Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-07-11 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. IV
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 11, 1808.
NO. 150.]
From the National Intelligencer of July 4.
The return of THIS DAY irresistibly recalls our attention to the day, when thirty-two years since, the American people declared themselves independent.
In 1776 we had no national existence. In 1808 we find ourselves consolidated by a form of government admirably fitted to defend us against foreign violence.
In 1776 our confidence reposed on a theory. In 1808 it rests on an experience of thirty-two years, during which we have enjoyed more tranquility, and attained a higher prosperity than any nation in existence.
In 1776 our numbers scarcely exceeded two millions. In 1808 they transcend six.
In 1776 we had no capital. In 1808 we have a capital equal to all our wants.
If then a righteous cause at that period prompted our patriots and heroes to proclaim, with one voice, their resolution to die rather than submit to the tyranny attempted to be practised over them.
Let war, with its greatest evils, befall us. However it may impede our growth, it will not prevent us from still continuing the happiest people on the face of the globe.
It, during our revolutionary struggle, we did without commerce, cannot we do without it now? Our agriculture was then very imperfect compared to what it now is.
Our navigation was inadequate to the transportation of our productions from the place where they grew to that where they were wanted.
At that time we had not a single canal or turnpike from one end of the continent to the other.
At that time, we had no mounted interest. Now we have a nominal interest ready to embark their millions to any rational extent in the promotion of internal improvements.
At that time, our manufactures were in their infancy. Now, they have attained to great importance, their extent being vastly beyond the foreign fabrics imported.
Should then war produce the greatest evil that can be apprehended from it, its worst possible effect would be a change in the direction of the capital and employment of a portion of our citizens.
We should continue to enjoy a plenty of every article essentially to a comfortable subsistence. We should neither feel the scourge of famine, or even dread its possible occurrence.
ally to a durable period of tranquility and prosperity. It proves the infinite superiority of the interior riches of a flourishing nation over those that emanate from commerce.
Let not a spirit of misconstruction view this in the light of an eulogium on war. Far different are the feelings under which it is penned.
In looking back to the glorious period of our revolution, we are called upon once more to commemorate the virtues and talents of the founders of our freedom.
Mark the contrast, presented by our present condition, which is by far a better subject for feeling than description, and with the sentiments it inspires.
From the United States' Gazette.
No. 1.
A very general opinion prevails that if the embargo was raised we should certainly, by resuming our commerce, be involved in a war with one side or the other.
It will, no doubt, be remarked, that in the strictures I have made, no notice has been taken of the consequences of the British doctrines; or, as Mr. Madison calls them "interpolations of the law of nations."
no apologist of the British, and in many instances have experienced a feeling sense of their injustice; but I have claims to the character of impartiality, and do assert, and it must be admitted by those acquainted with the subject, that the publick have not been candidly informed with respect to certain transactions of the British, most loudly complained of here.
For instance, the affair at New-York, by captain Bradley, the cause of prodigious clamour. I remember right, Mr. Jefferson's minister never made a specifick complaint of it to the British ministry.
* Upon these two points, we must dissent in part from the author's opinions. Ed. Ledg.
† Congress have been often called upon to legislate on this subject, but have always refused.
No. II.
I am next to consider whether the opinion that the embargo has kept us out of war be well or ill founded.
The laying an embargo on commerce is merely a cautionary measure, and cannot in its nature be a protection from war. It may make the outset of war less disastrous; but it seems impossible to imagine a case in which it might be even a means of preventing it.
* War, as defined by high authority, is "a trial which can do the other the most harm." At this time Great Britain could have done us much more harm than any other nation; but because we carried on with her the most profitable and extensive trade she had with any country, and chose to withdraw it abruptly, all her enmity and wish to do us harm, instantly ceased!
† The instances are numerous: The Sea Nymph, captain Whelan, condemned at Porto Cavallo in July, 1807, is a striking one. Her cargo was assorted; the British manufactures were separated from the rest and condemned under the Berlin decree, without any other cause being alleged—all besides was restored.
These facts and observations, it is presumed, incontrovertibly prove that the embargo rather provoked than prevented a war. But the patriotick embarrasses all at once are mightily affected for the dignity of the nation; those very men who heard the Berlin decree of Buonaparte without the least twinge of sensibility—a decree not only in direct violation of a solemn treaty and of the law of nations, but of every principle deemed sacred by the civilized world.
A MERCHANT.
Here, perhaps, the particular points set out upon, might be rested with safety; but I have something further to offer on the subject, which may claim a further number.
No. III.
I am admonished of the danger of being involved in a dilemma by urging so many complaints against the embargo: Whereas, say the embargo ists, if it did not exist, such is the state of our foreign relations, that we could have no outlet for our commerce.
There is another view to be taken on the subject

of this embargo, which, had it been duly considered, would have roused the patriotism of every intelligent citizen in the Atlantic states against the measure, and ought even now to be urged and repeated to precipitate its removal. The mind of the historian and man of observation, when he takes a retrospect of commerce from the earliest ages, will be forcibly struck with this important and highly interesting truth: That of the various countries which have in succession been celebrated for the support of commerce, and consequently for their wealth, power, and encouragement of the arts, when they in turn have ceased to cherish and support commerce, with the resentment of an injured and vengeful lover, commerce has abandoned them never more to return or smile upon them—a solemn fact. Witness Tyre, the cities of Greece, Carthage, Alexandria, Venice, Portugal, the Hanse Towns, Holland, all gone without the smallest prospect of ever being revived. England is now enjoying this exalted distinction, and it depends upon herself how long she maintains it. The United States had put in a claim with great boldness and success, threatening to rival the mistress of the ocean; but if our seamen are to be thrown out of employ by unlimited embargoes, they must abandon their country or their profession, for a more certain dependance, and those arts which used to receive their supplies through our navigation will have recourse to others. Short-lived indeed and inefficient will be our rivalry. And much is it to be feared when this stoppage of our navigation is removed, seamen cannot be found, ships will be rotten, many former sources of demand for our produce will be subverted, and others pre-occupied. I am much mistaken if we shall not find here the deepest and most lasting cause of regret for our present policy.
A MERCHANT.
No. IV.
Having gone through the commercial part of my subject, I proceed with the same plainness of speech, but with much more diffidence, to attempt the discussion of a question of high political import, namely, what position was it incumbent on the United States to assume on the promulgation of Buonaparte's Berlin decree. If I were bound to make answer to this question, in a single sentence only, I would say the dignified attitude of an independent nation. No country can have a more indubitable claim to the preservation of her rights than the United States. A monarch, if he is cowardly and base enough, may abandon the rights and honors of his subjects by yielding up his own; but such conduct in a representative republic is a criminal dereliction of duty in its rulers. On the promulgation of the Berlin decree, Obsta principiis ought to have been the American motto. The chief magistrate of this country ought to have informed the imperial despot with all the resolution and firmness the occasion demanded. "Our governments are connected by the sacred ties of a written compact, ratified by the highest official authorities—this you have not hesitated to violate and destroy at the motion of your mind, not only without the shadow of a cause, but without judging it necessary to offer an alternative. Nay, further, the government of the United States have hitherto reposed in the security which public law has given to the intercourse of friendly nations, and which we were weak enough to consider the reputation of your country as a guarantee. In all we have been deceived; this holy code has been equally outraged; and at once the rights of a free country, and the rights of her citizens, are wantonly violated. Withdraw and abrogate these imperial decrees, and discontinue the measures we complain of, or our hostility in war will be found as determined as our friendship in peace has been unremitting. I trust no one will consider such language stronger than the occasion calls for.
If Buonaparte had a right to say we should not trade with Great Britain, he had a right to say Philadelphia should not trade with Boston, New-York, or even Lancaster. If Buonaparte presumes to inhibit our traffic in British goods or produce; he may do the same thing with Boston or Carolina goods or produce, the principle that covers the one case will incontrovertibly embrace the other. If a bale of goods were found in my possession, which I had paid for, one half manufactured in Great Britain, and the other half in Russia, which I had an equal right to purchase, and a French court of prizes should seize and condemn the former, I should hardly believe my right survived for the latter. I ask my reader, if a bold and insolent intruder should force him to yield up one moiety of his plantation, whether he should imagine that he retained any ownership in the remaining half? Certainly he could not. It is not the way we draw conclusions for our ourselves.
I have now with all the candour and intelligence my mind could supply, taken a hasty view of our commercial and political situation, with respect to the causes of our present distressing misfortunes; and it does appear impossible to pursue any course of reasoning which will not result in this evident truth, That by continuing to submit to the degrading edicts of Buonaparte, we have nothing left worth contending for. Therefore I conclude, with all this right and justice on our side, and with all this violence and injustice against us, we have but one part to act—that is to take up a spirited line of defence, such as the courage and resources of the country are ready to place in the hands of our rulers, and in six months time we should consign the edicts of Buonaparte to the same abhorrence and contempt that we would those of Nero or Caligula.—I add no more.
A MERCHANT.
BANK OF NEWBERN.
The Directors have declared a dividend of six and one quarter per cent on the Stock of this Company, for the half year ending the 30th instant, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives, after the fourth day of July next.
M. C. STEPHENS, Cashier.
June 28, 1808.
LANDING
This Day from the Schooner Adventure and Brie Elizan,
55 hlds. sup. qual. Muscovado Sugar, 34 do. and 40 quarter casks particular Teneriffe WINE—For Sale by
Moses Myers.
July 6.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 11, 1808.
The intelligence brought by the Cornplanter but a few days later than that received by the Hantonia , and is not very interesting, except what is said of a general embargo on all American ships in France. This measure has been adopted, it is said, under a decree issued at Bayonne; but this decree does not appear in any of the papers which we have seen. We consider such a measure as so way improbable; the emperor will by that means have an additional pledge for our good behaviour. The pretext "of saving our ships from the English" is what may be called "a good one." So far as we may be permitted to express an opinion, we trust that the protection of Bonaparte will never be extended to any thing that is American.
Our government has received dispatches by the Cornplanter , they are most probably duplicates of those by the Osage , which latter vessel it is said sailed on the 15th, and was seen or spoke by the Cornplanter on the 18th May off Scilly. She is probably arrived before this.
We learn with great pleasure that JOHN EYRE, Esq. of Northampton County, is a candidate for the next congress for the district now represented by Burwell Bassett, Esq. We expect shortly to announce a new candidate for this district.
We notice in the North-Carolina papers, several candidates for the next congress, all of the Washington school, particularly ——— Person, Esq. for the Salisbury district; John Stanley, Esq. for the Newbern district; and Duncan Cameron, Esq. for the Hillsborough district.
The Chesapeake frigate went down to Hampton Roads on Saturday, but the wind coming to the eastward she could not get to sea. It is expected she will go out to day.
We take the liberty of recommending the Essays in this day's paper, signed A Merchant , to the perusal of every friend of commerce and of the country.
Letters received by the Cornplanter , state Flour in London on the 13th May, to be thirty-eight to forty shillings sterling per barrel. The next crop is said to be promising.
It is at length ascertained that MUNGO PARKE, the celebrated traveller in the interior of Africa, is no more. The British parliament have granted to his widow £3236 10s. sterling, and to Mr. ANDERSON, father of Mr. ANDERSON, who accompanied Mr. Parke, £1085. Charleston Courier.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5.
On Saturday last, the High Court of Errors and Appeals of this state, met for the last time, in order to give judgment in the cases, that had been argued during their session, which began the 20th ult. All the business of the court being finished, by the terms of the judiciary act of 1806, this court is henceforth abolished. The attending judges were Rush, Roberts, Hamilton, Wilson, Cooper and Young.
The important question—what is the legal operation of a sentence in a foreign court of admiralty, condemning a vessel as enemies' property, in an action on the policy, was discussed with distinguished learning and ability, by the counsel in the cause. It was contended by Messrs. Lewis and Ingersol, that this sentence is conclusive evidence against the insured, to falsify the warranty of neutrality. Messrs. Duponceau and Tilghman maintained the opposite principle. All the judges, except judge Cooper, were of opinion that the sentence was conclusive evidence, and affirmed the judgment of the Supreme court.
The ship Cornplanter , Captain Gillis, arrived at this port, on Sunday last, in 42 days from London, brings advices a few days later than heretofore received.
The Osage , it was reported, would sail for the United States, from Falmouth, about the 12th of May.
VERMONT.
ST. ALBANS, June 23.
At a general convention of the commissioned officers of third brigade, in the third division of the militia of Vermont, June 17, 1808:
Resolved, That the situation of this brigade requires an address to the publick, stating the abuses and indignities received from unfounded charges of insurrection, bribery, &c. and from recent military measures, by which the officers and soldiers of this brigade have been publicly denounced as unworthy of publick confidence, or publick employment.
Resolved, That col. Brantley Barlow, maj. Zerah Williby, maj. Carter Hickok, capt. Abner Morton, and lieut. Joseph Beaman, jun. be a committee to draft such address.
The convention then adjourned for one hour, at the expiration of which time, the committee made the following report.
TO THE PUBLICK.
This address is dictated neither by political nor party motives, nor by a disposition to increase the national jealousy, which, at the present alarming crisis, is so generally felt; but by a sincere desire to manifest to the world, that we and our soldiers ever have been, now are, and will continue to be prompt in obedience to the laws of our country, faithful in its service, and proud of standing in front of its defence. That such are our sentiments, and such our determinations, we trust is sufficiently evident from our past conduct, we now, as men, as citizens, as Soldiers , hold ourselves in readiness for the publick service. Yet for all this our reward is indiscriminate abuse and unqualified reproach!
It appears that on the 1st of August last, the collector of the port of Alburgh, officially received the
non-intercourse law, passed by congress on the 12th of March last; that on the same day he addressed a letter to Mr. Secretary Gallatin, stating, that having consulted certain law characters on the subject, it was thought impossible to execute that law, without any military force. Out of this letter it seems, grew the president's proclamation, by which the peaceable and quiet citizens of this frontier section of the union, were transformed into conspirators, insurgents, and rebels, against the laws of their country.
In consequence of this proclamation, orders were immediately issued by the captain general of this state, for a detachment of militia from the first regiment in this brigade, to be stationed at Windmill Point, for the ostensible purpose of reducing to law and order, our misrepresented and degraded citizens. These orders were executed without a moment's delay, and our detachment acquitted themselves with honor. But, notwithstanding their ability and fidelity, as soldiers, they could not command the wind and waves, and consequently could not prevent the passage of rails and potash into Canada. It was therefore concluded, that more troops must be raised; but, said the movers of these extraordinary measures, the militia in this part of the state cannot be trusted; they are too easily bribed; they are too much interested, and will not kill their neighbours and friends in order to enforce the law. And after further consultation, in which military gentlemen were studiously neglected, it was resolved that the public safety required the presence of troops from the Southward; these troops , it was said, would kill when ordered, and could not be bribed.
Pursuant to this policy, a detachment of one hundred and fifty men, from the county of Rutland, were ordered to military stations within the limits of this insulted brigade, and are now scattered about among us in little standing armies, subject to the orders of the collector of the revenue.
This is a brief statement of facts, and such are the singular indignities which have been heaped on the meritorious soldiery of this brigade.
Thus situated, our characters as men, as soldiers, being thus wantonly traduced; our silence, at such a time, and under such circumstances, would be deservedly constructed into an acquiescence in the justice of these aspersions.
At home and where we are known, we fear not the consequences as they respect us personally; but abroad, and with strangers these vile fabrications are received as truths. We are therefore compelled by every manly and ingenious sentiment, and in justice to ourselves, our soldiers, and our country, thus publicly to declare, that we know the foregoing charges of insurrection, bribery, &c. to be wholly unfounded, and that we consider them as the legitimate productions of a contemptible, yet dangerous policy, adopted and pursued by those, whose governing object is not the good of their country. Such are our feelings, and such are our opinions and sentiments. Yet we ask not our countrymen to adopt our feelings, or our opinions; we ask them to inquire, to reflect, and to act for themselves; we conceive ourselves abused and insulted beyond example.
In the first place unfounded reports of combinations, conspiracies and insurrections among us, were fabricated and industriously spread; and then, at great expense to the publick, troops were raised, and marched from a distance of a hundred and twenty miles; thus the soldiery of this frontier brigade were treated not only with contemptuous neglect, but with open, direct, and most degrading insult.
As this has been done, and that too, without a cause; but an objet there must have been, "this mighty maze is not without a plan." What this object was, we pretend not to say, only that we have too much reason to fear, that private speculation at the expense of the publick good, and under the sanction of the law, is among the least of the evils contemplated.
If insurrection, rebellion, perjury and bribery were our rallying points, we must have been prepared for the blackest deeds that blot the page of history; and in this light we have been represented. Lawless in design, we must have been desperate in execution; and against such an host, of what avail would have been a hundred and fifty militia? Instead of being suffered to reach their destined stations, they must have fled from our sedition borders, or fallen sacrifices to our rebellious arms. If we are justly accused of these crimes, the honour of our country calls for our trial and condemnation; these partial military measures do not inflict the proper punishment.
But let our calumniators reflect, that in times of foreign aggression, or domestic opposition and insurrection, the protection of our rights, the defence of our country, and the authority of our laws, ultimately depended on our militia; and to trifle with the reputations of this class of citizens, or directly, or even impliedly to call in question their fidelity and patriotism, is essentially weakening the strongest defence of our publick institutions. When the spirits of our militia are broken by unprovoked insult and abuse, if military force should be necessary, standing armies must be established; and where their tents are fixed, liberty must quit the field. These are considerations in which the publick are too deeply interested, long to behold, with indifference, our present debased situation.
With regard to our fellow soldiers from the county of Rutland, as they were prompt in their compliance with the requisitions of government, we honour and revere them: as they are noble and soldier-like in their deportment among us, we esteem and respect them.
We have now only to add, that we have ever been true and faithful to the state of Vermont; that we have ever supported the constitution of the United States; that we have ever, and ever will, with becoming freedom, express our sentiments of publick men and of publick measures: and that we will, whenever we conceive that our duty requires it, drag from their lurking places, the insidious workers of political iniquity, and place before the bar of publick censure and contempt, the infamous revilers of true and loyal citizens. In this work our tongues and our pens may, with propriety be employed. Our swords are reserved for the open enemies of our country; and as they never have, they never shall be drawn in opposition to the government of our choice.
In continuation of these sentiments and these determinations, we have herewith individually and officially subscribed, this 17th day of June, 1808.
Res'd, That this convention do accept the report of their committee, and that it be printed in the St. Albans Advertiser , with a request to the se-
veral printers throughout the United States, to publish the same in their respective papers.
LEVI HOUSE, Brigadier General. ABNER MORTON, Aide-de Camp. [Here follow the names of 2 lieutenant colonels, 5 majors, 18 captains, 32 lieutenants and ensigns, of infantry—2 captains and 4 lieutenants of artillery—1 major, 3 captains, 6 lieutenants, 3 cornets of cavalry, with the staff of the brigade.]
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE
Received by the Ship Cornplanter , arrived at Philadelphia from London.
LONDON, April 28.
Yesterday, at 12 o'clock his majesty arrived at the Queen's palace, from Windsor, where he was received by the Dukes of York, Cumberland, and Cambridge.
Presentments at the Levee.
Mr. Pinckney, the American minister by Mr. Canning, and conducted by Sir Steven Cotterel, the master of the Ceremonies.
Mr. Rose, jun. upon his return from a special mission to the United States.
Admiralty Court. Doctors' Commons.
April 27.
This day the right hon. Sir William Scott proceeded to the adjudication of the following cases:
Sally, Picket, master.—This American vessel, in ballast, was going from one French port to another, when she was captured by the Shannon frigate, and brought to Plymouth. Ship condemned for breach of blockade.
Kitty, Morehouse, master.—This American vessel, laden with salt, fruit, and wine, was captured on a voyage from Lisbon to New York, and sent into Plymouth. The court condemned the ship, and that part of the cargo, proved to belong to a Portuguese merchant, and restored the remainder.
Oriental, Bartlett, master.—This vessel under American colours, with salt on board, was captured by the Shannon frigate. It appearing to the court, that the salt was not more than sufficient for ballast, it restored the ship and cargo, subject to the captor's expense.
April 28.
This day the right hon. Sir William Scott proceeded to the adjudication of the following cases:
Fame, Ham, master.—This American ship, laden with salt, fruit, wine, &c. was on a voyage from Lisbon to Providence, when captured by the Comus , and sent to Falmouth. Ship condemned for breach of blockade; part of the cargo claimed for a Portuguese merchant, restored.
Sally & Hetty, Fleming, master.—This vessel, under American colours, with a cargo similar to the above, was on a voyage from Lisbon to Philadelphia, when captured by the Blossom sloop, and brought to Portsmouth. Ship, and cargo condemned, on the ground of breach of blockade, and the mate's private adventure restored.
April 29.
This day the right hon. Sir William Scott proceeded to the adjudication of the following case:
Manchester, Reynolds, master.—This American vessel, laden with wine, fruit, and salt, from Cadiz to Philadelphia, was captured by the Carolina privateer, and brought to Plymouth. Ship condemned for breach of blockade, as was that part of the cargo claimed by a Mr. Cooke, and the remainder restored.
May 9.
Since our last, information of a later date has been received from Sweden. Our brave ally is proceeding in the invasion of Norway, not without meeting resistance, but with a prospect of ultimate success. For the details, we refer to our foreign intelligence. We cannot with truth attach great importance to the conquest of Norway as a military operation, though we are aware of the resources it would furnish us with a supply of timber, &c. It is only in one respect that it is of moment. The acquisition of that country cannot, fail to have the most beneficial effect upon the publick mind in Sweden. The Swedes are a people sensible of national honour; they are the inveterate foes of Denmark; and the exercise of dominion over one of the provinces of their adversary will certainly counteract the impression arising from the probable conquest of Finland. The date of our last intelligence from the Grand Duchy is of the 7th April. There is no further account of the asserted retreat of the Russians. It is probable they may be content to remain a military position within the frontier of the province. Masterly and admirable as has been the retreat of general Klingspor, it is not to be expected that he can with all his collected forces act on the offensive.
Dispatches were received on Sunday morning at the Admiralty from Sir Samuel Hood, dated from the Baltic, the 25th of April, but they bring no news of importance. It was not to be expected that any enterprise would be formed by the forerunners of our expedition. When our whole force shall have arrived, we may look forward to some decisive operations which may relieve us from all apprehensions, and the necessity of providing against the possibility of an attack from the North. Zealand has been declared by our government in a state of blockade.
A vessel arrived on Saturday from the coast of Holland, with a number of male passengers on board. The captain states, that he had taken them, together with some females, from a neutral port, with the intention of landing them at Holland their native country, but so strict was the Dutch government that it would permit no person to land in the first instance. After great intercession, however, in favour of the ladies, they were allowed to join their friends on shore. The captain proceeded with the other passengers to England. While the vessel was waiting the pleasure of the Dutch government, of course with its connivance, an Austrian messenger found his way on board, who was charged with dispatches from his government to this country. He landed at Harwich on Saturday. None of the passengers, besides the messenger and three women were permitted to land.
A Dutch paper of the 30th ult. containing accounts from Paris of the 25th, reached town on Friday, brought by a gentleman who with difficulty escaped from Holland. They are not important. Letters received at the same time state, that king Louis had issued a decree since his arrival at Amsterdam, for the establishment of measures of additional rigour against any communication with this country. They also mention that the captain

and crew of a vessel which some time since conveyed an English gentleman from Holland (the hon. Cecil Jenkins) were on their return, thrown into prison, and it was supposed the former would be proceeded against as having been guilty of a capital offence. The transfer of the court to Amsterdam had diffused a temporary gaiety and splendour in that town; but the distress throughout the country is represented as general and increasing.
May 10.
Yesterday we received foreign papers to the 4th instant. The information they bring is such, as in the course of events was to be expected. The most important articles respect Spain. On the 18th ult. the new king of Spain set out from Madrid to meet Buonaparte, who was to pass through that kingdom. The king issued two mandates or decrees previously to his departure. The perusal of them has served to impress upon our minds this fact; that the new sovereign is by no means securely fixed on his throne, even in his own estimation; and the anxious repetition of his assurances, that Buonaparte comes as his friend, strongly corroborates this opinion. It is, besides, remarkable that the French papers still continue to call the king by his former title of Prince of the Asturias. We observed long since, and we must repeat the remark now, that we deem the recognition of the new king by Buonaparte, or the re-establishment of the old monarch equally uncertain. By withholding his determination for the present, Buonaparte will be able to secure his own terms with either; and as the friends and counsellors of the father and son meet his wishes and demands most readily, we shall hear him either announce the deposition of the late king as an act of national justice on the enemy of his people and the ally of England or proclaim the usurpation of the prince as an act of horrid parricide, worthy the execration of mankind.
It is curious to remark in what vague and mysterious terms the proclamation speaks of the reasons of Buonaparte's visit. A great object is spoken of, but is not further explained, which will be equally beneficial to both nations. It is further worthy of notice, that the provinces of Spain have sent deputies to Buonaparte at Bayonne. This is an indecent act, if Ferdinand the seventh be indeed their sovereign. What if Buonaparte recognize them as the representatives of Spain, and proclaim that the late king has abdicated his throne, and that it is necessary he should settle the constitution of the country?
Besides the information derived through the more circuitous channel of these papers, there has been a direct arrival from Spain. A vessel is arrived from Portugalete, which port she left on the 26th ult. She brings letters from Bilboa of the 25th; but the reports current yesterday, in consequence of this arrival, were not very consistent or satisfactory.
