Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-08-04 00:00:00

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HOUSE OF COMMONS—May 22.
PUBLICK ACCOUNTS, AND WEST INDIA ABUSES.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer in opening the plan relative to the publick accounts, spoke nearly as follows: "although, Mr. Speaker, the immediate object which I have in view, is the repeal of the late act, appointing commissioners to examine into the frauds and abuses committed in the West Indies, with substituting a more efficient measure in its stead—although, Sir, this be my immediate object, yet it is my opinion, and I trust the house will agree with me, that I ought not to let slip this opportunity of stating generally those measures which his majesty's government are to propose, for the examining and passing the publick accounts. If in so doing I shall trespass for some time on the patience of the house, and enter at some length into the plan, still I hope I need make no apology, as I am calling the attention of gentlemen to a duty of peculiar importance to every member of the House of Commons, and one to which his most assiduous exertions ought to be devoted. I beg the indulgence of the house, while I state a few circumstances, with the intention of bringing this subject more completely under their view. At a considerable period back, the administration of the publick was committed to two officers, but without any effectual controul or check. That happened which might be expected in such a case: these officers, like other officers who are allowed to remain without any check or controul, became, if not entirely useless, at least of much less utility than they ought to have been. The natural consequence of all this was, that the officers, though they remembered well that they had salaries to get, seemed almost to forget that they had any duty to perform, of course the business was very much neglected. In this situation it seemed necessary that things should grow worse before they turned better, and the American war did us this good office at least. So complicated, so unintelligible, and so embarrassed did the accounts become during the American war, that a reform almost necessarily followed. Under the three short administrations which succeeded the conclusion of that war, a spirit of reform was roused, which extended to the administration of the right hon. gentleman who preceded me in this office, and who is now no more. The attention of the right hon. gentleman was therefore naturally called to the auditing of the publick accounts, and to the defects which prevailed in the offices connected with this business. They were, indeed, so very imperfect that it was impossible the subject could have escaped his attention. The officers, it seems, could not call the accountants before them and force them to pass their accounts, & from the nature of their constitution a singular abuse arose. The matter was so contrived that the fees of the different officers depended on the number of accounts which they passed, so that he who was determined to do his strictly, and to examine narrowly into any account that came into his hands, was left almost without any business or fees, while he who was most negligent of his duty, who passed accounts without being very particular as to the justness or amount of the charges, was in high employment, and had his office crowded with accountants and with fees. If the vouchers were regularly drawn up, this was all that was here required. No particular inquiry was made as to the nature of the vouchers, and the manner in which they had been procured. The consequence certainly was as may be presumed, without fear of being in error, that great frauds and abuses were committed. Under these circumstances the right honourable gentleman now no more, to whom I before adverted, saw that some change was necessary in the management of the publick accounts, and accordingly, in the year 1785, a bill was brought in appointing five commissioners for the administration of the publick accounts. Now let it be observed here, that whatever observations I may find it necessary to make respecting the measures of that right honourable gentleman, I do not mean any disrespect to his memory, or to deny the goodness of his intentions. That his measures on this head failed is certainly very much to be ascribed to the prodigious accumulation of business that had taken place since they were proposed. The officers appointed by him were enabled to call for accounts, to examine parties on oath, and to go through every step that could be necessary to enable them to come to a just and accurate final determination. Of this commission, the two army comptrollers formed a part. These two officers were first appointed by Lord Godolphin; and the instructions which he gave them are so correct, so excellent, necessary, and so remarkably well calculated to produce all the benefits that might be expected to result from the nature of their employment, that I cannot pass
them over without at least calling the attention of the house to an abstract of these instructions. Those army comptrollers were to examine into all the military accounts, into the accounts of the money issued from the Exchequer for the pay of the army, the accounts of the arms, provisions, camps, hospital and field stores; into accounts of all contracts, so that no abuse could be practised without coming to their knowledge. They were also to inspect minutely into the regimental accounts, and the pay of the regiments; and further, they were commanded to report regularly to the treasury, so that the state of the business was thus speedily and fairly put into their possession. Now, accordingly to the constitution of the commission appointed by the right hon. gent. these officers were ex officio declared to be a part of it. At the same time, they had so many and such important duties to perform in the examination of the various accounts relative to the army, that the measure which rendered them part of a commission, the duties of which they might not be able to execute in addition to those which more immediately belonged to their province, cannot certainly be commended for its propriety or the information concerning publick business which it displays. They had the accounts of the army expenses before to audit, and their being added to the general commission only brought with it an increase of duty, which diminished their utility considerably in both capacities. But be that as it may, the army comptrollers were added to this commission, of which they were ex officio rendered a part. And accordingly, as might have been easily foreseen, their duties as comptrollers were in a great measure neglected, nay, almost entirely ceased. This may undoubtedly be attributed to the great pressure of business which was brought upon them by their new duties, and, usually happens in such cases, finding it impossible to do all their business, they left it almost altogether undone. Even their authority was in a great measure lost, or at least not so much respected as before. They called for accounts, but they were not brought, and their orders were disregarded. They very seldom reported on abuses or frauds, and seem to have lost a great part of their original character. Independent of these circumstances, it appears that various issues were made to the army, the accounts of which have not been submitted to them at all. The accounts of the hospital, stores, and field works, for instance, have during the whole of the present war, been left without any checks whatever. The house will feel the importance of the subject, when I tell them, that in the course of six years, 700,000l. have been issued to Mr. Trotter without any controul. In disposing of that sum he has acted in different capacities—as manufacturer of the article wanted, as purveyor of them when so manufactured, as storekeeper, as comptroller of his expenditure, and lastly, as auditor of his own accounts—( hear! hear! ) It may perhaps, appear surprising, that while standing in all these situations, and feeling all the anxiety, and running all the risks incident to them, he has had the modesty only to charge 10 per cent. over and above all the profits, to which he thinks himself fairly entitled! These accounts are not submitted to the army comptrollers; neither have the accounts of the Barrack department been submitted to them, the issues for which have, during the late war, been to the amount of nine millions sterling.—But these accounts differ from those of the hospital and stores in this, that they are subject to the examination of the auditors in the last instance, where the accounts of the hospital store are subject to no check at all. The accounts of the barrack department ought to have been examined by the present commission, but such are its situation and embarrassments, that none of them have been inspected. In all these situations have the issues been made without the smallest controul. The commission appointed by the right hon. gentleman was defective in this, that the comptrollers of the army formed a part of it, and these comptrollers were enabled to give but a very partial attention to the business of the commission, and the consequence was, without meaning a reflection upon any individual, that the other commissioners became more remiss in their duty.—But there was another evil attending this commission, which was inherent in its internal organization, and that is, that all the accounts were first submitted to the inferior officers, who had the power of granting a discharge upon them before they came into the hands of the headboards. This circumstance, together with the immense accumulation of business, rendered the measure of the right hon. gentleman entirely defective, and loudly called for something to be done to facilitate this important object. In consequence of this, several attempts were made to increase the powers of the commissioners, and thirty-five clerks were added to their office at different times. But, though these perhaps might be useful, they by no means afforded that remedy as to the principle of the measure which was of necessity required. Partial remedies then began to be applied to this too, when it was found that the commission as it stood was not equal to the duties which it had to perform. In conse-
