Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-05-17 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LAURA
[VOL. V.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1809.
NO. 121.
 For Liverpool, The fine new Ship Justina , Edward Howe, Master, having a considerable part of her freight engaged; for the balance, apply to
A. MACLURE.
May 12.
 For a Port in Ireland, the fast-sailing copper-bottomed Ship DESTINY , Captain Barnard, to sail the 10th June; has good accom- modations. For passage only, apply to the captain on board, or
Robert Maitland.
May 12.
 For London, (To sail on the 10th June,) the fine copper fas- tened and fast sailing Ship POCAHONTAS , Christopher Tomkins, master; a considerable part of her cargo being already engaged, the freight of about 200 hogheads tobacco and 50 bales cotton is only wanted. Ap- ply to
Wilson & Cunningham.
May 5.
 For Liverpool, The British Letter of Marque Ship AURORA , Burthen 500 hogheads tobacco, John Smith, master, mounts 16 guns and carries men in proportion, coppered, and a remarkable fast sailer; will be ready to depart from hence soon as the intercourse with Great-Britain is resumed. For freight, apply to
C. & F. Whittle.
April 25.
 For Freight or Charter, The Ship FACTOR , Capt. Reynolds, burthen 291 tons. Apply to the master on board, or
Christopher Fry.
Who offers for Sale,
14 casks STONE LINE , 10,000 HOOPS, and a box of WOOL HATS . April 25.
 For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship BRUTUS , John Bunce, master, burthen 236 tons, sails fast, and carries a large cargo. ALSO,
The Schooner PHENIX , E. Greely, master, burthen 86 tons, a staunch good vessel. For terms apply to N. HERON.
Who has for Sale on board the said Schooner at Marsden's Wharf, About 40,000 feet Pine Boards. April 21.
 FOR CHARTER, THE BREMEN BARQUE PATRIOT GROENING , Matthias Probst, master, burthen about 300 tons, in very complete order and almost new. ALSO,
The Bremen Barque Bremen , John Conrad Dorman, master, burthen about 280 tons; both ready for a voyage. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff.
Who offer for Sale, 20 pieces of a superior quality RUSSIA CANVAS , 60 do. Stout German RAVENS DUCK , and 50 bags St Domingo COFFEE . April 19.
 Wanted, A fast-sailing VESSEL , of 230 to 280 hogheads burthen. AND
One of 250 hhds. burthen. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
Who have for Sale, 600 barrels FLOUR . May 1.
 For Freight or Charter, The good Ship AUGUSTA , Capt. James Place, burthen 325 tons, now on her first voyage. Apply to the master, or Christopher Fry. April 29.
 For Freight or Charter, The substantial and fast-sailing Brig't PALLAS , Ephraim Wilcox, master, burthen 242 tons, or 300 hhds. tobacco; she is double decked, sheathed, and newly grav- ed. The port of Liverpool would be preferred, and she is now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Captain Wilcox, or
N. HERON.
May 3.
 For Charter, The Brig MINERVA , Wm. Malcom, master, burthen 311 tons, or 280 hogheads of tobacco, is in com- plete order, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber WM. PENNOCK.
Who offers for Sale, 80 Bundles excellent HAY . May 10.
I have this day taken into Copart- nership my eldest Son, and shall in future transact business under the firm of MOSES MYERS & SON. Moses Myers.
 For Liverpool, The Ship General Colburn , Capt. Prince, to sail in a few days. For freight of fifty hogheads, or passage, apply to the master on board, or
Moses Myers & Son.
Who offer for Sale,
Russia and Holland SAIL DUCK .
May 5.
 For Liverpool, The fast sailing Ship Rodney , Capt. H.vey, wants sixty hogheads on freight, and will take passengers. Apply to the captain on board, or
Moses Myers & Son.
May 15.
 For Charter, The Ship Columbia , Captain Cook, 246 tons burthen. ALSO,
The Ship Ann Alexander , Capt. Price. 211 tons burthen, both good vessels, and ready to take cargoes on board. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
Who has for Sale, 2 tons first quality Russia Hemp , 2 do. Cordage ; 40 pieces Raven's Duck ; 50 barrels Best in Beef ; 33 barrels Northern Prime Pork ; 100 hogs- heads Petersburg Tobacco . May 15.
 For Freight or Charter, The brig John Adams , Andrew Tufts, master, burthen 224 tons, in complete order, and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Capt. Tufts, or
N. Heron.
Who has for Sale on board the brig,
50,000 feet of Northern Boards ,
May 15.
 FOR CHARTER, The Ship BELL SAVAGE , Reuben Jones, master, now lying in Hamp- ton Roads, burthen 326 tons, will carry about 450 hhds. to- bacco. This excellent Ship is in complete order, and can be ready to take on board a cargo very soon. ALSO,
The Ship Nancy , William Noyes, master, burthen 90 tons, will carry about 200 hogheads tobacco, or 1750 bales flur; this Ship is almost new, double decked, and in fine order. A cargo of grain or flour will be preferred. Apply to RICHARD BLOW. March 31.
 For Sale, on our wharf, 15000 bushels blown SALT , principally afloat.
6000 ditto Coarse ditto, 500 sacks ditto. Liverpool, filled. 136 bags St Domingo COFFEE , 7 hhds do SUGAR , 44 bbls. do do 65 hhds St Kitt's SUGAR , 87 bbls. do do 56 hhds do MOLASSES , 52 hhds. Jamaica COFFEE , 24 do do SUGAR , 121 bags PIMENTO , 380 boxes brown Havana SUGARS , 23 bags do COFFEE , 27000 feet MAHOGANY , 5 ton LOGWOOD , 3 do BRAZIL WOOD , 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE , well assorted. 10 hhds. Havana MOLASSES , 10 pipes L. P. MADEIRA , 50 cases superior CLARET , 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM . Domestic. 1000 hogheads TOBACCO , 100 barrels PORK , 100 do. TAR , 100 do. PITCH , 200 do. Superior FLOUR , 50 do. WHISKEY , UPLAND COTTON . C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA , burthen 420 hogheads Tobacco. March 16.
 FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Brig Fame , John Stone, Master, from Havana, CONSISTING OF
White and Brown Sugar in boxes, Prime Muscovado do. in hogheads, Prime Green Coffee in bags, and 40 hhds. Molasses. Moses Myers & Son. May 12.
 FOR RENT, That large and commodious Three Story Fire Proof House, on Wide Water-Street, at the head of Rothery's wharf, lately occupied by Messrs. Noble and Arbuthnot & Co. as a Shipchandlery Store. Apply to Lelias M'Pherson. May 12.
 Bills on London, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. May 8.
 Carolina PORK and LARD. 350 barrels of PORK , and 100 kegs of LARD —Just received and for Sale by Richard & John Taylor.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
Duck and Teas.
 This Day Landing, 100 bolts first quality Russia DUCK , 20 chests superior quality Hyson Teas , 100 boxes Mould Candles
MARTIN FISK.
Who has for Sale on board Captain Williamson's Packet from Alexandria, 350 bbls. very choice sup. FLOUR . May 15.
 The Subscribers HAVE PURCHASED the Stock in TRADE of Mr. EDWARD CLARKE, and that well known Stand under the EAGLE TAVERN , lately occupied by him, where, in addition, they offer for Sale, for Cash, only, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE, Old Rum, Coffee, Holland Gin, Imperial, Hyson, and Young Country do. Hy on Tear, Cognac Brandy, Soap and Candles, Apple do. Chocolate, No. 1, 2, 3 N. E. Rum, Mustard, Whiskey, Manufactured Tobacco, Port Wine in bottles, Spanish Segars, Beef and Pork, 100 Staws half pint Tum- Split Herrings, blers, Bacon and Venison Hams, Wrapping, Writing, and Brown Sugar, Printing Paper, Leaf do. A few Bales Upland Cotton
ALSO,
Hardware & Ironmongery,
Consisting of Brass and Iron Plate Doos, Pits, Locks, Dutch Ovens, Hinges and Screws, Spiders, Knob Latches, Skilles, Screw Augers, Griddles, Shingling Hatchets, Anvils, Masons' Tools, Garden and Plastering do. Weeding Hoes. Shoes and Spades,
They also offer for Sale, on accommodating terms, That valuable & well known FARM , called FARFIELD , only 5 miles from the Borough, con- taining 283 acres, adjoining the lands of D. James Tay- lor, and Mr. William Colley, on Tanner's Creek, well tim- bered, and highly improved, with a large two story Dwel- ling, and all necessary Out Houses. ALSO,
A two story Frame HOUSE , in Bank Street, 28 by 30 feet, with two Tenements above, and Gro- cery Shops below. ALSO,
 LIKEWISE, A large two-story Brick Building at the intersection of Little Water-street and Rothery's Lane, 32 by 50 feet, calculated for two families and Grocery Stores.
 AND Two or three likely NEGROES . J. R. & James Rhodes. May 15.
FOR RENT,
The STORE fronting the Old Mar- ket Place, at present occupied by Mr. Sturtebant. Apply to Wood & Hastings, or Robert Taylor. May 8.
FOR SALE,
A neat well finished Fire-Proof DWELLING-HOUSE , situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Ed- ward. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 900 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoin- ing Capt. John Stone's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in Y. rk-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to ROBERT GIBSON.
Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the collection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Dyer, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to sa- tisfy his creditors. May 8.
 Green Coffee and Leaf Sugar. 20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Leaf SUGAR . For Sale on reasonable terms by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. March 22.
 FOR SALE, Norfolk & Portsmouth Jockey Club RACES , Over the New Ditched-in Course, will commence on WEDNESDAY , the 7th of June, free for any Horse, &c.—New-Market Rules First Day. A Purse of 400 Dollars—Four Mile Heats—Money put up. Second Day. The Ladies' Purse of 100 dollars—One mile heats—the best three in five, with catch weights—15 dollars entrance. Third Day. The Proprietor's Purse of 200 Dollars—two mile heats— 10 dollars entrance. Fourth Day. A Hanley Cup Purse. Good Stables and Litter near the ground found gratis, and every kind of Forage at the lowest price. The ground is considerably improved since the fall, and is equal to any course on the continent. Racers and their Horses will be free of toll. Entrance to be made with the Treasurer at the Exchange, in the usual way. The Treasurer. April 21.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
 FOR SALE, A few bales very fine India Cottons , suitable for Sheetings, Nankens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sowing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by Wood & Hastings.
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of KID & OWEN , is by mutual consent dissolved, SAMUEL KIDD is autho- rised to settle the business of said firm in Norfolk. Samuel Kidd, Richard H. Owen.
 SAMUEL KIDD, Has just received by Ferguson's Packet, a fresh supply of SPRING GOODS,
Consisting of Elegant Plain and Worked Muslins; Cottons Cambric; Back do; Shirting Cotton; Dimities of a su- perior quality to any perhaps ever seen in Norfolk; very low priced Irish Linens; one case Cotton Hosier assort; Ladies' Silk do; one case Cotton Umrellas; plain and fi- gured Leno; Sewing Cotton and Silk, and a variety of other articles, which he will sell very cheap for cash. N. B. A few chests Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson. TEA of the best quality and latest importation, for sale by retail. April 15.
 SPRING GOODS, WOOD AND HASTINGS. Have just received a small supply of SEASONA- BLE GOODS , among which are,
4-4 Irish LINENS , part extra fine, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambrics, 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings, Superfine and common Calliees, Gingham; Madras Handkerchiefs, Fine Cordet and Fancy Dimities, Mouselin and Womens' Cotton Hose; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine, Rosa; Cord and other fashionable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Seer Sockers, Nankens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do.
BROAD CLOTHS.
Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Drab, Mixed, &c. Broad Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemens' Silk plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprise a very hand- some assortment, and will be sold at low prices for Cash only. April 7.
IRISH LINENS.
200 pieces of low priced 3-4 and 7-8 Irish LINENS , For Sale by R. & J. Taylor. Im May 12.
 Last last evening at the Theatre, A GOLD FRENCH WATCH , No. 1286, with the letters J D on the pendul; a hair chain, a key, and a seal, G. S. W. marked on it. TEN DOLLARS reward will be given to the finder, by Captain Dulton, at the Navy Yard. May 12.
Portsmouth Sugar-House.
The present Proprietors of this establish- ment finding a larger capital necessary to carry it on success- fully than they have it in their power to devote, are dispos- ed to sell it in whole or in part, as shall best please the pur- chaser, and will give a great bargain to any one inclined to buy. The House is competent to the refining of 300 hogheads raw Sugar a year; the consumption of loaf may be judged of by the result of an accurate inquiry, made with a view to ascertain the fact, that the towns of Richmond, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg alone, all in Virginia, and holding their relations in trade immediately with Norfolk, consume or af- ford vent for an aggregate quantity of at least 900 hogheads Loaf Sugar a year; to say nothing of the consumption of the town of Norfolk itself, inferior to neither of the others, and where too, from its immediate intercourse with the West- Indies, the raw material has always hitherto been plenty and upon terms as cheap, often cheaper than at other ports north of this upon the continent. For further information apply to Campbell & Wheeler. May 3.
SPANISH HIDES.

The former PRESIDENT ADAMS, is occupied in writing a series of essays, which are published in a democratic paper called the "Boston Patriot," and are going the round of republication in all the democratic papers to the North. The first numbers of these essays were from motives of compassion passed over by us without notice, yet had we foreseen their tendency and extent, we should have inserted them in the Ledger, but it is now too late, as we have not preserved the first numbers, and the meeting of Congress, which takes place in a few days, will furnish us with more interesting matter than the passionate ebullitions of a vain, mortified, and irritable old man. It was remarked of Cicero, that with many great and rare qualities, he was destroyed by vanity, "it was his cardinal vice." Mr. Adams with few of the qualities of the Roman orator and statesman, has more vanity than ever fell to the share of any human being. We disdain to apply to the democratic papers, or to their great idol, for a character of John Adams, for they have portrayed it, as marked not only with egregious folly and excessive vanity, but by all the political turpitude that could be attached to the vilest and most profligate statesman. The Book published by general Hamilton (by many, and by us among others, deemed injudicious at that time) was a most faithful picture of the man, and proved the profound wisdom of Hamilton, in his knowledge of the human character.
Mr. Adams we believe to be an honest man (Mr. Jefferson and all the democrats to the contrary notwithstanding) but a man too much under the influence of his passions ever to be a great man, and of course very unfit to be at the head of a great nation, or even at the head of a party. The exclusion of his son, as a senator for the state of Massachusetts, has driven the old gentleman into excesses, which excite the pity of his former friends, and the secret contempt, tho' professed applause of his former enemies. He has lately published the private, and unofficial conversations, which took place between him, and the leading federalists, at the time he was President, touching important measures. With all our belief in the integrity of Mr. Adams, we are not prepared to admit, that a person of his irritable temper, soured by his own and the publick mortifications of his son, is capable of giving a "very impartial" statement of facts, that occurred ten years back, when his present admirers said he was in "his dotage." Nor would we be understood as expressing any regret at what he has published, or any apprehension of what he can publish, as relates to the publick and private conduct of those with whom he was then associated. Those honourable men (or such of them as are now alive) will feel no resentment towards this unfortunate old revolutionary patriot, they will consider him as one who is dead, and say of him, "The good which men have done, lives after them, And the evil oft interred with their bones."
