Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-10-23 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLIC LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LÆRO
VOL. VI.
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23, 1809.
NO. 421
For Charter, The Brig SUMNER, Capt. Malcomb, Burthen 1600 barrels. Apply to Moses Myers & Son. For Sale on board at Commerce-Street wharf, on low terms. 100,000 feet Northern BOARDS.
For Charter, The Brig MARY, Capt. Woodbury, burthen 1100 barrels. Moses Myers & Son.
Passage for Lisbon. The remarkable strong and well built Ship Patriot Grening, Mathias Probst, master, burthen about 300 tons—will sail for Lisbon on or about the first of next month; she has a roomy and elegant cabin, and can accommodate eight or ten passengers. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff.
For Charter, The Ship United States, Capt. Porter, burthen 400 hogsheds. Moses Myers & Son. For Sale. PORT WINE in pipes.
In Store, Liverpool SALT loose and in sacks.
For Charter, The Brig CONCORD, J. Nason, master, burthen 300 bds. Is in good order and ready for a cargo. Moses Myers and Son. Who offer for Sale, A few firkins fresh BUTTER, 10 pines Gin; 30 barrels prime PORT, Soap, Candles, and Cheese in boxes, 60 barrel No 1 and 2 Beef.
For Charter, The Ship UNION, Capt. Shaw, Burthen 215 tons, will carry about 250 hogsheds tobacco. Also, The Brig SAMPSON, Capt. Mason, 161 tons, will carry about 180 bds. Both in good order, and ready to take on board. Freight to Spain or Portugal will be preferred. Richard Blow.
For Charter, The Ship FAME, Captain Leamon, burthen 380 hogsheds. Tobacco, in complete order for the reception of a Cargo. ALSO, For Sale or Charter, The new Ship Amphitrite, Captain Califf, burthen 250 tons, completely fitted with the best materials. Warren Ashley.
For Charter, The fine Brig VENUS, W. Trafetham, master, burthen 180 Tons. Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, 400 boxes Brown Havana Sugar, sup. qual. 50 barrels Muscovado do. do. 100,000 wt. prime Green Coffee Sept. 18.
LANDING From the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Wheeler, from St. Vincent, 50 puncheons RUM, 50 hogsheds retailing MOLASSES, For Sale by Jennings & Rodney.
Now landing from on board the schooner Fair American, from St. Domingo, 24,000 feet MAHOGANY, of the first quality, which will be sold low for Cash, or approved Notes, at 60 and 90 days, by Bowden & Milhado. ALSO, 1,400 lbs. Spanish TOBACCO.
NOTICE. I intend to petition the next General Assembly, to pass a special act, authorising the Overseers of the Poor, or Commissioners for that purpose, to be appointed, to sell the GLEBE LANDS, in the County of Mathews, whereof I am the incumbent, and the interest arising from such sale, to be annually applied to my use during my life, or my continuance as the incumbent minister;—Also to sell the BRICK WALLS of the Church, commonly called the New Church, being now in a perishable situation, and the money to be applied as other monies directed by law arising from the sale of Glebe Lands. Armstead Smith.
CASH For Rough Hdd. and Bd. STAVES, Of good quality, will be given by C. & F. Whittle.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor.
FOR SALE. A very desirable HOUSE and LOT, in Freemason-Street, No 27, at present occupied by the Subscriber. For terms apply to F. WATTS, Esq. or Hannah Dodsworth.
FOR SALE. That Valuable PROPERTY known by the name of The Gosport Distillery, With all the Utensils & Casks belonging. The Still, four in number, are in good order, and from one charge upwards of 300 gallons Spirits are produced. The terms will be made very accommodating, and as the house is now in operation, the purchaser will be furnished with a sufficient quantity of Return to go to work with. James Young.
FALL GOODS. Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ships Caledonian and Desdemona, from London, and United States from Liverpool, their FALL SUPPLY, which with their Stock on hand comprises a very extensive and general assortment, consisting of almost every kind of Woollen, Silk, Linen, and Cotton GOODS, Cutlery and Hardware. ALSO, Fine and coarse Hats, Sine Twine, Stationery, Pipes, Copperas, and Patent Shot—All of which they will sell on very moderate terms for Cash or approved paper.
Fall and Winter Goods. The Subscriber having this summer visited the principal Manufacturing Towns in England and Scotland, where he collected an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, (Part of which he is now landing, the balance are daily expected) his assortment consists of Gentlemen's Superfine and Ladies' fashionable Pressed Cloths; Cashmeres and coarse Woollens; Linens, Diapers and Sheetings; Cotton Goods in great variety; Hats, Hosiery, and Glass-Ware; Hardware, Nails and Cutlery of every description. From his experience and mode of purchasing, he flatters himself in being able to supply his friends and the publick, on as good terms as can be found in any part of this country. George M'Intosh.
Fall and Winter Goods. WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED 53 packages of Staple & Fancy Goods, Comprising an extensive assortment, which will be sold at low prices for Cash, or approved paper.
It is a bad Wind that favors no Voyage. A large part of the community will gain what a small part will lose, by an attempt to undersell me—I will enter into the system of underselling. My prices therefore, shall be as low, or lower for BOOTS and SHOES than any person's in Norfolk, provided they do not take less than two dollars for good Boots. Samuel Coleman.
FOR SALE, 1000 SPANISH HIDES, Of superior quality. Apply to J. MORAN.
Hibbert's Brown Stout. 50 casks Hibbert's best bottled Brown STOUT, Received by the Ship Caledonian, from London, and for Sale by Robert Maitland.
LANDING This day from the Schooner Saratoga, Capt. Taylor, 101 hogsheds } SUGAR, 49 barrels } Which will be sold low for Cash or approved paper, at 60 and 90 days. Geo. Murray & Co.
State of North-Carolina, Superior Court, April Chozan County. Term, 1809. JAMES R. BENT, vs. ADON CURTIS. In Equity. THE Defendant in this suit having failed to appear and file his answer agreeable to law, and it being represented to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this State, it is therefore ordered that notice be given to the said ADON CURTIS in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, for the space of six weeks: that unless he appears at or before the next term to be held in the town of Edenton, on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September, next, and file his answer, judgment pro confesso will be entered up against him. By Order, J. B. BLOUNT, C. M. E. C. C.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor.
FOR SALE. A very desirable HOUSE and LOT, in Freemason-Street, No 27, at present occupied by the Subscriber. For terms apply to F. WATTS, Esq. or Hannah Dodsworth.
FOR SALE. That Valuable PROPERTY known by the name of The Gosport Distillery, With all the Utensils & Casks belonging. The Still, four in number, are in good order, and from one charge upwards of 300 gallons Spirits are produced. The terms will be made very accommodating, and as the house is now in operation, the purchaser will be furnished with a sufficient quantity of Return to go to work with. James Young.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor.
FOR SALE. A very desirable HOUSE and LOT, in Freemason-Street, No 27, at present occupied by the Subscriber. For terms apply to F. WATTS, Esq. or Hannah Dodsworth.
FOR SALE. That Valuable PROPERTY known by the name of The Gosport Distillery, With all the Utensils & Casks belonging. The Still, four in number, are in good order, and from one charge upwards of 300 gallons Spirits are produced. The terms will be made very accommodating, and as the house is now in operation, the purchaser will be furnished with a sufficient quantity of Return to go to work with. James Young.
40 quarter casks Sherry WINE, 5 pipes fourth proof Cogniac BRANDY. For Sale by Moses Myers & Son.
Wanted for a few Months. A YOUNG MAN, who writes a good hand, and can be content with moderate wages. Apply to the Editor of this paper.
A small, but Valuable FARM for Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER owns a Farm of about 200 acres, in the County of York, which he is disposed to sell. It lies nearly half way between the towns of York and Hampton, and is bounded on its southern side by the main road leading from Hampton, through York and Williamsburg to Richmond. It would therefore be a good stand for a Tavern or Store, or the Shop of a Mechanick; the soil is every where fertile, and in some parts highly so; and purchase no land promises, from the nature of soil and other advantages, with more certainty to reward its cultivator. It lies near a Water Grist and Saw Mill, and within about two miles of a good publick landing. The river on which this landing is established, is remarkable for the fine quality as well as the abundance of its Fish and Oysters. Upon the upper part of the land, there is a small Dwelling-House, in which there is a tenant for the present year; but the house is of little value; there are no other buildings on the land. Mr. Guerard Robinson, who resides near it will show it to any one disposed to view it, and either he or Capt. Mallory Todd, of Smithfield, or Mr. Richard Young, of Warwick Town will treat for the sale of it, or application may be made to Merit M. Robinson.
Thirty Dollars Reward. Deserted on the night of the 13th instant, from on board the frigate United States, THOMAS GARAGANO, Drummer; ALEXANDER DEMOLIN, and RAYMOND GOTIER, privates, belong to the Marine Corps. GARAGANO, by birth, is an Italian; about 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. ALEXANDER DEMOLIN is by birth a Frenchman, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 and an half inches high, dark eyes, brown hair, sallow complexion. RAYMOND GOTIER, is also by birth a Frenchman, 26 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, light complexion, by trade a potter, speaks very little English. Whoever will apprehend the said deserters, and deliver them to any officer in the service of the United States, or on board the frigate United States, shall receive the above reward, or Ten Dollars for either. J. B. Crane, Lieutenant Commanding Marines.
NEW SHOES. Received per Schooner Mary-Ann, capt. Luce, 30 trunks Ladies' Gentlemen's, Misses, Boys, and Children's SHOES, Calculated for the present and approaching season.—For Sale by E. Sturtevant, No. 11, Market-Square.
Excellent COALS, For Sale on board of the Ship Planter, from Glasgow. Apply to Robert Maitland.
Landing this Day, Twenty Firkins choice Mountain BUTTER. JAMES HERRON.
NOTICE. A Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth, praying that an Act may be passed to allow the Dismal Swamp Canal Company to increase the rates of Toll on the Canal when finished. September 27.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY the fourth instant from the subscriber, two Negro Men, named SYPHAX and PETER. SYPHAX is about 34 or 35 years of age, stout and well made, except his ankles and instep, which are of an over-size and appear to be swelled, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a tawny complexion; when spoken to stammers considerably; a little pitted with the small-pox in the face; Syphax was purchased by me in 1805, of Mr. Miles King, Norfolk, who a short time before bought him at Mr. Lowry's sale, Back River, near Hampton, where said fellow is well known. PETER is about 37 or 38 years of age, stout and well made, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, of a black complexion, but when spoken to has rather a down look; has on his breast a deep mole about one and an half inches wide, and about six and an half or three inches long—Peter was purchased by me about six years since from on board an Eastern-Shore craft; he was raised within a few miles beyond Accomack Court-House; I expect he will endeavour to get back there, and from thence to the State of Maryland. If the said Negroes are apprehended without the assistance of Norfolk and Princess-Ann, the above reward will be given to any person who will secure them; in all or either of them again, or Fifty Dollars for each; and if taken out of the state of Virginia all reasonable expenses will be paid on delivering them to me near Norfolk, besides the above reward; and if taken within the county of Princess-Ann, give Twenty-Five Dollars for each. In case of either of the said Negroes being secured from having sold or removed at the time of their being secured, the reward will be reduced to Twenty-Five Dollars for each. October 2.
Columbian Mills FLOUR. THE SUBSCRIBER Are, and will be regularly supplied with FLOUR From the above Mills, which will be found equal to any manufactured in the United States. C. & F. Whittle.
A PRIVATE SCHOOL Is open at No. 5, Freemason-Street, where Youth will be educated in the usual course of learning, adapted to the general pursuit of active life. For the convenience of Young men whose avocations preclude their attendance in the day, instruction will be given from the hour of seven till nine in the evening. Chas. M. Robinson.
FOR SALE 60 MASTS, of different sizes, 10,000 feet OARS, 100 dozen HANDSPIKES. Proby, Hartmann, & Co.
50,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate.
NOTICE is hereby Given, That a PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that an Act may be passed to incorporate the MECHANICAL SOCIETY of the Borough of Norfolk. September 15.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Price 37 1-2 Cents, A few Copies of LETTERS, Under the signature of SAGASTIZ and A FRENCHMAN, Comprehending an examination of the conduct of our Executive, towards France and Great-Britain, but of which the present crisis has arisen, originally published in the North American.
From the Editor's Preface, Great publick exigencies, in free governments, have always called forth great virtue and talents. Thus the publick occurrences of the day prove, that the lapse of twenty-five years has not turned our nation aside from that salutary vigilance of their rulers and jealousy of their rights, without which our government could not have been established nor continued. Should we survive the fraud, prejudice and power, which have conspired for our ruin, we shall owe it more to the timely illustrations of the sage, and the heroic exertion of the patriot, than to native good sense and unyielding attachment to liberty in the body of the people. We have here another proof, that the American nation is in no way inferior to any other in intelligence, as for its civil system, and in its unalterable adherence to national freedom. The late success upon both, have electrified the whole country. The sage, the retired, the timid, the wavering, and the adulate, have all been brought into the ranks of their countrymen, which is determined to save the country. By such means, it must be saved! Among the pens which have powerfully contributed to this conservatory of liberty, is the able and ingenious author of the subjoined letters. His fascinating candour and vigorous argument, have chased away the sophistry and pernicious delusions, which the hand of power has covered its sinister purposes and our danger. These explanations of our publick affairs, in a conclusion which has involved the life and death of our entire political constitution, will be found interesting, than the dignity of the writer is entitled to, and his capacity excited. June 7.
LOST OR MISLAID. The following LAW BOOKS: 4th Volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 5th do. Collyer's Digest, Powell on Contracts. ALSO, The 2d, 4th, and 12th Volumes of CARR'S Admiralty Museum; and a folio edition of Prynne's National History, printed in the Old English Black Letter, and in the time of Elizabeth or James! I will sell very reasonably. The following LAW BOOKS: VIZ. Bacon's Abridgment, Gwillim's Edition, Fearn on Contingent Remainder and Executory Devises, Foulke on Equity; Kipling's Misc. Prizes, Jones's Law of Wills, Gilbert's Law of Evidence, Harrison's Chancery Practice, Rollon's Practice in B. R. Mitford's Pleadings; Lillie's Edition, Pothier on Obligations; Powell on Contract. These are mostly London, and the best editions. John Cooper.
Phoenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK. INSURANCE UPON SHIP. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will hereafter be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Goods on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina. One month 12 1/2 cents per $100. Two do. 20 do. Three do. 25 do. Four do. 30 do. Five do. 35 do. Six do. 40 do. Seven do. 45 do. Eight do. 50 do. Nine do. 55 do. Ten do. 60 do. Eleven do. 65 do. Twelve do. 70 do. The above premiums are for the first year, and are subject to the same terms as are charged by the other insurance companies in this city and elsewhere. John Cooper.

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23, 1809.
"The Poor Dons and their Friends." —We have to refer our tender-hearted philanthropists to our marine list of to-day, and perhaps they may find another subject for the exercise of their delicate sympathies. So far are we from feeling any concern for the loss of their fleet, that we wish they had not been left with a row boat, seeing the small means they make of the small means they have remaining. We should be glad to hear what excuse can be made for these abominable piracies. In Norway alone, according to our marine list, there are 20 sail of American vessels, of which eleven are condemned, twelve cleared by the inferior court, but appealed for by the captain, and seven not tried; these are exclusive of the Jane, which our gallant townsman, Captain Colley, and his brave crew rescued from the fangs of these pirates. The detention of thirty vessels, to say nothing of the eleven condemned, and others that may share the same fate, is a more serious inconvenience and loss than some may imagine. These vessels with their cargoes may be put down one with another at 30,000 dollars each. We have some knowledge of two of the vessels detained, and of the Jane, that they wanted to detain. The United States, captain Harding, loaded in this port in the month of April last, with a cargo of tobacco, and was, we do know, bound to Gottenburg, the owners of the vessel and cargo are American citizens. The Jane and the other Norfolk ship, (which we take to be the Industry, commanded by captain Bryant,) are known by every person in this place to belong to an American citizen. We may be told, that the Dons treat us in this manner, because they are directed by Napoleon; this we believe to be true enough, and so these "Poor Dons" would have told Great-Britain, when Napoleon had commanded them to send their fleet against the "tyrant of the seas." The injuries which our country experiences through the means of the tyrant of Europe are so many and notorious, that there is no occasion to enumerate them; and yet he has his partisans, his advocates, and his well-wishing friends among us, who rejoice in his triumphs, and mourn his defeats.
We publish some remarks on the state of Spain in this day's paper, they are copied from the London Courier; also some letters from officers of the army. Subsequent accounts from Spain as late as the 8th of September, state that the army of lord Wellington (late sir A. Wellesley,) continued to retire towards the coast, for want of provisions. A Regency had been appointed. This measure we were prepared for by previous accounts from Spain, and has been long contemplated. The necessity of a more energetic administration, than that of the Junta, has been long felt. A numerous body was not calculated to carry on war, with the secrecy and vigour, that a single executive can. In a numerous body, there is always a chance of some traitors, who would inform the enemy of the plans of the government.
The ship Globe, Capt. Howland, arrived in Hampton Roads on Friday last, in 59 days from London bound to Baltimore. Capt. H. brought dispatches from Mr. Pinkney to the Secretary of State.
DRUN—Last Evening Mrs. MARY MILHADO.
FRENCH ROBBERY. The following extract of a letter details a new instance of French plunder and cruelty. In introducing the article to his readers, the editor of the Wilmington, (N.C.) Gazette, thus pertinently remarks:
"In this flagrant instance of robbery and cruelty, we may read the certain fate of every American vessel which shall fall into the power of the French. Extensive as their plundering acts have actually been, they bear no proportion to what their piratical spirit would perpetrate, if their power were only equal to their inclination, and yet some of our arseculor politicians pretend that the French are fighting for the freedom of the seas."
Extract of a letter, dated St. Bartholomew, 16th August, from Benjamin Perkins, supercargo on board the ship Perseverance, of this port, to Mr. Thomas N. Gantier, owner.
"We left Grenada on the 4th instant, and pursued our voyage in safety for Wilmington, N.C. until the 8th instant, when we were boarded by a small privateer boat schooner, and carried into French St. Martin's. Captain Oliver was so ill treated that I despaired of his life for a number of days. He was better when I left him. I was treated with the utmost inhumanity; often my life was threatened with a pistol at my breast, and a drawn cutlass over my head, and the crew beat with it. Making can equal their cruelty towards myself and crew—they were worse than barbarous. I yesterday came over from the French to the Dutch quarter of St. Martin's (Great Bay). I left there this morning, and arrived here about three o'clock P.M. The cargo of the ship has been landed, and the ship dismantled."
"The ship and cargo are stated to be worth 20,000 dollars."
Grenada Town, (Columbia) October 19. His excellency Don Louis de Abreu, under-secretary from the Spanish Junta, arrived here on Tuesday last, and took lodgings at Mr. Courtenay's, in this town. He has not yet presented his credentials to the government.
Wilmington, October 19. It is said that Mr. Perkins has the death of his wife to lament. He was at Wilmington when the death of his wife was announced to him by Mr. William Courtenay.
In consequence of an affair which had taken place between that gentleman and a Mr. Keay, of the same county, a challenge ensued, and the parties met on the Maryland shore on Friday morning last, and on the first fire both were wounded—Mr. Keay proved mortal and he expired the same evening.
Thus has an amiable woman been suddenly deprived of an affectionate husband, and a large family of children of a tender parent, and the community of one of its most valuable members, by that stigma upon civilized society, the practice of Duelling .
BALTIMORE, October 19.
Spain. —We have sure intelligence that the minister of Spain will not be received, and that he will nevertheless remain here. This refusal bears the stamp of Buonaparte, and will no doubt produce consequences of lasting operation. For should it alienate the patriots, as it is calculated to do, it may be resented by the colonists, even if the mother country should succumb. It would moreover immediately hazard the detention of the property we have in the power of the Junta; were they to pay as little regard to private right as their predecessors, when acting under French controul. Suppose this should happen; upon whom would our government make a demand for redress? and upon whom would it inflict its resentment for the injury, if redress were refused? All the Spanish colonies, and nearly all the European ports of Spain, are in obedience to the Junta, and we have no intercourse with any place in Spain but those which it rules.—Our own affairs therefore as urgently require a diplomatic intercourse with the Junta, as the law of nations imposes the duty of not breaking it off for any existing cause.
Mr. Madison, in a pamphlet, with which he aided the advance of the French revolution, circumscribed the powers of the executive to the verification of the credential papers of the Republican Minister, and denied it any latitude in judging of the existence of the sovereign power. Where has he discovered motives for changing his ground? We leave it to the public to judge; for the times are changed. The doctrine that coincided with the views of the subverters of the old throne of France, contradict those of the new incumbent.
What has taken place at Washington with respect to Don Onis, must be frequently brought into review, that it may be estimated by the nation.—We need not to fear that it will not be ascribed to its true cause.
HARTFORD, Oct. 16.
On Thursday last, the General Assembly of this State met at New Haven. On Wednesday, his hon. lieut. gov. Treadwell was met at Hamden, by a number of the citizens of New-Haven, who accompanied him to that city. At three miles from the town, the governor's company of horse guards, commanded by major Munson, received him, and escorted him to Clark's tavern. On Thursday, the governor's foot guards, commanded by major Atwater, the horse guards, and the company of artillery commanded by major Staples, escorted the lieut. governor and council to the state-house, where the session was opened in the usual manner. The appearance of the troops on this occasion was very brilliant, and gave great satisfaction to a numerous collection of people. The guards wore crape as a badge of mourning for his excellency gov. Trumbull. The house of representatives made choice of Lyman Law, Speaker, and Wm. T. Williams, and Noah B. Benedict, esqrs. Clerks.
His excellency lieut governor Treadwell then addressed the legislature in a speech of some length; but as it is chiefly local, we shall only publish the following extract:
"The astonishing revolutions which, in rapid succession, have, of late years, convulsed Europe, have given another head to the ancient Western Roman empire, which exercises a despotism more relentless and bloody, than either of the former; and while we contemplate, with awful reverence, the hand of God in these events, it becomes us to stand aloof from the nation which is the chief agent in producing them, and whose policy is to allure only to devour. Most of the embarrassments, which our republic has, of late years experienced, have, it is believed, originated in an undue bias in her favour. May the fate of other nations, which she has seduced and conquered, prove a warning to us to escape her snares, and to cultivate, by honourable means, the proffered friendship of that power which, more than any other, stands between her and universal empire."
NEW-ORLEANS, Sept. 11.
MORE ORDERS. —On Friday last we published a general order, appointing major Pike to the command of the "capital;" and we lay before our readers a garrison order of the major commanding, which is merely a link in the great chain of alarms which seems now to be framing.
"GARRISON ORDERS."
New Orleans, September 4, 1809.
"No citizen is to pass into the garrison by any route, unless passed in by an officer—and it is expected that no gentleman will introduce a stranger or a man, who from the tenor of his general line of conduct, may be deemed hostile to the government of the U. States."
"No citizen, unless holding a commission, civil or military under the government, is permitted to enter Fort St. Charles, under any pretext whatsoever."
"Z. M. PIKE, Major Commandant."
We entertained an idea, when we first read the general order above alluded to, that something like treason was lurking in its train, and our suspicion is now verified by this pretty little appendix to the great colossal fabric which we analyzed on Friday morning. All peaceable, well disposed citizens cannot but admire the caution manifested by the commanding major in compelling the officers of the garrison to keep good company. One difficulty, however, presents itself—How are the officers to distinguish between those who, by the tenor of their general line of conduct, are hostile to the government of the United States, and those who are not? It would suggest that a list of the enemies of government should be posted on the garrison gate, as a guide to the convenience of the citizen, as of the officer. But that a list of the enemies of the government has ever been posted, or that any such list has ever been used.
"There is a last refuge of which we must not lose sight, where we are forced to have recourse to it. Slaves! Slaves! did not tell us this vile herd of slaves? No, Louisiana! I appeal to the treaty of cession. France there guarantees that our liberties should be respected. We shall not in vain present to the view of our august Chief, the arms of sons of Frenchmen loaded with shameful chains, from which that treaty was forever to preserve us. His honor, his dignity, his power all render it a sacred duty to him to recall the government of the United States to good faith, from which none swerve in the treaties of which he is guarantee."
Louisiana Courier. The above is the language of the editor of the Louisiana Courier, the official paper of Gov. Claiborne, and the one patronized by Gen. Wilkinson, his friends and supporters.
N. Orleans Gazette.
NEW YORK, October 17.
We learn, that Mr. Jackson, the English minister, is actively engaged in a negotiation with our government. From the circumstance of the British packet being so long detained for his despatches, it is presumed something of importance is taking place—whether favourable or unfavourable, time will disclose. We also learn, that Mr. Erskine will sail immediately from Norfolk for England in the Africaine frigate with the original despatches that are preparing by Mr. Jackson, and that copies will go by the packet.
Lord Erskine has written a pamphlet, explanatory of his conduct while minister to the United States.
The defeat of Wagram has excited the greatest irritation and disorder among the Austrian officers who blame each other for the misfortunes of that decisive day. Field marshal Hiller has demanded and obtained leave to resign, and general Bellegarde has obtained the same permission, it is said, without having required it.
The following Order of the Day was published on the day after the battle of Wagram:
ORDER OF THE DAY.
Gabersdorf, July 27. In the battle of yesterday, the troops of the left wing in no respect answered the expectations which I had a right to cherish respecting them, nor the hopes I had formed, the importance of that day considered, from their strong and advantageous position.
The disastrous result of that battle must be ascribed to the conduct of these troops; for as the confusion was general among them, the retreat was made with too great haste and disorder. I am also, with some exceptions, far from being satisfied with the infantry. Several regiments marched forward too soon, and began to fire without any cause—They were besides so crowded together, that they fired upon one another. The officers were not able to rally the larger bodies, which fled in disorder, and thus ground was lost. The confused cry which was heard among the troops, drowned the voice of the commanding officers.
Had the commanders accustomed their troops to silence, and taught them to attend to nothing but their orders, the separation of the left wing would not have produced such shameful consequences.
In every regiment which shall hereafter conduct itself in a similar manner, the tenth man shall be condemned to die, and the rest of the men shall be distributed among the other regiments. The commanding officer shall be cashiered, and the other officers dismissed. Cries of alarm among the troops shall be punished with death. The troops must only act when orders are given to them, or on the signal of the drum. In most regiments, the drums are played with the music, out of the reach of the fire, but the commanding officers shall see that all the drums return to their posts, and shall take care that the troops under their direction do not fire without orders or at too great a distance.
In the evening of the 5th the regiment of Argentair made such bad dispositions, that in the unprofitable retreat to Neusidel, the 2d line fired on the first and occasioned great disorder. The regiment of Hesse Nemburg did nothing but wander here and there; sometimes was heard the cry of 'forward,' where there was no enemy! General Riese did not conduct himself well at Entizersdorf. On the 6th, in the evening, I did not find him at the head of his troops, and besides, he did not follow the orders which were given him respecting the attack. He shall be dismissed from the service of his majesty.
The disorder which still prevails among the troops, proves that the officers of the staff know not how to apply a remedy. I shall, however, set an example myself. I shall, according to circumstances, dismiss or cashier such officers of the grand staff, whose troops are not again brought under proper discipline. It is the shame of the army that so many stragglers and plunderers are found on all the roads and in all the villages.
(Signed) CHARLES, Generalissimo.
From the London Courier—August 26.
Letters from Deleytos, the place to which sir Arthur Wellesley retreated, mention that his army had been abundantly supplied with provisions, particularly with bread and beef. Sir Arthur, (we should suppose that this will perhaps be the last time we shall have to call him by that name, it being likely that the Gazette of this evening will announce his elevation to the Peerage) Sir Arthur transmitted dispatches to our government, which were forwarded by the Britannia cutter, on the 12th inst. She has not yet arrived. We understand with great pleasure that he conceives himself to be perfectly secure in his new position, and has great confidence that he shall not be attacked in it, or cannot be driven from it, till the arrival of reinforcements enable him to resume offensive operations. The last accounts received at Lisbon from gen. C. Crauford, were transmitted by that officer from Castel Branco, where he was on his march to join sir Arthur. The retreat of sir Arthur, however, to Deleytos, will render it necessary for him to alter his route, and to take a more southerly direction by way of Elvas and Merida. The 11th regiment is also on its way from Badajoz to join sir Arthur. It will debark at Cadiz.
In this state of affairs, we are told "that the dismay at Lisbon is great—not a ship in the Tagus, all being at sea, fitting out the Spanish ships, and the Admiral and Mr. Villiers in the greatest alarm."
And the Admiral been in such alarm, and had there been any idea that ships would have been wanted for sir A. Wellesley's army, would he have suffered 50 sail of transports to leave the Tagus on the 13th, at which time the retreat from Talavera must have been known? Has Sir Arthur Wellesley shown any disposition to abandon all operations, give up every thing as lost, and make all possible speed to Lisbon to brig off his troops?—No no—they miscalculate the resources, the constancy, and the courage of his mind who think he will so easily abandon the cause. We cannot relinquish the hope, that the heroes of Talavera are yet destined to gather fresh laurels, and thus to disappoint the expectations of those who tell us "there is some doubt whether our troops may not be compelled to surrender."
THE ARMY IN PORTUGAL.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the 14th light dragoons.
"Talavera, August 1." "I am alive and well after a tremendous engagement of 36 hours. It was the grandest sight I ever beheld. The enemy's artillery was so very numerous, and so well served, that at one time we were very near losing the day. All the best French generals in Spain were present. Colonel Talbot, major Baker, and lieutenants Gwynne and Forster, had their horses shot under them. It is supposed that the French never fought better. The horses were saddled three days, and during that time had very little to eat; nor had the officers and men anything for the same length of time but bread and water, and glad of that. Our regiment is much reduced by sickness. Seven officers are ill, exclusive of the wounded. There are not more than 11 officers fit for duty. Our horses in general are in a bad state. We lost 60 in the engagement, and we cannot muster more than about 200 strong. The French are not more than four miles off, and it is reported that their main body is again advancing."
Extract of a letter from another officer in the army.
"We arrived here yesterday. We do not fear to be interrupted in our retreat, having got the start of the French, who have joined with the corps of Soult. We are now abundantly supplied with provisions of all kinds, particularly beef, and other articles of butcher's meat. Our retreat from this place commences to-morrow towards Elvas, an impregnable fortress, where we shall remain in safety."
Lisbon, Aug. 12.
Extract from a Private Letter.
"Venegas was to enter Madrid, the loyal inhabitants of which place, it is understood from credible intelligence, evinced a disposition to rise on the enemy on the approach of our troops; and Wellesley and Cuesta were to pursue their march together, after the notable victory of Talavera, when all the troops which were in Castile, and which are estimated at 30,000 men, (though ill equipped) united and passed through the Puerto de Banos, above Placencia, threatening the rear of our allies, who for want of provisions could not directly pursue the enemy routed at Talavera."
"The enemy entered Castile in spite of the resistance of the Portuguese army, which, under Beresford, had been slowly forming at Almeida. For this reason both Spaniards and English have retreated. Venegas has probably been obliged to suspend his movements towards Madrid. Beresford, aware that the movements of the French army might endanger Wellesley, has entered Spain, and written on the 7th from Fuente Guinaldo, four leagues from Ciudad Rodrigo, and with a part of his troops which were united there, is following the enemy by way of Perales, who has descended to Placencia."
"If, as it is hoped, the 8000 English who were in this kingdom when the late events took place, effect their respective junctions, 3000 of whom have marched to join the army of Wellesley, and 5000 to join the Portuguese, an important diversion will be effected; for the four brigades of marshal Beresford, which have just set out, amount to 12,000 men."
[From a London Paper.]
It would be difficult to select papers more opposite in their origin, nature and tendency than the Pope's Excommunication of Buonaparte and the Chinese Chop, inserted in this day's Traveller.—The Chop can, however, excite but smiles, while the fate of the Supreme Pontiff must produce reflections of the most awful kind. We entertain strong doubts of the authenticity of the Excommunication. The form is extremely different from the solemn formula of the hierarchy, involving the heaviest penalties which a human being can be exposed under the weight of spiritual power. In the established precedents it thus commences:—"By the authority of God the Father Almighty, the Son and Holy Ghost, and of Mary the blessed Mother of God, we excommunicate, anathematize, and sequester from the pale of the Mother Church, &c." Neither is any attention paid to the distinctions of the two sorts of excommunication, the pains of which, as far as the delinquent is concerned, must be stated within the margin of the instrument, without reference to any other authority. These denunciations are divided into the lesser and greater. The former (aphorismos) excludes the criminal from the Eucharist and the prayer of the faithful; the latter (panteles aphorismos) is a complete annihilation of the corrupt limb from the church, and all its rites.
Traveller, Aug. 22.
CHINESE CHOP.
Translation of the Chop*, which the Isoncoe of Canton addressed to the senior commander, captains, officers, petty officers, and others belonging to the English ships, at the port of Whampoa, and which was delivered to the said senior commander, captain Millikin Craig, of the Elphinstone, by the Mandarins deputed by the Isoncoe, under the canopy of state, surrounded by Chinese guards, under arms, erected for the occasion, on French Island, on the side of a hill, having a Chinese camp on each side, on hills, each about one mile distant, and all in view from the van ships of the hon. Company's fleet, moored in line of battle, within gun-shot of the camp were also in sight from the fleet, on the hills of more distant islands. Each camp was attended by a regular establishment of long-rovered boats, for transporting the troops with their tents, baggage, &c., ammunition, &c., horses, &c., from one island to another at once. The country
* The name of the Chinese official document.

ships were moved down the river, clear of the Company's ships.
1. The Mandarin Vie, by favour of my Prince Isontor of the two provinces of Quangong and Quangsi, Member of the tribunal of war, directed this letter to the captain, officers, passengers, and others belonging to the English ships, to warn you that, being certain that your bad kingdom is situated on an island of the sea, and that you originally employed yourselves in making watches, to enable you to pay your taxes; afterwards by the especial and profound goodness of our great Emperor, who was desirous of benefitting you, he granted you permission to come to this empire to trade. Behold what exalted and profound virtue belong to him! Notwithstanding this, the Admiral of your kingdom, regardless of the laws has brought here, for the first time, foreign soldiers, and without leave, introduced them into Macao; and your chief Supra-cargo uniting with him, they are, with one accord, making disturbances. This being the case, I informed the emperor, from whom I have just received a decree in virtue of which I again send Mandarins deputed to inform them, that if they persist in detaining the soldiers, a great many troops shall be immediately dispatched to destroy and extinguish them, to terminate, this affair, for the consequences of which, the admiral and chief Supra-cargo will be responsible. But you captains, officers, passengers, and other people of the ships, shall be free from all responsibility, if you remain quiet in the observance of the laws; and after the soldiers of your nation shall be entirely withdrawn, I shall feel it my duty to inform the emperor, praying him to have the goodness to permit you to carry on your trade as formerly. But if you giving ear to, and obeying the admiral and chief Supra-cargo, unite yourselves to them to create disturbances, when afterwards our innumerable soldiers shall arrive, who shall destroy and burn, even if you are as hard as stone of jasper; I shall then be unable to use you with any indulgence, or to free you from the net of the law in which you will be ensnared. And in order that you may be obedient and discreet, I direct this Chop to you.
"In the 13th year of the emperor Kia King, on the 17th day of the tenth month (3 December, 1808)."
Mem. Received on the 4th Dec. 1808, from the hands of the Mandarins delegated by Isontor, who were the military brigadier Mandarin Chang, and the Yuangchow-foo (Governour of the city of Canton) Eu.
The British property at stake, in the first instance was at least five millions sterling in the Canton, and as much more afloat at Whampoa, in fourteen company's ships, and in twenty six ships belonging to the ports of British India.
To his Excellency the viceroy of the provinces of Quangong and Quangsi, in the Chinese empire.
"May it please your excellency, We, the undersigned commanders, of the hon. English East India company's ships at Whampoa, for ourselves, our officers, and our own men, have the exalted honour to acknowledge the receipt of your excellency's most gracious letter delivered to us in French Island, on the 4th December, 1808, by the two Mandarins, whom we are informed it was your corresponding pleasure to send for that purpose. Our object for visiting this country is purely for commercial purposes, to continue in the same manner that friendly and usual intercourse which has existed for centuries, and now become, from its magnitude, of the very first importance to both our vast empires.
"We are taught in our own country, that obedience to our laws, is the first essential to the well being of the state: the same must apply to all countries; and we are, therefore, ordered, and endeavour to venerate and obey yours; but such is the nature of our own laws and constitution, that we dare not, even in a foreign country, depart from allegiance to our own country, nor to those who are dignified with the most exalted representation.
"We understand that our admiral, who is an officer of high rank, at the request of the Portuguese, landed some troops at Macao, to help them to defend it against attacks of the French. This wicked nation, ever since they murdered their sovereign, have waged war upon all nations within their reach, and, we understand they are now marching, by land, to make war upon the celestial empire, as the British navy prevents them by sea.
"We of course wish to have no concern with any disturbances in the celestial empire, and we therefore must humbly implore your excellency to order the trade to be opened, that we may find employment in the quiet habit of industry, which we conceive would prevent our services being required for other purposes, but which, if called for our laws and our honour would compel us to obey, whatever might be the consequences.
"With sentiments of the most profound veneration, and prayers for your excellency's welfare, we beg leave to subscribe our names:—
 "M. CRAIG, senior officer.  "CHARLES PRESCOTT,  "WILLIAM MOFFAT,  "HENRY MERTON,  "JOHN LOCKE,  "WILLIAM DUNSFORD,  "R. H. BROWN,  "JAMES J. WILLIAMSON,  "CHARLES B. GRIEBLE,  "LUKE DODDS,  "First officer for W. A. MONTAGUE,  "First officer for R. NESBETT,  "JOHN LOCHNER,  "WILLIAM PATTERSON,  "Hon. Company's ship Elphinstone, Whampoa, Dec. 7, 1808." 
"I, Isontor, &c. in reply to your letters, have informed you, that I first thought that you, like your merchants, came to carry on trade; and that you would not have joined with your superiors, I mean the admiral and chief, to create disorder—Under this idea I sent you a Chop. But seeing now that you do not think proper to alter your way of thinking, using as a pretence the protection of the Portuguese, I plainly know, that you have joined your opinions with those of the above superiors, remaining in the same vain hope. I, the Isontor, have repeatedly sent my Chops, declaring, that as long as there remained a single soldier at Macao, and you would not obey my orders, I absolutely will not consent to your continuing to carry on your trade. If you do not wish to trade you may take away your ships as you think proper; but if you are desirous of pursuing your mercantile negotiati-
ons, it is necessary to remain peaceable, and to obey the laws, relying with certainty that after your troops shall have entirely evacuated Macao, that your trade shall be granted you as formerly. As your letter declares that you must, of course, obey the laws of the imperial dynasty, this shows that you must have respect and veneration for them; therefore I have directed to you this Chop, with all the efficacy possible, to open yet a way for you; but after this dispatch, if your admiral and you will not change your sentiments, and if you send any more letters, I have given orders that they shall not be received.
"In the 13th year of Kia King, 21st day of the 10th month (7th Dec. 1808.) (Received on the 9th Dec. 1808.)"
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Lydia, Halstead, 75 days from Liverpool, bound to New York—Cargo Bale Goods, Salt, and Coal. On the 2d of September, lying to in a heavy gale of wind sprung the mainmast—put in to refit. Sailed from Liverpool the 8th of August in company with Ships President, of Wiscasset, and Bacchus of Boston. Aug. 10, off Holly Head, fell in with ship Maria, Burger, 5 days from Liverpool bound to New-York. Spoke, Sept. 6, in lat. 42, long. 26, ship Ocean, of and bound to London, capt. Morris, from Rio Janeiro, 70 days out; left a number of American vessels there—Capt. Morris spoke the 1st Sept. off the Western Isles, the American ship Yorick, from Liverpool bound to New Orleans, with a number of passengers, 20 days out, in want of provisions. Same day passed a vessel under jury-masts, about 3 leagues distance, which hoisted English colours, appeared like one of the British packets. Spoke, Sept. 23, lat. 42, long. 53, a ship 14 days from Philadelphia bound to Bristol, it blowing hard could not learn her name—28th, lat. 39, long. 58, ship Syren, Jones of and from New York, bound to Lisbon, 8 days out—Oct. 9, lat. 38, long. 71, brig Sally Oliver, 3 days from Philadelphia bound to Lisbon—14th, Barnigat bearing west, 4 leagues distant, brig Hunter, Sawyer, 50 days from New Orleans bound to Boston—15th, Highlands bearing North, in 16 fathoms water, a schooner from St. Croix bound to New York—18th, lat. 36, 30, in 35 fathoms water, sch'r Fenelon, Chandler, of Duxbury, from St. Bartholomews bound to Boston, out 30 days—Capt. E. Fryer, late master, died 4 days after leaving port.
Ship Acteon, Grant, of Wiscasset, from Tappahannock bound to Lisbon, in distress, having struck on the Horse Shoe on Friday last, and carried away her rudder irons.
Brig Marian, Green, from Rhode Island. Sch'r Mary, Evans, 23 days from Crooked Island, bound to East Greenwich, in distress, having split her sails and experienced head winds—cargo Salt, to the master. Spoke, Oct. 20, lat. 38, 30, long. 78, sch'r Julia Anne, Davis, 13 days out from Fredericksburg, bound to Newburyport.
Sch'r Caroline, Hland, 5 days from Philadelphia. Sloop Unity, Hand, 5 days from Philadelphia.
Sch'r Mercury, Swift, 48 hours from Providence, R. I. bound to Charleston, sprung the mainmast—put in to refit.
In Hampton Roads bound to Baltimore, ship Globe, Howland, 59 days from London.
Newburyport, October 11.
BRITISH "INJUSTICE."
Arrived sch'r Little Dick, Dennis, 41 days from Demarara.—Capt. D. furnishes the following statement:—"Sept. 11, was boarded by his majesty's brig Bellona, treated politely and dismissed, at the same time Guadalupe bearing N. E. distant 5 or 6 miles, wind being very light, saw a brig in shore, which proved to be a British brig of war, who spoke me at 7 P. M. the captain very politely asked me if I had any information of the French row boats taking the Americans—and informed that he saw 3 making for me, that he directly made for them, and on seeing the brig they were obliged to quit me, otherwise I should certainly have been taken. I was extremely obliged to this gentleman for saving my vessel and cargo at this time; but this gentleman did not stop here, he told me he should keep me all night—that I might shape my course and he would follow me, which I accordingly did, and by his protection saved my vessel and cargo from condemnation, myself and all hands from capture, plunder and abuse."
(Signed) "AMOS DENNIS." [We wish certain hawlers against "British Injustice," would just contrast the above plain statement of facts made by capt. Dennis, with the treatment Americans receive when they are fallen in with by French vessels of war, in any part of the world.]
New York, Oct. 17. Arrived ship Sally Scott, of Boston, 76 days from St. Petersburg and 43 from Wilde-Wall (Orkneys) with Canvas, Hemp, and Iron.—Left the ship Betsey, McDougall, of New-York on the 13th of August, all well, bound for London. Left at Cronstadt, Aug. 1, ship Gosport, and Leopard, Clarke, nearly ready to load for New York; ship Hope, Lovet, beginning to load for Beverly; Juno, Bates, of Boston; Rhoda and Betsey, Bauldy of Norfolk; Isabelle, Greene, from Gottenburg, had been near the guard ship, four miles below Cronstadt 12 days, admittance uncertain. During the voyage fell in with many British ships of war, and treated generally with great politeness, particularly by sir James Saumarez, and all the officers of the ships, they pointed out in the most circumstantial manner, where dangers were to be apprehended, and how to shun Danish and Norwegian pirates. Aug. 24th left Gottenburgh.—The ship Jane, Colley, arrived there about the 20th, who had been boarded two days before near Whigo, by fourteen armed men, who pretended to be Swedish fishermen, but were Danish pirates, and took possession of the ship, and steered over to the Danish island Lesson, where they were preparing to anchor, near two privateers and a battery, and every man having calculated the amount of his prize money, when capt. C and about a dozen of his brave crew agreed to transfer the property to the right owners by attacking and beating the Danes, which was soon accomplished, after receiving several wounds but none dangerous; two of the Danes were missing but none killed. On the arrival of the British ships on board, and rendered their services, they were treated in the most humane manner, and capt. C was all
several Danish vessels, including their prizes, were captured. Aug. 27, arrived at Copenhagen. The ship Jane, Colley, was in company with the ship Elizabeth, Davis, of Salem, bound to Wilmington, who had also been boarded and released from Christian Sand.—After three months detention, and capt. Lovett favoured capt. Smith with the annexed
List of American vessels detained in Norway. Ship North American, Drinkwater, of Portland, condemned; ship Jane, McLellan, do. do.; Henry, Lewis, of do., cleared; brig Swann, Leach, of Beverly, condemned; ship Rachel, Joseph, of Salem, cleared; Endeavour, Lovett, do. do.; ship Dorris, Chamberlain, do. do.; barque Pacific, Ducket, of do., condemned; brig Industry, Cooke, do. do.; Edward & Henry, Foster, of Gloucester, condemned; brig Ann, Howe, of Boston, condemned; sch'r Washington, Jones, of Boston, cleared; ship Good Friends, Thompson, of Philadelphia, condemned; ship Atlanta, Fountain, do. do.; brig Elizabeth, Campbell, of do., cleared; ship Commerce, Skinner, of do., condemned; ship United States, Harding, of Boston, cleared; ship Commerce, Ingersoll, of Salem, cleared; brig Belle Air, Jacobs, of Philadelphia, not tried; sch'r Lunar, Martin, of Baltimore, cleared; ship Chesapeake, Munn, do. do.; ship Wonolashet, Randall, of Portsmouth, condemned; brig Washington, Blackler, Marblehead, cleared; brig Byfield, Foster, Boston, cleared; ship James, Spafford, Philadelphia, not tried; Leon, Byron, do. do.; America, Stone, Newburyport, do.; brig Topaz, Herrick, do. do.; brig Eleanor, Swett, do. do.; Bryant, Norfolk, do. The ship Herschell, Lewis, sailed for Gottenburg Aug. 26th; and Endeavour, Lovett, for Tonnigen the same day.
Deagle's packet will sail for Baltimore the first fair wind. Oct. 23.
On Wednesday next at 11 o'Clock, will be Sold on Commerce-Street Wharf, 30 Hogsheads Coffee; 8 do. Sugar, 4 boxes Sugar, 30 barrels Leaf Sugar, 16 chests Hyson Tea—All sums over 200 dollars 60 days, above that sum 60 and 90 days, approved paper. S. Marks, Jun. October 23.
In consequence of the death of ROBERT DONALDSON, the partnership in trade at Norfolk, under the firm of Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. and at Fayetteville and Wilmington, in North-Carolina, under the firm of Donaldson, Mac Millan, & Co. will terminate on the first day of November next. The business at Norfolk will be closed by James Thorburn, and at Fayetteville and Wilmington by John Mac Millan. Those who may have claims on either house, will please to present them; and their debtors are earnestly requested to make payment. James Thorburn, John Mac Millan, Surviving Partners.
The Subscriber will continue the business at Norfolk, for his own account, and solicits the favour of the late company's friends and correspondents. James Thorburn. October 23.
For Charter, The Ship MAGNET, Captain SWETT, burthen 208 tons, will carry about 250 tds Tobacco—Freight to Spain or Portugal will be preferred. Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. October 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Is authorised to treat with any person disposed to purchase the whole or any part of the Following LANDS, Situated chiefly on Cumberland River, and derived from Military Titles, to wit, Four Tracts of 640 acres each, on Obeys river, a branch of Cumberland, navigable at this place, and where the usual price of Land of late has not been less than four dollars per acre. Two other Tracts, one of 1950 and another of 1500 acres; these are also on Cumberland river, laying in a neck between it and Obeys river. These tracts are nearly all river bottom of uncommon fertility, and such as have commanded there no less a price than eight dollars per acre. One other Tract of 640 acres in Powell's Valley, which is said to be also rich and well watered. One other Tract of 1000 acres in Grassy Valley, represented to be of inferior soil, but excellent Grazing Land.—For further particulars apply to Luke Wheeler. October 23.
LOST on Thursday Night, the 12th instant, abreast of Crump's Hill, A Four Oared BOAT, With a lead coloured bottom and yellow streak, yellow stem sheets, with two new row locks, and the top of her stern broke off. Whoever will deliver her to Moses Myers & Son, or the Subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded. Simeon Smith. October 23.
One Dollar Reward For apprehending and delivering to JONATHAN DENBY, an apprentice, deserted from the ship Planter. Masters of vessels and others are forwarded against employing or harbouring said apprentice. Richard Beard. October 23.
State of Maryland, in Dorchester County, March Term, 1809.
ON application of William B. Smith, of Dorchester County, by petition in writing, praying the benefit of the Act of the General Assembly for the relief of indigent debtors, passed at November Session, Eighteen Hundred and Five, and of the Supplementary Act thereon, on the terms mentioned in the said Acts. A list of his creditors on oath as far as he can ascertain them, as directed by the said Act being annexed to his petition, and the said Court being satisfied by competent testimony that the said William B. Smith has resided the two preceding years within the State of Maryland. It is therefore ordered and decreed by the Court, that the said William B. Smith, by causing a copy of this order to be printed in one of the newspapers printed at Eastern, New-York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Norfolk, once a week for four successive weeks, before the 2nd day of October next, and also by serving up like notice at the Court-House door, and at the door of one of the public Taverns in Cambridge, in the County aforesaid, gives notice to all his creditors to appear before the said County Court at the Court-House in Cambridge on the said day, for the purpose of proving their claims against him, and for the purpose of being heard in the premises; and failing so to appear, will be deemed to have waived all right and claim against him. Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court, this 23rd day of October, 1809.
By April 1806, Mrs. Deborah Coker, for her own use and benefit, had a partial assignment of her interest in a policy of insurance on the life of her husband, who was then alive. She was also entitled to a portion of the estate of her husband, in case he should die before her. She was also entitled to a portion of the estate of her husband, in case he should die before her. She was also entitled to a portion of the estate of her husband, in case he should die before her.
Soon after the death of Mr. Coker, his will was proved, and by its terms, his wife was entitled to a portion of his estate. She was also entitled to a portion of the estate of her husband, in case he should die before her. She was also entitled to a portion of the estate of her husband, in case he should die before her.
Last March she took great offence at some remarks made by her brother, and threatened to sue him for defamation of character. I know not, and treated no such a threat, I was compelled to leave her house.
The balance due me by her is considerable, and she has forced me to file a bill in equity to recover it. The only thing at all to evade paying me any thing in my claim is the sole cause of her revoking the power of attorney. The scheme was made up between her and the brother, as I have mentioned, last week, and that too, immediately after she had agreed to refer the settlement of my account to two gentlemen.
FOR CADIZ. The fine Ship United States , Capt. Porter, Can take 150 to 200 hogsheads at one night, if immediate application is made. Moses Myers & Son. October 20.
Three Hundred Barrels Columbian Mills FLOUR. A-float. C. & F. White. October 20.
Sales at Auction. By Virtue of a Deed of Trust, to secure the payment of a sum of money with the interest thereon, due Moses Wood and Hastings, Sold at 12 o'Clock on SATURDAY the 28th day of October, That large and commodious BRICK BUILDING, Situated on the land of Mr. Robert Henley, at the intersection of the East side of Rothery's lane with the North side of Little Water-street. The Sale will be on the premises, and the terms made known on the day by THE TRUSTEE. October 18.
On Saturday, the 28th instant, will be Sold by virtue of a Deed in Trust from Michael O'Callaghan, to secure to Theobald Armisted, the payment of a sum of money, with interest thereon, due to the said O'Callaghan, That large and commodious BRICK DWELLING, Adjoining the Exchange Coffee-House, together with the Lots in the rear of the said building, in Little Water Street. Terms of payment, notes with approved endorsement, and 9 months with interest upon the property until purchase made. THE TRUSTEE. October 6.
On Saturday the 28th of October, at XII o'Clock, Will be Sold at the Subscriber's Office, Several Valuable WATER-LOTS, Beginning at the intersection of Henry and Ball Streets (which is 50 feet wide) about 700 feet to the channel of the old Ship-Tob. Here the Lots are 60 feet wide, situated on the North side by a 12 feet lane, according to the plan, which may be seen at the office aforesaid. The said Property will be sold on a credit of 4, 6, and 12 months. North-Carolina Bank Paper will be received in payment. Thomas Bladen. Sept. 27.
On Tuesday the 14th day of November next, at XII o'Clock, on the premises, will be Sold to the highest bidder, All that Valuable Property, On Town Point, belonging to the estate of David Patterson, deceased.
LOTS No. 27 and 28, on which that valuable large Fire-Proof Warehouse, occupied by Messrs. George Murray, & Co. and a large Warehouse, occupied by Messrs. Sturtevant, & Co. situate on the North side of Town Point, making a front on the channel of the river 1.2 feet 3 inches.
LOT No. 29, with a front on said channel of 112 feet, running back in Ward Street.
LOTS 30, 31, and 32, each 100 feet by 50, lying on the N. E. side of Ward Street, according to the plan of Town Point Land owned by David Patterson.
This Land is leased from the said David Patterson, upon moderate ground rent, to 99 years, if not sooner determined. It will answer admirably for all the purposes of commerce, and must render it desirable. In front of the Warehouse the ships can lay and receive their cargoes, with the greatest convenience.
Terms of sale and time of payment will be made known at the time of sale. The whole of the above Property will be sold together, or in parcels, as may be desired, at the discretion of the purchaser. Bank of Virginia, with interest from date of sale, until paid upon the property shall be retained as security. Daniel B. Washington. October 2.
The President and Fellows of the College of William and Mary, in Virginia, do hereby certify that the within copy of the order of the Court of the said College, in the matter of the application of William B. Smith, is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in their office, and of the whole thereof. In witness whereof, the said President and Fellows have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seal this 23rd day of October, 1809.