It was said by some, that the late king and queen of Spain had been ordered to Bordeaux. This is so far probable, that it will certainly suit the purposes of Buonaparte to be in possession of all the persons of the royal family. A prisoner of distinction has been escorted from Madrid in a close carriage, and under a strong military guard. Some imagined that the prisoner was the Prince of Peace; but no precise information was known, nor was the destination of the military escort clearly ascertained.
We have, however, reason to believe, that intelligence of a less vague description is actually arrived.
In Holland, the government (according to private letters) is proceeding with all the rigour which Buonaparte can desire. Members of the administration applied to the king recently for the release of passengers from England who had been made prisoners. His majesty did not even condescend to notice the application.
It is said, that a decree is about to be issued, ordering the capture of all Americans, in conformity with that issued at Bayonne. This information was brought by an American vessel, which would herself have been detained, had she remained another day within the power of the enemy.
When these measures are going on, to the infinite distress of this country, a display of pomp and parade has been made, which has not probably produced so strong an effect upon the phlegmatic Dutch as the more lively members of our government probably promised. On the 25th ult. the anniversary of the establishment of the order of the Bath was celebrated with great solemnity, at Amsterdam. The king made a speech in Dutch, which was replied in a long oration by the Chevalier Van der Palm, the speaker of the order. His speech is very long, full of "wise saws," and moral sayings, and eternally referring to the very prudent motto of the Dutch knights:
Doe wel, en zie niet om
That is, "Act well, and do not look about you." A very wise admonition we must confess.
Positive information is derived from Holland, that the Rochfort squadron is in Toulon, and that no battle has taken place.
The Renommee frigate is arrived with dispatches from admiral Purvis, whom she left about a fortnight since. It is said that the news she brings confirms the report of the combined Toulon and Rochfort squadrons having got safely back to Toulon. The Spartan frigate, capt. Brenton, saw ten sail of the enemy's ships on the 8th ult. off Sardinia, steering down the Mediterranean.
The expedition sailed from Yarmouth yesterday morning, with a fair wind for the northward. It was a grand spectacle. The naval force consists of 9 sail of the line, 5 frigates, 6 sloops, and 15 gun-brigs, with upwards of 200 sail of transports with troops, 80 of which have horses on board. Several gun-boats accompany the expedition; they draw only two feet water, and carry a long 18 pounder, and a caronade. It is conjectured that they are to cover the landing of the troops.
Late last night, a Portuguese officer arrived at South Andey street, with the long expected and joyful intelligence of the safe arrival of the Prince Regent of Portugal at Bahia, on the 25th January; and after remaining there about a month, had sailed for the Rio de Janeiro. His royal highness made several excursions into the surrounding country, and was present at a great hunting party at Cachoeira, about 15 leagues from Bahia. The course of people from the interior was incredible, and his royal highness, with his usual affability, gave audience to every one.
It appears that the Principe-Real was separated in a gale of wind from the rest of squadron, and it was not until the night of the 15th that she was joined by the Bedford man of war.
The remaining persons of the royal family had arrived at the Rio de Janeiro, with the rest of the Portuguese and British men of war, a few of which had entered Pernambuco in distress.
May 11.
Some details have just been received from Spain, which are highly interesting, and which strongly mark the national feelings.
At Madrid in the Plaza Maya, 4000 French troops were collected, with artillery mounted, & every other manifestation of hostiledemands against the inhabitants. It is stated, that this force was successfully resisted by the populace, and that all ranks of persons united in publicly proclaiming their indignation at the conduct of these intruders. When Murat expostulated with the people, he observed, that his countrymen appeared not to injure, but to protect the Spanish people as friends; he was told that weapons of war were not necessary for the intercourse of friendship, and that the valour of the Spanish people were equal to their own protection.
In another place a large body of French troops are said to have been disarmed and deprived of their cannon; the people declaring that, if they came as friends they did not want cannon and if as foes, it was proper for the Spaniards not to suffer them to have any.
A volunteer of Arragon is reported to have been affronted by three of the Mamelukes, two of whom he killed, and wounded the other, but was at length killed himself.
A man had been tried according to the short ceremonies of martial law, for robbery, and had been found guilty. He was to undergo military execution; the regiment was drawn up which was to inflict the punishment, and before he reached the ranks he was rescued by the populace, who conducted him to the commander in chief, and loudly demanded his liberation and pardon. Murat thought proper to condescend to the wishes of the citizens, and the man was conveyed away amidst loud acclamations.
The journey of the new king to Bayonne had produced an almost general dissatisfaction, which was loudly expressed in the different places through which he passed. It is said that in one of his proclamations issued on his journey, he declared that for the best assurances his royal person would be safe, he would not have acquiesced in the invitation to go to Bayonne; and that in the course of four or five days he shall, with the assistance of his good brother and ally, settle the affairs of Spain to the content and joy of his subjects.
This proclamation, which shewed that Buonaparte was to interfere in the affairs of the country, did not by any means tend to quiet the people, and on the next day, 19th April, another was published, the people having assembled in crowds round the new king's residence at Vittoria. The duke de Infantado addressed them, and at last persuaded them to retire, though not without expressions of much dissatisfaction. The new king, it is added, means to represent to Buonaparte the antipathy which the people have to the French troops, and to press their immediate recall.
Meanwhile Catalonia has offered to raise and maintain 160,000 men, for the support of the new king, and Andalusia 50,000. The Castilians have not imitated the example of these two provinces, and in Newcastle the public opinion does not seem favourable to the new monarch. It is feared that Spain will be convulsed by the partisans of the deposed king, and the new king, for every one sees that the abdication of the former was a measure of compulsion, not of choice. Indeed it is reported that he himself protested against it, and is gone to Bayonne, to interest Buonaparte in his favour. Buonaparte the usurper himself of the crown of one branch of the Bourbons, will thus have a legitimate sovereign belonging to another branch of the Bourbons pleading against his son for having usurped his crown and dignity!
But it is impossible not to fear and feel that these disturbances may be detrimental rather than beneficial to Spain, and that Buonaparte may take advantage of them, to fix his yoke more firmly upon her neck. That he will assist her in rendering herself independent of France it were absurd to suppose—that he will withdraw his troops because they are hated by the Spaniards, it were impossible to believe. Partial successes indeed the Spaniards may have had against insolated bodies of French troops, but irregular and undisciplined valour can effect but little against them when their force is united and concentrated. We wish with anxiety for the full development of Buonaparte's plans and intentions.
The hostile disposition of Buonaparte towards America is subject to no doubt, if the measure of an embargo on all American vessels in France be decisive.
On the 7th inst. an American vessel arrived in Guernsey which left Rochfort on the night of the 30th ult. in consequence of a private, but positive communication, that an order had been received at the Custom-house, to embargo all American vessels at Charante, and the other French ports, and which would be carried into effect the following morning.
The conferences between Mr. Secretary Canning and Mr. Pinckney have for the present terminated; and to day Mr. Nourse sets out on his return to America, with the result. Much discussion is understood to have arisen upon the right of searching merchant ships; and it is scarcely necessary to observe, that the interests of Britain have not been compromised by any concession of ours on this important point.
Courier.
May 12.
Madrid Gazettes, and private letters from different parts of Spain have been received to the end of April. They mention (but we doubt their assertion) the arrival of the New King at Bayonne, on the 20th of last month. Buonaparte is said to have received him with politeness, and to have invited him to dinner. But nothing have yet transpired which can enable us to throw any strong or steady light upon the intentions of Buonaparte. Private accounts say that the new king has announced the principal object of his journey to be to marry a princess of the house of his august ally. And yet we are desired to believe that the chief motive which induced him to concur in project for deposing his father, was to get rid of the influence of France! To Bayonne also dethroned the king and queen are travelling, preceded by the disgraced minister, the prince of peace, whom Murat withdrew from prison, and, not suffering any judicial investigation to take place upon his conduct which the new king has solemnly promised, sent him under an escort
of French troops to Bayonne. What right have we then to believe that the motives of the new king are of the patriotic kind they have been said to be, or to expect that the effect of this revolution will be the destruction of French influence in Spain! All probability and all facts are against it. Buonaparte sends an order to Murat to transmit the fallen minister to him and he is accordingly sent him—He hovers with a menacing attitude upon the frontiers of Spain, and preserves an awful silence, to be broken only when the accused and the accuser, the victor and the vanquished, shall appear before him— sub judice lis est . And all the parties submit to this foreign tribunal! And a revolution, which relates only to Spain, is to be tried and finally decided by a French judge!—And this judge has none of the attributes of justice about him—the well poised even scales, the severe impartiality. He has possessed too of the capital and the strong fortresses of the country, whose monarchs are thus about to plead their cause before him—who will find, no doubt, that he is the Gaul who will throw his sword into the scale, and thus decide the cause.
In every step which Buonaparte has taken in this eventful scene, he has displayed a studied contempt for Spain, a determination to do every thing to wound her pride, and to prove to her that he means to treat her as a conquered country. Whether the least opposition has been made to his will he has used force, as in the instance of seizing the fortresses of Pampuluna and the other places. The French troops are in want of clothes, and contributions are levied upon Madrid, through the notice published in the Madrid Gazette attempts to give it the air of charitable donation. He will not even suffer her to retain the memorials and trophies of her ancient renown; but, before he has set foot on the Spanish territory, demands the sword of Francis the First, which had been surrendered by that monarch when he was taken prisoner at the battle of Pavia, and which has been kept with a pious reverence for nearly three centuries in the royal armoury of Spain. And this sword is immediately delivered to him by the new king, who is to restore the ancient glory and renown of Spain.
It is impossible therefore to consider the late revolution as having been brought about on the part of the new king with those feelings of patriotism that would make him use every effort for the deliverance of his country from the French yoke. We see nothing in him but the tool of France. The people indeed are influenced by patriotic sentiments; they believe that measures will be changed because the monarch has been changed, and that because the old king was deposed on account of his attachment to a minister who was the tool of France, the new king will pursue a very different system—Happy shall we be to find that their belief is well founded, but nothing has yet transpired to justify us in entertaining such an expectation.
May 13.
The Osage was expected to sail yesterday from Falmouth to America. Mr. Lewis will go by taking out despatches from Mr. Pinckney to the government of the United States. Mr. Nourse, having to manage some mercantile concerns, will remain a few weeks longer in this country.
Accounts which may be relied upon, containing intelligence of a very late date having been received from the French coast. The embargo laid upon all American vessels in the French ports is stated to have been a measure carried into effect in conformity with the Bayonne Decrees. We understand, however, that pains have been taken in the drawing up of the Decrees, to give it the colour and air of a proceeding much less hostile to the Americans than at first was imagined. It is pretended that this act of kind consideration towards America—a precaution for the benefit of her citizens, to prevent their property being seized by the British; since it is notorious they cannot venture upon the high seas, without encountering the risk of becoming the prey of British cruizers.
We have received foreign Journals up to the 6th inst. They contain little of any moment.
Accounts from Oporto have reached town to the 25th ult. It now appears, that the French allow shipments of wine to be made, under certain regulations. One of the principal, is that the merchant, or shipper, is to pay an additional duty upon wine, at the rate of about 33s. per puncheon. Every thing remained quiet at Oporto, at the above date, and nothing particular of a political nature had lately occurred.
SPAIN.—We have been favoured with the following remarks and statements on the present crisis of the Spanish monarchy.—We wish we could in every respect agree with the writer. The suggestion that Bonaparte is afraid of trusting himself into Spain is again repeated. We can barely coincide with it: to be sure, assassination is a disease that tyrants are liable to die of, and therefore he may not like hastily to venture where there is danger of catching the contagion; but open and warlike violence, surrounded as he will be by 150,000 of his best troops, he has no reason to dread.
"The total ignorance of the affairs of Spain, in regard to the nature of the country, the character of its government, and the existing order of things, will justify at least some observations on these subjects, become so important from the new relations and peculiar condition of that once flourishing empire. The revolution is stated to be wholly of Spanish origin; the natives, on the one hand, disgusted with the tameness and imbecility of their legitimate sovereign; and, on the other, with the concealed usurpation of the queen, the Prince of the Peace, and their master Buonaparte, have thrown off the allegiance which became unsupportable, and have placed the prince of Asturias on the throne of his father. In assuming the reins of government, he has not, as has been absurdly supposed, surrendered his baptismal name, which is considered sacred as his religion by every Spaniard; he was christened by the name of Ferdinand. We are told by a profound historian that the wisdom of a prince is most successively displayed in the selection of his counsellors. As soon as the new sovereign ascended the throne, he introduced into his cabinet the duke of Infantado, a nobleman of the age of 32 years, who had never bowed the knee to the profligate of the preceding reign; who had refused all public employment during that administration, and whose virtue and talents his countrymen looked for future redress, under the complicated miseries to which they were exposed. It has been falsely represented that duision and animosity prevailed among the Spanish people. Buonaparte has no friends but the armed soldiers under his orders, and
Ferdinand is the idol of the people.
"What has been the conduct of France to accelerate the crisis, in the neighbouring kingdom of her ally; the troops of Spain have prepared with their various preceances, and those gallant warriors who ought to be protecting their native land, are dispersed in the inhospitable regions of the north of Europe. This insidious design completed, the armies of France are pouring down the Pyrenees, until 150,000 invaders dominate the fertile plains of Castile, and the contiguous provinces. Buonaparte remains invisible at Bayonne, doubtful whether to hazard his person, and peculiarly announcing an intention of taking a course he is afraid to pursue. Murat is now in Madrid, with 40,000 troops under his orders, endeavouring to effect by artifice, what he cannot complete by force; promising, and conciliating, to entangle his victims in a net, from which extrication will be impossible. But it is easy to perceive that he has many difficulties to encounter, in a country extended through 320,000 square miles, abounding in natural fortifications, far superior to the artificial means of interior defence, destroyed at the commencement of the 16th century, by the patriotism of the virtuous and revered Ximenez. Many of the fortresses, which were for centuries so successively defended by Moorish gallantry, yet remain unimpaired; and, if the nation should be true to itself, to its prince and to its arms, much remains yet to be performed, before its provinces will be surrendered to Gallic usurpation.
"Much uncertainty prevails, not only with respect to the future state, but with regard to the present situation of the royal family. Certain it is, that the prince of peace is conveyed to France under a powerful escort, and apprehensions are entertained that the late king and queen, and their second son, don Carlos (the idol of the people,) are pursuing the same road. The two younger children continue at Madrid; they are of tender years, and no apprehension can be entertained of their interference in publick measures."
The above information we received from a respectable source; other intelligence, however, places the principle of the revolution on a different foundation, though it coincides with several of the facts. It states that the late king and queen are to be sent into France under a strong escort. With respect to the Prince of Peace, nothing, it is said, is yet determined respecting his fate. It farther adds, a meeting took place between Buonaparte and the new king of Spain, not at Bayonne, as was supposed, but on the frontiers of Spain, near Vittoria. At this interview Buonaparte received Ferdinand with the greatest distinction, acknowledged him king of Spain and the Indies, and has conceded to him the administration of Portugal, until the conclusion of a general peace. Spain is to join in the confederation of the Rhine, and to furnish a contingent of 50,000 men. The revolution is said to have been effected wholly by French intrigue, and by the arrangements which have taken place, Buonaparte has virtually become king of Spain. But though the new government is entirely devoted to France, the people of Spain seem very unwilling to sacrifice their independence. Several commotions have taken place, and it has been thought necessary to augment the French troops in Madrid to upwards of 50,000 men.
The two accounts, though not perfectly agreeing with each other, are not perfectly contradictory. The people of Spain are allowed, on all hands, to have been the immediate operative agents in dethroning the late king, and might have united in elevating his successor, from the benefit that he would maintain the independence of their country against France. His succession, however, is confirmed by Buonaparte, from his secret conviction that Ferdinand VII. is his creature. With respect to Portugal, it is said, that although the nominal administration of it is given to the new king of Spain, it is obvious that general Junot will, in reality, be the governor of that unfortunate country. The marriage between the new king of Spain, and one of the Buonaparte family (perhaps Mademoiselle La Pugerie) will shortly take place.
From another quarter, we learn, that about the latter end of last month, 80,000 French troops were to pass through Bordeaux, to the Spanish dominions.
Collector's Office, Norfolk, 11th July, 1808.
THE President of the United States having deemed it expedient to extend the time for granting permissions to send vessels in ballast to places in the West-Indies, or to any part of America North of the line, for the purpose of bringing property into the United States, under the 7th section of the act of 12th March last, Notice is hereby given that permissions will be granted at this office on the principles pointed out by the law, provided that application be made prior to the first day of August next, as no permission will afterwards be granted.
WM. THOMSON, D.C. For LARKIN SMITH, Collector.
BANK NOTES
As below described, were put into the Post Office at this place on the 27th May last, enclosed in a letter addressed to Messrs John Warder & Sons, Publishers, his, and which letter has never been received; it is therefore presumed that the Bank Notes may have fallen into improper hands, and should such appear in circulation we earnestly request that they may be stopped; any satisfactory information regarding them will be thankfully received, and if required liberally rewarded.
Buchanan & Pollok.
Petersburg, July 5th, 1808 Bank of Virginia, payable at their Office of Discount and Deposit, Petersburg, to Robert Birchett, President thereof, or bearer. B No. 332. 9th February, 1805, $ 100 C 866, 6th July, 100 D 153, 7th February, 100 394, 9th do. 100 790, 6th May, 100 753, 7th do. 100 788, do. do. 100 $ 700
FOR RENT.
A convenient Dwelling-House for a small family, pleasantly situated. Apply to Job Palmer.
June 15.

ENGLISH KID SHOES.  WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, 1 trunk fashionable English Kid Shoes, For Sale at a very low price To close a consignment, they will sell the best of HUSSAR BOOTS at 8 Dolls. per pair, Backstrap do. at 10 do. do. June 9.
A Cargo of Liverpool Stoved SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars. Moses Myers. April 18.  For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24.
NOTICE. Whenever hereafter any person or persons, shall prefer his or their petition, to the Judge of the Virginia District, for the purpose of obtaining a mitigation or remission of any fine, penalty or forfeiture, incurred under the laws of the United States; such petition must be deposited with the Clerk of the District Court, and by him, be transmitted to the Judge. By order of the Honourable Cyrus Griffin, Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia. Teste, Seth Foster, Clerk. June 15.
I will give Cash for barrel STAVES for fifteen days from this date. Moses Myers. June 6.  At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 4d Nails 9 1-2d 5d do. 2s. 9d. m. or 11d 6d do. 2s. 9d. or 12 1-2d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 8d Sprigs, 4s 6d per M. 10d do. 2s 9d 12d and 14d do. 2s 9d He offers also for cash only—  HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street. 10 hhds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do RUM, 30 hhds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Mould Candles, 6 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffles; 1 do fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do Rugs; 1 do Check Shirts, 2 do Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heffans, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs October 24.
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No 44, Church-Street May 30.
FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. April 7.
6000 bushels Stoved SALT, 40 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally, by A. Maclure. March 2.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, or the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best Crown Lancents, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. October 3.
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation. Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 80 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses; 8 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New-York prime Pork and Beef; 30 cases Cheese, A few barrels Mackerel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns, &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26.
FOR SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARTHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7.
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY For this purpose, he has employed the journeyman who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it.
New SHOES from New-York, is usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 2s 6d and 3s for 7s 6d; those at 1s 6d for 1s 6d except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 8s 6d for 7s 6d, and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction. Gentlemen's SHOES and PUMPS of many kinds, made in his factory, and in Newark. VERNON'S BOOTS, which are no doubt elegant—Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very few gentlemen who cannot be fitted. A few hundred bushels of ground Allum Salt; India Cottons, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash.
A few Casks of Best LONDON PORTER. July 6.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 25th day of May, 1808. Cornelius Cruwyswan, Compt'g against Maritz Bozell and Moses Myers, Defendants. In Chancery. The defendant Maritz Bozell 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 now ordered that the said defendant Maritz Bozell, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July 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 that it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Maritz Bozell in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Hastings Court continued and held the 24th day of May, 1808. Thomas Jones, Compt'g against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased. Defendant. In Chancery. The defendant 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 said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court-House of the said Borough. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: In the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808. Robert, John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Slater, widow and devisee for life of John Slater, deceased, Richard and William S. Slater, sons and devisees of the said John Slater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Slater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Slater, deceased, Defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
WHITE JEANS, &c. Just Received A few pieces very fine White JEANS, Real Patent NANKINEES, Best NAVY CLOTHS, and fashionable BUTTONS. For Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. May 9.
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, Per his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17.
On Hand, A few qr. casks of choice Teneriffe WINE, And a few kegs fresh Dutch HERRINGS.—For sale by the Subscriber. Moses Myers. April 25.
Mackinder & White, Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N. B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS FORK. April 15.
AT PRIVATE SALE, BY S. MARKS, JUN. 60 hogsheads St. Kitt's RUM. March 2.
FRANCIS SMITH, Has for Sale, 400 boxes white and brown Cuba SUGAR, 4 hogsheads and 20 barrels Muscovado Sugar, 25 puncheons Grenada and 5 unch. choice old Antigua Rum; 3000 wt. Green Coffee; 150 sacks Salt, 3 pipes, 3 hhds and 35 dozen choice old London Particular Madeira Wine; 1 pipe very choice Shrub, 12 tiers Rice; 25 boxes 10 by 12 Window Glass, 1 box 7 8 Irish Linen; 1 trunk Calico; 1 box Hats, 1 case Jeans and Dimities In Store, and will be Sold by retail, 300 barrels Corn; 180 bbls. and 50 half barrels superfine Flour; 50 kegs Jamieson's Crackers. July 1.
The Subscriber is disposed to Contract for a quantity of BRICKS and LIME. Terms will be made known on application to John Saunders, Ast. M. Agent Fort Nelson, June 17.
Landing from the Sloop African, from St. Bartholomew, 258 bags Gaudaloupe COFFEE, 37 hogsheads } St. Martin's SUGARS. 8 barrels } 8 puncheons Rum.
In Store, 60,000 wt. Jamaica COFFEE, 10,000 do. Leguira do. 30 kegs Raisins; 150 barrels Rye Whiskey, 4 pipes Country Gin; 10 pipes old Madeira Wine, 6000 bushels Iva } 8500 do. St. Ubes } SALT. 2500 do. Turk's Island } 5000 do. coarse Liverpool } C. & F. WHITTLE. May 30.
Landing at Southgate and Dickson's wharf, from the ship Fame, from Jamaica, and for Sale, 86 puncheons choice 4th proof Rum, 20 hogsheads do. Molasses, 4 casks Ginger; 18 bags Pimento. William Dickson. June 19.
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem—liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to Richard Blow, William Cannack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer. May 6.
LANDING From on board the Swedish Sloop African, captain Portelly, from St. Bartholomew, 2800 HIDES, Spanish, 10 tiers fine Green Maragallate COFFEE, 15 seroons Flotant INDIGO—For Sale by Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. IN STORE, 10,000 wt. good COFFEE, 15 hogsheads good 2d quality SUGAR, 10 do. N. E. RUM. May 27.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, which with their goods on hand, comprise a large and general assortment, and they will be sold at very reduced prices for Cash only. May 9.
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD ROWDEN, & Co. having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2.
Phoenix Fire Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the public, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined. N B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8.
FOR SALE, 30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated over the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana.—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNNO, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb 8.
ADVERTISEMENT. A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD. This Book was sent to the late Mr. Merrick to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office April 29.
1500 sacks SALT, Liverpool filled, 6000 bushels do loose, and 30 crates Earthenware—For Sale on board the Ship Sachem, by A. Maclure. May 6.
FOR CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Mattress Ticking, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 26.
Two thousand Spanish HIDES, For Sale by William Plume, & Co. June 6.
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Warehouse, No 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 3.
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatic Drops. The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the attention of the medical profession. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescriptions in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachable, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtues of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops. Large quantities have already been vendee, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent Medicine Warehouse, No. 57, South Second Street, Philadelphia.
The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following: Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton.
I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed. I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficial act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland. I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall; in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended and earnestly advised me to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops; I immediately procured them and made the application; in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure was effected. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor. I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plum Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatic pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatic affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand MARY TAYLOR. The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk. ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated & well known for their superior qualities in reforming weak constitutions, defending Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the stomach, and increasing the appetite—frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as intermitting fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preservative against contagion disorders. PRO BONO PUBLICO. Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can its transcendent qualities be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sailors and gentlemen who are much exposed to the wet—Also for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse. The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second Street, Philadelphia; and also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD's, Petersburg.
Where also may be had, The IMPERIAL WASH, And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of silks and tapes of bts. May 20. lawly
FOR RENT, That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also, That convenient House, where Mr. Cornelius Calvert formerly lived; they have very fine gardens and all convenient out-houses—possession may be had on the first day of May next, on application to James Fucker. April 13.
NOTICE. Lost, a CERTIFICATE, certifying my right to four Shares in the Virginia Bank Stock, in consequence of which I shall make an application to the Bank for a new one. I request that any person who shall get possession of it, will return it to the subscriber. Edward Watson. April 15. lawly
BANK STOCK LOST. LOST, Certificates for Ten Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, standing in the name of Ann and Rebecca Page—Any person who has, or may find the said certificates, will please to deliver them to the subscriber. Wm. G. Camp. April 13. lawly
MRS. SUSANNA HALL, Having taken that airy and pleasant House in Martin's Lane, nearly opposite the Exchange, formerly occupied by Mr. Thomas Gibbons, will be glad to accommodate a few genteel boarders by the year, month, or week, on moderate terms. June 13. lawly
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR. Opposite the Exchange Coffee House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.