Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1805-09-16 00:00:00

THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR SALE—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. 2 Hogsheads do. assorted for family use. 12 Casks GLASS WARE—well assorted. 200 Sacks Liverpool SALT—Also, 70 Hds. Richmond and Petersburg TOBACCO. 35 do. Lowland do. 104 Barrels Superfine, 90 do. Fine, 27 do. SHIP STUFF. FLOUR.
A. Maclure.
August 7. tf 48
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co.
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and those who have accounts with the said firm, will please come forward for immediate settlement to SAMUEL SAUNDERS, who is duly authorized by the concern to adjust the same.
Samuel Saunders. P. Henop.
N. B. The business in future, will be carried on by SAMUEL SAUNDERS, AND ROBERT C. JENNINGS, AND Co. under the firm of
SAMUEL SAUNDERS & Co.
July 12. tf 814
LOST ON MONDAY LAST,
A NOTE of Mr. William Pennock, in favour of Captain W. J. Richardson, payable at the United States Bank, for Eight Hundred Dollars, at 60 days, and dated 25th July. As payment is stopped, it cannot be of service to any person, if found I should be obliged by its being returned.
Edward Roberts.
August 14. tf 73
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF,
From on board the Brig Brother, Capt. Dunn, from Jamaica, 124 Hogsheads, 11 Barrels, PRIME JAMAICA SUGARS. For sale by
William Pennock.
August 2. tf 37
LANDING AT COMMERCE-STREET WHARF,
FROM BRIG MILTON, 27 Puncheons High Proof Jamaica RUM. 7 do. MOLASSES. AND FROM SCHOONER BRILLIANT, A few Puncheons choice Winward Island RUM. Forsale by
Redmon & Frith.
August 7. tf 52
TAKEN from along side the Brig Milton, on the night of the 25th instant, a CLINKER BUILT YAWL, about twelve feet long, yellow bottom and painted green inside—Milton of Suffolk, marked on her stern. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will give information of her, so that I get her again.
Tuder Frith.
August 28. tf 104
CHOICE FLOUR OF NEW WHEAT,
From Maye's Mills—for Family use. 500 Whole and 300 Half Barrels. For sale by
Moses Myers.
August 12. tf 66
LANDING,
From the British Brig Jane, Captain Litton, on Town Point, 20 Hogsheads, 54 Tierces, 63 Barrels, ANTIGUA SUGAR. And from the Bellona, 60 Hogsheads, 18 Tierces, BARBADOS SUGAR. Samples may be seen at Camphell & Wheeler's Warehouse, and terms known by
Robert Dickson.
August 25. tf 96
250 Barrels Superfine, 250 do. Fine, 100 do. X Middlings, 150 do. do., 50 do. Ship, 90 do. Navy, 10 Quarter Casks Sherry WINE. FLOUR. BREAD. For Sale by
JAMES MAURICE & CO.
April 12. tf 569
THE SUBSCRIBER, GIVES NOTICE,
THAT he has conveyed his Estate in Trust, for the benefit of his creditors, to James Thorburn, Martin Fisk, and James Maurice.
Francis S. Taylor.
August 26. tf 100
DESERTION.
DESERTED from this Garrison on Monday the 19th instant, WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, a private in my Company of Artillerists. He is 32 years old, 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high, dark hair and complexion, born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Ten Dollars will be given as a reward on his delivery at this post.
J. Saunders,
Captain U. S. Artillery Commanding. Fort Nelson, August 20. tf 108
LANDING THIS DAY ON OUR WHARF,
From on board the Maria & Mary, from Grenada, 26 Puncheons RUM. 20 Hogsheads MOLASSES. 1 Puncheon SIRUB. 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. 50,000 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 Upland COTTON. All of which we will dispose of on moderate terms. C. & F. Whittle.
August 2. tf 83
From the London Oracle, July 3.
THE STATE OF PARTIES.
[Continued.]
By the virtuous opposition, mentioned in Monday's paper, we meant the Old Phalanx, that which the venerable and sage leader, Charles James Fox, has conducted for nearly 30 years, and now grown grey in the service. We admire his wonderful abilities as much as any man; but we by no means are taught to have such a high estimation of his wisdom or foresight. In his general calculations of the French Revolution, he was wrong—He was certainly wrong when he said, that the first revolution formed the most glorious superstructure that ever was raised by man.—He was wrong when he gave it in his speeches the stamp of permanency, for its rise and downfall were nearly the same as to time! What a triumph would his old friend Burke have enjoyed had he lived to the present day, when he would have seen all his hypotheses, all his prophecies, fulfilled! It is lucky for the feelings of both that one of them has been withdrawn to the shades. Had Burke been now alive, he would have told Mr. Fox, that all his admiration of the Jacobin Clubs, all his encomiums on the new order of things, were erroneous in the extreme—He would have told him, that a greater regard for England less for France would have been more characteristic of a real patriot—He would have told him, that what he had many years declared had come to pass, and that Mr. Fox ought to have uniformly regarded with a greater spirit of enthusiasm the King and constitution of these realms. What satisfaction can it be for a good man to draw gloomy pictures of the nation—to tell his friends at taverns, or elsewhere, that our finances are ruined—to tell them that the worse the peace was for this country, he liked it the better—in short, to check the spirit of patriotism by a free circulation of the language of despondency and despair. We ought, however, to do Mr. Fox the justice to acknowledge, that he has lately been more than usually respectful to the government, and to the affairs of the court. There is an appearance, as the party think, of their coming into power, and therefore it is policy not to insult the court, or the government by the recommendation of any extravagant system.
But we are digressing from the subject of immediate discussion. We are forgetting our promise to the publick by pursuing our plan for a representation of the state of parties. The house of commons now consist of five distinct parties—viz.
1—The Pitt Party, 2—The Wilberforce Party, 3—The Sidmouth Party, 4—The Fox Party, 5—The Grenville Party.
Although there has been no cordial co-operation in the late questions before the house, yet the first two parties may be said to be one. Old habits and old intimacies have cemented, there has very seldom been any difference of opinion on publick affairs.
Mr. Wilberforce's party, now alluded to, amounts to between 25 and 30, consisting of the Thorntons, Sir W. Dolben, and other men whose principles of religion verge strongly on that of the Methodists. We believe they are a good and a conscientious set of men; but they are as often in error as others of their fellow members. They vote generally with Mr. Pitt, although on the most independent principles. Their support is, therefore, highly respectable. Their leader, Mr. Wilberforce, is a man of much ingenuity and eloquence, and his speeches are heard with the greatest attention, and produce great effect. In the question respecting lord Melville, however he sacrificed more for the Abolition of the slave trade than true policy demanded. Believing the supposed delinquent the champion of the West-India merchants, report states, that Mr. W. religiously and conscientiously thought it his duty to give his utmost aid to the publick accuser of that Nobleman. How far he has acted according to the rule of rectitude time alone will determine. Mr. Wilberforce's voice on the occasion had certainly a very powerful effect; and we know that without him the opposition reckoned their loss of the question by 30 or 40 at least, admitting a collateral influence over some members who might be present at the discussion, and who had not before thought of the question.—There are many men, who will sooner consent to the conclusions of those in whose integrity they have an opinion, rather than take the trouble of thinking for themselves.
Of the Sidmouth party the debates in parliament evince a proof of their merits and demerits. They amount, it is said, to 43 members. They have few whose talents are above mediocrity; but they have obtained an ascendancy in the councils of the nation which has been the subject of astonishment with every man of political sagacity. It is believed that Mr. Pitt and lord Sidmouth have lately had such differences, that they can never be reconciled to each other. From them, therefore, Mr. Pitt expects no future support, nei-
ther, does he court their friendship. He leaves them to vote according to the whim or caprice of the moment. They are said to have shamefully betrayed or deceived him in a late remarkable instance; and prudence induces him to keep at as great a distance from them as is consistent with propriety. Mr. Pitt is an host himself, and requires none of the contemptible contrivances which are common to some men. It may be said, that those observations are hostile to a great part of the present administration, because many of them were formerly the friends and coadjutors of Mr. Addington when minister of the country. This argument would be erroneous. The powers of lord Sidmouth are so far inferior to those of Mr. Pitt, and the confidence which the latter has reposed in his new colleagues has so much flattered them, that they very wisely prefer the one to the other, whether viewed as a private individual, or as a publick character. But who gave lord Sidmouth the power which elevated him to his present greatness? Mr. Pitt. Who recommended and supported him at the commencement of the administration, in language too strong for political foresight, but very honourable on principles of friendship? Mr. Pitt—Who, in fact, introduced him into life, and raised him from obscurity to the chair of the house of commons, consequently made him at once the first commoner in England? Mr. Pitt. It was therefore, very fair to conclude, that any defection from such a leader and such a friend could not be justified on principles of honour. If the one half of the rumours be warranted even by the shadow of truth, lord Sidmouth's conduct on the memorable occasion was what the most delicate men would term a deviation from candour and plain dealing. We by no means think, that when a man becomes a publick character, and is very tenacious of that character with the publick, he ought to sacrifice it, entirely at the shrine of friendship right or wrong. It is laudable in every man to obtain, by good and honourable actions, the continuance of publick partiality. True fame is enviable, especially when supported by transcendent talents. But when it flourishes only by the kind aid of friendship—when it is endangered by a serious difference—when it depends upon temporary favouritism the celebrity which a man borrows from such adventitious circumstances renders his fall more fatal in its consequences. Such a man is lord Sidmouth. Unless following in the train of Mr. Pitt—unless attached to the tail of some great man—unless, by the jealousies and distractions of parties, suffered for a time to bask in the sunshine of fortune—Lord Sidmouth could never have led and governed the councils of the state. Take away that by which he is proped and upheld, and his fall is inevitable. Among the eminent debates in parliament, he may be likened to what grammarians term a Noun Adjective, which cannot stand in a sentence without a Substantive. He may have some strong claims on the partiality of many members of the present house of commons, as they were returned during his present administration; but that influence will rapidly diminish as the improbability of his return to power increases. From the expiring sessions may therefore be dated the downfall of the Addingtonian party.
We are now about shortly to delineate that important part of the British Senate known by the title of the OPPOSITION. At the head of this parliamentary corps stands a man pre-eminent for talents in debate. Well exercised in all the subtleties of argument, well skilled in all the manoeuvres of attack and retreat—his ideas enlarged by practice, and his strength confirmed by experience—he always appears formidable, wherever be his position, or whatever his design. He and his party have been uniformly unfortunate in most, if not all, of their political conflicts with their opponents. The adverse consequence has not arisen from any want of vigorous operations. They have planned and executed with spirit and address the grand designs for which their forces were called into action. All their evolutions were well managed, and their firings, marches, and counter-marches, displayed the courage and capacity of the best regular troops. There, is however, one virtue of which they have not yet attained, even in the school of adversity—prudence. Too indiscreet and too overbearing, when victory appears propitiously in their favour, they sacrifice a great advantage for the momentary indulgence of impotent resentment or contemptible spleen. They have thus shown what they would be if in authority, and their paroxisms of power have exposed them for the time to the ridicule of the wise and the forbearing.—By such intemperate sallies, they have, often, very often, been foiled in their greatest exertions. Thus forced to contrivances, they have been several times reduced to form coalitions with men who were actuated by similar motives of resentment.
Still, however, they continued to advance by a retrograde motion, disappointment always, despair sometimes, following in their train. In their late struggles for power, they were stimulated to the contest against Lord Melville more by the influence of ambition than that of revenge. By depriving Mr. Pitt of his ablest speaker in parliament, his most
skilful adviser in council, they expected to disarm him so completely, that he would be glad to give them their own terms. In this, again, they have reckoned without rule or compass, and their bark is once more about to become the sport of the elements.
Next to these veterans in parliament, and veterans in adversity, appear a new but powerful body, named the Grenville Party. Their origin in modern times—we mean since the appearance of the present race in the grand theatre of politicks—arose from a kind of family compact, a concatenation and an involvement of relatives, all highly respectable in character, whether considered for their abilities or their virtues. Having coalesced with the friends of Mr. Fox, they now form a part of what is generally termed the New and Old Opposition.—In some degree we think it an unnatural coalition, for the two parties united are composed of such a variety of incongruities, both in religion and in politicks, that the world has been astonished how they have been able to jog on so long, like man and wife without suing each other for a divorce or separate maintenance. We know that on subjects of the first importance their differences are very wide; but the difference, of politicians, whose interest or ambition keep them together, are frequently like Lovers' Quarrels. The Grenville and Fox parties are reported to have pledged themselves to each other in the success of their efforts for the attainment of power. Neither, it is agreed, will enter the vestibule of the Treasury, without the company of his associates.—Their co-operation is the more firm and formidable, because all their political passions are to be gratified as soon as their efforts are crowned with success. The Marquis of Buckingham is to be prime minister, and Mr. Fox and Lord Grenville the two chief secretaries of state.—If these facts be well founded, we can only say, when "seeing what we've seen, and seeing what we see," that in the charms of office, so many good things, will cover a multitude of sins! It would be much more natural for the Grenville party to return to their friend and relative Mr. Pitt than to continue their political pursuits with Mr. Fox, a man whose principles they have so often opposed, whose declarations they have so often condemned. We shall not enter into the particulars of the differences alluded to. They are on parliamentary record, and prove, that on many subjects the Grenvilles and Mr. Fox are as wide asunder from each other as the poles. We are apt to think, that the friends both of Mr. Pitt and Lord Grenville wish for the return of that powerful co-operation which for years was so honourable to both. We have no doubt but that such a coalition would not only strengthen any administration, but introduce a vigour and a spirit into our councils little known in these times.
On the general interest and connexions of a vast empire, extended and extending far beyond the most sanguine ideas of our ancestors, the world is naturally attracted by the man whose efforts have been so serviceable in the government of the whole. That man is William Pitt. His activity has explored new sources of commerce, his genius discovered new plans of finance. All have proved highly beneficial to his country. While he has suggested and carried into effect these improvements for our national interest and aggrandizement, he has also been most forward in debate on subjects of the greatest importance. He has at the same time been eagerly solicitous for the interest and elevation of those friends who possessed talents worthy of cultivation for the highest departments of the state. His inflexible virtue has put malignity to defiance; his transcendent talents have laid prostrate before him the genius of envy and detraction. On a late occasion his purity of character became more and more conspicuous, shining with a brilliancy equal to the expectations and wishes of his warmest admirers. If he has less of the condescending and social qualities which familiarize and endear some men to society, it may be attributed to his abstraction from common life, his selection of the grand and magnificent as subjects fit for the exercise of his great and comprehensive genius.—Deserted, from the incentives of ambition by some of his best friends, harassed by a powerful combination, bent on his subjugation or overthrow, he has greater difficulties to remove, greater dangers to encounter, than any minister, perhaps, during the last hundred years. Notwithstanding the detractions and prejudices of parties, Mr. Pitt remains respected by all; and he is too proud in principle, and too virtuous in conduct, to be alarmed by the clamour of faction. If he finds the formation of a ministry on an enlarged and liberal scale, opposed by insurmountable obstacles and personal objections in which he has no part, he will continue to discharge his duty to his King and Country with that fidelity and honour which have so often gained him the most flattering and most enviable approbation.
To be Continued.
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Thomas Willock.
April 1.

HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
On Saturday last arrived here from St. Petersburg, the ship Courtney, Captain Bryant. On the 29th July, the lands end bearing N. E. distance 12 to 14 leagues, fell in with a British frigate having in tow a Spanish SEVENTY-FOUR GUN SHIP.
The Commander of the Frigate gave Captain Bryant the following information:—That the ship which he had then in tow was one of the combined French and Spanish fleet, with which the British fleet had fallen in with on the 22d of that month, off Cape Finistre, and had defeated.—That the British fleet consisted of 16 sail of the line, and the combined fleet of 21 sail of the line.—That on the 25th he had parted company with another frigate having also a 74 in tow. The Commander of the frigate endeavoured to inform Captain B. of other particulars, particularly he named the British Admiral who commanded, but Captain B. could not hear distinctly. Captain B. says the 74 had not a mast standing, her stern was beat in nearly as low as her transom, and she had other appearances of having been severely handled.
We can, by our own, judge of the anxiety of others, until something more authentick and more particular shall be received, which cannot be long, as we may hourly look for arrivals from England to the first of August, which it is probable will bring the official accounts. That there has been an action we cannot doubt, after such conclusive evidence as a crippled ship in tow, and we infer from that and the other circumstances mentioned, that the combined fleet has been defeated.
Doubts are thrown upon this intelligence, by the information received by Captain Gross, and published in the Ledger of the 6th instant. By recurring to that information we see that Captain Gross says, that on the 23d of July (the day after the supposed action) he saw (but did not speak) a fleet of 25 sail of ships and two brigs standing N. E. by E. This might be the British fleet bound home, and which from the course they were steering, was the course for the Channel. Sixteen ships of the line with the frigates and sloops of war, would make the number, we will not say it was so, but if the action was on the 22d, we have no doubt but a few of the combined fleet were in company. It is certainly stated in the HERALD of the 5th September, that Captain Gross did pass through the combined fleet, we have no doubt, but that the EDITOR of that paper published the intelligence, as he received or understood it, but Captain Gross, arrived late in the day, and the Editor of the Herald was under an inconvenience which we often experience, in getting information just as our paper is putting to press, and before we can fully investigate the subject. The information given us by Captain Gross, was furnished next day, and we were particular in ascertaining whether he spoke or only saw a fleet which he took to be the combined fleet, he declared the latter was the case.
The last positive accounts which we have seen of the combined fleet was copied into our paper of the 11th. It is there stated that Capt. Carver who has arrived at Marblehead, states on the 21st July, (the day before the supposed action) 75 leagues W. N. W. from Cape Finistre, was boarded by one of the combined fleet, composed of 27 ships. Compare Captain Carver's account of the fleet, with the information given by Captain Bryant, and those again with the disposition of the British fleet as stated under the head of Foreign Intelligence, and we think the whole taken together, furnishes a mass of evidence in favour of the correctness of the information by Captain Bryant.
