Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-04-10 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10, 1805.
[NO. 115.]
FOR FALMOUTH,
(To sail in 12 or 15 days) The new and fast sailing ship PERSEVERANCE, Capt. Follenby. For passage only (having excellent accommodations) apply to the Master on board, or
Robert Gibson.
Sale of the Bremen Ship Fortuna.
On Wednesday the 17th instant, WILL BE SOLD, AT PUBLICK AUCTION, At Curriack Inlet, for account of the Under-ment, THE BREMEN SHIP FORTUNA, Henry Rohde, Master, from the River Jade, bound to Baltimore, and wrecked near said Inlet.—Likewise, her Sails, Tack, Anchors, and Furniture. John C. Niemeyer, Agent.
THE SCHOONER RISING STATES,
J. Newcomb, Master:— Will sail for New-York in all next week, having the greater part of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply on board, at Newton's wharf.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fine strong and fast sailing ship RESOLUTION, George McLean, Master:— Burthen 300 tons—three months old, and was sheathed upon the stocks. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to
N. Heron.
Who has for sale, on board said ship, A FEW TONS OF HAY. 240 Gallons of Dutch boiled Linseed Oil, in casks and jugs. And a few hogsheads of West-India RUM.
FOR SALE,
On board the Ship ROSE & BETSEY, Captain RICHARDSON, CADIZ SALT. William Pennock.
WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER, The said Ship ROSE & BETSEY.
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Ship Gold in Grove, from Liverpool, 10,000 Bushels Fine, 4,000 do. Coarse, 70 Crates well assorted QUEEN'S WARE. 500 Bushels COAL. Moses Myers.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
To London or Liverpool, The British Ship GOLDEN GROVE, Francis Blair, Master:— Burthen 330 tons—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
Moses Myers.
FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIP YORKSHIRE, William Lee, Master:— Momentarily expected from Jamaica. She is a fine ship nearly new, and burthen about 400 hogsheads—A preference would be given to a freight for Liverpool. Warren Ashley.
FOR SALE,
A superior Pilot Boat Schooner of about 90 tons burthen—building in Matthews County, and will be finished in 60 days. For terms apply to WILSON, CUNNINGHAM & CO.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The fine new Ship CHARLES, Samuel Chancy, Master:— Burthen 450 hogsheads tobacco.—For terms apply to
PHINEHAS DANA & CO.
WANTED,
Two or three Crafts of easy draft of water, to load at Plymouth, N. C. for this port. C. & F. WHITTLE.
FOR BOSTON,
The Schooner PRESIDENT, Capt. KELLEY. Will sail in two or three days. For freight or passage apply to
MARTIN FISK.
WHO HAS FOR SALE—A-FLOAT.
The Cargo of the Brig Hiram, Capt. Harding, from Charleston.—Consisting of 300 Tierces RICE.
ALSO,
The Cargo of the Schooner Three Friends, Captain Hawes, from Charleston—Consisting of 160 Tierces RICE.—And A few Bales COTTON.
LIKEWISE,
The Cargo of the Schooner Rising Sun, Captain Taylor, from Savannah—Consisting of 200 Tierces RICE.
IN STORE,
50 Barrels Boston Bay MACKEREL. 30 Half bbls. Mess BEEF, for family use—superior qual. 6 Half Pipes Port WINE. 100 Boxes Mould CANDLES. 100 do. Brown SOAP. 6 Hogsheads Antigua RUM. 10 do. N. E. do. 10 Pipes Holland GIN. 5 do. Cognac BRANDY, superior quality. Moses Myers.
A vessel of about 150 to
200 tons burthen is wanted on Charter, for Jamaica. JOHN GRANBURY.
WANTED TO CHARTER,
An American vessel of about 150 tons burthen, for Europe, for which a cargo is now ready. Apply to
MOSES MYERS.
FOR BOURDEAUX,
The staunch well built Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, Master:— Will be ready to receive her cargo in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. Galligo, Richard & Co. Richmond; Ramaut, Gemon & Co. Petersburg; or to
JAMES MAURICE & CO.
FOR CHARTER,
THE BRIG WARREN, Solomon Denison, Master:— A new vessel, burthen 1300 barrels flour, and ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board or to
WILLIAM PENNOCK.
I WANT TO CHARTER,
A BRITISH VESSEL, of about 200 tons burthen, for Europe. MOSES MYERS.
FOR CHARTER,
THE AMERICAN SCHOONER THOMAS, Burthen 800 Barrels. In complete order to receive a cargo. C. & F. WHITTLE.
NOW LANDING
From board the Ships Juno and Courtney, from Jamaica, 250 Hogsheads RUM. For sale by
WILLIAM PENNOCK.
WHO OFFERS FOR CHARTER,
THE SHIPS JANE, of 417 Tons. JUNO, of 290 do. COURTNEY, of 200 do. All ready to receive cargoes. PHINEHAS DANA.
NOTICE.
HAVING given Mr. STEPHENS PARKHAM, a concern in my business, the Firm in future, will be PHINEHAS DANA & CO. PHINEHAS DANA.
A VILLANOUS ACT.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. ON Saturday night, or early on Sunday morning last, some villain, or villains, entered an out-house adjoining Captain Pennock's stable, and torn out of the existence of my Horse, by cutting his throat.—Whoever will give such information of the perpetrator, or perpetrators, as will bring him or them to justice, shall receive the above reward. John Madden, No. 17, Main-Street.
TO RENT.
THE Store, Cellar, and Counting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to
Thomas Willock.
LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
25 Punccheons fine flavoured Nevis RUM. 11 do. do. Antigua do. IN STORE, 100 Bbls. New-York Prime BEEF and PORK. 50 Bags COFFEE. 20 Tierces Holland OIL. 50 Barrels LAGER do. 40 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For sale by
Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
THE Stockholders in the Marine Insurance Company of
Norfolk, are informed, that an Election of Fifteen Directors of the said Company, will be held at this Office, on Wednesday the 1st day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. John Cowper, Sec'y.
WILL BE LANDED TOMORROW,
From the Schooner Hiram, from Herson, for sale by the Subscriber, 50 Barrels No. 2 BEEF. 50 Boxes COD FISH, in fine order for the West-India Market. 40 Kegs Choice BUTTER, for family use. Martin Fish.
FOR SALE,
14 Punccheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes.
NOW LANDING
From board the Schooner LINDA, Capt. Livingston, from Antigua 116 Punccheons RUM. For sale by
William Pennock.
WHO WANTS TO PURCHASE,
RED AND WHITE OAK STAVES—and 22 INCH SHINGLES. 200 Tierces NEW RICE. Just received, and for Sale by
MOSES MYERS.
REMOVAL.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from Mark-Square, to the Fire Proof Warehouse, Wide Water-Street, corner of Rothery's Wharf, Where the have for Sale, a general assortment of the best Groceries, Paints, Oil, Window Glass, &c. &c.
AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: Rum, Cognac, Gin, Brandy, Coffee, Wines, Paints, &c. TEAS, SUGAR, WINES, PAINTS, &c.
White Lead, Yellow Ochre, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, and Black, dry and ground in Oil; Prussian Blue, Vermilion, Verdigris, Ivory Black, Lampblack, Red Lead, Sugar of Lead, White Vitriol, Letharge, and Black Lead; Putty in bladders; Linseed, Spermachi, and common Lamp Oil, 100 Boxes Window Glass of different sizes, from 7 by 9 to 30 by 26 inches—Glass for Book Cases, Doors, Clock Faces, Fan Sashes, &c. cut to any size or pattern. John Rorke & Co.
LEASE OF LANDS.
AUCTION. At a Meeting of the Trustees of Norfolk Academy, held on the 23d March, 1805. It was ordered, "That Philip Barraud, John Nivison, and John E. Holt, be a Committee to lay out the Lands of the Academy in convenient Lots, which, together with the Buildings, they shall advertise and Lease to the highest bidder, on the 10th day of May next, for a period of ten years, renewable from time to time for the same period, until the improvements are redeemed." In pursuance of the above order, the said Committee now give Public Notice, that the aforesaid Lands and Tenements will be Leased at Auction on said 10th of May next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and the Lots will be laid off in such manner as may appear to suit the views of the persons desirous of purchasing. PHILIP BARRAUD. JOHN NIVISON. JOHN E. HOLT.
LANDING
From board the Schooner Friends' Adventure, Capt. H. Dickson, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 125 Boxes White and Brown Havanna Sugar. Robert Gibson.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
PASSAGE to Bermuda. Any person having a vessel bound to Windward will receive a liberal compensation to touch and land a passenger on that Island. Apply to the subscriber. John Cowper.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Is receiving the following articles, which he will dispose of on very liberal terms, especially if applied for before they are put into Store. 40 Hogsheads Prime Petersburg TOBACCO. 50 Tierces RICE. 400 Barrels FLOUR, most of it from Richmond. 100 do. No. 1 and 2 Boston BEEF. 20 Punccheons fine flavoured RUM. Also for Sale, BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Edward Johnston, Gibson's Wharf.
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT.
400 Bbls. Alexandria Superior FLOUR. James Herron.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE BY
JOHN N. HAGENAU, No. 36, MAIN-STREET. ESTOPILLAS, BRITANNIA, Fine Holland Shirting Linen, Plattias Rural, Brown Holland, 25 Boxes Mould Candles. 25 do. Brown Soap. 50 Funks first quality Butter. 25 Kegs Richmond Manufactured Tobacco. 50 Dozen Cowski Whips. Ginger in Kegs, and 25 BARRELS RYE WHISKEY. ALSO ON HAND, Country Gin. Old 5th proof Peach Brandy. A few Casks Linseed Oil. NEW-YORK SLATE, Of the very best quality, and in any quantity—for sale by William Hartsborne, Jun. DOCTOR HODGES, INFORMS his Friends and the Publick, that he has again opened shop on Main-Street, at the head of Rothery's Lane. HE OFFERS TO LEASE, THREE LOTS OF GROUND, One running partly on Main-Street, and partly on Rothery's Lane.—and two situate on said Lane. He will rent out a part of the House which he occupies as a Shop. TO HIRE, For the remainder of the year, A MULATTO WOMAN, Who is a good servant—Apply at the Norfolk Hotel.
LANDING
From on board the Sloop FAVOURITE, from Philadelphia, 10 Hhds. Pennington's Loaf Sugar. 20 Bbls. WANTED TO PURCHASE, 800 to 1000 Barrels TURPENTINE. FOR SALE, 1000 Barrels FLOUR, Rutherford's Mills. James Herron.
Will be landed Tomorrow on Lee's wharf, the Cargo of the sloop Flora, capt. Chase, from Charleston, CONSISTING OF
MOLASSES & RICE. For Sale by MARTIN FISK.
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, March 15, 1805. As, notwithstanding the repeated notices heretofore given, many instances of neglect on the part of Masters of British vessels, entering this port, continue to occur—His Britannic Majesty's Consul, once more informs all persons concerned, "that it is the duty of all Masters of British Merchanted, at, or soon after their arrival, to produce before him the Registers of their respective vessels, and to deposit with him, until they shall be ready to depart, their Mediterranean Passes, if any they have—The Consul further notifies that he shall return to the proper Department in England, the names of all Masters of British vessels, who shall fail to comply with the above regulation; and that, in cases of such failure, he shall conceive himself authorized to withhold from the Defaulters any Protection, Advice, or Assistance, for which they may have occasion to apply to him in his official capacity—and he requests of the Merchants to whom British Bottoms may be consigned, to inform the Masters thereof of the necessity of their conforming to the preceding rule," as he is determined not to take any official cognizance of such as may refuse, or neglect to comply therewith. Office hours from eight in the morning, until two in the afternoon.
NOW LANDING
On Newton's Wharf, from board the Schooner Plough-Boy, Captain Davis, from Martinique, 62 Hogsheads, 4 Tierces, 65 Barrels, 9 do. Muscovado Sugar. COFFEE. WILLIAM PENNOCK.
THE NORFOLK RACES,
WILL COMMENCE On WHITSON MONDAY, the 3rd of June. 1st Day, a Sweepstake for 3 years old Colts, one mile heats, 8lbs. on each; 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nags intended to run must be described to the Subscriber, by the 1st of May, at which time the Subscription closes. To this there are five Subscribers. 2d Day, a Sweepstake for 4 years old Colts this spring (that did not win a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 200 dollars last fall) two mile heats, with 100 lbs. on each, 50 dollars entrance, half forfeit; the nags must be described, and the Subscription will close as above. To this there are three Subscribers. On the same day, there will be a Give and Take Sweepstake, two mile heats, 30 dollars entrance. 3rd Day, the Town and Country Subscription Purse, warranted worth 400 dollars, and the money hung up, 4 mile heats; 25 dollars entrance; weight for age. 4th Day, a Quarter Cask of Madeira, one mile heats, with catches, the best 3 in 5; free of entrance to Subscribers to the Races and, the starter of a horse to any other day's running, to any other person 10 dollars. 5th Day a Purse of 200 dollars, 2 mile heats, weight for age; entrance 15 dollars. The Boys will be expected to be dressed in a Jockey like manner, and the entrance will be made with the Subscriber the day preceding each day's running. Stables and Litter found gratis. R. H. COCKE.
SINGING SCHOOL.
THOSE Ladies who wish to attend the Singing School, are respectfully informed, that the days of meeting will be Mondays and Fridays, at the Presbyterian Church, at 4 o'clock. The Gentlemen are requested to give their attendance at the house of Mrs. Patterson, on the same evening at 7 o'clock. NATHANIEL FITZ.
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE LOMBARD GARDENS
Near Philadelphia, now on a tour for his health, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk that he has brought on with him A MODEL IN WOOD AND WAX, Of the Ancient and Holy City of JERUSALEM. THIS ingenious piece of mechanism, so universally admired by every person who has seen and heard it explained, is laid out on a scale of sixteen by nine feet—The Lecture upon it is long, and calculated to impress the mind with a solem sense of the Deity, while we see before our eyes the trial and crucifixion of our Divine Saviour. This Exhibition will be removed from Norfolk in one or two weeks at farthest—those who wish to examine it will do well to improve the present opportunity, by calling at Mr. Dayton's at the head of Commerce-Street, where they will be admitted for the moderate sum of 50 cents, children for 25 cents—He can with confidence invite all, and particularly the religious of every denomination to attend his Lectures—those who cannot afford to pay will be admitted gratis. Amongst other objects worthy notice are the seven Mountains in the vicinity of the city, and several species of Fruit on trees six feet high. While he returns his thanks for the attentions he has received, he informs the citizens that his hours of exhibition are from 10 o'clock in the Morning until 9 at Night. March 25. A. JORDAN, SECRETARY.
THE TRUSTEES wishing to promote the success of the
Institution, by every means in their power, and being of opinion that the Academy was improperly situated for a Publick School, have taken the house on Brigg's Point, owned by Mr. Boush. The accommodations are adequate to the objects of a large number of pupils, and the schools will commence on Monday next. Mr. Gibbon will have the instruction of the Scholars in English, arithmetick, and the other branches of mathematicks. The Latin and Greek school will be wholly attended to by Mr. McGuire. A French teacher is provided, and will be ready to engage in his duties when a sufficient number of scholars offer. Extract from the minutes, A. JORDAN, SECRETARY.
THE Board proceeded to elect by ballot, a Master for the
Academy, and on counting the votes, Edmund McGuire, was declared to be duly elected. Resolved, That the Master of the Academy be allowed for teaching at the following rates, viz: For the English language, writing, and arithmetick, 12 dollars; for the English language, writing, arithmetick, and the higher branches of mathematicks, 20 dollars; for the Latin and Greek languages, and mathematicks, 30 dollars; and for the Latin, Greek, and French languages, mathematicks, natura philosophia, and logic, 40 dollars per annum, which shall be paid quarterly in advance.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10, 1805.
The British West-India Squadron , although consisting of a great number of vessels, possessed but very little real strength, at the time of the arrival of Minissis ; indeed scarcely more than sufficient to cope with him, if united in one fleet: as may be seen by the following detail.
ON THE LEEWARD ISLAND STATION.
  Centaur, Com: Sir S. 74   Serapis, Sterlin, 44   Emerald, O'Bryen, 36   Galatea, Heathcoat, 32   Alligator, Butterfield, 28   Barbadoes, Nourse, 28   Le Heureux, Younghusband, 24   Cyane Cadogan, 18   Hippomenes, Vaughan, 18   Imogene, 18   Osprey, 18   Le Curieux, Reynolds, 16   Diamond Rock, Maurice, 16   Guaahapi, Henderson, 16   St. Lucia, 16   Netly, Autridge, 14   Desperante, Campbell, Schooners.   L'Eclair, Carr,   Provo, McLean,   Unique, Brand, 
WEST-INDIES, GENERALLY.
  Princess-Charlotte, Gardner, 40   Beaulieu, Ekins, 40   Amelia, R. H. Lord Proby, 38   Diana, Maling, 38   La Seine, Atkins, 36   Bacchante, Dashwood, 20   Kingfisher, Cribb, 18   Busy, Clinch, 18   Helens, Lomack, 18   Penguin, Morris, 18   Pheasant, Paul, 18   L'Epervier, Impey, 16 
JAMAICA STATION.
  L'Hercule, V. Ad. Sir I. T. 74   Duckworth,   Capt. Dunn,   Theseus, R. Ad. J. K. Dacres, 74   Capt. Blyth,   Vanguard, Evans, 74   La Pique, Ross, 40   Blanche, Mudge, 40   La Franchise, Murray, 38   La Desirée, Whitby, 36   La Fortune, Vansittart, 39   Surveillante, 36   Mermaid, Holies, 32   Tartar* Maxwell, 32   La Sagesse, 20   Fly, Pellet, 18   Hunter, Inglesfield, 18   La Mignonne, 18   Stork, Geyt, 18   Port Mahon, 18   Pelican, Chambers, 18   Petterell, Lamborne, 18   Racoon, Gordon, 18   Snake, Bowen, 18   Cerf, Trollope, 16   Echo, Boger, 16   Fairy, Creyke, 16   Hound, Pakenham, 16   La Papillon, Smith, 16   Shark, Maxwell, 16   La Vigilante, Croft, 16   Pickle, Smith, Schooners.   L'Oiseau, Gibbs,   Sandwich, Bernardiney,   Flying-Fish, Price,   Gipsy, Fitton,   Superieur, Fromow, 
BAHAMAS.
  Driver,* Lyall, 16   When joined by the Fleet under Admiral Graves,   CONSISTING OF   Foudroyant, R. Ad. Sir T. Graves, 80   Capt. Puget, 93   Windsor Castle, Gould, 74   Hero, Gardner, 74   Mars, Duff, 74   Colossus, Morris, 74   Bellerophon, Loring, 74 
The whole force on the different West-India stations, will consist of Ten ships of the line, Nineteen frigates, Twenty-one sloops of war, Thirteen armed brigs, and Eleven armed schooners.
