Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-06-16 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
[VOL. V.
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, 1809.
NO. 134.]
For Greenock, The British Ship JEANIE , Capt. M'Kinzie, Having considerable part of her cargo engaged, will sail in all June. For freight or passage, apply to Robert Pollok, Fetersburg, to the master, or
ROBERT DICKSON. Wanted, A few thousand Rough Hogshead and Barrel STAVES.
June 14. tf A Freight is Wanted For the Brig MAC , Captain Scary, Burthen 175 tons. Apply to the master, or Christopher Fry.
June 12. tf For Freight or Charter, The Schooner Carlton , James Johnson, master, Now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson and Cunningham, or JAMES JOHNSON.
June 12. tf For Freight or Charter, The new Brig Franklin , Captain Tallman, burthen 200 tons; she will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. WARREN ASHLEY.
June 2. tf For Charter, The Ship BALTIC , O. C. Blunt, master, burthen 260 tons, well found in every respect, and may in a few days be ready for the reception of a cargo. N. HERON.
June 9. tf For New-Orleans, and will positively sail on the 20th inst. The fast-sailing Sch'r JANE , Burthen about 1000 barrels. For freight or passage, apply to Jennings & Roddey.
June 9. tf For Charter, The fine fast-sailing Ship JOHN , Strange, master, burthen about 1600 barrels, can be ready for the reception of a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or Bowden & Milhado.
June 9. tf For Charter, The Brig PAULINA , Benjamin Gray, master, burthen 220 tons. Moses Myers & Son.
June 7. tf For Freight or Charter, The Sch'r Miles Stundish , Capt. Rodgers, burthen 1200 barrels. Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, Mess and Cargo BEEF.
June 7. tf For Liverpool, direct, The new and fast-sailing Brig HUNTER , T. Redman, Master, 200 tons burthen, and in a few days will be ready to receive a cargo. For freight or passage, apply to the captain on board, or N. HERON.
June 5. tf For Charter, The good Ship Parnasso , William Stitson, Master, 240 tons burthen, will carry about 320 hogsheads tobacco, or 2600 barrels flour, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
June 5. tf For Liverpool, The fine new Ship Justina , Edward Howe, Master, Having a considerable part of her freight engaged; for the balance, apply to A. MACLURE.
May 12. tf For Freight or Charter, The good Brig JUNO , Jacob Greenleaf, master, burthen 197 tons, in good order and ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board at Frost's wharf, or William Dickson.
May 23. tf For Liverpool, The fast sailing Ship Rodney , Capt. Hovey, wants sixty hogsheads on freight, and will take passengers. Apply to the captain on board, or Moses Myers & Son.
May 15. tf For Charter, The Brig MINERVA , Wm. Malcom, master, burthen 211 tons, or 280 hogsheads of tobacco, is in complete order, and is now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber. WM. PENNOCK.
May 10. tf Who offers for Sale, 80 Bundles excellent HAY.
FOR CHARTER, THE BREMEN BARQUE PATRIOT GROENING , Mathias Probst, master, burthen about 300 tons, in very complete order and almost new.
ALSO, The Bremen Barque Bremen , John Conrad Derman, master, burthen about 280 tons; both ready for a voyage. Apply to Niemeyer & Von Kapff.
Who offer for Sale, 20 pieces of a superior quality RUSSIA CANVAS , 60 do. Stout German RAVENS DUCK , and 50 bags St. Domingo COFFEE . April 19. tf
Wanted, A fast-sailing VESSEL , of 230 to 250 hogsheads burthen. AND One of 250 hds. burthen. Apply to C. & F. Whittle.
Who have for Sale, 600 barrels FLOUR . May 1. tf
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship AUGUSTA , Capt. James Place, burthen 325 tons, now on her first voyage. Apply to the master, or Christopher Fry.
April 28. tf For Freight or Charter, To the West-Indies, the Schooner ANTELOPE , Capt. Putnam, burthen about nine hundred or a thousand barrels. Apply to Jennings & Roddey.
May 25. tf Just landing from on board the Schooner Tartar , from Charleston, 120 casks New RICE , and a few bales COTTON , For Sale by Jennings & Roddey.
The said Schooner TARTAR , Burthen about 100 tons, new and in complete order for the reception of a cargo, is offered for sale on accommodating terms. Apply as above. May 19. tf
For Sale, on our wharf, 15000 bushels blown SALT , principally afloat. 6000 ditto Coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto Liverpool, filled. 136 bags St. Domingo COFFEE , 7 hds. do. SUGAR , 44 hds. do. do. 63 hds. St. Kitt's SUGAR , 87 hds. do. do. 56 hds. do. MOLASSES , 32 hds. Jamaica COFFEE , 24 do. SUGAR , 121 bags PIMENTO , 380 boxes brown Havana SUGARS , 29 bags do. COFFEE , 27000 feet MAHOGANY , 5 ton LOGWOOD , 3 do. BRAZELETTO , 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE , well assorted. 10 hds. Havana MOLASSES , 10 pipes L. P. MADEIRA , 20 cases superior CLARET , 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM . Domestic. 1000 hogsheads TOBACCO , 100 barrels PORK , 100 do. TAR , 100 do. PITCH , 200 do. Superior FLOUR , 50 do. WHISKEY , UPLAND COTTON . C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA , burthen 420 hogsheads Tobacco. March 16. tf
For Charter, The elegant new Ship HERALD , Spencer Drummond, master, burthen 317 tons. Apply to Richard Drummond & Co. or Moses Myers & Son. June 2. tf
The British Ship AURORA , for Liverpool, Commences loading this day, and will sail as soon after the 10th June as circumstances will permit; one half of her freight is already engaged, for the balance apply immediately to C. & F. WHITTLE.
Who want a SHIP , of 350 tons, to load at Charleston for Europe. May 30. tf
Just Landed, 104 barrels Muscovado SUGAR , 10 boxes clayed do. 150 barrels Old Rye Whiskey, 150 do. Alexandria superior Flour, 200 do. M. Middlings. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. Who offers for RENT, A Dwelling-House with five Rooms, pleasantly situated in the fields. May 17. tf
NEW GOODS.
WOOD & HASTINGS,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
30 packages Spring and Summer GOODS , Consisting of almost every description of Goods suitable for the present season. They will be sold at very low prices for cash, or acceptances in town. June 14. tf
CAROLINA PORK.
The Subscribers offer for Sale, 300 barrels of New PORK , 300 do. old do. And a few barrels of Turpentine and Pitch. Richard and John Taylor. June 14. tf
SPRING GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS,
Have just received a small supply of SEASONABLE GOODS , among which are, 4-4 Irish LINENS , part extra fine, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirting, Superfine and common Calicoes, Gingham; Madras Handkerchiefs, Fine Corded and Fancy Dimities, Mens' and Womens' Cotton Hose; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Jeans, part very fine, Royal Cord and other fashionable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Sear Suckers, Nankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do.
BROAD CLOTHS.
Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Drab, Mixed, & B and C Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemens' Silk Plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprises a very hand some assortment, and will be sold at low prices for Cash only. April 7. tf
NEW GOODS.
SAMUEL KIDD.....No. 92, Main-Street, Has just received his second supply of SEASONABLE GOODS ,
Among which, are Elegant worked Dresses coloured and white; Plain, dotted, and loom seeded Mull Mull Muslins; Plain, fancy and worked Lenoce; Worked Leno Half Handkerchiefs; Black and White Cotton Cambricks; 3 case 9-8 Shirting Cotton; Cotton Lace, and Lace Sleeves; Black and Coloured Lustings; Black and Coloured Silk Handkerchiefs; Ladies' shawl silk gloves, black and white coloured; Fine Dimities; White Mercies; White Jeans; Plain, Striped, and Mixed Cotton Cassimere; a handsome assortment of Gingham and Calicoes; Gentlemens' Cotton Umbrellas, and Ladies' Green Silk Parasols; Childrens' Beaver Hats, of all sizes and colours; Red and Black Morocco Hats and Caps; a few Glazed Leather Hats suitable for servants; Nankeens, Sear-suckers, and coarse Irish Linen. The above articles will be disposed of on inviting terms, for Cash only. N. B. Those indebted to the late firm of KIDD & OWEN , will please to make immediate payment to SAMUEL KIDD , who is duly authorised to receive the same. June 7. tf
The Subscribers
HAVE PURCHASED the Stock in Trade of Mr. EDWARD CLARKE , and taken that well known Stand under the EAGLE TAVERN , lately occupied by him, where, in addition, they offer for Sale, for Cash only,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
GROCERIES,
AMONG WHICH ARE, Old Rum, Holland Gin, Country do. Cognac Brandy, Apple do. N. E. Rum, Whiskey, Port Wine in bottles; Beef and Pork, Split Herrings, Bacon and Venison Hams, Brown Sugar, Loaf do. Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, and Young Hyson Teas, Soap and Candles, Chocolate, No. 1, 2, 3 Mustard, Manufactured Tobacco, Spanish Segars, 100 Straws half pine Tumblers, Wrappings, Writing, and Printing Paper, A few Bales Upland Cotton.
ALSO,
Hardware & Ironmongery,
Consisting of Brass and Iron Plate Door Locks, Hinges and Screws, Knob Latches, Screw Augers, Shingling Hatchets, Masons' Tools, Plastering do. Shovels and Spades, Pots, Dutch Ovens, Spiders, Skillets, Griddles, and Irons, Garden and Weeding Hoes.
They also offer for Sale, on accommodating terms,
That valuable & well known FARM , called FAIRFIELD , only 3 miles from the Borough, containing 285 Acres, adjoining the lands of Dr. James Taylor, and Mr. William Colley, on Tanner's Creek, well timbered, and highly improved, with a large two story Dwelling, and all necessary Out Houses. ALSO,
A two story Frame HOUSE , in Bank Street, 28 by 30 feet, with two Tenements above, and Grocery Shops below.
LIKEWISE,
A large two-story Brick Building at the intersection of Little Water-street and Rothery's Lane, 32 by 50 feet, calculated for two families and Grocery Stores.
AND
Two or three likely NEGROES.
J. R. & James Rhodes. May 15. tf
FOR RENT,
The CHAMBERS over Wood and Hastings's Dry Good Store, (Taylor's buildings,) with a good kitchen; very convenient for a small family. Apply to WOOD & HASTINGS. May 22. tf
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, 1809.
MR. EDITOR,
In your paper of Friday last, you notice the case of the Haytian brig Victor , which you say has been seized as a French ship. The fact is, that she has not been libelled, but her case is referred to the Treasury department. I will consider this subject, as tho' the vessel had been seized, as a case likely to present some difficulty.
It is certain that the act of Congress, prohibiting intercourse with the Island of Saint Domingo, will favour the construction that this vessel ought to be considered as French, but as that act might have been dictated by considerations of policy, the subject will now be examined by considerations of justice, growing out of natural and political rights.
It will be necessary as a preliminary question, which must be first settled, to determine whether the inhabitants of Saint Domingo, are slaves, who have revolted, or whether they are subjects of France, who from oppression or motives of policy, have declared themselves independent and have maintained their independence.
In regard to their being slaves, I would be distinctly understood as not inclined to combat the arguments of those who deny that there should be any slavery. I am of the class of practical politicians, who take things in some degree as I find them. It is enough for me to know that slavery has existed from the earliest history of man; that it was tolerated among a people, who by way of distinction were termed God's chosen people; that it existed in the free states of Greece and Rome, and that it existed in Saint Domingo. If then the people of that Island are slaves, who have revolted from their masters, it would be an act of offence to France, and a justifiable cause of war, if the United States were to hold an intercourse with them, as an independent nation.
But I think there is abundant evidence to shew that by France herself, the people of that Island are considered as citizens; having shown that to be the case, the next question that presents itself, is their independence—I will not upon this occasion avail myself of the fantastick edicts passed by the Assemblies and Conventions of France, while under the guidance of their Brisots , Condorcets , and their philosophical associates, nor yet of their Santerre's , Robespierre's , Legendres , and the host of crime stained Rufians , who succeeded each other in their bloody course; but I will appeal to the acts of the French government, after it had been agitated and tossed in "the tempestuous sea of liberty" and was quietly reposing in the "calm of despotism" under the great Napoleon.
Immediately after the peace of Amiens, France turned her attention to Saint Domingo, and dispatched a mighty fleet and army to that Colony: the army under Le Clerc , the brother-in-law of Napoleon Buonaparte, then First Consul.
Upon landing Le Clerc circulated the following Proclamation:
"The First Consul to the Inhabitants of Saint Domingo."
"Paris, the 17 Brumaire."
"Inhabitants of St. Domingo, Whatever your origin, or your colour, you are all French, you are all free, and all equal before God, and before the republick."
"France has been, like St. Domingo, a prey to factions, torn by civil and foreign wars. But all has changed; all people have embraced the French, and have sworn to them peace and amity; all the French have embraced each other also, and have sworn to be all friends and brothers. Come again, embrace the French, and rejoice to see again your friends, and your brothers of Europe."
"The government sends you the captain-general Leclerc: he has brought with him great forces for protecting you against your enemies, and against the enemies of the republick. If it be said to you these forces are destined to ravish from you your liberty; answer, "the republick will not permit it to be taken away from us."
"Rally round the captain-general. He brings you abundance and peace. Rally all of you around him. Whoever shall dare to separate himself from the captain-general, will be a traitor to his country, and the indignation of the republick will devour him as the fire devours your dried canes."
"Done at Paris, in the palace of the government, the 17 Brumaire, year 10, of the French republick."
The First Consul. (Signed) By the First Consul. The Secretary of State. (Signed) H. B. MARET. 1802."
The first consul also addressed a letter to Toussaint, from which the following extracts are made: "Peace with England, and all the powers of Europe, which places the republick in the first degree of greatness and power, enables, at the same time, the government to direct its attention to St. Domingo. We send thither citizen Le Clerc , our brother-in-law, in quality of captain-general, as first magistrate of the colony. He is accompanied with the necessary forces to make the sovereignty of the French people be respected. It is under these circumstances that we are disposed to hope that you will prove to us and to all France the sincerity of the sentiments you have constantly expressed in the different letters you have written to us. We have concieved for you esteem, and we wish to recognize and proclaim the

great services you have rendered to the French people."
"We have made known to your children, and to their preceptors, the sentiments by which we are animated. We send them back to you. Assist with your councils, your influence and your talents, the captain-general. What can you desire; the freedom of the blacks? You know that in all the countries we have been in, we have given it to the people who had it not."
"Make known to the people of St. Domingo, that the solicitude which France has always evinced for their happiness has often been rendered impotent by the imperious circumstances of war; that men, come from the continent to agitate and nourish factions, were the produce of the factions which themselves destroyed the country; that, in future, peace, and the power of the government, ensure their prosperity and freedom. Tell them, that, if liberty be to them the first of wants, they cannot enjoy it but with the title of French citizens."
I think it would be an intrusion upon your columns Mr. Editor, to adduce more or higher authority, to shew that Saint Domingo was considered as a colony of France, and its inhabitants, to use the words of the First Consul enjoying political liberty "with the title of French citizen."
It would be foreign to the present enquiry, to examine the transactions which occurred from the landing of Le Clerc, until the French army was expelled the island, such an examination would open the history of perfidies and cruelties at which integrity and humanity revolt; they terminated by the expulsion of the remains of Le Clerc's army, some time in the latter part of the year 1803, since which France has exercised no more authority, and much less influence, in Hayti, than she has done in the United States.
I hold it as a principle that will not be opposed in this country, that a people who assert, and are capable of maintaining their independence, are to be considered as such by foreign nations. It may be said that the authority of France is not lost, but only suspended by the circumstances of the war, which occurred about the time that her troops were expelled the island, and has continued ever since. Be it so, France has not exercised authority in that island for nearly six years; she never may again, and if she attempts it, the affair does not concern the United States, whose conduct in the mean time, ought to be regulated by maxims of policy, interest and honour.
Policy and interest, which mean in this instance nearly the same, recommend that we should not make ourselves parties, in a contest between France and St. Domingo, which we certainly do, when we pronounce the latter a dependence of the former. The act commonly called the St. Domingo act, was both impolitic and degrading; it was impolitic, because we thereby pronounced a judgment, which involves questions that we might have avoided, and degrading because we appeared to (if we did not actually) move by an impulse other than our own.
From these speculations, let us pass Mr. Editor, to consequences. If the Victor is condemned by our tribunals as a French vessel, we cannot expect that either the fact or the principle will pass unnoticed, or unresisted. The consequence will be hostility with St. Domingo, in sight of whose ports, a very considerable, and by far the most profitable part of our West-Indian commerce, must pass; this rich commerce will tempt desperate adventurers of all nations to try to amend their fortunes by depredations upon it. I will not undertake, Mr. Editor, to call this a "piratical" war, (as you do) but undertake to say it will be a war in which neither honour nor profit can be expected.
Without any sacrifice of our honour or any principle of national faith to France, the St. Domingo act may be repealed. A.
* The reader who is curious may find many documents upon this subject in the New Annual Register for 1802, under title "Public Papers."
We continue in this day's paper the foreign intelligence received by the Pacific, extracted from our files of London papers by that vessel, and from the Northern papers. The intelligence received by this arrival is of more than ordinary interest. The long expected rupture between France and Austria, is at last officially announced. The contest on the part of Austria is all important to her national independence. The results of the various wars which France has waged against the liberties of Europe, are too strongly impressed to permit us to be sanguine upon the present occasion. The part which Russia and Prussia will take in this war, occasions much anxiety and speculation among the politicians of London, who are divided in opinion. The silence of the Paris papers, upon the views of Russia, is considered as indicative of hostile intention, but on the other hand we see that Davoust , the French general, announces the certain co-operation of Russia; this however may only be a mere ruer de guerre . The circumstance which has great weight in our minds, is the recent change in Sweden, produced undoubtedly by a Gallo-Russian intrigue; Sweden has fallen into the ranks of dependent states, she has made her peace with Russia and Denmark, and that with France will follow of course. Already we observe that Duroc , Buonaparte's favourite minister, is at Stockholm, to be present, and we doubt not to assist in the deliberations of a Diet of the Swedish Estates to be held in that city. All these movements however may be calculated to deceive Napoleon, and prevent him from moving against Austria, with his full force. On the other hand the British orders in council, being rescinded as they applied to Russia, Prussia, and Denmark, and those countries being placed as respect the operation of those orders upon the same footing as Spain and Turkey, while they are vigorously in force as to France and Holland, indicates that a better understanding exists between Britain and the northern powers of Europe, than appears to the public.
The affairs of Spain and Portugal are certainly in a much more favourable state than was expected. When the reinforcement under General Wellesley
arrives, the British force in Portugal will exceed 30,000, a force which with the Portuguese army, will render Portugal secure, if it does not compel Soult to retire, or for safety to unite with Victor . The spirit of the people remains unsubdued, as appears from the operations in Galicia, the Asturians, and upon the frontiers of Portugal. The successes which have attended the patriots, in several small affairs, such as capture of Vigo, Chaves, &c. although they are not important in themselves, they yet prove that the authority of the French is confined to the camp; they prove that detachments of one or two thousand are not safe, when removed from the immediate protection of the main body. If an invading army is compelled to keep united for safety, it will not make much progress in conquest. From the great efforts making by Great Britain, for Spain and Portugal, we are persuaded that there exists a well founded expectation, that a part of the legions of Buonaparte will find sufficient employment in the North of Europe.
The attack and partial destruction of their fleet in Basque Roads, will be severely felt by the French, whose plan it is said was to have united that fleet to the Spanish fleet in Ferrol; to man the latter, officers and seamen have been sent from France. — If the junction had been made, the force would have been such, as to have held Great Britain, uneasy, not knowing to what point an attack would have been made. The issue of this affair relieves England from any anxiety, and must extinguish the hopes of France, in her naval enterprizes.
BRITISH ORDERS IN COUNCIL. Our last contained the Orders of the 29th of April, revoking in part, and modifying the former orders, to the existing state of things at the time the last orders issued. Different opinions have been adopted respecting these last orders, by some they are thought to be hostile to this country, and by others as indicative of a friendly disposition. We will endeavour to state what are our impressions of these orders.
It must certainly occur, that the orders could have no possible reference to the recent negotiations at Washington, because their result could not have been known, nor could any conjecture, founded upon information from this country, after the arrival of the Rosamond , have been made in England, for that vessel's arrival here was not known in England when the orders of the 29th of April were issued. We therefore do think, that the last orders have been produced from the changes which have already taken place in Europe, and the further changes that are expected. But it is asked, why did not the British government wait the result of the negotiations at Washington? To give a correct answer to this question would require a more accurate knowledge of the political views of the cabinets of Europe, than we presume to claim. But it is very evident that if the policy of England, required the revocation and modifications now made, they would not prevent a further revocation and modification on the 10th of June, in conformity to what is stipulated for by the recent negotiations at Washington. And again—there was no certainty that the negotiations at Washington would have resulted in the manner which they did, they might have failed altogether. The claims of other powers, and the attention due to their interests, might have been too urgent to admit of delay, when no advantages could be derived from delay, for certainly if Great Britain without negotiation has rescinded her orders in part, it does not prevent her from rescinding what remains "as to the United States" on the 10th of June, and which it is our opinion she must and will do, or violate her engagements.
If our readers will refer to the correspondence between Mr. Smith, and Mr. Erskine, it is there stipulated that the revocation of the orders in council, is to be special as relates to the United States , whereas the last orders are in general terms, and were adopted to answer a state of things, whether the negotiations failed or succeeded.
But something is said about the extensive principle of a general blockade of France, Holland, and Italy. The words are exactly the same in the last orders as they were in the orders of the 11th November 1807, so far as they relate to blockade "as if the same were actually blockaded in the most strict and rigorous manner"—If no arrangement had been made at Washington, France, Holland and Italy, would have remained interdicted as heretofore, since the orders of the 11th November 1807. But in consequence of those arrangements, we calculate that the orders will be further rescinded, so far as they affect the United States, and that their vessels will be suffered to pass to Holland, and also to France (when the non-intercourse law is repealed as to her) unmolested, except to ports actually blockaded.
[COMMUNICATION.]
Mr. Fox's BENEFIT is announced for this evening, and it is hoped that it will prove such to him. The claims of Mr. Fox are founded upon talents in his profession, and assiduity in the exercise of them; a judicious publick cannot fail to discover the one, and to reward the other. Without intending an invidious comparison, it may be said with truth, that this gentleman has upon a variety of occasions, afforded conclusive evidence of the strength of his judgment, and the extent of his theatrical acquirements, which place him inferior to none on our boards. With a just conception of his author, he is always respectable, and when the energy of the character calls forth his powers, he is frequently great.
The selection of Pizarro, does credit to the discernment of Mr. Fox; the excellence of this play is too well established to need any commendation at this time, and is peculiarly calculated to call forth the talents of the company in a degree hitherto unequalled here. Theatrical representation most frequently fail by not having the characters generally well filled; this great objection will be removed this evening, and the patrons of the drama regaled with a performance, in which the entertainment of the audi-
ence, will not depend upon a single performer. Mr. Young has furnished a specimen of talents, that justify an expectation, that the haughty and fierce Pizarro, will be ably represented. The Rolla of Mr. Green is not new on our boards; the great improvement in the acting of Mr. Green, since he was last in this place, is acknowledged by all who have seen him since the arrival of the company from Charleston, and give assurance, that he will this evening appear as much to his own credit, and to the satisfaction of the audience as he has ever done upon any occasion whatever. The great professional talents of Mrs. Flacide , are pledges that the character of Elvira will be better sustained than it has ever been in this theatre. Mrs. Young will present an interesting Cora , and Fox will do ample justice to Alonzo ; if other performers and characters are not noticed it is to avoid prolixity.
The Interlude will afford Mr. West an opportunity of displaying his comic powers with credit to himself, and without doubt to the gratification of the audience.
The Farce of "MY GRANDMOTHER," will be presented for the first time in this place; the distinguished marks of approbation which it has received in London, and the different theatres of the United States, are assurances of the merit of the piece. — It is understood that neither expense nor pains have been spared in the necessary scenery and decorations, to give full effect to the performances of the evening.
LONDON, April 20.
It appears by the papers laid before parliament, that in the course of last year, there were embarked for Spain and Portugal, (including officers) 45,782 infantry, of which have disembarked or remain for service 39,039. deficiency 6752.—N. B. Of the above, it appears by a return from Lisbon, dated Feb. 17, 1809, that 625 are doing duty at Oporto, and belonging to different regiments which are returned from Spain. About 400 British soldiers which had been taken prisoners by the enemy were released by the Galicians, and are on their way to Lisbon.
Of the cavalry (including officers, &c.) there embarked 4500 men, and 4042 horses; whereof have disembarked 4103 men, and 326 horses; deficiency of cavalry soldiers 327, and 3716 horses.
Of artillery, men and drivers, (including officers, &c.) there embarked 3959, and 2169 horses; whereof have reloaded 3759 men, and 761 horses.
It is also stated, that all the ordnance except seven six pounders, have been reloaded.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
Admiralty Office, April 21.
Sir Harry Neale, Bart. first captain to admiral lord Gambier, commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels employed in the Channel soundings, &c. arrived here this morning with a dispatch from his lordship to the honourable William Wellesley Pole, of which the following is a copy.
Caledonia, at anchor in Basque Roads, April 14, 1809.
Sir, The Almighty's favour to his majesty and the nation has been strongly marked in the success he has been pleased to give in the operations of his majesty's fleets under my command; and I have the satisfaction to acquaint you, for the information of the lords commissioners of the admiralty, that the four ships of the enemy named in the margin* have been destroyed at their anchorage, and several others, from getting on shore, if not rendered altogether unserviceable, are at least disabled for a considerable time.
The arrangements of the five vessels placed under the direction of the captain the right hon. lord Cochrane, were made as fully as the state of the weather would admit, according to his lordship's plan, on the evening of the 11th inst. and at 3 o'clock the same night they proceeded to the attack under a favourable strong wind from the northward, and flood tide, (preceded by some vessels filled with powder and shells, as proposed by his lordship with a view to explosion) and led on in the most undaunted and determined manner by capt. Woolbridge, in the Mediator fire-ship, the others following in succession; but owing to the darkness of the night, several mistook their course and failed.
On their approach to the enemy's ships, it was discovered that a boom was placed in their line for defence. This, however, the weight of the Mediator soon broke, and the usual intrepidity and bravery of British seamen overcame all difficulties. Advancing under a heavy firing from the forts in the Isle of Aix, as well as from the enemy's ships, most of which cut or shot their cables, and from the confined anchorage got on shore, and thus avoided taking fire.
At day light the following morning, lord Cochrane communicated to me by telegraph, that seven of the enemy's ships were on shore, and might be destroyed. Immediately made the signal for the fleet to unmoor and weigh, intending to proceed with it to effect their destruction. The wind, however, being fresh from the northward, and the flood tide running rendered it too hazardous to run into Aix Roads (from its shallow water.) I therefore anchored again, at the distance of about three miles from the forts on the island.
As the tide suited, the enemy again evinced great activity in endeavouring to warp their ships (which had grounded) into deep water, and succeeded in getting all but five of the line towards the entrance of the Charente before it became practicable to attack them.
I gave orders to captain Blight of the Valiant to proceed with that ship, the Revenge , frigates and bombs, and small vessels, named in the margin,† to anchor near the Roart Shoals in readiness to begin the attack. At 20 minutes past 2 P. M. lord Cochrane advanced in the Impérieuse ; the ships and vessels above mentioned soon after joined in the attack upon the Ville de Varsovie and Aquilon , and obliged them, before five o'clock, after sustaining a heavy cannonade to strike their colours, when they were taken possession of by the boats of the advanced squadron. As soon as the prisoners were removed, they were set on fire, as was also the Tonnerre , a short time after by the enemy.
I afterwards detached rear admiral the hon. Robert Stopford in the Cesar with the Theseus , three additional fire ships (which were hastily prepared in the course of the day) and all the boats of the fleet, with Mr. Congreve's rockets, to conduct the further operations of the night against any of the ships which lay exposed to an attack. On the morning of the 13th, there rear admiral reported to me that the Cesar and the other line of battle ships had grounded, and were in a dangerous situation, he thought it advisable to order them all out, particularly as the
* Ville de Varsovie , of 80 guns; Tonnerre , 74 guns; Aquilon , 74 guns, and Calcutta , 56 guns. † Indefatigable , Aigle , Emerald , Pallas , Beagle , Etna bomb, Inadent gun brig, Conflict , Encounter , Pervent , and Grewier .
remaining part of the service could be performed by frigates only; and I was happy to find that they were extricated from their perilous situation.
Captain Blight has since informed me, that it was found impracticable to destroy the three decked ship, and the others which were lying near the entrance of Charente , as the former being the outer one, was protected by three lines of boats, placed in advance from her.
This ship, and all the others, except four of the line and a frigate, have now moved up the river Charente . If any further attempt to destroy them is practicable, I shall not fail to use every means in my power to accomplish it.
I have great satisfaction in stating to their lordships how much I feel obliged to the zealous co-operation of rear-admiral Stopford, under whose arrangement the boats of the fleet were placed; and I must also express to their lordships the high sense, I have of the assistance I received from the abilities and unremitting attention of sir Harry Neale, Bart. the captain of the fleet, as well as of the animated exertions of the captains, officers, seamen, and marines, under my command, and their forwardness to volunteer upon any service that might be allotted to them; particularly the zeal and activity shewn by the captains of the line of battle ships in preparing the fire vessels.
I cannot speak in sufficient terms of admiration and applause of the vigorous and gallant attack made by lord Cochrane upon the French line of battle ships which were on shore, as well as of his judicious manner of approaching them, and placing his ship in the position, most advantageous to annoy the enemy, and preserve his own ship, which could not be exceeded by any feat of valour hitherto achieved by the British navy.
It is due to rear-admiral Stopford, and sir Harry Neale, that I should here take the opportunity of acquainting their lordships of the handsome and earnest manner in which both these meritorious officers had volunteered their services before the arrival of lord Cochrane to undertake an attack upon the enemy with fireships; and that had not their lordships fixed upon him to conduct the enterprize, I have full confidence that the result of their efforts would have been highly creditable to them.
I should feel that I did not do justice to the services of captain Godfrey of the Etna , in bombarding the enemy's ships on the 12th, and nearly all the day of the 13th, if I did not recommend him to their lordships notice; and I cannot omit bearing due testimony to the anxious desire expressed by Mr. Congreve to be employed wherever I might conceive his services in the management of his rockets would be useful; some of them were placed in the fireships with effect, and I have every reason to be satisfied with the artillerymen and others who had the management of them, under Mr. Congreve's direction.
I send herewith a return of killed, wounded, and missing of the fleet, which, I am happy to observe, is comparatively small. I have not yet received the returns of the number of prisoners taken, but I conceive they amount to between 4 and 500.
I have charged sir Harry Neale with this dispatch by the Impérieuse , and I beg leave to refer their lordships to him, as also to lord Cochrane, for any further particulars of which they may wish to be informed.
I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) GAMBIE.
April 15.
P. S. This morning three of the enemy's line of battle ships are observed to be still on shore under Fouras , and one of them is in a dangerous situation. One of their frigates, L'Indienne , also on shore, has fallen over, and they are now dismantling her. As the tides will take off in a day or two, there is every probability that she will be destroyed.
Since writing of the foregoing I have learnt, that the hon. lieut. col. Cochrane (lord Cochrane's brother) and lieutenant Bissett, of the navy, were volunteers in the Impérieuse , and rendered themselves extremely useful, the former by commanding some of her guns on the main deck, and the latter in conducting one of the explosion vessels.
(For a state of the French fleet see our last.)
List of killed, wounded, and missing, in the fleet under lord Gambier.
Total, 2 officers, 8 men killed; 9 officers, 27 men, wounded; one man missing—total 48.
GAMBIE.
The Hortense , French frigate of 44 guns, has been burnt at Rochefort.
Admiralty Office, April 25.
Extract of a letter from admiral Lord Gambier, commander in chief of his majesty's ships and vessels employed in the channel soundings, &c. to the hon. W. W. Pole, dated on board the Caledonia , in Basque Roads, the 16th inst.
It has blown violently from the southward and westward since the departure of the Impérieuse , which has rendered it impracticable to act in any way with the small vessels or boats of the fleet against the enemy.
I have the satisfaction to observe this morning, that the enemy have set fire to their frigate ( L'Indienne ) and that the ship of the line, which is aground at the entrance of the river (supposed to be the Regulus ) there is every reason to believe will be wrecked.
Transmitted by Lord Gambier.
His Majesty's ship Arethusa , off Bilboa, 20th March, 1809.
Sir, I have the pleasure of acquainting you, from the commander in chief's information, that on the 15th instant, at day break in the morning, a party of seamen and marines belonging to this ship, were landed under the command of the first lieutenant, Mr. Hugh Pearson, and lieutenant Scott of the marines, and destroyed upwards of twenty heavy guns mounted on the batteries of Lequito, defended by a detachment of French soldiers, a sergeant and twenty of whom were made prisoners, who, on our people forcing the guard-house in the principal battery, threw down their arms, and begged for quarter; the rest of their comrades effected their escape by running for it.
This little affair was conducted by lieut. Pearson with that boldness and promptitude which generally commands success, to which I attribute our having only three men wounded, notwithstanding a quick fire of musketry for some time from the battery and guard-house as our people advanced. A small chalooupe laden with brandy, was found in the harbour and brought away.
The following day, having received information of two chasse marees being up the river Andaro, laden with brandy for the French army in Spain, in the evening the same party was again landed, who found them aground, about four miles up, with their cargoes on board, which were destroyed, but the vessels appearing to be Spanish property, and forcibly seized on to carry those supplies, were restored to their owners.
On the 20th, lieut. Elms Steele, with a party, destroyed the guns at Baigno, and captured a small vessel laden with Merino wool, which had run in there for security, from St. Andero bound to Bayona;—whilst lieut. Fennel, of the marines, accompanied by Mr. Elliot, the purser, and a boat's crew, ascended the mountain and destroyed the signal posts.
The same evening lieutenant Pearson, with the officers and men who were with him at Lequito, took

possession of the batteries at the town of Paisance, without opposition, and destroyed the guns; the small parties of the enemy stationed at these places retiring as our people approached.
I am, &c. (Signed) R. MENDS. To Charles Adams, esq. of H. M. ship Resistance. April 25. By a Heligoland mail, which reached town yesterday, we understand government has received some further official communications respecting the new war which has broken out on the Continent. Among other reports which prevailed at Hamburg, one is, that Prussia has been encouraged to declare in favour of Austria; and strong hopes are still entertained of a change in the politics of the Russian cabinet; but of this we have not yet seen any flattering symptoms.
Though the Austrians have advanced into the Bavarian territories, we have not heard of their having yet had any affair with the French. The latter being yet inferior in number, are said to have fallen back upon the Iller; or perhaps they wish to draw the Austrians on—but into any snare of this kind, such a general as the Archduke Charles is not likely to fall. He will not commit the same blunders as Mack did; and whatever may be the result of the military operations, we shall not have to impute want of success to deficiency of military skill.
We yesterday stated that an application had been made by the emperor of Austria for some pecuniary assistance, to enable him to carry on the war against France. It is said, that a loan of six millions sterling is immediately to be advanced, the payment to be guaranteed by this country; but the Spanish government is, in the event of success, finally to contribute in furnishing the amount.
April 26. Mr. Frere, our minister to the supreme junta at Seville, is said to have been ordered to Constantinople. Mr. Adair removes to Vienna, in consequence of the understanding which now subsists between the courts of Austria and London. The Austrian agent, whose arrival we have noticed, sets off this day, as it is said, carrying with him the first instalment of the subsidy agreed upon in favour of Austria.
La Loire frigate, lately returned from the coast of Spain, landed at Corrubedo, a small port near Vigo, 3000 stand of arms, for the use of the peasantry in that quarter. They were immediately distributed among the enrolments that stood most in need of them, and a body of 5000 were on the point of marching against Santiago. A plan had been concerted to set fire to the place, should the French make any long resistance. The Spanish peasantry have succeeded in cutting off all communication between Ferrol and the interior of Galicia.
In the Serapis store-ship arrived at Portsmouth, on Saturday from the Brazils, captain Walker, of the Bedford, is come home on leave of absence, and brings dispatches from lord Strangford. The differences between the Viceroy, Lueras, and governor Elio, at Monte Video, had not been settled; and all the officers who would not take the prescribed oath to the Junta of Monte Video, were peremptorily ordered to leave Monte Video. Most of them went to Buenos Ayres. Trade is very flat at Rio Janeiro, owing to the immense influx of goods from England. Several Spaniards were there, purchasing English goods; but there are more in the Brazilian market than can be consumed for four years. A few ships have been permitted to land their cargoes, or rather part of them, at Monte Video, which indulgence, it is considered, would not have been granted to them, but from the necessity of the governor, who wanted the duties arising from the sale, to pay his soldiers. On captain Walker's departure from Rio Janeiro, the Prince Regent made him a present of an elegant snuff-box, with his portrait set round with diamonds, and a superb diamond ring.
April 28. ORDERS IN COUNCIL RESCINDED. By this regulation the United States may trade without interruption from British cruisers, with all the ports of Russia, Norway, and Sweden, in the Northern ocean; with the whole circuit of the Baltic sea; with the British isles; with Spain from the eastern extremity of Asturias to the southern bank of the Lobergat; and Italian and French ports excepted, with every harbour of the Mediterranean from the straits of Gibraltar to the sea of Marmora.
Licences will be granted to all the ports north of the Weser and south of the Eyde; but we understand they are to be withheld with respect to the rest of the continent, excepting the Havens of the Baltic. Another commercial arrangement of great temporary importance is, the indulgence to be given as to the shipping to be employed in the transport of American produce. These commodities may be imported in any ship however documented, from the Floridas, from the Western Isles, from Madeira, Lisbon and Cadiz, free of the duties under the orders in council, to the 1st of August next.
April 29. The Lords of Trade made the following communication to Mr. Sanson, the Chairman of the American Committee: "It is proposed under the new Consolidation Act, that all Cotton Wool not being the growth or production of British colonies, shall be subject to a duty of 17. 1s. 6d. per 100 lbs. and 12s. 6d. temporary, or war duty if not imported in a British ship; but until the passing of this act, it is intended that Cotton Wool, being the growth or produce of the United States, shall, when imported in American ships, navigated according to law, be subject to the same duties, whether such importations shall be made directly or indirectly from the place of its growth."
"With respect to the explanations entered into respecting the extent of protection which it may be deemed expedient to afford at the present juncture to their commercial intercourse with the United States, their lordships will be very ready to give any further information which any of the American merchants may wish to obtain." "April 28, 1809."
April 30. Our differences with America may now be considered as approaching an amicable adjustment. The new orders in council, which appear in last night's Gazette, it is said, has been approved by Mr. Pinkney, who considers it sufficient to satisfy his government, at the same time that it will be as grievous to the enemy as former orders were.
The full particulars of these changes in our commercial system in regard to the U. States, are to appear in the Gazette of Saturday next. Mr. Pinkney, we understand, has expressed his approbation of the adoption of these measures by our government, and the Pacific is under sailing orders to convey the intelligence to America.
The public will naturally be anxious to know what has induced ministers to adopt a line of conduct respecting America, so diametrically opposite to the policy hitherto maintained, nor can it be doubted that some explanation will be given in parliament. We sincerely hope that it will be made apparent that none of the just rights of Britain have been conceded to America.
The business will perhaps receive some explanation at a meeting of the American committee to be held this afternoon at the City of London Tavern.
April 31. THE NEW ORDER IN COUNCIL. The new Order in Council is contained in the Gazette of last night; the terms of it were settled yesterday morning. At two o'clock on Friday the committee of American merchants assembled, after having had an interview with the Lords of the Board of Trade. Their lordships addressed a written communication to the committee, which was read by the chairman and which is as follows: [This communication gives the orders in substance, which were given in full in our last.]
"And it is further ordered that no vessels shall be liable to capture, for being in a voyage not prohibited by the former orders, but which is not permitted by the provisions of this order, unless such vessels shall have received actual notice of the present order, or until after the same interval allowed for constructive notice in the orders of the 25th of November, 1807, and 18th of May, 1808."
Attack in Basque Roads. The circumstances of the late attack upon the enemy's fleet, and the services of lord Cochrane in conducting the enterprise, are not sufficiently known. We have great pleasure in laying them before the public, upon the authority of an officer who shared in the perilous achievement.
Lord Cochrane personally conducted the explosion ship, which had been charged by himself in a manner from which nothing was ever contrived to be more dreadful. His lordship caused about 1500 barrels of gun-powder to be started into puncheons, which were fixed end upwards. Upon the tops of these were placed between 3 and 400 shells, charged with fuses, and again, among and upon these were between 2 and 3000 hand grenades. The puncheons were fastened to each other by cables wound round them, and jammed together with wedges; and moistened sand was rammed down between these casks, so as to render the whole, from stem to stern, as solid as possible, that the resistance might render the explosion the more violent. In this immense instrument of destruction lord Cochrane committed himself, with only one lieutenant and four seamen; and after the boom was broken, his lordship proceeded with the explosion ship towards the enemy's line. Let it be recollected, that at this moment the batteries on shore were provided with furnaces to fire red-hot shot, and then his lordship's danger, in this enterprise, may be properly conceived. The wind blew a gale, and the tide ran three knots an hour. When the blue lights of the fire-ships were discovered, one of the enemy's signal ships made the signal for fire-ships; which being also a blue light, the enemy fell into great confusion, firing upon her with very injurious effect, and directly cut their cables. When lord Cochrane had conducted his explosion ship as near as possible, the enemy having taken the alarm, he ordered his brave little crew into the boat, and followed them, after putting fire to the fuse, which was calculated to give them fifteen minutes to get out of the reach of the explosion. However, in consequence of the wind getting very high, the fuse burnt too quickly; so that, with the most violent exertion against wind and tide, this intrepid little party was six minutes nearer than they calculated to be, at the time when the most tremendous explosion that human art ever contrived took place, followed by the bursting at once in the air of near 400 shells, and 3000 hand-grenades, pouring down a shower of cast-metal in every direction! But fortunately the boat reached, by unparalleled exertion, only just beyond the extent of destruction. Unhappily this effort to escape cost the life of the brave lieutenant, whom his noble captain saw die in the boat, partly under fatigue, and partly drowned with waves, that continually broke over them. Two of the four sailors have been despatched. Such were the perils our hero encountered, and which have hitherto been buried in silence. When they reached their ship, the Imperieuse, it is known that lord Cochrane was the first to go down to the attack, and was for more than an hour the only English man of war in the harbour. His attack and capture of the Calcutta, which had one-third more guns than the Imperieuse, has been properly spoken of.
The repetition of his explosions was so dreaded by the enemy, that they apprehended an equal explosion in every fire-ship; and immediately crowding all sail, ran before the wind and tide so fast, that the fire-ships, though at first very near, could not overtake them, before they were high and dry on shore, except three 74's, besides the Calcutta, which were afterwards engaged, taken, and burnt. Seven went ashore, of which two three-deckers afterwards got off, before our ships of the line got in, and they went up the river. Two of the remaining five were on their beam ends before lord Cochrane came away; and it was his lordship's opinion, that with proper exertion they might be completely destroyed. Our hero soon turned his attention to rescue the vanquished from the devouring elements; and in bringing away the people of the Ville de Varsovie, he would not allow even a dog to be abandoned, but took a crying, and now neglected little favourite up in his arms, and brought it away. But a much greater instance of goodness was displayed in his humanity to a captain of a French 74, who came to deliver his sword to lord Cochrane; lamenting, that all he had in the world was about to be destroyed by the conflagration of his ship. His lordship instantly got into the boat with him, and pushed off, to assist his prisoner in retrieving some valuable effects; but, in passing by a 74, which was on fire, her loaded guns began to go off; a shot from which killed the French captain by lord Cochrane's side, and so damaged the boat, that she filled with water, and the rest of his party were nearly drowned.
The following further particulars are given in a letter from a lieutenant of marines in Basque Roads: "Our fire-ships arrived on the 10th inst. and were sent in the next night, each ship conducted by a lieutenant and five men; the ships were 16 in number, and some very heavy ships; when they got in, the French ships cut and slipped, and nine sail of the line got on shore on the Isle of Aix, and the next morning we discovered them; the fire-ships having done little good, the small craft and frigates were ordered in to attempt to destroy them. The place where they lay was like their being in Portsmouth harbour, the fire of two batteries, each of which had three tier of guns of 29 each, all heavy metal: the navigation to get at them was very difficult, in some places there being only four fathoms water. Just as we were sitting down to dinner on board the Revenge, our signal was made to go in and assist the gun and mortar vessels; our ship was clear for an action in 15 minutes, and in half an hour we were alongside of three sail of the line, when we opened a dreadful cannonade on them, which continued for an hour and a quarter, when the Warsaw, a fine 80 gun ship, and the Aquilon, struck to us. We were now in a very critical state ourselves, being in only five fathoms water, which was ebbing very fast; the batteries on shore having got our length, struck us almost every shot for the last quarter of an hour; luckily a breeze springing up we got off into deeper water and out of the reach of their guns, when we anchored again, and sent our boats and took out our prisoners, and set the ships on fire about 7 P. M. At 9 they were all in flames, and at 2 in the morning they blew up with a tremendous explosion; the French set fire to the Tonnerre, and the Imperieuse to the Calcutta; three other ships of the line are on shore very much mauled by the frigates and bomb-ships, some of them are on their beam ends, and but little chance of their
getting off again. The captain of the Warsaw is on board our ship: he says, they were bound out to relieve Martinique with troops and provisions. I went on board his ship after she struck, and the decks were strewed with dead and wounded, a most dreadful slaughter. We also lost several killed and wounded, and our ship is much cut up in sails and rigging, which makes it probable that we shall be sent into refit."
May 1. We understand that ministers have received dispatches of a favourable description from the north of Spain. The letter from captain Mendez, of the Arethusa, dated the 20th of March, that will be seen in our extracts of the Gazette, indicates the weakness of the French force on the northern coast from Bilbao to St. Ander, which we stated on the authority of an American gentleman, who left the former on the 26th, and the latter on the 31st of the same month.
The marquis de la Romana, after taking the route we have already described by Asturias and Leon, has suddenly advanced with the main body of his army eastward to St. Jago de Compostella, which is about sixty miles south of Corunna, while one division has proceeded through the vale of Mandeo to the neighbourhood of Betanzos, within 20 miles of that port. By these movements all means of intercourse between the duke of Elchingen (Ney) at Corunna, and the duke of Dalmatia (Soult) at Oporto are obstructed, and both Corunna and Ferrol, are threatened.
The division in the vale of Mandeo as effectually intercepts the communication of the French generals between Corunna and Ferrol, assisted as these harbours have been by the British armament of these harbours. Thus, insulated and pressed by a superior enemy, it is highly probable that these two places which are the only towns of Galicia in the hands of the French, with their garrisons plunder, and the powerful navy at Ferrol, will devolve again into the possession of the Spaniards.
May 3. Letters from Heligoland of the 27th ult. state that the cause of Austria is extremely popular throughout the north of Germany. It does not appear, that up to the 16th a general action had taken place; yet a strong opinion was prevalent, in consequence of accounts from the Weser, that some important advantage had been gained by the Austrians about that time on the Leech. An argument in support of the opinion was the conduct of the gens d'armes and French custom-house officers on the coast opposite to Heligoland, who had packed up all their papers and moveable property. A number of them had abandoned their stations, and the others were in readiness to follow them.
A Gottenburg mail arrived yesterday. It was brought to Yarmouth by the Lord Nelson packet, in which a messenger also arrived with dispatches for the admiralty. The nature of the dispatches is not known, but it is rumoured in private letters that it was apprehended at Gottenburg that sir Samuel Hood intended to send back the convoy which lately arrived off the coast of Sweden from this country. Since the revolution the war taxes which the king had imposed by his own authority have been abolished, and this and other measures of a similar description have rendered the new government very popular.
The Nile lugger is arrived with dispatches from Lisbon in 13 days. Marshal Beresford, with the Portuguese troops is said to have gone to the eastward to oppose the march of Marshal Victor, whilst the British troops are moving northward to meet Soult. The 16th light dragoons landed at Lisbon the 18th ult.
The despatches received from lord Gambier, it is said, state, that all the remaining French ships, except one sail of the line, have got into Aix Roads—that one is likely to be destroyed—the indefatigable and some other ships were left battering her.
Plymouth, April 26.—The Arethusa, 38, and La Nieme, 44, (the Amethyst's prize) safely arrived here this day. The prize is a beautiful frigate, and sails remarkably fast. Two other French prizes also came in this day.
The Theseus, 74, that arrived here yesterday, has brought over the crews of the vessels that were destroyed as fire-ships in Basque Roads; by the account they bring, it appears as if the Ocean of 120 guns, had been rendered unserviceable since the first attack by three gun brigs that approached her in such a situation as to shoot her through on the ebb tide, so that she filed on the flood.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, June 12.
Mr. Nelson from the committee to whom it was referred, reported the bill from the senate without amendment, to suspend the recruiting service. Referred to the committee of the whole house, to whom was referred the subject of the military establishment of the U. States.
Several petitions from manufacturers of salt in Massachusetts, were presented, praying the duties on salt to be revived. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. J. Montgomery from the committee to whom was reported a resolution to enquire whether any, and what compensation ought to be made to major Pike, and his companions, reported a bill authorising land warrants to be issued for acres, in their favour, and to receive double pay for their services. Read once, and on motion that it be read a second time, it was lost—ayes 42, nays 57.
A report was read from the attorney-general on the subject of the disputed Batture—as the facts were not authenticated and the law in relation to it at variance he could not consistently give a positive opinion on its merits, and recommended the dispute to be adjusted by a board of commissioners, when all the evidence in point would be brought before them, or else authorising an appeal from the territorial court of Orleans to the supreme court of the United States. Referred to a select committee of 5, to report by bill or otherwise.
A message from the senate, notifying, that they had passed a bill for carrying into effect a treaty with certain Indians; also a resolution authorising the president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives to adjourn both houses of congress for the present session on the 20th instant.
Mr. Dana presented the petition of Henry Mead, stating his knowledge of the art to refine camphor, and borax—referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Bibb called up the resolution received from the senate for adjourning the present session on the 20th inst.
Mr. J. G. Jackson moved that the consideration of the resolution be postponed till Thursday next—Carried. (Likely that the subject of the late dispatches may transpire before a resolution of speedy adjournment.)
Mr. Cuts, from the committee on that part of the president's message as relates to the naval establishment, reported a bill authorising the president, in case of a favourable result of our negotiations, to lay up in ordinary such of the frigates as he may deem necessary, and repealing the clause of last session, stationing the frigates off the coast. Referred to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
Mr. Cuts, from the same committee to whom was referred a resolution of the 6th inst. instructing
them to enquire into the expediency of selling any part of the public armed vessels; which being reported, that it is not expedient, at this time to dispose of them.
The house then went into a committee of the whole on the report of the contested election of Win. Baylies, Mr. Pkin in the chair. The report concluded recommending a postponement of the decision, and the question was, whether this report be accepted.]
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH. CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sch'r Two Friends, Rogers, Edenton. Sloop George, Williamson, Alexandria. Triphina, Simmons, Providence. CLEARED. Ship Liverpool Packet, Kennard, Falmouth. Brig Point Shares, St. Wee, Jamaica. Sch'r Antelope, Cowley, Martinique. Concord, Schneemann, Philadelphia. Betsey & Patsy, Casey, do. Harmony, Evans, do.
The Regular Packet Rising States, Capt. Gilbert, will sail for New York on SUNDAY next. June 12.
NORFOLK THEATRE. For the Benefit of MR. FOX.
THIS EVENING June the 16th, Will be present the grand Historical Play of PIZARRO; Or, The Death of Rolla.
SPANIARDS—Pizarro, Mr. Young; Valverde, Mr. Foster; Las Casas, Mr. Clark; Davilla, Mr. Ringwood; Almagro, Mr. Byrne; Centinel, Mr. West; Blind Man, Mr. Clough; Elvira, Mrs. Placide. PERUVIANS—Rolla, Mr. Green; Araliba, Mr. Clark; Arango, Mr. Fox; Orozombo, Mr. West; Orano, Mr. Rice; Boy, Master H. Placide; Cora, Mrs. Young; Cora's Child, Miss Clark.
In Act II. Procession of the Priest and Virgins of the Sun. The sacrifice is accepted by fire from Heaven. March of warriors. In Act V. A view of the recess or grotto of the Peruvians, accessible only by a narrow pass. The waterfall and bridge on which Rolla is shot.
Between the Play and Entertainment, the favourite Interlude of Silvester Daggwood; Or, The Mad Dunsable Actor.
Silvester Daggwood, with the Comic Song of the Country Club, or the Quixote Society (Mr. West; Fustian, (the Author) Mr. Ringwood; Servant, Mr. Byrne. After the Interlude, A HORNIPIE, by a Young Gentleman of Norfolk.
To which will be added, (for the first time here) the celebrated Musical Entertainment of MY GRANDMOTHER; Or, The Living Picture.
Sir Mathew Medley, Mr. Ringwood; Vapour, Mr. Fox; Dickey Goosey, Mr. West; Sultimance, Mr. Paine; Woodley, Mr. Spear; Walter, Mr. Byrne; Charlotte, Mrs. Clark; Fiorella, Mrs. Placide.
Tickets to be had as usual, and from Mr. Fox at Mrs. Bryan's, Main-street, near the Exchange. MRS. PLACIDE'S BENEFIT will take place on Monday Evening next.
WILL BE SOLD, On Saturday 17th inst. at 12 o'Clock, At the Exchange Coffee-House, In this Borough, by virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by David Patterson to William Hartshorne, Jun. and Robert B. Taylor, as Trustees, to secure the payment of 3775 Dollars and 24 Cents, (with interest and costs) to Mrs. Mary Young.
The following Tracts of LAND, Viz. One Tract in the County of Princess-Anne, containing about 159 acres, which said Patterson purchased of Tully Robinson. One other Tract adjoining the above, containing 100 acres, more or less, which said Patterson bought of Hancock. Also, one Tract in the County of Norfolk, on Tanner's Creek, containing 65 acres, more or less, which said Patterson purchased of Charles Sawyer Boush.
William Hartshorne, Jun. } Trustees. Robert B. Taylor. June 7. tds
Postponed Sale
Will be Sold at Auction, on Saturday the 17th instant, on credit, the purchaser giving bond with security, payable after the expiration of the execution law.
A HOUSE AND LOT,
Situate on Charlotte Street, in the Borough of Norfolk, adjoining the residence of James Nimmo. The above property will be sold by virtue of a deed in trust, executed by the Reverend James Whitehead, deceased, and Charles his wife, to satisfy a debt due to Dr. A. Slaughter. The Trustee. June 5. tds
On Saturday, the 1st of July, at the Exchange Coffee House, at 12 o'clock, Will be Sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, in virtue of a deed of trust, granted by Thomas Warren and Elizabeth his wife, to secure a debt due to William Plume, deceased.
That valuable PROPERTY on Elizabeth River, near Port Norfolk, commonly known by the name of the "OLD DISTILLERY," containing about 3 Acres of Land; a substantial Wharf, a yard extensive Brick Warehouse, &c. The TRUSTEE. June 9
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Brig HUNTER, T. Redman, master, burthen 300 tons, and ready to receive a cargo immediately. N. HERON. June 16.
TAKE NOTICE
WHEREAS WM. ROBINSON has clandestinely left my employ, after having collected sundry sums of money belonging to me, which he has not accounted for—He left this city on Wednesday the 4th inst. in the ship William and Mary, captain ANDERSON, for New-York. This is to warn a person from either crediting or paying him any sums on my account. He is about 35 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, well made, has a scar on his forehead, and has a cut in his lower lip. He is a native of London and has very insinuating manners. Henry Rose. Charleston, June 9.
SPANISH HIDES. One Thousand Spanish Hides.—For Sale, by Wm. Plume, & Co.

Two Valuable FARMS for Sale.
I offer the following Valuable Property for Sale, viz. my Farm in Harvey's Neck, and a Tract of Land lying on the N. E. side of Perquimans River, containing 106 acres (directly opposite the Farm), one other Tract containing 200 acres, lying on the S. W. side of said river, about four miles above the Farm, both these tracts are well timbered.
I will also sell the FARM on which I live, and my wharf and Lots in Edenton, with the improvements. The Farm in Harvey's Neck contains 220 acres, 200 of which are cleared and in a high state of cultivation; in point of fertility of soil, it is not surpassed by any in this part of the state, the soil is well adapted to the cultivation of Wheat and Indian Corn, Wheat in particular, the White Clover grows (almost spontaneously) in the greatest abundance. I have made on this farm in one season from 50,000 hills, 320 barrels of Corn; this place is situated on the S. W. bank of Perquimans River, near the mouth of it, a delightful prospect, in an agreeable neighbourhood; on it is a convenient Dwelling-House, with every necessary out-house. The two Tracts on the same river are considered as appendages to this Farm, for the purpose of supplying it with rail timber, &c. — There is an excellent well of water, and the situation is considered to be as healthy as any in that part of the country; with the farm may be had from 15 to 20 good order Negroes, 100 head of sheep, 150 head of hogs, 40 or 50 head of cattle, horses, oxen, and all the farming utensils, &c.
The Farm on which I live, contains 500 acres, 200 of which are cleared and under good fence and in prime order, the rest is covered with good timber; the soil is well adapted to the cultivation of wheat and corn, and with very little labour from 30 to 40 acres might be cultivated in Rice to great advantage; it is supposed (and I have no doubt of it) that this place would admit of having one of the best Herring and Shad Fisheries in this state, and could be carried on very extensively at a small expence; the situation is excelled by none, it lies on the bank of Albemarle Sound, being the N. E. point of the bay of Edenton, 4 miles by water and 5 by land from the town; it is an elevated situation and very healthy; there is on the Farm a convenient Dwelling-House and every necessary out-house, a most excellent well of water, a number of choice fruit trees, and a large garden newly inclosed, which affords the greatest abundance of vegetables of every kind necessary for family use. This Farm is a most desirable situation for a gentleman who wishes to retire with his family on a country seat. With the Farm may be had from 10 to 20 valuable negroes, 75 to 100 head of sheep, 50 head of cattle, 100 to 200 head of hogs, horses, oxen, and every necessary implement of husbandry.
The Wharf and Lots in Edenton is one of the best situations in town for shipping business and a retail store; a large new Ware-House three stories high, stands on the head of the wharf, and several other houses. The property will be shown, and the terms (which will be very moderate) will be known by applying to me.
JOHN SKINNER.
Moseley's Point, June 4, 1869. 144*c
FOR RENT,
The STORE fronting the Old Market Place, at present occupied by Mr. Stuteman. Apply to Wood & Hastings, or
Robert Taylor.
May 8. tf
FOR RENT,
That large and commodious Three Story Fire Proof House, on Wide Water-Street, at the head of Rothers's wharf, lately occupied by Messrs. Noble and Arbutnott & Co. as a Shipchandlery Store. Apply to
Lilias M'Pherson.
May 12. tf
FOR SALE,
40 Sacks JUNIPER BERRIES.
James Young.
April 26. tf
I have this day taken into Copartnership my eldest Son, and shall in future transact business under the firm of MOSES MYERS & SON.
Moses Myers.
May 1. tf
WILLIAMSBURG, May 10, 1869.
At a meeting of the proprietors of the DISMAL SWAMP COMPANY, held at Suffolk on the 4th of April, an additional dividend of Sixty Dollars on each quarter share was declared; which sum will be paid by a draft from the Managers upon their agent at Suffolk, after the first day of June next; proper vouchers of the rights of the claimants being produced, and subject to any discount the company may have against the claimants.
A meeting of the company is to be held annually at Suffolk, on the First Thursday in May; and it is requested the proprietors will be punctual in their attendance, either personally or by their attorneys.
John Bracken, } Managers. } Corbin Griffin, } James Henderson, }
133 boxes white } Havanna SUGARS, 143 do. brown } The Cargo of the Brig Louisiana Packet—For Sale by
C. & F. Whittle.
In Store, 70,000 wt. St. Domingo COFFEE, 200 boxes Raisins, 120 bales Sea Island and Upland Cotton.
May 17. tf
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar.
20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. For Sale on reasonable terms by
Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
March 22. tf
Just Received,
A few bales very fine India Cottons, suitable for Sheetings, Nankeens of superior quality; Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks; Russia Sheetings, &c. For Sale by
Wood & Hastings.
May 3. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gunton, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.
Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk;
And the following Property in Norfolk,
Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6
Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Bath-Street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated
Apply to
John Granbery.
September 14. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber,
10,000 weight NAVY BREAD, 6000 do. Ship do. 5000 do. Superior Pilot do. 105 quarter barrels Crackers.
Pilot Bread of superior quality for family use.
George Reid.
June 9. tf
DANIEL SANFORD,
No. 88, Main-Street, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of
Useful and fashionable Goods,
Received from Liverpool, via New-York, this spring.
Also in Lumber Yard, 50,000 W. O. drawn hhd. } 30,000 do. rough do. } STAVES, 20,000 do. do. bbl. } 10,000 feet seasoned Pitch Pine Plank, from 2 to 4 inches thick.
Wanted Immediately,
A quantity of Masts, Spars, and Oak Plank,
For which a liberal price will be given.
May 19. tf
FOR SALE,
40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 boxes Havanna brown SUGAR, 80 do. white do. 6000 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT, 150 sacks Liverpool do. 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHECKS and LISTADOES, 40 boxes CASTILE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM.
James Young.
March 16. tf
Bills on London,
For Sale by
Y. & W. Southgate.
May 8. tf
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Brig Fame,
John Stone, Master, from Havanna, CONSISTING OF White and Brown Sugar in boxes, Prime Muscovado do. in hogsheads, Prime Green Coffee in bags, and 40 hlds. Molasses. Moses Myers & Son.
May 12. tf
STOLEN
On Saturday evening last, the JOLLY BOAT belonging to the Ship Destiny. Her bottom is painted white, her upper part black, yellow and black; stern black, and a split in her stern; pulls with four oars, and has round thole pins in her stern sheets; there is a new plank in her that is not painted. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will deliver the boat along-side this Ship, now in the Stream, or to
Robert Maitland.
May 25. tf
RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK
of the very first quality, for Sale by
C. & F. Whittle.
April 15. tf
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo,
D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery.
January 23. tf
JOHN PENDRED'S
Boot and Shoe Manufactory,
No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands.
N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cos-sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1. tf
ADVERTISEMENT.
Wishing to close my present concerns, I solicit those having claims against me to bring them forward on or before the last day of August next, otherwise this notice will be plead in bar against them; all those that are indebted to come forward and settle by bond or otherwise.
I will sell low for Cash, or give in payment the following Property:—One third of a HOUSE and LOT of LAND, in fee simple, in Cumberland Street, adjoining Dr. Barraud's; Fifty Acres of LAND lying in the County of Norfolk, near the Great Bridge, in fee simple; also, a Life Estate in a PLANTATION, lying and being within 6 or 7 miles of Norfolk, and rents for 50 dollars per year.
Peter Daley.
April 28. 2aw2m
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorised to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call.
January 5. tf
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of
ARMISTEAD & KELLY.
January 16. tf
TAKE NOTICE,
That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is lost, viz.
B. No. 4083, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dollars 50 C. 8320, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 50 E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 819, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 1688, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50
payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk.
A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us.
MACKINDER & WHITE.
March 10. 3m
WANTED,
Rough Oak bbl. and hhd. STAVES, of the best quality, for which Cash will be given, Robert Maitland.
April 26. tf
Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION: and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the publick.
* * * No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified.—The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
No. I.
HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. II.
HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. III.
HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
No. IV.
HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood.
Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be Insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c.—The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required.
Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for Insurance accurately described.
II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupiers; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.
III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.
IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.
V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.
VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before, or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect; and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.
VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.
VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.
IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.
X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required: and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and, until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable:—Also, if there appears any fraud, of
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties: And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.
XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required. Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk.
Feb 13. tf
Ten Dollars Reward.
Deserted from on board the frigate United States, on the night of the first of June, THOMAS LOVELL, a private in the marine corps, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches and an half high, dark hair, blue eyes, and a fresh complexion, by trade a Taylor. Whoever will apprehend the said deserter, and deliver him on board the frigate United States, or to any officer in the service of the United States, shall receive the above reward.
S. B. CRANE,
Lieutenant United States Marines.
June 7. 6
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.
THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory—It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood.
Tully Robinson.
Dec 7. tf
DRAWING ACADEMY.
MR. PINDER,
Informs the publick of Norfolk and its vicinity, that on the 5th of June next, he will open his DRAWING SCHOOL, at No. 17, Catharine-Street, where attendance will be given every day, (Saturday and Sunday excepted) to young gentlemen, from 10 till 12 in the morning, and to young ladies from 4 till 6 in