Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-09-25 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
VOL. IV.]
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 25, 1807.
[NO. 31.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK. PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS 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 Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS , captain Boush, will be ready imminently. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Molasses, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 56 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23. tf
For CHARTER, The Ship LIVE OAK , Gerrard Yarrell, master, but then 360 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days; she is particularly well constructed for the carrying of masts and timber—Apply to the master on Board at my wharf, or the subscriber. William Penock. September 21. tf
A Freight is Wanted For the Sloop JULIA ANN , burthen about 600 barrels, a fine new vessel, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or Christopher Fry. September 16. tf
For LONDON, The coppered Ship STRANGER , Barnaby Swain, master; 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight. For terms apply to Moses Myers. September 16. tf
For Charter, The good Schooner GOVERNOR CARVER , Joseph Churchell, master, burthen 1100 barrels, and is ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers. September 16. tf
For Charter, The new Ship NABBY , Captain Riser, burthen two hundred and forty tons. Warren Ashley. For Sale on board said Ship, 700 sacks of SALT, and 25 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 14. tf
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The excellent fast-sailing Schooner THOMAS and HENRY , Thomas Fletcher, master, burthen then 110 tons, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Richard Bowden, & Co. September 11. tf
Also for Freight or Charter, The good Ship GLOBE , Ralph Flammers, master, burthen 182 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in four days. For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. September 11. tf
For LIVERPOOL, The Ship LACONA , captain Walker, the greater part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all possible dispatch—for freight of 100 hogsheads or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. August 28. tf
For Charter, The fine new Ship ISABELLA , Abel Lincoln master, burthen 58 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days—For terms apply to Moses Myers. Who offers for sale, 600 boxes Havana SUGARS, Landing from on board the ship Cabinet . August 14. tf
FOR LONDON, The fine American copper-bottomed Ship AMELIA , burthen 36 Tons, or 500 Hhds. of Tobacco; daily expected from Philadelphia—For freight apply to A. Machine. August 7. tf
Stolen or Strayed, A white Pointer PUPPY, with liver coloured spots, and particularly long ears, about ten weeks old. Any person who will bring him to the subscriber will be liberally rewarded. Henry Hastie. September 16. tf
MAYO MILL FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, of new wheat and superior quality for family use—For Sale by Moses Myers. September 16. tf
For SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, lying on Fleet's Creek, Lancaster county, and on the borders of the Chesapeake Bay, mouth of the Rappahannock, containing about 200 acres of rich well timbered Land; 50 of which is in cultivation—attached to it is an island of 31 1-2 acres, with a comfortable settlement now tenanted out; the improvements on the manor is a Dwelling House, Kitchen, Barn, Dairy, &c. The distance from Norfolk is but an easy day's sail; this Plantation possesses the best range for cattle in the county, with an excellent thad, and herring fishery, good oysters, two good orchards one peach and the other apple. Any person inclined to purchase, will apply to William Dawson, or to the subscriber at Norfolk, who will at any time take a run to this valuable place to view the premises. It will be further observed, that the above place will be sold a great bargain. H. Prescott. September 18. tf
I do likewise offer for Sale, my right and title to a valuable part of Willoughby Point ESTATE, containing 217 acres, and a probability of 400 acres, low for cash, or any article of produce which will command a trade, as I am determined to get clear of it as quick as possible; the land lays dry, is rich, well timbered, and is with in 30 yards of the Chesapeake shore—I have a Lewis confidential on hand, a quantity of Manufactured TOBACCO, of an excellent quality. H. P. September 18. tf
From the U. S. Gazette.
WAR WITH BRITAIN.
No. VIII.
Mr. Editor, My six preceding numbers have been employed in proving that all the instruments which have yet been suggested as enabling us in war to injure the enemy, are either weak and inefficient in themselves, or would recoil upon us with a violence fatal to the vital interests of this nation. Proceeding now to the third branch of my inquiry, I propose further to show; that Great Britain would derive from a contest with us, great and positive advantages: such as might not indeed, wholly indemnify her against the injuries we could inflict upon her; but would in no inconsiderable degree tend to repair them. I am not unaware of the aversion with which a few truly virtuous and respectable men, will view the discussion of this subject; but convinced that alarming and tremendous dangers impend over this country, that the outrage upon the Chesapeake may be the ostensible, but will not be the real obstacle to peace; and that, if war should happen, it will have been the fruit of our own rash and precipitate measures, I am resolved whatever may be the consequence, so far as lies in my ability, to speak the whole truth to the publick.
On our part it seems to be conceded that the rupture would be productive of no positive good. No one pretends that war would open to us any new source of commercial or agricultural prosperity, or of national power or aggrandizement. It is admitted that we could conquer no rich foreign possessions, to compensate in national dignity, benefit, and fame, for universal poverty, privation and distress, among individuals. Though the acquisition of Canada should be deemed practicable, it would be ridiculous to assert that in those frozen fields of that desolate region, we should find an adequate indemnity for general bankruptcy and ruin. So it a few valuable captures should reward the enterprise of particular privateersmen, though they might be enriched, the nation would remain as impoverished as before. In this calamitous war, indeed, even the resources of national pride and ambition (not the least animating spring of exertion) would be wanting to console and support the spirits of the people. The praise of active and brave resistance, much more the glory of signal and decisive victory would be denied to us. On the ocean our administration have deprived us of the means of combat. On our own shores except, perhaps in plundering, and bombarding our defenceless cities, the foe would no where approach us. It is then obviously of primary importance to show, that while we shall thus be confined to the exercise of the humble virtue of patient suffering, the enemy may find in the ruin of our commerce and prosperity, means of indemnification and security.
It is indeed certain, that in most points of view, the solid interests of England ought to teach her to cherish and protect, rather than wound and destroy, our powers of advancement. As we freely supply her with raw materials, and largely consume her manufactured articles, we render to her the chief benefit which she derives from her expensive colonial establishments. Though our produce may not be essential to the existence of the British West Indies, we certainly supply their wants, on terms far more advantageous than it would be practicable for any other country to do. If we sometimes compete with the English merchant on the continent of Europe or elsewhere, in the sale of East Indian manufactures, yet our export to the East Indies, consisting principally of specie, has not only often administered relief to the Indian government, but has enriched a people, no inconsiderable portion of whose wealth finally centers in Britain. Though too, she loudly complains of our foreign trade, even that is not altogether injurious to her, since the largest part of it is subject to the direction of her merchants, and rewards their care and superintendence with a profitable commission. Should we go further, and desert the mere field of commercial interest and calculation; there are other and nobler reasons, why every liberal Englishman should perceive, in the prosperity of this country, unequivocal causes for pride, exultation and rejoicing. As the founder of this nation, destined I fervently hope, both in arts and arms to be among the most illustrious of the world, Great Britain ought to view in the prospect of our grandeur, more copious streams of genuine glory, than in all her victories. Here may her memory survive, and the fruits of her genius be regenerated, and rendered immortal; when her own island may have sunk beneath the yoke of conquest, into slavery and barbarism; and her name, language and science remain elsewhere unregarded, or forgotten. These are to her the advantages of a friendly and intimate connexion with this country; but if we reverse the picture, we shall readily discover the existing state of our relations, not to be entirely beneficial to her interests, and that war would not be without great and decisive benefit to her.
