Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-11-06 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. II.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6, 1805.
[NO. 49.]
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 London, The good ship DUMFRIES, Richard Beard, Master, To sail positively by the 20th inst. can take eighty hogsheads tobacco freight, or other goods to that amount, if offered soon, and has elegant accommodations for passengers.—Apply to captain Beard, or Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, 3600 Bushels large Allum SALT, 50 Casks Hibbert's PORTER, &c. November 4. tf 251
For Bordeaux, (To sail by the 15th inst.) The Brig CATHARINE, Capt. JOHN CHILTON.—For passage only, apply to the Master on board, or THOMAS WILLOCK. November 1. 249
For Liverpool, THE AMERICAN SHIP ELIZA, Burthen 420 hogsheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo, a part of which is already engaged, for the balance apply to the owners. C. & F. WHITTLE. A parcel of Prime PORK for Sale, November 1. tf 248
FOR LONDON, The Ship SUFFOLK, John Bryant, Master, Having two thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail in all this month. For freight of the balance, or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the captain on board, William Mackenzie, & Co. of Richmond, or John Mackenzie, & Co. November 1. ts 243
For Freight or Charter, The new fast sailing SHIP CALEDONIAN, JOHN DICKSON, Master, burthen 356 tons.—For terms apply to WILLIAM DICKSON. November 1. tf 245
FOR NANTZ, The American Brig ALEXANDER, Captain WILLIAM LAUGHTON. Burthen about 200 tons.—Two-thirds of her cargo being engaged, will sail by the 20th inst.—For freight of the balance or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the Captain on board, or John Newell, jun. October 11. 195
FOR A PORT IN FRANCE, The American Brig VIRGINIA, Captain S. HILL. Burthen about 200 hogsheads—having a part of her cargo engaged, the balance will be taken upon a moderate freight, if immediate application is made to John Newell, jun. WHO HAS FOR SALE, BURR STONES AND PLASTER PARIS, received per said Brig from Cherbourg. October 28. tf 233
FOR SALE, The good Brig FAIR AMERICAN, Now lying off Loyall's Wharf, and ready to take in a cargo.—A good bargain may be had if application is made on or before the 8th day of November; if not sold before that time, she will then be offered at Publick Auction, on 3, 6, and 9 months credit, for approved indorsed paper. Apply to Thomas Seaman, or Wm. Hartsborne, jun. October 28. 234
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The Schooner CHARMING MARY, Norfolk and Richmond Packet.—Having two-thirds of her cargo engaged, will sail in all next week. For terms apply to Thomas Allan. ALSO, FOR SALE, Two Pair Double Fortified 4 Pounders, with Carriages complete.—Apply as above. October 28. 232
FOR BOURDEAUX, The fast sailing coppered Ship SUSAN & SARAH, JAMES MARNER, Master.—Having excellent accommodations, will take freight and passengers, on application to the Master on board, or to Moses Myers. October 28. tf 232
FOR BORDEAUX, The Brig CATHARINE, CAPT. JOHN CHILTON. Burthen 180 tds. Tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in ten days.—For freight or passage apply to Mr. John Foster, Richmond; Messrs. Galle & Parker, Petersburg; or Thomas Willock. October 18. 217
FOR SALE, OR CHARTER, The Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen about 1300 barrels.—Will be sold on liberal terms, if immediate application be made to JOHN BROWN, Marsden's Wharf. October 25. 231
FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, To a Port in France, The Prussian Brig TWO FRIENDS, BOYLAI, Master.—Burthen about 200 hogsheads tobacco.—For terms apply to the Master on board, or WILLIAM PENNOCK. October 14. 205
MOLASSES. Landing this day, from the Schooner Virginia , Captain Forsyth, on Gibson's Wharf. For Sale, by Edward Roberts. The said Schooner is offered FOR SALE OR FREIGHT. Burthen 1200 barrels. Also on Hand, A few Tons Chipp Campachie LOGWOOD. St. Domingo and Bay MAHOGANY. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR, in Hogsheads and Barrels. October 16. tf 210
FOR LIVERPOOL, The excellent Ship EDWIN, THOMAS, Master.—Can take 100 hogsheads on freight, if immediate application be made to Moses Myers. October 2. 3w 188
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING.—Burthen 350 hogsheads tobacco. Will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days. For terms, apply to Captain Loring, or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO HAVE THE CARGO OF SAID SHIP FOR SALE, CONSISTING OF ABOUT 5,500 Bushels LISBON SALT. And some choice Old WINE, in quarter casks. September 6. tf 133
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Captain Thomas Clark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims against it, to furnish their accounts properly authenticated to Alexander Clark, Adm'or. October 30. tf 241
REMOVAL. THOMAS LUMSDEN, Watch-Maker, &c. HAS removed from No. 3, Water Street, to the Brick-House at the corner of Rothery's Lane and Main-Street, opposite Captain Pennock's, and lately occupied by Doctor Hodges.—Grateful for favours experienced, assures his friends and customers that every effort will be exerted to merit a continuation of their patronage. October 23. 3M 227
OFFICE OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT, Norfolk, November 1, 1805. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or Bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier. November 1. tf 246
NOTICE. THE Subscriber being desirous to close his unsettled concerns, requests all those who have accounts against him to present them at his office for adjustment, and persons indebted to him to make immediate payment. John Hamilton. October 14. tf 201
TO RENT, (And possession given the 1st day of October.) TWO VERY CONVENIENT WAREHOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. J. Prudie. For terms, apply to Robert Gibson. September 6. tf 134
FOR SALE, On board the Ship PETER , lying at my Wharf, 1239 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Casks EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots. A. Maclure. September 16. tf 148
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE, Here received per Ship Fredonia , Captain Mahon, from Liverpool, a COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF Coarse Woolens, Cloths & Cassimeres, Which they offer for Sale, on the lowest terms. THEY HAVE FOR HIRE, TWO PAIR OF GOOD JACK SCREWS. September 16. 2M 147
40 Barrels New-York Prime PORK, Received per Schooner Rising States , Captain J. Newcomb. For sale by Phinehas Dana & Co. October 7. 190
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship Planter , Captain Boush, and for sale by Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 186
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Here received by the Ship Planter , Boush, from London, and Fredonia , from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances in Town.—Amongst which are 17 Bales of Napt Cottons. 16 Boxes Boys' and Mens Hats. 18 do. of Rose Blankets. 4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted. 8 do. Stripe do. 50 Casks Shot. 9 do. White and Red Flannels. 150 Kegs of Gunpowder. 10 do. White Plains and Kerseys. 40 Casks Nails. 12 do. Blue do. 4 do. Seine Twine. 14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks. 6 Trunks Mens and Womens Worsted Hose. 6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings. 3 Bales of Osnaburgs. 2 do. Yarn Hose. Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies and Gentlemens wear. 2 do. Carpeting and Carpets. Muslin, Dimities, Callicoes, &c. &c. 8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts. The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Brig Brothers , Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, 11 Barrels, 3 PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. For sale by William Pennock. August 2. 37
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 28. We are often told by those who are hostile to our republican institutions, or by timid men, that our political career is to be found in the annals of the ancient republics; and that the same causes which led to their subversion, will destroy our liberties. Notwithstanding the refutation of this dogma in every detailed shape in which it has been presented, the general allegation is repeated over and over again, as if it were supposed that a declaration originally unsound would be legitimatised by its frequent utterance. The subject has not however, perhaps, received all the elucidation of which it is susceptible. The different states of society have not been sufficiently disclosed; and the great and numerous effects of the representative principle have not been fully delineated. These topics are well worthy an able pen.
There are other considerations, which, though more easy of treatment, are not less important, and will probably be as efficient in the preservation of liberty. Among these are the newspapers so extensively diffused through the country. They accompany new settlements, with absolute certainty whenever they reach a moderate population, and the period will soon arrive when every district of country in the United States of a moderate extent will embrace an establishment of this kind. Already the number of prints exceeds three hundred, each read, it may be computed by at least two thousand persons. Not that there are on an average so many subscribers; but for one subscription there are two or three readers. Thus then we have already, in the infancy of our country, an organ that communicates the most important information to at least six hundred thousand persons, being a sixth part of the whole white population and nearly one half of the whole number of adult males. Great and insuperable obstacles at present exist to the full extension of newspapers. These arise principally from the dispersed nature of our settlements and from the want of good roads and the necessary post routes. These obstacles are every day diminishing with a rapidity that promises a great eventual effect at no distant day. The interest and enterprise of monied men are actively engaged in the improvement of roads, the natural increase of our numbers gradually gives compactness to our settlements, and the government, by the wisdom and spirit of its arrangements, is extending the benefits of the post office with at least equal celerity.