quence, therefore, of the frauds and abuses which had been discovered to have been practised in the West Indies, and which could not be prevented or remedied by the commission at home, commissioners were appointed in the year 1800, for the express purpose of examining into these particular frauds and abuses, which had grown to a monstrous height.—These may have been useful in detecting abuses and bringing them to light; but the system was so arranged that they have not been able to bring up the arrears of the accounts, which remain as before, and though they have brought abuses to light, yet they have never been able to do it in such a manner as to enable us to apply the proper remedy to these abuses, or bring the offenders to condign punishment. In the course of the last year some additional attempts were made to improve the measure; but all had been found to be ineffectual to bring up the arrears, and the result of all is the plan which I am about to propose. The house will advert to this, that none of the accounts of the Pay Office have been passed since 1782; that none of the barrack accounts since the American war; none of the accounts relating to the expedition to Egypt, and the expedition to the Helder, and none of the accounts of the present war have been at all looked into. The commission appointed in 1785, were to call in the insuper accounts (the house I presume know, that in the insuper accountants are those who were called in to assist the regular accountants.) Yet such was the pressure of business, and the bad constitution of the commission, that it was not till 1795, or 10 years afterwards, that any attention was paid to the insuper accounts. But between that time and the present none of the accounts of the insuper accountants have been examined at all, and since the present treasury board have come into office, they have called for a statement of the number of insuper accounts, and after a lapse of three months, the commissioners, it appears, are not able as yet to give in a statement, even of the number. Such, then, is the state of the publick arrears. There are in the Auditor's office, under examination, accounts to the amount of 167 millions. In the Pay office for twenty-one years, accounts to the amount of 150 millions. In the Auditor's office, not proceeded upon, to the amount of 58 millions—and Navy accounts not delivered in for 9 years, to the amount of 80 millions, making in all 455 millions, being almost equal to the amount of the national debt. ( Hear, Hear! ) Now, having stated this, it must be obvious to every one, that it became a most important point with us, to provide some remedy for this great and increasing evil. Our attention has been turned to it, as to one of the most important subjects that could occupy our attention, with a view to find out some measure equal to the vastness of the thing itself. What the danger is of leaving the publick accounts unpassed for twenty or thirty years, what, from persons dying, the chance of recovery, in cases of fraud, is lost, I leave the house to consider. What hazard may be thus incurred of not applying the revenue to the purposes for which it is voted, I also leave the house to consider. But certain it is, this is a point that ought to engage the serious attention of government, and it is not only on account of the publick, that these accounts ought to be examined and passed as speedily as possible, but also on account of the public accountants. For let it be considered what must be the situation of the honest man, who finds that notwithstanding every exertion possible for him to make, he cannot do his duty. Thus, then, the present situation of the publick accounts, while it affords a shade and a veil for iniquity, draws a cloud round integrity no effort can effectually dispel. I scarce need mention any instance of this. Yet there is one which I cannot forbear adverting to. The late lord Macartney was governor of Grenada in 1774, and had an account of 70,000l. which was not passed, and in spite of every effort on his part, he died without knowing that he was clear with the publick. Whether that be a situation in which the honest accountant ought to be placed, I surely need not ask the house. Accountants, in some instances, cannot give titles with their estates, nor dispose of their real property for want of acquaintance from the publick. Now, then, for the means to remedy these defects, as it is the intention of government to repeal the former acts, and to substitute others in their stead, by which ten commissioners are to be appointed to audit the publick accounts, to be totally separate from the comptrollers of the army accounts, who are to be restored to their functions, as detailed in the instructions of Lord Godolphin. They are, also, in future, to have the previous examination of all military expenditure whatever. They are, besides, to be the confidential advisers of the treasury with respect to all frauds and abuses that they can discover in the military service of the country, so that we may always, in case of doubt, have a proper opinion to direct us. These will become, therefore, a sort of military record, respecting the whole expenditure of the army—the whole commissariat at home and abroad is to be put under their management—they are to be empowered to call persons before them, and to examine
them on oath. The ten commissioners are to be members of parliament; and the treasury is to have the power of dividing them into boards, as the case may require. The first division is to be in three boards arising out of this principle, the complete separation of the arrears from the future business of the accountants. The first board is to consist of four commissioners, with eight inspectors. This board is to take up the whole accounts of expenditure since the 31st of December last. The second board to consist of three commissioners and six inspectors, charged with the audit of all the accounts before the old board of auditors, and already under examination, forming the one hundred and sixty millions before referred to. The third board to consist of three commissioners and six inspectors, is to be charged with the examination and audit of all arrears of extraordinary accounts, up to the 31st of December last, including the insuper accounts. By this division it is to be hoped that this immense mass, which has been accumulating for so many years, may at last be dissolved. The boards are to be relieved from the details of barrack and West India accounts. Each commissioner is to have a department for the accounts of which he is to be personally responsible till they are laid before the board; and this will combine a personal responsibility with the responsibility of the commissioners as boards, a thing which may be expected to be attended with the best effects. As it is the object of government to have the benefit of this measure with as little charge to the country as possible, provision has been made by which the number of commissioners shall be diminished as their services become unnecessary, and they are therefore to be gradually reduced from ten to six, with this additional security to the publick, that when a commissioner dies he is not to be replaced without the consent of parliament.—Having now, Sir, stated the general plan which is in contemplation for auditing the publick accounts, I shall proceed to that part of the subject which is more immediately to be considered. The abuses which have taken place in the West Indies have gone to an enormous extent. Frauds and forgeries were committed out of number. The powers of the late commission were too narrow. It was the object, therefore, to appoint a commission with powers much more extensive—which may call persons before them, examine them on oath, disallow accounts or allow them with a certificate. It is intended to refer the reports of the former commissioners to the new commission. The enormity of the frauds and abuses were such, that they often confounded the officers who were to investigate them. Under these circumstances our design is to repeal the former act, and to substitute another more effectual in its stead, and having done this, I may conscientiously say that we believe we are doing right ( hear, hear! ) and that if the remedies proposed shall be found insufficient, we shall carefully attend to them, and provide such amendments from year to year, as shall at last render the commission adequate to the ends of its establishment. There is one thing occurs to me in the general plan, which I should be sorry to have omitted, and that is, that in the bill which I shall propose, provision shall be made for compelling every accountant to bring forward his account, whether the whole is made up or not, so that the publick business may be managed in the same manner as that of a private merchant, and there is no reason why it should not. The commissioners will thus know the money issued, and the balances, and the auditors will be compelled to examine every account within eighteen months at farthest. His Lordship concluded by moving for leave to bring in a bill for the more effectual prevention of frauds and abuses in the West Indies.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, on Sunday evening the 20th instant, an apprentice to the brick-layer's trade, named JOHN HENDRICK RYNDERSMAN, he is a short thick lad, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, about 19 years of age, has a long face, dark complexion, and dark hair which is cropped short—had on when he ran-away a short nankeen top jacket, nankeen trowsers, spotted marseilles waistcoat, white cotton shirt, a good round black hat, and a pair of shoes nearly new; he took with him a short striped speckled coat.—He is a native of Germany, and retains much of the Dutch accent in speaking English.—Ran-away with him three soldiers from the garrison of Fort Nelson; they were not dressed in uniform—I expect they will endeavour to get to the Northward (Baltimore or Philadelphia)—JOHN has about 16 months to serve.
I will give Ten Dollars if taken in Portsmouth or Norfolk, Thirty Dollars if in the State, or Fifty Dollars if out of the State, and delivered to me in Portsmouth—Masters of vessels and others are warned from taking him out of the State, or harbouring, entertaining, or employing him in any manner, as the law will be enforced against all who do so.
John Thompson:
Portsmouth, July 24. 15
Now Landing on our Wharf, from the Schooner Catharine
Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua,
50 Puncheons fine flavoured RUM,
For Sale on liberal credit, by
Conway & F. Whittle. 19
July 25.
FOR SALE,
A Lot of Ground on Main-street,
Opposite to Mr. Woodward's cabinet-maker's shop, suppo-
ed to be 37 feet front and 196 feet deep.—Also, one LOT
on Little Water Street, supposed to be 23 feet front and 30
feet deep. For particulars, apply to
George Vashon,
July 26. 16 Kempville.