If the man who Mr. Adams, is now employed in rendering odious in the publick estimation, were capable of exposing his opinions of his present friends, what an absurd light would he not appear in? What would Mr. Jefferson say, if he was informed of Mr. Adams' expressions, when the latter found a letter which the former had written to President Washington, respecting the famous, or rather the infamous Mazzei letter? We are truly sorry, that a man, who has been so much distinguished by his country's favour, should be capable of acting the little, (and if we did not believe that it proceeds more from passion, and the infirmity of old age than vice) we should say the dishonourable part, which Mr. Adams has recently assumed.
It will be seen by an article under the New York head, that as late as the 27th of March the French had not passed the frontiers of Portugal.
The extract which we have made is from the Mercantile Advertiser, the New York Gazette contains the following article upon the same subject:
"By the Vestal, from Lisbon, we have received newspapers and letters to the 27th March."
"Letters were received in Lisbon from the marquis of Romana, dated 11th March at Requiejo, (Gallicia); he mentions that the French have not lost less than 10,000 men, in killed and prisoners in that province. Romana was so stationed as to be able to cut off the communication of the French with Leon and Gallicia. Vigo was in possession of the Spaniards. Three English frigates had entered that place, and supplied them with ammunition."
"Lisbon was still in possession of the Portuguese, and troops were daily arriving from England. Arms and clothing for 30,000 had been sent them: the people were in high spirits, and determined to resist the French. The Portuguese army was divided into three divisions; one of which consisting of 40,000 men, was on the frontiers."
"The French had not entered the frontiers of Portugal, as some time since stated."
Our readers will recollect that the 33d bulletin, stated, that between the 15th and 20th of February, the French army would be at Oporto, and by the 25th of the same month at Lisbon. We feel a double interest in finding that the French were not likely again to be at Lisbon. In the first place our wishes are always directed in favour of nations who are contending for their independence against the Corsican, and in the next place a great number of American vessels, which sailed after the embargo was raised in March, might have fallen into the hands of the French, if they had got to Lisbon.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE!
Fredericksburg Spring Races.
First Day's Race.
Table with 3 columns: Horse Name, Age, Prize. Includes entries for John Hoome's horse Tom Tough, Wm. Taliaferro's gelding Experiment, and James G. Taliaferro's filly Kim me Sweetly.
Table with 3 columns: Horse Name, Age, Prize. Includes entries for Gustavus B. Wallace's gelding Honest Ralph, Gustavus B. Wallace's horse Red Eye, Wm. Taliaferro's horse Mac Bedford, John Taliaferro's colt Waxey, William C. Willis's filly Orange Girl, John Hoome's b. m. Mag of Wapping, Wm. C. Willis's filly Orange Girl, James Smock's grey filly, and James G. Taliaferro's sorrel mare.
LIBERTY AND EQUALITY.
The following is a list of Buonaparte's new creations, as far as they have yet come to hand.
EMPEROURS.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Title. Includes Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of France; Napoleon Buonaparte, Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, another term for Emperor of Germany; and Empress.
QUEENS.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Title. Includes Countess Buharnois, married to Napoleon Buonaparte, Empress of France; Joseph Buonaparte, King of Italy; Joseph Buonaparte, King of Naples; Louis Buonaparte, King of Holland; Jerome Buonaparte, King of Westphalia; Joachim Murat, King of Naples; Elector (Duke) of Bavaria, King of Bavaria; Elector (Duke) of Wurtemberg, King of Wurtemberg; Elector (Duke) of Saxony, King of Saxony; Countess Buharnois, married to Napoleon Buonaparte, Queen of Italy; Buonaparte, married to general Murat, Queen of Naples; Joseph Buonaparte, titular Queen of Naples, and Queen of Spain; Mademoiselle Buharnois, married to Louis Buonaparte, Queen of Holland; Princess of Wurtemberg, married to Jerome Buonaparte, Queen of Westphalia; Duchess of Bavaria, Queen of Bavaria; Duchess of Wurtemberg, Queen of Wurtemberg; Duchess of Saxony, Queen of Saxony.
PRINCES.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Title. Includes Cambaceres, Prince, Arch-chancellor of the French empire; Le Brun, Prince, Arch-chancellor of the French empire; Buharnois, son of the Empress of France, Prince of France, and vice king of Italy; Talleyrand, Berthier, Prince of Benevento, Prince of Neufchatel and Valengen; Bernadotte, Melzi, and two or three other of Buonaparte's Italian ministers, Princes of the kingdom of Italy.
PRINCESSES.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Title. Includes Buonaparte, formerly married to Gen. Le Clerc, and since to the Prince Borghese, Princess of Lucca; Mademoiselle Buharnois, daughter of the senator Buharnois, married to the prince royal of Bavaria, Princess of France.
GRAND DUKES.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Title. Includes Prince of Baden, Grand Duke of Baden; Joachim Murat, Grand Duke of Berg and Cleves.
DUKES.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Title. Includes Elector of Saxony, Duke of Warsaw; Cambaceres, Duke of Parma; Le Brun, Duke of Piacenza; Massena, Duke of Rivoli; Augereau, Duke of Castiglione; Lauriston, Duke of Istria; Lasnes, Duke of Montebello; Duroc, Duke of Friuli; Le Febvre, Duke of Dantzick; Davoust, Duke of Auerstadt; Bessieres, Duke of Istria; Soult, Duke of Dalmatia; Marmont, Duke of Ragusa; Mortier, Duke of Treviso; Moncey, Duke of Cornegliano; Victor, Duke of Belluno; Ney, Duke of Elchingen; Junot, Duke of Abrantes; Savary, Duke of Rovigo; Kellermann, Duke of Valmy; Caulincourt, Duke of Vicenza; Arlight, Duke of Padua.
COUNTS.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Title. Includes Fontanes, Count Fontanes; Menou, Count Lapacède.
FRENCH NOBILITY.
There is a feature in the policy of Buonaparte which has hitherto been scarcely noticed. We allude to the titles and estates which he has conferred on the generals in his service; to which we may add those of the chief civil officers of his government. In a list published, it will appear that not a single French title, not an acre of land in France has been given to any of Buonaparte's officers, either civil or military.
What is the object of this policy? In an unreasoning conjecture, that the French ruler, being determined to centre all authority in himself, is fearful of ultimately weakening his own power, if he should establish a landed aristocracy in France? The power and influence attached to his mere title, unconnected with a military command, and unsupported by the consequence that attends the possession of extensive landed property, must remain at all times very inconsiderable.
The earlier history of our own country supplies many instances of the success with which the power of territorial Barons (as they may be termed) has been opposed to the authority of the crown; and indeed, in all countries where monarchical governments have been established, similar competitions for paramount authority have for a time, and particularly before the introduction of standing armies, disturbed the publick tranquility. To prevent an union of military renown with the influence and consequence arising from large possessions in land, seem to have been the aim to which the views and fears of Buonaparte have been directed. A purely titular aristocracy, both military and civil, can never venture to oppose itself to the supreme and arbitrary authority by which he has assumed, and which is likely to be effected by nothing short of some great national disaster, of which he himself is the cause. Hence we find among the titular creations, Italian,
Portuguese, German, Ragusan, and Dalmatian Dukes.