Yesterday arrived the barque Petersburg, Capt. Davis, from Amsterdam; left the Texel the 27th July. Captain D. has politely furnished us with papers in the English and Dutch languages, the former to the 20th and the latter to the 25th of July; from the first we have made a few extracts which will be found under their proper head. We regret that being unacquainted with the Dutch language, we can make no translations from the last, we shall endeavour to procure some for our next. A friend has read to us an important state paper in the Dutch language, from which we discover, that by advices from Berlin of the 18th of July that the negotiations for peace which had engaged the attention of all Europe, were BROKEN OFF, and every hope of general pacification, vanished.
The Russian Minister VAN NOVOSILZOFF, had returned the passports which had been obtained for him to proceed to France thro' the medium of the Prussian government, and declared the Emperor his master, would not now be a MEDIATOR. The principal cause of the displeasure of the Emperor of Russia, arose from the incorporation of the Ligurian Republic with that of France. This state paper we hope to have translated for our next. As to what course the Emperor of Russia will now pursue, there is nothing to offer but conjecture, which every one will form according to his own impressions.
Captain Davis informs us that the most active preparations are making for the long promised invasion. Before Captain D. sailed seven sail of the line and three frigates had dropped into the outer roads of the Texel, having with them 200 transports—10,000 troops were embarked, and 40,000 more embarking, all the military stores artillery & cavalry, were on board, and their departure was expected to take place in a few days. It was confidently asserted that they were to be joined by a French fleet in the North Sea. This may be Villeneuve's fleet, which we expect to account for in another way in the course of a few days. It is to be remarked that the Emperor had arrived very unexpectedly at Paris on the 14th July. Every thing induces us to believe that intelligence of the utmost importance is now on the way.
Capt. D. brings despatches from S. Bourne, Esq. commercial agent of the United States at Amsterdam, for the secretary of state.—Several American vessels were detained at the Texel, waiting the examination of their papers.
We copy the following from the Herald of Saturday, brought by Captain Hatton of the ship Maria, from San Lucar—and addressed to the Captains of the American vessels in the ports of Cadiz and San Lucar. Admiral Collingwood commands the British Squadron cruising off Cadiz.
"DREADNOUGHT, off Cadiz, July, 25."
"Gentlemen, "I very much lament the inconvenience or loss which the subjects of neutral states may suffer by the suppression of the Spanish trade in the ports of Cadiz and San Lucar by his Majesty's order for its prohibition having been publickly notified, and sufficient time given for its general promulgation throughout Europe, before it was acted upon by this squadron before Cadiz. I cannot, notwithstanding the most sincere disposition I have at all times felt to give every security and facility to the lawful trade of neutrals, allow the ships which have received cargoes on board since my arrival upon this coast, to proceed on their voyage with them; if there were any impediments to the regular notification of the measures, by the respective ministers, I am sorry for it, but the appearance of the squadron off this coast, and their having in lieu of it turned off to other ports all neutral ships which approached with the purpose of entering it, was a sufficient indication of the service they were employed on, and so clearly marked Cadiz and San Lucar to be blockaded ports, as they are defined in the existing treaties, and particularly in the convention of Petersburg, 1801, that no doubt could remain, or other notification be necessary."
"Those ships, (many of which were Americans,) that had received their cargoes, or a principal part of them before my arrival here, I have allowed to proceed on their voyage, for it is the trade of Spain alone that I would intercept; if neutrals are involved in it, and their interest in some degree suffer, it is an accident that I regret, but cannot prevent. Those that were in port not loaded, may now depart in ballast; but the American brig which entered on the 10th inst. in breach of the blockade will be seized, whenever she comes out, though she may be in ballast. The complaint of the master of the Portuguese schooner, I find too well founded, you may depend I shall take proper notice of it with respect to the officer, and measures that I hope will prevent the recurrence of such conduct in future towards those who in their lawful pursuits, are entitled to kind offices, rather than harshness, severity, and unjustifiable threats."
I have the honour to be, gentlemen, Your most obedient humble servant, CUTHBERT COLLINGWOOD.
Remarks on the above.—As it may be interesting to those whose property has been seized, under the pretext of an alleged breach of the blockade of the ports of San Lucar and Cadiz, in the egress , we have selected the principles which have been established in decisions made by Sir William Scott, as applicable to the subject.
In the case of the Frederick, Molk, 1 Rob. Rep. p. 87. "For what is the effect of blockade? Not merely to prevent importation of supplies; but to prevent export as well as import, and to cut off all communication of commerce with the blockaded place. I must therefore consider the act of egress to be as culpable as the ingress, and the vessel on her return still liable to seizure and confiscation."
These principles were applied to the case of a vessel which had committed a breach of the blockade in the act of ingress, and was taken coming out. The Judge proceeded to say, "There may indeed be cases of an innocent egress, and under such circumstances it could not be maintained that they might not be at liberty to retire. But even then, a question might arise, if it was attempted to carry out a cargo, for that would, as I have before stated, contravene one of the chief purposes of blockade. A ship then in all cases, coming out of a blockaded port is liable to seizure in the first instance; and to obtain release, the claimant will be required to give a satisfactory proof of the innocence of his intention." In the case of the Vrow Judith, 1st Rob. Rep. p. 157, "Now with respect to matter of blockade, I must observe that a blockade is just as much violated by a vessel passing outwards as inwards. A blockade is a sort of circumvallation round a place, by which all foreign connection and correspondence is, as far as human force can effect it, to be entirely cut off. It is intended to suspend the entire commerce of that place; and a neutral is no more at liberty to assist the traffic of exportation than of importation. The utmost that can be allowed to a neutral vessel is, that having already taken a cargo before the blockade begins, she may be at liberty to retire with it. But it must be considered as a rule which this court means to apply, that a neutral ship departing can only take away a cargo bona fide, purchased and delivered before the commencement of the blockade ; if she afterwards takes on board a cargo, it is a fraudulent act, and a violation of the blockade."
The same principles were applied to a number of other cases, without any variation. From these it would appear that any vessel which took on board a cargo after notification of the blockade by admiral Collingwood, or which was not in great part loaded before, will be guilty of a violation of the blockade, and will of course be condemned.
The Convention of St. Petersburg which is alluded to, we have not seen, but we cannot forbear to remark, that the Admiral has taken a broad construction of the notification of the blockade, how far the principles established in the British Courts of Admiralty will sustain him, we shall notice hereafter.
It is presumed, that it will be contended, that the blockade of Cadiz continued since last spring, and that the departure of the British fleet from before that port is only to be regarded as a temporary suspension , and not raising the blockade.—Such opinions, we own, are in some measure countenanced by the reasoning of Sir William Scott, in the case of the Neptunus, 1 Rob. Rep. p. 171. "There are two sorts of blockade, the one by simple fact only, the other by a notification accompanied with the fact."
In the former case when the fact ceases, (other-wise than by accidents, or the shifting of the wind) there is immediately an end to the blockade; but when the fact (of blockade) is accompanied by publick notification from the government of a belligerent country, to neutral governments; I apprehend prima facie the blockade must be supposed to exist till it has been publickly repealed. It is the duty, undoubtedly, of a belligerent nation, which has made notification of blockade, to notify in the same way, and immediately, the discontinuance of it; to suffer the fact to cease, and to apply the notification again at a distant time, would be a fraud on neutral nations, and a conduct which we are not to suppose any country would pursue. I do not say, that a blockade of this sort may not in any possible case expire de facto , but I say such a conduct is not hastily to be presumed against any nation; and therefore until such case is clearly made out, I shall hold, that a blockade of notification is prima facie to be presumed to continue till the notification is revoked."
Taking parts of these remarks, they do in some measure countenance an opinion, that the blockade of Cadiz was not discontinued, but only suspended; but taking them in a more enlarged and liberal sense, we may infer that the blockade of last spring had ceased, and that a blockade de facto , or a renewal of the blockade de facto , and with notification was necessary to govern neutrals in their commercial intercourse with Cadiz and San Lucar. Admiral Collingwood does not appear to have considered the former blockade as in force, as he does not mention it, but confines himself to the squadron under his immediate command. We are, then, to consider the places as blockaded by Admiral Collingwood; it is the duty of the government of a belligerent nation, whenever its forces blockade an enemy's port, to give notice thereof to the governments of neutral nations, in order that neutrals may be put on their guard; until such notification the blockade will only be considered as to such neutrals as have not received the notification, as a blockade de facto or a simple blockade without notification; the effect of which, upon general principles is that an innocent neutral shall not suffer. What shall be deemed notification, is a point in which there should be a liberality of construction. Whether admiral Collingwood or his government notified the renewal of the blockade does not appear, we are to infer that the notification was given, because he says "if there were any impediments in the regular notification to the respective ministers I am sorry for it." At what time such notification was given it does not appear, but to have the effect intended by notification it should have been given so as to reach those who were concerned. There being no communication between admiral Collingwood and our ministers and consuls in Spain, it is not presumed that the masters of the American vessels in San Lucar and Cadiz did know the ports were blockaded; they were the more inclined to suppose that they were not, as American vessels were daily going out, some with, and others without cargoes, and unmolested. Suddenly a different course was pursued, which occasioned an address from the masters of the American vessels in the ports above mentioned, to which the above letter is an answer, and which from what we can understand was the first notification received in Cadiz and San Lucar of the extent of the blockade.