For Charter, The Sloop DIRECTOR, James Tarlington, Master, burthen about 800 barrels—can be ready for the reception of a cargo in four days. For terms apply to the master on board at Newton's wharf, or to
Richard Bowden, & Co. August 1. tf 34
For Sale or Charter, A remarkable fine new BRIG, built by Mr. Jarvis, in Portsmouth, burthen 188 tons, and can be ready for the reception of a cargo in 10 days—For terms, apply to
Richard Bowden, & Co. Who have now landing on Newton's wharf, and for Sale on moderate terms, 51 hhds. well flavored Antigua RUM. And in Store, 50 hhds. choice SUGAR, and 50 crates well assorted QUEEN'S WARE. August 1. tf 33
For Charter, The new Brig FRANKLIN, Capt. Miller, burthen 180 tons—For terms apply to
Warren Ashley. August 1. tf 37
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Schooner RANGER, burthen 61 tons—she can be sent to sea at a small expense. For terms, apply to the captain on board at Commerce-street wharf, or to
Warren Ashley. The CARGO of said schooner, consisting of Tobago RUM and MOLASSES, is offered for Sale. July 30. tf 29
For Charter, The Ship HAZEN, M c Niel Watts, master, burthen 350 hds. Apply to
Moses Myers. Who offers for Sale, said Ship's Cargo, consisting of 7500 bushels Bonavista SALT. July 23. tf 7
For London, The Ship ATLANTICK, Capt. Groves, can take from 60 to 70 hhds. of tobacco on freight, if offered soon to
Phinehas Dana, & Co. July 23. tf 13
For Freight or Charter, The fine new Schooner CARLTON, James Johnson, master, burthen about 1100 barrels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master on board at Lowell's wharf, or
Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. Who have in Store, for SALE, 13 puncheons Antigua RUM, 8 do. Old do. 3 do. Tobago do. July 23. tf 9
For Boston, The Brig LUCY, John Dixey, master, burthen 130 tons—For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board, or to
Fisk & Catlett. Who have now landing from on board said Vessel, 130 Barrels No. 1 & 2 BEEF, 4 Pines Cognac BRANDY; 100 Casks LIME. July 23. tf 12
For Rotterdam, The Ship MEDFORD, J. Barnard, master, can take a few hhds. or some small packages on freight. Apply to
Moses Myers. July 23. tf 8
For LONDON, The fine new Ship MARIA, James Rowell, master, burthen about 400 hhds. on her second voyage, has good accommodations, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days, half of which is already engaged—For freight of the balance or passage, apply to
Richard Bowden, & Co. July 15. tf 910
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to
John Davis. Portsmouth, July 16. tf 908
For Freight or Charter, The New Schooner EAGLE, Daniel Haws, master—she will carry about 750 barrels, and is a good vessel in every respect—A freight for Lisbon or Madeira would be preferred. For terms apply to
Fisk & Catlett. Who have for SALE, received by said Vessel from Boston, 55 barrels No. 1 BEEF, 70 do. do. 2 do. 20 half do. do. 1 do. 40 do. Prime Boston Bay MACKAREL, of a superior quality. July 14. tf 904
FOR LONDON, The fine, stow, and fast-sailing Ship RESOLUTION, Andrew W. Bell, master, fourteen months old, sheathed upon the stocks, and burthen 400 hhds. tobacco, has part of her cargo already on board, and a considerable quantity engaged—For freight of the remainder, small light articles, or passage (having superior accommodations) apply to the captain on board, or
N. Heron. July 7. tf 885
For AMSTERDAM, The coppered Ship ALEXANDER, John Roach, master, can take three hundred hogsheads on freight. For terms apply to
Moses Myers. June 20. tf 852
For Charter, The Ship FREDERICK AUGUSTA, 320 tons burthen, a fine ship on her second voyage, is expected to arrive here on or before the 10th of August.
Christopher Fry. July 25. tf 18
10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES, 700 Groce CORKS, 500 lb. excellent GLUE, 11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS, 105 Boxes Window GLASS, 175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SUGARS, 27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by
John C. Niemeyer. July 28. tf 25
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4, 1806.
By Captain Gray's Packet from Baltimore, we have received papers of Friday of that city; and by Captain Newcomb's packet we have received New-York papers of Wednesday, their contents do not furnish any article of importance from Europe, or elsewhere.
By a vessel arrived at New-York, in 13 days from Antigua, which place, according to that passage, she must have left the 16th of July; we observe that Sir John B. Warren was spoke in lat. 28, long. 67, in pursuit of the French fleet. As neither the day on which he was spoke, nor the course he was steering when spoke, is mentioned, we cannot undertake to say whether it is probable he had received intelligence of the rout of the French fleet or not.
It is somewhat singular that the force of these fleets is exactly the same in every respect, and what is more singular both of the admiral's ships have the same name the Foudroyant , and both of 80 guns.
Our readers will observe that our old friend Cobett alias Porcupine, was disposed to become a member of Parliament, but by later accounts, it appears, that he has resigned his pretensions in favour of Lord Cochrane. Though Porcupine used to talk about patriots, and patriotick pretensions so loudly, we find that he has got the cant of all that want to get into office— economy .
This afternoon the brig Caroline , captain Brown, arrived here from Lisbon, bound to City Point; by him we are informed, that on Friday last at 6 P. M. he passed a fleet of five sail of the line steering E. N. E. wind at North, Cape Henlopen then bearing W. by N. distant 25 leagues. Capt. B. passed very near these ships, but was not spoken by them.
The number does not agree either with the British or French force, we therefore can hazard no conjecture as to what fleet this can be.
TO PRINTERS.
Wanted—a good PRESSMAN, to whom constant employment and liberal wages will be given; none need apply, who cannot produce credentials favourable to their industry and steadiness, from some person with whom they have worked.
Office of the Publick Ledger , August 4, 1806.
COMMUNICATION. In order both to expose and confound the editors of the Aurora of this city, and of the Daily Advertiser of New-York, in their attempts to persuade the publick that the Marquis de Casa Yrujo had fabricated the letter which has been published of the gentleman to whom his first was addressed, relative to young Smith, we are authorized to declare, that the writer of the letter in question is General Jonathan Dayton, of Elizabeth-Town, late Senator of the United States for the State of New-Jersey, who is not only ready to confirm this declaration, but even to add that he has never denied the said letter's being genuine and true, and that he has not once been asked or inquired of concerning it. Thus is villainy detected and exposed to public detestation! Gazette U. S.
From the Connecticut Courant.
COMMUNICATION. Among the Toasts drank at the celebration of Independence at Stratford on the 4th inst. by the democrats, and published in the Mercury of last week the following appears, viz. "May the total eclipse of the Sun prove the immediate forerunner of the total eclipse of federalism ." To the credit of the Mercuryman it must be confessed, that the simile is happily chosen; the comparison good and well expressed.
The sun who gives all the light and warmth to the moon which she ever had or can have, was for a few moments lately eclipsed by that dark and fickle body who by her borrowed light assists the midnight assassin and robber in the execution of their work, and for a time spreads a gloom over this part of the earth. Should democrats, the votaries of this opaque wanderer, and who have for several years exhibited evident marks of lunacy, prevail in this state against federalists, the eclipse will indeed produce that dismal darkness which may be literally felt.
In the southern states and in New-York, over whom the centre of the penumbra has passed, a few digits of the sun of Federalism have again appeared and darted light through closed doors and the chinks of empty chests in the treasury, to the sad discomforture of the whole cost of self stiled genuine republicans . There are those who love darkness rather than light.
NEW-YORK, July 26.
The court met this morning, at 10 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment. Present Judge Talmadge. The examination of witnesses, on the part of the prosecution, was closed at 11 o'clock. Mr. Colden, Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Emmet, spoke each about an hour in behalf of Mr. Ogden. It is sufficient to say, that, on this occasion, these gentlemen, as far as relates to the merits of the cause, at least equalled the distinguished efforts, which they exhibited on the trial of Col. Smith.
Mr. Edwards replied, on the part of the prosecution. The jury, having retired for a short time, returned a verdict NOT GUILTY.
July 28. Capt. Hanifen, whose arrival from Curraoo we noticed on Saturday, informs us that the trials of the persons captured in Miranda's two schooners had taken place at Caracas; eight of these unfortunate people had died in prison; the whole of the officers, 15 in number, were sentenced to be hanged; the remainder have been released. He adds that all the ports on the Spanish Main were opened to neutrals on the 8th of July.
July 30. We learn by captain Wood, of the brig Mary , from Trinidad, that general Miranda, in the Leander , the Lilly sloop of war in company, arrived there on the 22d of June. He brought with him about two hundred men, and had enlisted about three hundred more at Trinidad, among whom were some persons of the first respectability. Several of the inhabitants of Caracas had fled to his standard. The Leander was under British colours, commanded by captain Johnson. The colours intended to be hoisted, on effecting a landing on the Main,
are red, yellow, and blue. The prospect of success was in the highest degree flattering.
Letters from Trinidad, by the Mary , contain the following information:
"We have this day received such intelligence as places things in so favourable a point of view, that hardly a doubt of success remains. We shall certainly leave this in a few days, and as certainly effect a landing, from whence I shall immediately write you."
"We are making every preparation for the point in view, and shall leave this in six days, and in ten more the fate of the country will be decided. Our force is respectable, of which I would give you a correct statement, but for a reason, which has prevented my writing as fully as I wish, that is, lest my letters should fall into improper hands on their passage."
"Reports from the Maine state that the government is tremblingly alive, and they treat the prisoners, our friends, with a degree of lenity which was not generally expected."
On the 28th June, General Miranda issued the following proclamation:
"FRIENDS AND COUNTRYMEN, The glorious opportunity now presents itself of relieving from oppression and arbitrary government, a people who are worthy of a better fate, who ought to enjoy the blessings of the finest country in the universe which bountiful Providence has given them, but who are shackled by a despotism, too cruel for human nature longer to endure. Groaning under their present afflictions they had with extended arms the noble cause of freedom and independence, and call upon you to share with them in the god-like action of relieving your distressed fellow creatures. Hasten then to join the standard of ONE who has the happiness to call himself your countryman, and is determined to risk his country and to shed the last drop of blood in promoting its happiness; an object of which he has never lost sight, for a moment of his life."
"There will be made a liberal distribution of land at the expiration of a twelve month, according to rank; and privates, from the instant of enrollment, will be entitled to provisions and clothing with a quarter dollar per day as pay, not subject to any deductions."
"And you, brave volunteers of the islands, who have nobly come forward to partake with us our honours, & to share with us our prosperity, hasten to follow those officers under whose care you have already been trained, and who are impatient to lead you on to victory and wealth."
"The gulf that Columbus first discovered and honoured with his presence will now witness the illustrious actions of your gallant efforts."
FROM LONDON PAPERS. ADMIRAL VILLENEUVE.
It is now generally admitted, that this unfortunate commander was murdered by the same hands which deprived Toussaint, Pichegru, Captain Wright , and many others of their lives. It may not be uninteresting to our readers to find here some of the considerations, which may direct their judgment on this mysterious event.
While admiral Villeneuve was in England, he received repeated assurances from France, that his government was fully satisfied with his conduct. Such was the information directly transmitted by the marine minister, Decres, and corroborated by various letters, not only to himself, but to his officers. These officers were unanimous in representing his plans on the day of battle to have been judicious, his manoeuvres skilful, and his bravery exemplary. He had, in his instructions to his captains, anticipated every mode of attack that could be adopted by the English, and had even provided for the attempt to break his line in two columns, which was so successfully made. In effecting that bold enterprise, Lord Nelson's column was vigorously opposed by the Bucentaur, admiral Villeneuve, and the Redoubtable, captain Lucas. But it is asserted by all the officers, that eleven sail were inactive. Several instances of bravery occurred in the French fleet. The conduct of capt. Lucas is well known. Capt. Infernet, of the Intrepide , refused to follow his division in its flight, obeyed the orders of the commander in chief, and fought till his ship, the worst sailer in the fleet, could no longer be kept afloat. We believe that, had every ship of the enemy fought with equal bravery, the number of captures would, perhaps, have been still greater, but our loss would have been more considerable. Our present object is to prove that admiral Villeneuve was not responsible for the loss of a battle which in any circumstances not depending on accident, would have raised the British name to the loftiest height of glory. Admiral Villeneuve was not victorious, because lord Nelson was invincible. Admiral Villeneuve was conquered, because lord Nelson was irresistible.
Buonaparte has publickly said that the battle was imprudently engaged . Does he mean that admiral Villeneuve attacked the English fleet? He knows that the latter began the attack, and that the former could not avoid the engagement. Does he mean that the admiral left Cadiz imprudently ? He recollects the orders of his minister to Villeneuve: Suffer not yourself to be blocked up in Cadiz. We can bear the loss of a few ships, but we cannot bear the loss of our honour . The admiral did more than obey; he chose the most brudent time, when a large detachment had left the English fleet under admiral Louis.
So confident was Villeneuve of the propriety of his conduct, so eager was he to court investigation, that he warmly and repeatedly solicited permission to return to France. Baffled by the coldness of the last admiralty, he found in the present the most courteous liberality, and consequently left this country with the officers who were with him. He had been separated above a year from a wife, to whom he was tenderly attached; he had directed her to meet him in Paris. Within a day or two of that interview, he is said to have shot himself!
The naked truth is, that Buonaparte knew that the admiral was in possession of the reasons why the battle was imprudently engaged . He knew that his own impetuosity had forced Villeneuve to risk an engagement. He knew that an enquiry must either take place, or not. If it did not take place, he felt that conclusions, derogatory from his power, would be drawn, as it would be an acknowledgment of the immense superiority of the English navy. In the other case, he knew that an inquiry would produce discoveries far from reputable to his own political sagacity. To free himself from this dilemma, he ordered a brave man, whose only fault was to have fought under such a tyrant, to be put to death.
A similar dilemma induced him to murder our magnanimous countryman, Captain Wright, after a series of tortures unknown to the most uncivilized ages. This fact cannot be too extensively known. We mean, therefore, in a few days, to put the sensibility of our readers to a severe trial, by the most dismal relation which they have ever perused.
CAPTAIN WRIGHT.
The letter, written by capt. Wright, dated from the Temple, at Paris, and addressed to Mr. Wallis, his first lieutenant, who was at the same time prisoner in Verdun Depot :
My dear Wallis, In order to oblige but little on the Translator (a) in office, and favour an early delivery of my letter, (a) is the secretary, who translates the letters of prisoners into French, for the inspection of the officer commanding the depot.
I send you this time merely a short one, in acknowledgment of your kind perseverance, which procured me the pleasure of receiving yours of the 29th August, a few days ago. Accept of my best thanks for your congratulations on my promotion, which, however, is become indifferent to me, farther than it demonstrates the justice and liberality of government, of which I never entertained a doubt. I beg you to bear in mind, that I have every proper feeling upon the subject, and that the handsome manner in which it has been conferred, has not escaped my observation, or failed to have due weight upon me, although it has been in my contemplation to resign my commission, through an official channel here, in order to relieve government from the embarrassment my extraordinary situation must have placed it under, and to prevent a practice which I forbear to characterise, from bearing on any other victim on either side; but I felt, upon further reflection, that although I was willing to forego its protection, yet no act of mine, thus situated, could absolve my government from the performance of its duty to a British subject. I rejoice to hear that you are under the jurisdiction of a liberal-minded military man, for I was under some anxiety as to the regime you might be subject to. I think I had already prepared you to expect benevolence from individuals, where they might be at liberty to exercise that right. I doubt not you will make use of the instance under your own eye, to obliterate from the young minds of my poor boys (b) unfavourable impressions, to which they may have already yielded. I rejoice also to hear, at length, that you are near those dear boys, in whose progress my whole solicitude centres—give them my best wishes, and refresh their memories with what has been so often impressed upon them. I must have no idleness, no indecorum as boyish tricks, no habits of riot or inebriety, no deviation from the truth, no adoption of prejudice, no tendency to exaggeration, no indiscriminate censure or proscription en masse , but a liberal gentlemanly conduct, and a steady, persevering assiduity, which will alone surmount the difficulties that are before them. Remind them often of their distinction, of the precious leisure they have upon their hands; let the main spring of their actions be the character of my dear country, &c. remind them often how much I expect from them.
"If Mr. Travin's son (c) be with you let him partake of all the advantages I propose securing to my own three boys, but with such delicacy as will hurt neither his own, nor his parents feelings. In the mean time, apply to my authority wherever the pecuniary means are obtainable, which, in the course of our correspondence, should it continue, I shall especially appropriate."
"I am not unaware, my dear Wallis, that I am thus imposing a difficult task, and laying a heavy burthen upon you; but I am sure you will undertake it with pleasure."
"Give my best respects to all my officers individually, and tell the Doctor, I take it for granted, he make good use of his leisure. I recommend him to walk the publick hospitals, if there any in the neighbourhood, and to follow chemistry with a dour."
"I shall be very glad to hear from any of my officers, when they are in a scribbling mood. If it be possible, let my servant King attend on the boys, and tell him I have begged of you to take care of them."
"Is poor Mr. Brown (d) recovered? The last I heard of him was before your departure hence. Pray give an account nominally of all my people. Poor old Samson, I suppose you know, is no more. Is that poor being, (e) whose wishes death seemed unwilling to accomplish, still living?"
"I have a little cat that has just taken the caprice of laying along my paper, and purrs to me so you must perceive that I am not without amiable society; and must tell you, for the comfort of any other amiable creatures who may weep for my misfortunes, that I can bear them, however great or multiplied; but that I am less all off, than people at a distance, whose apprehensions magnify evil, are aware of, for I have within a few months obtained the faculty of procuring books, and subscribing to the Moteur , whose fables and prejudices I assure you I am not in the least danger of adopting. Now fare you well, and believe me, most faithfully and unfeignedly, your friend."
