Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-04-03 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1807.
[NO. 112.
 WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT. 
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1807.
    ARTICLES. per From To Remark     BACON lb. 10 12   Beef, cargo bbl. 8 50   Prime 10 11   Mess 13   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 74 75   2d p. 82 85   3d p. 83 86   4th p. 87 90   Fr. 3d p. 88 90   4th p. 92 1 12   Peach, 90   Apple, new, 50   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 6   Navy. 4 50   Ship 3 50   Butter, Export. lb. 16 18   Candles, Dipt 19   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. None.   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22   Caraccas None.   Coffee, W. India lb. 28 30   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 20   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28   Surinam   Duck, American bolt. None   Ravens 16 17 Scarce   Russia 20 22   Holland 26 28   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Sup. bbl. 7   Fine 6 50   X Middlings 5   Middlings 4   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bbl. 4 25 4 50   Shad 7   Fustick ton. 30 36   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 1 5   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 85 90 Dull.   Barley   Oats 45 50   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 15   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 55 60 No sale.   Camp. 65   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl.   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet } 11 12 None.   St. Dom.   Molasses, gal. } 14 18 None.   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 1 1 20 Scarce   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, None   Pitch, bbl. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 15 Dull.   Prime 17   Mess 21   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4 20 4 25   Rice, 100lb. 4 4 50   Rosin, bbl. 2 75 3   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 85   Antigua, 3d p. 80 82   St. Croix, 3d p. 80 82   W. Island, 3d p. 75 75   Country, 48 50   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 85   Isle May, 80   St. Ubes, 70   Cadiz, 55   Liverpool, 52   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 8 50 10 50   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 50 3 75   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 27 30   pipe 50 60   barrel 18   do. red oak 20   Tar, bbl. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 7   Petersburg, 6 6 50   Rappa. 4 50 6   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 2 50 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 200 300 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 86 90   Sherry, 1 20 1 25   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 90   
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
    To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Streights of Gibraltar. 4 5   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 5 5 1-2   In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 6 7   Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - 4 5   French, British & Neutral Wind. Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - 4 6   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 6 7   Porto Rico, - - - - - 5   Havanna, - - - - - 5   City of St. Domingo, - - - - 5   Persia, India, and China, - - - - 6   Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 2   
 Prices of Stocks. 
Virginia Bank, par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 10 per cent. discount. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dolls. for 100l. sterl.
HOUSE OF COMMONS,
February 4.
RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRADE OF FRANCE, BY NEUTRAL VESSELS.
(Concluded.)
Lord Temple , if he had any doubts as to the propriety of granting the paper moved for by the hon. and learned gentleman, when he had given notice of his motion on a former day, felt that these doubts would have been completely removed by the speech of the learned gentleman himself, and of the noble lord who had just sat down. Nothing could be more hostile to the constitutional principle than what had been stated by the learned gentleman as the ground of his motion; nothing more hostile to the feelings of that house, or to the interest of the country. It had always been his opinion, that it was the duty of that house to watch the conduct of his majesty's ministers; that it was the duty of the house to give them its confidence, until it should see some sufficient ground for withdrawing it, or to carry up advice to his majesty on any of the great concerns of the government. This was the first time in which it had been necessary to recommend to his majesty from this house any measure of warfare. This was a question in which the house having been called upon to give its confidence of the throne to tell his majesty that it was not approving of a particular measure, and recommended another to be adopted. His opinion was, that the house was of opinion that the government had been providently conducted by his majesty, and that it was his duty to state to his majesty that he had that confidence in the circumstance; that they had given their confidence to confidence, and to add that they had no reason to withdraw it. But he looked upon the proceeding as being most unusual, and most unprecedented, inasmuch as it was a proceeding to force government to adopt a measure which had been adopted with respect to a former question, and which before it could be carried, had been rejected by the house. If that question had been carried, the motion were admitted, it would have been a precedent in this country, and would have been a precedent in every learned gentleman's knowledge. He had some friends on the other side with him (the noble lord on the Bench.)—for their opposition to the motion, which he could have wished, that the learned gentleman had called to remembrance his own speech when he (lord T.) and some friends of his had been defeated of the treaty of Amiens, had supported a motion for some papers relating to that treaty, which had then been objected to them, that the treaty had been concluded, and no person had given notice of an intention to oppose to that motion. He had been supported by the man, with the whole force of the house. He said, that the learned gentleman had not been able to point out any precedent of a similar nature, and that his motion had been refused? He asked the learned gentleman for a precedent, and he had been asked to be allowed to move that the house, on different occasions, had been called upon to exercise their right of inquiry—but this was the first time that the house had been called upon to exercise their right of inquiry, and before it had been exercised, it would have produced a precedent in this country, and in every other country in the world. The question was, whether the house should be allowed to exercise their right of inquiry, and the noble lord seemed to be of opinion, that it was a question of her colonial produce, and that if the learned gentleman had effected, it would have been a precedent in this country, and would have produced in France. He said, that the effect would be the consequence of the learned lord aware of the consequence, and that he was aware of the commerce and manufactures of the neutral colonial produce, and that the exports from this country last year to two of the colonies admitted, had been carried on by British vessels. He said, that the exports to America were for the most part British manufactures, and were disposed of in the market, and that which was not sold, was the utmost production of the country, and did not exceed the produce of the whole of the year. He said, that the produce of the British colonies was not putting a stop to the colonial trade, and that it would be to diminish the amount of the trade from Great-Britain. The exports to America had sunk considerably during the last peace, because the trade which the Americans had enjoyed exclusively before, was then carried on by the mother countries. Another objection that appeared to him against measures of rigorous retaliation was, that if American trade to French ports were to be stopped according to his apprehension, the interruption could not be extended to their trade to friendly neutral ports. The result therefore would be, that French colonial produce would be spread by the Americans all over Europe, and by meeting our own colonial produce in every market diminish its value. The honorable gentleman had expressed some satisfaction that the right had not been conceded, though he could not conceive how the right could have been reserved if not acted upon, viz. a right dormant until an occasion should occur for exercising it. The honorable and learned gentleman had recommended as a substitute for the present measure to compel Americans to touch at British ports, before they should be allowed to proceed to the ports of France. This appeared to him a most extraordinary proposition, that French colonial produce should be warehoused at British stores, and pay duties in this country. After the statement of his learned friend, it was not necessary to go more at length into this question.
fortunate countries are made parties in it from the situation of subjection to which they are reduced; and what right could we exercise over them, except the right which the strong exercise over the weak,—a right which he trusted Great Britain would never stoop to avail herself of to procure any benefit to herself. What then would the gentleman opposite to him advise to be done? Would they, if France proceeds to extremities of frantic violence and injustice, call upon the British government to rival such a conduct? If not that, what is it they would have ministers to do? Will they not acknowledge that all rights are subject to considerations of policy, prudence and expediency; and were that not the case, would not many rights become burthens which it were better to abandon than submit to? Were we to follow the advice of proceeding to full retaliation, and of confiscating all French property in England, as the French government have confiscated all British property in France, then should we confiscate what property the French may have in our funds. Are these gentlemen prepared to pass an act of parliament, compelling every man to declare upon oath if any of the enemy's property is concealed in his name. No doubt we possess such a right, but is it not to be regulated by expediency, and by a proper regard to the national faith and credit? But who are the judges of that expediency? The king's advisers for the time being must be; and if they are not competent to it, instead of moving for such papers, the motion should be for an address to his majesty, to remove them immediately from their offices. His majesty's ministers now solicit no confidence but what parliament must feel to be necessary for the due administration of the public affairs; and where policy, under expediency are to arise out of such a variety of considerations as the present question must involve, parliament will feel the difficulty of their situation, and not require other details than it may be prudent to go into, and which might risk consequences that the wisdom and prudence of parliament would avoid, especially while treaties may be depending with foreign powers, and when care should be taken not to disclose any thing to the enemy that would instruct him to avoid what we might turn to the frustration of his system. The noble lord opposite him (lord Castlereagh) had alluded to a decree of the same nature passed in France in 1798; but does not seem to think that it went to the same extent as the present.—On sea, at least, it surely went to the same extent, and farther; for not only the cargoes, but the ships themselves were confiscated. But the noble lord observes, the power of France was not so great at that time. Yet France then was virtually in possession of Holland, and Spain was dependent upon her as at present; and Italy also; nay, she was in possession of all the coast from the North of Germany to Naples, except, perhaps, the Elbe and Weser. Violent, however as the measure of 1798 was, on the part of the French government, we adopted nothing to resist it; and are we now to plunge into all the violent and extravagant excesses to which the madness of the enemy may instigate them? He did not censure the then administration for not doing so. They acted on the same system of wise forbearance which has uniformly grown out of the character of this country, and we may now feel the practical effects of the same prudent system of forbearance and moderation.—But it seems that the gentlemen on the other side feel somewhat jealous of America, because France may be exposed to exempt her from the operation of the decree. The thing is not unlikely; but no communication of the kind has been made to ministers by the American plenipotentiaries. The words of the decree seem to apply to the continental powers only, and consequently America may be exempted.—Suppose she is: would that be a reason why we should go to war with America? Is not this the intention of those gentlemen, or what is it? But surely it must be a waste of the time of the house to dwell upon such arguments. The treaty of America they have also brought into discussion; and it has been insinuated that it was contrary to the honour and interest of the country to enter into any negotiation with America, until the non-importation act was repealed. If such disgrace was attached to the negotiation, why were not motions made last session to break off the negotiation until that decree was repealed. Surely such a conduct would have been more manly, than now to assume an hostile tone, while we are daily expecting the ratification of the treaty, we have concluded. This forbearance and moderation will, he doubted not entitle administration to the confidence of the house, much more than if they had adopted all the sweeping measures of retaliation, which the spirit of the gentlemen on the other side is so forward to recommend. But he must not have forgotten to observe, that not only the violent decree of 1798 was allowed to pass unnoticed by this country; but it should be recollected, that another sanguinary decree had been passed at an early period by the French government, forbidding their soldiers to give any quarter to British troops. The British government of that day was not censured for not retaliating; they acted on the same plan of moderation and forbearance under which our commercial prosperity has been known to flourish and increase; and we shall not be tempted to mar its progress by acts of rashness and imprudence. Indeed such a conduct reminded him of the stratagem employed by a person who, pressed by hunger, was anxious to allay it with some cocoa nuts. He espied a monkey in a tree, and by pelting him with every thing he could find, at length provoked the animal to retaliate, by throwing back at him in resentment the very cocoa nut which he was so eager to procure. The same applied to what the gentlemen opposite would advise: by violence and rashness they would have us throw our com-

mercy into the hands of the enemy, that were so eagerly stretched out catch it. He should conclude with again observing, that if ministers were not supposed to possess sufficient discretion and judgment to guide them in the present case, a motion should be made, not for papers, but for their removal from a situation they were not competent to fill.
