Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-09-29 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 29, 1806.
[NO. 32.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
 For SALE, The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogsheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit.    Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202    For Freight or Charter, The Ship JUNO , Thomas Ristson, master, burthen 3000 barrels Flour, or 375 hds. Tobacco; will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days.    ALSO, The Ship COURTNEY , Wm. Bryant, master, burthen 1800 barrels Flour, or 200 hogsheads Tobacco; now ready to receive a cargo.    ALSO, The Ship INDUSTRY , Noah Wright, master, burthen 3000 barrels Flour, or 375 hogsheads Tobacco, now at City Point, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 15 days.    William Pennock. Sept. 22. tf 199    For Liverpool, The good Ship LAURA , Thomas Hoole, master, burthen about 260 hds. Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure.    Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do. Farthingware.    And in Store, 8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 73 crates Farthingware; 38 Hogsheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine Old Scotch Whisky; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 hds. Cogniac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 5 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Ca tile Soap; 25 baskets 12 cases Anniseed, 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 195    For SALE, on accommodating terms, the remarkable fine Darque Petersburg , now lying at Luffingwell's wharf, Portsmouth, an inventory may be seen by application to Capt. S. Davis, who will also inform the terms of Sale.    ALSO, The Snow Wentworth , lying at Pierce's wharf, Portsmouth; a very great bargain may be had in this vessel if applied for immediately, she is now ready to take in a cargo. George Wilson. Sept. 17. tf 185    For Liverpool, The new, staunch, and remarkable swift-sailing Ship ELIZA , John W. Treadwell, master, will sail by the 1st of October, having two thirds of her cargo engaged. For freight, apply to the master on board at Gorman's wharf, or Phinehas Dana. Sept. 17. tf 189    For Freight or Charter, The very fine Ship MENTOR , Stephen Waterman, master, burthen 350 hds. now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to N. Heron. Sept. 12. tf 172    For CHARTER, The Ship LIVE OAK , Gerrard Yarrell, Master, burthen 280 tons, in good order, and can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to the master on board, or WILLIAM PENNOCK.    Who has for Sale, on board said Ship, 100m. feet Merchantable BOARDS. Sept. 8. tf 162    For Freight or Charter, The Ship J The Ship JANE , Melzar Joy, master, burthen 185 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for SALE, 77 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, Imported in said Ship. Sept. 3. tf 144    For Sale or Charter, The fast sailing Sch r  CAROLINE , James Gilbert, Master, burthen 120 tons, or 850 barrels. Will be ready to receive a cargo in 4 days. Apply to Francis Smith. Who is now landing and for Sale, from said Schooner, on Maxwell's wharf, 23 Puncheons choice Grenada RUM. August 29. tf 124    For ANOTHER, The good Ship PATSEY , David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—For the remainder, about 300 bales of cotton are wanted, which will be taken at a moderate freight, if application be immediately made to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & co. Richmond; Rambaut, Gerson, & co. Petersburg, or to James Maurice, & co. August 25. tf 109    For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA , William Daggett, Master, 400 hogsheads burthen. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. tf 128    Court of Vice Admiralty. NASSAU, August 5, 1806. Before the Worshipful Henry Moreton Dyer, Esq. sole Judge and Commissary.    Stork, Cornell, master. —This ship sailed from Bristol, Rhode Island, for Havana with a cargo of dried beef, the produce of Buenos Ayres, on which voyage she was captured by his majesty's Schooner Redbridge , lieutenant Edward Burt, commander, and the private ship of war Fancy , John Mackie commander, and brought to New Providence.    Mr. Wylly, his majesty's advocate general, prosecuted in behalf of the captors, upon the ground that the said ship was engaged in an illegal voyage, carrying the produce of one enemy's colony to another.    Mr. Armstrong, solicitor general, interposed the claim of the master, in behalf of Hersey Bradford, also of Bristol, merchant, as sole owner of ship and cargo, contending that the whole of the present transaction originated in the neutral port, in June last, when Mr. Bradford became the purchaser of ship and cargo.    The cause having been very ably argued, by counsel, the Judge pronounced the following    JUDGMENT: This is the case of a ship and cargo captured on a voyage from Bristol, in Rhode Island, to Havana, and claimed in behalf of Mr. Hersey Bradford, a merchant of Bristol. The most material feature of the case is, that the cargo was the produce of the Spanish colony of Buenos Ayres, and originally brought from thence to Bristol; and therefore before I presume upon a case so circumstanced, it is necessary that I should advert to an important preliminary question, whether a neutral vessel carrying a cargo of such produce direct from Buenos Ayres to Havana, would be engaged in a lawful voyage. Because if so, then no penalty can attach to the present transaction, which, worst, is only alleged to a voyage from and to same ports, in an indirect shape. But it is my clear opinion, founded as well upon the reason of the thing, as upon the best decisions of the superior court, that such a direct voyage would be illegal. It would be an intervention of the neutral to take up a trade which was not open to him in time of peace. It would be a carrying of the produce of one enemy's colony, for the supply and convenience of another. And as such a trade is not sanctioned by the relaxations of the king's instruction, I must hold that it remains under the general law of prohibition.    I have thought it material to dispose of this preliminary point—because if the law, which I have said would be applicable to the direct trade, is right—then it clearly follows that the circumstance of stopping intermediate in some neutral port, cannot vary the transaction, or withdraw it from the legal effects of the direct voyage. It will of course be understood that I mean a mere colourable stoppage; because if the goods shall have been bona fide imported at the neutral port, and been thereby (if I may presume to apply the expression to animate objects) domesticated in the neutral country, their subsequent re-exportation cannot be in any degree objectionable.    To apply these observations to the present case.—Suppose Mr. D. Wolf to import at Bristol a cargo of Buenos Ayres produce, to enter and land it, and pay the duties upon it, and thereby to mix it up with the common mercantile stock of his country—and suppose Mr. Bradford afterwards purchases from him the whole or a part of that produce, and sends it to Havana, 'tis a completely innocent transaction on either side. But if on the other hand it should appear that Mr. D. Wolf brings such a cargo to his port of residence in America, and afterwards sends it on to Havana, without having taken any of those steps towards a legal importation, and with sufficiently strong presumptions that he had an original intention to do so, 'tis quite clear that such a proceeding must at this tribunal be held unwarrantable. But still further, if it should turn out that Mr. D. Wolf and Mr. Bradford are in intimate connexion together, and that in the course of such a transaction (to which let it be still supposed that the same presumptions of original interest and the same facts of feigned importation apply), the one presents himself, as the importer, and the other as the exporter of the goods, I should surely be measuring out a very ineffectual mode of justice if I hesitated to consider such a proceeding as a mere subterfuge, and inadequate to protect them from the same penalties, which would undoubtedly have attached if the one or the other had appeared singly in the transaction from beginning to end.    By these facts I will proceed to try the present case.    That the cargo is the produce of Buenos Ayres, that it was brought from thence to Bristol, and that Mr. D. Wolf was the importer, are facts clearly ascertained from the certificate of the custom house at Bristol, and the whole of the oral testimony in the case. The fact of transhipment is equally clear. Brown the mariner says, in answer to the 22d interrogatory, that he has been informed (for he was not then hired) that the cargo was transhipped from a vessel called the Ann , which brought it from La Plata to Bristol, and that it was so transhipped in the month of June. 'Tis true that Munroe the mate (who also was not hired at that time), declares the cargo was taken from the shore. Upon which declaration, I should say no more than, that I am sorry it was made. Because the master (who entered, as appears from the role d'équipage so far back as the 16th of May), and is much better informed on the subject, tells us distinctly that the cargo was taken on board from a ship called the Ann , (that imported it at Bristol) in the month of June last. It is not only apparent from his testimony, that this cargo was never landed in the American port; but 'tis also established by it, in conjunction with the certificate, that a very short period of time elapsed between the arrival of the one vessel, and the loading of the other. The Ann arrived in May, and on the 9th or 10th of June, the Stork is loaded, her log book then commences—her crew are begun to be hired; and she is in fact ready for sea.    In this stage of the discussion, the question properly comes, whether any duties were paid on the cargo? a question which I cannot hesitate for a moment to resolve in the negative. It has been argued by the king's advocate, that (under the 32d sect. of the American act of March 2, 1799) such a case is by law excused altogether either from paying or securing duties. But as it was contended on the other side that this section only applies to the case of re-export-    tion in the same identical vessel, and the clause is so worded, and as I have not the later laws on that subject (although later ones have been passed) to refer to, I am disposed to take this argument most favourable for the claimants, and to allow that this might have been an importation in the usual mode, upon a mere security of duties, though it must be noticed that I have no evidence even of that. But it would be going much too far to infer, from the mere fact of importation, that the duties on importation were actually paid. What does the custom house certificate say? Simply that "the merchandise specified in the annexed invoice was imported into the district of Bristol. A more sterile document upon this head it never fell to my lot to observe. In other cases we have seen certificates that goods were imported and the duties paid, which were decisive ingredients of bona fides . Upon one occasion we have seen a certificate that goods were imported according to law , which the liberality of our prize tribunals held to include all the ingredients of a legal importation; and in other instances it has been certified that the goods were imported and the duties secured, and for a long time we laboured under the mistaken idea that this security was equivalent to an actual payment. But here the certificate simply announces an importation— et præterea nihil . When I combine this scantiness of information, with the recent decisions upon this question of the double voyage (decisions of so much notoriety, & which have provoked so much discussion as cannot fail to induce persons who are liable to any possible suspicions of coming within their line, to protect themselves by the publication of every favourable circumstance), I cannot but conclude that this paper certified all it could do for the advantage of the party concerned; and when it is perfectly silent as to the payment of duties, I am bound to infer that the duties were not paid, even if I go the length of holding that they were secured.    The next question to be resolved is whether there was any original intention on the part of the importer, that these goods should be carried on in their present course, and one strong circumstance to raise the presumption of such an intention, is the non payment (refusing myself the liberty to say non security ) of the duties. Another circumstance of immense strength in such a point, is the peculiar nature of the cargo . It is perfectly notorious that this article of jerked beef, prepared at Buenos Ayres, from the innumerable droves of wild cattle which traverse the adjoining plains, is solely confined in its use to the soldiery and the lower classes of people throughout the Spanish colonies, but is never consumed in the United States, any more than it is by ourselves. Is it possible then to conceive that such a cargo could be imported with any idea of home consumption, or rather without a plain intention to send it forward to those places where alone it is used? I am not regardless of the argument which was used of the circuitry of this voyage as an inference against its being an entire transaction begun and carried on by one projector, and under one general scheme. True it is, that to carry the produce of a Spanish colony in lat. 34, S. to an American port in lat. 41, N. and then to re-export it to another Spanish colony in lat. 25, whereby 18 degrees, in a southerly direction are to be retraced, is rather a circuitous navigation. But when the unity of the transaction is well established by other evidence, it appears to me that the only deduction from this circuitry, is the necessity of the enemy, which must be supplied under any circumstances of inconvenience, from double freight and enlarged expenses. The only other circumstance I rely on to shew such original intention, is the shortness of the time during which this cargo was detained in the neutral port. A long period of delay may fairly enough sustain a presumption that the markets were tried, and ordinary mercantile routines gone through; but a short stop, perhaps no more than sufficient to take the cargo out of one vessel and put it into the other, must lead to every opposite conclusion.    In addition then to the facts that this cargo was brought from an enemy's colony, was not landed in the neutral port, nor was the subject of any importation duties, it now appears by the plainest inferences, that there must have existed an original intention to transport it to another enemy's colony. Had that intention been carried into effect by Mr. D. Wolf, the court could not have admitted of a moment's doubt. The only remaining question then must be, how far the transfer of the property to Mr. Bradford induces any favourable distinction.    But in the first place, the reality of that transfer does admit of considerable doubt. The vessel, with her cargo ready laden, is sold in a lump—I do not affirm that such a bargain may not occur, but at least the usual prudence of mercantile enquiry entitles me to say it is not a very likely transaction. The master too, knows nothing of the consideration. I beg to be understood as by no means laying down a rule, that a master should in all cases be acquainted with the consideration which is paid for a vessel or cargo by his employers; but I merely say with respect to the master's want of knowledge, that it is the more singular as he was an old master in the service of Mr. D. Wolf, and appears to be turned over upon this transfer to Mr. Bradford, in the same lumping way with the ship and cargo.    There is another circumstance to discredit the reality of this transfer —The master says it took place on the first of June and the register bears date on the 11th June ; yet on this last mentioned day, Mr. D. Wolf, the former owner, advances the wages of the crew, and takes a receipt in his own name. Does this look like a complete resignation of his property on the part of Mr. D. Wolf? The answer is obvious—indeed, this point of the case is felt strongly that the master endeavours to excuse it, by saying, that Mr. Bradford, not being at Bristol at the time the ship sailed, his brother-in-law Mr. D. Wolf, paid the men their advance of a month's wages. But how is he borne out in this explanation? by comparing the receipt with the role d'équipage, in which the date of each person's entry is given, it appears that though the receipt at the head of it is dated the 11th of June, yet in fact there was a continued payment to each successive seaman as he entered, up to the day of sailing, which was the 15th of June. James Breisling a seaman, entered on the 15th day, and he signs the receipt for an advance of wages, and under him the master himself signs for a like advance, and of course it is to be taken that he received his advance after the other. It is not enough to shew that Mr. Bradford was absent on that day—it must be proved that he was out of the way during the whole period, from the 11th to the 15th;    yet on that 11th day of June we know he was not absent, because on that day, he swore to his sole interest in the cargo before a notary in Bristol, and took the oath of exclusive property in the ship before the officers of the customs, upon which they issued the ship's register.    But, in the second place, admitting the reality of the transfer, and allowing that something of a consideration did pass from Bradford to D. Wolf, so as to satisfy Bradford in taking new papers, and describing the property as exclusively his own, how, after all, is a better title to restitution established? We have only to look to the intimate connection between these two persons. The master tells us they are brothers-in-law—It is no improbable presumption that they are partners. Jackson, one of the seamen, expressly speaks of them in that character. Another witness, Browne, tells us he has known the vessel several years, and as being under Mr. Bradford's direction. In another place he speaks of her more expressly as the property of Mr. Bradford exclusively. This no doubt was a mistake, but it goes a great way to shew what was the common understanding, as to their concern over each other's property; or I should rather say, the impossibility to divide their interests. Here that business of advancing their wages comes again in aid of this conclusion—as an excuse for the act, 'tis attributed to fraternal affection; but I cannot forget that the payment is made and the receipts taken by a clerk (the hand-writing being the same as that of a letter from D. Wolf & Co. to a merchant at Havana, which is among the papers is the cause) from whence I draw this probable conclusion, that it was done in the way of business, and that there was but one mercantile purse between the two gentlemen.    As to this transaction, therefore I must consider Mr. D. Wolf and Mr. Bradford as one and the same person, and when I see this sort of handling over between them, I can only conclude that it was a preconcerted scheme, to avoid penalties which they were well aware of and that for this purpose it was managed (by way of raising the semblance of a separation of interests) that the goods should be imported by the one person and exported by the other. But with the close connection which is proved in this case to subsist between them, if the act of the one is not to be taken as the act of the other, at least it is clear that there was a concert between them to an illegal end, and that this voyage from Bristol to Havana, on account of Mr. Bradford was only a consummation of the other voyage from Buenos Ayres to Bristol on account of Mr. D. Wolf, that first voyage and its final object being known to them both.    It is my duty to pronounce that this attempt to break the continuity of the voyage cannot avail, and that the same penalty of confiscation must be attached to this case as would have applied to a direct voyage between the hostile ports. I by no means accede to the distinctions which were attempted to be set up with respect to the ship. Had this been a case of charter, exceptions might reasonably (and not without success) have been urged in favour of an innocent ship owner. But no such reasoning can apply when the ship and cargo belong to the same persons. I therefore pronounce that both ship and cargo are subject to condemnation. But I restore the private adventures.    For Freight or Charter, The good Ship JASON , Titus Salter, master, burthen 240 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. August 29. tf 130    For Freight or Charter, The good Ship ALEXANDER , Miles King, master, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days. For SALE, 12,000 bush. Liverpool stoved SALT, 30 Crates of well assorted CROCCERY WARE. Also—An extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, Which will be disposed of on low terms, for Cash. J. & W. Southgate. August 27. tf 116    We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA , Captain Vickery, to a port in France, burthen 320 hogsheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112    For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary , Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf 102    For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA , Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 590 hds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf 98    For Sale or Charter, The fine staunch, fast sailing Brig ANN ELIZABETH , Richard Owens, master, 4 years old, burthen about 1300 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Brown. Who has received from Madeira by said Brig, a few pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks London particular Madeira WINE, which will be sold low by applying as above. August 11. tf 66    For Freight or Charter, The fast sailing Brig ELIZABETH , Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Davis, Portsmouth, July 16. tf 66 

In the elaborate defence made by the navy department, of the treatment to Commodore Truxton , it was among other things insisted that the rank of a Commodore in the British navy was a grade of rank, unknown to the service, and that it was nothing more than a name by which the Senior Captain commanding a fleet or squadron was called, and more especially that it was unprecedented for a Commodore to have a Captain under him . Not being conversant in those matters, we did not contradict this assertion, tho' we were under the impression that it was incorrect, and the result of an inquiry has confirmed the impression we were under.
In Rank, between the navy and army, a Commodore ranks with a Brigadier General. A Commodore in the British service, is not only allowed a Captain under him, but he is also allowed a secretary, and the following is an abstract of the allowance of such secretary: "Secretary to a Vice, or Rear Admiral, being Commander in Chief, and of a Commodore with a captain under him 300l. per annum."
"Secretary to a Flag officer, and to a Commodore with Captains under them, not commanding in chief, 150l. per annum."
From this it is evident that a Commodore has a Captain under him, not only when he is commander in chief, but when he is not, because the pay of a Secretary is fixed in either case, and proves that the regulations of the navy contemplate both. Our information to these points is derived from a source that admits of no doubt in our minds, and we venture to pledge ourselves to the accuracy of what we have advanced.
Last night a very heavy gale of wind came on at N. E. attended with rain, and blew with great violence; this morning it came round to S. E. and from this to W. at which point it was blowing with considerable violence when this paper went to press. We have not understood that any material damage has been sustained, yet there is reason to apprehend that there has been some, as well from the wind as from the tide, which was uncommonly high.
Yesterday anchored in Hampton Roads, H. B. M's ship Leopard of 50 guns. This is Admiral Berke-ley's flag ship, but we have not learned that the Admi-ral is on board, but as no flag was flying, it is pre-sumed that he is not.
COMMUNICATION.
The following statement from Steele's List up to July, will it is hoped, prove that there is not much de-pendence in French official accounts . This list ex-hibits all the British line of Battle Ships that were in the action off Trafalgar , and where they were in July, 1806.
  Victory 100 Guns at Chatham   Temeraire 98 repairing at Portsmouth   *Neptune 98 off Cadiz   Conqueror 74 off R. chort   Leviathan 74 Plymouth repairing   Ajax 74 Medi terranean   †Orion 74 off Cadiz   Agamemnon 64 in the West Indies   †Montaur 74 off Cadiz   Spartiate 74 on a cruise   *Britannia 100 Plymouth repairing   Africa 74 with the channel fleet   Royal Sovereign 110 at Plymouth repairing   Mars 74 with admiral Sterling   Belisle 74 with Sir R. Strachan   Tonnant 80 off Ferool   Bellerophon 74 with the Channel Fleet   †Colossus 74 Plymouth repairing   Achilles 74 off Rochfort   Polypemus 64 with the Channel Fleet   Revenge 74 in the North Sea   Swiftsure 74 at Gibraltar   Defence 74 Cadiz repairing   Defiance 74 with the Channel Fleet   Thunderer 74 in the Mediterranean   *Prince 98 off Cadiz   Dreadnought 98 Portsmouth 
Note.—Those marked *, the French official ac-count says, were sunk in the action, and those marked † lost on the coast.
The only reason which the British have for not publishing an account of the ships which they lost, is because they lost none.
The shortest way to find the loss of the French and Spaniards is by the simple rule of Arithmetic called subtraction . The French and Spaniards had 33 sail of the line when the action commenced; Ten got back to Cadiz, viz.
  FRENCH SPANISH   Le Pluton Santa Anna   Le Neptune L'Justa   L'Heros St. Leonarda   L'Argonaute Prince of Asturias   L'Alcagiras Astancanza   Ergo—the other 23, as the Moniteur would say are missing; but they are accounted for thus—   Destroyed in the action 18   L'Achille blown up as she was running off 1   Runaway but unluckily were caught by Sir Rich-ard Strachan 4   23 
If this account will not satisfy, the author of this communication has no more to say, except to wish that every French and Spanish fleets could be as well accounted for.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
The National Intelligencer has lately communica-ted to the publick a series of essays, entitled "THOUGHTS on the subject of NAVAL POWER IN THE UNITED STATES, &c." which have under-gone, and are now undergoing a course of republica-tion, in many of the papers in the United States.—To pursue the writer of these essays, into the vari-ous ramifications which he has pushed his subject, may not be requisite, as not being immediately con-nected with the great design of the author. It may
however, be remarked, that this writer has fol-lowed the course of all his party, for it is of no con-sequence, let the subject of inquiry be what it may, the tyranny and injustice of Great-Britain must be brought into view, it is the Delenda est Carthago of democrats. This kind of railing has become so habitual, that a democratick essay, or ora-tion, without it, would be as flat and insipid to the mind, as the freshest viands would be to the ap-petite without salt.
It is my intention to follow the author of these es-says upon that branch of the subject, which relates to the establishment of a navy, it being his object to shew that we ought not to have a navy, and it being my opinion, that we ought to have one. There was no act of the federal administration, that was so censurable as the reduction of the navy, a measure which I apprehend was adopted to silence popular clamour, upon the score of expense, and to deprive their antagonists of one of the causes of the loudest complaint. This impolitic measure was the mor-tal wound that federal hands gave to an establish-ment, which had in a short course of experiment, rendered important service, and elevated the cha-racter of the nation. Subsequent experiments, have afforded abundant evidence of the prowess of our coun-trymen in naval war, and given proofs that they on-ly want opportunities and means of proving that on the ocean they are equal to any people. I have thought it necessary to premise, that the genius of our countrymen is calculated to render us a great maritime people in war, as certainly we are in com-mercial enterprize.
The impolicy of the federal administration in re-ducing the navy, was exactly what their successors would have wished, and has been improved upon in various ways, so that in a short time, our frigates have dwindled into Gun Boats, and these will soon come to nothing, partly from a conviction of their in-utility without a navy, and partly from the difficulty of procuring officers to command them. The young men who have entered into the service, were animated with a laudable ambition of one day rising to com-mands that would have enabled them to distinguish themselves in their country's service; little did they imagine that their aspiring hopes were to be limited to the command of what, in sea phraseology, would be termed a Bumboat. To effect the destruction of the navy, by rendering the service contemptible, accords well with the crafty policy of the administration.—The gentlemen who are at present in the service, may find it difficult to get into other pursuits, but when they quit, or drop off, it is not presumable that any young man of character and ambition, will en-ter a service, whose best situation will be beneath his notice.
If the enemies of a navy would come forward at once and boldly avow their real sentiments, we should know how to meet them, but with the hypocritical cant of being friendly to a naval force, that might be suitable for defensive, they are utterly opposed to one that might enable us to carry on offensive oper-ations. Securely however as these hypocrites may suppose they are entrenched, we will attack them in their entrenchments, and prove, that like many other of their systems, this is founded upon mistaken principles, or that principles are affected to cover designs which cannot be safely avowed.
In military history, it is clearly ascertained that nations who have confined themselves to the defen-sive only, have always been subdued, and for reasons that are as obvious, as cause and effect. In referring to ancient history, it appears that nothing contributed more to the success of the Romans, and to the con-quest of all other nations, than the fatal policy of the latter, in confining themselves to the defensive . One of the consequences of which system, was; that as the Romans were always assailants, they of course chose the season of attack, and the others resorted to their old system of defence; independent of the advantages arising from selecting the season for ma-king war, those who always act on the defensive be-come cowards, while the assailants become heroes. That great Captain, and sound statesman, Hannibal, endeavoured to rouse his countrymen, and the na-tions of Europe from the fatal lethargy of defence, and to stimulate them to offensive war against Rome; his counsels were disregarded, his country was ruined, and the world was enslaved. In our own day, a more apt illustration may be selected. Is there a man pos-sessed of two grains of understanding, beyond ideot-ism, that will not agree that if France had confined herself to defensive operations only, she would have been conquered? Instead of that martial spirit animat-ing her armies, which has enabled her, not only to re-sist, but to subdue all her enemies, she would have ex-hibited a timid reluctance for war, which necessity on-ly, (or to use a more favourite phrase) self-defence only, could rouse into action. In such an army Heroes could never have been formed.