None of the departments, or principal towns in France, appear to have furnished a single title for any Prince, Duke, Marquis, Count or Baron, in the Empire. Even the generals who were rewarded for the hardships and sufferings they endured in the severe campaign against the Russians in Poland were remunerated by grants of land in that distant country. Whether or not such a distribution of reward be wise and politic, time alone can determine. But however high may be the distinction of a foreign dukedom, it surely cannot afford to its possessor a gratification equal to the satisfaction of deriving his title from the country which gave him birth. By future changes which time will infallibly operate in the present distribution of sovereign power on the continent, the towns and states, from which these ducal titles are derived, may all form part of the territorial possessions of other potentates. It is as great a folly to bear the title of duke of any province which forms a part of another empire, as it would be to receive, for the crown of England, the relinquished claim to the kingdom of France.
The absurdity of these foreign titles might be rendered, in the event of the re-conquest of the emperor of Austria's Italian possessions most strikingly apparent. Should he think proper to create a batch of dukes, and confer on them the landed possessions and Italian titles of some of the French marshals, the Austrian creation would reduce the French dukedoms to mere titular nonentities.
It must be apparent to all these marshals, that although they have been raised to the highest dignities, yet the apprehensions and jealousies which poison the mind of their sovereign, who is technically to be denominated the fountain of honour, very greatly diminished the value of the titles which they have received. Buonaparte gives them distinctions, without imparting to them a corresponding idea of civic importance. They are dukes as far as mere titles can make them such; but their real consequence is almost entirely limited to the military rank which they hold in the empire. The selfish designs and ambitious views of Buonaparte appear, therefore, manifest, even in the rewards which he bestows on his generals and officers of state. The instability of a military government, has been considered as almost proverbial; if at any time it may be justly viewed in this light, it is, perhaps, when a military tyrant shews the distrust with which he regards the power of his principal officers, even in the rewards which he confers on them. [London paper.]
ALEXANDRIA, May 12.
Yesterday the President of the United States and Heads of Department honoured the citizens of Alexandria with their company at a publick dinner, agreeable to an invitation given them. The President was met at the foot of the Potomack bridge (which he passed in his carriage) by the officers of the second legion of militia on horseback, accompanied by an escort from captain Dangerfield's troop of cavalry, and a number of the citizens on horseback. He was conducted into town, down Washington street, into King-street, where he was received by colonel M'Kinney and the different uniform companies of militia, who saluted him as he passed, and when he had alighted at Mr. Caton's Hotel, the military fired a federal salute. The President was received at Mr. Caton's by the committee of arrangement, and the citizens of the town were introduced, and paid their respects to their respected and welcome guests. The military officers also waited upon the President and his suite, and were introduced by col. M'Kinney.
At 3 o'clock the company sat down to an elegant dinner, provided by Mr. Caton. Wm. Herbert, Esq. Mayor of the town, presided, supported by the Hon. Judge Fitzhugh and col. Simms as vice-presidents. After dinner the following toasts were drank, interspersed with songs and music; and we are happy to say that on no former occasion have we seen a more numerous and respectable company, and the greatest cordiality and cheerfulness pervaded every countenance.
1. The United States, their Union the basis of their strength, peace and happiness. 2. The Constitution of the United States, the cement of their union. 3. The people of the United States, too just to invade the rights of others, too proud to surrender their own. 4. The Congress of the United States, may their deliberations result in their country's welfare. 5. The Judiciary of the United States. 6. The advancement of science and the diffusion of information, the best aliment to true liberty. 7. Internal improvement and facility of intercourse. 8. Peace and friendly intercourse with all nations having correspondent dispositions. 9. The memory of general Washington. 10. The Sages and Heroes of the glorious revolution. 11. Agriculture, commerce and manufactures. 12. The militia of the United States, well regulated, the firmest bulwark of the republick. 13. The army and navy of the United States. 14. The American fair.
By the President of the United States. Prosperity to Alexandria.
By the Secretary of State. Institutions for the diffusion of knowledge—may they be patronized as objects of primary importance.
By the Secretary of the Treasury. The District of Columbia.
By the Secretary of War. The second legion of the militia of the district of Columbia.
After the President and Heads of Departments had retired—
James Madison, Esq. President of the United States.
The Heads of Departments.
VOLUNTEERS. By the Merchants.
The Secretary of the Treasury. By the officers of the second Legion.
The Secretary of War. By James Keith, Esq.
May this day terminate all party distinctions. By Mr. Hopkins.
The Chief Justice of the United States.
PHILADELPHIA, May 11.
Don JOSEPH IGNATIUS DE VIAN, has been appointed by the supreme and governmental junta of Spain and the Indies, in the name of king Ferdinand the 7th, conjoint charge d'affairs of his catholic majesty (with the chevalier de Foronda) near the United States of America.
Le Chevalier de Foronda, consul general of H. C. M. Ferdinand VII received yesterday a letter from the captain general of the island of Puerto Rico, informing him, that no other port in said Island, except St. John's, is open to American vessels, but that they will be permitted to sail for any other port of the island, for the purpose of taking on board a cargo, if the government should think it necessary; at the same time, the captain general requires that the vessels should be furnished with documents from the consuls.
It is rumoured, that Gen. Turreau is not only to be called home, but that his station will not be filled by any other diplomatic character; Buonaparte conceiving that his relations with this country can
be fully superintended by a consul-general, or commercial agents. We give this merely, as the rumour of the day. Phil. Gaz.
Brig Atlantick, Donaldson, from hence for St. Domingo, was taken possession of by a French privateer and ordered for the City of St. Domingo four days afterwards, she was given up in consequence of a British frigate bearing in sight, and arrived safe at her port of destination.
DIED—On the 7th inst. aged 62 years, SAMUEL BREK, esq. This gentleman was born in Boston, in which town he resided till within the last 16 years; since he has passed in Philadelphia; where in the love of all who knew him, by his urbane manners and numerous virtues.
NEW YORK, May 11. Letters and papers to the 27th of March, were received in this city by the British brig Vestal, from Lisbon, which mention that the marquis Romana was so situated as to be able to cut off the communication of the French with Gallicia and Leon. Vigo was in possession of the Spaniards. Three English frigates had entered there with supplies of ammunition. The French had not entered Lisbon. The Vestal sailed in company with the Bremen brig, that arrived at this port last week.
INDIAN WAR IN LOUISIANA.
ST. LOUIS (U. L.) April 12. GENERAL ORDERS.
The C. commander in chief directs all the volunteer companies of cavalry, riflemen, and infantry, in readiness to march at a moment's warning. These state of requisition under the general orders of the 28th of November last, will form a body of reserve to act as their capacity to the point of attack, or otherwise as may render their services necessary for the defence of the Territory.
The commander in chief informs the militia of the districts of cape Girardeau, Saint Genevieve, Saint Louis, and Saint Charles, that if they will each within their respective districts, from a voluntary company of infantry to act as circumstances may require for the defence of the frontier of the territory of Indiana, he will immediately furnish them with muskets and bayonets at the publick expense, and will appoint such officers to command each company as shall be recommended to him for that purpose by a majority of the individuals composing them respectively.
Major William Christy is appointed to command the "Louisiana Sirens" and is to be obeyed and respected accordingly.
Major Christy, under the directions and instructions of brig. gen. Clark, will muster and inspect the Sirens, and make a regular return of the same to the Brigadier.
The commander in chief directs, that the inhabitants of the frontier of the district of Saint Charles, extending from the Mississippi to the Missouri, do immediately erect such stockade works, defended by block houses, as may by the field officers of that district, be deemed necessary to defend and secure the inhabitants of the same, and as far as circumstances will permit, against the threatened invasion of the savages; Col. Timothy Kibby, majors Daniel M. Boone, and James Morrison, or any two of them, are hereby constituted a Board of Vigilance, with powers to determine on the necessary number of, and sites for the fortifications; they are further empowered to call upon the captains of the several companies in the interior of the district to furnish their respective quotas of such number of men and implements, as they may deem necessary to assist the more exposed inhabitants in erecting those fortifications. All persons who, from their exposed situations on the frontier would in the opinion of the Board of Vigilance seek protection for themselves and families in these fortifications, are required, without exception, under the direction of the Board, to contribute their due proportions of labour in erecting the same.