There is another principle established in the British Courts of Admiralty, which is certainly, in our judgment, a harsh rule, and liable to a construction that may stretch the principle to suit any case that may come under its operation. Admiral Collingwood appears to be sensible of the advantage of the principle when he says "but the appearance of the squadron off this coast, and their having in lieu of it [meaning notification to the respective ministers] turned off to other ports all neutral ships which approached with the purpose of entering it, was a sufficient indication of the service they were employed on, and so clearly marked Cadiz and San Lucar to be blockaded ports &c." The principle to which we allude is found in the case of the Vrow Judith, before cited. Says the court, "It is certainly necessary that a blockade should be intimated to the neutral merchants in some way or other. It may be notified in a publick and solemn manner by declaration to foreign governments; and this mode would always be the most desirable, although it is sometimes omitted in practice; but it may commence de facto or by simple blockade without notification, by a blockading force, giving notice on the spot to those who come from a distance, and who may therefore be ignorant of the fact. Vessels going in, are therefore entitled to a notice before they can be justly liable to the consequences of breaking a blockade; but I take it to be quite otherwise with vessels coming out of the port which is the object of blockade; there no notice is necessary after the blockade has existed in fact, for any length of time, the continued fact is itself a sufficient notice; it is impossible for those within to be ignorant of the forcible suspension of their commerce; the notoriety of the thing supersedes the necessity of particular notice to each ship."
The foregoing are the principles of blockade as applicable to the present subject, which we are sorry to say, will we apprehend, be made to bear hard upon the captured vessels. Those who look for much indulgence from the rigid principles established by the Courts of Admiralty, will we fear be greatly deceived. We do think the case of those vessels attended with circumstances of peculiar hardship, it is presumable that notice had not been given to the respective ministers of the foreign neutral nations; masters of vessels are hardly supposed to understand the nice rules which Courts of Admiralty have established. The right of blockade is a harsh right, and should be exercised with great indulgence towards honest ignorance.
The letter of Admiral Collingwood, is perfectly polite, and written, if we may judge from its contents, with temper and moderation, tho' we can by no means subscribe to his conclusions. He says the
fact of turning off all vessels bound to St. Lucar and Cadiz, was sufficient notification of the blockade of those ports. This is certainly liable to objection, because if he really prevented nearly all vessels from entering those ports, those within might know that few vessels got in, but the cause they could not tell, because those which did get in did not fall in with the blockading squadron, and those who were met by it, were turned off. Neither does it follow that the mere fact of cruising off those ports proved that they were in blockade, for the Americans within might very well suppose that the Spanish ships of war in Cadiz were the cause of Admiral Collingwood's taking his station off that port, the more so, as no interruption had been given to Americans going out for some time after his arrival off that port.
In every view of the case the Americans who have been seized coming out, appear to have been perfectly innocent of any intentional breach of blockade, and if they are condemned, they have been trapped by the conduct of Admiral Collingwood, who might have given at first the same notification as his letter of the 25th gives; the more was this necessary because the respective ministers had not the opportunity of receiving and giving notice to the citizens and subjects of their respective nations.
AN ADVENTURER, No. 2, is received, we think he is impatient, but if his wishes are not gratified in a short time, he shall appear.
DIED—Yesterday, at his seat near this borough, of an apoplectic fit, BAYLOR HILL, Esq.
OFFICIAL.
Preliminaries of peace with Tripoli were signed on the second day of June last, and on the same day captain Bainbridge, the officers and crew of the late frigate Philadelphia, were liberated.
The following is an extract of a letter from * commodore Rodgers, to the secretary of the navy, dated U. S. Ship Constitution, June 8, 1805.
"The Bashaw, conscious that by a continuance of his obstinacy, his town would fall a sacrifice to our forces, in the course of this summer, proposed to us terms of peace, which left to us no interest or motive in not acceding to them, as he acknowledged that he felt sensible our efforts would be sufficient to reduce his town, and oblige him to retire to the mountains. This acknowledgment at once precluded the possibility of acquiring any honour by our arms; but indeed the reverse, as it would have been prosecuting an enemy, who, in anticipation of our vengeance, by his own acknowledgment, felt himself more than half vanquished, and who perhaps in his savage perturbation, might have carried his resentment to the sacrifice of 500 of our unfortunate countrymen, whom chance had placed in his power."
* Commodore Barron owing to the debilitated state of his constitution was constrained to resign the command of the squadron to captain Rodgers, on the 22d of May.
The following is a copy of a letter from capt. Hull, of the Argus, to Commodore Barron, dated Argus, (Derne) April 28.
"SIR, "I have the honour to inform you, that at 9 o'clock in the morning of the 27th, being about ten miles to the eastward of the town of Derne, with the Hornet in company, we discovered the Nautilus at anchor, very close to the shore, which led us to suppose that capt. Dent had fallen in with Mr. Eaton's army, as he had been sent on shore for that purpose the day before.—We made all sail for the Nautilus, and at half past 10, spoke her, and was informed by capt. Dent, that he had had communication with Mr. Eaton the night before, and that he wished the field pieces landed as soon as possible, that Mr. Eaton intended to make an attack as soon as he could get possession of them, being then only about two and a half miles from the town of Derne, and the enemy having sent him a challenge.—I hoisted out our boat and sent the field pieces on shore, with such supplies as Mr. Eaton wanted; but on approaching the shore we found it was impossible to land the guns, without hauling them up an almost perpendicular rock 20 feet above the boat, but with the perseverance of the men and officers on this occasion, they effected the landing of one of them, by hauling it up the steep rock. Mr. Eaton finding that we should lose time in landing the other, he sent it off again informing me that he should march for the town as soon as he could possibly mount the field piece, that he had on shore—I gave lieut. Evans orders to stand close in shore to cover the army whilst they were preparing to march, in case the enemy should come out against them, and they had already made their appearance in large numbers outside of the town. I gave orders for the necessary preparations to be made for the attack by sea upon the town and batteries, and stood down very close to the town. At 2 P. M. Mr. Eaton began the attack by land, at the same time the Hornet, lieut. Evans, anchored with springs on her cables within one hundred yards of the battery of 8 guns, and commenced a heavy fire upon it, the Nautilus took her station to the eastward of the Hornet, about half a mile distant from shore, and opened upon the town and batteries; the Argus anchored a little without, and to the eastward of the Nautilus, and began firing on the town and batteries. The fort kept up a heavy fire for about an hour, after which the shot flying so thick about them, they abandoned it and ran into the town and gardens; the guns of the vessels were then turned on the beach, and kept up a heavy fire upon the enemy, to clear the way for the few brave christians Mr. Eaton had with him, to enter the fort, as they were gaining ground very fast, though a heavy fire of musketry was constantly kept upon them, from behind the houses and old walls near the shore."
At about half past 3 we had the satisfaction to see lieut. O'Bannen of the marine corps, and Mr. Mann, midshipman, of the Argus, with a few brave fellows with them, enter the fort, haul down the enemy's flag and plant the American ensign on the walls of the battery. On turning the guns of the battery on the town, they found that the enemy had left them in great haste, as they were primed and loaded at their hands. Whilst our men were turning the guns of the battery on the town, Hamet Bashaw had taken possession of the back part of it, which brought the enemy betwixt two fires, that soon silenced them, and about 4 in the afternoon we had complete possession of the town and fort; sent all our boats on shore for the purpose of carrying ammunition to the fort and to bring off the wounded men, as soon as possible, that they might be dressed.—Mr. Eaton gave the necessary orders at the fort and went into the town to see every thing quiet and to make arrangements for its being well guarded during the night. At half past five he returned on board, to get his wound dressed, having received a musket ball through his left wrist.—On collecting our men we found one killed and thirteen wounded—a list of which is inclosed.
I have the honour be, Sir, Your obedient humble servant, (Signed) ISAAC HULL.
List of the killed and wounded at the taking of Derne. Killed—John Wilton, marine.

Wounded—Wm. Eaton, Esq.; capt. Lucca, a Greek; David Thomas, Bernd. O'Brien, mariners; and nine Greek christians.
POLITICAL ESSAYS
ON THE ESSENTIAL AND DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF DEMOCRACIES AND REPUBLICS, WITH REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
From the Baltimore Republican or Anti-Democrat.
ESSAY XVI.
[Life of ARISTOTLE continued.]
Aristotle was fifteen years old when Alexander undertook his education (79). Instead of giving him a slight tincture of learning; he carried him into its deepest recesses; invigorated his soaring mind with whatever is excellent in Ethicks, or profound in politics, and rendered him familiar with the most recondite philosophy, known afterwards in the Lyceum by the epithet acrotick . How highly Alexander esteemed this abstract and recondite philosophy, appears from the following letter, written immediately after the battle of Gaugamela, and while he was yet in pursuit of Darius. "Alexander wishing all health to Aristotle. You have not done right in publishing your acrotick works. Wherein shall we be distinguished above others, if the learning in which we were instructed be communicated to the publick? I would rather surpass all other men in knowledge than in power. Farewell." (80) Aristotle not considering this letter as merely complimentary, answered it as follows: "You wrote to me concerning my acrotick works, that they ought not to have been published. Know that in one sense this is still the case, since they can be fully understood by those only who have heard my lectures." (81)
It has been presumed that the theological parts of his acrotick works were made publick; they were most probably involved in obscurity; for, to have maintained, in plain and popular language, the unity and perfections of the Deity, must have brought upon the Stagyrite a much earlier persecution than that which overtook him, after the death of Alexander. It is to those acrotick works which comprised his theology, that we must ascribe the opinion expressed by Alexander, that, "God was the common father of men, but that he affected and loved particularly the good."
If Alexander did not come out of the hands of Aristotle, a more perfect prince, the fault does not appear to lie with the philosopher. It is highly probable, that under a less able instructor, he would have proved a less noble and virtuous conqueror. The ambition of Alexander had early taken root; and the peculiarities of his character had displayed themselves, on several occasions, before Aristotle's arrival at the capital of Macedon. On the news of Philip's victories being brought to Alexander, he would say to the children who were his companions, and educated with him; "my friends, my father will conquer all; he will leave nothing brilliant for us to perform." When asked whether he would not run in the Olympic race? "Yes, he replied, if I had kings for my antagonists." This ambition was not repressed by Philip. When shedding tears of joy upon his neck, after Alexander descended from Bucephalus, whose fiery spirit he had just subdued, he said, "my son, seek another kingdom more worthy of thy abilities, for Macedon is too small for thee." It was also previous to the arrival of the Stagyrite, that he surprised and astonished the ambassadors of Persia, with his questions respecting the nature of the Persian government, the character of Ochus, who then reigned, the strength and composition of his armies, the distance of his place of residence from the western coast, the state of the intermediate country, and particularly of the high roads leading to the great capitals of Susa and Babylon. (82)
Upon such materials, then, as entered into the composition of his pupil, could human Reason, or divine Philosophy, could even Religion herself, have performed more? All that reason and philosophy could do, in such a case, was to warm his breast with still more exalted affections, and to render him, by the nobleness of his conduct, superior to all other conquerors. The excellencies of Alexander, therefore, may be ascribed to our philosopher; his imperfections to himself, to Philip, and to the intoxicating nature of unbounded prosperity.
It redounds greatly to the credit of Aristotle, that, during his residence with Philip, his interest and kind intercession benefited many individuals, and many communities (83). On one occasion the Athenians rewarded his good offices, by erecting his statue in the citadel (84). Another instance of his influence deserves to be particularly noticed, especially as it marks the ardent affection which he felt for his birth-place, and serves to refute the calumny that he conspired in its destruction.
Stagyra , it is understood, was reduced by Philip. That its defence must have been obstinate, may be inferred from the severity of its punishment. The conqueror razed it to the ground. It appears that Aristotle from his removal to Atarneus, had not resided in it, and but rarely visited it. Through his influence with Alexander, the Great, it was rebuilt; its defences and ornamental edifices restored; and its wandering citizens collected, and reinstated in their possessions. He himself regulated its government by wise laws; and the Stagyrites instituted a festival, to commemorate the generosity of Alexander, and the patriotism of Aristotle (85). Plutarch preferred to all the pleasures of the Epicurean, the delight which Aristotle must have felt on this occasion; when he rebuilt his native city, and placed in their hereditary seats his expatriated countrymen.
The letters, too, of Aristotle to Philip and Alexander, while they attest his unwearied exertions in the cause of friendship, bear evidence of his many freedom in admonishing kings of their duty.
To Philip he once wrote—"They who undertake a command for the good of their subjects, do not trust in their own power, which they know subject to chance, but grow great in virtue, whereby they order the commonwealth wisely. For there is nothing among men so firm and solid but with the rapid motion of the sun it changeth ere the evening. Nature, if we inquire into the truth, varieth all lives, interweaving them, like the action of a tragedy, with misfortunes. Men, like flowers, have a set time, wherein they flourish and excel others. Wherefore, behave not yourself towards Greece tyrannically nor loosely; for one argues petulance, the other temerity. Wise princes ought not to be admired for their government, but governance; so that, though fortune change, they shall have the same praise."
To Alexander, while in pursuit of the subjects of his ambition—"Good precepts and exhortations of masters have eternity for their spectator. Endeavour to make use of your power not to oppress but to oblige; nothing can be greater in man's life. Mortal nature obtaineth eternal memory by the greatness of such works. Consider this well: you are not unreasonably as some are, who think good advice ridiculous as some are, who think good advice ridiculous."
(79) Loert. 5. 10. (80) Aulus Gellius. (81) Idem. (82) For these several facts see Plutarch's life of Alexander. (83) Ammian. vit. Arist. (84) Pausanias Elae. (85) Amon. l. c.—Plutarch ascribes the rebuilding of Stagyra to Philip, and to Aristotle's influence over Philip.
Yours descent is honourable; your kingdom hereditary; your learning sound; your glory admirable; and as much as you exceed others in the goods of fortune, so ought you to excel among the good in virtue."
Philip died in the first year of the 111th Olympiad, and was succeeded by Alexander; whose active spirit, soon after coming to the throne, planned his expedition against Persia. Aristotle having lived eight years with Alexander, and preferring the quiet of a contemplative life, to the troubles and vicissitudes of war, separated from his pupil for ever, and returned to his beloved Athens.
One incident, and one only, seems to have occasioned some disgust between them. At leaving Alexander, Aristotle recommended, to accompany him in his Persian expedition, his own kinsman Callisthenes, an Olynthian; a learned and honest man, but of a morose and unaccommodating temper, and pertinaciously attached to the system of republicans. Aristotle, perceiving this fault, admonished him in a verse of Homer, "that his unbridled tongue might occasion his early death." The prophecy was fulfilled. Callisthenes rudely and outrageously opposed Alexander's resolution of exacting the same homage from the Greeks, which was cheerfully paid him by the Persians. This transaction, it is asserted, much estranged Alexander from his preceptor; but the assertion is not accompanied with any solid proof.
Aristotle on his return to Athens, opened a school in the Lyceum; a place in the suburbs, built by Pericles for military exercises. Here he spent thirteen of the last fourteen years of his life (86), instructing his disciples, and improving the various branches of his philosophy. His Acrotick doctrines were taught in the mornings, to which none were admitted but persons whose discretion, learning, and diligence, he had previously ascertained. His Exoterick lectures, which bore a resemblance to the Philosophical dialogues of Plato, were communicated in the afternoons or evenings, to all young men, without any distinction. The former lectures he called his morning walk, the latter his evening walk.
(86) Dionys. Epist. ad Ammonium.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 9. By the ship Oliver Ellsworth, capt. Bennet, arrived last Evening from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 25th July, inclusive. The Star of that date announces the arrival of Mr. Munro from Madrid. The news of peace being concluded between this country and Tripoli is confirmed by intelligence received at Paris and London, but the terms of it are still unknown. The French gun-boats and praams have lately been very active, and notwithstanding the vigilance of the British cruisers, several divisions from Dunkirk, &c. have succeeded in getting into Boulogne. Admiral Cornwallis, in consequence of the intelligence received by the Curieux, has recalled a squadron sent to strengthen the Ferrol station, and extended his fleet from Ushant to Cape Finisterre, in expectation of intercepting the combined fleets on their return from the West-Indies, leaving only a few vessels to watch the motions of the Brest fleet. New disturbances have broken out in Egypt. Daily Advertiser.
LONDON, July 18. A King's Messenger, with dispatches for Gen. Sir Eyre Coote, K. B. arrived at Cork on Friday last from London. It was expected that the General would immediately embark for Jamaica. Four regiments of infantry, it was understood, would accompany him. The transports at Cove, not employed in this embarkation, were to return to Portsmouth. The 24th regiment was to disembark, and to do duty at Mindletown. The American ship Washington, from Montevideo to London has been taken and carried in Jersey by the Vulture privateer.
July 22. Admiral Cornwallis, on being apprized of the return of the combined fleets to Europe, recalled a squadron of five sail of the line, which he had detached under the orders of Sir Richard Strachan, with a view, as was supposed, to reinforce the Rochfort and Ferrol squadrons.
The French and Spanish force in the harbour of Ferrol, is now ascertained to amount to thirteen sail of the line, besides frigates. It was supposed they would put to sea the first opportunity, and run for Corrunna Bay, in order to give our squadron, consisting of ten sail of the line cruising off there, the slip.
