Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-12-09 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDI
[VOL. V.]
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9, 1808.
NO. 63.]
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
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Cary, deceased, formerly of York Town, are requested to present them to the subscriber, for settlement; and all those persons who are indebted to the estate of said Cary, are desired to make immediate settlement—No further indulgence can be allowed.
Thomas Griffin, adm'r.
York-Town, Dec. 7, 1808.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Alexander Macauley, deceased, formerly of York Town, are again called upon for settlement of their debts—Suits will be commenced against all debtors indiscriminately.
Thomas Griffin,
Surviving trustee of Alex. Macauley, dec.
York-Town, Dec. 7, 1808.
To BURNELL WILKS, Esq. Brunswick County.
SIR, HAVING seen a challenge directed by you to Gen. Ridgeley of Maryland, wherein you except no horse which he might name—I will run my Colt Sir Solomon by Tickle Toby, against your celebrated Horse Potomac by Diomed, or any other horse in the United States of America, four mile heats, agreeable to the New-Market rules, over the NEW Course at Norfolk, on the first Tuesday in June, 1809, for the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, or any other amount which you may choose to name. I will also bind myself to procure you good Stables and Litter, and pay all reasonable expenses.
Caleb Boush.
Princess-Anne, Dec. 5, 1808.
P. S. I shall expect to hear from you through the same medium, on or before the first day of February next.
C. B.
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the British brig Eu-phemia , from Liverpool, 210 ton Stowed SALT.  Robert Dickson.
Dec. 5.
The gentlemen who were members of the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in the Borough of Norfolk, are respectfully requested to attend A MEETING proposed to be held at the Exchange Coffee House, on Saturday evening the 10th of December, on business important to the honour and credit of that society.
Luke Wheeler.
Dec. 5.
TO BE RENTED,
AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, Several TENEMENTS in the town of Portsmouth—They will be let at REDUCED PRICES, provided good tenants can be had.
Also that desirable little FARM, the COTTAGE, near the Town—The House will be in good repair, and the land is rich.
William Leigh.
Dec. 5.
FOR RENT,
THE BRICK STORE,
Lately occupied by Mrs. Cox, facing the Market. Apply to Messrs. Wood & Hastings, or Robert Taylor, sen'r.
Dec. 5.
SAMUEL J. DYCHER,
FROM LONDON, Informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends, carrying on the following
Branches of Carving and Gilding,  viz.
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a number of Looking Glass, Picture Frames, Ornament, &c. wanting repair and regilding, and a risk of sending such articles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being present to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the artist flatters himself a liberal public will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to.
Prints, Needle Work, and Drawings, framed in burnish gold; black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings cleaned.
Has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of persons in a certain time of day, every month for 2500 years to come in a second of time, also to give the day that any person was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third place is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 6, and 8 dollars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchasers will be taught their use in a few minutes.
The likenesses of GEN JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likenesses of the Rev. HENRY HOLCOMBE; the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal public to encourage the artist in his profession.
Bed and Window CORNICE made to any pattern. N. B. One of the persons in the business is in possession of finally eradicating that dreadful malady the GRAVEL; the stone is dissolved let the magnitude of it be ever so great, by a decoction of simple roots; many valuable lives are lost by the operation of cutting. The Poor cured gratis, and persons at a distance supplied with directions. Orders sent to No. 53, Main-street, opposite Mrs. Street's, will be attended to.
September 12.
From the N. Y. Evening Post.
Mr. COLEMAN,
If Mr. Madison's friends feel that respect for his reputation that is pretended, they must suffer no small degree of mortification in reading the exposure of his official conduct that you have submitted to the public—A deviation from truth by private persons is always followed by a loss of character, but a falsehood published by a public officer of high standing in the country, stamps disgrace upon the nation—There is but one way in which the assertion that the case of the ship Horizon was the first instance in which the decree of Berlin was put in force against the neutral rights of the United States, can even be attempted to be reconciled with the previous one of the brig Victory . To hide the shame of our rulers, criminal submission to France, as well as to excite resentment against England, both they and our foreign ministers have set up and applied to these cases a distinction between the provisions of the Berlin decree, which are territorial and to be executed in France, and the provisions which are extra territorial, and to be executed on the ocean. According to the doctrines of these faithless guardians of our rights, the former are lawful regulations, such as every nation is free to establish, and against which none may justly complain. "That his majesty, (says general Armstrong in his letter to Champagny, dated August 6, 1808.) has a right to make such municipal regulations as he may deem proper, with regard to foreign commerce has not been denied. For example, he may forbid the entry into the ports of France of American ships which have touched in England, or been destined to England; and he may either sequester or confiscate such vessels of the United States as shall infract these laws after due promulgation and notice thereof; but beyond this, the United States hope and believe that his majesty will not go." And Mr. Madison, in his celebrated letter of March last to Mr. Erskine, defends the decree in the following manner:
"The French decree has two distinct aspects; one clearly importing an intended operation within the territorial limits, as a local law; the other apparently importing an intended operation on the high seas. Under the first aspect, the decree however otherwise objectionable, cannot be said to have violated the neutrality of the United States. If the governing powers on the continent of Europe, choose to exclude from their ports, British property or British productions, or neutral vessels proceeding from British ports, it is an act of sovereignty, which the United States have no right to controvert." "It is only, therefore, under the other aspect of the decree, that it can have violated neutral rights."
It is unquestionably true, that every independent nation, that has entered into no compact by which its power is limited may establish and execute within its territories, such municipal laws as may be deemed advantageous; and it under colour of this essential principle of sovereignty, applied to certain provisions of the Berlin decree, that our administration have abandoned millions of the property of their fellow-citizens.
The provisions of this decree and of its supplements, say our rulers, although they expose to confiscation American ships and cargoes that arrive in France from an English port, are a mere municipal law, to be executed within the territories of France, a law which France in virtue of her sovereignty was competent to establish, and of which we consequently cannot with justice complain.
The case of the brig Victory , and of others which had arrived in France from the ports of England, fell within the provisions of this municipal law, and notwithstanding the confiscation of these vessels with their valuable cargoes be matter of regret, it affords no just ground of complaint: While on the contrary, the case of the ship Horizon , in which the decree was extended to the ocean, violated the incontestible rights of the United States. For this interpretation of the French decrees, our republican administration are indebted, if I mistake not, to the opposition writers in England, and to some of the orators of the English parliament.
Our minister at London availed himself of their discussions, and has been said, sent over to his employers a report of a conference he had demanded with the English secretary for foreign affairs on the subject of the French decrees and English orders, and in which he represents himself as having silenced and triumphed over his adversary by his sagacious explanation of the French decrees which with the unofficial explanation of the French minister of marine was represented as being altogether local, municipal and innocent; as a regulation of which the United States could not complain without impeaching the sovereignty of France, and which, as it violated none of the rights of nations, could not afford the slightest justification of the English
orders.* This dispatch having been laid before Congress, the argument, notwithstanding the closed doors, found its way into the public papers, to the no small edification of the friends and admirers of France.
To destroy the effect of this base apology for a flagrant act of injustice, to expose the criminal connivance of our rulers in the views of France, as well as to close up the only avenue by which the secretary of state can escape from the disgrace that you have heaped upon him, I subjoin the following observations.
It has been stated to be of the essence of sovereignty, that a nation, which has not by any act limited its power, may establish and cause to be executed by its territories, such laws as are thought expedient: but a nation cannot, consistently with publick law, do what it had promised to another not to do; such promise being a limitation of its sovereignty—it may not for example, by law forbid, what by treaty with another, it had promised to permit. Thus, if in a treaty between the United States, the former engages to permit the importation of American cotton, and the latter to permit the importation of English woollens for a certain number of years, neither, by a subsequent law, may, within such term forbid the importation of these articles.
So, if in a treaty between France and the United States, the former engages, that in case of war between France and England, the citizens of the United States, may sail with their vessels and cargoes to the ports of England, and from thence to the ports of France; and the latter engages in case of war between the United States and England, that the subjects of France may sail with their vessels and cargoes to the ports of England, and thence to the ports of the United States, neither would be at liberty to shut their ports against the vessels of the other, arriving from the ports of England; much less to make them liable, when so arriving, to confiscation—Neither might do so, because each had by compact limited its sovereignty, so that it was incompetent to these acts.
By the XII. article of the convention between France and the United States, concluded September 30, 1800, it is mutually stipulated.
1st. That 'it shall be lawful for the citizens of either country to sail with their ships and merchandise (contraband goods always excepted) from any port whatever, to any port of the enemy of the other, and to sail and trade with their ships and merchandise, with perfect security and liberty, from the countries, ports, and places of those who are enemies of both, or of either party, without any opposition or disturbance whatsoever; and to pass not only directly, from the places and ports of the enemy aforesaid to neutral ports and places, but also from one place belonging to an enemy to another place belonging to an enemy, whether they be or be not under the jurisdiction of the same power, unless such ports or places shall be actually blockaded, besieged, or invested.'
2d. That "vessels sailing for a port or place belonging to an enemy, without knowing that the same is either besieged, blockaded, or invested, may be turned away from such port or place, but they shall not be detained, nor any part of their cargo (not contraband) confiscated, unless, after notice of such blockade, or investment, they shall again attempt to enter; but they shall be permitted to go to any other port or place they shall think proper."
3d. That "free ships shall give a freedom to goods, and that every thing shall be deemed to be free and exempt, which shall be found on board the ships belonging to the citizens of either of the contracting parties, although the whole lading, or any part thereof, should appertain to the enemies of either; contraband goods being always excepted."
To those who are familiar as our rulers, doubtless must be, with publick treaties, their interpretation must be easy and unambiguous. But, owing to the manner in which these documents are generally drawn up, the reciprocity of their provisions, casts some obscurity on their import, especially when they are but cursorily read by persons not accustomed to examine them. To remove this difficulty on the present occasion, I have thrown into the form of distinct propositions, the several engagements which France, by the above cited article, has made to the United States, in the case which actually exists, of a war between France and England, the United States being neutral.
By the XII. article, France engaged, and
* There is some reason to believe that the purport of this dispatch has found its way back to England, as it appears from the documents lately submitted to Congress, that Mr. Canning required Mr. Pinckney to state in writing our proposal to repeal the embargo if England would recall their orders, in which course he might speak for himself and not through Mr. Pinckney in reply.
that engagement, so far as the stipulation of treaty goes, is now in full force.
1. That the citizens of the United States may now sail with their ships and merchandise, (contraband goods excepted) from any port whatever, to any port of England.
2. That they may, with perfect liberty and security, sail and trade with their ships and merchandise, from the ports of England, not only to any neutral port, but
3. That they may pass with their ships and merchandise, directly from the ports of England to the ports of France, and also directly from the ports of France to the ports of England, except such of them as shall be actually blockaded.
Without entering into an argumentative analysis of the XII. article to shew that these propositions are neither more nor less than its just import warrants. I will request every impartial and intelligent man, who feels an interest in the honour of his country, to make the comparison for himself; being confident that he must admit their fidelity.
If such be the tenor of our treaty with France, what becomes of the distinction relied upon by our administration, to excuse the enormities of France, between the territorial and extra-territorial provisions of the Berlin decree? Between one part of a decree, to be executed within the national dominion, contrary to an existing treaty, to good faith, and its guardian publick law; and another part of the same decree to be executed on the high seas, contrary to the law of nations? If the clauses in the decree of Berlin, subjecting to confiscation our ships and cargoes, going directly from the ports of England into the ports of France, be repugnant to an antecedent and existing treaty, they are in law, morality and honour, void, and France cannot enforce them, without a contemptuous violation of the rights of the United States.
Finally, if, in this one case, the stipulation of a treaty, and in the other the law of nations, forbid France to enforce the decree of Berlin against America, she is alike restrained in each, and the rights of the United States have been equally infringed in both. It necessarily follows, that the proceeding in the case of the brig Victory , as well as in other cases of earlier date, are as flagrant a violation of the rights and honour of the United States, as those, which to the eternal infernal infamy of France, occurred in the case of the ship Horizon .
AN AMERICAN.
TO BE RENTED,
And possession given the 1st of January. THE HOUSE and LOT on Catharine Street, occupied by Mr. Francis S. Taylor, adjoining Mr. John Taylor's.
ALSO,
The Fire Proof WAREHOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, now in the occupancy of Mr. John Macgowan, to which is attached a valuable privilege with respect to wharfage. Apply to
John Nivison.
Nov. 18.
3w
For SALE, or will be Bartered, in part for Tobacco, Flour, or Naval Stores.
150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 hds MOLASSES, 500 sacks Liverpool SALT, 1000 bushels Cadiz SALT, superior quality, 23 crates QUEENS WARE.
James Young.
October 21.
CAUTION.
THE PUBLICK are cautioned against crediting any of the crew of the Ship John , of Liverpool, as I will not be responsible for any debts they may contract.
John Gilmer,
Master of the Ship John.
Nov. 18.
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the Ship Planter .
An assortment of MEDICINES,
of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lances, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c.
They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries.
MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
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 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 Cross-sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch.
August 1.
NOTES,
According to the form lately ordered by the Directors of the VIRGINIA BANK, for Sale at the Ledger Office. Nov. 28.

SATURDAY, December 3. FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Mr. John Montgomery. I wish no discussion had taken place upon this question. A silent vote should have been given. But since the debate has taken the course it has, I cannot consistently with my duty give my vote without stating the reasons for that vote. I admit with the gentleman that if this resolution be adopted we are exactly where we were at the starting of the subject. The period is now arrived, when we ought to adopt some mode of declaring our sentiments. We have a spirit of dissatisfaction at home, our rights and sovereignty are treated with contempt abroad; and I cannot but believe, that we are now upon the very verge of war. It calls for such a declaration as this—and the character of the present times is peculiarly marked by this resolution. Mr. M. here referred to the situation of the country in '75, on the similarity of the times, and pointedly proved that the same declaration had then been made. Misrepresentations, sir, of the grossest kind, and of the most mischievous tendency have gone abroad; they should be put down, and this resolution will have that effect. Mr. M. here adverted to the vile effects of Pickering's letter, and he retorted upon Mr. Randolph that with regard to the waste of time, he had taken his full proportion. The report of the committee has been treated from different parts of the house with great contempt, and reproached in terms of the utmost obloquy. Gentlemen should consider that others have feelings as well as themselves. One gentleman tells us that the report is loathsome and disgraceful—These terms are disgraceful to him, and he ought to retract such language. It is indecorous, unmanly, and does not comport with the dignity of a representative of the citizens of the United States. That gentleman has completely taken British ground; he has told us that the embargo cannot be continued any longer; he has made large calculations of losses, hardships, &c. and he therefore concludes that the people of the United States have neither sternness nor firmness to defend their rights. This language is merely the echo of the British presses, and American newspapers controuled by the British agents. In contradiction to all which he has said, I am convinced that the people of the United States will bear any state of things, rather than pay an infamous tribute. Mr. Montgomery here referred to the conduct of this country in the year 1774, 75 and 76, and proved that it was manifestly the same line of conduct which is now pursued. The gentleman from Massachusetts tells us not to call for the spirit of 1776. I will call for it, and trust that I shall see it pervade every one in this house, and the whole country at large. That spirit, sir, was very different from that Pickering spirit which some persons feel. The Pickering spirit was not that which achieved our independence. What are the characteristics of this dubious Pickering spirit? Disaffection, and delusion, arising from disappointed ambition.
This Pickering spirit produces the most gross, palpable, execrable misrepresentations. Can we suppose that this spirit proceeds from patriotism? No sir, I deny it. The spirit of 1776 was a spirit of unanimity, harmony, love of country, and willingness to sacrifice all in its behalf: but the Pickering spirit is as base and detestable.
Mr. Montgomery was proceeding to descend upon the conduct of Mr. Pickering, and his coadjutors—when he was called to order for betraying too much virulent sarcasm and censure in his remarks. He said that when he recollected the precious spirit of 1776, and contrasted it with the modern spirit of some, he could not help in connection with some remarks which had been made in the house, to feel probably a degree of emotion which must be his apology, in case he had transgressed the rules of the house.
The spirit of 1776, he added, I hope will animate every man. We ought to scout every idea of discord, dissention and dismemberment. He then drew a comparison between the year 1776 and the year 1808, pointed out the similarity of this country's grievances, and hoped that the same spirit would fire every heart. IN THE YEAR 1776, THOSE WHO OPPOSED THE MEASURES OF CONGRESS AND WERE AVOVEDLY DISAFFECTED, WERE DENOMINATED TO-RIES; and the spirit which some feel, whom the chair says I must not name, is the spirit of disaffection, it is the same spirit of Toryism. Some persons tell us that the embargo is a violation of the rights of our citizens, and that the continuance of it will be resisted by those persons who possess that spirit to which I must not apply its most appropriate name, and who must therefore be a nameless body of citizens.
It is to be regretted, sir, that such a state of things should exist among us, but it cannot be denied, that it does exist. We know this fact, not from the various publications which we see, but also from the sentiments of gentlemen on this floor. This doctrine of resistance to the laws of our country is held up in terrorum—that we may not perform the duties which our fellow-citizens have devolved upon us. The gentleman says, that the laws cannot be enforced, that the people will resist the execution of them, and that of course there will be an insurrection—and is this doctrine to be delivered in this house? I thought that we lived under the government of laws made by ourselves—and that the laws which the citizens by their representatives enact were sovereign. It will be well for these persons who talk about the forcible evasions and violation of the laws to reflect upon the consequences. The gentleman says, that the vessels are all ready for sea, the sails all bent, the anchors almost lifted up, and that they must and will go?—Then let them go—but they must abide by the consequences of these unwarrantable proceedings. CHARACTERS OF THIS KIND IN 1774, WERE DECLARED ENEMIES OF THE COUNTRY—THEY WERE PUT OUT OF THE PROTECTION OF THE LAWS—AND THEY WERE CONSIDERED UNWORTHY OF THE RIGHTS OF FREEMEN AND CITIZENS.
But says the gentleman from Massachusetts, this tribute about which there is so much talk is all an empty sound. I deny this. Facts speak louder than 40,000 of his declarations. American vessels which have neither violated the illegal blockades declared
* This gentleman is an advocate for detourm!—Ed. Lcd.
by the British, which did not infringe upon the unjustifiable restrictions of the orders of council, and against which even upon their own arbitrary and iniquitous doctrines they could have no cause of complaint, have been obliged to pay this infamous tribute. Mr. Montgomery here introduced the case of the brig Sophia, of Baltimore. This vessel, sir, he said, had not contravened a single regulation, she was returning from Holland without a cargo, and merely took on board six pipes of gin that she might be enabled to proceed home. She was forcibly detained, carried into a British port obliged to pay a very heavy duty upon that gin, obliged to pay a considerable sum for light money, &c. &c. and could not leave the port of Harwich until the captain had bought a sailing licence.
She came to Baltimore—and what was the conduct of the most patriotick citizens of that place? They burnt the gin—they would not permit the article upon which an infamous tribute had been paid, to disgrace the land of liberty. They set fire to it, and dispersed its bones to the four quarters of the world. Let me not be told, sir, that this was done by a mob. No, the procession to witness the destruction of the gin, included your very best citizens, all the mercantile, and mechanical interest of the city vied in expression of indignation at the imposition upon our rights, and united in acclamations never to be forgotten, when the gin having been consumed, had ceased to be a stigma to our soil. Members of this house, as well as the most influential and respectable merchants and mechanicks, all united in one solemn expression of detestation on one account, and congratulation on another. And yet after this instance, among multitudes of others which might be quoted, we are told that we have no cause of complaint—that this tribute cannot be exacted, and that all our abhorrence at this violation of our rights and sovereignty is a mere empty sound.
It is high time, sir, to begin to act. Nothing can be more incontestible, than that all hopes of redress from the belligerent powers is totally at an end. They are opposed to a redress of our injuries, and never will grant it. And with regard to the British administration, their only wish is, that we should declare war. For my own part I have no wish to declare war, because it must be against both nations. And if we do not declare war, but will carry on our trade, every part of our commerce must be the consequence of the special favour and indulgence of Great Britain. And shall we stoop to her for permission to exercise our undisputed rights; pay tribute for continuing our trade and have no security that the little trade still left to us will be granted any longer than she can find time to seize the whole of our property floating on the water? No. Never.
It is folly to talk about the rescinding of the orders and decrees—neither France nor England will make concessions—they have taken their stand—and they will not repeal their edicts. The situation of this country is very different from what it was when the embargo was laid—at that time negotiations were continued and pending—but all diplomatic intercourse is now extinguished. This is our precise situation—We have however the consolation to reflect, that we have acted fairly, uprightly, and honourably, as a neutral nation. It is now time for us to take our ground: we must pursue a firm, decided, and steady course; we must have no foreign partialities—no prejudices in favour of England or France—no attachments to the one or the other—and, notwithstanding all the threats which we have heard, we must not be driven from our stand—and no language of this kind thrown out here, must have any effect upon us here. I am a member of the committee which introduced this report, and as I voted for this resolution in the committee, so I shall vote for it in the house when the question comes to a decision.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER. FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 9. 1808.
Not having received the remainder of Mr. Quincy's speech in the house of representatives, or that of Mr. Giles, in reply to Mr. White, we have to beg the indulgence of our readers until we do receive one or both, when we shall resume their continuation.
We present our readers with the speech of a Mr. Montgomery (of Maryland, we believe,) as reported in a democratiack paper, or more probably as furnished by the honourable member himself. It is a speech which ought to be printed in every federal paper, and which ought to be read by every honest man. The illiberal and persecuting spirit, which is breathed in this speech, cannot fail to excite the abhorrence of every real friend of republican freedom. At length, we are told by one of the representatives of the people, that those who presume to censure the measures of Congress, should be placed out of the protection of the law! We understand the gentleman, and we hope he will be understood by the country at large. To make any comments upon this speech, would be unnecessary; wherever it is read, it will be despised, and we believe it will be an unperishable record of the views of a party, who call themselves the friends of liberty.
There are those who calculate on a partial repeal of the embargo laws; we should be among the last who would not rejoice in the amelioration of the misfortunes of our country, and particularly this part of it, which is suffering to a degree that cannot admit of much augmentation. We should be sorry even to cast a damp on hopes which are pleasing; but our duty obliges us, in candour, to declare, that we see no foundation for such hopes. Every thing we read on this subject, assures us that this measure will not be relaxed in. No—“depletion and warm water” have not had a fair experiment; as long as life remains, the patient must endure the one, and swallow the other; and when dissolution comes, the quacks will exclaim, the fault was not in their remedies.
We notice that there is a proposition before Congress for compelling the return of such American vessels as were absent when the embargo took place, and have not returned. Mr. Madison, in his correspondence with Mr. Armstrong, censured the conduct of those Americans who remained abroad, and subjected themselves to the operation of the Bayonne decree, thereby offering an apology for that decree. Now, we would ask Mr. Madison, or any patriotick member of Congress, a few plain questions. Suppose you were abroad, with one ship, your entire property, that you had no land or negroes, and no hopes of being supported by the people's money; that you had no way of living, but by the profession of a mariner; under such circumstances, would you come home and starve, or remain abroad and live? You may call, but will they come?
A resolution has been introduced into the House of Representatives of the United States, to prevent American vessels obtaining British licences. It is hoped that the resolution will extend to all foreign licences, for we can see no difference between a Dutch and a British licence. We have not yet understood that in taking a British licence, the American vessel is compelled to take a British commander and to hoist British colours, as they who take Dutch licences, have done, and are perhaps doing at this very moment. There are in congress, those who can give full information on the subject we allude to, if they please.
The Legislature of Maryland, have passed a law, staying execution on all judgments.—The Embargo tells.
Another proposition is before Congress, which has for its object the exclusion of all foreign ships coming from ports, to which vessels of the United States are not permitted to trade at all times. The trade of the colonies of European nations is here alluded to. The first thing to claim our attention, is, that the very men who want to starve those colonies, are angry because we are not permitted to trade freely with them. The history of colonies will prove that all European nations, have considered their colonial trade as exclusively pertaining to the mother country, which is at vast expense in conquering and supporting their colonies. This will be another wise measure, which will deprive the citizens of the United States of a market for their flour, pork, beef, lumber, &c. &c.
The foreign articles contained in this day's paper are copied from New York papers received by the British Packet arrived at New-York. The answer of Buonaparte respecting American ships in France deserves notice; it proves his opinion of our embargo, and shews that he is obligingly co-operating with the government of this country, in securing its execution. He will hear with pleasure of our non-intercourse measures.
The intelligence from Spain is pleasing to those who are the friends of freedom, and independence of nations. The army of the great Napoleon, which according to the predictions and wishes of many in this country, was to reduce Spain in three months, is returning towards France, and compelled to act on the defensive. The Patriots of Spain had much to apprehend in the commencement, they acquire strength and confidence every day, and no circumstance will more contribute to secure their union and success, than the organization of a provisional government, which it appears by this day's paper, took place on the 25th of September. In such a crisis as that nation is placed, their greatest danger arose from the want of a head.
A few years since, the present party took off the duty on salt, as it enhanced the price of that article, so as to make it oppressive on the poor. The United States import 3,600,000 bushels of salt, which produced a revenue of more than 800,000 dollars. At the same time the wholesale price in the sea ports was 60 cents per bushel, it is now $1 25 cents, with the probability of being soon 2 dollars per bushel. Result—
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Rows: Loss in duty, $800,000; Advance in price on 3,600,000 bushels, at 65 cents, $2,340,000; Total, $3,140,000.
Nothing short of three millions additional tax on the people.
MARRIED, last evening, CAPTAIN THOMAS J. HAYNES, to Miss PEGGY BUSHNELL.
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser of Monday last.
We learn from Halifax, N. S. that the expedition of 4000 men, which has been fitting out there for a secret service, was to sail about the 7th or 8th instant, for Bermuda, under Sir George Prevost, where their number was to be augmented to 5000, and from whence it was conjectured they would proceed to attack the island of Martinique.
The legislative assembly of the province of Nova Scotia opened its session at Halifax on the 24th of November. The governor, Sir George Prevost, in his address to the members of both houses, congratulates them on the present favourable aspect of political affairs in the success which has attended the British arms, in co-operation with those of Spain, Portugal, and Sweden, against the common enemy; and thus notices the American embargo.
“When I turn my thoughts to the affairs of this Province, I find much to congratulate you upon.—We can now fully and fairly estimate the effects of
the embargo, so long and so rigorously imposed on the commerce of the United States, by the government of that country. The manner in which their general restriction of trade has been carried into execution, leaves no doubt as to the real object intended to be accomplished. The project has totally failed, and the British nation has derived sufficient experience from the measure, to be convinced that her colonies and her commerce can be as little affected by the Embargo of America, as by the blockading Decrees of France. New sources have been resorted to with success, to supply the deficiencies produced by so sudden an interruption of commerce, and the vast increase of imports and exports of this Province proves, that the Embargo is a measure well adapted to promote the true interest of his majesty's North American Colonies.”
After some local information his excellency announces to the legislature that he shall shortly proceed on a particular foreign service; and that during his temporary absence, the civil administration of the province will devolve on the hon. Alex. Croke.
NEW-YORK, December 6.
We understand, from a respectable source, that the owners of vessels in Halifax and St. John's, have a valuable piece of plate in forwardness, which is to be presented to President Jefferson, as soon as his term is up, as an acknowledgement for the benefit they have received from the American embargo.
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT OF SPAIN ORGANIZED.
Translated for the National Intelligencer from the Havana Aurora.
HAVANNA, Nov. 14.
By the pilot-boat New-Undertaker, capt. don Pablo Ferrit, which arrived at the Matanzas on the 8th inst. after a passage of 35 days from St. Lucar de Barrameda, was received the agreeable intelligence of the installation of the Supreme Governing Central Council of the kingdoms of Spain, which took place on the 25th of September, 1808, at the Royal seat of Arranjuez, as will be seen from the following statement:
“In consequence of the agreement yesterday the 24th inst. in a preparatory conference, by which it was resolved that to-day at half past nine o'clock in the morning the supreme and governing council of the kingdoms should be installed, for which purpose all the deputies present at the royal sitio, (who are more than two thirds of those who are to compose the council of the government) were cited to attend—the ceremony was performed in the following manner.
“The deputies met in the vestry of the chapel of the palace of the royal sitio, and being formed moved out and placed themselves on benches which had been arranged for the purpose, they heard mass, was said by the archbishop of Landieca, co-administrator of the archbishoprick of Seville and deputy from that kingdom, and the said prelate having first taken the following oath himself, administered it to all the deputies in rotation: “Thou swearest to God on his holy Evangelists, and to Jesus Christ who was crucified, whose sacred image thou hast present, that in your station and employment as member of the supreme and governing council of the kingdom; you will defend and promote the increase of our Holy Catholic Apostolick Roman Religion, the defence of and fidelity to our august sovereign Ferdinand VII. that of his rights and sovereignty, the preservation of our rights, privileges, laws and customs, and especially those of the succession in the reigning family, and the other things pointed out in the said laws, and finally all which may conduce to the prosperity and happiness of these kingdoms and improve their customs; remaining silent as to what is to be secret and keeping off from it, all injury and following up its enemies at the expense of your life, health and prosperity? ‘Yes, I swear’ ‘If thou doest it God help thee; and if not, I ask his maledictions on thee as on him who takes his holy name in vain. Amen.”
“During this time a solemn Te Deum was sung by the bare-footed friars of San Pasqual of this Sitio; and this act being finished, the deputies passed along before the gallant battalion of light troops of Valencia; which was formed in two lines from the door of the chapel to the stair-case of the royal palace, and went to one of the principal apartments destined at present for them to sit in.
“In the multitude of people of all classes and conditions which filled the avenue, there was discovered the greatest interest and enthusiasm in favour of their king and lord, Ferdinand the 7th, whose name resounded from all parts, as also that of the supreme council, which had just sworn before God and man, and at the cost of their lives, the restoration to the throne of a king so much wished for, and the preservation of our holy religion, that of our laws, usages, and customs. The opening of the doors of the royal palace so long shut up—the melancholy solitude of the august habitation of our kings, and a recollection of the time and of the cause for which they were shut, drew tears from all present, even the most firm.—These circumstances made the ceremony the more touching and interesting, and at the same time more useful in exciting vengeance against the authors of so many evils, and a just confidence in subjects who, after having suffered so many dangers in so just a cause, yet present themselves to meet as many more as may be necessary to carry that cause to a happy issue. Such is without doubt what we ought to expect from a union and fraternity so intimate as that which all the kingdoms re-united promise.
“The enthusiasm and interest increased on the deputies going out into the grand gallery of the principal front of the palace, from which their president ad interim, his excellency the count of Florida Blanca, proclaimed anew our much wished for king, Ferdinand: the people followed, and often times repeated their warm acclamations, and the tenderness which they felt for a body who had to fulfil such great hopes so much the better founded as they had performed the most solemn act which the nation had yet witnessed, with the most majestic simplicity.
“The deputies being seated by their respective places and the president having pronounced a short and appropriate discourse, the council was declared legally formed, without prejudice to those who were absent, who according to the agreement of yesterday, were to compose the council of the government during the absence of our king and lord, Ferdinand the 7th, and it was directed that a certificate of this act should be made out and be sent to

the president of the council and of the tribunal and the other correspondent arrangements made, until the ulterior orders that might be necessary should be communicated to them.
"Done at the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, the 25th Sept. 1808."
"MARTIN DE CARAY, "Sec. Gen. ad interim."
Note. —The Deputies of Aragon, Asturias, Old Castile, Catalonia, Cordova, Estremadura, Granada, Jaen, Majorca, and the Barbarian Isles, Murcia, Seville, Toledo, and Valencia are present.
FOREIGN NEWS
Received by the British Packet arrived at New-York.
LONDON, September 29.
A Gottenburgh mail arrived at a late hour last night, its contents are very interesting. The Swedish papers confirm the report of a proposition having been made by admiral Saumarez, for the surrender of the Russian fleet in the Baltic Port. It is said that the commanders of the combined squadron were willing to permit one half should be given up. The Russian admiral objected to these terms, but offered to dismantle his ships. This proposal was, however, in its turn, rejected, and when the last accounts left the blockading fleet, a fire ship was prepared to be sent against the Russians.
Sir Hugh Dalrymple, we understand, has been recalled—Sir Harry Burrard is to be left in the command of the troops in Portugal—and Sir John Moore is to command the troops going to Spain.
October 1.
Reports have long been afloat, that the embargo in the French ports on American ships had been taken off; they are, however, flatly contradicted by the following letter, received by a respectable house in the city:
"Paris, Sept. 19. Our endeavours to get such American ships as had actually loaded for America, released from the existing embargo, have again completely failed; the answer we have got is nearly the same as in the former one, viz. "That the Bayonne decree must remain in full force. That his imperial and royal majesty cannot allow any ships to depart from his dominions, till the reasons have ceased to exist which caused the government of the United States to order an embargo on all its shipping; that any navigation now carried on by American vessels, is in direct opposition to the wishes of the said government, and can be only meant as a trade, beneficial to the enemy of neutral rights. You will please to inform us whether we shall unload your ships, &c. as no probability remains of accomplishing your wishes of getting her home."
October 3.
Bonaparte has left Paris, preceded by the crafty Talleyrand and M. Champagne, and accompanied by his several other ministers, and some distinguished general officers. His destination in the first instance, is avowedly for the states of the Rhenish confederation; and under all the circumstances of the case, there can be little doubt, that his object is the arrangement of the operations of the approaching campaign in Germany.
The German papers again name Bernadotte as Bonaparte's intended King of Portugal; and Berthier as Murat's successor in the grand duchy of Berg.
Bonaparte has issued two decrees, the one relating to the Greek church in Dalmatia, the other to the increased rigorous prohibition of colonial produce in France. No article of this description is allowed to be brought into France from Spain or Holland, and vessels so freighted which shall enter the rivers Elbe, Wezer, and Jade, are ordered to be seized and confiscated. The members of the confederation of the Rhine are stated to have been subsidized by Bonaparte to provide 100,000 men for France at a specified price. They are, for the present, to be employed in the interior of France, where, in all probability, the tyrant is fearful of trusting the French troops among the discontented multitudes of his subjects.
Several Russian sloops of war have been taken by the Swedish flotilla, off Sweaborg, which have been sent by the Combined fleet, and straitway converted into fire ships; four of which lay waiting for a fair wind, to be sent in among the Russian fleet.
Private letters from Lisbon, dated the 13th ult. received on Thursday evening state that the generals and officers serving under sir Arthur Wellesley, in the battles of the 17th and 21st August, have resolved to present to him a piece of plate, value 1000 guineas, with an appropriate inscription, as a mark of their high admiration of his military skill and gallantry on those days, as well as for having protested against the humiliating convention which was afterwards concluded—This manifests their sense of the victories which he so nobly gained; and we rejoice to see, that as to the character of those victories, there is no difference in opinion any where.
Letters, we understand, were received yesterday evening from Holland, dated so late as Friday last, which stated, that intelligence had been received that morning from Koningsberg, that the projected meeting between the emperors of Russia and France would not take place, in consequence of a revolution at St. Petersburg, produced by the agents of England, Austria, and Prussia. The empress (whether the reigning or mother, is not stated) is reported to be at the head of the insurrection. The emperor Alexander is said to have been arrested.
We give this information as it has reached us, pledging ourselves no farther for its authenticity, than that such a report prevailed in Holland at the time we have stated. It is not improbable that some of the Russian nobles may have remonstrated against the emperor's putting himself into the hands of Bonaparte, and that their representations may have determined him to relinquish his design of proceeding to Erfurth.
October 6.
Gen. Sir Arthur Wellesley, and Gen. Ferguson, have both arrived in England from the British islands in Portugal.
It appears by the letters received from London, that credit is reviving in that city. The government paper, which had lately been at a discount of 40, is now only 20. Exchange on London 63 2-3.
The patriots of Spain having succeeded in concentrating a considerable force, without giving to the enemy any opportunity of attacking them in detail, have begun their operations against the enemy's quarters. In several skirmishes the Spaniards have had the advantage; but the principal affair
that has taken place was on the 29th, at Bilbao, of which the patriots have again obtained possession, after a very severe action, in which the enemy was defeated with great loss. The conquerors were received with great joy by the inhabitants, who immediately proclaimed Ferdinand VII.
The following curious circumstances are mentioned in an article from Cadiz:
"General Dupont, with his staff, who had embarked for France, are stated to have been captured by the English and carried into Gibraltar."
"Admiral Rossilly, who commanded the French fleet which surrendered at Cadiz, is also stated to have been captured in the same manner, and carried into Malta."
The troops of the Rhenish confederation are all pressing towards the French head quarters at Bayonne, at which place, according to the arrangements that have been made, they are expected to arrive about the 24th of this month.
October 8.
We received news from Spain up to the 2d inst. at a late hour last night, by which we are happy to learn that the Spanish troops from the Baltic arrived off Corunna on the 30th ult. and were immediately ordered to proceed to Bilbao, and reinforce the army of the gallant gen. Blake. It was stated the other day, that they were to be landed at Dijon, which would have very considerably shortened their march to the scene where their services are so much required. We trust, however, that no material inconvenience will arise from the delay. We consider such an addition to Blake's army of regular troops, a most important circumstance. Blake's force is acting upon the right wing of the French, and a part of it is going to attack St. Sebastian. The capture of that place, which seems very probable, will be very hurtful to the French, and may possibly lead to the interposition of a strong body of Spaniards between them and France. Blake's head-quarters in the middle of September were at Quintanilla. The army of Aragon and Valencia had its head-quarters at Sos. The immortal Pallaox had resigned the command of his army to gen. Cuesta. The Castilian army had begun its march towards Aranda and Burgos de Osm. The whole of the French in Biscay and Navarre is estimated at less than 30,120 men, and desertions are frequently occurring. About 3000 are in Pampeluna; the rest cantoned in the Rioja. This statement was found in the baggage of a French officer. The article from Granada is very gratifying, because we have hitherto heard less of that very considerable province than of any other in Spain. The Granadans, it appears, have not been wanting in patriotic attachment to the cause of their country, or in raising the population for its defence. Gen. Reding has gone there to organize its army, which consists of upwards of twenty thousand men, and who, it is added, are to be embarked at Malaga, and sent to Catalonia. The venerable Conde Florida Blanca, has been appointed president of the general government, ad interim. It is to meet at Aranjuez, and not at Madrid, as was reported: Lord William Bentinck went from Lisbon to Cadiz, and thence to Madrid, where he arrived on the 25th ult. charged with a mission to the central government.
The Spanish papers, as yet, remain perfectly silent upon the late convention of Cintra. In all the measures of the Spaniards, whether of a civil or military description, we still perceive the combined operation of the same ardent patriotism and sound discretion, which from the beginning has so eminently distinguished them, and which exalts them as a nation so highly and so much to the disgrace of their frivolous and sanguinary neighbours across the Pyrenees.
Respecting the movement of the atrocious disturber of Europe, we only learn from the Dutch papers to the 4th inst. that he was at Mantz on the 14th of September, whence he was to depart for Frankfort on the following day. Murat went there on the 23d. Alexander passed through Lisbon on the 15th, and was at Koningsburg on the 18th ult. We may, therefore, conclude that before this time the inauspicious interview of Napoleon and Alexander has actually taken place. What melancholy consequences will be the result, we venture not to predict. It will, we fear, prove infinitely more disastrous to the world than all the open or secret articles framed and signed at Tilsit.
Last night dispatches reached the admiralty announcing the arrival at Portsmouth of rear-admiral Tyler, with the Russian fleet, under convoy of the Barfleur, of 98 guns, the admiral's flag ship, capt. M'Leod, and the Alfred, Donegal, Conqueror, Elizabeth, and L'Hercule, of 74 guns. The whole of the convoy reached St. Helen's yesterday morning. The Russian fleet consists of 7 sail of the line and a frigate. The flag of the commander in chief, Vice-Admiral Siniavin, was on board the Barfleur, of 66 guns.
Considerable surprise was excited at Portsmouth that the customary salute was not given by admiral Tyler to admiral Montague's flag. It also created much astonishment that neither the British nor the Russian ships from the Tagus had their colours flying. As the case, however, was extraordinary, an extraordinary conduct may have been thought necessary upon the occasion. That our vessels had no colours flying was, we apprehend, in consequence of orders from the admiralty.
The arrivals from Spain are almost daily. Spanish papers were received last night to the 2d inst. The French evacuated Burgos on the 22d of last month, and fell back to the Ebro. They now occupy a line along that river, which extends from Miranda de Ebro to Cien-truengo, a small town on the left bank of one of those numerous small rivers that run into the Ebro. The line is about sixty miles in length. Behind Cien-truengo, after crossing the Ebro, the road runs direct to Pampeluna. Their force amounts to about 40,000 men. On the Ebro it should seem as if they had received orders to maintain themselves, if possible, till reinforcements reach them. We do not hear, however, of any yet having passed the Pyrenees. The enemy expect to be attacked by the Spaniards, and have therefore taken a position which is best calculated to receive that attack.
In their rear is the Ebro—their left flank extends to the river near the little town of Cien-truengo—their right is at Miranda, on the Ebro, where there is a castle on a mountain of considerable extent. From the preparations and positions of the Spaniards, we should rather think it was their intention to attempt cutting off the retreat of the enemy to the Pyrenees, and to force them to surrender by depriving them of getting supplies. On their right no Spanish force is stationed to watch them, because
there is no danger of their making a movement to the west of their position, and thus abandoning the Ebro. But on every other side there is a strong Spanish force.
Dutch papers have been received to the 1st—They contain no intelligence of importance. Bonaparte arrived at Mentz on the 14th, and was to set out for Frankfort the next day.
It is said that the six battalions which were sent to Halifax under Sir George Prevost, in the then probable event of a rupture with America, have been ordered to be embarked immediately.
October 9.
Sir Arthur Wellesley has arrived in town from Portsmouth, accompanied by general Ferguson, lord T. Somerset, the hon. capt. Stanhope, capt. Mellish, and some other officers. The whole of these officers will give evidence upon the enquiry respecting the convention of Lisbon, which will take place immediately on the arrival of sir Hew Dalrymple, who is expected in England in the course of three or four days. Sir Arthur Wellesley left Lisbon on the 28th ult. at which time nearly the whole of the French, consisting of about 27,000 men, of whom upwards of 18,000 were soldiers, had embarked, and the first division had sailed for France. Sir Hew Dalrymple had issued a proclamation, addressed to the Portuguese. It announces the complete re-establishment of the legitimate Portuguese government the restoration of the council of regency appointed by the prince of Brazils, the adoption of a system of police, and gives general instructions for the conduct of the people in the present circumstances, accompanied with a menace of the interposition of the British military in case of disobedience. Sir H. Burrard is to have the command in Portugal, pro tempore; sir John Moore commands the force now about to proceed against the enemy in Spain; and sir David Baird's expedition is to be employed in the same service. Not less than 40,000 British soldiers will shortly be in full action against the enemy in that quarter.
The French troops from Lisbon, it is said, are to be landed at the Isle de Rhe, near Rochelle. This measure has been resolved upon to ensure the safe return of our transports, which Bonaparte with his usual good faith, might have kept, had they put into L'Orient or Rochelle.
Preparations are making at Cork for another embarkation of troops from that port.
Letters have been received at Plymouth from Lisbon of the 17th ult. They state, that the first division of the French army, consisting of 8000 men, had sailed for Rochelle.
Some of the Dutch papers believe that Bonaparte will return from his German journey to Bayonne, by the 18th of October. About that time all the French columns and all the heavy artillery destined for Spain, will have arrived on the frontiers of that country, and the campaign will be formally commenced. It is added that Bonaparte will command the grand army in person, and that Marshal Massena will command a separate corps of 18,000 men.
Insurances have been effected at Lloyd's to the amount of upwards of half a million, on vessels now on their voyage from Russia, freighted with the produce of that country.
No further accounts have reached this country respecting the revolution which is stated to have taken place at St. Petersburg; we are therefore unable to confirm or contradict the report. It appears however, extremely probable that such an event may have taken place. The war with Great Britain and Sweden was from the beginning extremely unpopular in Russia, and the privations which the Russians have suffered by the stagnation of their trade, have produced the most serious discontent. The atrocious conduct of Bonaparte towards the Spaniards is well known in Russia, and must have produced a strong effect; and when it was known that the emperor Alexander was in a manner ordered to Erfurth, to receive Bonaparte's commands, it is by no means unlikely that the popular indignation should have manifested itself in a decided manner.
Disputes, which, it is believed, will be attended with some important changes among the members of the cabinet, are said to have taken place on the subject of sir Hew Dalrymple's appointment to the command of the army in Portugal, from which so many misfortunes have flowed. Mr. Canning and lord Castlereagh both deny having any participation in it. Lord Mulgrave is mentioned as having named, or procured his appointment.
TRURO, (Eng.) Oct. 9.
SPAIN.—A long reign of glory and happiness to the Spanish nation, for well do they merit it!—The army of gen. Blake has effected
THE RE-CAPTURE OF BILBOA,
After a severe conflict, in which the French lost 2000 men in killed and wounded, and 3000 taken prisoners. This valuable information reached us on Monday evening by the Dispatch packet, in 5 days from Corunna to Falmouth. Corunna was illuminated three successive nights, in honour of the brilliant achievement.
We cannot but believe that the attack upon Bilboa must have been accompanied by advantages obtained in the interior also. Bessieres must have fallen back from Burgos (where the French papers tell us his right wing was posted) or his retreat must inevitably be cut off by the possession of Bilboa.—But as we know that three great Spanish armies were pressing forward towards Biscay and Navarre, we may reasonably infer that the capture of Bilboa has been the result of their united operation, which have driven the French armies before them up to these points. We hourly expect the details of these splendid operations. In the mean time their possession of this fine city, which is only 70 English miles from Bayonne, is of infinite importance to the Patriots. It has one of the best harbours on the north of Spain, and so situated in the vicinity of the grand pass, as to present incalculable advantages for the landing of troops, arms, provisions, &c. just at the very point where they will be most needed. The recovery of its capital, and removal of the pressure of the hostile armies, will also enable the hardy Biscayans, to rise, and combine their strength with that of their co patriots. The Biscayans and Asturians are the Spartans of Spain; and here or in the adjoining province of Navarre, will probably be found the modern Thermopylae; to which at this moment, no less than 200,000 Spaniards, glowing with patriotism, as warm and devoted as that which animated Leonidas and his 300, are now pressing forward to stem the torrent with which the boasting tyrant threatens to overwhelm them. The conflict will be dreadful; and we daily expect to hear that it has begun.
P. S. The accounts brought by the Eliza packet, Captain Sampson, which arrived at Falmouth on Wednesday, fully confirm the news brought by the dispatch, and given in a preceding column, of the defeat of the French near Bilboa, and the re-capture of that city. It was effected by a division of General Blake's army, under the command of the Marquis Pedrego. The battle was fought the 31st ult. and was most sanguinary.
CORUNNA, Oct. 1.
Burgos was evacuated on the 22d ult. by the French after spiking their artillery, and destroying their powder. The next operation will be against St. Sebastian. From the situation of affairs, a great battle must soon take place, unless the French retire altogether.
Reinforcements are pouring in upon Blake's army every day. To-morrow we expect 20,000 troops, part of which are English; and some from Portugal are on their way to join him. The archbishop of Toledo (Don Louis de Bourbon, nephew to Charles IV. and cousin to Ferdinand) will, it is thought, be elected regent of the kingdom. The count de Florida Blanca, who had been chosen ad interim, is a man greatly attached to the English.—The Spanish troops under the Marquis de la Romana arrived off this port last night, and have been ordered for Santander and Bilboa.
MADRID, Sept. 17.
Gen. Cuesta is named commander in chief of the army of Aragon and Castile, at the request of gen. Palafox. Maj. gen. lord Wm. Bentinck arrived here the day before yesterday.
September 18.
To day arrived here the division of gen. Reding, which, it is said, is on its march for Somo Siera, to join the army of Old Castile. The general will go to Grenada to organize the 20,000 men who have been enrolled there, and are now clothed and equipped. These, we are assured, will embark at Malaga for Catalonia, where it appears they have not more than 5000 regular troops, the miquelets not being such; and that principally, besides, is deficient in cavalry. The division of the Seignor Compagni have marched for Aragon.
The houses and remaining effects of those who went with Joseph Napoleon, and other persons devoted to the French, have been seized by order of the government.
ST. SEBASTIAN, Sept. 5.
The day before yesterday a Spanish officer arrived here, who left Paris nine days ago; he says there are no troops in that city but the guards of honour, which he saw reviewed by Napoleon, and that in his whole passage from that capital to Bayonne he did not meet more than 7 or 800 men; yet the French papers, lying, as usual, say that 200,000 men, conveyed in 10,000 carriages, are on their way to Spain.
REYOSA, Sept. 2.
We have received intelligence that the 4th division of our army, under the command of the marquis of Portazgo, had entered Bilboa, after a strongly contested action of three hours against 2000 French a number of whom were killed, and the rest escaped to Vittoria. On our side we had some wounded. We have taken the greater part of the baggage of Massedo, who was with that division of the French, and made his escape with them. To-morrow we expect the particulars.
ST. ANDRO, Sept. 23.
Five thousand Spanish troops from the army of gen. Blake have taken Bilboa, and obliged the French who were there to fly, leaving behind a great part of their baggage. The writer of this letter which brings this intelligence concludes thus:
"Spanish patriotism is truly worthy our admiration. May heaven assist us, and deliver us from the inamous yoke with which we are threatened, since if the French succeeded in their endeavours to subjugate us, we shall be greater slaves than the Africans."
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Sixty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the United States Navy Yard, at Gosport, on the 23d of last month, three sailors, viz. JOHN MORRIS , DAVID MURRAY , and WILLIAM JOHNSTON . MORRIS is a short thick man, about 5 feet 6 inches high, much marked by the small pox; MURRAY is a small man about 5 feet 4 inches high, a dark complexion; JOHNSTON is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very much knock-kneed. They deserted with a jolly boat, with a brim-tote bottom, 14 feet long, branded U.S. on the stern, stem and keel. Whoever will deliver the boat at the Navy Yard, shall be compensated for their trouble, and a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS, will be given for apprehending each of the above named deserters.
John Shaw, Captain Commanding U. S. Naval Force at Norfolk.
Dec. 2.
The Members of the Dismal Swamp Company, are requested to meet at Suffolk on the 28th of December. That place is preferred for a meeting, because it is a very small distance from the land, and the members will have a better opportunity of information as to the whole business of the company than at any other place—Those who may not attend will be pleased to give powers to others to act for them.
William Nelson, John Bracken, Corbin Griffin, } Managers.
Dec. 2.
Norfolk Borough, At a quarterly session court held the 28th day of November, 1808.
The Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Against Felix Corran, Michael Corran, Noble and Arbutnot, & co. and Theodoric Armistead, DEFENDANTS.
THE defendant Felix Corran not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, or the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Felix Corran do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the bill of the Plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough: and it is further ordered that the defendants Michael Corran, Noble and Arbutnot, & co. and Theodoric Armistead , who have effect of the said Felix Corran in their hands do not pay, convey away or secrete such effect, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, (Teste,) Wm. Sharp, c. c.
Dec. 2.
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of BRUNET & THOMPSON , will be dissolved on the 31st inst. All persons having demands against the said firm, will present their accounts for settlement; and those indebted, will please make payment to Wm. H. Thompson , who is authorized to settle the accounts of said concern.
Henry Brunet, Wm. H. Thompson.
Norfolk, Dec. 2.
FLOUR.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN GRANBURY, AT HIS WARE-HOUSE ON COMMERCE-STREET, A small quantity of very excellent New Flour,
in barrels and half-barrels, now on hand, fit for family use, and a regular supply expected from the Columbia Mills—Richmond inspection
CASH given for good new flour barrels and half-barrels.
Nov. 9.
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FOR SALE
On board the British ship Halliday , capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool,
355 tons stowed SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by
September 5.
C. & F. WHITTLE.
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FRESH GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received,
Cambricks and Common Callicoes, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawn, Linen Cambricks, &c.
A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS,
and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS , which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash.
September 9.
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German Linen for Exportation.
NIEMEYER & VON KAPFF,
OFFER FOR SALE
At their Warehouse in Water-Street, at the corner of Marshall's wharf, for cash, or approved paper only.
54 packages of German Linen, consisting of
140 pieces Osnaburghs, 60 pieces Ticklenburgs, 500 pieces White Rolls, 900 Sheetings, 80 pieces Hessians,
Entitled to Drawback. 1 case Flatillas, 1 case Shirt Linen, 1 case Sheetings,
1 case Table Cloths, 1 case Bed-Ticking.
ALSO,
40 pieces best Russia Canvass, 75 do. Topgallant Duck, 8000 Coffee Bags, 3,500 Gunny Bags, 90 boxes best Spanish Sacks, 50 boxes English Pipes,
700 Straws 1-2 pt. Tumblers, 30 doz do. Decanters, 550 pieces excellent Oil Cloth, 350 pieces Paper Hanging, 3 cases Port-Wine.
And at their Store in Main-Street, a great variety of Cutlery and Fancy Articles.
Apply as above.
Nov. 9.
J. & W. SOUTHGATE,
OFFER FOR SALE,
For Cash or short credit, at their Store, No. 1, corner of
Commerce and Main-Streets,
A General Assortment of GOODS,
suitable to the present and approaching season;
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres,
6-4 and 7-4 coarse Cloths, Flannels, Baizes, Cambricks,
Thicksets, Corduroys, Blankets, Plains, Hainticks,
Scarlet Cardinals, &c. &c. Kendal Cottons in assorted bales,
Coarse Hats in assorted boxes, Nails and Spikes of all sizes,
F and FF glazed Powder and Shot—ALSO,
200 good Bacon Hams, 30 kegs Lard,
60 barrels Smithfield Apple Brandy,
100 sacks Liverpool fine Salt,
60 barrels very white Allum Salt, 80 barrels good Coffee,
Likewise,
2 grand and 6 small fine toned PIANO FORTES.
And a handsome English made CHG and HARNESS , almost
new
September 21
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Female Education.
MISS FLETCHER has removed her School to the house
formerly occupied by Mr. Kirk as a School-House.
(probably better known as the Old Methodist Meeting-
House) where she continues to teach Young Ladies the fol-
lowing useful and ornamental branches of Female Education,
viz. Reading, Writing, Grammar, Geography, and the El-
ements of General History. Also, a variety of Needle-
Works, Tambouring, Embroidering, and Filigree. All
these branches are taught by Miss F. for 32 dollars per
annum. The French Language, Music, Drawing and Paint-
ing, are taught if required; for which an extra charge of
2 dollars per quarter, is made, for each branch.
Nov. 11.
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FOR SALE
In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel
can come alongside,
15,000 bushels of CORN,
2000 do. do. white,
30 bales Cotton.
Also,
4000 bushels coarse SALT,
150 sacks Ground Allum do.
45 hogheads old Antigua Rum,
do. Jamaica do.
40 hogheads in Sugar, 50 barrels do.
A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogheads,
Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware,
Tobacco from several inspections
GEO. MURRAY, & Co.
September 9.
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THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate
terms,
That very excellent Wharf and Lot,
in the town of Gosport, 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 Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated
Apply to
John Granbery.
September 14.
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NOW LANDING
On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from
board the British Schooner Commerce , Capt. Collins,
from Jamaica,
A Cargo of high proof RUM.
C. & F. Whittle.
September 2.
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Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale
at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, or
the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or
on short credits only.
Theo. Armistead.
He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at
the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves.
Feb. 20.
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TO RENT.
And immediate possession given,
The HOUSE and LOT, with a spa-
cious Garden, on Duke street, at present occupied by Mr.
John Stratton. Apply to
William Plume & Co.
Nov. 25.
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TO RENT,
The LIVERY STABLES lately oc-
cupied by Lewis Armistead, on Wolf street, opposite the
United States' Bank—attached to which is a comfortable
small two story Dwelling House, and another building
which at times has served as a kitchen to the dwelling, or
as a blacksmith or farrier's shop to the stable. The whole
together, or either separately will be rented on moderate
terms, and possession given immediately.
Luke Wheeler.
Nov. 25.
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Landing on Commerce Street, from sch'r. Lady Hope
100 barrels MACKAREL,
500 GRIND STONES,
100 boxes MOULD CANDLES,
60 tons PLAISTER PARIS,
A quantity of WRITING PAPER,
FOR SALE BY
MOSES MYERS.
Nov. 25.
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FALL GOODS.
WOOD & HASTINGS,
Have just received a general assortment of
SEASONABLE GOODS,
Which they will sell at very reduced prices for Cash, by
Wholesale and Retail, at No 76, Main-street.
October 19.
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For SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by
the hoghead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply
of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen.
And in Sack,
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries,
wholesale and retail.
Joseph Hayes.
Feb. 18.
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We have for SALE on our Wharf,
200 hogheads MOLASSES,
53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars,
37 do. inferior do.
258 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum,
60,000 wt. Jamaica Coffee, in hld. barrels and bags,
10,000 do. Laguna do. 30 kegs Raisins,
20 cases superior quality Claret,
6000 bushels Peas, 6500 do St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Is
and, 2000 do coarse Liverpool Salt,
10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin,
50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hds. Philadelphia Porter,
1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 13.
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FOR SALE,
On board the British ship John , capt. Gilmer, just
arrived from Liverpool,
250 Tons STONE SALT, loose and
in sacks.
50 crates QUEEN'S WARE—By
C. & F. Whittle.
October 24.
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For SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco,