Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-08-17 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17, 1808.
NO. 14.]
BOOKS, &c.
Just Received, The Register of Arts, or a compendious view of some of the most useful modern discoveries and inventions...
Bonsal, Conrad, & Co.
August 5.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatism Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured...
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions.
Generous allowances made to those who buy by fell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops...
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton.
I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatism Drops...
Therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others.
(Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton. Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain...
(Signed) JOHN GIBSON. Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plumb Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been affected with very violent rheumatism pains...
MARY TAYLOR. The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAI, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomach Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening...
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise...
The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOIT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second Street, Philadelphia...
Where also may be had, The IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID.
For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of silks, and tints of boots. May 20, 1808. Lawly
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM DAVIS, deceased, are requested to come forward and make payment...
William Dickson, Executor. Portsmouth, July 22.
On Hand.
A few qr. casks of choice Teneriffe WINE,
And a few kegs fresh Dutch HERRINGS.—For sale by the Subscriber.
Moses Myers.
From the Virginia Gazette.
To WILSON C. NICHOLAS, Esq. LETTER III.
SIR, You seem to think that the president and our government, acted with great temper and moderation towards Great Britain.
I might here endeavour to vindicate the treaty negotiated by Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney, if vindication were necessary...
Yet what are the weighty considerations which would induce you, in despite of every concession that could be made to us, to reject the treaty?
You say that "more than a month before it was known in the United States, that our trade with Great Britain was interdicted by France...
Will it still be said, as it has been said, that Great Britain offered to our government the alternative between the treaty and a war with France?
anxious to execute. But we too well knew this; we too well knew her necessities and distress; and we determined to bend her to our will...
I am, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, A. B.
LETTER IV.
SIR, You say "There is no way in which the British had harassed our commerce more than in the execution of their nominal blockades...
But let us see whether by a candid consideration of circumstances, some approaches may not be made towards probable proof...
What constitutes a blockade? "Having such a force before the blockaded port, as renders the entrance thereto manifestly hazardous."
Assure yourself that this story of nominal blockades will never go down with any man of candour possessing a grain of common sense...
It was, I fear, in pursuance of this holy purpose, that you considered it your duty to state explicitly, that you do not believe it was the intention of G. Britain...
As to the second part of your assertion, namely, that the British wished for delay "To take the chance of embarrassing us at home...
distrust of their own government;" admitting the fact to be so, is it strange that they should try to turn against us the same kind of political artillery...
But, sir, weak, and foolish indeed must the British ministers have been, to expect, that our government would meet with any operative embarrassment...
I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, A. B.
ITALY.
Tyranny of Buonaparte at Rome.
ROME, April 28.
His holiness persists still in the same disposition with regard to the concessions which have been required of him.
"His holiness, our master, has commanded his secretary of state, cardinal Doria Pamfili, to make known to your eminence, that his heart has been penetrated with the most poignant grief...
FOR SALE,
At reduced prices at my Office,
SUGAR. 13 Hogsheads } 40 tierces } 7 pipes } 6 hogsheads } 8 quarter casks } Old Madeira WINE, 20 tierces Rice; 250 bags Coffee, 30 chests Young Hyson Tea; 20 hogsheads Molasses, 2 bales Halfbacks and Planes, 2 trunks Callicoes, 1 box coarse Linen; 1 trunk Jacquet Muslin and Dimities, 1 trunk 325 pounds sterling, Watches and Jewellery. William B. Lamb.
TO RENT,
The Store and Dwelling-House on Market Square, lately occupied by Mr Vincent Parlato. August 1.
JOHN PENDRED'S Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business...
N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cossacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.

Yesterday the French National brig Servillante, from Washington, anchored in this port.
The foreign intelligence which is published in this day's paper was received at New-York and Philadelphia, and is one day later than what we received by the brig Two Brothers from Jersey. As to Spanish affairs, these accounts can furnish nothing so late as we have already received from Cadiz directly, and by way of Havanna. Our Cadiz intelligence is to the 19th of June, which is the same date as the latest London intelligence. Upon the authority of Dutch advices to the 13th June, the London papers contain an account that the French occupied Cadiz with 10,000 troops, and some American papers have given the same as news. A reference to dates, shews the absurdity of this account. French troops from Italy were hastening for Spain by forced marches. This information is taken from French papers, and shews that the affairs of Spain were a serious aspect.
The Dutch it appears, have been compelled to relax in their commercial restrictions, and we venture to predict again, that other powers will be compelled to do the same.
The disposition of the emperor of Austria is more circumstantially stated, and we hope will prove to be correctly stated. If the nations of Europe do not avail themselves of the present occasion, to escape from the tyranny of Napoleon, they will have to curse their folly for ages.
By letters from Petersburg, we understand that a young man, an assistant in the Post-Office at that place, has been apprehended and committed to jail, charged with Robbing the Mails of Bank Notes ; a considerable amount of which in whole notes, and some in halves, were found upon him. Other particulars have been communicated to us, but as the affair will shortly undergo a legal enquiry, we shall say no more on the subject at present.
The Evening Post (a Baltimore democratic paper) ascribes an article which is copied into that paper from the London Morning Chronicle (an opposition paper) to our Minister Mr. Pinckney ; we do not believe it, such conduct would be denounced.—We wonder what would be said if a British Minister was to be found writing in a Federal paper? And yet it is very gravely stated, and in terms of commendation, that Mr. Pinckney was writing in a London opposition paper against the British government.
The democratic papers, in noticing the remarks of the Editor of this paper upon the Exports of Great Britain to the United States, recommend him to read the speech of Mr. Brougham in the British House of Commons. The Editor relies on the official reports of Mr. Gallatin , but if the democratic papers will insist that they deserve no credit, be it so. It is not for us to defend the authenticity of those reports, but we think that the friends of the administration might pay as much respect to the official reports of a principal member of that administration, as they to the assertions of Counsel, hired (for aught that is known here to the contrary) to "make the worse appear the better side," if not so, certainly speaking upon the authenticity of documents furnished by an interested party.