There are circumstances which will forever give newspapers a decided advantage over all other modes of diffusing information. Their cheapness is greater than that of books, and the small space, which their contents occupy, will enable them to be distributed with greater ease and promptness than any other vehicle of information. Being published at regular periods not remote from each other, they in a higher degree than books gratify the publick curiosity. Such too is the character of which they are susceptible, that they admit of the most miscellaneous contents; and, though their chief object be the diffusion of political information, they not only admit, but at particular seasons, through a want of interesting news, invite an attention to literature and science, to agriculture and the arts. As a national institution they have decided advantage over books. It requires considerable resolution, for the man who is not a student, to read a book. Its length requires more time than he thinks he can command; and the studied form in which it is presented is generally repulsive, as it leads him to think its contents above his comprehension. Hence it is, that some of the brightest productions of the human mind, calculated to enlighten all who peruse them, are confined to the closet of the student. Newspapers, on the contrary, being the vehicles of popular intelligence, are opened with curiosity, and perused by the reader with a confidence that he will understand their contents; and though they often contain speculations that require the greatest research, and great accuracy of mind, he finds himself to his great delight and edification, able to keep pace with them. The truth is that the ablest disquisitions on practical subjects are ever the plainest. The jargon of science appears to have been, in a great measure, the artifice of dullness to impose the show of learning upon the ignorant. Genuine science, in proportion as it has been explored, has rejected the logic and pedantry of the schools, resting its establishment on the strong sense of mankind. This is so conspicuously the case that our ablest modern productions are filled with a refutation of the numerous errors rendered popular by the false inductions of learning.
The American people then possess a profession of men, and an organ of influence unknown in the ancient republics, from which effects of the greatest importance may be expected. By their means the whole body of the people will be quickly made acquainted with the laws and other measures of their rulers; with their motives, and the tendency of their measures; with their competency, with their virtues and vices. All this will be accomplished almost instantaneously; at any rate before any injurious measure shall have had time extensively to operate. A stream of information will flow perpetually, and it will be strange, if a nation thus enlightened will not be better acquainted with their true interests, than one a great majority of which were neither able to read or write.
The freedom of the press is the most efficient restraint against the abuse of power that has ever been devised. No citizen can be elevated to power by the will of the people, without his name having been previously held up to the people, and without a full and free canvas of his qualifications. Of these there cannot be a severer ordeal than a free press. Placed in authority, the whole course of his official career and all his measures will be the objects of an unceasing vigilance and jealousy. In some particular instances personal or local interests, more than the general good, may guide the scrutiny; but in all great national questions, affecting the fundamental rights of freemen, the publick welfare will be the paramount motive. In vain will any one attempt to usurp the power of the people, or to carry into execution measures hostile to their interests. The people, too enlightened to be deceived, will either avert the impending evil, or soon relieve themselves from it if it should occur. Let those who tremble for our liberties, merely because the liberties of other free nations have perished, estimate the force of these remarks, and acknowledge in the liberty of the press, and its extensive establishment in the United States, the existence of a shield, whose power has never before been tried, and which promises to be irresistible.
It is true that we are reproached, and in some measure justly, with a licentiousness in our prints that not only derogates from their character and stains the reputation of the nation, but which diminishes the respect to which their information would otherwise be entitled, and of course impairs their usefulness. It is also true that, in many instances,
the management of them is altogether mechanical, and the manner in which they are conducted evinces a total want of talent, either fitted to guide the publick sentiment, or even to lay before it the materials of a temporary decision. But these are evils however pure the streams of information may run, they will not be altogether free from alloy. Error will mingle with truth, and an unintentional misrepresentation of motives and facts will be sometimes the source of unjust opinions. But surely the slander, which is now too common, will soon perish in its own infamy. Already publick sentiment is indignant at the profligate indulgence, and the influence of detraction every day diminishes. When this influence shall have ceased, it will likewise cease to be politic any longer to employ it.
Further, this disgraceful evil will be lessened, if not destroyed, by the growing respectability of our Editors. As in free governments, no profession of men can be more influential, so none ought to be better informed. By their profession the preceptors of others, they ought unquestionably to have the advantage of a good education combined with a correct judgment. These should universally be considered as the qualifications of an Editor. Without them he may be the victim of prejudice, and may surrender himself to views beneath the dignity of a well informed mind.—To be useful, it is absolutely necessary that he should be independent; and that his opinions should be the result of his own reflection. With these traits of character, his labours will not only be virtuous, but generally enlightened. The publick good will be his polar star, and he will discover a close connexion between his own interest and the vigorous discharge of his duties. He will look for reward to no patron or faction; but will depend upon the people. However his impartiality may offend a few, it will inevitably gain him the esteem and support of the many, whose views are always virtuous.
Such, fortunately, is the course which has already been pursued by the Press. At the close of our revolution, it is not hazardous to say, that there were not six well educated and intelligent editors in the United States. Indeed there was not a single print whose contents evinced any superior intellectual powers in its conductor. Since that period we have beheld, in every part of the Union, the rise of prints superintended with no inconsiderable talent; and although a great majority of them are still conducted with little skill, by men of very humble endowments, yet the tone of the whole is greatly improved by the contents of the leading prints. Under the present administration, the number of these have increased every year, and of consequence, the mass of valuable information, diffused among the people has been vastly augmented. Its effects have been astonishing. Instead of a state of political distraction, the effect of nearly balanced parties, there now prevails an almost unanimous opinion on all the great measures of the government.—Should the future progress of our prints to respectability and usefulness correspond with its recent advances, we may confidently expect, in a short time, not only a great increase in their numbers, but a striking declension of that personal traduction and degrading declamation with which too many of them now abound.
As calculated to aid this result, as well as other effects of considerable importance, we cannot avoid recommending the advice of our virtuous President as worthy of immediate adoption. Three years ago he suggested to Congress the expediency of taking off the postage paid on the transmission of newspapers. But two reasons have ever been assigned for not following this advice. It was said that the diminished price of the paper was an object of no consideration. But surely this was said without thought. The papers circulated by the post office, are most of them sold for two or three dollars, and few of them for more than five dollars a year. These papers are printed weekly, or twice or thrice a week. If conveyed beyond the limits of the state in which they are printed, the postage is one cent and a half on each number.—In such a case a weekly paper will be charged with a postage of seventy-eight cents a year, which amounts from a fourth to a third of the price of its subscription; a paper published twice a week will be charged with one dollar and fifty cents, which is in general more than a third of the subscription; and a paper published thrice a week will be charged with two dollars and thirty-four cents, which is about one half of the subscription. Surely, then, the deduction of this sum would be an object of no trifling amount.
The second reason is, that if the postage were taken off, the officers charged with the transmission of newspapers, would not faithfully discharge their duties. But this allegation is, if possible, still lighter than the former. It is the duty of the government so to organize the post office department, that the duties of its officers shall be faithfully discharged. This can only be done by making the tenure of an office a matter of interest. If this is not at present the case, the sooner it is made so the better; whatever tends to accelerate such arrangements will be a national benefit.
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON 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 500 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 keg, viz. 10d, 12d, 20d, Nails, 8d per lb. 8d, do. 9d per lb. Sheathing do. 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, do. 10d per lb. 4d, do. 3s per M. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, Brads, 8d per lb. 6d, do. 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. 3s do. 3d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. tf 503
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1805. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, in consequence of instructions by him received from his government, hereby gives notice, to the merchants concerned in the trade to His Majesty's Dominions, that according to the terms of the Act of the 37th of the King C. 97, no British built vessel captured by His Majesty's enemies, afterwards purchased by citizens of the United States, and sailing under a Sea Letter can be admitted to entry under the said Act, as an American vessel. John Hamilton. 114

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV. 6, 1805.
By the arrival of the fast sailing ship Shepherdess, capt. Wills, we have received our regular files of the Times, Morning Chronicle, and Bell's Weekly Messenger to the 15th September, and by our friends we have been politely favoured with other London papers. As we did not get these papers until it was near the hour of putting our paper to press, we have not had time to collate the intelligence, or to furnish as copious extracts as we could wish.
THE MAIL.—We cannot forbear to observe the neglect which is practised in the delivery of the Southern Mail into the post office at this place. The Mail arrived, we are credibly informed, at Portsmouth last evening at six o'clock, and was delivered into this post office at half past seven o'clock this morning.
We have not seen any official notice of the alteration in the day's of arrival of the mail. The Northern Mail arrives now on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Southern Mail ought to arrive on the evenings of the same days.
The Ship William Penn, Captain Watson, arrived in Hampton Roads on Monday last, in 42 days from Nantes—Papers have been received by her we understand, to the 20th of September, it was not our good fortune to procure any, not, as our patrons will do us the justice to believe from any want of industry in our exertions.
In the William Penn came passenger FULWAR SKIRWITH, Esq. Consul General for the United States at Paris, who landed at Hampton, and proceeded immediately for Washington, being charged with dispatches for government. Of the nature of those dispatches, we cannot be supposed to possess any knowledge. We understand that our affairs with Spain have assumed a more serious aspect, and that no hope of accommodation of our differences with that nation, now remains. The arrival of Mr. Skirwith, at this moment, and with dispatches, induce us to believe that the executive communications at the meeting of Congress, will be highly interesting.
The verbal information which we have received by the William Penn, contradicts the report of war being declared on the continent, indeed it was expected that hostilities would commence without any declaration. The most active preparations for war were continued in every part of France—all the generals, who were in Paris on the 14th September, were ordered to leave it in six hours, and repair to the posts assigned them. The Hethenish calender, it is said, is to be abolished on the 1st January, 1806.
COMMERCIAL.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated 7th of September.
