Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-12-12 00:00:00

gentleman's mind that, Mr. L. said there must be some truth in the idea. In considering this amendment Mr. Livermore said he wished to consider it in its full extent. He did not in general wish that in legislation any abstract proposition should be laid down. It did not appear to him to be the proper mode of doing business; though it was probable that gentlemen might, from a cursory view, think proper to give this resolution their sanction. He could not see how any gentleman could dissent from the amendment.
This declaration of non-submission, must relate altogether to something to be done or suffered on the ocean; and what then? Why he should suppose that he submitted by giving up navigation in consequence of the edicts of foreign powers. It really appeared to him, that in withdrawing from the ocean, we did submit; that receding from the ocean was obeying the edicts. France said that we should not trade with Great-Britain. Great-Britain said, that inasmuch as this was the case, we should not go to the continent without paying a certain duty. He granted that both were injurious. What then? The question was, should the United States submit to them. He was not one of those to whom the gentleman who spoke last had alluded as being afraid of the odium of voting against the first resolution, though he should vote for it. But he had much rather vote for it with the amendment of the gentleman from Connecticut. He did not know why honourable gentlemen should throw out these insinuations. The gentleman had said that those who opposed the proposition said that they would submit. He had never heard any one say so; on the contrary, he contended that it would be humiliating to submit. But they might differ as to the manner of resisting; and he should contend that withdrawing from the ocean, was submitting to the decrees of France and Great-Britain.
He said that he would not submit to the edicts of Great-Britain more than of France; at the same time that he contended that withdrawing from the ocean would be submission to both.
Some further desultory debate took place on Mr. Dana's amendment, in which, Messrs. Rhea, Macon, G. W. Campbell, Fisk and Taylor opposed, and Messrs. Elliot, Dana and Lyon supported it.
And on the question to agree to the amendment, it was negatived—Ayes 31.
Mr. Livermore said he had an amendment to propose which he hoped would meet the opinion of every gentleman, since the chief argument against the amendment of the gentleman from Connecticut was, that it narrowed the ground of resistance. He proposed to add to the end of the resolution the following words: "and that an abandonment of the ocean is a relinquishment of our rights and a submission to the edicts of Great-Britain and France."
Mr. Cook objected to the insertion in this resolution of any irrelevant matter, with a view to evade its object; although were the amendment introduced as a separate proposition, he might vote for it.
Mr. Smilie said he really could not help giving credit to the gentleman from Connecticut for the ingenuity of his amendment; but the gentleman from Massachusetts had certainly improved upon it. Accept that amendment (said he) and you condemn indirectly the very measures which this government has taken for resistance.
The amendment moved by Mr. Livermore was negatived, 20 members only rising in favor of it.
The committee then rose, (half past 3 o'clock) reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
MONDAY, December 5.
The first resolution of the committee of foreign relations came under consideration.
Mr. Randolph. It would argue a degree of insensibility wanting to my nature, did I not fully express my sense of the polite indulgence of this house granted to me on Saturday last. I am fully grateful for that instance of their generous attention. But, sir, I am fearful that the same incapacity which hindered me from going into that view of the subject which I wished, will now prevent me from doing that justice to the subject, which is my desire. I consider our country as standing in a most awful and momentous condition. We are, I am afraid, now about to make a sacrifice of that independence, which is our glory, and on the verge of a mighty revolution of our political institutions. In this apprehension, I may be mistaken, I hope in God I am; but if I did not entertain these opinions, I should not now intrude these sentiments upon the attention of the house. Mr. Randolph here repeated his remarks of Saturday upon the connection between the general government and foreign relations, and the revenue derived from commerce. The eventual issue, said he, of these measures, will be the doing away of the state governments, and the extending of the powers of the general government. Am I not right in drawing the conclusion from past circumstances, and from every man's own knowledge, that this is the object of the present policy? The general government of America is calculated for federal purposes, but as to a consolidated, national government, it is the most detestable and mischievous of any which I can conceive. This is the original cause of my alarm, and when I consider that he who is to direct the destinies of this nation, is that individual, who, from the beginning of our federal government, has been regularly opposed to our state institutions—I feel alarm with regard to them. This alarm may be unfounded, but it is sincere.
I must regret that the only system of policy which the wisdom of this house could derive, is drawn from our state of colonial weakness, which our ancestors were obliged to adopt against the mother country. What is the spirit of 1776? touch the soil of the country, and you touch the heart, life and blood of every man on it. The old congress resisted every attempt of this kind, and before the declaration of independence was published Montgomery was under the walls of Quebec. The system which we have lately pursued, is perfectly ruinous. The laws of some of the states, have shut up the courts of justice: And these are the means from which some derive their popularity. What popularity is that which is drawn from shutting up courts of justice, and extension of the payment of debts—it is drawn from the most corrupt of all possible sources. This system goes to the demoralization, to use the new fangled language, of the whole mass of the people—it strikes at the root of common honesty—and yet by this policy we were to bring Great-Britain and all Europe at our feet. Such has been the system in Georgia, Virginia, and is now to be adopted in Maryland. Thus this system of coercion on foreign powers, cuts off the greatest stream of justice; it is injurious and fatal to us, and must at last shut up the exchequer.
Mr. Randolph here urged that the federal and state governments could not exist by direct taxation. This is a state of things, he said, in which our country cannot exist. If the embargo had operated abroad, as it has affected us at home, I should have been the last to have denied its efficacy or to have wished it to be repealed. I should not oppose the embargo, but that I find its whole operation is upon ourselves; its effects upon the enemy are questionable, if not imaginary. Mr. Randolph here remarked, that during the whole of the discussion, there had been a great want of precision. We do not want, said he, the history of our disease; we want the remedy indicated.
He here remarked upon that part of Mr. Macon's speech upon our foreign relations—and if, he asked, Great Britain were to say that we should not trade from New York to Charleston would we submit to it; or if a British squadron were stationed in Hampton Roads, should not the packets sail from Norfolk to Baltimore? In the proportion as our enemies trespass upon us must we recede? And in such a quick step that they cannot come in reach of us? and so because our commerce is annoyed by the belligerents—we will totally destroy it. I am unwilling to go to the throes of the British or Gallic sovereigns to ask for commerce. I say, raise the embargo. It is astonishing that gentlemen should have described the degraded and humiliating situation of commerce if we repeal that measure; it is the very condition in which the government has offered to place us. Mr. Randolph here denied that the ostensible causes of the embargo were the true causes, and called upon the clerk to read the President's message of December last and the documents.
