecy; but in times of imminent danger, on a question of duty so transcendant and imperious, we know of no scruples of order, or of delicacy, no faith plighted to a party, no duty pledged to the injunctions of an administration, that ought to fetter your minds, and deafen your ears to the call of your country. We consider that it is not only from foreign powers, but from the body of the people themselves, that a government may find it convenient to conceal their motives and disguise their measures, even on most essential points; but we hold, that the tie that restrains you within the magic circle of a cabinet, is indeed a "lilliputian tie" compared to that which connects you with the community from which you are sprung. It is therefore with confidence that we call upon you, for information on which may depend the fate of all we hold dear.
We have observed of late years an unusual frequency of secret deliberations, and of messages, debates, votes, and resolutions, concealed from the people; inasmuch, that the proceedings of the American congress seem to have resembled rather those of the impenetrable conclave, or the dark divan, than those of a national senate, a republican legislature. We have therefore looked on these mysterious proceedings with less alarm than regret, considering them in general as indications of the peculiar weakness of a party government, which naturally employs itself in covering its weak points, and husbanding with great care the power and popularity it has acquired with much labour. But when we look through the country and see the miserable defenceless state of the nation, when we begin to feel the oppressive weight of a general embargo, assumed as a measure of defence for the commerce it is destroying, and the country it oppresses; when we cast our eyes to the Atlantic coast, and see the cloud of war hastening its approach to meet the aggression of this embargo, at the mouths of our ports, and in the very bosom of our cities; and when we find the different branches of our government acting or appearing to act from impulses of which the people are ignorant, we can no longer conceal our solicitude. The embargo is a desperate resource adopted professedly as a substitute for other means of defence—its adoption was as secret as it was sudden, and its shock was as sudden as it was terrible.
It must have been resorted to in consequence of imperious causes, recent, particular, and of controlling influence. If five millions of freemen are to groan under an embargo, or meet the shock of a war, which that embargo invites, have they not a right to a manifesto, disclosing the immediate causes, the danger, and the object? If they cannot have fortifications and a navy, ought they not to have, at least, a ray of light to guide their steps; and that too, in a more solemn and responsible form, than through the insidious and perverting paragraphs of the National Intelligencer? In witnessing the already dire effects of an act of general embargo passed under the recommendation of the president, we cannot listen without a mixture of surprise, alarm and indignation, to the reports in circulation relative to the motives and objects of that fatal measure. These reports are so numerous, so direct, and of such an imposing form, as not only to excite suspicion, but stagger incredulity. In taking a general view of the circumstances, both at home and abroad, we are at a loss for the pre-
sent and pressing causes of this great national suspension of trade and business; and when we notice the causes assigned anonymously in the administration papers, we are far from deriving either light or consolation. We see nothing in the aspect of our foreign relations, that ought to quicken our resort to violent and desperate measures. The times are serious and alarming; but the alarm is a general one; it is such as has existed, and will exist; it is an alarm that ought not to drive us to madness, but to enliven our vigilance, and prompt us to those manly, dignified and practical measures, that are worthy of a wise and great nation. We do not find these causes in the particular state of European hostilities, or any crisis of belligerent depredations: We do not see them in any recent measures, either on the part of Great Britain or France: We see nothing in the French rescript or the British Proclamation : The one is negative, and rather immaterial and evasive as to the real designs of the French emperor; the other, while it forbids the search of our national ships, asserts a right in Great Britain to reclaim her seamen: an assumption which she has long practised on, which we have lately accorded to France, and which seems to be, like other contested interests, a proper subject for negotiation, while negotiation is possible. We do not forget that upwards of twelve months ago , France decreed the blockade of England, and that England passed an order of retaliation; but these acts were rather provisional than active and efficient, and still remain so. We observe that negotiations between the United States and Great Britain have been suspended, and that two great points remain unsettled—the one being the controverted premissions of the two nations as to their seamen, and the other a satisfaction for the outrageous attack on the American frigate: the former like other points of general controversy, we have always indulged a hope, was within the scope of a possible treaty; and for the latter you have probably at this moment with you the envoy sent expressly to negotiate the reparation. We see, therefore, in the national state of our affairs, at the instant of the embargo, no assignable, publick, recent cause for a measure of such surprising force, a force recoiling so disastrously and fatally on ourselves, a measure whose foreign effect is experimental and doubtful.—The difficulty of finding just reasons or even good pretexts in general policy for this measure, has too much favoured the suspicion, that a secret cause bearing no relation to our long established system of national and neutral politics, and little connected with views of patriotism, has operated on the national councils. In our minds we have resisted the suspicion, for though we have even been apprized of the original bias and much fostered partiality of men high in office towards France, in all her changes from the fury of democracy to the "calm of despotism"; we could not voluntarily harbour a suspicion so derogatory to the fame of a responsible administration, as that of a prevailing foreign influence. Suspicion however, though repelled, returns: It whispers in every breeze, it assails us in every breath; and unhappily it finds nourishment not only in floating rumour but in imposing circumstances. It is remarkable that so large and respectable a portion of your house should have considered the measure of the embargo as committing the honour of the nation, as a sacrifice of sovereignty, as the death warrant of our independence. It is remarkable that a formed majority, sure of the vote, should have preserved an obstinate silence, despising deliberation and avoiding argument, on a question so new, so interesting, so obscure, and so much more momentous than any that has occupied congress since our revolution. It is remarkable, that a resolution moved in the house, requesting further information from the executive respecting our relations with France, should have been negatived. It is remarkable, that in publishing afterwards the pretended journals of this house, the above resolution and decision should be meanly and cunningly suppressed. It is remarkable, that with this journal, one French document should be published and other withdrawn and concealed. It is remarkable, that a leading member,* who advocated, at first, the measure of an embargo, should have suddenly become its most eloquent opponent, upon a discovery made. It is remarkable that the administration papers, tho' setting forth the embargo as a measure of protection against France, as well as England, should indulge not a whisper unfavourable to the cause or interest of the former; but even justify her blocking decree; while all unite in raising the publick prejudices and passions to a storm against England.
The current rumours, gentlemen, and the apparent circumstances unite and coincide, and their impression is increased as they are neither denied nor explained. It is reported that France had made some demand of our government; that the letter of Champagny and the dispatches of Armstrong communicate that demand; that the demand is for hostilities against Great Britain, or some strong measure which the disguise of a precaution against all the world will tend to provoke hostilities against us; that the demand is accompanied with offers inviting to a common cause and tempting to our cupidity. It is reported that the arguments in favor of the embargo were bottomed on the secret suggestions and foreign representations made through the executive, but concealed from the people; and that the main burthen of argument and eloquence in opposition applied to the topic of foreign interference and influence. It is reported that while some points of important information are concealed from the people, other points were concealed even from congress.—To these rumours we cannot, must not yield full belief: but still they fill us with disquiet, for
* Mr. Randolph.
uncontradicted rumours like these are themselves a degradation. We have no hesitation in saying that if any suggestion from France, either in the form of a demand or an offer, has been communicated to our national legislature and has had weight in their deliberations; if such a suggestion has originated, or contributed to, or facilitated the passage of the embargo law; then indeed we are a degraded, lost, undone people. Then indeed is our sovereignty and independence but a name. Then indeed we hold the voluntary acts, of every description, in a scene so deplorable and disgraceful, as worthy of execration. We consider a French alliance as the greatest of all evils. As an incident to a war with Great Britain, we deprecate it, as far more fatal than the war itself; but in the light of a boon offered to us as a consideration for such a war, we hold its voluntary acceptance as sealing for ever the surrender of our liberties, the cession of our national honour. But, gentlemen, if the circumstances are misunderstood and the rumours are false, then is our administration exposed to a most unjust imputation, from which it ought instantly to be relieved. You who are our representatives and guardians, whether you are the friends or the adversaries of that administration, are concerned and bound to disclose the substance of the secret history, either to allay the fervour of the people's passions, or to justify their indignation. You will disclose that with every prudent caution, and with every possible reserve as to particulars, that the publick safety can require. But we intreat you, by the sacred majesty of the American people, by that glorious name of Independence which our patriots and heroes secured for us by their counsels, by their struggles and by their blood, we entreat you, as you value our liberties, and cherish our social, our political and moral institutions, which are now in danger from the influence of foreign power and party intrigue; that you disclose to us the hidden grounds and substantial reasons of the late all important measure—We call upon you to uncover, and open to the light intrigues and instruments, if any, that are aimed at our honour, and that seek to enslave us.
It gives us some consolation, gentlemen, amidst all the dangers and troubles that await us, that so respectable a portion of the representatives of our state should have set their faces, and hazarded their votes, against a measure brought forward under such cheerless auspices and threatening so much mischief to the country.
THOUSANDS OF THE PEOPLE.
LANCASTER, January 13.
This day the address to the federal administration reported by Mr. Lacock, was taken up on motion, and having been read, a motion was made to go into a committee of the whole. Yeas 43, nays 43: lost.
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
The general assembly of Pennsylvania cannot refrain at a crisis so eventful from mingling their sensibilities with those of their constituents and conveying to you, as the executive organ of the government of the United States their sentiments and their sober declaration.
Divested of all foreign partialities, having no country but united America; feeling no attachments but for the land of their nativity or adoption; and being no partisans but of the principles of liberty, and the rights of nations, they cannot, will not be accused of feeling resentments but for wrongs and of being resolved on reparation but for aggression and outrage. They feel as Americans, and as Americans they pledge themselves to act, whenever the constituted authorities of their country demand their exertions.
The wrongs which the United States have sustained from Great Britain are manifold and grievous; but that the cup of injury might be made to overflow, the degradation of the American flag, and the murder of American citizens, was the last sad expedient—National honour and independence, duty, interest, and the sacred principles of freemen demand reparation; and through you, sir, do the general assembly of Pennsylvania, pledge themselves to the nation to sustain the measures of the general government to effectuate this object, at the hazard of every thing dear and valuable to man—Resolved to die freemen rather than submit to become the vassals of Great Britain they are ready to offer up their persons and their fortunes on the altar of their country.
In the wisdom and patriotism of the general government they repose with confidence, and to your sincere and ardent exertions to preserve the peace of the nation so congenial with the maxims and principles of republican institutions, they offer their tribute of sincere approbation.
Messrs. Porter and Shewell, moved to strike out in the third paragraph from the word "man" to the end of the sentence. Lost.
"A motion was then made by Messrs. Hare and Shewell to amend the third paragraph by adding after the words "Great Britain" where it occurs a second time, (and is marked in italic) these words, "or any other foreign power." Yeas 43, nays 43, amendment lost.
[Upon these proceedings the Editor of the Baltimore Federal Gazette makes the following remarks.]
JACOBIN PATRIOTISM.
It is cause of pleasing gratification, to witness the returning good sense of Pennsylvania. Long deluded by the interested ravings of a few, the people of that respectable member of the union, were rapidly advancing to a state of anarchy and distraction. They have recently discovered that their cause was not the true American cause, and we confidently count on their rigorous and fixed adhe-
rence to former principles. They were blinded by the French doctrines of the Aurora; but they now perceive that the paper which esteemed as a "national blessing" Washington's retirement from the helm, cannot in truth be the friend of that great man, cannot sincerely pursue his system of politics. The proceedings of the Pennsylvania legislature (see Lancaster head) shew that one half of that body are yet dictated to by the enemies of their peace and prosperity.—43 would offer up their lives, in defence of this country against British aggression; but these same 43 would not offer their services, their lives or their fortunes to repel the violence of "any other foreign power." See it on record! This is no "federal fabrication." We object not to the expression of confidence in the executive by those who really feel that confidence; but we lament, and every friend to the real interests and to the true neutral dignity of this country must seriously regret, that a majority of our fellow citizens would not with equal alacrity defend her against the tyranny of all.
Federalists, know ye not "what manner of men" those are, who basely denounce you, their countrymen, as partisans of Britain? Americans! friends of liberty, of the constitution and of law, are these men, who will only fight for one end of the legitimate disciples of Washington? And yet they have the hardened effrontery to "be-epithet" and stigmatize you who are ever ready to defend the land of your fathers against every outrageous assailant.
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Our desire to place as much of the foreign intelligence received by the Powhatan before our readers as we could, has induced us to postpone our Congressional intelligence, which is not however of any great importance.
The situation of European affairs is calculated to excite the most awful reflections, and a most difficult task this country will have to avoid a war. We see frequent notice in the London papers of certain dispatches from the French minister in this country, which have been intercepted. It is impossible to conjecture the nature of their contents, but we may conclude that they contain nothing of a hostile nature in this government towards Great Britain, or it is probable that the British government would have acted upon them.
The seizure of American property by the French agents on the Continent, in Hamburg, Bremen, &c. for want "of a certificate of origin," is a measure extremely hostile, and cannot be submitted to. And yet the French are contending "for the liberty of the seas," say our musquito politicians.
If we judge from the tone of the LONDON COURIER , an Administration paper, the rupture with Russia excites no apprehension. We have seldom met with more firm and determined language, with no inconsiderable share of talent, than is contained in the articles of the 4th and 5th of December, from the Courier .
The abstracts of the additional orders of council published in this day's paper, shew the ground on which neutrals stand as to Great Britain.
CAUCUSSING AT RICHMOND FOR PRESIDENT.—The pressure of foreign articles does not permit us to present more than an outline of these proceedings. The friends of Mr. Madison met on Thursday last, present 113 delegates, and three who were not present desired their names to be added, making 116; senators present 8, and two desired their names to be added making 10.
  For Mr. Madison, delegates, 116   Senators, 10 126   The Legislature consists of, delegates, 191   Senators, 24 215 
Thus it appears that a majority of 27 members of the legislature are in favour of Mr. Madison.—This meeting agreed to run the following ticket for electors; Joseph Goodwin, of Nansemond; Benjamin Harrison, Prince George; George Dillard, Dinwiddie; D. R. Field, Brunswick; Thomas Reed, Charlotte; Joseph Eggleston, Amelia; Hugh Nelson, Albemarle; George Penn, Patrick; Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond; Spencer Roan, Hanover; John Roan, King William; Robert Taylor, Orange; Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier; Robert Nelson, York; Mann Page, Gloucester; Richard Barnes, Richmond county; John T. Brooke, Stafford; Hugh Holmes, Frederick; Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire; James Allen, Shenandoah; Archibald Stewart, Augusta; Alexander Smyth, Wythe; John Preston, Montgomery; William M'Kinlay, Ohio.
The friends of Mr. Monroe met the same evening, but adjourned to the next, without forming a ticket.
The federal members, we understand, did not attend either meeting, but we believe they inclined to favour Mr. Monroe, and we are also of opinion, that the federalists through the state, if they must vote for Mr. Monroe or Mr. Madison, they will vote for the former.
From the Washington Federalist.
In the course of the last week, the editor of this paper obtained, after some entreaty and intercession, leave from the President of the senate, to place a desk within the bar, for the purpose of reporting the proceedings in the case of John Smith, a senator from Ohio. He accordingly attended two days, when the application of Mr. Smith for time was referred to a select committee. Understanding the subject was to be resumed on Monday last, he entered the senate chamber for the purpose of noting the proceedings that might be had. Previous however, to his entering, he observed on the door a notice, that no person could be admitted into the senate chamber, except members of the House of Representatives, officers of government and foreign ministers; but not supposing the exclusion to extend to himself, as a reporter, he without hesitation entered. He was immediately addressed by the door-keeper, who observed that there was a paper on the door, which, if he had attended to, he presumed he would not have entered. The editor replied that he had observed the paper on the door, but could not imagine that it was intended to preclude him, as he had obtained leave to report. The door-keeper replied that it included every one, and the right to report might be settled afterwards, or something to that effect, at the same time waving his hand towards the door. The editor immediately withdrew, not a little displeased, and much more surprised. Soon after, he went into the gallery of the senate, and saw Mr. Smith, the editor of the National Intelligencer, at his desk, within the bar of the senate, engaged in taking notes of the proceedings.
The editor gives this simple statement of facts, without making any comments. He will barely state, that he has never given any, the slightest cause, for this treatment. It cannot be pretended that he has in any instance misrepresented the proceedings of the senate, nor has he ever treated that body, or any of its members, with the slightest degree of disrespect.
CONTINUATION OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, Received at the Office of the Publick Ledger, by the Ship Powhatan, Captain Cottle, from London.
LONDON, November 25. Paris papers to the 14th inst. received yesterday, furnish some very important articles.—One of these states, that Alexandria in Egypt was evacuated by the English, on the 22d of September; and another, that Sir Arthur Paget has returned to Malta, having altogether failed in his mission to the Porte.—It is also made to appear in the Monitor , that Austria has declared war against us.—This latter statement, is we think, premature; but the two former are not improbable.—By a vessel which has brought dispatches from Lord Canningwood, a letter from Malta has been received, dated Oct. 5, which states as follows:—"His lordship is just returned here, having left Sir Arthur Paget at Tenedos, with very faint hopes of succeeding with the Divan. An embargo is laid on all Ragusan vessels in this harbour, and the Austrian is almost the only neutral flag in these seas. The activity of the English cruizers on this station, in stopping all descriptions of vessels, is almost without precedent."
If Alexandria was evacuated, as stated in the French accounts, on the 22d of September, perhaps the fact might not have been known at Malta so soon as the 5th of October.
Our opinion on the subject of Portugal has been uniformly much at variance with that of all our cotemporaries; and it was but yesterday, following up that opinion, that we explicitly declared, that the conduct of the Prince of Brazil towards this country, in furnishing such facilities to the departure of British property, had rendered him a marked object of the wrath of Bonaparte.—In almost our very words, we find it officially stated, in the Monitor of the 13th instant, that the Prince Regent of Portugal "loses his throne; he loses it because he would not seize the English merchandise which was at Lisbon."
It is the opinion of the American merchants, that a war between France and the United States is likely. The gentlemen lately arrived from France in the American ship Apollo , are said to have hastened their departure, in consequence of the strong appearances of a rupture between the two countries: they are all American Citizens.
The discussions which have lately taken place between the governments of France and America, have probably originated in Buonaparte's rigorous enforcement of his restrictions upon neutral commerce. But why did not America dispute the right to impose such restrictions in the first instance, rather than quarrel with the execution of them now, a twelvemonth after they have been virtually in force? she submits tamely to the enactment of a law hostile to her rights as an independent nation, and to the interests of her subjects as a commercial people; she is content to elude this law by forged certificates, false bills of lading, and, in short, by such arts and subterfuges as would disgrace a common smuggler; and only now complains because the rigour of Corsican tyranny keeps pace with the dexterity of her evasion.
The Victory , American ship, it now appears, was seized at Cherbourg. She came direct from New-York, laden with sugar and coffee. It is added that an order had been sent to all the French ports, and those under her influence, to detain all American vessels for the present.
November 30. Letters have been received from Holland of the 23d;—they were brought by a vessel which is arrived at Yarmouth. They concur in stating that Buonaparte, irritated against Portugal for permitting the British to withdraw with their property has given orders for the detention of all Portuguese ships, and the imprisonment of their crews. The order places all Portuguese property throughout France under sequestration, and requires that persons having any property of that nation in their possession shall declare the same, under the penalty of seven years imprisonment, in case of concealment or unfaithful returns. It was expected that the principle of this decree would be adopted by the Dutch government.
These letters also mention that Buonaparte had ordered all the Portuguese in France to be detained as hostages for the conduct of their government.—This, we believe, is the first instance in which individuals in a foreign land have been made responsible for transactions which were passing at some hundreds of leagues from them, and over which, if they were on the spot, they could possibly have no control. Had they been detained as hostages for the safety of the French, resident in Portugal, the proceeding would admit some defence. It would at least have one solitary precedent to sanction it.
Our late orders in council had not reached Holland when these letters were written. In consequence, however, of the French prohibitory decree, colonial produce was rising rapidly in price. Coffee, which was greatly in demand, was sold for above 10l. per cwt. sugar was not so much in request, there being a great stock on hand. Several passengers came over in the vessel which brought these letters.
From the London Gazette—November 28.
ORDERS IN COUNCIL. This Gazette contains six orders in council, dated the 25th instant, relating to the late orders respecting the navigation of neutral flags. The first declares, that information of the order of the 11th November, respecting the trade of his majesty's enemies, and in their produce and manufacture, shall be taken and held to have been received in the places hereafter mentioned at the periods respectively assigned to them, namely:
 Ports and places within the Baltic, December 21, 1807.  Other ports and places to the Northward of Amsterdam, Dec. 11.—From Amsterdam to Ushant, Dec. 4.—From Ushant to Cape Finisterre, Dec. 8.—From Cape Finisterre to Gibraltar, inclusive, Dec. 13.—Madeira, Dec. 13.—Ports and places within the Straights of Gibraltar, to Sicily and Malta, and the West Coast of Italy, inclusive, Jan. 1808.—All other ports and places in the Mediterranean, beyond Sicily and Malta, Jan. 20.—Ports and places beyond the Dardanelles, Feb. 1.—Any part of the North and Western Coast of Africa, or the Islands adjacent, except Madeira, Jan. 11.—The United States, and British possessions in North America and the West Indies, Jan. 20.—Cape of 
Good Hope, and East Coast of South America, March 1.—India, May 1.—and China, and the Coast of South America, June 1.
And every vessel sailing on or after those days, from those places respectively, shall be deemed and taken to have received notice of the aforesaid order; And it is further ordered, that if any vessel shall sail within 20 days after the periods above assigned respectively, from any of the said places, in contravention of the said order of the 11th of November, instant, and shall be detained as prize on account thereof, or shall arrive at any port in this kingdom, destined to some port or place within the restriction of the said order, and proof shall be made to the satisfaction of the court of admiralty in which such vessel shall be proceeded against, in case the same shall be brought in as prize, that the loading of the said vessel had commenced before the said periods, and before information of the said order had actually been received at the port of shipment, the said vessel, together with the goods so laden, shall be restored to the owner or owners thereof, and shall be permitted to proceed on her voyage in such manner as if such vessel had sailed before the day so specified as aforesaid: And it is further ordered, that no proof shall be admitted, or be gone into, for the purpose of shewing that information of the said order of the 11th of Nov. instant, had not been received at the said places respectively, at the several periods before assigned.
The second order declares, that all vessels belonging to countries not at war with his majesty, shall be permitted to lade in any port of the United Kingdom any goods being the produce or manufacture of his majesty's dominions, or East India goods, or prize goods (all such goods having been lawfully imported) and to clear out with, and freely convey the same to any port or place in any colony in the West Indies, or America, belonging to his majesty's enemies, such port or place not being in a state of actual blockade, subject to the payment of such duties as may at the time when any such vessels may be cleared out, be due by law on the exportation of any such goods, or in respect of the same being destined to the ports of the colonies belonging to his majesty's enemies; and likewise to lade, clear out with, and convey as aforesaid, any articles of foreign produce or manufacture which shall have been lawfully imported into this kingdom, provided his majesty's licence shall have been previously obtained for so conveying such foreign produce or manufactures. Foreign sugar, coffee, wine, brandy, snuff, cotton, and grain generally, are allowed to be re-exported on payment of the duties chargeable on their importation, under his majesty's licence, but Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man can only export to this kingdom.
The third order declares, with a view to encourage the trade from Gibraltar and Malta to countries under the restrictions of the said order, subject to regulations to be made in respect thereto; his majesty is pleased to prescribe the following regulations in regard to such trade, accordingly, and to order, that all sorts of flour and meal, and all sorts of grain, tobacco, and any other article in an unmanufactured state, being the growth and produce of any country not being subjected by the said order to the restrictions incident to a state of blockade, except cotton, and naval and military stores, which shall have been imported into Gibraltar or Malta direct from the country where the same were grown and produced, shall, without any licence, be permitted to be cleared out to any port or place not being in a state of actual blockade, without the same being compelled to be landed: But neither the said article of cotton, however imported, nor any article which is not the growth, produce, or manufacture of this kingdom, or which has not been imported in a British ship, or from this kingdom direct (except fish), and which shall have been laden at the port of origin & shipment, after the period directed by an order of this date, to be taken at the time at which notice of the said order, of the eleventh of November, shall be considered as having been received at such port of shipment, shall be permitted to be exported from Gibraltar or Malta, except to some port or place in this kingdom; and all other articles of the growth, produce, and manufacture of this kingdom, or which shall have been imported into Gibraltar or Malta in a British ship, or from some port or place in this kingdom, together with the article of fish, however imported, may be exported to any ports or places in the Mediterranean or Portugal, in unarm'd vessels under 100 tons burthen, under licence only to be granted by the governors of Gibraltar and Malta respectively: and it is further ordered that no vessel belonging to any state on the coast of Barbary shall be prevented from sailing with any articles of the growth or produce of such state, from any port or place in such state, to any port or place in the Mediterranean, or Portugal, such port or place not being actually blockaded by some naval force belonging to his majesty, or his allies, without being obliged to touch at Gibraltar or Malta.
The fourth order declares, that the order of the 11th of November shall not subject to capture and confiscation, any articles the produce or manufactures of the countries and colonies mentioned in that order, laden on board British ships which would not have been subject to capture and confiscation if such order had not been made.
The fifth order declares, that in consideration of the circumstances under which Prussia and Lubeck have been compelled to shut their ports against British ships and goods, his majesty is pleased to order, that all ships and goods of Prussia and Lubeck, detained subsequent to the order of the 19th Nov. 1806, shall be liberated and allowed to return home or to any neutral port; and that all Prussian and Lubeck vessels shall be considered as neutral vessels, and allowed to trade between neutral ports.
The sixth order declares, that in consideration of the circumstances under which Portugal has been compelled to shut her ports against us, his majesty has been pleased to order the restitution of any Portuguese vessel or property which may have been detained; and that the said ships and goods shall be permitted to proceed to any neutral port, or to Portugal; and it is further ordered, that the ships and goods belonging to Portugal shall not until further orders, be liable to detention; provided such ships and goods shall be trading to and from any port of this kingdom, or to and from Gibraltar or Malta, and proceeding direct to the port specified in their clearance, or between neutral port and neutral port, or between Portugal and the ports of her own colonies, or from any port of his majesty's allies and proceeding direct to the ports specified in their respective clearances; provided such ports shall not,
be at the time in a state of actual blockade: and it is further ordered, that the ships of Portugal shall not be considered as entitled, under any treaty between his majesty and Portugal, to protect any goods laden therein which may be otherwise subject to confiscation.
[This Gazette likewise contains the proclamation, proroguing parliament from the 17th December to the 21st January, to the meet for the dispatch of various urgent and important affairs.]
December 1. Many attempts were yesterday made in the city to give buoyancy to the funds.—The latest report was, that a ship had arrived in the Downs, bringing an account of the squadron of Sir Sidney Smith having arrived in the Tagus, on the 18th of November, and taken under his protection the Portuguese squadron, on board of which was the Prince of Brazil, &c. that sailed on the following day for South America.—It was added to this account, that the Russian fleet in the Tagus manifested no disposition to prevent the departure of the Portuguese government.—Such were the rumours, which, though we cannot discredit altogether, we consider as wanting the stamp of official confirmation.
We yesterday morning received a letter from Edinburgh, which states that the Royal George, Excise cutter has arrived there from off Copenhagen. She sailed with a convoy on the 22d ult. for the Baltic; But in consequence of an order from the captain of his majesty's ship Vanguard, she has returned with them.
We yesterday received Hamburg papers of a late date, from which we have given some extracts.—The intelligence which they furnish is not, however, of a prominent character.
The Turkish empire appears to be threatened with a sudden overthrow, in consequence of the deposition of the late enlightened Emperor Selim!—Any thing for a pretext.
BRITISH NAVY.—The distribution of the British naval force, made up to the 1st of December, is as follows:—In commission, 142 sail of the line; 19 from 50 to 44 guns; 175 frigates; 210 sloops, &c.; 228 gun-boats, &c.—Total, 777 ships of war.—Including those building, and in ordinary, the grand total is 1007.
December 2. No intelligence has yet been received from the squadron under the command of Sir Sidney Smith. The friends of administration reckon confidently on the ultimate success of his expedition, as immediately connected with the views of the Prince Regent of Portugal, that are considered as altogether in unison with those of this country. Respecting the conduct of the Russians in the Tagus, no apprehensions it is said are entertained.
French and Dutch papers have been received of late dates, from which we have given some rather interesting extracts, in a subsequent column. They confirm the account of the Spanish plot. They do not speak on the subject very explicitly. Buonaparte is about to set out on some important journey. Is he going to tranquillize the kingdom of Spain, or annihilate that of Portugal? It is significantly said, in the Paris papers, that the emperor does move for nothing!
The French official paper has an article, which would lead to a supposition, that Sicily had been entirely evacuated by the British; but as this has been said before, we must suspend our belief of the statement for the present. The same may be observed of what is said respecting the relative situations of this country and Russia.
The fortress of Brannan is at length to be restored to Austria, but upon what precise condition we have not been able to learn.
A spirit of discontent appears to be growing in Holland, which discovers itself, even in some late productions that have issued from the Dutch press.
Every thing which we hear with respect to the entry of the Russian fleet into the Tagus, confirms us in the opinion which we were always disposed to entertain of the innocence of Admiral Siniavin's intentions. We have strong reason to believe that the measure was one of absolute necessity on his part, that it was with the greatest difficulty that he could keep the sea long enough to reach Lisbon, and that three of his ships, including commodore Grieg's, were not able to make the port and have foundered at sea.
We believe also that the Russian Admiral had no idea of the alteration which had taken place in the politics of the court of Lisbon, and that such was the disposition towards this country under which he acted, that on learning the true state of affairs, he professed his intention of quitting the Tagus as soon as possible. It is thought that he is now on his way to England with the remains of his fleet.
If, in pursuing this course, admiral Siniavin acts under the instructions which he has received from his government, it is a proof that the emperor Alexander begins to repent of his recent connexion with Buonaparte.
It was generally understood by the merchants throughout Spain, who have any connection with this country, that they were not to look for any communications with England, through the ordinary channel, by Portugal, after the 14th ult.
No less than 50,000 French troops are said to have marched through Biscay towards Portugal before the 10th ult. It was generally calculated in Spain, that a column of the French army would reach Lisbon by the 15th ult.
SPANISH CONSPIRACY.
On this subject some further information has been received from the captain of a vessel arrived in the River, and who left a Spanish port so late as the 15th ult. He corroborates the circumstances we have before published with regard to the conspiracy at Madrid. The investigation which his Catholic majesty promised in his proclamation, or at least which was promised in his name, has already led to such results as justify the opinion we expressed as to the nature of this project. Above sixty persons of rank have been put under arrest; and all belonging to the Antigaillan party, or the opponents of the Prince of Peace. Several of these prisoners are stated to have been taken in arms, for it seems to be now alleged, that the conspirators were prepared to carry their plan into execution on the evening of the day the proclamation was published. Some of the prisoners were taken into custody that night, and others the next day. But ar-

rests multiply as the "investigation" proceeds, and no doubt is entertained that the investigation will not terminate until all men of consequence, from whom any formidable opposition to Buonaparte's views can be apprehended, or who are particularly obnoxious to the Prince of Peace, shall have been imprisoned or set aside. Then we shall have the denouement of the plot—then the whole object of the late proclamation will be unfolded.
The captain repeats the rumour, that the Prince of Austrias has been liberated, but he does not know what was the precise cause of that liberation.
December 4.
The Declaration of the Empress of Russia. —It contains an exposition of every thing but the real motives of the war with Great-Britain—viz. that Buonaparte had promised to assist Russia in her views against Turkey, if she went to war with this country. The declaration sets out with complaining of the conduct of the late ministers—of their apathy and supineness—of their having neglected to make any diversion in favour of the Russian and Prussian troops in Poland—of their having made an attack upon Egypt, instead of having thrown troops into Naples.—It is certainly impossible to defend the conduct of the late ministers; it was most detestable. But we cannot see upon what grounds the emperor of Russia considers the cause, for which he took up arms, more our own than his—he held a different language when he entered into the war with France. But he has offered to mediate peace for us, and we rejected his mediation—that is, we did not choose to confide our interests to a power, which possessed none of the qualities of a mediator, which had just accepted part of the spoils of her own ally, and having herself solicited the mediation of our enemy to re-establish peace between her and Turkey, would of course have endeavoured to propitiate France by the sacrifice of the interests of Great-Britain, who had invested her with the office of mediator. But what just cause of war does this refusal of the Russian mediation give the emperor Alexander? We were precisely to accept or reject it as we thought proper; and a power which makes the rejection of her offer of mediation, a ground of war only proves to us that she would not have conducted herself with the impartiality that ought to be the chief characteristic of a mediator. The emperor of Russia himself thus affords a justification of our conduct in having refused his mediation.
Next comes our attack upon Denmark, and because that is made so prominent a charge against us, the opposition consider the declaration as having verified the statement which they gave yesterday, and which we arraigned—and how does it verify it? No man imagined that Russia would not, in any declaration she published, state the expedition to Denmark as one of the grounds of war—but we stated, and we state again, that our conduct to Denmark is not the real cause of the war, that Russia would have gone to war, whether we had seized the Danish fleet or not. But how is this opposition statement verified with respect to Spain?—Our conduct to Spain was said to have been another cause of the displeasure of the emperor of Russia—but not a word is said against us in the declaration on account of our seizure of the Spanish frigates; and yet the declaration seems very carefully and industriously to have collected and concentrated every possible ground of charge and attack.
After having expressed great indignation at our having offered peace to Denmark under his guarantee, (a strange cause for indignation,) the emperor gives a rapid sketch of the policy which he means to adopt towards us.—There are to be henceforth no relations between the two countries—the emperor abrogates "for ever every act hitherto concluded between Great-Britain and Russia, and particularly the convention concluded in 1801." "He proclaims anew the principles of the armed neutrality, that monument of the wisdom of the empress Catherine, and binds himself never to recede from that system."—The wisdom of the empress Catherine! would her wisdom have thrown her into the arms of France, and made her the tool and engine of the vengeance of Buonaparte? would she have made Petersburg a department of the French empire? the emperor has indeed pronounced his determination to carry on interminable war against us;—for never—no, never can Great-Britain recognize those principles from which "his imperial majesty binds himself never to recede."
His Imperial majesty expects that his Britannick majesty will conclude a peace with France; and "when he shall be satisfied upon all these points, especially upon that of a peace between France and England, his Imperial majesty will then willingly return to the relations of amity with Great-Britain."—Here is an open declaration that the Emperor Alexander has made common cause with France, that he will not return to the relations of amity with us, till we have made a maritime peace with France, upon the terms which Buonaparte has publicly avowed—a peace which the emperor Alexander declares shall confirm and establish the principles of the armed neutrality—a peace which Buonaparte declares shall restore the freedom of the seas; in other words, which shall aim a fatal blow at our naval sovereignty, and surrender us up to the views and machinations of France. Never! Never can such a peace be made by Great-Britain while she has a ship or a seaman to navigate the ocean. No—though the whole continent is against us, from north to south, from east to west—from the North Pole to the Mediterranean—though a population of fourteen millions must contend with a population of one hundred millions—No, never can we accept peace upon such terms. The very idea of them will arm all hands, and nerve all hearts.—The question is now, whether we shall continue the war to preserve the sovereignty of the seas, upon which our greatness, our glory, our independence, and our existence depends? Or—whether we shall make peace upon those terms, upon which peace can only now be made; a peace that shall surrender up the sovereignty of the seas?
It is sufficient to state the question—we know what the answer of every man in England will be. In a situation so awful, yet so grand ENGLAND AGAINST THE WORLD, we had hoped to have heard but one sentiment, one voice; to have seen but one sight, patriotism arming courage; but party will raise her hoarse discordant notes, and it is proclaimed to Europe that "the country is indifferent to its fate" "that it is in a state of lethargy" and must be lost if it does not rouse from it; and that the
people are in the "torpor of despair." Where is this indifference, lethargy and despair?—Because we view our situation with calm fortitude, with the tranquil courage that are the characteristics of Britons, shall we be told that we are, indifferent and lethargic? Because we do not feel dismay, are we to be told that we are in the "torpor of despair." The torpor of despair is a pretty figure of speech, which comes with peculiar propriety from the late ministers—They did not indeed apply the torpedo to the energies of the nation, and benumbed them all.—But the despair is confined to the ranks of the late ministers. They do indeed despair of being able to come into power, and to displace them who have shewn themselves perfectly equal to the difficulties of our situation. Long may they despair, for desperate indeed would be the situation of the country, if the government were placed in their hands.
Courier.
An embargo has been laid on all the British ships in the Russian ports, but there are very few we believe in them.—The following letter upon this subject, has been received this morning from Hull:—
Hull, December 2.
"The Bell arrived last night from St. Petersburg, which she left on the 4th ult. During her stay in Helsingburg Roads, the Neva had also got safe down, and we expect would proceed with the London convoy. During the fleet's stay at Helsingburg a neutral arrived there from Riga, with letters from Mr. Cumming, from his house at Riga, informing him, that an embargo was laid on all the Russian ports on the 12th Nov. after three days notice had been given by his government. Only one ship from London was at Riga. We have not heard of any ships being embargoed at St. Petersburg."
In consequence of the orders from government, the Russian frigate Sperkon, of 44 guns, and a large transport were taken possession of as prizes on Wednesday night at Spithead, by the Leda and Hussar.—We hope soon to announce the entrance of the Russian Mediterranean squadron into an English port.
Part of the squadron that was under admiral Keates, is to sail from Portsmouth this morning.
On Wednesday night and yesterday morning a party of officers went on board all the foreign vessels in the river, examined their papers and scrutinized their cabins closely. All vessels found under Oldenburgh colours had the broad arrow put upon their masts, and orders were given that no person belonging to them should be suffered to go on shore.
The treaty of partition or plunder of the Turkish empire, is said to have been signed by France, Russia, and Austria, the two first of which powers have expressed such moral and virtuous indignation against us, on account of the attack upon Denmark.—The following is the division of the plunder France is to receive for her share the provinces bordering on the Adriatic, the Seven Islands, the Morea, and Egypt.
Austria is to have Servia, Bosnia, and part of Wallachia.
And to the lot of Russia will fall the other part of Wallachia, Bessarabia, Moldavia, and the island of Candia. The destiny of Constantinople is said not to be fixed—but Buonaparte will probably send some Caulincourt or Hulin to Constantinople, who will organize the means for making the throne vacant, and for paving the way for some of the illustrious members of the Buonaparte family.
December 5.
THE WAR WITH RUSSIA.
We are not of the same opinion with those who assert that the war with Russia does not increase the difficulties of our situation. It certainly does increase them, and those who conceal this do not deal fairly and openly with the publick. In a great crisis it is fit that the whole of the perils should be disclosed, in order that the mind should be prepared to encounter them—it is fit that the exigence should be known in order that the effort should bear a proportion to it. The naval power of Russia, however little it may appear, when measured by the side of the naval power of this country, will require a naval force to keep it in awe—it is something superadded to our other difficulties, that all intercourse with Russia is cut off—it is surely something too that the influence of France over the last great power of Europe, that held out against her, is confirmed and clinched, and that the map of the continent presents no longer to our view, kingdoms and principalities, and republics, coexistent, independent of each other, but one vast power alone, commanding or influencing every other, and making them all obedient to her will—Astonishing vicissitude in human affairs! That all those balances, which poised one part of Europe against each other—that all those jealousies which prevented any one of the great powers from gaining too vast an ascendancy and control in the affairs of Europe, which above all kept France within certain bounds and limits should be swept away, that all the mounds and bulwarks, which the labour and wisdom of ages should have erected, should be broken down and destroyed, and that of the ancient law of Europe, of those ancient ties, and treaties which connected the European powers together, not one vestige should remain! But if it be proper to disclose all these difficulties of our situation, to expose them in their full size and magnitude, in order that we may know how and where to contend and grapple with them, it is equally necessary to know, that they are not the consequence of our misconduct—Nothing tends so much to incapacitate a people for a situation of difficulty, as the idea it has been produced by their own vices or errors, and that they might have avoided them; we could not have avoided them—Our conduct to Spain, and our conduct to Denmark, are alledged against us, as having particularly provoked the moral indignation of the Russian Government—To be sure, Russia has at all times proved the justice of her claim to the office of moral censor of nations—Her respect for the rights of independent states was wonderfully exemplified in the partition of Poland, and is again to be exhibited in the same praiseworthy manner in the intended partition of Turkey.—But if she feels any virtuous indignation at our conduct against Spain, it has been rather lingering and tardy—for after our capture of the Spanish frigates, she eagerly sought an alliance and connection with us, and was anxious to form a confederacy against that power (and the allies of that power including of course Spain) which she is now ready to assist in
forming a confederacy against us—It would really be a little too barefaced, to make an action which happened before her alliance with us the ground of taking up arms against us?
Of the necessity of the expedition to Denmark, the conduct adopted by Russia, has furnished us with additional evidence. Is there a man who can believe that, had we not undertaken that expedition, Russia would have remained at peace with us? If there be not, will any man say that we were not justified in securing those means which Russia and France have seized and directed against us?
Our seizure of the Danish force, has increased our relative force to that of the enemy 36 sail of the line.—That is, the enemy has 18 ships less than they would have had, and we have 18 sail more. But in weighing the conduct of Russia let us not forget her actions in the Mediterranean, and her conveying French troops to Italy to take possession of the Seven Islands.
Had we then prevented the Danish fleet from falling into the hands of Buonaparte? But why it may be said, if ministers were so convinced of her hostile disposition did they not declare war against her. Because such a measure could not have put us in a better situation—because we sustained no injury by remaining at peace with her as long as possible—because we thereby procured a larger supply of those articles which we wanted—and because by letting war proceed from her we put her in the wrong.
Let us not forget too to ask, since the sensibility of Russia with respect to the attack upon Denmark to prevent her resources from being seized and directed by France against us, is so much relied upon, whether Russia did not wish, under the influence of different sentiments and system relative to France, to compel Denmark to employ all her resources against France. But France and Russia would have behaved to us with less hostility, and with more moderation, had we not committed this act of aggression against Denmark;—in other words, France and her northern department, Petersburg would have shewn us more forbearance had we, by leaving Denmark untouched, have enabled them to increase their means of annoying us, and diminished our means of resisting them! Is this a position which any one at all acquainted with the march of Buonaparte's policy is prepared to maintain? There is another argument which has been used upon this subject which does appear to us to be a most curious one.—With one and the same breath we are told, 1st, that nothing but the virtuous indignation of Russia against us for attacking Denmark, has made her declare war;—and 2dly, that she has been lulled and dazzled by the prospect of great advantages, by the prospect of opening a way from the Euxine and Caspian seas into the heart of our dominions of India—a project which the Russian prime minister has always had at heart.—Into the practicability of this project we shall not now enter; a march of two thousand miles, over deserts and mountains, appears no doubt perfectly easy to the admirers of Buonaparte. Really it is curious to see, what a vast range and compass of mind, what a long sight some men have when objects and prospects hostile and injurious to their country, are to be viewed, however distant and remote.
A war with Russia is no sooner rendered certain, than their eye glances from the Euxine to the Ganges, beholds our Indian empire reduced, the Russian power extended to the Indian ocean, and a second Alexander on the banks of the Euphrates. Place before the same men, a less distant object, a prospect favourable to their own country, a probability that these hostile designs of the enemy may speedily end in dishonourable disgrace, they immediately become short sighted, the object is indistinctly seen, they can scarcely discern it at all.
For our own parts, many are the difficulties of our situation, we cannot avoid contemplating it but with a feeling of pride—It affords a proof of the greatness of our power; and in the very magnitude and extent of the confederacy against us, the Continent pays a tribute to the splendour and dignity of our character, and the energy and vastness of our means—Fresh tributes to us, we trust it is yet doomed to pay—and history we predict will have to record, that we encountered almost unexampled difficulties, with unequalled constancy—that we came with glory out of a contest with the most formidable confederacy ever formed, and that we gave additional lustre to the fame, and additional strength and stability to the privileges we inherited from our forefathers.
Courier.
It was rumoured yesterday, that some of the grandees of Spain, most obnoxious to the Prince of Peace, have been taken off; among them are mentioned the Duke Medina Celi , the Duke L'Infantado , and the Marquis de las Amirallas . The former has been uniformly considered the premier grandee in Spain, and the richest landed proprietor in the country. His family have, indeed, pretensions to the Spanish crown, and have been always understood to enter their protest at each coronation, in order to reserve their right. Perhaps these pretensions, combined with the known power and influence of this nobleman, who could raise 40,000 men on his own estates, have formed the principle cause of his executioners jealousy. The Duke L'Infantado , and the Marquis de las Amirallas , were also possessed of great property and influence. Both were General officers in the Spanish army, and had acquired just distinction by their skill and valour in Catalonia, during the war against revolutionary France. They were of course likely to be formidable enemies, therefore they may have been set aside. The Duke L'Infantado was quite in the vigour of youth and generally known to possess a very energetic and enterprising mind, animated by the purest patriotism.
GLASGOW, Dec. 1.
The following important intelligence, contradicting the article in yesterday's Edinburgh papers relating to Sweden, has been very politely handed to us by a gentleman in town, whose correspondent mentions, that he got it from the master of the lugger, and that it may be relied on as authentick:
EDINBURGH, November 8, 1807.
This morning at nine o'clock, Mr. Pierpoint, British ambassador at the court of Sweden, landed from a lugger at Leith, under a salute of 15 guns, after a passage of 11 days from Helsingburgh, and immediately set off for London; he was succeeded in his embassy by Mr. Bathurst; every thing was tranquil when he sailed from Helsingburgh, and the king was then there. Three convoys from the Baltic, bound to Britain, consisting of about 100 sail, were lying in that port; the lugger by contra-
ry winds, had put into Stranraer, by which gale, sight of the homeward bound vessels were also put back, and one small brig, name unknown, lost."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
Captain Cottle, of the ship Powhatan , from London, sailed in company from the Downs, Dec. 8, with ships Charles Carter, Drysdale, of Norfolk for Charleston; Othello, Kempton, of and for New York.—The ship Woodrop Sims , Haynes, of this port, was to have sailed from Portsmouth the same day.—Left ships Cabinet , Besson, from Norfolk, discharging; Honestus , Clark, of Newbedford for the Mediterranean, to sail in ten days; Stranger , Swain, ditto, from Virginia, destination not known; Abigail Coffin , Somarbay, Newburyport; from the Mediterranean, destination not known; William , Tucker, from Virginia, discharging; America , Adams, of Boston from the Mediterranean, discharging; Adeline , Trot, of Boston from Charleston, destination not known; Hugh Johnson , Seaward, of Newburyport, ready for sea, destination not known; America , Jennings, of Falmouth, from Oporto, do. do.; Huskel , Parrot, of Portland, do. do.; Belfast , English, of Norfolk, ready for sea; Enterprize , —, just arrived from New York.—Dec. 5, spoke ship Isabella , Lincoln, from Virginia, and Young Factor , of and from New-York going up the river.