On Monday last three men in a boat attempting to board the schooner Dispatch , Capt. Smith, of Richmond, in Hampton Roads upset, and two of the men, Abeu Howes , of Cape Cod, and Henderson , a pilot, belonging to St. Marys, were drowned; the other was saved by captain Smith.
The president has removed from office Mr. Pope , collector of the district of New Bedford—his crime, FEDERALISM . As a proof of Mr. Pope's integrity and faithful discharge of the duties of his office, the following address from the principal inhabitants of the town has been presented to him.
TO EDWARD POPE, Esq. Late collector of the district of New Bedford. A number of your friends, consisting of merchants, ship masters, and others, citizens of the United States, residing at the port of New Bedford, being now convened together to express their sentiments and mingle their feelings, request leave to address you on your retirement from publick office.
As individuals, and as citizens of our common country, we have received, with regret, the assurance that the office of collector of the district of New Bedford is taken from you and bestowed upon another. It is not our object at this time to censure the policy which dictated this measure; but to express to you the grateful impressions which your official conduct has made on our minds.
We live in a world of instability and in an age of revolutions. Amidst the continual fluctuations which agitate society, we ought not to be surprised, though we may regret, that events do not coincide with our wishes. While our duty, as citizens compels us to submit with patience to every constitutional exercise of power, it can be no violation of the rules of propriety to pay the tribute of our respect to one, who after a long series of publick services which have entitled him to our approbation and confidence, is now removed from publick employment. This is your present situation; and on this occasion, we would, collectively and individually, offer you not the insence of flattery, which we despise, but the assurance of undiminished esteem; of the studied homage of affected sympathy, but the simple and spontaneous effusions which "flow from the heart and speak its feelings."
If the wishes of your friends, if unremitting attention and strict integrity, if capability and attachment to the constitution of our country could secure a continuance in office, we believe this removal would not have been made. But the disappointment of our hopes does not cool the favour of our friendship. Our ardent wishes for your happiness will accompany you in your retirement from the cares and perplexities of office to a private station. The recollection of your official conduct will ever retain a conspicuous place in our minds, and must doubtless be, to your own bosom, a source of unalloyed satisfaction which will endure through all the mutations of terrestrial scenes:—a satisfaction of which no adverse occurrence can deprive the virtuous mind, and which the vicious can never attain.
That you may long live to enjoy the dignity and ease, the friendship and confidence which are the merited rewards of faithful service, is the supplication of your assailed friends.
(Signed) Per order, SETH SPOONER, Chairman. JOS. RICKETSON, Clerk. Attest, New-Bedford, July 30, 1808. To the above address Mr. Pope made a suitable reply.
From Liverpool, June 17. Since our last advices of the 28th ultimo, nothing of a publick nature of sufficient authenticity has occurred for communication. During this interval, trade in general has been without animation, but though we are not able to notice any favourable alteration in the prices of American produce, neither has any actual depression been experienced.
At the beginning of the month, in consequence of an advance in the London market of 5s. per quarter, few sales of American wheat were effected here at 13s. 6d. a 14s. per 70lbs. but the London prices having since declined, it has now become difficult to effect sales here even at 13s. a 13s. 8d.
During the last 3 weeks the sale of cotton has been very limited, and the inactivity which at present so generally pervades every branch of our manufactures, has been more particularly felt in this, in consequence of the tumultuous proceedings of the labouring manufacturers in this country, who refused to work without an advance of wages. The prices, however, remain without alteration, and their future occurrence, will in a great measure depend on the occurrence of political events.
The stocks in this place and in London, have been lately ascertained, and measures are now taking for that purpose in Glasgow. These are the chief depots of cotton in this country, and the stocks of the two former having been found much more considerable than had been previously supposed; it is probable that as the consumers become acquainted with this circumstance, they may be still further induced to make their purchases only from week to week, until something decisive is known respecting the termination of our differences with your government.
Wood articles are without alteration—pot and pearl ashes very dull.
NEW-YORK, August 8. Our correspondent at Havanna, has enclosed us the following translations from the Spanish papers published at that place by authority.
SEVILLE—TO THE PORTUGUESE. "Your late has been perhaps more severe than has been suffered by any people upon earth." "Your kings forced to fly from you, and the same which has happened to Spain is an irrefragable proof of the absolute necessity under which they (the kings) did it. You have been ordered not to defend yourselves, and you have not defended. Just not offered to make you happy, and your happiness has been, to be treated with more cruelty than the most ferocious conquerors have used people whom they have subdued by force of arms, and after a most obstinate resistance."
"You have been deprived of your kings, your lands, usages, customs, goods, liberties, of life itself, and of that holy religion which your enemies have never respected, but which according to their custom, they have promised to protect, and have even feigned to practice themselves. Your nobility has been annihilated, your goods have been confiscated as a punishment for your fidelity and loyalty."
"You have been dragged vilely to foreign regions, and have been forced to become prostrate at the feet of that which has caused you so many evils, and which by the most terrible perfidy has usurped your empire, and rules you with an iron sceptre. Already your troops have passed your borders, and go chained to die in defence of that which has oppressed you, of that which follows a spirit profoundly wicked to destroy those which ought to be your strength, and make them serve with their lives, to their triumphs, and to that ferocious glory to which they aspire. Spain has seen, between grief and desperation, your servitude, and all the horrible evils which have followed it. Ye are her brothers, and pant to fly to our succour. But some chiefs, a government either weak or corrupted, has arrested it, and prepared the means by which the ruin of our king, of our laws, our independence, our liberty, our lives, the same holy religion which unites us that all should accompany your own destruction; and by which that barbarous people might accomplish a triumph, and the slavery of the rest of Europe. Our loyalty, our generosity, our justice, could not suffer a wickedness so atrocious, they have broken the restraint.—Let us go to fight. We have armies and chiefs, and there is but one cry throughout Spain—To die all in defence of the country; but also to make those vile enemies to fall with us."
"Come then, generous Portuguese, to unite yourselves with Spain, to die for the country. Its standards expect you, and will receive you with gladness, as brothers infamously oppressed.—The cause of Portugal and of Spain is the same. Do not fear our troops;—their desires are the same as your own—and with their arms and forces you may reckon upon security."
"Within yourselves you have an object for your vengeance. Do not obey the authors of your calamities;—attack them. They are a handful of dismayed wretches, and already vanquished by the very perfidies and cruelties which they have committed; and in the eyes of Europe, and of the whole world, they are covered with disgrace."
"Rise in a mass!—Avoid to stain your hands with any crime; but go to fight against it, and destroy it. Our forces united will put an end to this perfidious enemy—and Portugal, Spain, and all
Europe, again will breathe—or will die free, and as men."
"Portuguese! your country is not yet lost—unless that it has been only delayed. Unite and fly, to re-establish and to save it." "Seville, 30th May, 1808."
August 10. Capt. O'Leary, of the ship Independence, 19 days from Guadalupe, informs, that a small schooner had just arrived at that place from the Spanish Main, with information that all French vessels in the different ports of the Main were embargoed—and all French property confiscated.
HALIFAX, July 29. "On Wednesday arrived here, H. M. S. Guerrier, capt. Skene, from Jamaica, with a Guadalupe privateer of 12 18 pounders and 96 men (lately the Barbara Cutter) commanded by M. Morison, and just fitted out at Charleston with provisions, &c. for a 3 months cruise. She was fallen in with directly in the track of the homeward bound Jamaica convoy; but had taken nothing."
Foreign Intelligence, Received by arrivals at New-York and Philadelphia.
LONDON, June 13. Last evening, at 7 o'clock, a messenger, accompanied by a Spaniard, one of the attendants of the Spanish noblemen who lately arrived in London, left town in a post chaise for Folkestone; they were the bearers of despatches for Calcutta. The greatest exertions possible are making at the tower for the finishing of muskets. The men work night and day.
The channel fleet has sailed from Torbay, to resume its station off the French coast.
The inactivity of the English expedition, in Gottenburgh road, is thus accounted for in the ministerial circles: it is said that it was originally intended to co-operate with the Swedish army in the invasion of Norway, but that, immediately upon its arrival in the Categat, a deputation was sent, comprising several of the principal nobility of Norway, proposing to withdraw from their connection with Denmark; to declare themselves neutral; to open all their ports to the British ships, and to place the commercial intercourse between the countries upon the same footing as it was previous to the war, provided that Britain would not employ her forces against them. They proposed further, to make peace with Sweden, and to afford her such supplies of grain, &c. as their means might admit, or her wants require, declaring at the same time, their determination to perish, rather than submit to the domination of Sweden.—Admiral Keats and Sir J. Moore, it is added, justly estimating the importance of this very unexpected proposal on the part of Norway, and not considering themselves authorised to act in this new situation of affairs, despatched col. Murray to this country for fresh instructions.
In the opposition circles this account is suspected to be a story fabricated to divert the publick attention from the real fact. It is said that the armament was sent to the Baltic without any previous arrangement made for the maintenance of the troops, and in a confident expectation that the Swedes would have made a considerable progress on the land side in the reduction of Norway. That expectation, however, having been disappointed, it is said that his Swedish majesty proposed to employ our troops in Finland, but that the British commanders supposing that such application of the force was not in the contemplation of our government, sent home for instructions, and orders have been sent out for the return of the fleet and army.
We have received some numbers of the Paris Monitor to the 1st, and Dutch papers to the 4th inst. Buonaparte remained at St. Jean de Luz, on the 24th of May. The latest accounts from Madrid are dated the 15th. They contain a pompous report of the presentation of the constituted authorities of Spain to Murat, as also of the Russian, French, Austrian, Dutch, Saxon, and American ministers. This ceremony was continued from day to day from the 9th to the 15th inclusive. The Monitor also contains a detailed account of the journey of the king and queen of Spain to Fontainebleau, and of their reception in the several towns through which they passed. Great pains are taken in the Monitor to assure its readers that Spain is in a state of perfect tranquility; but this statement is not very consistent with other accounts, which represent the French troops pouring into Spain from Italy. King Louis has been obliged to relax the severity of his anti-commercial decrees, in the same manner as the English minister has found it necessary to relax the severity of our orders in council. To alleviate the distress of the people of Holland, an ordinance has been issued, allowing the exportation of certain articles, the produce of that country. Private letters from Rotterdam, of the 8th inst. confirm this intelligence. We have also received some Altona and Hamburg papers, in which, as also in the Dutch Journals, are several paragraphs, in which the idea of an expedition to India is adverted to.—Spain, however, is likely to afford French enterprise sufficient employment for the present.
The following proclamation is said to have been written by the prince of Asturias since he fell into the hands of Buonaparte, and has been since published in this country:
"Noble Austrians, "I am surrounded on all sides—I am the victim of perfidy. You once saved Spain under worse circumstances. I am now a prisoner, and do not ask of you the crown of Spain, but that you will arrange and organize a plan with the provinces which are immediately near you, by which you may vindicate your liberty, and not admit a foreign yoke. You must subdue the perfidious enemy, who despoils of his rights your unfortunate prince."
"FERNANDO." "Bayonne, May 8, 1808." No one gives the prince credit for the spirit expressed in this article. It is probably a device of his enemies, and the agents of Buonaparte, to justify the fate that awaits him.
June 14. Two noblemen who have been deputed from the province of Asturias, have laid before ministers some interesting documents relative to the affairs of Spain. It appears by these, that on the 19th ult. Murat issued a proclamation from Madrid, in which he is president of the junta, he directed that all the different provinces of Spain should send deputations
to Bayonne, to consist of certain grandees, named in the proclamation, archbishops, bishops, and others, who possess influence in the country. These were directed to assemble there on the 15th June, to receive from the hands of the emperor Napoleon, a new constitutional code, by which the future government of Spain was to be regulated. It was the publication of this document at Oviedo, that determined the patriots of Asturias to resist the tyranny of the invaders, and declare war against France. By a proclamation issued on the 20th of May, all Frenchmen were ordered to be taken into custody, and all French property seized, together with the ships found in the ports of those provinces in which the patriotick standard had been raised. A letter was at the same time sent off to admiral Valdes, commander of the Spanish fleet of Minorca, informing him of the events that had taken place.
