Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-07-26 00:00:00

FOR CHARTER, THE GOOD SHIP HAZEN, M c Neil Watts, Master. Burthen 380 to 400 Hhds.—Now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Moses Myers. July 26. 39
FOR BREMEN, (To sail in twenty days,) THE THIP MERCURT, Cary, Master.—Will require about 70 Hhds. tobacco on freight. Any person inclining to ship said quantity, may know the terms on application to Moses Myers. July 26. 40.
FOR SALE, A neat Two Story House, with a Shed, in that part of the Town of Portsmouth, leading to the Cottage; agreeably situated, with two lots adjoining. For terms enquire of the subscriber. Who wants a Freight
FOR THE BRIG GEORGE, Momently expected from New-York. John Cox. July 21. 1m 28.
LANDING At Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co's. Wharf, from the schooner Grand Tyger, Pearson, master, from Nevis, and St. Martins, 49 Puncheons Nevis Rum. 4 Hhds. Molasses. 3 Hhds. and 18 Barrels, } St. Martins Sugar. 30 Barrels of Fruit. For sale by Francis S. Taylor. July 24. 3 a 37
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. Absconded about two months ago, a negro man named MANUEL, belonging to Mrs. Wilson, of Portsmouth, a Calker by trade, and about 45 years of age, walks lame; he is supposed to be in or about Smithfield. The above reward will be given, for delivering him in Norfolk. Thomas Warren. July 24. tf 35
JOHN RORKE & Co. Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square, Cognac, Old Peach, Apple, Antigua, and Windward Island, Rum. Holland and Country Gin. L. P. Madeira. Sherry, Teneriffe, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Loaf and Muscovado, Sugar. Coffee, Chocolate, French and Italian Oil. Olives, Capers, Basket Salt, Pearl Barley, Mace, Nutmegs. Cinnamon, Cloves, Pepper, Mustard, Race & Ground Ginger, Almonds, Raisins, Fig Blue, Starch, Refined Salt Petre, Powder and Shot. Godfroid's Havana Segars, of the first quality. Nails, Scythe Blades, Baltimore Iron, Steel, Cart Wheel Boxes, Irish Glue, Mould Candles, Corks, Wrapping Paper. July 17. tf 13
District of Virginia. United States of America. United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honorable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the Collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Teste, Seth Foster, Clerk N.D.C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. law.w. 23.
TO THE PUBLICK. The growing prosperity, population, and commerce, of the Borough of Norfolk, having suggested to several gentlemen of intelligence, the utility of establishing, a second News-Paper, whose chief objects should be, the promotion of the Commercial interests of the Borough, by collecting and publishing mercantile information, and the good of the community, generally, by exhibiting a correct and regular detail of foreign and domestic transactions; JOHN COWPER was, at their instance, induced to issue proposals to that effect, on the 31st of January last. Owing to several causes, and principally to the arduous duties of an office which he then held, Mr. C's intended publication was procrastinated until the 17th of May; when, having united with GEORGE L. GRAY, formerly editor of the Republican or Anti-Democrat at Baltimore, the patronage of the citizens was again solicited to their undertaking, by an Advertisement in the Herald, which they here republish.
PROPOSALS, For publishing, in the Borough of Norfolk, A Political and Commercial News-Paper, To be called the NORFOLK GAZETTE & PUBLICK LEDGER. CONDITIONS. This Paper shall be published on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, upon a royal sheet and an entire new letter, in a style of typographical elegance not inferior to any paper in the United States. The charge to Subscribers will be Five Dollars and Fifty Cents per annum, payable in advance. Advertisements, not exceeding one square, to be paid for at the rate of Fifty Cents for the first insertion, and Twenty-Five Cents for each succeeding publication. Any thing exceeding one square to be paid for as two, &c. &c.
PROSPECTUS. In a few words may be summed up the principal objects which shall occupy the columns of the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger. Believing, as the Editors do, that the Constitution of the United States affords the best protection to Civil Liberty that has yet been offered to her in any human institution, and revereing it as the most finished result of patriotick wisdom; the publication which they propose to conduct, shall exhibit an uniform and firm attachment to that instrument, as it issued from the hands of its authors; and a candid opposition to the introduction of such experimental changes, or innovations, as, however calculated to catch popular applause, may, by gradual y obliterating its fundamental provisions, lead to a final destruction of the whole. In this department, therefore, the Editors will deem it their duty to keep a watchful eye on the conduct of the constituted authorities, whatever may be the denomination of that party by which they may think proper to be distinguished. But at the same time that they promise, as far as to them may be possible, to expose whatever they may think, in the conduct of those at any time in power, has a tendency to militate against the publick good, or to endanger the integrity of the Constitution, they will treat them with all the respect due to the rank with which it may have pleased their country to invest them. As every thing that relates to trade and agriculture, either at home or abroad, must be highly interesting to the people of the United States, generally, commercial and agricultural subjects will, therefore, engage unremitting attention, and, when necessary, supercede every other. The grand movements on the theatre of Europe, shall meet with every possible regard; and regular and connected details, from the most authentic sources, shall be given. In this part of their duty the Editors will, from time to time, and as often as it may appear to be requisite, present their readers with summaries of the most interesting occurrences, and will endeavour to ascertain their connection with, and influence upon, our own domestic concerns. To enable them to do this with the better effect, they have already established correspondences in different parts of the British Empire, in the French Republick, and throughout the European continent generally. The foregoing, with such aid as they may be able to derive from the men of talents in this place; a punctual analysis of domestick intelligence; and occasional literary sketches; it is hoped will produce a paper worthy the most respectable and extensive patronage. To render it such will be the constant aim of the Editors.
FOR SALE, 35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron. John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30.
ANTIGUA RUM. 104. Puncheons fine flavoured Antigua Rum. Just received and for sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Who will sell BILLS on New-York, at 10 days, and 60 days sight. July 19. 6 24
FOR SALE, 350 Bbls. Alexandria Superfine Flour. Edward Johnston. July 21. 3 a 32.
MISCELLANY. PECULIARITIES OF THOMAS, DAY, Esq. From Seward's LIFE OF DARWIN. (Continued from Saturday.)
It was Mr. Day's first act on coming of age, and into possession of his estate, to augment his mother's jointure to four hundred, and to settle it upon Mr. Philips during his life. This bounty to a man who had needlessly mortified and embittered so many years of his own infancy and youth, evinced a very elevated mind. That mind also had been wounded by the caprice of a young lady, who claimed the triumph of a lettered heart, without knowing how to value and retain her prize! Before her fickleness became indisputable, he wrote the following beautiful elegy.
Yet once again in yonder myrtle bowers, Whence rose-lipp'd zephyrs, hovering, shed perfume, I weave the painted radiance of the flowers, And press coy Nature in her days of bloom.
Shall she, benignant, the wondering eyes Of the lone hermit all her charms unfold? Or, gemm'd with dew, bid her gay forets rise To grace the rustic master of the fold?
Shall these possess her bright, her fragrant, store, These snatch the wreath by plastick Nature wove, Nor wanton summer yield one garland more To grace the bosom of the nymph I love!
For she shall come; with her each sister grace, With her the kindred powers of harmony, The deep recesses of the grove shall trace, And hang with flowers each consecrated tree.
Blithe Fancy, too, shall spread her glittering plumes, She loves the white cliffs of Britannia's Isle, She loves the spot, where infant Genius blooms, She loves the spot, where peace and freedom smile,
Unless her aid the mimick queen bestow, In vain fresh garlands the low vales adorn; In vain with brighter tints the forets glow, Or dew-drops sparkle on the brow of morn.
Opes not one blossom to the spicy gale, Throws not one elm its moss-wreath'd branches wide; Wanders no rill through the luxuriant vale, Or, glist'ning, rushes down the mountain side!
But thither, with the morning's earliest ray, Fancy has wing'd her ever-mazy flight, To hymn wild carols to returning day, And catch the fairest beams of orient light.
Proud of the theft she mounts her lucid car; Her car the rainbow's painted arch supplies; Her swift wing'd steeds unnumber'd loves prepare, And countless zephyrs waft her thro' the skies.
There while her bright wheels pause in cloudless air, She waves the magick sceptre of command, And all her flattering visions, wild as fair, Start into life beneath the potent wand.
Here proudly nodding o'er the vale below, High rocks of pearl reflect the morning ray, Whence gushing streams of azure nectar flow, And tinge the trickling herbage on their way.
These, cull'd from every mountain, every plain, Perennial flowers the ambient air perfume, Far off stern boreas holds his drear domain, Nor chains the streams, nor blights the sacred bloom.
Through all the year, in copse and tangled dale, Lone Philomel her songs to Venus pours, What time pale Evening spreads the dewy veil, What time the red Morn blushes on the shores.
Illusive visions! O, not here—not here, Does Spring eternal hold her placid reign; Already Boreas chills the altering year, And blasts the purple daughters of the plain.
So fade my promis'd joys!—fair scenes of bliss! Ideal scenes, too long believ'd in vain! Plung'd down and swallow'd deep in Time's abyss! So veering chance and ruthless fates ordain.
Thee, Laura, thee, by fount, or mazy stream, Or thicket rude, unpress'd by human feet, I sigh, unheeded, to the moon's pale beam; Thee, Laura, thee, the echoing hills repeat.
O! long of billows wild, and winds the sport, Seize, seize the safe asylum that remains! Here truth, love, freedom, innocence, resort, And offer long oblivion to thy pains.
When panting, gasping, breathless, on the strand The shipwreck'd mariner reclines his breast, Say shall he scorn the hospitable hand, That points to safety, liberty, and rest?
But thou, too soon forgetful of past woe, Again would'st tempt the winds, and treacherous sea;
Ah! shall the raging blast forget to blow, Shall every wintry storm be hush'd for thee?
Not so! I dread the elemental war, Too soon, too soon, the calm, deceitful, flies; I hear the blast come whistling from afar, I see the tempest gathering in the skies.
Yet let the tempest roar!—love scorns all harms, I plunge amidst the storm resolv'd to save; This hour, at least, I clasp thee in my arms; The next let ruin join us in the grave.
The above verses imply some perfidy, or disappointment, experienced by the lady to whom they are addressed. She probably
accepted Mr. Day's addresses in resentment, and afterwards found she had no heart to give him. This is no uncommon case; and it is surely better to recede, even at the church-porch, than to plight at its altar the vow of unexisting love, which no effort of the will can implant in the bosom. It has been observed, that marriage is often the grave of love, but scarcely ever its cradle; and what hope of happiness, what hope of a blessing on nuptials, which commence with perjury!
Even at that period, 'when youth, elate and gay, steps into life,' Mr. Day was a rigid moralist, who proudly imposed on himself cold abstinence, even from the most innocent pleasures; nor would he allow an action to be virtuous, which was performed upon any hope of reward, here, or hereafter. This severity of principle, more abstract and specious, than natural or useful, rendered Mr. Day sceptical towards revealed religion, though by no means a confirmed deist. Most unlike Dr. Johnson in those doubts, he resembled him in want of sympathy with such miseries as spring from refinement and the softer affections; resembled him also, in true compassion for the sufferings of cold and hunger. To the power of relieving them he nobly sacrificed all the parade of life, and all the pleasures of luxury. For that mass of human character which constitutes polished society, he avowed a sovereign contempt; above all things he expressed aversion to the modern plans of female education, attributing to their influence the fickleness which had stung him. He thought it, however, his duty to marry; nursed systematick ideas of the force of philosophick tuition to produce future virtue, and loved to mould the infant and youthful mind.
Ever despicable in Mr. Day's estimation were the distinctions of birth, and the advantages of wealth; and he had learnt to look back with resentment to the allurements of the Graces. He resolved, if possible, that his wife should have a taste for literature and science, for moral and patriotic philosophy. So might she be his companion in that retirement, to which he had destined himself; and assist him in forming the minds of his children to stubborn virtue and high exertion. He resolved also that she should be simple as a mountain girl, in her dress, her diet, and her manners; fearless and intrepid as the Spartan wives and Roman heroines.... There was no finding such a creature ready made; philosophick romance could not hope it. He must mould some infant into the being his fancy had imaged. (TO BE CONTINUED.)
BOOKS, &c.
Just received and for Sale, by Bousal, Conrad, & Co. a valuable collection of BOOKS, many of which are new publications—among them are, Johnson's Works, 12 vols. Nicholson's Dictionary of Chemistry, 2 vols. 4to. Hutton's Mathematical and Philosophical Dictionary, 2 vols. 4to. Philosophy of Medicine, or Medical Extracts, with coloured plates, 5 vols. 8vo. Vattel's Law of Nations. Atkyns Reports in Chancery, 3 vols. 8vo. Motherby's Medical Dictionary, folio. Quincy's Lexicon. Moseley's Treatise on Tropical Diseases, &c. Sydenham's Works, 2 vols. 8vo. Murray's Materia Medica, 2 vols. 8vo. West's Poems, and Plays, 2 vols. Gray's Poetical Works. Adams's Geometrical Essays. Adams on the Globe. McLaurin on Fluxions, 2 vols. Rumford's Essays, 3 vols. Cavallo on Electricity, 3 vols. Price, on Morals. Rorringer's Natural Philosophy, 2 vols. Emerson's Mechanick's 4to. Do. Algebra. Bonycastle's Astronomy. Do. Geometry. A Burlesque Translation of Homer, 2 vols. 8vo. Cruttwell's Gazetteer, 3 vols. with Atlas. St. Pierre's Studies of Nature, 4 vols. 8vo. Hooles Orlando Furioso, 5 vols. 8vo. Emerson's Astronomy. New Whole Duty of Man. New Weeks Reparation. Bath Guide. Spirit of Masonry. Anna St. Ives, 5 vols. Hugh Trevor, 4 vols. Benevolent Quixote, 4 vols. Light and Shade, 4 vols. Tale of a Tub, 4 vols. Military Mentor, 2 vols. Life of Earl Howe. Life of Thomas Reid, D. D. F. R. S. Agustus & Mary. Wrangham's Poems. Zollikofers Sermons, 2 vols. 8vo. Adolphus's History of France, from the year 1790, to the peace in 1802, 2 vols. 8vo. Potter's Eschylus, 2 vols. 8vo. Boyd's Dante, 3 vols. 8vo. Hunter's Poems. The Depraved Husband and Philosophick Wife, 2 vols. The Grubthorpe Family, or the Old Bachelor and his Sister, 3 vols. Goldsmith's Miscellaneous Works, 4 vols. Plutarch's Lives, by Langhorne, 6 vols. 8vo. Transactions of the American Philosophical Society at Philadelphia, vol. 6. Swift's Works, 24 vols. German Theatre, 6 vols. Domestic Encyclopaedia, 5 vols. Denon's, Wilson's, and Whitman's Egypt. No. 9 Literary Magazine. 9 vols. Mayers Universal History.
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THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME; HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1804.
By the Brig George, 5 days from New-York, we have received Coleman's Evening Post of the 17th, the Gazette and Citizen, of the 18th and the Daily Advertiser, of the 20th instant. From the former of those papers, we copy the oration delivered by the honourable G. Morris, at the funeral of Major General Hamilton, on Saturday 14th instant.
The Post relates, principally, to the case of General Hamilton. By it we observe that, in addition to the other marks of respect shown to him, and to his memory, the Surgeons of the French Frigates, on hearing of his danger, went immediately to Mr. Bayard's, with a respectful tender of their professional aid. The British Packet, Lord Charles Spencer, Capt. Cotesworth, was put into mourning, and fired minute guns. The number of guns from each ship was forty-eight.
The sensibility of Mr. Coleman on this occasion, may be well imagined by those who know the great intimacy and friendship with which he was honoured by the deceased; and the reverence and esteem with which he viewed the character of the General. We shall not copy, at this time, any of his remarks.
Referring, however, to the American Citizen, whose Editor cannot be charged with any motives of political partiality for General Hamilton, we find the detail of his interment introduced by expressions which reflect honour upon the candour of Mr. Cheetham; nor do we think they are lessened by knowing that his paper has lately been opposed to the politics of Mr. Burr.
"GENERAL HAMILTON'S FUNERAL." On Saturday last the remains of this gentleman were interred, accompanied with military honours, in the family vault, Trinity Church-yard. Although the period which elapsed between his death and his funeral was but short, yet the lively recollection of his Revolutionary services—his acknowledged superior genius—his transcendent talents—his private worth—his sterling integrity—and the amiable frankness of his heart, excited in our citizens an uncommon cordiality and vigour to testify their high sense of these virtues by every demonstration of respect. There was a very general suspension of business, and the streets were uncommonly crowded with spectators.
The scene was impressive; and what added unspeakably to its solemnity, was the mournful group of tender boys, the sons, the once hopes and joys of the deceased, who, with tears gushing from their eyes, sat upon the stage, at the feet of the orator, bewailing the loss of their parent! It was too much; the sternest powers, the bloodiest villain, could not resist the melting scene. I wish I could go on and describe the sensation I felt, and those which were manifest on every countenance."
When we hear praise from an enemy, it is hard to say which it most honours. That General Hamilton deserved all that Mr. Cheetham has said of him, does not diminish the respect due to the latter, in this instance, who has laid prejudice aside, when the feelings demanded the exercise of justice.
The Morning Chronicle, a paper conducted by Dr. Irvine, and known to be under the influence of Col. Burr, and his party, speaks of the affair in the following manner.
"The remains of General HAMILTON," were on Saturday last interred in the cemetery of Trinity church, with solemnities which expressed in the strongest manner respect for his memory and regret for his loss.
We had hoped that it would have been in our power this morning to lay before our readers an authentick statement of the late affair between Col. Burr and Gen. Hamilton; but existing circumstances still postpone the publication. While we con-
* At present we shall say nothing of the cause or manner of his death. On these points we have much to lay before the publick; but prudence dictates silence until we are furnished with correct information from authentick sources. The publick have an inalienable right to be informed of the cause and manner of his lamented fate. This information is demanded by the feelings of our citizens; by a voice too powerful to be resisted. I trust it will not be long delayed. Every incident of this catastrophe is interesting.
[ED. CIT.]
sider these details imperiously demanded by the numerous and injurious reports naturally consequent to an event of this nature; and while we deeply regret the melancholy termination of this unfortunate contest; we have also the most satisfactory assurances, that when a fair and candid statement is laid before the publick, the conduct of Col. Burr will be justified by every disinterested and unprejudiced man, who considers the honour of a gentleman under the protection of his own arm.
To those who view the practice of duelling as a custom not to be justified, such statement may serve to palliate, if it will not excuse, an act which they consider an offence against religion, morality, and law. We, therefore, trust the gentlemen who are in possession of the facts, will perceive the importance of their being promptly furnished."
On which Mr. Cheetham, as preparatory to an examination of what may be said by the Chronicle, makes the following remarks: which certainly contain insinuations on the other side which lead us to expect that something particular may be disclosed.
* PRELIMINARY. —As the Morning Chronicle of yesterday contains an insinuation injurious to the just fame, by attacking the unsuspected integrity, of GENERAL HAMILTON, the Editor of the Citizen will consider himself obliged by explicit and definite answers, from correct sources, to the following queries.
When Mr. Burr deliberately took aim, in what relative position did General Hamilton stand?
Did General Hamilton present to Mr. Burr the right side or his front, guarded or unguarded?
Did General Hamilton fire from volition or accidentally, in consequence of the shock, resulting from the lodgement of Mr. Burr's ball?
If the latter, what was the difference of time between the report of Mr. Burr's pistol and that of General Hamilton's?
By the Daily Advertiser, we observe that a report had been circulated that General Hamilton had fired first at Colonel Burr. This is contradicted by a plain statement published in the Evening Post, and copied into the Advertiser; which we have not room to transcribe.
GEN. HAMILTON'S FUNERAL ORATION.
On a stage erected in the portico of Trinity church, Mr. Gouverneur Morris, having four of Gen. Hamilton's sons, the oldest about sixteen, and the youngest about six years of age, with him, rose and delivered to the concourse in front, an extempore oration, which being pronounced slowly and impressively, was easily committed to memory, and being very soon afterwards placed on paper, is now presumed to be correct, even to the language. Being shown to several gentlemen, who heard it, they all agree that it comes near enough to what was actually delivered to be presented as the oration at length.
Fellow Citizens!
IF on this sad, this solemn occasion, I should endeavour to move your commiseration, it would be doing injustice to that sensibility which has been so generally and so justly manifested. Far from attempting to excite your emotions, I must try to repress my own, and yet I fear that instead of the language of a publick speaker, you will hear only the lamentations of a bewailing friend. But I will struggle with my bursting heart, to portray that heroick spirit, which has flown to the mansions of bliss.
Students of Columbia—he was in the ardent pursuit of knowledge in your academick shades, when the first sound of the American war called him to the field. A young and unprotected volunteer, such was his zeal, and so brilliant his service, that we heard his name before we knew his person. It seemed as if GOD had called him suddenly into existence, that he might assist to save a world!
The penetrating eye of Washington soon perceived the manly spirit which animated his youthful bosom. By that excellent judge of men he was selected as an aid; and thus he became early acquainted with, and was a principal actor in, the most important scenes of our revolution.
At the siege of York he pertinaciously insisted upon, and he obtained, the command of a Forlorn Hope. He stormed the redoubt; but let it be recorded that not one single man of the enemy perished. His gallant troops, emulating the heroism of their chief, checked the uplifted arm, and spared a foe no longer resisting. Here closed his military career.
Shortly after the war, your favour, no, your discernment, called him to publick office. You sent him to the convention at Philadelphia; he there assisted in forming that constitution which is now the bond of our union, the shield of our defence, and the source of our prosperity. In signing that compact he expressed his apprehension that it did not contain sufficient means of
strength for its own preservation; and that in consequence we should share the fate of many other republicks, and pass through anarchy to despotism. We hoped better things. We confided in the good sense of the American people; and above all we trusted in the protecting Providence of the Almighty. On this important subject he never concealed his opinion. He disdained concealment. Knowing the purity of his heart, he bore it, as it were, in his hand, exposing to every passenger its inmost recesses. This generous indiscretion subjected him to censure from misrepresentation. His speculative opinions were treated as deliberate designs. And yet you all know how strenuous, how unremitting were his efforts to establish and to preserve the constitution. If, then, his opinion was wrong, pardon, oh! pardon that single error, in a life devoted to your service.
At the time when our government was organized, we were without funds, though not without resources. To call them into action, and establish order in the finances, Washington sought for splendid talents, for extensive information, and above all, he sought for sterling, incorruptible integrity—All these he found in Hamilton.—The system then adopted has been the subject of much animadversion. If it be not without a fault, let it be remembered that nothing human is perfect—Recollect the circumstances of the moment—recollect the conflict of opinion—and above all, remember that the minister of a republick must bend to the will of the people. The administration which Washington formed, was one of the most efficient, one of the best, that any country was ever blest with. And the result was rapid advance in power and prosperity, of which there is no example in any other age or nation. The part which Hamilton bore is universally known.
His unsuspecting confidence in professions which he believed to be sincere, led him to trust too much to the undeserving. This exposed him to misrepresentation.—He felt himself obliged to resign—The care of a rising family, and the narrowness of his fortune, made it a duty to return to his profession for their support. But though he was compelled to abandon publick life, never, no, never for a moment did he abandon the publick service. He never lost sight of your interests—I declare to you, before that God in whose presence we are now especially assembled, that in his most private and confidential conversations, the single objects of discussion and consideration were your freedom and happiness.
You well remember the state of things which again called forth Washington from his retreat to lead your armies. You know that he asked for Hamilton to be his second in command. That venerable sage well knew the dangerous incidents of the military profession, and he felt the hand of time pinching life at its source. It was probable that he would soon be removed from the scene, and that his second would succeed to the command. He knew by experience, the importance of that place: and he thought the sword of America might safely be confided to the hand which now lies cold in that coffin. Oh! my fellow citizens, remember this solemn testimonial that he was not ambitious. Yet he was charged with ambition; and, wounded by the imputation, when he laid down his command, he declared, in the proud independence of his soul, that he would never accept of any office, unless, in a foreign war, he should be called on to expose his life in defence of his country. This determination was immovable. It was his fault that his opinions and his resolutions could not be changed. Knowing his own firm purpose, he was indignant at the charge that he sought for place or power. He was ambitious only of glory, but he was deeply solicitous for you. For himself he feared nothing, but he feared that bad men might, by false professions, acquire your confidence, and abuse it to your ruin.
Brethren of the Cincinnati—There lies our chief. Let him still be our model. Like him, after long and faithful publick service, let us cheerfully perform the social duties of private life. Oh! he was mild and gentle. In him there was no offence; no guile. His generous hand and heart were open to all.
Gentlemen of the Bar—You have lost your brightest ornament. Cherish and imitate his example. While, like him, with justifiable, with laudable, zeal, you pursue the interests of your clients, remember like him, the eternal principles of justice.
Fellow citizens—You have long witnessed his professional conduct, and felt his unrivaled eloquence. You know how well he performed the duties of a citizen—You know that he never courted your favour by adulation, or the sacrifice of his own judgment. You have seen him contending against you, and saving your dearest interests, as it were, in spite of yourselves. And you now feel and enjoy the benefits resulting from the firm energy of his conduct. Bear this testimony to the memo-
ry of my departed friend. I CHARGE YOU TO PROTECT HIS FAME—It is all he has left—all that those poor orphan children will inherit from their father. But, my countrymen, that fame may be a rich treasure to you also. Let it be the test by which to examine those who solicit your favour. Disregarding their professions; view their conduct, and on a doubtful occasion ask, Would Hamilton have done this thing?
You all know how he perished. On this last scene, I cannot, I must not dwell. It might excite emotions too strong for your better judgment. Suffer not your indignation to lead to any act which might again offend the insulted majesty of the laws. On his part, as from his lips, tho' with my voice—for his voice you will hear no more—let me entreat you to respect yourselves.
And now ye ministers of the everlasting God, perform your holy office, and commit these ashes of our departed brother to the bosom of the grave!
[N. Y. Ev. Post.]
Sloop of War LILLY. —We understand that it has been said, without any thing to justify it, that we gave a partial account of the action between the Lilly and La Dame Ambert, to the prejudice of the former.—We can only say that such was not our intention; nor is it the case. In the name of heaven what reason have we to be pleased with the success of a French ship of war, either publick or private? Indeed had we felt any embarrassment in the mention of it, the novelty of the circumstance, a British ship striking to a Frenchman, however superior his force, might have excused us.—This was not the case; we felt full force the gallant conduct of Captain Compton and his crew, and regretted the issue of the fight sincerely: That we have not mistated it, in any particular, will be seen by the letter of Mr. Norcock, the officer succeeding in the command, which we omitted on Tuesday, for want of room.
Norfolk, Virginia, July 22, 1804.
SIR, I beg leave to acquaint you with my arrival here this day, with the remaining officers and crew of the His Majesty's Sloop of War Lilly.
On the 14th instant, about 2 P. M. being then in Latitude 33, 21, N. and Longitude 79, 13, W. we observed two sail to windward, to which we immediately gave chase. At 3, perceived one to be an armed vessel, with French colours, lying-to and boarding a ship which we supposed to be English. At dusk we lost sight of them. Continued working to windward all night, and at eight A. M. observed two vessels to the Westward, which we conjectured to be the same. Made all sail in chase; and cleared ship for action. At 9, knew them to be the same; the one had the other in tow standing south-easterly. At half past nine they shewed English colours; which we answered. The armed ship then cast off the vessel in tow, and passed to windward; fifteen minutes afterwards she bore down, taking us for a merchant vessel; as we shewed no guns, and had rigged a temporary poop as a decoy. At twenty three minutes past ten, she ranged up on our weather quarter, shifted her colours to French, and commenced a heavy fire upon us; which was immediately returned. She then dropt a-stern, and kept up a constant discharge of musquetry, musquetoons, and horns from her tops and deck, and of grape and langrage from her bow-chases; which cut our rigging in such a manner as to render our ship totally unmanageable, and completely to defeat all our exertions to alter our position, so as to get our guns to bear. The only resistance we were able to make, having no stern chases, was that of small arms.
It is with regret I inform you of the death of Captain William Compton, who fell early in the action.
Taking every advantage of our ungovernable state, the enemy still kept under our stern, raking us, fore-and-aft, with her bow-chase guns, and 100 men at musquetry, and making several fruitless attempts to board us; until noon, when she passed a-head to windward, receiving our whole larboard broad-side, and laying us athwart hawse, raked us several times, which unfortunately deprived us of the assistance of all our officers on deck; the last of whom that fell was Lieutenant Fowler; who died giving us orders to strike the colours.
The ship then lying a perfect log on the water; her standing and running rigging, and sails utterly destroyed; her masts and yards severely wounded; the enemy succeeded in a last and desperate attempt to board, on the bowsprit, throwing upwards of 100 men into our vessel; to whom the feeble resistance we could oppose (having then eighteen men, out of our original number of 76, killed and wounded) prov-

ed ineffectual. It is therefore with the utmost concern I add, that we were compelled to strike his majesty's colours.
At half past noon we were taken possession of by the French Private Ship La Dame Ambert, of Guadalupe; mounting 14 twelve-pound Carronades, and 2 long nine-pounders, and having on board 140 men. Too much credit cannot be given to the officers and ship's company, on this unfortunate occasion.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant, JOHN NORCOCK, Acting Purser. John Hamilton, Esq. &c. &c. &c. Norfolk.
LIST OF THE KILLED AND WOUNDED. Killed.—Captain William Compton. Lieutenant Samuel Fowler. Dangerously wounded.—Mr. Michael Head, Master's Mate.—Mr. Scipio Thompson, Master's Mate of the Sloop of War Driver.—John Bryant, Boatswain.—Seamen—Richard Carrott, Peter Oldson, Thomas Bennett, Thomas McCann, John Plunket and William Calvin, (since dead.)—Marines—Robert Hammond, Robert Day, and William Wilson, (of the Driver.) Slightly wounded.—Seamen—Robert Riser, James Allen, and Edward Warren, (of the Driver)—William Wade, marine of ditto.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE.
From Captain Potter, (see our last) we received Poulson's Philadelphia paper of the 17th instant. By it we observe that the Emperor of Russia expressed the greatest indignation when he heard of the murder of the gallant Duc D'ENGIEN: that wherever Hedouville, the French Ambassador, appeared, he was either booed or shunned: and that either in consequence of the indignity with which he was treated, or in obedience to the Emperor's orders, he was preparing to leave St. Petersburg.
LOUIS XVIII. has also received a letter of condolence, on the occasion, from ALEXANDER, in which he declares that henceforth, the cause of LOUIS, will be considered as the cause of all lawful princes. Bavaria, April 25. Mr. Drake is again at Munich, waiting the instructions of his court.
Barcelona April 9. The Hindostan, Capt. Le Gross, of 54 guns, 220 men, with naval stores from England, for the fleet, caught fire in the hold, the crew unable to extinguish it caulked the hatchways, and were able to reach the bay of Rosas, where they ran ashore; all of them, except five, were saved, but the vessel was entirely consumed on the 2d of April.
There have been lately several arrivals at Philadelphia, from the Eastern Ocean: we see little news brought by them. The following is not uninteresting.
Capt. Smith, of the Three Sisters, sailed from Isle of France, April 10. Eight days before his departure from Port North-West, Isle of France, Admiral Linois arrived there from off Batavia, where he had been cruising for some time, to intercept the British homeward bound China fleet, report says amounting to 27 sail, without convoy. Admiral L. gave them chase, but they soon turned the tables on his Admiralship; Some of the heaviest of them turned out and peppered his invincible ship Marengo. His reception in the Isle of France by the Governor, (Gen. de Caen,) was cool in the extreme, because he had not brought in at least two thirds of this valuable flotilla; besides the treasury of that island is in a most deplorable state.
Admiral Linois's squadron consisted of The Marengo, of 74 guns, Similante, of 44 ditto, Berceau, so well known in America.
The other two frigates remained to cruise in the streights of Sunda. The privateers of this place have taken five or six company and country ships, two or three valuable, since the last rupture between the parties.
Captain Atkinson, 58 days, at New-York, from Malaga; says, that a letter had been received there from our Consul at Tunis, mentioning that the Tunisians had several Corsairs at sea cruising against the Americans. The arrival of our squadron there will be very opportune.
Our brother Republicans of France, will not allow South-Carolina, to make a monopoly of slaves, as may be seen by the following article from the Charleston Courier, of 12th instant. Were every ship engaged in this dark traffick liable to be mulcted in the same proportion, it would sooner amount to a prohibition, than a tax of ten dollars on each slave imported into that free state.
If such depredations were daily committed upon their commerce, it would be long before we would make complaint against it, as injurious to our national dignity.
The ship Horizon, Captain Alexander McClure, from Mozambique, anchored off
the Port on Tuesday evening. The Horizon left Mozambique with 543 slaves; was taken, off the Cape of Good Hope, by a French ship, and carried into that port, where the Frenchmen forcibly took out 300 of the negroes. The Horizon has made her passage from the Cape of Good Hope in 51 days.
We have received, by the packet, the London Courier, down to the 1st of May. These papers contain little of importance, besides the ministerial arrangements, which have been already published. We notice the following paragraphs.
A Paris paper says—Letters received at the Hague, state, that the Dutch Admiral Hartsink, has taken thirty English vessels richly laden, which were bound homeward from the West Indies.
Now that BUONAPARTE has assumed imperial dignity, his brothers, of course, will be princes of the blood.—They may well be called princes de sang .
ONE OF OUR RELATIONS.—Our sister, the PRINCESS BORGHESI's, uncle, MASQUINET DE LA PLAGNE, was hanged at Angers in 1792, for the gentle offence of transferring property not belonging to himself.—In vulgar English, for Highway robbery .
The memoirs of the Life of General Washington, published from his own papers, by his family, make their appearance this day in London and Philadelphia. A more important and authentick historical document, has seldom invited the attention of the literary and political world.
MR. FOX AND THE COURT FACTION. From the London Courier, June 12.
In no one principle of policy, in no one attachment or dislike to men, has Mr. Fox been steady & consistent, except in this one, of decrying the Court Faction, and imputing to it all the calamities with which the nation has been at any time afflicted. Whatever principle, Sovereign or individual, has been on the side of this Court Faction, to that he has opposed himself as his natural enemy. Whatever principle, Sovereign or individual, has been arrayed against this Court Faction, with that he has associated himself in bonds of friendship. While Lord NORTH was the KING's Minister, he deserved the scaffold; but when he joined with Mr. Fox, and opposed the Court Faction, then he was the most virtuous of patriots. The same is now the case with the GRENVILLE party and the back-stairs Marquis of BUCKINGHAM. When most of the Sovereigns of the Continent were leagued with His BRITANNICK MAJESTY against France, Mr. Fox loudly declaimed against the despot of Prussia, the despot of Russia, &c. but when BUONAPARTE concluded a peace which was "glorious to France, and disgraceful to England," Mr. Fox went and paid him homage, came home and defended him as a modest, unassuming, pacific Prince. Not once did he call him a despot, or use any word of reproach against him, though he is the greatest tyrant, and the greatest enemy of liberty ever known in the world. BUONAPARTE stumbled this country; consequently he mortified the Court Faction; and Mr. Fox defended him. But sovereigns who were allies of our Government and endeavouring to elevate it, he daily stigmatized as despots. In regard to our domestic parties, the same spirit appears in Mr. Fox. There is not a man, HORNE TOOKE, SIR FRANCIS BURDETT, MR. WINDHAM, Lord GRENVILLE—let him be who he may, his character and principles ever so obnoxious to the country, ever so contrary to those of Mr. Fox, if he be but in hostility to the servants and plans of the Court Faction, that man is immediately offered Mr. Fox's friendship. In all parties he recruits against the Court Faction, and lends himself a ready instrument to any party that happens to be at war with it. Every principle and maxim is made to bend to his opposition of this faction; or rather he has taken up those principles only, the display of which is likely to goad it. His hatred of this faction has guided his taste in choosing his principles, as it guided his taste in choosing his political associates. When it is said that Mr. Fox has varied round all the points of political compass, let this exception be always made; he has never failed to keep his eye on the Court Faction, and to bear up against it as the only object of his labour. He may have shifted his sails, but that was only to catch the wind of the day. Sometimes he may have gone upon the larboard tack with Horne Tooke, at another on the starboard, with Lord Grenville; but all his zig-zag has steadily tended to the defeat and mortification of the Court Faction. He has been true as the needle to the pole to this one point; he appears to have been influenced by no other object. This explains his inconsistency and his Coalitions. He has taken up the principles and men he found, for the day, best suited to his purpose. He has not chosen the principles or the men for their own intrinsic value, but only for their temporary utility in opposing the Court Faction. To speak accurately, therefore, we should say Mr. Fox is the most steady
and consistent man on earth; steady and consistent in making war on the Court Faction, apparently inconsistent as events have obliged him to vary his means.
It is impossible to do otherwise than consider the KING as the head at least of this Court Faction, even if we do not decide that in his person the whole of this Faction is concentrated. Mr. Fox's opposition then comes to this, according to his own words and the language of his partisans. Parliament or the people have a right to address the KING to dismiss his Ministers; when it appears to be the sense of the nation that they should be dismissed, the KING is bound to dismiss them. Mr. Fox then says, the KING's prerogative is to choose a new Ministry. Let us try the KING's conduct by Mr. Fox's doctrine. The PITTS and GRENVILLE administration three years ago resigned, without being pressed to do so by the Parliament or the Country. It became necessary that the KING should choose their successors. From among whom was he to take them? There were but two parties—the PITTS, who had refused longer to serve, and the FOXES. Suppose the latter were a faction the most hostile to the king and Constitution, and the most unpopular in the country: in that case his Majesty must submit to be over-ruled by the Pitt party, or he must choose his personal enemies, dangerous and obnoxious men. It will be said, perhaps, no; he might choose other men free from either party. Where could he find them? It is the policy of faction in this country to gain over every man who displays talent or possesses influence. On the one side or on the other, on the Ministerial or on the Opposition side, every man of this description is anxiously enlisted the moment he appears in publick. There is no choice left to the KING but to take the one or the other, unless he acts as he did when he appointed Mr. ADDINGTON, and when he lastly appointed Mr. PITTS. Disliking Mr. Fox and the politics of his party, and deserted by Mr. PITTS, the King chose a ministry from among Mr. PITTS's supporters, a ministry composed of men of as much talents as their predecessors, with the exception only of the Premier. And who was Mr. Addington? A man beloved and respected by all parties, who had long filled a high station with honour, and who had displayed considerable talents. One who promised better to unite the good wishes of all sides could not have been found. In appointing him, the KING seemed to consult the feelings of both parties in Parliament, endeavouring to put an end to faction. This design succeeded till the faction of the Grenville's became impatient of power. There appeared, indeed, something very mysterious and culpable, in the part the Pitts and Grenvilles played in bringing in and supporting Mr. Addington; but there was nothing to blame in the conduct of the King. He in the most constitutional manner exercised his prerogative, appointing a ministry which obtained the confidence of Parliament and of the country. Mr. Fox thought, no doubt, that he should have been chosen; but he possessed no confidence either of King, Parliament, or country. That he did not possess the confidence of the country, was in some degree proved by the difficulty he found in gaining his election for Westminster against a sorry Auctioneer. In the eyes of the circle, which surrounds Mr. Fox, he is indeed all popular, and all every thing else that is great and good; but by this circle Mr. Fox is deluded. No other member of parliament is so ignorant of the state of public opinion as Mr. Fox. According to Mr. Fox's own declarations, the King acted strictly in conformity to the constitution, by appointing the Addington administration, as they obtained the confidence of Parliament and of the Country.—But, he says at the Whig Club, they were brought into office by a Court Faction. What Court Faction? Will he please to inform us? The Pitts and Grenvilles. Then he has now no objection to be brought in by this same Court Faction himself. If he does not mean them, then he means the King alone; and in that case he most unjustly attacks his Majesty for the constitutional exercise of his prerogative. But, says Mr. Fox, the Addington Ministry had no previous claims to publick confidence. Mr. Fox means by this to say, that he himself had previous claims to publick confidence. On his claims we shall not decide; but most positively we do assert, that he did not possess the publick confidence, still less the confidence of Parliament; and hence, on his own doctrine, the King was constitutionally bound to exclude him.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. RANDOLPH, Agent for C. Barret. Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804.
METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL, for July 1804.     Day. Month. Weather. Winds. Barometer. Thermometer.    Sunday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Monday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Tuesday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Wednesday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Thursday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Friday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Saturday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Sunday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Monday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Tuesday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Wednesday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Thursday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Friday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Saturday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Sunday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Monday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Tuesday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Wednesday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Thursday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Friday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Saturday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Sunday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Monday July Fair N. N. E. 30.00 75  Tuesday July Fair N. N. 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FOR SALE,
1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 36 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Ginghams. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE,
500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 hds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crack- ers. A few cases of Noyau, and two new Cables. G. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given, That commodious BRICK DWEL- LING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Board- ing-House, being very eligibly situated on Main- street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely fa- vourable, or it will be rented by the year on equi- table terms. Apply to William Dick. July 17. 11
SUGAR.
18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by William Hartsborne, jun. July 17. 22
SLATE.
A quantity of Slate, shortly expected from New-York. July 17. 22
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Persons acquainted with any branches of COACH-MAKING, to whom the most li- beral wages, with constant employ, will be given. Two YOUTHS of respectable connexions will be taken as apprentices to the above busi- ness. Apply to S. W. Quarrier, near the Methodist Meeting-House, Cumberland-street. July 17. tf 5
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now up- wards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable hand- some mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent, which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent, I do not re- collect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done with- out leaving some traces and scars. I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's, Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to. John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy. July 17. tf 15
TO RENT or LEASE,
That Large and Commodious Dwel- ling House where I now live. It has four rooms on a floor, excellent cellars, and an out kitchen. In point of situation, health and view, there can be no objection. It can be had with furniture, and several house servants, if required. For particu- lars, apply to William Leigh. Portsmouth, July 21. 6 33
PRINTING in all its variety, and in the neat- est manner, executed at the office of the Publick Ledger , near the corner of Main, a Commerce Street.
STRATTON & COLE,
HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES;
CONSISTING OF Antigua, } RUM. Nests Wooden Ware. Jamaica, } Wool Cards. Wd. Island, } Bacon. New England, } Pork. French, } BRANDY. Mariners Compasses. Peach, } Quadrants. Apple, } Spy Glasses. Holland, } Hour. Country, } 1-2 Minute } GLASSES Sherry, } 1-4 do. } Malaga, } White Lead, } PAINTS. Imperial, } Venetian Red, } Hyson, } Yellow, } Young Hyson, } Spanish Brown, } Loaf, } Blue, } Brown, } Tar. Molasses. } Turpentine. Vinegar. } White, } BUNTING. Nutmegs. } Red, } Allspice. } Blue, } Pepper. } Small, } LINES. Cinnamon. } Deep Sea, } Ginger. } Bed Cords. Chewing Tobacco. } Seine Twine. Spanish, } Wrapping do. American } Indigo. Powder & Shot, } Blueing. Alum, } Window Glass. Blown, } Knives and Forks. Superfine, } Pump Tacks. Fine, } An assortment of Cast- Coffee. } ings. Chocolate. } Earthen Ware assorted. July 17. tf 6
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,
Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market. An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
SHAKSPEARE.
Time, which is continually washing away the dissoluble fabrics of other Poets, passes with- out injury by the adamant of Sakspeare. Dr. Johnson's Preface.
FIRST COMPLETE EDITION IN AMERICA, FROM THE TEXT OF THE BEST EDITORS OF SHAKSPEARE.
Hugh Maxwell & Thomas S. Manning, Propose to publish, as speedily as possible, VOLUME I. OF THE Plays of William Shakspeare,
With the corrections and illustrations of VARIOUS COMMENTATORS. To which are added, NOTES, By SAMUEL JOHNSON & GEORGE STEVENS. From the fifth and latest London edition, publish- ed in 1803—Revised and augmented By ISAAC REED. With A GLOSSARIAL INDEX.
Sweet SWAN of Avon, what a sight it were, To see thee in our waters yet appear, With all those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza and King James! But stay;—I see thee in our hemisphere Advanc'd, and made a constellation here:— Shine forth, thou STAR of POETS, and with rage, Or influence, chide, or cheer the drooping Stage. Ben Johnson.
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FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } TEAS, HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE, 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. ALSO, A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fisk & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & CO.
Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing PAINTER'S COLOURS, and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gal- lons Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigris; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes. July 17, tf 14
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSAL, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References. BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the the Royal Academy of Inscrip- tions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, man- ners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature, of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Trav- els of Anacharsis , on the contrary, are so writ- ten, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amuse- ment, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authori- ty of some ancient author. The amazing num- ber of these quotations, may, perhaps at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learn- ing, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have a- ny intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immedia- tely taken from some ancient writer, and, there- fore, perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octa- vo. II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type now casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages. III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume. The European edition sells at 12 dollars per sett. IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers. V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers, and be- come responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch. ** Subscriptions to the above work received by George L. Gray, at the office of the Publick Ledger . July 17, 1804. tf 23
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
OFFERS FOR SALE, By the Piece or Package, at his Store of GERMAN GOODS,
85 Pieces Ticklen- } Cotton Checks & Hand- burgs and Os- } kerchiefs. naburgs. } Fine Brabant Lace. 70 do. Hessian and } 200 Pieces Velvet Rib- brown Rolls. } bands. 350 do. White Rolls. } Fine Black Silk Velvet. 130 do. excellent } 1 Box Mill Saws, and Checks. } Augers. 125 do. Britannias. } Ware House Hinges and 30 do. brown Hol- } Iron Plates. land. } Bird Cages and Seeds. 35 do. Fine Shirt Li- } Frying Pans & Shovels. nen. } A quantity of Baskets. 15 do. do. Sheetings. } Brass Andiron & Candle 40 do. do. Cloths & } Sticks. Coatings. } Table Knives & Forks. 13 do. Saddle Cloths } Steel Snuffers & Scissors 20 Liquor Cases. } Backgammon Tables & 15 Boxes Spanish } Chess men. Segars. } 40 dozen English Mus- 90,000 Marbles. } tard. A quantity of Toys. } 600 M. common Nee- German Nuns Thread. } dles. 1000 Bags of 2 and 3 } Batle Doors and Birds. bushels } Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints 5 boxes short Pipes } Double barrel Guns. 3 do. Slates & Pen- } 12 dozen coarse Shirts. cils. } Portable Writing Desks. 1 Hhd. Japaned } Best Quills and Lead Ware. } Pencils. Looking Glasses English } Sealing Wax & Wafers. gilt. } Tooth Brushes, of all Do. of Mahogany, all } kinds. kinds. } Ivory & Dressing Combs Elegant Waiters. } Best English Playing Patent Needles. } Cards. Violins, Flutes and Clar- } Coffee Mills and Oil inets. } Cloths. Best Italian and common } Padlocks of all kinds. Violin Strings. } Best German Bed Tick- Files and Instruction } ing. Books. } Fine Cotton Stockings. Elegant Violin Bows. } Night Lamps and Lan- Spectacles first quality. } terns. Razors and Pen Knives, } Beads, a large quantity. of do. } Suspenders and Pocket 1 Case cheap Jewellery. } Books. Razor Hones & Straps. } Dressing Cases and Me- Thread Stockings, extra } tal Spoons. fine. } Silk Umbrallas.
ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF GLASS WARE,
Cut and Plain—Consisting of Decanters. } Bird Glasses. Tumblers. } Sugar Dishes & Cruits. Wine Glasses. } Flower Urns, &c. &c. Jellies, Lemonade and } ALSO, Punch Glasses. } China Tea Sets. Glass Pitchers, elegantly } Do. Cups and Saucers. cut. } Do. Tea Pots. Salt Cellers } Elegant Bowls, &c. &c. The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above.
An Apprentice Wanted,
A LAD of about 16 years, of a good education and respectable parents—none but of a good character, need apply. July 17. 21
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Botey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers, A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cup- ping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket In- struments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete
PERRY'S ANTI-FLULOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
Apprentices—Two or three Lads from four- teen to sixteen years of age, who have received a good, English Education, and are of honest, reputable connexions, will be taken, on liberal terms, as Apprentices to the printing business at this office. Their parents may rely on every attention being paid to their moral conduct.
Wanted to hire by the year.
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Led- ger.
NORFOLK:
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, Payable in advance.