Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-05-20 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 20, 1807.
[NO. 132.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The good brig JOHN ADAMS , Winslow, master, burthen 166 tons, or 1300 barrels, can be ready to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Christopher Fry. Who has for Sale on board, 30 casks Stone LIME, and 14 puncheons New-England Rum. May 11. tf
For SALE or CHARTER, The Ship DUMFRIES , Richard Beard mas- ter, burthen 325 tons, not yet three years old, and in complete order. Chartered in a few days she will take in freight for Liver- pool. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
Who have for SALE (imported in the said Ship) a quantity of Liverpool Stoved SALT , loose and in sacks. May 8. tf
For AMSTERDAM, The good Ship MERIDIAN , Robert Lord, master, three fourths of her cargo being engaged—she can take the bulk of 80 hogsheads more if immediate application is made to Moses Myers. May 4. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ALMIRA , Job Whipple, master, burthen 500 hogsheads, can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. A freight to Liverpool would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or to N. Heron. April 27. tf
For LIVERPOOL, The good Ship JANE , William Colley, master; the greater part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all convenient speed. For freight of the balance or passage, ap- ply to William Pennock. April 20. tf
For Sale on board the Ship Huntress , from Liverpool, 6500 bushels coarse SALT , 80 crates Earthenware; 64 do. Glass Bottles, 650 bushels Coals. The HUNTRESS , will return direct to Liverpool, and will be ready to receive freight in 10 days, considera- ble part of her cargo being already engaged; for the balance apply to A. Maclure. tf
FOR SALE, 30 casks Oil; 10 boxes Candles, 10 boxes Wax Candles; superfine and fine Flour. I want to Purchase, A fast-sailing VESSEL , from 130 to 140 tons. April 17. tf
For AMSTERDAM, The Ship INTREPID , Miles King, master, three fourths of her load engaged.— For freight of the balance apply to J. & W. Southgate. April 15. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted. March 23. tf
I want to Charter, A British SHIP , of from 150 to 300 tons. March 6. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK , Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 hds. tobacco; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co. April 3. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, jun. 500 bags Coffee, 20 hogsheads Rum, 10 pipes French Brandy, 10 do. Country Gin, 15 casks London Porter, 30 hds. and 40 barrels Sugar, 100 boxes mould Candles. 50 kegs Lard, and 3 hds. Shrub. May 18. tf
Damaged WHEAT , For sale at the Brewery of Wm. Atkinson, & Co. May 11. tf
For SALE, 15,000 wt. Leaf Cuba TOBACCO, for making Segars—the above will be sold in parcels to suit purchasers, from 50 to 1000 wt. Apply to Capamagie. May 15. 3* 104, Main-street.
Fifty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person that will return an ANCHOR, of about 1550 wt. belonging to the late Ship Betsey, of New-York, which was burnt on the 26th ult.— Apply to N. Heron. May 13. 3*
For RENT, The Fire-Proof HOUSE on Market- Street, occupied by Mr. S. Marks, jun. possession to be had on the 1st June next. George Vashon. Feb. 23. tf
From the Charleston Courier . Messrs. Editors, The citizens of South Carolina have just cause for rejoicing in the wisdom and patriotism of their predecessors in the government, for prohibiting by a solemn act, at the recommendation of Congress, the transportation of malefactors to this state. Independent America is not to be peopled with the sweepings of European gaols—nor the morals of society to be endangered by letting loose among us, those who had been found guilty of crimes against their own government. It would be well, at this time, while the publick mind is canvassing the conduct of Mr. EMMETT, to publish for the information of such citizens as may have forgotten it, an Act of the General Assembly of this state, passed in 1788. No condemned prisoners can be brought into this state!
A Member of the Legislature in 1788. Extract from the Journals of Congress, vol. 13, p. 142. Tuesday, September 16, 1788.
Congress assembled—present as yesterday. “On motion of Mr. Baldwin, seconded by Mr. Williamson, Resolved, that it be, and it is hereby recommended to the several states, to pass proper laws for preventing the transportation of convicted malefactors from foreign countries into the United States.”
The following act, now in force, was introduced into the legislature of this state by judge Burke, an Irishman:
“An act for preventing the transportation of CONVICTED malefactors from foreign countries INTO THIS STATE. Passed 4th November, 1788.”
Whereas the honourable the Congress of the United States, by their resolve of the 16th of September last, did recommend to the several states to pass laws for preventing the transportation of convicted malefactors from foreign countries into the United States, and the legislature of this state has judged it expedient to comply therewith, to prevent a practice so injurious and affrictive to the American nation. Be it therefore enacted, that every person having charge of any ship or other vessel, who shall hereafter bring into this State any convicted malefactor, or person ordered for transportation, for any crime or offence whatever, from any foreign country, state or dominion, the ship or vessel bringing such persons shall be obliged to leave the port in which she shall arrive within ten days after her arrival, and shall not be permitted to take or receive on board any lading whatever, on pain of forfeiture of such ship or vessel; and if any master shall land or suffer to be landed such person, such master of vessel, or other person having the charge thereof, shall forfeit and pay for every convicted malefactor, or person ordered for transportation, which such master shall bring into this state, the sum of £500 sterling.
Sec. 2. And every master of vessel who shall bring into this state any passenger, with intent to dispose of his time or service, must take the following OATH: “I, A. B. do swear that the passengers I have brought in my ship are not convicted malefactors, or PERSONS ORDERED FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR ANY CRIME OR OFFENCE WHATSOEVER, but on the contrary are to the best of my information, belief and knowledge, of good fame, character and reputation, nor have I brought in my vessel, with intent to be landed in this state, any person or persons, who I have reason to expect is a convicted malefactor, or has been ordered for TRANSPORTATION FOR ANY CRIME OR OFFENCE WHATSOEVER.”
Sec. 3. If any master shall dispose of any person for service, or put on shore any person suspected to be a convicted malefactor, before making the aforesaid oath, he shall forfeit the sum of £500 for every person so put on shore.
Sec. 4. In case the master of the vessel is unable to pay the penalty, he shall suffer twelve months close imprisonment for each and every penalty incurred.
From a London paper.
MONTAGNEGRINES.
As much has been said respecting this people, and but little known, the following account of them by a late traveller in that quarter, will be acceptable to our readers:
“I mentioned the natives of Montagna Negro as a parcel of banditti. They are in all probability the aborigines of the country; and when Greece declined from her former greatness, mouldered by degrees from the Roman hands, and became a prey to the barbarous nations. These wretched remains of a celebrated people forsook their fertile plains and valleys, and took refuge amidst barren and almost inaccessible mountains. They preserved, indeed, their liberty by this desperate step, but lost what is perhaps of more consequence to the happiness of mankind—the manners, the morals, the laws which form and preserve unbroken the bonds of society. The Montagnegrines have returned to the state of nature, and in a few ages have undone a system which their forefathers could not accomplish during the revolution of a thousand years. There is a wide difference between them and the savages of the New World, but the balance is in favour of the savage. He has virtues mixed with the vices of an unlettered mind, and virtues of a quality that often serves as a veil for his crimes. But the Montagnegrines, after having gradually forfeited the principles of honour and the sentiments of humanity, retained and nursed every dark and unbridled passion that reduced men to the level of brutes. This ferocious tribe acknowledged no masters; and being equally out of the reach of
the Venetians and Turks, serve as an impenetrable barrier to those nations in this quarter. By the most accurate accounts I could obtain, they can bring fourteen thousand fighting men into the field; which is the only mode by which their actual numbers can be guessed. Supposing that every male capable of bearing arms is ranked as a soldier, and this is no unreasonable conclusion among a barbarous race; we may reckon the women and children at triple the number.
“This calculation will bring the Montagnegrines to fifty thousand souls and upwards, who subsist on the footing of primeval independence, and own no law but the sword. Like the Americans and Arabs, they elect a chief, to whom they pay obedience in public matters; but reserve to themselves the right of execution in private concerns. The murderer's life is not only answerable for that he has taken away, but should he escape, the life of one of his family is the forfeit; a piece of justice that nearly corresponds with the accounts that I have had occasion to give of the Arabs. With the Montagnegrines, however, the thirst of revenge seems far more bloody and unquenchable. Should the deceased leave a son at his mother's breast, the satisfaction required is but deferred for a while. The disconsolate widow preserves the bloody shirt in which her husband was assassinated, as a memorial of the dead. With the sight of this she kindles and keeps alive the implacable flame in her offspring's breast, which breaks out when he arrives at early manhood, into an act of savage retribution. She exhorts him in the language of the Spartan matrons, when they nobly sent their sons against the publick enemy—
“Return victorious; or return no more!”