The brig Ruby from this port to Rotterdam, was sent into Plymouth the 25th of Nov. The Enterprize , Boyer, arrived at Deal, and sailed for London Dec. 1. The Argus , Bainey, from Virginia, p ssed Gravesend, Dec. 1. The Factor , De Peyson, from New York, arrived off Dover, Dec. 1. At Liverpool Dec. 1, Decade , Bacon, from Wissecusset; Dispatch , Holland, from Savannah; Joseph , Rhea , from Portland. The Fame , Holcomb, from Virginia, at Whitehaven. The Diana , Noble, from Boston, off Falmouth. The Charleston , from Savannah, was spoke on the 15th Nov. to the westward of Cape Clear, all her sails split. The Dedication , Noble, from New-York, arrived at Cowes the 25th Nov.
Postscript.
FIRE!—By a passenger who arrived last evening in the mail stage, we learn that a Fire broke out in Petersburg on Tuesday night, in the vicinity of the Post-Office, by which ten or twelve other houses were burnt down, including the Post-Office.—There was no Petersburg mail last evening.
THIS DAY, the 28th instant, at 12 o'Clock, will be Sold on Maxwell's Wharf, 3000 bushels Liverpool coarse SALT, 14 hogsheads and 7 barrels choice Sugar, 6 puncheons Jamaica Rum, 2 barrels and 1 bag Green Coffee —Terms Sixty Days for sums exceeding 30 dollars, under cash. Francis Smith, V. M.
On Saturday the 30th instant, at 11 o'Clock, will be sold at my office, 47 hogsheads Antigua SUGARS. Terms, approved notes at sixty days. William B. Lamb. January 26
For Sale on moderate terms by the cash or a smaller quantity, 12 tierces Hibbert's Brown STOUT, 13 pipes fourth proof Cognac Brandy, 1 do. old London particular Madeira Wine, 40 hlds Antigua, Jamaica, and V. I. Rum, 7 do. Molasses; old Peach Brandy in barrels, Green St. Domingo Coffee in bare s: wrought Nails, Sheathing Nails and Spikes; Axes; Bar Iron; Fig Blue, Stone Jugs; a quantity of Bran; 9 tierces fine Flannel, Bed Tick of the best quality. John Macgowan. January 28.
DR. FENDALL, OPERATOR UPON TEETH.
Has just arrived in this place, and may be consulted every day, during his stay, at the Eagle-Tavern. Dr. Fendall cures the scurvy in the gums, be it ever so inveterate, in a short time; loosens loose teeth, by making the same 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 with gold or lead, which will not only render them useful, but prevent their aching and farther decay; extracts teeth and stumps with ease; makes and fixes artificial teeth, without extracting the remaining stumps; either with pivots, ligatures, or springs, in such a manner as to be useful and highly ornamental. His Columbian Antiseptic Dentifrice, for preserving the teeth, gums, sockets, &c and superior health, both in elegance and efficacy to any other, is sold by the Doctor.
As Dr Fendall's continuance in this place is uncertain, those ladies and gentlemen who wish to employ him, will please to make immediate application. Any persons wishing to be waited on at their residence, will please to send a servant or a line to his lodgings. January 28.
FOR SALE.
At reduced prices for Cash, 250 bags, 30 barrels COFFEE, 70 hds, 40 tierces, 60 barrels Sugar, 20 chests Young Hyson Tea, 4 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, 2 tierces Loaf Sugar. William B. Lamb. January 26
FOR BOSTON.
The Schooner JUNO , James Fuller, master, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at the County wharf, or
Jennings & Roddey. January 26.
One Thousand Acres of LAND FOR SALE.
or would be bartered for property in Norfolk. It adjoins the tract on which Grenville Court-House stands, in North Carolina, and is commonly known by the name 1 Newby's Folly. For particulars inquire at the Ledger Office. January 26.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th December last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Blacksmith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth suit coat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the state from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th ult. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endeavour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North Carolina. JOHN WALKER. January 8.
* Published in our last.

SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) offers for Sale, Warranted New-York SHOES, and will return the money when Shoes are bought upon his particular recommendation, if they should not wear well. He ships he has exerted himself as much to get the best and handsomest Shoes and Boots of the manufacture of the United States as any man in them, and has the assurance of the manufacturers in New-York, Philadelphia, Newark, and Baltimore, where the Shoes and Boots are made purposely for this market , that they shall be in all cases customers' work; and the report of a great number of those who have purchased Shoes, confirms their being so.
He has now on hand, A general assortment of fresh New-York SHOES. For Ladies there are a variety of new Kid Patterns; Velvet Slippers, different colours, neat workmanship, of Silk & Tabby Velvet; Morocco Boots, Bootees, and Walking Shoes, to tie and not to tie, with cork soles and without, &c. For gentlemen, Belle's well known stout and light fine seal leather Shoes and Morocco Pumps, with several other kinds; For Misses, a variety of Morocco and Leather. For Boys, very fine for dancing, common, strong, lined and bound, and coarse. For Children, Morocco Bootees, different colours, sized from 3 to 1, leather Pumps, Shoes and Bootees; and for Servants, such as appear to be of very superior quality. There is attached to the Store a very comfortable back room, where Ladies may retire for the purpose of trying on Shoes or Boots.
He has a great variety of English Kid Shoes, some of which having been long on hand, will be sold at 7 6d; and a quantity of the most fashionable Embellishments, quite fresh at reduced prices.
He has on hand, SHOES made by a very faithful workman in this vicinity, of the best wax-leather, in a shape to suit old gentlemen, with which he will be regularly supplied.
Vernon's elegant Baltimore BOOTS, kept in such quantity as to give a probability of fitting any person; sold at the prices in Baltimore.
New-York Pilot's BOOTS, an improvement upon the plan of Fishermen's Boots.
A considerable quantity of Boston SHOES and BOOTS, kept for the purpose of supplying those who must have what they think cheap, not appearing to know that the best things, are generally, cheapest; these will be sold low. He is in expectation of a quantity of the most elegant Philadelphia KID SLIPPERS, by the first vessel.
With due encouragement, he is perfectly confident he can supply handsomer and better Shoes and Boots, than has been furnished by any person in this place heretofore; and if better, ultimately cheaper—but without it, it is impossible to keep a good assortment.
He has also, A quantity of India COTTONS; a few tons of BAR IRON; and Pennsylvania BUTTER in small kegs, nicely pickled, at 20 cents.
Just received by Ferguson's Packet from Baltimore, a fresh supply of Vernon's Winter BOOTS.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cashmere, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulettes; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dress; Calicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottoos; frong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do; Nails, Window Glass, &c.
The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper.