"P. S.—Tell me particularly, what all the boys have done; tell them I continually think of them.—Adieu!"
(b) Three of his young midshipmen; one his own nephew, aged 13, who was sent to Metz Military prison, for having a small piece of line in his trunk, at the time of his being in the citadel, which could only be for the purpose of playing with; one a nephew of the gallant Sir W. S. Smith; and the other a young boy, whose relations I have not a perfect knowledge of.
(c) One of his warrant officers, whose son was also on board.
(d) Mr. Wright's clerk.
(e) One of the crew, who had been long sickly.
Extract from an Evening paper..
The fate of this gallant officer ought to be known in every part of the civilized world. We should think ourselves dead to every feeling of justice and humanity, if we did not exert our efforts in exposing the unexampled barbarity of the French government, and state of degradation to which the nation must be reduced, when such enormities are committed and tolerated.
Our readers will recollect, that captain Wright was confined in the Temple, in Paris, because his ship had conveyed some royalists to France. We need not appeal to the history of former wars, because the French have annihilated every vestige of precedent, and of solemn convention; but during the last, when we took many of the ships that landed rebels in Ireland, and spies in Great Britain, we treated their commanders and officers as prisoners of war, who were exchanged, and had every privilege usually granted to brave men taken in combat.
Sir Sidney Smith was likewise in the Temple. He was fortunate enough to escape; but had he lived to the reign of Buonaparte, he would have shared the fate of his brave countryman, Wright; because he would have displayed the same inflexibility of principle, the same attachment to his country.
The French government conceived, that captain Wright was in the secrets of his government, and determined that if he refused to become a traitor, he should perish a victim.—Desmarets, Fouche's private secretary, ordered him to a final private interrogatory, in which he offered him a large sum of money, and the rank of admiral in the French service, if he would divulge what he knew of the plans of his government, and of its correspondence with the disaffected in France. This spirited officer replied with indignation to these proposals; but, as they were frequently repeated, with new allurements, he concluded with remaining silent. He was then told, that the torture should soon restore him the use of his voice. He was seized and laid on the rack.—There he uttered no complaint, those instruments the most tormenting were employed, and pains the most acute were endured. When threatened that he should expire in torments, he said, "I do not fear to die; my country will revenge my murder, and God receive my soul." During the two hours of the first day that he was stretched on the rack, his left arm and right leg were broken, and his nails torn from the toes of both his feet. He was then placed under the care of a surgeon, during 5 weeks; but before he was perfectly cured, he was carried to another private interrogatory, at which, besides Desmarets, Fouche and Real were present.

The minister of Police now informed him, that, from the mutilated state of his body, he must be convinced, that it was not the intention of the French government ever to restore him to his country, where he might relate events which the policy of France required to be buried in oblivion; he, therefore, had no choice between serving the emperor of the French, and perishing in prison. He replied, that he was resigned to his destiny, and would die as he lived, faithful to his king and country.
The man in the full possession of his mental qualities and corporeal strength, is generally different from that unfortunate being whose mind is enervated by sufferings, and whose body is weakened by wants. For five months, captain Wright had seen only gaolers, spies, executioners, fetters, and racks; his food had been bread, and his drink water. He who, thus situated, preserves his native dignity and innate sentiments, is more worthy of monuments or statues, than the legislator or conqueror.
Captain Wright was again stretched on the rack, and what is called by the French regenerators the "infernal torments," were inflicted on him. After he had been pinched with red hot irons, brandy and gunpowder were poured into his wounds, and set several times on fire, until his flesh was nearly burnt to the bones. In the convulsions, the consequence of these sufferings, he is said to have bitten off a part of his tongue; but still no groans were heard. As life remained, he was again placed under the care of a surgeon; and a spy, in the dress of a Protestant clergyman presented himself, as if to pray by him. This offer he accepted, but when this man began to ask some insidious questions, he cast on him a look of contempt, and never spoke to him again. At last, every method to obtain information from him proving ineffectual, a Mameluke strangled him on his bed. Thus expired a hero, whose fate has excited more compassion, and whose character has received more admiration, even in France, than any of the great men who have fallen fighting for the mighty Napoleon. Captain Wright has diffused new rays of glory on the British name, from his dungeon and from his tomb.
If any thing could equal the barbarity of the deed, it is the barefaced impudence with which the French government acquainted the world with his death. We extract the relation from the Star of November 1, 1805, as translated from the Gazette de France: "Captain Wright, of the English navy, a prisoner in the temple, has put an end to his existence in his prison, after having read in the Moniteur, an account of the destruction of the Austrian army!"
This atrocious act may, to some of our readers, appear incredible. The writer, on whose authority we state most of the particulars, thus explains the means of his knowledge: Captain Wright was attended by a surgeon of the name of Vaugeard, who gained his confidence, and was worthy of it. From causes easily conceived; he survived his patient only twelve hours; during which he wrote the shocking details, and sent them to three of the members of the foreign diplomatic corps, with a prayer to have them forwarded to Sir Sydney Smith, or to Mr. Windham. From one of these ministers I have obtained the original, in Vaugeard's hand-writing.
LONDON, June 8. PORCUPINE OFFERS FOR A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.
To the independent electors of Honiton. GENTLEMEN, Perceiving that Mr. Cavendish Bradshaw has, since your voice he was constituted one of the guardians of the publick purse, taken care to obtain a place by the means of which he drew into his own pocket some thousands a year out of that purse, and this, too, at a time when the load of indispensable taxes is pressing his honest and industrious constituents to the earth; perceiving this, and being fully persuaded, that whenever the electors of any place re-choose representatives under similar circumstances, the cause is not so much in their own disposition as in the apathy and lukewarmness of those independent men who may have the ability to rescue them from such hands; with this truth being deeply impressed, I did, upon hearing of the approaching vacancy, use my efforts to prevail upon other men of this description to afford you an opportunity of evincing your good sense and uprightness, and having failed in those efforts, I have thought it my duty to find you this opportunity myself; it being manifestly true, that unless men of independence and of publick spirit will offer themselves as candidates, to rail at electors for choosing and re-choosing the dependent and the mercenary is, in the highest degree, unreasonable and unjust.
As to professions, gentlemen, so many and so long, upon such occasions, have they been; so numerous are the instances, in which the foulness and the shamelessness of the apostasy have borne an exact proportion to the purity and solemnity of the vow; so completely, and with such fatal effect, have the grounds of confidence been destroyed, that it is now become necessary, upon all occasions like the present, to give a pledge, such as every man can clearly understand, and such as it is impossible to violate without exposing the violator to detection and to all the consequences of detected hypocrisy and falsehood; and, such a pledge I now give in declaring, that whether you elect me or not, I never, as long as I live, either for, or through the means of any one of my family, will receive, under any name, whether of salary, pension or other, either directly or indirectly, one single farthing of the publick money; but, without emolument, compensation or reward of any kind, or in any shape will, to the utmost of my ability, watch over and defend the property, the liberties and the privileges of the people, never therefrom separating, as I never yet have, the just and constitutional rights and prerogative of the crown.
This declaration, gentlemen, is not made without due reflection as to the future as well as to the present, as to publick men in general as well as to myself. It proceeds, first, from an opinion, that the representatives of the people ought never to be exposed to the temptation of betraying their trust; secondly, from long observation, that those who live upon the publick are amongst the most miserable of men; and thirdly, from that experience in the various walks of life, which has convinced me of the wisdom of Hager, who prayed for neither wisdom nor poverty; not riches, lest he should forget God; nor poverty, lest he should be tempted to steal; and, to receive the publick money unjustly, is not only stealing, but stealing of the worst and basest sort, including a breach of the most sacred trust accompanied with the cowardly consciousness of impunity. From reflections like these, gentlemen, it is, that the declaration now made has proceeded, and, when I depart, in word or in deed, from this declaration, may I become the scorn of my country; wherein to be remembered with esteem I prize beyond all the riches and all the honours of this world.