MERIWETHER LEWIS.
GENERAL ORDERS.
Head-Quarters, St. Louis, April 10, 1809.
In consequence of the extreme reluctance on the part of the young men of Louisiana, to engage in the service proposed by the order of the 3d instant, the commander in chief for the protection of the frontier, finds himself under the necessity of ordering, that the militia of the districts of St. Louis and St. Charles, who were directed by the general order of the 28th November last to be organized, armed and equipped, within those districts, as their proportions of the requisition made by the secretary of war on the territory of Louisiana, as her quota of one hundred thousand militia, do, and the same are hereby directed to repair to their respective rendezvous; those of the district of St. Louis, will rendezvous at the town of St. Louis, on the 19th instant; and those of the district of St. Charles, at the town of St. Charles, on the 20th, armed and equipped, as is directed by the order of the 28th of November last.
Colonels Chouteau and Kibby will cause this order to be punctually and promptly executed, within their respective districts.
The lieutenant colonels, or commanding officers of the militia, within their several districts of this territory, will without loss of time, take such measures as they may deem expedient, to cause each company of militia in their respective districts to be divided into six classes.
When the companies shall have been thus formed into classes, the several captains, or commanding officers thereof, shall cause a roll of the same to be made out, expressing the name and class of each individual, and shall forthwith transmit the same to the major commanding them, by whom they will be forwarded to the lieutenant colonels of the districts, who are required to cause the same to be deposited in the offices of regimental adjutants.
The volunteer companies are exempt from the foregoing regulations. The first and second classes of each company, will hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning.
MERIWETHER LEWIS.
LONDON, March 20.
The Moniteur in announcing the late start of the Brest fleet, and its arrival in Basque Roads, states that "captain Tronde had availed himself of the opportunity to fulfil the mission with which the emperor had charged him." This expression fortifies the opinion entertained of the L'Orient squadron being destined for Buenos Ayres, and having the royal family of Spain on board.
Report of last night says, there will immediately be a commission for executing the office of commander in chief the British army.
The commissioners to be, General Sir David Dundas, President, Lieut. Generals, Lord Harrington, Lord Cathcart, John Hope, Sir Arthur Wellesley.

MONTA VIDEO, Dec. 2, 1808. —Things are far from being in a settled or pleasant state here. Liniers, the viceroy of the province, and Elío, the governor of this place, have been at variance for some time. The former has apparently been playing a deep game. He is a Frenchman, and has been in the French interest, but it is all over with that party; and it is thought, that he is now aiming at supreme power himself. Certain it is, that at heart, he is not friendly to Ferdinand 7, and that he would not have proclaimed him if he had not been compelled by the example set him at Monte Video. Elío and the Montevideans are staunch patriots, bitter enemies of Buonaparte, and enthusiastic admirers of the English.
Sometime since Liniers sent a person to supercede Elío, but the whole town bade defiance to the Viceroy, and the new governor made a precipitate retreat. About ten days ago accounts were received that a body of troops, from 2 to 3000 had crossed the river, and passed over to Colonia on their march to this place. The Montevideans would laugh at such a force, as the fortifications are stronger than ever—it happened, however, that at that time a brigadier general was in the town, who arrived here several weeks since from Spain in the Flora frigate. He had since his arrival remained in a private character, while he silently informed himself of the disposition of the governor and inhabitants towards Ferdinand 7; but on the approach of the troops he assembled the junta, and exhibited his credentials from the junta of Seville, investing him with supreme powers. Having declared himself satisfied with all he had seen here, he proceeded to Buenos Ayres. We have not heard of his arrival there, but we know that the troops which were at Colonia have been ordered back to their station. It is supposed by some that Liniers will dispute his authority, that he will plead his own appointment by the king, and say that none but the king can remove him.
The inhabitants of Buenos Ayres do not love the English, and that for several reasons. The people recollect how they took the town, and also how disgracefully they lost it. But what most embitters them against us is the conduct of Whitelocke, who is held here in equal contempt and abhorrence, and who suffered great atrocities to be committed in the neighbourhood of the town when he advanced to the attack. You may have heard, that when Whitelocke left the place, some hundreds of the Irish soldiers deserted from the army. They entered into the Spanish service at Monte Video, and are now here, a gelling sight for us.
I have to mention a recent occurrence involved in some mystery. About ten days since an Englishman of the name of ***** arrived here from Rio Janeiro, and was soon after his arrival taken into custody; he still remains a close prisoner. Papers, it is said, were found in his possession, containing a plan for effecting the independence of this country. It is said that he was intimate at Rio Janeiro with a Spaniard of the name of Pinha, an obnoxious character, and that he was arrested in consequence of information dispatched by the Prince Regent to governor Elío.
This province must continue subject to Spain, I believe; nevertheless, I hope we shall, ere long, have a direct trade with it. At present, this is far from being the case. No vessels are allowed to discharge in a regular way; they are obliged to enter the port under some pretext, as that they are in distress; and in order to obtain leave to discharge, are obliged to make use of interest as well as avail themselves of colourable pretences. These are costly expedients, as well as great impediments in the way of business.
The duties and expenses are enormous, amounting to 33 per cent. on the valuation of the cargo, which is, however, not unfavourable.
Yesterday we were informed that the Junta had resolved to admit no English vessel on any plea but downright distress.
Very severe decrees have been issued against smuggling. Any person detected in it, whether Englishman or Spaniard, will be sent to hard labour.
March 25.
In the house of commons yesterday, the serjeant at arms reported, that brigadier gen. Clavering was in his custody, and on the motion of Mr. Wynns it was ordered, without any debate, "that gen. Clavering be committed to Newgate." The house has thus shown the purest impartiality by extending to two men, offending in the same degree, and different only in rank, the same measure of punishment. This proceeding cannot but excite the highest sentiments of approbation.
Another London paper says, Gen. Clavering was committed to Newgate for prevaricating and contradictory evidence, in the case of the duke of York.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW YORK, May 11.
LATEST FROM LISBON.
By the arrival yesterday afternoon of the brig Vestal from Lisbon, we have received Gazettes and letters to the 27th of March, from which the following translations are made. It does not appear as was stated a few days since on the authority of capt. Baeyer, from Lisbon, that the French have got possession of Oporto, or are in that neighbourhood; or that the merchants of Lisbon were in the least alarmed or making preparations to get off as fast as possible with their effects. On the contrary every thing indicates a strong determination in the Portuguese government to make a bold and obstinate stand against their enemy whenever they present themselves. The command of the army is given to gen. Beresford. Romana had collected a large army of Spanish patriots at Requejo and cut off the communication of the French between the kingdoms of Leon and Galicia.
Translated for the New York Evening Post, from the Lisbon Gazette of March 21.
GENERAL ORDERS
Of the Marshal Commander in Chief of the Portuguese army, William Carr Beresford.
His royal highness the prince regent of Portugal having been pleased to confide to marshal Beresford the command in chief of his armies, he thinks it his duty, on entering upon that command, to make known to his companions in arms his sentiments upon this occasion.