The first and most obvious advantage which Great Britain would derive from hostilities would be the capture of our defenceless commerce, and if we should confiscate British debts, the seizure of American funds and property in the hands of her merchants. To estimate with satisfactory precision, the amount of her probable gain from these sources is impossible; but we know that our shipping, exclusive of what is employed in the coasting trade, exceeds a million of tons in quantity, that our cargoes are among the richest of world, that our export trade exclusive of specie amounts in value to 104,000,000 dollars annually, and that the greatest part of this enormous mass of wealth is either on the ocean or in foreign ports, from whence in war it would not safely return to us. From these data then, it is not extravagant to assert, that our loss in the
seizure of our funds and in shipping freight and loading, from maritime capture during the first year of hostilities, would equal 100,000,000 dollars. As the property captured would deteriorate in the hands of the enemy, her gain would not be so considerable; but still it is possible to conceive a scene more inviting to the rapacity of the English navy and privateersmen? With the commercial strength of France, Spain and Holland wholly destroyed, her seamen have long panted in vain for the prey, which in all former wars has animated them to exertion and rendered her naval service alluring to her mariners. In the acquisition then of such enormous plunder to her subjects, and in the increased zeal and activity of her navy, would not Great Britain find some indemnification for the loss of our demand for her manufactures? No longer would she dread mutiny in her fleets, nor quarrel with neutrals for the restoration of deserters. Her seamen from every quarter would flock in crowds to her service, and render the practice of impressment both at home and abroad almost unnecessary to her existence.
A second benefit which it appears to me England would derive from war, would grow out of its obstructing the progress of manufacturing arts in this country. If we are now in peace and prosperity, rapidly advancing to the period at which our manufacturing powers will be capable of supplying our own necessities, and if, as I have endeavoured to demonstrate, these powers are nourished by the means which increasing skill and capital afford, and not by the wants which adversity occasions, it is certain that at the return of peace we should be still more dependent upon her than we now are, for the productions of her labour. Base and detestable indeed must be her principles, if she wages war against us from motives so flagitious as these; but if a rupture should happen in securing our ultimate demand for her manufactures, she would look for and obtain no inconsiderable indemnification.
A third advantage which would flow to England from the contest, would be the distress in which it would involve the colonial possessions of her enemies. Great as it is admitted would be the sufferings of her own colonies from war, the injuries sustained by the colonies of the opposing belligerents would be still more severe and intolerable. The West India islands are perhaps with one or two exceptions all equally dependent upon us in time of war for supplies, but while the British possessions would derive great assistance through the medium of neutrals, and other channels which have heretofore been indicated, the colonies of her enemies would often be precluded from receiving the necessaries of life. The English code of maritime law would prohibit the commerce of neutrals between this country when placed in a hostile position, and the possessions of other belligerents—and would therefore prevent the former from carrying our produce, except in a very circuitous manner to the French, Dutch or Spanish dominions. The naval ascendancy of Britain would also enable her easily to obstruct all relief to these colonies from their mother countries, and while thus deprived both of imports and exports, the colonial possessions would find the vital springs of prosperity in decay—its sovereign would be robbed of the resources which both in war and peace he has been accustomed to derive from it. Whatever injuries then war would inflict upon the British West Indies, would be felt with increased severity by the rival colonies of her enemies.
But far the greatest advantage which would result to Great Britain from hostilities, would be the total destruction of the immense and lucrative foreign trade, which now enriches this country, and which is in a great measure the mere fruit of her naval victories and power.
It is this foreign trade, which rapidly increasing our demand for seamen, at once lays a solid foundation for the naval force, which under some wiser administration, the American people will sooner or later possess, and which now withdraws her mariners from the English service. It is the profit attending this trade, which enables our merchants to afford higher wages and better fare to the British sailor, than he obtains in the service of his own country, and which has of late therefore, so frequently incited him to mutiny and desertion. With this trade, however, annihilated, far from our having the means to induce her mariners to desert, many of those now sailing under the American flag, would no where so readily find employment as in her fleets.
It is this commerce which enables the colonies of her enemies in no inconsiderable degree to compete with, and obstruct the prosperity of her own. The produce of the former is now the greatest and most successful rival to the latter, in the most lucrative markets of Europe. To those colonies, indeed, a state of war (which opens their ports to neutrals, more commercial and intelligent than their fellow subjects) is more productive of greater benefit than peace—some of them (the island of Cuba particularly) have within the last ten or fifteen years, more than doubled or probably more than trebled their exports. The produce of the West Indies, generally, though differing often in quality, is almost always in species the same. And the British planter now views with a most jealous eye, the progress of his successful competitor. Would it not then be useful to England to impoverish the source of their prosperity originating, as it does, in the commerce of neutrals, and thus promote the interests and advancements of her own islands.
It is this commerce also which invigorates and refreshes the financial abilities of the belligerent powers, who are opposed to England. Our exports of foreign produce, has heretofore been repeatedly stated to equal in value, the prodigious sum of sixty-one millions of dollars—of this enormous a-
mount, it is notorious that at least three fourths is either purchased from or supports the wants of her enemies. The most considerable portion is brought directly hither from the colonies of France, Spain and Holland, and transmitted to Europe, from whence its proceeds are received to repay the cost of its purchase. The greater part of the remainder, consists of foreign goods, sometimes indeed those of Britain, but often those of France and her allies which are brought hither in order to be exported to the same colonies. With these possessions it is also well known, we are not permitted to trade, except in periods of European wars—when the maritime strength of their mother countries, is incapable of carrying their produce to market. It is therefore evident, that one great advantage which Great Britain would otherwise gain from her naval superiority, is lost to her from the animosity which it in this respect, gives to the American spirit of commercial adventure. The colonist of her enemy, is enabled by our assistance to dispose of his produce, and the manufacturer so far as his skill and capital extend to find a market for his fabrics. Instead of being enabled to injure the financial resources of the opposing belligerents, by wounding or annihilating their industry, whether agricultural, manufacturing, or commercial—the principal shock they feel from the force of her navy, is merely in the loss of their shipping. When then it is asserted, that we should be enabled to reduce England to our terms, by withholding our custom, and thereby enfeebling her financial faculties, let it be remembered the destruction of our commerce, would equally wound the financial faculties of her enemies. The whole amount of the sum paid to England, for her manufactures does not by any means equal the sum paid by this country to the dominions of France and her allies, for their produce and merchandise. The amount of duties paid to the British government upon the export of its manufactures is inconsiderable, and is certainly much less than the duties generally payable in the ports of her enemies, both upon imports and exports. The impost in the Spanish colonies is in some instances, I am well informed upwards of thirty-three per cent. upon the value of the commodity. In addition to all this immense sums, in the specie of Spanish America, are notoriously brought here and remitted in bills of exchange upon Europe, drawn upon funds created by our foreign trade. From all these sources then, is it not obvious, that the financial powers of France and her allies must be prodigiously invigorated by a foreign commerce, which it seems to be admitted war with Britain would destroy?
Is it not indeed probable that if neutral aid was withdrawn from the American colonies of France and Spain, they would be compelled with greater or less latitude to open their ports to Britain herself? Deprived equally of the means of selling their produce, and of purchasing manufactures essential to their wants, in some instances perhaps, if the supply from this country should be cut off, curtailed even in the ability to obtain the necessaries of life, where could they look for succour, but in the arms of their enemy? That great discontent prevails in Spanish America towards their European government, we have various strong reasons to believe; and we know that even at this time an extensive trade is carried on between England and these colonies, by means of special license granted by the respective sovereigns of Spain and Great-Britain. In some instances the newspapers inform us that English frigates are now permitted to receive and carry away the Spanish specie. And a contraband trade to so large an amount, that it cannot be very vigilantly guarded against, is notoriously carried on between the Spanish main and Jamaica. It is then altogether improbable that if our aid was withdrawn, England would be enabled to force her enemies into capitulations, which would secure to her a great part of the trade of the most productive colonial establishments in the world.
This course of reasoning is merely intended to show that war would not be without its disadvantages to Britain. Although it may have been used to justify her pretensions in peace, to limit and control our foreign trade, yet it is in no respect adapted to justify or even extenuate them. The rule of '56 it may be her interest to enforce, but expediency and right stand on very different foundations. That rule, if it deserves the name of one, I have ever considered as the mere offspring of maritime avarice and usurpation. No principle of maritime law can be consistent with publick right, or drawn from natural justice, which one nation only has ever practised upon; which it is the interest but of one nation to maintain; and which no other writers, than such as belong to that nation, have with the case fully before them, ever attempted to advocate or sanction.
HAMILTON.
Turk's-Island SALT.
The Subscribers being duly authorised, give notice to merchants and dealers in the above article, that they are ready to contract for the delivery of several cargoes of a choice quality at Turk's-Island, and receive payment by drafts on the United States, at sixty days sight. The present year having afforded a good crop, it is expected the price will be moderate. Ample security, if required, will be given for the due performance of the contracts, and to insure punctuality and the utmost despatch. Jas. & Thos. Tucker, Commerce-Street.
September 11. 2aw3w
The HOUSE on Smith's Point,
adjoining Mr. H. Brune's dwelling-house, and lately in the occupancy of Mr. Robert Smith, is offered for Rent; possession may be had immediately. For terms apply at the Warehouse of Brune & Thompson, on Maxwell's wharf. August 12. 1w3w law

THE EDITOR, returns his thanks to those friends who have favoured him with the deficient numbers of the third volume of the Ledger; having received those wanted, he would not wish to occasion any further trouble to his distant subscribers.
Captain Garey , of the Rolla , arrived in Hampton Roads from London, bound to City-Point, has favoured us with papers to the 6th of August, their contents have been anticipated by arrivals to the Northward. By one of them we notice that the Island of Curacoa has been made a free port for all nations. Cobbet, alias Peter Porcupine, with all his opposition to the present administration, has sided with the papers of administration in regard to the affair of the Chesapeake; upon which subject the Times of the 6th of August, makes the following remarks:
"A mail from New-York arrived yesterday, bringing papers to the 5th ult. We have also received Charleston papers of two days later date. They are, as might have been expected, filled with invectives against what the Americans denominate "the unprovoked, piratical, savage, and assassination-like attack upon the Chesapeake." The inhabitants of New York, Charleston, Baltimore, and Norfolk, have come to resolutions upon the subject. They are the most violent and intemperate character and hardly to be told to those who know, from experience, the inalienable nature of the active citizens of the United States. Interruption of intercourse, prohibition from all communication with the shore, exclusion from the customary claims of hospitality, are the burthen of these resolutions, dictated and carried by acclamation in the unreflecting irritation and frenzy of the moment. Fortunately for the two countries, it is not "the voice of the million" which is to determine the momentous question of peace or war. It is not the clamours or resolutions, "full of sound and fury," of the mobs of Baltimore and New-York, which are to commit the two nations against each other. If the government of the United States were to take its tone from what seems to be the habitual pettishness and impetuosity of the myriads of adventurers of all nations who have inundated that country, it would be impossible to preserve peace with America for six months together. Every little commercial altercation, every drunken dispute between a British and American sailor, would be magnified into a national insult, and afford subjects for the infuriated declamations of these dealers in resolutions and prohibitions.
"These papers state, that congress would be summoned to meet in the course of July. We are glad of it. We look with some confidence to the proceedings of that and the other respectable body, which compose the American legislature. We know that, with a great portion of manly spirit and firmness, they are not devoid of these important qualities, prudence, reflection, and consideration. They will, we are persuaded, take up this unpleasant subject in the way that a grave and deliberate body should consider it; that their discussions will embrace all the circumstances of the case; and that their determination will be as little influenced by the warwhoop of the deluded and unthinking populace, as by the winds that whistle round the ball of their meeting.
"To place the conduct of the magistrates of Norfolk, and the officers who recruited for the Chesapeake, in a more particular and distinct point of view than it is shown in the order of admiral Berkeley, we subjoin the following extract from the Charleston Courier of the 3d of July:—"
(Then follows the account as first published in the Ledger of the 24th of June, republished in a Charleston paper, and copied from it in the Times .)
The London paper then goes on to say, "The paper, from which we have made this extract goes on to say, 'that if this act (meaning the search by the Leopard ) is to be ascribed to the British government, there is an end to all further negotiation on the subject, and war must be the result.' We may retort this observation, and say, that, if we are to have no redress from the government, and that the American legislature is capable of sanctioning the proceedings in respect to the deserters from Halifax , negotiation is useless, and there is no way of deciding the question but by an appeal to arms."
From all that we can perceive, two points appear to be settled and agreed by the writers on all sides—1st. That Great Britain does not claim the right of searching our ships of war—2dly. That Great Britain will not consent that our government shall employ deserters from her navy.
We notice in a Philadelphia paper, a letter said to be received from Boston, and dated the 15th September, in which it is said that by the arrival of the ship Romeo at the latter place, from London, intelligence was received that all the demands of the American ministers were rejected. We have Boston papers of the 14th, 15th, and 16th, and they notice no such intelligence, nor any such arrival.
GRAND ARRANGEMENTS.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, dated in the beginning of August.
"The present emperor of Austria is in future to be king of Bohemia, and the arch duke Charles is to be king of Austria, the arch duke Constantine, brother to Alexander, to have a kingdom, comprehending Moldavia, Wallachia, and part of Poland—the present king of Prussia to have part of his dominions restored to him; Murat, duke of Berg, to be king of Poland; Jerome Buonaparte to be king of Westphalia, and to marry the daughter and only child of the king of
Saxony; Jean Beauharnois, son of the present empress Josephine, to be king of Holland, (Louis Napoleon retired) Joseph Buonaparte present king of Naples to be king of Italy; and Ferdinand the former king of Naples to be restored; the present confederation of the Rhine to remain, and a confederation of the North to be formed under the patronage of Alexander, whose sister the emperour Napoleon is to marry after repudiating his present wife."
Nat. Int.
HALIFAX TRIAL.
TRIAL OF WILSON.
Copies of the trial, at Halifax, of one of the men, ( Wilson .) taken from the Chesapeake , have been received in Boston.
A pamphlet has been published at Halifax, of the trial of John Wilson, alias Jenkins Ratford, for mutiny, desertion and contempt. It will be recollected that this was one of the seamen found on board the Chesapeake . In this pamphlet we observe the following correspondence:
To John Erskine Douglas, Esq. captain of his majesty's ship Bellona , and Senior Officer, &c. &c. Chesapeake .
His Majesty's ship LEOPARD , at Sea, 22d June, 1807.
SIR, In obedience to your signal this morning, to weigh anchor and reconnoitre, S. E. by E. I have the honour to acquaint you, that having arrived off Cape Henry, to the distance of about 4 or 5 leagues, I bore up, pursuant to orders from the commander in chief, to search for deserters on board the United States frigate Chesapeake . On arriving within hail, an officer was dispatched according to my instructions, to shew the order to the commander, together with the following note from myself:
"The captain of his Britannic majesty's ship Leopard , has the honour to enclose to the captain of the United States' frigate Chesapeake , an order from the hon. vice-admiral Berkeley, commander in chief of his majesty's ships on the north American station, respecting some deserters from the ships (therein mentioned) under his command, and supposed now to be serving as part of the crew of the Chesapeake . The captain of the Leopard will not presume to say any thing in addition to what the commander in chief has stated, more than to express a hope that every circumstance respecting them may be adjusted, in such a manner, that the harmony subsisting between the two countries, may remain undisturbed."
The boat, after an absence of three quarters of an hour, returned with the following answer:
"I know of no such men as you describe; the officers that were on the recruiting service for this ship, were particularly instructed by the government, through me, not to enter any deserters from his Britannic majesty's ships; nor do I know of any being here.
"I am also instructed, never to permit the crew of any ship that I command, to be mustered by any other but her own officers; it is my disposition to preserve harmony; and I hope this answer to your dispatch will prove satisfactory.
(Signed) JAMES BARRON.
Commander of the U. S. ship Chesapeake ."
On the receipt of this letter, motives of humanity, and an ardent desire to prevent bloodshed, induced me if possible to endeavour to make the search without recurring to more serious measures, by repeatedly hailing and remonstrating without effect. I then directed a shot to be fired across the bow; after which he was again hailed, the answers again were equally evasive; conceiving then, therefore, that my orders would not admit of deviation, I lament to state that I felt under the necessity of enforcing them by firing into the United States ship; a few shots were returned, but none struck this ship—at the expiration of ten minutes from the first shot being fired, the pendant and ensign of the Chesapeake were lowered. I then gave the necessary direction for her being searched, and herewith send you a statement of the number and names of the deserters found on board. Several other English persons composed part of the crew of the frigate, but as they did not claim the protection of the British flag, and were not within the limits of my orders from the commander in chief, I therefore allowed them to remain.
After the search had been made, and previous to separation, the captain sent me the annexed note; which with my answer, I have the honour to subjoin; and
I have the honour to be, sir your most obedient humble servant,
S. P. HUMPHREYS.
Copy of a letter from commodore Barron, captain to Humphreys, after the Chesapeake had struck.
"SIR,
"I consider the frigate Chesapeake as your prize, and am ready to deliver her to any officer authorized to receive her—by the return of the boat I shall expect your answer; and have the honour to be,
Sir, your most obedient, Humble servant,
JAMES BARRON.
At Sea, 22d June, 1807."
ANSWER.
His majesty's ship Leopard , at sea, June 22, 1807.
"SIR,
"Having, to the utmost of my power, fulfilled the instructions of my commander in chief, I have nothing more to desire; and must, in consequence, proceed to join the remainder of the squadron; repeating that I am ready to give you every assistance in my power, and do most sincerely deplore, that any lives should have been lost in the execution of a service, which might have been adjusted more amicably, not only with respect to ourselves, but to the nations to which we respectively belong.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
S. P. HUMPHREYS."
Extract from the Trial.
"The prisoner was now called upon for his defence: having been told, at the examination of each
*William Ware, Daniel Martin, John Strahan, alias Story—H. M. S. Melampus .
John Wilson, alias Jenkins Ratford—H. M. S. Halifax .
witness, that he might ask any questions he pleased.—After retiring for a short time with the judge advocate, he returned into court and stated—that the evidence brought against him was so strong, there was but little left for him to say in his defence; but that the reason for his hiding in the coal-hole, was for fear of the Americans making him fight against his country, which he declared he would not do on any account; that he, with all the men who deserted from the Halifax , were persuaded by the boatswain to enter for the Chesapeake , to protect themselves, which they did: lieut. Sinclair asked them if they had not a second name. About 30 men went with him in the first draft to the Chesapeake , when capt. Gordon mustered them, and they were mustered again in Hampton Roads by the commodore. He requested leave to call one evidence in again—to ask his officers for a character—and then threw himself on the mercy of the court."
The following is from the observations of the President of the Court Martial, in pronouncing the sentence:—
"You have now heard the awful sentence of the court—you have been found guilty of deserting from the service of your country, which, at all times, is highly criminal; if it was possible to make it more so, it is at the present crisis, when Great-Britain is struggling for her very existence.
"Your deserting from the Halifax , and entering into the American navy, has been attended with most serious and unfortunate consequences, affecting the peace of both countries."
Extract from remarks subjoined at Halifax to the Trial
"When the Chichester left the West Indies, four men—two belonging to the royal artillery, one of the 15th regiment, and one of the 37th—who had been unwell, but were getting into a state of convalescence, were sent on board her, that in a voyage to the States their recovery might be perfected. These men deserted from the Chichester , and, with their British uniforms on, entered into the American service. They were seen on shore after they had entered, by the serjeant of marines of the Chichester , and one of them had the impudence to offer to shake hands with him, but he rejected his offer with becoming contempt.
"These men were applied for by capt. Douglas, the commanding officer of the squadron in the Chesapeake , and the answer he received was, if any such men had enlisted, they were gone up the country with a detachment. * * * *
"The American sloop of war Wasp , which sailed the beginning of June, with the president's objections to the pending treaty, as an additional proof of friendly intention, carried with her three British deserters. * * * *
"If doubt can still remain in the mind of any person, whether commodore Barron knew that the men who were taken out of his ship were British deserters, we copy the following extracts from their own voluntary confessions:—
"John Strahan, after giving an account of his desertion from the Melampus , the first of February, in company with Ware, Martin, and Little, says, "that they went to Norfolk, where he, Martin, and Ware, entered for the Chesapeake —that he knew the faces of several Englishmen on board the Chesapeake , but did not know their names—that Commodore Barron promised to protect him."
"William Ware says, "that when they came before Commodore Barron, at the Naval Yard, at Washington, he promised to protect them, although they were deserters from a British man of war."
"Jenkins Ratford, before his execution, acknowledged, "that he was born in London, and that he voluntarily entered into his majesty's service."
TRIAL OF AARON BURR.
OPINION of the Court—Delivered on FRIDAY, September 18.
Two questions arise from the present motion.
1st. Is the judge who composes this court, either as a court or as a magistrate, authorised to commit any person for trial in the Mississippi Territory?
2dly. Is the verdict which has been rendered in this court a bar to a prosecution either in the same or a different state, for different overt acts of the same treason?
On the first point I will observe as preliminary to a consideration of the act of congress which is supposed to give the power contended for, that I have been inclined to think the territorial courts were erected, not under the 3d art. of the constitution which defines the judicial power of the U. States; but under the 4th article which enables congress to make all needful rules and regulations for the government of their territories. One reason for this opinion is that the territorial courts have cognizance of cases over which congress under the 3d art. are incapable of giving jurisdiction to the circuit courts of the U. S. I do not mean to say that the circuit system may not be extended to the territories. I only mean to say that the existing territorial courts are not created in virtue of that article which creates and defines the judicial power of the U. States.
The act which is denominated the judicial act passed immediately after the formation of the constitution and appears to have had exclusively for its object the organization of a system under the 3d art. of that instrument.
Its title is "An act to establish the judicial courts of the U. States;" and it contains no reference to a territorial court.
The second section divides the United States into districts, no one of which includes any portion of territory not then included in some state. In this section then the term "United States" designates the states composing the Union in exclusion of that territory which was governed by the U. States. The word "district" in the same section obviously means a judicial district created by the act. The term is plainly used in the same sense in the 3d section and in every other part of the act where it is employed. So the term "circuit court" is never employed but with a plain reference to the courts created by the act; and under this construction the supreme court has refused to take cognizance of an appeal from a territorial court.
The 33d section authorises any justice or judge of the U. S. to arrest and commit for any offence against the U. S. and because an offence against the U. S. may unquestionably be committed in a territory, it is argued that these words authorise a judge here to arrest and commit for trial there.
If these words stood unconnected and uncontroul-
ed by others I should not consider the sentence as absolutely free from doubt, although perhaps I might give it the construction required by the counsel for the U. S. Some doubt would be induced by the subject matter on which the words are employed. An arrest and commitment of an offender is necessarily for the purpose of bringing him to trial, and an act creating particular courts of criminal jurisdiction in order to give effect to an important article of the constitution, and authorising the judges of those courts to arrest and commit offenders for trial generally, might be construed without departing far from acknowledged rules, to authorise a commitment for trial in those courts only to which the constitution and the law related.
But all doubt upon this subject is removed by the particular words of the act.
Every person admits that a legislative act like any other instrument, is to be taken altogether, and that general phrases may be explained, and restrained or enlarged by other words which demonstrate the sense in which those general phrases were used. Now the sentence authorising an arrest and commitment for trial proceeds to say before what court such trial must be had. It must be before the court which by that act has cognizance of the offence. How then can the authority extend to a commitment for trial, before a court which by that act has no cognizance of the offence? Which derives its jurisdiction from a different act, and is distinct in its character and in its powers? The words "such court of the United States as by the act has cognizance of the offence," are not senseless. They are operative words which form an important part of the description of the power given. How then can they be rejected? The words which authorise the district judge to remove the person committed into that district in which he is to be tried must obviously mean that judicial district, and refer as plainly as a reference can be made to that district, in which the commitment expresses that the offender is to be tried. On this the committing judge decides.
It has been contended, that because the court for the Mississippi territory has, by a subsequent act of congress jurisdiction over all offences committed within the territory, that the grant of jurisdiction to that court enlarges the power of the committing magistrates of other courts.
The correctness of this deduction cannot be admitted. I cannot comprehend that train of reasoning by which the grant of power to one court can be considered as enlarging the powers of magistrates belonging to another court, having no relation to the newly created court, and who are not in any manner contemplated by the act creating that new court.
But if this point could have been involved in doubt, that doubt is, I think, removed by the circumstances existing at the passage of the judicial act. A territorial court was then in being, exercising its jurisdiction over offences which were committed within the territory. The court for the western country as I perceive, from the journals of the old congress, was formed soon after the passage for the ordinance for its government. If immediately after the passage of the judicial act, a judge had been required to commit an offender for trial before that territorial court, what must have been his answer? He must have said congress has empowered me to commit for trial only before a court created by the judicial act. On the policy of their motives for this restriction, I am not to decide: such is their will and I am bound to obey it.
If such must have been the construction of the law with respect to the territorial court, existing at the time, such must be its construction with respect to other territorial courts created since on the same model.
I am on these reasons perfectly clear that I have no power to commit for trial in the court for the Mississippi territory, and of consequence it would be altogether improper in me to go into an enquiry on a subject on which I cannot act.
The second question is much more doubtful. It is a constitutional question of great importance, and one which I ought not to decide, unless it becomes absolutely necessary, while a single doubt respecting it exists on my mind. I have attended to the arguments which have been urged on both sides and doubts upon it do yet exist.
I acknowledge the force of the argument so repeatedly urged, that levying war is one continued crime; and the different overt acts of the same war, are as much parts of the same treason, as different stabs or different doses of poison given to the same individual are parts of the same murder. The difference between levying war and a felony may be in some measure this. If for felony as robbery or burglary, a man be indicted in the wrong county, he is charged in a jurisdiction in which no part of the offence has been committed; but if he be indicted for levying war within a district through which the force has passed, he is indicted within a district in which a part of the offence has been committed.—The arguments at bar formed upon this distinction have great weight with me.
My doubt consists in this. The overt act now charged could not have been laid in the indictment on which col. Burr has been tried. There is therefore considerable force in the argument that his acquittal does not prevent a distinct indictment for the war in Kentucky. My judgment is not decidedly formed upon this point. I shall therefore hear the testimony relative to the conduct of the accused within the United States, and shall in the mean time, reflect further on this subject. In the course of this reflection it is impossible not to allow much weight to the arguments delivered to day, especially to that which shows the difference between murder and treason in this, that proving a murder to be committed in another county does absolutely disprove the indictment.
In the course of this argument an incidental altercation at the bar has produced some commentaries on the construction given by this court to the opinion of the supreme court, in the case of Bollman and Swartwout , which I do not think myself at liberty to pass over altogether without notice.
Reports may very possibly be in circulation that this court instead of obeying has absolutely reversed a decision of the supreme court. While such reports would be entirely incorrect in point of fact, they would cast an imputation on this court, which, I matter myself, will never be merited. But such reports may circulate with great facility, and the labour of reading the opinion to which they refer, and which would certainly refute them, will be taken only by a few. If then a declaration made from the bar to myself, evidently purporting that my opinion instead of construing, reverses that of

the supreme court, should be heard unnoticed. I certainly might be understood to acquiesce in the remark and to countenance any reports which might be circulated to the same effect. I therefore feel myself bound to declare that I have given what I believe to be the sound and true legal construction of the opinion of the supreme court; and I feel myself further bound to state to gentlemen the particular parts of that opinion on which there has been a difference between the construction made by the court and that made by the counsel for the prosecution.
The points inferred from that opinion by the counsel for the United States were,
1st. That war might be levied without the application of actual violence to the objects to which it was intended to be applied.
2dly. That a man might be indicted as being present, on an overt act committed by others in his absence.
On the first point, as must be recollected, this court concurred with the counsel for the prosecution. Their construction was declared to be correct. But because war might be levied without the application of force, they had concluded that war might be levied without the existence of force, and therefore that war was levied on Blannerhasset's island.
I attended to the arguments of gentlemen with all the powers I possess. It required no effort to do this, for their arguments commanded attention; but I do not recollect one sentence from either of them, indicating the idea that the opinion of the supreme court dispensed with potential force, with the posture of war; or that they had reflected seriously on this question. The court made certainly a very elaborate investigation of this point, but it was produced not by any misconceptions of it stated at the bar, but in consequence of misconceptions understood to have been formed elsewhere, and because it constituted an important question in the case then on trial.
The second point was one on which there was clearly an opposition between the construction of the law made by the counsel for the prosecution and that of the court. On the part of the prosecution it was clearly understood that an absent man might be indicted for an overt act committed by another. I am persuaded that gentlemen if they will examine the train of reasoning by which their minds were conducted to this conclusion, will satisfy themselves that they have been misled by ideas drawn from other sources than the opinion to which this error has been imputed.
By the common law, accessories in treason are principals and they have understood a declaration that a man leagued in a conspiracy may become a traitor by performing a part distinct from that of appearing in arms as an adoption of this common law principle. I am persuaded that when the feelings created by warm contestation shall subside, gentlemen will themselves suspect that this conclusion has been precipitately drawn.
No sensation whatever has been excited by the remarks which have occasioned these observations, other than the opinion that this explanation has been rendered necessary by them.
Gentlemen will, if they please, proceed with their testimony relative to the conduct of the accused in the United States.
LATEST PROCEEDINGS.
Motion for commitment — Since our last court have been occupied by the examination of evidence relative to the motion for commitment, and by desultory discussions arising on various parts of that evidence. As the first is infinitely more interesting and perhaps more important to the publick, we shall be obliged to content ourselves with stating the general points of discussion as they occur; particularly as there is at this moment some reasonable ground of expectation and hope that a vast mass of evidence is about to appear before the court, and to solicit publication in our paper.
Saturday was principally occupied by the discussion on points of evidence; and Jacob Dunbaugh was the only witness before the court. His examination was not then completed. The principal question was; how far testimony could be drawn from points beyond the limits of a state to elucidate the transactions at the mouth of Cumberland; and between that point and the Chickasaw Bluffs. The chief justice decided, that either actual or potential force or a military assemblage constituted the overt act of treason ; and that any evidence as to those might be clearly admitted; but that if the act was equivocal , as the assemblage of the party at the mouth of the Cumberland appeared to be, that then it was necessary to resort to other evidence, to explain the character of the assemblage, or the colour of the act; and that this evidence might be drawn from presumptive sources, even if they lay beyond the limits of a state. He observed, that standing in the character of a committing magistrate, he was disposed to let in any evidence explanatory of such a doubt, although he might not perceive its bearing or its relevancy.
Mr. B. denied that there could be any equivocal act in law; that every act must be either innocent or guilty; and that no explanatory or collateral evidence could be introduced to eke out the evidence of an overt act. He denied that there could be an overt act of treason, unless there was either actual or potential force; either actual hostilities or virtual intimidation; and that his was the first and only case in which it had ever been decided, that a mere military attitude was sufficient to constitute treason.
On Monday Mr. Burr came prepared to discuss the propositions which he had advanced on Saturday. He added that no man could be more dissatisfied than himself with the delay which such an argument could produce; but he had an additional reason for desiring such a delay; as he had that morning received two letters, which intimated that evidence was coming on, tending to prove that the publick and himself had been sacrificed and sold.
The Chief Justice was extremely unwilling to hear any argument on these propositions, but if the gentlemen believed it to be essential, he would hear them with a great deal of attention. He could have no objections to any delay, if it should contribute to introduce testimony on either side, that would serve to explain things in a manner not before explained.
After some remarks on the inhumanity of detaining the witnesses here: Mr. Hay then announced his intention of taking their depositions. He gave notice of his intention of taking their depositions at the Washington tavern immediately. The opposite counsel objected to this course. The Chief Justice declared that it was extremely probable he should
hear these depositions if they were taken: Mr. Hay and Mr. McRae accordingly left the court for that purpose.
After some desultory conversation the counsel for col. Burr waved the argument which they intended to urge, and the court proceeded with the examination of the evidence. Jacob Dunbaugh was again introduced, and examined at considerable length. He was followed by James McDowell, for the second time, and by Israel Miller. In the course of these proceedings, Mr. Hay suggested the propriety of discharging such witnesses as had already been before the court on the treason case. Mr. Burr objected to this discharge. He observed, that Mr. Eaton should at all events attend the court; as he intended to disqualify his evidence; and to show that he ought not to be received as a witness in a court of justice.
On Tuesday the examination proceeded. Jacob Dunbaugh was again called in. He was followed by Stephen S. Welch; by William Love, for the second time: by Samuel Moxley, Chandler Lindley, and John Mulholland.
Mr. Hay then observed that it was unnecessary to trouble the court with a repetition of such testimony by other witnesses; that he had only another witness whom he wished to introduce on those points (David Fisk, who was now sick, and whose deposition must be read in evidence) that he had hitherto produced witnesses who had been at the mouth of the Cumberland, to explain the complexion and intention of this party; and that he should proceed to-morrow to produce other witnesses, who had not there been present, to explain those intentions still more distinctly.
After some conversation the court adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock.
PHILADELPHIA, September 14.
His Britannick majesty's consul general, for the middle and southern states of America, publishes for the information of the merchants and traders, whom it may concern, an order of his majesty in council of the 1st July, 1807, relative to the intercourse in neutral ships, with his majesty's territories in the West-Indies and continent of South-America.
P. BOND.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 1st July, 1807, present the king's most excellent majesty in council.
Whereas by an act, made and passed in the forty-sixth year of his majesty's reign, intituled "An act, authorising his majesty in council, to allow, during the present war, and for six months after the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace, the importation and exportation of certain goods and commodities, in neutral ships, into and from his majesty's territories in the West-Indies, and continent of South-America;" it is enacted, that from and after the passing of the said act, it shall and may be lawful for his majesty, his heirs and successors, by and with the advice of his and their privy council, to permit, or to authorize the governors of the islands and territories hereinafter mentioned, in such manner, and under such restrictions, as to his majesty, by and with the advice of his privy council, shall seem fit to permit, when the necessity of the case shall appear to his majesty, with the advice of the privy council, to require it, from time to time during the present war, and for six months after the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace the importation also, and the exportation from, any island and in the West-Indies, (in which description the Bahama islands, and the Bermuda and Somer islands, are included,) or any islands or territories on the continent of South America, to his majesty be longing, of any such articles, goods, and commodities as shall be mentioned in such order of his majesty in council, in any ships or vessels belonging to the subjects of any state in amity with his majesty, in such manner as his majesty, his heirs and successors by and with the advice aforesaid, shall direct, provided such ships or vessels shall duly enter into, report, and deliver their respective cargoes, and re-load, at such ports only where regular custom houses shall have been established; and whereas, it appears at present to be necessary to permit, for a limited time, subject to be sooner terminated, varied, or altered, as is hereafter provided, the importation into, and the exportation from, the island and territories of H. M. in the West-Indies (including the Bahama Islands, and the Bermuda or Somer Islands,) and the lands and territories on the continent of South America, to his majesty belonging, or certain articles, goods, and commodities hereinafter mentioned, in any ships or vessels belonging to the subjects of any state in amity with his majesty; his majesty is thereupon pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, in order, and doth hereby order, that the governors and lieutenant-governors of his majesty's islands and colonies in the West-Indies, (in which description the Bahama Islands, and the Bermuda or Somer Islands are included,) and of any lands or territories on the continent of South America, to his majesty belonging and each and every of such governors, and lieutenant-governors, shall be authorised, and they, and each and every of them, are hereby authorized to permit, for 12 months from the date hereof, subject to be sooner terminated, varied, or altered, as is hereafter provided, in any ships or vessels belonging to the subjects of any state in amity with his majesty, the importation into the said islands, colonies, lands, and territories respectively, of staves and lumber, and also of every kind of provisions, (beef, pork, fish and butter excepted,) which are of the growth or produce of the country to which such ship or vessel importing the same shall belong; the exception of fish, however, not to be in force in any of the said islands, colonies, lands, or territories, in which there shall have been provided a bounty on fish taken in any part from his majesty's dominions in North America, or on the coast thereof, by British subjects, to an amount equal to two shillings a quintal on cod, and imported in British vessels from any of his majesty's provinces, settlements, or possessions in North America; and also the exportation from the said islands, colonies, lands, and territories respectively, into which such importation of staves, lumber, and provisions as aforesaid, shall be made, of rum and molasses, and of any other articles, goods and commodities, whatsoever, except sugar, indigo, cotton, wool, coffee and cocoa; provided always that such ships or vessels shall only enter into, report, and deliver their respective cargoes and re-load, at such place only where regular Custom-Houses shall have been established; and his
majesty, by and with the advice of his said privy council, is further pleased to order, and doth hereby order, that notwithstanding any thing herein before contained, the said permission and authority to import and export shall cease and determine, or be varied and altered, before the expiration of the above mentioned period of twelve months, at the expiration of six months after the notification in the London Gazette, of any order of his majesty, by and with the advice of his privy council, for revoking, varying or altering such permission and authority, or shall cease and determine at the expiration of six months after the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace.
STEPHEN COTTREL.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Schooner Rising States, Newcomb; and sloop Chancellor, Story, 3 days from New-York. The ship Rolla, Garey, 44 days from London, with a cargo of Dry Goods, arrived in Hampton Roads on Wednesday bound to City Point.—Passengers, Mr. Drake and Dr. Dandridge.—Left at London Aug. 7, ships Dummies, Beard, of Norfolk for Baltimore in 3 days; Gold Hunter, Vose, of and for New-York, in a few days; Science, Howard, for ditto, 10 days; Remittance, Law, for do. 3 weeks; Globe, Bailey, do. 7 days; Romeo, La-busket, for Boston, 7 days; New Galen, Hickley, do. 7 days; Ocean, —, for Philadelphia, 7 days; Stranger, Robertson, for do. do.; Pigeon, —, destination unknown; Rittenhouse, —, do.; Isabella, Green, for Charleston, a few days; Hamilton Moore, McCobb, for do. 10 days; Romp, Chew, for New-Orleans, 14 days; Harkimer, Howland, of New York, destination unknown.—The Betsey, Charles, from Monte Viedo, and Two Friends of Charleston, had arrived in the river bound up.—Spoke, Aug. 22, in lat. 46, 22, long. 33. ship Aberdeen, Walker, 13 days from Liverpool bound to New-York—23, in lat. 46, 9, long. 34, 50, brig Nancy, Bowers, 14 days from Greenock bound to Wiswasset—26th, in lat. 44, 7, long. 28. British ship Neptune, 25 days from St. Domingo bound to Liverpool—29th, in lat. 42, 33, long. 45, 50, ship Eliza Sproat, Sutter, 38 days from Amsterdam bound to New-York—Sept. 13, in lat. 38, 12, long. 63, ship Nancy, Martin, from New-York bound to Liverpool.
Sales at Auction.
To-Morrow the 26th instant, at 12 o'clock, will positively be sold for cash, at the store of Bernard Boudin, No. 34, Water-Street, the corner of Commerce Street,
His Stock of GOODS,
Consisting of Ready made Clothes, and a general assortment of DRY GOODS
S. Marks, jun.
September 25.
On Tuesday, the 29th instant, will be sold at 10 o'clock, for cash,
40 pieces coarse Cloth, suitable for servants clothes; 25 pieces Broad Cloth, 1 bale rose and striped Blankets, 46 pieces Velvets and Corduroys, 1 bale Cottons, 12 do. apron Checks, 50 do. cotton Cassimere, 2 boxes Irish Linen, 20 dozen cotton Hosiery, 16 pieces brown Platillas, 75 pieces Calico, 40 dozen Handkerchiefs, and 3 cases Hats.
At 12 o'clock,
A Negro MAN, about 30 years of age, by trade a house-carpenter.
And at 1 o'clock on Maxwell's wharf, will be rented to the highest bidder for one year, 2 of those three story fire-proof Ware-Houses, on said wharf.
Francis Smith, V. M.
At private Sale,
20 pieces Russia Duck, 300 barrels Corn.
September 25.
On Tuesday next, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock, will positively be sold on the premises,
The valuable fire-proof Brick-House, No 21, the corner of Little Water-Street and Commerce-Street, calculated for two families.
Terms, note, with approved indorsers, payable at 60, 90, 120, and 180 days.
S. Marks, Jun.
September 25.
On Wednesday the 30th instant, at the wharf occupied by William Smith, Gosport,
The HULL of the Brig JOHN & ANN, copper bottomed, with all her materials.
Also,
Said Brig's CARGO, consisting of Ton Timber, Scantling, Shingles, and Boards, all of the choicest quality, from Wilmington, North-Carolina.—Terms cash.
John Cox.
Portsmouth, September 25.
For Sale, imported in the Thomas, from London.
Double Gloucester, Pine and Berk-ley CHEESE,
10 ton Whiting, 300 dozen best London Stout.—Apply to Nathaniel Boush.
September 25.
For SALE,
2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. do.
1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25.
Fall and Winter GOODS.
The Subscribers has received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, and Planter, from London, an extensive and general assortment of
Seasonable and Fancy GOODS,
Amongst which are
20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Blankets, 6 do. Plains and Halflithes, 13 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c 1 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimere, 10 do. Twilled Sackings, 5 do. British Ozanburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheetings, 20 trunks fashionable Goods, 4 cases Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kegs F and F Gun Powder, also an assortment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c.—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper.
Richard & John Taylor.
September 25.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their
Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cassimere, Patent Cords, Swardown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; Ladies' Trabagar, Calabria, Buena Ayre, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; and Spanish Boots and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epauliers; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dresses; Calicoes, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c.
The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 27.
Fall and Winter GOODS.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
Have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a general assortment of
Cloths, woollen and cotton, Cords, Carpets and Carpeting, Blankets, Irish Linens, and a few boxes coarse Hats assorted, &c. &c.
And expect by the first arrival from London,
A supply of fancy and fashionable GOODS,
suitable to the season, which they offer for sale by wholesale or retail, on the most reasonable terms for cash or approved paper. Sept. 16.
FALL GOODS.
We have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further supply by the first arrival from London.
J. & W. Southgate.
On hand, a few very fine
Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes.
September 16.
FALL GOODS.
Just received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of
Cloths, Woollens, Hardware, and Cutlery GOODS, which will be disposed of very low by
George M'Intosh.
September 14.
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an assortment of
Fall and Winter GOODS,
Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimere, Bennet's patent Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Kendal Cottons, Yarn, Woolled and Cotton Hosiery, Powder and Shot, and a final assortment of Sadlery.
They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS September 14.
Spring and Summer GOODS.
The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of
Fancy and fashionable GOODS,
which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. May 1.
DESERTION.
Deserted from the United States' Gun-Boats, on Monday the 25th instant, the following Seamen, viz. PHILIP COLLINS, fair complexion, a out 5 feet 6 inches high, blue eyes and sandy hair, was born on the Eastern shore of Maryland.
EPHRAIM BERBINGER, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, of a dark complexion, dark eyes, sharp face, and appears pleasant when spoken to; on the inside of the left leg he has two remarkable scars; has formerly sailed out of North-Carolina, and it is more than probable he has made for that state.
JOHN ELLIOTT, a stout man, about 6 feet high, light hair, light complexion, speaks quick, was born in the state of Pennsylvania, and by trade a tanner; had on when he ran off, a white hat, nauken pantaloons, blue pea jacket, and shoes without stockings.
PETER LEBRETTON, a Frenchman, about 5 feet 8 inches high, speaks good English, has uncommon large whiskers and black hair.—Ten Dollars Reward will be given to any person who may apprehend either of the above mentioned men, and Forty for the whole, in case they or they may be so secured that the commander of the Gun-Boats on this station gets them again, and all reasonable charges paid.
John Lyon,
Purser United States Gun-Boats, Norfolk. September 25.
100 barrels prime New-York PORK,
City inspection—For Sale by
C. & F. Whittle.
September 18.
NOTICE.
I intend to leave this state in a few weeks.
Elizabeth Laurence.
September 18.
500 bbls. first quality Navy BREAD,
150 do. superfine Pilot do.
For Sale by
Stephen Harris.
September 18.
NOTICE.
The officers entitled to forage in consequence of the late tour of duty, under the command of Brigadier General Mathews, are requested to bring forward their returns properly signed by the 26th instant, as the accounts will be closed on that day.
William Cammack, Commissary of Forage September 18.
Coarse Liverpool SALT,
For Sale on board the ship Courtey, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to
William Pennock.
Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT.
September 16.
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret, from Teneriffe,
70 hogsheads and 100 quarter casks
choice Teneriffe WINE.—For sale by
Moses Myers.
July 24.
FAMILY FLOUR,
of a superior quality in half barrels, for sale by
J. & W. Southgate.
September 2.

GERMAN LINENS, &c.
76 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Ruffia Sheeting, 80 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheeting, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per box, 3 do. Piattillas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. reeled bottling Wire, 2 do. Table Cloth, 100 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 11,000 best Coffee-bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblett, Decanters, &c.
Also, A large invoice of Lace, 6 elegant Terrefial Globes, Jewellery and Dice, 3 large Looking Glasses, Elegant Chessmen, 3 in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Flageolets and Clarinets, Elegant marble Statues, Violins, Bows, and Fifes, Urns and Vases, Flutes with four and six keys, Liquor Casks, Oil Cloth, do. patent lined, Water and Waffle Irons, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Looking Glasses, Velvet Ribbons, Shaving Casks, Fine Thread Stockings, Elegant Writing Desks, Elegant Cutlery, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, An invoice of Watches, Seine and Sewing Twine, Watch Crystals and Beads, For Sale by
Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11
This Day landing from on board the Schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 35 quarter casks Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3.
For SALE, A few hundred rounds of English PRINTING INK, of the first quality—Also, A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office. Sept. 17.
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs. Wood & Hastings, no. 20, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24.
For SALE, Situated in an agreeable and hands me situation in Hampton, on the Main-street, the rooms owned and lately occupied by the subscriber. consisting of A DWELLING-HOUSE, three stories high, the lower part finished for a store, with out-houses, all in complete order, with a large lot and good garden. A liberal credit will be given, and bond and security required. The House is at present well furnished, and will be rented by the month if not sold, with the Furniture. For terms apply to Mr. William Proby, next door to the premises, or to James Gilbert. Hampton, Sept. 2.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Virginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
For SALE, 35 punch. Windward Island RUM, Brunet & Thompson. August 19.
For Sale on board the Ship Ann... 23,000 feet white pine BOARDS, of excellent quality, fit for inside joiner's work, which will be sold low if taken from on board. Apply to William Dickson. September 2.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. do. 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 round do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2.
J. MORAN, Has received per Schooner Liberty, captain Lewis, from Philadelphia, in addition to his former supply of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, of the latest importation, Pepper, Allspice, and Mustard, Leaf Sugar, Chocolate, Soap, Candles, Spermaceti and Paint Oils, Powdered Black Lead, Roll Brimstone and Lampblack, Kedge Anchors, Boat Chains and Hooks, A variety of Hooks and Thimbles, Pump Plugs, Tackle, Barreled and hogshead Can Hoods, &c. &c. with an assortment of Tin and Japan'd Ware. And in Store, 1000 bushels Corn, a few hhd. Jam. Sugar, superior quality, a few barrels inferior do. with Coffee, an assortment of Queen's Ware; which, with a variety of other articles for vessels and family use, will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or short credit. September 11.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Nansemond, within one mile of Scott's Landing, a negro man named MOSES, who since he has run off has changed his name to TOM SCOTT, having bought a free negro's pass registered in the Court of Isle of Wight county, by the name of Tom Scott; he is about 25 years of age, black complexion, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, rather stout and well made—he has a pleasing countenance when spoken to, and lips in his common talk, but much more so when angry or talks fast; he was brought up on a farm, but as he has been run-away for these four years, he has been employed on board of different vessels, and now has the appearance of a sailor. I understand he was at Norfolk on the 30th last month as a right in one of the Baltim'ore Packets; he has a scar on his right wrist, occasioned by a burn, and a small knot between the elbow and shoulder of the right arm, occasioned by a whip. As he purchased the free negro's pass as above mentioned, it will appear on examination the pass and the fellow, that there are no marks as mentioned on this fellow in the pass unless they are interlined—I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying the said negro man out of the state, and all persons from harbouring him. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to me, or secure him in Norfolk County Jail. Ann Carstarphen. Nansemond County, Sept. 24.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality, Borax, Camphor, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Calomel, Coloquith, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom, Rochelle, do. Gums Ammoniac, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liqueur refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Manna in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. Hatsborne Shavings, Glycer Pipes, Pewter and Ivory Syringes, Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mint, Peppermint, Amber, and Anniseed, Arrow Root, Tapioca, Sago in grain, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, Pocket Instruments, Best crown Lozenges, Common do. Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality, Shop Twine, Elegant Smelling Bottles, Castle Soap, Windsor do. Wash Balls, Milk of Roses, Cowland's Lotion, Double distilled Lavender Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind, Welchwood's Mortars and Pestles of different sizes, Apothecary's Scales and Weights, Patent Medicines, Essence of Peppermint, Janus Powder, British Oil, Patent Sago, Norris's Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's Pills, Steel's Opiodelstock, Turlington's Balsam, Essence of Mustard. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—NORTH'S MA CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. &c. * MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves Feb. 20. tf
For RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport. William Wilkinson. July 29. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates of property, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Portugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such an application at his office, No. 21, Main-street. Robert Dickson. June 15. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhd. old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhd. Red Port, 50 do. retaining Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhd. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
Thirty Dollars Reward. Runaway from the subscriber about the 20th May last, living in the county of Princess Anne, a negro man named FELIX, about 30 years of age, has a scar on his right cheek. All persons are forewarned from harbouring him, and I will give the above reward to any person who will bring him home, or so secure him, that I may get him again. Joshua James. Princess Anne County, Aug. 10. tf
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hhd. 14 tierces and 47 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms. Henry Hastie. July 10. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 crates Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 4 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twisted Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 3000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3780 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10. tf
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 200 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13. tf
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN opposite the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22. tf
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of superior quality—For Sale by William Pennock. August 26. tf
Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined. N B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. tf 157
REMOVAL.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main-street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEAL) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
On the 25th of last month, my negro man GERARD ran away from my Mansion plantation, in King-George county, Virginia. He is about five feet and a half high, stout made, when standing appears to bend backwards in the knee joints, has tick lips, a pimpled face, his complexion of a yellow cast, and a scar in the form of an M, about an inch long on his right cheek. He is upwards of thirty years of age, and a blacksmith by trade. He ran away many years ago, and was apprehended at Norfolk on board a vessel; and, as he has formerly been somewhat accustomed to going by water, it is probable that he will attempt to leave this state in that way. I therefore hereby forewarn all masters or skippers of vessels from harbouring or employing him. I will give a reward of one hundred dollars for apprehending, bringing said negro home, and delivering him to me, provided he shall be apprehended in another state—Twenty dollars provided he shall be apprehended anywhere in this state, brought home and delivered to me; and ten dollars in case he shall be apprehended and committed to goal, and information thereof given to me. I would advise the appropriate ruler to watch him carefully while he is in his custody, as he is an arch and deceitful fellow, and might without strict attention effect his escape. Michael Wallace. September 11. tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boos at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suawarrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash May 27. 2awtf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory,
corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for each only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1/2 d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1/2 d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1/2 d 4 Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s 3d He offers also for each only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25. tf
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'x. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 50 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18. tf
Cash will be given for a few tons of
Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundery. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town Point. July 27. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has removed to the brick store at the head of Campbell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water-street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 bhd. and 6 bhs. Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bhs. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bhs. Salmon, 5 bhs. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
REMOVAL.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main-street, opposite Market-square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEAL) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
On the 25th of last month, my negro man GERARD ran away from my Mansion plantation, in King-George county, Virginia. He is about five feet and a half high, stout made, when standing appears to bend backwards in the knee joints, has tick lips, a pimpled face, his complexion of a yellow cast, and a scar in the form of an M, about an inch long on his right cheek. He is upwards of thirty years of age, and a blacksmith by trade. He ran away many years ago, and was apprehended at Norfolk on board a vessel; and, as he has formerly been somewhat accustomed to going by water, it is probable that he will attempt to leave this state in that way. I therefore hereby forewarn all masters or skippers of vessels from harbouring or employing him. I will give a reward of one hundred dollars for apprehending, bringing said negro home, and delivering him to me, provided he shall be apprehended in another state—Twenty dollars provided he shall be apprehended anywhere in this state, brought home and delivered to me; and ten dollars in case he shall be apprehended and committed to goal, and information thereof given to me. I would advise the appropriate ruler to watch him carefully while he is in his custody, as he is an arch and deceitful fellow, and might without strict attention effect his escape. Michael Wallace. September 11. tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boos at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Suawarrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash May 27. 2awtf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory,
corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for each only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1/2 d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1/2 d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1/2 d 4 Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s 3d He offers also for each only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25. tf
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'x. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 50 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18. tf
Cash will be given for a few tons of
Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundery. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town Point. July 27. tf
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'x. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 50 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18. tf
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundery. Leven Dorsey.