Accounts from Messina, dated the 1st of June, have been received, which communicate the following intelligence:—Colonel Eaton having landed with a body of marines, &c. from the American squadron, advanced into the Tripolitan territory, and after some severe contests, in which he was wounded in the arm by a musket-ball, and in which many of his people fell, he carried Derna and Bengasi by assault. The Tripolitans, alarmed at this success immediately made overtures of peace, proposing to liberate Capt. Bainbridge and the people of the Philadelphia, &c. Colonel Lear went to Tripoli in the Essex frigate to negotiate with the Bashaw; and the Constitution and the Vixen were sent to Tunis, to compel the Bey to a better observance of peace than he has of late seemed disposed to adopt.
June 23. Houschid Pacha, Governor of Egypt, has informed the Porte, that the Chief of the Arnauts, Seid Mehmet Ali, has refused obedience to him and to the Porte, on account of the arrears of pay, and has actually headed the troops under his command against that general and the Turks, in consequence of which he, being the weakest, was compelled to seek shelter with his troops in the Castle of Cairo, where he continued when he sent the advice; also, that Elfi Bey had advanced against Alexandria, with a considerable corps assembled at Rosetta with an intention of making himself master of that place; he therefore repeatedly and very urgently prayed for a reinforcement, and reiterated the reasons often alleged, that the greatest detriment, and possibly the loss of Egypt might result from it if the Arnauts were not paid and dismissed.—On receipt of this intelligence, the Grand Seignor immediately summoned a Divan, and the new Captain Pacha has received orders to sail for Egypt without delay, with the troops and ships that were then ready, to succour Houschid Pacha; with the assurance that a more considerable reinforcement would follow.
July 24. It is reported that the troops which went out with Gen. Craig have been landed at Malta. General Craig, who is vested with a discretionary command in the Mediterranean, remained behind at Gibraltar, but meant to follow the troops in a few days.
We have received Paris Journals to the 15th and Dutch to the 19th inst. inclusive. They announce that Admiral De Winter has hoisted his flag on board the Herstelle, in the Texel; that Bonaparte had arrived at Fontainbleau on the 12th; that M. Lucchesini has reached Paris; that M. Hatarive has received the reward of all his civic labours in the Moniteur, by being appointed a counsellor of state; and that the Americans have made a convention with the Bey of Tripoli.
July 25. Mr. Munroe, the American minister, has arrived at Blake's Hotel, Jermy-n-street, from Madrid. A vessel arrived yesterday from Malta; soon after it was known a report prevailed in the city, that
Lord Nelson's fleet had arrived off Cadiz, having missed the combined fleet. This intelligence received little or no credit.
Plymouth, July 21. Letters received from the Channel fleet, dated the 17th instant, state, that they were all well at that date, and that Adm. Cornwallis has made, as mentioned in yesterday's paper, a masterly disposition of the fleet. Directly on his receiving an account of the arrival of the Curieux's intelligence this day fortnight at this port, Cornwallis's fleet, leaving a squadron of observation off Brest, was extended from Ushant to Cape Finisterre, and if the enemy's fleet were seen in lat. 47. long. 18. W. as described, great hopes may be entertained of their being caught in a trap.
From Dutch Papers received by Captain Davis, of the Barque Petersburg.
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 12. The squadron commanded by the Captain Pacha, sailed from hence yesterday with a favourable wind. The Porte seems to place the greatest reliance on the troops on board this fleet, they having been instructed in the European manner of exercise.
MADRID, June 22. The king has been lately dangerously ill, with an oppression of the breast, to which he is subject: by copious bleedings, however, the complaint has, for the present, been entirely removed.
If one may give any credit to publick report, we are on the point of hostilities with Portugal.
Mr. Bowdoin the new American Minister at our Court, is arrived at St. Andros; a circumstance which has dissipated our apprehensions of an approaching rupture between us and the United States.
SCHEDAM, July 7. The session of their High Mightinesses has been prolonged, in consequence of the new plan of general taxation, on which they daily deliberate.
Lieutenant General Dumonceau has returned from the Helder with his Staff, and is arrived in the Hague.
The Russian Imperial Minister at this Republick, will leave the Hague in the course of a few days.
The Chatham, of 90 guns, has been put into commission, and the command of her given to Cap. C. J. Wolterbeek, at present commander of the Eurydice frigate. The crew is to consist of 650 men.
The Peter Paulus, of 68 guns, and having 450 hands on board, is also put into commission; but the Captain has not yet been appointed.
PARIS, July 14. Their Imperial Majesties returned on Thursday last very unexpectedly from their Italian tour. On the 12th, Prince Joseph, the Arch-Chancellor Camberes, and the Officers of State who had remained here, set off for Fontainebleau, to congratulate their Majesties on their arrival.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Ship Peter, Nichols, 52 days from Liverpool, Salt, Dry Goods & Crates, Phinehas Dana & Co.—Left there ship Dumfries, Beard, to sail for this port in 15 days—Aug. 27, in lat. 40, 57, long. 46, 08, spoke British ship Lady Nelson, McAlister, 12 days from Norfolk; had taken a Spanish prize—Sept. 6, lat. 37, 08, long. 53, 51, brig Fame, of and from Nantucket, bound to Dominica, 9 days out.
Ship Fredonia, Malcolm, 56 days from Liverpool, Dry Goods, Moses Myers.—July 27, in lat. 49, 19, long. 9, spoke ship Portsmouth, of Baltimore—same day sch'r Louisiana, Limeburner, from Boston, 35 days out—Aug. 21, 1. t. 40, 45, long. 41, was boarded by a French National brig from Martinique, treated politely—Aug. 31, lat. 38, long 52, ship Sally, of and for Philadelphia, from Londonderry, with passengers, out 52 days—Sept. 2, lat. 37, 31, long. 54, ship Atlas, from Nantucket, on a whaling voyage, out 11 days—Sept. 5, lat. 37, 20, long. 57, British ship Nanny, 22 days from Charleston, bound to Liverpool—Sept. 5, lat. 37, 31, long. 61, brig Argus, from Salem, bound to Martinique, 10 days out. Ship Maria, Hutton, 45 days from St. Lucar, Wine, William Pennock.
Ship Courtney, Bryant, 79 days from St. Petersburg, Hemp, Iron, & Canvas, William Pennock. Sch'r Weymouth, Weymouth, 6 days from New-York.
Barque Petersburg, Davis, 49 days from Amsterdam, Dry goods and Gin, Caton and Veale, and the Master.—Sailed from the Texel July 27, in company with the following vessels:—Ships London Packet, Stafford; Atalanta, Baltimore; Triumph, Allen; Melpomene, Daubney, New-York; Fair American, Frailey, Philadelphia; Severn, Sinclair, St. Petersburg; Fanny, of New-York; Redress, Banners, of Philadelphia, for the East-Indies;—brig Harmony, Baker, Boston.—Sept. 11, in lat. 37, 11, long. 64, 42, spoke ship Hazard, of and from Providence, bound to Batavia, 4 days out.—Sept. 12, lat. 37, 06, long. 68, 37, brig Nancy, from Malaga, bound to New-York had lost both top-masts 8 days before.
The Charles Carter, Tompkins, of this port, has arrived at Liverpool.
The ship Julia, Vickery, of and from this port is sunk in the king's dock, Liverpool.
The sloop George, of this port, mentioned some time since to have been captured, is carried into Cape Samana.
The brig Catharine, Seaward, that was captured, is carried into Aquidilla, a small port in Porto Rico, having a cargo of 211 puncheons rum—The vessel was dismantled, crew plundered and turned on shore.
The brig Peggy, of and from this port, has arrived at Cadiz.
The schooners Emily, Stone, and Eliza-Ann, Herbert, were left at Laguira the 15th August.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANITER, 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.    10 do. of Rose Blankets.  6 Trunks of Manchester.    8 do. Stripe do.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.    9 do. White and Red Flannels.  30 Casks Shot.    10 do. White Plains and Kerseys.  150 Kgs of Gunpowder.    12 do. Blue do.  40 Casks Nails.    14 do. Blue & Green Half Thicks.  4 do. Seine Twine.    6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  6 Trunks Mens' and Womens' Worsted Hose.    2 do. Yarn Hose.  3 Bales of Osnaburgs.    2 do. Carpeting and Carpets.  Fleecey Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.    8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.   The above packages are well assorted. September 16. 145
JOHN STRATTON,
WISHES to acquaint his Friends and the Publick, that he would be glad to take 6 or 8 genteel BOARDERS, by the Week, Month, or Year, at the house where he now lives, on Granby Street, near the United States' Bank.—It is a very airy, pleasant and healthy situation; and every attention will be paid, to render those who favour him with their custom, as comfortable as possible, and charges reasonable. September 16. 151
FOR CHARTER, The good Ship FREDONIA, ANDREW MALCOLM, Master.—Burthen 207 tons—will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to Moses Myers. September 16. 149
FOR FREIGHT, (To Barbados, with liberty of another Island,) The fast sailing Brig ALBERT. Will take in three hundred barrels at a low freight, if immediately offered—Apply to the Master on board, at Campbell and Wheeler's Wharf. September 16. 150
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Just received from Liverpool, per Ship Fredonia, by Richard Taylor. September 16. 146
JOHN & WRIGHT SOUTHGATE, Have received per Ship Fredonia, Captain Malcolm, 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. 147
FOR SALE, On board the Ship PETER, lying at my Wharf, 1239 Sacks Liverpool filled SALT. 22 Crates EARTHENWARE. A quantity of Stone Jugs, Bottles, and Butter Pots. A. Maclure. September 16. 148
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT, 300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, Gallego's Brand. JAMES HERRON. September 16. 152
BANK NOTE FOUND LAST WEEK. The owner proving property and paying charges, may have it again.—Apply to REYNEAR GILBERT. September 16. 153
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, (To a Port in France,) The fine new Ship, SUSAN, Captain LORING.—Burthen 350 hogheads 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. 153
CASH GIVEN FOR A FEW SHARES OF STOCK IN THE VIRGINIA BANK. AND FOR SALE, A FEW HUNDRED SHARES IN THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Apply to the Editor of this paper. September 13. 4
THE BLACKSMITH BUSINESS Is carried on in the Shop lately occupied by WILLIAM G. CAMP & Co. on Loyall's Wharf, by JOSEPH GARDNER & Co. Who will execute any work in the above line, with fidelity and despatch, and at very moderate prices. September 13. 143
To Lease for a term of Years, Several LOTS OF LAND, adjoining the Virginia Bank. MARY AITCHESON. Sept. 11. 141
LANDING, Out of the Brig Albert, Captain Fraser, from Madeira, 10 Pipes, 20 Hogheads, 40 Quarter Casks, } Branded M. M. Of the first Old London Particular Madeira WINE, warranted equal to any imported.—For sale by Robert Dickson. September 11. 140
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. 136
Landed from the Ship Susan, Captain Loring, LISBON WINE, In Pipes and Quarter Casks. Oliveira, Fernandes & Co. WHO HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF PORT WINE, Of very superior quality—in Pipes, Hogheads, and Quarter Casks, in Cases. September 9. 137
BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE, Norfolk, Virginia, August 31, 1803. HIS Britannick 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
NOTICE. THE concern of JOHN STRATTON & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those to whom the concern is indebted, as well as those who are indebted to the concern, will settle their accounts with Geo. Wilson. Geo. Wilson, J. Stratton. August 30. 109
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. 189
WHO HAS FOR LEASE, A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND, On Commerce and Little Water Streets. September 6. 189
A SINGLE MAN, Who writes a fair hand, and understands the French language well, will meet with an eligible situation by applying at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 26. 19

FOR FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, (To New-York, or Boston,) The good Schooner LIBERTY, HENRY DASKUM, Master:— Burthen 93 tons.—For terms, apply to the Master on board at Maclure's Wharf, or to George Finch. September 12. 3 144
FOR BOURDEAUX, The Ship SHEFFIELD, JOSIAH COWPER, Master:— Will take eighty hogsheads tobacco, or other goods equivalent, on freight, the remainder of her cargo being engaged. Three passengers can be accommodated.—Apply to the Master. WHO HAS FOR SALE, A FEW CASES OF LIQUEURS, Of superior quality, at prime cost. September 6. 132
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The American Ship INDIA PACKET, William Pindge, Master, Burthen 400 Hds. Tobacco. Apply to the master on board, or to Phineas Dana, & Co. Who have received per said ship from St. Lucie, 139 quarter casks SHERRY WINE, for sale on moderate terms. August 9. 56
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Ship JOHN, A. M. SPALDING, Master:— 297 tons burthen, a staunch, strong, tight vessel, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo.—For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow. July 22. 13
WANTED TO CHARTER, A SHIP Of from 200 to 300 tons burthen, to load with lumber for a Port in Jamaica.—Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. August 30. 106
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The well known, fast sailing Ship TWO GENERALS, ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM, Master:— Burthen 300 hogsheads tobacco, or 2400 barrels.—The Two Generals is a new ship, has made only four voyages to Europe, and always delivered her cargo in good order. A freight for Bourdeaux will be preferred, at a moderate price. She will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms, apply to Theo. Armistead. August 28. 110
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The good American Brig DANUBE, GILBERT HOWLAND, Master:— Having made only one voyage—burthen 194 tons, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo will carry about 1800 barrels flour, or 220 hogsheads tobacco. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or Richard Blow.
WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 Drawn White Oak Pipe STAVES. August 26. 94
FOR SALE, The British built Brig JANE, Burthen 156 tons per Register—copper and sails uncommonly fast. The inventor to be seen at our counting house—a liberal credit will be given.—Also, 38 Hogsheads, 28 Tierces, 56 Barrels, } PRIME ANTIGUA SUGARS. Landing this day, from on board the said Brig. C. & F. Whittle. August 23. 90
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship MONVICELLO, to sail by the 20th of September. Tobacco or cotton, will be taken in on low freight, if immediate application is made to R. Maitland and Christian, Petersburg, or to Robert Maitland & Co. August 19. 82
FOR NANTZ, The good, fast sailing Ship BRUTUS, CAPTAIN PENDERGAST. Burthen 370 Hds. or thereabouts—a vessel well calculated to carry tobacco to France. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to the Master on board, lying at Mr. Blow's wharf, Portsmouth, or Thomas Payson & Co. At Mr. Fisk's Store. August 14. 74
CADIZ SALT, For Sale on board the Jesse, Captain Ferris, from Cadiz, lying at my wharf, Gosport, which will be sold low, if taken from along side. Apply on board, or to William Pennock. Who offers said Brig for Charter; she carries 260 hogsheads tobacco—will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. ALSO—FOR CHARTER, The Copper bottomed Ship THOMAS, Burthen three hundred hogsheads tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. August 2. 38
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, The Ship PLANTER, Burthen 400 hogsheads of tobacco, in complete order and will be ready to receive a cargo, in ten days. For terms apply to William Mackenzie & Co. Richmond, or John Mackenzie & Co. Holt's Wharf.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 100 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO, 79 Kegs Manufactured do. 10 Bales COTTON. 100 Barrels of 3, 6, 8, 10, and 20d. NAILS. August 30. 108
FOR A FRENCH PORT IN THE CHANNEL, The good Brig JOHN, Captain WOOLPER:— Burthen about 180 tons—can be ready to take a cargo in a few days, and will receive a few hogsheads of tobacco on a moderate freight. For terms, apply to John Newell, jun. September 9. 139
TO RENT, Two Rooms adjoining the Office of the publick Ledger. Apply at this office. July 26.
SHIP ELIZA. All persons having claims against said Ship, for services rendered previous to the 28th August, will please render them to James Taylor. Sept. 11. 3 142
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Rough White Oak Hhd. and Bbl. STAVES, AND A FEW TONS SASSAFRAS ROOT. Apply to Moses Myers. August 23. 91
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, HAVE JUST RECEIVED THEIR SUPPLY OF FALL GOODS, From London, in the Ship PLANTER, Captain Boush, And are in daily expectation of the arrival of the Ship Fredonia from Liverpool, when their assortment will be complete and extensive, which they will sell at a low advance, for Cash, or approved Notes. August 30. 107
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
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Gross, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 984 Cases assorted do. 65 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets 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. 128
FOR SALE, THE REMAINDER OF THE CARGO OF THE BRIG NANCY, From the Cape of Good Hope, consisting of the following articles, VIZ: 100 Casks CAPE WINE. 13 do. CONSTANTIA do. 1 do. STEEN do. 5 do. MUSCAT do. 19 do. TAMARINDS. 4 do. BRANDY. 44 do. ALOES. A liberal credit will be given, and if the whole is taken, the above articles will be sold a bargain—Any person inclined to purchase, may rely that the articles on hand, were not the refuse of the Cargo, which was sold by shewing one cask of each quality, and were delivered as they came to hand. John Granbery. August 23. 52
NORFOLK BOROUGH: At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. Alexander Maclure, John Robinson, and Daniel R. Waddel, trading under the firm of Daniel R. Waddel & 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. Defts. IN CHANCERY.
