Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-11-11 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER  UNT RICETIAM SUA PREMIA LATA
VOL. IV.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 11, 1807.
[NO 51
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 NEW-YORK. The very fast sailing Schooner HARRIOT, burthen 420 barrels, George Fitzhugh, master, will be ready to receive a cargo on Wednesday next. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or R. Simington.
November 2. FOR FREIGHT. The fast sailing American Ship UNITED STATES, Thomas Harding, master, burthen 250 tons, and will carry from 240 to 250 hogsheads tobacco; she is well found and a good vessel in every respect, and only 18 months old. For terms apply to the master on board, or
Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale on board said Ship, 6000 bushels Liverpool SALT, which will be sold low if taken immediately from a-long side. October 30. tf
For Sale, Freight, or Charter. The Ship WILLIAM & MARY, burthen 250 tons, or 2100 barrels, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Solomon Bedinger. October 28. tf
For Freight or Charter. The American registered Ship CHARLOTTE, burthen 200 tons, now in the harbour, and ready for the reception of a cargo. A part of a freight will be accepted to Jamaica or to Cuba, and the ship dispatched without any delay. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. October 19. 2w
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, imported in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 250 tons, for Charter. October 7. tf
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 charter. October 5. tf
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 hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23. tf
For CHARTER. The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, master, burthen 500 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days; she is particularly 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. tf
Just received from New-York by the regular Packets, 16 hds. 1st qual. Muscovado Sugars, fit for retailing; 7 pipes 4th proof Brandy, 8 pipes Country Gin, 15 bolts Russia Duck, 6 chiefs Hyson 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 Joseph Prindle, at Campbell's wharf, consisting of 850 Cheeses, weighing 12,000 lb. 200 bushels Irish Potatoes, 62 barrels prime Pork, 32 do. 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. Apply at No 1, Commerce-street, to William Hull, jun. 1w2w2w October 2.
Pennsylvania BUTTER, of the first quality in small kegs; And a few tons of BAR IRON. For Sale by SAMUEL COLEMAN. November 6. tf
I have appointed WILLIAM H. THOMPSON, Esq. my attorney. William Gray. November 6. tf
Now landing from on board the Schooner Mohawk, Roger Quarles, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogsheads Bordolcase CLARET, 96 casks Roll 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 Lucea Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucea Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. October 12. tf
85 Tierces RICE, For Sale by George Raincock. October 9. tf
Extract from Dr. Ramsey's character of Gen. Washington.
The integrity of Washington was incorruptible. His principles were free from the contamination of selfish and unworthy passions. His real and avowed motives were the same. His ends were always upright and his means pure. He was a statesman without guile, and his professions, both to his fellow citizens and to foreign nations, were always sincere. No circumstances ever induced him to use duplicity. He was an example of the distinction which exists between wisdom and cunning; and his manly, open conduct, was an illustration of the soundness of the maxim—"that honesty is the best policy."
The learning of Washington was of a particular kind. He overstepped the tedious forms of the schools, and by the force of a correct taste and sound judgment, seized on the great ends of learning, without the assistance of those means which have been contrived to prepare less active minds for publick business. By a careful study of the English language; by reading good models of fine writing, and above all by the aid of a vigorous mind, he made himself master of a pure, elegant, and classical style. His composition was all nerve; full of correct and manly ideas, which were expressed in precise and forcible language. His answers to the innumerable addresses which on all publick occasions poured in upon him, were promptly made, handsomely expressed, and always contained something appropriate. His letters to Congress; his addresses to that body on the acceptance and resignation of his commission; his general orders as Commander in Chief; his speeches and messages as President; and above all, his two farewell addresses to the people of the United States, will remain lasting monuments of the goodness of his heart, of the wisdom of his head, and the eloquence of his pen.
The powers of his mind were in some respects peculiar. He was a great, practical, self-taught genius; with a head to devise, and a hand to execute, projects of the first magnitude and greatest utility.
There are few men of any kind, and still fewer of those the world calls great, who have not some of their virtues eclipsed by corresponding vices. But this was not the case with gen. Washington. He had religion without austerity, dignity without pride, modesty without diffidence, courage without rashness, politeness without affectation, affability without familiarity. His private character, as well as his publick one, will bear the strictest scrutiny. He was punctual in all his engagements; upright and honest in his dealings; temperate in his enjoyments; liberal and hospitable to an eminent degree; a lover of order; systematical and methodical in all his arrangements. He was the friend of morality and religion; steadily attended on publick worship; encouraged and strengthened the hands of the clergy. In all his publick acts, he made the most respectful mention of Providence; and, in a word, carried the spirit of piety with him both in his private life and publick administration.
Washington had to form soldiers of freemen, many of whom had extravagant ideas of their personal rights. He had often to mediate between a starving army and a light spirited yeomanry. So great were the necessities of the soldiers under his immediate command, that he was obliged to send out detachments to seize on the property of the farmers at the point of the bayonet. The language of the soldier was—"Give me clothing, give me food, or I cannot fight, I cannot live." The language of the farmer was—"Protect my property." In this choice of difficulties, gen. Washington not only kept his army together, but conducted with so much prudence as to command the approbation both of the army and citizens. He was also dependent for much of his support on the concurrence of thirteen distinct, unconnected legislatures. Animosities prevailed between his northern and southern troops, and there were strong jealousies between the states from which they respectively came. To harmonize these clashing interests, to make uniform arrangements from such discordant sources and materials, required no common share of address. Yet so great was the effect of the modest unassuming manners of gen. Washington, that he retained the affection of all his troops, and of all the states.
He also possessed equanimity in an eminent degree. One even tenour marked the greatness of his mind, in all the variety of scenes through which he passed. In the most trying situations he never despaired, nor was he ever depressed. He was the same when retreating through Jersey from before a victorious enemy with the remains of his broken army, as when marching in triumph into Yorktown, over its demolished fortifications. The honours and applause he received from his grateful countrymen, would have made almost any other man giddy; but on him they had no mischievous effect. He exacted none of those attentions; but when forced upon him, he received them as favours, with the politeness of a well-bred man. He was great in deserving them, but much greater in not being elated with them.
The patriotism of Washington was of the most ardent kind, and without alloy. He was very different from those noisy patriots, who, with love of country in their mouths, and hell in their hearts, lay their schemes for aggrandizing themselves at every hazard; but he was one of those who love their country in sincerity, and who hold themselves bound to consecrate theirs to its service. Numerous were the difficulties with which he had to contend—Great were the dangers he had to encounter—Various were the toils and services in which he had to share; but to all difficulties and dangers he rose superior. To all toils and services he cheerfully submitted for his country's good.
In principle, Washington was a federal republican, and a republican federalist. Liberty and law, the rights of man, and the control of government, were equally dear to him; and in his opinion, equally necessary to political happiness. He was devoted to that system of equal political rights on which the constitution of his country was founded; but thought that real liberty could only be maintained by preserving the authority of the laws, and giving tone and energy to government. He conceived there was an immense difference between a balanced republick and a tumultuous democracy, or a faction calling themselves the people; and a still greater between a patriot and a demagogue. He highly respected the deliberate sentiments of the people, but their sudden ebullitions made no impression on his well balanced mind. Trusting for support to the sober second thoughts of the nation, he had the magnanimity to pursue its real interests, in opposition to prevailing prejudices. He placed a proper value on popular favour, but could never stoop to gain it by a sacrifice of duty, by artifice, or flattery. In critical times he committed his well earned popularity to hazard, and steadily pursued the line of conduct which was dictated by a sense of duty, against an opposing army.
While war raged in Europe, the hostile nations would scarce endure a neutral. America was in great danger of being drawn by force or intrigue into the vortex. Strong parties in the United States rendered the danger more imminent; and it required a temperate, but inflexible government to prevent the evil. In this trying state of things Washington was not to be moved from the true interests of his country. His object was America, and her interest was to remain in peace. Faction at home, and intrigue and menace from abroad, endeavoured to shake him, but in vain; he remained firm and immovable in the storm that surrounded him. Foreign intrigue was defeated, and foreign insolence was repressed by his address and vigour; while domestic faction, dashed against him, broke itself to pieces. He met the injustice both of Britain and France by negotiation, rather than by war, but maintained towards both, that firm attitude which was proper for the magistrate of a free state. He commanded their respect, and preserved the tranquility of his country. In the publick character, he knew no nation but as friends in peace, as enemies in war. Towards one he forgot ancient animosities, when the recollection of them opposed the interests of his country. Towards another, he renounced a fantastick gratitude, when it was claimed only to involve his nation in war.
With Washington it was an invariable maxim of policy, to secure his country against the injustice of foreign nations, by being in a condition to command their respect and punish their aggressions. Their defence of our commerce, the fortification of our ports, and the organization of a military force, were objects to which he paid particular attention. To the gradual formation of an American army, he was friendly; and also to military institutions, which are calculated to qualify the youth of the country for its defence. War he deprecated as a great evil, inferior only to the loss of honor and character; but thought it was most easily avoided by being ready for it, while, by the practice of universal justice, none could have any real ground of complaint. In foreign transactions, his usual policy was to cultivate peace with all the world; to observe treaties with pure and absolute faith; to check every deviation from the line of impartiality; to explain what was misapprehended, and to correct what was injurious; and then to insist upon justice being done to the nation over which he presided. In controversies with foreign nations, it was his favorite maxim so to conduct towards them, "as to put them in the wrong."
In his transactions with the Indian tribes, Washington was guided by justice, humanity, and benevolence. His authority and influence were exerted to restrain the licentious settlers from injuring their red neighbours. To supply their wants, and prevent impositions, he strongly urged the erection of trading houses in their settlements, from which they were furnished by government with goods at first cost. The unprincipled were restrained from preying on their ignorance, by excluding all but licensed persons, with good characters, from trading with them. All this was done to pave the way for their civilization.
When Washington commenced his civil administration, the United States were without any efficient government. After they had adopted one of their choice, and placed him at its head, he determined that it should be respected. By his firmness order soon took place. There was one exception. The western counties of Pennsylvania rose in arms to resist the law for raising a revenue, by an excise on domestic distilled ardent spirits. On this occasion, the fixed resolution of Washington was, that whatever expense it might cost, whatever inconvenience it might occasion, the people must be taught obedience, and the authority of the laws re-established. To secure this object, peculiarly important in the infancy of the new government, he ordered out, and put himself at the head, of an ample force, calculated to render resistance desperate, and thereby to save the lives of his fellow-citizens.
In consequence of such decided measures, the insurgents dispersed, and peace and order were restored without bloodshed. The necessity of subordination was impressed on the citizens, and the firmness of Washington's personal character was communicated to the government.
Having accomplished every object for which he re-entered publick life, he gave for the second time, the rare example of voluntarily descending from the first station in the Universe—the head of a free people, placed there by their unanimous suffrage. To the pride of reigning his soul was superior. To its labours he submitted only for his country.
Rulers of the world! Learn from Washington where true glory consists—Restrain your ambition—Consider your power as an obligation to do good—Let the world have peace, and prepare for yourselves, the enjoyment of that ecstatic pleasure which will result from devoting all your energies to the advancement of human happiness.
Citizens of the United States! While with grateful hearts you recollect the virtues of your Washington, carry your thoughts one step farther. On a review of his life, and of all the circumstances of the times in which he lived, you must be convinced, that a kind Providence in its beneficence raised him, and endowed him with extraordinary virtues, to be to you an instrument of great good. None but such a man could have carried you successfully through the revolutionary times which tried men's souls, and ended in the establishment of your independence. None but such a man could have braced up your government after it had become so contemptible, from the imbecility of the federal system. None but such a man could have saved your country from being plunged into war, either with the greatest naval power in Europe, or with that which is most formidable by land, in consequence of your animosity against the one, and your partiality in favor of the other.
Youths of the United States! Learn from Washington what may be done by an industrious improvement of your talents, and the cultivation of your moral powers. Without any extraordinary advantages from birth, fortune, patronage, or even of education, he, by virtue and industry, attained the highest seat in the temple of fame. You cannot all be commanders of armies, or chief magistrates; but you may all resemble him in the virtues of private and domestic life, in which he excelled, and in which he most delighted. Equally industrious with his plough as his sword, he esteemed idleness and inutility as the greatest disgrace of man, whose powers attain perfection only by constant and vigorous action. Washington, in private life, was as amiable as virtuous; and as great as he appeared sublime, on the publick theatre of the world. He lived in the discharge of all the civil, social, and domestic offices of life. He was temperate in his desires, and faithful to his duties. For more than forty years of happy wedded love, his high example strengthened the tone of publick manners. He had more real enjoyment in the bosom of his family, than in the pride of military command, or in the pomp of sovereign power.
On the whole, his life affords the brightest model for imitation, not only to warriors and statesmen, but to private citizens; for his character was a constellation of all the talents and virtues which dignify or adorn human nature.
"He was a man, take him for all in all, We ne'er shall look upon his like again."
Shakespeare.
St. Mary's College.
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October 14.
3n
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,
Just received per Capt. Palmer's Packet, from Alexandria, Fresh Jamieson & Anderson's PILOT BREAD and CRACKERS, in barrels and kegs, And a few firkins best Shenandoah BUTTER.
T. Butler,
Wide Water-street.
Nov. 2.
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RAMSAY'S LIFE OF WASHINGTON —This work has been noticed in terms of high commendation, and from the character drawn of that great man, and the judicious reflections of the author (as will be found in our first page) we are inclined to believe that the work merits all that has been said of it.
If we judge from appearances, there is good ground to believe that our existing differences with Great-Britain will have an amicable termination.—Congress appears to have taken up the subject with calmness, and with a disposition to investigate the points in dispute with great temper and moderation.
If any one is at a loss to know the reason, why JUDGE MARSHALL, is so abused by certain persons, he must not ascribe it to BURN'S TRIAL, but to the fifth volume of the Life of Washington.
In our last we noticed the capture of the brig Nancy of this port by a Spanish privateer, and this morning information reached us, of the capture of the schooner Experiment, capt. Dickson, from this port to Jamaica by a French privateer. The Experiment was laden with a cargo of flour only.—She is taken into St. Jago de Cuba. So much for Buonaparte's blockading decree, so much for the satisfactory explanation of the French minister "Je pense," that this decree did not apply to American vessels, and so much for minister Armstrong's ready acceptance of said very satisfactory explanation.
The National Intelligencer concludes some editorial remarks, which we published in our paper of Wednesday last, with these words, "May this be the closing scene of an administration, not less rich at present in the affection of its country, than it will be hereafter distinguished by the gratitude of posterity." We are not about to dispute the fact, or to question Mr. Smith's prophetick spirit, the only circumstance which induced our notice, was the inference which may be drawn. We understand from this, that Mr. Jefferson does not intend to stand for the Presidency again—THEN WHO IS TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT?
The person, who we hear most spoken of is George Clinton, Esquire, the present vice-president. It is somewhat singular that more than six years since, this gentleman resigned publick life on account of age and infirmities; the government of New-York was then judged by himself as too arduous for him to undertake. We can account for this only in one of two ways, either that he is another Ximenes, or that it suits the purpose of party, that he should become a candidate for particular purposes.
We believe, and we are sorry to say so, that there is a jealousy of Virginia, that may operate to the prejudice of the country, and prevent a proper choice. There can be no question as to what would be our individual wishes upon this occasion. We would not confine our wishes to a citizen of Virginia, merely because he is a Virginian; and we hope the circumstance of a candidate's being a Virginian, without any other cause, will not be an objection with any one.
DEAD —at Baltimore, on Thursday last, BENJAMIN POLLARD, Esquire, of this place. He had been for a number of years, a respectable citizen of our borough.
We have frequently had occasion to regret the strong partiality which our government, and particularly our President, feels for the government of France. This attachment seems to render them totally blind to all injuries, insensible to all insults offered to our nation by France, or her dependent nations. France, well aware of this disposition on the part of our rulers, has not only treated us with contumely and contempt herself, but has spirited up Spain to commit on us many acts of aggression and flagrant injustice. It has been the policy of the administration, to keep the conduct of these powers as much as possible out of sight, that the nation might be induced to believe that amity and a reciprocation of justice marked our intercourse with them. It is high time this veil of secrecy was withdrawn and the state of our relations with those nations more fully exposed to view. In the remarks which follow, the subject is taken up by a very intelligent and candid friend, who promises to pursue his inquiries through a few additional numbers. We recommend them to the serious attention of our readers.—Wash. Fed.
Remarks of a Sentinel —addressed to the honourable the Representatives in the Congress of the United States.
When the solemn question of peace or war is brought before the immediate representatives of the people, the circumstances which have produced such a crisis ought to be impartially investigated, our conduct as a neutral power should be fairly examined, and the irritation always resulting from a collision of interests in time of war should plead strongly for our forbearance.
Secrecy in foreign intercourse is one of the privileges of the executive department; and certainly neither of Mr. Jefferson's predecessors have ever availed themselves to such an extent or kept from the people the true state of their affairs with half his dexterity. Notwithstanding the checks in the constitution, and the power of declaring war belongs exclusively to the congress, no man of sense will
say that the president of the United States may not so exert this privilege of secrecy as to produce a war with any nation he dislikes, or prevent a war with any nation he admires.
If circumstances can be admitted as evidence, there never was a stronger case than the one before you. They go to prove beyond the possibility of doubt that whilst we have been proclaiming to the world an honest neutrality we have actually given such substantial assistance to France as amounts to a cordial co-operation against Britain, and indeed such has been our predilection for the French government, and such our enmity to the English, that in all discussions with the former, their insults, their aggressions, and their injustice have been hushed up or softened down, even to the sacrifice of the just claims of our citizens, and to a shameful waste of our publick treasure.
Turn your attention gentlemen to the succession of events.
1st. Mr. Murray our ambassador at the Hague entered into a treaty with the French government, by which the claims of our citizens for spoliation and advances, were to be honestly paid. This treaty Mr. Adams ratified and sent over for final ratification, but before it reached Paris, Buonaparte had usurped the government, and he with his usual injustice, so mutilated the instrument, that very little provision was left for our citizens. Mr. Jefferson had just been elected, and upon the return to this mangled treaty, the government ratified it without even the pretext of a remonstrance! But Frenchmen are philosophers.
2dly. The treaty of Idelfonso transferred Louisiana to France, and Buonaparte refused the right of deposit at Orleans, which by the treaty we had derived from Spain. A large French army was embarked to take possession of the country, but the British fleet prevented the armament from sailing. Our Executive knew all this, but no communication was made to Congress, or one single thing done to secure to us the navigation of Mississippi. Here then the western country was left unprotected, to be made a province of France. The renewal of war in Europe happily saved us, but no man can say our government had done any thing to oppose a French invasion, to preserve the western states or to secure them an outlet to the seas.
3dly. After the failure of the French army intended for New-Orleans, Congress voted two millions to purchase the Island, but in the mean time without their knowledge, Mr. Livingston, our ambassador, bought the whole of Louisiana at the price of fifteen millions, and strange to tell, he never obtained from the French government any boundary to this territory either on the North, or the south, on the east, or on the west—and yet our government ratified this desultory bargain and paid the money! Is there, gentlemen, in the annals of the world such another instance of weakness and devotion to a foreign nation! Agent after agent we have sent to get the boundary fixed to no purpose. Nay, Mr. Monroe says, we are insulted at the bare mention of it at the French and Spanish courts—and upon our own territory we are threatened with a Spanish army—Our citizens have been seized and dragged into bondage, our vessels on the Mobile taken and their cargoes arrested. All these outrages have been patiently submitted to, and suffered to die away like a summer breeze.
4thly. When the Hornet sloop of war went to Lorient she had five French sailors on board, who had been naturalized, and who had been in our service for several years. A French officer came on board the Hornet and seized these men by force (then under the protection of our flag) and carried them off. Not one word has been heard about this outrage.
5thly. Mr. Madison told Mr. Randolph the French wanted money, and notwithstanding the opposition made by Mr. Randolph to such a disgraceful proposition, two millions were actually voted—Why has not the president told you how this money has been applied?
6thly. Throughout the wars in Europe our commerce has been annoyed by French and Spanish cruisers,—our merchants entrapped by a sudden change of their decrees—our seamen abused and no kind of justice manifested towards us in their maritime or other courts—The order of the 21st November unparallelled among civilized nations, was intended evidently against the United States, since there was no other neutral power (Denmark excepted) and it is certain our commercial connection with England, and the particular nature of our trade, had excited a jealousy in the French government, and were the real objects of its operation.
We say in common phrase that some arguments prove too much, and that conviction may be wrought upon the mind by an internal evidence, but this decree of Buonaparte of the 21st of November, which declares Britain and all her islands in a state of blockade, when it was notorious to the whole world that he had not one solitary ship which he dare venture to sea, has something in it so extravagant, so far beyond the customary arts of state mystery and intrigue that at first view we might consider it the ravings of a madman; but splice all the circumstances which went before with those that have followed, and our wonder ceases.—France wanted money says Mr. Madison—we gave it.—France wanted her West-India produce—we carried it—her West-Indies wanted her home manufactures—we brought them.—France ordered us to stop the St. Domingo trade—we obeyed her.—France wanted to check our intercourse with England—we complied with that also—and lastly, France desires we should go to war with England.—A series of irritations have been practised to bring this about also. Ruin to us all must be the effect of such an event, and we fall into the arms of France as an inevitable consequence! Our executive have certainly played his game to a charm, and every thing is lost to our country save this last stake—we have reason to thank God the wisdom of our ancestors has placed this last stake in other hands.
(To be continued.)
We have already noticed the inconsistency apparent in two messages of the president to congress, the one dated Feb. 19, and the other October 27, 1807. We would now request our readers to turn to a message of the 3d December, 1806, recommending to congress a suspension of the non-intercourse act. As a reason for suspending that act within a few weeks after it first went into operation, he tells congress:
"I have the satisfaction to inform you, that the negotiation depending between the United States
"and the government of Great Britain, is proceeding in a spirit of friendship and accommodation which promises a result of mutual advantage."
On the faith of this agreeable intelligence, thus officially communicated, congress authorized an immediate suspension of that act which had been passed for the avowed purpose of coercing Great Britain into reasonable terms of accommodation; our merchants and others, confiding in these flattering representations of their government, enlarged the sphere of their operations, in the full belief, that our negotiations with Great Britain were "proceeding in a spirit of friendship and accommodation which promised a result of mutual advantage." Nothing happened—no hint was given to impair this confidence. On the contrary, upon the 19th of February last a message was sent to congress informing them that our ministers had concluded a treaty on all the points which had formed the object of their negotiation and on terms which they trusted the government would approve. This intelligence was highly gratifying to every lover of the prosperity of his country and gave a new spring to commercial enterprise. From this period we heard nothing officially from the government. So far as we could judge from the representations of the executive, we were left to suppose that all our differences were amicably and advantageously adjusted, and that "sufficient provision was made against [even] the principal source of the irritations and collisions which were constantly endangering the peace of the two nations." Within a few days however we are informed (but merely upon newspaper authority) that the treaty itself was received by the president; and after a while that it was returned without ratification and even without being submitted to the consideration of the senate. Various rumours were afloat as to the stipulations of the treaty and the reasons for thus abruptly rejecting it. Sometimes we were threatened, in the government papers, with immediate war: at other times Great Britain was represented as afraid to refuse any demands which we might think proper to make: But during all this time not a word was heard officially from the government. The immense wealth which had been put afloat on every ocean upon the faith of the president's official representations in December and February was now considered as being in such imminent hazard that ensurance could hardly be obtained upon any terms; the ships of the merchant, as fast as they returned to port, were suffered to remain there in idleness, or were employed in such a manner as to be little better than idleness. An almost total stagnation of business was the consequence; and the shock was severely felt, as well by the agricultural as by the commercial interest.
In this situation was the country found on the meeting of congress, when lo! from the message of the president it is discovered that those fine visions of accommodation which were exhibited to congress and the nation in December and February were mere airy phantoms, existing no where but in presidential or ministerial imaginations. Instead of the negotiations depending between the United States and the government of Great Britain having at any time proceeded in a spirit of friendship and accommodation which promised a result of mutual advantage, we are now officially informed, that our ministers, "after long and FRUITLESS ENDEAVOURS to effect the purpose of their mission, and to obtain arrangements within the limits of their instructions, concluded to sign such as could be obtained"—and the result, instead of being "mutually advantageous," and such as "the government would approve," as we were made to expect from official authority, was really such, that according to the 1st message, "the question whether a treaty should be accepted in that form could have admitted but of one decision."
Such is the amount and such the consistency of all the official communications which have been made on the subject of our relations with Great Britain. U. S. Gaz.
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
* BALTIMORE, 2d November, 1807.
To the Citizens of Maryland:
After an absence of more than three months, I have returned to this place. To attend the trials at Richmond, I most certainly was not induced by motives of interest; nor was I influenced by a wish or a hope to add to my professional fame—of that I before possessed sufficient to satisfy a person so destitute of ambition as I am.
Success has crowned the efforts of myself and the highly respectable counsel, with whom I had the honour to be associated.
We have saved seven worthy American citizens, from that ignominious death, to which administration had destined them—two of whom were and had long been my personal friends. We have preserved them to their families, their relatives and their friends—and we have saved from a life of agonizing misery, one of the most amiable and accomplished lady's in America, with whom I have been acquainted from her early youth. We have given to the world an example, which I hope will be long emulated. We have proved that in America, there are lawyers, who cannot be intimidated by fear of presidential vengeance, nor by the frenzy of a deceived, misguided people, from securing even to those destined to be the victims of power, those rights, for the enjoyment of which the constitution is and ought to be their sacred and inviolate pledge. And we have also prevented the administration, for which even they will one day thank us, from staining their souls with the blood of innocence.
For the share I have had in, and the sacrifices I have made for obtaining those events, I ask not the approbation, much less the applause of my fellow citizens; that will be bestowed upon my memory by their children, and in the meantime be received by me from the worthy and good of every other country. But there is one thing I have a right to demand from my fellow citizens, a freedom from censure.
Another demand, or rather request I will make them, with which common justice requires a compliance—that they will suspend their opinions with regard to the trial, until Mr. Robinson's publication shall appear.
He is a lawyer of eminence, and the best stenographer, I believe, in America—You will then find that Bastrop's Grant is not an ideal, but as good
* This is the letter which excited the fury of the mob in Baltimore, as stated in our last—Mr. Martin certainly has said more than was necessary or prudent, but that did not justify the outrages that were committed.
and valid a title, as you have for your houses and lands; that it contains twelve hundred thousand acres of the best land in Louisiana. That colonel Lynch employed near a year of his time, and expended near one hundred thousand dollars of his money, in procuring an indisputable right to six-tenths of that Grant. That he sold and conveyed to col. Burr an undivided interest in those six tenths, for fifty thousand dollars; and that col. Burr's engagement to immediately procure a number of settlers upon those lands was his principal inducement for taking so small a price.
And, if you please to calculate, you will find, that if two thousand four hundred settlers had been thus procured, and one hundred acres of land been given to each, there would then have remained to col. Lynch and col. Burr four hundred and eighty thousand acres. You will then find that col. Burr's party, when most numerous, consisted of not more than one hundred and thirty men; that from the time they first began to collect at Beaver Creek to their ultimate dispersion, they never injured, insulted, terrified or alarmed man, woman or child. On the contrary, that their conduct was every where marked with respect, civility, politeness and urbanity; that not an individual was guilty of a breach of the peace of the United States or any state or territory in the union; and, that the most distinguished respect was not only professed, but on every occasion paid to the civil authority. That a portion of col. Burr's followers were solely destined for the Ouachita settlement; that col. Burr and some young gentlemen of the first respectability, who were with him, were preparing for an expedition against the Mexican provinces, provided war took place with Spain, which would not have been the violation of any law; that there never was any thing intended against the interest or happiness of the United States—and that as to treason, nothing of the kind existed or was contemplated, except in the newspapers.
LUTHER MARTIN.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 4, 1807.
Mr. Hexes.
Through the channel of your paper, permit me to express to the mayor and to the other civil authorities, as also to the military, particularly captain William Barney and the first Baltimore Hussars, and capt. Samuel Hollingsworth, and the first Baltimore Troop of Horse, my approbation, for their exertions last evening to preserve the persons and property of myself and others from lawless violence. But to those worthy friends of mine, who filled my drawing room, armed with every necessary weapon to repel such violence, if attempted, no language can sufficiently express my gratitude. And while I live, they may command my every service. The endearing proof they have given me of their friendship and zeal is as to myself, infinitely more than a compensation for any indignity meant to be shewn to me by the deceived, deluded individuals, who planned and executed the outrage: but to those of my fellow citizens who are really anxious for the prosperity of this city, I would make a request, that they will seriously consider of the consequences of such conduct; and how deeply such conduct wounds its best interest. What person would wish to transfer his person or his capital to a place where life, liberty, and property are to be held at the will of an infatuated mob! the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, who view with jealous eye your rival greatness, will rejoice at your folly: and to the citizens of Annapolis, no act could have been more grateful. How often have they said, that if the seat of government should be removed to Baltimore, the legislature and the courts of justice would be overawed or insulted by the mob of the city!
To the misguided promoters of the late proceedings, I would also give one admonition—If they are in reality, what they profess to be, the friends of republican institutions, they are taking the most effectual method to bring such institutions into contempt and detestation.
I have only to add, that as no actual injury was done to persons or property, I rejoice that not a drop of blood has been shed. It would have rendered me unhappy indeed, had a single individual lost his life, while he confined himself to the amusement of attending my effigy to the funeral pile.
LUTHER MARTIN.
From the Political and Commercial Register.
No. II.
Having already commented on some of the unjustifiable tenets of Azuni, in regard to the right of search, we shall now offer a few additional remarks on that head: we stated some of his positions.—In other places, this writer extends still further his rigorous doctrine, respecting that right. According to his notions, "there is no excuse for the disobedience or resistance of a neutral, since he can never justify his suspicions of violence and aggression from a belligerent, whose demeanor announces pacific, and not hostile intentions. In opposing, by flight, or force, the search which a belligerent has a right to make, he manifests a hostile intention, or gives just reasons to suspect him a real enemy, or at least one who carries with him effects belonging to enemies, or goods contraband of war. The law of nations justifies the use of force against any one, who opposes the perfect right of another. In this view, "it will be lawful to pursue a neutral vessel, and by declaring her to be good prize, to subject her to confiscation; as has been justly established by the conventional law of Europe, which, on this point, is only explanatory of primitive and general law of nature."—The last words refer to a much higher authority, in support of the doctrine laid down by Azuni, than his own book, or the work of any other expositor of publick law: he declares "the perfect right" of the belligerent, in this case—and to the extent of that right, which he contends for—to be conformable to "the primitive and general law of nature."
On another point, Buonaparte's jurist outstrips what we conceive to be the harshness of the British construction of maritime law. Azuni asserts, that "according to existing maritime usages, the passport given by a government to a ship, in order to render her respected as belonging to the nation is not alone sufficient: it is," continues this writer, "requisite, that the captain and two thirds of the crew should belong to the same nation." To this passage, in the text, the American translator of Azuni's work (Mr. Johnson) subjoins a note, in these words—"This must not be understood as a rule of the law of nations, but as depending on the local ordinances of each country. The cele-

brated navigation act of England required, that the master and three fourths of the crew should be subjects of the king. But feeling it inconvenient in time of war, the government of that country, from motives of obvious policy, have passed temporary acts, allowing the employment of three fourths foreign seamen: and all the privileges of British subjects are conferred on foreign seamen, after two years service in time of war, on board of a ship of war, or merchant vessel."
But these are not the only instances in which Buonaparte's legislative amanuensis far transcends, in rigorous maxims respecting neutrals, the tenets of the British maritime code. "The proof of neutrality," says the French jurist, always lies on the captured. This proof can and ought to be derived from the papers found on board at the time of capture: All other indirect proof, either for or against the capture, is inadmissible." He afterwards asserts, even more explicitly—"that regard should, be had to the papers found on board, and not to those which may be produced after the capture."—On this dictum of Azuni, his translator thus judiciously remarks—"This very rigid rule is not adopted by the English courts, nor is it consistent with justice. The papers, undoubtedly, are to be regarded as prima facie evidence; but they ought not to be allowed to prove their property by affidavits, and other supplementary proofs. The defects in the papers may and ought to justify the seizure and bringing in, and prevent the captor from being obliged to pay costs, in case of a restoration, and, in some cases, he may be entitled to receive costs." According to Azuni, then, any defect in the papers, on board the neutral vessels, cannot be supplied by indirect or supplementary proof; and yet he afterwards tells us, that "experience every day shews, that the utmost regularity in papers often marks simulation and fraud; nimia precautio dolus."—In what a hopeful situation does this place the neutral!—Does it not resemble the bed of Procrustes?—Such, however, are the doctrines of Frenchmen—of that people, who affect to vindicate the liberty of the seas! Where is the blush of shame?
We cannot forbear remarking, before we dismiss this subject, a singular omission of a word—and that word an important one—in one of the passages we have before quoted from Azuni's work, as we have seen that passage published in some of our newspapers. He makes the crew of a neutral ship, as well as the cargo, a legitimate object of search: whereas the newspapers, referred to, omit the word "crew," in their quotation of the passage which, in the original, contains it. Was this omission accidental or intentional? The person who originally published the extract (and we believe it first appeared in a southern paper) can probably answer this question.
ARISTIDES.
BARRADOS, Oct. 6.
GALLANT ACTION.
The capture of the enemy's privateer Jenna Richard by the Windsor Castle packet, mentioned in our paper of Saturday, on which day they arrived here, will in a comparative degree, ever rank among the most gallant achievements of our navy, and truly deserves every encomium that can be bestowed upon it. The disparity of force between the two vessels puts this brilliant action in the clearest point of view, and serves further to establish the general reputation of our seamen; while its result reflects great credit upon the cool and collected courage of Mr. Rogers, acting captain, as well as on the steady, good conduct and discipline of his crew. The Windsor Castle carries four 6 and two 4 pounders, and 28 men; the privateer 6 9's, and one long 18 pounder amidship, worked on a traverse, and 98 men. The action, from its commencement (which was on the part of the enemy at long shot) to its close, was nearly three hours; but it was a hard fight of about twenty minutes, yard arm and yard arm, that the victory was gained. The enemy run on board the packet, and hung on by her grapples, and with her musketry and traverse gun did her much injury; but capt. Rogers availing himself of the height of his quarters, kept up so galling a fire of musketry, that the enemy was foiled in every attempt to throw his men on board, numbers of whom were picked from her shrouds and netting in their efforts to get over. One of the quarter deck guns of the packet being also brought to bear fore and aft on the enemy, the captain ordered it an additional charge of 100 musket balls, which was poured in upon her with such dreadful slaughter, that her deck was instantly covered with killed and wounded, and such a general panic given the whole crew, that the remainder fled from their quarters.—Capt. Rogers with equal presence of mind and promptitude, seized the occasion, and with five men only, leaped on board the enemy, who were instantly secured by battering down the main hatch, & guarding the fore scuttle; from whence, after himself striking the enemy's colours, they were ordered up one at a time, and secured with their own irons, which they were compelled to produce. The loss of the packet in this bold and gallant affair, was three killed and ten wounded; that of the enemy, 38 killed and 31 wounded; which even still gave her a superiority of numbers over the original complement of the packet, and more than double that which remained after their surrender!—The mizenmast of the Windsor Castle is totally disabled, and her sails and rigging much cut up; the privateer is but little injured in either hull or rigging, and is a remarkably fine schooner, and has been one of the most successful of the enemy's cruisers.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, November 2.
Four other members appeared and took their seats. Mr. Thomas said, he had the honour to be appointed a member of the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. He believed it would be allowed by the members who knew him, that he had never failed to perform a duty assigned to him by the House, nor should he ask to be excused from serving on this committee, were it not for this circumstance. At the time the committee was appointed, the immediate representative of the city of New York was not present: that gentleman, said he, is now in his place, who, besides being the representative of that important commercial city, is much better acquainted with questions of commerce than myself. He hoped the house would therefore grant his request. Granted, and on motion, Mr. Mumford was appointed in his place.
Mr. Van Rensselaer presented the petition of Joseph Knox, a soldier in the revolutionary war, praying compensation for his services; which was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Gardner presented the petition of Nathan Babbitt, of New Hampshire, stating that he served some time as a physician in the military hospital at Providence, for which he had never received compensation, praying relief. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Quincy moved that the petition of Paul Revere and J. M. Revere, of Boston, (presented at a former session) be now referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. The petitioners are manufacturers of copper, and pray that a duty may be laid on imported copper in sheets, in order to encourage the works established by them with great labour and expence. Agreed.
Mr. Quincy also moved that the petition of Thomas Leach, Levi Tower, and Ab. Tower, owners of the schooner Phenix, (presented at the last session) praying to be allowed a bounty on a quantity salt saved from the said vessel, which the Collector had refused to allow, from some irregularity in the application, be referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures. Agreed.
Mr. Fisk moved that the petition of William Kincaid, presented at a former session, praying for compensation as a soldier in the revolutionary war be referred to the committee of claims. Agreed.
Mr. Dawson moved that the petition of Robert Peters and others, respecting the titles to certain lots in the city of Washington, presented last session, and referred to a select committee, who brought in a bill which was acted upon, be now referred to a select committee, with power to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Dana suggested the propriety of omitting the latter part of the reference, authorising the committee to report by bill.
Mr. Dawson consented to the alteration and the reference was agreed to.
Mr. Thomas moved that the letter from the president of the senate, and speaker of the House of Representatives of the state of New York, inclosing certain resolutions of the legislature of the state, relative to the protection of the port and harbour of the city of New York, be referred to the committee on the part of the president's message, which relates to the aggressions committed by foreign armed vessels. Agreed to.
Mr. Van Cortlandt moved that the petition of Peter C. L'Enfant, presented at a former session, praying for compensation for services rendered the United States be referred to the committee of claims.
TUESDAY, November 3.
Mr. Poindexter said, that a memorial from the Legislature of the Mississippi Territory, was presented on the 27th of January last, praying for a revision and amendment of the land laws, and for an extension of the right of suffrage. He wished to refer these subjects to distinct committees, and for this purpose moved the following resolutions:
Resolved, That so much of the memorial of the Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Mississippi territory, presented to this house on the 27th day of January, 1807, as relates to the several acts of congress "regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the state of Tennessee," praying that the same may be revised and amended, be referred to the committee on the public lands, and that the said committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Pitkin doubted the propriety of the proposed reference, empowering the committee to report by bill. He wished the subject of this memorial to take the usual course.
Mr. Poindexter said he would explain the reasons why he proposed this specific resolution. Had the gentleman heard the memorial read, he would have observed that it embraced a variety of subjects, a part of which would be properly referred to the committee on public lands; but another part he should propose to refer to a select committee: for, if the whole memorial were referred to the committee on public lands, it would be found that they could not act upon certain parts of it. That the whole might be in a state of progress, he thought it necessary to divide the subject. Should this resolution be agreed to, he should propose another, in relation to the right of suffrage.
The reading of the memorial was called for, which was read accordingly.
Mr. Pitkin said, that from the information given by the gentleman from the Mississippi territory, he was willing the business should take the course which he had proposed.
The reference was agreed to. Mr. Poindexter, then moved the following resolution.
Resolved, That so much of the memorial of the legislative council and House of representatives of the Mississippi territory, as relates to the extension of the right of suffrage in said territory, be referred to a select committee, and that the said committee have leave to report thereon by bill or otherwise.—Agreed to, and that the committee should consist of five members.
The Speaker laid before the house a communication from Gen. Wm. Eaton, inclosing the translation of a memorial from Hamet Caramelli, ex-bashaw of Tripoli, stating, that, from attaching himself to the service and interests of the United States he had suffered great injury. That he had relied on the promises of the officers of the United States for remuneration, the non-performance of which had reduced him to the greatest difficulties. Referred to a select committee of seven members.
The Speaker laid before the house the memorial of Duncan McFarland of North-Carolina, accompanied by several documents, complaining of the undue election of John Culpepper, and praying that his seat may be vacated in his favor.—Referred to the committee of elections.
Mr. Cook said, that in the year 1799, a port of entry was established for the port of Thomaston, in the district of Waldoborough, which had been found altogether unnecessary, and the money paid to the surveyor, was so much lost to the United States: He should therefore move the following resolution, to effect the purpose he had in view:
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of abolishing the office of surveyor of the port of Thomaston, in the district of Waldoborough, and that they report by bill or otherwise. Agreed to.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bill which was before
the house last session, on the subject of the post office and post roads, and which was indefinitely postponed, with the petitions which had been presented on that subject, should be referred to the committee appointed to consider this subject at the present session.
Mr. Dana doubted the propriety of referring a bill of last session to any committee of that house.
Mr. Thomas said that the post-office committee was empowered to report by bill or otherwise; that the bill proposed to be referred to them, was the report of a former committee, and a part of the unfinished business of last session. The propriety of establishing different roads had been considered; and it would probably save the present committee much trouble, to have that report before them.
Mr. Dana wished, if the gentleman had any precedent in view, that he would produce it. For his part, he believed, the proposition perfectly a novel one.
Mr. W. Altson said, it would be improper to refer a bill of last session. What, he enquired would the committee do with a bill thus referred? They must dispose of it in some way. When a former report is referred to a committee, it may be made a part of the report of such committee; but they cannot make a bill of the last session a part of their report. The committee would doubtless cast their eye over the bill in question, without making any direct reference of it, and would make such use of it as they might think proper.
Mr. Newton proposed a division of the question. There could be no doubt of the propriety of referring the petitions presented at the last session.
Mr. Thomas had no objection to modify his motion, and to omit the reference of the bill.
Mr. Ely could see no reason why all the applications made at the last session for alterations in the post roads should be referred to the committee of the present session. Many of those applications might not now find any gentleman to support them. He thought the better way would be for members to bring forward such alterations as they may wish, without reference to what had taken place at last session.
Mr. Thomas withdrew his motion, and proposed a resolution instructing the post office committee to enquire into the expediency of establishing a new road in a certain part of his district.
Messrs. Lewis, Swart, Storer, Rhea, (T) offered similar resolutions, which were agreed to.
Mr. Porter moved that the petition of Mary H. Hibbs, of Pennsylvania, presented at a former session, be referred to the committee of claims.
A motion has been introduced into the senate of the United States, for the appointment of a committee to take into consideration the expediency of authorising the state of Tennessee to reduce the price of certain lands, which were ceded by the said state to the United States, by the act authorising the state of Tennessee to issue grants and perfect titles to certain lands therein described, &c. to such price as the legislature of said state may, in their judgment, deem expedient, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
IN SENATE, Oct. 28.
Mr. Mitchell submitted the following motion, for consideration.
Resolved, That the part of the President's message, which relates to the defence of our seaport towns and harbors, and the further provisions to be made for their security, be referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
October 30.
Mr. White submitted the following motion for consideration.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extinguishing the claims of the United States, to certain balances reported to be due from several of the states, to the United States, by the commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of the individual states with the United States, and that the said committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
November 2.
On motion by Mr. Milledge, Resolved, That the members of the Senate, from a sincere desire of shewing every mark of respect due to the memory of the honourable Abraham Baldwin, deceased, late a member thereof, will go into mourning for him one month, by the usual mode of wearing a crape round the left arm.
On motion by Mr. Hillhouse, a similar resolution was passed in relation to Mr. Tracy.
The following motion, made by Mr. Adams, was agreed to and referred to Messrs. Adams, Smith of Maryland, Milledge, Mitchell and Anderson.
"That so much of the president's message, as relates to the recent outrages committed by British armed vessels, within the jurisdiction, and in the waters of the United States, and to the legislative provisions which may be expedient as resulting from them, be referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill or otherwise."
The following motion, also made by Mr. Adams, was agreed to, and referred to Mess. Smith of Maryland, Bradley and Sumner.
"That so much of the said message, as relates to the formation of the seamen of the United States into a special militia, for the purpose of occasional defence of the harbours against sudden attacks, be referred to a select committee, with leave to report by bill or otherwise."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Brig Thetis, Burbank, 51 days from Jamaica, bound to New-York, in distress.
The sloop Catharine Ann, Cole, of and from Staten Island bound to Suffolk, went ashore in Lynnhaven bay in the gale on Thursday night.
FITZHUGH'S Packet will sail for New-York To-Morrow. Nov. 11.
NEWCOMB'S Packet will sail for New-York on Sunday next. For freight or passage apply on board at Newton's wharf. Nov. 11.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday next. For freight or passage apply on board at Newton's wharf. Nov. 11.
The Schooner Jefferson, Carlton, will sail for New-York the first fair wind. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Marsden's wharf. Nov. 11.
Sales at Auction.
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me by Mr. Thomas Lawson, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money, therein mentioned, together with the legal expenses attending the said Trust, I shall on SATURDAY, the 14th instant, at XII o'Clock, proceed to sell at the Exchange Coffee-House, to the highest bidder for ready money,
THE LOT in the rear of John Nivison's, Esq. on which are two spacious and elegant BRICK-HOUSES, with all the necessary out buildings, at present in the occupation of said Mr. Thomas Lawson, and Mr. Thomas Warren.
Cary Selden. tds
November 4.
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 Heron—and the unimproved LOT OF GROUND opposite thereto. The Sale will commence between 11 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
C. Copland, Commissioner. tds
October 21.
An Interesting Subject.
(Our School, for the most part, pay not the smallest attention to the formation of the body, for it is no part of their plan. But, that it is no part of their plan, is an unpardonable fault: it is a bad sign that no one can discover the idea of bodily improvement in the compound idea expressed by the word School—SALZMANN.)
The subscriber having detached his personal attention from every other pursuit, in order to carry into effect an interesting plan of education, in which he is individually concerned, will on the 16th instant open his School for the reception of male pupils from five to twelve years of age. The establishment of habitual, robust health, and the development of the perfect growth, strength, and activity of the body by proper exercises, will obtain the same attention as the cultivation of the head and heart; and parents, who in proposing to give their children a liberal education, desire to render them virtuous and healthy as well as enlightened, are invited to enquire into the nature and merit of the subscriber's arrangements.
The pupils will be boarded at six pounds per quarter, with a credit of twelve months, or a discount of 25 per cent. for cash. The tuition will be, as usual, three pound per quarter, payable in advance. More detailed information may be had on application by letter or otherwise to
L. Anderson, P. M. Williamsburg.
Nov. 11.
Grand Map of the World.
PROPOSALS Of Thomas L. Plowman, for publishing by subscription, Arrowsmith's Map of the World, on a globular projection.
Containing all the new discoveries to the present time, and exhibiting the extent and boundaries of all the empires, kingdoms, and states in the world, with the tracts of the most distinguished navigators, carefully collected from the best charts, maps, voyages, &c. extant, and regulated by captain Cook's accurate astronomical observations.
CONDITIONS. 1. The size of the Map will be upwards of 6 feet by 3 feet, and shall be engraved in the very best manner, and printed on paper of the first quality. 2. The price to subscribers on cloth and rollers elegantly coloured, will be eight dollars, payable on delivery, and fully equal to the English copy which sells at eighteen dollars. To non-subscribers there will be an advance of two dollars. Subscriptions received by S. Dillworth at the Exchange Coffee-House, where the original may be seen. November 11. 3*
For SALE,
At very reduced prices at the Subscriber's Store, by the piece or package,
Well assorted Italian SILKS, entitled to drawback, Kendal Cottons, Rose Blankets, Plains, Duffels, Fearnoughts, Fine, Superfine and common Cloths, Baizes, Flannels, Yarn and cotton Hose, German Rolls, Bed Ticks, Cotton Cambricks, do Cords, Linens, Dimities, Checks, 600 Kilnarnock Caps, Oznaburghs, Striped Hollands, and a good assortment of India Cottons. T. Blanchard. 3
November 11.
200 barrels FLOUR, of superior quality for family use,
10 hogheads Tobacco, suitable for the West-India Markets. 100 barrels New-York Pork, city inspection, 50 do. Carolina do. 50 hds 25 barrels Antigua Sugars, 40,000 wt Green Coffee, Madeira Wine, London Brown Stout, Philadelphia Porter, Ciaret, Hermitage, Burgundy, &c. &c.—For sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. November 11. 8
For SALE,
80 hlds. choice retailing Molasses, 34 tierces Currants; 20 kegs Capers, in very fine order. James Young. November 11. 4
MINIATURE.
Intending to stay one or two months in this place, the subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Norfolk and Portsmouth, who wishes to have their Likenesses in Miniature painted, that they will be done faithfully in a handsome style and on the shortest notice, by immediate application at Mr. Ott's Jewellery-Store, No. 100, Main-street, or at the Eagle-Tavern, opposite the Market-House. N. B. Owing to the dulness of the times, I will fix such Likenesses in Miniature, as above stated, as low as 15 dollars, and do flatter myself of meeting with the same encouragement here as I have met with in other places. L. Remouit. 3* November 9.
Wanted on Hire,
A NEGRO MAN,
accustomed to wait in a house; and a NEGRO WOMAN, who can cook, wash, and iron. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Nov. 9. 4
FOR RENT,
The Store, Back-Room, and Cellar, No. 91, Main-street, next door to Mr. Reynar Gilbert, an excellent stand for a Dry Good or Grocery Store. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff. November 9. 6
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. 6

Wood and Hastings, No. 76, Main-Street, Have received from London and Liverpool, 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 Plaids; Flannels; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swans- down; Bennett's Cord and Toilette; Velvets; Durants; Calimancoes; Ruffles and Bumbazets; Manchester Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheetings; Diapers and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dimities; Cambric Muffs; Ginghams; fancy Muffs; Hosiery; Fins; Thread, &c. &c.
Also, an assortment of French Lutestrings; silk Velvets; black and white silk Hose; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Taffels; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c. LIKewise,
10 bales India Cottons, 2 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls. October 5.
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 Shirting, 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 Tickenburgs, Oznaburgs, Hessens, Heedens, Flax- en Rolls, Plaitillas, &c. entitled to debenture, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper. September 28.
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, 8 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, 30 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.
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 Fiorentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; La- dies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cordage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes, Red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epau- lets; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tambooured, and Leno Muslin for dresses; Calicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plaids; mix- ed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plaids; Dimities and Mouselins; 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.
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 few very fine Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes. September 16.
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 small assortment of Saddle-Harness. They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS. September 14.
For SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from Te- neriffe, 100 pipes and 90 hhds. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to
Phinchas Dana. September 28.
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.
Landing from on board the Georgiana, from Amsterdam, Choice GIN in pipes,
Holland Sail Cloth, Tickenburgs, Glasware in small cases, Old Hock in cases of one dozen, Limseed Oil in casks, Dutch Smoking Pipes in cases, a quantity of empty Jugs — For Sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 30.
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.
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.
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.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
St. Mary's College Lottery of Balti- more.
TICKETS for Sale by Rowland & Triplett. October 16.
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hhds. first quality SUGARS,
54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Mould Candles; 5 hhds. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 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.
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.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street,
10 hhds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 6 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffels; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plaids, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24.
Landing this day out of the schooner Diana Talbot, Capt. Strong, from Martinique, 113 hogsheads, 3 tiers, and 1 barrel First quality SUGARS,
And 25 barrels best Green COFFEE—For sale on liberal terms by Christopher Fry. October 9.
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.
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of su- perior quality—For Sale by
William Pennock. August 26.
For RENT, THE STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28.
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to
Thomas Willock. August 24.
REMOVAL.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main-street, opposite Market- square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11.
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,
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.
Forty Dollars Reward,
Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscri- ber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEF- FERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high.— Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the sub- scriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are her- by cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4.
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.
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the es- tate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceased, are requested to bring them in to the subscriber properly authenticated; and those indebted, are requested to make immediate payment, otherwise suits will be commenced against them, as the si- tuation of the estate will not admit of any indulgence. Jane Collins, Adm'r x. October 28.
For SALE, 15 qr. casks Gordon 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 bale Tickenburgs, 2 cases white Plaitillas; 14 boxes 10 by 12 Window Glass, 400 pieces Yellow Nankeens. The above are a consignment, and will be sold low for cash or approved paper, by Mackinder & White. October 23.
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 hhds. and 5 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. Mackarel, 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. Haldana. July 31.
FOR SALE, By JOHN GRANBERY, On Commerce-Street,
50 tons Logwood, 20,000 feet good Mahogany, 30,000 feet square Oak Timber, 30,000 do. square Pine do. 100 barrels Pork, 100 tiers Rice, 5 pipes French Brandy, 10 quarter casks Lisbon Wine, 15 hhds. Jamaica Sugars, 3 hhds. Leaf Sugar, 2 puncheons Tabago Rum, Gun Powder, Segars, Clocks, Soap, Red and White Oak Staves. He has for Rent a Ware-House on Commerce- Street, and a very comfortable Dwelling-House near Boush- street. Sept. 30.
For SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, $0,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4.
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; 30 do. Mess; 72 do. Beef, 20 do. Mess Beef; 30 hhds. first quality Sugars, 6 pipes Country Gin. Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, and Hyson Skin Teas; 500 Northern Cheeses, 25 pieces Plaids—For Sale by William Hull, Jun. October 23.
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 si- 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 this 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 foil, 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.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 30,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
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 lb. Gd. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d Gd. Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. Gd. do. 2s 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanon & Co. March 2.
GERMAN LINENS, &c.
16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Ruffa Sheetings, 60 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes, 2 do. Romany Sheetings, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per box, 5 do. Plaitillas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. reed bottling Wire, 2 do. Table Cloth, 400 do. Gin, 1 do. common Shirt Lin- nen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards 5 boxes Tumblers, Decan- wide, ters, &c.
Also, 6 elegant Terrefrial Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, in gilt frames, of the first Elegance Chessmen, elegant, Flagelots and Clarinets, Urn and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fifes, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys, Water and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glasses, Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Casks, Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Desks, An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, Watch Crystals and Beads, Seine and Sewing Twine. For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11.
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 10th of next month.
Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market westward, 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 H. Moore Boots at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell on his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suwarow 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
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house 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 re- ceived from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES,
of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt-Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound cannisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans's bell Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiv- ing from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5.
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the es- tate of CHARLES WILLETT, deceased, are requested to bring their accounts properly authenticated; and those who are indebted are particularly requested to make payment as no indulgence can be given. William Stairs, } Executors. Thomas Davis, } September 30. 1w3m
For SALE, A few hundred pounds of English PRINTING INK, of the first quality—ALSO, A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office. Sept. 17.
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. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on pa- per of superior quality; a d Shipping Articles on large pa- per, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.