But, gentlemen, as it is my firm determination never to receive a farthing of the publick money, so it is my determination equally firm, never, in any way whatever, to give one farthing of my own money to any man, in order to induce him to vote, or to cause others to vote for me; and being convinced, that it is this practice of giving or promising to give money, or money's worth, at elections; being convinced that it is this disgraceful, this unlawful, this profligate, this impious practice, to which are to be ascribed all our calamities, and all the dangers, that now stare us in the face, I cannot refrain from exhorting you to be against all attempts at such prac-
tices, constantly and watchfully upon your guard. The candidates who have resorted to such means have always been found amongst the most wicked of men; men, who, having, by a life of adultery, or of gambling, or of profligacy of some other sort, ruined both their character and their fortunes, have staked their last thousand upon an election, with the hope of thereby obtaining security from a jail, and of selling their votes for the means of future subsistence, drawn from the sweat of the people at a hundred fold; and thus expecting to pocket the profit of the corrupt speculation, sneering at their bribed and perjured constituents, as Satan is said to have sneered at the reprobate with whom he had bargained for his soul.
Far from you, gentlemen, be credulity so foolish! Far from you disgrace so deep, infamy so indelible! Far from you so flagrant a violation of the law, so daring a defiance of the justice and the power and the wrath of God! But, were it otherwise, and did I find in Honiton as many righteous men as were found in Sodom and Gomorrah, I would tender them my hand and lead them from the rest. Very different, however, are my hopes; these hopes forbid me to believe it possible that there should be, collected upon one spot, four hundred Englishmen, having the eyes of all England upon them, who will not, by their votes, freely and cordially given, sanction the great principle upon which I now stand—and in these hopes, I will, if I have life, do myself the honour to meet you on the day of election. In the mean while,
I am, With great respect, Gentlemen, Your most humble and Most obedient servant, WM. COBBETT. Botley, Southampton, } 1st of June, 1806. }
June 10. Mr. Cobbett, attended by col. Bosville, the hon. C. Johnstone, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Finerty, and several other gentlemen, entered Honiton on Saturday last. The election takes place on Monday. From what cause it arises we know not, but certainly Mr. Cobbett's frank declaration that he would not give one farthing to any voter, in order to secure his election, does not seem to be relished by the worthy electors of this borough. Several hand-bills have been distributed by Mr. Cobbett's friends. In consequence of one of them, Mr. Bradshaw has been induced to declare his intention of opposing the Brewing Tax.
HONITON, June 8. This afternoon, to the great surprise of the electors of this borough, the gallant lord Cochrane, having been apprized of the day of election by Mr. Cobbett, arrived here accompanied by several gentlemen, in two chaises and four, from Plymouth, with colours flying, and with every appearance of an inflexible determination of entering upon a desperate engagement with the Teller of the Irish Exchequer. The surprise excited by this unexpected arrival in the bosoms of the electors, was surpassed by nothing but the astonishment of Mr. Bradshaw, when he found that his lordship was to be his opponent instead of Mr. Cobbett, who, adhering to the statement of his address, resigned his pretensions as soon as he found another man perfectly independent ready to stand forward. The greatest bustle prevails throughout the town. Expresses and post-chaises are flying in every direction, and the contest promises to be as warm a one as has been witnessed for some time past. The election commences to-morrow, when it is said that Mr. Cobbett means to address the electors; to draw a comparison between the qualities of the noble and gallant officer, in favour of whom he has resigned his pretensions, and the qualities of the man on whom the new ministry have thought proper to lavish three thousand a year of the publick money.
HOUSE OF COMMONS—May 23.
Lord Henry Petty moved the order of the day for taking into consideration his majesty's most gracious message.
The house having resolved itself into a committee for the purpose (lord Grey de Howick in the chair) and the message having been read.
Lord Henry Petty said, the object of what he had to propose, was in the first instance, that an annuity of 5000l. should be voted to earl Nelson and his heirs, from the consolidated fund; and a grant of 120,000l. for maintaining the dignity of the family of the late earl Nelson, the larger part of which to be applied to the erection of a house, and the remainder vested in the funds for the use of the said family. Although he felt that nothing was necessary to insure the concurrence of the house in this grant, it was not possible for any one to feel so in the situation that he then stood in, as to be able to abstain from saying a few words, and expressing how highly gratifying was the task of making such a proposition. There was no saying, however large, in the national expenditure, that he could, with more complete satisfaction, have had to announce, than he now experienced in proposing this grant, as out of it might be expected the largest results, arising from the influence of perpetuated example, and the solid marks of national gratitude. It could not be expected that he should descend on the merits of the illustrious person who had deserved so much of his country; but but he was sure that history did not furnish such a claim to the grateful affections of a nation. If he could look to his early life, and the splendour of his latter actions did not dazzle the prospective, even there was sufficient for unceasing admiration. But however brilliant were his achievements in the beginning of the last war, they were eclipsed by those which marked the close of that war, and the commencement of the present. As his glory increased his call for publick service was extended. Almost immediately after the war with Spain commenced, we find that the valiant Nelson took a decided part in the action off Cape St. Vincent. It will be remembered, that soon after, when in furtherance of the ambitious views of the French government, a powerful fleet sailed against the east, he foiled the hopes of France in that quarter, by its complete destruction. Soon after his return, the combination of the northern powers called again for his exertions, and under the walls of Copenhagen, he put an end to a war that was levelled at the maritime consequence of his country. When the combined remains of the fleets of our enemies threatened the safety of our West India possessions, he drove them thence, secured our colonies, and, when the enemy dared to shew themselves off Cadiz, consummated that splendid and decisive victory which gave him death and immortality. Such a victory was worthy such a death! Tu felix Agricola! non tantum vita, sed etiam opportunitate, mortis, &c.
It was not an attempt to discharge the immeasurable debt of gratitude for which this grant was proposed, but for the sake of handing down to posterity an example, and in the family of a noble lord, a living testimony, that no difficulties, no increase of burdens can extinguish the liberality of this nation, when called upon by such merit. He flattered himself, the committee would have no difficulty in acceding to the grant, and concluded by moving, "that the same should commence from the 21st of October, 1805."
Mr. Rose said, he by no means wished to interrupt the unanimity with which the motion would pass; but he wished to know, how the 120,000l. would be apportioned?
Lord Henry Petty replied, that 90,000l. would be expended in the house and estate, and the remainder—30,000l. made applicable to the exigencies of the present earl. Independently of these sums it would be proposed to allow 10,000l. to the two sisters of the late lord Nelson; and a provision would be made for the widow of Mr. Scott, the secretary of lord Nelson, who fell in the action off Trafalgar, and to whom his lordship was extremely attached.
Mr. Francis said he was fully convinced of the value of lord Nelson's services, but in the present times he thought we should apportion our rewards to our circumstances. He could not help thinking that this grant was more than enough; not if the noble lord had been himself alive to enjoy it, or if he had left direct issue; but, under the circumstances that did exist, he must consider it excessive.
Mr. Wilberforce thought that no degree of acknowledgment, or reward, for the services of lord Nelson, could be considered excessive, and (lord Henry Petty) had stopped even where he had; nothing was too affluent, or too illustrious for the family. He could not help expressing a desire, that the estate and house should be in some conspicuous situation; Portsmouth, or somewhere near Plymouth, would be eligible, that our fleets might see the splendid mansion, and every British sailor's heart be animated to emulation by the sight. Such an advantage would be cheaply purchased at any rate; its effect would be permanent, and every body wished for it.
After a few words, in a low tone of voice, by lord Henry Petty, the question was agreed to, and the report was received.
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED.
Ship Medford, Barnard, 9 days from Boston, Ballast, Moses Myers. Sch'r Iris, Randell, 12 days from Porto Rico, Fustic & Fruit, John Granberry.—Left there sch'r Sea-Flower, Morris, of and for Philadelphia, to sail next day.
Sch'r Rising States, Newcomb, 4 days from New-York.
Sloop George, Pierce, 27 days from New-Orleans, Rum, Warren Ashley.
Brig William, Brown, 21 days from Grenada, Rum & Molasses, Nash & Chowning.
In Hampton Road bound to City Point, brig Caroline, Brown, 69 days from Lisbon, in ballast.—Sailed from Lisbon May 28, in company with brig St. Michael's, of Baltimore bound to Liverpool, with her outward bound cargo on board.—Left the brig Traveller, of Boston, at quarantine.—Spoke, July 9, in lat. 38, 30, long. 64, 50, brig Cincinnati, of Gloucester, from Boston, bound to Martinique, out 3 days.—July 10th, latitude 37, 32, longitude 64, 40, brig Mary Terrance, Gardner, of and from Philadelphia, bound to Madeira. 6 days out.—21st, lat. 38, 30, long 68, 30, ship Julia, Vickery, of and for Norfolk, from St. Ubes, 48 days out.—23d, lat. 39, 13, long. 69, 30, a brig with bright sides, white boot-top, small figure head, 44 days from Madeira, bound to Norfolk, could not learn her name.—26th, parted from the Julia, and the brig—29th, spoke sch'r Enterprise, Hull, of and for Baltimore from Leghorn, 70 days out.
The ship Sarah, from Boston, for this port, was spoke on Monday last.
The schooner Delight, of York, (Virg.) was deserted off the coast, the master and crew taken up and put on board a vessel bound to New-York.
Sales at Auction.
On Friday the 15th instant, by order of the President and Directors of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, WILL BE SOLD at Publick Auction, at 12 o'Clock, at Willock's wharf,
The Schooner IRIS, as she arrived from Porto Rico, about 600 barrels burthen. Terms approved notes at 90 and 120 days. Thomas Willock, V. M. tds 51 August 4.
On TUESDAY, the 5th instant, at 1 o'Clock, WILL BE SOLD, on a credit of three, six, and nine months,
The Brig St. BRIDES, as she arrived from sea—Her inventory may be seen at my ware-house. John Macgowan. 2 41 August 1.
On WEDNESDAY, the 13th of August, at 11 o'Clock, WILL BE SOLD, at my Office, for Cash, 2 boxes, 1 cask, and 1 trunk HARDWARE, by a decree of the Borough Court, to satisfy a debt due by Thomas H. Harris to George Wilson. Wm. B. Lamb. tds 23 July 28.
For ANTWERP, The good Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board.—For the remainder, apply to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & co. Richmond; Rambaut, Geraon, & co. Petersburg, or to James Maurice, & co. tf 45 August 4.
For Charter, The American Ship SALLY, James Rowe, master, burthen 340 tons.—She has only performed one voyage, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to Warren Ashley. tf 48 August 4.
Rum, Sugar, Molasses, and Coffee.
77 Hogsheads Martinique SUGARS, 51 do. Grenada MOLASSES, 12 Puncheons do. RUM, and a few bags COFFEE. For Sale by Cocke & Sanford. 1aw2w 49 August 4.
This Day landing from on board the schooner Rising States, Captain Newcomb, 20 Pipes Holland GIN, entitled to debenture, 10 do. 4th proof Cogniac BRANDY, 12 kegs Ground GINGER. Fisk & Catlett. tf 43 August 4.
For Rent, or Storage received, That large and commodious WAREHOUSE, on Hutchings' wharf. For terms, apply to John Brown, or Wm. Cammack. tf 44 August 4.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John McPhail, Ex'r. tf 38 August 1.
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
*** The Members are reminded that THIS EVENING is their regular Monthly Meeting, and the hour of Meeting is 7 o'clock. August 4. 1 47
NEW WHEAT FLOUR, In barrels and half barrels, for family use, for Sale by I. & W. Southgate. August 4. 6t 50
COGNAC BRANDY. This Day landing on Newton's wharf, from the schooner Rising States, Capt. Newcomb, from New-York, 11 pipes 4th pf. real Cogniac Brandy, 1 do. Old PORT WINE. And in Store, just received, 1 Hogshead fresh LIME JUICE, 1 do. SHRUB. Price & Waddey. August 4. 3t 46
FOR SALE, The LOT and HOUSES, whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office, a Kitchen, and other houses necessary for family use—A Well of good Water newly fitted, and a Garden lately pailed in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it, the remains of a Wharf which will make a good foundation to build on, with all the privileges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf—Also, two hundred and seventy-one and half acres of well timbered Land, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Fish and Oysters can be conveniently taken—Also, a Lot in Smithfield, between Mr. Purdie's and Capt. Todd's lots. For terms apply to Thomas Newton. August 1. tf 39
MRS. PAGAUD, THANKFUL for past favours, begs leave thus to offer her grateful acknowledgments to her friends in particular, and employers in general, humbly soliciting their further patronage, as also that of a generous publick, to whom she offers her best services as a Tutorress for young Ladies, who may wish to be instructed in the following desirable branches of Education, viz.—The English and French Languages Gramatically; Round and Italian Writing; Arithmetic and Geography; with Needle Work of every description, commonly taught in Schools; Tambourine, Embroidery, and Music on the Piano Forte, by her daughter, who has been instructed by the most able teachers, both in Williamsburg and this Borough; consequently not differing in principles from them, she hopes to be honored with a small share of public confidence, which she will endeavor to deserve by her assiduity and attention. A few young Ladies as boarders, would have particular attention paid to the improvement of their minds and morals, on very moderate terms, which will be made known by applying at her place of residence, No. 8, Boush Street. Should any parent or guardian, wish their children or wards, instructed in any branch of education not above mentioned, by communicating the same, she will endeavour to procure teachers, whose abilities will afford entire satisfaction. August 1. 3t* 35
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CONDITIONS.  The work shall be elegantly printed, on a new small pica type, and pale vellum paper in large octavo.  The work will be ornamented with numerous engravings, a vignette to each volume, a whole length portrait from the best likeness allowed to be in existence, now in the possession of the editor.  The price of each volume will be 2 dollars 50 cents, payable on delivery only.  Subscriptions will be received at the Book-Store of William Dunham, No. 106, Market-Street, Philadelphia, and in Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington City; and by other Booksellers and private gentlemen, whose names will be notified in the several states of the union.  Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the Office of the Publick Ledger.  August 1. tf 31  We have received by the brig Sumner, from Jamaica,  57 puncheons high proof RUM, 15 Hogheads MOLASSES—which are offered for Sale on very liberal terms, by  Redmon & Frith.  ON HAND.  A parcel of very good W. Island RUM. June 16. tf 834  FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Brig Hannah, Captain Knapp, from Port Cavenness—consisting of  214 hhds. & 60 tierces prime Molasses, T. & W. A. Armistead, June 11. 3w 830 Marsden's wharf.  ROBERT GIBSON, Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. tf 536  By the Subscribers, a general assortment of  Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, Bar IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 Gin CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of  GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623  FOR SALE, 4 Cases BRITTANIAS, 2 Cases PLATILLAS, 1 Case CREASE, 4 Bales German OZNAURGS, 80 Puncheons Gosport RUM, 70 Hogheads Muscovado SUGAR.  James Young. June 20. tf 846  A request to the Benevolent and Humane.  WHEREAS, in September last, I took JOHN JONES, son of Mary Jones, a lad then about 12 years of age, from the Berkeley Springs to this city, under a mistaken notion that his mother had a right (since she actually exercised it) to bind her son to me; and whereas, the said John Jones, getting probably informed of the nullity of the indenture, did on the 21st or 22d of October, (after my setting out for Alexandria,) leave my house, and staid several days at Mr. Albert's, a baker, on Shockoe Hill, by whom he was brought back, but left my house a second time, on the same or the next day, (as I have been informed on my return,) saying that he wished to go back to his mother, that he knew every step of the road, and should find in Frederickburg plenty of wagons to carry him to Winchester: And whereas, I learned lately to my great surprise, from Captain John Hunter, at the Berkeley Springs, to whom I had occasion to write, that the said John Jones had neither been seen nor heard of, which has been confirmed since by a letter from his mother to me; I therefore request by this publick notice, that every person or persons, who may harbour the said John Jones, or know of his place of abode, or have become of him, to communicate their intelligence to his disconsolate mother at the Berkeley Springs, or the subscriber in Richmond.  June 21st, 180. G. S. STRAS.  The said John Jones is rather tall for his age, slender but well made, has a fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, a number of freckles in the face, is sprightly and active, rides well on horseback, and can drive a wagon.  FOR SALE, A quantity of New-York and English SLATE, of superior quality. Reilly & Tunis. June 23. tf 857
DESERTION.  DESERTED from this Garrison, on Sunday the 20th instant, JOHN LYNCH, a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, private in my Company of Artillerists, 29 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, grey eyes, brown hair, fresh complexion, by occupation a tailor.  JOHN LYNCH, a native of Philadelphia, artificer in said company, 24 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, fresh complexion, by occupation a house-carpenter.  JOHN MINSON, a native of Philadelphia, musician, 5 feet 5 inches high, 17 years old, blue eyes, brown hair, hair complexion, occupation a painter.  Thirty Dollars will be given as a reward for the above men, or ten dollars for each delivered at the post, to any Officer of the United States army, or secured in any goal, and information given, so that said deserters may be brought back to their duty.  John Saunders, Capt. U. S. Art. Commanding. Fort Nelson, July 25th, 1806. 6t 14  TO PRINTERS.  I will SELL, on a credit of one, two and three years, that valuable  Printing-Office and Establishment, at Halifax—The paper has six hundred subscribers, and a profitable advertising custom, besides being appointed to print the laws of Congress. Halifax is on the Roanoke, one of the richest settlements in America, and is the seat of a county and superior court; and consequently affords much more pamphlet and job-printing than any other in the state; is an excellent stand for a Book-Store and Book-Binding: the apparatus for carrying on the latter, may be had with the establishment. The printing materials consist of a press, and a great variety of letter, from six line pica down to brevier; some of which are quite new, and all in a situation to be used to advantage. I will sell with the establishment, or hire for a number of years, two young Negro Men, one a tolerable correct compositor, well known for his sprightliness: the other an excellent pressman, able to "beat and pull off six token" a day.  I will also sell or lease the houses and lot, occupied as a dwelling-house and printing-office.  A young man of a tolerable education, though not a printer, would be enabled to conduct the office, and would find it an agreeable as well as a profitable business. Letters addressed to me (post paid) will be duly attended to.  Wm BOYLAN. Raleigh, North-Carolina, July 1, 1806.
30 Pipes Country GIN, 10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 8 Hogheads Apple BRANDY, 80 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales FINE CASSAS, 5 do. Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by  S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631  SECOND CLASS.  SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.  5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275  10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 129,655 Dolls. 125,155  To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.  2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 155  Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets } are out, 500 1 do. 2000 500 1 do. 3000 500 1 do. 4000 500 1 do. 5000 500 1 do. 6000 500 1 do. 7000 10,000 1 do. 8000 500 1 do. 9000 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000  1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.  The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.  Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842  Now Landing from on board the schooner Alliance, from New-York,  5 Pipes Cognac BRANDY, 3 Hhds. Lump SUGAR; 37 Bales CASSIA, A few kegs family BUTTER—And in Store,  Young Hyson and Hyson Skin TEAS, 200 Barrels Potomac Herring—For Sale by James M'Clenachan. June 6. tf 810  Ware-House to Let.  FOR RENT, and immediate possession given, the Fire-Proof Ware-House on Marsden's Wharf, at present occupied by  William Hartshorne, jun. Who has for SALE, a consignment of 250 barrels Kiln dryed MEAL, And a few pieces of New-England TOW CLOTH. June 23. 2aww 858
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, late the property of Christopher Gardner, deceased, containing one hundred acres, situated on the west side of Broad-Creek, about three miles from Norfolk. It has on it a roomy comfortable Dwelling-House; one third of the land is cleared, the remainder is in woods of good timber. A long credit will be given for the greatest part of the purchase money.  Swepson Whitehead, Ex'r. July 18. 3w 2  FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping,  80 do. cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE.  Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907  To Rent or Lease, for one or five years, A commodious BRICK-HOUSE, Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to  Thomas Price. July 11. tf 898  Who has for Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage.  tf 898  We have for SALE, on our Wharf, Jamaica SUGAR; do. COFFEE, St. Domingo do. Jamaica RUM; Superfine & Fine FLOUR; White GINGER, PIMENTO; FRUITS preserved in BRANDY, HERMITAGE in cases of two dozen, CLARET in do. do. and in Hogheads, A few cases Irish LINENS by the package, Prime PORK; Petersburg TOBACCO, &c. &c.  C. & F. Whittle. June 25. 6t 861
20 Puncheons Grenada RUM, Landing this day from on board the schooner Harmony—For Sale by  C. & F. Whittle. June 30. 4t 866  Landing this day from on board the sch'r's Iris and Virginia, from Teneriffe,  40 pipes choice Teneriffe WINE. For Sale by  Moses Myers. June 27. tf 860  FOR SALE, or Rent, A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of ab. 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apple, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most elegantly situated. For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession.  James D. M'Caw. June 25. 2m 860  All persons indebted to the estate of the late Wm. DAVIES, Esq. will please make payment, and those to whom the estate is indebted, will to please furnish their accounts properly attested, in order that provision may be made for their payment.  Forrescue Whittle, Adm'r. June 18. 3m 838  I have for SALE, A Negro MAN, about 21 years of age, a Barber by trade.  William Lindsay. June 16. tf 833  Landing at Murray's wharf, from on board the ship Caledonian,  1500 Liverpool filled Sacks of SALT, 109 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE. For Sale by  A. Maclure. June 9. tf 822  The Subscriber having retained half of his Lumber Yard on Calvert's wharf, will have constantly for SALE,  Plank, Scantling, & Fire Wood, Frames for Houses, &c. cut and provided on the shortest notice.  Thomas H. Parker. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Two excellent MULES. June 4. tf 797  FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice 4th proof RUM, Received by the brig Paragon, Captain Robertson, from Jamaica.  Redmon & Frith. July 11. tf 899  Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by  FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteus, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of  SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A great variety of  GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of  GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary.  Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.  PERRY'S and LETTSOM'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual.  June 16. tf 835  FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to  John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534  ROBERT MAITLAND, & Co. HAVE IN STORE FOR SALE,  14 Pipes Pierpont's New-York Anchor GIN, of a superior quality, 10 Chests Young Hyson TEA; 4 Chests Hyson do. 2000 Pieces Yellow NANKEN, first chop, 10 Pieces French BRANDY; 72 doz. CLARET in cases, 2 Hhds. Lump SUGAR; 8 hhds. West India RUM, Hibbert's Bottled PORTER, and Brown STOUT, and choice old Madeira WINE, in pipes, hhds. and qr. casks. June 11. 6w 897
GERMAN GOODS. JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on conventional credit, for approved Bills only, viz.  5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburghs, 160 pieces Platillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bed ticking, 2 yards wide, 24 do. Mattress Ticking, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 69 to 110 dolls. per piece, 14 do. do. 37 yds. each, at 56 to 75 dolls. per piece, 24 do. Velvet Ribbons, a sorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads,  300 doz. Watch Christians, assorted, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 10 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Goddard's Spanish Segars, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 6000 Toy Marbles, 1 case fine Hats, 100 wt. Twine, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Corsis, 55 boxes short Pipes, three groce each, 550 wt. Canary Seed, 1 case Glue, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, Gogles plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do. common, single do. Flutes, patent and plain, Fifes, Octaves, Tambourines, Flageolets, double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Music, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws.  Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz.  Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloths, Coffee Mills, German Razor Boxes, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Birds, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Wafer Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 2000 Agate Flints, Jewellery and Crystal Beads, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Plush for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamps and Wicks, Hackgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards.  Apply as above. May 16. tf 744  CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY.  EPHRAIM WELCH, No. 88, MAIN-STREET, WITH gratitude acknowledges the liberal encouragement the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Public have been pleased to offer since the introduction of his Nail Manufactory in this Borough, and informs them that he has erected all his Machines new, which are very considerably improved, and continues to manufacture the best quality—And has on hand for SALE, a constant supply of  Patent NAILS and BRADS, which is cut length ways of the hoop, and to accommodate his customers, has thought proper to reduce the prices as follows, by the keg for Cash, viz.  8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Nails at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Brads at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 6d. Nails at 9d. 1-2 per lb. Sheathing Nails at 7d. 1-2 per lb. 6d. Brands at 4s. 6d. per M 4d. do. at 2s. 9d. per M 3d. do. at 2s. 3d. per M 4d. Nails at 2s. 9d. per M 2d. and 2d. do. at 2s. 3d. per M  ALSO FOR SALE, Crowley and German Steel Hoop IRON. Nail Machines made and warranted good, on short notice. N. B. All of the Nails, Brads, and Articles, sold at the Manufactory. June 13. tf 831  NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.  THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.  He has on hand a constant supply of  Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz.  8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 2d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M.  ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 763
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to  Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560  For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCuschen. Apply to  Thomas Willock. March 17. 584  The Subscribers offer for SALE, 500,000 sale Shingles; 400,000 building do. 20,000 three feet do. 30,000 Cypress PALES, 5,000 Cedar and Chinquapin POSTS, 40,000 White Oak drawn and rough hoghead STAVES. ALSO, IN STORE, W. I. and N. E. RUM, in hhds. & bbls. MOLASSES in hhds.; SUGAR in hhds. & barrels, Superfine FLOUR in bbls.; TOBACCO in kegs, 30 barrels HERRINGS.  Proby, Harmanon, & Co. May 30. tf 780  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