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.) WILLIAM SHARP, C.N.B.C. 127
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Quarterly Session Court continued and held the 30th day of August, 1805. William Pennock, Com. Pt. Against Jean de St. Maria, Robert Lawrence, and Theo. Armistead, Defts. } 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 Lawrence, and Theo. Armistead, 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) Teste, W.M. SHARP, C. N. B. C. 126
WANTED, ROUGH WHITE OAK HOGSHEAD STAVES, of the best quality, for which cash will be given. Robert Maitland & Co. August 19. 83
TO RENT, And possession given the first of September, LARGE and commodious three story Brick House, in Church-Street, at present occupied by Mr. Monop, 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. 86
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. 122
THE SUBSCRIBERS, TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS S. TAYLOR, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, THAT the management of the affairs of that estate is confided to Robert B. Taylor, to whom persons in debt are desired to make payment, and those who have claims to make them known. JAMES THORBURN, MARTIN FISK, JAMES MAURICE. August 28. 101
FOR SALE, At Reduced Prices for Cash, or approved Short Day Paper, 23 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 31 do. GRENADA do. 10 do. COUNTRY do. 8 Casks HOLLAND GIN. 10 Pipes do. do. 2 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 4 Casks CLARET. 28 Hogsheads, } SUGAR. 13 Tierces, } 150 Bags GREEN COFFEE. 20 Barrels LOAF SUGAR. 2 Quarter Casks SHERRY WINE. 4 do. do. MADEIRA do. 140 Pieces RUSSIA SHEETING. 70 do. 4-4 IRISH LINEN. 3 Trunks CALLICOES. LLSO, A Handsome London Made PHLETON, With Plat'd Harness. William B. Lamb. September 2. 6 117
FALL GOODS, Just received from London, per Planter, Capt. Boush. J. & W. Southgate. September 2. 2m 125
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A FEW THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING OF Approved endorsed 60 day Bills on London. ROBERT OLIPHANT, Cashier. 116
NEW FLOUR, Of a very superior quality, in Half Barrels, made purposely for family use.—For sale by J. & W. Southgate. September 2. 2w 113
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 125 Main-Street, where he favours him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year. Henry Benbridge. October 9. 170
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 3. 659
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS RECEIVED BY THE BRIG BETSY, FROM HAVANNA, 120 Tons Campeachy LOG WOOD, of the 1st quality. 70 Legs of MAHOGANY. 100 Boxes White and Brown SUGAR. 36 Hogsheads MOLASSES. ALSO—ON HAND, 66 Pipes, 40 Hogsheads, 25 Quarter Casks, } TENERIFFE WINE. 3 Pipes VINEGAR. 40 Barrels WALNUTS. 8 Hlds. } PENINGTON'S LOAF SUGAR. 60 Bbls. } 12 Hogsheads St. Martin's SUGAR. A few Logs St. Domingo MAHOGANY. The whole of which will be sold on very moderate terms, for approved paper. Edward Roberts. August 21. 87
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. 326
FOR SALE, 12 Puncheons ANTIGUA RUM. 15 do. GRENADA do. 5 Pipes HOLLAND GIN. 20 do. COUNTRY do. 12 do. FRENCH BRANDY. 2 do. ALICANT do. 22 Qr. Casks SHERRY WINE. 10 do. do. MALAGA do. PORT and CLARET WINE, in casks & bottles. 6 Barrels PORK—and about 1000 Dozen PORTER, of my last winters flock, equal to any imported. Joseph Hayes. August 24. 127
LEVIN DORSEY, On Town Point—Wide Water-Street. Has Received by the Dumfries, from London, in addition to his former assortment of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c. Adams's Patent Globes—12 inches. Brass and Wood Compasses—Assorted. Quadrants. Night and Day Telescopes—Assorted. Telescopes for Day only. Patent Time Glasses. From 1-4 to 1-2 minute, and for one and two hours. Gunter's Scales and Dividers—Assorted. Charts, for the West-Indies, and America. Moore's Epitome and Daily Assistant. And has on hand, Blunt's American Practical Navigator—Last edition, with a copious appendix. Blount's American Coast Pilot. Also for Sale, Bell-Mettle Skillets of Superior Quality. Carriage Wheel Boxes, Bouches, and Solid Brass Sheaves—Assorted. Hoop and Baltimore Bar-Iron—Assorted. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments Repaired, as usual. April 26. 628
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. 134
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. 123 300 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, For sale by James Maurice & Co. September 2. 119
TO NON-RESIDENT LAND HOLDERS OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY.
FROM the number of Tracts of Land exposed to sale by the Register of Taxes, it would seem that the non-resident land holders are either ignorant of our laws, or considerably embarrassed for the want of agents, in whom confidence may be placed, and whose situation and acquaintance with business will enable them to discharge with promptness the duties required of them. That there are some who for want of information of what our laws require to be done, have suffered their lands to be sold for the tax, I have no doubt, and for their information, will give a short statement of our laws on that subject. But I am sensible that many more have suffered from a misplaced confidence in agents who could not or would not attend to the duties required of them. Men who live at a distance from Frankfort, where taxes on non-residents' land are paid, must find it more inconvenient to discharge the duties of an agent than a citizen of the town. Yet it is believed that at least nineteen twentieths of those gentlemen who act as agents for non-residents live dispersed at considerable distances from this place. And to this cause may be attributed a great part of the omissions and neglect of duty. For it may happen that at the time of receiving money it is out of their power to pay it immediately into the treasury, but they think it shall be done as soon as a fit opportunity occurs; in the mean time some pressing occasion or pleasing speculation induces them to make use of it, which they cannot again collect till the lands are sold. But a citizen of the town could always pay over the money on receiving it, which would often save the costs of advertising the lands. And opportunities of transmitting money to this place are more safe and frequent than to most other places in the state, as the post from the eastward arrives here twice, and from the southward and westward once a week; besides private conveyances which are numerous. If there should be any danger apprehended from the mail being robbed, the bank bills may be cut into two or more pieces and transmitted by different posts. These, among other reasons which might be adduced, have induced me to believe that a person in whom confidence could be placed, living at this place, and acquainted with business, who would take upon himself the payment of taxes for non-residents, on a moderate commission, would receive encouragement. I have therefore determined to offer my services to non-residents and others, who may wish business of the kind done at this place, on the following terms: On being furnished with money in time, I will attend the respective offices, pay the taxes, procure quietus therefor, and transmit duplicates thereof to the proprietors of the land to the nearest post office where they reside for fifty cents on each tract of land, and 3 per centum on the amount of the tax, &c. charged thereon. As it will be necessary that regular accounts should be kept of the money received and paid away by me, I presume these terms will not be thought high.
For the information of those who may require it, I have subjoined the following statement and certificate. By the present laws of Kentucky, non residents who claim lands within the same, are compelled to enter their lands for taxation with the auditor of publick accounts before the 1st day of October, 1805, or such claims will become forfeited to the state. The entries must describe if possible the situation and quality of the land, in whose name it was entered, surveyed and patented. The tax laid on their lands becomes due on the 1st day of February annually, and if not paid by the first day of October following, carries interest from that time till paid, 10 per cent. per annum. The auditor is directed to transmit to the register a list of such lands as are not paid on (and this he commonly does by the first day of May annually) and the register is required to have the same published three months in the paper of the publick printer, before the first Monday in November, at which time the sales of such lands commence and continue from day to day at the door of the State-House till all are sold that are not paid on. The costs of advertising is charged to the proprietor of the land and added to the tax. The lands thus sold cannot be redeemed without the consent of the purchaser. ACHILLES SNEED. Frankfort, (Ken.) July 20, 1805.
We the Subscribers being informed by Achilles Sneed, Clerk of the Court of Appeals, and a resident of the town of Frankfort, that he wishes to be employed on commission by non residents, who claim land in Kentucky, to pay their taxes for them: do hereby certify that our acquaintance with said Sneed induces us to believe that he will transact such business with strict integrity and punctuality, and will give complete satisfaction to all who employ him. Given under our hands this 6th day of July, 1805. William Steele,  Christopher Greenup, Harry Innes,  Caleb Wallace, John Jordan, j.n.  Joseph Crockett, Matthew Walton,  John Breckenridge, Jas. Barbour, of Vir.  J. Hughes, A. Caldwell,  James Morrison, John Rowan,  J. H. Davies, Christopher M'Conico,  George Johnson, George Madison,  John Logan, H. Taylor,  E. Marshall, George Clarke,  Henry Clay, John Fowler,  Thomas Todd, Thomas Carneal,  George Muter, Thomas Tunstall,  Samuel M'Dowel, William Hunter.
N.B. Inquiries into the title, situation, and quality of land will be made, and any other business to be transacted at the publick offices of this place will be done, on a moderate compensation. All letters addressed to me on those subjects (post paid) will be duly attended to. A. S.
The printers of the following papers are requested to give the above three insertions; and transmit their accounts to the Editor of the Palladium , in Frankfort, (Ken.) viz. The Boston Centinel; Philadelphia Gazette, and Aurora; Evening Post of New-York; The True American, of Trenton; The Baltimore Telegraph; The Republican Advocate, of Frederick Town, (Maryland); The Norfolk Ledger; The Enquirer, of Richmond; The Winchester Centinel; The Raleigh Register; The Charleston Courier and the Georgia Republican. 135
NOW LANDING, From on board the Ship Marcella, Captain Langhton, 50 Hogsheads Havanna MOLASSES. And from on board the Schooner Hope, Captain Sprague, 70 Hogsheads Jamaica RUM. For sale by William Pennock. August 14. 3w 70
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 skillful 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. 3s 7 1-2d do. 2d, do. 2s 7 1-2d do. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 108
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.