Sir T. Turton said a few words in explanation. Mr. Percival then rose shortly to reply. He complained that the noble lord seemed rather to have anticipated what he should advance, and to have accordingly prepared his reply, than touch upon the arguments which in reality he had urged. But the noble lord was delighted with the simile which he introduced in the story, and could not prevail upon himself to forego the pleasure of making use of it. As to the arguments stated in support of his motion, the noble lord had completely mistaken them. He contended that not only that we had a right to retaliate, but that such a right should be exercised with prudence and circumspection. Never did he think of advising to visit the French government with an imitation of all their violences, or to confiscate French property in the British funds; on the contrary, he had most distinctly stated, that no measure of that nature should be resorted to that was not regulated by policy and prudence. It was asked why not move at once for the removal of ministers? Is no advice to be given them by parliament, until, lapsing from error into error, they bring the country to the brink of ruin, and then it is high time to propose their removal? It is also said, why interfere while a thing is in progress. Such advice is quite in contradiction to the conduct of the noble lord himself, while he acted on the other side of the house. All Resolutions and Addresses to put an end to the war were of that tendency. The war was in a state of progress. Let it not be stopped. Was that the mode of reasoning the noble lord would then have adopted to dissuade the continuance of hostilities. Much was said about the French decree of 1798, and about the omission of the then administration, to adopt any measure in resentment of it. But it was not recollected that in 1798 we had not the same naval superiority we now enjoy. Now that we are sensible of that decided naval pre-eminence, why not avail ourselves of it to retaliate, when nothing need be incurred by rashness or impotence? When other nations view that superiority, and see it unexercised, what must they think of us, and of the example we hold out? As to the supposition that France may exempt America from the annoyance of her decree, and thus avail herself of the infractions of the law of nations to such extent as she may think proper, he trusted the noble lord had not yet made up his mind upon that subject. France has put herself wholly out of the pale of the law of nations, and we should deal with her as such. Above all, we should guard against the mischief of letting America know by what means she may operate upon our fears, and how far we are prepared to assert our rights. Thus, indeed, would be a severe wound to our national honor and interests. As to the secret reasons of the noble lord for withholding the paper, he should not attempt to divine them. He was willing to give the noble lord credit for them; but had they been hinted at before, or had the noble lord expressed his opinion, that the granting the paper moved for might be unwise and unsafe, he should not, perhaps, have persisted in his motion: and had the noble lord been equally explicit on a former occasion, he would not, perhaps, have even been troubled with the present debate.
Lord Howick explained a few words. The question was then put on Mr. Percival's motion, which was negatived without a division being called for.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, Received at Baltimore by the ship Hercules, from Liverpool.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT Of the re-capture of Buenos Ayres.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE, January 27. Downing-street, January 27, 1807.
Dispatches, of which the following are copies, have been received by the right honourable William Windham, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, from lieutenant-colonel Backhouse, commanding a detachment of his majesty's land forces in the river de la Plata.
Royal Charlotte (transport) off Monte Video, October 13, 1806.
Understanding that a vessel is to sail immediately for England, I do myself the honour to transmit to you a copy of a letter, addressed to lieutenant-general Sir David Baird, in obedience to whose orders I sailed on the 29th of August last, with the first battalion of the 47th regiment, for the purpose of joining major-general Beresford in South America.
Royal Charlotte (transport) off Monte Video, October 13, 1806.
Sir, I have the honour to acquaint your excellency, that on my arrival here, I had the mortification to find the city of Buenos Ayres re-captured, and that major-general Beresford, with the forces under his command (after a most able and gallant defence) had been made prisoners of war so far back as the 12th of August.
