Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-10-23 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER  INT BILO ETIAM SUA PRÉMIA LAD
VOL. IV.]
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23, 1807.
[NO. 43.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE 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 Freight or Charter, The American registered Ship CHAR- LOTTE, burthen 200 tons, now in the har- bour, and ready for the reception of a cargo. A part of a freight will be accepted to Jamaica or to Cuba, and the ship despatched without any delay. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
October 19.
For BOSTON, or any Port in the Northern states, the Sch'r MARY, Andrew Davis, master, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board at Campbell's wharf.
October 19.
Just received from New-York by the regular Packets, 16 hhds. 1st qual. Muscovado Sugars, fit for retailing, 7 pipes 4th proof Brandy, 8 pipes Country Gin, 15 bolts Russia Duck, 6 cheffs Hysan Tea, 52 barrels prime Pork, 32 do. prime Beef, 10 do. prime cargo do. New-York inspection. And the Cargo of the Schooner Victory, captain Jo- seph Prindle, at Campbell's wharf, consisting of 850 Cheeses, weighing 12,000 lb. 200 bushels Irish Potatoes, 62 barrels prime Pork, 32 barrels cargo Pork, 31 do. prime Beef, 14 do. do. cargo Beef, 500 complete Sheathing Boards.
A FREIGHT is wanted for a SCHOONER, of about 800 barrels, to any part of the West Indies; Antigua would be preferred. Ap- ply at No. 1, Commerce-street, to
William Hull, jun.
October 2.
WANTED, A VESSEL of 750 to 1000 barrels, to load for a Windward Island. Immediate dispatch will be given.
October 16.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Brig JOSEPHINE, burthen 140 tons, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to
Thomas Willock.
October 14.
Now landing from on board the Schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogheads Bordolease CLARET, 96 casks Rott Brimstone, 100 boxes Castile Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chests Lucca Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucca Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats.
For Sale by William Pennock.
Who offers
Said SCHOONER for Sale or Charter, she is copper fastened and copper bottomed, and will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in a few days.
October 12.
For KINGSTON, (Jam.) The Ship NABBY, capt. Rider. For freight of a few hundred barrels, apply to
WARREN ASHLEY.
October 9.
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, import- ed in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by
William Pennock.
Who offers
The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter.
October 7.
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane, William Colley, master.— Apply to the subscriber,
William Pennock.
Who offers
said SHIP, burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY, burthen 200 tons for a charter.
October 5.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Boush, will be ready immediately.
GEO. MURRAY, & CO.
Who have for Sale,
Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware.
September 23.
For CHARTER, The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, mas- ter, burthen 300 tons, and will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in a few days; she is particu- larly well constructed for the carrying of masts and timber.— Apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber.
William Pennock.
September 21.
For LONDON, The coppered Ship STRANGER, Barnaby Swain, master; 100 hogheads can be taken on freight. For terms apply to
Moses Myers.
September 16.
For Charter, The good Schooner GOVERNOR CARVER, Joseph Church, master, burthen 1100 barrels, and is ready for the reception of a car- go. Apply to
Moses Myers.
September 16.
Landing from the Schooner Liberty, from Philadel- phia, 9 pipes Country GIN, And a supply of fresh Imperial TEA.—For Sale by
Joseph Hayes.
October 19.
For Charter, The fine new Ship ISABELLA, Abel Lin- coln master, burthen 308 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days.— For terms apply to
Moses Myers.
Who offers for sale,
600 boxes Havanna SUGARS, Landing from on board the ship Cabinet.
August 14.
St. Mary's College.
GRAND LOTTERY,
BALTIMORE.
Authorised by the General Assembly of the State of Mary- land; the Scheme of which Lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing be- sides a large number of other good prizes,
  1 prize of 30,000 Dollars,   1 do. of 15,000   3 do. of 10,000   2 do. of 5,000   8 do. of 1,500   7 do. of 1,000 
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dol- lars. The Scheme contains only 21,500 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Bal- timore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 300 tickets per day.
Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE'S truly Fortune Lottery Of- fice, corner of Market-street and Charles-street, Baltimore.
The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, toge- ther with an assurance from the managers that it will positive- ly commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitat- ing the sale of the Tickets.
G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks.
The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, in Maiden Lane, New-York.
N. B. Distant adventurers accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description on, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the in- spection of adventurers.
October 14.
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NOTICE.
All those indebted to the estate of JOHN HOLT, deceased, and those having claims against the same, are requested to make application to my friend James Simpson, who I have made, constituted, and appoint- ed my legal attorney, to transact and settle the estate afore- said.
E. A. Holt, Admr's.
Surry County, 15th October, 1807.
To be Leased for three or five years, That well known Situation for a Coun- try Store, at Surry Court-House, also known by the name of Price's Tavern or Cross Roads. It has been occupied as a Store for a number of years past with success; the last six years by the late John Holt, who took considerable pains to make the situation comfortable for the reception of a genteel family—The Store room is 24 feet by 16, well fitted with counters and shelves; a good cellar the size of the store; also a dining room 14 feet square adjoining the store, with two convenient closets, one 8 by 10, the other smaller, with an entry and fair way on the first floor; there are two conven- ient lodging rooms on the second floor, one with a fire-place, and also a fire-place in the dining room below—There is also a well enclosed Garden, Kitchen, Smoke-House; a valu- able Lumber-House, 18 feet by 26, with two floors; also a Well of excellent Water, convenient to the door—To all this is added, eight acres of Land, including that on which the garden and houses stand, with liberty of cutting fuel for house use, also to include the uninclosed part of eight acres on any part of the whole estate. It is hard to find a more eli- gible stand for a country store, as publick business is transac- ted there, such as sales, musters, &c independent of the regular monthly courts. The stage from Norfolk to Richmond passes by the door three times a-week in the summer, in the winter meet and stay there the night—There is good land- ing and water carriage within two miles of the store.
It is deemed unnecessary to say more, as it is presumable any gentleman inclined to lease will view the premises, who will be made acquainted with them by Mr. Charles Butts, who resides on the place at present, and was a partner of the late John Holt.
It will be leased to the highest bidder on the premises, the 27th instant, it being Court-Day—Terms made known at the time of leasing, and possession given on or before the 10th November, by
James Simpson,
Attorney for Eliza A. Holt, Admr's
Surry County, 15th October, 1807.
The Subscriber intends to leave the State of Virginia for some months
Henry Hastie.
October 19.
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For RENT,
The Store, Counting Room, and Cel- lar of the House, No. 106, Main-street, an excellent stand for Dry Goods or Grocery Business—possession may be had the first of November. Apply to
Francis Smith.
Who has for Sale,
500 barrels CORN, 220 boxes white and brown Havanna Sugar, 50 puncheons Grenada Rum; 2 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 12 barrels Apple Brandy; Muscovado Sugar in hhds. & bbls.; Coffee in bags; 38 pieces Russia Duck, and 6 bales twilled Sacking.
October 19.
85 Tierces RICE,
For Sale by
George Raincock.
October 9.
Liverpool Stoved SALT.
For Sale on board the ship Jane, capt. Colley, 350 tons Stoved SALT, on moderate terms, if taken from along side—Apply to
Robert Maitland, & Co.
October 9.
From the Virginia Gazette.
TRIAL OF COL. BURR.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7.
Mr. McRae requested, that on account of the ex- treme indisposition of one of Mr. Wirt's children, which prevented him from attending, the court might be adjourned till to-morrow. Independently of this circumstance, gen. Wilkinson, whose feel- ings had been severely wounded by the testimony of a witness yesterday, was in the course of preparati- on to remove those unjust imputations. He hoped that no objection would be made to the adjourn- ment. Mr. Hay said, that by an arrangement of the counsel for the United States, the principal part of the reply would devolve upon Mr. Wirt. It was therefore important that he should be present, to know what ground had been occupied by the counsel who preceded him. He did not expect any incon- venience would result from the proposed adjourn- ment; and hoped it would not be opposed. The adjournment was opposed by col. Burr, who stated that one of his counsel had been placed in the same situation as Mr. Wirt, and no indulgence was asked of the court on that account. He also mentioned that the court had, at his own request, proceeded with the examination when he was too much indis- posed to attend—The Chief Justice, after hearing an explanation from major Bruff, about that part of his testimony respecting his daily attendance for or- ders and going through the examination of John Breckenbrough and Joseph C. Cabell, esquires, two of the members of the grand jury, adjourned till to-morrow.