Whilst the clerk was reading, Mr. Randolph said it was unnecessary for him to proceed, because the house must recollect that the embargo was laid in consequence of the enforcing of the French decrees, the British orders not being known. We are now called upon, he said, to pass laws to enforce the embargo, and to cut off all intercourse with foreign nations. Whatever the law may be, he added, I will be among the first to enforce it, and to draw the sword of justice against every man who violates it.—Mr. Randolph then insisted, that the prices of produce would destroy the agriculturists, that the embargo only tended to assist the great capitalists who could speculate, the deed of trust men , the dealers in mortgages, 5 1/2 per cent. per month men, &c. and said that these men were the warmest advocates of the embargo. He severely lashed the banks for their conduct in permitting those men to have the money of the stockholders; and intended that the present system enriched the dishonest and worthless at the expense of the honest and virtuous citizen. He then informed the house that only since the committee had risen, the great capitalists were buying up all articles from abroad, even to the rising of the petty quantities in small stores, because they knew that they would be repaid 2 or 3 hundred per cent. Restore things, said he, to their old channel, and no persons will suffer but the great capitalists. The present system, sir, must drive your people to the most abject poverty and oppression. This may suit the Chinese, but it will not suit the American spirit; and even if it were the most desirable and best calculated for us to follow, it will not answer to make this change on a sudden—if we introduce manufactures it must be done gradually. If we continue these measures the publick spirit will become so paralyzed, enfeebled, fettered and insensible, that we might as well be overrun by the enemy. That capital which we will not permit to be employed in its own way, has turned its arms against us. It has begun to monopolize salt and every article of the first necessity. During the whole of this discussion, the real question has been evaded. I cannot conceive how I impair the resources of the belligerents or enrich myself by permitting my produce to rot in my warehouse. Mr. Randolph here remarked upon Mr. Macon's statement that our produce would not be worth any thing in Europe under existing edicts.—Send, sir, said he, your produce to Gotterberg and it will soon reach the continent.—He here remarked upon the great fluctuation in the Baltimore market in consequence of mere report. We are cheating ourselves, said he, the variation in price, could not arise from our own consumption, which could not affect it; the view was to exportation, and notwithstanding every difficulty if the embargo was removed the prices of produce would be increased. With regard to the last transactions I wish they could have been passed over entirely.—Mr. R. here again introduced the Spanish business respecting New Orleans and the navigation of the Mississippi—and, said he, you have paid fifteen millions for that same navigation which now you are about to destroy. This temporising policy began in 1805 and 1806, and now we feel the effect of our hesitating vacillating temper. He said, that Russia by becoming a pander to France, was degraded, and veluti in speculo, we might see our own speedy fate.
He argued, that those who approved of the embargo were only those who were becoming Nabobs, and wished to let the merchants have their own way, and if we would not protect their rights, permit them to exercise them at their own cost. They will find means to dispose of your goods, said he. We are in a situation more degrading and injurious than war, and yet we are to show our heels to the enemy. It is time that the vigour of the government should be displayed, on other objects, and on some other theatre than our own country: it should be directed against our oppressors; its vials should not be poured out upon our own citizens. Have we no pity, no compassion for our suffering country? is all our energy to be exhausted upon ourselves, or shall we determine that as other nations will not do us justice, we will do justice to ourselves?—That all the naval, West India, and East India interest in England are desirous for war with us is unquestionable; but shall we on this account adopt a pacific, quaker-like policy? There is a non-conduct or between us and France, and shall we submit to G. Britain, in proportion as we know her to be inimical?—We have exhausted the cup of patience, we have drained the chalice of humiliation to its dregs.—And if we have not spirit to resist either Great-Britain or France or both, let us expunge the declaration of independence from our statute book! Have we become a sort of middle people between the civilized nations and the American savages? No, sir, we have no right to take rank with the Indian; if they were to suffer as we have suffered, although the last man in the tribe should remain, as long as the wampum and tomahawk remained, he would think himself disgraced by submitting to our
sufferings and insults with impunity. Throw all temporising away, it is time to act. Do not say you will retain your rights, and omit to exercise them.—If these measures continue, we are undone, the citizens cannot exist. We have here a fine vapouring resolution about our honour and independence; and yet we destroy the spirit of the nation by forbidding the nation to do what every man has a right to do. Why should I waste my strength in more calculations? In my county the September frost has killed one half of our crop—the embargo has destroyed two thirds of the other half, and there is no market for the remainder. War will not increase our taxes. I would draw the revenue from the increase of the taxes on importations, being from the same element in which we received our injuries.—With regard to the first part of the second resolution, it has my hearty sanction, it should have passed long ago. But the second part declares you will have no commercial intercourse with them—but this is only shutting your ports to one. I am for opening the ports to both. Remove the embargo—the merchants will give a better price for produce—if it should fail, the government will have no blame—and the merchants must answer for themselves. If we will not protect them in exercising their rights, let us not prevent them. If, sir, you will not protect me when I pass over my threshold, do not imprison me in my own house.
Mr. Love entered into a long review of our foreign relations, the misrepresentations in our own country, the conduct of the British, &c.—he argued the propriety of the resolutions from the example of the Congress in 1794—and from the manifest determinations of both belligerents, not to recede; justified the measures which had been, or might be adopted by this country. And then the house adjourned.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 12, 1808.
NON-INTERCOURSE.—Judging from the temper of both houses of Congress, there is too much reason to apprehend that this measure will be adopted. The effects which will be produced by it, are of the most important consideration, and merit the serious reflection of every one who takes any interest in the publick good.
What will be its effect upon the two nations against whom it is directed, and their probable conduct, will be first considered: whatever their conduct may be, they may both consider it as a measure of avowed hostility on the part of the United States. With respect to France, she will, no doubt, be well pleased to discover, that the system of warfare which she has obliged the continent of Europe to wage against her rival, is likely to be effectually adopted in the United States. The man who governs France, is determined on the ruin of commerce, as the only effectual means of destroying his enemy, whose power he conceives, and justly conceives, is derived principally from commerce. With such views, he will not be displeased at the exclusion of the manufacturers, and the publick and private ships of France from the United States. He cannot fail to perceive, that the exclusion of his ships, is merely nominal; that, in effect, they are excluded by the immense superiority of the naval force of his enemy. A few straggling ships of war, driven by tempests into our ports, form no exception to the position; and as to merchant ships, it is believed that not ten have been in the United States since the war. The wines, brandies, and a few manufactures of France may lose a market; but their amount bear no sort of comparison with the amount of merchandise imported from Great-Britain into this country;—the consequent increased injury which Great-Britain will feel, must, we should imagine, make the measure acceptable to Buonaparte. If contrary, however, to all reasonable calculation, he should take offence at the measure, and formally make war upon us—we say formally , because France has been, in effect, at war with us, as far as she was able to wage it, for more than twelve months—the consequences of such a war, could give no disturbance to the United States, as long as the superiority of the British navy over that of France, remains so decided.
With respect to Great-Britain, the measure must, and will, no doubt, make a serious impression, in the first instance; but we believe, in a very little time, she will recover from the effects, and more than find herself remunerated by the increase of her commerce, occasioned by our abandonment of the ocean. The political state of Europe has greatly changed within the last twelve months, and certainly every one must perceive much to the advantage of Great-Britain. There are reasons for believing, that important plans are now agitating for the deliverance of Europe from the tyranny of Buonaparte; but without speculating upon these events, the advantages which Great-Britain will derive from her intercourse with South America, and the whole of the Spanish and Portuguese provinces, with St. Domingo, and probably the French colonies, which are likely soon to become hers, and the immense increase of her navigation, will, all united, greatly overbalance the advantages from her intercourse with the United States, and reconcile her to our non-intercourse, as she has become reconciled to our embargo. From various circumstances, we are inclined to believe, that the manufactures of England will not experience any serious diminution in extent; but any that may happen, will be much more than remunerated by the augmented value in her tonnage. It is a fact, well ascertained, that British shipping has advanced lately from 25 to 50 per cent. in value; and how can it be otherwise when the ships of that nation are receiving freights in the Spanish colonies, in amount nearly double what was the value of these vessels twelve months
since? In such a state of things, Great-Britain will be disposed to appreciate this measure, according to its effects upon her interests, and not according to its intention. It will not be her interest to make war upon the United States, her extensive commerce would meet serious interruption from the enterprise and activity of our mariners. It would be a contest in which she might lose, and could not gain. She will be disposed to leave us to ourselves, and provided war does not proceed from us, it is our opinion that there will be no war with Great-Britain.
The effects which this measure are likely to produce in the United States, are now to be examined. We will proceed upon the supposition that we shall not have war with either nation, premising however that whatever difficulties, and distresses, publick and private, may happen, they will be greatly increased by a war.
The first and most serious publick evil which will be felt, will be in the deficiency of revenue, which can only be supplied by direct taxes, or loans. The former will not be resorted to from motives of prudence as affecting the popularity of those in power, and truly as they would be oppressive upon the people, who could not support increased burthens, with diminished (or almost without) means. Loans can only be made at home, and admitting their success, we believe a publick debt incurred in consequence of the measures, we are noticing will not add to the credit of the administration, besides being opposed to all their principles in politics.
In order to exhibit the amount of the deficiency of the revenue, in consequence of the no-intercourse with Great-Britain, a view of our trade with that country is necessary to be exhibited. Upon a former occasion, and about three years since, we had occasion to notice the subject of our commerce with Great-Britain, in order to shew the amount of revenue derived from the products and manufactures of that country and her dependencies, we now insert that statement as follows:
A STATEMENT exhibiting the quantity of Salt, Rum, and Nails, imported from the dominions of Great Britain in Europe, the West-Indies, and other British dependencies, for the years 1802, 1803, and 1804, ending 30th September.
   From the dominions of Great-Britain in Europe.   Bus. Salt. Galls. Rum. lbs. Nails     1802, 1,262,039 5,846 3,051,782   1803, 1,431,274 45,459 3,841,185   1804, 1,260,122 17,778 3,924,803   3,953,435 69,083 10,817,770        From the British West-Indies.   Bus. Salt. Galls. Rum. lbs. Nails     1802, 801,802 4,213,087 65,811   1803, 758,421 3,628,264 4,426   1804, 803,668 4,368,316 10,692   2,363,891 12,209,667 80,929        From other British dependencies.   Bus. Salt. Galls. Rum. lbs. Nails     1802, 4,608 11,872   1803, 12,688 7,883 7,469   1804, 30,050 14,940 6,598   47,346 34,695 14,067  
Amount of Goods from Great-Britain and her dominions, Europe and the East-Indies.
   1802, paying duties at 12 1/2 per cent. 4,502,088   1803, paying duties at 12 1/2 per cent. 4,459,410   1804, paying duties at 12 1/2 per cent. 4,821,947  
Pounds Sterling, 13,783,445
   1802, paying duties at 15 per cent. 1,317,395   1803, paying duties at 15 per cent. 1,266,014   1804, paying duties at 1/2, paying duties at 15 per cent. 1,220,795  
Pounds Sterling, 3,798,204
   1802, paying duties at 20 per cent. 40,654   1803, paying duties at 20 per cent. 44,435   1804, paying duties at 20 per cent. 49,988  
Pounds Sterling, 135,077
   Amount of duties at 12 1/2 per cent. in three years dolls. 9,869,799   Amount of duties at 15 per cent. three years 1,908,400   Amount of duties at 20 per cent. three years 119,946   Dollars, 11,898,145  
   Duties on Salt from Europe 3 years 790,687   Duties on Rum from Europe 3 years 20,724   Duties on Nails from Europe 3 years 216,355   Duties on Salt from W. Indies 3 years 601,889   Duties on Rum from W. Indies 3 years 3,362,900   Duties on Nails from W. Indies 3 years 1,618   Duties on Salt from other dependencies for 3 years 13,256   Duties on Rum from other dependencies for 3 years 10,408   Duties on Nails from other dependencies for 3 years 281  
To which add as above 5,071,113 11,893,145
Dollars, 16,976,263
As the official documents to which we have referred were exhibited with a view to ascertain the amount of the goods imported, and not the amount of duties, it is presumed that the 10 per cent. additional on the amount of cost, was not included in the original. If so we are to add one tenth to the amount of goods from the dominions of Great-Britain in Europe, and the East-Indies, which will be upwards of 1,300,000 pounds sterling, and on which the duties, taking a fair average, may be put down

at 13 3/4 per-cent. and is about 700,000 dollars. If to 700,000 we add the duties on enumerated articles from the British dominions in Europe and the East-Indies, and then those of sugar and coffee from her colonies, the amount of duties may for the three years, be safely put down at 1,300,000 dollars, making for the three years upwards of nineteen millions of dollars of revenue.
From this view it appears, that the gross amount of duties arising on goods imported from Gt. Britain and her dependencies in the years 1802, 1803, and 1804 was upwards of 6,000,000 dollars annually. As some of those goods were exported, the drawbacks on them are to be deducted. Not having before us at present, any documents by which we can ascertain the amount of drawback on goods imported from Great Britain, we will put it down at one million and a half of dollars, which is certainly as much as it will amount to, when we consider the kind of goods imported, as being adopted to our consumption; after this deduction there will remain a deficiency of 4,500,000 dollars. The net revenue from import in 1804, was 13,500,143 dollars.
The amount of imports from France not having been stated in any document before us, we cannot exhibit an exact view of the amount of revenue derived from impost on goods imported from that country and its dependencies, but certainly the net amount of revenue may be estimated at $ 1,000,000. When we speak of France even geographically, we hardly know her limits; but when we speak of her in a political sense, France extends over the whole continent of Europe, Spain, Sweden, and Portugal excepted. Our non-intercourse will also be extended to those countries under the dominion of France, and who are associated with her, in her views, as regards neutral commerce. From what part of the world then, we ask, are we to import goods on which duties are to be laid, from whence revenue is to be derived?
The subject will be resumed in a future number, with some remarks upon the inconveniences to be sustained for the want of salt and coarse goods, with some reflections upon the probability of smuggling, to a degree highly injurious to publick morals; and some general observations will be offered upon our exports to Great-Britain.
JUDGE TYLER is elected Governor of this Commonwealth.
The Electors for this State met on Wednesday last, and voted unanimously for MR. MADISON for President, and MR. CLINTON for Vice-President.
The United States' Frigate CHESAPEAKE, Commodore DECATUR, arrived in Hampton Roads on Friday from New-London.
DIED—On Friday, Mrs. ELIZABETH BROWN, consort of Capt. Henry Brown.
Extract of a letter from a Spanish gentleman, officially employed in London, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated October 2d, 1808.
"We are anxious to know the fate of the general attack of the Patriots against the remains of the French army in Spain. Gen. Blake has already arrived in Reynosa, to attack the flanks of the French in that post—Gen. Castanos was to attack the front of Burgos—Gen. Palafox, with another army, was to attack the other flank. The three armies amounted to above 90,000 of the best regular troops: to this is to be added, 10,000 of the marquis Romana's troops, which are landing in Asturias—the 20,000 English troops which were in Lisbon, and 15,000 Spaniards, from Estremadura, had marched to join the army at Burgos—in addition to these, there are upwards of 35,000 well armed peasants—The emperor Napoleon is making every exertion to effect his purpose in Spain, where he will be powerfully, and we hope, successfully opposed, though not without great bloodshed."
BALTIMORE, December 7. Speculations are running high in this city. Salt has sold by the quantity as high as a dollar and a half per bushel, and dry goods of English manufacture have appreciated in the same proportion. (Fed. Rep.)
CHILICOTHE (OHIO) Nov. 17. The hon. Samuel Hildreth, esq. a federal republican, is elected governor of this state by a considerable majority, notwithstanding the intrigues and base deceptions made use of to frustrate his election.
LONDON, Oct. 3. We have inserted to day some more accounts from Lisbon. A proclamation has been published by gen. Beresford, lord Proby, and general Kellerman, relative to the restitution of property, that had been plundered or confiscated. The restitution is to be made to three commissioners, one of whom is an English officer, the second a Portuguese, and the third a French officer. Great disputes had taken place on the article relative to property.—Our officers declared, that plunder did not come under the denomination of property. Junot however insisted that he and his army had a right to carry off whatever was in their possession whilst he commanded at Lisbon—this interpretation has been resisted by our officers, and the French are to return to their own country without that pillage which they so scandalously acquired.—Junot had attempted to embark his plunder, amongst which was the Museum of natural curiosities, belonging to the prince regent: it was all, however, ordered to be relanded. One of the hideous features of this convention will be softened; but our brave troops are represented in private letters, to be much dissatisfied with the result of the campaign—It is not true, however, that any insurrection has broken out at Lisbon, and it has rather surprised us, that none of the private letters make mention of the protest said to have been made against the convention by gen. Ferreira. That protest was dated on the 14th, whereas we cannot find that any later news has been received from Lisbon than the 13th. Some private letters state the arrival of about 10,000 Spanish troops on the left bank of the Tagus, and that the commander claims the Spaniards confined by the French, without any regard to the stipulations of the convention. This was the force which was sent by Castanos, shortly after the surrender of Dupont.
Several private letters, state, that Junot had demanded tonnage for 27,000 men, of which number 18,000 bore arms. If Junot had 27,000 or 20,000 men when he surrendered, Buonaparte will not be very well pleased with his conduct. 20,000 men in possession of the strong forts at Lisbon might have kept our arms occupied for a much longer time. The British troops going to Spain from Portugal will amount to 20,000 men, under the command of sir John Moore. [Courier.]
PORTUGAL.
PROCLAMATION.
By the British and French Commissioners, for seeing carried into effect the Convention agreed upon between the respective commanders in chief.
"For the fulfillment of the stipulations made in the convention agreed upon for the evacuation of Portugal by the French army, that property of every kind confiscated or seized from the subjects, or other persons residing in Portugal, whether of the royal palace, royal and publick libraries, and museums, and from individuals that are still existing in Portugal, should be restored.
"We, the commissioners for seeing carried into execution the said treaty, as his excellency the commander of the French army has already notified to his army, think it also right to make publick the same, for the information of all concerned, and for facilitating the restitution, or the receiving back such property, we have judged it expedient to appoint a committee of three persons, viz. lieut. col. Trant, O. Sr. Antonio Rodrigues de Oliveira, and Mr. Duhrer, commissaire des Guerres, to meet at No. 8, Cargo de Loreto, who are appointed to receive, inquire into, and judge of all reclamations on this head, and whose orders for the restitution of property, to whomsoever addressed, are to be obeyed. And it is directed, that keepers shall have charge of sequestrated or seized property in every house to which it may have been removed, to assure the conservation of objects or moveables transported from royal or publick houses, to others, for the use or convenience of such general, administrator, or other subject of the French army. These keepers will make the description of all meubles with the name of the owners, and be accountable for whatever is therein, and they will be delivered only on legal proof of ownership, to the possessors of such articles as above described, who will transmit to this committee a return of what each may have in his possession the property designated. And all persons may with safety apply to this tribunal.
"We think it necessary also to make known to whom it may concern, that any purchase made of articles taken from the publick arsenals or stores, since the 30th of August, or whatever shall on trial be proved to have been illegally sold or disposed of at any time, even previous to the 30th August, shall be null and void, the articles seized, and the persons purchasing the subject to what the law may further direct.
"The committee assembled to receive reclamations, and facilitate the restitution of property, hold its sittings at the house of Sr. Antonio Rodrigues de Oliveira, No. 8, Cargo de Loreto. W. C. BERESFORD, Major-General. PROBY, Lieutenant-Colonel. Le General KELLERMAN. Le Commissaire Francis pour l'exécution de la Convention, du 30 Aout. Lisbon, 10th Sept. 1808."
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
Extracts from Private Letters.
"From on board the Conqueror, Sept. 9, moored in the Tagus.
"My last was on the 5th inst. by the Blossom. On that day, the British fleet entered the Tagus, and is moored between Fort St. Julien and Belém Castle, where it is expected to remain until the first division of the French army quits Lisbon. They are now embarking on board our transports, with their horses, artillery, and every thing belonging to the army, as well as a great part of the plunder they took from the Portuguese. The whole of our army are advanced near Lisbon, but they are not to enter the town till the greatest part of the French army are embarked; but I hear they wish our troops to be in the town, before their force is too much weakened, fearing that the Portuguese inhabitants would rise upon the remainder, and revenge themselves for all the enormities they have committed, and the plunder of which they have been robbed, which they know our troops would not allow.
"Junot is to go to France in La Nymph—we are to furnish the transports with every thing they want. The Russian fleet is to go to England, escorted by seven sail of the line—two of the Russian ships are so bad, they are not fit to go to sea, and will, therefore, be broken up here. The other seven are completing their provisions from our ships, and making every preparation for their departure. It is supposed they will sail the beginning of next week. The ships which form the escort are the Barfleur, admiral Tyler, Donegal, Elizabeth, Hercule, Alfred, Ruby, and Conqueror. It is a great disappointment to our fleet, that the Russians are permitted to go to England in the quiet way they do. Our tars were most anxious to try the mettle of the heroes of the North, on whom Buonaparte chiefly relies to compel England to a maritime peace. It was generally believed they would have been fought for. In fact, orders for the attack had been given, when an express arrived from England, ordering every means to conciliate the Russians, and of all things to avoid an action with them, from which we infer that some treaty must be on foot between the courts of St. Petersburg and St. James. The Russian admiral dines with sir Charles Cotton to-day, which is being pretty friendly for people at war with each other."
"Sunday Night, Sept. 11.
"I have just learnt, that a vessel sails to-morrow morning at day-light, with despatches. Admiral Tyler, with his squadron, went out of the Tagus to-day, and is to anchor off Cascas, where they will be joined by the Russian fleet, which is to go out of the Tagus to-morrow morning.
"The French army is to sail in three divisions—
The first division are embarked, and will sail almost immediately, under convoy of La Nymph, captain Perry, who takes Junot on board, with twenty officers of his staff. The Resistance, captain Adams, goes with the second division; she also takes two generals and other officers. L'Amiable, lord George Stewart, goes with the third division; each division will consist of nearly 8000 men."
September 12.
"The Russian fleet, consisting of six sail of the line, and two frigates, went out of the Tagus this morning. Admiral Tyler, with his squadron, was waiting outside to receive them, and will proceed immediately to Portsmouth. In passing through our ships, they manned the rigging, which was returned by our ships. The two line of battle ships left behind, are in possession of a few men, who are left for the purpose of taking care of them until their fate shall be determined.
"The first division of the French are all ready to sail, except their wanting some water, which will soon be supplied; and La Nymph, with the French commander in chief on board, made the signal for sailing this afternoon. We are to provide transports to carry 25,000 men, and Junot is allowed to take 800 horses, including those for the artillery, cavalry, &c. He himself has bought up all the English horses he could get, at the rate of 100 guineas each. L'Amiable, captain lord George Stewart, is to have charge of the convoy, and the admiral is particularly anxious they should sail to-morrow. They go to Basque Roads. The army is to be landed at Rochelle. The second division of the army begins to embark either to-morrow or next day. Our troops have now entered Lisbon, and the Portuguese flag is flying at Belém Castle, and most of the fortifications. The French had taken off a vast quantity of plunder, but a committee of general officers have appointed commissioners to attend the embarkation, &c. and most of it has been re-landed, and the inhabitants are required to send in all demands they may have on the French, which are attended to. September 13.
"The Podargus sails to day, at one o'clock. The French colours are hauled down this morning on board the ships of war, and they are taken possession of by the boats of the squadron, for the Prince Regent.
"The Eclipse arrived to day from Oporto, with a convoy of light transports, to convey the French troops home."
October 8.
Return of men capable of bearing arms in Spain, from 16 to 55 years of age, who have voluntarily enrolled themselves for service, in the great cause of their altars, their king and their liberties:
Navarre, 140,000—Biscay, 66,000—Catalonia, 169,000—Leon, 26,000—Asturias, 96,000—Galicia, 160,000—Valencia, 160,000—Murcia, 120,000—Andalusia, 124,000—Casulla Nova, 76,000—Casulla a Villa, 140,000—Aragon, 89,000—La Mancha, 86,000—making in the whole, one million four hundred and fifty-two thousand men.
Letters from Stockholm have reached town, which state that subsequent to the 17th ult. the Swedes had another battle with the Russians in Finland, between Bjornborg and Christienstadt, the result of which was a decisive victory on the part of the Swedes. The Russians left 2,000 dead on the field. The Swedes had 22 officers and upwards of 800 privates killed and wounded. Gen. Cronstedt fell as he was charging at the head of his corps. The Russians, in consequence of this defeat, are stated to have fallen back from Abo to the distance of between 30 and 40 miles on the road to St. Petersburg. The Swedes had on some points marched upwards of fifteen miles beyond the Russian frontiers.
Stockholm, Sept. 15.
The great object of this letter is to inform you that two days since, positive information was received here, that the Russian fleet in Baltic Port could not defend itself, or be defended by the batteries against the attacks of the Swedish and English fleets—that the admirals of the latter had sent in a flag of truce to the Russians, stating that unless the fleet was surrendered, they would blow every ship out of the water. In consequence of this, different communications took place, and the Russian minister of marine, Tchichigoff, arrived from St. Petersburg at Baltic Port. Yesterday, much to the surprise of every body, after dispatches were received, brought by an officer from the fleets, it was discovered, that our minister Mr. Thornton, absolutely embarked on board the vessel which brought the dispatches, and without a moments delay, sailed for our Port off Baltic Port. The reason publicly given is, that Sir James Saumarez, our first admiral, is dangerously ill, and that he could no longer attend to the duties required of him. The best informed people firmly believe that negotiations for peace are going on, and that the two fleets of Russia, the one in Lisbon, and the one in Baltic Port, will be given up to her, provided she evacuates Finland, and makes peace with Sweden and England.
We are happy to understand, that there is no foundation for the report of Sir James Saumarez, being dangerously ill, as is seated in the above letter.
On the 5th September, admiral Saumarez ordered his bomb-ketches to throw bombs into the batteries and town of Baltic Port, one of which fell into a magazine of gun-powder, which blew up with a dreadful explosion, and seemed to destroy one of the batteries.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Manchester, Storer, 3 days from New-York.
Sch'r Ploughboy, Hall, 6 days from Charleston.
Sch'r Combine, Tripp, 18 days from Boston.
Sch'r Lark, Silver, 4 days from Salem.
The Sloop Venus, Capt. Boush, will sail for New York TO-MORROW.
Hamilton's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Wednesday. Dec. 12.
By virtue of a deed in trust, will be sold for ready money, TO-MORROW the 13th instant, before the Exchange Coffee House, at 12 o'clock.
A HOUSE & LOT, near Mr. David Pierce's, adjoining the lots of Thomas Newton, dec'd. and John Bramble.
Dec. 2. The Trustee.
SUGARS.
200 Boxes White and Brown Cuba SUGARS, For Sale, by
Cocke & Sanford.
Dec. 12. 6t
THE Cells appropriated to the reception of Male Patients in the Lunatic Hospital being all full, no more can be received until further notice.—By order of the Court of Directors, William Russel, Clerk. Williamsburg, Nov. 28. 1m Dec 12
FOR RENT,
That delightful little FARM,
Belonging to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, SITUATED on Elizabeth River and Tanner's Creek, adjoining the land of the quarantine house, containing about 65 acres, the greatest part of which is cleared and fit for immediate culture; has on it a good comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, &c. for a small family, a most excellent garden, apple and peach orchard, and its convenience to the best fish, oysters, and Norfolk market, must render it desirable and valuable. For terms apply to
D. R. Waddy.
ALSO, FOR RENT,
A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing about 260 acres, in the county of Princess Anne, adjoining the tract now advertised for sale by Mr. Tully Robinson. This tract is well timbered and well worth the attention of a good farmer, who might in a short time put it in a state of high cultivation. And for Hire,
A Valuable BLACKSMITH,
With a complete set of To la. For terms apply as above, or to Capt. Thomas Calvert, near Kempsville. Dec. 12. 1f
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
LOST,
Out of my P.cket, either on board the Packet from Williamsburg, belonging to Mons. Repiton, to this place, on Wednesday, or since my landing, (on the evening of the same day) between Maxwell's wharf, and the Borough Tavern,
A small LEATHER COVER,
Containing sundry papers, in some of which my name is expressed, and B. K. NOTES of Virginia amounting to 130 dollars, answering to the subjoined list. I will pay the above reward on having the Book, Papers and Money delivered to me at the Eagle Tavern where I shall remain a few days; or on its being delivered to doctor Barrad of this place. Every precaution will be taken to trace these notes, if they shall be sent to either of the banks, to the person who may improperly become possessed of them. Thomas D. Harris.
Norfolk, Dec. 8.
N. B. No questions will be asked if the owner can get his property.
Nos. 962, letter B, post note of the bank of Virginia, payable to S. J. Harrison, or order, ten days after date, dated March 24, 1807, for $100
 464, A, payable to Edward Ford, dated 12th Nov. 1804, 100  372, B, Henry Jones, 18th Dec. 1804, 100  24, B, Aaron Bird, 1st Oct. 1807 100  396, B, Simon Hunter, Jan. 14, 1807, 50  365, B, Simon Hunter, Jan. 14, 1807, 50  306, D, Simon Hunter, Jan. 14, 1807, 50  550, A, Philip Rogers, March 6, 1807, 50  414, B, Luke Kelly, Oct. 2, 1804, 20  2559, B, Charles Ryland, June 24, 1807, 20  3023, C, John Andrews, April 18, 1806, 20  3419, D, Smith Turner, Jan. 18, 1807, 20  1319, A, Charles Barber, Oct. 4, 1804, 20  684, B, Seth Rowland, Oct. 4, 1804, 20  2735, B, John Taylor, Dec. 6, 1805, 20  443, B, Luke Kelly, Oct. 2, 1804, 20  2895, C, James Curry, Dec. 8, 1805, 20  3729, A, Hugh Mercer, April 18, 1807, 20  3898, C, John Radford, May 8, 1807, 20  915, B, Paul Opte, Oct. 9, 1804, 20  2401, A, Mann Lawrence, April 4, 1805, 20  3838, B, John Radford, May 8, 1807, 20  852, B, Mark Lewis, Oct. 6, 1804, 20  3203, D, James Nelson, Jan. 8, 1807, 20  2698, A, John Martin, Nov. 14, 1805, 20  3219, D, James Nelson, Jan. 8, 1807, 20  608, A, Seth Rowland, Oct. 4, 1804, 20  2720, A, John Taylor, Dec. 6, 1805, 20  1603, A, John Harvie, Oct. 7, 1804, 20  1865, B, Charles Burton, Oct. 9, 1804, 20  3270, A, James Nelson, Jan. 8, 1807, 20  3159, A, Charles Sampson, Dec. 14, 1806, 20  1928, B, Seth Ryan, Jan. 30, 1805, 20  1922, A, Seth Ryan, Jan. 30, 1805, 20  2959, B, Charles Jordan, Feb. 7, 1806, 20  2173, D, at Petersburg, payable to Robert Birchett, Jan. 14, 1806, 20  2615, A, James Jones, Jan. 12, 1807, 10  1195, B, Charles Neill, Feb. 7, 1805, 10  1820, A, Hugh White, Dec. 3, 1805, 10  3110, D, Hugh Ede, March 17, 1807, 10  2359, D, Seth Ward, May 2, 1806, 10  522, A, Charles Gray, Oct. 20, 1804, 10  492, D, George French, Oct. 15, 1804, 10  2446, A, George Robb, Dec. 23, 1806, 10  3305, B, James East, Nov. 25, 1807, 10  2074, A, James Pearce, Feb. 4, 1806, 10  2926, D, James Swann, Jan. 23, 1807, 10  3534, D, Richard E. Lee, June 8, 1806, 10  613, C, Robert Birchett, March 1, 1805, 10  426, B, H. Ellison, Oct. 30, 1804, 5  3140, A, J. Nivison, Dec. 14, 1807, 5  2331, D, N. Overton, Aug. 17, 1806, 5  2861, B, J. Crittendon, April 14, 1807, 5 
* A figure wanted to the 0.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of four separate deeds in trust from Bart. Yates, to satisfy sundry claims, will be sold at Gloucester Courthouse, on Saturday the 24th instant, for ready money,
Four likely young NEGRO MEN,
two of them are very excellent Blacksmiths, the third a Carpenter, and the fourth accustomed to different sorts of labour—These negroes are under most excellent characters, William Jones, Ex'r. of John Callett, dec'd.
December 9
The CARGO of the British Brig Meonwell, from St. Kitts—Consisting of
Prime SUGAR and MOLASSES,
For Sale, by C. & F. Whittle. Dec. 5.
The CARGO of the British Schooner
Commerce, captain Collins, consisting of
COFFEE and SUGAR.
For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. Dec. 5.

BRIG MOSES MYERS.
NOTICE. —All those who had an interest in the American Brig Moses Myers, Barclay, Master, or her cargo, captured by the French in the year 1800, on a voyage from Madeira to Norfolk, and re-captured by the British privateer Rover, and carried into Halifax, Nova Scotia, by applying to the subscriber, will receive their proportion of the funds collected from the captors, by the agents of the claimants, according to a decree of the high court of appeals in Great-Britain.
November 4.
Robert Maitland. 3m
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials , for his Factory—He has also Snail Leather , which has been in tan seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity.
He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties.
JOURNEYMEN WANTED.
The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, for any state in the union north of this.
October 3.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of William Cary, deceased, formerly of York Town, are requested to present them to the subscriber, for settlement; and all those persons who are indebted to the estate of said Cary, are desired to make immediate settlement—No further indulgence can be allowed.
Thomas Griffin, adm'r.
York-Town, Dec. 7, 1808. 2w
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of Alexander Macauley, deceased, formerly of York Town, are again called upon for settlement of their debts—Suits will be commenced against all debtors indiscriminately.
Thomas Griffin, Surviving trustee of Alex. Macauley, dec. York-Town, Dec. 7, 1808. 2w
The Members of the Dismal Swamp Company, are requested to meet at Suffolk on the 28th of December. That place is preferred for a meeting, because it is a very small distance from the land, and the members will have a better opportunity of information as to the whole business of the company than at any other place—Those who may not attend will be pleased to give powers to others to act for them.
William Nelson, John Bracken, } Managers. Corbin Griffin, }
Dec. 2.
Norfolk Borough, At a quarterly session court held the 28th day of November, 1808.
The Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, PLAINTIFFS, Against Felix Corran, Michael Corran, Noble and Arbuthnott, & co. and Theodorick Armistead, DEFENDANTS.
THE defendant Felix Corran not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Felix Corran do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the bill of the Plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough: and it is further ordered that the defendants Michael Corran, Noble and Arbuthnott, & co. and Theodorick Armistead, who have effects of the said Felix Corran in their hands do not pay, convey away or secrete such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, (Teste,) Wm. Sharp, c. c. Dec. 2.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of BRUNET & THOMPSON, will be dissolved on the 31st instant. All persons having demands against the said firm, will present their accounts for settlement; and those indebted, will please make payment to Wm. H. Thompson, who is authorized to settle the accounts of said concern.
Henry Brunet, Wm. H. Thompson. Norfolk, Dec. 2.
FLOUR.
FOR SALE. BY JOHN GRANBERY, AT HIS WARE-HOUSE ON COMMERCE-STREET, A small quantity of very excellent New Flour, in barrels and half-barrels, now on hand, fit for family use, and a regular supply expected from the Columbian Mills—Richmond inspection.
CASH given for good new flour barrels and half-barrels. Nov. 9. tf
FOR SALE
On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stoved SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Malt—by C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5. tf
FRESH GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received, Cambricks and Common Callicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. Also, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 5. tf
German Linen for Exportation.
NIEMEYER & VON KAPFF,
OFFER FOR SALE At their Warehouse in Water-Street, at the corner of Marwell's wharf, for cash, or approved paper only.
54 packages of German Linen, consisting of
140 pieces Osnabrugs. 60 pieces Ticklenburgs. 500 pieces White Rolls. 900 Heedens. 80 pieces Hessians, } Entitled to Drawback. 1 case Plaitils, 1 case Shirt Linen, 1 case Sheetings, } ALSO,
40 pieces best Russia Canvass, 75 do. Topgallant Duck, 8000 Coffee Bags, 3,500 Gunny Bags, 90 boxes best Spanish Sars, 50 boxes English Pipes, } And at their Store in Main-Street, a great variety of
Cutlery and Fancy Articles. Apply as above. Nov. 9.
J. & W. SOUTHGATE,
OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash or short credit, at their Store, No. 1, corner of Commerce and Main-Streets, A General Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching season;
AMONG WHICH ARE, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 6-4 and 7-4 coarse Cloths, Flannels, Baizes, Coatings, Thickets, Corduroys, Blankets, Plains, Halthicks, Scarlet Cardinal, &c. &c. Kendal Cottons in assorted bales, Coarse Hats in assorted boxes, Nails and Spikes of all sizes, F and FF glazed Powder and Shot—ALSO, 200 good Bacon Hams, 30 kegs Lard, 60 barrels Smithfield Apple Brandy, 100 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 60 barrels very white Allum Salt, 80 barrels good Coffee, Likewise, 2 grand and 6 small fine toned PIANO FORTES. And a handsome English made GIG and HARNESS, almost new September 21 3m
Female Education.
MISS FLETCHER has removed her School to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Kirk as a School-House, (probably better known as the Old Methodist Meeting-House) where she continues to teach Young Ladies the following useful and ornamental branches of Female Education, viz. Reading, Writing, Grammar, Geography, and the Elements of General History. Also, a variety of Needle Works, Tambouring, Embroidering, and Filigree. All these branches are taught by Miss F. for 32 dollars per annum. The French Language, Music, Drawing and Painting, are taught if required; for which an extra charge of 2 dollars per quarter, is made, for each branch. Nov. 11. tf
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also,
4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated Apply to John Granbery. September 14. tf
NOW LANDING On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM. C. & F. Whittle. September 2. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
TO RENT. And immediate possession given, THE HOUSE AND LOT, with a spacious Garden, on Duke street, at present occupied by Mr. John Stratton. Apply to William Plume & Co. Nov. 25. tf
TO RENT, The LIVERY STABLES lately occupied by Lewis Armistead, on Wolf street, opposite the United States' Bank—attached to which is a comfortable small two story Dwelling House, and another building which at times has served as a kitchen to the dwelling, or as a blacksmith or farrier's shop to the stable. The whole together, or either separately will be rented on moderate terms, and possession given immediately. Luke Wheeler. Nov. 25. 3w
Landing on Commerce Street, from sch'r. Lady Hope 100 barrels MACKAREL, 500 GRIND STONES, 100 boxes MOULD CANDLES, 60 tons PLAISTER PARIS, A quantity of WRITING PAPER, FOR SALE BY NIJMEYER & VON KAPFF. Nov. 25. tf
FALL GOODS.
WOOD & HASTINGS,
Have just received a general assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, Which they will sell at very reduced prices for CASH, by Wholesale and Retail, at No 76, Main-street. October 19. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hog-head, 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. tf
We have for SALE on our Wharf, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES,
53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 258 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt. Jamaica Coffee, in bds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Laguira do. 80 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Ivia, 8500 do. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Island, and 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. July 13. tf
FOR SALE, On board the British ship John, capt. Gilmer, just arrived from Liverpool, 250 Tons STOVE SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 crates QUEEN'S WARE—By C. & F. Whittle. October 24. tf
For SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco, 78 puns. choice Old Demarara RUM, James Young. October 19. tf
COW POCK.
DOCTOR BALFOUR informs those persons who have not had the Small Pox, and who are anxious to avoid being susceptible of it (as it is said to exist in the county of Princess Ann about Not's Island, and there has been a case in Richmond,) that he now has several arms with a genuine vaccine pock, fit to inoculate from.
He will take a young man as a Student of physics. Nov. 16. tf
TO BE RENTED,
AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, Several TENEMENTS in the town of Portsmouth—They will be let at REDUCED PRICES, provided good tenants can be had.
Also that desirable little FARM, the COTTAGE, near the Town—The House will be in good repair, and the land is rich. William Leigh. Dec. 5. 3w
FOR RENT,
THE BRICK STORE, Lately occupied by Mrs. Cox, facing the Market. Apply to Messrs. Wood & Hastings, or Robert Taylor, sen'r. Dec. 5.
NORFOLK DRAW BRIDGE.
AT the instance of some of the principal Stockholders of this Company, a General Meeting of the whole is requested at the Exchange Coffee-House in Norfolk on Monday the 5th of December next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to take into consideration a subject of high interest to the concern.
L. Wheeler, Pres't. Wm. Pennock, James Taylor, jr. Nov. 14. 3w
FOR SALE,
3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Sloop Julianna, Capt. Stowe. Also,
21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granbery. September 21. tf
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale, by the Subscriber, 50 hlds. New-England RUM,
150 bbls Boston No. 1 & 2 Bees, 60 kegs Family Butter, 50 sacks Liverpool Salt, 50 qr. casks D. G. choice Sherry Wine, 30 chests Fresh Hyson Teas, superior quality. 40 boxes Fresh Imperial Teas, superior quality. 150 weight fresh Nutmegs and 100 wt. Cinnamon, 1000 weight Pimento, 100 weight New-Orleans Indigo, 10 hds. and 100 barrels Loaf Sugar, 20 bbls. Hoffman's fine Loaf Sugar, for family use. 50 bags Coffee, 200 boxes Mould and Dips Candles, 100 boxes Old Brown Soap, 25 boxes No. 1 & 2 Chocolate, 50 boxes, 10 grove each, T. D. London Pipes. 25 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards, assorted. 50 kegs English glazed Gun-Powder, 5 tons London Patent Shot, assorted. 50 crates Queens' Ware, assorted, with plates and dishes only—also a few crates of Boils. 100 kegs London White Lead ground in Oil, 50 boxes London Crown Glass 10 by 12, 50 casks, 100 each, Green Copperas. 20 dozen Spades and Shovels, assorted sizes. 50 casks Cut Nails, assorted, from 4 to 20d. 10 ton Swedes' Iron, assorted, small, flat and square bars. 700 Grind Stones, assorted, for vessel and plantation use. 150 casks Stone Lime, 30 bundles Northern Hay, 150 Sides Sole Leather, Philadelphia Calf Skins and Boot Legs—Also a quantity of Harness Leather. 6 Trunks Ladies Morocco and Leather Slippers, 1 trunk Seamen's Boots, 200 Reams Writing Paper, 300 do. Wrapping Paper, 10 grove Playing Cards, 100 kegs Wight and Harris's choice Manufactured Tobacco. 50 kegs Leiper's Snuff in pound and half pound bottles, 200 Straws one and half pint Tumblers, 50 dozen Wine Glasses, &c. &c. 50 boxes Dixon's fresh Mustard, Martin Fish.
WHO HAS IN STORE AND AFLOAT,
2000 bbls. Alexandria Superfine Flour fresh ground from new wheat. 50 bbls. Fine Flour, 250 do. Superfine Old Flour—and Exchange on Boston at 60 days for $2500. November 28. 2w
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the public for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickens at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julion, carpenter and builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the public, as an incontrovertible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM. JULION.
Mr. Dyott, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I confide your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicine, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
Mr. Dyott. Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the public and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and that certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the public may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is in, off to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the public, in the above complaint.
I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23. lawly
FOR RENT,
That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also,
That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker.
Who has in Store, A few thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15. tf
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