"The enclosed is a copy of my respects of the 12th ult. to which I beg leave to claim your reference. Since that period, our tobacco market has remained uniformly dull, and few or no sales have taken place until within these few days. The capture of one or two tobacco ships created a momentary alarm, in consequence of their being attributed to some general measure that would probably limit our supplies. Under this impression, a superior cargo of 400 hogsheads was disposed of, partly to manufacturers, and partly to speculators.—The greater portion of it at fcs. 120, and about 75 hogsheads at 122 50-100, but the apprehensions of the purchasers subsiding immediately, no more sales could be effected on the same terms."
We are truly concerned that the ship Argus, captain Chamberlain of this port, with her cargo, has been condemned in Gibraltar, upon an alleged breach of the blockade of Cadiz—upon a former occasion we stated our opinion upon this subject. We are more than ever convinced of the injustice of the proceedings against this vessel, and others under similar circumstances, and flatter ourselves that a spirited remonstrance from our government will be made.
Arrived in Hampton Roads the United States frigate Congress, captain Decatur, from Gibraltar, having on board a Minister from Tunis to the United States. The Constellation may be daily looked for, having sailed three days before the Congress.
THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE of the 29th ult. states that the returns of the Election have been received from all the counties, by which it appears the majority for Governor McKean is 5455.
In the first page of this day's paper, our readers will find an article which we have republished from the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, without assenting to the accuracy of all the remarks; it contains nevertheless, many just and interesting observations, and conveyed in neat candid style.
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, 4th November, 1805.
His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, having lately received copies of an act, passed in the last session of Parliament "for making further provision for the effectual performance of Quarantine," and of his majesty's order in council of the 5th of April last, containing the regulations of quarantine, together with the forms of declarations, and the certificates required by the 42d section of that order, and an abstract of the quarantine regulations, and the penalties to be incurred by neglect, or disobedience of the same, in pursuance of the instructions which he has received from his government, takes this method of making it generally known among the merchants and others concerned, that all the goods enumerated in the first class of that order intended to be imported, after the first day of February, 1806, into any port or place in Great-Britain, or the islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney,
Sark, or Man, from any port or place on the continent of America, must be accompanied with the declarations, certificates, and bills of health required by that section of the order, or the ship or vessel importing the same, and the goods on board such ship or vessel, will be subject to the rules of quarantine, and will be obliged to perform the same, according to the directions of that order.
For the more satisfactory information of the merchants trading to Great-Britain, enumerated in the first class of his majesty's order in council are subjoined.
 Apparel of all kinds,  Artificial flowers,  Bast, or any article made thereof,  Beads, bracelets, or necklaces in strings,  Beds, bed ticks,  Books,  Brooms of all sorts,  Brushes of all sorts,  Burdets,  Camblets,  Canvas,  Carmenia Wool,  Carpets,  Cordage, not tarred,  Cotton wool, cotton yarn, cotton thread,  All articles wholly made, or mixed with cotton, silk, wool, thread, or yarn,  Down, feathers,  Flax,  Furrier's waste,  Goat's hair,  Gold or silver on thread, cotton, wool, hair or silk, or any other substance herein before enumerated,  Grogam,  Hats, caps, or bonnets, of straw, chip, cane, or any other material,  Hemp,  Hoops, horn, and horn tips,  Hair of all sorts,  Leather,  Linen,  Liquor of any kind, in bottles or flasks,  Lutestrings, catlings, or harpsstrings,  Maps,  Mattrasses,  Mats and matting,  Mohair yarn,  Nets, new or old,  Paper,  Packthread,  Parchment,  Pelts,  Platting of bast, chip, cane, straw, or horse hair,  Quills,  Rags,  Sails and sail cloth,  Silk, viz. crapes and tifanies, husks and knobs, raw silk, thrown and organzine silk, waste silk, wrought silk,  Skins, hides, and furs, and parts or pieces of skins, hides, and furs, whether undressed, or in part, or wholly tanned, towed or dressed,  Sponges,  Straw, or any article made of, or mixed with straw,  Stockings of all sorts,  Thread, tow,  Velum,  Whisks,  Wool, whether raw, or any wise wrought,  Yarn of all sorts. 
And all other goods whatsoever, if they shall have arrived in or with packages, consisting only, or in part of any of the articles before enumerated, unless such goods shall be removed from such packages.—And further it is requisite, that such declarations recite in words at length, and in continuity the several goods and articles to be sworn to by the owner or proprietor, before some magistrate of the port or place, from which such vessel shall clear out, to be attested by such magistrate in the form prescribed, and also by his majesty's consul or vice-consul, at such port or place, or in case there shall be no such consul or vice-consul, then by two known British merchants residing there.
The consul further acquaints the merchants, that the forms of the declarations and certificates herein beforementioned, may be seen at his office.
JOHN HAMILTON.
The governor of Porto Rico has passed a decree, that no more dye woods should be cut by Americans on that Island, and that all that had been cut, if not carried off before the 15th October, should be confiscated.—Boston Repository.
FROM THE TRENTON FEDERALIST.
POLITICAL.
[The following address to the Legislature from a democratic citizen of Sussex, being, refused a place in the democratic paper of this city, we are requested to give it publicity through the medium of our press.]
An address to the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey.
The usual mode of addressing you is, in general, of Petitions. The reason why I have chosen this mode of address is plainly this, that I view myself as a citizen, and as an Elector of your legislative body; at the same time I have no personal favours to supplicate.
Your honourable body is chosen by a majority of electors to support the state constitution and to enact wise and good laws for your electors. I shall now offer my ideas upon a very important subject, which, if you attend to, will secure you in the good wishes of your electors. The subject I allude to concerns the so called federal party. There was a time when former legislatures removed them from certain offices, by which means the republican party hoped to render permanent their ascendancy in our councils: Now that you have obtained your end do not imitate a Robespierre, who under cover of the same principle, or rather name, acted as an oppressor; but view them as your brethren. If you have any appointments to make, make your choice according to the personal qualifications of the candidates, and not according to political names. The federal party have equally with the republican, a right to offices; they also have among them persons of merit and talents; they possess the same sense of right and wrong; they are actuated in their political motives for the good of our country, and I should have no objection to see them again incorporated in our councils and promoted to offices in our government, according to their respective talents. It is their right, by the constitution, which you are sworn to support. By such a line of conduct, you would gradually unite them with you, which in time would cement the union of both parties, and lay the foundation of entire political harmony; and this would, for ages, establish peace among ourselves, and the European nations would never think of, much less attempt to, invade us. The history of all nations has proved, that when a nation is divided, and one party deprived of their constitutional rights, its strength and energy becomes weakened and thereby invites aggression from other nations. For what pre-eminence have political names in our days to those in past ages, unless they are supported by first principles that established them. A king chosen for the protector and father of his country and nation was once as much respected as a federal or republican president; by his abuse of power in oppressing his subjects the name became odious to the oppressed; so was that of emperor, consul and whatever names had been given to any political establishment; and of late years in France, where a republican government produced the worst of all kinds of tyranny and injustice, see how they have now again sunk into their former despotism by their free will. The name of republican government is banished and is mentioned with contempt, because, as I have before observed, they forsook the first principles that established it. The same fate may await us, unless we learn in time to adhere to first principles and unite ourselves by a wise policy. I hope the legislative body of this state will make a beginning at the ensuing session, by paying no regard to political names; but by viewing the talents and virtue of every candidate as the true criterion. This would be the means of brightening the name of republican government and other states will imitate the laudable
example. We shall then become respected abroad and at home. But if we, by a short sighted, unwise and illiberal policy, bring it into contempt, the consequences will, perhaps, be fatal to our liberties, and cause the dissolution of our united government; and who knows but despotism may be established on the ruins of it; for the oppressed in all ages, since the existence of governments, have in their turn, rose up against their oppressors, and the consequence was anarchy and civil wars, which were attended with the entire dissolution of great empires. I submit the above with due respect.
CITIZEN JOSEPH WORBASE.
Newton, Sussex county, state of New-Jersey, October, 13, 1805.
From the Freeman's Journal.
AURORA INFLUENCE DISSIPATING.
