Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-05-18 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  ESTABLISHED 1785
[VOL. IV
WENDESDAY EVENING MAY 18, 1808.
NO. 130.]
[The following is the letter of Governor Sullivan to Mr. Pickering, referred to by Mr. P. in that part of his letter which was published in our last.]
GOV. SULLIVAN TO COL. PICKERING. Boston, 8th March, 1808.
Sir, I yesterday had yours of the 9th instant, it was sent to me from the post office. I had intended to have neglected your letters in the post office, namely because I would avoid being drawn into an epistolary controversy by a man who from his situation can better pursue it, and from his inclination and habits can better attend to it than I can: but the letter was brought by the post-boy, and I opened it. I cannot but pity the chagrined with which the propriety of my conduct in returning unread, your former letter, has involved you. I will first notice your ungentlemanlike, insidious, and even profane remarks on the proclamation I have issued for a day of publick fasting and prayer. Your professions to have read that production with pleasure can never be considered as founded on sincerity, while you are evidently attempting to disturb and subvert the devotion of all men, who are engaged in commerce, of all who are engaged in the fisheries, and consequently of all who depend upon commerce for a market for the produce of their lands: and in fact to destroy the temper of mind, which the day has a claim to: and which the circumstances of the country afford to it.
When I invited the people to pray for a blessing on their enterprizes by sea and land, I did not expect that this would be improved to urge them to sedition and rebellion against the government of the nation, if an embargo or any other restriction upon or regulation of trade should be deemed necessary as a measure of national safety. You cannot but observe that the introductory part of that draft is on general publick principles, and that our peculiar situation at this time is very slightly touched upon. Your temper, urged to an extreme by your disappointment in not having your own opinion the rule of national measures over the majority of congress, has carried you too far.
As to my treatment of your former letter in returning it unread, the more it is considered the more it must be approved. You, indeed, found your claim upon me as being the organ of your communication in your being a senator; but you will recollect that there is another senator from this state besides you, and that there are seventeen representatives. The world knows that your views of national affairs, and that of your colleague are widely different: and that your sentiments would be directly contradictory to each other. We are unfortunate enough to know that there is among our representatives as great a variance in opinion, more especially on the subject of your letter which I returned unread, the embargo. You acknowledge in your letter of the 9th, that all of them have an equal claim with you to make the governor an organ of communication; and you must confess, and if you [do] not, it is a fact well known that their statements of our national affairs, more especially as to the present embargo, would be widely different from yours and from each other. If the governor of this commonwealth was obliged to communicate what every member shall direct him to do, what would be the consequence? Would he not transfer all the debates of the national legislature from Washington to Boston, where they would remain under fruitless inoperative discussion; where decisions could have no efficacy, and the means of correct information, and the voice of all concerned, as parties interested must be excluded. Each state having the same claim, the national compact must cease to exist.
I have read your letter in print since I returned the manuscript. It was printed, I find, before I received it by the mail. Had I read it on receiving it, I should, independent of your extraordinary claim, have refused to lay it before the legislature of this state, as a publick document. The communication from the governor of this commonwealth to its legislature, must be always of something which he believes to deserve their attention, and to be within their authority to act upon as a legislature. It appears to me on reading it from the press, to have been a seditious, disorganizing production. The people of Massachusetts called me to the head of this state under the expectation that I should consolidate the commonwealth, and strengthen the national union and energy; I shall not, therefore, be made a tool of by you, for effecting directly opposite purposes.
If we are any thing, we are a nation under the organization of the general government. I will not waste time here to inquire whether that government is right in regard to the embargo or not. No government is always right. You may take it for granted, if you please, that the embargo act was an error, yet it was a constitutional act. It was the exercise of a power which must, from the nature of things exist in the government. What then was your appeal from the sovereign power of the nation to the authority of one of the states for, but to disunite, divide and dissolve the nation? Are you not one of the men who were lately so very vociferous against disorganization? If the senators of Massachusetts, when they happen to be in the minority in congress, can appeal to their state, why cannot Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and those of the other states do the same? And where will this end but in the overthrow of the national government? This dissolution you will deny to be an object with you; but yet you will not deny that there is in existence such a character as Aaron Burr. You will not deny Miranda's expedition, or Burr's plot. You will not hesitate to own that several millions of dollars have been by them expended, or that more than half of it was expended
by Burr, who had no money of his own. I do not call on you to say where this money was obtained; you do not know. But this you know, that success in that plot would have been the destruction of the United States, and that his plan would have divided the nation, and placed the northern part of it under the dominion of a foreign power. You certainly know, sir, that the first principle in the social compact of a republick, is that the voice of a constitutional majority shall govern; the moment you depart from this in practice, that moment you dissolve your government, at least as far as you depart from it. What then is the sum of all your labours, but an attempt to excite uneasiness, discontent, and divisions in the nation, because the minority of whom you happen to be one, cannot govern the majority in a great national question? If there ever was an attempt in its nature and consequences tending to rebellion and sedition, this is one. I write freely, sir, the situation of the country demands it.
If the legislature of Massachusetts could, on the communication of even both its senators, jointly made, by the governor, as their involuntary organ, controul the national councils in regard to our concerns with foreign powers, why should not the legislatures of each of the other states do the same? And does not this completely dissolve the national compact? Is this what you and your party are after? If it is, come forward and avow it openly, and we shall know where to meet you.
I request that this may close our correspondence. I have not time to waste in this way. I can gain the end of my political year as governor without your aid; and as a private citizen I want no information from you. I have already assured you that I will not be the organ of your communication; and I now assure you that I will not be the organ of your address in matters evidently tending to the overthrow and dissolution of the United States.
Your letters are evidently intended for the press. That of the 9th I apprehend was under the types before it reached me; and will be published before you have this. Why do you not send them immediately to the printer, and let me rest in quiet?
We are wrong to quarrel with our own political existence. We are a nation; and though there were not a few who were fed daily on the publick rations that from timidity or some other cause, doubted the propriety of the declaration of independence, yet we shall now be wretched beyond description or example, if we deride ourselves among the European nations. We shall in that case fight their battles, and pay the expenses of their wars. We shall in each state have one or more tyrants for leaders, in cruel war among ourselves. Look at Poland and other nations who have trusted in foreign protection—Indeed, sir, let our national government be bad or good, we have nothing but that under God to save us from aggravated ruin: and yet your exertions appear to me to tend directly to its subversion. Instead of the insidious jealousies your letters are calculated to spread, you ought as a senator to express your mind freely on measures and when there is a majority against you, you ought to submit until the strength of your calm reasoning shall bring them over; or circumstances and events shall point to your superior wisdom. This dictatorial temper cannot be indulged to any man; it is opposed to the first principles of the social compact.
I do not go into the question, whether the embargo act, which you make, or would make the apple of discord to set this commonwealth in an uproar against the federal government, is right or wrong, it is enough for me that it is a constitutional act of the supreme power of the nation. If it proves to be wrong on experience, the same power can repeal it.
Mr. Adams, your colleague, is quite opposed to you in his opinion of the embargo. He voted for it, and still considers it as a wise measure, and as a necessary one. I have his letters before me upon it. I know nothing peculiar in you, that ought to make your opinion the standard of my judgment, or the rule of this state; more especially when it appears to be intemperately set against the whole government of the United States.
I am, Your very humble, JAMES SULLIVAN.
The hon. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Esq. a senator in Congress, United States.
AN ACT
In addition to the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States," and the several acts supplementary thereto; and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That during the continuance of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, no vessel of any description whatever, and wherever bound, whose employment is confined to the navigation of bays, sounds, rivers, and lakes, within the jurisdiction of the United States, (packets, ferry boats, and vessels, exempted from the obligation of giving any bond whatever, only excepted,) shall be allowed to depart from any district of the United States, without having previously obtained a clearance, nor until the master or commander shall have delivered to the collector or surveyor of the port of departure, a manifest of the whole cargo on board, including articles of domestick growth or manufacture, as well as foreign merchandise.—And it shall also be the duty of the owners, agents, or master of every such vessel, to produce within two months thereafter, to the collector of the district from which the vessel departed, a certificate of the landing of the whole of such cargo, in a port
of the United States within the bay, sound, rivers, or lakes, to which the navigation of such vessel is confined, signed by the collector or surveyor of the port where the cargo shall have been landed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, and of the several acts supplementary thereto, no ship or vessel of any description whatever, other than those described in the next preceding section, and wherever bound, shall receive a clearance, unless the lading shall be made hereafter, under the inspection of the proper revenue officers, subject to the same restrictions, regulations, penalties, and forfeitures, as are provided by law for the inspection of goods, wares, and merchandise imported into the United States, upon which duties are imposed, any law to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect vessels laden in whole or in part on the receipt of this act by the respective collectors.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That if any vessel described in the first section, shall depart from any district of the United States without a clearance, or before the manifest of the cargo shall have been delivered to the collector or surveyor, in the manner therein prohibited, or if a certificate of the landing of the cargo shall not be produced within the time and in the manner therein provided, such vessel and cargo shall be forfeited, and the owner or owners, consignee, agent, factors, freighters, master or skipper of such vessel, shall respectively forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars, nor less than one thousand dollars: Provided always, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to bar or prevent the recovery of the penalty on the bond given for such vessel.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, and of the several acts supplementary thereto, it shall be the duty of the master or person having charge or command of any vessel, flat, or boat, intended to enter that part of the river Mississippi, which lies between the southern boundary of the Mississippi territory, and the river Iberville, if going down the said river, to stop at Fort Adams, and if going up the river, to stop at Iberville, and at each place, as the case may be, to deliver to an inspector of the revenue, to be stationed there for that purpose, a manifest of the whole cargo on board, and also to produce to the same officer, within two months thereafter, if going down the river, and within six months thereafter, if going up the river, a certificate of the landing of the same in some part of the district of Mississippi, and within the jurisdiction of the United States; which certificate shall be signed by the collector or one of the surveyors of the district of Mississippi, or if the cargo shall be landed more than thirty miles from the place of residence of any such officer, by a state or territorial judge, having jurisdiction at the place of such landing.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That if any vessel, flat, or boat, shall enter that part of the river Mississippi, as prescribed in the next preceding section, without stopping and delivering a manifest in the manner therein provided, or if a certificate of the landing of the cargo, shall not be produced within the time and in the manner therein provided, such vessel, flat or boat, and cargo, shall be forfeited, and the owner or owners, consignee, agent, factors, freighters, master, or skipper, of such vessel, flat, or boat, shall respectively forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars, nor less than one thousand dollars.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That no ship or vessel, having any cargo whatever on board, shall, during the continuance of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, be allowed to depart from any other port or district of the United States, adjacent to the territories, colonies, or provinces of a foreign nation; nor shall any clearance be furnished to any ship or vessel bound as aforesaid, without special permission of the president of the United States. And if any ship or vessel shall, contrary to the provisions of this act proceed to any port or district adjacent to the territories, colonies, or provinces of a foreign nation, such ship or vessel, with her cargo, shall be wholly forfeited; and if the same shall not be seized, the owner, owners, agents, factors, and freighters of such ship or vessel, shall for every such offence, forfeit and pay double the value of such ship and cargo, and the master and commander of such ship or vessel, as well as all other persons, who shall knowingly be concerned in such prohibited voyage, shall each respectively forfeit and pay, not exceeding three thousand dollars, nor less than five hundred dollars, for every such offence, whether the vessel be seized or not.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the commanders of the publick armed vessels and gun boats of the United States shall, as well as the commanders or masters of the revenue cutters and revenue boats, be authorised, and they are hereby authorised to stop and examine any vessel, flat, or boat, belonging to any citizen of the United States, either on the high seas, or within the jurisdiction of the United States, or any foreign vessel within the jurisdiction of the United States, which there may be reason to suspect to be engaged in any traffick or commerce, or in the transportation of merchandise of either domestick or foreign growth or manufacture, contrary to the provisions of this act, or of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, or of any of the acts supplementary thereto, and if upon examination it shall appear that such vessel, flat or boat, is thus engaged, it shall be the duty of the
commander to seize every such vessel, flat, or boat, and to send the same to the nearest ports of the United States, for trial.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the controller of the treasury be, and he hereby is authorised to remit the duties accruing on the importation of goods of domestick produce, or which being of foreign produce, had been exported without receiving a drawback, which may have been or may be reimported in vessels owned by citizens of the United States, and which having sailed subsequent to the first day of October last, and prior to the twenty-second day of December last, may be or have been stopped on the high seas by foreign armed vessels and by reason thereof, have returned, or may hereafter return into the United States. And the said controller is likewise authorised to direct the exportation with privilege of drawback, in such vessel, and reimported in the same, in the manner aforesaid, to be cancelled, the duties on such re-importation being previously paid, and on such other conditions and restrictions as may be necessary for the security of the revenue.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, no foreign ship or vessel shall go from one port of the United States to another; and should any foreign ship or vessel, contrary to this section, go from one port of the United States to another, the vessel with her cargo, shall be wholly forfeited, and the owner, or owners, agent factors, freighters, and master of such ship or vessel, shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars, nor less than one thousand dollars.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That no vessel, flat, or boat comprehended in this act, shall be obliged to pay more than twenty cents for each clearance.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the collectors of the customs be and they are hereby respectively authorised to detain any vessel ostensibly bound with a cargo to some other port of the United States, whenever in their opinions, the intention is to violate or evade any of the provisions of the acts laying an embargo, until the decisions of the President of the United States be had thereupon.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That if any unusual deposits of provisions, lumber, or other articles of domestick growth or manufacture, shall have been, or shall be made in any of the ports of the United States, adjacent to the territories, colonies, or provinces of a foreign nation, the collector of the district shall be, and he hereby is authorised to take the same in his custody, and not to permit such articles to be removed until bond with sufficient sureties shall have been given for the landing or delivery of the same in some port or place of the United States.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That any ship or vessel, owned by a citizen or citizens of the United States, loaded or part loaded with the produce of the United States, before the act laying an embargo was passed, and by said act detained in any port of the United States, may be permitted to proceed to any other port of the United States, and there to remain with such cargo on board, subject to such other restrictions and bonds as are prescribed in the act laying the embargo, and the several supplementary acts thereto.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures incurred by force of this act, may be mitigated and remitted in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for mitigating the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and all penalties and forfeitures which may be recovered in pursuance of this act, in consequence of any seizure made by the commander of any public armed vessel of the United States, shall be distributed according to the rules prescribed by the act entitled "An act for the government of the navy of the United States," and all other penalties and forfeitures arising under this act, shall be distributed in the manner prescribed by this act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
Sec. 15. And be it further enacted, That nothing in this act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, or in the several acts supplementary thereto, or in the act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares, and merchandise, shall be construed to prevent the exportation by land, or inland navigation, from the territories of the United States, into those of Great Britain, of furs and peltries the property of subjects of Great Britain, and by them purchased from the Indians; or to prevent the importation by land, or inland navigation, from the territories of Great Britain, into those of the United States, of merchandise the property of British subjects and by them imported solely for the use of the Indians aforesaid.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore. April 25, 1808. APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR NEW ORLEANS, The new Brig LOUISIANA PACK- ET, Richard Hurst, master, will sail direct- ly for that port the first of June. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, as she is in- tended for a regular packet, apply to Jennings & Roddey.
WANTED. A few Virginia BANK SHARES. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. May 6.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1808.
It is extremely mortifying to be compelled to confess our inability to perform an engagement; but when that inability has not been produced by any fault of our own, we have a well founded claim to indulgence. The increased and increasing difficulties of the present times, are so severely experienced by the editor of this paper, that he finds it impossible to prosecute his undertaking to the extent which he both desired and engaged. The editor finds it absolutely necessary to reduce the expense of his establishment, by publishing the Ledger only twice a week during the present distressing times—this shall make no difference to his subscribers, for whenever the times will permit him to renew his labours to their former extent, every subscriber shall have his term of subscription extended, so as to compensate for each paper omitted by the alteration. Notice of the days of publication will be given in our next.
It would certainly, the editor hopes, be unnecessary for him to assure his friends and patrons that nothing but dire necessity could have obliged him to adopt a measure so painful to his feelings; and while a hope of better times existed, he contended with all the difficulties which the present crisis had produced—but as every hope of amelioration is now cut off, the editor has yielded to the heavy pressure, and hopes he will experience indulgence.
The editor knows from experience, that the present season of distress is highly unfavourable to the collection of money, but he must be candid in declaring, that if he could have received only one third of what is due to him that he would not have been under the mortifying necessity of making this address. He will further add—that he hopes that those who are in arrears and can discharge them, will do so, or perhaps the editor may be compelled to experience additional mortification.
The almost annihilation of business of every sort, must satisfy any one who reflects for a moment, that a paper in a commercial town, whose calculations are chiefly on advertising custom, cannot exist without punctual payment from subscribers.
In our last a note was made, stating what we conjectured was the fourth charge against commodore Barron; we have since examined a manuscript copy, and find that the fourth charge is in the words of our note.
The intelligence from Spain, coming so circumstantial, and from different quarters, leave no doubt of its correctness.
The fate of that wretch termed the Prince of Peace, is such as he well merited, though perhaps not from Buonaparte, whose cause and that of France he has served with zeal, and effect, while he has betrayed his own country and a master, who raised him from the dregs of society to the highest honours and emoluments—There is no doubt but he aspired to the throne, calculating upon the sanction of Buonaparte; but that sagacious despot knew that a remnant of pride and honour in the Spanish nation would revolt at the idea of such a mean wretch being placed on the throne of their country. Buonaparte has managed the affair just as well for his own views, by dethroning the old king, and placing his son on his throne; he creates a king dependent on him, without insulting the pride of the nation.
This is another instance proving what we have often asserted before, that the friends or foes of Buonaparte are equally disregarded when his views require their destruction. True it is, there are some very wise men, who insist that he is the friend of this country, inasmuch as he is fighting our battles.
As if confident, that the embargo laws will not answer the object proposed, their advocates are preparing to throw the blame on the mercantile and marine parts of the community, whose patriotism they are prepared to impeach, and to whom they will ascribe the failure.
Look to facts before we pronounce—For twenty years the whole revenue of the United States, has been derived from impost; two hundred millions of dollars have been collected, which in the first instance have been paid by the merchants; the many thousands of vessels that have been entered cannot be imagined, and yet how few in number are the instances of prosecutions for attempts to defraud the revenue? We believe they can be rendered by one figure. So strongly did the honour and patriotism of the marine and mercantile communities impress the mind of General Washington, that he noticed them in a most particular manner in a speech at the opening of the first or second congress at Philadelphia.
Our mercantile friends will remember that about two years since, the price of American flour in Great-Britain was considerably diminished by the importation of wheat from France to the latter country, in neutral vessels. Lately a bill was passed in England, permitting provisions to be imported from countries at war with Great-Britain, in vessels of any flag. If the French government should foolishly permit the farmers of that country to export their surplus provisions to England, some people will look very wae.
MARRIED —Last evening by the Reverend Mr. Grigsby , Mr. DANIEL R. WADDEY, merchant, to Miss ANN PATTERSON, both of this borough.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, to a gentleman in Baltimore, dated 23d of March, 1808.
The council of prizes has received orders to suspend for two months all decisions respecting American ships and property detained. Marshal Brune is said to be put in prison at Paris, together with some other chief people; and also Faipoult, the prefect of Ghent and Antwerp. The cause of these arrests is unknown.
A declaration of war is made by Prussia against Sweden. Some changes are expected in the South of Europe.
The French armed schooner Superior, captain Beauvais, who arrived at Philadelphia a few days since, we are told, is not a government vessel, but one of several privateers fitted out by Mess. Ferrand and Co. for the express purpose of capturing the neutral traders to Hayti, several of which have been taken by her, and the officers and people extremely ill used. On the 20th of April she took a schooner 8 days from Baltimore, and sent her to St. Domingo, having put the Americans in irons. On the 27th ult. in lat. 27, long. 70, she took the English brig Catharine, John Morrison, master, from Bermuda, which she left the 22d ult. bound to New-York—the vessel was sent for the West-Indies; the captain, a passenger, and nine hands were brought in with them, and landed in Philadelphia. N. Y. Mer. Adv.
IMPORTANT.
On Thursday evening arrived at Boston the ship Thomas, capt. Mantor, in 55 days from Palermo, Sicily.
The French Toulon and Rochefort squadrons united, constituting a fleet of 18 sail of the line, had arrived at Porto Ferrajo, in the island of Elba, not far from Leghorn. Admiral Collingwood had heard of the situation of the Frenchmen, and sailed from Palermo, two days before the Thomas, with 16 sail of the line, to blockade them—and the Thomas spoke the fleet after sailing.
The French had made no attempt on Sicily. American cargoes were unsaleable at Malta and Palermo. The Thomas did not stop at any port on her return.
On the 21st of April, capt. Mantor spoke the brig Prudence, 21 days from Bordeaux for New-York. A Mr. Williams, a passenger, informed capt. M. that the French emperor was at Madrid; that the king of Spain had been deposed, his son placed on the throne, and the Prince of Peace sentenced to be beheaded; that all the American vessels and property which had been arrested, continued so, and was to remain in that situation till it was known whether the United States would or would not declare war against Great-Britain. Boston Palladium.
Chancellor Livingston —The Baltimore American says—"We could wish to know in what scale the influence of the late ambassador to France has been thrown, [at the late election] as he has considerable weight in two or three counties in the middle district, owing to his large landed estates."
All the weight that Chancellor Livingston has in the middle district, was thrown into the Federal scale. His son-in-law, Mr. Edward P. Livingston, was the Federal candidate of that district for the senate, and as the federalists supported him, the Chancellor supported the Federalists. We are told, and we believe, that the "late ambassador to France" very industriously circulated Mr. Pickering's pamphlet letter, addressed to Governor Sullivan. N. Y. Am. Cit.
From the Johnstown (New York) Republican, May 4.
The result of the election in this county, is highly honourable to the independent electors. To their good sense is the state indebted for a representation worthy of themselves. It is only necessary, that the people should possess correct information, and they will exercise the right of suffrage wisely—The causes which have contributed to a total change in our representation may briefly be stated as follows:
The abandonment by the administration of the publick defence—a total destruction of commerce, and the consequent ruin of our agricultural interests—a mysterious secrecy in regard to our relations with France, and the suspicions attached to it—The attempt to arrest the freedom of debate, by denunciations against those, who dared with manly boldness, to assert the rights of the people—The abandonment by our state government, of the true principles of republican economy, by an unnecessary increase of salaries and wages—The spirit of persecution manifested at the last session of the legislature and council of appointment, in removing from office men of talents and integrity, and supplying their places by men destitute of either; and finally, to the shameful prostitution of the magistracy, by rewarding unworthy characters for past electioneering services. On a serious review of this catalogue of mal-administration, the "sleeping Sampsons" of Montgomery county have arisen in their might, and have spurned from their councils, men in whom they have no longer any confidence, and who they are now convinced, would lead them to ruin, to gratify their personal ambition.
FROM A VERMONT PAPER.
To the honourable the senate and the honourable the house of representatives of the United States, in congress assembled.
The inhabitants in the town of Burlington, in the State of Vermont, lying on lake Champlain, in the Northwestern district of said state, beg leave respectfully and humbly to represent, that a few years only have elapsed since this country was the sole abode of the savage and the birds and the beasts of the forest; that with great labour and toil, the woods have been reduced to fields of cultivation, and its inhabitants had begun to anticipate more prosperous days; that they, with their other brethren of said district and territory adjacent, have been encouraged to industry and perseverance for some years past, by a free, uninterrupted and highly beneficial commercial intercourse with the province of lower Canada. This intercourse has been peculiarly advantageous on account of our great distance from any of the ports and harbours of the Atlantic states. The waters of lake Champlain have facilitated the exportation of such articles as we could carry to market; such as lumber, pot and pearl
ashes, beef, pork and other bulky articles, the produce of our forests and farms, which, in Canada, have found a ready and profitable market; a great portion of which could not be carried to any other place of sale; and those which might be directed a different course, would yield to the owner but a very scanty profit, their value being nearly all absorbed in the expense of transportation. In return for those articles, your memorialists have generally received their salt and some other heavy articles, and specie. The specie, after a little circulation among us, has generally found its way to some of the Atlantic trading towns, and there been laid out for such manufactures of Europe and the Indies as have by long custom and practice become almost necessaries. In no other way could this country have been supplied with the necessaries, much less the conveniences of life.
Your memorialists further observe, that, when they were made acquainted with the message of the president recommending to congress the laying an embargo to provide against the dangers which threatened "our vessels, our seamen and merchandise upon the high seas, from the belligerent powers of Europe," and with the act of congress of the 22d of December last, passed in pursuance of said recommendation, they highly applauded the wisdom, justice and policy of the congress in leaving out of the provisions of said act, the navigation of the waters of lake Champlain and the passage to Canada by land. This being the case, and still relying upon the same wisdom, justice and policy, which dictated that measure, the inhabitants of this district did not in the least relax in their preparations to furnish their usual quantity of exportable articles for the Canada market. Foreseeing indeed, that they must suffer in common with their fellow citizens of the United States, by the advanced price of all foreign articles in consequence of the act of the 22d of Dec. (to which inconvenience they were determined patiently to submit,) they doubled their diligence to meet this inconvenience, by providing larger remittances to Canada, of such articles, however, as were of little value to the proprietor, till he had made them valuable by his labour and industry, in order to obtain in return, a larger amount of specie, salt and other necessaries, which it would be impossible, or at least extremely difficult to procure in any other way; and your memorialists are confident of not exaggerating when they say, that at the time of the passage of the law of the 12th of March last, extending the provisions of the embargo to this section of the Union, there was in the article of lumber, chiefly pine, on the banks of the rivers and waters of lake Champlain, destined for the Canada market, to the amount of four hundred thousand dollars, and a large amount in pot and pearl ashes, which by the prohibitions of the last mentioned act, became useless. It is not only a dead loss to the owners, but the evils arising to the country generally, in not receiving the avails, are incalculable. It is easy to conceive that such a sacrifice must have immediately excited an alarm—must have roused all our sensibility—our anxieties, and filled us with gloomy apprehensions of what must unavoidably follow.
Your memorialists beg your indulgence while they detail some of the calamitous effects resulting to this part of the union, from a continuance and rigorous compliance with the embargo act. The country will immediately be drained of all its circulating specie. There being no market to which our lumber, pot ashes, and surplus produce can be carried, a sacrifice of the inconveniences, if not the necessities of life, must ensue; all excitement to industry and enterprize will cease; our farms will be neglected—our waving fields whitened for the harvest, will give place to their native briar and thistle: debtors of every description will be pressed for the payment of their debts; deprived of their only resources, and unable to pay, the utmost rigour of the law must follow; husbands and fathers dragged from their afflicted wives, weeping over their half starved offspring must take up their dwelling in a loathsome prison; laudable ambition and enterprize will be succeeded by despondency, poverty, jealousy and despair. In fact, the evils, following one after the other, may be conceived, but to be described would baffle the utmost skill of the pen or pencil. The wilderness which had begun to blossom like the rose, and make glad the heart of the husbandman, will shortly resume its former wilderness and ferocity, and again become the habitation of the beasts of prey. Such, it is believed, will be the fatal effects of the continuance of the embargo act, as it relates to this part of the United States. Is this a picture of a distempered brain? a heated imagination? God grant that it prove not a serious reality.
Your memorialists, without giving an opinion upon the policy of laying an embargo upon the vessels and merchandise exposed to the dangers upon the high seas; admitting both its policy and utility, cannot discern the smallest similarity between the situation of such vessels and merchandise, and the petty boats and rafts on lake Champlain, and the merchandise commonly carried to Canada; nor can they possibly divine any reason, which may or can be given to justify restrictions upon the former, as applicable to the latter. Neither the vessels, seamen, or merchandise of the United States are in danger of any of the belligerents of Europe on lake Champlain. No unjustifiable interpolations on the maritime code by England, or blocking-decrees by the emperor of the French, could have affected the passage of waggons, carts, or sleighs into Canada by land, or boats or rafts by water; whenever we pass the British lines we are in no danger of impressment as soldiers or seamen; our property is not seized and condemned, but fairly bartered for the only thing needed for the supply of our wants. Your memorialists conceive there is nothing to fear, but in case of actual war with Great Britain—an event it is humbly apprehended, equally to be deprecating by both countries. Why then, permit it to be asked, this severe restriction upon our small, but absolutely necessary commerce with Canada?
Your memorialists cannot but believe that the grievance complained of must have been imposed in reference to some other part of the United States, where its necessity was more imperious and its effect less detrimental; and that our intercourse with Canada, escaped the consideration of congress, in their zeal to provide for the general good.
Although some of the members of congress in the debate upon this subject, avowed their hostility to the British government, and advocated a total interdiction of all commercial intercourse with the British dominions, yet we cannot, will not believe,
that such sentiments actuated a majority of that honourable body. We cannot entertain ideas so unworthy of the national councils, as to suppose they would adopt a measure so pregnant with evils to his country, and so little prejudicial to Great Britain. Whatever may have been the general policy, or the sentiments of individuals concerning the measures adopted, your memorialists beg leave to remark, that a prohibition of the commerce of this part of the United States with Canada, must be of very little consequence to the few inhabitants bordering upon that province, and residing contiguous to the waters of lake Champlain. The loss to the British government will scarcely be known, not at all felt—individuals alone of both countries, will be the only sufferers.
It may be urged, though with more plausibility than correct argument, that the embargo ought to be equally extensive, that it would not be doing equal justice "to permit one part of the union to have a market, of which another part is deprived."—Will it be any alleviation to our eastern and southern brethren, groaning under the pressure of this necessary evil, that we are also fellow sufferers with them? Wretched indeed must be the consolation of the starving seaman, to see the bankrupt merchant, who had given them employment, pining in prison. Would it be any alleviation of the distress of one section of the globe, labouring under the calamity of a severe famine, that another was desolated with a sweeping pestilence? Would it administer comfort to one, expiring in the agonies of a violent death, that another of his fellow mortals was wasting his life by a lingering consumption of the vitals? We had supposed that when the exigency of our government required an embargo, which of necessity must produce partial evil, as many would be exempt from its calamitous effects, as the nature of the case would admit. Why should the whole body perish, when by a skilful amputation of a single member, it might be saved? We wish not to heighten the picture, but to exhibit it in its true colours.
Your memorialists are not indifferent spectators of the perilous situation of the United States—the momentous crisis that awaits them; and they flatter themselves that they feel in common with their brethren throughout the union, a patriotic, a virtuous indignation at the shameless aggressions made upon the honour and independence of our nation; and pledge themselves that they will not be the last to repel her injuries or vindicate her rights. But your memorialists are yet to learn, that the partial distresses of this small part of the union, necessarily connected with the fate of the embargo, can add a mite to the general good, on the contrary they are deeply, seriously impressed with the idea that they will only increase the general calamity.
Your memorialists, after mature, candid, and deliberate reflection, cannot repress their feelings—cannot remain silent; duty to their country, to themselves and families, it is hoped, will be an apology, if any apology be necessary, for their plainly and unreservedly making known their complaints and their sufferings; relying as well upon the humanity, as the wisdom and justice of congress, to grant them a patient hearing. They look up to congress as the guardians of their interests and industry, as well as their independence; and do most earnestly entreat, even demand as a matter of right that their grievances may be duly considered, and if consistent with the honour, dignity, safety and independence of our common country, they humbly and respectfully solicit, that there may be such a modification of the act of the 12th of March last, as to restore to the inhabitants contiguous to the province of Lower Canada, and bordering on Lake Champlain, the full enjoyment of their former commercial intercourse with the said province; and as in duty bound, will ever pray.
Resolved, That the select men of the town of Burlington, sign the above memorial in behalf of the said town and transmit the same to congress as soon as may be.
Resolved, That Samuel Hitchcock, Ozias Buell and Moses Fay, Esqrs. be a committee to correspond with the other towns and places lying contiguous to the province of Lower Canada, and bordering upon Lake Champlain, upon the subject of this meeting.
A true Copy—ATTEST, GEO. ROBISON, Town Clerk.
BOSTON, May 1. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Buckstown, (Hancock Co. Me.) to his friend in Portland, dated April 19, 1808.
"The situation of our part of the country is truly alarming.—The people being deprived of the profits of their labour in consequence of the embargo, our traders dare not trust them; neither can they possibly pay for those things which they must have, or they and their families suffer. At Frankfort the traders do not think it safe to have stores of corn and flour on hand. The cannot credit them, and the back settlers say they will have them at any rate, if they use force. Civil prosecutions are stopped in many places. Last Friday a sheriff was assaulted back of Frankfort—his papers demanded, with a cocked gun presented to his breast, threatening him with instant death if he refused; he complied—they searched his pocket hook, took what they chose, and released him; threatening him with death if he ever came that way with precepts again.—The took 5 or 6 writs in his possession.—They say that two of the lawyers offices in Frankfort must be destroyed.—I think this will not be done though we have some reason to fear it. About four miles from Frankfort, there were seen 400 collected in one body, all in Indian dresses, ready for any enterprize that might appear for their advantage. The surveyors of land dare not attempt any business for fear of being shot. When or how this will end, none can tell but him who rules the destinies of nations, and orders all things according to his pleasure—on his arm are we dependent for deliverance."
By the President of the United States.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas information has been received that sundry persons are combined and combining and confederating together on Lake Champlain and the country thereto adjacent for the purposes of forming insurrections against the authority of the laws of the United States, for opposing the same and obstructing their execution; and that such combinations are too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the Marshals, by the laws of the U. States,

Now therefore, to the end that the authority of the laws may be maintained and that those concerned directly or indirectly in any insurrection or combination, against the same, may be duly warned—I have issued this my PROCLAMATION, hereby commanding such insurgents, and all others concerned in such combinations instantly and without delay to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes: And I do hereby further require and command all officers having authority, civil or military, and all other persons civil or military, who shall be found within the vicinity of such insurrections or combinations, to be aiding and assisting, by all the means in their power, by force of arms or otherwise, to quell and subdue such insurrections, or combinations, to seize upon all those therein concerned, who shall not instantly, without delay, disperse and retire to their respective abodes; and to deliver them over to the civil authority of the place, to be proceeded against according to law.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand. Given at the city of Washington, the 19th day of April, 1808; and in the sovereignty and independence of the United States, the thirty second.
TH: JEFFERSON.
By the President, JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State. May 10.
A gentleman from Eastport, says, that place is glutted with flour—that some seizures have been made—that a revenue cutter and several custom-house boats are continually on the watch—that the embargo experiment may be fairly made.
We understand information has been received of the arrival of the American government packet Ossage , in France, with dispatches from our minister. Her return may be momentarily expected.
Congress have allowed the law to expire which prohibited trade to St. Domingo. If the embargo comes off before the next session of congress, this trade will be resumed.
NEW-YORK, May 7.
It is with infinite pleasure we learn that the election in Rhode island has terminated in favour of Correct principles. The federalists have a majority of three in the Senate, and four in the Assembly.
The election of members of assembly in Massachusetts has commenced, and we are happy to find in the Centinel of Wednesday, returns from 18 towns, in which the federalists have 12 more than they had last year. In these towns the democrats gained 5 and lost 9. The federalists have gained 16 in these 18 towns.—The honourable Elbridge Gerry voted for the Federal Ticket in Cambridge.
May 11.
On Saturday evening arrived at Baltimore the brig Susannah , Franklin in 42 days from Amsterdam, in ballast. Sailed from the Texel on the 25th of March, by permission, with dispatches from General Armstrong for our government. Ship Lexington , Gardner, was to sail in 14 days by permission to bring home distressed American seamen. No American vessel had arrived there since the sailing of the Eliza . In lat. 43. long. 34, was boarded by a British frigate and treated politely.
The embargo continued in the ports of Holland at the departure of this vessel. It was said 40,000 troops were to be collected at the Helder for the invasion of England; but no obvious indications of arrangements for its collection appeared.
The Vienna Gazette of the 3d March, mentions that Russia has considerably reinforced her army with men and warlike stores in Moldavia and Wallachia. It appeared to be the determination of both Turks and Russians, to begin the campaign in April at the termination of the armistice of Slobosja .—Gen. Kutusow is appointed to the chief command of the Russians. The Turkish troops are not numerous upon the Danube. Great difficulty and disappointment has been experienced in bringing troops over from Asia.—A few only of the Pashas crossed into Europe to join the Grand Vizier at Adrianople. The other pashas have refused obedience to the orders of the Porte.
From Leyden Gazettes of the 11th and 22d of March, it appears that the French have formally taken possession of Flushing, with a radius of the surrounding territory of the extent of 1300 metres, ceded by the treaty of Fontainebleau. On the other hand the king of Holland has taken possession of East Friesland, and the Lordships of Jever, Kniphausen and Varel, as the equivalent.
An article under the head of Petersburg, 20th of February, mentions that several regiments of the army in Moldavia, have received orders to proceed to the Caspian sea, where the Russian army is to embark, in order to go through Persia for Hindostan; and that they have begun their march for this destination.
Gen. Gardanne, the French minister, arrived with his suite at Teheran, in Persia, on the 4th December, and was pompously received by its sovereign, who lavished upon them the insignia of the order of the Sun.
At Paris, Buonaparte has issued two statutes, carrying into effect the institutions decreed the 14th of August, 1806, whereby the titles of Princes, Dukes, Counts and Knights of the French empire are created, and conferred upon various descriptions of persons.
The marriage of the Prince of Neufchatel, [Gen. Berthier] vice constable of France, with the princess Elizabeth of Bavaria, was celebrated on the 9th of March.
A diet has been held with the King's approbation for East Prussia, to deliberate upon the means proper to remedy certain evils.
May 13.
The Collector of this port has advertised for a vessel to go to Rio Janeiro and to touch at St. Salvador, with permission to take American citizens passengers.
We understand that it is the intention of government to send a special envoy to the Prince Regent at the Brazils, to congratulate him on his safe arrival in that country, and to form a commercial treaty with him.
Another High Tide—On Wednesday evening at about 11 o'clock, the tide was several feet higher than at any time since the 28th March, 1800.—All the cellars of the new houses and stores on the east and north side of the city, were filled, and much damage done to goods stored therein, and
many of the cellars in Water and Pearl-streets were also inundated. The wind was blowing a gale from East.
The Boston Palladium , of the 10th inst. received yesterday, gives, from all the towns from which they had heard, a Federal Gain of 65 .
The result of the election in this state is not yet known. As far as the official returns have been received, the votes stand thus—
 Federal 44  Democratick 38  Lewisites 2—34  Yet to be heard from 28  Clinton 1  Essex 1  Delaware 2  Tioga 1  Broome 1  Allegany 1  Jefferson 2  Ontario 5  Gennessee 2  Lewis 1  Cayuga 3  Onondago 3  St. Lawrence 1  Seneca 1  Chenango 3 
May 14.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Captain Lovett, who arrived at this port last night, in 36 days from St. Lucar, informs that the Prince of Peace was beheaded on the 5th of April; and that the prince Ferdinand was proclaimed king on the 7th. Buonaparte was momentarily expected at Madrid with 50000 troops. St. Lucar was blockaded by 8 or 10 sail of the line. Provisions were very high; flour 15 dollars, and rising.
Late accounts from Smyrna state, that the English squadron had entered the Archipelago, and rigorously blockaded all its ports. They had taken and burnt two Turkish ships of the line; and it was apprehended they were returned to the Dardanelles.
Accounts by way of Frankfort of March 12, state that the British had actually commenced hostilities against Austria by the capture of 12 of her merchantmen, which they had sent into Malta.
The English house of lords have passed the bill furthering the operation of the orders in council.
The two statutes in the new French imperial decree, concerning the new titles to be conferred on the civil and military officers, were resolved upon on the 11th March, the prince arch chancellor of the empire, laid them before the legislative body, who instantly voted an address to the emperor, expressive of their thanks. The first of these statutes creates all the members of the imperial family princes, and their sons dukes of the empire; all the ministers, senators, counsellors of state, and arch bishops, to counts, and the presidents of departments and colleagues, barons; the members of the legion of honour to be created knights. All the above titles to be hereditary in the male line: the second relates to the appropriations to be made to carry the first into execution.
A letter from Trieste, dated February 24th, says, "A British squadron of eight ships, has made its appearance in these waters, and captured and burnt a number of the vessels—three frigates, which had wintered at Porto-Bel, have taken refuge under our batteries; they hourly expected to be attacked by the British."
PHILADELPHIA, May 14.
Extract of a letter from Algeciras , dated March 12, 1808.
"I had the pleasure of writing you a few lines by captain Chase of the ship Charleston packet, bound to New-York, and capt. Gardner of the Rose , acquainting you till then with what had occurred respecting the American vessels detained here, which beg leave to confirm. The Alpha has since got Pratt, but her trial, like those of all others in the same predicament, is still suspended. However, last night I received a letter from Mr. Strange, by an extraordinary conveyance, with the agreeable news, that they will probably all be liberated—The American consul in Cadiz says, he is certain they will, and it is even said in Cadiz, that the brig Mary Hunt , detained there for having her papers endorsed by the English, had actually been released, or at least, that the orders had arrived from Madrid for so doing.
General Cartanos, commander of the military force in this part of the country, yesterday sent people in company with the American agent here on board all the American vessels which have flour and grain on board. It is probable he will take possession of the same for the supply of Ceuta.—Persons appointed by him, by the privates, and by the consignees, it is said, will fix the prices, and it is expected the payment will be in good bills on merchants. If it should be so, I think the price will be a good one, and the whole will turn out to advantage, but notwithstanding we shall resist and protest against this proceeding and all consequences. The last sales of flour in Cadiz, were at $12 50 per bbl. on board and $13 50 on shore. A small parcel, which was damaged was sold here at publick Auction, at $10 40 on shore duties to be paid by the purchaser. Tobacco, is exceeding scarce, upwards of $30 per quintal could be obtained if good quality.
RALEIGH, (N. C.) May 7.
At the last superior court of Buncombe county, a man of the name of West was convicted of murder in shooting Mr. Jas. Craig, a respectable planter of that county, in the evening, as he was returning home from his mill. He was convicted on circumstantial evidence, after a long trial. The jury was for a long time divided; but at length agreed in their verdict, and the man was sentenced for execution on the 6th instant. Since the trial, however, another man is suspected to be the murderer. The deceased was evidently shot with a rifle, as appeared from the ball which was extracted from his body. West is stated to be a poor man who was never possessed of a rifle. The man now suspected has a rifle which carries a ball of the exact size of that which shot the deceased. No enmity is said to have subsisted betwixt West and Craig, on the contrary, West lived in the family, and was engaged to be married to one of Mr. Craig's daughters. There was a quarrel and a long impending law suit betwixt the man now suspected and the deceased. This affair has produced considerable sensation in Buncombe; and one of the grand jury who found the bill against West felt so much concern lest the in-
nocent should suffer for the guilty, that he procured a petition from a few of his neighbours, and at his own expense, set out for this city, in order to lay the case before the governor, and if possible, obtain a respite for West until the subject can be more completely investigated. He reached here on Thursday last, and his excellency, after mature consideration, to allow time for this, granted a respite until the 3d of June (which, it is supposed, would not arrive in Buncombe until the day appointed for the execution.)
(Raleigh Register.)
NEW YORK, May 14.
At a late hour last evening the ship Alleghany , captain Morris, arrived at this port in the remarkably short passage of 32 days from Greenock. The editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received by her Glasgow papers to the 8th ult. containing London news of the 5th, from which the following articles (which appear on a cursory perusal to be the most interesting) are copied.
LONDON, April 4.
Captain Duncan, who for some time has had a command in the Portuguese naval service, had the fortune, about the end of February, to escape on board the Russian squadron in the Tagus; from whence he further succeeded in getting on board a vessel of our blockading fleet, and is now arrived in England. This officer remained on board the Russian squadron till the 18th ult.; he of course had ample means of ascertaining the state of opinion, and disposition of the Russian officers there. Captain Duncan states, that they are anxious to leave that uncomfortable station, could they do it with safety.
The Russians had suffered greatly from the want of necessaries of all kinds. Junot had forbidden any supplies being sent to them; nor had they been enabled, for some time, to procure provisions of any kind. In the mean while, the inhabitants of Lisbon were reduced to the necessity of making bread of pease, beans, and all the inferior sorts of grain, which, when mixed together, were scarcely eatable; and even of this kind the supply was scanty.
Several councils had been held on board the Russian squadron, to consider of the measures to be pursued at such an emergency. At one time, it was proposed that the Russian fleet should put to sea, consisting of nine sail of the line and a frigate, and risk an engagement with the British; but, on reflecting that every one of their ships were damaged in their masts, the plan was abandoned as impracticable. Besides this, the crews, for want of proper nourishment, were in a very sickly state. The plan that had met the sense of the majority, as the less evil of the two, was that of laying up their ships in the Tagus, and of marching their crews over land to St. Petersburg. This project had not been carried into execution on the departure of captain Duncan; but he is of opinion that it must soon take place, from necessity.
It was a prevailing notion among the crews, that the withholding of relief from the Russians was a measure of policy on the part of the French, in order to induce them to abandon their ships, and proceed to St. Petersburg; but when the real scarcity in Lisbon became apparent, they began to judge more favourably of the conduct of Junot. When the Russian squadron first arrived, Junot shewed great attention to the officers, and invited them to dine with him on shore; but these civilities ceased after a time. It is said that offence was given by the Russian officers omitting to toast Buonaparte, after general Junot had drunk the health of the emperor Alexander.
Some accounts have been received from the French coast, which speak of a fresh assembly of troops on the heights of Boulogne. The huts which form the encampment in that neighbourhood, appear to have been newly painted as they were last spring, and their number considerably increased within the last month: the flotilla in the harbour, however, remains in statu quo.
During the late unfortunate campaign in Germany, the number of Prussian prisoners who were sent to France amounted to little short of 100,000. By the treaty of Tilsit, it was stipulated that they should be immediately restored; but various pretexts were urged for not executing the article, until nearly the whole of these people were induced or enforced into the service of France.
April 5.
No farther accounts have been received of the reported victory in the Mediterranean; and the rumours that have been circulated on that subject are sinking into discredit. Had any real accounts been received, the names of the parties, the mode of communication, every circumstance, would have transpired before this time—by no possibility could they have been concealed; but, on the contrary, every thing like authority that has yet been quoted, has vanished, when attempted to be ascertained. As we have repeatedly observed—from the known situation of affairs in the Mediterranean, it is more than probable that an action has taken place in that quarter before this time. On this probability, we doubt not, the rumour has been fabricated, for it rest on no authority.
Price of stocks, this day at 1 o'clock consols—64 3/4 per cent. 96 3/4.
GLASGOW, April 4.
Mr. Nourse, and lieut. Lewis, in the Osage , from America, are arrived at L'Orient. This information, is brought to-day by a letter from Guernsey, dated 29th March, in these words:—"The American government has sent two persons to treat with France and Great Britain. The Phoenix privateer, of this place, spoke to them going into L'Orient; and brought Philadelphia papers of the 26th ult. which mention the circumstance."
"It is also said, in other letters from Guernsey, that, by American papers received there, they have been informed, that the Prince Regent of Portugal had arrived in the Brazils."
We have been politely favoured with the following extract of a letter, received in Glasgow this morning.
"London, April 1, 1808"
"A letter is said to have been received by a merchant in this place, from his brother, an officer under sir R. Strachan, and, if genuine, confirms the following facts."
"That sir R. Strachan, with eight sail, attacked the Rochfort and Carthagena squadrons, consisting of 12 sail of the line, in Palmas Bay, Majorca; that he took or destroyed nine sail, at the expence of his
own life, two captains, and 1800 killed and wounded. One of our ships blew up, and one was sunk by the batteries."
April 8.
No intelligence of any kind has been received from the Mediterranean since the publication of our last paper; and so far from having it in our power to confirm the reports we then gave, we are sorry to state, that considerable doubts, and even disbelief, has been thrown on all the accounts, which we then considered as conclusive, of an engagement and victory at Majorca. Under the London head, we have laid before our readers the opinions and reasonings of learned newspapers there: After a careful examination of the subject, we can find no evidence of any action having taken place, further than what is founded on the information of the sailors from Flushing; although, from the known situation of the fleets, we are sanguine in our hopes of speedily communicating intelligence, from official authority, of some brilliant achievement.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Sch'r Feronia , Block, 37 hours from New-York.
Brig Mentor , Jenkins, 60 hours from New-York.
Sch'r Louisa Adeline , Lyons, 52 hours from Philadelphia.
The ship Concord , from Ayamonte bound to this port, was spoke April 30, in lat. 38, long. 50, out 35 days.
Broke Norfolk Borough Jail on Saturday evening the 14th instant, a very black man by the name of TOM COPELAND, alias GEORGE, alias SHADRACK, confined in jail as going at large contrary to the laws of this commonwealth, by the mittimus of John E. Holt, Esq. bearing date the 1st of April, 1808—I will give a reward of Fifteen Dollars if delivered to me at said jail in all this week, and after, Ten Dollars and all reasonable expenses, or Ten Dollars if secured so that I get him again—Tom is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, with a scar running from betwixt his nostrils down towards the corner of his mouth; while taking is inclined to hiss; talks fast and at first not very distinct; had on when he broke away a black velvet hat, red flannel shirt, blue trousers and jacket of cloth, the jacket somewhat worn, with a quantity of buttons on it—He was seen below the Parish House on Sunday evening, and will if possible get on board of some vessel. I understand he has been employed by a black captain named Cooper; he has also I am informed sailed to and from Fredericksburg, and has he says been employed in Newton, N. C.
WM. B. LAWTON,
Jailor of Norfolk Borough.
May 18. 1 c
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May 11. 6
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Just received and for Sale by T. DYOTT, No. 89, Main-Street,
A fashionable assortment of Jewellery,
Consisting of Ear-Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches, Finger Rings, Watch Chains, &c. &c.—Also, some Cutlery, Perfumery, Windsor Soap, Wash Balls, Tooth Brushes, Tooth Powder, Playing Cards, &c. May 9. 3
JOHN FRY,
Boot and Ladies' Shoe Maker,
FROM PHILADELPHIA,
Informes the inhabitants of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he has commenced business at No. 64, Main-Street, near the Herald Office, where he has furnished himself with an assortment of BOOT LEGS for Corsacs and Back Straps, together with an assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins—all of a superior quality, which he is determined to manufacture in the most substantial and fashionable manner, and at the lowest prices for cash. May 11. 3
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Thursday next. May 16.

York County Court, April 18, 1808. Ordered, That Thomas Griffin, Gaw- in L. Corbin, and Peyton Southall, gentlemen, be appointed Commissioners to let to the lowest bidder at the expense of this County, the building of a CLERK'S OFFICE as soon as possible, for the use of the said County, on the publick square in the town of York, on the plan and of the dimensions following, viz—The House to be of brick and covered with slate or tile, 20 by 12 feet in the clear, 10 feet pitch in the clear, a chimney, a brick floor, and a passage at the entry; two and an half bricks thick to the water table, and two bricks thick above—the wood work whereof to be neatly painted; bond with approved security for the due and faithful performance of this work of the undertaker is to be taken, and returned by the said commissioners to this Court Copy, Attest,
S. Shields, Jun. C. Y. C. The Commissioners above named are anxious to proceed in the execution of the above order, as early as possible, and will be glad to receive proposals for the erection of the building mentioned in the preceding order immediately.
Thomas Griffin, } Com'rs. Gawin L. Corbin, } Peyton Southall, } York Town, 9th May, 1808. 3w
RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR, Have received by the Ship Rolla, Captain Garey, from London,
A few Packages of GOODS, suitable for the season. They have also on Hand,
Cambrick; common and furniture Calicoes; plain and striped Dimities, White and coloured Jeans; Irish Linens, Sheeting and Cotton Shirting; London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 44 and 64 Cambrick Muslins; Ginghams, Silk and Cotton Chambrys, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves and Hosiery, of all kinds, Sacking, Oznaburgs, and Brown Rolls, Pipes by the box, and Copperas by the barrel,
And an assortment of HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. all of which they will sell low for Cash, or undoubted Paper at Sixty Days—Also for Sale, 150 barrels NEW PORK, 50 kegs Lard; Old Jamaica Rum and Sugar. May 6. 1m
A STRAY COW. Came to my place near Fort Norfolk, about 12 months ago, a large RED COW; she has lately had a Calf, and may now be of some use to the owner, who is required to prove his property, pay expenses, and take her away. Francis S. Taylor. May 6. 3w
TIMBER. The following Timber is wanted for the Navy Yard at Gosport—Persons disposed to furnish it will be pleased to make immediate application to Theo. Armistead, N. A.
To be Feet A 6 Gurdur Beams —47—10 by 12 B 40 Joists —36— 3 12 C 40 do. —18— 3 12 D 7 Gurdurs —30—12 12 E 7 do. —20—12 12 F 7 do. —38—12 12 G 7 do. —48—12 12 H 20 do. —40—12 14 I 20 do. —28—12 14 K 30 do. —36— 3 12 L 35 do. —33— 4 12 M 76 Principal Rafters —30— 4 10 & 4 by 6 N 38 Collar Beams —28— 4 9 O 40 Peasies —33— 4 5 P 40 do. —24— 4 5 R 186 Jack Rafters —30— 3 5 S 186 do. —20— 3 5 T 186 do. —24— 3 6 W 16 do. KP —16— 4 10 Y 35 Plaits —33— 4 12 The above Timber must be of Heart Pine or Poplar. April 29. tf
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of
Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz—
8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, do. 9 1-2d 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, do. 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, do. 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 3d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only—
HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hhds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hhds. and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 0 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffles; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 34 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
BANK STOCK LOST.
LOST, Certificates for Ten Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, standing in the name of Ann and Rebecca Begg—Any person who has, or may find the said certificates, will please to deliver them to the subscriber. Wm. G. Camp. April 13. law6w
Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereunto subjoined.
N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. 157
NORFOLK RACES,
Over the New Bridge Course, will commence on MONDAY the 6th of June, free for any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, (except those owned by Burwell Wilkes, of Brunswick County, Virginia, or in which he may be interested in the running of) agreeable to the weights of the New-Market Course, and the rules of the course.
FIRST DAY. A Post Sweepstakes for 3 and 4 year Colts—weight for age—one mile heats—50 Dollars entrance. SECOND DAY. A Purse of 400 Dollars—four mile heats—30 Dollars entrance—weight for age. THIRD DAY. A Purse of 100 Dollars—one mile heats—the best three in five, with each weight—10 dollars entrance. FOURTH DAY. A Purse of 200 Dollars—two mile heats—20 Dollars entrance—weight for age. A SADDLE and BRIDLE will be run for every afternoon during the Races. Proof of the Horses being required—Entrance made with Col. Kemp, at the Exchange, by 8 o'Clock, P. M. each day. The Course is well enclosed with a high fence, and so ditched as to secure its being in good order. R. H. COCKE, & CO. tdr
May 9.
FOR RENT, The STORE-HOUSE on Main-Street, lately occupied by Hunter & Gatewood, immediate possession may be had. Apply to John Nivison. May 6. 6
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg , of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. tf
Hampton, February 17.
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. tf
February 2. FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 80,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. tf
November 4. NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8.
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also,
That convenient House, where Mr. Cornelius Calvert formerly lived; they have very fine gardens and all convenient out-houses—possession may be had on the first day of May next, on application to James Tucker. tf
April 13. STOLEN from a House in this Borough, about the 15th or 16th instant,
TWO TABLE SPOONS, both marked T. M. G. in a cypher. Any person that will inform the Editor of this paper where the Spoons can be obtained, shall be well rewarded. N. B. Silversmiths and others are requested to stop them if offered for sale. April 25. tf
On Hand, A few qr. casks of choice Teneriffe WINE, And a few kegs fresh Dutch HERRINGS.—For sale by the Subscriber. Moses Myers. tf
April 25. STOLEN, A SILVER CANDLESTICK, Stamped on the base J. Lowndes. The negro woman who it suspected took it about a fortnight since, may have offered it for sale or pawn for rum, of which she is very fond—FIVE DOLLARS will be given to the person who may bring it to the Office of the Ledger. April 22. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD. This Book was sent to the late Mr. Mirick to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office. April 29. tf
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled, 6000 bushels do. loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Sachem, by A. Maclure. tf
May 6. Military LANDS for Sale. 1100 acres of LAND lying in the State of Ohio, on the waters of the Little Miami, in two different surveys—The subscriber having seen the Land, can affirm that there is no Land in that State superior to it in point of fertility, situation or climate. Any person wishing to purchase the above Land will know the terms by applying to CHARLES SNEAD, living in Northampton, Eastern-Shore, Virginia. May 2. 8*
SHOES. E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, Main-Street, Has received per schooner President, and is now opening a supply of Ladies' Morocco & Kid SLIPPERS, Misses' Kid, Velvet, and Morocco do. ALSO, by appointment, Byrne's celebrated incomparable JA-PAN VARNISH, for Boots and Shoes. This composition unrivalled for its excellence, as well as being highly beneficial to the leather, produces the most beautiful shining black ever beheld. May 4. tf
ENGLISH GOODS.
Appleton & Co. By the John Adams, St. Johns, from Liverpool, No. 16, Calvert-Street, Baltimore, have received their regular supply of GOODS, calculated for the present and approaching season, Cambrick and Common Callicoos, Plain and striped Dimities; Printed Marseilles Vesting, White Jeans; Furniture Chintz; do. Dimities, London Superfine Broad Cloths; do. do. Cassimeres, Yorkshire fine Cloths and Cassimeres; patent Nankenees, Cords; Grandurells; Cotton Cassimeres, 6-4 and 4-4 Cambrick Muslins, Japan, Haricord, and Check do. plain and figured Mull do. Leno, Victory, and Riddle Muslin; coloured do. do. do. 4-4 plain Book do.; Ginghams; Silk do. Sattins, Persians, and Sarsnets; Bonnet Silks; Silk Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs; Fancy Shawls, Cotton Umbrellas, do. Braces, do. Laces and Footings, do. Quiltings, English Kid Gloves, Cotton Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Fringe and Bed Lace, Cotton and Linen Checks; Buttons; Birmingham Ware In Store, a few dozen gentlemen's best Beaver Hats, from Marseilles. These goods will be sold low for cash, or undoubted paper at 60 days. April 15. 10
For SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. tf
December 7. For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Matras Tickling, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemyer & Von Kapff. tf
February 26. Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. tf
Nov. 18. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established
A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY. For this purpose he has employed the journeymen who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it. New SHOES from New-York, as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s. and 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d.; those at 10s. for 13s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction.
VERNON'S BOOTS, which are no doubt the most elegant made in the United States. Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very gentlemen who cannot be fitted. A few hundred bushels of ground Allum Salt; India Cottons; Brown Sugar, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash. April 25. tf
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 Lancets, 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, fuitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 5. tf
COW-POCK.
The Subscriber informs those who wish to be vaccinated, that a parcel of fresh matter lately received from Philadelphia, has succeeded, and is now fit to inoculate from. George Balfour. tf
April 20. For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store,
Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO,
A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS FORK. April 15. tf
For SALE, An elegant and fine toned HARP, made in Paris, and lately imported, with spare strings, and a large collection of MUSICK; the price 250 dollars. Apply at the Ledger Office. May 6. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90. Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. tf
August 24. For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proo Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808. Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Sclater, widow and devisee for life of John Sclater, deceased, Richard and William S. Sclater, sons and devisees of the said John Sclater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Sclater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Sclater, deceased, Defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb 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 Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
For SALE, On board the ship Dammascotta, Robert Duckendorff, master, at Commerce-Street Wharf, Coarse Liverpool SALT, St. Vincent's RUM and MOLASSES. Moses Myers. tf
April 15. FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. tf
April 7. The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No. 44, Church Street. tf
March 30. CASH for Warwick STAVES. Moses Myers. tf
April 20. 6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. tf
March 2. AT PRIVATE SALE, By S. MARKS, JUN. 60 hogsheads St. Kitt's RUM. March 2. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Camy-bell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. tf
He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation. Also, on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 60 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York rum; Pork and Beef; 30 casks Chese, A few barrels Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. tf
February 26. A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars. Moses Myers. tf
April 18. 6000 bushels St. Ubes SALT—afloat.
IN STORE, 35 puncheons 3d and 4th proof Antigua Rum, 100 hogsheads Sugar, principally Antigua, 40,000 wt. Green Coffee; 850 Demijohns, 7,500 bushels coarse Salt; 100 barrels Rye Whiskey, 3 tierces London Brown Stout, 30 hogsheads Philadelphia Ale and Porter, 150 barrels superfine and fine Flour; 40 kegs fresh Raisins, 10 pipes London particular Madeira Wine, fit for use, 100 ready made Check Shirts 20 hhds. Petersburg Tobacco, 50 barrels Pork; 100 barrels Sugar; a few cases Hermitage For Sale on liberal terms by C. & F. Whittle. tf
February 6. NORFOLK, April 25, 1808: MR. GEORGE REID, Sir—Take notice that I shall take the deposition of Matthew Hubbard, senior, at the office of Robert B. Taylor, attorney at law, in Norfolk, between the hours of ten in the morning and four in the afternoon of Friday the 27th day of May next, to be used in a suit depending in the Borough Court of Norfolk, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant. This notice is given in this mode, as you do not reside within the State of Virginia, and have no known agent or attorney within the state to whom notice can be given. I am, your obedient servant, TILDSLEY GRAHAM. 1m
The following prices will be given in Cash for 500 or 600 cords of BARK, deliverable at my Tan Yard,
Spanish Oak, $ 6 per cord, Willow or Water do. 5 Red do. 4 Young White do. 3 50 Beach Bark, 3 50 With a view to prevent disappointment to those who procure this article, arising from the uncertainty of the quantity which may be brought to market, I will receive all which may be delivered at my landing before the first day of June, provided it be well cured and in good order. Theoderick Armistead. 2m
April 4. NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.