Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-08-07 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIA LATENT
VOL. IV.]
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 7, 1807.
[NO. 10.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS 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 LIVERPOOL, The elegant Ship CERES, John Shackford master, burthen 280 tons, copper fastened, and now entering upon her second voyage. She will sail in all this month, having a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or passengers, apply to the master on board or N. Heron.
August 5. tf For CHARTER, The excellent new Ship NIAGARA, L Cross master, daily expected from New York, burthen about 350 hhds Tobacco. For terms apply to Richard Blow.
August 5. tf For LONDON, The good Ship CHARLES CARTER, John Drysdale, master, will be ready to take cargo on board in ten days, and having the greater part engaged, will sail in all August. Terms of freight 5 pound sterling per hhd. and 5 per cent. primage—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
July 29. 3w For Freight or Charter, The American registered brig FLORA, Wm Benthall, master, burthen about 1700 barrels flour, or 200 hhds. tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo on board; a freight to Liverpool would be preferred. Apply to A. Maclure, Esq. Norfolk, or Alexander Leckie.
Portsmouth, July 29. tf The Subscribers have removed to No. 99, Main street, opposite Messrs Hunter & Gatewood's, where they offer for sale their assortment of Ironmongery, Hardware, & Cutlery, and a few Dry Goods, with their usual assortment of Wrought and Cut-Nails and Brads, which they will dispose of low for cash. Caton & Veale.
They have also landing from the brig Nancies, Robert Barclay, master, from Tobago, 60 puncheons RUM, 22 do. retailing Molasses, which they offer for approved paper.
ALSO, For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The said BRIG, burthen 230 hhds or 1500 barrels; if not sold a freight to Liverpool will be preferred, can be ready to receive a cargo in five days. For terms apply as above. July 29. tf
For Liverpool, The fast sailing coppered Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hogheads tobacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in 8 days. For freight apply to William Dickson.
Who offers for Sale on board said Ship, Stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware, which will be sold low if taken from along side. July 10 tf
WANTED, A good fast-sailing VESSEL, of 1200 barrels burthen; immediate dispatch will be given by C. & F. Whittle.
For Sale on a long credit, 50 puncheons Grenada RUM. June 17. tf
Wanted to Hire, from this time until Christmas, A sober attentive NEGRO BOY, to drive a cart. July 31. tf Richard E. Lee.
For SALE, The coppered Schooner ANN, with all her materials as she came from sea; her burthen is 700 barrels; a credit of 12 months will be given for approved paper. Also,
The entire CARGO of said Schooner, Consisting of Prime Antigua SUGARS, in hhds. tierces, and barrels. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 8. tf
The Subscriber has for Sale, 400 barrels superfine FLOUR, 2500 bushels Corn, and 150 barrels Pork, good quality. Just received, 50 boxes fresh Lisbon LEMONS. July 20. tf GEORGE WILSON, No. 9, Marsden's wharf.
CASH given for good Rough hhd. and bbl. STAVES, by Moses Myers. July 1. tf
For RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport. July 29. tf William Wilkinson.
New-England RUM, in hogheads and barrels, just received and for sale by E. S. Waddey. July 29. 3
Landing from the Elizabeth Margaret from Tenerife, 70 hogheads and 100 quarter casks choice Tenerife WINE.—For sale by Moses Myers. July 24. tf
The following beautiful Canzonet is the production of William Domond, the younger, a late English poet. If we mistake not, we have seen it badly imitated by some American poetster.
Weekly Inspector.
When the dawn, with touch of roses, Doffs aside her shadowy veil, Ev'ry folded plant discloses Hoarded fragrance o'er the dale; Frolick zephyr wanders sipping Virgin odours through each bow'r, And the liquid perfumes dripping From the petals of each flow'r— Oh! how sweet that gale to prove— 'Tis the BREATH of her I love!
When the noon-tide warm diffusing Scorching vapours in the air, Faded herbs, their vigour losing, Droop beneath the sultry glare; Sol, with lambent glory streaming, Pours from his meridian height Golden fires too vivid beaming— Flame the heart, and blind the sight, O! that ray I dare not prove— 'Tis the EYE of her I love!
When soft Eve, coyly peeping, Steals her inobtrusive reign, Nature hangs dejected, weeping Silv'ry sorrows o'er the plain; Lightly through the pale horizon Feather'd poets wing their way, Hymning oft a wild benizon, Floated long in choral lay. Oh! the bliss that sound to prove— 'Tis the VOICE of her I love!
When black Night her orgies keeping, Shrouds in deepest gloom the skies, Subtle slumber hovers, steeping Poppy'd spells in mortal eyes; Then, bright fancy's films unfolding, All her lucid haunts display; Visions then of mind's beholding, Ev'n of night create a day!— Oh! what joy that dream to prove— 'Tis the SMILE of her I love!
From the Columbian Centinel.
WASHINGTON, July 13. "There is no doubt, whatever hope may be entertained of preserving peace, we ought to be prepared for war, as it is MOST PROBABLE WE SHALL HAVE IT." Nat. Intelligencer.
That the United States ought to be prepared for war—offensive as well as defensive—every American will cheerfully accede to—but our hopes remain firm, that the United States and Great-Britain will not speedily go to war. With respect to the late scandalous outrage on our nation's flag, in the Chesapeake, we have already given our opinion. The president has declared he has demanded reparation, and we think full and honourable reparation ought, and will be made by the British government. But there is another subject of as high consequence—the treaty-points in dispute respecting the rights of seamen and passengers sailing under the American flag. We lament, that on this subject, the American people are left to speculate without facts, by the injudicious silence observed by government, who are in possession of all the documents on the subject. It is stated, but we cannot say how accurately, that the dispute turns on these points:—
That on the subject of seamen, the British are willing to agree to an article in the treaty, that the flag of the United States shall protect all American citizens, regularly naturalized as well as native, sailing under it, and to relinquish the right of search, after persons on the high seas.
On the other hand, That the United States demand, that G. Britain shall stipulate by treaty, that the American flag shall protect ALL PERSONS sailing under it, be they Americans, foreigners, deserters, or what they may; and that American vessels shall be exempt from all search after persons in the narrow seas, (which, we understand, include the English, Irish, and other channels, in the vicinity of the British islands,) as well as the high seas.
Such we have heard to be the great points in dispute—As Americans we should be happy our government should make the best treaty it can on the subject, and the more concessions it can obtain, the better. Extremely glad shall we be to find, that Great Britain had voluntarily conceded all the points in controversy; and that the American flag should enjoy the exclusive privilege of freely and uninterruptedly navigating every sea, broad and narrow; and protecting every kind of lawful property from search, and even every description of seamen and passengers sailing under it from search or impressment—if such a measure should not, by filling our vessels with foreigners, discourage and diminish the bold and hardy seamen of our country. But these questions here occur—Can ALL this be obtained? Will the United States accept of nothing short of ALL THIS? Will they go to War rather than relinquish any portion of the demand?—And is it probable, that we can ultimately gain the point by war? These are questions, which come home to the feelings of thousands in these states,
who have every thing to lose, and nothing to gain by war. It is said, that our ministers in England, Mr. Munroe particularly, have stated, that Great-Britain stood ready to concede all the points demanded by the United States, excepting that the American vessels should not be made an asylum for British deserters, or expatriating subjects, who have never been naturalized by the laws of the United States; and that, in the seas which surround her islands, she shall have the right to search after her own runaway subjects. And the retention of these rights she deems indispensable to her existence as a maritime nation. But it is said the executive has directed, that the relinquishment of these rights shall be insisted upon; and if refused, that a war will follow to obtain it. This is said to be the ground taken by the governments of the two nations.—And it is stated, that Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Madison have resolved not to abandon their part of it. But we are fully of opinion, that a majority of congress—in whom the constitution has vested the power to declare war—will not encounter all the losses and embarrassment of war, merely to contend for the privilege of making American vessels an asylum for British runaways, discontented Irish emigrants, or fugitives from justice—nor will they consider such a measure essential to the sovereignty of the United States: but if they should, we are equally confident, that the people of the United States will not support them in the measure through another election. In fine, let every member of congress ask himself this question, is it expedient that we should go to war with Great-Britain for the right to protect her own subjects from the claims of their own country to their services?
C.
VIENNA, May 13.
The Court Gazette contains the following article concerning Turkey. "Admiral Siniavin continues to cruise in the entrance of the strait of the Dardanelles; his fleet consists of 8 ships of the line, 2 fifty-gun ships and several brigs. It was on the 21st March that the Russians took the castle of Tenedos by assault.—The Turkish prisoners were sent into Natolia.
"On the 3d April, the head of Said-Feydzultah-Effendi, treasurer of the navy, was exposed on the inward gate of the Seraglio; he had been condemned to death for having neglected to take measures to defend the Dardanelles. On the same day was dismissed Morally-Effendi, the treasurer of the Grand Vizier's army; he is succeeded by Hassan-Isschahisham-Effendi.
"On the 6th, the Captain Pacha entered the sea of Marmora, with 1 three decker, 5 two deckers, 9 frigates and sloops, 26 gun boats, 1 brig and 1 bomb ketch, probably in order to offer battle to the Russians.
May 16.
It is asserted that the arch-duke Charles will set off the day after to-morrow for Galicia, in order to review the army assembled on that frontier. According to the most probable calculations the armed neutrality of Austria puts her to the expense of 60 millions, independent of the peace establishment of the army.
DRESDEN, May 13.
It is thought here, in the best informed circles, that the negotiations for peace, now on the tapis, are not in such a state of forwardness as some persons are inclined to believe. It is said that his majesty the emperor Napoleon, at all times ready to employ every means in his power to stop the effusion of blood, was the first to propose peace to the emperor of Russia, and to the king of Prussia, on very moderate conditions; that the two sovereigns answered, that they were ready to treat; but that their connections with England and Sweden did not permit them to act without the participation of these two courts.—It is added, that France has not opposed this step, declaring that she also wished for a general peace; in short it is asserted that the principle of compensations has been proposed as the basis for peace; that certain general articles have even been brought forward, and that all these propositions have been communicated to the cabinets of London and Stockholm, from which answers are expected.
COPENHAGEN, May 23.
On the 18th of this month an English brig having dispatches on board, arrived in the sound, and proceeded on her voyage to the Baltic. On the same day a convoy from London entered the Sound, under the escort of an armed brig and two sloops. It is said that an English General is on board one of those vessels. A convoy of transports, was, according to the accounts of the English crews, to arrive immediately in the Sound, but there was no news of it on the 21st. According to some accounts, an expedition convoyed by several vessels of war, was to set out from Yarmouth on the 24th of this month.
BANKS OF THE MAINE, May 19.
According to a German Gazette, the Magnates of Hungary have declared to the States, that they were obliged to demand of the emperor of Austria a new constitution which should be more adapted to the present times and circumstances, and which the class of burghers and that of the peasantry have for a long time ardently desired.
VIENNA, May 24.
The last Courier from Turkey announces that the Servian army has taken a concentrated position in the interior of Servia, and that hitherto nothing indicates an intention on the part of the Turks to penetrate to it. It is remarkable that notwithstanding the harmony which reigns between the Servians
and the Russians, the Servians have not as yet made any attempt to join them. General Michelson, none of whose offensive operations have succeeded, and who sees the impossibility of taking the Turkish fortresses, evidently confines himself to the defensive. He is taking measures to protect Wallachia and Moldavia from the Turks.
We learn that the Grand Vizier is now on his march with a formidable army from Adrianople towards the banks of the Danube, where he will effect a junction with the Pacha of Rudstuck.
We have received by way of Turkey, news that the Russian army stationed on the frontiers of Persia, have thrown up formidable intrenchments upon the mountain of Caucasus, which separates Persia from the Russian empire; which shews that they intend to keep on the defensive. It appears that they have not a numerous army. The Russians are at the same time making arrangements to protect the Crimea and the other southern provinces of Russia against every attack. It is said that a levy has been ordered in Russia of the Tartars, Kalmucks, Baskins, Kirgises, and other barbarous nations; but it is to be presumed that this levy will not produce the effect which the government expects from it.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Schooner Ann Ballard, Capt Langdon, from Trieste, consisting of 350 boxes Castile SOAP, 80 casks Currants; 37 boxes Glass, consisting of Tumblers, Wine Glasses, &c 15 boxes German Linen, consisting of Platillas, Crease, Checks, Listadoes, and Baitannias, 6000 wt Lead in pigs; 20 boxes German Steel, 2000 do. Shot; 1500 do. Parmesan Cheese; 25 kegs Capers, 48 bags Juniper Berries; 6 do. Corks, 1 hoghead Cream Tartar; 100 wt Sweet Mercury, 100 wt Percipate; 100 do. Sublimate. August 5. James Young. tf
FOR SALE, 1000 barrels CORN, deliverable here at short notice. 221 boxes white and brown Havana Sugars, 17 hogheads Muscovado do. do. 5 pipes French Brandy, 4 do. Holland Gin, 20 barrels Rye Whiskey, 8 pipes and 2 hds. very choice old London particular Madeira Wine, 50 boxes Raisins, 100 kegs Lard, 27 barrels Ship Stuff, 2 boxes Irish Linen, 3 cases Mens, Boys, and Children's Hats. August 5. Francis Smith. 3
Military Plumes and Epaulets.
JAMES TUCKER, Respectfully acquaints the publick, that he has just received an elegant assortment of Military Plumes, Epaulets, and some Silver Cord, for sale at the Store of Mr Joseph C. Maigue, No. 98, Main-street. August 5. 3
50 Dollars Reward
For the recovery of 1 hoghead Sugar, 15 boxes Raisins, and 2 barrels Flour, or in proportion for any part of them stolen from Warehouse No. 4, Southgate and Dickson's wharf, last Wednesday night. Rowland & Triplett. August 5. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp-bell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his assortment of
Groceries and Ship Chandlery,
Among which are 14 hogheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hhds. and 6 bbs Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do Peach do. 10 bags Coffees, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 30 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. July 31. John D. Haldane. tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES, in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) importation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great variety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town—since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workmanship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Philadelphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, New-York SHOES and BOOTS, and an assortment of Mr Vernon's elegant Baltimore Shoes at least equal, as it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's first Shop 19s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Stowaway Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash. May 27. 2wtf

CAPTAIN R. TAYLOR, who went down to the Triumph on publick business, returned this morning; from him we learn that the Triumph in the bay, and the Columbine in the Roads, are the only British ships in our waters. With Captain Taylor, went down the proprietors of some negroes that had got on board the Triumph, where Sir Thomas Hardy detained them until they could be identified and claimed, which being done, they were delivered to their owners.
It is but justice in us to state, that all the gentlemen who have gone down on business with Sir Thomas Hardy, speak in terms of the highest respect for his character, and of the polite attention which he manifests to them.
As the appearance of a rupture with Great Britain on account of the late attack on the Chesapeake, has put every person on the alert to find where she is most vulnerable, we have here given a statement of her population in Canada, hoping it may be acceptable to a number of our readers.
Great Britain claims all the country inhabited by Europeans lying north and east of the United States, except Greenland, which belongs to Denmark. The following are the population of the British provinces—Upper Canada 20,000—Lower Canada 130,000, that is Kingston, Detroit, Niagara, Quebec, Montreal—Cape Breton Island 1000—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia 35,000—Towns, Sidney, Louisburgh, Fredericton, Halifax, St. John's Island 5000—Charlotte Town, Newfoundland 7000—Placentia, St. John's and New Britain, not known. Carlisle R.g.
POLITICAL.
From the Columbian Centinel.
"BE JUST AND FEAR NOT."
Mr. Russell,
As our publick affairs have arrived at an important and interesting crisis, it is proper the publick should be acquainted with the point of controversy between our administration and that of the British. The United States' administration maintain, That our flag shall protect all that sail under it —That is it shall protect British seamen and foreigners of every description. The British government say, This principle will go to the dismantling of her navy; and she never will consent to it .
I shall contend, in the first place, that the principle advocated by our administration is not essential to our sovereignty. Most of the European powers, particularly Russia, have yielded to the point, considering it in the same light. In the second place I contend, it is not politick :—As our administration at this day, are wholly unprepared to enforce the principle. Next, on the score of general politicks, I maintain, that it is peculiarly inexpedient at this time;—when every reflecting mind must admit, that Great Britain now requires all her naval resources, as a barrier against that overwhelming despotism which threatens the civilized world; and that she ought to be considered for every thing valuable to a free, well-organized and civilized nation. I contend also, that the principle, if yielded by Great Britain, would be injurious to the interest of that portion of our citizens in whose favour it is advocated.—Shall, I ask, if our ships which are now navigated by American seamen, the pride and boast of their country, are to be entrusted to British and Irish sailors;—to deserters, and foreigners of every description? Will not the wages of our own hardy seamen be reduced, by admitting an influx of runaways from all quarters of the world; from the sinks and stews of all the old corrupt cities of Europe;—but none but the worst of bad men will desert their colours: Are such men as these to be entrusted with our ships, our valuable cargoes, and the destinies of our future maritime greatness? Every man of sense will admit, that the free and easy admission of runaway foreigners into our ships, will compel as many native Americans to retire, or put up with less wages. The alternative will be doing a violence to that portion of our citizens, whom we ought to cherish, encourage and protect.
If the administration of the United States insist upon this principle, and war should be resorted to, will they not become the sacrificers of the lives of our citizens, and the immense loss which will fall upon this maritime section of the union, which is one day to become the ablest supporters of our rights, avengers of our wrongs, and the palladium of all that is valuable in society, and great in national glory? Can the planters of the south feel a greater security for their property, while the Sampsoms of the east, of the maritime district, are close shaven? Can that baneful policy so often and so justly attributed to the Antient Dominion require a measure fraught with such deadly calamity to our navigation? Can I seriously ask, a measure be insisted upon, which in its issue, it requires no prophet to foretell, will shake our empire to the foundation?
To conclude.—It has been shewn, that the principle so pertinaciously advocated by our government, is not essential to our sovereignty: Is impolitick ; is inexpedient , and, in its operation, it yielded to us, must prove injurious to American seamen. And if, notwithstanding this, the administration insist upon it as the sine qua non of Peace or War, will not the blessings of peace and prosperity, and the blood of our citizens which will be shed in the awful contest, be required of their hands?
ARISTIDES.
From the American Citizen.
COMMUNICATIONS. SHALL WE HAVE WAR?
This important question is asked by every person. Each is desirous to know the opinion of his neighbour, and as long as a single citizen expresses expectations that peace will be preserved, so long will our merchants adventure their fortunes.
It is time they should open their eyes. Let them no longer dream of security. Their unsuspicious
confidence in Great Britain has led them too far. They cannot believe that a nation whose interest it obviously is to preserve a good understanding with the United States, should adopt a conduct which must inevitably produce war: yet such is the fact—Nations, like individuals, will at times follow their passions and sacrifice justice to their love of power. Such is the destiny of England. She usurps the sovereignty of the seas. It is her pride and her boast, and she is determined to maintain it at every hazard. Her unprovoked and repeated violations of the laws of nations, and the rights of neutrals, shew the lengths to which she is resolved to proceed. The maritime ascendancy of ancient Carthage led her to ruin. The abuses of its navy roused the Roman Republick to seek vengeance.—Let the fate of Carthage be a lesson to Britain.
The object of the present publication is to guard commercial men against pursuing a spirit of adventuring, which threatens to involve themselves and their families in the most serious losses and distress.
War is inevitable unless England does justice to us. The United States will have ample redress for the past, and security for the future. This is not the language of passion—it is the deliberate sentiment of the nation. I will proceed to state the ground taken by our administration.
The impressment of our seamen has been a source of constant complaint since the commencement of the war between France and Great Britain. The inconvenience of the practice in regard to commerce would justify a serious national discussion, but the cruelty of permitting American citizens to be taken by force from our own ships and compelled to expose their lives in wars in which their country is not a party, is not to be endured—If England may do it, so may France and every other belligerent. We shall then witness the humiliating and odious sight of one American citizen imploring his hands in the blood of another, in a controversy in which his country is not engaged, and where he is compelled to do it by violence.
By the usages of all nations except Great Britain, and by the acknowledged rules which regulate independent nations, no person, not being an enemy in military service , can be taken on the high seas from on board a neutral vessel. The freedom of the seas and the neutrality of the flag secures to the person this immunity. Neutrals concede much when they confine themselves to the restrictions established by the laws. They may not protect articles of contraband to war—merchandise going to a blockaded port, the property of enemies—or of the person of any serving in the war . Beyond these restrictions neither justice or prudence obliges us to go.
It will produce endless perplexity and embarrassment, to permit a person serving in our ships on the high seas to be taken. It is impossible to concede this right. It is too delicate to be entrusted to naval commanders, and experience has shown the abuses to which it leads. This has long been the opinion of the American Cabinet, and recent circumstances have tended to confirm it.
By the letter of the Secretary of State to Mr. Monroe, dated January, 1804, and communicated by the President to Congress in the sessions of 1806, our minister is instructed to obtain a stipulation by treaty against future impressments, and the Secretary explicitly directs that if it be refused the negotiation is at an end. This extends to merchant ships and to all seas comprehending in express terms what the British call the narrow seas. Congress was advised by the President that negotiations was going on to that end, and it is not doubted that the principle will be maintained by every member in both branches of the national legislature. So little doubt is there on this point that the President returned the treaty without laying it before the Senate.
If then the impressment of seamen, sailing in our merchant ships on the high seas, is considered as an usurpation of sufficient moment to terminate negotiation, unless it be relinquished, how must we view the seizing of the persons of marines employed in the ships of the nation, murdering others to carry that illegal act into effect, and thereby maintaining the principle which the British Cabinet well knew we shall resist?
War therefore is inevitable unless the U. States has ample redress for the past, and security for the future. What will be deemed such by the nation shall be considered hereafter.
At present it is proper to remark, that war once begun cannot be speedily terminated—it is a contest for a principle, and America will continue it until that principle is recognized and acknowledged by Great Britain. In such disputes there can be no compromise—The war of the revolution was of that cast—England claimed the right to tax us without our consent—we denied the principle—she endeavoured to enforce it, and a war of seven years ensued. Had she persisted it must have lasted to this day.
It should be adopted as an axiom in the politicks of this country never to appeal to arms but for an object undeniably just, and never lay them down till the object is obtained. Let it be deeply engraven on the heart of every American that the repose of posterity depends on a steady adherence to that wise and equitable maxim. Inflexible perseverance will make nations cautious not to drive us to extremes, and must secure to our country long intervals of peace.
Let us vigorously prepare for war which shall endure beyond the ability of England to maintain it, and until the returning good sense of the nation shall afford us that justice which we have demanded. PERICLES.
"I like this paragraph. Our present object is just. War, although not declared by Congress, has been forced on us upon a principle that should not be relinquished. EDITOR.
From the Augusta Herald, (Georgia.)
We have devoted a considerable proportion of our paper of to-day, to the various resolutions of our citizens, in consequence of the late outrage upon our national rights—the publick mind is alive to this indignity, and every American bosom glows with becoming resentment. It is not easy to foresee or calculate the consequences to which this event will lead. We are of opinion however that, notwithstanding the sensations our citizens necessarily experience, and the indignation they naturally express, the government will avoid a war, and attempt an adjustment of this, and all other causes of complaint by negotiation. We adopt this opinion, as well from the known pacific disposition of
our rulers, as from the consideration, that it has been the uniform system of the present administration, to render our country as much unprepared for war as possible, and we would hardly presume that any rational politicians would voluntarily unfit themselves for a situation, in which they conceived it possible they might ever be placed. Had the course of the federal administration been pursued, had those maxims which the experience of the world has sanctioned been attended to, and had a system founded in consummate wisdom been persevered in, our citizens would never have witnessed such a degrading event as has recently happened, or our country would have been able to meet such a crisis with majestic dignity, and without great embarrassment. But our situation is now somewhat difficult, for besides being wholly unprepared for war, our national resources are derived altogether from our commercial pursuits—by a war these would be entirely cut off, and the funds necessary for prosecuting hostilities, or even for defraying the expenses of government, could not be obtained without resorting to a system of internal taxation.—And the people having been invited and persuaded to consider as odious those taxes which were necessary for their own security. It will not now be easy to eradicate an opinion which so much pains has been taken to inculcate—at the same time the single circumstance relative to the Chesapeake, has already operated as a tax upon our citizens, of more than equal to what the government would have required in five years, for defraying this state's proportion of a rational system of national defence—in ten days, the fall in the single article of cotton which our citizens have to dispose of, will amount to more than would build a ship of the line—every man who is now under the necessity of selling his cotton, is taxed in the fall of it, from 4 to 5 cents in the pound, which in many instances will amount to more than the seller would probably have had to pay to government, in twenty years—and this is one of the consequences which results from pursuing a system of temporary expedience, rather than one of permanent security.
No man who possesses the heart of an American citizen, can avoid feeling a degree of indignation at the late outrage offered to our national rights, beyond what it is possible to express—but no man who reflects seriously upon the course the government has hitherto pursued, can, we think, see any well founded hope of obtaining any honourable reparation. We may resolve to be revenged, and no one could be more rejoiced than ourselves to know that we should obtain adequate satisfaction for such a murderous and barbarous transaction—But how is redress to be obtained—those who feel a degree of self-complacency in contemplating an embargo, or a non-importation act, may be assured that they far, very far over-rate the effects, such measures will or can produce. We have uniformly entertained the opinion, which is every day more and more strengthened and confirmed, that our government never will, and never can be respected, till we return to that system which secured our national independence, which was calculated to preserve and increase our dignity, and which was unfortunately laid aside, for a substitute, which, has produced nothing great or honourable. The system of Washington conducted the confederated states with success through a revolutionary war—the system of Washington advanced the United States to a station of pre-eminent greatness and glory—and our citizens may rest assured, and will most certainly be eventually convinced, that the system of Washington, is that alone, which can convey to future generations, the blessings of freedom and independence.
Determined as the British were, and perhaps are, with or without pretence, to violate our rights, we cannot but think that it was both inconsiderate and unfortunate, that four of their mutinous seamen should have been received on board the Chesapeake. It is stated however we observe in some of the northern papers, that these men were American citizens, who had been impressed on board the ship from which they deserted—if this were the fact, the conduct of the British must be viewed with aggravated criminality. We held it a sound position, that an American citizen impressed on board a British ship, has a right to, & may lawfully at any time rise upon either officers or men who hold him in duress, and may effect his escape by the sacrifice of their lives. A British officer who impresses an American seaman, makes thereby such kind of war upon individual rights, that the sufferer is authorized to knock the officer overboard, or knock him in the head, if he can thereby effect his escape, and he need only to be sufficiently cautious to adopt the most secure method of obtaining his liberation—an impressed American, cannot be guilty of mutiny against a British officer—but in the case in question we do not believe the 4 deserters were Americans, and for these reasons—first we see no intimation to this effect in the National Intelligencer, and had these men or any of them, been ever proved to be Americans, so important a fact would not have passed unnoticed in the governmental paper—secondly, no intimation of their being Americans is made by commodore Barron, and when they were demanded as British subjects, he might merely have replied that they were American citizens; or at least he would have stated, this fact since his return if it had been so—and thirdly, we think it very improbable that a British officer would have selected four impressed Americans to row him ashore in an American port, where he must have known the men would claim the protection of their government—and besides it does not appear that when they were demanded of the officer who enlisted them aboard the Chesapeake, that they pretended to be American citizens—These reasons therefore induce us to suppose that the men were as stated to be, British subjects, and known deserters, and as such it would have been well if they had not been suffered to have remained on board an American frigate.—But though these men might not have been American citizens, those who were murdered on board the American frigate were, and their blood calls aloud upon their countrymen for vengeance—all minor considerations, all local and temporary differences must now be laid aside, and heart and hand we must one, and all adhere to, and co-operate with the administration of our country in any system they may adopt—our speculative opinions may be different—in a dispute between our country and a foreign nation, there cannot, there must not be any diversity of sentiment.
Though we know not what measures the government—The Editor of the Augusta Herald had not we presume seen the National Intelligencer, in which it is stated that three of the four men were Americans.
ment will adopt, yet we trust whatever they may be, they will meet the unanimous support of our citizens, and that rallying under the same standard, all will unite in supporting and defending the rights, interests, and independence of their country.
From the Boston Gazette.
HAMBURG, 26th May, 1807.
"Sir,
"About 20 years since, I was dining with Mr. Jefferson when minister of the United States in Paris. He then observed, that the science of government was rapidly advancing in the world; and that he did not believe there would remain, in twenty-five years, a single monarchical form in all Europe. The contrary yet appears to prevail at this day, as there does not exist a single Republick. By his Notes on Virginia, one was also then led to believe, that the sciences and the arts were all taking flight from the Eastern to the Western hemisphere; and that the former would shortly be involved in darkness and barbarism; a prediction, as it now appears, equally erroneous with the former!
"Is it not clear, therefore, that he wanted a just conception of the principles, which govern human nature? He confounded causes with effects; he mistook the ebullitions of the passions and the irregular movements of the rabble, suddenly let loose from the shackles of despotism, for Liberty! He ought to have known that a free government, could only be founded by men of ability, integrity, and honour, well acquainted with the manners, morals, religion, laws, customs and usages of a people—As institutions and laws made for one community would be totally inadequate for another, in a proportion as each may have advanced from a savage to a refined and polished state of life. As well might you expect that a savage could seize at once the sublime moral beauties of Christianity, as to expect that the subjects of an ancient and corrupt monarchy, could on a sudden relish and embrace the simple and pure doctrine of republicanism. It is difficult, at this distance, to judge correctly of the motives of men; yet we have often thought, that there is as great a portion of vanity, ambition, and thirst for power, in your Democratick candidates, as in our European Princes : we otherwise cannot account for your present HERO continuing in office in his advanced age, and in his debilitated state, instead of retiring to Monticello, which he formerly so much admired.
"In the choice of president, it is necessary to find a man, who knows how to act with firmness in all cases, for the good of all; unmoved by considerations of publick favour or popular applause; one who has boldness and energy, who feels the dignity of his station, and who knows the importance of placing himself and country in such a posture of defence, as to be able to chastise an insolent foe.—A nation is always respected in proportion to her visible power to repel and resent injuries and insults, more than from any moral considerations, or probable force she may be able to bring into action.
"The French emperor, having to act with princes and magistrates, unmindful of their own preservation, has sown dissensions in the different states in the ancient Germanic empire, and dissolved it, and attached many of its members to his own, by intimidating some, and encouraging others.—This has arose from the want of unity of action; from not having a well organized force to defend ourselves with; as well as from a want of proper and distinguished chiefs at the head of the empire.
"Our national character and consideration is now lost; and we are now without the means to regain it! Let America take care, and be guarded against intestine feuds and dissensions; let her choose men not only for their integrity, but because they are readily to discern what may be useful; and who may possess, at the same time, activity, courage, and conduct, to carry into effect whatever measures may be necessary to maintain its national honour and independence. The lessons we have had are melancholy proofs that moral reasonings, proclamations and manifestoes, have little influence to stop the progress of armies when war is determined on. If some of the contending powers, should finally gain a decided preponderance, it is no unnatural thing to imagine, that you may experience the mischievous effects of it. You would be an easy prey, as your rich cities and ports are very accessible to invaders. A conquering nation often imagines that it has a right also to take from a neutral the great advantages she may have derived from belligerents during a state of war, and particularly when that neutral is not in a situation to offer resistance.
"I shall shortly write you again; as I am in daily expectation of hearing from the seat of war in Poland.
"Yours, very truly,
A. G. VONBLAKER."
RICHMOND, August 4.
TRIAL OF AARON BURR, Continued by adjournment, and held at the Capitol, in the hall of the House of Delegates, for High Treason against the United States.
August 3d, 1807.
Present, John Marshal, chief justice of the U. States.
The court assembled at 12 o'clock.—An immense concourse of citizens attended to witness the proceedings of this important trial.
A few minutes after, Aaron Burr entered attended by Messrs. Wickham, Martin, Botts and Baker and Mr. Alston of South-Carolina, Mr. E. Randolph entered soon afterwards.
Messrs. Hay, Wirt and M'Rae attended as counsel for the prosecution.
Mr. Hay observed that he could take no steps in this business, until he had ascertained whether the witnesses summoned on the part of the U. States were present; he therefore requested, that their names might be called over.
Their names were accordingly called in the following order: Thomas Truxton, *Stephen Decatur, *Benjamin Stoddert, *William Eaton, William Duane, *Erick Bollman, *Peter Taylor, *Jacob Allbright, *Charles Wilhe, *John Graham, *Samuel Swartwout, *Julien Dupre, *P. H. M. Prevost, Israel Miller, *Samuel Skouten, *George Morgan, *John Morgan, *Thomas Morgan, *Nicholas Perkins, *Robert Spence, *George Harris, *Cyrus Jones, *Thomas Peterkin, Elias Glover, Simon Poole, *Dudley Woodbridge, *David C. Wallace, *Edmund B. Dana, James Reid, *John G. Houdon, *Alexander Henderson, *Hugh Phelps,

*Jacob Dunbaugh, *Chandler Lindley, *John Mull- holland, *James Knox, *William Love, David Fisk, *Thomas Hartley, *Stephen S. Welch, *James Kin- ney, *Samuel Moxley, *Edmund P. Gaines, *Am- brose D. Smith, George Peters, Almer L. Duncan, Lewis Kerr, John A. Fort, *Benjamin H. Latrobe, Cowles Meade, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Thomas But- ler, Robert A. New, Thomas T. Davis, Syilas Dinsmore, Owen Aston, William Davis, E. Kibby, Theodore Brightwell, John Callier, Dr. Bennett, Earl Sproat, Robert Wallace, Walter Putnam, John Dana, Alexander Ralston, Mrs. Vanborne, Henry Jacobs, Ransome Peale, Hamlin Hicks, Phelaw Wooster, John Blair, James McDowell, Samuel N. Lockett, Stockley D. Hayes, Samuel W. Butler, Walter C. Davidson, John Barry, Thomas H. Cushing, Nathaniel Evans, Jacob Jackson, William Pitt, William White, Jarard Brooke, Morgan Ne- vill, Thomas Callis, Mr. Peterson, Lieut. Swearingen, Mr. Weaver, Col. Osmund, Maj. M. Porter, J. B. Walback, Mr. Vanhore, Dr. Charmichael, Dr. Alston, Col. P. Read, John Wilkins, Stephen Woolberton, David M'Key, Hugh Allen, William Davis.
Those were present whose names are printed in Italics. The rest were absent.—Such as have a * prefixed to their names, were recognized at the for- mer meeting of the court. The rest were not. Of course, most of all of those, whose names are placed after that of H. Latrobe, have been subpoenaed since the adjournment of the court.
Mr. Hay begged leave to mention, that he had nothing more to submit to the court, this day. It was his duty to furnish the accused with a list of the jurors, with their places of residence; and also of the witnesses. But there were many of the wit- nesses, of whose places of residence he was com- pletely ignorant: several had not appeared; many had been merely pointed out to him by the attorney- general for the U. S. It was clearly impossible for him to make out those lists, before the day after to- morrow.
The chief justice enquired then to what day it would be proper to adjourn the court.
Mr. Hay could not positively state, by what day, he should be able to prepare his lists.
Mr. Burr observed, that it was not very proba- ble, he should avail himself of any privileges which he might derive from any delay which had occur- red—in the furnishing him with the list of the jurors —and therefore the court might adjourn itself to any day, which was convenient to the attorney for the United States. Neither was it probable that he should avail himself of any objections which might be made to the correctness of the names of the ju- rors or their places of residence, as stated in the list; unless certain circumstances might occur after the production of the list, on which he ought to found objections to it.
A short conversation then ensued upon the day of adjournment, when Mr. Burr observed that as such a measure would seem in some measure to de- pend upon his own consent, he should not hesitate to consent to an adjournment, provided it did not extend farther than Wednesday. Mr. Hay had no objection to that day.
Mr. Hay observed, that it might be proper to have the names of the Jury also called over, though not to impanel them at present. It would be pre- mature now to impanel them as the opposite coun- sel had not yet possessed a sufficient time to examine the list, and as the witnesses for the United States were not present.
The names of the jurors were accordingly called. The names of the Jurors summoned from Wood coun- ty, to appear before the judges of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, on the 3d day of August, 1807, for the trial of col. A. Burr.
Hezekiah Bucky, Jacob Beeson, James G. Laidley, Wm. Prince, James Henderson, Nimrod Saunders, James Compton, Thomas Creel, Hamilton Morrison, Anthony Buckner, Yates S. Conwell, David Creel.
WOOD COUNTY, District of Virginia. JOSEPH SCOTT, Marshal. List of Petit Jurors for May Circuit Term, 1807; continued.
Names of the jurors summoned from the body of the district of Virginia, for the trial of col. A. Burr:
John Horace Upshaw, Essex; William Pope, Powhatan; Peyton Randolph, Richmond city; John Bowe, Hanover; John Roberts, Culpepper; Joshua Chaffin, Amelia; Jarvis Stovs, Henrico; Miles Selden, do. Lewis Truehart, Hanover; Wm. Yancey, Pittsylvania; Thomas Prosser, Henrico; John Staples, Albemarle; Edward C. Starnard, Albemarle; Richard B. Goode, Chesterfield; Na- thaniel Selden, Henrico; *Esme Smock, do. Wm. Wardlaw, Richmond city; Richard E. Parker, Westmoreland; John W. Ellis, Hanover; Thomas Stark, do. Wm. White, do. Wm. B. Chamber- berlane, Henrico; David Lambert, Richmond city; Randolph Harrison, Cumberland; William Hoomes, Caroline; Overton Anderson, Richmond city; Hugh Mercer, Spottsylvania; David Bul- lock, Richmond city; Jerman Baker, Cumberland; *Edward Carrington, Richmond city; Robert Has- kins, Chesterfield; Wm. R. Fleming, Goochland; George W. Smith, Richmond city; Armistead T. Mason, Loudon; Dabney Minor, Albemarle; William M'Daniel, Stafford.
JOSEPH SCOTT, Marshal Virginia District.
Those whose names are marked with a * were absent, all the rest were present, of course two on- ly were absent, out of the whole Venire .
Mr. Hay then requested the marshal to deliver, as soon as possible, a correct copy of this list to opposite counsel.
Mr. Peyton Randolph enquired whether this was a proper opportunity for any man on that panel, to state his objections to the service.
The Chief Justice replied, that it would be better to wave any objections, until the jury were about to be impanelled.
The deputy marshal was then about to adjourn the court, when Mr. Burr recalled to the recollec- tion of the court the motion which he had made on a former occasion for a subpoena duces tecum , ad- dressed to the president of the United States. That motion had been partly complied with. He wished to know of the court whether it was not a matter of right for him to obtain a subpoena duces tecum —if it was not he should then lay a specciatim motion before the court.
The Chief Justice did not believe it to be the prac-
tice in Virginia to obtain such a subpoena upon a mere application to the clerk. The motion must be brought before the court itself.
Mr. Hay would say nothing on this subject, until he understood the object of the application. If it was to obtain the letter which was not formerly fur- nished, he would inform the opposite counsel that he had it not among his papers and was ready to produce it.
Mr. Burr. That is one object of the application. Another is to obtain a certain communication from Gen. Eaton to the President of the U. S. which is mentioned in his deposition.
Mr. Hay was not certain whether he had that communication; but believed that it was among his papers. If it was there, he would certainly pro- duce it.
Mr. Burr. But if after a search, the gentleman finds that he has not that paper, will he consent out of court to issue a subpoena , to the President of the U. States under the qualification I have mentioned: I wish not at the present exigency, to derange the affairs of the government, or to demand the presence of the executive officers at this place. All that I want, is certain papers.
Mr. Hay could not consent to such a measure; he would rather that it should go thro' the regular pro- cess of the court.
Mr. Burr. Then, sir, I shall move for a subpoena duces tecum to the President of the U. S. directing him to attend with certain papers. This subpoena will issue as in the former instance. I shall furnish the clerk with a necessary specification of the paper, which I require.
The court was then adjourned till Wednesday 12 o'clock.
CHARLESTON, July 28. Extract of letters from Havanna, dated July 10, 1807, to a respectable mercantile house in this city.
"An order was issued yesterday from the In- tendant to the Collector of the Customs, to exam- ine all goods in the Custom House at present, and such as may enter hereafter, with instructions to detain for the present, such as may appear to be English manufacture, until further orders. This is the first step towards a general prohibition of English manufacture; but we presume it hardly pos- sible, that our government will proceed to extremi- ties until due notice shall have been given to your merchants, through the medium of your newspa- pers."
"July 13. "The order we mentioned in ours of the 10th, has been put into execution, and all the English merchandise or manufacture in the Custom House have been detained, but we apprehend they will be dispatched, and that for some time to come their introduction will be winked at. This step of our government has its origin in the high admiral's order, published in your paper for we understand it has not been received here officially; but until your merchants get further advices on this subject, they will do well to suspend their shipments of En- glish goods."
NEW-YORK, July 31. LATEST FROM EUROPE. The arrival of the schooner Hope at Boston, in 34 days from Nantes, furnishes Paris papers to the 15th of June, seven days later than were received at this port by the Susan. They give no ac- count of any engagement between the armies of Russia and France, and bring only from the lat- ter the 77th bulletin. We have subjoined the principal articles of intelligence, as detailed in the Boston papers.
LONDON, May 26. DREADFUL FIRE.
Exeter, Friday evening 8 o'clock. This city has been in the utmost consternation all this day, as one of the most destructive fires has happened that ever was witnessed in the west of England, viz. the town of Chudleigh, nine miles from hence, in the great Plymouth road, has been on fire ever since ten o'clock this morning, and the whole place is nearly consumed; the Clifford Arms and the King's Arms, with the three other inns are all in ashes; the last coach (which arrived here just now) was obliged to go through a field, and with difficulty escaped, though the coachman was much burnt. Of the few houses that remained most of them were on fire when the coach left that place; but we have not yet heard of any lives being lost. During the conflagration, several explosions of gun-powder took place, as a quantity was kept in the town for the purpose of blowing up rocks. It is said it broke out at a baker's shop. I suppose the fire will occasion some delay in the mail to- night, unless they pass by some bye-road. Recol- lecting there was no post to-night. I intend going to-morrow to survey the ruins.
Saturday Night. The devastation that the devouring element has effected, is beyond all power of description; there is no resemblance of what the town was before. The spectacle is affecting and distressing to the ut- most degree. Nothing is left but a few detached houses at the entrance of the town. The whole body of the place presents to the eye nothing but chimneys and walls, that appear like ancient ruins. The number of houses destroyed is computed at 175. Tents and various necessaries have been going all day from this city for the accommodation of the sufferers. Several troops of the military have also marched to render their assistance. The right wor- shipful the mayor of Exeter has called the inhabi- tants this evening to consider of the most effectual means of affording relief.
May 30. Sir Sidney Smith is on his return home, on board the Pompee, of 80 guns.
Orders have been given at Plymouth to dispatch to sea without delay all the ships in that port, which are in readiness for sailing. It is asserted that government has received intelligence that a French squadron has left Brest, and escaped the vi- gilance of our cruisers, whilst a great part of the Channel fleet had put into Torbay.
Mr. Thornton has just set off on board an extra- ordinary packet dispatched for Tonnungen. It is generally asserted that the object of his mission is important, which may be judged of from the quickness with which he is sent off. It is said he is going to Memel in order to make remonstrances to the Prussian cabinet relative to the negotiations which have been opened. The conduct of the King of Sweden is also more than suspicious.
Letters from Portsmouth mention, that on the 28th May, admiral Duckworth and Sir Charles
Arbuthnot landed on board the Royal George. Sir Charles Arbuthnot appears to be very ill.
The elections in Ireland continues to be very con- trary to the Ministerial party.
June 4. Gen. Beresford has arrived from the River of Plate.
The grand expedition is delayed sailing to await the arrival of Lord Melville from Scotland.
Admiral Duckworth and Mr. Arbuthnot have been introduced to the King.
TRANSLATIONS. PARIS, May 24.
The corps of Spanish troops which are now en- tering France by Bayone, are divided into six co- lumns, who will pass the frontiers the 21st, 23d, 25th, 27th and 29th of May. The first column is composed of a battalion of volunteers from Barcelo- na; the second of the regiment of Asturias; the third of the regiment of the Princes; the fourth of the battalion Gaudalquiver and of the regiment of cavalry of the Infanta, and the fifth of the re- giment of the kings cavalry.
The prefect of the department of Gironde thus addresses the people of that territory on this occa- sion, exhorting them to give those troops a recep- tion worthy of the intimate friendship which exists between the two nations. "Equity, complaisance, attention to procure them whatever they may stand in need of, friendly dispositions of every kind; these said he are our obligations towards our neighbours and friends who march to fight at the side of our brave soldiers and to crown themselves with the same laurel. United to France by the most power- ful political considerations as well as by her geogra- phical position, the Spanish nation added he, has ceased to be foreigners to us; the mountains which appeared to separate it from us are no longer a bar- rier between the two people, and we may now with great propriety say with one of our kings (Louis 14th) "there are no longer any Pyrenees."
June 5. Intelligence from Janina, of the 25th April, re- ceived on the 25th May, at Paris, states, that the Turks have gained a signal victory over the Russian navy in the Black Sea; that the soldiers of the lat- ter nation, who had embarked at Corfu, in order to make incursions on the territory of the Pacha of Janina, had been all either repulsed or killed; many heads of officers, it is added, were sent in bags to Constantinople.
The English at Egypt.—Letters from Leghorn, and in short from every port in Italy, mention that the English have been defeated in Egypt by the Turks and Arnauts united. The particulars of this event are not yet come to hand, but it is beyond a doubt that several fast sailing sloops have arrived in the ports of Sicily, with orders to the commander of the English troops in that island to embark for Egypt all those still remaining there. Similar orders have been received at Malta, where all the disposa- ble troops are getting on board transports. The English government are resolved to be masters of Egypt cost what it may, in consequence of which a new expedition is expected in the Mediter- ranean from England.
There is certain intelligence, arrived that the En- glish army landed at Alexandria under the command of General Fraser, was completely beaten by the Turks at the moment when it was endeavouring to advance into Egypt, and that it was so hard press- ed in its precipitate retreat, that General Fraser had already dispatched three frigates successively to the governor of Malta in order to demand succours from him.
BERLIN, May 19. A letter announces that the city of Leibstadt has been burnt to ashes, by a fire which commenced in the house of Marshall Soult.—His head quarters were held in that city.
TRIESTE, May 18. Intelligence has been received from Egypt which states, that the body of the English troops which had landed in that country were under the greatest embarrassment; the greatest part of the Bays, as well as all the inhabitants, have declared for the Porte and France. It is also known that after the retreat of the English squadron which appeared be- fore Constantinople, different bodies of troops which were in Syria, received orders to return to Egypt, in order to oppose the English, whose designs on the possessions of the Porte were foreseen. Hence there is every reason for believing that the latter cannot long maintain themselves in Egypt, even when they receive reinforcements from Sicily.
The death of Eli-Bey has deprived them of the sole support they had in that country.
May 30. The port of Tunis is blockaded anew by the Americans.
FRANKFORT, May 23. It is asserted, that the Court of Vienna has just invited in the most pressing manner that of London to send plenipotentiaries to the Congress which, it is said, will very shortly open in order to treat of the affairs of Europe and of the re-establishment of a general peace. It is thought that Baron Vincent will not make a long stay at Vienna, and that after having received new instructions from his govern- ment, he will repair to Berlin, where the centre of the negotiations will, it is thought, be established.
AUGSBURG, May 21. Toulon Fleet.—Letters which have been received here from Leghorn confirm the intelligence of the French fleet having sailed from Toulon. It is now cruising in the Mediterranean, and will, it is thought, set sail for the Adriatic Gulph, in order to drive the English and Russians from thence, and raise the blockade of Venice. It has already captured the English frigate and brig which were cruising off Toulon in order to observe its motions. Other in- telligence states, that the Spanish squadron off Car- thagena had likewise set sail, for the purpose of joining the Toulon fleet; should this be the case the allies will have very respectable forces in the Mediterranean.
HAMBURGH, May 20. The report that the armistice with Sweden was bro- ken off, is entirely destitute of foundation. An ex- change of prisoners is just proposed.
Lestocq is appointed governor of Koningsberg. Blucher commands the Prussian army in Poland.
May 30. All our late letters are calculated to prepare us for news of a general battle, which is expected to take place between the 10th and 15th of June. Bennington is said to be ill.—The Prussian Major General Laren was killed at Dantzig. General Es- sen has quitted the Russian army on account of illness.
HAVE, May 21. Arrangements are making at Flushing as if the place was actually besieged. All the trees in the vicinity except fruit trees, have been ordered to be cut down, that they might not cover the approach of an enemy.
June 13. The capitulation of the fortress of Neiss is an- nounced as official.
Gen. Lefebvre has been appointed hereditary Duke of Dantzig, with an endowment in lands.
H. M. the Emperor arrived at Dantzig the 1st June. He slept on the preceding evening at the ab- bey of Olivia. On his arrival a majesty reviewed different bodies of troops.— Moniteur .
The Orient, with 23 men, has beat off the boats of the Spartan British frigate. There were 100 men in the boats. The Englishmen were nearly all killed—but one Frenchman perished.
VIENNA, May 18. The Montenegrins are preparing to fight against the French at Cattaro; and the Arnauts to fight against the Montenegrins.—We have again a report that the Russians have been again defeated before Ishmael, and obliged to raise the siege. The Greeks are said to be dissatisfied with the Russians.
The French General Marmont has gone to Ragusa to form a corps of 14,000 men, to commence the siege of Cattaro. Lauriston is gone to Bosnia.
The last messenger from Turkey states, that the Serbian army has taken up a concentrated position in the interior of Serbia, and that hitherto nothing denotes an intention on the part of the Turks to ad- vance so far.
May 28. The former Grand Visier Jussef, Pacha of Elzerm and Trebisond, has taken from the Russians by sur- prise, the castle of Anaeri, of great importance from its situation near the mouth of the Piasus. A similar attempt which he made on Kambar, was not attended with equal success.
The affairs in Turkey have suddenly assumed a very different aspect; after having published that the Servians had obtained great advantage, the Presburg Gazette says, that Czerri-Georges was at- tacked near Widdon by a large Ottoman corps, that he lost 8000 men killed or taken prisoners, and that he himself owed his escape only to the swiftness of his horse.
Gazette Marine Memóranda.
The brig Franklin, Wills, of and from this port, was at Nantes the 22d June.
A brig belonging to this port, (name not mention- ed in the northern papers) from Jamaica, was cap- tured by a French privateer near the Isle of Pines (Cuba).
Gray's Packet will sail for Baltimore on Sunday morning, at 9 o'clock without fail. August 7.
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August 7.
POCKET-BOOK LOST.
FIFTY DOLLARS. Will be given to any person who has found a large Leather Pocket-Book, containing sundry Bank Notes of Newbern, Cape Fear, Charleston, Virginia, and Saco Banks.—It was lost last evening on or contiguous to Brigg's Point. The above reward, or more if required, will be instantly paid, on the Book's being left with its contents at the Ledger Office, Herald Office, or at
John Raurie's No 5, Talbot-street. List of some of the papers.
Cape Fear Bank 11 Notes of 10 Dollars each; Bank of New- bern 2 of 10 dollars, and 4 of 5 dollars; 1 of £10, 1 of 10, and 3 of 5 dollars bank of Virginia; 1 of 10 and 1 of 5 I believe Portland Bank; 1 Three Pound Note payable at the South Carolina Bank in Charleston, in paper maximum; 1 Note of 5 dollars, Charleston; 1 Note of 6 dollars, Saco Bank, much worn and is stitched with silk. The Three Pound Note, and the Saco Bank Note, being very uncommon here, will if offered by any person, perhaps lead to the recovery of the property.— Persons to whom they may be offered, it is hoped will at- tend to the circumstance of those Notes, and stop the person who may offer them. August 7. 3c
LUGAN, No. 111, MAIN-STREET, Has just received from Philadelphia in addition to his stock, some fresh GOODS that he will sell on moderate terms, viz.
English white silk Stockings embroi- dered; do rose do. do.; rose embroidered clocks; white do. do. men's black do. plain; women's do. embroidered clocks; cotton Stockings (men's) laced clocks; women's do. do.; Kid Gloves assorted, extra long; do. do. short; silk Gloves assorted, extra long; do. do. short; men's Gloves; 1 box fine thread Lace, assorted; 1 do. cotton do. do.; 1 do. black do. do.; lace Veils; do. Sleeves; do. Gloves; Satin Shawls of various sizes and colours; Muslin do. do.; linen Cambric Handkerchiefs; linen Cambric; cotton do.; Man- tua Ribbon, assorted; do. Taffeta, blue and white; Sar- snet, rose and white; silk Parasols, 20 inches; 2 dozen Corbels of the finest tortoise shell and of a new pattern; kid Shoes; do. embroidered; do. copper plate; morocco Shoes, black, purple, and green; one Cloak of superfine blue cloth. August 7. 3c
INCENDIARIES.
On Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock, a wash and cook-house near to the dwelling-house of the subscriber, in the county of Princess-Anne, was intentionally and wick- edly set on fire and burned down. There can be no doubt but that this diabolical act was perpetrated with design, (as no person lodged in the house) and in the expectation that it would communicate to my dwelling-house, which would have happened if the fire had not been providentially disco- vered. I will give a reward of THREE HUNDRED DOL- LARS to any person who will give information so that the offender or offenders shall be detected, and convicted of the offence. Joshua Jones.
Princess-Anne, August 7.

Just landed from Schooner Virginia Ann, 200 bags choice COFFEE, and A few serious best Spanish INDIGO—For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. August 3.
For SALE, New FLOUR in half barrels. JAMES HERRON. August 3.
For SALE, A handsome well finished GIG, with a complete set of plated Harness—Also, A likely young HORSE. Enquire of the printer. June 29.
3000 bushels Northern CORN, of superior quality, for Sale by William Dickson. June 22.
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do 60 bags Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8.
THE SUBSCRIBER Being authorised by the Portuguese Consul General, to furnish the necessary certificates for pro- perty, and countersign Bills of Health for vessels going to Por- tugal or Madeira, advises those whom it may concern, that he will grant such on application at his office, No. 21, Main- street. Robert Dickson. June 15.
NOTICE. The subscribers having obtained ad- ministration on the estate of THOMAS O'CONNOR, request those indebted to make payment, and those having claims to render the same immediately. Thos. H. Parker, Fred. Heerman & Son, Admrs. June 19.
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 1/2 lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1/2 lb. 4d. do. 2s. 9d. m. or 13 1/2 3d. do. 2s. 3d. or 12 1/2 Sheathing, 7 1/2 lb. 6d. do. 4s. 6d. per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d. 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d. He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman. May 25.
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead do. 50,000 Red do. do. do. 100 Barrels Flour—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8.
FOR SALE, 30,000 white oak hogshead draw Staves 30,000 red do. 30,000 round do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 30,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harman & Co. March 2.
NOTICE. The partnership of B. Nottingham, & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all those who have demands against the said firm are requested to exhibit them, and all those indebted to said firm are requested to make payment to B. Nottingham, who is fully authorized to settle the same. B. Nottingham, & Co. N. B. The business in future will be carried on by B. Nottingham. July 1.
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. Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former ca- pital in the city of Williamsburg, the 28th day of April, 1807, Josiah Ridgick, plff. against Michael and John Wallace, and Barnet Pulliam, defts. The defendant, Barnet Pulliam, not hav- ing entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith in- serted in one of the newspapers published in the borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capital in this city. A copy. Anthony Robinson, C. C. May 18.
Forty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscri- ber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEF- FERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Gie- be property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, a d. about 5 feet 9 inches high— Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the sub- scriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are her- by cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Glebe, Middlesex, July 4.
We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22.
An extensive, useful, and elegant va- riety of GOODS, Lately imported by the Subscriber, and on hand from former importations and consignments, which he offers for Sale on accommodating terms for approved paper, amongst which are
GERMAN LINEN, &c. 22 bales coarse German Linen, 3 boxes 100 pieces each do. Rolls entitled to drawback. 3 boxes white and brown Plastras, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 2 do. Rouans, 1 do. quadruple Silesias, 2 do. Table Cloths and Table Linen, 5 bales Ruffa Sheeting, 1 case of 140 pieces German Lace and Edging, 1 do. fine Thread Hose, 2 do. coarse do. 1 do. extra fine Shirt Linen, 1 do. fine Lenos and Bed Bants two yards wide, 3 do. containing 410 pieces Paper Hangings, 8 do. Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 80 do. Window Glass, 100 do. short Pipes, 140 do. Havana Segars from 12 to 20 dol. ars per box, 11,000 best Coffee Bags, 4000 cheap Gunny Bags, 300 dozen empty Bottles, 200 wt. brass and iron sealed bottling Wire, 600 do. Glue ALSO, 3 pair large and very elegant gilt framed Looking Glasses; seine, sewing, and Apothecary's Twine; beaver Plush for saddles; a great variety of toilet Glasses; dress- ing and shaving Cases; Musical Instruments and Muffick; Chess- men and Dice; Cutlery; Jewelry and fine Lace; velvet Ribbons; Flannels; Sheetings; Waffle Irons and Coffee Toasters; Liquor Cases; Oil Cloth, &c. &c. John C. Niemeyer. July 17.
450 pieces elegant PAPER HANG- INGS, assorted, just received on consignment, and for sale on low terms by the whole invoice, by John C. Niemeyer. Who offers for Rent, The second Floor of the Ware-House on Maxwell's whf now occupied by Proby, Harman & Co. Also, A part of his Store in Main-Street, a back Room, and some other conveniences may be had with it, and possession may be had in a few days. Apply as above. July 15.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, No. 90, Main-Street, have just received an addi- tional supply of Staple and Fancy GOODS, Among which are, 2 cases 4 4 Irish Linens, 1 trunk 6 4 Cambric Muslins, 1 trunk mbr Cotton Chambrays, 1 do. checked do. 1 do. containing elegant sprigged, dotted, and Trafalgar India Mull Muslins, 1 trunk Matras Handkerchiefs, 2 cases Dimities entitled to Drawback, 2 do. red cotton mbrels, 6 bales India Cottons, assorted, 1 bale India Checks, 1 case Brown Hollands, 1 case White Britania, 1 do. Cotton Balle. July 15.
Norfolk Drawbridge Company. The President and Directors at their semi- annual settlement of the Company's affairs on this day, declare a dividend of three per cent. on the capital stock of the said Company for the last six months, which dividend will be paid to the respective Stockholders or their legal representa- tives, on or before the 15th of the ensuing month, by William Cammack, Treas'r. July 15.