While the monarchs of Europe are combined in war, not so much for the purpose of avenging themselves on France for her conquests, as to curb the ambition of that nation, it is highly pleasing to the people of Pennsylvania, to witness the dissipation of the most astonishing delusion that ever blinded the free and virtuous people of this state, from one end to the other. A reviving constitutional spirit of freedom and love for self-government, and an attachment to our present happy state of things, has been lately demonstrated, and seems to increase from day to day. Few possess more general evidence of the fact perhaps, than the editor of the Freeman's Journal.—On no occasion, since the bold animation which blazed forth in 1775, and which continued to pervade America to the close of 1783, has this generous and necessary passion to save the constitution from the violent hands of desperadoes, and to preserve unimpaired the national honour, liberties and independence of Pennsylvania, been more strongly manifested, than in the late defeat of those disorganizing malcontents. It is well worth while to enquire how this came about. A people, virtuous and without guile, are slow to suspect their servants, and particularly those who were exalted upon the basis of public favour from a state of indigence, even though they knew that power long possessed was capable of corrupting the heart. The people always bear long; but there are periods, beyond which forbearance would be destruction and extermination. That awful crisis lately appeared, when consternation stared every good man in the face.—The man who once eulogized the constitution of Pennsylvania as the perfection of human wisdom, and declared that the patriots of '76 who framed it, ought to be immortalized and recorded on the tablet of every American heart—this man, on the pinnacle of majestic power, declared HIMSELF the people of Pennsylvania! the supreme arbiter of reputation and political standing; and because the virtuous senators of Pennsylvania would not sacrifice their honour and virtue to gratify his ambitious views, he swore in his wrath the constitution should exist no longer—and immediately pronounced it "a blank sheet of paper." Anarchy and the guillotine were to be the countersign of his omnipotence. The tocsin of alarm was sounded from one end of the state to the other, just in time to protect the liberties of the people. Providentially our happy form of government saved us from the alternatives, that people under monarchical governments must resort to in such exigencies. Praise be forever given to the virtuous patriots of '76, who framed the constitution, and provided therein against the wickedness and frailty of man. The method was pointed out, by which the mischief generated in depraved minds could be avoided. When the servant aspires to the master—when the agent threatens the destruction of his principal—when the congressional blasphemer flies in the face of his creator—when the editor of the Aurora aspires to be absolute dictator over the senate and people of the state, and declares himself the people—they can be taught to know, that they are really mere mortals and that each is in fact no more than the solitary integer in the great sum of the nation—They can be made to believe that the people of Pennsylvania will enforce the law of election—and retaliation. In the former they succeeded triumphant, and the latter is in operation. It may be truly said that the accomplishment of all Constitutional expectations, was "a proud day" for the good people of Pennsylvania, and a sorrowful day for the men who, under the mask of hypocrisy, stiled themselves "the friends of the people,"—many of whom have cause to repent and mourn in sack-cloth and ashes. But they are now given to understand, that the republican door of mercy is still open, and if they shew works meet for repentance, they will be admitted. Turn ye! turn ye! from your evil revolutionary ways, ye deluded once-republicans of Pennsylvania. Renounce your leader and all his works. Shew contrition for your past follies, and the Constitutionalists of Pennsylvania will not be wanting in a spirit of forgiveness, though your Jacobinical crimes against the government are as red as scarlet. Come, swear allegiance to your Constitution, and your political transgressions will be blotted out, and you shall again be received into public favour.
A CONSTITUTIONALIST.
Latest News from London.
From Papers received at the Office of the Ledger, by the Shepherdess, Captain Wills.
LONDON, September 14.
On Thursday, soon after one o'clock, a cabinet council was held at lord Mulgrave's office, which was attended by the lord chancellor and several others. It was understood the final instructions to lord Nelson and Sir Sydney Smith were then adopted, previous to their proceeding to the commands to which they have lately been appointed.
Lord Nelson last night, after dining at his house at Merton, set off for Portsmouth. He proceeds, it is supposed, first to Cadiz on board the Victory. It is rather surprising that no positive account is yet received that the blockade of that port is resumed by the united squadrons of admirals Collingwood and Sir R. Calder, though it is very probable that the intelligence to that effect communicated by a neutral vessel is true.
It is said that the amount of the force to be employed in the projected expedition is 30,000 infantry and 10,000 cavalry, but that must be including the troops already in the Mediterranean.—Morn. Chron.
All the troops belonging to the expedition, and long since embarked at the Texel, are disembarking, and will all return to the camp of Zeyst, whence they will probably proceed to the Rhine. The troops embarked at Helvoet are also landed, and must successively march to the Helder, to replace, in part, the army of expedition, which is marching away from that place.
From another source we are also informed, that the troops on board the Gallo-Batavian flotilla at Boulogne, Ambleteuse, &c are disembarking, and that a part of them is already on its march for the Rhine, there to form a formidable army, which, it is asserted, the emperor Napoleon will command in person, in the event of a war on the continent, whilst general Massena will have the command in chief of the Gallo-Italian army in upper Italy.
Among all these warlike accounts, we were still more affected this morning, by the news that the imperial ambassador at Paris, count Cobentzel, had demanded his passports; but this piece of news, we have some reason to hope, is at least premature.
The naval part of the projected expedition is complete, and the embarkation of the troops may be expected to commence in the course of next week.
Transports for the conveyance of 25,000 infantry are collected in the Downs alone, and the number of cavalry under orders for embarkation, amounts to ten thousand. This number exceeds so much the usual proportion of cavalry to infantry, that it is supposed a very great addition is intended to be made to the latter. The first battalions of all the regiments of the line have received orders to hold themselves in readiness for foreign service; an arrangement which includes the greater part of the efficient force of the country. The destination of the troops is so differently assigned, that if it were even prudent to point out any, there would be considerable difficulty in fixing on the most probable. Nothing certain has been suffered to transpire respecting either the object of the expedition, or the officers to whom the conduct of it, in either the naval or military department, is likely to be entrusted.
At a late hour last night no intelligence had been received from the continent. The next French or Dutch papers will, we expect, prove highly interesting. Buonaparte was to have convoked his senate at the beginning of the month. The Paris Journals are studiously silent, both in respect to the order and the circumstances which have produced it. The proceedings of the opening will excite as much interest as curiosity. The emperor will either descend, or find it convenient to enter into some explanation of the causes from which the war has arisen. Supreme as he is in authority, both civil and military, he expects much powerful co-operation from the concurrence of less than a hundred persons, every one of whom derives his political being from his word. How precarious is the condition of illegitimate power, when it is obliged to repose its security and reputation upon the authorities it has created in mockery and deception. Times.
In most of the Dutch papers, the following paragraph is immediately annexed to the account of the extraordinary sitting of the States, and the address of M. Schimmelpennick:
"The news received, relative to some movements in Germany, especially the assemblages of Austrian troops, have naturally caused some uneasiness.—Meanwhile, we are positively informed, that the French Emperor takes the most effective precautions against every thing that might unexpectedly disturb the tranquillity established on the continent of Europe; and it is, doubtless, a consequence of his foresight, that the French and Batavian troops, the disembarkation of which has actually commenced, are marching to the Rhine with the greatest expedition."
September 15.
POLITICAL WEEKLY REVIEW.
An expedition is proposed of which we shall not shun to declare the facts we know, and the probable conjectures which they suggest. The number of the troops about to be sent upon it, is between 30,000 and 40,000. They are in readiness, at the ports at which they are to embark; in perfect health; in complete discipline; souls of fire, frames of iron; veterans tried in the most perilous services, with a proportion of young heroes who burn to outdo their achievements and to transcend their fame. The conquerors of Egypt and Acre are of this expedition. Scarce is there a man among the veterans who has not, already, on more than one occasion, prevailed, single-handed, against half a dozen of Frenchmen. They trust to evince that, on European ground, our English soldiers are still more capable of dealing terror, route, and carnage among hosts of Bonaparte's slaves, than even in all those parts of the world where we have so gloriously, and so invariably triumphed. The species of troops are skilfully adapted to that bold, predatory service on which we cannot but think, that they may be, most usefully employed. There is a large proportion of cavalry; there is an excellent supply of light artillery: the infantry are of that character, and armed in that manner, which are the fittest to sustain the bold operations of cavalry and artillery in sudden debarkations and embarkations on an enemy's coast: the very horses have been selected with shrewd and diligent care: they are of a weight of frame, a light elasticity of limb, and a perfection of training, which none but English horses can exhibit. The seamen, the marines, the transport-vessels, and the ships of war of different sizes and modes of armament, for this expedition, are all selected and prepared, with admirable discernment and skill, for a perfect union of movements with the land force. These troops, these seamen, these marines, expect, every hour, the orders to proceed upon their enterprize—add to all this—that there has been, of late, in Britain, a silent, diligent, ardent, indefatigable application of science to the improvement of those parts of the machinery of war—and those parts of naval and military tactics—which belong—to the effort of landing in the face of an enemy's batteries—to the sudden destruction of ships in an enemy's harbour—to the sudden demolition of fortifications—to the performance of every such daring effort with new safety to those undertaking it—an application successful above the common fate of human labours—and which, under the direction of such men as general Moore and Sir Sidney Smith, may actually redouble the power of the men and all the other ordinary means which are now put to act upon this expedition.
Nor shall we hesitate to declare that we believe the expedition destined to act upon the very coast of France. It is for the poor and narrow genius of Buonaparte, to waste the resources of an empire in perpetual threats and preparations which lead to nothing. The British government puts its ways and means for war, to other uses. His threats to invade us, have put us to no expense that could have been otherwise spared: they have not annoyed our trade: they have not diminished our manufactures: they have not taken our farmers from the plough, nor our reapers from the lively toils of the sickle:—but they have kindled up a flame of valour and of patriotism in every British and Irish heart, which, by the blessing of God, shall never be extinguished: they have disciplined us into a nation of hardy, expert, resolute soldiers, without diverting us from the gainful arts of common life: they have taught us to testify our contempt for a mere war of preparations by never arming but for actual achievements—by suffering no occasion for striking an actual blow, at any time, to escape us. The usurper, that wretched counterfeit of a general, a statesman, and a hero, withdraws his forces from the coast—makes a pause in his threats—even dismantles his flotillas. Well, then! we follow him home! we hang upon his retreat! He shall find it impossible, permanently to withdraw his armies from the coast of the channel, that he may pour them into Germany and Italy.—An invasion of France with views of permanent conquest is what our moderation cannot desire. But, often as the navy and army of England have, in different wars, acted on the coast of France—they were never yet so employed without making it necessary for the French government to lend their whole attention, and to employ almost their whole force, in defending themselves against our attack. Loss may have been sustained: the vulgar may have been disappointed in their dreams of permanent conquest: but, the purpose was still accomplished—of making the French turn from every thing else to the defence of their coasts: and this—this—was, inconte-stibly, the truest victory—the proudest triumph.—The same thing will be, now, accomplished. From Dunkirk to Cape Finisterre, the alarm will, we think, be kept up, along the enemy's coasts. The gun boats will be burnt in the harbours: The arsenals and dock-yards will be destroyed: the batteries will, in some places, be eluded—in others, be put to

silence: the towns will be laid under contribution: the country, so far as is compatible with the laws of that honourable war which alone England wages, will be wasted with fire and sword. Nothing less than Buonaparte's best troops and generals shall save his coast. Even these must shrink with terror from before men who have never met but to conquer them! Buonaparte invade England! Dearly shall he—dearly shall France—pay for the menace! We do not expect any foreign troops to fight with ours, in one host and under the same banners on this occasion!—Englishmen, unmixed with strangers, shall meet Frenchmen, in the descents which are about to be made. This sort of operation will be, perhaps, the most useful to our allies in the general war. It will be so, especially to the Austrians and Russians in Germany, and in Italy.
We have again received papers from Paris to a late date. They misrepresent the progress of affairs on the continent as usual. The Russians are said to have raised the siege of Erivan in Persia. An additional Russian force of 12,000 or 14,000 men is about to embark for the Mediterranean: They are to be cantoned, in part, in Greece and Dalmatia. The Austrian ships which were at Leghorn have left that port: Austrian subjects continue to retire as fast as possible out of France. The French garrisons on the Rhine are augmented. The numbers of the Austrian troops in the Tyrol increase every day. The Russian troops on the frontiers of Galicia are likewise augmented every day. The Gilwell from Bombay,—and the Coldstream from the South Sea, English merchant ships, have been taken and carried into French ports. The news of disaffection in the French armies in Italy, is indisputably true. It was indirectly stated in Bonaparte's own official newspaper. The Austrian government has been violently reproached in several notes, as conniving at the escape of French and Italian deserters over the Adige. But, to throw out such a reproach—was—to confess the French and Italian troops in that territory to be disaffected and deserting. Some of the English newspapers are so zealous in the French usurper's cause, that they will believe nothing which makes against him, though it come even upon his own testimony.
The return of the East India and West India fleets supplies full 8000 seamen to the naval service of government—with an addition of five ships of the line to our blockading fleets!
A French schooner brought in, a prize, to Dover, gives intelligence that the number of the French troops on their march to the Rhine is 100,000!
It is agreeably remarkable, that not one ship of the whole East India fleet, has either perished by any accident of navigation, or fallen into the enemy's hands. All have arrived—and arrived SAFE!
We have it from official authority, that the amount of the property brought home on account of the East India Company, is 9,700,000l.; the private property trade and ships, about 4,600,000l. and the duty to Government, 5,600,000l.
In answer to an application of the African merchants to the Lords of the Admiralty, Mr. Secretary Marsden has informed them, "that a complete force is appointed for the protection of the trade on the coast of Africa."
A Messenger arrived on Friday night with dispatches from St. Petersburg to the Prussian Ambassador,—A British Messenger set out, the same night, from Lord Mulgrave's Office, with dispatches for the British Ambassador at the Court of Vienna.—That Court delays the commencement of hostilities against Buonaparte, only that its subjects who happen to be in France may not be left in the disagreeable circumstances of those British subjects who, by Buonaparte's scorn for the law of nations, are, now, at Verdun.
The Victory on board which Lord Nelson goes out to his new command, has dropped down to St. Helen's. His lordship has left town, to go on board her. He sails, without further delay, for Cadiz, with a powerful reinforcement to our naval strength in that quarter.
The value of the cargoes brought to England on board the East India fleet, exceeds 15,000,000l. sterling. What a vexation to Buonaparte to have put his fleets, at such an expense, to sea, to catch this prize,—and to have missed it! Had any of his squadrons even fallen in with this fleet—they might have met defeat instead of rich plunder. Admiral Rainier had used every precaution against the chance of capture. The seamen on board every ship were disciplined, every day, and practiced in the working of their guns. They remembered what had been achieved by Sir Nathaniel Dance: and they determined to fight like men, if they should have to encounter a foe.
We have given, elsewhere, an authentic account of the objects of the expedition for which so large a force is, now, in readiness. The following are the names of the Regiments to be embarked:—
CAVALRY. Royal Horse Guards—1st, Dragon Guard—4th, 6th, and 7th regiments. Light Dragoons—1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 21st regiments. German Legion—1st Dragoons. Ditto—1st Light Dragoons.—Total, 13,000 men.
INFANTRY. Foot Guards—Five battalions of the three regiments. 1st battalion of the 4th, 5th, 14th, 21st, 23, 31st, 40th, 43d, 58th, 91st, 92d, and 1st and 2d battalion of 95th Foot.—Total, 17,000 infantry.
REGIMENTS IN IRELAND. The following regiments in Ireland have also received orders to hold themselves in readiness for foreign service:
CAVALRY. 2d, 3d, and 5th dragoons. 16th, 17th, 18th, and 23d light dragoons.—Total 4,500 men. INFANTRY. 1st battalion of 3d regiment. 9th, 25, 26th, 25th, 30th, 36th, 45th, 47th, 50th, 63d, 79th, 89d, 97th.—Total, 10,000 men.
Grand total of troops ordered for foreign service, forty-six thousand men.
It is, now, stated, in all the Newspapers, that Sir Robert Calder's conduct on the 22d of July, and in his subsequent movements in the presence of the combined fleets, will be brought under the judgment of a Court-Martial. The statement is true, but it was anticipated by what we had the advantage of communicating soon after the action, upon indisputable authority. Indeed, the honour of the British Navy,—Sir Robert Calder's respect for his own character, and the official letters of Villeneuve and Gravina, render it indispensably necessary, that the rigorous yet candid judgment of British Naval Officers should be taken on the whole affair.—This is but one of the many instances in which the priority and superior authenticity of the information in the BRITISH NEPTUNE is constantly and decisively evinced.
HAGUE, September 3. Their High Mightinesses, representing the Batavian Commonwealth, being summoned to attend an extraordinary meeting this day, repaired about twelve o'clock to the place of the said Assembly, in full costume.
At two his Excellency the Pensionary, accompanied by his Ministers, repaired to the same place. On arriving at the place where their Highnesses assembled, he repaired into the hall of their High Mightinesses, where his excellency, seated in an arm chair prepared for the occasion, opposite the President, opened the Assembly with the following Address:—
HIGH AND MIGHTY LORDS, I have thought proper to summon your High Mightinesses, in an extraordinary manner, in order to propose to your Assembly some subjects, the expediting of which I conceive to be of urgent importance to the interests of the State. A number of ordinances, which are planned pursuant to the general taxation, decreed by your High Mightinesses will be proposed, in this extraordinary sitting, for the deliberation of your High Mightinesses. In the planning of them, I have principally endeavoured to obtain this end, that, on the one hand, in the limitations contained therein, the force may be found which can ensure the execution of the laws decreed, and thereby the receipt of the taxes fixed by your High Mightinesses; and on the other hand, that care be taken at the same time to remove as much as possible, all superfluous impediments, and all vexation of the good inhabitants, that the raising of the money due to the State may be the less disagreeable and oppressive. Your High Mightinesses are sensible how closely those subjects are connected with the finances of our country, and this notion is sufficient for your High Mightinesses to perceive the importance thereof. The wisdom, zeal, and care for the welfare of the country, which, in the preceding session, have characterized the deliberations of your High Mightinesses, are my guarantee, that the affairs, on which your High Mightinesses will have to deliberate in the present session, will be likewise considered with a gravity proportioned to their tender concern.
I was desirous, High and Mighty Lords, to be able, on your present meeting, to make some communication to you, from which your high mightinesses might conceive some solid hope of a speedy peace; yet, gloomy as is the political prospect at this moment, we have no reason to despair of a more fortunate turn; and then, perhaps, a firmer peace may make an agreeable amends for its tardy approach. Such a peace we may promise to ourselves, under the divine blessing, from the genius of our powerful ally; and your high mightinesses will, no doubt, be glad to hear of me, at a period like the present, that I have received from him, during the course of my administration, repeated proofs of esteem and friendship, and the most solemn assurances of good will towards the republic—a disposition which I shall endeavour to preserve, and foster, by a constant fidelity to our engagements.
On the internal situation of the republic, I conceive, that we, in the present circumstances, have every reason to be satisfied. The present order of things has, in a very short time, assumed a degree of authority and permanency which, in other human institutions, is generally a consequence of long habits. The government experiences, in all the districts of the republic, proofs of esteem and co-operation, which are to it as honourable as encouraging in the difficulties it has to encounter, and our country at this moment presents the picture of a wise and brave nation, which is able to conceive its difficult position, which is disposed to submit to inevitable sacrifices, to preserve her consequence among the nations of Europe; and which will unanimously support the exertions of its government for that object.
I quit your assembly, high and mighty lords, with a wish that the resolutions which your high mightinesses will take, for the good of our country, may be crowned with the dearest blessings of the most high.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 30. The Russian envoy, count Italinsky, has notified to the Porte, that some thousands of Russian troops were again assembled on the shores of the Black Sea, to embark for Corfu, on board of transports in several divisions; he hoped, therefore, that those ships would meet with protection and assistance, if necessitated to put into any port of the Turkish Empire. He further notified to the Porte, that the Russian troops, in the Ionian Islands, were already become so numerous, that there was not room sufficient for them, and the reinforcements now sending thither; therefore, he requested, in the name of his government, that a part of them might be placed in a Turkish province in that vicinity, and it is positively asserted, that the Porte has fully consented to it.
Meanwhile the Turkish government has received intelligence, that the number of Russian troops ready for embarkation consists of 12 or 14,000 men; and provision is already made for their maintenance; considerable sums having been remitted from St. Petersburg to several merchants at Constantinople for that purpose.
So many conferences having been held by the Reis Effendi with the Russian and English envoys, it is confidently thought that the triple alliance between these three Powers is renewed, and actually confirmed.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Shepherdess, Wills, 48 days from London, Dry Goods, James Taylor, Jun. Ship Jane, Colley, 9 weeks from Liverpool, Salt and Dry Goods, William Pennock. Ship William Penn, Watson, 40 days from Nantes, Ballast, the Master. Nov. 1, spoke the ship Planter, Moore, 2 days from this port bound to London. Same day spoke a sloop from New-York bound to North Carolina, in distress, having lost her mast 10 days before.
Brig Paragon, Ainsley, from Jamaica, Rum and Molasses, Redmond & Frith. The ship Roba & Betsey, Richardson, of and from this port, arrived at Gravesend, 17th September. The brig Ranger, Redleight, from this port for Jamaica was spoken in lat. 21, 57, long. 61, 13, out 22 days.
The Hamlet, for Virginia, got on shore near the Dock at Liverpool, the 8th September. The Palenurus, Merrifew, from New-York for Bourdeaux, is detained by the John Bull Cutter, and sent into Plymouth.
From Lloyd's lists from the 6th to 13th September. The American ship Molly, Adams, from Cork to Gibraltar, is captured and carried into Algesiras. The ship Eliza & Katy of Philadelphia, bound to Rotterdam, is detained and sent into Dover. The Betsey, Chipman, from New-York, and Reward, Molton, from Virginia, arrived at Falmouth, the 4th of September. The Polly, Cost, of New-York, arrived at Deal the 9th of September. The Hunter, Bayne, for Charleston, passed Gravesend the 10th September. The Alfred, Patch, from Virginia, arrived at Dover the 11th of September. The Recovery, Bonner, from New-York, arrived at Newry the 8th of September.
POTTER'S Packet will sail for Philadelphia on Saturday. Nov. 6.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having opened Tavern in the EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, will be glad to take in TEN OR TWELVE GENTLE BOARDERS by the year.
Peter Kemp. May 6. 654
AUCTION. To-morrow, 7th November, at our Auction, Will be Sold without reserve, to close a consignment, 2 Trunks CALICOES and CHINTZES, 1 Case TOILANETTS and SWANS DOWNS, 2 ditto FINE HATS, 1 Trunk Worsted HOSE, 1 Case double barrel FOWLING PIECES, And a quantity of CUTLERY, &c. Also, 3 Bales India COTTONS, 40 Boxes RAISINS, 1 Hhd. Lump SUGAR, 1 Case Silver mounted WHIPS, A set of plated HARNESS—A parcel of SADDLES, An elegant NEW RIDING CHAIR with harness—And a second hand ditto. S. MARKS Jr. & CO. November 6. 238
Furniture for Sale. On FRIDAY, the 8th of November, WILL BE SOLD, At the late Dwelling of Capt. Thomas Clark, deceased, in Portsmouth, a handsome assortment of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, CONSISTING OF One elegant Eight Day Clock, Side Board Beds, &c.—The House is offered for rent or lease, on moderate terms.—Apply to the subscriber in Norfolk. Alexander Clark, Adm'r. October 30. 240
AUCTION. On Friday the 22nd. day of November, WILL BE SOLD ON COMMERCE STREET WHARF, The Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, The remainder of the Cargo of the Brig Nancy, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, viz. 100 Casks of CAPE WINE. 20 do. of do. of very superior quality. 5 do. of MUSCAT. 5 do. of CONSTANTIA. 44 do. of ALOES. 19 do. of TAMERINDS. 4 do. of BRANDY. Terms—All sums exceeding 1000 dollars, 4 & 6 months—all sums above 500 and under 1000 dollars, 2 & 4 months—all sums above 100 and under 500 dollars, 60 days—all sums not exceeding 100 dollars, Cash—Approved Notes with indorsers, will be required. John Granbery, v. M. October 18. tds 216
FOR RENT, And possession given the 1st January next, or sooner if required, A convenient Dwelling House, with a spacious Garden, in the fields, leading to Smith's Point, at present occupied by Mr. James McKinnell.—For terms, application will be made to William Plume, & Co. November 6. tf 234
FOR SALE, 15 Tierces } Jamaica COFFEE, 52 Barrels } 150 Bags 100 Pipes London particular and cargo Teneriffe WINE, In Pipes, Hogsheads, and Quarter Casks—and MADEIRA WINE fit for present use. ROBERT DICKSON. WANTED, A VESSEL, About 150 tons, to load with lumber. November 6. tf 255
For Sale, The fast sailing Schooner WILLIAM, Burthen 119 tons, only nine months old, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo—For terms apply to THOMAS H. PARKER, Or R. C. JENNINGS, & Co. If not disposed of before Tuesday next, she will on that day be set up at PUBLICK AUCTION. November 6. 232
Hibbert's Porter and Brown Stout. Received per the Ship Shepherdess, from London, a further supply of Hibbert's best bottled Porter & Brown Stout. Robert Maitland, & Co. November 6. tf 256
FOR SALE, A very handsome SADDLE MARE, who goes well in harness—also, a SADDLE HORSE, remarkably easy in all his gaits—Enquire at the Office of the Ledger. November 6. 2m 257
For Sale, by the Subscriber, A FEW KEGS Excellent Manufactured TOBACCO, Which will be sold low for cash—Likewise, A parcel of Playing Cards, and some fine SPANISH SEGARS. William B. Brown. November 4. tf 253
NEW BEEF. The Subscribers have just received and offer for sale, 100 Barrels NEW BEEF, Boston Inspection. Phineas Dana, & co. November 1. tf 247
TO BE SOLD OR HIRED, A likely Mulatto MAN, who is a most excellent driver, and perfectly understands the management of horses.—He is only parted with on account of the proprietor not having immediate use for him.—Apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger. November 1. 4t 244
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR, Has received by the Ships Fredonia & Dumfries, from Liverpool, his WOOLSENS AND HARDWARE. AND ALSO, By the Brig Triton, Captain Fraser, from London, An extensive choice assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS. All of which he offers for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms. October 18. 2m 213
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES—White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALES. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUEPIN POSTS. Also—shall keep a supply of PLANK AND SCANTLING. Thomas H. Parker. Au 19. 77
NOTICE. PETITIONS will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit: 1st.—To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the City of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance. 2nd.—To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town. 3rd.—To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminal and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 4th.—To authorise the Corporation Court to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk, to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns. 5th.—Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year not exceeding years; and, together with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his and their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by a tax upon law process, bills of health, and so forth. 6th.—For an amendment of the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the Lower Bridge, on the back Creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge. 7th.—To amend and explain the Acts of Assembly respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Masters, in such manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the County Courts, and those to be appointed by the Courts of the Corporation—letting each to depend upon their own industry, "as to bringing vessels to their mooring in the harbour," but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other. October 21. tma 219
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF, From on board the Maria & Mary, from Grenada, 86 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SHIRUB. 1 Barrel LIME JUICE. And from on board the British Brig Brothers, from Kingston. 40,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. IN STORE, 50,000 lbs. Prime Jamaica COFFEE. 35,000 lbs. Porto Rico do. 20 Barrels Baltimore LOAF SUGAR. 150 Barrels Superfine FLOUR. 50 Hogsheads Petersburg TOBACCO. 20 Puncheons Grenada RUM. 20 Barrels Prime PORK. 25 Bales Up'land COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle. August 2. tf 33
LANDING, Out of the Brig Albert, Captain Fraser, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, 20 Hogsheads, 40 Quarter Casks, } Branded M. M. c. Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported.—For sale by Robert Dickson. September 11. tf 140
TO RENT OR LEASE, (And possession given immediately,) THAT convenient Dwelling House, formerly occupied by Mr. John Davidson, on Brewer-Street—together with a large Garden, and all convenient out houses. For terms, apply to James Tucker. WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. tf 129
COCKE & SANFORD, No. 40. Main-Street. Have imported in the Brig Triton, from London, an extensive assortment of FASHIONABLE FANCY GOODS, Which they offer by Retail or Wholesale, at very moderate prices for prompt payment. October 18. 2m 215
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that handsome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory. September 25. tf 169
FOR SALE, On board the Brig Two Friends, — Boylan Master. 26,000 BRICKS. 4,000 PAVING TILE. 200 GIN CASES. William Pennock. October 25. tf 228
BUENOS AIRES HIDES, Now landing from on board the Ship Nancy, Capt. Laurence, from Rio de la PLATA. For sale by William Pennock. September 4. tf 123
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, A LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Henson, the first floor is completely fitted for a Store and Counting Room, and the upper part well calculated for the residence of a genteel family, with two kitchens, all other necessary out houses, and a paved yard. For terms apply to William Plume & Co. August 19. tf 86
FOR SALE, 140,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. Just received per Schooner MOHAWK.—Apply to Wilson, Cunningham & Co. October 14. 9 198
FALL GOODS, Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush, J. & W. Southgate. September 2. 2m 115
TO LEASE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS, HANDSOME and well situated LOT, 110 by 100 feet, near Harrison Allmand's.—For terms, apply to MARY YOUNG, Or, WILLIAM HARTSHORNE, jun. September 18. tf 157
COW-POX. THOSE persons who wish to avoid catching the Small-Pox which now exists in this Borough, are informed that the subscriber has again succeeded in introducing the Vaccine Infection, and that he now has several arms fit to inoculate from. * * He has returned to his old shop at the lower end of the new market. George Balfour. An APPRENTICE wanted. Nov. 16. tf 228

The reader will recollect a "Wish, by S. Rogers, Esq." commonly inserted at the end of the "Pleasures of Memory," and beginning, "Mine be a Cot beside the hill."—The following imitation, from the Port Folio, seems to express the desires of mankind more truly, and draws at least as correct a conclusion as the original.
A WISH.
Mine be a mansion, large and high— A coach and six wait at my door; In glittering pomp with kings to vie, Blessed with the rich Peruvian ore. My hall with grooms and footmen filled, Obsequious to attend my nod; In arts of luxury deeply skilled, The cook my festive board shall load. To glitter in the gay saloon, At eve the giddy crowd convene, The violin with merry tune My genty limbs shall move again. With Plutus' aid from Hymen free, To pomp and pleasure I'm resigned; Should Cupid aim a shaft at me— To lovers rich, the girls are kind.
LUCIO.
OTWAY, who has immortalized himself by the composition of the tenderest Tragedies in the English language, has not always succeeded in the lower walks of poetry. He has, however, written one song, elegant and easy, like the happiest style of Suckling and Congreve. The antithesis in the first stanza, and the thought in the last, are remarkably beautiful.
[Port Folio.]
I did but look, and love awhile, 'Twas but for one half hour; Then to resist I had no will— And now I have no power. To sigh and wish, is all my case, Sighs which do heat impart, Enough to melt the coldest ice, Yet cannot warm your heart. O! would your pity give my heart One corner of your breast, 'Twould learn of yours the winning art, And quickly steal the rest.
OSSIAN'S POEMS.
Few of our readers are unacquainted with the dispute respecting the authenticity of Ossian's Poems. The following summary extracted from the report of the committee of the Highland Society on this subject, will therefore probably prove interesting.
On the whole, the committee beg leave to report, that there are two questions to which it has directed its inquiries, on the subject which the society was pleased to refer to it, and on which it now subsists the best evidence it has been able to procure.
1st. What poetry, of what kind, and of what degree of excellence existed anciently in the Highlands of Scotland, which was generally known by the denomination of Ossianick, a term derived from the universal belief that its father and principal composer was Ossian the son of Fingal?
2d. How far that collection of such poetry, published by Mr. James Macpherson, is genuine?
As to the first of these questions, the committee can with confidence state its opinion, that such poetry did exist, that it was in common general, and in great abundance; that it was of a most impressive and striking sort, in a high degree eloquent, tender and sublime.
The second question is much more difficult to answer decisively. The committee is possessed of no documents to show how much of his collection Mr. Macpherson obtained in the form in which he has given it to the world. The poems and fragments of poems which the committee has been able to procure, contain often the substance, and sometimes almost the literal expression (the ipissima verba ) of passages given by Mr. Macpherson in the poems of which he has published the translations. But the committee has not been able to obtain any one poem the same in title and tenor with the poems published by him. It is inclined to believe that he was in use to supply to chasms, and to give connexion, by inserting passages which he did not find, and to add what he conceived to be dignity and delicacy to the original composition, by striking out passages, by softening incidents, by refining the language, in short, by changing what he considered as too simple or too rude for a modern ear, and elevating what in his own opinion was below the standard of good poetry. To what degree, however, he exercised these liberties, it is impossible for the committee to determine. The advantages he possessed, which the committee began its enquiries too late to enjoy, of collecting from the oral recitation of a number of persons now no more, a very great number of the same poems, on the same subjects, and then collating those different copies or editions, if they may be so called, rejecting what was spurious or corrupted in one copy, and adopting from another something more genuine and excellent in its place, afforded him an opportunity of putting together what might fairly enough be called an original whole, of much more beauty, and with much fewer blemishes than the committee believes it now possible for any person, or combination of persons to obtain.
The committee thinks it discovers some difference between the style both of the original (one book of which is given by Macpherson) and translation of Temora , and that of the translation of Fingal , and of the small portion of the original of that poem, which it received from his executors. There is more the appearance of simplicity and originality in the latter than in the former. Perhaps when he published Fingal , Mr. Macpherson, un-
known as an author, and obscure as a man, was more diffident, more cautious, and more attentive, than when at a subsequent period he published Temora , flushed with the applause of the world, and distinguished as a man of talents, and an author of high and rising reputation. Whoever will examine the original prefixed to some of the editions of the 7th book of Tamora , and compare it with the translation, will, in the opinion of the committee discover some imperfections, some modernisms (if the expression may be allowed) in the Galelick , which do not occur in the specimen of Fingal , given in Appendix to this report; and, in the English, more of a loose and inflated expression (which however was an error into which Macpherson was apt to fall) than is to be found in his earlier translations. He had then attained a height which, to any man, but particularly to a man of a sanguine and somewhat confident disposition like Macpherson, is apt to give a degree of carelessness and presumption, that would rather command than conciliate the publick suffrage, and in the security of the world's applause, neglects the best means of obtaining it. He thought, it may be, he had only to produce another work like Fingal , to reap the same advantage and the same honour which that had procured him; and was rather solicitous to obtain these quickly, by a hasty publication, than to deserve them by a careful collection of what original materials he had procured, or by a diligent search to supply the defects of those materials.
CHINA.
From some writers, the empire of China has had the highest character from the stability of its civil affairs, and comparisons have been often made in its favour, in a view of the most enlightened state of Europe. But the highest praise has been drawn more freely from imagination than truth, from imposters, than men soberly informed. Voltaire found on this full scope for his talents. The more extensive our knowledge has been, the less have we found to admire in the government of this celebrated country. As soon as admission could be obtained into this great nation, it became an object for the zeal of the missionaries to convert its inhabitants. Father Premaree, in 1700, writes:—"China is the most fruitful climate, and is the richest country in the universe." He then describes the magnificence of the court, and the wealth of the richest subjects. He then proceeds to a paradox, but than which nothing he thinks can be more true. "That the richest empire in the world is, in a sense, the poorest upon the globe." The number of inhabitants is prodigious, and yet a third part of the whole nation would accept a subsistence upon rice alone. Extreme necessity has given indulgence to great enormities. Children are not only sold, but exposed. Want has produced thieves, and famine is frequent in it ravages. Yet time had reconciled the poor to their sufferings; though an indolence often seen in Europe was unknown. "An inhabitant of China was often seen for days turning up the ground, and labouring in the water for a subsistence on rice, and the water in which it was prepared." It is not to be believed that any police would be sufficient to give universal content in such circumstances. It is not strange then to hear of discontent, especially when famine was spreading distress over a vast province.—Hence we learn from Mr. Barrow, who was in the late embassy from this country, that the principal cause of popular discontent was in the famine which prevailed. "Partial insurrections," says he, "occasionally happen: but they are generally owing to the extreme poverty of the people, which, in seasons of scarcity and famine, compel them to take by violence the means of subsisting life, which otherwise they could not obtain. To this cause may be referred the origin of almost all the commotions recorded in their history, through some of which, when the calamity became general, the regular succession has been interrupted, and even changed." He still is willing to attribute something to political causes. A visit to China could better inform the traveller of the condition of the poor and of the existing laws, than the causes of remote events, and of the past insurrections of the people.—The Jesuits say, that though the laws and the customs were favourable to the destruction of infants, yet the love of life was sufficiently strong to prevent self destructions. And they concur with Mr. Barrow in the representation of the prevailing practice of exposing children. After exposing the greatest evils of domestick education, Mr. Barrow proceeds to show that the horrid practice of infanticide was tolerated by custom, and encouraged by the government. He says, "It is tacitly considered as a part of the duty of the police of Pekin to employ certain persons to go their rounds, at an early hour in the morning, with carts, in order to pick up such bodies of infants as may be seen thrown out into the streets in the course of the night. No inquiries are made—but the bodies are carried to a common pit without the city walls, into which all such as may be living, as well as those that are dead, are thrown promiscuously." I should conclude that about 24 infants were, on an average, in Pekin daily carried to the pit of death, where the little innocents that have not yet breathed their last, are condemned without remorse,
"To whose foul-mouth no wholesome air breaths in, And there to die!"
This calculation gives nine thousand nearly for the capital alone, where it is supposed about an equal number are exposed to that of every other part of the empire.—What-
ever may have been the ancient policy on this subject, and whatever a sense of shame in the cruel moment of guilt may perpetrate in all nations, this calamity must not be attributed to a characteristick inhumanity, but to the cruelty of poverty unprovided for, neglected, and very often extreme. It is evident that the fundamental laws provide for no such state, nor is publick opinion favourable to it. But the political state of China involves such evils, in defiance of all the remonstrances, which are insufficient to remove the cause of the evils. No person can believe that such a state of society have sure tranquility.
[English Paper.]
CHEMISTRY MADE PLAIN.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW WORK, ENTITLED, Plain Discourses on the Chemical Laws of Matter , Containing a General View of the Principles and Improvements of the Science of Chemistry. With a particular Detail of those Parts, which are common and connected with Domestic Affairs; ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA. BY THOMAS EWELL, M.D. &c. OF VIRGINIA.
TO THE PROMOTERS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE ventured to present for your patronage, a new work.—It is a system of chemistry divested of such technical terms as retard the study, by those persons not desirous of entering into the useless refinements of the science; and it will convey particular descriptions of those processes that are for domestick purposes. The object of the work is to render the study of chemistry less difficult, more general and agreeable, as well as to lead to Improvements in various Arts.
Long has the greater part of mankind laboured under difficulties which might have been avoided by an acquaintance with the discoveries of philosophers. During the study of most sciences, we notice improvements unknown to the majority of the people; and in no one have these become more conspicuous than in the science of chemistry. Since the wild conjectures of deluded men were banished from its annals, the study has become one of the most useful and interesting to all of common understanding. The science is now characterised by a simplicity, hostile only to the pride of the pedantic scholar. Its extensive scenes are open, and with powerful attraction invite the entrance of the intelligent in the pursuit of pleasure, of information, or of most of the arts. An entrance is desired, that the wonderful beauty and wisdom displayed in the operations of nature may be contemplated with rapture, in parts neglected by the vulgar as a "dreary void."
To those in the pursuit of pleasure, the study of chemistry affords the greatest delight. The conversion of solids into volumes of varying airs, and of airs and other fluids into solids, are processes which although inferior to many in chemistry, give unusual satisfaction. To know the composition of the substances surrounding us, with their connection and relation to each other, and to understand many of the arts of chemists, will impart to the mind an agreeable action, while it increases its capacity to make improvements. And such are the fascinating powers attached to the pursuit of this knowledge, that France is fast becoming a nation of chemists, in consequence of the general study of the science by the ladies as well as gentlemen.
The respectable Cultivators of land will be much benefitted by an acquaintance with chemistry. It will teach them the properties of the soil they cultivate, the art of making manures, and the kinds of vegetables as well as Manures best adapted for their respective farms. An idea of this may be formed from the famous fact, that by a judicious management of the grave yards at Paris, such quantities of salt-peter were procured for the powder manufactories as to enable the French government to prosecute their war!
To be able to detect the presence, and discriminate between the noxious and innocent metals, as well as to make most useful combinations of them; to ascertain the constituents of medicinal springs; to detect the adulterations of Wines and other drinks; and to correct corrupted airs, must be of consequence to most individuals.
The burning of bodies—The Arts of making Gunpowder and Saltpetre—common Salt—and all other Salts—Of Tanning Leather—Of purifying and preserving animal and vegetable Matter—Of Dyeing and Painting—Of making Glass and Earthen Ware—Of Brewing—Distilling, &c. &c. depend on Chemistry.
No doubt most of them would be improved by a further cultivation of the science, which, from its simplicity, could be done in but a small part of the time often mispent by the artists. This will appear less doubtful, by the following extracts from a letter I received from the President, Mr. Jefferson—and from one received from Judge Washington of Mount-Vernon.
"MONTICELLO, August 1805. "Of the importance of turning a knowledge of chemistry to household purposes, I have been long satisfied. The common herd of philosophers seem to write only for one another. The chemists have filled volumes on the composition of a thousand substances of no sort of importance to the purposes of life; while the arts of making bread, butter, cheese, vinegar, soap, beer, cyder, &c. remain totally unexplained. Chaptal has lately given the chemistry of wine making; the late Dr. Pennington did the same as to bread, and promised to pursue the line of rendering his knowledge useful to common life; but death deprived us of his labours. Good treatises on these subjects should receive general approbation. "Accept of my salutations, "and assurances of respect."
"TH: JEFFERSON."
"MOUNT-VERNON, 19th September 1805. "I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects. I have not met with a single treatise which has not appeared unnecessarily obscured by technical terms, which only scholars can understand. They have been more generally addressed to the comprehension of professional men, than to those of the humbler walks of life; for whose use this science might be made most essentially to contribute, by adapting it to their capacities, and by pointing out the way by which its principles may be applied to the more common arts, in which they are daily employed. You will I think, do great good to society and . . . by executing such a work as you propose. My best wishes will accompany you in your labours, and I shall be happy to aid them as far as I can."
"BUSH. WASHINGTON."
But, fellow citizens, for you to know the Beauty, the Connection, the Importance of the Science which I wish to communicate to you, it is necessary that you know the Science itself. To relate in the most intelligible terms the discoveries of chemical philosophers will not be the extent of my labours. I shall offer a new view of the art of ascertaining the fertility of lands, and of the formation of vegetable juices, which has been approved of by some distinguished characters. I shall also relate some original experiments, a part of which establish a hitherto disputed doctrine concerning heat, and throw light on the art of enriching impoverished land.
You will now determine by your subscription, whether the desire of one to disseminate knowledge highly useful and interesting to most of mankind shall be gratified—whether the proposed publication shall appear.
T. EWELL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
As soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, the work shall be put to the press. It will be comprised in about 500 pages, Octavo, and be printed on good paper with suitable type. A general Index will be annexed to the work—with proper drawings of the apparatus commonly used by chemists. The work shall be delivered in boards to Subscribers at Three Dollars, per copy ** Subscriptions for the above work, received by the Editor of this Paper.
150 Firkins Choice Philadelphia BUTTER. For Sale by James Maurice & Co. October 23, tf 225
NORFOLK BOROUGH:
At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805.
Alexander Maclure, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Waddie, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Waddie & Co. Compts.
Against, Gilbert Robinson, and James Brown, Merchants, trading as partners under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan. Defs.
THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Congress, and the Rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the Complainant by their Counsel, It is ordered, That the said Defendants Robertson and Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Courthouse of the said Borough: And it is further ordered, That the Defendant Robert Dickson, Administrator of Henry Cavan, deceased, who hath effects of the said Robertson and Brown, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this Court, concerning the same. (A Copy, Teste,) 127 WILLIAM SHARP, C.N.B.C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805.
William Pennock, Com. it.
Against Jean de St. Maria, Robert Laurence, In Chancery.
The defendant Jean de St. Maria, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court—and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth—On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendant Jean de St. Maria, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in this 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 Robert Laurence, and Theo. Armitage, who have effects of the said Jean de St. Maria, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court concerning the same. (A Copy) 126 Teste, WM. SHARP, C. N. B. C.
MARTIN FISK,
Has just received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and for sale,
100 crates Crocker Ware, well assorted, 150 kegs F & FF Powder, 5 tons Shot, 150 casks Wrought Nails 4. 6. 8. 10. 20d. 60 kegs White Lead, 50 bolts Oznaburgs, 20 casks Hibbert's Porter, 50 boxes Short Pipes, 1500 lb. Seine Twine,
AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE & CUTLERY,
ON HAND, 20,000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee, 25 Hhds. Muscovado Sugar, 10 do. Loaf do. 30 chests Hyson 15 do. Hyson Skin 10 do. Young Hyson 8 do. Imperial 10 Hhds. Old Antigua Rum, 60 barrels Rye Whiskey, 30 do. Apple Brandy, October 4. tf 184
THIS DAY LANDING,
From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Grell, from Bordeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Rackets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Men's and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMJOHNS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf.
WHO HAVE ON HAND,
75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
TO RENT.
THE Store, Cellar, and Compting Room, No. 41, Main-Street, at present occupied by Messrs. GILLIAT & MACKINDER. Apply to Thomas Willock. April 1. tf 547
FOR SALE—BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
75 Puncheons Winward Island RUM. 6 do. 4th proof Old Jamaica do. 5 do. New-England do. 30 Pipes Best Holland GIN. 3 Hogsheads and 24 Barrels Country do. 8 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY. 11 do. do. Alicante do. 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. 17 Pipes Fine Old Sicily do. 70 Crates well assorted EARTHEN WARE. 8 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also, 70 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, } FLOUR. 90 do. Fine, } 27 do. SHIP STUFF. A. Maclure. August 7. tf 48
REMOVAL.
JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Holt's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. May 8. tf 659
LANDING
At the Subscriber's Wharf, from on board the Ship Ann, 200 Gross BOTTLES. 35 Boxes WINDOW GLASS. 3000 Bushels COALS. For sale by A. Maclure. September 4. tf 122
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
THE Drawing of the above Lottery, will commence in Richmond, the first week in next month, and be continued every other week till completed. ** Tickets for Sale at this Office. October 18. 3w 214
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.