REMOVAL. The Subscriber has removed to the large Fire-Proof Ware-House at the head of Maxwell's wharf, in Wide Water-Street, where he offers for SALE, 7 pipes Country GIN, 20 barrels Whiskey, 30 do N. E. Rum, 15 hds. do. do. 30 do. Mackarel, 30 do. Shad, 150 kegs Salmon, 150 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 50 boxes Soap, 60 boxes Mould Candles, 50 do. Spermaceti do. 25 do. Chocolate, 28 do. assorted Cotton Cards, 4 chests Hyson Tea, 150 reams Writing Paper, 1 case Diapers, 150 sacks Liverpool Salt, 7 tons assorted Swedish Iron, 50 bundles Nail Rods, A quantity of coarse Woollen Goods—low for Cash. Edward Clark. Who transacts business on Commission, as usual. Jan. 1. tf
Just received and for SALE by the Subscriber, 10 hds. excellent retailing Molasses, 10 quarters casks Sherry Wine, 50 boxes superior bleached Mould Candles, 50 do. Soap, Philadelphia manufacture, 2000 wt. St. Domingo Coffee; 1000 do. best Jamaica do. 3 pipes French Brandy, fourth proof, 1 ton patent Shot; 20 bolts Russia Duck, 20 bolts Ravens Duck; a few boxes best Havana Segars, 4 pipes New-York Anchor Gin. DAVID MILHADO. January 6. tf
The Subscribers have removed to the Brick Warehouse on Merchant's Wharf, and have on hand for Sale, 100,000 W. O. hhd. drawn STAVES, 100,000 red do. do. do. 40,000 rough do. do. do. 50,000 do. barrel do. do. 10,000 pipe do. do. do. 500,000 shingle Shingles; 100,000 building do. 10,000 three feet do.; 5,000 Garden Pales, 5,000 Chinquapin and Cedar Posts. And also for Rent, A commodious WAREHOUSE. Proby, Harman, & Co. January 11. tf
For SALE, 75 tierces prime green Jam. Coffee, And a few puncheons 5 and 6 years old Antigua Rum; Loaf and Brown Sugar in hogsheads and barrels; a few sets Table China; fine and superfine Flour, &c. Harrison Allmand. January 4. tf
For SALE, 45,000 wt. good COFFEE in bags, 94 puncheons old St. Kitts RUM. MOSES MYERS. January 8. tf
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8. tf
For RENT. The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
St. Mary's College.
GRAND LOTTERY,
BALTIMORE.
Authorised by the General Assembly of the State of Maryland; the Scheme of which Lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing besides a large number of other good prizes,
1 prize of 30,000 Dollars, 1 do. of 15,000 3 do. of 10,000 2 do. of 5,000 8 do. of 1 500 7 do. of 1,000
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dollars. The Scheme contains only 21,500 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Baltimore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE'S truly fortunate Lottery Office, corner of Market-Street and Charles-street, Baltimore.
The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, together with an assurance from the managers that it will positively commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitating the sale of the Tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Office, in Maiden Lane, New-York.
N. B. Different adventurers accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the inspection of adventurers.
October 14. 3m
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York,
17 hlds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No. 1, Commerce-street to William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18. tf
For SALE, by the Subscriber, 34 hogsheads WHISKEY, 50 crates Earthenware; 10 cases Glass do. 65 boxes 8 by 10, 37 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 16 groce Wine Bottles; 18 boxes Castle Soap, 1 hogshead and 5 barrels Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 10 hds. Petersburg, 2 do. Richmond, and 4 do. York River Tobacco; 15 boxes Cotton, 38 whole and 9 half tierces Rice. A. Maclure. November 13. tf
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn,
120 hogsheads Bordolease CLARET, 96 cases Roll Brimstone, 100 boxes Castle Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. October 12. tf
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Feary, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment.—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
A. MCKINLEY, Silk, Cotton, and Woollen Dyer, No 13, Bank-Street. Respectfully informs the publick that he Cleans and Dyes all kinds of Silk and Satins, finishing them with neatness and dispatch; all kind of Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned and dyed; best standing blue upon Cotton, Linen, Carpets, and Blankets; Cleaned Straw and Chip Hats dyed, dressed, &c.—All commands will be thankfully received, executed on the short notice and on the lowest terms. November 30. tf
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. Mackarel, 15 cases Sallad 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. Haldane. July 31. tf
For RENT, And possession given the 1st of Jan. next, that commodious three story brick DWELLING HOUSE in Church-street, at present occupied by Mr. Barth. Redman. And a convenient two story DWELLING HOUSE, with a fine extensive garden, in the Fields near Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. Stratton, possession of which may be had the 1st of January—Application to be made to Wm. Plume & Co. Nov. 18. tf
For SALE, 5 cases only of superior PIGEON-EYE CHAMPAIGN. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Dec. 16. tf
WOOD & HASTINGS,
No. 76, Main-Street, Have just received an additional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS,
Among which are Black Silk Velvet; Tabby, do.; Black Silk Florentine; Silk Handkerchiefs; do. Fancy Shawls; Convex Navy Buttons; fashionable Coat do.; a variety of French Goods; 2 trunks Cambric Muslins; 2 cases Linens; 2 bales Cotton Checks; 1 do. Gillie Handkerchiefs; 5 do. India Cottons, assorted, some very fine for Shirtings; a variety of Woollens.
They have also on hand a general and extensive assortment of WOOLLEN GOODS.
Every description of fancy Muslins and Dresses; Velvets; Constitution and President's Cords; Dimities; Carpets; Hosiery, &c. &c.
On consignment, just received, Hussar and Backstrap BOOTS; Ladies' Kid and Morocco Shoes; Mens' coarse do.; coarse and fine Hats.
The above GOODS will be sold at very reduced prices for Cash, or undoubted credit, by wholesale and retail. December 11. tf
Baltimore Baker's FLOUR, of superior quality, for family use, for sale by T. & W. A. Armistead, Nov. 18. tf Campbell's wharf
The Subscriber offers for Sale at his Store in Market-Square,
20 hogsheads W. I. RUM, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy; 5 do. Country Gin, Sugar—Brown and Loaf, by the barrel or hogshead, Tea—Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson—Also,
A parcel of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens, Calicoes, Hats, and Hardware. In addition to the above, he intends keeping a constant supply of
PORK and BEEF.
Bread—Pilot, Navy, and Ship, of the first quality—Families may be supplied with small quantities of Pilot Bread, of a superior quality.
Cordage of any size or description for negotiable notes or West-India produce.
Any orders for the above articles, will be complied with at the shortest notice.
Cary Selden. Nov. 23. tf
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House on Catharine-Street, now in the occupancy of John D. Haldane—possession to be had the 1st day of January next ensuing—Terms made known by application to John Camp. December 11. tf
For SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4. tf
For SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Tenerife,
100 pipes and 90 hds. L. P. Tene-riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. September 16. tf
Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance,
A PARCEL OF Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
NOTICE. I am again compelled to solicit all those indebted to the estate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceased, to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given. Jane Collins, Admr'x. December 9. tf
WANTED for the Ship Sheffield, A CARPENTER; also, two young LADS, from 14 to 15 years of age, as apprentices, not to go in the cabin or to cook. Apply to Josiah Cowper. December 9. tf
For SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse 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. tf
Just received and for sale by the subscriber, from New-York,
4 half pipes 8 qr. casks old London particular Madeira WINE; 20 dozen Old Port do. 20 kegs Beef Tongues; 50 kegs Salmon; 50 do. Mackarel, 50 do. Tongues and Sounds; 20 do. Lard, 20 bbls. Whiskey; 10 hds. N. E. Rum; 100 boxes Candles. Also—100 barrels Flour a-float. CARY SELDEN. December 2. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street. 10 hds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM,
30 hds. and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 6 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Biscuits; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Osnaburgs; 2 do. Hessian, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
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. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
For RENT, The DWELLING-HOUSE on Gran- by-street, belonging to captain Vickery, next door to Robert Boush, Esq.—possession will be given on the first day of January next. For terms apply to Alexander Wilson. December 18. tf
First quality Jamaica COFFEE. Just received and for Sale, 77 tierces and 24 barrels prime Green COFFEE. James & Thomas Tucker. December 28. tf
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL,
newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and situated on a never failing stream; although she works at present only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abundant supply for ten pair—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's Mills) about two miles farther, now in complete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not superior to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the foil, the subscriber confidently believes, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia.—Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any number of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
Received per schooner Traveller, from Boston, and for Sale, By EDWARD CLARK,
10 tons small, flat, and square Bar Iron, 100 bundles assorted Nail Rods. Nov. 18. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hds. old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hds. 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. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING,
with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
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 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d
He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given,) The Brick-House, Store, and Cellars, at the corner of Gilbert's Lane, on Main-street, near the market, an excellent stand for a Dry Good or Grocery Store. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff. December 28. tf
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
Phoenix Fire-Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined.
N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. 157
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.