NOTICE. On Saturday the 11th instant, was stolen or taken by mistake from Southgate and Dickson's wharf, a quarter cask of PORT WINE, marked and num- bered on the head No. 151, Baltimore, Federal Jack, Port, 30 gallons, Delogier, November 4, 1805. Twenty Dollars will be given to the informer if the Wine has been stolen and recovered, or thanks to any person who may have received it through mistake, by applying to William Dickson. July 15.
Wanted to purchase, A NEGRO GIRL, from 12 to 16 years of age—me that has been brought up in a house would be preferred; none need apply but those who can be recommended, for which a generous price in cash will be given. Apply to Samuel Davis. Portsmouth, July 19.
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, July 6, 1807. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few Thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at Sixty Days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 6.
The Subscriber has for Sale, 136 hhds. 14 tierces and 47 barrels Muscovado SUGAR, And a few barrels of COFFEE of the first quality, which will be sold on liberal terms Henry Hastie. July 10.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE. That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Na. second county, between Nanse- mond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by wa- ter. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with thistles: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. NOTICE.
The creditors of Gilbert Robertson and of James Brown, insolvent debtors, are requested to at- tend a general meeting of all the creditors of the said insol- vents on the fourth day of August next, at the counting- house of Alexander V. Foster, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, for the purpose of examining and ascer- taining the debts due to each creditor, before the first divi- dend of the said insolvent's estates is made, pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in case of insolvency." —Dated this 24th June, 1807 James M'Evans, Alex'r Van Pfister, Assignees. John Jones, jun.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Court-House, on Wednesday the 13th of May, 1807. John M'Douall and Company, Plffs. against Peter Kemp, executor &c. of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedder- burn, eldest son and heir at law of said A- lexander Wedderburn, deceased, and John Wedderburn, and Lydia Wedderburn, de- vises of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the de- fendant Peter Kemp, executor of Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, has not settled his account as executor of the said deceased; on the motion of the defendants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Peter Kemp, settle his account of his executorship of the will and administration of the estate of the said Alexander Wedderburn, deceased, before the Master Commissioner of Norfolk Borough, who is requested to state any matter specially either party may require, or that he may think proper. (A Copy) Thomas W. Todd, D. C. C.
Master Commissioner's Office, of Norfolk Borough, August 3, 1807. The parties named in the above order, as plaintiffs and de- fendants, are hereby notified, that I have appointed Monday the 27th day of September next, for acting upon the said or- der; on which day at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the said parties are desired to attend at my office, with their books and accounts. John Cowper, M C of Norfolk Borough.
NOTICE. The assignees of the estate of Gilbert Robertson, and of the estate of James Brown, insolvent deb- tors, give notice pursuant to the act entitled "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," to the creditors of the said insolvent debtors, that on the first day of October next, from the hours of ten to one o'clock of that day, at the count- ing-house of Alexander V. Foster, in Washington-street, in the City of New-York, the assignees will proceed to make a division of all the money, which shall have come to their hands of such estates.—Dated this 24th day of June, 1807. James M'Evans, Alex'r V. Pfister, Assignees. John Jones, jun.
To Elizabeth Plume, one of the devisees of William Plume, Esq. deceased; Fortesque Whittle, sole ad- ministrator of William Davies and Mary his wife, and Theo. Armistead. In a certain suit in equity, instituted in the Superior Court of law and equity, for the district of Edenton, b. Wills Cowper against the President and Direc- tors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, William Plume, deceased, William Davies, deceased, and Theo. Armistead, certain proceedings were had in the said Court, and at March term last, at a Superior Court of law and equity, held at Edenton, in the county of Chowan, in the first circuit of the Superior Courts of law and equity for the State of North- Carolina, (to which court all suits in equity, &c. lately de- pending in the Superior Court of the district of Edenton, where the defendants resided out of the state, were by law transferred) it being suggested by the plaintiff's counsel that William Plume and William Davies were dead, the court directed that the plaintiff have leave to bring in the represen- tatives, executors, or administrators of the said William Plume, William Davies, by scire facias or otherwise, to defend the said suit if they think proper, and that Theo. Armis- tead answer agreeable to the following order of the said court. Therefore, Notice is hereby given to you by the subscriber, attorney of the plaintiff and complainant, that the following order was made at March term, 1807, of the said court, that you the said Elizabeth Plume, Fortesque Whittle, and Ma- ry his wife, may appear and make defence to the said suit at the succeeding term of the said court, which will be held at Edenton on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in Sep- tember next, and you the said Theo. Armistead answer pur- suant to the said order. J. Hamilton, Attorney for Complainant. Near Edenton, 30th June, 1807.
Wills Cowper, against The President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal Co. et al. In this cause it is ordered, that the rule against the defendant the said Armistead be made absolute, unless he file his answer in two months—The death of Da- vies and Plume being suggested by the complainant, it is or- dered that he have leave to serve the executors, administra- tors, or representatives of the said Davies and Plume, with process of scire facias, to bring them in, and by such means scire facias or otherwise, as he may think proper. A true Copy, J. B. Blount, C. & M. C. C.
Spring and Summer GOODS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1.
FOR RENT, (and possession given immediately,) My WHARF and WARE-HOUSES, at present occupied by Mr. John Moore, and others—it is the best situation in the Borough for a Lumber Yard, and will be let low to a good tenant. Also to Lease, That convenient Lot of LAND, on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. May 20.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Hulda and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cognac Brandy, 15 quarter chests Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Rodney. July 3.
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Street. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on pa- per of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large pa- per, and approved form. ESDGER OFFICE.
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundry. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Factory, on Town Point. July 27.
The Stockholders in the Norfolk Drawbridge Company, are requested to call on the Treas- urer for their Certificate of Stock. July 20.
2000 bushels CORN, for Sale low for Cash. Apply to William Cammack. July 20.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has lately received per the ship Dumfries, from Li- verpool, and just opened for sale in the Cordage and Leather Store of Messrs. Wm. Plume, & Co. A general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, Among which are the following articles of superior quality, viz. British CANVAS, from No. 1 to 8, Paints in kegs and pots, ground in oil, Powdered Venetian Red, Putty in badders, refined Salt Petre, Green Copperas, Spikes, Nails, &c. of all sizes, Stock, Pad, and Steward's Draw Locks, Charts, Compasses, Quadrants, and Spy Glasses, Seamen's Journals, Pa- per, Ink, Powders, Quills, &c. Sheathing Paper, Velvet Corks, Cork Wood, Shot in bags, Pig and Sheet Lead, Copper Seales an' Weights, Tea and Camp Kettles, Spades and Shovels, Butchers' Cleavers, &c. Mill, Whip, X Cut, Hand, Panel, and Mitre Saws, Carpenters' Tools of every description—All of which will be disposed of on moderate terms for cash or ap. rowed paper. J. Moran. June 8.
For RENT, The Store and Dwelling-House, on Market-Square, at present occupied by Messrs. Quemper & Duon. Apply to William B. Lamb. WANTED, A few Shares Virginia Bank Stock. April 19.
For RENT, (And immediate possession given) That commodious Fire-Proof WARE- HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson. David Patterson. January 16.
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 20 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13.
For Rent or Lease, The HOUSE now in the occupancy of Messrs. Caton and Veale, fronting the Market: it contains an excellent Cellar, a Dry Good Store, and two Rooms be- low stairs, and three above; a Kitchen may be had with the house. Apply to Messrs. Caton & Veale, or to Robert Taylor. May 4.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 cases Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Leaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cognac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 8000 bushels coarse Liverpool Salt, 5000 do. fine do. 100 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3750 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10.
For RENT, (until September next,) That commodious brick Dwelling- House, lately occupied by the subscriber, situated on Catha- rine-street, opposite to Mr. Richard Bagall's, and next door to Mr. Thomas Gatewood's, well calculated for a family— For terms apply to Richard Bowden. June 1.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
300 dozen empty BOTTLES, will be sold low if applied for immediately. John C. Niemeyer. ALSO, An invoice of fine Linen GAUZE, for Musquito Curtains. May 27.
Landing this day from on board the British schooner Friendly Intention, capt. Swan, 130,000 wt. prime Green COFFEE, 11,000 do. Cocoa—We will dispose of it on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. In Store, Antigua Sugars, Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine, now fit to use, Burgundy Hermitage, and Claret in cases of 2 dozen each, Jamaica Coffee—Apply as above We want a small VESSEL of 300 barrels, to run out to Bermuda. June 8.
NOTICE. The Street Commissioners will allow to all Craft from the rivers and shores of the bay, One Dollar per ton for every ton of good round paying Stone, which may be delivered upon their wharf in Norfolk, between this time and the 20th June next. May 11.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.