Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-10-16 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1804.
[NO. 40.]
FOR BOSTON, THE SCHOONER  SYREN, JOHN MATTHEWS, Master. Will sail in 6 days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to  Phinehas Dana. October 11. 172
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP  CHARLES CARTER, JOHN TOMKINS, Master. A considerable part of her cargo being engaged, she will sail in all this month. For freight or passage apply to  Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO ARE LANDING FROM THE SAID SHIP, A QUANTITY OF Holland Gin, Gin Cases, Linseed Oil in casks and jugs, Writing and Sheathing Paper, and Cologne Mill Stones, as sorted, from 3 feet 8 to 4 feet 4 inches: which will be sold on liberal credit. October 6. 2w 165
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The fine Ship  THOMAS, Nathaniel Bowh, Master. Burthen about 4500 barrels, is in complete order and will be ready to receive a cargo immediately. Apply to  Robertson & Brown. For Sale, 300 hlds. Sugars landing from said Ship from Guadalupe—apply as above. September 29. tf 159
FOR CHARTER, To a port in the South of Europe or the West-Indies, The fast-sailing Brig  EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigill, jr. Master. Burthen 150 Tons.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to  Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25. tf 155
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The American Ship NANCY, Captain TURNER, Burthen 240 Tons.  C. & F. Whittle. Sept. 29. tf 158
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine Ship  MOUNT-VERNON, John Boynton, Master:— Burthen 416 tons, having considerable part of her cargo ready to go on board, and will commence her lading the 5th October.—For freight, apply to Messrs Moore & Bowden, Peterburg, M. W. Hancock & Co. Richmond, the master on board, or to  Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25. tf 154
SALT. Just arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, a Cargo of excellent Liverpool Stoved Salt. To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to  Robertson & Brown.
A FREIGHT For the above ship is wanted, to a port in Britain or any of the British West-India Islands. The Dunrobin Castle is well armed and manned, and has a Letter of Marque. Apply as above. Sept. 22. tf 149
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West-Indies, THE SHIP  VIRGINIA, Capt. James Petrie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teak Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to  John Newell, jun.
Who has for sale about  1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21. tf 94
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.  C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, afloat.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship TAMERLANE, Melzer Joy, Master, burthen 175 tons. For terms apply to  PHINEHAS DANA. September 20. tf 147
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The American Ship  PETER, Captain Sayward. Burthen 250 hlds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—For terms apply to  Phinehas Dana. Sept. 15. tf 140
NORFOLK BOROUGH, In Common Hall, Sept. 14, 1804. ON motion resolved, That Mr. James Tucker, Mr. Anthony Metcalf, and Mr. Edwin Starke, be a Committee of Accounts for three months, whose duty it shall be, to examine all accounts against the Corporation, and report them to the succeeding Hall. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, c. c. h. Persons having claims against the Borough, will please to furnish their accounts to either of the above gentlemen. 150
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to  N. Heron. Sept. 18. tf 142
FOR CHARTER, The fast sailing ship  WASHINGTON, John Curtis, Master:— Burthen 230 hlds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to  WILLIAM PENNOCK.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 Tons Plaister of Paris, on board said ship. Sept. 6. tf 123
FOR CHARTER, The good American Ship  SARAH, Abel Rawson, master:— Burthen 313 tons; will carry about 450 hlds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to  Richard Blow.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 39 Hlds. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Peterburg do. 200 Bbls. excellent PORK. 80 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pips Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. Sept. 11. tf 129
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing ship  TICONIC, Parsons, master:— Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to  Moses Myers. Sept. 13. tf 131
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship  ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master:— Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to  Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 125
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, } 6 Hlds. and } Fine old London P. M. Wine. 8 Qr. Casks, } Apply to  Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Copper-bottomed Brig  MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer:— Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo.—Apply to the master on board, or  Thomas Willock. Sept. 4. tf 118
80 Barrels BEEF, of a superior quality, for sale by  James Wallace. October 6. 3 167
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
FALL GOODS.  RICHARD TAYLOR, HAS received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARD WARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. 2m 91
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A QUANTITY OF  Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO,  White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards. ROBERT MAITLAND & Co. Sept. 27. tf 157
FOR SALE, 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms.  Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 123 Main Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year.  Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
FISK AND STEARNS, Have just received by the Schooner DIANA , from Boston, of the last importation.  TEAS IMPERIAL, } HYSON, } HYSON SKIN, } 200 Boxes MOULD CANDLES. 40 do. DIPT do. 20 do. SPERMACETI do. 200 do. BROWN SOAP. 30 do. FRESH CHOCOLATE. 20 do. COTTON and WOOL CARDS. 15 do. HALF PINT TUMBL RS. 50 Barrels and 6 Hogsheads N. E. RUM. 30 Bags ALLSPICE. 200 Reams WRAPPING PAPER. 60 Sides Red SOAL LEATHER. 40 Lbs. NUTMEGS. 20 Half Barrels NEATS TONGUES. 100 GRIND-STONES.
ALSO ON HAND, A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 6. tf 156
NORFOLK RACES, Will commence on the 2d Monday in November. 1st day—for 3 years old Cots, that never won a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 200 dollars, with 80lbs. on each, one mile heats, 40 dollars entrance, play or pay; the subscription to be kept open until the 25th instant. The colts intended to run, must be particularly described to the subscriber, as no exchange of nags will be allowed. 2d day—the Ladies Purse of 100 dollars, one mile heats, with catches, entrance 10 dollars. The horse that wins the first three heats, will be entitled to this purse. Ninety yards will distance. 20 minutes allowed to rest. 3d day—a purse of 500 dollars, four mile heats, entrance 25 dollars, weight for age, 150lbs. on the aged Horse. 4th day—a Gave-and-take Sweepstake, two mile heats, entrance 50 dollars. 5th day—a purse of 200 dollars, two mile heats, entrance 15 dollars, weight for age. 6th day—a Handy Cap Purse of 150 dollars, will be proposed. The rules and regulations will be established on the 2d day's running. ** No boy will be allowed to ride unless dressed with a jockey cap, silk jacket and half boots—tablets and litter found for race horses gratis—Forage of all descriptions will be found at cost. Gentlemen who will run for the four mile heats at these races, and let the subscriber know of their coming 8 or 10 days before, their groom and boys shall have their board gratis.  R. H. Cocke. October 9. 169
FOR SALE, On board the Ship SHEPHERD , at Willock's Wharf,  1400 BUILDING STONES, hard and of a superior quality. Apply to  Josiah Cowper. Sept. 22. tf 151
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported.  Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
LANDING On Town Point, out of the Brig MARY LOUISA , from St. Thomas, A Parcel of Choice SUGAR. In hogheads, tierses and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the MARIA , Capt. HATTON, from BOURDEAUX. 50 Cases, } 48 Casks, } CLARET, of superior quality. 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY, which will be sold on liberal terms, by  Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
WE HAVE FOR SALE, 100 hlds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankenees, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.  C. & F. Whittle. ly 17, 1804. tf 16
THIS DAY Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig NICANDER , E. LENBERG, Master, from Gottenburg, CONSISTING OF A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SWEDISH IRON. NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogheads CLARET. For sale by  Moses Myers. Sept. 15. tf 138
COLOGNE MILL-STONES. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE  COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also,  BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds.  Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the brig COMMERCE , from London, and Ship BRITUS , from Liverpool, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms.  Richard Taylor. Sept. 22. tf 150
ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST  TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 150  FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by  Gilliat & Machinder. August 21. tf 92
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN. THE SUBSCRIBER, WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000. DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Cagings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to  James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomack. August 23. tf 97
New Grocery Store. THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE, in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms. Some excellent CLARET, at $4 3/4 per dozen.  G. Domezio & Co. N.B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh ROASTED, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 25. tf 103
Mathematical Instruments, &c. Received by the Ship LEVIN DORSEY , Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by  LEVIN DORSEY; At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets. ADAM'S Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeromastick Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Rocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasse—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affixant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, assorted, from the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage-wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N.B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. * Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 58
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by  N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to Two ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator . For terms apply to  John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. tf 65
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Apply to  C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
SLATE. I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time.  William Hartshorne, jun. August 18. Gw 79

By the arrival of Broun's packet on Saturday evening, we received Baltimore papers of Thursday, which is two days later than the mail—They furnish us with several domestick articles, which we have extracted.
DELAWARE ELECTION—We have it now in our power to state, correctly, the returns of the late election in Delaware; and have much pleasure in recording this triumph of principles in that state, and in congratulating the friends of order, and the lovers of the country, on the return of the Honourable JAMES A. BAYARD to that important station which he formerly occupied with so much dignity and usefulness.
His excellency NATHANIEL MITCHELL is elected governor of the state of Delaware; and the Honourable JAMES A. BAYARD is chosen to represent the said state in the house of representatives of the United States, for the term of two years from the fourth of March next.
Nathaniel Mitchell, the federal candidate for governor had in Sussex county, a majority of 1096 328 And in Kent county, a majority of 346 1414
Joseph Haslet, the democratic candidate for governor, had in New-Castle county, a majority of 1072 342
Majority for Mitchell, is 342 James A. Bayard, the federal candidate for representative to congress had in Sussex county, a majority of 1072 358 And in Kent county, a majority of 361
Total, 1430 Cesar A. Rodney, the democratic candidate for representative had, in New-Castle county, a majority of 1059 361
Maj. in favour of James A. Bayard, 361 The Aurora, as might be expected, sorely feels this defeat of her party; and attributes the success of Federalism, not to its own strength, but to the defection of some of the democratic party—If we admit that for once Duane can be right, we have still more reason to rejoice; as it proves that if not convinced of the correct and constitutional principles of the federalists, they are at least persuaded that their own are directly the reverse of those required by the constitution and the well being of the country.
"We have understood from a correct source, that the federalists of the state of Delaware have carried their candidates for governor and representative to congress, by a majority of about 350.
The quids or third party, of Delaware, voted to a man for the federal ticket; and we know it to be a fact that some of the quids of Philadelphia have exulted at the triumph of federalism in Delaware. Yet these men pretend to be democrats, to have principles, and to support the present administration. [Aurora.]
The following letter, written before the returns had been made, contains a true picture of that state for the last two years, and the reader of it will see the mildness of that system which is so much vaunted, but which has gained, and now holds, its ascendancy in many of the states, by the terror its measures and advocates create in the minds of peace-loving men, who would rather submit to have their rights wrested from them, than hold them by imitating the violence of their antagonists. This is emphatically the case in Maryland, where a system of the most illiberal persecution has long prevailed. We hope soon to see that state throw off the yoke, and reassume the respectable rank which she ought to hold in the Legislature of the union.
Extract of a letter from Wilmington, (Del.) dated October 4.
"Our elections were held on Tuesday last. The democratic majority against us in this county is 1072. There were 2880 votes received and the votes of aliens were avowedly taken by our democratic inspectors, although forbidden by the constitution, and prohibited under some penalties by acts of assembly. Yet, under all these circumstances, the counties of Kent and Sussex will give us a triumph over our antagonists by a state majority in our favour, of 300 votes and upwards. Kent has given us a majority 358 votes, and Sussex will certainly give us upwards of a 1000. General Mitchell will then be our governor, and James A. Bayard, representative to congress. Our express from Sussex informs us that 3150 votes were received, and 1000 is our least sanguine calculation. The reign of terror is, for the present, at an end in our state.
The federalists have been persecuted and goaded into resistance. They have been abused, vilified, and insulted, until personal feelings, as well duty, roused them into vigorous action; as they passed through the streets the very boys hissed at them—In the hour of sleep, infamous hand bills were pasted upon the doors, and the spirit of Jacobinism grew so outrageous, that even the negroes were brought to the hustings, and the votes of 35 were taken at our last borough election. Strange to tell! yet it is true, that in the plenitude of their power, the demo. inspectors at our late borough election, received the votes of a number of negroes, and all this they did in defiance of law, and carried their election by a majority of about 20 votes.
Thus you see how we have been worried here, but the favourable termination of our election in the state, has brightened our prospect, and made us hope for better times.
Whilst on this subject let us also take a peep at the condition of democracy in New-England, as exhibited in the elections for the next congress—It appears to flourish surprisingly!
Connecticut Election. Connecticut, the most republican and steadfastly republican state in the union, has in her last election given the lie direct to those fiery demagogues who long since asserted that if the uncontrolled voice of the people could be plainly heard, a majority would appear in favour of the present administration, as well as for the establishment of a new constitution on the ruins of the good old one. In the election of representatives in that state the last spring, the majority of federalists was but 38, the federalists have now a majority of at least SIXTY-NINE, out of 195. The efforts of their best patriots
(as Sammy H. Smith calls some of the greatest political rogues and most immoral characters in the state) have issued as was expected in overthrow and detestation. A high official character many years since asserted that all attempts to revolutionise Connecticut were futile; that one might as well think of causing a revolution in heaven. We hope, after this defeat, such men as Pierpont Edwards and Abraham Bishop will pack their tongues and empty their inkstands. Her 'best patriots' must and will be quiet in future, for we doubt not of Connecticut's continuing to merit, as she now does, the plaudits of Well done good and faithful.
[Washington Fed.]
Federalism of Vermont.—His Excellency ISAAC TICHNOR is re-elected Governor, and his Honour PAUL BRIGHAM, lieutenant governor. Mr. Elliot is re-elected to Congress. idem.
Federalism of New-Hampshire.—By a majority of more than five hundred the representation to Congress is federal, notwithstanding the triumphant predictions of the foes of republicanism. idem.
The Secretary of the Navy has arrived, and the Secretary of War is on his way here, and may be expected in a few days, "more or less." idem.
It is with great pain we state that the mail of yesterday from New-Orleans, brought the intelligence of the death of Governor CLAIBORNE. Nat. Intel.
Died at New-Orleans, on the 29th August, HORE BROWSE TRIST, Collector of the port. Idem.
MEDITERRANEAN FLEET. By a letter from Gibraltar, dated July 25th, we learn, that the United States frigate John Adams, capt. Chauncy, arrived there on the 22d, after a passage of 26 days, and was to leave that place on the 25th (the date of the letter) for Algiers and Malta.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the United States frigate John Adams, dated Gibraltar, July 25.
"We arrived here on the 22d inst. after a very pleasant passage of 26 days from Cape Henry. We shall leave this place this evening, or early in the morning, for Algiers, from thence proceed to Malta. "On our passage, Mr. John Sears, midshipman, fell overboard; all our exertions to save him, proved ineffectual: the boat was immediately lowered down, but returned at the end of half an hour without him. He was the son of captain Sears, who formerly lived in Baltimore.
"A few weeks since, capt. Summers, of the sloop Nautilus, and his pursuer, were attacked in the city of Messina by several persons, some time after night. The captain lost one of his hands, and the pursuer was so severely wounded, that his life is despaired of." Balt. Paper.
Advises from commodore Preble of May 15th state, that he had procured from the king of Naples the gun boats for aiding the operations against Tripoli, and that he had proceeded to Messina, where they lay for the purpose of equipping them. An article under the Boston head states his having sailed from Messina on the 12th of July for the immediate purpose of bombarding Tripoli.
Information received by us since the date of our last paper confirms the news of the arrival of the John Adams at Gibraltar. The captain of that frigate was instructed to sail without delay for Malta, in case no apprehension was entertained of the hostility of Tunis or the other Barbary powers. Having satisfied himself on this point, he accordingly sailed from Gibraltar on the 25th. Nat. Int.
DEMOCRATIC CONSISTENCY!—When Mr. Eppes, the son-in-law, and nephew of president Jefferson, was a candidate for congress from Virginia, he, alamoide de Virginie, published his pretensions, and gave his political Creed. One article of the latter ran thus. "I believe no president of the United States ought to serve more than four years; and, if I am elected a member of congress, I promise to use my best endeavours to have the constitution of the United States so amended, that no man shall be re-eligible to the presidency for two successive terms!"—This gentleman was elected; and mark reader, the consistency of this mock Republican. He was one of the one hundred and ten members of congress who voted unanimously that Thomas Jefferson should a second time be elected president of the United States; and that George Clinton should be vice-president! Oh, the loveliness of TRUTH and CONSISTENCY! [Boston paper.]
RIOT. A most daring and outrageous riot took place at Elkton races in the week before last. About 40 United Irishmen, lately from the kingdom, who are employed in digging the crosscut canal, broke off from their work on the morning of the race, and, armed with bludgeons and sheelabs, proceeded to the race ground, where they paraded in a menacing and insolent manner, evidently with a view to attract notice or provoke irritation. It at length broke out in an attack on the stall of a free negro, which they entirely demolished, and beat some of the negroes in a most cruel manner. On the most strict enquiry, no greater provocation could be discovered to have been given than that one of the negro men, on one of the Irishmen saying he would whip him, replied, perhaps he was not able: on that instant he was knocked down by blows from several of them. The negroes fled to the village, begging protection from the white people. The rioters pursued them, swearing that they would kill and destroy every negro in Elkton. Several of the gentlemen who had been on the race ground endeavoured to quiet the rioters and save the negroes; but all to no purpose. They attacked the gentlemen, who had no other defensive weapons than their whips, and many got severely cut and bruised. A magistrate of the county, who attempted to do his duty, was knocked down, and severely beat. One of the rioters had his skull fractured (by a blow aimed at one of the gentlemen) of which he died in a few hours. Several of the rioters were severely beat and cut with whips, and some of them were said to be rode down. Some of them have since died. It is said in their approach to the race ground they made their brags that they could whip double their number of Americans.
THE OSAGE INDIANS passed through Cincinnati, (Ohio) on Sunday the 16th September, on their way home.
From the New-York Evening Post.
Notwithstanding our correspondent in the following piece attempts to put us in the wrong as to the side we have taken in the dispute with Spain, a love of fair discussion requires us to give a ready place to his ingenious speculations. In the perusal of his communication has not produced conviction that he is right, it has at least served to bring to mind the old saw of
"Wit cuts down all, Both great and small."
TO THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING POST. MR. COLEMAN.
Having belonged to the citizen party of federalists, I have been a constant reader of your paper, but being fond of news, and warmly attached to the liberty of the press, I have from principle and inclination perused all the publications which fell in my way.
After comparing my ideas at the present time, with those I entertained several years since, I have become convinced, that Washington, though an honest man, was frequently greatly mistaken, that Jefferson is a different character from what I once thought him, and that Duane is not the cunning rogue I formerly supposed. Really, you Gentlemen Printers, of all sides, for candour requires me to make no distinction, deserve well of your country: you are prodigiously busy; you write more than all the sovereign people can read; you are vastly learned; your attention is directed to an infinite variety of subjects; to keep pace with you, it is necessary to abandon all other business, and after all, your duties appear to be accumulating so fast, that I suspect we shall be obliged to double the number of printers in order to expedite the publick business.
Mr. Editor, I commiserate the situation of the printers from the bottom of my soul, and wish that their emoluments were doubled, and their labours diminished to one tenth of what they are at present. But while I pity them, I cannot entirely forget the misfortune of their readers; many of whom are conscientious men who wish to discharge their duty to the publick. I can judge of the feelings of others by my own. The affair of the fever at the Wallabout, presented a knotty question, and being desirous of securing the city of New-York from the autumnal epidemick, I applied myself with all diligence to that subject. Remember Mr. Editor, few men are as quick witted as you are; it was no easy matter to me, and thousands of the sovereign people, to comprehend all that was written within a few months, on the subject of septon, ascetic gas, typhus malignant, typhus icterodes and synochus. It appears, however, that the labour of the citizens, assisted by their friends the printers, has been highly beneficial; for by constant writing, and diligent reading the city has been preserved from general sickness.—This instance of success is very encouraging, and I doubt not that the citizens and even the country customers of the printers, will be advised strictly to adhere to the same literary regimen for two or three months the ensuing summer.
The next course of reading prescribed to us, was benevolently intended to prevent the irregular conduct of the British frigates, at the entrance of our harbour. It really appears to me that all parties have done their duty. Gratias, Puffendorf, Vattel, and Azuni, have been gouted effectually and yet the frigates remain in the harbour. It is in vain, however, for the physicians to direct and the apothecaries to prepare medicine, if it is thrown out of the window by their patients. I am inclined to think that the despotism of the British commanders, has prevented the circulation of the newspapers among their crews, if not, it is certain that this paper remedy will prove inefficacious in all naval complaints, till the arrival of the expected Gun Boat.
Having made up my mind, to bear with the botheration (as Mr. Duane calls it) of these frigates, rather than this country should lose the precious advantages resulting from its neutrality; I hoped to be allowed to attend a short time to my private affairs, when lo, to blast these expectations, it is announced that we have a misunderstanding with Spain, which is to be settled in the old way, by printing and severe reading.
From the spirit and ardour of the combatants, I think Mr. Editor, that this will prove a tedious business, especially as we are still obliged to take lessons occasionally on the subject of the Wallabout fever and the frigates. In the affair with Spain, I hoped we should receive some assistance from Mr. Madison, secretary of state, whose diplomatic skill has been highly celebrated. Washington would have made up his mind either to take possession of West-Florida, or let it alone, and Pickering would have informed the noble Marquis de Yrujo, that he must either desist from writing in the newspapers or prepare to quit the country. I am satisfied that this course would now be deemed unphilosophical, and that it is better, things should be managed as they are; that Mr. Madison should remain as silent as a fish at the bottom of the Potomack, that the Marquis should "appeal to the people" and accuse the President of fomenting an insurrection in the Spanish possessions; that the President should intimate with his accustomed urbanity, that the Marquis has been guilty of a "verbal error," and write a long paper for the National Intelligencer, closing with it the Marquis's appeal to us, the sovereign people; moreover that twenty printers should assail us at once with folio volumes of treaties and digests on the law of nations.
The course which is now adopted of conducting negotiations with foreign nations, in the newspapers, although it consumes a great deal of time, is attended with many advantages: In one or two years a large proportion of the people will become as learned and eminent jurists as Duane is at present, and it will then be as little difficult for the President to designate a Secretary of State, as to hire a waggoner. It is gratifying to liberal minds that the Spanish minister has so cordially consented to peruse the discussions in a manner so agreeable to our administration. The Spaniards have heretofore been considered a proud and reserved nation, and their government is said to have been very negligent in disseminating newspaper information among the people. This omission is doubtless the cause why our colonists in Louisiana are so ignorant of their rights, that it has been found necessary to put them under the absolute direction of Governor Claiborne, until they can be better instructed. Besides as the Spanish minister has graciously condescended to write in our papers we may presume that a reciprocity will be allowed to Mr. Charles Pinckney, and that the misunderstanding which now appears so alarming may be rendered the fortunate means of introducing the newspaper system into the benighted dominions of Spain. If this should happen, the President's prediction that the purchase of Louisiana would afford a "wide spread for the blessings of freedom," will be most happily accomplished.
But the great reason why the sovereign people ought, en masse, to discharge the duties of the Secretary of State, during the present crisis, is that in this mode alone, the popularity of the present administration can be preserved. Mr. Jefferson no doubt feels "humbled before the magnitude of the undertaking" of devising what can or ought to be done to get out of this scrape. Methinks I see him with an anxious face enquiring, "will it be most popular to go to war, or consent to be bamboozled by the Spaniards?" This being the question how can it be determined without a vote? I fear, however, that things are all running wild, and that unless some system is adopted for conducting this debate, the people will be unable to determine who is in the right. Mr. Editor, the printers all appear to be on one side, and as the federalists have joined the democrats against the Marquis, I am very apprehensive that Duane, is for once on the wrong side of the question, as it respects the interests of republicanism, compared with which West-Florida ought not to be valued as a rush.
Mr. Editor, it is a strange phenomenon, that there should be so much writing, and I may add reading, necessary, when the government and people are all of one mind. But, alas! this unanimity portends evil to Republicanism. Before Louisiana was bought, it was shrewdly expected that the federalists, who to a man, hate economy as they do ratsbane, intended to bring on a war—how comes it that they join us now? Depend on it, there is a snake in the grass; we must have a rousing dispute; we must shake off the federalists, and we shall then know where
we are, for the side opposed to them must be in the right.
The object of this paper, Mr. Editor, is to notice, that, though Mr. Jefferson's administration is doubtless in the right, yet that our claims to West-Florida, as a part of Louisiana, are not so entirely free from all ambiguity, as to justify the federalists in uniting with the democrats. If I succeed in proving, as I trust I shall, that these federalists have cavilled against measures, the propriety of which was much less doubtful, it may be fairly inferred, that their present support is malicious.
To understand this subject it appears necessary to state, that the Spaniards do not deny that for our fifteen millions of dollars we have obtained the island of New-Orleans, in the Mississippi, which is formed by the Iberville and main branches of that river. They also admit that we have obtained a very extensive tract of country on the west side of the Mississippi, which was happily described in a report to Congress the last winter, "as running from the river, westward to a range of mountains, and thence over the mountains to the South Sea." The central and western parts of this great tract, are, I believe, excellent land, though not equal to a certain account, which (between ourselves Mr. Editor) was too highly seasoned with pickle. But while I admit that there is much good land in Louisiana, my heart sinks in being obliged to own that it is inaccessible to our south-western brethren. Except a narrow bank for a small proportion of the distance, the country (if country it may be called) from the mouth of the Mississippi, to near the confluence of this river with the Missouri, a distance of a thousand miles in length, and from fifty to one hundred and fifty miles in breadth, is the most formidable morass in nature. This morass is a creation begun, but not finished, formed of the accumulating rubbish brought down the river—it is neither "sea nor good land," but a mass in which the elements are more confused than they were in chaos, according to the description of Milton. It is, indeed, not impossible, that if such a morass had opposed the progress of Satan in his first voyage to this globe, he would have been unable to make good his passage. When this obstacle and other causes are considered, we must own, among ourselves, nothing more chimerical can be imagined, than the supposition that Western Louisiana can ever become a part of the existing American Empire. For my part, I am convinced that this western cession is to be wholly attributed to the recovery of Talleyrand, and I will consent willingly to give it to the Burries, if they will engage to emigrate thither, and live in a state of "Floridian liberty" by themselves.
The country in dispute is however, exceedingly valuable, being the western part of the province which has been vulgarly called West-Florida, but now proved by Mr. Jefferson to be a part of Louisiana. It is bounded north of the Mississippi Territory, east on the river Perdido, south on the bay of Mexico, and west on the branch of the Mississippi called the river Iberville, and above for a considerable distance on the main branch of the river Mississippi. The importance of this country is described in a secret report to Congress in January 1793, which was imprudently published the last session. In this report it is said, that with the exception of that part of the Mississippi Territory, which lies in that river, "the whole must depend on the Mobile and Apalachicola, with their numerous branches, and on some rivers of inferior note, for the means of sending its products to market, and of returning to itself such foreign supplies as the necessities or convenience of its inhabitants may require. In these rivers too, the eastern parts of the state of Tennessee are deeply interested, as some of the great branches of the Mobile approach very near to some of the branches of the Tennessee river, which lies above the great Muscle Shoals. Even if it should prove difficult to conduct them, yet the land carriage will be shorter, and the route to the sea more direct than the river Tennessee furnishes. These rivers possess likewise an advantage which is denied to the Mississippi, as their sources are not in the mountains, and their course is through a level country, their currents are gentle and the tide flows considerably above our boundary. This circumstance, together with the depth of the water which many of them afford, render them accessible to sea vessels; and ships of two hundred tons may ascend for several hundred miles into the heart of the Mississippi Territory. In another part of this same report, it is boldly asserted, "That if we look forward to the free use of the Mississippi, the Mobile, the Apalachicola, and the other rivers of the west by ourselves or our posterity, New-Orleans and the Floridas must become a part of the United States, either by purchase or by conquest."
The possession of this fine country, with such excellent rivers, so necessary to our Western States, is much to be desired; and considering that we have paid Fifteen Millions of Dollars for new land, it is strange indeed if we have not got some part of the land we wanted. It is true that Talleyrand, who drew our deed, has proved himself to be a very expert and cunning land conveyancer, and it is to be feared that he has taken some advantage of the unsuspecting honesty of Chancellor Livingston. But the construction of the Marquis D'Yrujo is monstrous: according to his account both the Floridas, including all the rivers, which the Committee say "must become a part of the United States, either by purchase or conquest," still belong to Spain! Besides, what is still more insulting, though they admit New-Orleans has been ceded, yet, if these Spaniards in fact own the Eastern Bank of the Mississippi from the Iberville to our southern boundary, as established by the treaty of 1725, they may, by building a strong fort at Manchac, Baton Rouge, or any other convenient place, again "occlude" the river Mississippi and extort another Fifteen Millions when they please. Upon this construction the cession of New-Orleans is worth nothing, as we can only live there in a state of continual dependence upon Spain, such as was permitted under the federal treaty of 1795; and if so nothing remains to us for our fifteen Millions but a chaotic morass, a desert salt mountain, and lands bounding on the South Sea, too distant to be inhabited by any of our people. My blood boils, Mr. Editor, that it should be pretended that our wise administration has been so choosy.
It having been shown, that the country in dispute must belong to us, by purchase or by conquest, and fifteen millions having been paid, it is democratically demonstrated that a part of West-Florida which commands the residue, has, though not "formally," yet substantially, been actually purchased under the name of Louisiana.
Nothing further remains but to consider what plausible arguments can be devised in support of the pretensions of Spain, and this enquiry is important, as we must sooner or later meet the criticisms of the wicked Federalists.
The title of the United States to Louisiana is derived immediately from France, but as this title is expressly founded on the cession of Spain to France, it is necessary to ascertain what conveyance was in fact made by Spain.
The treaty of St. Ildefonso, of October 1st, 1800, cedes to France "the colony or province of Louisiana, with the same extent that it now has in the hands of Spain, and that it had when France possessed it, and such as it should be after the treaties subsequently entered into between Spain and other states."
Here are three descriptions of the province of Louisiana in one sentence—1st. As it was in the

hands of Spain on the 1st of October, 1800—2d. As it ought to be in consequence of the treaties between Spain and other states—and 3d. As it was when possessed by France.
In respect to the second description, it is sufficient to observe, that the territory in dispute is bounded by the United States, by the Bay of Mexico, and by territories which belonged to Spain at the date of the treaty. This second description, though different in terms, is, therefore, precisely equivalent to the first; this is evident, as the boundaries between the United States and the dominions of Spain had, before October, 1800, been actually defined by commissioners, according to the treaty of 1795.
The third description of Louisiana, namely, "in the extent it had when France possessed it," is indeed a very different description from the former, for prior to the treaty of St. Ildefonso in October, 1800, France had possessed no part of Louisiana subsequent to the year 1765. Before and up to this time, France, indeed, claimed and possessed Louisiana as extending eastward to the river Perdido, in what has since been called West-Florida; also, the whole of the territories now comprising the Mississippi Territory, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and a considerable portion of Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In the year 1765, all that part of Louisiana east of the Mississippi and the Iberville, including the whole country now in dispute, was, however, ceded to Great-Britain, and the remainder of what had formerly been called Louisiana, being the country west of the Mississippi, together with the Island of Orleans, were ceded to Spain. It is a fact, that Spain never obtained from France an inch of the country in dispute. It is, indeed, said that France ceded the country between the rivers Perdido and Mississippi to England and also to Spain on one and the same day; if this fact should be proved, it will follow that the cession of France was void in respect to either Spain or England, and it would then become necessary to determine which cession was entitled to preference.
On this subject it must suffice to observe that the cession to Spain, (if made in the manner suggested) was unaccompanied with a surrender of possession; whereas the cession to England was in fact accompanied by such a surrender. The consideration in favour of England, was moreover peace, mutually accorded by the parties to each other. This consideration, according to well established principles of the law of nations, is entitled to a preference over every other, and when accompanied with possession, must establish a conclusive title.
It is another established principle, that treaties are not to receive an odious construction, and that whatever is unjust, unequal, or contrary to good faith, is odious.
To understand that Spain ceded Louisiana as possessed by France prior to 1765, would be odious in respect to Spain, because Spain would thereby engage to surrender a great country belonging to the United States which she never owned, claimed, or possessed.
The same construction would be odious in respect to France, because France in 1763 formally surrendered all her claims to the countries east of the Mississippi to Great-Britain, and by the treaty with the United States in February 1778, bound herself in such a manner, that she can never justly or lawfully acquire any territory eastward of the Mississippi without the consent of the United States, except by conquest.
It would also be odious and dishonourable to the United States, to permit a construction by which any description of just claim or title to countries long since claimed and settled, and recognized as independent states, should be deemed to have been extinguished by a recent purchase from France.
It is a settled principle that the name of countries ceded by treaties is to be understood according to the usage, then received among men of capacity. Spain acquired the country in dispute from Great-Britain in the year 1763, by the name of West-Florida, which name the country has since retained. In the treaty of boundaries between the United States and Spain in the year 1795, the same country is expressly recognized as West-Florida, and as extending to the Mississippi. It would be equally absurd to claim this country by the name of Louisiana, because it was once a part of that province in the hands of France, as to call Kentucky by the name of Virginia, because the former was once included in the latter.
Besides there are rules without exception, 1st. That the interpretation of a treaty is always to be restrictive in respect to the party which gives the law; 2d. That a cession of a right, or a province made to a conqueror in order to attain peace, is always to be interpreted in its most confined sense; and 3d. That in doubtful cases, the presumption, is in favour of the possessor; as we must, however, obtain Florida by purchase or conquest, it is easy to see how all these objections might be refuted, if they were to be urged by the Federalists, but the Federalists appear determined to say nothing, except to concur in expanding the treaty of St. Ildefonso, in a mode de Duane.—This conduct is excessively perverse and malicious; and unless the Dons will consent to read our newspapers and will give up the country in consequence of our arguments, I foresee we shall find ourselves in a most ridiculous situation. If we could obtain Florida by renouncing all the demands of the merchants against Spain it might be agreed to as no money would be drawn from the treasury; but to pay 15 or 20 millions of dollars more, will be unpopular, and to go to war, will be bad economy. Considering how stoutly West-Florida has been claimed; that a custom-house has been ordered to be established at Mobile and that Floridian liberty has been proclaimed at Baton Rouge; moreover considering the importance of holding this country, as some excuse for the fifteen millions already paid, and which otherwise has been paid for what is worth nothing, it appears impossible to recede. On the other hand, we must not go to war, unless the blame can be thrown upon the Federalists. The perplexity of our situation may be compared to that of a cat, damase fiasani in a kitchen, in the awful moment of deliberation whether to avoid the cook, by scaling the chimney, amidst fire, soot and cinders, or to retreat through the drain, in a torrent of hot suds and greasy drippings. I hope no one will consider this simile disrespectful to Mr. Jefferson, merely because it is borrowed from low life; let it be remembered that Homer, the most sublime of all poets, compared his favourite hero Ajax, to an Ass.
I remain your constant reader, DEMOCRITUS DEMOCRATICUS.
From the Sydney Gazette, March 11, 1804.
INSURRECTION IN NEW SOUTH WALES.
At half past 11 o'clock on Sunday night an express was received by his Excellency from Captain Albot, commanding officer at Parramatta, with intelligence that the prisoners at publick labour at Castle Hill, and the settlers' men were in a state of insurrection, and had already committed many daring outrages.—Sydney was instantaneously alarmed, the military and inhabitants were under arms, and the captain, officers, marines, and ship's company of his majesty's ship Calcutta, came on shore in ten minutes after the alarm was given; and, by the governor's orders, all horses throughout the town were held in requisition.
At a quarter past 12, lieut. Hobbey brought in an account of the outrages committed at Castle Hill,
stating the insurgents to be in great force, and advancing towards Parramatta, in different directions. His excellency gave orders for the necessary measures to be promptly adopted, and leaving his honour the lieut. governor in command at Sydney, got on horseback, and proceeded unattended, towards Parramatta, but was overtaken near major Johnston's by the Provost Marshal, four troopers, and several confidential persons, mounted. One of the troopers was dispatched to the major from his excellency, requesting him to take the command of a company of the New South Wales corps, then on their march from Sydney—the governor, with his small retinue, proceeded onwards to Parramatta, where he arrived without interruption at four in the morning, when he received information from captain Albot, that a great body of insurgents, all armed, were at Park Gate at the west entrance of Parramatta. Major Johnston with the detachment arrived at Parramatta barracks, at five o'clock, after himself, officers, and soldiers had taken a hasty refreshment, they proceeded to the government house, for orders. From the imperious necessity of putting an immediate and effectual stop to the progress of the insurgents, the governor issued a proclamation, declaring martial law. As information was received that the insurgents were in several bodies, major Johnston, with quarter-master Laycock, and 25 non-commissioned officers and privates of the New South Wales corps, accompanied by a trooper and several of the constables and inhabitants, at half past six, proceeded by way of Toongabee, lieut. Davies, with an equal number of soldiers, proceeded along the Castle Hill road, that place being appointed for the rendezvous, in case nothing should occur to make those officers alter the directions they went out under. Major Johnston, on arriving at Toongabee, received information that a considerable body were on their way to the Hawkesbury; notwithstanding the fatigue of his small detachment in marching up from Sydney, and the distance they had gone since, they immediately ran in good order, with their followers, and after a pursuit of seven miles farther, major Johnston, and a trooper, who had preceded the detachment, came up with the rear of the insurgents, at eleven o'clock, whose numbers have since been ascertained to be 235 men, armed with muskets, pistols, swords, &c. and a number of followers which they had taken from the settlers. After calling to them repeatedly, they halted, and formed on the rise of a hill—the major and trooper advanced within pistol shot, and endeavoured to persuade them to submit to the mercy that was offered them by the proclamation, which they refused. The major required to see their chiefs, who, after some deliberation, met him half way between the detachment and insurgents, when by a great presence of mind and address, the major presented his pistol at the head of the principal leader (Philip Cunningham) and the trooper followed his motions, presented his pistol also to the other leader's head (Wm. Johnston) and drove them into the detachment, without the least opposition from the body of insurgents. Major Johnston immediately ordered quarter-master Laycock to advance with the detachment, &c. and cut the body to pieces, which immediately fled off and fled in all directions, pursued by the detachment and followers. Several shot were fired by the insurgents, without effect. As the pursuit was along the road and on each side in the woods, the number of dead are not yet ascertained; nine bodies were found about the road, and several were known to be killed in the pursuit through the woods. A number were overtaken and made prisoners; among whom was the leader (Philip Cunningham) who was at all appearance left dead on the road. The pursuit continued on to the Hawkesbury, where the detachment arrived at four in the afternoon, with several prisoners, after a forced march, or rather running thirty-five miles; lieut. Davies being joined by lieut. Braby with a reinforcement of 50 soldiers, joined the major at nine o'clock that night. Philip Cunningham, the principal leader, who was carried among the wounded to Hawkesbury, being still alive, and very properly considered by major Johnston as a proper object to make an immediate example of, by virtue of the martial law that then existed, and the discretionary power given him by his excellency, was, after taking the opinion of the officers about him, directed him to be publicly executed on the stair-case of the publick store, which he had boasted in his march he was going to plunder.
As the principal body was dispersed, the detachment returned to Parramatta on Wednesday morning, with a great number of prisoners taken in arms; and on Thursday morning received his excellency's person's approbation and thanks, for their animated and soldier-like conduct, and great perseverance in the fatigue they had undergone. Seventy of the insurgents, armed with muskets, of which they had stripped the settlers, commanded by Humes, having missed joining the main body, were concealed about the Castle Hill road, which occupied the attention of the detachment and association at Parramatta. After the defeat, the insurgents took the advantage of the proclamation, which extended grace to those who gave themselves up in 24 hours, and great numbers were constantly coming in and delivering themselves up from noon on Monday, and others were brought in prisoners with their arms, by lieut. Davis and Braby's parties. It appears that this conspiracy had been in agitation upwards of a month, but unlike all other attempts, was kept a profound secret until two days previous to its breaking out. Capt. Albot and the Rev. Mr. Marsden then received information, which they transmitted to head quarters; but as so many things of the kind had been in agitation before, and never could be brought to a point, no other notice was taken of it than using common precautions. Every arrangement that was made by those infatuated people, sufficiently evinced that some persons yet unknown, but not unsuspected, at Sydney and Parramatta, had the principal direction of these plans, and were only waiting the success of Cunningham's exertions. The alarm began at Castle Hill about eight o'clock on Sunday night, where there are upwards of 200 Irish prisoners, (sent here for seditious practices in Ireland) by setting a house on fire and ringing the bell, when Cunningham appeared, as the avowed leader, vociferating the cries of "Death or Liberty!" and assuring those who were joining him (and others who say they were compelled) that Sydney and Parramatta were in their possession; that they had nothing to do but to obey his orders, and plunder the settlers of their arms, for which purpose parties were sent off in different directions, and after being united, to march to Hawkesbury, where they were assured of their force being augmented to 1160 men, with which they were to return to Castle Hill on Tuesday morning to breakfast, march to Parramatta, for the purpose of which two well known disaffected persons were to be messenger; and after planting the tree of liberty at the government house, they were to proceed to Sydney, the possession of which was also supposed secured by three disaffected characters, and then embark on board the ships, which would also be ready to receive them, such a tale, joined to the principles of the body he was haranguing, removed all doubt; and such was the activity of the different parties, that every settler in the wide extended range, from the Field of Mars round by Parramatta, Baulkham, and Seven Hills, Prospect Hill, and Toongabee, were completely stripped of their arms and ammunition by six in the morning, which, in their contest with Major Johnston, amounted to 136 muskets 14 pistols and a great number of swords, bayonets on
poles, and pitchforks; and there is but little doubt that if any of the prompt measures that were adopted on the exigencies of the moment had been omitted, the banditti would have increased their numbers and strength considerably at the Hawkesbury, where they were going, seconded by the plans of their concealed directors, and given confidence to those who were then wavering or waiting for the insurgents success; and what added greatly to the check given, by the main body being routed, was the circumstance of the 50 armed men under Humes, and 70 under Johnston, having lost themselves. Several parties of settlers and others now pursued the insurgents in all directions; and from Monday noon to Friday evening upwards of 300 were taken or gave themselves up, most of whom were dismissed and sent to their respective labour, with a caution and a reprimand. Ten of those who were selected from upwards of 200, as being the most forward, including the two leaders, Johnston and Humes, were tried on Thursday at Parramatta, by a general court martial, when they were all sentenced to be hanged—Johnston and Humes to be hung in chains. A part of the sentence was carried into execution at six o'clock on Thursday evening, upon Humes, Charles Hill, and John Place, who acknowledged the justice of their sentence. Humes gave much important information respecting the secret contrivers; and on Friday morning Johnston, Harrington, and Neale, were executed at Castle Hill, Johnston giving a similar information to Hume's; and on Saturday Brannan and Hogan suffered at Sydney. Burke and McCormick being reprieved. Five others received corporal punishment, and about thirty were ordered to the different jail-gangs, until they can be otherwise disposed of. This ended a sudden insurrection, that was as unexpected as it is decidedly put an end to by the great assistance given to the measure which the exigency of the moment required. On Friday afternoon major Johnston's detachment marched into Sydney, where they were received by the regiment, and dismissed amidst the gratulations of their comrades and spectators; and on Saturday his excellency arrived at Sydney, after repealing martial law in the interior. On his arrival at the regimental parade, he was received by lieut. colonel Paterson, at the head of the New South Wales Corps under arms, and received the military honours due to his station.
EARL OF MOIRA. This truely noble and patriotic peer, in the house of Rawdon is one of the most ancient families in England. But his least merit is that he is the bearer of the honours of a name so old. Holding the maxim of the Roman bard in view that "Virtus sola nobilitatis est," his conduct and talents conspire to give lustre to, instead of receiving it from, his title. That this noble family is of great antiquity, appears from the title-deed of their estate, granted by WILLIAM the Conqueror, part of which estate, with the mansion house, the Earl of MOIRA still enjoys. The following lines are taken from the original deed:— "I WILLIAM, King, the third year of my reign, Give to PAULYN ROYDON Hope and Hopetowne, With all the bounds, both up and downe, From Heaven to yerthe, from yerthe to hell, For thee and thine therein to dwell, As truly as this king-righte is myn, For a crosse-bow and an arrow, When I fall come to hunt on Yarrow, And in token that this thing is sooth, I bite the whit wain with my tooth, Before MEG, MAUD, and MARGERY, With my thurd son HENRY!" [London Paper.]
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED. English ship Flora, Cheminant, 52 days from Guernsey, ballast, to the captain. Schooner Sarah, Herbert, 20 days from Jamaica, rum, W. Pennock, and Donaldson, T. Burn, & Co. 15th, at 6 P. M. fell in with the schooner Plinmic of Edenton, full of water, and abandoned. Schooner Widow's-Son, Bell, of Newbern, N. C. from Port Antonio, was taken on the 17th August, off St. Nicholas Mole, by a French privateer, the crew taken out and landed in St. Jago de Cuba—on the 18th the vessel was retaken by a British cruiser, and sent into Montego-Bay; where she was restored to the captain on paying twelve and a half per cent. salvage. At Craney-Island, bound to Baltimore, brig Suckey & Polly, Cromerty, 29 days from Jamaica. Schooner Sally, Daggett, 9 days from Philadelphia. Brig Betsey, Shillabab, from Baltimore, bound to Salem. Sloop Mary, Ketchum, 8 days from Philadelphia. Schooner Appomattox, Beuchen, 9 days from New-York. Saturday, 9 miles from Cape Henry, saw a brig dismasted, standing westward. Brig Mary, Parsons, 10 days from New-York. On Saturday, spoke a schooner, and learnt that the brig Cornelia, Allen, of Boston, out 7 days for the West-Indies, lost all her deckload, and boats, had sprung her fore-mast, and carried away her main-top-mast, in the late gale. Schooner Rising States, Newcomb, 9 days from New-York. Mr. Berry of the pilot-boat Berry, on Saturday morning saw above water the top-gallant-mast of a schooner or brig, sunk off Crup-up's-Hill. In Hampton roads, schooner Patience, Blount, Alexandria, for Baltimore, 28 days from Martinique, and 20 days from Antigua. All the vessels at the latter place went ashore in the late gale, but were got off again without much injury. The following is a list of American vessels lost at Saint Pierres, Martinique. Brig Aurora, Selby, of Snowhill, last from New-York. Polly, Clarke, Boston. Good Intent, M'Culloch, Philadelphia. Cincinnati, Davis, Norfolk. Little-Cherub, Hutchins, Portsmouth. Almira, Smith, New-Haven. Traveller, Motley, Portland. Scher. Eagle, Baker, Wilmington. Sally, Hubbard, Middletown. Lydia & Polly, Bacon, Boston. Minerva, Dorone, Boston. Caroline, Cooper, Baltimore. Henry, Goodrich, Hartford, Con. Two Friends, Molton, Portland. Lost at River Pilot. Brig Trial, Whitney, Salem. Sloop Hope, Sacket, New-York. And four sail at Fort Royal, names not known. The schooner Eliza, Johnson, of East-River, was left at Antigua, 23d September. A letter from a supercargo at St. Johns, Antigua, says the gale commenced there on Monday and continued until Wednesday night—67 out of 70 vessels in the harbour went ashore, many of which he says were beat to pieces; but does not mention the names of any. Extract from the log-book of the schooner Rising States, captain Jesse Newcomb. Left New-York on Saturday the 6th inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. wind from N. W.; the weather continued pleasant until Tuesday the 9th, about 11 o'clock A. M. when a dreadful squall came on, Cape Henry bearing S. by W. distance about three leagues; the squall continuing to increase, wind from N. W. lay-
to under a balanced-reefed mainsail. The weather so hazy and thick could take no observation. On Wednesday evening the gale began to abate, wind N. W. Thursday 8 o'clock, A. M. were able to make sail to S. W.—Lat. 36° 03' N. Friday, weather moderate, wind S. W. steering W. N. W.; at 8 o'clock A. M. the man at the helm saw a wreck about two leagues distance, bearing W. S. W. with one man on board; stood for it; at 9 o'clock lowered down the jolly boat and got him safe on board. He informed us his name was David Mersereau; that he kept a store at North-West Bridge, Norfolk county, Virginia, which store he had left under the care of a brother-in-law; that he embarked with his wife, two children, and Mr. Abraham Rolph, his brother-in-law, of Currituck, Samuel Taylor, master, burthen about thirty two tons, navigated by the captain, one man, and a boy. On Tuesday about 11 o'clock A. M. distance about 10 miles from the light house, bearing N. W. by W. a violent gale of wind came on; immediately hove-to under double reefed foresail, and continued so until 8 o'clock the next morning, when her foresail gave way; then lay to under balanced mainsail, and so continued until 5 o'clock, when she was again washed overboard and lost. Mrs. Mersereau, with her two children, brother, and servant, were in the cabin, one of her children, (a boy of five years of age) Mr. Rolph, and the servant, were drowned soon after the vessel upset. As she righted, her bulkhead gave way, and Mrs. Mersereau, with her surviving child (a daughter twelve years old), were washed out of the cabin; Mr. Mersereau with difficulty caught his wife; the child clung to her mother; and in that situation drowned and washed over. About two o'clock, he, his wife, and captain Taylor, got forward and held on by the bows of the vessel, it being the highest part out of the water. About 5 o'clock next morning they were washed off; Mr. Mersereau reached the wreck with his wife; but she was so exhausted that she drowned before he could get her on board. Capt. Taylor was lost. Mr. Mersereau was twice washed overboard from the bows, but being an expert swimmer he recovered, and thus remained, without any kind of nourishment, until we took him off. The schooner was mostly loaded with his household furniture, the balance of her cargo was lumber on deck. It was his intention to go to Staten-Island, where he has landed property, and meant to reside. He estimates his pecuniary loss at five thousand dollars in cash, plate, and furniture, not a cents worth of any thing was saved from the wreck.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED. Ship Flora, Cheminant, Guernsey. Brig Mary, Parsons, New-York. Schooner Sarah, Herbert, Jamaica. CLEARED. Ship Eliza, Evans, Jamaica. Washington, Curtis, Cadiz. Brig Nicanor, Lindberg, Gottemberg.
THE President and Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, have this day declared a semi-annual dividend of fifty cents per share, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives, at any time after the 26th day of this month; and until the 27th of this month, there will be no transfers of stock made in this office. John Cowper, Sec'y. Office of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, 15th October, 1804.
FOR BALTIMORE, SCHOONER SALLY, PETER DAGGETT, Master. Will sail To-Morrow; for freight or passage apply on board a Market-Street wharf, or to Moses Myers. October 16. 1* 175
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing Ship SHEFFIELD, JOSIAH COWPER, Master: Will sail in six weeks, one half of her cargo being engaged. For freight apply to the master, or Thomas Willock. Oct. 16. tf 155
BARBADOS SUGAR, Of good quality, landing on Town Point, out of the brigantine George.—For sale on liberal terms, for approved notes at 2 and 3 months. ROBERTSON & BROWN. October 13. 2w 174
Norfolk Draw-bridge Company. A MEETING of the Company will be held at Henry Brumbridge's, in Norfolk, on Saturday, the 20th of this month, where the punctual attendance of the members is respectfully requested. The object of this Meeting is to extend the subscription to the Stock of the Bridge now erected; the estimate heretofore made of its cost being found insufficient for the completion thereof. Norfolk, Oct. 11. 173
PINKERTON'S GEOGRAPHY. Just Published, and for sale by BONSAL, CONRAD & Co.
PINKERTON'S Modern Geography—a description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Colonies, with the Oceans, Seas, and Isles, in all parts of the world, including the most recent discoveries, and political alterations, digested on a new plan. The astronomical introduction by the Rev. S. Vince, A. M. F. R. S. &c. The article America corrected and enlarged by Dr. Barton of Philadelphia, 2 vols. royal 8vo. and a quarto atlas, containing 65 maps—15 dols. Reports of Cases, argued and adjusted in the Supreme Court of the United States, in August and December terms, 1801, and February term 1803, vol. 1. by William Cranch, fifth Judge of Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, 1 dols. Poetical Works of the late Thomas Little, Esq.—Writing and Letter Paper of a good quality, for sale. The subscribers to Pinkerton, are requested to call or send for their copies.—In the press, Volney's Travels in the United States. Subscription received for the Life of Washington. October 4. 1aw3w 164
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from Mr. Caleb Williamson, living in Princess-Anne County, a Negro Man named JOE; about five feet nine or ten inches high; had on when he went away, a short blue jacket, and Fearnought trowsers; he has lost one of his eyes by the discharge of a gun, but which one is not recollected. I expect he is lurking about Norfolk or Princess-Anne, as I hear he intends going to the Northward. I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him to me; or Eight Dollars if secured in any jail, so that I get him again. All masters of vessels, and other, are forewarned harbouring or employing said negro. Hillary Parsons. Portsmouth, Oct. 9. tf 171 FERGUSON'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore on THURSDAY. October 13.

DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
The following ironical imitation of Boswell's life of Johnson, is executed with considerable felicity—We do not insert it here with any view to depreciate the value of a book, which though not of the first dignity as to style and manner, is one of the most interesting and amusing pieces of Biography in any language. Its minuteness has occasioned many sarcastic criticisms, but none that has pleased us more than the present extract, from a London Morning Herald, of 1791.
LESSON IN BIOGRAPHY;
OR, HOW TO WRITE THE LIFE OF ONE'S FRIEND. An Extract from the Life of Dr. Pozz in ten volumes folio, written by James Bozz, Esq. who flourished with him near fifty years.
We dined at the chop-house. Dr. Pozz was this day very instructive. We talked of books: I mentioned the History of Tommy Trip. I said it was a great work.—Pozz. "Yes, sir, it is a great work; but, sir, it is a great work relatively; it was a great work to you when you was a little boy; but now, sir, you are a great man, and Tommy Trip is a little boy." I felt somewhat hurt at this comparison, and I believe he perceived it; for as he was squeezing a lemon, he said "Never be affronted at a comparison. I have been compared to many things, but I never was affronted. No, sir, if they would call me a dog, and you a cannister tied to my tail, I would not be affronted."
Chereed by this kind mention of me, though in such a situation, I asked him what he thought of a friend of ours, who was always making comparisons.—Pozz. "Sir, that fellow has a simile for every thing but himself; I knew him when he kept a shop; he then made money, sir, and now he makes comparisons: sir, he would say that you and I were two figs stuck together, two figs in adhesion, sir, and then he would laugh."—Pozz. "But have not some great writers determined that comparisons are now and then odious?"—Pozz. "No, sir, not odious in themselves, not odious as comparisons; the fellows who make them are odious. The Whigs make comparisons."
We supped that evening at his house. I shewed him some lines I had made upon a pair of breeches.—Pozz. "Sir, the lines are good; but where could you find such a subject in your country?"—Pozz. "Therefore it is a proof of invention, which is a characteristic of poetry."—Pozz. "Yes, sir, but an invention which few of your countrymen can enjoy." I reflected afterwards on the depth of this remark; it affords a proof of that acuteness which he displayed in every branch of literature. I asked him if he approved of green spectacles? Pozz. "As to green spectacles, sir, the question seems to be this: if I wore green spectacles, it would be because they assisted vision, or because I liked them. Now sir if a man tells me he does not like green spectacles, and that they hurt his eyes, I would not compel him to wear them; no, sir, I would dissuade him." A few months after, I consulted him again on this subject, and he honoured me with a letter, in which he gives the same opinion. It will be found in its proper place, vol. vi. p. 2789. I have thought much on this subject, and must confess, that in such matters a man ought to be a free moral agent.
Next day I left town, and was absent for six weeks, three days, and seven hours, as I find by a memorandum in my journal. In this time I had only one letter from him, which is as follows:
To JAMES BOZZ, Esq.
Dear sir, My bowels have been very bad. Pray buy me some Turkey rhubarb, and bring with you a copy of your Tour. Write to me soon and write to me often.
I am, dear sir, Yours, affectionately, SAM. POZZ.
It would have been unpardonable to have omitted a letter like this, in which we see so much of his great and illuminated mind. On my return to town, we met again at the chop-house. We had much conversation to-day; his wit flashed like lightning; indeed there is not one hour of my present life in which I do not profit by some part of his valuable communications.
We talked of wind. I said I knew many persons much distressed with that complaint.—Pozz. "Yes, sir, when confined, when pent up." I said I did not know that, but I questioned if the Romans ever knew it.—Pozz. "Yes, sir, the Romans knew it."—Pozz. "Livy does not mention it."—Pozz. "No, sir, Livy wrote History. Livy was not writing the Life of a Friend."
On medical subjects his knowledge was immense. He told me of a friend of ours who had just been attacked by a most dreadful complaint; he had entirely lost the use of his limbs, so that he could neither stand nor walk, unless supported: his speech was quite gone; his eyes were much swollen, and every vein distended, yet his face was rather pale and his extremities cold; his pulse beat 160 in a minute. I said, with tenderness, that I would go and see him; and said I, "Sir, I will take Dr. Bolus with me."—Pozz. "No, sir, don't go." I was startled, for I knew his compassionate heart, and earnestly asked why?—Pozz. "Sir you don't know his disorder."—Pozz. "Pray what is it?"—Pozz. "Sir the man is dead drunk!" This explanation threw me into a violent fit of laughter, in which he joined, me, rolling about as he used to do when he enjoyed a joke; but afterwards checked me.—Pozz. "Sir, you ought not to laugh at what I said. Sir, he who laughs at what another man says, will soon learn to laugh at that other man. Sir, you should laugh at your own jokes; you should laugh seldom."
We talked of a friend of ours who was a very violent politician. I said I did not like his company.—Pozz. "No, sir, he is not healthy; he is sore, his mind is ulcerated; he has a political whitlow; sir, you cannot touch him without giving him pain. Sir, I would not talk politics with that man; I would talk of cabbage and peace; sir, I would ask him how he got his corn in, and whether his wife was with child; but I would not talk politics."—Pozz. "But perhaps, sir, he would talk of nothing else."—Pozz. "Then, sir, it is plain what he would do." On my very earnestly enquiring what that was, Dr. Pozz answered, "Sir, he would let it alone."
I mentioned a tradesman who had lately set up his coach.—Pozz. "He is right, sir: a man who would go on swimmingly cannot get too soon off his legs. That man keeps his coach; now, sir, a coach is better than a chaise; sir, it is better than a chariot."—Pozz. "Why right?"—Pozz. "Sir it will hold more." I begged he would repeat this, that I might remember it, and and he complied with great good humour. "Dr. Pozz," said I, you ought to keep a coach."—Pozz. "Yes, I ought."—Pozz. "But you do not, and that has often surprized me."—Pozz. "Surprized you! There, sir, is another prejudice of absurdity. Sir you ought to be surprized at nothing. A man that has lived half your days, ought to be above all surprize. Sir, it is a rule with me never to be surprized. It is mere ignorance; you
cannot guess why I do not keep a coach, and you are surprized. Now, sir, if you did know, you would not be surprized." I said tenderly, "I hope, my dear sir, you will let me know before I leave town."—Pozz. "Yes, sir, you shall know now. You shall not go to Mr. Wilkins, and to Mr. Jenkins, and to Mr. Stubbs, and say, why does not Pozz keep a coach? I will tell you myself—Sir I can't afford it."
"We talked of drinking. I asked him whether, in the course of his long and valuable life he had not known some men who drank more than they could bear?"—Pozz. "Yes, sir; and then, sir, nobody can bear them. A man who is drunk, sir, is a very foolish fellow."—Pozz. "But, sir, as the poet says, he is devoid of all care."—Pozz. "Yes, sir, he cares for nobody; he has none of the cares of life; he cannot be a merchant, sir, for he cannot write his name; he cannot be a politician, sir, for he cannot talk; he cannot be an artist, sir, for he cannot see; and yet, sir, there is science in drinking."—Pozz. "I suppose you mean that a man ought to know what he drinks."—Pozz. "No, sir, to know what one drinks is nothing; but the science consists of three parts. Now, sir, were I to drink wine, I should wish to know them all; I should wish to know when I had too little, when I had enough, and when I had too much. There is our friend *****, (mentioning a gentleman of our acquaintance) he knows when he has too little, and when he has too much, but he knows not when he has enough. Now, sir, this is the science of drinking to know when one has enough."
We talked this day on a variety of topics, but I find very few memorandums in my journal. On small beer, he said it was a flatulent liquor. He disapproved of those who deny the utility of absolute power; and seemed to be offended with a friend of ours who would always have his eggs poached. Signposts he observed, had degenerated within his memory; and he particularly found fault with the moral of the Beggars Opera. I endeavoured to defend a work which had afforded me so much pleasure, but could not master that strength of mind with which he argued; and it was with great satisfaction that he communicated to me afterwards, a method of curing corns by applying a piece of oiled silk. In the early history of the world, he preferred Sir Isaac Newton's Chronology, but as they gave employment to useful artisans, he did not dislike the large buckles then coming into use.
Next day we dined at the Mitre. I mentioned spirits.—Pozz. "Sir, there is as much evidence for the existence of spirits as against it. You may not believe it, but you cannot deny it." I told him that my great grandmother once saw a spirit. He asked me to relate it, which I did very minutely, while he listened with profound attention. When I mentioned that the spirit had once appeared in the shape of a shoulder of mutton, and another time in that of a tea-pot, he interrupted me.—Pozz. "There, sir, is the point; the evidence is good but the scheme is defective in consistency. We cannot deny that the spirit appeared in those shapes; but then we cannot reconcile them. What has a tea pot to do with a shoulder of mutton? Neither is it a terrific object. There is nothing contemporaneous. Sir, these are objects which are never seen at the same time, nor in the same place."—Pozz. "I think, sir, that old women in general are used to see ghosts."—Pozz. "Yes, sir, and their conversation is full of the subject; I would have an old woman to record such conversations; their loquacity tends to minuteness."
We talked of a person who had a very bad character.—Pozz. "Sir, he is a scoundrel."—Pozz. "I hate a scoundrel."—Pozz. "There you are wrong; don't hate scoundrels. Scoundrels, sir, are useful. There are many things we cannot do without scoundrels. I would not choose to keep company with scoundrels, but something may be got from them."—Pozz. "Are not scoundrels generally fools?"—Pozz. "No, sir, they are not. A scoundrel must be a clever fellow; he must know many things of which a fool is ignorant. Any man may be a fool. I think a good book might be made out of scoundrels. I would have a Biographia Flagitiosa, the Lives of Eminent Scoundrels, from the earliest account, to the present day." I mentioned hanging; I thought it a very awkward situation.—Pozz. "No, sir, hanging is not an awkward situation; it is proper, sir, that a man whose actions tend towards flagitious obliquity, should appear perpendicular at last." I told him that I had lately been in company with some gentlemen, every one of whom could recollect some friend or other who had been hanged.—Pozz. "Yes, sir, that is the easiest way. We know those who have been hanged; we can recollect that; but we cannot number those who deserve it; it would not be decorous, sir, in a mixed company. No, sir, this is one of the few things which we are compelled to think."
Our regard for literary property prevents our making a larger extract from the above important work. We have, however, we hope, given such an extract as will tend to impress our readers with an high idea of this vast undertaking.
Wanted to hire by the year,
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger.
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Mainstreet, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to
William Dick.
July 17. 11 Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there.
Robert Oliphant, Cashier.
July 24. 36
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by
D. M. Randolph.
Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Ship DART, Captain PECK, from Cadiz, 300 Qrs. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, and 2000 Bathels SALT. For sale by
Richard Bowden & Co.
August 9. tf 60
NOW LANDING From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Norton, master, from Buenos Ayres, 30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use. 211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS. 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 113
General Alexander Hamilton. R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscription received at the Office of the PUBLICK LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Roba & Beasey, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds. Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Minerva, Capt. Storer, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9. Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol, A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE, For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London. MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete. PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE. Phoenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance. The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance. The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company. The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 43
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue. He called himself Henry Brent, which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's, Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.
John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy. July 17. tf 15
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. tf 53
FOR SALE, New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
FRESH TEAS. Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS, Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality. ALSO—IN STORE, 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted, Which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fish & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
FOR SALE, 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 990 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 25 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gingham. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 86 FOR SALE, 50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER, entitled to drawback. 21 Barrels SHIP BREAD. 29 do. No. 1 BEEF, Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. Phinehas Dana. August 25. tf 102
FOR SALE, 35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron. John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30.
FOR SALE, 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hhds. 40 Tierces. } Muscovada Sugar. 20 Barrels. 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes. } Philadelphia Ale in Bot's. 11 Barrels. Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 16d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries. A. Maclure. July 22. tf 45
Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks—Also, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, from Madeira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days. John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. tf 74
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14. NORFOLK: PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.