That peace is the interest of this country, "we need no ghost to tell us," but to preserve peace, we ought to shew that we are not afraid of war, and to create soldiers and sailors, we must adopt measures that are calculated to make them respectable.
I do not say, that in imitation of the great powers of Europe, we ought to have a navy that would co-ver every ocean, and every sea, but we ought by gradual means to create such a one, as would ena-ble us to pursue any advantage which we might ob-tain, or to strike a blow at the colonies, or commerce of an European nation, before they could be suc-coured by the parent state, or a powerful naval force. It would be unavailing to offer the theories of Mr. Jefferson in support of mine; but if any rea-der is curious enough to know what were once his sentiments on this subject, he will be gratified by re-ferring to his Notes on Virginia; it will there be seen that twenty-five years since, this gentleman thought that thirteen sail of the line, with a proportion of fri-gates could be supported by the United States with advantage.
Every thing must have a commencement, and if the United States are ever to have a navy, it does not appear that a more suitable moment will again
be presented, than has lately passed away. Instead of which, we have seen nothing but measures, which are calculated to destroy it, 'till at length that sys-tem which has been attacked by sap, is openly as-saulted. The administration paper lends its columns to destroy the navy, and to prove that it is an use-less burthen on the people.
It appears evident, that we must either relinquish our pretensions to the carrying trade, even of our own productions, or we must create a navy to sup-port our maritime rights, which will accrue to us as a commercial people. I know that there are among us those, who advocate the theory of abandoning all foreign commerce, and in support of this theory, we are told of the example of the Chinese, and asked why we cannot follow their example?
"Why has not man a microscopic eye?" "For this plain reason, man is not a fly." So we say, Americans are not Chinese. Until our habits become changed, it is one of those philosophi-cal reveries to attempt to convert us into an agricul-tural people, that would excite derision, if it had not advocates among men, whose situations enable them to attempt to put it into practice.
With the view to dissuade us from the creation of a navy, the odious manner (as it is called) in which Britain mans her navy, is cited, as if we were obliged to resort to the same means. The manning of a na-vy would not be more difficult than recruiting an ar-my, nor more contrary to the principles of our go-vernment. If the country was in danger, no one could suppose that the government would wait for voluntary enlistments, or permit citizens to fix their own price of service; the latter would be fixed by law, and if voluntary enlistments would not procure a sufficient force, a draft would. I see nothing against the same mode being pursued with a navy. A sailor would starve for want of employment if we had no trade, he shall not therefore be permitted to refuse his aid to defend it, when it is attacked, no more than a landsman shall be permitted to refuse to de-fend the country when invaded. In order to increase the odium against a navy, it is insinuated that the same objections are to be urged against a standing navy , as there are against a standing army; that it is dangerous to liberty. The absurdity of the re-mark does not entitle it to serious consideration, and may serve to increase the number of words in an es-say, or may induce a hope that the number of objec-tions may increase their weight. The army in the time of Cromwell enslaved England; the navy took no share in the civil broils of that country, but main-tained the honour of its flag, against all nations, and prevented the interference of the powerful nations of Europe, which but for the navy, might under the pretext of aiding one or the other party, have ruined both and enslaved the nation.
The abuse of a system is no fair argument against the principle, nor is it candid to set forth in exagge-rated terms the evils without allowing the benefits. The writer of the essays to which we have alluded, has displayed in glowing terms, a number of evils which have flowed from the British navy, but he for-got to state that it is that navy which has saved Bri-tain from the galling yoke under which all the rest of Europe groans. It is that navy that enables her to look at the Corsican tyrant with the steady coun-tenance of defiance. And it is that navy which ar-rests the career of universal despotism.
The destruction of the navy, was early resolved on, it will be accomplished perhaps sooner than was expected, but I trust not without a struggle, by those whose interests are to be hazarded upon the event. If we are to abandon the ocean, then let us destroy the remains of our navy, but if we are determined to protect the enterprizing spirit of our merchants and mariners, let us be watchful, let us cherish the navy as a sheet anchor of national prosperity.
PHOCION.
York, Sept. 20.  GUN BOATS. The following extract will prove the efficiency of Gun Boats, which are the hobbies of the navy department. It is an extract from the minutes of the engagement between the two British Frigates the Arethusa and Anson , and the Pomona Spanish Frigate, assisted by 12 Gun Boats, and a Battery of 16 Guns.
"August 23, We discovered a strange sail—made all sail possible in chase. At first, thought her a Spanish line of battle ship—made signal to lay the enemy on board. On coming up, found her anchor-ed to leeward of Havanna, under the protection of a battery, mounting 16 thirty-six pounders, and sup-ported by 12 gun-boats, carrying a twenty-four pound-er forward, and a nine pounder aft, with 100 men each. At 11 A. M. we ran close in shore, & anchor-ed within pistol shot of her.—A general action com-menced soon after. In the course of twenty minutes she struck, and proved to be Le Pomone , from Ve-ra Cruz, laden with specie and plate."
"During the action the fort blew up, three gun-boats shared the same fate, seven sunk, and two ran ashore."
The Arethusa had two seamen killed; and cap-tains, two lieutenants, 30 seamen wounded.—The Anson , none killed, none wounded."
"Le Pomone , had her captain and twenty men killed, and thirty men wounded, several of which have since died. She mounted 42 guns, and carried 340 men."
Query, for the advocates of Gun Boats and flying artillery. If a frigate, 12 Gun Boats, and a battery of 16 guns are not a match for two frigates, how many Gun Boats, and pieces of flying artillery without a frigate to assist, would be a match for three fri-gates?
DIED—On Friday last, MR. THOMAS BRUSH-wood of this place.
From Dr. Dwight's Political Lectures to his Pu-pils.
"In the existing situation of the United States e-very reason has ceased which formerly suggested the propriety of the celebration of the fourth of July."
"It is a very unfortunate circumstance that the United States ever separated from Great Britain; for this separation will be the ruin of both coun-tries; I thought so when the Declaration of Ame-rican Independence was announced; and still think so."
In consequence of an application to Doctor Dwight relative to the above paragraph from the Chronicle , a letter was received, in which it is thus noticed:
"The assertions in the the Chronicle under the words 'from Doctor Dwight's Political Lectures to his Pu-pils,' which you inclosed to me are false and ground-less. I have at no time said any thing, which, with-out the grossest violence, could be construed to favour the sentiments attributed to me in those paragraphs. Further, the opinions, alleged in the 'Witness,' published at Litchfield, to be delivered by me to my pupils, are, so far as I have seen or heard them re-peated by others, without an exception, FALS-HOODS."
The "WITNESS," is published by a Mr. Sellick Osborne, now in gaol, pursuant to a sentence of court, upon conviction for a libel on Julius Dening, Esq. It is the same Mr. Osborne whose confine-ment has produced such a systematick commiser-ation in the democratick newspapers. The paragraph now in question, probably began its course in the "Witness," and the last glimpse we had of it, was in the National Intelligencer , if our memory is cor-rect. Mr. Smith, however, knows; and he is by profession, a man of great softness and candour, we call upon him distinctly, to publish this refutation of a wilful and gross calumny.
We have, however, no expectation that either the Chronicle or Intelligencer will do such an act of com-mon justice; because we do not recollect in a single instance, that they have done it. They are not in the habit of retreating or retracting, but encounter truth, if it comes in their way, as they would any o-ther enemy. For the truth of this remark, we ap-peal to the files of the democratick newspapers. Do they furnish an instance of a calumny retracted, a misrepresentation corrected, or a falsehood acknow-ledged.
All this resolves itself into the spirit of faction, and this is a lying and a relentless spirit. The writers and publishers of such articles, knew them to be false; still they continue to labour in their vocation, and call it spreading information among the people. If a man of great virtues, talents and weight of char-acter is to be made the object of suspicion and ha-tred, it must be done by misrepresentation and false-hood. Faction always says, it must be done, and all ages and countries men enough can be found ready to engage in its service; some for money, some from petty ambition, some from personal hatred, and some from natural depravity. Boston paper.
Toussaint, late a captain, and Jean Bernard, late lieutenant in Toussaint L'Overture's army, and who accompanied him to France, as lately stated, the lords of the admiralty have generously ordered to be conveyed home in the Wolverine sloop, which is un-der orders to take a convoy to the West Indies. They have been sent from the Volontaire on board the Wolverine . London paper.
FROM THE REPERTORY.
THOUGHTS AND REFLECTIONS ON THE PRESENT STATE OF AFFAIRS.
No. V.
There is nothing more obvious, or less maturely considered than this formidable truth; if France should triumph over Great Britain, American liber-ty will be in peril. It remains to be seen, which, in the opinion of our rulers is most worthy of preser-vation, that liberty or their own popularity. If they choose to keep the country defenceless, and to per-mit the people to be careless because they are vet blind to their danger, they may continue to enjoy their political sport, like children at play on a precipice, till the foundation of their power slides from under their feet. For nothing is more certain that if Bu-onaparte prevails against England, and Mr. Jefferson prevails much longer against our having any effi-cient system of national defence, the French empe-rour will be our master if he chooses. But Bu-onaparte has said, and it is possible our rulers may affect to believe, that France is satisfied with her ample dominion, that weary and exhausted by war, she seeks only to establish the more glorious univer-sal empire of the arts, and when she is no longer em-barrassed in her beneficent designs by an obstinate and jealous antagonist, the world will then begin to enjoy peace without a disturber of its blessings.
Is this, however, the nature of ambition? Is it an appetite that is choked and cloyed or made raven-ous by its gluttony? a creation only once in six days would not be made fast enough to keep pace with the growth of its desires. The whole world is not wide enough for this giant to stretch his limbs in.
Ambition contented with its limits! Have we seen the ocean so full that it would not drink up an-o-ther river? Inquire of the winds whether the last storm has crippled their speed that they will never blow again. Ask of the pestilence, whether, weary of havoc, its iron heart relents to tread once more its circle of destruction. Yet six months after the possession of the British Navy by France, that ocean would swell beyond the Allegany ridge, that tem-pest would scatter blight and mildew over all our plains, that pestilence would cramp every heart with terror and spot every honest face with contagion.—We should see the temple of our liberty in ashes or in sackcloth, and if we did not lose the life, it would be because we could endure to drag it on in servitude and disgrace.
Who then will say that Buonaparte would not de-sire the empire of America, or who that has not a slave's heart already, could view with any calmness the almost irresistible means he possesses to obtain it, and to obtain it without striking a blow? We have men among us who will view it with complacen-cy, if not joy, men whom liberty cannot elevate, and whom the whip of the oppressor would not degrade.
Shall we be told that if Buonaparte possessed the British Navy he could not govern this country if he would? Has he not governed it without that Navy? what is there to oppose his will? have we at Wash-ington a Roman Senate, who, if the French Hanni-bal should land here, would make an auction of his camp? Is it conceivable that they should have the courage to resist, who have not the courage to pre-pare the means of resistance. Would those men re-solve to face his legions who have quaked at his mi-nion's frowns?
Suppose however that peace ensues, that Great Britain retires with shame and defeat from the con-test, leaving Buonaparte master of Europe and sole-ly anxious to be her master, can we doubt whether his first care would be to strip her of the means and especially of the naval and commercial means of ever-renewing the contest.—Would his victorious peace make his influence greater in America, and need it be greater here than it is already for securing his success. What success could be more inviting or important than to cut off by a stroke of the pen all inter-course whatever between the United States and Great Britain. Mr. Jefferson says the farmers are Gods chosen people, if ever he had a chosen people, that we have land enough to supply the thousandth generation of our posterity.—The reasons, the pre-texts and the motives, are thus avowed, and the act prohibiting British manufactures after Decem-ber next, is a precedent more than sufficient for a beginning of hostile acts of Congress against the Bri-tish trade. What has Buonaparte to do more than to urge his tractable friends to permit that act to go into operation, and as it would be found in need of stronger acts to enforce it, who is there that would dare to oppose, or who could oppose with effect the vindictive statutes that the perverseness of the Bri-tish government will be alleged to require. The

French emperor sees round France, States that dare not disobey him. Yet he calls them independent, and has gone no further with them than to require the prohibition of British manufactures. We seem already to have chosen the ignominy that they endure by constraint.
Who will doubt that if the baffled and humbled England were at peace tomorrow, our measures would be most obsequiously framed as general Turenne might be instructed to suggest them to Mr. Madison.
Surely we know enough of the French character to expect that she will accomplish every thing she possibly can by her policy . Her arms will not be used, nor even shown unseasonably. Until her friendship and unfeigned domination can be allowed to take root, till we lose the idea that we are any thing, and become quite familiar to the contemplation of the power of France as every thing, and especially, while Britain may be allowed to keep any remnant of her greatness, would the cunning of Buonaparte permit him to ask for more in America than he can quietly obtain by influence? And what more could he desire, than Congress is already in the train of conceding? Thus he would girdle the British oak, and leave the sapless trunk to perish by gradual rottenness. We should thus help France more than if we joined her in the war.
It was thus old Rome called States her allies, till they grew tame in the yoke, and then she erected them into Provinces.
It is certain that we could not resist her influence—it is certain that we could not endure it and be free.
What is to be done? the answer is nothing. Nothing, while we have rulers of a character fitter to have power as Prefects, when we are subjugated, than to call forth the energies of a great people to preserve their independence.—Rulers who will not arm one ship, but will probably yet lade ten with tribute, and who will never think of any other way to disarm a conqueror, than submission.
If Washington were at the head of affairs we might hope that we should provide against danger, as other nations do, by preparing force and treasure—that we should study economy, but not be afraid of necessary expense, that we should not provoke a war with France, but on the contrary do every thing that honour would permit, to avoid it; still however, believing that the surest way to preserve peace is to respect justice, and to make adequate preparation for war. We are well aware how prompt the flatterers of the administration will be to misrepresent these sentiments. If there is really no danger, and would to heaven that could be made to appear, let these remarks pass as unseasonable. We intended they certainly are. But if there is danger, and if its approach be no farther off than a peace between France and Great Britain, which very possibly is already concluded, then let those flatterers tell the people, Independence has its price, and expense and ships and arms would go beyond it—tell them slavery is cheaper and will give them rest.
We will only add, this country might be safe if it could be wise. If it could resist the influence of France it might baffle her arms.
Note.—No. 4. ought to have appeared next after No. 2, as it was written to explain that last mentioned.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22.
A letter from an officer on board the ship Peking, of this port, dated Leghorn, August 1st, says: "In the Straits of Gibraltar was brought to by 3 Spanish gun-boats, examined and dismissed. Same time saw them capture 2 American ships, and take them into Algeziras. July 12, passing Carthagena, we saw the Spanish fleet of 6 sail of the line chasing 2 English frigates; and off Toulon, the French fleet of four sail of the line and four frigates, just out from that port."
BALTIMORE, Sept. 23. COMMUNICATION.
CONGRESS.
It is with pleasure I observe the nomination of Commodore Joshua Barney , to represent this city in the next congress of the United States. He is a man who has been well tried, and the present situation of our country requires that men should be sent into our councils that have firmness to propose plans, and also to execute them afterwards, if necessary. He is too well known in this district, having been born in Baltimore, and his conduct during our glorious revolution, to need comments; the experience he must have acquired by a continual intercourse with foreign countries for a number of years past, his knowledge of the laws of nations, of commerce and of his country, make him the fittest person to represent our interest at large, and in particular, A BALTIMOREAN.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 19.
Sunday the 7th inst. in lat. 35. long. 60. Capt. Walker, of the ship Independence from Glasgow, fell in with the British 84 gun ship Cæsar , under jury masts, standing for Halifax. She was admiral Sir R. Strachan's flag ship, and had been dismasted in one of the late gales. The admiral had left her the day before, and gone on board the Triumph 74, one of the ships of his squadron, which was on its way to Europe.