Having arrived last night, I am not, at this moment, sufficiently acquainted with the particulars to enable me to detail them, though I presume due and full information of this unfortunate and important event must have been transmitted to you soon after its occurrence.
You are aware sir, that the command of his majesty's land forces, at present in this river, devolves upon me, with which, in co-operation with the squadron under Sir Home Popham, it is my intention to occupy a favourable position, until a reinforcement shall arrive, or I may be honoured with your further instructions; and trust that, by an early opportunity, I shall be able to afford you a satisfactory report of my arrangements and operations in carrying your designs into execution.
And am, &c. To Lieutenant-General D. Baird, &c.
The immediate departure of the ship for England, and the situation in which I find myself unexpectedly placed, prevent any further communication than what is contained in the preceding letter.
I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) T. J. BACKHOUSE. Col. commanding the 47th regiment. To the right hon. William Windham, &c.
Copy of a dispatch from lieut. col. Backhouse, to the right hon. William Windham. Maldonado, in the River de la Plata, October 31, 1806.
Sir, In my letter of the 13th instant, I had the honour to transmit a copy of my letter, of the same date, to his excellency lieut. gen. Sir David Baird, apprising him of my arrival in the River Plata, and of my intention to occupy a position on shore, to await his further orders.
I, in consequence, immediately reconnoitered, from one of the frigates, which carried me sufficiently close in shore for the purpose, the works of the place, and the positions and defences in the vicinity of Monte Video, from which I formed, as the most eligible mode of attack, the idea of being able to carry the town and citadel by assault, on the south face edging on the water, in co-operation with the ships of the squadron under commodore Sir Home Popham, which were to silence the batteries on that face, so as to enable the troops to land and enter. The attempt was accordingly commenced on the 28th by the navy; but the water proving too shallow to admit the ships coming sufficiently near to cannonade it with effect, a further effort was necessarily given up.
Upon this I deemed it advisable, with the co-operative concurrence of Sir Home Popham, to take possession of the town of Maldonado, as a favourable position for the purpose of refreshing the troops, mounting my cavalry, and carrying on such other arrangements as might thereafter appear most necessary.
Not a moment was lost; and accordingly, on the evening of the 29th, I landed with about four hundred men, composed principally of a part of the 38th regiment, under col. Vassal, and advanced against the town, which seemed to be occupied by about six hundred regular troops, mostly mounted, with one howitzer, one 6-pounder, and a field piece, both of which were spiked.
Notwithstanding the superior force of the enemy, and their guns, I attacked them with the bayonet, and drove them out of the town, with the loss of about 100 men, and the capture of 100 prisoners.
To the south of the town, a column of about 400 men, consisting of the 38th regiment, with the 1st battalion of the 47th, and the 1st battalion of the 72d, under col. Vassal, advanced against the enemy, who were entrenched in a house, and fired upon them with musketry, but were repulsed with the bayonet, and driven out of the town, with the loss of about 100 men, and the capture of 100 prisoners.
To the well I feel my thanks due for the success of every part of the duty assigned to me, and I have the honour to inform you, that I have the pleasure to submit to you the following account of the proceedings of the day.
At day break, on the 29th, I moved with the column, and took possession of the town, with 500 men, which precluded the possibility of the enemy's cannon, (a post of Goretti, commanding the bay of Monte Video,) being brought to bear upon us, in the course of the day. I then proceeded to a sumptuous house, which was occupied by the enemy, and thereby prevented their making any further resistance, and thereby compelled them to surrender. The enemy, by storm, and the subsequent pursuit, were driven out of the town, and the remainder of the enemy, who were entrenched in the chief part of the remainder of the town, were also driven out, and I have already contrived to cut off one half of my cavalry.
The Wellington transport being in the river, I immediately to England, I have the honour to submit to you the following account of the proceedings of the day, and I have the pleasure to inform you, that I have the pleasure to submit to you the following account of the proceedings of the day.
I ought not to detain you, but I have the pleasure to inform you, that I have the pleasure to submit to you the following account of the proceedings of the day.
I should have had the pleasure to have been present at the meeting of the officers, and to have been present at the meeting of the officers, and to have been present at the meeting of the officers.
I have the honour to be, &c. T. J. BACKHOUSE, lieut. col. commanding the 47th regiment.
Return of the killed and wounded of the troops under command of lieutenant colonel Backhouse, in the attack of Maldonado, on the 29th of Oct. 1806.
38th regiment—two rank and file killed; 4 rank and file wounded. (Signed) W. R. TROTTER, Maj. 83d regt. acting dep. adj. gen.
Return of ordnance, ammunition, and stores, &c. taken from the enemy in the town and vicinity of Maldonado, and island of Goretti, on the 29th of Oct. 1806.
BRASS ORDNANCE. 1 Six-inch howitzer, with 10 rounds of ammunition. 1 Six-pounder, with 10 rounds of ditto.
IRON ORDNANCE. 12 Twenty-six pounders on sea batteries. 20 Twenty-four pounders on the island of Goretti. 700 Muskets. 200 Pistols. 300 Swords. 108 Barrels of powder. (Signed) A. WATSON, Capt. R. M. artil.
N. B. The above is the most correct return I have yet been able to collect. (Signed) W. R. TROTTER, Act. dep. adj. gen.
Admiralty-Office, Jan. 27, 1807. Dispatches of which the following are copies, have been received at this office, from commodore Sir Home Popham, addressed to Wm. Marsden, esq.
His Majesty's ship Diadem, Rio de la Plata, August 25, 1806.
Sir, When the events of war cease to be favorable to any armament, I consider it to be the duty of the commanding officers to state all the circumstances under their knowledge or information with clearness and perspicuity, which either progressively or suddenly led to a reverse of fortune.
In pursuing this course I feel confident I shall be able to satisfy the lords commissioners of the admiralty, that the liberal and beneficent principles upon which the government of general Beresford was conducted, do more honor to his majesty's arms, and the character of Great-Britain, than if he had resorted to expedients completely within his power, which would have effectually annihilated all the efforts of the enemy, and wrested probably for ever, those countries from the crown of Spain.
Pueridon, one of the municipality, appears to have been the greatest organ of the revolution. He applied himself with great art and address in preparing the people for a general insurrection.
The arms in the town were secreted, ready for the moment of action, the discontented assembled every night and attended to his instructions, and he raised all the rabble of the country by the ample supplies of money with which he was furnished on the north side of the river. Colonel Liniers, a French officer in the Spanish service, and on his parole, successfully employed himself in collecting people at Colonia.
Terror was established, and every person who refused to contribute his assistance to this conspiracy, was threatened with immediate death.
I have traced this from very unquestionable authority, and so rapid was the progress of the revolution, when it first shewed itself, that it was not until the 31st of July, that I learned, by a dispatch from the general, which reached me at Ensenada, that he was appointed governor, and that he was appointed governor, and that he was appointed governor.
At the same time from capt. Thompson, who was at the enemy's vessels had just arrived at Colonia, and as it was reported that force was about to be released from Monte-Video. I sent a message to the enemy to be brought to Ensenada, and to come up with the Diadem, to come up with the Diadem, to come up with the Diadem, to come up with the Diadem.
To the well I feel my thanks due for the success of every part of the duty assigned to me, and I have the honour to inform you, that I have the pleasure to submit to you the following account of the proceedings of the day.
At day break, on the 29th, I moved with the column, and took possession of the town, with 500 men, which precluded the possibility of the enemy's cannon, (a post of Goretti, commanding the bay of Monte Video,) being brought to bear upon us, in the course of the day.
I then proceeded to a sumptuous house, which was occupied by the enemy, and thereby prevented their making any further resistance, and thereby compelled them to surrender. The enemy, by storm, and the subsequent pursuit, were driven out of the town, and the remainder of the enemy, who were entrenched in the chief part of the remainder of the town, were also driven out, and I have already contrived to cut off one half of my cavalry.
The Wellington transport being in the river, I immediately to England, I have the honour to submit to you the following account of the proceedings of the day, and I have the pleasure to inform you, that I have the pleasure to submit to you the following account of the proceedings of the day.
I ought not to detain you, but I have the pleasure to inform you, that I have the pleasure to submit to you the following account of the proceedings of the day.
I should have had the pleasure to have been present at the meeting of the officers, and to have been present at the meeting of the officers, and to have been present at the meeting of the officers.
I have the honour to be, &c. T. J. BACKHOUSE, lieut. col. commanding the 47th regiment.
Return of the killed and wounded of the troops under command of lieutenant colonel Backhouse, in the attack of Maldonado, on the 29th of Oct. 1806.
38th regiment—two rank and file killed; 4 rank and file wounded. (Signed) W. R. TROTTER, Maj. 83d regt. acting dep. adj. gen.
Return of ordnance, ammunition, and stores, &c. taken from the enemy in the town and vicinity of Maldonado, and island of Goretti, on the 29th of Oct. 1806.
BRASS ORDNANCE. 1 Six-inch howitzer, with 10 rounds of ammunition. 1 Six-pounder, with 10 rounds of ditto.
IRON ORDNANCE. 12 Twenty-six pounders on sea batteries. 20 Twenty-four pounders on the island of Goretti. 700 Muskets. 200 Pistols. 300 Swords. 108 Barrels of powder. (Signed) A. WATSON, Capt. R. M. artil.
N. B. The above is the most correct return I have yet been able to collect. (Signed) W. R. TROTTER, Act. dep. adj. gen.
Admiralty-Office, Jan. 27, 1807. Dispatches of which the following are copies, have been received at this office, from commodore Sir Home Popham, addressed to Wm. Marsden, esq.
was soon returned with great effect from our artillery, which was planted towards the principal streets leading to the great square, and for a short time the enemy, by his immense numbers, shewed a greater degree of firmness than on any other occasion, and pushed forward with 3 pieces of artillery, which col. Pack, of the 71st regiment, soon charged and took from him. During this time, however, reinforcements crowded the tops of all the houses commanding the great square from the back streets, and our troops were considerably annoyed by people they could not get at. The enemy commanded the castle in the same way, with the additional advantage of a gun on the top of one of the churches, which I consider an indelible stigma against the character of the bishop, not only from his situation, but the professions he made.
I can easily conceive how the feelings of general Beresford must at this moment, have been on the rack; disappointed in his last efforts to induce the enemy to a general engagement in the great square, his gallant little army falling fast by shots from invisible persons, and the only alternative which could present itself to save the useless effusion of so much valuable blood, was a flag of truce, which was hoisted at the castle about one o'clock.
In an instant there was 10,000 men in the great square, pressing forward in the most outrageous manner, to get into the fort, and even firing at our men on the rampart; so much so that it was with extreme difficulty the British troops were prevented from revenging this insult; indeed the general was obliged to tell the Spanish officers, if their men did not retire in the course of one minute, he must, as the only measure of safety haul down the flag of truce, and re-commence hostilities; this firmness had the desired effect, and he then sent his conditions to the Spanish general, and they were instantly acceded to.
I enclose a copy of the capitulation, and I trust the high and independent language in which it is couched, and the terms dictated by general Beresford, to an officer at the head of myriads of people, will do him infinite honour in England, and obtain for him his majesty's most gracious approbation of his conduct. I have received, and annex a return of the killed, wounded, and missing, by which it appears that there are two officers, two sergeants, one drummer, forty-three rank and file, killed; eight officers, seven sergeants, ninety-two rank and file wounded, and nine missing; making a total of 165; and scarce any of those misfortunes were occasioned except from the inhabitants on the tops of the houses and churches. The enemy confess to have lost about 700 killed and wounded, in the short conflict in the streets; and if it had not been for the inhabitants, I have little doubt that the Spanish troops would have been completely defeated, although seven times the number of the British forces. Nothing is more difficult than to give their lordships an idea of the number of men in arms; but from the best accounts we can obtain, it is thought Pueridon, and the other principal people engaged in this plot, had collected from 8 to 10,000 men in the country; that Liniers may have brought over from 800 to 1000; and the town furnished, though armed in various ways, about 10,000, under the secret arrangement of the magistrates. When every vessel that could escape from Buenos Ayres had joined, I proceeded towards Ensenada, to retire with the detachment of marines; lieutenant Groves, of the Diadem, was obliged to quit the Belem schooner, as she would not work out; one gun-boat and a settee, a prize, were also left in the harbour, with the Justina, a small English merchant ship that had followed the expedition from St. Helena. Capt. Thompson, of the Neptune, who was in the castle, was made a prisoner, and lieut. Burgh, of the Raisonable, with Mr. Ramsay, a midshipman and seven men, who were in the settee, as her boats could not hold them. Lieutenant Herrick, in the Dolores, the other armed schooner, worked out in a manner which coupled with his conduct on the whole of this business, does him great credit. On the 13th, in the morning, the detachment of marines, under the command of lieutenant Swaile, was embarked from Ensenada, and his two Spanish field pieces was spiked and thrown into the river. On the 14th I sailed for this anchorage, where I arrived the following day, and immediately addressed the governor of Monte Video on the subject of our troops. On the 16th, in consequence of receiving by col. Linier's aid-de-camp, a letter from general Beresford, I dispatched two of the transports to Buenos Ayres, where one arrived on the 17th, but from the pre-judging the prevarication of the governor of Monte-Video, in the first instance, and his subsequent dishonorable conduct, no troops have yet been embarked. Whilst I had the honor of being on board the Leda, I had every reason to be satisfied with the zealous attention of captain Honyman, his officers and ship's company; and I cannot but express my extreme approbation of the conduct of all the officers and seamen who were constantly employed in the small vessels, and being under almost every privation, in the very severe and trying weather, which we experienced the last ten days. I most sincerely regret, however, that my situation has imposed on me the painful duty of making this report to their lordships, especially as it is done principally by materials collected from different people, which they probably, in many instances, deduced from vague and uncertain conclusions; if, however, it should hereafter appear that I have failed in any instance to do ample justice to the conduct, energy, and prowess of general Beresford, and the officers and soldiers under his command, it has been owing to the limited scale of my communications since the 12th, from the extreme jealousy of the enemy, and not from any indisposition to appreciate their merits in the most liberal manner; a sentiment which I have held on every occasion, and publicly marked it in all my former despatches. I have the honor to be, &c. H. POPHAM. Diadem, Rio de la Plata, Oct. 9.
Sir, on the 5th instant, off Lobos, we fell in with the Rolla, having a detachment of the 28th on board; she sailed from the Cape in company with the Melantho, which was to the westward of her. I took the troops out of the Rolla, and sent her to Rio Grande, for the purpose of purchasing any flour or biscuit, and ascertaining whether any quantity of the latter could be baked there.
On the 6th we returned to this anchorage, where we found the Protector, with the Adamant and Co-

For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The ship WILLIAM & MARY , Francis Tipling, master—burthen 2,000 barrels. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. April 1.
The ship Good Hope , burthen 187 tons, or 1800 barrels, is offered for charter, and can be ready to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Christopher Fry. March 30.
For NANTZ, The good brig Pandora , burthen 220 tons, having most of her cargo engaged, she will sail in ten days. For freight or a few articles of convenient stowage, or passage, apply to John Newell, jun. March 30.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 960 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted. March 23.
For CHARLESTON, The fine new Schooner Ploughboy , Frederick Hall, master, will be ready to sail about the 1st of April, fitted out elegantly as a packet, and intended as a regular trader from this to Charleston and Baltimore. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & Co. Who have just received, 20 barrels Whiskey; 15,000 wt. Coffee, of good quality, which they offer for sale at reduced prices. March 20.
For AMSTERDAM, The elegant new Ship GEORGIANA , Edward Chamberlain, master. For freight apply to Moses Myers. March 18.
A British SHIP , of from 150 to 300 tons. MOSES MYERS. March 6.
For SALE, On board the ship Betsey , from Liverpool. 7,000 bushels coarse Salt 1168 sacks fine do. filled in Liverpool 94 crates Earthenware The BETSEY is a fine fast sailing ship, almost new, and will return direct to Liverpool—for freight apply to A. MACLURE. Who has also in store for sale, 58 crates Earthenware, 15 cases Glassware 8 gross Bottles in crates, 16 pipes Cognac Brandy 8 pipes fine old Sicily Wine, 2 boxes coarse Hats 5 boxes Pipes, 9 boxes Castile Soap 11 cases Anniseed, one dozen each 7 cases Claret Wine. Feb. 25—tf
The American Ship AMIALE ANTONIETTE , Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads to- gether with a cargo ofacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17.
Landing from on board the Schooner Wey- mouth , captain W. W. Weymouth , 10 pipes of old Cognac Brandy, and a few bundles of Hay, which will be sold low by apply- ing to John Brown, Marsden's wharf. March 30.
Five Dollars Reward. Went a-drift, or stolen from the ship Herald , A YAWL , about 16 feet keel, white bottom, black and yellow paint works; wash-board around her, and a staple in her stern post. March 27.
4000 bush. coarse Salt; Antigua Sugars, Antigua Rum; Jamaica Coffee; Guadalupe do. Martinique Coffee—For Sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. March 13.
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Marshall's wharf , 1000 dozen of CLARET , in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback. A few cases, Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in hds. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and A few hds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit. Brunet & Thompson. March 16.
Wants a situation, A Person acquainted with Mercantile Business of almost every description, having acted in the capacity of a Clerk for nearly 9 years: the most respectable reference can be given for his abilities, sobriety, and integri- ty, by application to Mr. J. Cowper, Editor the Publick Led- ger. March 30.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON , deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immedia- te payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Ex'r. August 1.
GERMAN LINEN. To close sumary consignments, I will sell for approved endor- sed paper at 4, 6, and 8 months, 45 pieces heavy Ticklenburgs, 90 do. assorted Oznaburgs, 50 do. fine Plaitillas, 24 do. do. Flanders Sheeting, 15 do. do. do. Shirt Linen, 350 do. German Rolls. Also low for Cash, 110 boxes Window Glass; 90 do. short Pipes, 7 do. half-pint Tumblers; 12000 Bags of various kinds. John C. Niemeyer. March 25.
The partnership of Gilliat & Mac- kinder being dissolved by the mutual consent of those con- cerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed—All per- sons therefore who have any claims against the said concern, are requested to send in their demands forthwith, and those who are indebted are desired to pay their respective debts to Mac- kinder & White, who are fully authorised by the late part- ners of the house of Gilliat & Mackinder to settle and adjust its concerns. March 6.
Afloat, 1,100 bushels of CORN , 5,750 Red Oak hoghead Staves, 4,300 White Oak do. —For Sale by Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co. April 1.
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON , Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of Maps, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER.
The following remarks from a late London publication, at- test the high opinion entertained of this authentick and in- teresting work. "The public will learn with interest that the literary mon- ument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length com- pleted. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a mon- ument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testi- monies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard lite- rature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivaled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography." April 1.
LEWIS AUGIER, Corner of Market-Square, intending to go to New-York in a few days, offers to sell at a very moderate price if cash is paid immediately, viz. An assortment of Spring GOODS, Gingham, Chambray, &c. &c. &c. tices, exceedingly fine Stockings of the best quality, &c. linen Pocket Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Gloves, &c. &c. &c. tra long silk Stockings, Ribbons, Gloves, &c. &c. &c. affortment of Ladies' Shoes, &c. &c. &c. to be described in a Catalogue, which may be had on Ladies' Shoes, &c. &c. &c. rocco do.