Should even the fleet said to have sailed from Toulon, escape through the Straights of Gibraltar, arrive in the West-Indies, and there form a junction with Minissis , we are amongst the number who believe that Admirals Graves, Duckworth, and Dacres united, would be able to give a very good account of them; but it is more likely that the Frenchman will not suffer himself to come into contact with any thing like an equal force. The passage is clear for him; and it is not improbable that we may soon have the pleasure of reporting his safe arrival in the Chesapeake.
* Reported to have been lost.
In our last we mentioned the capture of the ship Eliza of this port: Since then we have heard some further particulars, which excite very considerable alarm for the safety of our commerce passing near of island of Cuba.
Captain Evans was near three weeks, with his crew, upon the isle of Pines, on which there are but two inhabitants; during that time he subsisted upon roots; and at length got to Cuba on a raft constructed by themselves.
On his arrival at Havana he applied to the American Consul, who informed him that there was no hope of redress from the Spanish Government; that similar instances of outrage occurred every week:—This plan of depredation is reduced to a system: the pirates sally out from the small ports of Cuba, and having taken a vessel they put the crew ashore at some distance, land the cargo, and immediately sink or burn the vessel.
We are not authorised to say that our government is informed of these transactions; we hope that it is not; as we are unwilling to believe such insult and injury would be submitted to from any nation. That the Spanish government is responsible there cannot be the smallest doubt; and to the United States it is precisely the same thing whether we suffer because that nation is unable or unwilling to punish the aggressors.
By Capt. Hannah of the brig Thomas from Grenada, we have received the St. George's Chronicle of the 8th ult. from which we have copied an article relating to the conduct of the French squadron. In the same paper we also read a proclamation declaring the island of Grenada under Martial Law; and another ordering the masters of all slaves, who are mechanics, to have them enrolled, and held in readiness for the publick service, &c. &c. By these it appears that they have strong expectations of a visit from the French.—Capt. H. mentions also that it was reported before he sailed, that a French squadron of six sail had appeared off Barbados.
Capt. Swaine of the schooner Lapwing from Bermuda, states that a vessel just arrived from Barbados, had reported that a squadron of six ships had made its appearance off that island, which was at first supposed to be English, but that it was found to be a French division, consisting of two ships of the line and four frigates.—This must be a second detachment of French ships, as at the time of its appearance the squadron of Minissis , or as other reports call him Malassis , or Maresses , must then have been off St. Kitts or Nevis.
Captain Swaine left at St. George's his B. M. sloop of War Driver .—The report of her being lost must, therefore, have been without foundation.
Capt. Clarke, from Bordeaux, informs that the Toulon squadron, consisting of eleven sail of the line and six frigates, having on board 9000 troops, put to sea on the 20th Jan. their destination was said to be the West-Indies.— Charleston Gazette.
NEW-YORK, April 4.
Late from Cadiz.—Capt. Fowler, who arrived here yesterday in 39 days from Cadiz informs, that the British blockading squadron off that port, had just begun to prevent neutral vessels going into Cadiz: in consequence of which flour, which had been 22 dollars had risen to 25. A letter was received by Strang & Co. the day before Capt. Fowler sailed, from the master of a Philadelphia vessel at Lisbon, informing them, as consignees of said vessel, that he was bound into Cadiz, but that he was ordered off by one of the British ships of war off there.—Flour at Lisbon and Malaga was only 12 dollars a barrel.
A passenger in the brig Canton , informs that the Toulon fleet had arrived at Carthagena, and that 15 sail of the line from Cadiz were to join them with all possible despatch.—That a Spanish army of 10,000 men had assembled at St. Roch, and it was expected they would soon besiege Gibraltar. The Spanish privateer Podemos , had brought into Cadiz a British ship valued at 500,000 dollars.— Gazette.
Captain Jenkins, of the brig Independence , from Leghorn, arrived here yesterday, informs that on the 2d January the greatest part of the vessels lying in Naples roads, went ashore in a gale of wind, and sustained considerable injury. March 29, in lat. 36, 30, long. 64, was brought to and boarded by the British frigate Cambrion , who took out the mate, one seaman and the cook, and then ordered him to proceed, but capt. J. not thinking proper to leave his mate, knowing him to be an American, and having a family here, stayed by the frigate until 10 o'clock at night, when they made a signal to send his boat on board, and sent back the mate and seaman. In a short time after they boarded and took possession of the John , of New-York, and sent her, as capt. J. expects, to Halifax.
The following article appeared in the American Citizen of yesterday.
I am told that a majority of the Senate of this state have passed a resolution directing the attorney general to prosecute the editor of the Citizen for a libelous publication which appeared in the paper on the 25th of March last. The prosecution is to be by information .—A STAR CHAMBER proceeding!
[ Morn. Chronicle. ]
BASSETERRE, March 1.
The scene we have been so long used to, has at length varied, and the theatre of war suddenly transported from the great continent of Europe, to where our fancied security would never have placed it—the West-Indies. On Tuesday evening, the sloop Endeavour , capt. Pallet, arrived express from Dominica, with notice from his excellency general Prevost, of the invasion of that island by a French force, that the town of Rousseau was captured, and that his excellency had effected his retreat to the garrison at Prince Rupert's; which he was resolved to defend to the last extremity. The next morning, the mail boat (by which the first mail for January was received at the post-office) corroborated the above intelligence, he having had a narrow escape from falling into the hands of the enemy, as the captain had nearly got into Rousseau, when he discovered the French flag flying at the fort.
This morning a gentleman arrived from that island, who was in the engagement, and obliged us with the following particulars, on the veracity of which our readers may rely:—On Friday last, about five o'clock in the morning, an alarm was fired from Fort Young, on the appearance of several heavy ships, which, at that time, were supposed to be British men of war, with some merchantmen under convoy. About two hours after day light, a shot having been fired from the fort, they hoisted the French imperial colours, and proved to be five sail of French line of battle ships (one of which was called the Magnum , of 120 guns,) three frigates, two brigs and a schooner, under the command of admiral Masselis. They immediately began to disembark, and a number of boats, filled with troops, pressing forward to effect a landing at Point Michele, the militia grenadier company were ordered to march thither, to join a party of militia and regulars already stationed there, for the purpose of opposing them; but, on attempting to form a junction, found they were too late, the enemy having already effected a landing to the amount of 2500 men, under cover of an armed schooner, which soon received the further assistance of the Magnum , and a brig, all of which fired successive broadsides at the Point, but without doing much damage. The enemy advanced, and about 10 o'clock were opposed by about two hundred of the militia and regulars with great firmness, until about half past three in the afternoon, when the firing ceasing a little, a small party of regulars, with the assistance of one six-pounder, succeeded in forcing this body to re-embark. But about the time this division first landed at Point Michele, a division of about equal force succeeded in effecting a landing at the lower end of the town, near Mount Daniel, under cover of a frigate and a brig:—the enemy at this time were warmly received by a party of about 100 militia, who repulsed them several times, but continual reinforcements coming from the ships, they were overpowered and forced to retreat into the adjacent cane pieces, when the French were in complete possession of the town, which had been bombarded during the whole transaction by two ships and a brig. General Prevost having observed from government house, the ineffective resistance that could be made by his small party against such numbers as were continually pouring in from the ships, effected his retreat to Prince Rupert's, whither he was followed by all the military
that survived the action. Previous to his excellency's departure for the garrison, he left the town to the care of George Metcalfe, Esq. President of the island, who soon after sent a flag on board the Magnum , to propose to M. Le Grange, the military commander, a capitulation for the town, but he refused to accede to any other terms, than an unconditional surrender, by laying down their arms. On the return of the flag with this answer, the militia were marched to Morne Bruce, and forming a line, by order of colonel Beach, their arms were piled, side belts delivered, and being marched to Rousseau, were confined as prisoners of war in the court-house, until ten o'clock the ensuing morning, when they were released and desired to change their dresses.—During the engagement, unfortunately, the wadding from the guns at Fort Young, set fire to several of the houses under it, which spread so rapidly, that, assisted by the confusion every attendant on the bombardment of a place, every exertion the inhabitants could make use of was found ineffectual to prevent the most valuable part of the town of Rousseau being reduced to ashes, to the utter ruin of its inhabitants. After the town was taken, a scene of riot and plunder consequently ensued, and two or three of the inhabitants were wantonly shot by the French soldiers, which conduct induced those that could do so, to make their escape into the country. As soon, however, as order was in some measure restored, centinels were placed at different parts of the town, for the protection of its remaining inhabitants. The day following they demanded a contribution of 6,000. sterl. threatening that if not paid by the next day, to enforce it by general plunder.—The president and council accordingly met, to take the demand into consideration, and compromised with the French commanders for the sum of 5,500. sterl. which was paid them the morning following, after which tranquillity seemed to be again restored. The same evening, they began to spike up the cannon, and throw all the ammunition into the sea, preparatory to the evacuation of Rousseau the next morning; about 10 o'clock of which day, all the out-posts and troops were called in, assembled on the beach, and re-embarked; and at 12 o'clock general Le Grange left government house, with his suite, desired the French flag to be struck and re-embarked also. In justice to this general (although an enemy), we add, that the lady of general Prevost was treated with every testimony of respect; and that on hearing the brutal conduct observed by his soldiery in their rapacity, he issued such orders, that two or three were shot in the act of plundering.
Our informant adds—That a flag of truce had been forwarded on Monday to gen. Prevost, to demand the surrender of Prince Rupert's; that the answer returned by his excellency, was—"He was waiting there with great impatience, and would be happy to receive them." That a vessel arrived from Martinique on Wednesday, bringing the intelligence that advice had been received there, of an alarm having been fired at Barbados on the appearance of a fleet of British men of war, said to be 20 sail—that the day he escaped from Dominica, intelligence had been received from Prince Rupert's that the garrison held 15,000 effective men, with provisions and water for 6 months, and that when he quitted, the enemy's fleet were all under weigh, bound for Prince Rupert's, he presumed.
The loss sustained by the British on the above occasion, is, we understand, of his majesty's troops, major Nun, wounded, and 7 or 8 rank and file killed and wounded—of the inhabitants, Mr. Veie ux, and two or three persons of colour killed; capt. George Atkinson (militia) rev. John Audain, Mr. Edward Harmsom, and not many persons of colour wounded.
ST. BARTHOLOMEWS, March 11.
We hear from St. Kitts, that the French have been there and captured the most valuable property afloat, and taken up a contribution of 35,000. currency, for the whole island. After such arrangement they proceeded to Nevis, and after a sum of 9,000 dollars had been paid them there they had sailed for Montserrat.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
ST. GEORGE'S, (Grenada) March 3.
In our last we inserted the reports which had come to our knowledge, respecting the attack on Dominica—We have since then been favoured with the following detail from a gentleman who was in Rousseau at the time.
On Friday the 22d ult. about 4 o'clock A. M. the alarm was fired at Rousseau, and at day 5 sail of the line, 3 frigates, 2 brigs and a schooner were seen in the offing, who at first hoisted English colours, which were soon hauled down, and the French flag displayed; and at the same time boats were despatched from the ships with about 1200 men, who were landed at Point Michele, about a league to the southward of the town. A detachment was at the same time sent to the northward, where, there being no adequate force to oppose them, they took possession of Mount Daniel. The advance of their troops on the south side was checked by a flank company of the 16th, a company of the 1st W. India regiment, about 100 militia, and a party of seamen with a field piece, which did considerable execution, and together with the firm stand of this small body of men obliged the French Admiral to detach a line of battle ship to flank the beach and support his troops. This forced the British to retire. The 4th and 1st W. India retreated to Prince Rupert's—the others to the interior of the country.
Between 7 and 8 A. M. a fire was opened on the town from three of the enemy's ships, which was continued with little intermission until 3 o'clock P. M. and did considerable damage to many houses. Between 2 and 3 Gen. Prevost quitted Rousseau, and retired to Prince Rupert's, immediately after which a flag of truce was hoisted at Fort Young, and the President and several members of Council went on board the French Admiral's ship, and surrendered the town and its dependencies at discretion. About one o'clock a fire had been kindled by the wadding of one of the guns of Fort Young, which consumed the greatest part of the town.—The French remained in possession of the town until the forenoon of Wednesday, when they embarked their forces, and proceeded with the avowed intention of attacking Prince Rupert's. They levied a contribution of 7500. £. carried off every vessel that lay in the harbour.
By a vessel which arrived this day, and brings intelligence later than the above, we are sorry to learn, that the exactions have not been confined to the abovementioned sum. All the houses which escaped the fire, having been plundered, and one thousand negroes, besides all the sailors carried off—the damage done is estimated at one million currency. Their fleet, we understand, did not venture within gun-shot of Prince Rupert's, but returned to Guadalupe, where they remained at anchor on Friday last. The above vessel called at Barbados, where there had been no arrivals from Europe since the Pickle with despatches announcing a Spanish War.
GRENADA.
PROCLAMATION.
GEORGE III. by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth.
WHEREAS an Enemy's Fleet of considerable force has arrived in these Islands, a circumstance which renders it prudent to guard against any act of hostility which may be in contemplation against this Island;
It is therefore declared by and with the advice and consent of His Majesty's Council, that MARTIAL LAW shall be forthwith in force, throughout this Island and its dependencies.
I do therefore hereby declare the same to be in full force and effect until further orders, of which all his Majesty's liege subjects are required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
Given under my Hand and Seal at the Government-House this 4th day of March, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and five, and in the Forty-Fifth year of our Reign.
(Signed) A. C. ADYE.
HOLLAND.
In the secret assembly of the Batavian Legislative Body, held on the 21st December, in consequence of the extraordinary petition sent from the State Directory, and the proposal made by the same, for consenting, in order to cover the deficiency in the revenue, to a third instalment of the extraordinary contribution on property and income for the year 1804, Citizen Van Hasselt delivered the following opinion:
"From the report of the committee it appears, that this assembly, having found the utility of their resistance, must consent to the utter four proposals of the state directory, requiring, (without advertising to the remonstrance they returned) our consent to the raising of 1 per cent. on the national property, by granting, provisionally, for the term of 3 months—upon account of the probable deficiency in the 16,570,000 florins granted for sundry items; and also on account of the same deficiency, our consent to a third instalment of the extraordinary contribution for the year 1804; and, in order to compel us thereto, 2 hear reasons alleged, which appear to be suggested by the most extreme necessity—a magnification of every department of government and administration, an insurrection of the army and navy, a general bankruptcy, and moreover, the displeasure of our high ally."
"I do not doubt for a moment, that the committee of this assembly for financial affairs, is convinced, after many deliberations and conferences, of the urgent necessity, and of the danger of our dreadful perplexity. I do not even doubt for a moment but a complete anarchy, introduced constitutionally in 1801, places the state now at the point of annihilation: and I am very certain, that, without the disinterested zeal and co-operation of individuals (true lovers of our country) all exertions to save it would have been fruitless long since."
"Thus in order to defer that ruin, so long prevented, alas! for three months longer, are we under the deplorable necessity of declaring to the Batavian people, that the state is lost, unless they give up provisionally, for three months one per cent of the value of their property; that, all onerously considered and pondered, there remains nothing else, no other means than to repeat this experiment over and over again; and all this to be ascribed to our connexion with France, through which we are involved in so long and expensive a war, by which we are obliged to fulfil the most extravagant engagements."
"Sensibly affected by the dismal state of our country, and the fate of a nation, which appears to have freely made (but alas! in vain) such unprecedented sacrifices for the acquisition and preservation of its liberty and independence, for no other purpose, than to purchase, at the expense of such treasure, its entire erasure from the list of powers, I find myself obliged, before I give my vote, in a case where another great sacrifice is so in demanded from that nation, to ask, whether the grounds for it do actually exist? Whether we can in conscience declare, that it is impossible for us to save the country by any other means; and still further, whether we, as honest men, can ascribe this solely to the consequences of our connection with France."
"The state directory, however, to persuade us to grant, for a period of three months, a considerable extension of the exigencies of the state for the present year, and to be enabled them to decree provisionally a third instalment of the extraordinary contribution for 1804, to provide for the deficiency, say, in their letter of the 7th instant, which is insulting to this assembly, that there remains no choice for them but either to fulfil the engagements entered into with our high ally, or to see the state ruined past recovery; that the reasons for refusing to grant the extension, are weak; that they do not know what retrenchments this assembly has in view; and thus, convinced of the force of these arguments, they threaten this assembly, that they will leave us to answer for the dreadful consequences which are to be apprehended from a further refusal; and that they will inform our high ally that they are unable, from the want of the necessary consent for, and the means of, raising money, to fulfil their engagements. Although this letter has been retracted by the directory, yet the impression it has made on me, and many members of this assembly, has not been effaced; the grounds, indeed, are again urged in the present proposal.—But with whatever disdain I may regard this letter, yet am I obliged to confess, that matters are arrived at an extremity; I must own, that there appears to be no alternative; it is not a cruel mockery, however, of our oppressed and impoverished countrymen, on whom you impose this additional burthen, in cold blood, with a profession of sincere condolence, in addition to the heavy burthen which oppresses them already, if, while you make this profession, you feel to whom, and to whose unaccountable conduct it is owing that the nation has no other means left, and that no other choice remains, if you are resolved to fulfil the engagement entered into with France?"
"Is the nation, I ask—are the people, already so greatly oppressed and impoverished, as to submit to this command of the directory? Shall the nation, whose known and approved faith, and whose readiness to contribute to the utmost of its power, has ever been most manifest, and which possibly endures the more hardships, and suffers the greater cruelty on that very account—shall that nation admit that the reasons of the directory are well founded? Shall the nation allow it to be laid to its charge, that the directory is not satisfied, if the legislature does not resolve blindly to grant its demands? It is that nation (offended and provoked at its being declared to the whole world, that they linger under an oligarchical administration, without love of their country, under which their colonies and foreign possessions have been sold and delivered up to the common enemy) no just cause to ask—are the reasons given by that administration such as can be depended upon, and ought to be submitted to?"
"Will it not ask, how this measure is to be reconciled with the directory's promise to use all possible parsimony? And will it not find during this investigation, even without looking into the deeds and resolutions which prove this more plainly, that the waste of money not only continues, but increases every day from different sources? Will not the nation on seeing such continued negligence, begin to doubt whether this assembly, assenting to the reasons of the directory, acts honestly, or otherwise?"
"It cannot be denied, that the sentence in the directory's letter, where it affects not to know what this assembly means by retrenchment, is a mockery, when their committee for financial affairs has so frequently pointed it out in their name; and if the directory is really ignorant of it, let them be convinced and shown in every page of that so voluminous exposition, what possibility, what certainty there is of many important savings."
"In order to be convinced, that far from thinking of savings, the exigencies of the state should not so

extravagantly exceed its income, they rather act as if the republic were at its most splendid pitch; it will only be necessary to look into the expenses of the last year, and to compare them with the resolution of the General Assembly, on the expenses of the alliance of 1792, nay, even with the expenditures of 1799, 1800 and 1801: whence the progressive increase of expense will appear. You have to compare only, except the item for the legislative body, all the items of disbursements, to be convinced of expenses which exceed all the preceding ones, without any greater advantage derived therefrom.
"Will not the nation, tracing this increase ask, why such an enormous expense is incurred for the ostensible defence and guarding of colonies which are declared to all Europe to have been twice sold and delivered up to the enemy? The nation will ask, whether the different offices, especially that of the directory themselves, of the secretaries of state for foreign affairs, of war, and of the navy (not to mention the unnecessary expense of the departments and others) work better and harder now, than formerly, although they cost a sum infinitely greater. The nation will inquire whether it agrees with our situation, to maintain such expensive ministers every where? and if it were not better to follow the example of the American government, and to keep only diplomatic agents at such courts as are of the greatest importance? It will be asked, whether it accords with our situation, to maintain such a number of fortresses, with their magazines and appurtenances, as we never can occupy? and why they are so much increased of late years? The nation will be astonished, on perusing the list of pensions, at the numberless officers (to say nothing of the innumerable and very questionable political pensioners) placed on the pension list during the latter years, most of whom were fit and willing to serve?—What occasion is there for four schools of artillery, when we have but one corps of artillerymen? And what will the nation say, whose desire it is to revive once more their ancient naval fame, on beholding the immense sums which are required for the building and maintenance of new ships of the line, whilst roofs are constructed over those we already have, in order to preserve them until peace?"
"Our countrymen will, on tracing the organization of the naval council, of the high military tribunal, and the colleges, as well the special departmental and very expensive administrations, with the appointments; and in asking a thousand other questions, be convinced, that, provided only there be no new posts and salaries created at their expense, for individuals and their friends, savings enough may be made to enable us, in a great measure, to fulfil our engagements as allies; that the nation need not remain in distress on that account, provided the administration only wills it so; may it not be asked, whether this has ever been the case since the year 1801, whether a single saving has been made since that time? Let the directory name it, and leave the nation to judge to whom the terrible consequences that are to be apprehended are to be ascribed."
"Have not many circumstances rather tended to show, since that period, that the ruin of the state must result from the exhaustion of the different sovereignties, restored within our little one and indivisible republic, in such an expensive manner, and that they must increase the expense and waste of money; and have the directory, since that period, ever seriously set about introducing one of the greatest savings, namely, the establishment and putting in activity of general imposts? Have they ever endeavoured to give great and generally salutary establishments to the nation?"
"And shall this assembly, by decreasing the proposal of the directory, agree that there are no other means left, than that of burthening the nation continually with forced imposts? But if the assembly, in its wisdom, should decree otherwise, and concur in the measure proposed, then I am of opinion that although every thing alleged cannot be controverted; that although the state directory ought long since to have proposed to our high ally measures for easing the burthen of the war, by abolishing all unnecessary expenses by the utmost parsimony in government and administration; and that (although the directory have not done this, but the reverse) the necessity is now urgent, and the more pressing, as they did not sufficiently foresee the means of satisfying the increased demands, before they granted them; and that this necessity is still more urgent also, because, though we should not use the utmost parsimony, and introduce the general imposts, as the only means of saving the country, yet this cannot immediately operate towards a present relief. I, for my own part, am not at liberty to give my assenting voice to the measure: I must also declare against the proposed anticipation; because that the former instruments of the contribution of 1804, are far from being cleared, and the second instrument remains nearly all due; by the employment of which (if care be only taken that it terminate together with the expensive committees of inquiry) there will be funds sufficient to answer the most pressing demands, and thus it is unnecessary to give away a premium, which would again lessen the national income of this proposed third instrument; and this is, moreover, a reason why I do not see the pressing nature of the matter, think myself obliged to declare against the proposal of the directory, and leave one of the dangerous consequences with which this proposal threatens us, entirely to their account, as it is not required of this assembly, but of the executive power, to take care that all fulfill the law equally in these their engagements."
"Let the directory freely say to the emperor of the French, who no doubt is very well informed of the state of affairs, what the Batavians have done, borne and suffered, since the year 1795, for the recovery and preservation of their liberty and independence, in obtaining and being true to their alliance with the French republic; and let them actually show, by the application of the strictest economy, that it is impossible to continue to load the people with the burthen upon burthen, because from the cause of events, and the pressure of particular circumstances, the fountain of their property and prosperity is dried up, or subjected to daily exhaustion. Let the directory, by an open and magnanimous behaviour, as an enemy to the general enemy, prove, in their dealings with the emperor, that they are worthy of his personal good disposition towards the Batavian people: let them, in case any ministerial intrigues have been, or are still carried on for combining with the enemies of the state, punish the guilty by way of example, and I feel myself as urged, that the very interest which our high ally, takes in this commonwealth (at present so low, so degraded) will produce the best consequences, will acquire esteem, and, in our situation, will procure us relief, support, and even assistance, by respecting the national independence—Lastly, that this proposed measure of the directory will be rendered unnecessary, and that we shall be relieved from the painful task of decreeing it."
LONDON Feb. 2.
The Mameluke guards and imperial chasseurs have set out for Milan. Salomoni, the master of the ceremonies, left Paris on the 20th, for Lyons and Turin, no doubt to organize the programme of King Joseph's coronation in the capital of the Italian republic!
Letters received from Guernsey state, the Fame, 52 guns, private ship of war, capt. Hosier (late La Blonette) which sailed from Plymouth for Guernsey last Friday, was found ashore on some rocks in
Gurney roads, and totally wrecked in a violent gale of wind at E. N. E. Capt. H. the officers, and crew were all saved; but it is feared they will not save many of her stores; she went to Guernsey to take in additional stores and more hands, and was to have sailed for the South Seas, therefrom, as an annoyance to the French in that quarter. Her shipwreck, may be considered as a national loss, and a serious misfortune to her publick spirited owners, who had fitted her out at a great expense in the most complete style as a private ship of war.
The practice of the French soldiery, in every country where they have found an entrance, and are permitted to exercise their tyranny, is particularly exemplified in an anecdote related of general Frere, who forcibly detained a waggon, and then demanded a douceur for his trouble. This reminds us of the custom of their brother Janizaries in Turkey, who enter the houses of the inhabitants, live at free cost, devour the best meat, drink the best liquor the house affords, and then demand a sum of money for the wear and tear of their teeth. This practice is so common that the payment is actually called tooth money.
LATE EUROPEAN NEWS, Received at Charleston, S. C. per Brig Amazon, Capt. Legare, in 42 days from Nantz.
From the City Gazette, March 30.
GENOA, January 11. One of our Gazettes publishes the following letter from Ancona, of the 31st December:—"Every thing is quiet in Sicily, although there are several English agents there, who purchase great quantities of provisions for the magazines of Malta, from whence the whole fleet of Admiral Nelson is victualled. There had been a rumour that the yellow fever reigned in that island; but that report seems to have been entirely groundless. Admiral Nelson has lately received a reinforcement from England of some ships of the line and frigates—Several people think that the court of Naples may take an active part in the war with Spain against England, &c."
The government of the Ligurian Republic has lately published different laws, concerning new taxes, a new organization of the sea and land forces, and the bank of St. George.
January 13. It is rumoured that the Queen of Etruria has issued orders to confiscate all English property, not only at Leghorn, but also at other towns in her dominions.
BERLIN, January 13. His Prussian majesty, immediately after having acknowledged the Emperor of the French, ordered notice to be sent to the Count de Lille that it was proper he should refrain from every step which might tend to awaken pretensions to the crown of France, to which a new house had just been called with the approbation of Europe; that thus, having acknowledged the chief of the 4th race of the Sovereigns of France, he desired that the Count de Lille, if he wished to remain in his states, would not permit himself to attempt any thing, directly or indirectly, against the rights of the new Monarch of the French.
The Count de Lille having, in the mean time, set off for Coblenz, and the police being informed that agents went and returned from France to Warsaw to form and keep up intrigues, the king of Prussia wrote to the Count de Lille, that he thought himself obliged to notify to him to choose another residence, because the Emperor of the French had the right reciprocal among Sovereigns, of requiring that none of his enemies should be tolerated in any state in alliance with him.
The Count de Lille having then addressed himself to the Emperor of Russia, demanding an asylum, received an answer worthy of that prince; who declared to him, that being attached to the sovereign of the French by the ties of esteem and personal friendship, he was glad to see the new direction of the affairs of France; that if there existed any coolness between the two states, it was merely between the powers, affairs foreign to the interior arrangements of that empire, which he looked upon as terminated.—That he would not, however, refuse to grant a refuge to the Count de Lille, and that he assigned to him the town of Kiova, upon the borders of the Boristhenes, whither he is to repair next spring—till then he is permitted to remain at Mitau.
FRANKFORT, January 16.
The stay of the King of Sweden at Stralsund is no longer susceptible of being determined, as the passage from that town to Sweden, in the present season, would be too dangerous. Perhaps the King of Sweden is in a hurry to return to his own kingdom, where, according to all the private accounts received from thence the utmost discontent has broken out among all classes of the inhabitants, on account of the inconsiderate steps of his majesty against the French government, and of the consequences which those steps must necessarily have produced. There reigns throughout Sweden a great predilection for the French, which is founded upon the relations and constant connexions between the two states for upwards of two centuries past. What further augments this discontent is the connections the King of Sweden has formed within these few months with England, and the rumours of a treaty of subsidy, which they say has been concluded between the powers, and according to which the King of Sweden is to furnish to the court of London a body of eight or ten thousand troops. Some creditable persons announce, that if this clause really exists, and if it is to be put in execution, it may occasion an insurrection. It is also known, that several sovereigns, among whom even the emperor of Russia is mentioned, has strongly advised the King of Sweden not to let out any of his troops to England. It moreover appears, that the King of Sweden does not think himself in perfect safety in his German possessions, for he still continues to augment the fortifications of Stralsund. His efforts to engage the court of Berlin not to oppose the assembling of a numerous corps of Swedish troops in Pomerania, have again proved fruitless.
It is asserted that the court of Vienna is now labouring in concert with that of Berlin, to re-establish good harmony between France and Russia, and that it has also made some propositions for the re-establishment of peace between the maritime powers. It is remarked that there has been a great approximation of late between Austria and Prussia, and that the disputes which subsisted between them, have terminated to the satisfaction of both.
MUNICH, January 18. The court of Vienna has sent to Venice, the necessary orders for twenty-two corvettes of 12 and 18 guns, to be immediately fitted out in that port.
HAGUE, January 17. A party of English who landed on the 5th inst. near Domburgh, half a league from Middleburg, for the purpose of pillaging, have been taken prisoners by the inhabitants.
January 18. The return of our Ambassador, Mr. Schimmel-penninck is looked for here very impatiently, since
it is generally believed that the changes in our government, which have been rumoured for some time past, will then take place. It is said, but we cannot learn upon what authority, that this minister will take his departure for England upon a particular mission. The exchange of prisoners between England and Holland continues to go on. The Hazard left Yarmouth on Monday last, with Dutch prisoners for the Texel.
January 22. The speech of the President of the United States of America on the opening of the Congress has been received at Rotterdam. Amongst other phrases the following is not a little remarkable: "The navigation between our country and the island of St. Domingo must entirely cease, it can no longer continue without infringing the right of other nations, without compromising even our own tranquility. These motives carry such evidence with them, that I entertain no doubt but you will immediately take the most efficacious measures to interdict all kinds of communication between us and St. Domingo." A more fatal blow could not be aimed at Dessalines, who drew all his resources from the United States.
MADRID, January 8. The letters from Cadiz state, that the stormy weather which prevailed in the straits of Gibraltar towards the end of last December, forced the English men of war cruising off Cadiz to quit the coast, and that several merchant ships took advantage of their absence, to enter the port. However, the trade of Cadiz is very uneasy upon the fate of three frigates, which were to have quitted Lima towards the end of Summer, and are bound to Cadiz. Those ships have on board to the amount of four millions of dollars in coin or ingots, besides a loading of the most precious produce of Peru. Hitherto nothing certain has been learnt of these ships, but there are reasons for thinking that the English have had information of their departure and destination. Notwithstanding, hopes may still be entertained, from the measures which have been taken, that these frigates will be met on their passage, and that they will take refuge either at the Canary Islands or in some place of safety. We learn by the same advices, that the garrison of Gibraltar is still very weak, and has, hitherto, received no considerable reinforcement. On the other hand, the camp of St. Roch daily increases, and the troops composing it are kept in continual exercise.
It is incredible with what activity our principal ports have been put in a state of defence; Ferrol is already able to resist a numerous land army, and any fleet that can be sent against it. The forts of Barcelona and the whole surrounding coast are in a formidable state. The garrisons have been augmented by the troops which were stationed in the interior; grates and furnaces are disposed in readiness, to fire red hot balls upon the enemy.
All the grandees of the kingdom are preparing to make offerings to the King of free gifts proportioned to their fortunes, for the purpose of assisting the government to carry on the war against England. This patriotic example will certainly have many imitators throughout Spain.
PARIS, January 26. La Sorciere, privateer, of St. Maloes, capt. Lebon, has taken and sent into that port, an English merchantman from Newfoundland, laden with 300 barrels of train oil. The same privateer has captured two other English vessels, one of which is from 150 to 200 tons burthen, with a cargo of iron. On the 26th inst. Le General Perignon, privateer, entered the above port with two prizes; she had taken five, three of which she was obliged to burn.
On the 21st ult. the custom-house officers of Casal, department of Marengo, seized a quantity of English merchandise, to the value of 20,000 fr. which the smugglers of that part of the country were endeavouring to introduce in sacks, used for oats.
Letters from Italy state, that every government in that country purposes to shut its ports against the English, and to make a common cause with France and Spain. It is confidently asserted that the Queen of Etruria and the court of Rome have already sent declarations to this effect to the courts of Paris and Madrid. The French Minister at Naples and Gen. St. Cyr, are both on the best terms with the government of that country.
January 27. On Saturday last, H. E. the Marquis de Lucchesini, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of H. M. the King of Prussia, was introduced by the Grand Master of the Ceremonies into the Emperor's cabinet. At this private audience, he presented his Majesty with a letter from his Sovereign, notifying the birth of a Prince, son to his Prussian Majesty.
On the 17th inst. an English vessel of 50 tons burthen, was brought into Granville, by the Gen. Perignon, French privateer, of St. Maloes. This Prize is laden with provisions and clothes for the English troops in garrison at Jersey.
January 28. A Portuguese, born in the Brazils, having read in several journals an article by which it appears some persons are of opinion that the expeditions now fitting out in England is intended to act against the above country, has requested us to publish the following observations, concerning the practicability of such an enterprise:—
"The Brazils have nothing to apprehend from an invasion on the part of England. Nature has completely shut out all approach to the coast, a few ports excepted, the landing on which is to an enemy perfectly impracticable, by the fortifications which protect them. The fortresses are well stored with ammunition of all kinds, and bodies of troops sufficient to repulse any attack, however formidable. Independent of these advantages, there are a number of militia regiments continually on duty, forming a body of reserve, ready to march on the first signal."
"The Prince Regent of Portugal reigns throughout all the hearts of his Brazilian subjects, who are all Portuguese or sons of Portuguese, devoted to his service, each of them capable of showing himself another Juan Fernandez Vieira."—Gazette de France.
Advices from Lisbon of the 1st January, mention, that a merchant of that city had received a letter from his son at Brazils. The young man informs his father, that the vessel in which he went out had been visited by the English, who opened every letter on board. Upon the captain's making remonstrances against this proceeding, by alleging that the two governments were at peace, the English captain replied that he had received orders for acting as he did.
Letters from Nantz, of the 1st of this month, state, that news had just been received there of the loss of an English frigate on the Bank, at the mouth of the Loire; the crew took to their boats after setting fire to the ship. The frigate was the Doris, 36 guns, commanded by capt. Campbell; she belonged to the division cruising off Quiberon. Several objects from the wreck have been cast upon the coast of Croisic—the inhabitants were occupied in saving them.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Brig Thomas, Hannah, 25 days from Grenada, Rum, Robert Gibson—sailed in company with brig Hiram, Sterney, for St. Thomas—Left there to sail 2 days, brig Decatur, Row, for Boston—March
16, in Sall-Rock passage, spoke brig Nautilus, Newby, bound to St. Croix, all well.
Schr. Mariner, Skinner, 7 days from Manzanillo, Sugar, Theo. Armistead—Left there brig George, Woodbridge, of Newburyport, to sail in 30 days; Schooner William, Snipes, of New-Orleans, just arrived—Flour 14 dollars.
British schr. Lepwing, Swaine, 10 days from Bermuda, ballast, to the master.
Schr. Federal Republican, Taylor, 6 days from Savannah, Rice, Marion Fisk.
Schr. Charming Mary, Potter, 4 days from New-York.
Schr. Financier, Snow, 8 days from Charleston, Rice, Martin Fisk.
Sloop Mahala, Shaw, 4 days from New-York.
Sloop Helen, Brown, 3 days from Charleston, Rice, John C. Niemeyer.—On Saturday off the Frying-Pan Shoals, spoke schr. Rattle Snake, of and from Baltimore, out 6 days, bound to Charleston.
The brig Catharine, from this port, was spoken the 2nd March, four leagues east of Antigua, out 13 days.
The ship Sheffield, Cowper, of this port, arrived at Bourdeaux January 23. In her went passenger capt. Dalton, charged with despatches from this government to our minister at Madrid.
The ship Rebecca, Nimmo, of this port, sailed from Leghorn February 12, bound to Embden.
The ship Thomas, Boush, and brig Jesse, Ferris, of this port, were at Bourdeaux, January 30.
The schr. Victory, Sylvester, and sloop Bull-Frog, Welch, of this port, were at St. Bartholomews March 14—The latter had just arrived—the former had been blown off the coast, and put in in great distress, 36 days out from Guadalupe.
POTTER'S Packet will take freight for Richmond—Apply on board at Campbell and Wheeler's wharf, or to April 10. Thomas Allan.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore TOMORROW. April 10.
CAUTION.
CONSIDER it as a duty which every man owes to society, to guard it against injury, when the means are in his power. To prevent Merchants and Masters of vessels, more particularly, from being imposed upon and exposed to dangerous loss is the object of this publication.
I sailed from this port in August last, with the ship ROYA and BETSEY under my command; having on board, as Mate, a certain STEPHEN J. LEWIS.
I had cause to be much dissatisfied with this man's conduct on the passage, and while at CADIZ, for reasons which it is not now important to state; as his subsequent behaviour was so infinitely more culpable.
Whilst I was at CADIZ I received unquestionable proof that this MAN, with five others of the crew, had formed a conspiracy, to mutiny and run away with the ship on her outward passage. The facts were fully substantiated before the AMERICAN CONSUL and the commander of the United States BRIG SYREN; documents of which are in my possession.
Upon receiving this proof the Consul sent him on board the SYREN, Lieutenant Stewart, and kept him there until I was ready for Sea. I then made out his account allowing him three months wages, over and above what was actually due, deducting for some embezzlements of the cargo; which he refused to receive.
After LEWIS was sent on board the Man of War, he endeavoured to have my vessel seized as British Property, and to cause me to be confused and punished as a Spy; conformably to a letter written by him to me, copy of which is annexed.
The ship which I command and her owners are well known; and none but a depraved and execrable villain would offer to swear that she is other than an American property.
To Merchants and Masters of Vessels no remark need be made upon the danger to which their property and lives are exposed, by employing as an officer, or in any station, so unprincipled a man as Stephen J. Lewis.
Norfolk, April 10, 1805. W. J. RICHARDSON. 579
COPY OF LEWIS'S LETTER, REFERRED TO. Cadiz 8th Dec. 1804.
Captain Richardson Sir as you have taken the Liberty to send me on board the Brig Cirien you will be so good as to send me my Cloes & Watch and my Waggens if you don't send them off Immediately I'll Give the Capt of the port information of the Receipt of the English Boats on Board your Ship and also the Ship Being an English Bottom I Rote to the Capt of the port and off so I Mean to tell the Capt of the Kings yard on this side I am Sir yours with Resistance
STEPHEN J. LEWIS I mean to make you pay severely for my treatment When I get to Norfolk the men will tell you another tale in Norfolk
Alluding to the evidence given before the Consul in Cadiz. W. J. R.
34 Tierces Fresh RICE, Landing on Maxwell's Wharf, from on board the Sloop Helen, Capt. Brown from Charleston—For sale by John C. Niemeyer.
Who has just received, an assortment of GERMAN LINEN, For exportation. April 10. tf 530
JACOB KLEIN, No. 20, Church Street.
HAS JUST RECEIVED, 100 pieces German Rolls—125 pieces Britannias—1 Case Brown Holland Sheetings, and fine 4-4 Irish Linen—Superfine Chints—Purple and Fancy Shawls—Fine White Flannel—Cotton Kerseymere—Marseilles Quilting, and Fancy Calicoes—Coloured, and White Thread—Silk, and Leather Suspen-ders—200 pieces Yellow Nankeen, and a few fashionable Fine India Mus in Dresses, and Cambric Muslin—Also, Some fashionable Plain Cambricks, very handsome, and the first of this description imported here. April 10. tf 581
WANTED FOR CHARLESTON, A VESSEL, Of 500 Barrels Burthen. James Herron. April 10. 2 582
THE CITY OF JERUSALEM.
That elegant and interesting exhibition will positively be removed from this town in the course of ONE WEEK.
To accommodate all classes during that period, the terms of admission are reduced to one quarter of a dollar for grown persons—children half price. April 8. St 572
PRESTON'S ILLUSTRATIONS.
The Subscribers to Richards's Edition of Preston's Illustrations of Masonry, are requested to call for the Copies at the Office of the Publick Ledger. March 27. tf 541
WINDOW GLASS. I have just received for sale, from the Baltimore Manufactory, 34 BOXES WINDOW GLASS.
8 by 10—9 by 11—12 by 14—And shortly expect a large supply of all sizes, commonly used here. The quality of this glass is good, and the prices will be found low. Apply to JOHN C. NIEMEYER. 1awfA. 313
December 28.

JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirts, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Bed Bants fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hemp Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheeting and Light Canvas. Also, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very best qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard. 8 Boxes Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Andirons, Waffleiron, Coffee mills, Bed cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspenfers of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Files, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. Also, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, 50 do. good quality St Jago do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. com cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 cases superior Quality, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STERS.—Apply as above. December 5 tf 273
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Betsey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Mdivery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments &c. &c. HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Oliver Branch , Capt. Le Breton from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete, PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. A few Shares are wanted. Apply to JOHN COWPER. March 20. tf 517 Will soon be put to Press, and in a short time published, a work entitled, REVOLUTIONARY ANNALS, OR HISTORY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, FROM THE CONVOCATION OF THE STATES-GENERAL TO THE TRIAL OF AMIENS IN 1802. PART V. Embracing the History of BUONAPARTE During the first year of his Consulate. Translated from the French Manuscript of J. H. de Croisier, By L. H. Girardin, Professor of Modern Languages, History, and Geography, in the College of William and Mary. Printed for the Proprietors, at the office of the Publick Ledger February 20 tf 457
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 Main Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Reishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170 Proposals for Publishing by Subscription, RURAL PRACTICES, Or, A Treatise on the mode of erecting Dwelling-Houses, Publick or private buildings, out-offices, or fencing walls, in pine or common soil, with practical notes and other illustrations and improvements, deduced from actual experience; Also, On the mode of Mid-Walling as practised in some parts of England for cottages and fencing walls: with hints upon the best mode of forming farm houses, out-offices, and cottages; and general observations on turnpike reading, with scales of elevation and depression for concave as well as convex roads WITH PLATES. By S. W. JOHNSON, NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. CONDITIONS. There shall not be any thing introduced but what has either been practised individually by the author, or known to him to have been practised with success and utility. It shall be printed in a neat manner and on good paper, and contain as many plates as will be sufficient to elucidate every part of it, and that in the clearest manner. It will be printed in octavo, and will probably contain between 200 and 300 pages, and shall be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers shall be obtained to defray the necessary expenses. Price to Subscribers, 1 Dol. 50 Cts. Subscriptions received at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Feb. 22. 443 WE HAVE FOR SALE, 1,000 Barrels TURPENTINE. 1,000 do. TAR. 100,000 Red and White Oak Hhd. STAVES—and 8 Pipes of BRANDY. Gilliat & Mackinder. November 5. tf 222
NOTICE. THE subscriber owes some money, which he is determined shall be speedily paid; added to which his low state of health, calls loudly for his retirement from business. He therefore offers his stock of goods for sale, on the most liberal terms.—This assortment has been selected from the best importations within the last twelve months; and amounts to about 2500l. currency. As the situation occupied by him is not equalled by any other in the lower country, and as it can be obtained for a number of years, he hopes some of his friends will consider it to their advantage to purchase the goods, and take the stand.—Nothing but the second reason assigned in this advertisement, would induce him to quit the stand.—But owing to his health he must and will quit business, for some time at least. He has two small crafts, and ba quantity of naval stores and lumber subject to his editors. JOHN K. RANDOLPH. N.B. Those indebted must make payment in sixty days or give their bonds. Nassau-street, April 5. tf 563 300 barrels Superfine FLOUR. 70 hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. 100 Barrels Mess PORK. FOR SALE, BY C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20. tf 518 8 Barrels Pilot, 56 do. Navy, 125 do. Ship, 60 do. Superfine, 40 do. Fine, 40 do. X Middlings, 100 do. CORN MEAL—For family use. 10 Hogsheads, 7 Barrels, SUGAR. For sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. March 15. tf 487
LANDING ON GIBSON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Brig Betsy , Captain Olsen, from Havana, Consisting of 193 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 70 Tons Campeachy LOGWOOD. 22 Logs MAHOGANY. For Sale, apply to EDWARD ROBERTS. ALSO FOR SALE, 800 Spanish HIDES, in good order. 30 Pipes Tenerife WINE. 10 Hogsheads Pennington's LOAF SUGAR. 24 Bales COTTON. March 22. tf 521
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 650 Barrels Fine, 350 do. Superfine, FLOUR—Haxall's Brand. Also, 100 Barrels SHIP STUFF, and a quantity FRESH MEAL, in Bags and Barrels. J. & W. SOUTHGATE. February 11. tf 402 MARTIN FISK, HAS JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE, 50 Barrels APPLES, in prime order. 30 Kegs CHOICE BUTTER, for family use. ALSO ON CONSIGNMENT, 3 Trunks UMBRELLAS. Which will be sold low. April 3. tf 554
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE, in MARKET-SQUARE. Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3. tf 555 LACED CAMBRICKS. PHILIP HENOP, NOW OFFERS FOR SALE, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF LACED CAMBRICK MUSLIN—Diagonal and Striped Spider-laced ditto—Bedford and Sattin Tambour-laced ditto—Plain, Spotted, Spigged, and Tamboured Leno Gauze—Elegant 64 Tamboured and Spotted Leno Shawls—Super-Super ditto—Laced and Diagonal ditto—Just received, via New-York, and of the very newest and most fashionable patterns. April 3. tf 556
A FEW FRAILS OF FRESH RAISINS AND FIGS. For Sale by MARTIN FISK. January 11. tf 356 FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the Brig Commerce , from London, and Ship Betty , from Liverpool, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150