The frequency of couriers of late between the courts of Vienna and Paris is thus accounted for in some of the last letters which have been received from Holland. They state that Buonaparte has demanded a passage for his troops through the Austrian states, for the purpose, as he proposes of attacking the Turkish empire. This application, it is said, after much negotiation, has been rejected by Austria, who has placed her army upon a most formidable footing, in expectation of a war with France. She is said to have at present no less than 200,000 men in the highest state of preparation, and the utmost possible activity is employed in increasing this force. A general levy has been ordered in Hungary, from which not even the nobles are exempted. It is usual good fortune should favour Buonaparte in his designs upon Spain, we have no doubt that he will soon after direct his attention to Austria, and she is in the right to prepare for what she will have to encounter.
In another part of our paper will be found the Decree relating to the exportation of butter, cheese and geneva, from Holland. No other articles are allowed to be exported; and the law referred to of the 23d of Jan. 1808, prohibits the shipment, except under bond by the shipper and two substantial persons in twice the value, that the goods shall not be landed in England, or any of its dependencies.
Yesterday a cabinet council was held at the foreign office, at which nearly the whole of the members assisted. The business was considered to be so urgent, that some of the members received their summons at so early an hour as 8 o'clock in the morning.
Viscount Maserena, of whose character and mind we have heard the highest report, has been very graciously received by some of the ministers. His interviews with the foreign secretary have been frequent. The result of these interviews was sent off to his constituents late on Sunday night, by one of the persons (a domestick) who accompanied his lordship to this country. His lordship was accompanied by four persons, exclusive of his secretary.
It is said that G. M. Dummour has had several conferences with Viscount Maserena, and the report was yesterday, that he had left town to proceed to Plymouth to embark for Spain.
A letter from Gottenburgh, received by the last mail, states, that General Blucher, the Prussian officer who acquired so much reputation, by his conduct in the late Prussian war, is now with the Swedish army in Finland. We have not heard in what capacity he acts.
Several letters which were yesterday received from Heligoland state, that in consequence of the improper usages which had been made of the situation of that place, for the conveyance of intelligence to the ports of the enemy, the English government had determined, for a certain period, to lay an embargo on all vessels at that island; during which time, no communication was to be made but through the medium of the packet, which is to continue to sail between Heligoland and England.
Letters from Barcelona of the 21st ult. were yesterday received in town. They state that the utmost tranquility prevailed in that vicinity. All the American vessels which had been for some time embargoed, had been released, and loading to come away. This release, however, was stated to be an understanding with the French commandant. It is certainly not the effect of any influence hostile to France. For it is said in one of the letters, some American seamen who had deserted their ships, were brought back, and forced to return to their shipping, by parties of the French military.
Some more letters were yesterday received from Holland. Those from Amsterdam of the 2d inst. inform us, that circular letters had been received in that city, bearing the signatures of some of the most respectable mercantile houses in England, announcing a disastrous event having taken place with respect to England. It was soon discovered these letters were forgeries, contrived in Brabant for the express purpose of affecting the prices of colonial produce; but the deception was discovered too soon to produce the desired effect.
The Norwegian Regency have issued an order to prohibit the capture of Swedish fishing boats.
Some doubts are entertained as to the authenticity of the letter purporting to be from the Prince of Asturias to the inhabitants of the province from which he derives his title. Upon the subject of these doubts we are not enabled to pronounce a decided opinion, but a letter in the Spanish language, which is said to be the original, together with several other letters written in the same spirit, and directed to the same object, have certainly been submitted to government. We are also assured, that the letter of the Prince of Asturias was shewn to several of the nobility of Asturias who hesitated to join the confederacy until this invitation was presented to them, and they recognized the Prince's hand writing. The other letters and proclamations are from various individuals and publick bodies of certain local influence, exhorting those among whom their influence is likely to operate, to rise in defence of their country. Publications of this nature are circulated throughout Spain, and they are said to have produced extraordinary effects upon the popular mind.
In addition to the 9th, 48th and 91st regiments of foot, the following have received orders to hold themselves in readiness for immediate embarkation at Cork, the 5th, 38th, 5th battalion of the 60th, 71st, and 4th Royal Veteran Battalion.—The whole are to be under the command of Major Gen. Hill, with brigadier generals Fane and Crawford.
June 15. The hon. major general Meade succeeds general Beresford in the command of Madeira. It is reported that the Spanish insurgents, in

consequence of Charles IV. and all the members of his family, now in France, having resigned their rights to the crown in favour of a foreign tyrant, intended to declare Ferdinand IV. king of the Two Sicilies, and the faithful ally of Great-Britain, their sovereign. This prince being brother to Charles IV. is considered as having the best claim to the succession.
Sir William Scott, yesterday in the prize court, directed the whole of the Portuguese property which had been seized and brought into British ports to be transferred to the Portuguese ambassador, under whose order and direction it is to be distributed to the various claimants.
June 16. Mr. Wellesley Pole suddenly left the house of commons last night; and after eleven o'clock, dispatched three messengers, one to the king, another to Yarmouth, and the third to Deal. From the bustle on the occasion, the subject is conjectured to be of importance.
Mr. Sheridan, last night, in the house of commons, brought forward his motion respecting Spain. The gentlemen with whom he is in the habit of acting in parliament, and whose party he has been long a distinguished ornament, appear to have suspected that ministers were at heart friendly to the motion, hoping by it to entrap the sanction of the opposition to the measures which they mean to pursue. If they practised this manoeuvre, and there are strong grounds to suspect such insidious intent, they have been completely disappointed; while, as Mr. Ponsonby observed, Mr. Sheridan, in making his motion, obtained all gratification which he must feel in the avowal of those patriotic sentiments that have marked his political life. So far Mr. Sheridan's triumph was complete, although he was induced, at the request of his friends, to withdraw his motion. We wish, however, that he had escaped the praises of lord Castlereagh. It was not to be expected that the discussion would disclose the particular grounds of their expectation of an efficient resistance to Buonaparte, on the part of the Spanish people. From the general tenor of the language used by Mr. Canning, and lord Castlereagh, it appears that they entertain hopes of success, and mean to exert themselves to obtain it.—Globe.
The following is Mr. Sheridan's motion—"That an humble address be presented to his majesty, praying that copies of all proclamations, whether published by the Spanish government, the French commander, or those acting now for the independent provinces of Spain, since the arrival of the French troops at Madrid, be laid before the house."
The next advices from Spain will doubtless enable our government to determine the extent of the military aid necessary to be afforded the brave patriots of that country. In the mean time arms and accoutrements are to be sent off without loss of time; and the liberation of the Spanish prisoners, which was at first restricted to the natives of Asturias and Galicia, is understood to be extended to the whole of the prisoners of that nation in England, who are immediately to be sent to the first convenient port in possession of the patriots. Orders have been received at Plymouth and Chatham to this effect, and a number of revenue cutters have been placed under the command of the port admirals to be employed in this service.
Lieutenant col. Johnson, of the 28th regiment, who is just arrived in town from Sweden, brings accounts that the expedition under sir John Moore is still at anchor in Flemish Roads, off Gottenburgh; they had not moved on the 7th instant. The troops were in general healthy, and to prevent any inconvenience arising from their confinement on board ship, a battalion is landed daily for the purpose of exercise. Colonel Murray had not arrived when the packet left Gottenburgh on the 7th.
June 17. An American Captain, just arrived from Holland, states, that all the vessels belonging to the United States, which were detained under the embargo in the Dutch ports, had been just released. He says, indeed, that the embargo is so much relaxed, that any vessel is permitted to come out which shall be laden with gin and the produce of that country.—To this relaxation the Dutch government are probably urged by two motives, the one to relieve the wants of its own subjects, by affording them a sale for their produce, and the other to injure the revenue of this country, by affording facilities for smuggling.
June 18. Forty sail of the homeward bound Leeward Island fleet passed Portsmouth yesterday. Several more transports have arrived at Dover, to take in troops.
We are assured that a confidential person who has been frequently entrusted with high diplomatic commissions, set off on Thursday, from the secretary of state's office, on a special mission to a northern court.
The following is said to have been the mode in which the first communications were opened between the Spanish insurgents and the British navy. The Spanish officer, who arrived some time ago by the Statira frigate, left Coruna on the 2nd inst. He came out of the harbour in an open boat, bearing a flag of truce. The first vessel he met was a Jersey privateer, which took him on board, and conveyed him to the British commander, off Ferrol.—He requested from our squadron three hundred barrels of gun-powder, for the use of the Spaniards in arms against the French. The commander referred him to admiral Gambier, his superior officer, off Brest, and he accordingly took his passage on board the Statira. Admiral Gambier did not think proper to act without the instructions of government, and sent the officer forward in the Statira, to prefer his application in London.
Letters from Holland have been received to the 13th inst.
It was reported in Holland, that a body of French troops, amounting to three thousand at least, had contrived to pass the Bells and reach Zealand. A camp, consisting of from 8 to 10,000 Danish troops was formed at Rendsburgh, in the duchy of Holstein.
It was confidently stated last night, in the vicinity of the house of commons, that the ensuing recess will be a very short one, and that parliament will be convened again in the course of two or three months.
Our squadron off Ferrol is said to have received a communication from the inhabitants, stating, that a French frigate was in that port, having on board 30,000 stand of arms. It is said that preparations were making for her capture.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17, 1808.
As our paper was going to press, CAPTAIN FITZNUFF arrived in 40 hours from New York; he has favoured us with papers of Monday last, from which we extract the following articles:
New York, August 15. The brig Mount Vernon (and not the Montezuma) was sent into this port on Friday last by the Chesapeake frigate. She was from Providence bound to Antigua, and was taken near Montog with a cargo of flour and provisions on board.
The ship John, Bullock, from Providence for Havanna, laden with provisions, was captured on Tuesday night, between Block island and Gay head, by commodore Decatur, and sent into this port on Saturday night.
BOSTON TOWN MEETING.
Boston, August 10. On Saturday, petitions were circulated for signatures, to request the Selectmen to call a town meeting, on Tuesday, (yesterday) "to take into consideration the opportunity that is now presented for removing in some degree the embarrassments and restrictions on the commerce of the United States, by a renewal of trade with the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, and their Provinces and Colonies; and if the town should think proper, to prepare and present a respectful petition to the president of the United States, requesting him, according to the power vested him by Congress, to suspend the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, and the several acts supplementary thereto; at least as far as may respect the trade of the United States with the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, and their Provinces and Colonies. Or to adopt any other measures, that may be considered by the town more proper for removing the embarrassments under which our trade is now suffering."
Agreeably to this notification a very numerous meeting was held in Faneuil Hall, at 10 o'clock; when Stephen Codman, esquire was chosen Moderator. The notification was then read, when the hon. Jonathan Mason, after a number of very pertinent remarks on the subjects, offered the following motion in the form of a vote:—
VOTED, That it is expedient for the town of Boston respectfully to petition the president of the United States to suspend the laws laying an embargo, either wholly or in part, according to the power vested in him by the congress of the United States; and if any doubts should exist as to the sufficiency of those powers, that he be requested to call congress together, as soon as may be; and that a committee of eight persons be appointed to prepare and submit to the town a petition in conformity.
The motion was seconded from every quarter of the Hall; and a very spirited and eloquent debate ensued.—In which the motion was sustained by the hon. Mr. Mayon, Mr. Daniel Sargent, the hon. Messrs. Otis and Gore.—And was opposed by Mr. William Jarvis, Benjamin Austin, and George Blake, esqs. The debate was protracted until two o'clock, when the question to adopt the motion of Mr. Mason, passed by an immense majority; (not more than twenty or thirty hands against it.)