“Like a famished pard, the young enthusiast issues from his den; and the blood of a devoted and unsuspecting victim gluts his revenge. What a dreadful atonement! How contrary to the dictates of reason and humanity, and yet, according to the records of nations and our own experience, not repugnant to human nature. I feel myself mortified at being surprised out of a reflection that does no honour to our dispositions; and shews in the clearest light the virtue of education, and the beauty of philosophy!”
“Though the Venetian republick holds not these people in subjection, she derives every advantage from their vicinity which the cultivation of arts affords a political state. She rebuilt the fortress of Cataro on a steep and barren rock, as a bridle on their fierce and ungovernable tempers. Behind this rock is the only passage up to the mountains; and it is not to be supposed that the Montagnegrines presume to make incursions into the Venetian territories, when their retreat would be infallibly cut off by the commanding situation of the castle battery. Hence the inhabitants of the valley live secure; and those of the mountains are constrained to bring down the produce of their region to barter for what necessities they may stand in need of. Beef, mutton, poultry, game, eggs and garden stuff, are exchanged by them for linens, woolens, beads, gun-powder, &c. All their meat is excellent in its kind and very cheap. Sundays are their market day, when the road is seen crowded with men and women, who are laden with eatables, or drive down their cattle for sale. The women only are allowed to enter the gate which opens to the pass. While these are bartering their wares in the city, the men assemble without the walls, to divert themselves in drinking or smoking, coursing round the plain, wrestling or hurling the quoit, as inclination leads them. There were two field pieces, loaded with grape, on the draw-bridge, that were pointed at this tumultuous assembly, which as I contemplated from the wall, recalled to my memory the idea of the infernal group of fallen spirits, whom Milton so dreadfully describes in their pastimes—
“Part on the plain, or in the air sublime, Upon the wing, or in swift race contend— Others, with vast Typhcean rage more fell, Rend up both rocks and hills— “Hell scarce can hold the wild uproar.”
“Amid one of those assemblies, my fellow travellers and I were tempted to venture ourselves, accompanied by a Venetian officer, count Zarawich, who is a native of Cataro, and has an estate bordering on the mountain. We were under the fort; but, without such a conductor, it would have been held imprudent here even for strangers to have entrusted themselves in such hands, as no Venetian in a publick character chooses to sleep out of the fort, or expose himself to the enmity of these mountaineers.
“On our passing the draw-bridge we were presently surrounded by a crowd, who observed, by our mustaches and habits, that we were foreigners. When they understood that we were English, their satisfaction increased; and one or two of those who spoke Italian, told us that they had gone to England during the last war in a Venetian frigate, where they served as marines. When I looked around me I fancied myself once more among my Arabian acquaintance. Their mien, their dress, their arms and their manners, were nearly the same; and I could not condemn the caution of the state which suffers not men with such arms, and such inclinations, to enter their walls—and yet we had so little apprehension of danger from them, that we should eagerly have followed the suggestions of curiosity, and closed with their proposals of visiting their country for a few days, had our situation admitted of it.—But the difference was wide between the Venetians and us; we had never offended them, nor were we the object of their jealousies or apprehensions; and had we travelled in their domain divested of money or finery, to tempt injustice, there would have been no chance of meeting it, unprovoked, either in the deserts of Arabia, or the mountains of Greece!
“On our return to the fort, we met the females of
this tribe, who either from the hard labour, which, from their subervency to their husbands, falls all to their share, or from other causes, are uncommonly hideous and disagreeable. Their lot, indeed, is a hard one.—Even gallantry, with respect to the sex in other places, is completely reversed here; the wife salutes her husband by kissing his hand; of this I was an eye witness.
“We heard several anecdotes, that mark the genius of this extraordinary people; but the account of one, which was related at the governor's table, will serve as a specimen of the rest. The present chief of the Mantagnegrines, having lately heard that his sister was engaged in an intrigue during her husband's absence, hesitated not a moment on the part he was to take. He went direct to the house of the unfortunate culprit; and, without betraying the least sign of remorse, after assuring himself of the fact, severed her head from her body with one stroke of his sword. The sentence, it is true, for such a trespass, was only anticipated; as the unrelenting husband would have exacted her head at his return; but the cool, though cruel behaviour of this chief, who, though unstimulated by jealousy, and actuated by no other motives than the honour of his family, and the right of society, could perpetuate such a deed, fill the mind with a mixture of horror and admiration. We were shewn more than one of his tribe, who was known to have killed a dozen men with his own hand; but as their lives were supposed to have been forfeited by offences, or taken in fair fight, it did not derogate from the character of the warrior.”
The people who inhabit the wild regions of Russia, are for the most part of Slavonic blood, and of Asiatick origin; their progenitors were known by the name of Sarmatians. Long disunited among themselves, and in a state of barbarism, they were reduced in the thirteenth century to vassalage under the Tartars. From this condition they were rescued, in the fifteenth century, by their Czar, Joar Basilowitz, who with his grand-son, of the same name (men of vigor and talents, though rude and ferocious) extended the Russian dominion, and made the nation known throughout Europe. Succeeding sovereigns, among whom Peter I. and Catherine II. were pre-eminent, not only enlarged their territories, but promoted civilization and improvement of every kind, and at length raised the Russian empire to the dignity of a first rate European power.
The Russian national character appears to be marked with sedateness and tranquility, mixed with liveliness and sociability. They are hospitable and good tempered among one another, capable of strong attachments, sagacious and patient of hardships. The servitude in which the lower classes live, and the despotick rule exercised over the highest, have made them supple, cunning and crouching. Manly elevation of soul, with steady principle, are rarely met with among them. The ancient nobility have vast estates, which they reckon by the number of vassals with which they are stocked—they live in a kind of rude magnificence, shunning the court and publick employments.
The Russian peasantry are remarkable for their readiness in acquiring the common arts of life, several of which they exercise for domestick purposes. In the higher departments of intellect, nothing masterly or original has appeared among them, which may perhaps be owing to their recent civilization.
Their implicit obedience, joined with natural robustness of constitution and habit of endurance, renders them excellent soldiers in the modern practice of war, where mechanical discipline is more requisite than enthusiastick ardour. They shrink at no danger or fatigue, and are only to be conquered by extermination.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former capitol in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Riddick, plff. against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts.
The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, 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. May 18. 2m.
F. BLUMENBERG, SURGEON AND DENTIST, Offers his Professional services to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and its Vicinity, and begs leave to inform them that he can be consulted at No. 93, Church Street. May 18. 2*
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 300 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 3 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. 63

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 20, 1807.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
By the schooners Richmond, Seaman, and Huldah and Anna, Fitzhugh, we have received papers of New-York to Friday, from which we have made extracts for this day's paper.
The situation of the commerce of this country is truly alarming. France and Spain declares the ports and islands of England in blockade. The government of the United States is not disposed, it is believed, to resist these violations of our neutral rights, in consequence, as was foreseen and foretold, Great Britain retaliates, by capturing our vessels coming from the ports of France and Spain, as appears from what follows:
On Saturday evening, Cape Henry bearing west about 8 leagues distant, the brig Augusta, Mexick, from Manilla, bound to Baltimore, was captured by the British frigate Melampus, the Bermuda sloop of war in company, and ordered under convoy of the latter vessel for Bermuda. The next day in sight of Cape Henry, the Melampus captured the schooner Messenger, White, from Baltimore, bound to Barcelona. A passenger in one of the vessels, who favoured us with the above particulars, also informs us that these captures were made in consequence, as he was informed, of late instructions.
The article under the Madrid head in this evening's Ledger is of the utmost importance, and if (as there is every reason to expect) the orders contained therein, are carried into effect, they will operate as a declaration of war against our commerce. It is against neutrals only that the orders of the Spanish Government can operate. Not only are these orders a violation of neutral rights, but a direct violation of the treaty between the United States and Spain, which declares that free ships shall make free goods.
In a recent number of our paper, we published the letter of the commander of Fort Johnston to the captain of the British sloop of war Driver, ordering him to depart the port, in consequence of the President's proclamation of May, 1806; we now publish captain Love's reply. There can certainly be but one opinion on capt Love's letter, whatever sentiment that officer held of the proclamation of the President, and whatever irritation he might feel at its operation, and at the manner in which it was communicated, it was neither respectful nor even decent in him, to use the terms which he has done. We can readily perceive that this act of an individual will furnish ample food for that spirit of hostility, which is so evident. The sentiments of the government of England will be tested by the conduct of one of her commanders, and the passions of the people will be worked upon, by every means that can be used. To those, who have the good of their countries at heart, as well in America as in Great-Britain, it must be a source of infinite mortification to perceive that two nations, whose interests certainly recommend the cultivation of harmony, should be likely to be in a state of hostility. If contrary to every thing that is right, the two nations are brought into a state war, on the heads of those who shall produce it, may all the mischief fall. As we have done, so we shall continue to recommend harmony; we perceive, or we think we perceive, the incalculable mischiefs which a war would bring upon our country, to promote whose happiness is the spring to all our actions. We may mistake the means, but feel conscious in the purity of our motives.
A passenger by the name of Kennedy, in the Huldah and Anna, Capt. Fitzhugh, arrived this morning from New-York, in a fit of lunacy cut his throat on Monday, and died in about half an hour.
We understand that Joseph H. Davies, esq. is removed from the office of Attorney of the Federal Court for Kentucky district; and Isham Talbot, Esq. of Frankfort, appointed in his room. [Kentucky pap.]
BROAD ROCK RACES.
Table with 3 columns: Horse Name, Weight, Odds. Includes entries for Mr. Wormley's b. h. Stump the Dealer, Mr. Bull's s. h. Sweet Lips, Mr. Mosby's b. g. Monticello.
Answer of the commander of the Driver sloop of war to Capt. Kalteisen. [COPY.]
Rebellion Roads, Charleston, May 3, 1807. SIR, I have received your letter; and having some doubts as to the authority by which it was written, I thought proper to satisfy myself on that head, before I should reply. By the threat it contains, you appear, like your government, to have something to learn. A British subject knows too well how to respect and obey the laws of his own country, to offer, intentionally, an outrage on those of others, when once they are known to be so; but I have to observe, the proclamation you mention to have been issued in May, 1807, I know nothing of: of that which was issued in May, 1806, I have only to say, that so far from being either creditable or becoming in the president of a country wish-
ing to be ranked amongst the civilized nations of the world, it would in the opinion of every liberal and enlarged mind, have disgraced even the sanguinary pen of a Robespierre, or the most miserable petty state in Barbary. It appearing that the supposed offence is to be rendered by a repetition of the circumstances complained of, and that on those who, so far from having any thing to do with the supposed aggression, were not even on or near the American coast, at the time. And as capt. Whitty's trial may, probably, at this moment be pending, with the concurrence of the United States, and the Proclamation resting on his being brought to justice, it ought to have been thought of. However, as my proceeding to sea, comes within the limits of my intentions, according to the orders I am under, I shall do so whenever the pilot thinks proper—which orders have for their view, the advantage of the American flag, as well as the protection of the British. But I must observe, that the difficulty I have experienced in obtaining a sufficient quantity of water, for the purposes I wish, obliges me to have recourse to such methods as are completely within my power, which I otherwise should not have thought of. In the mean time, it is necessary to inform you, that his Majesty's ship under my command, is at all times ready to resist, and punish, any insult that may be offered to the flag she has the honour to bear, to the last drop of blood that shall remain, of the dutiful and loyal subjects of a beloved Sovereign, and exalted country.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your humble servant, (Signed) WILLIAM LOVE. To Capt. Kalteisen, &c. &c. Fort Johnson, S. C.
Translation from the Court Gazette of Madrid, under the date of March 13, 1807.
By the greatest of outrages against humanity, and against good policy, Spain was forced by Great-Britain to take part in the present war. This power has taken to herself an exclusive dominion of the sea and of the commerce of the world. Her numerous factories disseminated in every country, are like sponges, which suck up their riches, without leaving them any thing more than the semblance of mercantile liberty. From this maritime and commercial despotism are derived to England the immense resources for sustaining a war, the object of which is to destroy the commerce appertaining to each country, and corresponding to its industry and situation. Experience has demonstrated that the English cabinet hesitates at no means that may conduce to effect their designs, and that while this power continues to enjoy the benefits of her immense trade, humanity will continue to groan under the weight of a desolating war. To put an end to this, and to attain a solid peace, the emperor of the French and king of Italy, issued on the 21st of November last, a decree, in which, adopting the principle of reprisals, he determined on the blockade of the British islands; and his ambassador, his excellency Francis de Beauharnais, grand dignitary of the order of the Iron Crown, and of the Legion of Honour, &c. having communicated it to the king, our sovereign, who, desirous to co-operate in measures dictated by the principle of reciprocity, has been pleased to order the serene prince, general and admiral in chief, to issue circular orders of the following tenour:
"As soon as England committed the horrible attempt of intercepting the frigates of the royal navy, surprising the good faith with which peace secures individual property and the law of nations: his majesty considered himself as in a state of war with this power, though his royal will suspended the promulgation of the manifesto, until he saw the cabinet of St. James support the atrocity committed by its seamen. From thence forward, and without a necessity of warning the inhabitants of these kingdoms, of the circumspection with which they ought to conduct themselves towards those of a country wanting to the sacred laws of propriety and the rights of nations, his majesty declared to his subjects the state of war which existed with that nation. All intercourse, all commerce is prohibited in such a situation; and no ideas ought to be entertained towards such an enemy, but those dictated by an honourable spirit which puts at a distance all connexion with them, considering it as the vile result of an avarice disgraceful to those possessing it. His majesty is well persuaded that such honourable sentiments are deeply rooted in the hearts of his beloved subjects; but nevertheless he will grant no indulgence to such as may contravene the law; nor will he leave any through ignorance to mistake it; authorising me for that purpose to declare, that all English property, found on board any vessel, though it be a neutral one, if consigned to Spanish individuals, shall be confiscated. In like manner shall be confiscated all merchandise which shall be found, though in neutral vessels, whenever it shall be directed to the ports of England or its islands. And finally, his majesty, conformably to the ideas of his ally, the emperor of the French, declares in his states, the same law as his Imperial majesty, on principles of reciprocity and propriety, has promulgated under date of the 21st November, 1806. The observance of this determination of his majesty, belongs to the chiefs of provinces, of departments and of fleets, and in communicating them, I, in the name of his majesty, hope no occasion will be given for his royal displeasure. God preserve you many years.
The PRINCE, General in Chief and Admiral in Chief. Circular to the chiefs of provinces, departments and fleets in Spain and in the Indies. Aranjuez, February 19, 1807.
Extract of a letter dated Gibraltar, March 10, 1807. "Yesterday a British hired schooner was captured by four Spanish gun-boats in the Gut; she was commanded by a lieutenant of the navy, had dispatches from admiral Duckworth for the British government—left admiral Duckworth, with 14 sail of the line, at anchor by the Dardanelles, as the Turkish government had refused permission for the fleet to go up. The Turkish fleet was at Constantinople, ready for sea, consisting of 17 ships of the line—this is the report received from said schooner previous to her being taken."
Capt. Gray, from Havanna, informs, that just before he sailed, the British ship of war Elephant, of 74 guns, while chasing an American pilot boat
from La Vera Cruz, got aground about 10 miles to the leeward of Havanna, where she stuck five hours; but by heaving over most of her guns, was got off, and sailed from the coast next day, as was supposed, for Jamaica, to repair. The Spaniards at Havanna had made preparation to attack the Elephant, while on shore—on her getting off they abandoned the enterprize. The pilot boat got safe into Havanna. N. Y. Gaz.
Capt. Strange, of the brig Fair America, 60 days from Alicante, informs, that Bonaparte had demanded of the king of Spain 30,000 troops, a part of which number actually marched from Alicante for Madrid, while our informant was there—and capt. Strange was informed by the American consul, that the 30,000 men thus demanded was assembled at Madrid, and that they left that place on the 8th of March for France. [This is a proof that Bonaparte stands in need of more help—he finds the sturdy Russians more than his match.] ibid.
NEW YORK, May 14. In consequence of a publication in the Mercantile Advertiser of the 23d February last, respecting the loss of 20 doubloons, by the master of the ship Monk, while an officer from his Britannick Majesty's sloop of war Bermuda was on board; and certain depositions on the subject transmitted by the British Consul-General to Admiral Perkele, it appears that the Admiral ordered a Court of Enquiry to examine into the facts. The following is a Copy of their Report to the Admiral: Ibid.
COPY. His Majesty's ship Bermuda, 30th March, 1807. SIR, Agreeable to your order of this date, we have examined with the strictest attention into the circumstance related in Colonel Barclay's letter to you, the paragraph in the Mercantile Advertiser of the 23d of February, 1807, with the affidavits made by the Master, Mate, and a passenger's servant on board the American ship Monk.
It appears to us that the statements in the above mentioned newspaper, are by the affidavits proved to be an exaggerated falsehood, as no desk of the master's, or any other person, was either seen broken open, or searched, and so far from the Bermuda having immediately made all sail upon the return of Capt. Allen to the Monk, that more than half an hour had elapsed, by the boat returning with two men that had been carried on board the Bermuda on suspicion of their being British subjects.
We have examined into the character of Mr. Hollows, and it appears from the testimony of his captain and all the gun-room officers in the Bermuda, from a knowledge of more than twelve months, to be that of a truly honest and honourable person, and that no doubloons have been seen in his possession, or indeed on board the Bermuda since the 20th of February last.
We herewith inclose the affidavits of Captain Byam and Mr. Hollows on the subject, on which we cannot but place every faith, and certainly must have weight in exonerating Mr. Hollows (who appears to be the person complained of, as being the only person left on board the Monk during the absence of Mr. Allen) from the most infamous and cruel charge. In our opinion it does most fully exonerate and acquit him, well knowing the high consideration that is attached to the sacred nature of an oath by every Englishman.
As it is not denied that the trunk was open both prior and subsequent to the search made by the officer of the Bermuda, the loss complained of might as well have happened from the persons in the cabin of the Monk, as in the way stated in the newspaper, and in the affidavit of the master, mate and servant of the Monk. The charge is highly derogatory to the British service, and contrary to the general character given of that officer.
It is unfortunate that this subject cannot be brought before a court of justice, where a cross-examination of the witnesses would throw such light on the subject as we doubt not would remove every suspicion injurious to the character of Mr. Hollows.
We have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient servants, (Signed) Robert Laurie, capt. H. M. S. Milan, A. P. Hollis, H. M. S. Mermaid, T. Townsend, H. M. S. Halifax. The hon. George Berkeley, vice-admiral and commander in chief of his majesty's ships of war on the American station.
The Freeman's Journal says, "that at a late caucus held in Philadelphia, it was resolved to support Dr. Michael Leib at the ensuing election for governor of the state of Pennsylvania; and George Clinton, senr. for president of the United States. Mer. Adv.
The brig Alonzo, which arrived at this port yesterday, left Bordeaux on the 4th of April, and the river on the 8th. It was currently reported that she brought Paris papers containing bulletins from the grand army to the 73d, and that they announced the complete overthrow of the Russians under gen. Benningen, who was represented to be a prisoner. We do not learn, however, that the Paris papers are later than the 30th of March. A file of these is in possession of the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser. It furnishes us with two additional bulletins (the 65th and 66th) and these are the only articles of sufficient interest to be worth translating.
General Benningen, according to our last accounts of him, was sick at Koningsberg. (Ibid.)
SIXTY-FIFTI BULLETIN. Of the French Grand Army. OSTERODE, March 10.
The army is cantoned behind the Passarge. The prince of Ponte Corvo at Holland and at Braunsherg. Marshal Soult at Leibstadt and Mohrungen. Marshal Ney at Glustadt. Marshal Davoust at Allenstein, Hohenstein, and Dieppen. The head-quarters are at Osterode. The Polish corps of observation, commanded by general Zayoncheck, is at Nerdembourg. The corps of marshal Lefebvre before Dantick. The 5th corps on the Omulew. A Bavarian division, commanded by the prince royal of Bavaria, at Warsaw. The corps of prince Jerome in Silesia; the 8th corps of observation in Swedish Pomerania.
The places of Breslau, Schweidnitz, and Breig, are demolishing.
General Rapp, aid-de-camp of the emperor, is governor of Thorn.
We have thrown bridges over the Vistula at Marlenbourg and Drischau.
Having been informed on the 1st March, that the enemy, encouraged by the position which the army had taken, had shewed themselves all along the right bank of the Passarge; the emperor ordered marshals Soult and Ney to reconnoitre, and to advance and repulse them. Marshal Ney marched on the Guststadt; marshal Soult passed the Passarge at Wormditt. The enemy immediately made a general movement, and retreated towards Koningsberg. Their posts, which had retired in great haste, were pursued three leagues. Seeing that the French did not make any other movement, and that they were pursued only by the advanced guards who had left their regiments, two regiments of Russian grenadiers returned back, and in the night approached the cantonment of Zochern. The 50th regiment received them with the bayonet. The 27th and the 29th behaved in the same manner.
In these little combats the Russians had one thousand men killed, wounded, or taken prisoners.
After being thus assured of the movements of the enemy, the army has returned into its cantonments.
The grand duke of Berg, informed that a corps of cavalry had approached Willemberg, caused it to be attacked by prince Borghese, who at the head of his regiment, charged eight Russian squadrons, overthrew and put them to the route, and made about 100 prisoners, among whom are 8 captains and 8 subalterns.
Marshal Lefebvre has entirely surrounded Dantick, and has begun at that place the works of circumvallation.
SIXTY-SIXTH BULLETIN. OSTERODE, March 14.
The grand army continues in cantonments, where it is taking repose. Little combats have taken place between the advanced posts of the two armies. Two regiments of Russian cavalry came on the 12th to disturb the 69th regiment of infantry of the line in its cantonment of Lingnau, and before Gustadt. One battalion of that regiment took arms, ambushed themselves, and fired close to the enemy, who left 80 men on the field. General Guyot, who commanded the advanced posts of marshal Soult, has had several engagements which have terminated to his advantage.
After the little battle of Willemberg, the grand duke of Berg, has driven all the Cossacks from the right bank of the Elbe, in order to assure himself that the enemy was not concealing some movement. He came to Wartembour, Seeburg, Meusgeth, and Bischoffsburg. He has had some engagements with the enemy's cavalry, and has made about 100 Cossacks prisoners.
The Russian army have begun to concentrate the coast of Bartenstein on the Alle; the Russian division of Creutzbourg.
The enemy has made a movement of one day's march towards Koningsberg. The whole of the French army is cantoned, and is supplied with provisions from the cities of Elbing, Braunsherg, and from the resources which are brought from the isle of Nogat, which is of very great fertility.
General Teulier has invested Colberg. A division of 12,000 Bavarians commanded by the prince royal of Bavaria, has passed the Vistula at Warsaw, and has just rejoined the army.
Continuation of Foreign Intelligence received by the brig Bedford, from Liverpool.
LONDON, March 27. Extract of another private letter from Altona, dated the 17th March.
The situation of affairs in Poland and East-Prussia has assumed a more favourable aspect; the French have found it necessary to retreat, and are seeking safety in Brandenburg and Berlin, where the head quarters of Napoleon are said to be transferred. If report speaks true, in the memorable battle of Eylau, Buonaparte was wounded in the back, and altho' his head quarters were pretended to be at Osterode on the 8th, there are persons here who actually saw him at Thorn.—He is said to be at variance with most of his general officers, several of whom have left the army in disgust with his proceedings. On the night of the 9th inst. a close carriage passed through Magdeburg which it is reported, contained marshal Duroc, whom the emperor Napoleon has accused of traitorous practices with the Austrian general baron Vincent.
"This evening, private letters have been received, which state that the Russians have their advanced posts at Warsaw, and that the French have been completely defeated near Thorn, by the combined Prussian and Russian army; the latter is said now to consist of 100,000 men."
The Russian army has, since the battle of Eylau, been increased to near three hundred thousand men. (Hamburg Correspondent.)
Dispatches were received last night from lord Hutchinson—in substance as follows:
That the war was becoming more popular through every part of the Russian empire—that the Levies filled beyond all expectation; that every Body and Corporation had come forward with voluntary loans, subscriptions, and free gifts.
General Buxhovden was recalled from the command of his army, but not disgraced.
King's Levee.—Mr. Percival received the seals of office yesterday, as chancellor of the exchequer, and chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster—the latter office during his majesty's pleasure. He kissed hands on the occasion, as did also the following noblemen and gentlemen, on receiving their several appointments:
Earl Camden president of the council. Lord Mulgrave, first lord of the admiralty. Mr. R. S. Dundas, president of the board of control. Earl Chichester, one of the post-masters general. Earl Bathurst, president of the board of trade and master of the mint. Lord Charles Somerset, and Mr. Long, joint pay-masters of the forces. Marquis of Titchfield, one of the lords of the treasury. Lord Lovaine, a member of the board of control. His majesty afterwards gave audiences to the duke of Portland, lords Camden and Hawkesbury, and

Mr. Percival chancellor of the exchequer. At five o'clock his majesty left town.
Mr. Hammond and Mr. Harris are appointed under secretaries of state in the foreign department; and Mr. Cooke and the hon. col. Stewart in the war and colonial department. Mr. Darc Adams who filled the office of private secretary to Mr. Pitt, has been appointed to the same situation by his grace the duke of Portland. Courier.
LIVERPOOL, March 28.
Advices of considerable importance were received from the continent, the latter part of the present week. The French army, it is now distinctly admitted, has retired from the countries which it has for some time occupied, and the Russians have immediately occupied its place. The head quarters of Bonaparte are to be immediately removed to Berlin, as soon as the winter quarters of the grand army have been completely established. If the head quarters are not to be transferred till that period, it is probable the removal may not be made for some time. The Russians do not seem at all disposed to allow them to enjoy the tranquillity of which they are so desirous, and they are now less likely than ever to remain inactive, as gen. Benningsen is said to have received reinforcements to the amount of 75,000 men. Two more French bulletins have been received containing only an account of some slight skirmishes, in which themselves, as usual, are declared to have been victorious.
The new Ministerial arrangements are now nearly completed, and a list has been published of the persons appointed to the principal situations. So sudden and complete a change has seldom occurred in the annals of court intrigue, and there is little doubt but the intelligence will be received throughout the country with a sentiment of deep and general regret. We still think it improbable that the New Cabinet should be able to obtain the confidence of the House in a sufficient degree to enable them to conduct the necessary business of the Sessions. If that should be the case, a dissolution of parliament may be immediately looked for; but the adherents of the new Ministry are quite confident of being sufficiently supported without having recourse to such a measure. It is strongly asserted by the late Ministers, that the Catholic question is only the ostensible cause of their removal. Their real offence is said to be their determined resistance of corruption and peculation, in every shape and in every quarter.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, March 26.
Causes of the late Change in Administration.
Lord Howick addressed the speaker nearly in the following terms:—Sir, a motion has been made by an hon. gentleman for the adjournment of the house during that period, when, at the season of the year it is naturally allowed as a relief from the fatigues of business, I trust it will not be considered improper or irrelevant in me to take the opportunity of giving the house that explanation which last night intimated, that it was my intention to communicate. It is of the utmost importance to myself and my colleagues, that the circumstances which led to the recent change in his majesty's councils should be fully and fairly explained. It is undoubtedly of considerable importance to the house and to the public, to receive the explanation, that they may be enabled to form a proper estimate of the character and disposition of those persons to whom the administration of the country has been lately entrusted; of the transactions which led to the dismissal of those persons, and of the probable result of the change. These considerations render important also the decisions of the present question, as to the propriety of a longer or shorter adjournment of the house, from the necessity that may occur of bringing forward some measure which the late extraordinary events may shew to be expedient. For myself, sir, every feeling, every motive by which man can be actuated, makes it of the highest importance to me, that as soon as possible I may have the opportunity of convincing the house that my behaviour in this affair has not been such as to influence them to repeat the kindness which I have ever had the good fortune to receive at their hands. Every moment's delay, while, during that moment, a doubt may be entertained by the house of the conduct of myself and my colleagues, who have heretofore enjoyed so many instances of their distinguished confidence and support, is indeed to me the most painful. But anxious, sir, as I naturally am to clear myself and those with whom I have had the honour to act, from the imputations that have been cast upon us, I feel in common with the honourable gentleman who so expressed himself yesterday evening, (Mr. Sturges Bourne) great regret at the necessity which I am under of doing so in the absence of those who, as some seem to think, ought to be present, to watch my sentiments, and detect my inaccuracies. In saying this, I am far from imputing to that hon. gentleman the intention of throwing out any unfair insinuations.
I know well the natural partiality every one entertains for himself, and I know that partiality may bias a man, and induce him to take a view perhaps not strictly correct, of a subject in which he is personally interested; I am, therefore, as anxious as the hon. gentleman can be, that those persons should be present at the investigation of the transaction I have alluded to; and I earnestly hope that this matter may yet be discussed on some future day, when those hon. gentlemen may assist the house in examining and sifting the details of it in every part, from the commencement to the conclusion. Sir, it is neither in my nature, nor in my habits to shrink from the examination of my life; but I am reduced to this alternative, either to submit to have the publick mind prejudiced by reports and misrepresentations, supported by partial extracts from confidential papers, or in the absence of those who cannot now be present, to do that which justice to myself and my colleagues, imperiously calls me to do, by a fair, open, and manly exposition of every part of the late transactions, to afford the only antidote against the mischievous effects of those garbled statements, and wilful misrepresentations. Under such circumstances, sir, it is impossible, in the fulfilment of my duty to myself, to my colleagues, to the house, and to the country, to suffer such a period to elapse before I make this explanation, as must necessarily intervene, ere the persons to whom I have alluded can resume their seats in parliament. Their absence, however, will have this effect; it will induce me to come as closely as possible to a day statement of facts.
I shall carefully avoid every thing that may lead to a discussion, and dwell on those points alone which are necessary for the vindication of myself and my friends. I will cautiously abstain from entering into any argument founded on the facts which I shall relate, leaving, until after the holidays, when those gentlemen will take their places on the opposite benches, the further investigation of this business.
Having promised thus much, Sir, I shall proceed with as much clearness as I can, to make this statement that I have promised. It is well known, sir, that when the late administration was formed, it contained in it many members whose opinions and principles, on what is termed the Catholic Question, had been recently manifested in that most authentic way in which the opinions and principles of publick men can be manifested—by their speeches and votes in parliament. They came into administration, therefore, with a general knowledge of those principles and opinions; for certainly no expectation could have been entertained that those persons whose characters were sufficiently known, would be willing, for the sake of any considerations of emolument, to abandon principles which they had so lately and warmly espoused. No such requisitions, sir, were in fact made to them; if it had, it would have been incumbent on them, in support of their honour, and I am sure that they would have felt it strongly to be their duty then, as now, to decline office.
While I assert that the sentiments of the greater part of the members of the late administration on this subject were well known on their coming into power. I do not pretend to deny that the difficulties which existed in the way of any farther concession to the Catholics of England were also well known. But as they came into office unfettered, and free to offer their advice on this important question, so also, I will answer for every individual of them, they came into office with a sincere desire, while they adhered to their principles, to avoid every subject that might prove repugnant to those feelings, which they were by every motive of duty, of affection, and of attachment, to respect. (Hear! hear! hear!)—This, Sir, was the state of the case; their opinions of the Catholic question were well known; but they hoped by a conciliatory mode of government, to keep that question at rest. For a long time no difficulty occurred; at length towards the end of last year, some circumstances took place in the west of Ireland—the most valuable and I very much fear that I must add, the most vulnerable part of the empire—which called upon his majesty's ministers for attention, and which strongly excited the anxiety that such circumstances must naturally create. Unwilling to use that force which but two days after the meeting of this parliament, was strongly recommended by a person in this house, who was too impatient to wait for the operation of more lenient measures, his majesty's ministers hoped, and that hope was gratified, to reduce the spirit of disturbance that had been manifested by a vigorous exertion of the power of the laws alone, without resorting to any intemperate proceedings. This occurrence, however, naturally led to the consideration of some measure, which might at once give satisfaction to the people of Ireland, and strengthen the means and policy of the empire.
Various were the propositions that were agitated in the cabinet, but the one which was deemed to be the most obviously advantageous, was that, sir, which I had the honour to recommend to the adoption of this house. It appeared to us calculated to be highly beneficial to the empire at large, by affording the means of recruiting, to the greatest possible extent, the army and navy, from which so many persons are now excluded by what we conceive to be a weak and ill understood policy. It appeared to us calculated to be highly beneficial to Ireland, for the reasons which I have before stated in this house, as tending to tranquillize that country, by holding out to the Catholic gentry the prospect of rising in the military and naval services, and thus attaching them to this country, and also by affording a vent to the superabundant population of Ireland, and thus drawing from the very sources of discontent, the means of strength and motion.
These, sir, were the motives by which we were actuated. It is surely not necessary to repeat, and yet the base arts which are practised with so much industry may make it useful to repeat, that in this measure our object was not to invade, but to secure the establishments of the empire. If Ireland were insecure, the establishments of England would be exposed to greater danger than any which could possibly result from such a boon to the Catholics.—If, under such circumstances, a successful invasion of Ireland by the enemy were to take place, I call upon those who accuse us of endangering the establishments of this country, in God's name, to consider to what hazard those establishments would then be subject. Sir, while this measure was under the consideration of his majesty's ministers, despatches were received from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in which his grace stated, that a disposition had arisen among the Catholics to prosecute the claims that they had so lately and so successfully urged in the imperial parliament. Sir, I was the known supporter of those plans, but I could not avoid considering the prosecution of them at that moment as most impolitic. As far as my private opinion went, I did strongly recommend the discontinuance of any such attempt. The partial measure then under contemplation appeared admirably suited to induce that discontinuance, and that discontinuance was effected. Such, were our inducements; the general inducements of policy and principle—But we had also another inducement; we did hope that this limited measure would not encounter the opposition to which we well knew the general question was exposed. In reverting to the act of the Irish parliament of 1793, we found that a pledge had been given by the highest servants of the crown, that a similar measure should be brought forward in this country. This pledge was recorded in the Secretary of State's office by a dispatch from Lord Hobart, in which he distinctly stated the fact. Thus becoming a question not of policy alone, but also of good faith, we did hope that the limited measure might receive that assent and approbation, of which, upon the more general question we therefore sedulously avoided.
On these grounds, the measure that I had the honour of introducing into the house was submitted to his majesty. A detailed dispatch, which I wish it was in my power to lay on the table, was written to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, stating explicitly the motives for this measure, and this de-
tached dispatch was sent to his majesty, accompanied by a cabinet minister. From that first proposition, his majesty certainly expressed a strong dissent; on that dissent being made known to them, the cabinet deliberated, and the result was a respectful representation to his majesty of the grounds on which they thought the measure expedient. To these representations were returned an answer, in which his majesty with considerable reluctance unquestionably, signed his assent—certainly with reluctance, but a positive assent. Under the sanction of this assent, the dispatch was sent to the lord lieutenant. At a meeting of the Catholics in Ireland, Mr. Elliott, the secretary of state informed them of the separate measure which it was intended to propose. Some discussion ensued: and to a question from Mr. O'Connor, whether every rank in the army was to be opened to the Catholics, or whether they were still to be precluded from the staff, Mr. Elliott's answer was, that as the words of the dispatch implied that the Catholics would be allowed to hold any commission in the army, on taking the oath of allegiance, he conceived that the staff was included. A dispatch, containing an account of this conference, was sent to his majesty's government at home; and soon after a second dispatch, in which it was sent to him, in which it was stated that the subject had been referred to the consideration of a general meeting of Catholics, by whom, notwithstanding the doubts which had been incidentally thrown out, it was understood that every military situation was to be rendered accessible to them. These dispatches, sir, containing these explicit statements, were sent to his majesty at Windsor, and received his most gracious perusal, but no objection whatever was then made by his majesty to the measure which they related. However, subsequently to this period, there certainly did arise a doubt, whether the measure was distinctly understood in its fullest extent. It is only fair to say, that this doubt originated with some members of the cabinet. On its being stated, I, and others of those with whom I had the honour to act, were most anxious that it should be completely removed, before the introduction of the measure into parliament. Sir, I have always considered that a minister in parliament acts in a double capacity; he acts as a minister, and he acts as an individual member of parliament, he may introduce or support a measure, unconnected with government considerations. Such was the conduct of Mr. Pitt, on the propositions for reform, and for the abolition of the slave trade, the latter of which has, thank God, been at last effected, and is a measure which, if there be nothing else to distinguish the late government during the short period that it has existed, will shed on it sufficient lustre. But, sir, when a member of administration introduces any measure as a measure of government, it is most clearly his duty to be previously convinced that he has the concurrence of the cabinet, and the sanction of royal authority.
[To be continued.]
VIENNA, March 4.
According to the Gazette of Presburgh, the Russian army in Moldavia and Wallachia consist of 80,000 foot, 30,000 horse, and is constantly receiving small reinforcements, of from 2 to 3,000 men, who come from the most remote provinces of Russia. This army is in a concentrated position, on the Danube; all the fortresses on which river are in their power. They are amply supplying Choczim, Ismail, Brailow, Bender, and Akerman, and considerable magazines have been established at Jassy, Barlath and Tokschany. The Turkish garrisons in these places were all disarmed, and sent to the other side of the Danube. Number of recruits are raised for the Russians in Moldavia and Bessarabia. The Boyers (the land-holders of Russia) at their own expence, and in proportion to their property, supply a certain number of soldiers. The most wealthy give 100, the poorest 25.
The Russians have brought upwards of 600 pieces of artillery with them, which they have stationed on the banks of the Danube. They have also taken possession of all the Turkish vessels on that river. There is not a Turkish soldier in Moldavia, Wallachia, or Bessarabia. At the approach of the Russians they all retired to the left bank of the Danube. It is believed the grand duke Constantine will join the army in Turkey.
MAGDEBURGH, March 12.
Our government is employed in collecting a vast quantity of provisions. Exclusively of several thousand hogheads of wine, 6000 oxen, 3000 head of swine, and 1500 sheep, must be delivered within a given time. The sum necessary to meet the expenditure, cannot be less than four millions of crowns, which will fall very heavy upon our city and province. The chamber of war and domains have already opened a forced loan, an interest of three per cent.
LOWER ELBE, March 13.
Reports of various kinds have been in circulation here for some days, the authenticity of which, it is impossible to prove or disprove. It seems generally believed, that a new bloody battle has taken place to the disadvantage of the French. A violent quarrel is stated to have arisen between Bonaparte and several of his generals, who have resigned. Duroc is said to be carried as a state prisoner to France, it having been discovered that he carried on a correspondence with the Austrian ministry. Talleyrand is also said to be in disgrace. The corps diplomatique are mostly arrived at Berlin.—An estafette came yesterday from Mr. Dourhannour syndie, who it is said is coming home. It is positively affirmed, and as it should seem with some ground, that gen. Oudinot with 13,000 men has been forced to surrender for want of provisions. The Copenhagen newspapers, arrived yesterday, bring accounts of the proceedings of the Russians to the 22d of February. Since the 8th there had been almost daily engagements, in which the French lost considerably. From the 13th to the 20th, they are stated to have lost 50,000 men.
VERONA, (Italy) Feb. 13.
The army which exists in this city, is augmenting more and more, and will be soon ready to be employed in the great object for which it is destined. A great many troops are successively arriving from France, and others are on their way to this place. It is said that this army will amount to 100,000 men, and it is even pretended that it will receive a reinforcement of 25,000 Spanish troops, under the command of the marquis de la Romana, and another of 25,000 Neapolitans, which reinforcements
will be very acceptable, as there are proofs that the principal design of the Russians in their invasion of Turkey is to penetrate into Bosnia, through the medium of that empire; and if the number of the enemy's ships of war is increasing in the Adriatick sea and the gulph of Venice, it is no doubt with the view to harass this country by water.
[It is supposed that this army is intended to assist the Turks.]
FLACZ, March 14.
It is said that all the troops that remain in this country are to be put in motion, and that 20,000 men are to encamp at Zuyt, or New Austerlitz.—Our army has been considerably augmented by the recruiting service.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
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Sales at Auction.
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The Water LOT,
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Daniel R. Waddey, V. M.
April 29.
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Four LOTS or parcel of LAND,
situate in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport, and distinguished in the plan of the said town by Nos. 12, 13, 63, and 64, with the Buildings and improvements thereon, conveyed to the subscriber by Captain John Cox, to secure the payment of a sum of money due from the said John Cox to the late firm of Robert C. Jennings, & co.—A credit of 3, 6, and 9 months will be allowed the purchaser on giving notes with approved endorsers.
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May 6.
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May 20.
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May 20.
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May 20.
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LOST,
On Sunday evening, either in Church or Bermuda street, a large Gold EAR-RING—The finder will be rewarded to its full value, on leaving it at the Office of the Publick Ledger. May 20.

WOOD and HASTINGS Have received by the late arrivals at Baltimore from London and Liverpool, an elegant assortment of Seasonable GOODS, For sale at No. 41, Main street, by wholesale and retail, at very reduced prices for cash, or approved credit. AMONG WHICH ARE, 5 Cases 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens; 1 do. 5-4 sheeting, do. and diaper table cloths; 1 do. dowelss; 3 do. 9-8 and 6-4 white cambric muslins; do. black; 2 do. buff, blue and pink ginghams; 1 trunk elegant printed furnitures; 3 do. common and fine calicoes; 1 do. rich mouselined worked dresses; imperial shawls; do. mantles; Spanish do.; 6-4 plain spotted and checked Leno muslins; 4-4 seeded and worked mull muslins, and elegant printed dresses and bordering; 1 do. plain and figured silk Chambray muslins and shawls; 1 do. ladies' and gentlemen's elegant silk hose, with embroidered clocks; embroidered and lace do.; silk lace sleeves; silk gloves; pic nic gloves and mits; black lace cloths, &c. 20 gross common and elegant fans; fashionable ribbons; velvet bindings; men's leather gloves; women's extra long kid do.; cotton gloves and mits; Leno shawls and handkerchiefs; linen cambricks; Madras handkerchiefs; black and fancy silk handkerchiefs and shawls, &c. Cambric and other dimities; fancy vestings; silk and cotton umbrellas; a variety of fancy muslins; 2 cases men's and women's cotton hose assorted; a few doz. thread hose; 2 do. blue, black, buff and mixed cotton cassimeres and gronderies; 7-8 wide olive, do. and fancy cords; 1 bale real superfine broad cloths, fashionable colours; 1 case fashionable cassimeres; 1 do. Mosquito netting; India cottons, &c. May 4. tf
John & Wright Southgate, Have received by the Hunter, from London, an assortment of GOODS, suited for the season. ALSO, A few patent and grand Piano FORTES. May 1. tf
HERMITAGE & CLARET. We are landing from Bordeaux a few cases of each of very superior quality. C. & F. Whittle. April 27. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber, 5 hogsheads LOAF SUGAR, 42 boxes Window Glass 10 by 12, 83 pieces twilled Sacking. A. Maclure. April 27. tf
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Mess. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 13. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber, 150 barrels Pilot BREAD, 500 do. Navy do. 100 do. Ship do. All of superior quality, which I will sell low for cash or good paper. Stephen Harris. April 24. tf
For SALE. The Subscriber is authorised to Sell A HOUSE AND LOT, belonging to Captain John George, and at present occupied by him, immediately at the foot of Colley's Bridge. The Lot commences 15 feet to the eastward of the house, and runs 60 feet back towards Hodge's line, thence on a line parallel with the street out to the channel of the creek. For clearance of situation, this Lot is not surpassed by any in the Borough, and must from its situation be equal to any in point of salubrity. For particulars apply to Francis S. Taylor. April 24. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 cases of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October
I wish to purchase from 3 to 400 cords of Oak & Beach Bark, to be delivered at my Tan-Yard, for which cash will be paid at the usual prices. Complaints having been frequently made by persons who procure Bark, and are too careless to preserve it, that oppressive deductions are made for that which may be damaged, thereby subjecting them to the alternative of carrying it home, where it is of no value, or of submitting to what they think an imposition. It is necessary to apprise them, that it is my determination to receive hereafter no Bark which may be injured at any deduction whatever. THEO. ARMISTEAD. April 15. tf
145,000 wt. prime COFFEE. We will commence landing the above quantity from on board the ship Rebecca, to-morrow; it is offered for sale on liberal terms, by C. & F. Whittle. April 13. tf
450 bbls. superfine FLOUR, } Afloat. 100 half barrels do. Also landing this day from the schooner Iris, captain Moffit, from Matanzas, 43 boxes brown } 32 do. white } Clayed SUGARS. And in Store, 150 barrels Pork; 50 do. Shad, 50 boxes Soap; 100 barrels Tar; 50 do. Turpentine, 30,000 W. and R. O. Staves and Heading, A few tons of Fustic—all of which will be sold low and on liberal credit. George Wilson. April 22. tf
For SALE, A likely Mulatto BOY, about 12 years of age. Apply to the Editor of this paper. April 27. tf
For SALE, On board the ship Dumfries, a few double and single Gloucester and Cheshire CHEESE. Apply to Richard Beard. May 8. tf
SHOES. E. STURTEVANT, next door to Mrs. Cox, Main-street, has received per schooner Sally and Priscilla, and Canton, from Boston, 40 trunks and barrels SHOES of superior quality, suited to the present season. CONSISTING OF Ladies' kid, plaid, plain, fancy and spangled, spring, Wittenburg, Italian, and York Heels; Morocco, Black (with spangles) blue, green, and red spring and fashionable Heels. Gentlemen's finest Seal, Calf and Morocco Shoes and Pumps. Misses' Kid and Morocco, a variety, Masters' fine Shoes and Pumps; Children's every description, Servant's of all kinds. ALSO, India Cottons, Cotton and Wool Cards, Playing Cards, Umbrellas, (cotton), a variety of Trunks, Calf Skins, Boot Legs, Seal Leather, Upper Leather, Shoe Brushes, Morocco Skins all colours, &c. &c. Ladies wishing Morocco, Leather, Cork soled Boots, Bootees or Slippers, for the ensuing fall, may have them made to any pattern. Gentlemen wanting Shoes for their servants for the coming winter, may have them purposely made, and warranted of any description, by sending their measures (speedily) as above. May 13. tf
For Sale—Afloat, 250 bbls. superfine, 50 do. fine Richmond FLOUR. In Store—CLARET of approved quality, in cases of two dozen each. James Herron. May 13. 8t
For SALE, The Cargo of the brig Diligence, capt. Mil-len, from Demerara, consisting of 74 hogsheads of SUGAR, 9 puncheons Rum; 64 bags choice Green Coffee. James Young. May 13. 6t
Saddle and Harness Manufactory. The inhabitants of Norfolk, and the public in general are respectfully informed, that ROBERT Y. MBRIDE, & CO. have just commenced the SADDLING BUSINESS in this place, at No. 10, Church-street, where they intend carrying it on in all its variety; they make all kinds of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddles in the newest fashion; Coach and Gig Harness of all descriptions, with every other article in the Saddlery Business, and they take this opportunity of informing the public that their work will be executed in a style of neatness and utility, equal to any imported from London or any other place, and far superior to any thing of the kind ever done in Norfolk; their materials will be of the very best quality, and every attention paid to give satisfaction; from these considerations, and in the hope that the best work will always command the preference, they rely on the public for encouragement. Those who have been in the habit of importing, or sending to Richmond, Petersburg, &c. for Saddles and Harness, will now have an opportunity of being supplied in their own neighbourhood. May 13. 1m
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paving Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
For Sale by the Subscriber at his Soap Manufactory, in Bank-Street, 150 Boxes of Mould CANDLES, warranted to answer the warmest climate, 4000 wt. of Brown SOAP, for family use, or can be put up in boxes on the shortest notice for exportation. 100 Kegs of BUTTER, and a quantity of ROSIN—all of which will be sold low for cash or good paper. Henry M'Dowell. Dowell. May 6. tf
Just received from Philadelphia, 6 hogsheads of Rye WHISKEY, 1 pipe and 4 bbls. Country Gin, 8 boxes first quality Chocolate; 15 do. do. Mustard, 10 kegs best Gun Powder; 14 doz. Wax and Grain Calf Skins, 2 dozen Boot Legs; 500 lbs. Seal Leather, 50 pieces Russia Canvas; 50 do. Ravens Duck, Bar Iron and Castings.—For Sale by John D. Haldane. April 27. tf
Landing on Newton's wharf, the CARGO of the brig Paulina, Captain Fernald, from Tobago, 116 hogsheads RUM, 12 do. Molasses, 4 do. Sirup. On Commerce-street wharf from on board the Ship Meridian, Robert Lord, master, from Rotterdam, 100 pipes choice Holland GIN. For Sale by Moses Myers. April 27. tf
Tomorrow will commence landing on South-gate, and Dickson's wharf, from the brig Ann, capt. Forsyth, from St. Thomas's, 114 bags Green Porto Rico Coffee, 3119 Spanish Main Hides, 790 rolls Porto Rico Tobacco, for Sale—Apply to Edward Roberts. April 20. tf
Wanted by the Subscribers, A quantity of OAK BARK, For which the following prices will be given in Cash, delivered at their Tan-Yard, For Spanish Oak Bark, $ 10 per cord, Willow or Water Oak, 9 Red Oak, 8 Young White Oak, 7 It is recommended to those who get Bark, to bring it in early in the season, for if kept out and exposed to heavy rains, it will not be received. William Plume, & Co. April 10. tf
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 Hay. Feb. 13. tf
Spring and Summer GOODS. RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR, Have received by the ships Hunter, from London, and Dumfries, from Liverpool, their supply of Fancy and Fashionable GOODS, Irish Linens, Hardware and Cutlery, &c. &c. which they offer for sale by wholesale and retail on the most reasonable terms, for cash or good paper. May 6. 2m
SPRING GOODS. COCKE AND SANFORD, Have received per the Ship Hunter, from London, an assortment of SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Muslins, plain and figured, Cambricks, Dimities, Calicoes, Ginghams, Chambrays, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings, Oznaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Dowlas, Checks, Seine and Wrapping Twine, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Gloves, Best superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bombazeens, Bombazeens, Crapes, Lutestrings, Folding Matrasses, Fashionable Hats, and a few pair Dress Boots. They are in daily expectation of A supply of Cutlery and Saddlery, &c. from Liverpool. May 4. 2m
Spring and Summer GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the Ship Hunter, from London, their supply of Fancy and Fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1. tf
NEW STORE.  KIDD AND OWEN, Have just received at their Store, No. 39, Main-street, by captain Walker, from Baltimore, a handsome collection Of Seasonable GOODS, Amongst which are A few pieces 7-4 wide black and blue superfine Cloths; 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen; 7-8 wide Cotton Cassimere; narrow do.; 6-4 wide Leno Shawls; 4-4 and 6-4 figured and plain Leno; Dimities; 4-4 wide pink coloured Ginghams; 6-4 wide pink plaid Muslin; Linen Cambric; Calicoes; and a variety of other GOODS in their line, which being chosen out of the first spring arrivals in Baltimore, and purchased on the best terms, will be sold low for cash. April 29. tf
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival a very full assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
  Aloes, Allum,  Harshorne Shavings,    Ether of Vitriol, Antimony,  Gypter Pipes,    Aqua Fortis,  Pewter and Ivory Syringes,    Pale, red, and yellow Bark,  Oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg,    of superior quality.  Mint, Peppermint, Amber,    Borax, Camphor,  and Annised,    Cantharides, Cochineal,  Arrow Root, Tapioca,    Cream of Tartar,  Sago in grain,    Camomile Flowers,  Hardham's Snuff, No. 9,    Cinnamon, Colocynth,  Pocket Instruments,    Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin,  Best crown Lancets,    Ginger, Glauber Salts,  Common do.    Epsom do.  Steel elastic Trusses, of superior quality,    Rochelle do.  Shop Twine,    Guns Ammonial, Assafetida,  Elegant Smelling Bottles,    da, Benzoin, Guaiacum,  Castle Soap, Windsor do.    Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino,  Wash Balls, Milk of Roses,    Scammony, and Arabic,  Gowland's Lotion,    Lint, Liquorice refined,  Double distilled Lavender    Manna Flake,  Water, in pints and half pints, of best kind,    in sorts,  Wedgewood's Mortars and    Magnesia in small and large  Pestles of different sizes,    squares, Musk, Nutmegs,  Apothecary's Scales and    Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb,  Weights,    Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic,  Patent Medicines,    Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru,  Essence of Peppermint,    Spirit of Lavender,  Janus Powder, British Oil,    Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead,  Patent Sago, Norris's Drops,    Letharge of Gold,  Godfrey's Cordial,    Saltpetre refined,  Anderson's Pills,    White Wax, Verdigrise,  Steer's Opedoldock,    Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender,  Turlington's Balsam,    Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick,  Essence of Mustard.    Sal Ammoniac.     In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—Noot's MA-CHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. *** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
A WORK That ought to be in the possession of every MAN.
THE LIFE OF  GENERAL WASHINGTON, Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER.
The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work. "The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography." April 1. tf
FOR RENT, (And immediate possession given,) CEDAR GROVE. That handsome situation either for a private residence, or a place of publick resort, which the subscriber has lately been improving on the Southern Branch, between the two bridges. The river affords Fish and Oysters at the door, and a bold sandy beach; a delightful sea or salt bathing. The open grounds in front of the house are laid down in oats and white clover, and behind is a very fertile spot for a garden, which the tenant may lay out to his own taste. For terms apply to William Cammack. May 6. tf
DESERTERS!!! Deserted on the 12th instant, from the Sloop Harmony, of Philadelphia, bound to Washington City, with recruits for the Chesapeake frigate: CHARLES WALKER, SAMUEL FRANCIS, THOMAS PENDLETON, and PERRY POULSON. C. Walker is 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, aged 32 years, the skin on his left ear is contracted, on his left breast he has the figure of a man and woman printed with India ink. SAMUEL FRANCIS, is 5 feet 1 and an 1-2 inches high, aged 17 or 18 years, sturdy built and flat nosed; the first joint of the fore finger on his right hand is cut off; speaks Creole occasionally. THOMAS PENDLETON, 5 feet 2 inches high, aged 18 years, sturdy built, light complexion. PERRY POULSON, a mulatto, 5 feet 9 inches high, curly hair and black eyes; his right thumb nail has been injured. Ten dollars reward will be given, by the subscriber for either of the above mentioned men being secured so that I get them again. Also, escaped from the rendezvous in Norfolk, on Friday night, April 19th, JOHN BROOKS, shipped in the United States' service; he is aged about 25 years, 5 feet 10 inches high, light complexion, light hair and grey eyes, and is pock-marked. The subscriber will pay 15 dollars to any person who will deliver the said Brooks at the rendezvous, with all expences paid. Sidney Smith, Recruiting Officer. April 20. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Execr. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
For Rent or Lease, The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Mess. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market; it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Goods Store, and two Rooms below stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Mess. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4. tf
WANTED, A Negro WOMAN, A washer, and one that has been used to a family, for which cash will be given; a young woman would be preferred; none need apply but such as can be well recommended—Apply to the Editor of this paper. May 4. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
NOTICE. The concern of Davis and Dickson, being settled by arbitrators, those indebted will make immediate payment to Thomas Davis, who is solely authorised to settle and adjust all accounts for or against said concern. Thomas Davis, Thomas Dickson. April 8. tf
The partnership of Gilliat & Mac- kinder being dissolved by the mutual consent of those concerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed. All persons therefore who have any claims against the said concern, are requested to send in their demands forthwith, and those indebted are desired to pay up their respective debts to Mac-kinder & White, who are fully authorised by the late partners of the house of Gilliat & Mackinder to settle and adjust concerns. March 6. 3m
LOTS FOR SALE. The subscriber will sell fourteen LOTS in the Borough of Norfolk, well situated for private residence. A credit of one and two years will be given for two thirds of the purchase money. A plan may be seen by applying to Robert B. Taylor. March 18. 2m
FOR SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead drawr Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Palcs 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts 80,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2. tf
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16. tf
For RENT, And possession given the 1st June next, that well known Tavern, The Exchange Coffee-House. Any person inclined to rent may have it furnished with suitable furniture and servants, or not, as they may think proper. This house is so well known, that it is conceived no particular description of it is necessary; it is sufficient to observe that it was built expressly for a publick house. John Warren. March 18. tf
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO,  NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on paper of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large paper, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE, February 27.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.