Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-02-27 00:00:00

STATE PAPERS
RELATIVE TO THE LATE NEGOTIATION BETWEEN FRANCE AND ENGLAND.
No. XIV.
The undersigned minister plenipotentiary of his majesty the emperor, king of Italy, has laid before his government the note transmitted yesterday by lord Lauderdale, plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty.
His majesty the emperor, king of Italy, cannot but be painfully affected at seeing that a negotiation which has been the object of so many conferences, which has given rise to the sending so many couriers to and fro, which was already finally conducted to its maturity, has been suddenly put back so as to present obstacles, not in the nature of the stipulations, but even as to the very basis on which this negotiation was opened.
The court of France has constantly refused to admit into the same negotiation the courts of England and Russia, and whatever be the desire of his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, to see a general peace speedily re-established, no consideration whatever can induce him to violate this principle of his policy. Moreover, the negotiations which France has set on foot at Petersburg must have convinced his majesty the emperor king of Italy, that the English cabinet was under a delusion concerning the nature of its relations with Russia.
After several months discussion, the cabinet of London gave way on this head, and his excellency lord Yarmouth arrived publicly at Calais, and afterwards at Paris in order to treat of peace. He had, immediately after his arrival in this capital, several conferences with his excellency the minister for foreign affairs, after having previously made known to him that he was duly authorised by his government.
Since that period, Russia has concluded her peace with France, the undersigned was appointed minister plenipotentiary to treat with the plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty, and the first step was an exchange of his powers with those of his excellency lord Yarmouth, whom he had reason to believe, conformably to the full powers of his excellency, authorised to treat, conclude and sign a definitive treaty between France and the United kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland.
Frequent conferences, most of them of several hours in length, took place between the two plenipotentiaries, who, with good faith on each side, applied themselves to remove the difficulties, and set aside every thing calculated to sour their minds and uselessly delay the progress of the negotiation.
Instead of each side transmitting to the other notes more or less crafty, but which depart from more than they approach the end in view, instead of bringing forward these written controversies, not less prejudicial to humanity than open hostilities, and which prolong the misfortunes of nations; finally, instead of negotiating peace as war is carried on, the plenipotentiaries had frank conferences, in which his majesty the emperor and king granted every thing he could grant, without losing sight of the dignity of his crown, his love for his people and the interest of his allies.
His majesty will never be reduced to make other sacrifices.
Does not the step which his excellency lord Lauderdale, the new plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty, has taken appear to announce that a multitude of notes will not even suffice to enable the two governments to come to a right understanding with each other, and is not the risk evidently incurred by adopting such a step, the abuse of which has been so manifest in our days, of coming still less to a right understanding than has been hitherto done? If on the contrary it is intended only to make state-papers for the purpose of afterwards laying them before the parliament of Great Britain, his majesty the emperor and king has not the same want. It is peace he wishes for; this peace equally honourable for France, Great Britain and her allies, which the assiduous and mutual labour of the respective plenipotentiaries had rendered acceptable to both governments.
Nevertheless in order to make his love of justice and the sincerity of his pacific sentiments appear before all, and in order truly to know those to whom must be attributed all hindrances towards the progress of the negotiation, his majesty the emperor and king has been graciously pleased to permit the undersigned to discuss in this place the vain question concerning the basis of this negotiation already in a state of advance, and on the point of being terminated.
In the letter written to his excellency Mr. Fox, on the 1st of April, by his excellency the minister for foreign affairs, went further. He proposed, in the name of his majesty the emperor and king, to establish for basis two fundamental principles, the first drawn from Mr. Fox's letter of the 26th March, viz. "That the two states should have for object an honorable peace for themselves and their respective allies, at the same time that this peace should be of a nature to secure as much as in their power, the future repose of Europe." The second principle was "an acknowledgment in favor of both powers of every right of intervention and guarantee both for continental and maritime affairs."
Such are the basis adopted by the British government and agreed on with it. It never could enter into the head of his majesty the emperor and king, to take the uti possidetis for basis of the negotiation. Had such been his intention, he would have kept Moravia, a part of Hungary, Styria, Carniola, Croatia, all Austria with its capital, Trieste and Fiume and the neighboring coast would be now in his power as well as Genoa and Venice. Hanover, Osnaburg and all the mouths of the great rivers in the north of Germany would be subjugated
to his empire, and then certainly his majesty the emperor and king might without difficulty have left the Cape, Surinam, Tobago, St. Lucia, Pondicherry, &c. in the power of his Britannic majesty.
With regard to Sicily, under this supposition even, his majesty the emperor and king would not have left it to his enemies—but his majesty would only have thought that the conquest of this island ought to have preceded the opening of the negotiations, and when Prussia and Russia have either guaranteed or acknowledged the changes which have taken place in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies; is it to be presumed that England could have hindered the conquest of Sicily, which is only separated from the continent by a channel less than two thousand fathoms across?
And even in supposing that the Cape and Surinam and of her Dutch possessions, could be definitively detached from the kingdom of Holland, is it not certain that its incorporation with the French empire would have been the necessary consequence of the refusal of England to restore its colonies? What means could there be in fact for maintaining a nation which had only debts, and which the total want of all commerce would deprive of every means of paying them? Whatever then may be alleged by their excellencies the plenipotentiaries of his Britannic majesty, it is impossible but that they must be convinced that it is extremely different for Great Britain to see the Texel and the mouths of the Rhine and the Meuse under French custom-houses, or to see them under the Dutch ones. Thus then, without the restoration of her colonies, Holland would be forced to become a province of the French empire; for on accepting the crown of Holland, prince Louis formerly declared his intention of renouncing it, unless the Dutch colonies were restored at the general peace.
Let Hanover become besides a province of France; let Triest, Fiume and the territories appertaining thereto become in like manner provinces of the kingdom of Italy, and let Great Britain keep in compensation the Cape, Surinam, Malta, Pondicherry, &c. France will consent to it, and the uti possidetis will be applied throughout its extent for the present and future.