THE on which he now resides, situated in the town of South-street, and thereto is a never- county. The stam- mouth for a Grocer- carts, &c. from Nor- nia, pass and repa- very good Dwelling- sage below, and the Dairy, a large Smo- wt. bacon; good Sta- set in brick, capab- large and highly imp- ing well inclosed. remises.
Portsmouth, Apr. 1. 125 boxes White Havana Cigars, of the first quality, now landing from the ship Sewell, for Sale by Thomas W. B. Taylor. March 13.
DR. JAMES BECK, Begs leave to inform his friends that he has removed its vicinity to the Market-Square. PHYSICK and hopes to merit public patronage by attending at his shop in Market-Square.
370 bags hogheads &c. &c. &c. to drawback &c. &c. &c. 10 chests tannin &c. &c. &c. drawback &c. &c. &c. 15,000 ft. dimensions &c. &c. &c. loose and in cases &c. &c. &c. 12 pipes
THOS. BENJAMIN them, and January
WILL Apply to the Editor
The Subscribers in addition to their assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERY, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10.
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf- street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catha- rine-street.—A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold confer- ences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12.
All persons having claims against the late LEWIS REYNOLDS , are desired to render them le- gally authenticated to the subscriber. Thomas Griffin. York-Town, March 1.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hoghead drawn Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 30,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2.
FOR SALE. Now landing from the brig Sally and Jenny , 64 hds. Sugar; 11 barrels do. 54 bags Coffee; 10 hds. Rum.—Apply to Phinehas Dana. March 6.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON , deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Ex'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW . It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame-house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with fells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low tf
NOTICE. All who may have claims on Mrs. S. WRIGHT , lately deceased, are requested to forward them for adjustment to L. Anderson, P. M. Feb. 23. Williamsburg.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, Virg. March 2, 1807. His Majesty's Consul to the United States, having received information from his Excellency General Hodgson, his majesty's governor of the colony, that he has opened the ports of the United States to the admission of foreign ships, and that the description, (in British vessels only) of the tonnage for the term of three months is from the United States to the United States; the Consul hereby gives notice to all the merchants and others con- John Hamilton.
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
RENT, The house situated on the south side of the Eastern end of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the mouth of the river is high, and far into the country. No site near the town for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made by the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. 3m
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 skillful 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, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d, do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. 763
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island-cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a consi- iderable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abun- dant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Ma- ry's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunmo, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. 212 Norfolk.
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Protecees , from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, inclu- ding OTTER OF ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Drugists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most rea- sonable terms. PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antiphlogis- PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16.
ALEXANDER CLARK, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Intends soon to leave this State, and requests all those in- debted to him to make immediate payment, and all those to whom he is indebted to render their accounts for settlement. Grateful to his friends for past favours, still solicits a conti- nuance until his business is settled. February 6. 1awtf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No 6, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
  Aloes, Allum,  Hartshorne Shavings,    Ether of Vitriol, Antimony,  Glyster Pipes,    Aqua Fortis,  Pewter and Ivory Syringes,    Pale, red, and yellow Bark,  Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmegs,    of superior quality.  Mint, Peppermint, Amber,    Horax, Camphor,  and Anniseed,    Cantharides, Cochineal,  Arrow Root, Tapioca,    Cream of Tartar,  Sago in grain,    Camomile Flowers,  Hardham's Snuff, No. 9,    Cinnamon, Colocynth,  Poet et Instruments,    Calamel, Flowers of Benzoin,  Best crown Lancets,    Ginger, Glauber Salts,  Common do.    Epsom do.  Steel elastick Trusses, of su-    Rochelle do.  perior quality,    Gums Ammoniac, Assafoedi-  Shop Twine,    da, Benzoin, Guaiacum,  Elegant Smelling Bottles,    Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino,  Castle Soap, Windsor do.    Scammony, and Arabic,  Wash Balls, Milk of Roses,    Lint, Liquorice refined,  Gowland's Lotion,    Manna Flake,  Double distilled Lavender    in sorts,  Water, in pints and hal-    Magnesia in small and large  pints, of best kind,    squares, Musk, Nutmegs,  Wedgewood's Mortars and    Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb,  Pestles of different sizes,    Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic,  Apothecary's Scales and    Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru,  Weights,    Spirit of Lavender,  Patent Medicines,    Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead,  Essence of Peppermint,    Letharge of Gold,  Janus Powder, British Oil,    Saltpetre refined,  Patent Sago, Norris's Drops,    White Wax, Verdigrease,  Godfrey's Cordial,    Essences of Bergamot, Le-  Anderson's Pills,    mons, and Lavender,  Steer's Opodeldoc,    Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick,  Turington's Balsam,    Sal Ammoniac,  Essence of Mustard.   In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLI- POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—North's MA- CHINES, URINALS, BRUST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. * * * MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. 216
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.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.