The following gentlemen were chosen on the committee, viz. Hon. Jonathan Mason, Mr. Daniel Sargent, Hon. Christopher Gore, Mr. James Perkins, Mr. Arnold Wells, Mr. Thomas H. Perkins, and Hon. William Brown.—The town then voted to add the Moderator; and adjourned to four o'clock, then to receive the report of the committee.
At four o'clock, the town reassembled according to adjournment; when the committee reported the subsequent memorial; which was read from the chair, and passed nearly unanimously. We believe there were not half a dozen hands against it in the hall.
To the President of the United States. The inhabitants of the town of Boston, in legal town-meeting assembled, beg leave respectfully to represent:
That uniformly influenced by a sense of patriotism and respect for the constituted authorities of their country, they have sustained without opposition or complaint, the embarrassments and losses arising from the existing Embargo on the vessels and export trade of the United States; and they trust that the history of the revolutionary war, and the annals of the present government, will furnish ample testimony of their readiness to make any personal sacrifices, and to endure any privations, which the publick welfare may truly require:—
That they are fully aware of the indispensable necessity of supporting, at all times, the laws enacted by the government of their choice. Under this impression they have refrained from expressing the wishes they most sensibly feel for the removal of the embargo; and but for the great events in Europe, which materially change the aspect of our foreign relations, they would yet silently wait for the meeting of congress, in the hope of obtaining from that honourable body, relief from the pressure of this great calamity, which bears with peculiar weight on the Eastern states.
Denied by nature those valuable and luxuriant staples which constitute the riches of the south, they necessarily owe much of their prosperity, under the blessing of Heaven, to their own enterprise and industry on the ocean. It is therefore a duty, as well as a right, to avail themselves of every fair occasion which offers for procuring the removal of the existing restraints upon their maritime commerce, more especially when this may be effected in a mode consistent with the laws and policy by which they were imposed.
They therefore pray, that the embargo, in whole or in part, may be suspended, according to the powers vested in the president, by the congress of the United States; and if any doubt should exist of the competency of those powers, they would humbly request, that congress may be convened as early as possible, for the purpose of taking the subject into consideration.
It was then voted, that the selectmen, in behalf of the town, transmit the petition to the president of the United States.
The hon. Mr. Brown, after congratulating his fellow townsmen on the unanimity which prevailed, offered the following motion, viz.
Voted, That the selectmen be a committee to
communicate the proceedings of the town to the selectmen of the other towns of the commonwealth, and to request them, if they see fit, to lay the same before their several towns, for their concurrence.
This motion also passed nearly unanimously; and after a vote of thanks to the moderator, the meeting was dissolved.
Petitions against the Embargo.
At Newburyport (the seat of correct principles) a very full and respectable meeting was held on the 9th inst. for the purpose of petitioning the president to suspend the Embargo; and after some debate, a very spirited Petition was agreed upon unanimously, and signed in behalf of the town. We are informed that the utmost unanimity prevailed; and although there were many persons, heretofore styled Democrats; yet ALL highly applauded the petition as reported: and with one voice resounded the necessity of a suspension of the embargo to preserve our country from ruin. This instance of the change of sentiment must be highly gratifying to all honest men.
We say to our brethren in other parts of the United States—"Go and do likewise."
The inhabitants of Portsmouth, we understand, met this day, for the purpose of petitioning the President to suspend the Embargo.
Mr. Jarvis appeared—from his speaking of the little official information we had from Spain, and the probability that France would promptly annihilate the opposition there—to expect, if Boston gave a vote against the embargo, it would come off immediately, and vessels would immediately sail for Spain and Portugal. But if the President felt himself empowered to liberate our commerce, and inclined at once to comply with our wishes, it would be 30 or 40 days before a vessel could go to sea—if he waited for other petitions, still longer—and if he called congress together, we could not expect relief under 60 or 70 days. In the mean time, we should probably know the fate of Spain. So that we should not run great hazard, of having our "beef and our pork" seized by the French, when we intended it to be sold to the Spaniards. Besides, our vessels might clear for Gibraltar and put in there for orders, and if the omnipotent arms of Napoleon should have triumphed even over all that almost impregnable fortress, our vessels would probably obtain information of it at sea.
In the course of the debate of Tuesday Mr. Gore observed, that he would prefer war to a perpetual embargo; but added, that he did not believe the suspension of the embargo would produce war.
Now, although many persons undoubtedly approved of this sentiment yet the town are only responsible for their votes and petition. But Honesty, with the hope of producing some embarrassment, made a speech after the petition was adopted, as though every line of that document expressed a preference for war, although no such idea is contained in the whole of it. But let the Yeomanry read for themselves—they will find it respectful and moderate.
Mr. Jarvis enquired what could be the situation of our trade, if we now opened a commercial intercourse with Spain, and thereby gave umbrage to France, who should subsequently subjugate Spain, and make eventually, a triumphant European peace? "If Napoleon then excluded your vessels from his ports—whither would you go—where would you turn?"
Why, we might come to nothing worse than an embargo at last?—"Live as I do, (said a ragged half-starved Miser to a jolly liberal youth) or your money will be soon gone." Indeed! (said the youth) well, I can live as you do, when it is!"
Mr. J's argument was perhaps founded on the idea, that when Napoleon makes peace, he will have the control of Europe—but perhaps even in that case, he might not think it good policy to say to Britain, Russia, Denmark and Sweden, who might still retain some pretensions to sovereignty, that they should not admit our vessels into any of their ports. Beside, judging of "the future by the past," we should stand no better chance of receiving favours by endeavouring to anticipate his wishes in doing him friendly acts, than we should if we were even his enemies. But we ought to steer in the straight course of duty—we ought to exercise our rights, careless whether he approves or condemns. Always being armed at all points, and prepared for the worst.
Among the THREE advocates of Mr. Jefferson's measure, at the ball, were two persons who hold commissions from him! In Tyrannical Britain , in a municipal assembly for the purpose of canvassing any measure over which the executive has control, we believe persons who held offices from the executive would not be permitted to take a part in the debate. If their own impressions of the impropriety of so doing did not deter them.
We received at a late hour the following appropriate, spirited but respectful address of the inhabitants of Newburyport to the President. They state that the time is now arrived when he might suspend the Embargo laws in part at least, and begging him to relieve their distresses and sufferings by its speedy suspension, so far at least as regards Spain and Portugal and their colonies. We hope the inhabitants of New York will soon follow so humane—so patriotic an example. New York Gazette.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America.
The petition of the inhabitants of NEWBURYPORT, in legal town meeting assembled, Respectfully Represents:
That they have severely suffered from the operation of the laws laying and enforcing an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, not only in common with their fellow citizens throughout the Union, but peculiarly from their local situation, their large interest in shipping and merchandise, their dependence on commerce, and the perishable nature of their principal exports. They flatter themselves that they are, and ever will be ready to manifest their patriotism in making every necessary sacrifice for the good of their country, and they have yielded to these laws and submitted to the loss and inconvenience, whatever difference of opinion may have existed, as to their expediency or constitutionality. But so distressing are the embarrassments produced by the embargo, that they cannot contemplate its continuance without serious and alarming apprehensions. It is surely needless to detail to your excellency the various evils that must result from a total suspension of commerce to a people long habituated to a maritime trade and enterprise, whose resources depend no less on the ocean than the land, and whose shipping and commodities are thus left to perish on their hands, not only to the immense loss of property, but in some instances the danger of health and life. Feeling, as your petitioners do, the accumulated pressure of these evils, and confident that your excellency is disposed, so far as you are constitutionally authorised, to grant them relief, they are happy to find that by the laws of
the United States it appears to be within your power, to suspend the embargo in whole or in part, whenever events in Europe may, in your opinion, render it safe and expedient. Your petitioners reiterate in the belief that these events have now taken place. They also rejoice that these events are of a nature so honourable to humanity, and so propitious to the freedom and independence of nations. Spain is emancipated, and has asserted her ancient dignity and independence, with a spirit and resolution, that promise success to her glorious exertions. An immediate peace of course takes place between that nation and Great Britain; and Spain, with her immense colonies, to which we may also add Portugal and her dependencies, will now it is to be expected, a commerce beyond example important to America, which if opened to them, would furnish a ready and most lucrative market for their surplus and perishing commodities; which would afford them a relief from present sufferings, and a source of incalculable future benefits, and which if now neglected by them, may be seized and enjoyed by others in their perpetual exclusion.
Your petitioners cannot deny themselves the pleasure of congratulating your excellency on the pleasing opportunity which you now have of restoring to your suffering countrymen the blessings of commerce, and at the same time putting it in their power to indulge their sympathies for a gallant people nobly struggling against oppression, and who were among the first to afford them assistance in their own struggles for national independence.
Your petitioners, therefore, pray your excellency, in pursuance of the powers vested in you by the Congress of the United States, to suspend the operation of the Embargo, at least, so far as immediately to admit a free intercourse with Spain and Portugal, and their respective colonial dependencies. And as in duty bound will ever pray.
BURLINGTON, (Ver.) August 5.
Melancholy event. —We have to record a melancholy event which took place in this vicinity on Wednesday last. A revenue cutter from the lines, commanded by lieut. Farrington, with a serjeant and 12 privates was dispatched by the collector of the customs in pursuit of a large bateeu, called the Black Snake, owned by persons near the lines, well known here to have been some time employed in smuggling. The Cutter pursued her up Onions river, where she was found and taken possession of by lieut. Farrington, while her crew, who were armed, stood on the bank of the river, and threatened to fire on the first man who went on board. The Black Snake was manned by a part of the crew of the cutter, who proceeded with her down the river, while the smugglers repeatedly declared they should never take her out of the river alive. They had not gone more than one hundred rods before they were fired on from the shore, through the bushes, and one man on board the cutter was shot through the head, and immediately expired. Several more shots were made, when the lieutenant ordered his men to steer for the shore.
Scarcely had they landed when the whole contents of a large gun, called a wall piece, about ten feet in length, carrying 16 ounce balls was discharged upon them, which proved fatal to Asa Marsh another of the crew of the cutter and Mr. Jonathan Ormsby, an inhabitant of this town, who returning from his work, happened to be present at this unfortunate moment. The lieutenant also received a ball thro' his left arm and was slightly wounded in his head. By the spirited exertions of the people of this village, eight persons were apprehended and are safely lodged in the common gaol, which is guarded by a detachment of the town militia. A jury of inquest was immediately summoned who after a view of the bodies and a careful examination of witnesses, returned their inquisitions that the deceased came to their death by Willful Murder. Two of the persons apprehended will probably make it appear that they were not concerned in this horrid transaction.
An examination of the prisoners has not yet taken place, as soon as an enquiry is made, the publick will have a minute detail of the facts; in the mean time, it is hoped all opinion will be suspended. There are four of these desperadoes who have not yet been taken, but the greatest exertions are making to apprehend them.
Just as this paper was going to press, capt. Harmon, and a detachment of soldiers from the lines, arrived here with a person called captain Peas, one of the crew of the Black Snake. He was apprehended on Hog-Island.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch't Emily, Bainham, 5 days from New York. Sloop Pilgrim, Wyannt, 32 hours from New York. Sch't Maria, Fitzhugh, 40 hours from New York.
The sch't Stag, capt. Green, of and from Philadelphia bound to Laguira, was cast away yesterday morning on Cape Henry, and will be lost—crew saved.
FOR NEW-YORK. The Schooner EMILY, Capt. Bainham, will sail in 8 or 10 days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf, or
Jennings & Roddey. For Sale on board, A few barrels BEEF and PORK. August 17.
Ten Dollars Reward.
Deserted from Gosport Navy Yard, July 28, 1808, BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, a Private in the Marine Service, 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, dark hair, light eyes, and fair complexion.
Edward Hall, Lieut. M. C. August 17.
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris.
Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.
Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker.
Who has in Store, A few thousand bushels Liverpool stowed SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15.
FOR CHARLESTON. The regular Packet PLOUGHBOY, Capt. F. Hall, will sail on Sunday next—For freight or passage, apply to D. R. Waddey & Co. August 15.

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At a Court held for Northampton County, the 11th day of July, 1808.
Thomas D. Simkins and William Simkins, an infant by Thomas D. Simkins, his guardian, Complainants. Against Covington Simkins, John Simkins, John Brickhouse, Junior, and George Lewis, Defendants.
The complainants having filed their bill more than three months, and the court being satisfied that Covington Simkins one of the defendants, is out of this commonwealth, it is ordered, that the said Covington Simkins do enter his appearance to this suit on the first day of November Court next, and give security for performing the decree that may be made in this case, or the Court will on that day proceed in the suit in like manner as if an appearance had been entered, and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the Court-House of this County, and published in the Publick Ledger for two months successively.
Teste, Thomas L. Savage, Clerk.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hustings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Complainant. Against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased, Defendant.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough.
A Copy, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808.
Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Selater, widow and devisee for life of John Selater, deceased, Richard and William S. Selater, sons and devisees of the said John Selater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Selater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Selater, deceased, Defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant, Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city.
A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
ADVERTISEMENT.
To a Gentleman who has not been seen or heard of by his friends in his native country since March, 1806.
This gentleman may with perfect safety, both as to publick and private concerns impart his situation and place of residence to THE EDITOR OF THIS PAPER, who can give him any information about his family. This advertisement is made by those most interested in him, and the reference may be confided in. The gentleman to whom it is addressed, will know it by these circumstances. He left his native country in March 1806. He was the only surviving son of his father, whose name was Thomas, born 1740, and married M. E. His brother John who was elder than him, had died before 1806. He was born in the parish of B. where the estate of his ancestors is. Educated at I. in the county of R and taken care of by his aunt Cecilia.
July 15.
NOTICE.
The partnership of Wilson, Cunningham & Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent—all those indebted, as well as those who have claims against them, are requested to settle the same with Alexander Wilson or J. B. Cunningham, who are fully authorised to liquidate the business of said concern.
William Pennock, Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
Norfolk, July 15, 1808.
The business heretofore carried on by the above firm will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of Wilson & Cunningham.
Alexander Wilson, James B. Cunningham.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the Stomach, severe head aches, &c. &c.
The full-wing certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will say me before the publick, as an incontrovertible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to such a state that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance from the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have frequently recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been of me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my Stomach, and continual head aches, attended with a sickness at the Stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before. As I consider your medicine to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicine, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pain in my breast and side, and a sickness at my Stomach, having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
MR. T. W. DYOTT, August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I will with you to publish the following: About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been in for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is in office to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
MR. DYOTT, November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
WILLIAM PENNOCK Has removed his Counting-Room to No. 4. on his own wharf. July 29.
CASH given for Rough W. O. hhd. & bbl. STAVES, by A. Maclure.
August 5.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hustings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808.
Cornelius Cruywaygan, Complainant. Against Maritziz Boztells and Moses Myers, Defendants.
The defendant Maritziz Boztells not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Maritziz Boztells, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritziz Boztells in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars.
Moses Myers. April 18.
FOR RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock.
August 24.
I will give Cash for barrel STAVES for fifteen days from this date. Moses Myers. June 6.
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No. 44, Church Street M. 3
FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. April 7.
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. March 2
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-Street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt-Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's belt Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5.
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 50 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Chveese, A few barrels Mackarel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26.
Two thousand Spanish HIDES, For Sale by William Plume, & Co. June 6.
NOTICE.
The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do Ravens Duck; 1 do. Matras Tickling, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemyer & Von Kapff. February 26.
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hanes to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to Richard Blow, William Cammack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer. May 6.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established
A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY
For this purpose he has employed the journeyman who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it.
New SHOES from New-York,
as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s. and 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d.; those at 12s. for 15s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction.
Gentlemen's SHOES and PUMPS
of many kinds, made in his factory, and in Newark.
VERNON'S BOOTS,
which are no doubt elegant—Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very few gentlemen who cannot be fitted.
A few hundred bushels of ground Allum Salt; India Cottons, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash.
A few Casks of Best LONDON PORTER. July 6.
Norfolk Drawbridge.
The Directors have declared a dividend of Fifty Six Cents on the Stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 10th inst. which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th August next. William Cammack, Treasurer. July 13.
LANDING
This Day from the Schooner Adventure and brig Eliza, 55 hlhd. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar, 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by Moses Myers. July 6.
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled, 6000 bushels do. loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Sachem, by A. Maclure. May 6.
We have for SALE on our Wharf,
200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 238 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt Jamaica Coffee, in hhd. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Lascuna do. 30 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Iva, 8500 do St. Ubes, 2500 do Turks-Ish, and, 5000 do coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 30 hds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. July 13.
The Subscriber is disposed to Contract
for a quantity of BRICKS and LIME. Terms will be made known on application to John Saunders, Asst. M. Agent. Fort Nelson, June 17.
Landing at Southgate and Dickson's wharf,
from the ship Fame, from Jamaica, and for Sale, 86 puncheons choice 4th proof Rum, 20 hogsheads do. Molasses, 4 casks Ginger; 18 bags Pimento. William Dickson. June 13.
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Bowden is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2.
Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subscribed. N B FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and under Shipments and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the Proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8.
FOR SALE,
30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana—particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by applying to THOMAS FUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8.
NOTICE.
The Subscribers have removed to the Warehouse, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
FOR SALE at my Warehouse,
Strong, Table, and ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18.
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries,
wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18.
Mackinder & White,
Have just received on board the Schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Picklenburgs, superior Cloths. Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N B A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK. April 15.
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory,
corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of
Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs,
At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1/2 d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1/2 d 4d. do 2s. 9d. m. or 14 1/2 d 3d. do 2s. 3d. or 12 1/2 d Sheathing, do. 7 1/2 d 6d Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do 2s. 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
NOTES OF HAND,
according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR. Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.