Major Bruff, begged leave to correct an error in part of his evidence given yesterday, in a point not material. This respected his attendance at the of- fice of gen. Wilkinson every day. After his remark about Cold Water, and his saying that should he discover plans and measures which put to hazard the peace and safety of the United States, he would not keep silence be the consequence what it might. Gen. Wilkinson was not visible to him for several days. Other officers attended, said major Bruff, but I was not permitted to his presence. I wrote to the General; and I received an answer which I have not here. It however stated that I should re- ceive such attention as my conduct and rank entit- led me to.
John Breckenbrough and Joseph C. Cabell, mem- bers of the grand jury, were called by col. Burr.
Col. Burr. I will ask you both, gentlemen, whe- ther gen. Wilkinson, before the grand jury, acknow- ledged that in any of his letters he had used the words, "he was ready?" Mr. Breckenbrough. I recollect that gen. Wilkinson acknowledged that, in the winter 1805—6, he had written to you sev- eral letters, in one of which he used the expression "what has become of the grand expedition. I fear Miranda has taken the bread out of your mouth, I shall be ready before you." He also assigned as a reason for writing such a letter, that he had done it with a view of drawing from you a full disclosure of your project: if it should be correct and patri- otic, that he might unite in it; if improper that he might reject it. I asked gen. Wilkinson whether he had written the letter "post-marked 13th of May." He said that he did not recollect. Col. Burr. What period was assigned to that letter containing the expressions just quoted? A. The winter of 1805—6.
Mr. Cabell being requested by col. Burr to state his recollection of the evidence of gen. Wilkinson as to the points above mentioned, proceeded in sub- stance as follows—Gen. Wilkinson had stated, that he had had an interview with you at St. Louis, at which you mentioned a grand project; but that you did not enter into particulars. He remarked that he had made some enquiries as to the nature of the enterprise; but you observed it was unnecessary to enter into particulars, for it was possible it might never be carried into effect. After col. Burr left St. Louis, gen. Wilkinson remarked that he had revolved in his mind the conversation which had passed between him and col. Burr, when he spoke of a western enterprise; and concluded that an attack on Mexico was contemplated, which was to be car- ried on by the aid of a British fleet through the gulph of Mexico—That he had written several let- ters or notes to col. Burr, with a view to ascertain his real design, between the time of their interview at St. Louis, and the commencement of the follow- ing summer; but did not appear to be positive as to the number or nature of those letters. But he remarked, that his object was to draw from col. Burr a disclosure of the nature of the enterprise; if it were proper that he might participate in it; if not, that he might communicate the information to the government. Gen. Wilkinson on being in- terrogated as to the contents of his letters, said he could not recollect precisely their terms, and but on- ly two expressions which he had used in one of them; "I fear Miranda has taken the bread out of your mouth; I shall be ready for the grand enter- prize before you are." I must repeat that gen. Wilkinson did not appear to be positive as to the nature of the number of those letters; but only as to these two expressions.
With respect to the letter "post marked 13th May," gen. Wilkinson on being interrogated, was not positive whether he had written it; but said he believed it had.
Mr. Wickham. Do you recollect whether gen. Wilkinson produced a copy which he said was a true copy of the cyphered letter? A. I do not re- collect. I recollect gen. Wilkinson tendered a copy. Mr. Wickham to Mr. Breckenbrough. Do you recollect whether gen. Wilkinson produced any fair copy of the cyphered letter to the grand jury? A. I recollect that we had a newspaper in which it was published; and as we decyphered the original,
we often compared our translation with that copy, and found some variations. Mr. Hay. Have you a copy of the cyphered letters, as translated by the grand jury? A. I have—Mr. Wickham stated that there were material and essential variations be- tween the translation made by the grand jury and that published.
Mr. Cabell said, he begged leave to observe that gen. Wilkinson was out of fifty witnesses examined by the grand jury; that his examination took up four days, and that such circumstances only were treasured up as were deemed material. Mr. McRae. Have you attended to the examination of gen. Wil- kinson before the judge; will you state whether his testimony corresponded with that delivered before the grand jury? A. That is a very extensive ques- tion; and one which it is impossible to answer.— During the examination of gen. Wilkinson before the judge, my attention was of en-called off, and therefore I cannot pretend to say whether his testi- mony throughout corresponded with that delivered before the grand jury. If you will state any par- ticular part of his testimony, I will endeavour to re- collect whether it corresponded.
In general, as far as I have attended to the evi- dence of gen. Wilkinson given before the judge, the narratives are very much the same with those deliver- ed before the grand jury; with some slight varia- tions. For instance, I understood gen. Wilkinson said before the court, that but one letter passed be- tween him and col. Burr, from the time of their in- terview at St. Louis, till the commencement of the next summer; before the grand jury, I had under- stood him to have said some letters or notes.
Mr. Wickham to Mr. Breckenbrough. Do you recollect any variance between the evidence of Mr. Swartwout and gen. Wilkinson? A. As to the deli- very of the letter from col. Burr, there was no dif- ference; but in the details of their conversations there was a very important one.
Mr. Wickham asked Mr. Cabell the same general question. Mr. Cabell answered, that the statement of Mr. Tazewell was very plain, and given with his usual ability. If I were called on to state the conversation at Natchitoches, I should state that there was an agreement in certain parts, and a dis- agreement in others. The circumstance of the let- ter being slipped from the side pocket of Mr. Swart- wout mentioned by gen. Wilkinson in the jury room, and if not in court, is at variance—But the mate- rial variance is this. Swartwout most positively denied that he had made any criminal communica- tions whatever; and denied his having said any thing about seizing. According to gen. Wilkinson, the communications of Swartwout were criminal; ac- cording to Mr. Swartwout they were innocent and honourable.
As I have spoken in such very high terms of Mr. Tazewell's statement, I must beg leave to except from that sentiment, Mr. Tazewell's opinion as the frankness manifested by Mr. Swartwout. This is certainly a matter of opinion; but I confess my im- pressions were very different. I shall, however, sus- pend my opinion till this investigation is over.
THURSDAY, October 8.
General Wilkinson in explanation of Major Bruff's testimony.
Mr. Hay said he was ready to go on with the ar- gument of the cause; but would not do it unless di- rected by the court. An attack had been made on gen. Wilkinson by Major Bruff, which it was the right and the duty of the gen. to explain. Not a word in the long and laboured narrative of major Bruff was testimony applicable to the case before the court. But having made such serious charges against gen. Wilkinson, justice required that the ge- neral should be heard in explanation.
Gen. Wilkinson. I have several matters to sub- mit to the court which have been brought to my re- collection by the occurrences of yesterday and the day before.
Grand Jurors have been brought forward to con- trast my evidence before that body with what I have said here—in the wide range of testimony which has been permitted, a witness may be readily misconceived by others or misunderstood himself. In the case of Mr. Tazewell your honours sense of his testimony, was in direct opposition to that of Mr. Burr's counsel, and in the case of Mr. Cabell, one of the most correct men in the world, he had misconceived, or did not understand me respecting the mode in which Swartwout delivered Mr. Burr's letter to me. It is with deep regret I trespass on the time of the court, but when every art is employed and witnesses are raked and scraped from every quarter to rip up the remotest transaction of my life, to affect my credibility, to wound my fame and rob me of my reputation. [Here Mr. Wickham inter- rupted gen. Wilkinson, and said he must object to the course he was about to pursue. Gen. Wilkin- son stands here on the same ground as any other witness. Let his explanations apply to his evi- dence, but not let him go into other subjects. Mr. McRae hoped that the same indulgence which had been extended to others would be granted to general Wilkinson. It will be recollected with what pat- ience their witness, major Bruff had been heard for six hours, while he was merely indulging himself in the carnage of gen. Wilkinson's reputation: Gen. Wilkinson who had been listening with the most exemplary patience, now comes forward to explain, and in the midst of a very short and respectful exor- dium, he is interrupted by the counsel on the other side. The chief justice said that there could be no doubt of the disposition of the court to hear as full an explanation as gen. Wilkinson might please to make; but he being merely in the character of a witness, would confine himself to a narrative of facts, and resort to argument as little as possible. Mr. Hay hoped that something of argument would be permitted. Gen. Wilkinson had been assailed vital-

ly, intentionally and deliberately by Major Bruff; and his explanations could not be so well understood unless he heard, in some instances, resort to argument.] The General resumed.—When I was first brought before the court, it was my intention to have commenced with Mr. Burr at Washington and to have traced him step by step from his passage of the mountains until his return—But I was confined to such facts as were deemed immediately relevant to the question before the court, and therefore I commenced with the reception of his letter at Nashville.
I now, sir, find myself obliged to adopt this course in order to explain certain observations, which have come from the grand jurors, and also insinuations and insinuations of the witness major Bruff; who having charged me with a sinister connexion with Mr. Burr, has travelled from Washington to St. Louis to find matter for justification of the imputation—He has laid some stress on the interest which he says was made (by Mr. Burr and his friends) to procure me the government of Louisiana. I am under no obligation to explain how I procured that government; if I were, I could say it had been tendered to me by the president, two months before they had any idea of the circumstance.
I am charged with having invited col. Burr to the western country—Herein I have been misunderstood, for the thing was not so—A few days after col. Burr descended from the vice-presidential chair, an inquiry was made by me, as to the course he intended to pursue, he told me he intended to visit New-Orleans, and I remember his very words were, "I have a few thousand dollars left and I will not go to work until they are spent." I was solicitous to see him reinstated in the councils of his country, and speaking to the hon. John Fowler then a member of congress on the subject, he informed me that Mr. M. Lyon had suggested the idea of Burr's going to Tennessee, to procure his election to a seat in congress, as residence was not a necessary qualification to election in that state, and requested me to speak to Burr on the subject; I did so, and I think he said it was a luminous idea, appeared to be delighted with the plan, and in concert with Mr. Fowler and Mr. Lyon, I then understood and have since been assured by the former, who is now in town, the plan was digested without my presence or participation at any interview.
Mr. Burr soon after proceeded to Philadelphia; he wrote me on the 26th March, requesting a letter of introduction to gen. Adair and informing me he should set out for the western country about the 10th of April. The next letter I received from him was at Pittsburgh, dated the 30th of April, in which he tells me he should sail that day for the lower country and is sorry he could not see me. At Louisville I received a third letter from him dated the 19th May, in which he deeply regrets he could not see me there, and begs me to forward the letters of introduction I had promised him for New Orleans, after him to that city. He proceeded from Louisville to Frankfort, and I am authorised to say did there apply to John Brown, Esq. to aid him in his proposed election in Tennessee and to that end requested letters from Mr. Brown to his friends there. He then proceeded to Nashville, where it appears he remained beyond his calculation. I fell down the river to Massac, where col. Burr arrived on the 8th of June, and instead of spending several days in giving me lessons on government, and preparing a new code or Constitution for Louisiana, he the next day prosecuted his voyage for New-Orleans, in company with several officers of the army, who had been ordered to that city on a General Court Martial, and it will be proven that I furnished him neither barge nor crew.
I heard no more of Mr. Burr until the 30th July, when I received a letter from him at the crossings of Tennessee river, in which he informed me he was on his way to Lexington, and hoped to be with me at St. Louis about the 1st Sept.—He arrived at St. Louis on the 12th of that month in the evening, expressed a wish to visit St. Charles, and I accompanied him in his route to the cantonment of the troops, about 11 miles distance, from whence he proceeded without me, crossed the Missouri to St. Charles, from thence passed over Portage des Scioux to the Mississippi and descended that river in a canoe to St. Louis. I think it was in our ride to the Cantonment that Mr. Burr speaking of the imbecility of the government, he said it would moulder to pieces, die a natural death, or words to that effect, adding that the people of the western country were ready for revolt—To this I recollected replying, that if he had not profited more by his journey in other respects, he had better have remained at Washington or Philadelphia—For surely said I my friend, no person was ever more mistaken!—The western people disaffected to the Government!—They are bigotted to Jefferson and democracy. And the conversation dropt. Mr. Burr I think on the same ride spoke to me of purchasing an estate in that country, observing he had received advice of a sum of money which he should receive on his return to the eastward, and asked me if I would resign my government to him, in the course of the winter if he should desire it.—This I rejected on account of the emolument which was $2000. per annum (for I was disgusted with the government,) and he offered to indemnify me.
Nothing of importance passed between us after this, until the forenoon before his departure, which was on the 19th September, in the morning. He informed me that he wished to have some conversation with me, and I invited him to my house for the purpose—in the course of this interview, he asked me "whether I could be content to vegetate or moulder in that damned government," meaning the government of Louisiana—I expressed my satisfaction with the situation, observing that "I was about making arrangements to retire to private life, that I was tired of the erratic life I had long led, and that the delicate situation of my wife, to whom I owed more than I could render made it necessary." After some pause, he asked me if my energies and enterprise were lost or dead—to which I replied, that my energies and enterprise had profited me through life little else than to expose me to perils and hardships—He then observed, but suppose some grand enterprise should present which would lead direct to fame and fortune—To this I replied with indifference at first, remarking that I had been so long looking in vain for something of the kind, that I had given up the expectation; but added after a short pause, that if the government should think proper to direct any thing of the kind, he would not find that my energies or enterprise were lost—Surely replied he under the authority of the government, and naming a minister, asked me if an order from him
would satisfy me, to which I answered, that an order from any minister was obligatory on me, as they were all organs of the presidential will.—Will! said he, such a measure has been thought of, but it is unnecessary to go into the details of a project which may never be carried into effect, and I replied, that I had no curiosity to hear—and hear you have as much of his designs as I possessed.
It has been observed, that I have said I had no idea of any project of col. Burr before the receipt of his letter by Swartwout—This I deny—I have said I had no idea of any illicit design, such as would subject him to legal penalty or legal obstruction—Between the period of Mr. Burr's leaving St. Louis and May, 1806, I received six letters from him; I have said that those letters blended matters political with matters personal—I have considered those letters confidential, they were so received, and I will not expose them but in the last extremity, without col. Burr's permission, but if I have that permission I will do it now—I have asked it and do again ask it—Those letters were of an ambiguous aspect, speaking of some enterprise without designating any, and were calculated to inculpate me should they be exposed. I have said I made a communication to a publick minister, the secretary of the navy to the following effect: "Burr is about something, but whether internal or external, I cannot discover;" it has been made a question how I could, feeling the friendship I professed for col. Burr, make such a communication when unapprized of any criminal intention, and I reply that I justify it from a sense of publick duty, paramount to all other obligations; from the consciousness, that if Mr. Burr intended no harm, the communication could do him none, as it was confidential, and on the ground of self-security against events.
THURSDAY, Oct. 8. (Gen. W's evidence continued.)
I had formed several opinions of Mr. Burr's views, sometimes I thought them chimerical and the most definite idea I had ever attached to them, was that he had formed some connection with the British government, that he was to operate with an expedition by the Gulf against the Mexican provinces, and that the United States were in case of a war, which was every where expected, to co-operate by the Mississippi. I recollect well this impression from the circumstance of my having mentioned to several persons, that if they would show me the embarkation of an army in England, equip for a southern climate, I would tell them we should have a war with the Spanish provinces, and from this impression, my idea respecting Miranda's taking the bread out of his mouth must have sprung. I beg it may be remembered at this time, that col. Burr descended from the vice-presidential chair with great eclat, and I did believe he was not only reascending in the publick confidence, but in the confidence of the executive—And for these reasons, his step-son judge Prevost had been appointed district judge to the territory of Orleans—the republican body of the senate had addressed governor Bloomfield to enter a nolle prosequi on his behalf, in a case of great hardship and delicacy—the senate had addressed him in the most flattering terms, and Dr. Browne the gentleman who had married his wife's sister, had been appointed (solely on the recommendation of colonel Burr) secretary to the territory of which I had been appointed governor.
Frequent reference has been made to the letter said to be post marked 13th May—I have said, I do not recollect whether I wrote col. Burr such a letter or not, and of course I have no recollection of the contents; but I have said I believed I had written him three letters after he left St. Louis, and this was my idea, but I recollect no particulars except the expression relating to Miranda, though I remember perfectly the motives with which I did write him—I now find from his letter of the 16th April, that he had received no letter from me after October or November, 1805, and therefore I conclude I wrote him but two letters, from the period he left me at Louis to the present day—I again require that the letter imputed to me, "post marked 13th of May" should be produced. I think it was in the letter I wrote in October or November 1805, that I make mention of Miranda, and now I believe it was after the receipt of a letter from him of the 24th of December 1805, that I warned the secretary of the navy against him—It has been said by one of the grand jury, that I declared I had employed language in my notes or letters to draw from col. Burr his real objects, that I might in case they were commendable partake of them, and if otherwise report him to government—I acknowledge the first motive, but I do not recollect the alternative—If his plans had been vicious, I should have done my duty; if they had been innocent, I should not have reported him. I find by reference to my correspondence, that I received no orders to leave St. Louis until the 11th June, 1806—the troops had sailed the 8th of May, and I was left to exercise the functions of civil governor, God knows without an idea of leaving the country, until the order arrived, and the much talked of letter, bears "post mark 13th May," a month before I received my orders.
Mr. Hay. Will you state what passed between yourself and Major Bruff when he descended the river to meet you on your approach to St. Louis. Answer. I will. But I can state before you, Sir, (addressing the judge) and before God, turning up his eyes to Heaven, and placing his hand on his heart, that his whole narrative is either a vile fabrication, or a distortion of facts; and I will shew why this man above all others in the world should not be in my confidence. On my arrival at Fort Massac, I met a number of officers under orders to attend a general Court Martial at New-Orleans, and among whom was capt. Stoddart, who had taken possession of Louisiana on the part of the United States and preceded major Bruff in the command of St. Louis, and had acted as civil commandant of the country, 'till he was superceded by the appointment of governor Harrison, who had acted as governor of Indiana and also of Louisiana, until I was appointed to that Territory. In the course of my inquiries of capt. Stoddart relative to the state of the Territory; he informed me that major Bruff had by his conduct made himself very unpopular with the inhabitants. In ascending the Mississippi I halted at Kaskaskias, where I received a letter from gov. Harrison by the hands of a Mr. Wallace, or a capt. Prince, who were in company; of which letter I hold an extract in my hand. [The reading of this extract was opposed by the counsel of col. Burr. The chief justice declared that gen. Wilkinson might either read the extract or state its contents. Gen. Wilkinson read the utmost.—See Note (No. I.)] The letter is dated the 7th June 1805, and was received the 29th or 30th of the
same month, and I met major Bruff on the 3d of July. At the same place I received by a dispatch boat an invitation to dine on the day of my arrival at St. Louis with Mr. Augustus Chouteau, who I understood was the senior magistrate of the district, and as good a man as there is in that or any other country. As I approached St. Louis I sent a light barge ahead and requested major Bruff to meet me, for he also had invited me to dine with him on the day of my arrival.—Knowing the jealousy of his disposition and being desirous to conciliate and prevent exception, I wished to explain to him my motives for giving a preference to Mr. Chouteau's invitation; which I did when we met, by stating to him that approaching the Territory in my capacity of governor, the first respect was due to the civil Magistrate; that I gave Mr. Chouteau the preference on this ground and hoped he would excuse it. I met major Bruff on the beach under a steep bank.—I did not take him into the woods, nor had I any conversation with him of the import he has stated.—We ascended the river about a mile, and were hailed from the shore. The boats landed, and I was met I think by three gentlemen, Mr. Augustus Chouteau, Mr. Anthony Souland and Mr. Charles Gratiot, who were introduced to me on board my barge and invited me to land and take horse to St. Louis: to which I consented; and debarking I was received by a troop consisting of fifty or sixty dragoons, commanded by capt. P. Chouteau, the brother of Mr. A. Chouteau.—These I presume were the Frenchmen who hunted us up in the woods. I mounted a horse which had been provided for me and was escorted to St. Louis. These are the facts so far as they relate to the interview with major Bruff. I dined with Mr. Chouteau, and found that major Bruff had anticipated Mr. Chouteau, and had engaged every officer to dine with him. I was left alone.
Mr. Hay. Had you those other conversations mentioned by major Bruff, in which he states you to have been ruminating about a grand project, which was to make the fortunes of all concerned? Answer. It is impossible for me to say what conversations I had with the officers of the garrison, especially the one whom I found in command; but from the circumstances already stated, it is impossible I could have had those conversations with major Bruff mentioned by him. The major in order to substantiate his tale has affected an air of mystery, and his imagination has furnished the scenery—for this purpose he takes me into the woods, has us hunted up by Frenchmen, then locks a door where there was no locks, it being fastened by hooks and staples; nor was it necessary to shut it at all, as the Ordinary Guard at Head Quarters, gave two sentinels for its protection. This locking of the door betrayed some conceit; for I well remember that a few days ago, one of the counsel of col. Burr (Mr. Martin) demanded of me emphatically, whether I did not recollect being locked up in a room with a gentleman and having a long conversation with him. Mr. Hay. Did you ever select major Bruff for the purpose of making confidential communications; or state to him any thing about the prospect of making fortunes? Ans. No, never.
Col. Burr. Are you acquainted with a Mr. Bon Ami, a magistrate of New Orleans? A. I have no recollection of any person of that name—[Mr. Wickham called for the production of the original letter of governor Harrison to gen. Wilkinson from which an extract had been read. The counsel of col. Burr contended that as an extract had been read from it, they had a right to the whole letter, as the best evidence. They were answered by the counsel for the United States, that there was not a word in the letter which had any relation to major Bruff except the paragraph which had been read; and that the letter was entirely private and confidential. After some further debate the Chief Justice declared that he felt great repugnance at the idea of producing the letter, as it was entirely private and confidential, and he was certain that neither the letter nor the extract could be evidence in the cause; but it was a rule of law, that when an extract was read, the whole paper must be read if demanded. In the present case the whole letter must be produced, or the extract be withdrawn.—Mr. Hay remarked that gen. Wilkinson had been drawn into the production of the extract by the opinion of the court. Gen. Wilkinson addressed the judge, and declared that he had produced the extract by his permission, and that without that permission he would not have produced it; that he held the letter sacredly confidential, and would go to jail rather than produce it. The Chief Justice directed that the extract should be withdrawn, and requested that all those who took notes of the proceedings would erase every thing which had been said about the letter or the extract. Mr. Martin hoped that they would erase the impression from the publick mind. [Mr. Wickham. You have said something about dining; did you not write to major Bruff from Kaskaskias excusing yourself for not dining with him? A. I cannot recollect. Mr. Wickham. Are you certain the door had no lock? A. I have my clerk here who can prove that it had no lock; it was fastened with hooks and bolts after the French manner. Mr. Wickham. Do you recollect what gentlemen went down in the barge with major Bruff? A. I cannot.
Mr. Wickham. Do you recollect whether Mr. Gratiot came with him? A. I have said that Mr. Gratiot, Mr. Chouteau and Mr. Souland met me; but whether they came with major Bruff, I cannot say. Mr. Wickham. Will you say whether you first met Mr. Chouteau and Mr. Souland in the woods? A. I have already stated the circumstance of their going out of the boat with me, and accompanying me to St. Louis. —(To be continued.)
THURSDAY, October 20.—Latest Proceedings.
On this day the chief justice pronounced his opinion on the motion to commit Aaron Burr, Herman Blannerhasset and Israel Smith, for treason, and also for a misdemeanor, in preparing a military expedition within the United States, to be carried on against the dominions of the king of Spain, with whom the United States then were and still are at peace. The result of his opinion was, that there was not sufficient evidence to warrant the commitment of Israel Smith on either charge; that the testimony against Aaron Burr and Herman Blannerhasset, did not establish the crime of treason; but that the misdemeanor was sufficiently proven to furnish probable cause for him, as an examining magistrate, to send them where the fact was committed for trial; upon which trial the prosecution in behalf of the United States, might proceed for the treason; if it should be thought it could be established. They are to be sent to Ohio for trial.
Sometime in August last, a letter was published in the New York papers, and which we re-published in our paper of the 12th of that month, of which the following is an extract:
"Should war take place with Britain, our commerce will be absolutely at her mercy; and calamitous as will be the consequences to us, and strange as it may seem, it is an event, which I have good ground for believing, was not only anticipated, but even wished, prior to the late unparalleled and horrid outrage committed against us. Within a few days previous to that outrage, two gentlemen of great respectability and of unquestionable veracity, waited on the President to pay their respects to him—his conversation astonished them both. He expressed his persuasion that the people of the United States were zealous for a war with Britain. When enquiry was made concerning the means of waging hostilities and with any prospect of success, the answer was— "France has ships, and we have seamen."
The remainder of the letter contained some reflections, which are omitted as having nothing to do with the facts. The letter was stated to be from a gentleman near Norfolk to his friend in New York. In giving this letter insertion in our paper, we introduced it with this remark:—
"The following letter we insert, not that we are persuaded that it is authentic, on the contrary, a variety of circumstances induce us to suspect that it is not genuine."
A short time since, our paper of the 12th of August fell into the hands of the writer of this letter, than whom, there is not in the State a man of more integrity and honour, and of the first rate talents. This gentleman has stated to us the facts contained in the above extract, with additional circumstances, and has given us the names of the two gentlemen alluded to in the extract, and who are persons of high respectability, and whose names, were we at liberty to give, would satisfy every one, that they are incapable of asserting an untruth. On their return from the President's House they conversed upon the extraordinary language of the President, and agreed, that his views were for a war with England, and an alliance with France, " he is a perfect Frenchman ," said one of them.
Before we would offer some reflections, which a conviction of the truth of the contents of this letter has now occasioned, we will state a few of the reasons which formerly occasioned us to disbelieve. It is true we have understood that the President is frequently communicative to indiscretion, yet we could not bring ourselves to think that he would indulge in such remarks, before persons under no official restraint. We were unwilling to attribute to the President a want of judgment in so important a matter, or to ascribe to him a general dereliction from the true interests of our country; in truth, we considered this letter as a little russe de guerre , more frequent, than justifiable among politicians of all parties.
We are now however satisfied that we were mistaken, and which we truly deplore. It was not the affair of the Chesapeake that has produced the sentiments contained in this letter, for it must be well noticed that this conversation was prior to that occurrence . Here then we can account for many circumstances which have before appeared so mysterious. The rejection of a treaty, negotiated, and signed by persons, highly and deservedly in the confidence of their country, is no longer a matter of surprize, when the Chief Magistrate was satisfied that "the people were zealous for a war with Great Britain," and that the means for a naval war were to be furnished by France; " France has ships and we have seamen ." These words ought never to be forgotten, not that they contain any thing like good sense, for they are like any thing else, but as they point to what of all other things ought most to be dreaded and abhorred, " an alliance with France ."
We persuade ourselves that in the discharge of our editorial duty, altho' not generally approving the measures of the present administration, we have not censured indiscriminately, or with illiberality. But to be silent under our present impressions, and at this awful crisis of publick affairs, when the peace and future happiness of our country are at stake, would be incompatible with that sense of duty which is deeply impressed on our mind.
We have from the purchase of Louisiana to the present time, frequently entertained apprehensions, which we have as often endeavoured to combat. We have apprehended that the course which our foreign relations were about to take, was that of subserviency to the views of France, and of hostility to Britain—that the former would be first manifested by a submission to an indirect state of tribute, under the appearance of compensations given for considerations, which France would be at no loss in inventing and setting up, and ultimately by a concert, and co-operation in services, more directly indicating our station, as dependent auxiliaries and political satellites—That our hostility to Britain would not be direct and open, but the gradual work of pretended pacific regulations, assuming moderation in appearance, but constantly attended with an unaccommodating disposition, and secret irritations, until the effect should be completely produced, and perhaps ostensibly originating on the part of Britain. We regret that from subsequent observations upon the course of our government, we have not discovered

any thing which has removed those apprehensions. At the moment we affect to be desirous of treating, an Act partially suspending our commercial intercourse, was obtained from Congress; this was avowedly designed to operate in terrorem , but was fortunately, wisely, or magnanimously disregarded by Britain. A treaty was negotiated we presume, in a tolerable degree satisfactory to our ministers, and we further presume not inconsistent with their instructions. At this particular juncture, we confess, that we began to suspect that we had been in error, with regard to the views and intentions of those intrusted with the direction of our affairs, and that a friendly accommodation had been really sought, and was about to take place with England, under their auspices. We felt, and expressed ourselves to such effect. A little time, however, passed away, when all our apprehensions recurred with additional strength. The treaty was peremptorily rejected, and if the publick be not deceived in the grounds of objection, we demand what course, the sinister ingenuity of man could have devised, more completely calculated to subserve the views of France; more adverse to the indispensable interests of Britain, than that which has been adopted? It is without doubt earnestly to be desired, that those abuses which have taken place, (probably sometimes through mistake, at others, and too often, from culpable disregard of right, in the impressment of our sea-faring citizens,) should be corrected, and with assurances of more circumspection in future. It is presumed that those abuses might be corrected by other means, than those proposed by our government. These means would demonstrably tend to withdraw the sea-faring subjects of Britain from her service, to an alarming degree, at a period when her exertions for her national safety require all her means, and those exertions are as evidently essential to the ulterior safety of our own country, as immediately to her own. The claim made by our government is, that all persons sailing under the American flag shall be protected. Let it be once understood, that British seamen can be protected by the American flag, our merchant ships would be instantly manned with British seamen, to the manifest injury of our own seamen, and to the ruin of England. To such a demand she cannot, Britain cannot assent, and our government must know that she will not assent; hence the demand could only have been urged, under an expectation that it would be refused, and thereby a plausible pretext to break off negotiation be furnished.
Even that part of the conduct of our government, which partakes of a negative nature, and which we know not whether to class among non-feasances or mis-feasances—we mean the unprepared state of our country to meet the dangers which appear to threaten it at this time, is not without an obvious tendency, to subserve the views of France, whatever may have been the motive from whence it proceeded. If in this defenceless state, we are precipitated into a war, that common cause, which the intrigues and presumptuous conduct of Genet could not accomplish, will now be effected. Our fate will be rivitted to that of France, "she has ships, and we have seamen." And if like the unfortunate Swiss, we should be tardy in raising the conscriptions required, demands not unlike those made against them will be repeated against us.
Combining all these circumstances with the various evidences which we have before us, we cannot forbear expressing our fears, that the interests of our country are about being sacrificed to those national attachments and antipathies, which gave so much uneasiness to the mind of Washington, and in the prophetic words of that Great man, we shall now conclude our remarks.
"Observe good faith and justice with all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt but, in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay the temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it; can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? the experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?"
"In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated. The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interests. Antipathy in one nation against another, disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of the slight causes of umbrage, and to be haughty and intractable when accidental or trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence, frequent collisions, obstinate, envenomed, and bloody contests. The nation, prompted by ill will and resentment, sometimes impels war to the government, contrary to the best calculations of policy. The government sometimes participates in the national propensity, and adopts through passion what reason would reject; at other times, it makes the animosity of the nation subservient to projects of hostility, instigated by pride, ambition, and other sinister and pernicious motives. The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty of nations has been the victim."
"So likewise, a passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils. Sympathy for the favourite nation, facilitating the illusion of an imaginary common interest in cases where no real common interest exists, and infusing into one, the enmities of the other, betrays the former into a participation in the quarrels and wars of the latter, without adequate inducements or justification. It leads also to concessions to the favourite nation, of privileges denied to others, which is apt doubly to injure the nation making the concessions; by unnecessarily parting with what ought to have been retained; and by exciting jealousy, ill will, and a disposition to retaliate in the parties from whom equal privileges are withheld: and it gives to ambitious, corrupted or deluded citizens who devote themselves to the favourite nation, facility to betray or sacrifice the interests of their own country, without odium, sometimes even with popularity! gilding with the appearances of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for publick opinion, or laudable zeal for publick good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption or infatuation."
"As avenues to foreign influence in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead publick opinion, to influence or awe the publick councils?—such an attachment of a small or weak, towards a great and powerful nation, dooms the former to be the satellite of the latter."
"Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove, that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. But that jealousy, to be useful, must be impartial; else it becomes the instrument of the very influence to be avoided, instead of a defence against it. Excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike for another, cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favourite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests."
"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connexion as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith—Here, let us stop."
Extract of a letter from Jamaica to a merchant in this place, dated 28th August.
"No Americans, from a late declaration of our governor, can call for orders, but must unlad at whatever port (and it must be a port of entry) they call at."
The British frigates Thames , and Diana , having on board seven millions of dollars, were spoken on their passage from La Vera Cruz to London , the 1st of this month.
Dreadful Fire. —Letters received by last night's mail, state that on Monday last, a fire broke out in Fredericksburg, which could not be arrested until more than one third of that town was reduced to ashes. We have learned but few particulars of this distressing event. Many unfortunate people we understand have lost their all. The wind was very high at N. W. and most of the inhabitants were at the races near the town when the fire broke out. The Bank was burnt down, but the specie and notes were all saved in the vaults. This evening's mail will bring us further particulars.
Gideon Granger, Esq. the Post-Master General, has it is said, resigned.
Recent advices from Spain state, that the crops of wheat have been very bad; in many parts of that country, there has not been more reaped than was sowed. Flour about the last of August at Algeziras , $ 11 50 per barrel, and rising.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Boston to one in New-York.
"I have just seen letters from our friend in London to the 7th Sept. He saw Mr. Monroe daily. Mr. Monroe had not then sent in any official note—he and Mr. Pinckney are fully sensible of our folly in wishing for war, and will do all they can by delay to give time to all parties to cool—Their interviews with Mr. Canning, convinced them that he was well disposed. The Revenge will probably not be dispatched until the 1st October."
From the N. Y. Evening Post.
The editor of the American Citizen, taking notice of the infamous attack made by certain demotocratic papers, on chief justice Marshall, has expressed himself in a manner that does him infinite credit. After extracting a scandalous paragraph from a Baltimore paper entitled the Whig . He goes on thus:—
"Surely proof more ample than his patience, than his copious and elaborate opinions, is necessary to warrant this audacious assault on the chief justice of the United States. What has become of the order and decorum, the sober reflection and the sedate reasoning for which the United States are distinguished, when this violence and outrage can pass without notice."
After several very proper remarks, he concludes thus:
"If, however, I may be allowed to express my opinion, it is that the Chief Justice is not the real object of attack, but that in Philadelphia, and New-York, a combination of a few men (and they are very few) exists to throw off the old and introduce a new order of things. I make no pretensions to the character of a prophet, but I beg the reader to bear the remark in mind. For the present I will only add that I stand on my old ground; that I have an eye on some bad men of our party in the other states, who are co-operating with a few dupes in
this city, and that in due time I will expose them. The people at large know but little of what is now doing, and perhaps it is well that they do not."
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 19. By the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS information has been received that a number of individuals who have deserted from the army of the United States, and sought shelter within the jurisdiction thereof, have become sensible of their offence, and are desirous of returning to their duty, a full pardon is hereby proclaimed to each and all of such individuals as shall, within four months from the date hereof, surrender themselves to the commanding officer of any military post within the United States, or the territories thereof.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand. Done at the city of Washington, the fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the thirty-second.
By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State.
BOSTON, October 14. ADVICES FROM EUROPE.
Yesterday arrived here the ship New-Packet , capt. Trott, from Liverpool. She sailed the 9th ult. and has brought our London files down to the 7th September, (Evening.)
OF AMERICAN AFFAIRS—
We do not find much said; and what we do find wore a hostile aspect. The sch'r Revenge arrived at Falmouth the 28th August, in thirty days from Norfolk; and the officer entrusted with the dispatches set off immediately for London. On the 3d September Mr. Monroe presented the dispatches to Mr. Canning. On them we find the following remarks:—
The " Courier ," a leading ministerial paper of Sept. 7, 1807, says, "It is said, that the American government, in their dispatches by the Revenge , have limited our ministers to four days to deliberate on the nature of those dispatches, and to frame an answer. As there could be no motive for such a limitation but that of insulting us, his majesty's ministers would of course, treat such an insult as it deserves, and refuse to enter into any negotiation. But we can hardly believe that the Americans, violent and insolent as they are, would venture upon such a proceeding, unless they are determined upon going to war. Other accounts affirm, that the government of America, in their instructions to Mr. Monroe, have desired him positively to insist on our relinquishing the right of searching any of their vessels for men , whatever their rank or condition may be. They do not require us to give up the right of search for merchandise ; but they declare, they will never permit any of their vessels, whether ships of war or merchantmen, to have their men taken out, after their men we want, but our own. We want to put an end to that system of inveigling our seamen.—What! we may be permitted to search their ships to see whether there be enemy's property or goods contraband of war on board; but if we find British seamen, the sinews of our strength and prosperity on board them, we must not touch nor take away. We do not even think that the late ministers would have yielded this point."
The Liverpool " Chronicle ," an opposition paper, says, after mentioning the arrival of the dispatches, "It is said four days only are allowed for our government to deliberate upon them. We hope our ministers are not made of such iron stuff, as to refuse to yield a point, the maintenance of which will expose us to the censure of the whole world."
The " Courier " says, "The surgeon of the Cheapsake is arrived in the Revenge , for the purpose of giving an ample description of the whole of the affair between the Leopard and the ship."
The " Ledger ," a neutral paper, says, "It is reported, the dispatches by the Revenge leave little room to expect an amicable adjustment of the difficulties between the two States; and that only four days have been given to deliver an answer to them. We hope these reports are unfounded; we expect, indeed that Mr. Monroe will speak the language of firmness, but trust that the point in dispute may yet be amicably settled."
The " Morning Chronicle ," the leading opposition paper, contends, that "according to the law of nations, might is right ."
The dispatches which Mr. Monroe received by the Revenge were communicated to the British ministry, the 3d September. It, as the London prints assert, they were limited to four days to give their answer, the time had but just expired at our latest London date. This circumstance creates much anxiety for the next tidings.
The BRITISH AFFAIRS in DENMARK, arrested the chief attention in England. Hostilities commenced in Zealand the 16th of Aug. when the British landed at Wedbeck a few miles from Copenhagen. At the same time the German legion from Rugen, landed on the other side of the city. On the 23d August, (the last date) Copenhagen had not capitulated. The English were within two miles of the walls, erecting batteries, and it was expected, would open, on the 24th, sixty twenty-four pounders on the town. A general cannonade was expected, by sea and land; and breaches being made, the army was to march to the assault. The English had taken a royal foundery, 8 miles from the city, garrisoned by 800 men. Some skirmishes had taken place; and a sortie of 2000 made, which was driven back. It was reported, that general Brune had got into Copenhagen, and was assisting the Danes.
The London papers say, that orders had been sent out for the immediate capture of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and other Danish islands:—That it had been ascertained that Denmark, immediately after the treaty of Tilsit, had agreed to make common cause with Russia and France against G. Britain: And that orders had been given in every part of Denmark, for the sequestration of British goods.
The British have fitted out the long boats of their men of war to encounter the Danish gun boats.
Several accounts from Russia, indicated, that from being the ally of England, she would speedily be the ally of England's enemy.
No indications of invasion shewed themselves on the Gallic coast.
It was peremptorily stated that an embargo had been laid in France on all neutral Portuguese vessels.
Ireland continued tranquil. The British troops landing in Denmark, without opposition, no doubt gave rise to the Amsterdam report that Copenhagen had surrendered without opposition.
A great number of Danish vessels have been sent into the British ports; and a considerable number have been detained in the several ports.
English ships had been sent to cut a Danish 74 out of Christianford, in Norway.
The East-India fleet arrived in England, September 5.
LONDON, Sept. 7. Copy of a letter from admiral Gambier, commander in chief of a squadron of his majesty's ships and vessels employed on a particular service, to the hon. William Wellesley Pole, dated on board the Prince of Wales, off Copenhagen, August 19, 1807.
SIR, The hostile preparations of the Danish government being far advanced, I thought it proper to order the Defence and Comus to put to sea in pursuit of the Danish frigate, which, as I informed you in my letter of the 14th inst. had quitted Elsinore Roads in the night between the 12th and 13th.
I have now to request you will lay before the lords commissioners of the admiralty a copy of a letter which I have received from captain Heywood, stating his having come up and obtained possession of the said frigate.
When the inequality of force between the two ships is considered, with the trifling injury sustained by the Comus, it will appear unnecessary for me to make any comment on the bravery and skill which must have been displayed by captain Heywood, his officers and ship's company. I have the honour to be, &c.
J. GAMBIER. His majesty's ship Comus , off Marstrand, August 15, 1807.
SIR, I arrived within hail of the Danish frigate you gave me directions to chase and detain, at 12 o'clock last night, and repeatedly desired that she would submit to detention by this ship, but she refusing, and making all sail from us, I found it necessary to have recourse to our arms; after having received a shot from her stern chase gun, we closed with her, and a smart action commenced, which continued about forty-five minutes, when the two ships falling on board each other, the boarders, headed by lieut. Watts assisted by lieut. Hood Knight, very gallantly boarded on her bow, and finally took possession of her.
All under my command conducted themselves in the bravest manner throughout the contest; and I feel happy to report only one person wounded. The loss of our opponent, (which proved to be his Danish majesty's frigate Frederickscoarn , carrying 36 guns, 12 pounders, on her main deck, and 226 men) was much more considerable, being 12 killed and 20 wounded, several mortally. I have the honour to be, &c.
E. HEYWOOD. To Admiral Gambier, &c.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch'r Fair Play, Grinnells, of and bound to Alexandria, 25 days from Martinique.
The schooner Volunteer , Turner, of this port, has been taken by a French privateer off the east end of Cuba, and carried into St. Jago de Cuba.
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the Circuit Court of the United States for the Virginia District, in a suit there depending between William Young Coker, Plaintiff, and Carter B. Page and Rebecca his wife; Chapman Johnson and Mary Ann his wife; William Nicholson, Margaret Nicholson, an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by John Cringan her guardian; and Agness Nicholson an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by Andrew Nicholson, her guardian, Defendants.
Will be Sold at Auction, for ready money, on the premises, on the 25th day of November,
That Valuable TENEMENT, in the Borough of Norfolk, now in the occupation of Mr. James Herron—and the unimproved LOT OF GROUND opposite thereto. The Sale will commence between 11 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
C. Copland, Commissioner. October 21.
For SALE, 15 qr. casks Gorden superior Sherry
WINE, 21 pipes Holland Gin; 17 do. Country do. 15 boxes superior Imperial Tea; 40 do. Young Hyson, 23 do. Hyson; 6 do. Souchong; 1 tale Tuckienburgs, 2 cases white Platillas; 14 boxes 10 by 12 Windsor Glass, 400 pieces Yellow Nankens.
The above are a consignment, and will be sold low for cash or approved paper, by Mackinder & White. October 23.
Just landing from the schooner Packet , capt. Luce, from Philadelphia,
25 pipes high fourth proof Cogniac BRANDY. And from the Richmond Packet, captain Le Fort, from New-York,
5 bales soft shelled ALMONDS, 30 bags Bottle Corks; 7 pipes Bordeaux Brandy.
In Store, 50 barrels prime Pork; 20 do. Mess; 72 do. Beef, 20 do. Mess Beef; 30 hlds. first quality Sugars, 6 pipes Country Gin. Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, and Hyson Skin Teas; 500 Northern Cheeses, 25 pieces Plains—For Sale by William Hull, Jun. October 23.
For SALE, at 60 and 90 Days,
55 hogsheads first quality SUGAR, 20 chests Young Hyson Tea; 5 pun. 3d proof Rum, 4 pipes country Gin. William B. Lamb. October 23.
For RENT, (And possession given immediately,)
A Dwelling-House, No. 64, on Main-Street, next door to Dr. Jeffrey's, with a floor and counting-room below stairs, three rooms above, two rooms in the garret, two in the cellar, and a kitchen;—Also, two HOUSES on Bank Street;—Likewise, a small FARM, with a Dwelling-house, kitchen, and large garden, &c. near Lindsay's Gardens. Inquire of R. Farman. October 23.

291 bags prime Green COFFEE, 300 bales Barinas Cotton; 25 bags Caracas Cocoa, landing on our wharf from on board the brig Catharine, from Laguira, and for Sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. In Store, Antigua Sugars in hds. tierces, and barrels; a few puncheons Jamaica Rum; Madeira Wine fit for use; London Brown Stout in casks of 6 dozen each; Bor- deaux Claret in hogsheads; Philadelphia Porter and Ale in wood and bottles; Hermitage and Burgundy in cases of two dozen. October 16. 6t
St. Mary's College Lottery of Balti- more. TICKETS for Sale by Rowland & Triplett. October 16. tf
Butter, Flour, and Tobacco. NOW LANDING, a few firkins choice Butter; 100 barrels Richmond Flour, And 9 hogsheads Tobacco. Rowland & Triplett. October 16. tf
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hds. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 3 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No 1, Commerce-street to William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A Negro WOMAN of about 30 years of age, who has been used to taking care of children, and is under a good character. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. October 14. 6t
MAYO MILL FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, of new wheat and superior qua- lity for family use—For Sale by Moses Myers. September 16. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 80 hds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 10 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 5 bales B. de Duffs; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 3 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Hefians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
Landing from the brig George, from Honduras, a choice parcel of Logwood and Mahogany, A few Green Hides, and a small quantity of Tortoise Shell —For Sale by John Cox. Portsmouth, October 14. 7
Landing this day out of the schooner Diana Talbot, Capt. Strong, from Martinique, 113 hogsheads, 3 tierces, and 1 barrel First quality SUGARS, And 25 barrels best Green COFFEE—For sale on liberal terms by Christopher Fry. October 9. tf
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House, adjoining the Subscriber's, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes;—also a convenient Dwelling-House near the Bridge, adjoining Mrs. Archer's, at present occupied by Mr. Nichol- son;—also that pleasant retired House on Brewer street, oc- cupied by Stephen Harris; and some Ware-Houses on my wharf, with or without the wharf. For further particulars apply to James Tucker. October 12. tf
Landing from the schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Driver, from Antigua, 96 punch. choice Antigua RUM, sixteen of which are five years old and very fine. In Store, Antigua and Tobago Rum, French Brandy, loaf and brown Sugar, barrelled Pork, Havana Se- gars, manufactured Tobacco, and 300 barrels superfine New Flour. Harrison Almand. October 5. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly si- tuated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. tf
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 450 crates Queen's Ware, and China of su- perior quality—For Sale by William Pennock. August 26. tf
For RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Streets. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22. tf
For RENT, The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
REMOVAL. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main-street, opposite Market- square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEASE) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11. tf
Wood and Hastings, No. 76, Main-Street, Have received from London and Liver, ool, via Baltimore, 60 packages composing a complete assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS; Amongst which are Best blue, black, bottle green, and olive broad Cloths; fashionable Cassimeres; coarse Cloths; coarse and fine Coatings; Flannels and Baizes; Kendal Cottons; blue and white Kerseys and Halfhicks; blue and drab Plains; Flushings; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swans- down; Bennett's Cord and Toilettette; Velving; Durants; Cahimares; Russells and Bumbazets; Manchester Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheetings; Dippers and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dumities; Cambric Muffs; Gingham; fancy Muffs; Hosiery; Pins; Thread, &c. &c. Also, an assortment of French Lustrings; silk Velvets; black and white silk Hosiery; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Taffets; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c. LIKEWISE, 10 bales India Cottons, 2 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls. October 5. tf
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, Have now received the whole of their Fall Assortment from London and Liverpool, amongst which are the following: Best superfine Navy Blue, London Brown and Bottle Green Cloths, fashionable Cassimeres, Coarse Cloths of every description, Superfine white and Scarlet Flannels, Hosiery of every description, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Superfine Hollands for Shirts, Oznaburgs, Tow and Flaxen, Kendal Cottons in small assorted bales, Manchester Goods of every description, Best London Seine Twine, Nails 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, & 20d, Diamond head Spikes, all sizes, Glazed Gun Powder and Shot. ALSO, 10 packages of German LINENS, Consisting of Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Hessens, Heedens, Flax- en Rolls, Plaitings, &c. entitled to debenture, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper. September 28. 2m
Fall and Winter GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, and Planter, from London, an extensive and general assortment of Seasonable and Fancy GOODS, Amongst which are 20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Blankets, 6 do. Plains and Halfhicks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c. 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 10 do. Twilled Sacking, 5 do. British Oznaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheetings, 20 trunks fashionable Goods, 4 cases Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kegs F and F Gun Powder, also an assort- ment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c.—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper. Richard & John Taylor. September 25. 2m
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS. The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mix- ed Cloths, Cassimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; La- dies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Childrens' beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comfots; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epaulets; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tambooured, and Leno Muslin for dress; Calicoes, Chambrais, and Gingham; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mix- ed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dumities and Marceilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 25. tf
FALL GOODS. We have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further sup- ply by the first arrival from London J. & W. Southgate. On hand, a very few fine Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes. September 16. 2m
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received by the Ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an as- sortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimeres, Bennet's patent Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Kendal Cottons, Yarn, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery, Powder and Shot, and a final assortment of Sadlery. They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS. September 14. 8m
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the estate of RICHARD P. PRECIOUS, deceased, are request- ed to deliver them to the subscriber properly authenticated, and those indebted are requested to make payment, otherwise fuits will be commenced against them. Thomas Crossley, Adm'r. September 30. tf
For SALE, Imported in the Galiot Fortune, captain Norton, from Te- neriffe, 100 pipes and 90 hds. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
Landing from on board the Georgiana, from Amsterdam, Choice GIN in pipes, Holland Sail Cloth, Ticklenburgs, Glasware in small cases, Old Hock in cases of one dozen, Linseed Oil in casks, Dutch Smoking Pipes in cases, a quantity of empty Jugs— For Sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 30. tf
E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, Main-Street, Has received per schooner Sylvia from Boston, 14 packages of English GOODS, suited to the season, consisting of Fancy Vesting; Patent Cord; Toilettette; Cas- simeres; 1 trunk 7-8 Checked Gingham; 1 chest, contain- ing black Thicksets; olive fancy do. black do. Velveteen; olive Genoa Cord; do. Drab; do. Olive Velve- teen; 1 trunk Cotton Cambricks; 1 bale fine olive, blue, dark green, and Corbo Bockings; 1 chest best green Cotton Umbrellas, matted and mounted; 1 bale 5-4, 6-4, 7-4, 8-4, 9-4, & 10-4 Rofe Blankets; 1 do. 20 pieces Duffil Blankets; 1 bale olive, light, dark and brown Duffil; 1 bale white, yellow, red, crimson, and green Baize; 1 bale white, yel- low, red and crimson Flannel; 1 case French silk Umbrel- las, 26 and 28 inches; 1 bale blue Cloths; 1 do. stout blue Plains. The above Goods will be sold by the package or piece at cost and charges. October 9. tf
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and fi- tuated on a never failing stream; although she works at pre- sent only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abun- dant supply for ten pair.—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's Mills) about two miles farther, now in com- plete order, running one pair of stones and two faws.—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at its place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not su- perior to any in that part of the country.—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently be- lieves, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia.— Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any num- ber of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
For Sale, imported in the Thomas, from London, Double Gloucester, Pine and Berk- ley CHEESE, 10 ton Whiting, 300 dozen best London Stout.—Apply to Nathaniel Boush. September 25. tf
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse— For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Of- fice of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
FOR SALE, By JOHN GRANBERY, On Commerce-Street, 50 tons Logwood, 20,000 feet good Mahogany, 30,000 feet square Oak Timber, 3,000 do. square Pine do. 100 barrels Pork, 100 tierces Rice, 5 pipes French Brandy, 10 quarter casks Lisbon Wine, 15 hds. Jamaica Sugars, 5 hds. Loaf Sugar, 2 puncheons Tabago Rum, Gun Powder, Segars, Clocks, Soap, Red and White Oak Staves He has for Rent a Ware-House on Cobmercer- Street, and a very comfortable Dwelling-House near Boush- fire. t Sept. 30. 6w
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 casks Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces Twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 casks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3780 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10. tf
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A PARCEL OF Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
FOR SALE, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hog-head draw Staves 50,000 red do. 50,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp- bell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water- street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his as- sortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundry. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Factory, on Town-Point. July 27. tf
This Day landing from on board the schooner Hulda and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter casks Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3. tf
For SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, lying on Fleet's Creek, Lancaster county, and on the bor- ders of the Chesapeake Bay, mouth of the Rappahannock, containing about 200 acres of rich well timbered Land; 50 of which is in cultivation—attached to it is an island of 31 1-2 acres, with a comfortable settlement now tenanted out; the improvements on the manor is a Dwelling House, Kit- chen, Barn, Dairy, &c. The distance from Norfolk is but an easy day's sail; this Plantation possesses the best range for cattle in the county, with an excellent thad and berry fish- ery, good oysters, two good orchards one peach and one apple apple. Any person inclined to purchase, will apply to Wil- iam Danson, or to the subscriber in Norfolk, who will at any time take a run to this valuable place to view the prem- ises. It will be further observed, that the above place will be sold a great bargain. H. Prescott. I do likewise offer for Sale, my right and title to a valuable part of Willoughby Point ESTATE, containing 217 acres, and a probability of 400 acres, low for cash, or any article of produce which will command a trade, as I am determined to get clear of it as quick as pos- sible; the land lays dry, is rich, well timbered, and is wth- in 300 yards of the Chesapeake shore—I have it likewise constantly on hand, a quantity of Manufactured T. B. COO, of an excellent quality. H. P. September 18. 1w3tf
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the es- tate of CHARLES WILLETT, deceased, are request- ed to bring their accounts properly authenticated; and those who are indebted are particularly requested to make payment as no indulgence can be given. William Storrs, } Executors. Thomas Davis, } September 30. 1w3tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market-ward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) import- ation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town —since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workman- ship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New York, Phila- delphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boots at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in return for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. a d in the same proportion for others—Womans' Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash. May 27. 2awtf
Fifty Dollars Reward. Ran-away from the subscriber living in Granville County, North-Carolina, on the 13th instant, a likely bright Mulatto Slave named BILL, about 30 years of age— This negro is about 6 feet high, flat bodied, his hair light, and some beard on his chin, chews tobacco, his shoulders very much sun burnt, has large ankle and knee bones, small legs, somewhat bowed, and rather of an old appearance— Had on when he went off a light mixed homespun coat, and a pair of black velvet pantaloons; can read print tolerably well, and say the Stag Chase in Harrie's Dia-logue, which he is fond of repeating. It is probable he will change his name and endeavour to pass for a white man, which he may do without a minute inspection. All persons, particularly masters of vessels, are forewarned from harbouring, employ- ing, or carrying off said Negro—Fifty Dollars Reward will be given if brought home, with all reasonable ex- penses and twenty dollars if confined in jail so that I get him again. John Howard. Granville, Sept. 22, 1807. 7c
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.