Let the new minister plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty find in the history of the world a negotiation terminated conformably to the uti possidetis , between two great people! let him examine whether the uti possidetis does not rather belong to an armistice than to a peace? It is impossible not to say, but that by proposing the uti possidetis to France, more especially under present circumstances, a very strange idea must have been formed of the character of the emperor Napoleon, and he must have been thought reduced to a singular state of debasement and distress.
But in demanding the uti possidetis , his excellency lord Lauderdale the plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty, without regard to the principle he advances, wishes nevertheless to change completely the destiny of a continental state, which furnished twenty-five thousand men to England, together with a part of the means which she furnished in the seven years war, and even in the war of the French revolution to the armies of the north. Thus then, the uti possidetis is wished for, in order to deprive France of all her commerce and establishments, and ruin her allies; but the principle of the uti possidetis is to be violated, in order to oblige France to renounce her engagements, break her treaties, and in fact dissolve her whole commercial system. Is this not proposing a peace a thousand times more disastrous than the longest war, and conditions capable of exciting the indignation of all Frenchmen? What then, has France vanquished every power for the pay of England, during the three coalitions, to see imposed on herself the conditions as unjust as they are dishonourable, notwithstanding the moderation and generosity she has displayed.
His excellency Mr. Fox himself proposed "that the peace should be honourable for the two courts and for their respective allies."
His majesty the emperor and king cannot look on the peace as honourable, if by one of its conditions he is to lose a single subject; and unimportant as the colony of Tobago may be, it is sufficient that it formed part of the French empire when his majesty took the reins of government, for his majesty never to sign a treaty in which the alienation of that colony, or any other belonging to him, in the same manner should be compromised. No reasonable Englishman could flatter himself with the contrary, and in his position his majesty would lose, were he to consent to it, the esteem of every brave and generous man, even amongst his enemies.
The undersigned is charged to declare, that his majesty the emperor, looks on as a dishonour the very idea of a negotiation formed on the uti possidetis . It is so much the more contrary to his principles, as his majesty has restored his conquests, and that he would have reigned over a population the double of that which is submitted to him, if at the time of the peace, he had made, at the expiration of the different coalitions, he had taken solely for his principle the uti possidetis .
The undersigned is in like manner charged to declare that the only bases of the negotiation which his majesty the emperor consents to adopt are those proposed in part by H. Ex. Mr. Fox, and in part contained in the letter transmitted to him on the 2d June, by the minister of foreign affairs, and noticed in the 12th paragraph of the present Note.
His majesty the emperor and king requires nothing of Great Britain contrary to the interests of her allies; he has a right to expect that nothing will be required of him contrary to the interests of his own allies.
The undersigned is instructed to add that he refers to every thing which had been prepared, by the
mutual efforts of his Ex. Lord Yarmouth and the undersigned.
Should not peace be re-established, it is not France who can be accused of having changed, but England; although the peace between France and Russia, and other events unfavourable to Great Britain have taken place since the negotiation had been set on foot and almost brought to its conclusion in concert with his Ex. Lord Yarmouth.
The undersigned profits of this opportunity to assure their Excellencies Lords Lauderdale and Yarmouth of his consideration.
Signed
CLARKE.
No. XV.
The undersigned plenipotentiaries of his Britannic majesty, do not conceive it their duty to enter into a detailed consideration of the official note, which has just been transmitted to them, from his excellency general Clarke, under date of the 8th August. In consequence of the manner in which the different points which form the subject of this note are therein treated, it will be impossible for them to discuss them with that calm and attention due to the propriety required by the character with which they are invested by their sovereign. But the subject of this note is of so general a nature and so foreign to the object immediately in question, that it would be perfectly useless to take it into consideration at the present moment.
The undersigned lord Lauderdale, for his part, considering that the nature of the negotiation, by which a fundamental peace is to be established, is of a nature to render it indispensable that the two plenipotentiaries should be in a position to understand each other, and to be convinced that they are already possessed of manifest proofs of the utility, as well as of the official note presented by him, since his arrival, has brought the negotiation to an end, vocal issue, and put an end to the negotiations, leaving no doubt that which has been the place, in which world-warfare has existed but the question has been adopted since the beginning of the negotiation.
The undersigned lord Yarmouth, on his part, is obliged to notice to the plenipotentiaries of his majesty, that he has been given to understand that he has been invested with a publick character to treat of peace. He only came to give in person, and with his own voice the answer to a communication which he had previously received from the French plenipotentiary, based on the basis of the uti possidetis . He added the following words, at his excellency Mr. de Talleyrand: "We ask nothing of you, accompanied with positive assurances that the possession of the German possessions of the mother should meet with no further resistance." The same sentiment is in like manner expressed in Mr. de Talleyrand's letter to Mr. Fox, dated the 1st April. "The emperor desires nothing of what England possesses."
Lord Yarmouth believes himself in the measure obliged not to be silent on the remarks made by his Ex. General Clarke, concerning the delays in the negotiation and the frequent arrivals and departures of couriers. The answers of his Britannic majesty have always been frank and speedy and if the number of couriers has been considerable, it can only be attributed to motives foreign to his majesty.
The undersigned Lords Lauderdale and Yarmouth can by no means subscribe to the opinion brought forward by his Ex. General Clarke, in the said note, that the negotiation "has been set on foot and almost brought to its conclusion" in the interval that has elapsed between the period of the official information given by Viscount Yarmouth of his full powers, and the arrival of Lord Lauderdale. On the contrary they look on this negotiation as having hardly begun. The conversations alluded to have consisted on the side of the French plenipotentiaries in making demands, which the undersigned Viscount Yarmouth had uniformly declared to be inadmissible; and on the side of Lord Yarmouth in retrenching himself from the uti possidetis , as having no foundation in his government to admit any other basis in the negotiation, a basis suggested by France in the communication made by Lord Yarmouth, and previously announced by the letter of Mr. de Talleyrand, of the 1st April.
The undersigned Lords Lauderdale and Yarmouth think it useless to repeat in this place the motives stated in the official note presented by lord Lauderdale, and which has induced his majesty to look on the basis of the uti possidetis proposed by France, as susceptible of a particular application to the respective state of the two countries. It is for them a deep subject of regret that by the absolute and decided abandonment of this basis by the French government, the expectation and hopes of the two nations are entirely frustrated.
It only remains for Lords Yarmouth and Lauderdale to declare that his majesty at all times ready to listen to just and honourable conditions of peace confidently relies on the means furnished to him by the loyalty and affection of his subjects. He will never listen to any proposals whatever for negotiating on basis incompatible with the honour of his crown, and the true interests of his subjects.
LAUDERDALE. YARMOUTH.
Paris, 9th August 1806.
No. XVI.
SIR,
The pretensions brought forward by the French government in the official note of his ex. general Clarke, so incompatible with the basis at first proposed by the same government, leaving us no other alternative, we have the honour to intreat your excellency to have the kindness to transmit us the necessary passports for us and our suite. We profit of this opportunity to renew to you
excellency the assurances of the high consideration with which we have the honour to remain.
Your excellency's,
LAUDERDALE, YARMOUTH.
Paris, 9th August, 1806,
11 o'clock in the afternoon.
No. XVII.
Lords Lauderdale and Yarmouth have the honour to repeat to his excellency the minister of foreign affairs, the request they had the honour to make him yesterday at half past six in the afternoon, for the necessary passports for them and their suite, as well as for a courier who is waiting to set out.
They have the honour to renew the assurances of their high consideration.
Paris, 10th August 1806,
11 o'clock at night.
No. XVIII.
Paris, 11th August, 1806,
10 o'clock at night.
It is with regret we repeat the request, already twice made, for a courier a passport, and at the same time for the necessary passports for our return to England.
We also think it our duty to remark to your excellency, that these requests were made the day before yesterday, Saturday, at half past six in the evening, that they were renewed to your excellency, yesterday morning, Sunday at eleven o'clock, and that, as far as we received no answer to these requests.
When your excellency calls to mind that near fifteen hours have elapsed since we addressed ourselves for the second time to your excellency, and that without speaking of our own passports, we have been ourselves deprived in the interval of the means of sending a courier to England, you cannot but be fully persuaded that, if we abstain from all remarks on so extraordinary a proceeding, and one so contrary to the usual customs, it is on account of our desire to avoid as much and as long as possible, everything which might beget harshness, and change the nature and tone of the communications which have hitherto taken place between the two governments.
We intreat your excellency to accept the assurances of the high consideration with which we are, LAUDERDALE, YARMOUTH.
No. XIX.
Paris, 11th August, 1806.
The undersigned ministers plenipotentiary of his majesty the emperor of the French, and king of Italy, have perused with attention the note dated the 9th of August, which their excellencies the ministers plenipotentiaries of his majesty the king of Great Britain and Ireland have presented to them, and in which they still propose the uti possidetis as the basis of the negotiation.
The French plenipotentiaries do not know whether they are to think that, from the adoption of this principle, there would not result for England the right of requiring of the French government, her allies, all the restitutions which may be demanded for her, without her being bound to any restitution towards France and her allies, of the conquests she has made. This pretension would be so extraordinary, that it would be equivalent to saying that France will sign all the conditions which it may please the English plenipotentiaries to draw up, and certainly it cannot be thought that such is the intention of the English ministry. They did not send plenipotentiaries merely to require the admission of an indeterminate basis, which would render them masters of all the conditions of the treaty. In so obscure a state of things the French plenipotentiaries ask for explanations calculated to afford them light and make the negotiation proceed—these negotiations consist in making known what are the conquests which England wishes to keep, what are those which she means to restore to France and her allies, and what are the conquests of France which she desires that power to restore. A system of compensation will then be developed, which will give a clear idea of the principles and intentions of the British cabinet. The French plenipotentiaries wish to know what engagements they contract by the adoption of the basis proposed to them, and certainly they cannot consent to this adoption without comprehending what is asked of them.
Have the English plenipotentiaries in view, by laying down the principles of the uti possidetis , to propose a means of exchange and compensation? In this case the emperor adopts it, because he finds it conformable to the principles already consented to on both sides in the letters of the French minister for foreign affairs, and of the secretary of state of the English department for foreign affairs.
To the principle laid down by Mr. Fox in his letter of the 26th March last, "that it ought to be the object of the two parties that the peace should be honorable for themselves and their respective allies, and at the same time of a nature to secure, as much as in their power, the future repose of Europe."
2. To the principle added to the preceding one by the minister for foreign affairs in his letter of the 2d June following, which consists in "an acknowledgment in favour of both powers of every right of intervention and guarantee for continental and maritime affairs."
The undersigned assure their excellencies the plenipotentiaries of his Britannic majesty of their high

We have just received a note signed by their excellencies Mr. de Chauvy and general Clarke...
But our duty is to remark to your excellency that since half past six in the evening of the day before...
If it is of the highest importance in the position in which we are, to insure a free and uninterrupted communication...
We therefore intreat your excellency to satisfy us on this head, in order that we may know whether it is in all possible cases...
It is equally necessary for us to observe that we have had no answer to the solicitations we have made your excellency concerning Mr. Goddard.
We have to renew to your excellencies the assurances of the high consideration with which we are,
LAUDERDALE, YARMOUTH.
Paris, 11th August, 72 post 6 in the afternoon.
No. XXI.
Copy of a Note transmitted to Lord Lauderdale and Yarmouth, by his Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs, dated 11th August, 1806.
The undersigned minister for foreign affairs has the honor to transmit their excellencies lords Lauderdale and Yarmouth, ministers plenipotentiaries of his majesty the king of England...
Signed, C. M. Talleyrand.
Prince of Benevento.
(To be continued.)
LONDON, January 1.
Our differences with America are, it is said, on the point of being adjusted. We are glad of it; but we trust that no one principle which we contended for has been sacrificed.
Yet we lament to say that there are moments of our having made great concessions to America...
The colonizing power, it is well known, have always monopolized the trade of their respective colonies...
In the war which commenced in the year 1756, and was ended by the peace of 1763, France, being hard pressed by our maritime superiority...
But the prize courts of Great Britain, regarding this new trade as unwarranted by the rights of neutrality...
As these vessels were admitted to a trade in which, prior to the war, French bottoms only could be employed...
This limitation of neutral commerce is called the rule of the war in 1756...
But in the name of common sense, what advantage will accrue to this country from this regulation...
But in the name of common sense, what advantage will accrue to this country from this regulation...
Some that are able will...
should be landed in America and re-shipped. But have ministers never heard of this provision having been evaded by merely laying the vessels on the ground...
If the rule of the war in 1756 has been given up, we will venture to predict, that in less than three years the carrying trade of this country will be annihilated.
January 2.
THE STATE OF ACTUAL POSSESSION.
[TRANSLATED FROM THE LATIN.]
His Britannic majesty and the emperor of the French having mutually agreed to enter into a treaty of peace upon the basis of the uti possidetis ...
ARTICLE 1.—The uti possidetis , or actual possession, having been determined to be taken as the basis of the treaty...
France acknowledges that Great Britain is in possession of the seas.
Great Britain acknowledges that France is in possession of Italy, Holland, and such parts of Germany as are enumerated in this article...
ART. 2.—The king of Great Britain acknowledges the titles of emperor of France, king of Naples, king of Holland, king of Bavaria...
ART. 3.—The undersigned have also agreed that the uti possidetis , or actual possession, shall be subject to exchanges upon just equivalents.
Great Britain being the acknowledged and acknowledged being the property of the following articles...
Great Britain exchanges the permission for the free navigation of the seas by the vessels of her imperial majesty...
ART. 4.—The British majesty consents to exchange the permission of the free navigation of the seas...
ART. 5.—His Britannic majesty consents to exchange the permission of the free navigation by the vessels of his imperial majesty...
To exchange the permission of the free navigation by the vessels of his imperial majesty of so much of the seas...
To exchange the permission of the free navigation by the vessels of his imperial majesty of that part of the seas...
ART. 6.—It is agreed that a deputation shall be sent to the court of London, to express the contrition of his imperial majesty...
These articles are drawn up in the Latin language alone, and his majesty having determined to depart from the custom...
Signed by the respective Plenipotentiaries.
Extract of a private Letter.
STRAUBURG, Dec. 4.
It is apprehended here that the French will attack this place, and I should not be surprised at their entering Pomerania...
GOTTENBURGH, Dec. 16.
This day an English and Russian courier arrived from St. Petersburg with dispatches for England...
It would appear that a perfect good understanding subsists between Russia and the Porte.
One of the Swedish ships which was taken by the French at Lubeck, with troops on board was after the troops were landed...
men were below, the Captain cut his cable, put to sea, and brought the ship safely into Carlskrona.
It would seem as if a battle, and that a severe one, had been fought between the Russians and the French.
By all accounts from Denmark, it is thought she will preserve her neutrality.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 19.
Gen. Adair and W. Ogden discharged.
In the "Post" of last evening, an attempt was made to stigmatize Federalists, for an "attempt to liberate Adair and Ogden."
Shall Federalists—shall the steady friends of the constitution be denounced, and hunted down, for standing forward in its defence...
Mr. Randolph declares that we have our Cataline, Cethegus and Lentulus. Who are they? 'Tis time to know.
When unoffending individuals are dragged to prison, at the nod of a military commander—when, to second such measures...
By a respectable gentleman, well acquainted with the facts, we have been politely favoured with the following:
On yesterday about one o'clock, an application was made to judge Nicholson, for a habeas corpus, on behalf of Gen. John Adair...
The sheriff of the county, immediately proceeded to Fort M'Henry, where he gained access to the above mentioned officers...
They accordingly appeared before the judge with their prisoners at the hour appointed in the writ...
The judge then instantly discharged the prisoners.
This statement, it is believed, is substantially correct, as the writer of this had derived it from a source to be relied on.
WASHINGTON CITY, February 20.
The following important Message was yesterday communicated to both houses of Congress...
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I transmit to congress a letter from our ministers plenipotentiary at London, informing us that they have agreed with the British commissioners...
Also a letter from our minister plenipotentiary at Paris, covering one to him from the minister of marine...
Also a letter from Cowles Mead, secretary of the Mississippi territory, acting as governor...
February 19, 1807.
[CORY.] London, December 27, 1806.
Sir,
We have the pleasure to acquaint you that we have this day agreed with the British commissioners to conclude a treaty on all the points which have formed the object of our negotiation...
We have the honor to be,
With consideration and esteem, Your most obedient servants, Sir, (Signed) JAMES MADISON, WILLIAM PINCKNEY.
Secretary of State—Washington.
Paris, December 24, 1806.
Sir,
I have the honor of transmitting the copy enclosed of a letter from his majesty's minister of marine and colonies, in answer to mine of the 10th inst.
An additional explanation, which it may be well to communicate, is, that neutral vessels coming from England or her colonies, into the ports of France...
I am, sir,
Your most obedient, And very humble servant, (Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG. Mr. Madison—Washington.
GENERAL ARMSTRONG, to the Minister of Marine and Colonies.
The undersigned minister plenipotentiary of the United States of America, has the honor of demanding from his excellency the minister of marine and colonies...
The undersigned would more particularly wish to be informed by "British islands," mentioned in article I. are to be understood all islands in the possession of his Britannic majesty...
Whether it be meant that the arrete shall operate from its date, and that seizures made under it before notice shall have been given, shall be considered legal?
Whether American vessels, navigating the high or narrow seas, shall be liable to seizure, on evidence only, that they are going to, or returning from a port or ports of his Britannic majesty?
And whether articles 2 and 5 shall operate only as domestic regulations, or whether their injunctions shall extend to citizens of foreign and independent nations?
His excellency the minister of marine is sufficiently aware of the interest of the United States in the interpretation which shall be given to these articles...
The undersigned has the honour of renewing, &c. &c.
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG. PARIS, Dec. 10, 1806.
[TRANSLATION.]
PARIS, 24th Dec. 1806.
Mr. Minister Plenipotentiary,
I hasten to answer the note you did me the honour to address to me on the 20th of this month.
I consider the imperial decree of the 21st of November last, as, thus far, conveying no modification of the regulations at present observed in France...
But although, by this answer, the four questions upon which your excellency has desired to know my opinion, have been implicitly resolved...
2d. That seizures, contrary to the present regulations concerning cruising, shall not be allowed to the captures.
3d. That an American vessel cannot be taken at sea for the mere reason that she is going to a port of England, or is returning from one...
4th. That the provisions of articles 2d and 5th of the said decree, naturally apply to foreign citizens domiciliated in France or in the countries occupied by the troops of his majesty...
I pray your excellency, Mr. minister plenipotentiary, to receive the assurance of my high consideration.
(Signed)
DECRETES.
It will not escape gen. Armstrong that my answers cannot have the development, which they would receive from the minister of exterior relations...
(Signed)
DECRETES.
Faithfully translated.
J. WAGNER. Ch. Clk. Dept. State.

Extract of a letter from Coates Meade , secretary and acting governor of the Mississippi territory, to the department of war, dated "Washington, M. T. January 19, 1807."
Sir, "In obedience to your instructions by express of 20th of December last, I immediately, after proroguing the legislature, proceeded to put the territory in a state of preparation for the arrestation of the suspicious persons and boats, which were contemplated therein; my militia were collecting at particular points on the river, when I received a letter from col. Burr, who had landed at Bayou Pierre with nine boats and about 100 men. This letter went to an avowal of his innocence of the charges, which rumour and public apprehension had announced against him, and solicited me to appease the fears which his approach had begotten; at the same time he guarded me against the horrors of civil war, and the evils resulting from such a state of things; this seeming threat induced me to adopt a different mode of conduct, from what the colonel might have expected; and instead of adopting his pacific admonition, I ordered a very large portion of the militia of the territory to rendezvous at certain points, and wait further orders. With the promptitude of Spartans, our fellow citizens shouldered their fire-locks, and in 24 hours I had the honour to review 375 men at Natchez, prepared to defend their country. They were ordered under the command of col. Claiborne, to a point on the river about 21 miles above the city, there to remain to guard the river, and intercept, for inspection, all boats that might descend the river. On the 16th I dispatched two of my aids to col. Burr, who had tendered his respect to the civil authority; these gentlemen engaged on my part to give the colonel an interview in the neighbourhood of the detachment stationed at the mouth of Cole's creek. Conformably thereto I met the colonel on the 17th, and after a lengthy interview, he offered to surrender himself to the civil authority of the territory, and to suffer his boats to be searched. On the 18th col. Burr, accompanied by my aids, majors Shields and Poindexter, rode down to the place, and was committed to the highest tribunal of the civil authority, where he now remains for trial."
"Four gentlemen of unquestionable respectability, with a detachment of 30 men, are now in the act of making the search of the boats, and to-morrow expect their report."
"Thus sir, this mighty alarm, with all its exaggerations, has eventuated in nine boats and one hundred men, and the major part of these are boys, or young men just from school. Many of their depredations have been taken before judge Rodney, but they bespeak ignorance of the views or designs of the colonel. I believe them really ignorant or deluded. I believe that they are the dupes of stratagem, if the asseverations of generals Eaton and Wilkinson are to be accredited."
Extract of a letter from col. Ferdinand L. Claiborne, to his friend in this city. Natchez, Jan. 20, 1807.
DEAR SIR, I returned yesterday from an expedition up the river, with 550 men drawn from this and Jefferson county, and destined to meet col. Burr, who, with a considerable body of men, was encamped at the Bayou Pierre. When informed of my approach and orders, by major Shields, aid-de-camp to the governor, he surrendered himself and party prisoners—they have been turned over by the executive to the civil authority of our country. What the issue will be or when he will be tried, is uncertain. His arms and other military stores, I expect, were taken possession of on yesterday, by a detachment from my command. Our country is full of those adventurers—our commerce destroyed, and the two territories in complete confusion."
Extract of a letter from governor Claiborne to gen. S. Smith, dated New Orleans, Jan. 15.
"General Adair arrived in this city yesterday, and was immediately arrested by orders from gen. Wilkinson, and is now (I learn) on his passage to Washington."
"General Adair was from Nashville; he passed through the Choctaw nation, and was the first to announce his arrival here. He reported that col. Burr, attended by a servant only, would be in this city in three days."
On Tuesday, the tenth day of March next, Will be Sold, THE MACHINE
built for the Richmond James River Company, under the immediate direction of Capt. Stephen Colver, which was intended for deepening and cleansing out the bed of James River from Rocketts to Warwick, and is remarkably strong, and well calculated for purposes of that kind, and for cleaning out Docks.
The sale will be made at Rocketts on a credit of 90 days, the purchaser giving a negotiable note with an approved endorser.
Richmond, Feb. 5. Prosser & Moncure, Auctioneers
FOR SALE, A HOUSE on Brigg's-Point,
If not sold at private sale before Saturday the 28th instant, it will on that day be exposed at publick auction, the sale to commence on the premises at 12 o'clock—Any person wishing to purchase the said House at private sale may know the terms on application to
John Murphy, Fenchurch-street.
A Tin Box was left at my shop with two Bank Notes in it, the owner is requested to call and take it away. Feb. 23. 3*
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, OR TOWN POINT,
A small Distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 300 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the bag, for cash only, viz.
8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 4s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 5s 9d per M. 4d, Nails at 5s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 5s 3d per M.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSET. June 2. 785
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 27, 1807.
TO SHOW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
The New York Evening Post of Saturday last says, "A large ship of war, supposed to be the Foudryant, was seen yesterday forenoon off Shrewsbury by the passengers in the Shrewsbury packet boat that came up this morning."
Commentary on the explanation of the French minister of Marine, respecting the decree of blockade.
The following paragraph appears in a Paris print of December 14.
"In execution of the decree which places the British isles in a state of blockade, a Barbary vessel going from Morocco to London , with a cargo of skins, almonds, cocoa, &c. has been detained by the privateer le Malouin , capt. Geoffry, who sent her to Cherbourg, where she entered on the 9th of this month."
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux to the Editor of this paper, dated the 12th Dec. enclosing the decree.
"I enclose you a declaration of war against neutrals, dated Berlin, the 21st of November. I trust you will lay this before the American people, with suitable comments."
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux to a gentleman in New-York.
"You will see by the file of L'Echo , the astonishing feats of our emperor, whose last decree has struck deep into the commercial heart.—This prohibition of intercourse between the Continent and England, will, I fear, be severely felt in America by the return of bills from London, for which the funds were to go from France. It would appear that the law is intended to meet with a full execution, as accounts from Paris, this morning state, that a house attempted remitting to London via Lisbon, the letter was opened and burned with the bills it contained!"
We observe in a London paper of the 1st January, that the LIFE OF WASHINGTON , by Judge Marshall, complete, is advertised for sale, in two editions—price in boards, printed on vellum, seven guineas; on demy, two and an half guineas. The publisher makes the following remarks:
"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 and 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 unrivaled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography."
We wonder what has become of the Fifth volume of the American edition? The fault of its not appearing, must be attributed to the publisher, we presume.
Died this morning, morning , EDWARD ARCHER , esq. an ancient and respectable inhabitant of this borough. He was many years a magistrate of the county, and post master of this place, in discharging the duties of which stations, he had the credit of giving general satisfaction. In private life, and in the circle of his friends, he was amiable and friendly, and might be justly called "a safe companion and an easy friend."
Also, suddenly yesterday evening, MRS. ELIZA PARKER , consort of Thomas Parker , esq. Surveyor of this port.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
STOLEN LETTERS.
It is impossible to publish the following communication, without comment upon the infamous and dishonest transaction which it records.—This communication comes to us from a respectable, perhaps authentic source.
Had Williaumez's letters been intercepted on the high seas, on board of a French vessel, not a doubt can exist that they would have become English property by the Lex of war , and might have been disposed according to the wishes of the English agents. The national letters; those addressed to the minister of marine and to general Turreau, might have been seized, examined and published. The laws of civilized war would have protected the letter to commodore Barney from a publick and profane disclosure.
Instead of floating on the high seas, they were deposited at Norfolk . Instead of being captured in an enemy's bottom, they were found within the limits, on the soil and under the roof of a neutral country. What then is the fact. Not that these letters were intercepted on the sea; but stolen on the land; purloined from the box in which it was safely supposed they would be safe; their seals broken, and their contents published to the world. Their bearer did not deliver them up, unsolicited and uncorrupted. He was not even bribed by British gold to betray his trust—No. There was not even this miserable quid pro quo , to give a shadow of right to them. The bearer, as it turns out, was thoughtless, but not false, and whilst reckless of the dishonesty, which threatened his own property, in the very bosom of a virtuous nation, his box was rifled; and the most valuable of its contents literally stolen .
By whom? We do not accuse the Editor of the Ledger of any share in this dishonest transaction.
We believe him to have a good character. He is not probably acquainted with Williaumez . Let him then expose them both, and let us know whether it was not executed by some one of the same cabinet, which published the letters of Arthur Lee at Berlin, copied, and then returned them to his bureau.
Let then the authenticity of Williaumez's letter be admitted, and what do they prove? why only: that a proud and petulant French admiral has spoken of our nation and our government, in such contumelious terms as disgrace his own understanding. But surely the cabinet of the Thuiilleries is not to blame for all the expressions of all its subordinate agents.
COMMUNICATION.
Mr. Cowper's insinuations in answer to the doubts expressed in commodore Barney's letter to Mr. Hewes, concerning a French correspondence, inserted some time ago in the Norfolk Ledger , are at least as ingenious as that which he attributes to the said commodore : for, instead of answering his questions, what was become of the officer, who was the bearer of the said letters? and, how could the editor of the Ledger have obtained them? he diverts the attention of the public, from these two topics, and enlarges on suppositions and probabilities. It would have been fairer in him to state, that the said letters, which were landed at ***** (a) with the bearer thereof, who for greater safety, had put them in his trunk, which he had concealed in a box of sugar, have been intercepted by some malicious villains, who supposed, seeing an officer bring with him a box of that commodity, suspected the truth, and availed themselves of the levity and thoughtlessness of the owner, who in order to get sooner to Philadelphia, uncautiously left it in the care of some persons, to whom he recommended very particularly to send it after him as soon as possible, and who either through neglect or complicity have gratified the curiosity of those who suspected that the said box contained something remarkable. That it was consequently broken open, the papers found, and therefrom the dispatches, which were taken out: that the box and trunk being afterwards found on a gun, were forwarded to the said commodore the bearer thereof, having been restored to the contents of his mission. Thus it is that we have those to whom he was to deliver the said letters. This confession, if it be such, of Mr. Cowper, who have removed the said letters, and who, if they had been found, would have evidenced the authenticity of the said letters, to the contents of which, he pleads to attribute so much of importance, and which he has detected the turnkey of the box, who was employed by him, his agent or correspondent, to procure such preparatory steps for the purpose of his employers and himself, the Enquirer .
Mr. Cowper, if he had been the bearer of the said letters, and had found the box, would have had no need to seek satisfaction from time to time, as when he had left the box, or at least publish their contents, for unable to support the charge that they were secrecy , he must be convicted of having procured a loser would run, by entering a prosecution against the robber or robbers.
(a) Meaning Norfolk, the bearer of the letters says it was Norfolk.
If the preceding communication and remarks had made their appearance in some of the democratical papers, we should have thought them unworthy of notice. We are astonished and mortified that the respectable Editor of the Enquirer would suffer himself to be duped by such a stupid communication, which he has ushered into notice in a manner so grave and solemn; the absurdity, malice and good-hood stamped upon the face of this communication, should have demanded a punce. But says the Enquirer , this communication came from a respectable, perhaps authentic source; now we shall show, (and without being under the necessity of stating in what manner these letters came to his hands) that the source of Mr. Ritchie's information is neither authentick, nor respectable, if it is necessary to establish authenticity, and which necessary to support respectability.
We might avail ourselves of the absurdities in the communication itself, to prove its falshood. We might notice the folly of leaving documents of this nature in the hands of persons unknown. We might notice the inconsistency of ordering dispatches for General Turreau at Washington, and Commodore Barney , at Norfolk, to be sent to Philadelphia. If we might not ask the name of the person, in whose care they were left in at Norfolk, we might ask by what vessel the bearer and the box of sugar came; but we will not puzzle the "respectable friend" of Mr. Ritchie, a plain fact or two is enough for our purpose.
The letters alluded to were published in the Ledger on the 14th of January; the last of those letters is dated the 10th of November. It follows then that this box of sugar, and the dispatches therein contained must have arrived at Norfolk from the Havanna between the 10th of November and the 14th of January. We assure our friends, that there has not been one box of sugar landed at Norfolk, out of any vessel from the Havanna, from the 10th of November to the 14th of January. Nay more, there has not a vessel of any sort, arrived from the Havanna, at this port, from the 10th of November to this day. Now pray sweet and respectable Mr. Correspondent of the Enquirer , how did this box of sugar get to Norfolk? Still more to your confusion learn, that there has not been a box of sugar imported into this port, from any of the ports in the neighbourhood of the Havanna, between the dates of the 10th of November and the 14th of January. For the truth of these assertions we can refer any person, who pleases to make the examination to the entries of the custom-house, at this place.
Now we should be glad to know how the respectable correspondent of Mr. Ritchie, will escape this detection of his falsehood? We have
will allow the Editor of the Ledger to tell him of his simplicity. But we will not tell him of his simplicity, for all that will not be our business.
We have shown that the letters alluded to, were not intercepted on the high seas, but stolen on the land; and that the authenticity of their contents, and the justice to believe that we adopted no dishonest means; and, until their contents had been verified in conversation, we knew not of their existence. We asked a perusal of them, it was granted, and they demanded that they should be made publick.
RUMORS. —A. Burr is said to have requested an examination of his Port-Folio (in the possession of his daughter) from which it would incontestably appear that gen. Wilkinson had been for some time a Spanish pensioner, and was as deeply engaged in schemes hostile to his country, as he himself could possibly have been.
It is also asserted, that an American officer from Fort Stoddart, passed a few days since through this city on his way to Washington, for the purpose of submitting to our cabinet some severe accusations against gen. W. during the rest that gen. W. has attempted to win him over to schemes which were hostile to his country.
In a controversy which has occurred in the Kentucky paper , between judge Coburn and A. R. Marshall, esq. the latter has produced a certificate from a Dr. Duke, certifying a conversation with judge C. respecting the Kentucky Spanish Association . Judge C. is reported to have said, that when at Washington in 1791, he was informed by a gentleman of respectability, that gen. Wilkinson had a conversation related in the Spanish secret and recent history at that time. The judge added further, that on his return to Kentucky, he was furnished with information as to Wilkinson, and that W. did not deny it.
It is impossible for us to form any positive opinion on these operations under existing circumstances, and it is the duty of every impartial man to suspend his judgment until more satisfactory evidence is produced. ( Enquirer. )
Marine Memoranda.
Ship  Adams , 14 days from Grenada, arrived 10th inst. Wm. Ashley .—Left there Feb. 8, for Wilmington, N. C. and for Wilmington on the 10th inst. Mabel , rider, of Wiscasset, for Savannah, in 20 days.—The ship Kesia , of New-Bedford, N. Y. sailed the 4th to touch at Gundahope .—Sailed Feb. 21, in lat. 34, 42, long. 75, 02, sch'r Mary Francis , of New-York, bound to Havanna.—Lat. 36, 30, long. 75, 14, sch'r Harriot , of North-Carolina, from Turks Island, bound to Washington, N. C. Captain Leamon reports that on Wednesday last he was boarded by the Halifax ship Adams , after a chase of 10 hours, (the Halifax ship Adams in company) in 6 fathoms water, and after a severe fight after being fired at 3 times in vain, the Adams was boarded and taken about 10 o'clock, having only 3 men on board at the time of the capture; one of the crew died after being taken, the other was sick on board at the time of the capture, the captain of her died also.
Ship  Catherine , 3 days from New-York. Ship  Three Sisters , 10 days from the Barbary Coast, for Norfolk.
Ship  Charles , 10 days from Leghorn, for New-York.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Ship Moses , from Grenada. Brig Sally , from Bridge, Charleston. Sch'r Swift , from St. Thomas. Sloop Charles , from New-York.
CLEARED.
Nancy , from Jamaica.
On Saturday the 20th instant, on Newton's and Coburn's wharves, at Norfolk will be sold for ready cash.
50 puncheons Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses, being part of the cargo of the Essex Morning Star, capt. Shaw , on a voyage from St. Vincent to Boston, and put into this port in distress, and sold by order of the captain to pay expenses.—Also, some old Sails and Rigging, saved from the wreck.
Christopher Fry.
Feb. 27.
Dismal Swamp Canal Company.
For publick sale, on Monday 2d March next, precisely at 12 o'clock, before the Eagle Tavern , in the Borough of Northampton .
Eighteen SHARES,
belonging to different shareholders in said Company, as many thereof as will satisfy the respective claims, an interval of sixty days.
William Charles Lee, Clerk and Treasurer D. S. Canal Co.
January 12. 1804.
For SAVANNAH.
The Schooner COLUMBIA, Thomas Hutton, master, will sail on Monday the 2nd of March next. For freight or passage, apply to Fish & Coats.
February 27.
Those having claims against the THESSALIAN SOCIETY , are desired to present them to the Managers on or before Wednesday next. Feb. 27.
Just received and for Sale,
Muscovado Sugar in hhds. tierces and barrels; Molasses in hhds.; Coignac Brandy and Holland Gin in pipes; 6 chests Hyson Tea ; Soap, Candles, and Butter of best quality; 30 tons Furnace ; and a few barrels Monopoly .
James M'Glashan.
February 27.
NOTES OF HAND.
According to the new form established by the Director of the Office of Discounts and Deposits of the Bank of the United States , for sale at this office.
NOTES FOR THE VIRGINIA BANK.
Notes, &c. of the Virginia Bank , printed on good paper, and ready for sale at this office.

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JUST received a parcel of German OZNA- BURCH, which will be sold at a very low price by Gibson & Co.
James M. Glenachan. Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Commercial wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credit only.
THE NEW INDIA PACKET The ship will sail for the East Indies, having good accommodation for passengers, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nanse- mond 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 newer falling 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 pieces for stock, or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if supplied for loan. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low.
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, near Hampton, formerly called the Glebe, containing by old survey 204 Acres, but supposed to amount to 300. There is a good brick Dwelling House, and excellent water on this land. The quality of the land, its contiguity to a great and flour- ishing market, the extraordinary celebrity of the place, the abundance and facility of obtaining Fish and Oysters of su- perior quality, render it an object worthy of attention. Ap- plication to be made to the Rev. HENRY HEFFERNAN, Urbanna, Middlesex. Jan. 7.
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a consi- derable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 10 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abun- dant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are likely, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Key, St. Ma- ry's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Kenne, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk. Sept. 20.
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HERRMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Princess, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, includ- ing OTTER OF ROSES from Barbary. Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most rea- sonable terms. PERKINS and LETTSON'S Golden Antiphlogis- tics, CHURCH'S and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS, and all MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 15.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested three audited several estate, are informed that an annual payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Exr. August 1.
NOTICE. Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
Salt, Sugar, Fruits, &c. FOR Sale the Cargo of the Schooner Nancy, from Barbary and Europe, 1000 bushels Exania Salt, 400 lbs. Tyrone Salt, 1000 Fruits, 20 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Lemon, 25 to Oranges, 10 boxes Scurran, 3 cases do. 12 packs Sisak, 1000 Fruits, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 boxes White Wood, 1500 Green Nuts. Nov. 24. GEORGE WILSON.
A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a tolerable Cook and Washer, will be sold on reason- able terms, or exchanged for a better description of slave 12 or 13 years old. Enquire of the printer. Feb. 9.
NORFOLK. PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK BY WILLIAM DAVIS. FOR THE PROPRIETOR. Deposited the Enclosure Entitled 'Barnes' True Life History of the Quaker, in 1804.
NOTICE. The defendants, having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants, David- son and Foster, do appear here on the fourth Monday in April next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in the Borough of Norfolk, for eight weeks suc- cessively, and posted at the front door of the Court House of said Borough; And it is further ordered that the defendant Moses Myers, who has filed a bill of discovery against the said Davidson and Foster, do not pay, convey away, or secrete such effects, but retain them until the further order or de- cree of this Court. A Copy, William Sharp, C. C.
NOTICE. The defendant Charles Willett, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assem- bly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the sa- tisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Charles Wil- lett, do appear here on the fourth Monday in April next, and answer the bill of the complainant: And that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in the Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court House of the said Borough:—And it is further ordered that the Defendants, the President and Directors of the Bridge Company, do not pay, convey away, or secrete any debts to them owing to, or effects in their hands belonging to, the other Defendant Charles Willett, until the further order of this Court. A Copy, William Sharp, C. C.
NOTICE. The defendants Michael and John Wallace, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court: and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not in- habitants of this country: on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do ap- pear here on the first day of April term next, and answer the bill of the Plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the News-papers published in the Borough of Norfolk for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former Capital in this City. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
NOTICE. THOSE who have claims against the estate of BENJAMIN WOLF, deceased, are requested to produce them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Angus Martin, Adm'r. January 7.
WILLIAM STEVENS, Begg leave to acquaint the publick at large, (but more particularly his established customers) that he has commenced business on his own account, in the store lately held by Mr. JAMES ANNALISTON, and next door, westward, of his old stand, where he designs keeping constantly in store, GROCERIES, of superior quality, and well-assorted. He has just received a supply of superior TEA, which he can recommend as ex- cellent. Jan. 12.
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 15.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to us by (Note or) or open Accounts, are requested to come forward immediately and make arrangements for the settlement thereof, as no further indulgence will be given after the 1st day of January next. Richard Bowden & Co. Dec. 24.
NOTICE. THE terms of copartnership of GILLIAM and MACKENZIE, will terminate on the first day of March next. They offer for Sale their entire Stock on hand, consisting of about Ten Thousand Pounds Sterling of well assorted DRY GOODS, at a very low advance, and on very liberal credit, on approved security. It is requested that all claims against the said firm be presented for immediate settlement; and those who are indebted to it, are expected to pay, or before the termination of the term, have their respective accounts settled by Bills or Bonds. Dec. 22.
FOR SALE. The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situated on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and commands a fine view of the town of Norfolk. The soil is near the river very sandy, and near the bridge, loamy. The terms of sale will be made known to the purchaser. Robert B. Taylor. January 23.
THE SUBSCRIBER Begg leave to inform his friends and the pub- lick that he has removed from Mr. William's Wharf, to his new Store in Gougey-street, where he has constant stock. The ship Chandlery and Grocery Bu- siness, Iron and Steel, Lumber, wholesale and re- tail, and all sorts of Goods, at his usual prices. Begg leave to inform his friends and customers that he will be glad to receive all orders in the above business. John Cox. October 15.
FOR SALE. Musquitoes, Candles, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Commercial wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credit only.
TURKS ISLAND SALT. 5300 bushels on board the Schooner Nancy, will be sold low for Cash, from alongside. Fisk & Cadett. Who break the day leading, 54 barrels Rye Whiskey; 100 do. Richmond Superior Flour; 100 do. Alexandria do. Feb. 10.
FOR SALE. A likely young Negro Man, about twenty years of age, a Bricklayer by trade. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 15.
FOR SALE. BILLS OF EXCHANGE. Drawn by Messrs. Stevens, late commander of His Ma- jesty's ship Charlotte, at 30 days sight, on the Commission- ers of the Navy, for the sum of £100. Apply to William Gray. Feb. 10.
FOR SALE. 50 puncheons choice Jamaica RUM, in the cask, and in bottles, and Coffee in bags. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 10.
FOR SALE. Large Anchors from 13 to 1500 weight. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 10.
FOR SALE. A large quantity of Spring, Wir- e, Iron, and other materials, in store and on board. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 10.
FOR SALE. A quantity of LOGWOOD of the best quality, in the cask, and in the bag. William Pennock. Dec. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Ware and China, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Liverpool SALT, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.
FOR SALE. A quantity of Old RUM, in the cask, and in the bag. William D. D. Jan. 15.