The marshal commander in chief, while in the station which he held in the army sent by his Britannic majesty, to aid the admirable and prodigious efforts, which the Portuguese were making to regain their liberty and independence, so unjustly attacked, had opportunity to study, and become thoroughly acquainted with the disposition and military character of this nation; and although he is persuaded that he has given it an unequivocal proof of the advantageous opinion which he entertains of it, by his acceptance of the said command, he is nevertheless desirous and hopes to manifest in a more decisive manner, that the chief command of the Portuguese army could have been entrusted to no other officer, so intimately acquainted with the ability and military talents inherent in the Portuguese, to whom some instruction, and uniformity in their direction, are alone wanting to demonstrate, that they are now what they always were, if not the best, at least equal to the bravest and most intrepid soldiers in Europe; and therefore the commander in chief will give to those qualities that efficacy and energy which they always acquire when assisted by a well regulated discipline.
It is universally acknowledged that the Portuguese are loyal to their sovereign, obedient to the lawful authorities who represent him, and patient sufferers of the privations and inconveniences which armies on most occasions experience; the patriotism, energy, and enthusiasm, of which they have just given the most striking proofs; the glory which they acquired in Roussillon; the recent successes on the northern and north eastern frontiers—attest their resolution, valour, and intrepidity, qualities, which render them worthy of their ancestors, and as famous as they.
Therefore, Portuguese, there are none who discover better qualifications to become excellent troops, and convinced of this truth, the marshal commander in chief finds himself with the greatest pleasure identified with the Portuguese nation; he is a Portuguese officer, and to the Portuguese he securely confides his honour and his reputation.
The marshal commander in chief judges it necessary to protest to you, that he will always consider it as one of his most important duties to reward merit, wheresoever it may appear; and that the only recommendations to his favour shall be zeal, intelligence, activity, bravery and patriotism; qualities, which shall always find in him a decided and active protection.
The marshal and commander in chief, calls the attention of all his general and subaltern officers to the actual condition, and to the melioration of the army; and being convinced that the best method of introducing into our military corps, discipline, and an exact observance of duty, is the example of the officers, he hopes that they will not fail to impress upon their soldiers, a lesson so important and necessary.
The marshal commanding awaits with impatience the first opportunity of visiting and inspecting, as well the different corps, which are already in the field, as the rest of the army, and he will avail himself of all occasions to promote the satisfaction, discipline, and advantage of the officers and soldiers, with the command of whom is he entrusted.
Head-Quarters, Lisbon March 15, 1809.
LISBON, March 21.
A letter has been received in this city from Marquis de Romana, dated at Requejo (a place in Galicia to the northward of, and not far from Braganza) on the 11th inst. by which it appears that the French have lost in Galicia, not less than 10,000 men, killed and taken prisoners by the patriots of that kingdom. The said general being posted at that place, cuts off the communication between the kingdom of Leon and that of Galicia.
The Portuguese, who passed the Minho on the 10th inst. and entered the town of Guarda, were afterwards at Baçana; from whence they returned towards the interior, and were on the 15th in Amorim, a place near Tuy. It also appears that Vigo is now in possession of the Spaniards, and 3 English frigates have entered its harbour, which supplied the inhabitants with ammunition.
There have arrived in this port, and are now landing arms and clothing, complete for 10,000 men, a very important aid, which the generous British nation sends to the Portuguese. By this, and by many other acts of liberality, it may be seen with what earnest desire and zeal the British government is animated to defend the Peninsula, and particularly this kingdom, its intimate and ancient ally; and our enemies may thence learn the impossibility of conquering the three united nations.
PHILADELPHIA, May 13.
The latest letters from England mention the receipt of private information from France, of the discovery of a real or pretended conspiracy against Buonaparte, and that in consequence, 350 persons have been arrested at Paris alone. Several senators, generals, legislators, and prefects, were said to be implicated in a plot of removing Napoleon, and of placing the crown of France on the head of its legitimate prince Louis XVIII. as the only mean of restoring Europe to its long lost tranquility. No publick examinations had taken place, from fear, as was stated, of alarming the armies; but the prisoners underwent daily interrogatories in the temple and other revolutionary bastiles, before Fouche, and the confidential members of the secret police of the French emperor. Strict search has been made after the duke of Angouleme, the presumptive heir of the French Bourbons, married to the daughter of Louis XVI. who was supposed to be concealed at Paris. This prince was however, safe in England, with his uncle Louis XVIII. Ferdinand VII. and his brother, were reported to be confined in the state prison, the castle of Vincennes, near Paris, where the duke of Enghein was murdered in 1804—Buonaparte's journey to Germany is stated to have been retarded by these occurrences; and before he quitted his capital, he deposited his will in the senate which the grand officers of state, as well as the members of the senate, swore, in case of any accident to him punctually to execute.
[Pol. Reg.]
SHIPWRECK, &c.
We stated in a former paper, that the ship Monticello, from Lima, fell in with the wreck of a vessel at sea, on which was found a man, the last of the crew, who had preserved a precarious existence for a number of days by feeding upon the bodies of his comrades.
This statement, in the first instance, was considered too extravagant to be true; but it is now known to be a fact. It was also said that the crew cast lots, which of them should die, to sustain the lives of the remainder; but this is not confirmed by the narrative of the survivor. He admits, however, that where any of his comrades died from hunger or thirst, he was driven to the necessity of existing upon their remains.
When the captain of the Monticello took this wrecked man on board his ship, he gave him a change of cloaths and linen, and would not suffer him to take much sustenance at one time. The first nutriment he gave him was two cups of coffee and a small piece of toast, and by adhering to this system, in the course of a few days, the man was quite restored to health. He proved a most excellent sailor, and was a great acquisition. But it is a curious fact, that not one of the crew of the Monticello would, for a length of time, associate with him, on account of the diet he had fed upon; hoping to cure them of their prejudice, the captain kindly invited the unfortunate seaman to his table; but this had not the desired effect; on the contrary, those persons who usually messed with the captain deserted his table. Time, however, and the general good conduct of the man, restored him to the society of his shipmates. In relating to them his sufferings on board the wreck he abstained, as much as possible, from mentioning the manner of his subsistence; but the crew themselves had witnessed his food hung up in the shrouds, at the time he was taken from the wreck.
Particulars given by the wrecked mariner are these: his name is Thomas Moorhead, a native of the county of Durham; he served his time to the seas in the coal trade; the ship in which he was wrecked was the Acorn, captain McLeod, of Stockton, to which they were bound, from America, when on the 30th Oct. a severe gale of wind came on, in which the ship made a great deal of water, and finally filed and overset, in lat. 51, long. 48, by which misfortune, the carpenter and a black man
were drowned. In about ten minutes the sea carried away the mainmast, and she righted again. At this period the sea made a clear passage over the ship, but she could not well sink, being laden with timber. The master, Andrew Brass, and John Simpson, a boy, were washed overboard, but at day light the master was washed on board again, having been for some hours clinging to the pieces of the wreck. All hands proceeded to the foretop, and in five hours time two more of the crew died in consequence of the inclemency of the weather. Soon after the timber man, Francis Bradly, Christopher Baly and Thomas Bales, boys, nearly the whole of the remainder of the hands, were frost bitten. In this deplorable situation they all remained in the top 4 days, when not a fragment of the cabin was to be seen. Every thing was washed out of the cabin windows, except three pieces of meat, which were found in the stern sheets. The ship's rudder parted on the 12th of November. Thomas Charlton, and the boy Charles English, died on the 23d. The master prolonged a miserable existence to the 12th December, on which day he died. William Pearson fell a victim to thirst. All the water casks were swept off the deck when the vessel upset on the 31st; the little moisture they procured was from the rain that fell, and which they caught in their hats, &c. in the foretop. The Monticello fell in with the wreck of the Acorn, in lat. 41, long. 25, when the captain immediately sent a long boat for Moorhead. He was taken out of the top where he had been fifty-one days, and towards the latter end expecting to share the unhappy fate of his companions.—London Paper.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1809.
[The following letter was received by the last, mail, and we certainly should not have intruded it upon our readers, if it had been the first, or even the tenth, which we have received within a few months from other subscribers, complaining of similar conduct in other post-offices. To us personally, it is something, however, that we might have overlooked, but we deprecate the practice more than we feel the loss. By such a practice it is in the power of postmasters, to stop the circulation of any paper which does not correspond with their political principles. We do not flatter ourselves that the circulation of the Ledger is of any political importance, but while we conduct it, it shall circulate fairly, or we will expose those who from design or neglect endeavour to prevent it. We request our subscribers, who experience the same treatment to let us know, and the authors shall hear of it. We know it is a practice, and a most shameful one it is, for Postmasters to lend out papers to persons whose political sentiments are hostile, and who retain them or destroy them according to their pleasure. Such abuses deserve to be noticed, and ought to be corrected.]
To the Editor of the Publick Ledger.
Sir, "You will please to discontinue my papers, as it is unnecessary for me to pay for what I never receive the benefit of, on account of the bad management of the Post-Office at Nixonton, for I can certify that I never get my papers more often than one in four weeks; your account you will also enclose by post and I will remit you the balance."
"Could I receive my papers in a proper manner I should be fain of continuing them."
"I am with respect, &c."
Governor Wright of Maryland has resigned that appointment.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch'r Mohawk, Cowper, 16 days from St. Jago de Cuba, Coffee, Tobacco, &c. and 100 French passengers, C. Fry.—Left ships Orion, Vickery; Artie, Davis; Elizabeth, Tufts; brig Ann Elizabeth, Skinner; and Harriot, Butler, all from this port—And a number of others. Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, 7 days from Philadelphia. Sch'r Emily, Burnham, 6 days from New-York. Sloop Polly, Denike, 7 days from Philadelphia. Sch'r Delight, Burt, 5 days from Newport. Sch'r Mars, Lewis, 6 days from Falmouth. Sloop Regulator, Hiller, 3 days from Philadelphia. In Hampton Roads. —Ships Ariadne, from Newburyport; Belviderra, from Newbedford; and Ariadne, from Portsmouth. The ship Calpe, Moore, from this port bound to Tangier, was spoken April 8, in lat. 31, 26, long. 48. 48.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Alexander, Ballard, Baltimore. Sch'r Polly & Eliza, Rider, Boston. Mary Ann, Hall, Edenton. Reliance, Hawes, Boston. Liberty, Lewis, Philadelphia. Sloop Polly, Denike, do.
CLEARED. Ship Jane, Colley, Gottemburg. Brig McHattable, Manson, St. Bartholomews. Sch'r Elizabeth Margaret, Mallory, Baltimore. Charlotte, Kennedy, Philadelphia. Betsey, Baker, Boston. President, Walker, Baltimore.
Phoenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK. INSURANCE UPON SHIPS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.
  One month 12 1/2 cents per $100   Two do. 20 do.   Three do. 25 do.   Four do. 30 do.   Five do. 35 do.   Six do. 40 do.   Seven do. 45 do.   Eight do. 50 do.   Nine do. 55 do.   Ten do. 60 do.   Eleven do. 65 do.   Twelve do. 70 do. 
The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo. Richard Taylor, Agent.
NORFOLK THEATRE.
The Publick are respectfully informed, that in consequence of an arrangement for the season, the stay of the Company in Norfolk will be necessarily short, during which time, in hopes to afford general satisfaction, a New Production will be given each Night of Performance—Nor will there be any postponement on account of weather.
THIS EVENING, May the 17th,
Will be presented, (for the first time here) an interesting Melo Drama, as performed in London and New-York, with distinguished applause, with new Scenery, &c. called
THE FORTRESS.
Everard, Mr. Young; Count Adolphus, Mr. Clough; Valbron, Mr. Clark; Oliver, Mr. Fox; Vincent, Mr. West; Philip, Mr. Ringwood; Thomas, Mr. Spear; Petras, Mr. Ux; Celestine, Mrs. Clark; Alice, Mrs. Placide; Paulina, Mrs. Young.
In Act I. The Wall of a Fortress with a large Iron Gate, through which is seen the Terrace and the Ramparts.
Act II. A View of the interior of the Castle Yard, with an entrance from the Porter's Lodge, and the Guard Room, with a Dungeon.
Act III. The outer Gates of the City, a Cottage, and Green House.
To which will be added a favourite Opera, called
THE MOUNTAINEERS.
Octavian, Mr. Young; Bulcazen Muley, Mr. Clark; Violet, Mr. Spear; Kilmalock, Mr. Ringwood; Lope Tocho, Mr. West; Roque, Mr. Clough; Sadi, Mr. Fox; Old Goatherd, Mr. Ux; Young Goatherd, Mr. Byrne; Zoraida, Mrs. Placide; Florantha, Mrs. Clark; Agnes, Mrs. Young.
In Act II. The favourite Glee "Ye High Born Spanish Noblemen." By Messrs. Fox, Spear, and West.
Doors to be opened at 6, and the curtain to rise precisely at 7 o'clock.
Tickets to be had at the Office of the Theatre. Subscribers will please send as usual to Mrs. West for their Tickets.
Sales at Auction.
Postponed Sale.
On Saturday next, the 20th instant, At XI o'Clock,
Will positively be Sold at the Exchange Coffee-House,
The Brig Franklin, Tons 2, 4, and 6 months, burthen 224 tons, for approved notes. Francis Smith, V. M.
May 17. 2
On Friday next, the 19th instant, At XII o'Clock,
Will be Sold without reserve, at James Young's new wharf,
The elegant New Ship HERALD, copper fastened, with all her tackle as she lies, as per inventory, which will be exhibited. Terms, one sixth Cash; one sixth 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 days, approved endorsed notes. S. MARKS, Jun. 3
May 12. 3
TO BE SOLD, For Ready Money at Public Auction, On Thursday the 1st day of June next,
A HOUSE AND LOT,
Situate on Charlotte-Street, in the Borough of Norfolk, adjoining the residence of James Nimmo. The above property will be sold by virtue of a deed in trust executed by the Reverend James Whitehead, deceased, and Clarissa his wife, to satisfy a debt due to Dr. A. Slaughter. The Trustee. tds
May 15.
Sale of Pews in Christ's Church.
On Tuesday, 23d of May, at eleven o'Clock in the forenoon, the following Pews will be Sold to satisfy a claim for ground rent, unless the money due from the owners of said Pews is paid before the said 23d this month—viz.
Nos. 45, 24, 10, 27, Gallery Pews. Nos. 60, 43, 41, 24, 62, 61; 3, 32, 33, 37, 59—Pews below Stairs. W. C. Moore, D. S. For Samuel Moseley, Serjeant, tds
May 12.
For Charter, The Brig CAROLINE, Capt. Doak, Burthen 250 tons.
Moses Myers & Son. if
May 17.
For Charter, The Ship ALEXANDER, Captain Ballard, Burthen 280 tons, and is in complete order for the reception of a cargo.
Warren Ashley. Who has just received,
Loaf Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, And a few small boxes Imperial Tea of superior quality. May 17.
133 boxes white } Havana SUGARS, 143 do. brown } The Cargo of the Brig Louisiana Packet—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle.
In Store, 70,000 wt. St. Domingo COFFEE, 800 boxes Raisins, 130 bales Sea Island and Upland Cotton. May 17.
Just Landed, 104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, 10 boxes clayed do. 15 barrels Old Rye Whiskey, 1.0 do. Alexandria superior Flour, 200 do. M Middlings—For Sale by Jennings & Ralston. Who offer to RENT,
A Dwelling-House with five Rooms, pleasantly situated in the fields. May 17.

LANDING On Southgate and Dickson's wharf, the CARGO of the British brig Alert , 123 punche's choice Grenada RUM. For Sale by William Dickson. April 4.
Wanted by the Subscribers, A quantity of OAK BARK, for which the following prices will be given, delivered at their Tan-Yard. For Spanish Oak, $ 12 per cord, Willow, do. 11 Red, do. 10 Young White, do. 8 William Plume, & Co. April 7.
Twenty Dollars For the apprehension of SAM , a negro man the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mis- tress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of those places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly. John Tyler. Richmond, March 16.
RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK of the very first quality, for Sale by C. & F. Whittle. April 15.
SALT. A quantity of coarse SALT , suited for the fisheries, on board the Ship Jeanie . And Liverpool Blown SALT , on board the Ship Highlander , for sale on accommodating terms, taken from a long side. Robert Dickson. March 20.
PATENT ILLUMINATORS, or Sky-Lights for Shipping, &c. Giving a more general Light than the com- mon Sky-Light, with one half the expense; and are equally applicable to the state-room, steerage and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck. Apply to E. Sturtevant, Agent. March 10.
TAKE NOTICE, That we have applied to the Presi- dent and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is lost. B. No. 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dollars 50 G. 9820, dated Philadelphia, 21 June, 1800 50 E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 819, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 1686, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Dis- count and Deposit, at Norfolk. A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us. MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10.
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo , D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba , COFFEE , in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS , in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, 50,000 weight of Navy BREAD , 20,000 Superfine Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS . Also, 400,000 well burnt BRICKS , 2,000 bushels STONE LIME . Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD of superior quality for fa- mily use. Feb. 19.
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM , in the County of Princess Anne. The Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN , situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be ad- vantageously divided into two or three Farms, the sub- scriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the o- ther heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory.—It has also the advantage of several good landings.—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON , or JOHN READ , who reside in the neighbourhood. Tully Robinson. Dec. 7.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-House, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
NOTICE. The Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolves on W. A. ARMISTEAD , who is author- ized to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 3.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 14.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York. Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall-Street. PROPOSALS For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having in- corporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the li- berty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole pur- pose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal pro- perty from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular sa- tisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which so frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION: and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and libera- lity, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patron- age of the publick. * * * No insured person will be liable to make good the los- ses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified.—The Company also make good losses on pro- perty burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or me- tal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not ex- ceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not ex- ceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 1 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceed- ing 10,000 dollars in one risk.
HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 1 87 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an in- crease of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c.—The pre- miums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden build- ings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same build- ing exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bak- ers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpen- tine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Car- penters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machi- nery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the of- fice of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for Insurance accurately described.
II. If the property offered for insurance is within the dis- trict of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and re- port thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just descrip- tion thereof, viz. of what material each building is construct- ed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how other- wise; where situated; the name of the present occupier; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the in- surance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or per- sons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.
III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be de- clared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to co- ver such property.
IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.
V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.
VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy: and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the pay- ment of a rateable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.
VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may hap- pen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil com- motion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.
VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.
IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.
X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in par- ticular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required: and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstan- ces of the person or persons insured; and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable:—Also, if there appears any fraud, or
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitu- tion or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allow- ance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.
XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Sur- veyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb. 13.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February , 1809.
THOMAS HOLLIDAY, Compt. against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. In Chancery. TAZEWell and PETER DALEY, Defts.
THE defendant William Smelly not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Smel- ly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smel- ly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February , 1809.
Richard Gernon, Complainant, against William and Anthony M. Buckley, In Chancery. and Shanks and Binford, Defts.
THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forth with inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Bo- rough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February , 1809.
THEODORICK ARMISTEAD, Compt. against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRIS- In Chancery. TOPHER FRY, Defts.
THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively and po- sted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February , 1809.
JOHN WALLACE, Compt. against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadel- In Chancery. phia, and ALEXANDER MA- Defts. CLURE,
THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having enter- ed their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not in- habitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said de- fendants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complain- ant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the court- house of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander MacLure, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hustings Court held the 27th day of February , 1809.
STEPHEN G. WILLS, Compt. against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETER- In Chancery. SON BROWN, administrators, &c. Defts. of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY,
THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, not having entered their appearance and given securi- ty according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, do ap- pear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is fur- ther ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, con- vey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Lewis, on Monday last from Philadelphia, a large quan- tity of the best
Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, &c. that has (probably) ever been in Norfolk.
With the Philadelphia Upper Leather for Boots—the choice of Sole and other Leather here—good workmanship —great attention—no disappointments—a regular bred fore- man—and a tolerable supervisor—He has already furnish- ed and will continue to furnish, better Boots and Shoes and better treatment to customers than has been rendered here by any person in this way; on these conditions: only he expects custom.
He has now from Baltimore, &c. three good HANDS for Ladies' Work, and a good flock of KID and MOROCCO; all the materials and workmanship shall be good, or an al- lowance made for that which is not; but the greatly en- creased price of all the materials, and the high price of la- bour in this way, will not admit of the Shoes being sold at the price of the run-work, generally offered for sale here.
He knows getting almost all kinds of Boots & Shoes made. The advantage of getting Boots and Shoes made in the place of good materials and workmanship, where the responsibil- ity of the manufacturer is bound, is too obvious not to be seen except by those who have eyes and will not see.
He has on hand a large assortment of Boots, where gen- tlemen may be fitted at any time, with a certainty of get- ting such as are good, as he has no run work done, and a large assortment of Shoes of nearly all kinds. His terms are cash only.
A LEASE For the eligible PROPERTY he now occupies is to be disposed of—it has about three and an half years to run. April 15.
Niemeyer and Von Kapff, Offer for Sale at their Ware-House, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following
GERMAN LINENS, 650 pieces SACKING, 35 pieces SHIRT LINEN, 200 do OZNABURGS and 45 do FINE SHEETING, TICKLENBURGS, 70 do TABLE CLOTHS, 450 do WHITE ROLLS, 50 do BED TICKING, 80 do HESSIAN do, 65 do FROM RAVENS 30 do FINE PLATILLAS, DUCK.
ALSO, 11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities, 110 boxes Spanish SEGARS, TUMBLERS, 40 do Crown GLASS, 160 dozen half pint DECAN- 150 do English PIPES, TERS, 5 gross empty BOTTLES, 120 dozen WINE GLASSES 600 do CORKS, 100 pair WAFLE IRONS, 100 wt Bottling WIRE, 350 pieces PAPER HANG- 20 gross Cowskin WHIPS, ING, 600 wt GLUE, 100 pieces OIL CLOTH, 100 wt Oznaburg THREAD 4 cases PORT WINE. 600 Straws half pint and gill
And at their Store in Main-Street, Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery, and fancy Articles. We will take in barter, about 25,000 wt. of Green Coffee. March 29.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-Street, corner of Bank-Street, have just re- ceived from London, per the ship Planter ,
An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt-Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound cannisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans's best Crown Lancents, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiv- ing from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
FOR SALE, 40 pun. choice old Demerara RUM , 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 boxes Havana brown SUGAR, 80 do do white do. 6000 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT, 150 sacks Liverpool do. 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, De- canters, and Wine Glasses, 15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHECKS and LISTADOES, 40 box's CASTILE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM. James Young. March 16.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The public are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest ma- terials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long ex- perienced in the business himself, his factory will not be con- ducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give sa- tisfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cot- sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from on board the British Brig Point Shares , from Havana, 239 boxes SUGARS , 87 hogsheads) Prime Muscovado Sugar, 14 barrels) 112 bags GREEN COFFEE—For Sale by Moses Myers. March 3.
FOR RENT. A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer.
Also, That commodious House on Catha- rine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad- joining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.
Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly.