Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-09-29 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1804.
[NO. 93.
PRICE-CURRENT.
Table with 5 columns: ARTICLE, Unit, Price, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Hog's-Lard, Indigo, Iron, Logwood, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Bees, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Spain, and Portugal... 3 a 3 1-2... France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden... 4 4 1-4... In the Mediterranean... 4 6... Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape... 3... British and Neutral Windward Islands... 3 3 1-2... Jamaica and Honduras... 4 1-2 5 1-2... Porto Rico... 3 1-2... Havana... 3... Cape-Francois, (unarmed)... 15... Ports in the Bay of Leagues... 20 25... Ports on the South side of St. Domingo... 15 20... Persia, India, and China... 4 1-2 3... Coasters... 1 1-2 2... Prices of Stocks... Virginia Bank, 6 dolls. per share, advance... Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 60 per cent. advance... United States Bank, 500 dolls. per share... Exchange on London, Paris... 100 Pieces choice Russia Sheeting... For sale by MOSES MYERS.
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing Ship SHEFFIELD, Josiah Cowper, Master: Will sail in three weeks, one half of her cargo being engaged. For freight apply to the master, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 27. tf 156
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Brig FLORA, Henry Dickson, master: This vessel has three-fourths of her cargo engaged and ready to go on board. It is expected the will sail in ten days from this date. For freight of the remainder, or passage, apply to the captain on board or to Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, Sept. 20. tf 146
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BRUTUS, JOHN BUNCE, Master:— 236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to N. Heron. Sept. 18. tf 142
SALT. Just arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, a Cargo of excellent Liverpool Stoved Salt. To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to Robertson & Brown. A FREIGHT For the above ship is wanted, to a port in Britain or any of the British West-India Islands. The Dunrobin Castle is well armed and manned, and has a Letter of Marque. Apply as above. Sept. 22. tf 149
For Freight or Charter, The Ship TAMERLANE, Melzer Joy, Master, burthen 175 tons. For terms apply to PHINEHAS DANA. September 20. tf 147
FOR CHARTER, The good American Ship SARAH, Abel Rawson, master: Burthen 913 tons; will carry about 450 hhds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, 99 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO. 18 do. Petersburg do. 200 Bbls. excellent PORK. 50 do. FLOUR. 10 Puncheons Antigua RUM. 20 do. Grenada do. 20 Pipes Holland GIN. A quantity of well cured BACON. Do. HOGS LARD. Do. COARSE SALT. Sept. 11. tf 139
FOR CHARTER, The excellent fast sailing ship TICONIC, Parsons, master: Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to Moses Myers. Sept. 13. tf 131
FOR LIVERPOOL, The fine Ship MOUNT-VERNON, John Boyinton, Master:— Burthen 416 tons, having considerable part of her cargo ready to go on board, and will commence her lading the 5th October.—For freight, apply to Messrs. Moore & Bowden, Peterburg, M. W. Hancock & Co. Richmond, the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25. tf 154
LANDING From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE, 5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qr. Casks, } Fine old London P. M. Wine. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO WANT TO CHARTER, A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain. Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR CHARTER, The fast sailing ship WASHINGTON, John Curtis, Master:— Burthen 230 hhds. tobacco or 2000 barrels flour—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or to WILLIAM PENNOCK, WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 100 Tons Plaister of Paris, on board said ship. Sept. 5. tf 123
FOR CHARTER, The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master: Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 125
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Copper bottomed Brig MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer:— Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo—Apply to the master on board, or Thomas Willock. Sept. 4. tf 113
FOR CHARTER, To a port in the South of Europe or the West-Indies, The fast sailing Brig EDWARD & CHARLES, Edward Pettigill, jr. Master. Burthen 150 Tons.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 25. tf 155
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The American Ship PETER, Captain Sayward. Burthen 250 hhds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—For terms apply to Phinehas Dana. Sept. 15. tf 140
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP COURTNET, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to William Pennock.
Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and 10 Pipes Common, } TENERIFFE WINE. August 11. tf 70
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo.—ALSO, FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, To a port in France, with Tobacco only, The American Ship NANCY, Captain Turner. Burthen 320 hogheads—just arrived from Bourdeaux, and now discharging 47 hogheads of prime CLARET, which we offer for sale. C. & F. Whittle. August 16. tf 76
CASH GIVEN FOR White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, Said Ship's CARGO of St. Ubes SALT. ALSO, 100 dozen of choice Bourdeaux CLARET, in cases of 2 1-2 dozen. Sept. 8. tf 127
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. tf 47
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. tf 49 A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float. FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West Indies, THE SHIP VIRGINIA, Capt. James Petrie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teek Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to John Newell, jun. Who has for sale about 1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. August 21. tf 94
FOR THE ISLE of RE, (IN FRANCE.) The new fast sailing Brig AURORA, James Mork, Master:— Will sail in ten or twelve days—for passage only, (having excellent accommodations) apply to the master on board at Messrs. C. & F. Whittle's wharf, or to A. Maclure. Sept. 4. tf 447
FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. For terms apply to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. tf 65
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES.
THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Public Auction, (if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL, in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smook House, Quarter-Stables, &c. all in tolerably good repair. This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation.—Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak. From the number of excellent springs near the cove, offices might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to cart them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy. The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynnhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynnhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid. In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia. William Elligood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A QUANTITY OF Red and White Oak Drawn Staves, for which cash will be given. ALSO, White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards. ROBERT MAITLAND & Co. Sept. 27. tf 157
FALL GOODS. WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder. August 21. tf 92
RUM, GIN, COFFEE, &c. &c. 70 Puncheons Jamaica Rum, of different importations—part old and improved. 85 do. Antigua do. 60 do. Grenada and St. Kitts, do. 4 Pipes Holland Gin, 2d proof—imported in the Martha Bland, from Rotterdam. 3 do. L. P. Madeira Wine. 10,000 lbs. Green Coffee. 250 Bbls. Mess & Prime Pork. 50 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 600 do. Dips Turpentine, in shipping order. 23 Hhds. Richmond, } TOBACCO. 39 do. Petersburg, } 30 Bales Upland Cotton. ALSO—An assortment of NAILS, and DUFFELL BLANKETS, Imported in the brig Commerce.—For sale by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. Sept. 13. 2w 134
FALL GOODS. RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large assortment of WOOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARDWARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. August 21. 2m 91
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 300 Barrels superfine FLOUR, JAMES HERRON. I have 50 hogheads Richmond Tobacco of good weight to dispose of. J. H. Sept. 25. 153 5t
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. THE SUBSCRIBER Has received by the brig COMMERCE, from London, and ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms. Richard Taylor. ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST TWILLED SACKING. Sept. 22. tf 130
HIBBERT'S BROWN STOUT, 25 Casks, 6 1/2 dozen each—in excellent order. For sale by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. Sept. 22. 2w 148
FOR SALE, On board the ship SHEFFIELD, at Willock's Wharf, 1400 BUILDING STONES, hard and of a superior quality. Apply to Josiah Cowper. Sept. 22. tf 151
THE Managers of the Baltimore Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery, have given notice that the Lottery will commence drawing on Wednesday, the 10th of October. I have yet a few tickets to dispose of, which may be had if applied for immediately. James Herron. Sept. 17. 6t 143

MEMOIR, IN JUSTIFICATION OF GENERAL MOREAU.
Translated from the French by G. L. GRAY.
(CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST.)
General Moreau had formerly been intimately acquainted with a curate of Pompadour, a man of talents, and uncle of General Souham, named David. This David in 1793, during the persecution of the priests, took refuge in the staff-major of his nephew. General Moreau was then in the service of the Republic. But let us here bear testimony to a trait in his character which none can contradict. He always abhorred those persecutions, with which many selfish republicans afflicted the various classes of citizens: whoever was a Frenchman and a man of honour, possessed unfeigned claims upon his protection, wherever it could be afforded. M. David was unhappy; he was therefore welcome to the general. David, his nephew General Souham, and Moreau, lived together in the house of Pichegru: and afterwards, when those different persons met each other, it was with that pleasure which is always felt in the presence of those whom we have known in times of adversity.
Moreau had heard no more of David from the time of Pichegru's deportation, until the middle of the year 10, when he one day demanded an interview with the general. Its object was to obtain an explanation of what he called the denunciation of Pichegru. Moreau satisfied him; satisfied him so entirely, that he became the mediator of a reconciliation between the two generals. A reconciliation which ought not to occasion any surprise, after the detail which we have given of the facts that produced the innocent letter of the 17th Fructidor.
Whatever may have been the nature of this reconciliation, the details of which constitute three charges in the act of accusation, amongst which figures the crime of being reconciled, it was with the greatest surprise that Moreau learnt, about the beginning of Pluviôse last, from Lajolais, (a friend of Pichegru, whom he had some occasion to know the preceding summer) that Pichegru was then in Paris. Lajolais even urged an interview at different places which he named, where Pichegru wished to discuss his own particular affairs. But Moreau thinking his return to Paris, without the sanction of government, extremely imprudent, constantly refused to meet him.
Pichegru, however, resolving, at all risks, to see Moreau, came to his house about eight o'clock on the evening of the 11th Pluviôse. It was a day most unhappily chosen by Pichegru, whose greatest desire must have been concealment, being the particular day of each week set apart, by the general, for receiving the visits of his friends.
Moreau, after a few moments of unimportant conversation, pressed him to be gone. He took his leave.
Some days afterwards he repeated his visit, equally unexpected. This was his last. Here terminated all personal communication between them; and Pichegru was no more heard of by Moreau; except it may have been, as is asserted in the act of accusation, the next day by a certain Rolland.
These visits, and the words supposed to have been then said, by Moreau to Pichegru, and by Pichegru to Moreau, of which, by the bye, no one was a witness, are the groundwork and the subjects of the accusation against an illustrious and hitherto untainted general.
Pichegru, say they, long ago meditated the restoration of the Bourbons. He plotted in their favour in the year 4; and hence Moreau, either by the intrigues of Pichegru, or by his tardiness in denouncing him, has become an object of just suspicions.
Since that period, they continue to urge, by the intervention of David and Lajolais, Moreau has been fully reconciled with Pichegru, and has even held communication with him; circumstances which, from the antecedent conduct of Moreau, were totally incompatible with the laws of honour; they are therefore criminal, and could have no other view than to assist the publick repose.
In fact reports have circulated, in London, that Moreau had promised to re-establish the princes of the house of Bourbon.
That, in consequence of this promise, Pichegru and other Royalists had come to Paris; had had interviews with Moreau, which could not be otherwise than illicit and criminal; that to him were made, on the part of the Bourbons, certain overtures, which he rejected it is true, but only by proposing others of his own projecting, to wit, that he would place himself at the head of the Royal party, as soon as the first consul should be assassinated, on condition that they declared him dictator; with full power to act according as his own inclination should impel him.
In short, Moreau must, at all events, be guilty, although he did refuse to take any part in the conspiracy of Pichegru, in as much as he did not denounce it to the government:—
 1. Of the possibility of having formerly been the accomplice of Pichegru.  2. Of being reconciled to, and maintaining a culpable correspondence with, Pichegru.  3. Of having engaged to re-establish the princes of the house of Bourbon on the throne of France; an engagement attested by the reports and hearsays circulated in London.  4. Of having had interviews with Pichegru at Paris; of having rejected certain overtures, but by substituting others, which had for object the overthrow of the Consular government. 
3. Of not having revealed the residence of Pichegru in Paris.
Such are the crimes alleged against General Moreau in the act of accusation; and such are the several charges to which it is our duty to reply.
FIRST CHARGE.—Moreau was the accomplice of Pichegru, in the year 4.
This is a charge which ought not to have been introduced into the present process. Of what consequence, in the year 12, to the consular, and particularly to the imperial, government, is a conspiracy real or imaginary, the object of which was to annul, in the year 4, the fragile constitution of the year 3, which the eighteenth Brumaire so happily reduced to dust, amidst the general plaudits of the nation;
In what predicament should each of us at this moment appear, if the government under which we now so happily repose, after a tempest of such long continuance, espousing all the quarrels of every government which has been erected and proscribed in France, during the last fifteen years, should demand from us a rigorous account of all that we may have done, for or against the old monarchy of 1788, for or against the constitutional monarchy of 1791, for or against the revolutionary government of the third year, for or against the directories of Vendémiaire, of Prairial, or of Fructidor; which have been in such rapid succession overturned by each other?
On the 18th Brumaire France emerged from a chaos. It is from that day she should date her existence. All which preceded it is involved in midnight darkness. On that day the national will, to secure the publick repose, prescribed, en masse, all this train of ephemeral governments, and ordained that no man should be questioned upon what had been his conduct under their influence.
It is then a mere mockery to make the conduct of Moreau against the Directory, previous to the 18th Fructidor, a subject of criminal enquiry. If he was at that time guilty towards it, what must have been his subsequent degree of guilt? Was it not he, who, on the 18th Brumaire, marched to the Luxembourg, and there held that feeble authority in awe, while, at Saint-Cloud, another government arose at the wish, and for the happiness, of France.
This imaginary offence of Moreau against the Directory, in the year 4, should not, therefore, form any part of the present accusation. But they will tell us that it is only inserted to bring back, for a moment, the recollection of that want of duty which is exhibited by his letter of the 17th Fructidor, the motives of which were not known, but which a contemplation of his glory, and his victories, had long since obliterated.
Such is not according to regular process, nor consistent with the nature of an accusation. In rigorous construction of law, there is no necessity of a justification against a charge so advanced. Nevertheless General Moreau seizes with pleasure, this occasion to explain himself, in the face of the whole nation, on the part he acted prior to the 18th Fructidor.
It appears but too true that Pichegru had, in the year 4, maintained a correspondence with the army of the royalists, and the Prince of Condé. The plan seems to have been, to cause Louis XVIII to be acknowledged, to make the army of the Rhine declare in his favour, mount the white cockade, get possession of several strong places, &c. &c.
But Pichegru and the Prince could not agree on several points; particularly whether the right or left bank of the Rhine should be the scene of action in the first instance; and also on a general amnesty, and the confirmation of the sales of national property, which the one exacted and the other refused.
Such is the general purport of the papers of Offenbourg. Whatever these papers may say as to the charges against Pichegru and others, it is most unjust that any suspicion should, from them, extend to Moreau, or enter into the act of accusation against him. His name is not mentioned in them more than three or four times, and always either to express that he is not in the confidence of Pichegru, or in recounting events that have taken place. There is not in the whole, one word from which an inference can be drawn that he was even tampered with. The Attorney-General has not cited, nor will he cite, any thing from them to support the idea.
Why then has that officer endeavoured to establish such a doubt; when not only are these papers devoid of any thing indicating Moreau to have been involved in the plot, but when all his conduct, at that epoch, contradicts even the possibility that he could even have been so? It was at the moment of its existence that he took upon himself the command of the army, to guide it, during a whole year, from one victory to another, into the very heart of Germany, and to crown all his triumphs, in a manner so singular, by that wonderful retreat, which excited the admiration of the oldest generals, even amongst foreigners and enemies.
Moreau was the accomplice of Pichegru! Happy wretch! How easily might he then have consummated his crime, even without incurring the risk of reproach! He had only to leave the work to fortune; she alone, in the midst of Germany, in an unknown country, surrounded by two powerful armies, would have been fully adequate to the destruction of the French. It was only necessary that he should not counteract her. He had only to abstain from that effort of genius which no man living believed possible. His army must have perished, the treason would have succeeded, and the traitor, who had had the wonderful art to conceal his perfidy beneath the blandishments of repeated and brilliant victories, would have been lamented, caressed, and honoured.
Away then with this foolish charge, which gives the lie to the universal voice of Europe; and against which the national gratitude alone ought to have been his guarantee.
But, at least, says the act of accusation, he too long delayed to disclose to the directory the plot in which Pichegru was then involved.
1. The papers seized could not be understood until they had been decyphered, which necessarily occupied much time. No one was there designated by his name; and the evidences of their application, when they were collated, appeared so little decisive, that those who seemed to be implicated by them, being put on trial were acquitted; and it is probable that even Pichegru would himself have been discharged, if, instead of receiving immediate sentence of deportation, he had been sent to answer before a tribunal.
2. This plot was to have been put in execution in the year 4, and it was now near the close of the year 5, General Moreau commanded the army; he had every thing under his controul; he watched the suspected; he arrested the intriguers; tried and punished the spies. All was rendered abortive, broken, destroyed. These proceedings, and the victories gained over his enemies, will speak better for the disposition infused by him into the army, than any denunciation of its chief for having endeavoured to corrupt it, could possibly do.
3. Besides, this denunciation must have been directed against General Pichegru, first the commander and afterwards the friend of Moreau. It could have had no other consequence than that of sending him a few days sooner to Guyana. But the projects concerted with the prince of Condé in the year 4, and the scheme of overturning the government by the army, were matters very distinct from what was passing in Paris in the year 5, and all those trifling and miserable disputes between the councils, on which the Directory, embecile as it was, had only to breathe, and they were annihilated.
4. Lastly, a proof that general Moreau conducted himself properly upon that occasion, is, that the publick opinion, not informed of the circumstances which drew from him the letter of the 17th Fructidor, censured him with one accord for having written it. Let publick men contemplate the capriciousness of Moreau's situation; then universally censured for having denounced Pichegru, even at that late day, now accused and brought to trial for not having done it with more alacrity.
But let="text"> But let us at once put an end to the discussion of this odious charge, by an expression, equally distinguished for reason and dignity, which escaped from the pardonable impatience of General Moreau, when, at the tribunal, he recurred to this point—"If I erred, it was an error against the Directory; which has since been sufficiently expiated, by having gained thirty battles, and saved two armies." (To be continued.)
SUBSCRIBERS to this paper residing in town, are respectfully informed that their accounts have been placed in the hands of our agent for collection; and they are solicited to leave orders with some part of their family to discharge them, should they be from home at the time the agent calls—It will save to us a good deal of trouble, and be no inconvenience to them.—Our distant subscribers will in a short time be called upon. In the mean time we would suggest to them, and particularly to those residing in the Carolinas and Georgia, the more easy mode of ordering a friend here to pay the amount in their names.
Henceforth as in this days paper, the price-current will occupy a Column in the first page.
By the New-York Packet Samuel, captain Clark, 4 days from New-York, we have received late papers. They contain intelligence from London as late as the 11th ultimo, received at Boston, by arrivals from London and Liverpool—Extracts from which will be found in our subsequent columns.
The most important article we notice is the arrival in England, of the China, Newfoundland, Leeward Island (what we call the windward Island) Jamaica, Lisbon, and Baltic fleets—some of those fleets had been long and anxiously looked for; and were most miserably protected. In particular that of Trinidad, Barbados, and the other windward-islands, was left, after passing the tropick, to the protection of a few letters of marque. The lowest estimate of the trade in those fleets was 16 to 17 millions.
A report prevailed that the Brest fleet had sailed; but it was contradicted. The Fox cutter discovered their movements, and gave information to the British squadron. Gantheaume detected in his attempt, returned to his old station.
Admiral Cornwallis had sailed in the Glory of 98 guns to resume his command off Brest.
The gallant and veteran admiral Lord Duncan, died suddenly at London early in August, in his 73d year.
In any thing else we can only perceive additional indications of a continental war. It appears very plain; that the Russian and Russian emperour are not likely to understand each other, in any "utterance of harmony."
Captain Clark, and passengers on board his vessel, tell us that a report prevailed at the time they left New-York, that captain Halsey in a French 90 gun ship was off Block Island, and had sent orders to the French frigates to come through the sound and join him—signals for pilots were flying on board the frigates.
The Mails furnish us with no foreign news later than what we have copied from the papers received by the New-York packet (New-York papers of Saturday)—An article which will, no doubt, be read with much interest, is taken from the Philadelphia Political Register. The attempt of M. Yrujo, to corrupt the Editor of that paper, has been treated with precisely that degree of resentment which it merited; and in the manner which those who know Major Jackson, will feel to be perfectly consistent with his character. Nevertheless, the labours of the Marquis have found their way to the publick, through other channels.—We hope those who, originally or at second hand, published "Gravière Manent" will be able to free themselves from a suspicion that na-
turally falls, either upon their honour or their discernment. The remarks on the Spanish subject, under that signature, possess no independent claim to the notice they have met with.
From the POLITICAL REGISTER.
In the discharge of an important, and to myself an indispensable duty, the subjoined statement was communicated, in the first instance, to the government—In a respectful solicitude for the rights and interest of our country the deposition and letters are now made publick.
W. JACKSON.
Sept. 20th. On Thursday, September 6th, 1804, about noon, a note, of which the following is a transcript, was left at my office, as my clerk informed me, by a person who lives with Mr. Francis Breuil, merchant, in Philadelphia:
"The Marquis de Casa Yrujo presents his compliments to Major Jackson, and would be very happy to know from him, where he could have the pleasure to see him in the course of this day." "Thursday 6th."
Never having before received any communication from Mr. Yrujo—Never having exchanged one word of conversation with him in my life—I was not a little surprised at receiving this message, which I answered by a note to the following purport:
"Major Jackson presents his compliments to The Marquis de Casa Yrujo—in reply to his note of this morning, just now received, Major Jackson will be at his office until 2 o'clock—and at his house in Chesnut-street, next to Gen. Dickinson's, until 4 o'clock—whichever of which places he will see The Marquis de Casa Yrujo—or, if more convenient, he will wait on him." "Thursday, Sept. 6th."
This note was sent by Mr. Johnson, my clerk, and left at Gouverneur M'Kean's. Mr. Breuil called on me soon after, and said that the Marquis de Casa Yrujo would be glad to see me at the Marquis's house at 5 o'clock.
I asked Mr. Breuil if he knew on what business Mr. Yrujo wanted to see me—he said he did not know.
I went at 5 o'clock to Mr. Yrujo's house, and, on entering the room, was accosted by him in nearly the following words:
"You will be surprised, Major Jackson, at the liberty I have taken in sending to you, but I trust an explanation of the motive will excuse me. I consider, yon, Sir, as a gentleman, a man of letters, and a man of honour."
"By a political intolerance you have been forced to adopt a profession different from what you have heretofore pursued—but it is one in which you are qualified to be very useful. I observe by certain opinions expressed in your paper that you consider the present administration (for I will not call them government) as disinclined to go to war with Spain, however you are mistaken; the reverse is the fact—and they only wish the federal papers to utter those opinions that they may have an argument of that sort for indulging their wish to go to war with my country, which would certainly be very injurious to yours; for if the king my master, was to order three ships of the line, and six frigates to the Mississippi—three ships of the line, and six frigates to the Chesapeake—and three ships of the line, and six frigates to Sandy Hook—what would you do? But you have it in your power, to do much good, by espousing the part of peace, which is so necessary to both nations—and if you will consent to take elucidations on the subject from me, I will furnish them—and I will make you any acknowledgments." Perceiving, at this moment, his infamous purpose, I with difficulty stifled the emotions which it excited, and restrained my indignation. He went on to examine in detail the several points in dispute between Spain and the United States—and, as I wished to learn his opinions respecting them, I suffered him to proceed. Among other things he said, that if Mr. Pinckney had acted by instructions from the administration, or if his conduct should be approved by them, war was inevitable. But he had no doubt war was the wish of our administration—for he had received a letter from New-Orleans, dated on the 25th April last, which stated that there was a letter at that place, in Mr. Jefferson's hand writing, dated in March last, which declared that if the settlers between the Mississippi and the Rio Perdido, would raise the American colours, they should be supported.
He continued his observations, and pressed me to give him an answer—assuring me that this was no diplomatically management, but an épanchement (unbosoming) of himself to me as a man of honour and he trusted I would so consider it. I then quitted the room; he went with me to the street door, and asked me when I would give him an answer. With difficulty I suppressed the indignation of my feelings and left the house.
W. JACKSON.
Sworn the 7th Sept. 1804. That the contents of the within statement are just and true.
EDWD. SHIPPEN, Chief Justice of the Supreme court of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1804.
Sir, Considerations paramount to all others, the love of my country, and a sense of personal honour, which no change of fortune or circumstance can ever efface or diminish, have decided me on the present occasion to address you.
The accompanying document refers to the most interesting objects that can engage my attention, and for the moment, those objects banish every other remembrance.
Mr. Yrujo's official character, precludes the only reparation I would consent to receive for this attempt against my honour. It is for you, Sir, to determine what satisfaction is due to our country and its government.
I shall wait the time necessary to learn your decision before I give further publicity to the transaction. I am, Sir,
Your most obedient servant, W. JACKSON.
Thomas Jefferson, Esq. president of the United States.
Monticello, Sept. 15, 1804.
Sir, I have received your letters of the 7th and 9th inst. and shall use their contents in due time and place for the benefit of our country, as you seem sufficiently apprised that the person of the marquis Yrujo is under the safe-guard of the nation, and secured by its honour against all violation. I need add nothing on that head. On another however I may be permitted to add that if the information respecting a letter said to have been written by me, was meant as a sample of the communications proposed to be given to you, their loss will not be great. No such letter was ever written by me, by my authority, or with my privity: with my acknowledgements for the communication I tender you my salutations.
T. JEFFERSON.
Major William Jackson, Duplicate.
ALOYS REDING—A PATRIOTICK HERO. When the canton of Schwitz was surrounded by the French troops, when the last ray of hope had

vanished from its inhabitants, the enthusiasm of the people was at its highest pitch. Patrons and young women assisted in drawing the cannons along the most rough and inaccessible roads. The old men and children wished to share in the glory of falling with their liberties; they were almost all furnished with arms; and the cowards, who sought to escape danger, were forced to join the banners which they had deserted. The men, unshaken and unruffled, like the rocks on which they stood, courageously waited the occasion of sacrificing themselves to their country. Skirting the verdant heights of Morgarten, the sacred monument of the ancient valour of the Swiss, they were resolved, if unable to leave liberty to their posterity, to set them the example of a defence worthy of it. Aloys Reding , of Schwitz, who commanded the allies—a hero, and a sage, who in peaceable times had been the advocate of reforms and ameliorations, but who resented the offer of changes from an armed enemy, thus addressed his troops.
"Brave comrades, dear fellow-citizens, behold us at a decisive moment. Surrounded by enemies, abandoned by friends, there now remains for us to ascertain whether we wish courageously to imitate the examples set us by our ancestors at Morgarten. A death, almost certain, awaits us. If any one fears it let him retire, and no reproach, on our part, shall follow him. Let us not impose on each other in that solemn hour. I had rather have a hundred men prepared for all events, on whom I can rely, than five hundred who, taking themselves to flight, would produce confusion, and, by their perfidious retreat, would sacrifice the heroes who were desirous of still defending themselves. As to myself, I promise not to abandon you even in the greatest peril. Death and no retreat. If you share in my resolution, despite two men from each rank, and let them swear to me, in your name, that you will be faithful to your promises."
The words of the hero were heard in the greatest silence, and with the most religious attention; hardy warriors shed tears of tenderness; and, when the address was closed, a thousand cries were heard: "We will share your lot! we will never abandon you!" Two men came from each rank to pledge fidelity, in life and death, to the chief.
Europe was a witness to the valour of these mountaineers, admired their efforts, and commiserated their ill success.
* The French republic, thinking that states must resemble each other, before confidence and cordiality can subsist between them, attempted to introduce into Switzerland, by the force of arms, constitutions formed on its own model. Had not the evil genius of federal governments, opposite views, jarring interests, absence of union, want of consolidation, interfered in the cantons, the French general, and his followers, would have found their graves at the foot of the lofty Alps.
* Zschokke, national prefect of the canton of Basle, in his History of the Destruction of the Democratic Republics of Schwitz, Uri, and Unter Walden , from which the above fragment is taken, and translated, assures his readers, that the speech is authentic and correct.
† The French general himself, Schauenbourg , who was employed in the odious undertaking of invading these peaceful, happy districts, showed the inhabitants every mark of respect and consideration, took every opportunity of extolling their virtue and heroism, and cultivated the friendship of their brave commander, Reding .
FROM THE CHARLESTON COURIER.
SIR, PLEASE to insert in your paper, for the information of the publick, the following circular letter and memorial, which have been agreed upon by the joint committee of the State Society of Cincinnati, and of the American Revolution Society, in pursuance of resolutions adopted by these Societies.
CHARLESTON, S. C. Sept. 12, 1804.
SIR, HAVING been appointed by the South-Carolina State Society of Cincinnati, and the American Revolution Society, a joint committee for drafting and circulating a memorial to the Legislature, praying for legislative interference to restrain the practice of DUELLING, we have agreed on the inclosed memorial, and transmit it to you, with our earnest request that you would use your most vigorous exertions to have it generally signed. It is unnecessary to dilate on the mischievous consequences of DUELLING, to induce your endeavours to check a practice so dishonourable to this state, in which it is our boast to be governed by laws and not by men. The necessity of applying to the Legislature, on the subject, is obvious; for it is well known that the existing laws have never brought any duellist to serious inconvenience, and there is well founded reason for believing that they never can, in consequence of the weight of precedents to the contrary. Our only alternative, therefore, is to acquiesce in the practice of DUELLING, or to restrain it by a new law. The difficulties of framing any law, that may afford an adequate remedy to the evil, are great, but not insurmountable.
It is not to be supposed that our Legislature is less wise than that of several of our sister states, whose laws have been so operative that in several of them DUELS are absolutely unknown. If a respectable number of the friends of good government, morality, and religion, sign the memorial we have forwarded, or any similar one, the Legislature, ever attentive to the wishes of their constituents, will enter seriously on the business, and we doubt not of their ability, to frame such regulations, as will certainly abolish the evil.
Independent of any law which may be passed, the sentiments of the most respectable part of the community, in opposition to DUELLING, declared and avowed by signing the memorial, will have a very beneficial effect. It will tend to correct the publick opinion, and to restrain all who wish for the esteem of their fellow-citizens, from engaging in a practice, which the virtue and sense of the community have so pointedly denounced. These, and many other arguments which must occur on reflection, will be sufficient to convince you, that in procuring signers to the memorial, you will do a service acceptable to God, and beneficial to man. We have further to request you to forward the memorial to Columbia, by the fourth Monday in November next, that they may all be presented to the Legislature, on the first day of their meeting; when we hope for the sublime pleasure of seeing an abhorrence of DUELLING pointedly expressed by many thousands of our most deserving citizens.
We are with great respect, Your most obedient servants, CHARLES C. PINCKNEY, } Committee JAMES KENNEDY, } of the WILLIAM READ, } Cincinnati, DAVID RAMSAY, } Committee HENRY W. DESAUSSURE, } of the WILLIAM ALLEN DEAS, } American JAMES LOWNDES, } Revolution RICHARD FURMAN, } Society.
P. S. Impressed with a firm belief that many advantages would result from illuminating the publick mind, on the inconsistency of the spirit and principles of the practice against which the memorial is levelled, with the spirit and principles of our religion, we earnestly request, as a particular favour, that you would, at some convenient early day, preach a sermon on the sin and folly of DUELLING. When the publick sentiment is correctly made up on this subject, the advocates for DUELLING, will be struck with their inconsistency, in claiming for themselves the high and honourable appellation of Christians. In our opinion,
publick previous notice of the day, on which the proposed sermon will be preached, would, in general, be both proper and useful; but, on this subject, you will judge for yourself.
N. B. The above posterit is omitted in all letters, which are not addressed to Clergymen.
To the Honourable the President and Members of the Senate, and the Honourable the Speaker, and the other Members of the House of Representatives of the state of South Carolina.
The Memorial of the Subscribers, Citizens of the said State.
SHEWETH,
That your memorialists are deeply impressed with grief, at the prevalence of the custom of DUELLING, which, trampling upon all laws, human and divine, sweeps off many useful citizens, leaving their families a prey to sorrow, and often to poverty and vice.
That this custom originated in dark and barbarous ages, when a regular and impartial administration of justice was unknown and unpractised—but it ought not to be tolerated by the civilization of modern times, under a legislation which has provided, or may easily provide, adequate redress, for all serious injuries committed against the life, liberty, fame, or property of the citizen.
That this custom erects a tribunal for the settlement of personal differences, in which, contrary to all sound principles, a man becomes the sole judge in his own cause; whence, as might have been expected from such a code, the only punishments for the lowest, as well as the highest offences, are written in blood.
That restraining personal resentments, by giving the attribute of vengeance to the laws, was the greatest victory obtained by civilization over barbarism—but the custom of DUELLING is too well calculated to defeat the beneficial effects of that triumph, and to weaken the authority of all laws, by accustoming men to contemn their sanctions.
That your memorialist are apprehensive from the frequency of the practice of late years, that this custom is gaining ground, and seems likely to be carried to such great lengths, as to degrade men to the condition of gladiators, and to introduce a new reign of barbarism.
That from the nature of the human mind, man are ever ready to follow examples, especially those set by eminent persons; when, therefore, the body of the community perceives great, and in other respects virtuous citizens, shedding each others' blood on slight provocations, or trivial pretences, the fatal practice becomes general. Thus the barriers between virtue and vice, innocence and guilt, are broken down; and that horror of shedding human blood wantonly, which is the best safeguard of the peace of society, is greatly diminished, or wholly destroyed.
That in countries where distinctions of rank are sanctioned, a pernicious custom may exist, and be confined to the higher orders of society, and be, comparatively, little destructive—but that, in our country of equal laws, rights, and rank, such custom, if unchecked by the laws, will, necessarily, become general, and spread its destructive effects far and wide in the community, to the desolation of thousands of families.
That this mortal vengeance is not resorted to merely in cases of grievous injuries, for which the laws may not have provided an adequate remedy; but in many cases of trivial offence, which a generous mind would willingly pardon, this tyrant custom is supposed to impose an obligation to call out to the field of blood, even a companion or friend, who may have unguardedly given the provocation.
That this absurd custom decides no right, and settles no point, as the religion and philosophy of modern times will not admit that the Almighty Disposer of events, will interpose His power, on such an impious appeal to His justice; which the credulity of the Gothic nations believed, when the custom existed among them in the form of judicial combat. It is, therefore, conceded universally, that the innocent and aggrieved person is as likely to be the victim, as the guilty offender, and probably more so, as a mild and peaceable man would be less inclined to acquire or exert a murderous skill, the effect of which he abhors.
That the pretence of those, who would excuse this custom, on the ground that it polishes society, and prevents assassination, is wholly unfounded—the most polished nations of ancient times, the Grecians and Romans; and the most humane and civilized nation of modern times, the Chinese, have enjoyed society in perfection, without the adventitious aid of this pernicious and unnatural custom; which though in direct hostility to the principles of christianity, prevails only in Christian Europe and America.
Your memorialists have been informed, that although the common law of the land declares homicide in a duel, to be murder, the law has become obsolete, and a dead letter.—That all the decisions in our courts of justice have turned wholly on the fairness with which the duel was conducted; and verdicts of acquittal, or of man slaughter, have constantly been rendered—thence arises a necessity for a clear and explicit expression of the legislative will, on this important subject, guaranteed by new and vigorous sanctions.
Your memorialists, therefore, humbly pray that your honourable house would be pleased to take this important subject into your most serious consideration; and that you would, in your wisdom, provide such remedies as may, effectually, destroy the evil practice complained of, by regulations wisely calculated to protect the fame and feelings of the innocent and insulted person; and to punish, rigorously, the bold offender, who shall dare to lift his hand against his neighbour, and shed his blood, in a duel, in violation of the divine law, and the law of his country.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, AUG. 1—11.
Tuesday his Majesty went in the usual state to the House of Peers, and put an end to the present session of Parliament by the following Most Gracious Speech from the Throne.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
Before I put an end to the present session of Parliament, I am desirous of expressing my entire approbation of the zeal and assiduity with which you have applied yourselves to the great objects of publick concern which have come under your consideration.
You have wisely continued to direct your attention to the encouragement and improvement of that respectable and powerful volunteer force, which the ardour and spirit of my subjects have enabled me to establish to an extent hitherto unexampled: You have at the same time endeavoured to combine an additional establishment for our domestic defence, with the means of augmenting our regular army and of maintaining it on such a scale as may be proportioned to the circumstances of the times, and to the rank which this country ought ever to hold among the powers of Europe.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
You are entitled to my warmest acknowledgements for the fresh proof which you have given me of your constant and affectionate attachment to my person and family, and your regard to the honour and dignity of my crown, by the liberal provision which you have made for the payment of the debt on my civil list revenues, and for furnishing me with the additional means of defraying the increase which has unavoidably taken place in different branches of my expenditure.
must also return you my warmest thanks for the extensive provision which you have made for the exigencies of the publick service; especially for the just and prudent attention which you have shown to true economy, and to the permanent credit and welfare of the country, by the great exertions you have made for preventing, as far as possible, the accumulation of debt, and for raising so large a proportion of the expenses of the war within the year.
My Lords, and Gentlemen,
I have now only to recommend to you to carry into your respective counties the same zeal for the publick interest which has guided all your proceedings. It will be your particular duty to inculcate on the minds of all classes of my subjects, that the perseverance of all that is most dear to them, requires the continuance of their unremitted exertions for the national defence.
The preparations which the enemy has long been forming for the declared purpose of invading this kingdom, are daily augmented, and the attempt appears to have been delayed only with the view of procuring additional means for carrying it into execution.
Relying on the skill, valour, and discipline of my naval and military force, aided by the voluntary zeal and native courage of my people, I look with confidence to the issue of this great conflict; and I doubt not, that it will terminate, under the blessing of Providence, not only in repelling the danger of the moment, but in establishing in the eyes of foreign nations, the security of this country on a basis never to be shaken.
In addition to this first and great object, I entertain the animating hope that the benefit to be derived from our successful exertions, will not be confined within ourselves; but by their example, and their consequences, they may lead to the establishment of such a system in Europe as may rescue it from the precarious state to which it is reduced, and may finally raise an effectual barrier against the unbounded schemes of aggrandizement and ambition, which threaten every Independent Nation that yet remains on the continent.
Then the Lord Chancellor, by his Majesty's command, said:
My Lords, and Gentlemen,
"It is his Majesty's Royal Will and Pleasure, that this Parliament be prorogued to Tuesday, the 4th day of September next, to be then here holden; and this Parliament is accordingly prorogued to Tuesday, the 4th day of September next."
Late advices received from the Continent.
The Batavian journals, received to the 2d instant, communicate a statement generally credited at Paris, that a Note by way of ultimatum , has been delivered by the Russian charge d'affaires, to the minister for foreign affairs, demanding the evacuation of Hanover; and acquitting the French government, that in case of a refusal, he had been directed by his sovereign immediately to leave Paris. We are not much inclined to give credit to this statement, but it had the effect of depreciating the funds, which are said to have fallen one per cent. In consequence of it. On the 30th ult. the French minister at the Hague presented his new credentials, and a procession, suitable to the parade and ostentation of the Corsican's new title, took place on the occasion.
A letter from the Hague of the 28th ult. says, that most of the troops in the Texel are disembarked, and the provisions collected there for their use, are disposed of by publick auction. From these occurrences it is concluded that no expedition of any consequence will sail from that part of the Batavian republick, at least until a landing in England is made good by the troops on board the flotilla at Flushing, Ostend, and Boulogne. The whole number of French troops at present in Holland does not, according to this letter, amount to 25,000 men, of whom 15,000 are encamped near Utrecht, and the remainder in garrisons at the Helder, at Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Hague, Breda, and Bergen-op-Zoom.
A letter from Berlin of the 28th ult. says, that "with two Russian armies on his eastern and northern frontiers, and three French armies on his western and southern, the king of Prussia had declared to the Courts of St. Petersburg and St. Cloud, that his majesty intends to preserve the strictest neutrality, and therefore will not permit the passage of any troops, artillery, or ammunition, through his dominions; but regard as an enemy, any power attempting to force such passage."
It is confidently asserted, that a treaty has been concluded between this country and Russia, and that it was signed by Lord Harrowby and Count Woronzow, on Tuesday last, previous to his Majesty's going down to the house of lords. We are inclined to think that the article signed was rather a project of a treaty than a treaty itself.
A Russian galley from Marmeringo, in the Crimea, for Petersburg, passed the sound on the 13th of July. She came from Barcelona, and her crew were dressed after the Turkish fashion. This is the first vessel from the Black Sea which has ever passed the Sound.
General Moreau was still at Barcelona in the middle of July, where he had been joined by his lady.
From Ratisbon we learn that on the 13th July, the minister of the emperor made the following verbal declaration —on which no observations were made.
"The Imperial and Royal Legation has in commission to signify, that his Imperial majesty participates, at all times, in the confidence which his Electoral highness of Baden entertains in the friendly sentiments of France towards the German Empire; and on this confidence was founded the hopes of his Majesty, that as the incidents at Ettenheim and Offenburg were of that nature, on which the most friendly and greatest powers have never omitted to enter into satisfactory explanation, the French court would receive, in an amicable manner, and be desirous to comply with, the request of the empire, for a friendly explanation."
"As his majesty, therefore, in this natural view of the subject, cannot apprehend that the measure proposed, instead of procuring the satisfaction desired, should produce any new disagreeable consequences, he cannot but be of opinion, that the deliberation of the Diet should be proceeded to. The Legation, therefore, has it in commission, if the other comitial Legations shall receive instructions to proceed to the opening of this deliberation, and to give their votes suitable to their declarations of the 14th May."
At Vienna the French Minister is shunned by all the diplomatick agents; except those of Prussia and Spain, and the Russian ambassador has declined to return his repeated visits. Since the departure of Count Markoff from Paris, the Russian ministers at the several continental courts have been ordered to drop all intimacy and connexion with the diplomatick agents of Buonaparte.
A Russian fleet has sailed from Revel. One division, is to cruise off Bornholm to protect Holstein from the designs of the French; the other is supposed to have sailed for the north sea.
On the 20th ult. M. D'Oubril, the Russian Charge des Affaires in France, had received a courier with dispatches, which required an immediate answer; he therefore went immediately to the office of the foreign department, where he was informed by M. Gallard, its chief ad interim , that the emperor being on the coast, and Talleyrand at the waters of Bourbon d'Achabeau, until further orders from the emperor, the communications could not be answered; though they would be received and forwarded to his majesty, whose determination should be sent to
M. D'Oubril as soon as obtained. It will be seen that the absence of Buonaparte and his minister, at a moment when a courier from St. Petersburg was expected, with the emperor's ultimatum , is merely a political trick to gain time, as should the month of August pass in temporizing, and without any open rupture with Russia, the season will be too far advanced for the Russian navy and military forces to co-operate with England this year, at least upon a large scale; and, during the winter, changes may occur of which the Corsican will take advantage, either to embroil his opponents or to bring about a pacification with them.
Of continental news, Bell's Weekly Messenger observes, "If our readers expect to find any articles of interest or importance in our foreign selections, they will be disappointed. But they will find as much title-tattle in the Monitor , as in any of our own fashionable journals; Buonaparte goes to the opera and menaces war, bespeaks a play and signs a sentence, almost in the same paragraph. The French Court is now becoming as splendid and gallant as in the age of Lewis XIV; and the despotism of that reign, which, contrary to all human speculation was so laudable to the arts, is likely under the tyranny of Buonaparte, to prove equally propitious."
The same paper, however, contains the following article, which, if it declares not a fact, may be considered as the precursor of a measure, neither improbable, nor is it believed will be found impracticable:—"It is impossible to embody all the rumours which are abroad in the short space of time allowed to us. It is said with a good deal of confidence, that an offensive and defensive alliance is concluded between Russia and England, to which Austria and Prussia are invited to accede. We wish we could speak of this as a matter that admitted no doubt. Every one acknowledges that it is the only way to liberate the continent; but every one is aware of the difficulty of organizing a confederacy of this magnitude, which is composed likewise of some jarring materials."
A late London paper in speaking of the unhappy duel between General Hamilton and Colonel Burr, observes:—"The mind is shocked at the circumstance of the second Magistrate of a country having been guilty of such a violation of the law, and of his having been countenanced and assisted by a judge, whose paramount duty it is to cause the laws to be obeyed, and to punish those who disobey them."
British Skill and Bravery.
August 9.—An official account of the engagement, between Admiral Linoin's squadron and the China fleet of merchantmen, is this morning published from the East India House. It is contained in a letter from the company's ship Earl Camden , of which the following is an extract. "On the 14th Fev. at day break, we saw Pulo Auro bearing W. S. W. and at 8 o'clock A. M. a signal was made from one of the fleet, for four strange sail in the S. W. Four vessels were immediately sent to examine, and very soon reported by signal, that they were an enemy's squadron, consisting of a line of battle ship, three frigates, and one brig. At four P. M. the look-out ships were recalled, and a line of battle formed in close order. As soon as the enemy could fetch in our wake, they put about: we kept on our course under an easy sail; at near sunset, they were close up with our rear, and I was in momentary expectation of an attack there, and prepared to support them; but at the close of the day, we perceived them haul to windward, lying to. We lay in line of battle all night; our men at their quarters: at day break on the 13th, we saw the enemy about three miles to windward, lying to. We hoisted our colours, offering him battle if he chose to come down. The enemy's four ships hoisted French colours, the line of battle ship carrying a Rear Admirals flag; the brig was under Batavian colours. At 9 A. M. finding they would not come down, we formed the order of sailing, and continued our course under an easy sail: the enemy then filled their sails, and edged towards us. At 1 P. M. finding they proposed to attack and endeavour to cut off our rear, I made the signal to tack and bear down upon him, and engage in succession: the Royal George followed, the Ganges next, and then the Earl Camden. This manœuvre was correctly performed and we stood towards him under a press of sail: the enemy then formed in a very close line, and opened their fire on the headmost ship, which was not returned by us, till we approached him nearer. The Royal George bore the brunt of the action, and got as near the enemy as he would permit him; the Ganges and Earl Camden opened their fire as soon as their guns could have effect; but before any other ships could get into action, the enemy hauled their wind and stood away to the eastward under all the sail they could set. At 2 P. M. I made the signal for a general chase, and we pursued them till 4 P. M. when fearing a longer pursuit would carry us too far from the mouth of the Straits, and considering the immense property at stake, I made the signal to tack, and at 8 P. M. we anchored in a situation to proceed for the entrance of the Straits, in the morning. As long we could distinguish the enemy, we perceived him steering to the eastward, under a full press of sail. The Royal George had one man killed, and another wounded, many shot in her hull, and more in her sails; but few shot touched either the Camden or the Ganges, and the fire of the enemy seemed to be ill directed; his shot either falling short or passing over us."
DIED, on Friday 21st inst. Miss I. CARR GORDON, of this Borough.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER,  The American Ship NANCY, Captain TOWNES, Burthen 240 Tons. C. & F. Whittle. Sept. 26. 158
For FREIGHT or CHARTER.  The fine Ship THOMAS, Nathaniel Boush, Master. Burthen about 4500 barrels, is in complete order and will be ready to receive a cargo immediately apply to Robertson & Brown. For Sale.
300 hds. Sugars landing from said Ship from Guadalupe—apply as above. September 29. 139
NORFOLK BOROUGH, In Common Hill, Sep. 14, 1804. On motion resolved, That Mr. James Tucker, Mr. Anthony Metcalf, and Mr. Edwin Stuke, be a Committee of Accounts for three months, whose duty it shall be, to examine all accounts against the Corporation, and report them to the succeeding Hail. A Cpy, Test, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C. N.
Persons having claims against the Borough, will please to furnish their accounts to either of the above gentlemen. 160
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29. 161
WALKER'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore on TUESDAY. Sept. 29.

FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE,
AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
Consisting of DRY GOODS , Cutlery, Hardware, Castings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any land in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to
James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomac. August 23. tf 97
New Grocery Store.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
HAVE to inform the publick, that they have opened a GROCERY STORE , in Wolf Street, leading from Catherine Street, to the New-Bank—where every article in that line, of the best quality, will be sold on very reasonable terms.
Some excellent CLARET , at $4 1/2 per dozen. G. Domizio & Co.
N.B. Families may be supplied in any quantity, with the best Bourbon Coffee, fresh ROASTED, every morning. The mode of roasting preserves the essence of the Coffee, and, in consequence, it will be found to drink greatly superior to that roasted in the manner generally adopted in this place. August 23. tf 103
LANDING
On Town Point, out of the Brig Mary Louisa , from St. Thomas,
A Parcel of Choice SUGAR.
In hogsheads, tierce and barrels, for sale—also, From on board the Maria , Capt. HATTON , from BOURDEAUX . 50 Cases, } CLARET , of superior quality. 43 Casks, } 100 Pipes high proof BRANDY , which will be sold on liberal terms, by Robertson & Brown. Sept. 1. tf 114
COLOGNE MILL-STONES.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE
COLOGNE MILL-STONES,
of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—Also,
BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds.
Jesse Hollingsworth & Son.
Baltimore, Aug. 15. tf 77
FOR SALE,
12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM . 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN . 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY . 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE . 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE , in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK —and about 1000 Dozen PORTER , of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. tf 96
Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Suffolk , Capt. Moore , from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY; No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town Point.
ADAM'S Patent Globes , 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation.
Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Astronomical Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade.
Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c.
Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS.
Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Pilots, with directions.
ALSO,
A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N.B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice.
Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundry, and the work delivered as above. August 7. tf 53
THIS DAY
Will commence landing, on Newton's Wharf, the Cargo of the Swedish Brig Nicanor , E. LIEBERG , Master, from Gottenburg, Consisting of a choice assortment of
SWEDESH IRON.
NAIL RODS. RUSSIA & RAVENS DUCK. LINENS assorted, and A few Hogsheads CLARET . For sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 13. tf 138
This day landing on Newton's wharf, from on board Schooner Susan , N. S. Spow , master, from Jamaica, 79 Puncheons Jamaica RUM , 1 Hhd. MOLASSES , 33 Bbls. LIMES , for sale by MOSES MYERS. Sept. 13. tf 135
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 Hds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco . 300 barrels superfine Flour , fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum . 500 barrels Pork , in shipping order. 200 pieces Nankeens , first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers . A few cases of Noyean , and two new Cables. C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsey , Capt. Richardson , from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c.
Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover ,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton , from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILLIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. Saw 12m. 1
General Alexander Hamilton.
R. FOLWELL,
INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original.
The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLICK LEDGER . Philadelphia, July 23. tf 72
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET , late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne , junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. Randolph. Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. tf 41
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of LOUIS L'ORIENT , deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to William Vaughan, Adm'or. August 21. tf 90
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given,
That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE , at present occupied by Mrs. Hume , and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern . The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Mainstreet, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to William Dick. July 17. tf 11
SLATE.
I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A LARGE quantity of SLATE , (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time. William Hartshorne, jun. August 18. tf 79
Office of Discount and Deposit , Norfolk, July 24, 1804.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. tf 36
FOR SALE,
500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms. Stephen Harris. July 17. tf. 8
FOR SALE,
A COMMODOIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis. August 11. tf 67
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes. For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
Wanted to hire by the year,
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger . July 17. tf 15
PROPOSALS,
BY S. Butler, Pechin & Frailey, & J. Peters,
FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
An Accurate History
OF THE
CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND, In the Year 1798, &c.
Containing an Impartial Account of the Proceedings of the Irish Revolution. From the year 1798 until the suppression of the same: With an Appendix to illustrate some Facts, and a Preface, containing a reply to the Observations of Sir Richard Musgrave, (who wrote the Government account) on this work.
By the Rev. JAMES GORDON , Rector of Kilkeeny, in the Diocese of Ferns, and of Connaway, in the Diocese of Cork.
This work shall be comprised in two neat 12mo Volumes, handsome and correctly printed, and delivered to Subscribers, at the moderate Price of One Dollar Seventy Five Cents, neatly bound;—In boards One Dollar Fifty Cents. To Non-subscribers, Two Dollars, which is only one half the price of the London Copy. Printed on new Type and Paper of superior quality.
** Subscription taken in at this Office, and Messrs. Bonsal, Conrad & Co's Book-store.
Baltimore French College.
NOTICE TO PARENTS.
THE numerous inconveniences arising from the successive entry of students, through the course of the scholastick year, have brought on the resolution of fixing for the sale of admission, for new boarders from this country, the whole month of September, being the time of the commencement of schools after the great vacation. Persons desirous to secure places for their young friends ought to be early in their applications, as from the present number of demands, it is apprehended the college will soon be full. Sept. 4. 1m 116
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria , Robert Haton , master, from Bourdeaux ,
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY , fit for immediate use. 211 Hds. CLARET , fit for the West India Market. 100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave . 500 DEMJOHNS . 2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by William Pennock. Sept. 1. tf 115
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Ship Dart , Captain Peck , from Cadiz , 300 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE , of superior quality, and 2000 Buhels SALT . For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. tf 60
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London , is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31. 48
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK . Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF,
113 Tierces RICE . 10 Hogsheads SUGAR . 10 do. MOLASSES . For Sale by Warren Asbley. August 2. tf 53
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY , at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's , Stafford county, near Aquia , or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's , near Aquia , will be immediately attended to. John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers,
IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
15 Hds. Prime Sugars . 10 Pipes French Brandy . 100 Casks Nails —all sizes. 10 Hds. Prime Green Coffee . 10 ditto Molasses . 50 Barrels Whiskey . 200 Bags Shot , No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder . 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass . 50 Kegs White Lead , ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes . 20 Casks Coppersas . 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre . 10 Boxes Wool Cards . 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles . 50 Bundles Printing Paper . 100 Ream Writing ditto . 20 Bags Black Pepper . 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard . 500 lbs. Race Ginger . 50 Barrels Beef & Pork —Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware —assorted.
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE —assorted, Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.
Fisk & Stearns.
July 8. tf 2
FOR SALE,
1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour . 900 do. Pork , in shipping order. 60 do. Beef , No. 1 & 2. 50 Puncheons Grenada Rum . 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine . 26 Hds. Richmond Tobacco . 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine . Pilot and Ship Bread . A few Trunks Irish Linens . A Trunk Gingham . Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf , from on board the Schooner Ann Eliza , Capt. Small , from Aux-Cayes ,
75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE.
For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co. August 21. tf 86
FOR SALE,
50 Bags—5000 wt. PEPPER , entitled to drawback. 31 Barrels SHIP BREAD . 20 do. No. 1 BEEF , Boston inspection. 21 do. Virginia do. Phinebas Dana. August 23. tf 102
FOR SALE,
35 Hds. Sugar . 20 do. Demerary Rum . 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee . 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour . 50 do. Pork , superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard . A quantity of Bacon Hams —and A few Tons Bar Iron . John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30
FOR SALE,
70 Hds. Petersburg Tobacco . 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum . 50 Hds. } Muscovada Sugar . 40 Tierces } 20 Barrels } 5 Hds. Loaf Sugar . 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout . 17 Boxes } Philadelphia Ale in Bots's . 11 Barrels } Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles . 2 Boxes Hats . 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails , Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries . A. Maclure. July 28. tf 45
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly , from Kingston ,
12 Hogsheads, } PRIME SUGARS ; 4 Barrels, } 23 Tierces, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE . 38 Barrels, } 13 Barrels CASTOR OIL . 59 Bags GINGER . 2 Tons EBONY WOOD . 10 Barrels of LIMES . All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 50
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf , A CHOICE PARCEL OF
Old particular Madeira WINES , in Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks.—Also, a few barrels of WALNUTS , from on board the brig