Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-08-07 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 7, 1805.
[NO. 10.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR PORT GLASGOW, The good British Ship COUNTESS OF BUTE, P. M'KEILAR, Master:— Expected to sail by the 15th current—A few Bales of Cotton, or other small stowage, will be taken on freight, if immediate application is made to Robert Maitland & Co.
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jas. Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to William Pennock.
Who offers said Brig for Charter; she carries 260 hogsheads tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper-bottomed Ship THOMAS, Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2. tf 38
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Ship JOHN, A. M. SPALDING, Master:— 237 tons burthen, a staunch, strong, tight vessel, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. July 22. tf 10
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good copper-bottomed Ship EARL OF LEICESTER, Two hundred tons burthen, will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. For terms apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. July 24. 3w 17
FOR LIVERPOOL, The British Brig BETSEY, 200 hogsheads burthen—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days; a large proportion of her cargo is now engaged, for the balance apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 22. tf 10
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The copper-bottomed Brig MARY-LOUISA, GEORGE FARRER, Master:— Burthen 1200 barrels—will be ready to receive a cargo in three days. Thomas Willock. July 19. tf 7
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The fast sailing Brig ELIZABETH, ROBERT BARCLAY, Master:— Burthen 1300 Barrels. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 21. tf 27
FOR CHARTER, The American Ship REUNION, Burthen 250 tons—she will be ready for the reception of a cargo in fifteen days. Warren Ashley. WHO HAS ON BOARD SAID SHIP, 5000 Bushels Coarse SALT. July 8. tf 799
FOR LONDON, The American ship ABERDEEN, WILLIAM MORGAN, Master:— Burthen about 400 hogsheads tobacco—Intended to sail by the 1st of August—can take on freight about 200 hogsheads tobacco, and 30 bales cotton. For terms apply to J. & W. Southgate. July 5. tf 792
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The American Ship REBECCA, GILBERT FOWLER, Master:— Burthen 450 hogsheads tobacco, in complete order to receive a cargo, and will be ready in 15 days. For terms, apply to Phineas Dana & Co. Who have received per said Ship from Bonavista, 10,000 Bushels coarse white packing SALT. For Sale, on moderate terms, if taken from along side. July 15. tf 819
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, JOSEPH BUNTON, Master:— Burthen 176 tons, or 450 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phineas Dana & Co. July 8. tf 804
FOR BREMEN, The good fast sailing Ship COMMERCE, JACOB ADAMS, Master:— Will sail in about twenty days—20 to 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. A few passengers can be accommodated. July 12. tf 817
FOR LONDON, The Ship MENTOR, STEPHEN WATERMAN, Master:— Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco—Will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days, and will sail by the last of this month. She is a very fine vessel of 18 months old, and well found in every respect. For freight or passage, apply to Freeland & Gillies, in Petersburg, or to N. Heron. July 8. tf 805
FOR CHARTER, The British Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE, JOHN M'BRIDE, Master:— Burthen 280 tons, carries 14 guns and men suitable. Clyde, or Liverpool, will be preferred. Robertson & Brown. June 8. tf 752
For Freight or Charter, The fine new American Ship MECHANICK, V. BAGLEY, Master, burthen 250 tons, or about 350 hhds tobacco, now ready for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Robert Gibson. June 27. tf 782
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The new Portuguese Barque MERCURIO, H. MAZZA, Master:— Burthen 170 to 180 hogsheads—having part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken on a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to the Captain on board, or to John Newell, Jun. Who has received per said Barque from Lisbon, 5 to 6000 Bushels SALT. Which he will sell low, if taken from on board. July 29. tf 23
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FRANKLIN, SPOONER, Master:— Burthen about three hundred hogsheads. For terms apply to Moses Myers. July 24. 5w 16
WILLIAM & MARY LOTTERY.
WILLIAMSBURG, July 27, 1805. THE Commissioners of the Lottery for the Benefit of William & Mary College, think it necessary to make known to the adventurers in the first class, that course which they have resolved to pursue, in consequence of those circumstances which have baffled their attempt to conduct the drawing to a close satisfactory to all concerned. Such a close the Commissioners had reason confidently to anticipate, as they had committed the drawing to Gentlemen, whose probity is so well known, and whose zeal in the interests of Literature merits their warmest acknowledgements. But, though it is not always within the province of human foresight to guard against occurrences the most untoward; it is always within the power of honest intentions to pursue that course which justice requires. For that course the Commissioners have laboriously sought. They have not only weighed, in their own minds, the pretensions of those who opposed, and of those who contend for a re-drawing; they have not only given their respective claims the most impartial investigation; but, anxious to be guided by the best legal information which could be collected in a case so perplexed in its own nature, and at the same time, so interesting to many, they have resorted to several eminent law characters. Their opinions are at variance. All of them, however, have concurred in recommending a submission of the case to that Tribunal, in whose decision all must acquiesce. This recommendation will be followed without delay. A suit has already been commenced by one of the fortunate adventurers. The Commissioners on their part, will not impede the progress of the suit, but will solicit a decision of the Court of Appeals, during the ensuing term. The decision as to one prize, will establish a principle applicable to all prizes, and furnish a rule for the conduct of the Commissioners. If payment be adjudged, the drawing is completed; if the contrary be decided, the re-drawing will commence immediately after the decision is received. Signed, by direction of the Commissioners, JAMES MADISON, Chairman.
ONE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.
WHEREAS persons supposed to be employed by certain Merchants in this city, are in the habit of going out in boats to meet vessels coming to the port of Kingston, with Cargoes for sale, and in their endeavours to persuade the Master to give the preference of consignment to the person or persons by whom these Agents are so employed, have been known, not only to tender their services below the usual and customary Commission, and to prevail on him to suppress and conceal letters of consignment or preference, which he brought with him, but to throw out insinuations tending to impress his mind with distrust of the solvency or punctuality of such Mercantile Houses as he may have had letters to or been inclined from general reputation to have committed his business to. In order to check such underhand proceedings, equally injurious to Merchants having established regular correspondents, as it may ultimately prove to strangers, the above reward is offered by the Subscribers to any person or persons who will come forward, and prove to conviction, the Principal or Agent, who, in his or their endeavours to get business, shall suppress, or cause to be suppressed, any letters directed to Merchants in this city, or who shall have made use of expressions tending to injure the credit of any Merchant, entering into this agreement, whether by direct charges, insinuations, hints, innuendoes, or otherwise. Jaques, Laing, Ewing & Co.—George Kinghorn—Hamilton & Collier—Hibbert, Taylors & Markland—Duncumb & Pownall—Campbell & Whittle—Thomas Haynes—William Cathcart & Co.—Burke & Harris—R and G. Kinkead—Campbell & O'Hara—Fairclough, Barnes & Wilson—Steele, Thompson & Mait—Thomas Gilson, M'Call & Co.—Clark, Dick & Evans—Lindo, Henriques & Lindo—William Hoskinson—Stewart & Wood—Munro & Hance—John West & Co.—Andrew and James Orr—Thomas Cuming—Chamberlain & Evans—Minot & Stewart—Peter M'Leod—Grant, Meek & Stewart—Robert Gibb & Co.—Hanly & Garnett—M'Donald & M'Pherson. Kingston, (Jamaica,) 6th October, 1803. 2 42
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber in January last, a Negro Man named DAVY—about 45 years of age, and pretends to be a Baptist; was formerly the property of Mr. Fatherly, on the Western Branch—he has been seen in Nansemond, where he has a wife, who lives with Mr. Lightfoot. I forewarn all persons employing him, and will give the above reward, to any person who will apprehend and lodge him in jail, that I get him again, or deliver him to me in Portsmouth. Robert Barclay. Portsmouth, August 5. tf 45
TO RENT,
THE Warehouses at present occupied by James Herron on my wharf, capable of storing 4,000 barrels flour, and free from danger of high tides—Possession may be had of them on the first of September next; if agreeable, the Wharf may be had with them. Also, for Lease, for a term of Years, The Wharf adjoining mine, newly repaired, 55 1-2 feet in front, running back from 2 to 230 feet, with sufficient well made ground for the erection of warehouses—at the end of the wharf, there is water for any ship, with a convenient Lumber Yard. For terms apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 29. 2w tf 45
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale, at their Warehouse on Commerce Street Wharf, 86 Barrels Prime, } PORK. 14 do. Cargo, } Received per schooner Weymouth, Capt. Weymouth, from New-York. Phineas Dana & Co. August 5. tf 45
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 380 Barrels fresh inspected FLOUR. 236 do. CORN. James Dykes & Co. August 5. tf 44
WE ARE JUST RECEIVING—FOR SALE, A FEW HUNDRED BARRELS Prime fresh ground Superfine FLOUR, well worth the attention of those shipping this article, and wishing to arrive at Market sound and in good condition. ALSO ON HAND, 100 Barrels SHIP STUFF. 125 do. X MIDLINGS. 100 do. Fine FLOUR. Which will be sold low, or bartered for West India produce. A FEW BARRELS PLAISTER OF PARIS. J. & W. Southgate. August 2. tf 56
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Brother, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, } PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. 11 Barrels, } For sale by William Pennock. August 2. tf 37
40 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 400 Sacks Liverpool SALT. 250 Barrels Fine, } FLOUR. 110 do. X Midling, } 160 do. Straight do. } For sale by James Maurice & Co. August 2. tf 32
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Martha & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SIRUP. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston. 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 56,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime YORK. 25 Bales Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
NOW LANDING, 90 Bags Prime Green COFFEE. For sale by Moses Myers. July 22. tf 14
LANDING THIS DAY, ON NEWTON'S WHARF, The Cargo of the Schooner Diana, —Bartfir, Master, from St. Bartholomew, 22 Hogsheads, } CHOICE SUGAR. 22 Barrels, } 9 Hogsheads RUM. 5 Pipes TLNERIFFE WINE. And a parcel Manufactured IRON WARE. Moses Myers. July 12. tf 818
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same. Samuel Saunders. P. Henop. N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, AND ROBERT C. JENNINGS, AND CO. under the firm of SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co. July 12. tf 814
TO Lease—For Eleven Years,
THAT VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, on the corner of Commerce and Little Water Streets.—For further particulars, apply to J. Tucker. August 2. tf 55
LOST,
ABOUT 11 o'clock, between the United States Bank and the Theatre, FIVE BANK NOTES—three of Ten Dollars, one of Twenty, United States Branch Bank Norfolk, and one of Five Dollars, New-York Bank. Any person who will deliver them at the Ledger Office, will be generously rewarded. August 2. tf 39
TO UNDERWRITERS, MERCHANTS, &c.
THE Subscriber, Proprietor of the Royal Gazette and Bahama Advertiser, published at Nassau, has been, and purposes to continue transmitting, by every opportunity, early and correct information to subscribers in Europe and America, of the arrivals, clearances, captures, and misfortunes, that may happen to vessels about these and the different West India Islands. As the procuring and forwarding such information, will occupy much time, and be attended with considerable expense—to insure this attention, it will be necessary that men interested in mercantile and other information, should subscribe with liberality to his Gazette. It is published twice a week, price eight dollars and a half per annum. One half in advance. SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received in London, by the proprietor of the Courier; at Liverpool, by Messrs. T. & J. Moss, merchants, and the proprietor of the Mercantile Chronicle; at Greenock, by the proprietor of the Advertiser; at Dublin, by J. Wilson, Esq. American Consul; in Savannah, by the proprietor of the Museum; in Charleston, by the proprietors of The City Gazette, The Courier, and The Times; in Norfolk, by the proprietor of the Publick Ledger; in Baltimore, by Mr. G. Douglass, and the proprietors of the American; in Philadelphia, by Mr. C. P. Wayne, and the proprietor of the True American; in New-York, by T. & J. Swards, E. Sergeant & Co. and the proprietors of the Morning Chronicle, and of the Daily Advertiser. ROBERT WILSON. Nassau, (New-Providence,) June 28.
A SINGLE MAN, Who writes a fair hand, and understands the French language well, will meet with an eligible situation by applying at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 26. tf 19
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their assortment of SPRING GOODS, By the ship DUMFRIES, from London.—Assorted Packages for exportation, entitled to drawback. April 24. 622
250 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 250 do. Fine, } 100 do. X Midlings, } 150 do. do. } 50 do. Slip, } BREAD. 90 do. Navy, } 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. For Sale by JAMES MAURICE & CO. April 12. tf 589
TO RENT. THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
3000 lbs. of WOOL, For sale—low for cash—by Philip Collins. June 11. tf 754
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year. Peter Kemp. May 6. tf 654
CAMPHOR AND BARK.
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 200 lbs. REFINED CAMPHOR. In small convenient Casks of 2 lbs. each—Also, RED, YELLOW, AND PALE BARK, Fresh—Apply to N. Gregory. July 5. tf 791
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, HOIT'S LANE, near MAIN-STREET, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
MARTIN FISK,
Has this day landed from the Ship Glory, from Liverpool, AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF CUT GLASS, For family use—such as Decanters, Wine Glasses, & Tumblers. July 5. tf 795
NANKEENS AND TEAS.
5000 Pieces Yellow NANKEENS, of the first Chop. 30 Chests Hyson and Imperial TEAS. Both intitled to drawback.—For sale by Martin Fisk. WHO HAS THIS DAY LANDING, From the Ship Charleston, Capt. Hall from Liverpool, 100 Crates QUEENS WARE, well assorted. May 29. tf 723
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the Estate of the late William Aitchison, Esq. are desired to send them to the subscriber, and those indebted are requested to make payment to Mary Aitchison, Administratrix. June 29. tf 783
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. 128 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
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Fame, from Havana, and Schooner Lydia, from Antigua, 170 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 129 do. RUM. For sale by William Pennock. May 27. tf 716
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, o fine last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 3000 Pieces YELLOW NANKEENS. 10 Boxes Imperial, } ENTITLED TO DRAWBACK. 10 Chests Young Hyson, } 12 do. Hyson, } ALSO ON HAND, 30000 lbs. Mocha COFFEE, entitled to drawback. French BRANDY, in Pipes. Holland and Country GIN, in do. Loaf SUGAR, per Hogshead. Fine OLD L. P. Madeira WINE, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter Casks.—And 500 Barrels Superfine FLOUR—Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. June 27. 6w 780

By Captain Walker's packet we learn, that a man had been taken up, on suspicion of being the person who perpetrated the Robbery of, and assault on, Mr. Peter, an officer of the Bank of Columbia, of which an account was published in our last.
We understand that nothing can be fixed, so as to produce the conviction of this being the same person, there are strong circumstances against the person apprehended. In his favour it is said, that when brought before Mr. Peter, he could not identify him.
FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
List of vessels belonging to this port, captured by French and Spanish Privateers, during the present war, with an estimate of their value.
  Ship Eliza, valued vessel & cargo—dolls. 25,000   Brig Mary, . . . . . 26,000   Comet, . . . . . 20,000   Jane, . . . . . 9,000   Sch'r Sarah, . . . . . 25,000   Helen, . . . . . 25,000   Telemachus, . . . . . 14,000   Isis, . . . . . 11,500   Unity, . . . . . 13,000   Comet, . . . . . 12,000   Sloop George, . . . . . 10,500   Ship Charles Carter, and sch'r Olive Branch, taken & retaken by the British—probable loss. . . . . 5,000 
Dolls. 196,000
It is now about twelve months, since the depredations on our commerce commenced, in which time, the amount of loss sustained by this place is 196,000 dolls. There is no doubt but one or two vessels are omitted; the writer not having had an opportunity of making a full investigation; the above are within his knowledge; and he is persuaded that the amount set down is below the actual value. Some partial depredations have been made, not estimated; upon the whole he is persuaded that the amount may be safely put down at 200,000 dollars. Various reflections are excited upon this occasion. I mean sober reflections of calculation. In the first place we will examine, the amount of capital lost to our place. All the property which was insured in this place or not insured, is so much active capital lost. Having had an opportunity of examining the subject, I can say that about 120,000 dollars have been insured in this place or was not insured at all—Now let me ask what must be our situation if this war should continue five years longer, and the same system be pursued? If the former should happen the latter is certain, and with considerable augmentation. If there be any truth in arithmetick, at the end of five years we shall be injured to the enormous amount of SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS! What would be our proportion of taxes for an adequate force, to protect our commerce from such depredations, I will not undertake to determine, but leave it to those to whom our fiscal arrangements are so happily confided. Let us investigate this upon a more extensive scale, viewing it as applicable to the United States. I take it for granted that nineteen-twentieths of all the West India trade of the United States, is insured within them, of consequence that, in such proportion the United States are injured in its capital, by capture. Taking then one twentieth from the 200,000 dolls. above stated, and there will remain 190,000 dollars. If then the whole commerce of our country has experienced depredation in proportion to that of Norfolk, we have only to find out the whole commerce of the country, and we shall then see what the whole will lose, if the war should last five years. This I own is difficult to ascertain; but let us make some attempt. Suppose we divide the whole commerce in twenty parts, and give Norfolk one, (though I am confident it is more than her proportion) and see what will be the result. The amount of loss sustained the last year in this place and insured in the United States is 190,000 dollars; it follows then that our whole commerce has been injured to the amount of three millions eight hundred thousand dollars the last year; if the war should last five years longer, then our whole loss will be TWENTY TWO MILLIONS EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS!
I have said nothing of captures made by the British, nor do I say that we possess the means of repressing them; but I incline to think that if we were to shew that we would not submit to injury, that we should command more respect from Britain. During the last war, when we armed against France, Britain and all the world respected us more. It is but fair to conclude that what has before happened, may again happen.
Having Mr. Editor, brought this subject to view, I leave the comments to be made by those more versed in political economy than NAUTICUS.
POLITICAL ESSAYS.
INTRODUCTORY.
It has always been of the first importance that the people of the United States should entertain correct notions of the nature of that government which has been instituted by their authority, or by the authority of their fathers. These correct ideas are not to be derived from the writings, the speeches, or the anniversary orations, of the demagogues of party; but from the cool deliberations of those who have made government a study, as a science, and who are qualified to decide at once upon the nature of every form which may be presented to them. Few of our Newspapers have taken up the subject of government, as applicable to our constitution, in so serious and impartial a manner as to command respectful attention; perhaps few of those who write for newspapers have ever made this science an object of investigation. For them the dignified term politics is too generally prostituted, in its almost exclusive application to the vague and unsatisfactory disputes and discussions of the day, beginning and terminating in
the party views of a few interested and ambitious individuals.
The late Editor of the Publick Ledger, has left in our possession a file of the Republican or Anti-Democrat, while published by him at Baltimore; in which we have read, with peculiar approbation, a series of Essays, written with reference to the Constitution of the United States, and in a strain of impartial investigation which does honour to the writer. These essays we have determined to republish. The occasion of their having been written arose from the republication, in that paper, of the following accurate remarks, from the Virginia Centinel and Gazette, or Winchester Repository, of August 4, 1794.
"A few thoughts, addressed to the Good Sense and serious consideration of the Publick."
"Is the Constitution of the United States a DEMOCRACY? or an ARISTOCRACY? or is it NEITHER? These questions are important in their own nature; and have never been thoroughly examined. They are also collaterally interesting; as their solution will serve to determine the degree of merit or demerit to be attached to the democrat or aristocrat , as applied to denominate the friends or enemies of the Constitution."
"Is the Constitution of the United States a Democracy?—A democracy, according to the original acceptance of the word, is a government where the whole of the people assemble in a body, from time to time, to enact laws, by a majority of voices; and to try offences committed against the laws of the state. In this point of view neither the Constitution of the United States, nor any of the State Constitutions, establishes Democracy ."
"Is the Constitution of the United States an Aristocracy?—An aristocracy is where the power of making laws and trying offences is lodged exclusively with the rich or nobles. It is plain, therefore, that neither the Constitution of the United States, nor any of the State Constitutions, establishes Aristocracy ."
"Hence it follows that the Constitution of the United States is neither a democracy nor an aristocracy. Not a democracy, because the people do not meet in a body to make laws, which is the essence of democracy; not an aristocracy, because the rich have no exclusive right to govern, which is the characteristic of aristocracy."
"If, then, there are people among us who are desirous to establish such a government as the former, in the room of the present, they have very properly assumed the name of democrats ; and if there are also men who wish to change the government of the United States, so as to fix exclusively in the rich the right to administer its powers, they may as justly be denominated aristocrats ."
"The Constitution of the United States being, however, at present, neither a democracy nor an aristocracy, it is certainly incumbent on those who have voluntarily called themselves democrats , to prove to their fellow-citizens, how a man may be a democrat and not wish to change the government to a democracy!"
"In all ages of the world the multitude have been abused by sounds: and in nine instances out of ten, which could be quoted, have lost their liberties by their credulity in men, who have thus imposed upon them, and set themselves up for centinels and guardians of the people's rights."
"The Constitution of the United States, as we have observed, is neither a democracy nor an aristocracy. To call it either is to abuse the known etymology and settled acceptance of the sense of these words; and to lay a snare for the ignorant and uninformed in such disquisitions. It, indeed, contains a portion of the principle of each ; but without possessing the essential qualities of either ."
"For example. The people, by the Constitution, have no right to meet in a body to make laws; which, as has been said, is the essence of democracy, and without which democracy cannot exist:—but they have a right to elect persons to make laws; in which particular it partakes of the principle of democracy.—The Constitution excludes all persons under twenty-five years of age from being Representatives, those who are not thirty from being Senators, and all who are not thirty-five and natural born citizens from being Presidents; so far, therefore, as it has thus granted the exclusive power of making laws and governing to men of a certain description of years, it participates of the principles of aristocracy.—The Constitution further provides for an Executive Officer, denominated President of the United States, and vests in him great and extensive powers: the people do not elect this officer; he is chosen by a few men, denominated Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States; who, in turn, are chosen, not by the people generally, but by such citizens only as are entitled, in each State, to vote for Representatives to their State Legislatures: the Executive part of the Government contains, in its appointment and functions, a certain portion of the Monarchick principle."
"As the Government or Constitution of the United States cannot, therefore, be denominated either a democracy or an aristocracy, without a perversion of terms, what is it?—I answer, a pure representative government; excluding, equally, the disorders and tyranny inseparable from a democracy and an aristocracy."
"With what propriety, then, it may be asked, do men call themselves democrats ?—and to answer what purposes do they associate as such, and hold private and secret meetings and correspondences, in the bosom of a government which is not a democracy?"
"A declared democrat must wish to destroy the aristocratick principle in the Constitution; and an aristocrat would erase its democratick principle.—Both, therefore, may be considered as enemies to the Constitution: for to add to, or take away from, either principle, is to change the nature of the government itself. Hence the aristocrat and the democrat should be equally dreaded and watched, the one as the caterpillar the other as the cankerworm of the Constitution, by men who are neither the one nor the other, but Constitutionalists , anxious to preserve and maintain to each principle the rank assigned to it by the Constitution."
One would suppose that no reasonable person, who had any respect for, or was at all acquainted with the nature of, the Constitution of the United States, could have found any thing to object against the principles laid down in the above extract. This was not the case. Its republication in the Republican called forth a general volley of abuse from the whole squad of democratick editors; from one only it extracted something of the nature of argument."
William Durne, the Editor of the Aurora, who has long considered himself, and been considered by others, as the head and leader of the democratick ranks, attacked the Anti-Democrat with his usual virulence, and also undertook to controvert the principles established in the above extract. This attempt produced three essays in the Anti-Democrat, on the Essential Qualities of Democracy, and to prove that they were not predominant in the Constitution of the United States. These were replied to in the Aurora, in sixteen papers under the signature of 'The Editor'. His arguments however were completely refuted, and Durne, compelled to be silent, by the able and learned disquisition which immediately after appeared in the paper of his antagonist.
This is a brief history of the origin of the essays which we propose to republish. Mr. Gray gave them to
the publick as the works of another, and published them under the title of "The Mirror"—We are not, therefore, at liberty to say that he was the author; it is evident that he was so considered by his opponents; whose numbers, abound much more in personal reproach than in argument. Whoever may have been the writer of "The Mirror", the reader of those essays, will, we flatter ourselves, acknowledge one obligation to Mr. Durne, for having induced him to come forward, in the manner he has done, upon a matter of such high importance to the American people. The style of this writer is that of a man clearly possessed of his subject, and capable of discussing it in a manner commensurate with its dignity: his papers will be found equally free from personal invective and party jargon: he lays down his premises with precision, and draws with perfect clearness the conclusions which seem inevitably to flow from them. We could not withhold this testimony to the favourable impression they have made on our mind; but having said this much, we shall no further seek to anticipate the judgment of the reader.
We think that we perform a duty, and do a service to the community, by transcribing these essays into the Publick Ledger; although we know (notwithstanding he had been frequently solicited to do so) that so long as the management of this paper had remained in the hands of Mr. Gray, delicacy would have withheld him from copying out of a work originally published, if not written, by himself. The author, in his concluding number, very justly remarks—"I have now finished what I thought the subject required to be said. I am well aware that many may have deemed these papers tedious; that some may have considered them useless; and that a few would rather have seen the columns they have occupied filled with foreign news, or with idle declamation against those in authority. The happiness and prosperity of the country, and the stability of our republick, must, in my humble opinion, depend on the people entertaining correct notions respecting the principles of their governments and the circumstances which affect their constituent elements, or change them into worse forms. If this information is not given to them; if it is not repeated, and thrown into new and different lights, until at length it becomes, as it were, the creed of the country; sober and reflecting men well know what must be the result.—It is not difficult to abolish any administration by the arts of the press. But though administration fall after administration, by its own weakness or errors, or by the misrepresentations of the ambitious; still a knowledge of, and an adherence to, the principles inculcated in these papers, on the part of the people, will SAVE THE COUNTRY, AND RENDER OUR REPUBLICK PERPETUAL!"
That those papers and the principles they inculcate, have not been more extended, and a knowledge of them more generally imparted to the people, we can only account for by supposing that the length of the numbers in which they originally appeared, rendered the copying of them into other newspapers inconvenient. To obviate this difficulty, we have taken the liberty to divide them into such quantities as will, at the same time, preserve the integrity of the argument, and render them more convenient, not only to the reader but to such Editors as may incline to follow us in their republication.—The Editor has already remarked, that he conceived the republication of these essays as the performance of a part of the duty which he owes to his country. No party considerations he solemnly declares have any operation with him on this occasion; he wishes not to detract from the merits of any man or set of men; his object he has stated, and he has no other—If, in the opinion which he has formed of these essays, he has been mistaken, he is open to conviction, and his paper is open to discussions, written in the spirit of inquiry into truth—he pledges himself, that essays written with temper, and decency, however they may be opposed to his own opinions, shall meet a cheerful and correct insertion in the Ledger.—The present is a period which emphatically demands the diffusion of correct sentiments among the people.—Anarchy is now busily at work; not in secret endeavours to overturn our Constitutions, but, as in Pennsylvania, in open exertions to change them from Republicks to Democracies. It is the affair of every good citizen, as far as possible, to counteract these exertions; and with that view it is that we reprint the essays from the Republican or Anti-Democrat. [Ed. Pub. Ledger.]
Mr. ELLIOTT.
The following letters are copied from a Philadelphia paper, and were originally published in the Aurora. The publication of private and confidential correspondence, has been, no doubt dictated by a spirit of resentment against Mr. Elliot, for what is perhaps deemed a desertion of his party. Upon the conduct and character of Mr. Elliot, every one will form his own opinion, but if the circumstances mentioned in the following letters are stated correctly, we think his late friends and present opponents, can derive neither honour nor profit, by the exposure of these letters. Of Mr. Elliot we have not any knowledge, except what is derived from the publick papers; of the circumstances, of which he speaks, we cannot be supposed to possess any knowledge; they may be true or they may not; we shall therefore make no further comment on them, but give them as we find them.
COPIES OF LETTERS FROM JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 1)
Washington, January 23, 1805.
Sir, Your letter is received. As I am always willing to receive good advice, your observations on my style of speaking are not unacceptable; but in my political conduct I must be dictated by my conscience alone. I have no idea that my constituents wish to be represented by a humble slave of the proud, passionate, and aristocratick Mr. Randolph, or a fellow labourer of those whose labours tend to disorganize the constitution and place the small states at the feet of the large ones, and both large and small at the feet of Virginia. On this subject I believe there is a great union of sentiment among the Vermont delegation, both senators, and representatives, at any rate I believe I know the sentiments, and feelings of all but judge Olin. I wish this communicated to those who accuse me of "straining at a gnat and swallowed a camel." If there be any base enough to accuse me of "a direction of principle, and a temporizing policy for the sake of popularity," I ought in justice to myself to offer them nothing but the homage of my high contempt. But I have the "vanity" to add the remark that every action of my life contradicts the unmanly insinuation. Besides, let me inquire what popularity I had in view, it was supposed in opposing a measure almost universally popular. But I cannot think any respectable man has accused me of political dishonesty. Your correspondence will at all times be agreeable, and believe me, Sir, very respectfully, Your most obedient servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 2.) Washington, Feb. 13, 1805.
DEAR SIR, Yours of the 3d instant is received. On the subject of the American "Chancellor of the Exchequer" the peculiar favourite of the president and heads of department, and ostensible leader of the republicans in congress, you shall have ample satisfaction.
It is now almost the unanimous voice of the northern republicans that Virginia and Mr. Randolph are attempting to rule the house of representatives and the nation by violence. On the subject of the extinguishment of the state balances, every member from New-England, Judge Olin, excepted, unite in opposition to the measure. On most questions the northern representatives, republicans and federalists, vote together.—Judge Olin with us frequently, in opposition to the salary bill for instance. The consequence of this schism among republicans, is, that measures are frequently carried against the prime minister by small majorities, on all which occasions, and many others, he abuses the speaker, and the house in a most infamous manner. In many of his speeches he tells the house their proceedings are disorderly. The other day he told the house they were under the influence of Mr. R. Griswold and used much indecent language with respect to a coalition between Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lyon, whom he represented as the leader of the party opposed to himself. A personal rencounter of a serious nature has taken place between Mr. R. and Mr. Alston, which will probably end in a duel; there must also be a duel between him and Mr. Hampton, whom he abused in debate. Mr. R. is famous in that way, and it is said performed deeds of fatal prowess before he came to congress.—Anonymous letters replete with invective and threats are delivered to the republican members. I have received one in the style of an assassin, and it is evidently in the hand writing of Mr. R. very awkwardly disguised. I every day publicly declare it to be of his production, and have demanded of him an explanation, which if he does not give, I shall make a statement of the business to the house, and perhaps move his expulsion. I am in fear of—I dare not say what—you will hear more soon.
Virginia is undoubtedly purely republican. My God! What republicanism! Nearly one half of the people in a state of menial and four fifths of the remainder in civil slavery! One man in four or five can elect. My blood chills—I tremble for my country! I know—Yes I know that deep laid plans exist against the constitution of the union.
I care not how far this information is diffused if it is kept out of the newspapers. We have sixty or seventy orders of the day, and scarcely a question is taken without several days debate. If the session be not made permanent, it will not be that business is wanting.
Your sincere friend, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 3.) Washington, Feb. 15, 1805.
DEAR SIR, Messrs. Randolph and Alston have been arrested and bound to keep the peace within this district, the injury Mr. Alston received, was however of so atrocious a nature, there must be a duel. Mr. Hampton avers to disturbing the councils of the nation, will it is said suspend his challenge to the end of the session. The difficulty between Mr. Randolph and myself has been accommodated by the intervention of Messrs. Bryan and Nicholas, Mr. R. having denied any knowledge of the letter in question.
Yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 4.) Washington, Feb. 27, 1805.
Sir—I enclose you a set of revolutionary resolutions by Mr. R. the great inquisitor and censor, and not only of the judicial department, but of the state governments.—In the opinion of many republicans, they tend to the destruction of state sovereignties.
The great principle involved in these resolutions, has already been decided against Mr. R. by 62 to 57.—But he is too good a republican to submit to majority. Only one member from New-England votes with him on this subject.
Yours, J. ELLIOT.
P. S. These resolutions involve also an open violation of the plighted faith of the nation—by the convention between the United States and Georgia, by which we became possessed of the Mississippi territory, the United States are pledged to appropriate 5 millions of acres to satisfy the very claims which Mr. R. says we must resolve not to satisfy.
(No. 5.) Washington, March 9, 1805.
Sir—The bill for satisfying the Georgia claims has passed in committee of the whole by a majority of eleven, and the substance of this revolutionary resolution, was rejected in the same committee, by the majority.—The resolutions are still before the house, but I shall this day move their postponement or total rejection. Mr. R. is more furious than ever, and has poured the full vial of his wrath upon col. Lyon and myself—he calls us "the Bear of the arctic and Lion of the torrid zone." He threatens to resign the dictatorship. Several alterations which to my knowledge have been projected in the constitution, calculated to destroy the remaining weight of the small states, will now be kept back for a session.
From the present appearances I shall not vote for the impeachment of Judge Chase—but we have not all the testimony. I am a friend to the independence of the judges, but a greater friend to the rights of the people.
Yours, J. ELLIOT.
(No. 6.) Washington, March 12, 1805.
Sir—The revolutionary resolutions have been postponed to the next session, except the first and second which were abstract propositions. Col. Lyon created much admiration by a very able speech against the resolutions.
Yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
Washington, March 14, 1805.
Sir—I imagine that the republicans in your quarter will not find much fault with my speech in favour of the impeachment of Judge Chase. I shall be obliged however, to vote in the negative ultimately, as the question will be taken upon several articles, to all of which but one—I am opposed.
If I have sometimes "failed in arrangements," it may be imputed to this, that contrary to the practice of all other speakers, I always trust for manner as well as matter, to my extemporaneous powers, I have never used a single note, or commit to paper a single word of my speeches before delivery.
Yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 8.) Washington, March 17, 1805.
DEAR SIR, Of col. Lyon's "plans" I know nothing—I will

tell you the truth, but not the whole truth, about certain "designs against the constitution." Perhaps it is wrong to call them designs; most of those, who entertain those views are honest; they believe they have reached the age of political perfectibility.
1. To carry the election of president to the people. How will this affect the small states? Take Vermont and Pennsylvania; Vermont gives six electoral votes; Pennsylvania 20. Carry the election to the people and the weight of Vermont relatively to Pennsylvania is but a fraction more than as 4 to 18. 2. Reduce the period for which senators are elected to two years. How will this affect the small states? It will render the senators less independent and in time the mere tools of the large states. Something of this kind is already discovered. A republican of distinction has been heard to say, that Virginia might as well send four senators and Rhode Island none as for each to send two. 3. Limit the office of a judge to five years. This needs no comment.
I shall always be devoted to the cause of liberty; but I am decidedly of opinion that the union of the vast territory and heterogeneous population of our country cannot be preserved under a system less energetic than the present constitution. The moment when we have added a world to our empire is a very improper one to seize for the purpose of rendering our government almost a perfect democracy. Yet such views are entertained by our southern and Pennsylvania brethren.
The nomination of gov. Clinton was made in secret conclave by four or five members a great while ago. It is a part of the well known Virginia plan always to give us a president from that state.
Col. Burr, has many respectable friends in both houses, but it was necessary to set him aside for the present. Virginia commanded and it was done.
I am sir, very respectfully, Your friend and humble servt, JAS. ELLIOT.
Mr. P. S. Both Judge Olin and myself have experienced much difficulty in voting for the impeachment of Judge Chase. We shall probably be obliged to vote against the articles, as they will charge him with ten times too much. J. E.
(No. 9.) Washington, March 19, 1805.
Sir, In my last I intimated that the Rhode-Island senators were considered as devoted to the views of Virginia. I meant no imputation on the characters of those gentlemen, they are upright and their coincidence with Virginia perhaps merely accidental.
It is certain, however, that there are many modes of republican influence and intrigue, of which none but those, who have like us "a view of the whole ground" can form an adequate idea. Yours, JAS. ELLIOT.
(No. 10.) Washington, Nov. 15, 1804.
Sir, Your notice of the election of electors was very acceptable. Mr. Noyes is indebted to my activity and influence in Gilford for his elevation to publick life, and he knows it very well. Mr. Shepenson is similarly circumstanced. These gentlemen are among my bitterest persecutors. "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." They are poor and want offices. I am poor also, but I will never sacrifice either principle or friends for the "leaves and fishes." I shall live and die an un-deviating friend to the rights of mankind. Ingratitude may affect my sensibility, but it cannot make me a villain.
Your friend and humble servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 11.) Washington, February 5, 1805.
DEAR SIR, Again it is the union of honest men triumphant. The acquittal of the supreme court of Pennsylvania is the sure harbinger of the downfall of Duane, and Jacobinism in that state. Had the judges been condemned, articles of impeachment against governor McKean himself were already cut and dried for immediate use.
After the most strong and disgraceful congressional debate ever known of four days duration on the Georgia claims, the friends of correct principles have prevailed by a small majority, in the fullest house we have had this season—aves 63—noes 58.—Mr. Randolph has delivered several philippics more violent than those of Robespierre in the bloody time of France. In return he has been called by republican speakers, an ape, a monkey, a slanderer, a calumniator, a madman, an ambitious popular leader, a despotic demagogue, a popular tyrant, &c. &c. He has accused the post master general of crimes misdemeanours, and that officer has demanded an inquiry into his conduct. I shall move to confine the inquiry to the charges exhibited to Mr. Randolph, for I have ascertained that if it should go to his whole official conduct, federalists will unite with the violent republicans, upon the question, and he will most assuredly be condemned. My speech which will soon be published, exhibits a clearer view of the Georgia business than has before appeared. Col. Lyon observed in his speech that he was grateful to his God for having given him the face of a man and not that of an ape or a monkey." (Randolph had called him a jackal) and that "the head of the gentleman from Virginia was fuller of political projects than Don Quixotte's was of wind mills, castles, dulcineas and all the pomp of knight errantry." General Staunton of Rhode-Island said his vote would not be influenced by the "wheeling of sycophants, or the frown of tyrants." The northern members are treated by the junto with the most superlative degree of contempt and insult, both in and out of doors.
I am sir, With respect and esteem, Your most obedient servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 12.) Washington Feb. 23, 1805.
DEAR SIR, We have this moment killed Duane. We have taken this exclusive right as printer and stationer to the government, and decreed it to the lowest bidder, whatever may be his politics. Every New-England member voted for the resolution.
A new daily moderate republican paper is soon to commence at Baltimore. There are already between 600 and 700 subscribers, the two first of whom are Thomas Jefferson and Robert Smith.
Ever yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
The Danish government has notified to the American consul at Hamburg, that all vessels for Tonningen coming from Norfolk, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Savannah, shall be strictly examined; and if from Charleston, they shall be obliged to perform a rigorous quarantine.—But those coming from any other port in the United States will be permitted an immediate entry, provided with a clean bill of health.—Balt. Am.
S. ARNOLD.—It will be remembered that at the last court of Oyer and Terminer in the county of Otsego, the murderer of the little girl, (whose peculiar sufferings excite such a lively interest, even at this remote distance from the scene of action) received his trial and condemnation. The court appointed
Friday the 19th ult. between the hours of eleven and two, as the time for his execution. We are informed by a gentleman lately from Cooperstown, that not less than ten thousand people assembled on that occasion. Between the hours of eleven and twelve the prisoner was taken from the place of his confinement, with a rope round his neck seated on his coffin, and conveyed on a cart to the place of execution. It was with difficulty that a company of artillery could sufficiently disperse the throng, to enable the criminal to pass; and it was with equal difficulty that a company of infantry, formed in the rear, and on each side the criminal, could secure him, and the procession from the pressure of the multitude. After the procession had reached the place of execution, and the criminal had ascended the scaffold, prayers were attended, and a solemn affecting sermon delivered by the Rev. Mr. Lewis. The clergy and others who were near the prisoner, then took him by the hand, and recommended him to the mercy and favour of his God.
The conduct of Arnold ever since his arrest, is said to have been decent and expressive of the deepest conviction of his crime. On this occasion particularly, his conduct was such as to excite a very lively sympathy in the surrounding multitude.
After the prisoner had made a short address to the people, and had informed the executioner that he might perform his duty, the sheriff rose and read a reprieve which he had received from the government, after the solemnities of the day had commenced. The criminal was so overcome with the emotions which this unexpected intelligence produced, that he fainted and fell senseless from his seat. When he had a little recovered he was re-conducted to prison with the same ceremony with which he had been conveyed to the scaffold.—N. Y. Com. Adv.
FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the United States, at Syracuse, dated 14th May, 1805, to Commodore Preble.
"The commodore is still at Malta—his health something better. The Enterprise is expected every day from Venice, entirely rebuilt. Captain Barron, of the Essex, left this port yesterday for Malta, leaving a brig called the Franklin, which I believe he purchased in Trieste, intended for a bomb. A Mr. Farquhar, arrived here a few days ago from Alexandria, he says that Mr. Eaton had marched some days before (which was about the 4th of March) with 100 christians, and the old Bashaw with about 400 Turks; their hopes were very sanguine to get safe, and take possession of Derne and Bengaza. We have had no official accounts from Mr. Eaton as yet, but it is rumoured, at Malta that he is in Derne. The Argus is expected to bring us news soon."
Extract of a letter from an American officer, dated Malta, April 17.
"A letter dated January 27th, was received a few days since from captain Bainbridge by way of Tunis. The officers were all in good health notwithstanding their rigorous confinement. Arrangements are making for entertaining an offensive operation against the barbarians. It will be needless to assure you that the officers and crew of the squadron are full of zeal and ardour, that every thing will be done to insure success, and to restore our unfortunate prisoners to their country and friends."
Extract of a letter from an American officer at Malta, dated April 5, 1805.
"In my last I believe I informed you that captain Eaton had gone to Alexandria in Egypt, to meet the ci-devant bashaw of Tripoli, brother to the reigning bashaw, since which the Argus has returned, and brings letters from Eaton. He was received with much attention, and appointed generalissimo by the bashaw; he is now at the head of about six thousand men on his march for Tripoli, a distance of 1000 miles, he is supposed by this time to be at Derne, a province of Tripoli, about half way from Alexandria. The Argus has been despatched to Derne with provisions, and the commodore has sent to Messina to purchase field pieces, &c. Great hopes are entertained from this expedition. The reigning bashaw is much alarmed, and has put himself at the head of his army to oppose them."
"Commodore Barron continues very ill yet. The Constitution, Constellation, and brig Vixen are now off Tripoli, from which place we have just returned; the Essex and Enterprise at Venice and Trieste, expected here daily—the Congress and Nautius at Syracuse, or on their passage to this place—the Syren cruising off Tangier."
NEW-YORK, July 30.
From Cadiz—We learn by capt. Haff, of the ship Charles, arrived last night, that Cadiz was blockaded by five sail of the line, two frigates, and a cutter, under the command of admiral Collingwood.
The United States Gun Boat No. 3, commanded by a lieutenant, and having 34 men on board, from New-York, was attacked in the Gut of Gibraltar, by three Spanish privateers, and after a smart engagement, boarded and took possession of her, and carried her into Algeziras; where in consequence of the remonstrance of the American officers, she was shortly after liberated. The day previous to her capture, three gun boats, and two other United States vessels, schooners, sailed from the harbour of Gibraltar to the eastward.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated June 22.
"By the inclosed papers you will perceive the insulting stile in which the Spaniards mention in their publick prints an occurrence which took place a few days since of the attack and capture of one of the United States gun boat No. 3, by three Spanish privateers; the result of this business we are yet ignorant of, though it is said the boat has been given up—the capture appears to have been intended more as an insult than any thing. * Omitted."
July 31.
We are informed by a gentleman who arrived in the British packet from Halifax, that the frigate Cleopatra, on her return hither from Newfoundland, where she had been despatched to convoy troops, fell in with not less than 500 islands of ice, some of which were three miles in length, and had grounded in 100 fathoms water. It was feared she would be lost. The Ville de Milan was at Halifax, repairing.
BALTIMORE, August 3.
On Tuesday morning last, between the hours of two and three, an attempt was made to stop the United States' Mail Stage, on its way from Washington to this city. The stage contained but one passenger and the driver; and we learn from the former, that near Snowdon's Iron Works, four prowling villains issued forth from ambush; one, a white man, made an effort to stop the horses; but in attempting to grasp their reins, they took such an affright, as to occasion a speed which secured the stage and its contents from the depredation intended. The remaining three were negroes, who seemed to wait for the stopping of the horses, to commence their attack on the stage.—This, and other late instances of bold atrocity, will, we hope, prompt travellers to be at all times prepared, to meet such daring desperadoes, in such way as to blast their nefarious purposes. The drivers, particularly those who drive the mail stages, ought always, in our opinion, to be provided with the means of defence. To shew the insecurity of the mail property, in the attack on it we have just recited
ed, we have only to add, that the only weapons the stage could have afforded the passenger and driver, were—a whip and an umbrella!
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
Extracts from London Papers to the 10th of June, received by the British Packet, arrived at New-York.
LONDON, June 8.
In the house of commons last night, Mr. Grey repeated his question respecting the hope of continental alliance, held out in his majesty's speech. The chancellor of the exchequer in answer, said that it was not in his power to add any thing to what he had stated on a former occasion. Mr. Grey then gave notice, that unless circumstances occurred in the mean time to render it unnecessary, he should on Wednesday se'might, bring forward a motion on that subject. In the house of lords, a similar question was asked by Earl Camsford, and a similar answer given by lord Mulgrave. The noble earl then gave notice for Thursday se'might, of a motion to the same effect as that given by Mr. Grey, in the house of commons.
We yesterday mentioned that the captain of a Guernsey privateer had arrived in town with despatches taken on board a Spanish packet. On the 14th ult. the Æolus, capt. Longhurst, fell in with the Etruria, Spanish packet, from St. Sebastian to Vera Cruz. The privateer hoisted French colours, and sent a boat on board, the crew of which speaking French imposed on the Spaniards, and induced them to send the mate on board with one of the packages, containing part of her despatches. The captain of the packet was likewise sent for, and then another boat sent from the privateer on board the Spaniard, and the whole despatches which lay shot on the deck to be sunk were thus secured. Such at least is the report. The Etruria sailed from St. Sebastian on the 29th April, and the despatches are directed to the governor of the Havana. There is a strong suspicion, however, that the despatches were fabricated on purpose. It is said, that they indicate the West-Indies as the destination of the combined squadrons. Government presented the captain of the privateer with 100 guineas, who certainly made a great sacrifice in quitting his cruise, to perform what he considered a superior duty to the publick.
June 7.
A letter from Milan, dated 12th May, says: "Many persons think that Buonaparte is much dissatisfied with the emperor of Germany and with the king of Naples, and that the many French troops collected in this country are not merely for a show."
According to the best information, 25,000 Frenchmen are encamped near Marengo, under Lasnes; 32,000 occupy Lombardy and Mantua, under Jourdan; Menou commands 12,000 in Piedmont; and St. Cyr 16,000 in the kingdom of Naples. Round the coast of Genoa and Tuscany, and in the Papal territory are quartered 20,000; the regular Italian troops are about 15,000. On the other hand, Austria has a cordon of troops in Tyrol, and in the ci-devant Venetian states, supposed to amount to 60,000 men daily augmented by arrivals of new corps from the hereditary states; and the Russian and English forces in the Mediterranean are calculated to upwards of 20,000. The vicinity of so many numerous armies cause alarms and speculations not favourable to the desires of the wishers for peace, though the general opinion is, that this year will pass over before any blows are struck on the continent."
Yesterday the king reviewed all the new corps except the 3d, which has been already reviewed by his majesty along with the three regiments of hon. East-India company's volunteers. The hon. artillery company took the right of the right brigade and the 2d loyal London the left; the 1st loyal London, had 1st post of honour in the 2d brigade; and the 6th loyal London (or Bishop's corps) with their yagers, the second. General the earl of Harrington commanded the whole, under him the brigade generals Layard & Burrard.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Brilliant, Turner, 9 days from Bermuda, Rum, Redmon & Fritch.
Sloop Director, Tarlington, 8 days from New-York.
Sch'r Jane, Pearson, 8 days from Philadelphia.
Sloop Pilgrim, Hatch, 12 days from Boston, Lame, Bowman & Walker.—July 30, in lat. 38, long. 73, spoke brig Fame, Swift, from Falmouth (Mass.) bound to Baltimore, 5 days out; had carried away in a gale, his main-top-mast.
The sch'r Ann-Eliza, Hudgin, 14 days from Nevis, arrived at East River, on Saturday.—Left there, sch'r Eliza, Johnston, to sail in 4 days.
The brig Catharine, Seaward; Sch'r's Experiment, Nash; and Patsey, Cowper, of this port, were at Antigua the 18th July.
The sch'r Ann-Eliza, Herbert, hence for Barbados was spoken the 28th June, off Bermuda, by capt. Cowper of the Patsey, he had lost his best bower cable the day before in a gale.
Ships Ritson, Wakefield; Mammoth, Mork; brig Aurora, Hackley; Juno, Watson; all of this port were left at Bourdeaux the 9th June.
Ship Old Tom, Waughop; and Venus, Cunningham; of this port were left at Cadiz the 22d June.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sch'r Hornet, Kemp, Baltimore. Jeremiah, Pearce, Boston. Jane, Pearson, Philadelphia. Brilliant, Turner, Bermuda. Sloop Hawk, Starbuck, Nantucket. Pilgrim, Hatch, Boston.
CLEARED.
Sch'r Bee, Poulson, Teneriffe. Jane, Pearson, Richmond.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Thursday next. August 5.
WALKER'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday next. August 7.
SALE AT AUCTION.
On Friday the 16th day of August, will be Sold, At Publick Auction, on Commerce-Street Wharf, Sale to commence at 10 o'clock,
THE ENTIRE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY, AS IT ARRIVED FROM THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE,
Consisting of the following articles, viz.
125 Casks, containing 15,000 gallons CAPE WINE, some of a superior quality. 22 do. of CONSTANTIA, MUSCAT, & STEEN WINES. 2 Cases of CONSTANTIA WINE. 80 Casks, } ALOES—Containing 50,000 lbs. 63 Casks, } 19 Casks, containing 9,000 lbs. of TAMARINDS. 10 Cases of ARRACK. 250 lbs. NUTMEGS. 4 Hogsheads BRANDY, with some other articles. Ten per cent. will be allowed under 100 do. lots cash—all sums above 100 and not exceeding 1000, notes with approved indorsers, at 60 days—and for all sums above 1000 dollars, notes at 120 and 180 days. John Granbery, v. m. July 17. tds 3
FOR LONDON, The good and fast sailing Ship SPY, Will be ready to receive a cargo immediately at the moderate freight of 41. per hind. and 5 per cent. primage. Apply to the Captain on board, Thomas and Amos Ladd, Richmond, Maitland & Christian, Petersburg; or William Hartsorne, Jun. August 7. 47
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 50 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicant do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—do. 70 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. 48
FOR SALE, ON BOARD THE SHIP FRANKLIN, 120 Firkins Choice Boston BUTTER, Fit for Family use.—Apply to Moses Myers. August 7. 49
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE RECEIVED, By the Ship Hurren, from Lisbon, via B. Annotte—Brig Saker, from Oporto, via New-York; and Ship Pons & Triumph, from Madeira, and Benavidez— MADEIRA WINES. CARCAVELLOS and FORT, of excellent quality. 10,000 Bushels loose Bonavista SALT, a float—which will be sold on moderate terms, if taken from along-side. LIKEWISE ON HAND, A few Cwt. Superfine Portuguese Chocolate—Some Hamps Vermicelle—Sherry Wine in Quarter Casks—Fresh Raisins and Walnuts—And a few Pipes Gin and Cognac Brandy. Oliveira, Fernandes & Co. N. B. Wines will be sold low if taken by the quantity. August 7. 50
FOR SALE, 10 Puncheons West India RUM. 10 do. and 20 bbls. Continental do. 25 Barrels best quality SUGAR. 2,000 lbs. Green COFFEE, in bags, and 100 Barrels FLOUR—fresh from the Mills, and now a float in the harbour. FRANCIS SMITH. August 7. 56
LANDING THIS DAY, From on board the Schooner Jane, from Philadelphia, 10 Hogsheads Pennington's Loaf SUGAR. James Herron. August 7. 55
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF, FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Windward Island RUM. For sale by Redmon & Fritch. August 7. 52
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.
JOSEPH F. FOULER & CO. BEING convinced of the Publick utility to the Merchants and Citizens of Norfolk generally, have determined on opening an Office of Intelligence, at No. 4, Commerce-Street, next door but one to Little Water-Street, upon the same establishment as in all Commercial Cities, both in Europe and America; where Merchants may at all times be supplied with Clerks and ship Masters, and they with Mates and Seamen. Families and private Gentlemen, with Servants, either white or black. As every class of Citizens will be benefited by this source of information, they solicit the patronage of the publick, and flatter themselves they shall meet with encouragement and support in such a laudable and useful undertaking. N. B. Freight procured for Vessels, and Vessels for Freight—Books Posted—Bills of Sale—Charter Parties, and every species of Writing, executed with neatness and expedition, upon the most moderate terms. Apply as above. August 7. 54
WANTS EMPLOYMENT, A PERSON who has a perfect knowledge of Book Keeping, both Double and Single Entry, and of Accounts and Mercantile concerns generally—Merchants, Traders, or Merchants wanting an Assistant, or their Books brought up, may engage with the Advertiser on easy terms, as he is unemployed at present.—He would have no objection to go to the country. A line addressed to S. C. and left at the Intelligence Office No. 4, Commerce Street, next door but one to Little Water Street, will meet due attention. July 7. 51
In addition to the Amusements advertised in the Hand Bills, for Mr. Serson's Night at Riffaud's Long Room, on Thursday Evening, August 8th, A GRAND CONCERTO, On the Piano Forte, together with many other Pieces of Music, will be played on that Instrument, by Monsieur Vogel, whose musical judgment, and extraordinary execution, have justly been the admiration of all who have heard him. Tickets 50 Cents each, to be had of Mr. Serson, No. 11. Cumberland Street, and at Mr. Riffaud's Gardens. The doors will open at 7, and the commencement take place half after 7 precisely. People of Colour cannot be admitted. The Gardens will be splendidly Illuminated, and from the uncommon size of the windows, the room will be sufficiently ventilated. August 5. 46
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust, executed by CHARLES MAHON, to secure a Debt due to JOHN WHITTINGTON, WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, At the Exchange Coffee-House, On Tuesday the 13th day of August next, At 12 o'clock, ALL THE INTEREST OF THE SAID MAHON, IN
A HOUSE AND LOT OF LAND, Situate on the East side of Church-Street, and bounded as follows, to wit, "Beginning at a corner stone next to James Taylor's house and lot, leading the ice Southwardly, or thereabouts, to a back ally formerly known by the name of Stammer's ally, thence leading a South-west course, or thereabouts, twenty feet to another corner stone, and from said corner stone leading about West North West along Whittle and Boush's land, up to Church-Street to another corner stone, thence along the front on Church-Street twenty feet to the first station, next to James Taylor's house and lot." The original lease was for 18 years, and commenced on the 20th day of June, 1795. The Trustee. August 2 tds 31
NEW FLOUR In whole and half barrels, are this day landing on Commerce Street Wharf. JAMES HERRON. July 31. 30

The appropriate phrases in the ensuing song, the practical philosophy of a British Tar, his frankness, his simplicity, his glee, and his very stubbornness, are finely calculated, by the genius of DIBBEN, to divert every reader.
Port Folio.
WE tars are all for fun and glee, A hornpipe was my notion; Time was I'd dance with any he, That sails the salt sea ocean:
I'd tip the roll, the reel, the reel, Back, forward, in the middle, And roast the pig, and toe, and heel, All going with the fiddle.
But one day told a shot to ram To chase the foe advancing, A splinter queer'd my tarboard gam, And, damme, spoil'd my dancing.
Well, I'm, says I, no churchish elf, We messmates be all brothers: Though I can't have no fun myself, I may make fun for others.
A fiddle soon I made my own, That girls and boys might caper; Learnt Kate Britania, Bobbing Joan, And growl'd a decent scraper:
But, just as I'd the knack on't get, And did it pretty middling, I lost my elbow by a shot, And damme, spoil'd my fiddling.
So sometimes, as I turn'd my quid, I got a knock of thinking; As I should be an invalid, And then I took to drinking.
One day, call'd down my gun to man To up it with the gravy; I gave three cheers, and took the can To drink the British navy;
Before a single drop I'd sip't, Or got it to my muzzle, A landgeese off my doddle whipt, And, damme, split the guzzle,
So then I took to taking snuff, 'Cause how my sorrows doubled, And pretty pastime 'twas enough, Dye see, when I was troubled.
But fortune, that mischievous elf, Still at some fun or other; Not that I mind it for myself, But just for Poll and Mother.
One day, while laying on a tack To keep two spanking foes off: A broadside comes, cap'n as Jack, And damme, knocks my nose off.
So, in misfortune's school grown tough, In this same sort of knowledge; Thinking, mayhap, I'd not enough, The sent me here to college.
And here we tell old tales and smoke, And laugh while we are drinking, Sailors, you know, will have their joke, Even though the ship was sinking.
For I, while I get grog to drink My wife, or friend, or king in, 'Twill be no easy thing, I think, Damme, to spoil my singing.
* In song writing, I know no passage more faithful to character than this. Indeed the whole ballad is an accurate picture of a Greenwich pensioner, too confident of the future, or too careless of the present, to grieve, while there's a single shot in the locker.
Important Medical Communication on the Disease of Scolding.
From the days of the Spector to the present time, periodical writers have indulged in invectives against scolding, from an evident misconception of the true nature, principles, and practice of scolding. Nay, our ancestors were more to blame, because they went farther, and, considering scolding as a crime, invented a punishment for it. Much light has never been thrown on the subject; but as I have made it my particular study for the last five-and-thirty years, that is, ever since I entered into the happy state of matrimony, I hope I shall have it in my power to dispel the darkness of ignorance and persecuting times, and contribute something to eradicate those unreasonable prejudices, which many gentlemen of our own days entertain against scolding.
The theory of scolding has been grossly mistaken. That which is a disease has been considered as a fault; whereas, in fact, scolding is a disease, principally of the lungs; and when the noxious matter has been long pent up, it affects the organs of speech in a very extraordinary manner, and is discharged with a violence which, while it relieves the patient, tends very much to disturb and frighten the beholders, or persons that happen to be within hearing. Such is my theory of scolding: and if we examine all the appearances which it presents in different families, we shall find that they will all confirm this doctrine. It is, therefore, the greatest cruelty, and the greatest ignorance, to consider it as a crime. A person may as well be confined in jail for a fever, or transported for the gout, as punished for scolding, which is, to all intents and purposes, a disease arising from the causes already mentioned.
Nor is it only a disease of itself, but it is also, when improperly treated, the cause of many other disorders. Neglected scoldings have often produced fits, of which, a remarkable instance may be found in a treatise written by Dr. Colman, entitled, The Jealous Wife , in the fourth chapter, or act, as he calls it, of that celebrated work. On the other hand, where the scolding matter has been pent up, without any vent, I have little doubt that it may bring on consumptions of the lungs, and those dreadful hysterical disorders which, if not speedily fatal, at least embitter the lives of many worthy members of society. All these evils might have been averted, if the faculty had considered scolding in the light of disease, and had treated it accordingly. In pursuance of my theory, I now proceed to the
Symptoms.
The symptoms of scolding are these; a quick pulse, generally about one hundred beats in a minute; the eyes considerably inclined, (especially in persons who are fat, or reside near Wapping); a flushing in the face, very often to a great degree; at other times, in the course of the fit, the colour goes and comes in a most surprising manner; an irregular, but violent motion of the hands and arms, and a stamping with the right foot; the voice exceedingly loud, and as the disorder advances, it becomes hoarse and inarticulate; and the whole frame is agitated. After these symptoms have continued for some time, they gradually, and in some cases very suddenly go off; a plentiful effusion of water comes from the eyes, and the patient is restored to health; but the disorder leaves a considerable degree of weakness, and a peculiar foolishness of look, especially if any strangers have been present during the fit. The memory too is, I conceive, somewhat impaired; the patient appears to retain a very imperfect recollection of what passed, and if put in mind of any circumstances, obstinately denies them. These symptoms,
it may be supposed, will vary considerably in different patients, but where they appear at one time there can be very little doubt of the disorder.
Predisposing Causes. In all diseases, a knowledge of the predisposing causes will be found to assist us in the cure. In the present case, the causes are, irritability of the vascular system, an exaltation of the passions, and a moderate deficiency of natural temper.
Occasional Causes. The occasional causes of scolding are many. Among them may be enumerated the throwing down of a china bowl, misplacing a hat, or a pair of gloves, or an umbrella; leaving a door open; over-doing the meat; under-doing the same; spilling the soup; letting the fire go out; mistaking the hour, &c. &c. with many others, which I do not think it necessary to enumerate, because these causes are so natural, that we cannot prevent them, and because, whatever the occasional cause of the disorder may be, the symptoms are the same, and the mode of cure the same.
Cure. Various remedies have been thought of for this distemper, but all hitherto of the rough and violent kind, which, therefore, if they remove the symptoms for the present, leave a greater disposition towards the disorder than before. Among these the common people frequently prescribe the application of an oak-stick, a horse-whip, or a leather strap or belt, which, however, are all liable to the objection I have just stated. Others have recommended argumentation; but this, like inoculation, will not produce the desired effect, unless the patient be in some degree prepared to receive it. Some have advised a perfect silence in all persons who are near the patient; but I must say, wherever I have seen this tried, it has rather heightened the disorder by bringing on fits. The same thing may be said of obedience, or letting the patient have her own way. This is precisely like giving drink in a dropsical case, or curing a burning fever by throwing in great quantities of brandy.
As the chief intention of this paper was to prove that scolding is a disease, and not a fault, I shall not enlarge much on the mode of cure; because the moment my theory is adopted, every person will be able to treat the disorder secundum artem . I shall mention, however, the following prescription, which I never found to fail, if properly administered:
Take—Of Common Sense, thirty grains, Decent Behaviour, one scruple, Due Consideration, ten grains, Mix, and sprinkle the whole with one moment's thought , to be taken as soon as any of the occasional causes appear.
By way of diet, though it is not necessary to restrict the patient to a milk or vegetable diet, yet I have always found it proper to guard them against strong or spirituous liquors, or any thing that tends to heat the blood.
Thus much I have ventured to advance respecting scolding, and I hope that I shall succeed in abating the unreasonable prejudices which have been fostered by an affected superiority in our sex, joined to a portion of ignorance, which, to say the least, renders that superiority a matter of great doubt. I have only to add, that my motives for all this have been perfectly disinterested, and that I shall be very happy to give advance to any person labouring under the disorder. Letters (post paid) may be addressed to CELSUS BOERHAAVE, M. D.
POLYGRAPHICK PAINTING.
THIS art, so long kept a secret and exclusively practised by the Polygraphick Society in London, is now in the possession of a citizen of the United States lately arrived from Europe, who proposes to execute, by subscription, two hundred copies from an original Allegorical Painting in the Shakespeare Gallery, New-York, by permission of the Proprietor: being
A PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON,
Supported by Liberty, Virtue, and Justice. Virtue is holding the emblem of the reward he merited. In the right of the piece, America, characterised as an Ab-origina, is seated in a pensive posture, lamenting her loss. In the left is Painting turning to History, for a subject worthy of her art, who is supposed to answer,
"THERE IS NONE MORE WORTHY THAN WASHINGTON." The whole forming a more emblematical tribute to the memory of that great man, than has yet been offered to the publick.
To those who esteem his publick services and his private worth, and to the Patrons of improvements in the fine arts, this work is dedicated. Such as are already furnished with different engravings on this subject, will, it is hoped, still find room for the present undertaking, when they consider, that it will be a Painting, and the design new, executed by a process, which renders it more durable than oil painting—that it requires no glass—that while their prints contain, perhaps a faint resemblance only, this work affords a correct likeness, with the addition of six beautiful allegoric figures. The price also is reduced so as to leave, on comparative merits, no objection.
Subscriptions, at Eight Dollars each, payable on delivery, (which is very little more than the price of an engraving of the same size) are received by Conrad & Co. Booksellers, Philadelphia, and Bonsal, Conrad & Co. Norfolk.
IT IS ALSO PROPOSED TO EXECUTE
Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Washington, by the same process, on subscription, of four dollars and fifty cents each. It is a principal aim of this work, to produce the most correct likenesses of this amiable couple.
The Artist presumes that the secret art of Polygraphick Painting is known only to himself, in the United States; having travelled from the Carolinas to Massachusetts, without finding a master of it. By this Art, original paintings may be multiplied, so as to render it difficult to point out the difference. The Polygraphick picture, of the two, when compared together, is the most brilliant, and the nature of the process cannot fail rendering it more durable. In fine, the whole is so exact and beautiful a copy, that the mind is lost in conjecture as to the method in which it is executed. Philadelphia, June 4, 1805. IAWIN. 777
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Rosa & Betsey , Capt. Richardson from London, and for sale by the Subscriber, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Mutilating, 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 favour 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 ANTIBILIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
500 Barrels INDIAN CORN,
Deliverable at short notice—for sale by James Maurice & Co. July 29. tf 24
REMOVAL.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
Have removed from MAIN-STREET, to their NEW FIRE-PROOF WAREHOUSE,
in MARKET-SQUARE, Gilliat & Mackinder. April 3. tf 555
LANDING
From on board the Schooner Jones , from Guadalupe—and for Sale, SIXTY-SIX HOGSHEADS, AND A FEW BARRELS
MUSCOVADO SUGAR.
Moses Myers. July 12. tf 815
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received for the Ship Sheffield , from Bordeaux, Imperial Blue and Black CLOTHS.
FANCY WAISTCOATING, Silk HOSIERY—and CLARET WINE in cases. July 26. 2w 21
MISSING—THREE BUNDLES LEATHER,
Consisting of—Sole, Bridle, and Calf Skins, THAT were sent by the Subscribers about six weeks ago, to Maxwell's Wharf, to be shipped on board one of the Packets for Williamsburg—which from circumstances it is presumed were put, through mistake of the drayman, on board a vessel bound to some other place. Should the person in whose possession it may have fallen, be so good as to return it; all expenses attending it will be paid, and the favour gratefully acknowledged by William Plume & Co. July 26. 3w 22
WANTED,
Two Hundred Cords Wharf Wood, For which a generous price will be given. Apply to Thomas Warren. May 29. tf 720
JUST RECEIVED,
Per the Ship Reunion , from Alicante, and for sale by the Subscriber, 200 Hogsheads Choice RED WINE. 3,500 Bushels SALT. Moses Myers. July 8. tf 808
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.
  10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb.   8d, do. 9d per lb.   Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb.   6d, do. 10d per lb.   4d, do. 3s. per M.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb.   6d, do. 4s 6d per M.   4d, do. 3s do.   3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do.   2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
TO RENT,
Two Rooms adjoining the Office of the Publick Ledger. Apply at this office. July 26.
MARTIN FISK,
HAS FOR SALE, 300 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT.
30 Chests Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS—of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
10 Hogsheads 5 years old Antigua RUM.
Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in 14lbs. and Bls. May 27. tf 712
Avis aux Français.
LE SOUS-COMMISSAIRE des relations Commerciales de France, à la résidence de Norfolk en Virginie, informe les Citoyens Français, que ceux d'entre eux qui auront de demandes à faire, doivent s'adresser aux Commissaires: & que, dorénavant, les demandes adressées directement au Ministre de France près les Etats Unis, resteront sans réponse. OSTER. June 15. 1aw3 764
TO PRINTERS.
Having had advice of a Font of Letter being shipped for us from England, we would dispose of
A FONT OF BOURGEOIS TYPE,
Upon which the PUBLICK LEDGER has been heretofore printed; specimens of which are seen in our editorial articles.
IT CONSISTS of 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, has been in use but nine months, and is almost as good as new—Should the whole be too large, such as might be inclined to purchase one HALF of the font, will please to make application by letters post-paid, or personally at our office. J. Cowper & Geo. L. Gray. Norfolk, May 8.
NOTICE.
CONCERT-HALL,
BOSTON, May, 1805.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Publick, and those Gentlemen of the Southern States who may visit this part of the Continent, during the summer season, that the house known by the name of Concert-Hall, situate in a very central and pleasant part of the town, (corner of Court and Hanover Streets) has been fitted up at a very great expense with the greatest accommodation. Those Gentlemen who may wish for Boarding and Lodging, it is presumed cannot find a more eligible and convenient house, or a more grateful reception than from the present occupant of Concert-Hall, whose assiduity to serve them shall exceed the liberality of their patronage. 765 1aw3m T. WHITCOMB.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale at the Book Stores of BONSAL, CONRAD & Co. and A. C. JORDAN & Co. Price 62 1-2 Cents.
REVOLUTIONARY ANNALS,
Or History of the French Revolution, from the Convocation of the States-General to the peace of Amiens.
PART THE FIFTH.
Translated from the MS. of J. H. de Croisset, By L. H. GIRARDIN, Professor of Modern Languages, &c. &c. in William and Mary College. July 12. tf 816
LEVIN DORSEY,
On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dummies, from London, in addition to his former assortment of
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c.
Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with 2 copious appendix. Blunt's American Coast Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mette Skillets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheaves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. tf 626
IRISH LINENS.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has received in addition to his London Stock, a large assortment of
Irish Linens, Sheetings, Diapers, Dowlas, Hardware, &c.
Per Ship Charleston , Captain Hall, from Liverpool, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms.
ALSO, 500 Pieces Twilled SACKING. Richard Taylor. May 31. 729
COW-POX.
THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. Nov. 16. tf 526
AN APPRENTICE wanted.
John C. Niemeyer, Has received in addition to his former assortment
GERMAN GOODS,
45 packages German Linens, &c. chiefly entitled to drawback, Continued December 5. tf 273
BY AUTHORITY.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
CLASS No. 11.
4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each—dollars. 40000
  1 Prize of 10000   1 of 5000   5 of 1000 5000   20 of 500 10000   50 of 100 5000   50 of 50 2500   100 of 25 2500   227 40000 
First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dols. 500
after 1000 500
after 1500 500
after 2000 1000
after 2500 1000
after 3000 1000
after 3500 1000
after 3950 10000
The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold.
Tickets for sale at the Office of the Publick Ledger. 722
State of North-Carolina, Superior Court of Law Edenton District, and Equity—April Term, 1805.
WILLS COWPER, Complainant vs. Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, Wm. Vaughan, Slaughter, as the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, and William Davies, William Plume, and Theoderick Armistead, Defendants.
The Defendants in the above cause having failed to appear and put in their answer to the Complainants Bill of complaint, and it being made appear to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Thomas Newton, Richard Blow, William Vaughan, Theoderick Armistead, are not to be found in this State; It is therefore ordered, that unless they do appear and put in their answers to the said Bill of Complaint, or before the first day of our said Court of Equity, to be held for the District of Edenton, at the Court-House in the Town of Edenton, on the Sixth Day of October next, that the said Bill shall then be taken pro confesso and act for hearing exparte—And it is further ordered that the Clerk and Master of this Court do cause this order to be published in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, for the space of three weeks success