CAPTAIN DOVE, of the brig Lioness , from Charleston, put into this port yesterday bound to Baltimore, has favoured us with Charleston papers to the 23d, from one of which we copy the following European intelligence received at that port. This intelligence is not so late as we have received, but affords details of some occurrences between the 26th of July and the first of August, which we wanted to complete the chain of information to the latter period.
LONDON, July 27.
The Russian minister at Constantinople has sent orders to the Russian consuls in the Levant, announcing the possibility of a rupture with the Turks, and advising that the Russian merchants, &c. should make arrangements for the safety of themselves and property in the event of a war taking place.
In the interior of Austria the people have been called out in divisions, for the purpose of military exercise, and the system is to be persisted in, until the entire population has been trained to the use of arms. Magazines are likewise forming in the several districts, for the supply of this levy en masse.
Louis Buonaparte is to be crowned at Amsterdam, on his return from Paris.
The French are organizing several native regiments in Naples. Part of the troops assembled in Calabria for the invasion of Sicily, have been withdrawn to reinforce the army before Gaeta.
Accounts from Constantinople, of the 18th June, state, that the Reis-Effendi had in decided terms refused, on the part of the court, to restore the privileges of the Greeks under the protection of the Russians; and that prince Itkinsky Sawarow had made preparations for his departure, which was only delayed by awaiting the return of a courier from St. Petersburg.
Constantinople and its environs resemble an immense camp, into which fresh levies are hourly pouring from Asia, to reinforce the corps under the Pacha of Natolia. The army which the Turks have
already collected in Europe, under pretext of the war against the insurgent Servians, exceeds 150,000 men. The disciplined, or regular troops under the pacha of Cogni, amount to about 30,000. The army to be sent to the relief of Belgrade, under the pacha of Romelia, comprises 50,000 men; and the remaining 70,000 are employed in watching the motions of the Russians.
The Russian troops now assembled on the frontiers of Turkey, exceed 100,000, and 80,000 more are collected on the shores of the Black Sea in readiness for service.
Count Haugwitz rises in favour with his master as he sinks in contempt and detestation of every other man in Prussia. The army feels its honour tarnished by his politics, and, with the nation, generally, is bold in the expression of its sentiments.—General Blucher, who commands in Westphalia, has made a report to the king, of his arrangements for guarding the coast of East Friesland from any attack of the English. The king now resides wholly at Charlottenburgh.
Rear Admiral Cederstrom, commanding the Swedish frigate Froëja , has captured and sent to Galscrons, the Russian ship Elizabeth , — Wagner , from Revel, bound to Stettin. She had been claimed by the Russian minister at the Swedish court, and the king persists in considering her a prize, in consequence of her having attempted to violate the blockade of the Oder. Some animated notes have passed on the occasion, and it is supposed that the affair may interrupt the friendship subsisting between the two courts.
The minister of the French interior has announced that races of horses and chariots are to form a part of the triumphal fetes of the victorious armies. According to the dispositions made for that purpose, two prizes are assigned to the winners in the horse races—the first of 2400, the second of 1500 francs. The riders must be French, and the horses bred in France. The prizes for which the chariots are to run are, first, a gold medal worth 3000 francs; and secondly, a silver one worth 1800. The riders and drivers must enter their names before the 31st inst. Not more than two horses are to be allowed to the contending carriages.
July 31.
Much has been said on the subject of Russia making a separate peace with Buonaparte, and the honor of the imperial Alexander has by some been placed in an equivocal point of view. But when it is considered that it was a sine qua non with the French to negotiate separately, and that in point of fact we have nothing to ask for Russia, and could not permit her to ask anything for us, without compromising our honour, we may easily conceive that separate treaties must have been preconceived; particularly after Buonaparte's boast that England could not wage war with him single-handed. The fallacy of this vaunt has been demonstrated, and by a promptitude equally honourable to ministers, and gratifying to the country: we have humbled Prussia under the very wing of the Gallic Eagle! there can be no doubt therefore, of our having acquiesced in Russia's negotiating for herself—while we maintained an imposing attitude; holding out the sword in one hand; in the other, the olive branch, and proudly bidding France choose either.
King Louis, previous to his departure for Wisbaden, published a decree concerning the finances of his new dominions. It is a document of considerable interest. His majesty appears to be miserably straitened by that clause in the constitution which recognises the publick debt of that country. The revenues of the kingdom cannot with every amelioration, produce more than 50 or 55 million. Of these, the interest of the debt devours 35. The remainder is plainly said to be inadequate to the other expenses. The consequence that may be expected is, that his majesty will either cease to respect the debt, or that his subjects must find him more money.
It is mentioned, in some letters received yesterday from Holland, "that his Prussian majesty has hesitated to recognize Louis Buonaparte." The base and mean policy which the court of Berlin has lately pursued, precludes us from giving the least credit to this intelligence. Prussia could offer no greater insult to Buonaparte, than by refusing to recognise a king of his nomination.
The Expeditions. —The unfavourableness of the wind still detains the remote expedition at Portsmouth, though Sir Samuel Auchmuty, Capt. Adams, and every body else is now on board. The troops embarked, to their great disappointment, have received no bait and forage money; a supply on which many of the officers had relied in outfitting, and which surely should not be denied them, if they are going a long voyage and to a distant climate. All the transports have moved down to St. Helen's are ready to start on the least shift of wind.
It is now mentioned in town, that general Grey is to join the remote expedition at Plymouth, whence likewise some men of war are to accompany them.
It will be recollected, that general Grey is the brother of Lord Howick, and was lately appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, to succeed lieutenant governor general Sir David Bales, and to succeed him likewise as commander in chief of the troops. The honourable major-general Grey is lieutenant colonel of the 17th dragoons, a very active good officer.
From the London Gazette.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, July 29.
Copy of a letter from the Right honourable Lord Keith, K. B. admiral of the White, &c. to Wm. Marsden, Esq. dated on board the Edgar , off Ramsgate, 27th July, 1803.
Sir,
I have the satisfaction of transmitting, for their Lordship's information, a copy of a letter which I have received from Captain Lavie, of his majesty's ship the Blanche , acquainting me with the capture, in the latitude of the Ferroë Islands, of the French frigate La Guerriere , one of the enemy's squadron that has been harassing our ships employed on the Greenland fisheries.
Their lordships will have great pleasure in observing, from the list annexed to captain Lavie's report, that in consequence of his good conduct, this large frigate has been carried with very little loss on our part, and that he speaks in terms of high commendation of lieutenant Davies, and the rest of the Blanche's officers and ship company.
I have the honour to be, &c.
His Majesty's ship Blanche *, Yarmouth Roads, July 26, 1806.
My Lord—I have the honour to acquaint you of my return to Yarmouth Roads, having in company La Guerriere , French frigate, commanded by Mons. Hubert, (of the legion of honour) whom I captured on the 19th instant, in lat. 62 deg. N. off the Ferroë Islands, after a sharp contest of 45 minutes.
La Guerriere is of the largest class of frigates, mounting 50 guns, with a complement of 317 men, but these were soon reduced by our destructive fire, and the ship has also suffered very severely, while the damages of the Blanche are confined to the topmasts, rigging, and sails.
It now becomes a pleasing duty to beg you to recommend lieutenant Henry Thomas Davies to their lordship's notice, and to speak in terms of respect of his general good conduct, as also of lieutenant Basin and Allen; of Mr. Robertson, the master, and Lieut. John Campbell, of the marines.
The warrant officers, midshipmen, and ship's com-
pany, are likewise entitled to my warmest praise. Underneath you will observe the list of killed and wounded.
I am, &c. THOS. LAVIE.
Blanche —None killed; wounded, lieut. Bastin, not dangerously—Thomas Wilkinson, James Wilkins, marines, not dangerously—George Worley, marine, dangerously.
La Guerriere —Twenty killed; thirty wounded, ten dangerously.
T. LAVIE.
Right hon. adm. lord Keith, &c.
* The Blanche was formerly the Amphitrite of 38 guns, a frigate taken from the Spaniards.
GREENOCK, August 1.
By two different vessels which arrived last night from Dublin, we have received the following very unpleasant piece of intelligence, which we sincerely hope may, by the next communication, be more satisfactorily explained. The story as we have received it, that upon Friday last a rumour prevailed in that city, that a discovery had been made of an intention among the disaffected, whether on the score of wages, or otherwise is not exactly known, to rise in arms, in consequence of the removal of four regiments of the military, which had just taken place.—Apprehensions strengthened on Monday and Tuesday, from the circumstance of the quay labourers of all descriptions having struck work, or absented from their usual stands; but all was still quiet on Tuesday evening the above vessels sailed. They were, however, becalmed in the River, and about four o'clock on Wednesday morning, they heard the report of a great gun or two, which followed by discharge of cannon which did not abate till about half past 3 o'clock, and then commenced, what they supposed to be regular volleys by regiments of Infantry, which continued while they were in hearing.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Rebecca , Bolan, 60 days from Marennes, Salt, Noble, Arbuthnott & Co. The brig fair American, Bruce, of this port, was at Antwerp the 28th July, to sail in a few days for Marennes to load with Salt.
Brig Lioness , Dove, 4 days from Charleston.
Sch'r Hunter , Steele, 30 days from Jamaica, Rum, to the Master.
Sloop Farmer's Daughter , Connor, 21 days from Jamaica, Rum, Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
The sch'r Wolf , Capt. Jones, will sail for Charleston Tomorrow. Sept. 29.
Deagle's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Wednesday. Sep. 29.
Cavalry Attention!!!
The parade which was to have taken place This Evening, is postponed until Wednesday next, and you are desired to meet on the usual parade ground precisely at 4 o'clock on that evening, completely accoutred.
Wm. Thomson, 1st Lieut.
Sept. 29.
FOR SALE, 4000 bushels Coarse SALT,
received by the brig Rebecca , from Marennes, which will be sold low if taken from along side.
ALSO, A few pipes Cogniac BRANDY.
Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. Sept. 29. tf 211
Received per the Sloop Farmer's Daughter , from Jamaica, 41 puncheons high proof RUM.
For Sale by Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Freight will be taken on low terms for EDENTON, on board said Sloop, if immediately offered. Sept. 29. tf 210
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 bay; 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 considerable 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 abundant 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. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to
Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf
TO RENT,
For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and
Valuable PLANTATION,
Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hope, sen. of Hampton, which lease expires the last day of December, 1806. It has a very valuable orchard on it, joins Hampton on one side, and Hampton river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without the convenience of land carriages. For terms apply to
Lockey Curle. Warwick, September 24. 6w 208
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Has just received for Sale,
260 Pieces India COTTONS, 10 Boxes half pint TUMBLERS, 2 Casks German STEEL, 12 Bales Coarse LINEN, 5 Hampers BOTTLES.
Also on hand,
10,000 BAGS of 2 and 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 800 Pieces BAGGING in bales, 160 Boxes best Spanish SEGARS, 700 Groce CORKS, 90 Boxes English and Baltimore Win-
dow GLASS. Sept. 26. 6w 206
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in
excellent order for Shipping, 80 do. cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE.
Richard Blow. July 14. 907
Sales at Auction.
Postponed Sale.
On Monday, the 6th of October at 10
o'clock on Newton's wharf, will be SOLD without reserve,
11 hhds. old Antigua RUM,
20 do. new do. 40 Barrels Whiskey; 7 hhds. Sugar; 15 do. Molasses, 4 Pipes Holland Gin; 4 do. Cogniac Brandy. An assortment of Liquors and Wines, in stand casks and bottles, for approved endorsed notes at 60 and 90 days for all sums under 300 dollars. over 90 and 120 days.—Also, 4 pipes L. P. Teneriffe Wine; 3 qr. casks do. 1 pipe do. Madeira do. 15 chests Hyson Skin, 3 1-2 do. Young Hyson, 1 1-2 do. Imperial, 1 do. Souchong Tea; 20 doz. bottles Snuff, 20 kegs Manufactured Tobacco; 30 kegs FF English Gun-Powder; 300 Deep-sea Leads, 50 casks wrought Nails and Spikes; 50 do. cut do. 2 do. Weeding Hoes; 2 do. Hilling do. 100m. Brads and Spriggs; 50 do. Scupper Nails, 30m. Pump Tacks; 15,000 lbs. Cordage; 4 doz. Log Lines, 20 doz. Fishing Lines; 20 doz. Chalk do. 9 pieces Broad Bunting; 12 do. Narrow do; assorted colours, Scarlet, White, and Blue, 10 doz. ground Paint Brushes; 30 kegs and 40 pots English Paint, ground in oil; Green, Blue, Black, Red, and Yellow; 500 lbs. Lamp Black; 12 bbls. Candlewick, 2 barrels Brimstone; 2500 feet duffed Cords; 4 Spy Glasses, 50 Coastng Pilots and Navigators, approved latest editions, 252 wt. Ship Carpenter's Axes. For approved endorsed notes at 90 and 120 for all sums under 300 dollars. over 4 and 6 months.
Richard Bowden. Sept. 29. 209
NOTICE.
Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections. 2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town. 3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 4th. To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns. 5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth. 6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge. 7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation.—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other. 8. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river. 9. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plumie's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 29. tma 207
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE.
A few Thousand Pounds sterl.
in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at sixty days sight.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 196
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Graven, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit.
Tully Robinson. Princess Anne, August 8. tf 69
COPPER NAILS.
Just received by the Father and Sons, capt. Hipkins, from London,
1700 wt. 4, 6, 10, & 24d wrought Copper NAILS, suitable for boat building. For Sale by Waddey, & Co.
Eastern-Shore, Northampton Court-Yard, Sept. 12. 1m 194
The partnership of Taylor, Barraud, and Hansford, will be dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of October next. All those indebted to that concern, or to Taylor and Barraud, are requested to settle their accounts.—The business will in future be conducted by Barraud and Hansford.
James Taylor, P. Barraud, Lewis Hansford. Sept. 15. 4w 178
FOR SALE,
New-York and English SLATE,
A few Boxes Havanna SEGARS, of superior quality,
1 Cask TAMARINDS.—Apply to
Reilley & Tuniss. Sept. 5. tf 151
FALL GOODS.
The Subscribers have now received the whole of their FALL ASSORTMENT, which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper.
J. & W. Southgate. Sept. 12. 2m 152

FOR RENT, or Storage received,  That large and commodious WARE-  HOUSE, on Hutchings' wharf. For terms, apply to  John Brown, or  Wm. Cammack. August 4. tf 44  FOR RENT,  The three large and commodious Ware  Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to  John Southgate, or  William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
NOTICE.  The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM; bus- iness in future will be transacted by  Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 95  HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Schooner Father and Sons, capt. Hopkins, from London, part of their supply of FALL GOODS, consisting of a handsome assortment of  Best superfine broad Cloths, and Cal-  simeres; fashionable Waistcoating; Gentlemen's Beaver and patent Silk Hats; silk, cotton, and worsted Hosiery; fine Irish Linens; Diapers, Suetings, and Long Lawns; hand- some furniture Calicoes; a few elegant Ladies' Shawls, and a variety of Fancy Articles. They are in expectation of receiving by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of  Woolens, Hardware, &c. &c. Which will make their assortment very general, and which they will dispose of on the lowest terms by wholesale or re- tail, for cash or good paper. Sept. 5. tf 132
TAKE notice, that between the hours of nine in the morning and six in the afternoon, on Wednesday, the 1st day of October, at the office of Robert B. Taylor, in the Borough of Norfolk, we shall take the deposition of James  Taylor , jun. Alexander Wilson , Moses Myers , and John  Southgate in evidence in a suit in Chancery, now depending in the Borough Court of Norfolk, brought by us against you as an absent debtor, and others in this state having effects of yours in their hands, or indebted to you; at which time and place you may attend to cross-examine if you think pro- per. This notice we give, pursuant to the Act of Assembly, directing the mode of taking depositions, when one of the parties does not reside in the State of Virginia. Campbell & Wheeler. MR. THOMAS WILSON, Merchant, London 136 Sept. 5.  Ran-away from the Subscriber, a ne- gro man named TOM, about 40 years of age, a short tick- fellow, about 5 feet high, speaks with a little of the Guinea accent; has lost all his fingers on one hand, and two on the other, by frost, his thumbs are saved on both. I purchased him from Nansemond, but he may be lurking about Norfolk. I will give Twenty Dollars if taken out of Norfolk or Ports- mouth, or Fifteen if in either of them, and delivered to me. John Cox. September 1. tf 134
FOR SALE,  The LOT and HOUSES, whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office, a Kitchen, and other houses necessary for family use—Well of good Water newly fitted, and a Garden lately paid in, a Ware- house and Cellar under it, the remains of a Wharf which will make a good foundation to build on, with all the pri- vileges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf—Also, two hundred and seventy-one and half acres of well timber- ed Land, with a good Fishery on Wiloughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Fish and Oysters can be conveniently taken—Also, a Lot in Smithfield, between Mr. Purdie's and Capt. Todd's lots For terms apply to Thomas Newton. August 1. tf 39
By the gallon—FOR SALE by  John Gay. August 18. tf 88  For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of  Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OILS, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cask, New-York Inspection, 200 GUN CASES; 20 Boxes SUGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good as- sortment of  GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
NOTICE. This day by mutual consent, the Partnership of DAVIS & DICKSON is dissolved. All those having claims against the concern are desired to bring them in for adjustment, and those who are indebted to make im- mediate payment to, Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. The business in future will be car- ried on by Thomas Dickson. Sept. 17. 2aw4w 187  10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES,  700 Groce CORKS,  500 lb. excellent GLUE,  11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS,  105 Boxes Window GLASS,  175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS,  27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. July 28. 3m 25
For Rent,  The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cut- chen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584  30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cogniac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 5 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 50 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Boxes Fine CASSAS, 5 do. Beerboom GUERRAS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. 637
FOR SALE. The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale  The following valuable PROPERTY, viz. In Elizabeth-City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon I live, lying on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling- house complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a complete dairy and store room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smoke-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant. Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an ex- cellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very conven- ient stables and carriage house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 15, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages. Two Lots adjoining near the water, hand- somely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said lots occupied as a Ship- yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the pri- vilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S.W. corner of the town. Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the public road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain. One Lot, Ware-house and Wharf, former- ly occupied by C & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well fil- led with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Ware-house on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and ev- ery apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply. A very handsome and well built Schooner, built about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be lau- ched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete. In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very publick landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling- house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story. Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Wo- men, and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice. Elizabeth City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
FRANCIS SMITH, Has removed his Vendue and Commission Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Richard F. Burke, in Market- Square, where he offers at Private Sale,  20 hhds. and 20 bbls. choice SUGAR, 33 puncheons RUM, chiefly Grenada, 20 hogsheads Grenada retailing MOLASSES, 2 pipes Cogniac BRANDY; 50 bags COFFEE, 30 boxes Mould CANDLES, London particular Madeira and Lisbon WINE, 2 Boxes Irish LINEN; 5000 yards tow'd SACKING, 4 tons Patent SHOT. September 12. 3t 1aw3w 168
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 5. tf 150
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. Richard & John Taylor, Have received by the Ship Alexander, from Liverpool, and Father and Sons, fr. in London, an extensive assortment of  Seasonable GOODS, which they offer for SALE by wholesale and retail, on mo- derate terms, for Cash or approved paper. Sept. 5. 1m 155
FOR SALE,  Two LOTS of LAND, No. 27 and 28, situated contiguous to Mr. Thos. Armistead's Rope Walk, running thus: 140 feet on Cumberland and Jefferson streets, and 161 feet on Scott's and Second Streets. For terms apply to Alexander Baird. Sept. 12. 3w 170
200 barrels new superfine FLOUR, A float—For sale by Fisk & Catlett. Sept. 15. tf 180
FALL GOODS. Received by ship Alexander, captain King, from Liverpool,  30 bales of Napt Kendal COTTONS, 15 do. White PLAINS, 10 do. Rose BLANKETS, 10 do. FLANNELS, 6 Boxes Coarse HATS, 3 Trunks of Fancy Manchester CORDS. The above articles may be had on very low terms for cash, ap- proved notes, West-India or country produce, by an early application to Gilliat & Mackinder. August 29. tf 117
We have for SALE, on low terms, 18 Pipes, } London particular 11 Hogsheads } 3 Qr. Casks }  Madeira WINE, A Cargo of Ise of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stowed do. 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. August 18. tf 87
GREEN COFFEE. 40 Tierces } 40 Barrels }  Fine Jamaica Coffee, Landed from the Sloop Union. For Sale by William Pennock. Sept. 8. tf 163
Now landing on our wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, viz.—from the British schooner Henry Morris, Capt. Dill, from Antigua,  44 hhds. prime Muscovado SUGAR,  6 Puncheons OLD RUM, and 2 hhds. MOLASSES. From the British sloop Union, captain Livingston, from Jamaica,  50 Hogsheads Fine Green COFFEE. From the American brig George, captain Cox, from St. Thomas,  19 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. C. & F. Whittle. Sept. 10. tf 167
Phoenix Fire-Office.  The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX  ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Vir- ginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereto annexed. N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agree- ment must be made with the Agent, and an increase of pre- mium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. tf 157
PROPOSALS  From the PHOENIX COMPANY,  OF LONDON,  For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in  Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandize,  FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of fami- lies, and has given additional security to commercial trans- actions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Eu- rope and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbound- ed confidence they have obtained upon the continent of A- merica, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Di- rectors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond. ** In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also will make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assuran-  ces against Fire.
No. I.  Hazards of the First Class, viz.
Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous contained in such buildings.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk,  37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II.  Hazards of the Second Class, viz.
Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shin- gles.
Furniture or Merchandize, not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk,  56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
No. III.  Hazards of the Third Class, viz.
Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick.
Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk,  75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV.  Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz.
Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandize not hazardous, contained in such Buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-Pe- tre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in Buildings of the third class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk,  100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 dollars.
** Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured by special agreement.
†† Larger sums may be insured by special agreement.— All buildings in contiguity to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium.—The rates may also in some cases be pro- portionally moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security.
††† Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Hou- ses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt- Makers, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat Builders, Rope- Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Ma- kers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Ma- chinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionably increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are con- structed, as well as the construction of the buildings contigu- ous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwell- ings, or how otherwise—where situated—also, the name or names of the present occupiers.
Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Coakies, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandize, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds den- ominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall in- sure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.
II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insur- ed as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.
III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Com- pany will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.
IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.
V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy.
VI. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give no- tice of any other insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other insurance to be endorsed on their policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a rateable proportion of any loss or da- mage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.
VII. No order for insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been de- posited, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the same; and all persons desirous to continue their insur- ance, must make their future payments annually within fit- teen days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the same will be void.
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to de- liver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, sign- ed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will ad- mit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirm- ation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouch- ers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a cer- tificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the Fire happened, not con- cerned in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or per- sons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained such fire, loss and da- mage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affi- davit and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy.
IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and deter- mination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever. X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charg- ed for six years only; also, for a less number of years than se- ven, will be allowed a reasonable discount. ** Persons desirous of effecting Insurance, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR, in Norfolk, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully autho- rised to grant Policies on behalf of the Company. LONDON, 1806. 4w1awtf 153
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275 10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500 Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.
2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 155 Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets } 500 are out, } 1 do. 2000 do. 500 1 do. 3000 do. 500 1 do. 4000 do. 500 1 do. 5000 do. 500 1 do. 6000 do. 500 1 do. 7000 do. 10,000 1 do. 8000 do. 500 1 do. 9000 do. 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be re- newed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsom, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patri- otic reasons which induced the legislature to autho- rise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the dis- position of tickets, will soon enable the commission- ers to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1806.
John Gardiner, jun. Jonathan Worth, and Woodbridge Odlin, Merchants, trading un- der the firm of John Gardiner, jun. and Co. } In Chancery. AGAINST Francis and Francis, G. Robinson, absent debtors, Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, } Defjs.
The Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson, not having en- tered 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 this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants Fran- cis and Francis G. Robinson do appear here on the fourth Mon- day in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complain- ants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some paper printed in the Borough of Norfolk for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court- House of this Borough: and it is further ordered, that the Defendants Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, who have effects of the said Francis and Francis G. Robinson, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them till the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, William Sharp, c. n. b. c. 139