BOARDING. WILLIAM BEALS, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the Publick, that he has taken the house lately occupied by Mrs. Bryan, in Commerce-Street, where he can accommodate ten or twelve Gentlemen with genteel BOARDING and LODGING. Looking Glasses, Prints and Picture Frames, Thermometers, and Barometers, for sale—and old ones repaired, by Mr. Vecchio, at the house of Mr. Beals March 27. tf 539
FOR SALE, Pursuant to the Will of William Samuel Peachy, deceased. Peachy's Manufacturing Mills and Store-Houses. LYING in the County of Prince George, on Powell's Creek, a navigable stream of James River, and on the main stage road from Norfolk to Petersburg, with about six acres of Land belonging thereto.—One third of the purchase money will be required at the end of eighteen months and three years credit will be given for the residue. The Gentleman at the Mills will be good enough to show them.—For terms apply to Mr. Robert Maitland of Norfolk, or to Thomas Griffin Peachy of Williamsburg. ALSO FOR SALE, That beautiful Seat on James River (about four miles from the Mills) called FLOWER DE HUNDRED.—The Tract of Land belonging to this Seat, contains 1500 acres extending nearly two miles on the banks of the river, (about half a day's sail from Norfolk, and five hours from Petersburg) considerable part of the Land is fit for the cultivation of Wheat and Tobacco; it has some valuable Low Ground, and a great deal of Meadow Land, from which in its valuable state, great quantities of Hay may be made; the Land also bounds with good Timber.—The Houses, Garden, Orchards, and other improvements, are extensive and valuable.—As it is presumed that no person would purchase such an estate without first viewing it, a further description is thought needless.—Collier Harrison, Esq. of Charles City, who has viewed the Land and is well acquainted with its quality, will be good enough to show it.—A credit of 9, 13 and 16 years will be given for the greater part of the purchase money, and for the residue four annual payments will be required.—The price may be known by application to Mr. Robert Maitland, or to Mary W. Peachy, and Thomas G. Peachy, of Williamsburg. March 25. tf 523
THE SUBSCRIBER Has received in addition to his former assortment GERMAN GOODS, 45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Consisting of Platillas, brown Hollands, Britanias, Sheeting, extra fine 1 1-8 yard wide, Dowlass and Creas of the best quality, Shirts, Diapers, Bed Ticking for Matrasses, Bed Bants fine 1 1-4 to 2 yards wide, Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Brown Hemp Hessian, Brown and White Rolls, Russia Sheeting and Light Canvas. Also, Velvet Ribbons no. 2 to 150, Plush for Saddlers, black Satin for waistcoats, Brussels Lace 4 to 20 dols. per yard, cheap Edgings, German Nuns Thread, patent Needles, India sewing Silk, Made Shirts, Thread Stockings very fine, Razors, Spectacles, and Penknives, of the very best qualities, Cheap Jewellery, fine Scissors, Muffs and Tippets of Martin Skins, 15 boxes Tumblers, Decanters, Wine Glasses, and Basket Flasks, &c. 3 Boxes English Mustard. 8 Boxes Cloths, Blankets, Coatings, &c. Andirons, Waffleiron, Coffee mills, Bed cages, and Seeds of all kinds, Table matts, & Straw plates, Suspenfers of the best kind, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets and Files, Harp strings and Violin strings, elegant Bows and Instruction books Looking Glasses, a large assortment of Baskets, fine and common do. do. Toys cheap by the quantity. Also, 90 boxes first quality Havana Segars, 50 do. good quality St Jago do. 140 do. Short Pipes, 200 lbs. Shoe Thread, 2000 Coffee bags good quality, 400 Gunny do. 250 M. com cheap Needles, 60 M. Toy marbles, 1 cases superior Quality, &c. I will sell the above Goods low for cash or approved bills, or in barter for Coffee, and will take in payment One Hundred Hogsheads good Tobacco STERS.—Apply as above. December 5 tf 273
THIS DAY will be landed from on board the schooner Hamlet, A choice parcel of fresh New-York BUTTER, in small kegs, and a few casks SCOTCH BARLEY, which will be sold low if immediate application be made to JOHN BROWN, Rothery's Wharf. WHO OFFERS A FEW PIPES OF Old Cognac BRANDY, and London particular MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, very low. March 18. tf 508
NANKEENS. 200 Pieces YELLOW NANKEENS. For sale by MARTIN FISK. March 18. tf 510 ALL Persons to whom my Son ARTHUR LEE, is in debt, are requested to make known their claims to RICHARD E. LEE. March 18. tf 507
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 4d, do. 10d per lb. 3d, do. 9s per M. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 513
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Sloop Nancy , from George-Town, South-Carolina, 128 Barrels PITCH. 367 do. TAR. MOSES MYERS. March 11. tf 482 FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 45 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO—A-Roat. 78 Puncheons Windward Island RUM. 7 do. Old Jamaica do. 10 Pipes 4th proof Cognac, 11 do. do. Alcant, 10 do. Holland GIN. 17 Pipes, 4 Half Pipes, 2 Qr Casks, 4 Half do. FINE OLD SICILY WINE. 18 Quart Casks Sherry WINE. 4 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. 20 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. 9 Casks do. GLASSWARE. 39 Quarter Barrels British FF GUN POWDER. 600 Barrels Fine and superfine FLOUR. A. MACLURE. March 15. tf 415
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce , from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92 NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Hutton, master, from Bordeaux, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DE MILHONS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1 tf 115
WANTED, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, FOUR HUNDRED CORDS OF OAK BARK; For which the following prices, in Cash, will be given—delivered at their Yard:— For Spanish Oak Bark, 10 Dollars per Cord. White Oak, or Water Oak, 9 do. Red Oak, 8 do. White Oak, if young and not too scaly, 7 do. A FEW CORDS OF BEECH BARK, Will also be received at 7 Dollars per cord. It is recommended also to those who get BARK, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. WILLIAM PLUME & CO. March 11. tf 485 FOR SALE, SUPERFINE AND FINE FLOUR, and CROSS-MIDLINGS, by Thomas Ritson. Church-Street, October 27. tf 194
A CHOICE PARCEL OF ENGLISH CHEESE. And 400 Barrels FLOUR. FOR SALE BY W. HARTSHORNE, Jun. March 20. tf 514 COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 386
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well afforded. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane , Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah , Capt. Herbert. October 23. tf 187
NOTICE. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF FISK & STEARNS, Ceases this day, in consequence of the death of Mr. STEARNS. All those that have claims against the said firm, are requested to present them to the subscriber, the surviving partner, and receive their money. And all those indebted to the said company are requested to come forward for the immediate adjustment of the same, as no indulgence can be given. MARTIN FISK. Who informs his friends and customers, that he has returned to his former stand, where he offers FOR SALE, 50 Barrels new Beef, Boston Inspection. 20 Hogsheads First Quality Sugar. 20 do. Second do. do. Loaf Sugar, in hds. and bbls. 12 Pipes Bourdeaux Brandy. Madeira, Port, and Malaga, Wines, in pipe and quarter casks. 20 Cases London Porter, 6 doz. each. 20 Chests Hyson, Young-Hyson, and Hyson-Skin Teas—Fresh. 60 Boxes Fresh Chocolate, No. 1 and 2. 50 do. Mould Candles. 50 do. Dips do. 20 do. Spermaceti do. 150 do. Brown Soap. 50 do. Cheese, first quality, for family use. 50 Casks do. in good shipping order. 50 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard, 3 dozen each. 6 do. Glass Tumblers. 50 Kegs Butter, for family use. 200 Reams Wrapping Paper. 100 do. Writing do. 150 do. Printing do. 150 Casks Wrought Nails, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. 50 do. Cut do. 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. and 20d. 6 do. Flooring Brads. Tacks of different sizes. 30 Bags of Pimento. 15 do. White Ginger in the Root. 30 lbs. Nutmegs. 10 do. Mace. 40 do. Cinnamon. 30 do. Cloves. 160 do. Spanish Float-Indigo. 10 Casks Refined Salt-Petre. Cotton & Wool Cards in Boxes. 3000 lbs. Copperas. 1000 do. Allum. 500 Bags Patent Shot. 50 Kegs F & FF London Glazed Powder. 15 M. Gun Flints. 100 Boxes 8 by 10 London Crown Glass, 50 feet each. 50 Bolts Oznaburgs. Scotch Twine. 50 Kegs London White Lead, ground in Oil. 30 Boxes Tobacco Pipes. Paint and Sweeping Brushes, of all kinds. 100 Sides Seal Leather. 20 dozen Calf Skins, Grain and Waxed. 10 do. Boot Legs, of the best quality. Morocco Skins of all kinds. 1 Trunk of Gentlemen's London made Boots. 1 do. do. do. Shoes. 2 do. Ladies Fancy and White Kid Slips. 20 do. Mens' and Womens' Leather and Morocco Shoes. 150 Italian Straw Carpets. 100 Small Nova-Scotia Grindstones. ALSO, A few gross Hot Pressed Playing Cards, of a superior quality. Nov. 12. tf 230
The Subscribers have for Sale 100 Hogsheads Old TOBACCO. 106 Puncheons high proof Jamaica RUM. 30 Hogsheads CLARET. 200 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 800 do. Prime PORK. C. & F. WHITTLE. February 6. tf 397
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM E. LAMB, 30 Puncheons St. Vincents RUM. 13 Hogsheads and 28 Tierces SUGAR. 10 Pipes French BRANDY. 5 do. GIN. 13 do. Madeira WINE. 10 Quarter Casks SHERRY. 10 Cases CLARET. 10 Hogsheads do. 12 Bags GINGER. 1 Case Black SALTINS. 3 do. Irish LINEN. 7 Bales India COTTONS. 8 Trunks CALLICOES, &c. February 13. tf 415
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS FOR SALE, AT HIS BAKE-HOUSE, No. 1, Commerce-Street. 400 Barrels Navy, 200 do. Ship, 200 do. Pilot, BREAD. CRACKERS, Of the first quality, in Barrels, Half Barrels, Quarter Barrels, and Kegs. STEPHEN HARRIS. February 1. tf 382
A CHOICE PARCEL OF FINE IRISH LINEN, Imported from Dublin, per ship Medford . For sale by MOSES MYERS. February 15. tf 422
TO RENT, (And possession given in April or May next.) The House at present occupied by the Subscriber in Catharine-Street. JOHN DAVIDSON. March 4. tf 466
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY J. COWPER AND G. L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.