Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-11-21 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER
[VOL. V.
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 21, 1808.
NO. 55.]
FOR CHARLESTON, The Regular PACKET PLOUGHBOY, Capt F. Hall, momentarily expected from Baltimore. For freight or passage apply to D. R. Waddey, & co.
BRIG MOSES MYERS. NOTICE.—All those who had an interest in the American Brig MOSES MYERS, Barclay, Master, or her cargo, captured by the French in the year 1800, on a voyage from Madeira to Norfolk, and re-captured by the British privateer Rover, and carried into Halifax, Nova Scotia, by applying to the subscriber, will receive their proportion of the funds collected from the captors, by the agents of the claimants, according to a decree of the high court of appeals in Great-Britain. Robert Maitland. November 4.
FOR CHARTER, The new Ship GEORGIANA, Edward Chamberlain, Master—Burthen 380 bbls. is ready for a cargo. Apply to MOSES MYERS. Oct. 28.
The Ship SHEFFIELD, NOW LOADING For LIVERPOOL, will sail as soon as permission can be obtained. She has elegant accommodations for a few passengers, if applied for in time; otherwise small freight will be taken. Apply to Josiah Cowper. Oct. 26.
For Charter, to the West-Indies, The fast sailing brig STRANGER, John Perkins, master, burthen about 1300 barrels, is ready to receive a cargo. Moses Myers. October 19.
For LIVERPOOL, The fast-sailing coppered Ship CALEDONIAN, John Dickson, master, burthen about 500 hhd. of tobacco—will receive on freight a cargo immediately, and sail on the embargo being off. Also for Freight or Sale, The fast-sailing coppered Ship ARTIC, Samuel Davis, master, Philadelphia built, burthen 200 tons, seven years old, new ready to receive a cargo. October 7.
Also for Freight or Sale, The Brig EXPERIMENT, Henry Dickson, master, burthen 140 tons, and will carry 1100 barrels flour. For terms apply to William Dickson. October 7.
For Charter, The Ship JANE, Burthen 420 tons.
Ship INDUSTRY, Burthen 280 tons.
AND THE Ship COURTNEY, Burthen 200 tons.
These Ships will be ready to receive cargoes in 15 days, and may commence loading for any port where an American vessel can with safety go to—the freight to be settled when a clearance can be obtained. Apply to William Pennock. October 5.
FOR SALE, A fine New SCHOONER of 125 tons burthen, will carry about 1000 barrels, now ready to launch, her cabin and joiner's work complete, built in Mathews. Also, A very handsome Pilot-Boat built SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, measures 83 feet on the keel, deck, complete, and can be launched in a few days. Also, One ditto of similar dimensions, can be launched in a month, the rigging of the two last is now fitting. Also, A new BRIG of 160 tons, completely fitted, now lying at Loyall's wharf. Also, A VESSEL of 185 tons, on the stocks, can be launched in a month. This vessel is of superior model and workmanship, and all her materials completely seasoned. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. September 28.
COW POCK. DOCTOR BALFOUR informs those persons who have not had the Small Pox, and who are anxious to avoid being susceptible of it (as it is said to exist in the county of Princess Ann about Nott's Island, and there has been a case in Richmond,) that he now has several arms with a genuine vaccine pock, fit to inoculate from. He will take a young man as a Student of physics. Nov. 16.
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of David Patterson, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those having claims to render them properly attested, to D. R. WADDEY, Adm'r. Nov. 16.
FOR SALE, 30,000 acres valuable LAND, situated upon the river Washita, in one of the most fertile parts of Louisiana.—Particulars with regard to local advantages, situation, title, and the most favourable terms to purchasers, will be made known by application to THOMAS TUNN, in Charleston, or MORRIS MILLER, in Savannah. Feb. 8.
FOR RENT, And possession given the 25th December, The HOUSE on Catharine Street, now in the occupancy of Mr. James Herron.—Apply to John Taylor. Nov. 18.
TO BE RENTED, And possession given the 1st of January, The HOUSE and LOT on Catharine Street, occupied by Mr. Francis S. Taylor, adjoining Mr. John Taylor's. Nov. 18.
ALSO, The Fire Proof WAREHOUSE on Maxwell's wharf, now in the occupancy of Mr. John Macgowan, to which is attached a valuable privilege with respect to wharfage. Apply to John Nivison. Nov. 18.
Ten Dollars Reward. WILL be given to any person who will apprehend and commit to Norfolk Borough Jail, or deliver to the Subscriber negro man GEORGE, a blacksmith by trade, commonly called George Smallwood, well known in and about Norfolk, belonging to the estate of D. Patterson, dec'd. about 5 ft 6 or 8 inches high, lame of one leg, which is very much swelled—he has a wife somewhere near Mr. K. Tait's near Tanner's creek, where I suspect he is lurking. I do hereby forewarn all persons from harbouring or employing said negro at their peril—also from employing or harbouring any one of the negroes that belongs to said estate, with out my knowledge. D. R. Waddey, adm'r. Nov. 18.
Five Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the Subscriber on the 13th of November, a Negro Woman by the name of DAINE, she is of a dark complexion, a thin face, and about 40 years of age. The above reward will be given to any person or persons who will confine her in any jail so that I get her again, or by delivering her to me No 48, Church Street. Difort. N. B. I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying her away. Nov. 18.
For SALE, or will be Bartered, in part for Tobacco, Flour, or Naval Stores, 150,000wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 hhd. MOLASSES, 500 sacks Liverpool SALT, 5000 bushels Cadiz SALT, superior quality, 25 crates QUEENS WARE. James Young. October 21.
British Consulate Office, Norfolk, Virginia, 14th Nov. 1808. HIS Britannic Majesty's Consul having received official intelligence from Rear Admiral the Honourable Sir Alexander Cochrane, K. B. Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed, and to be employed at Barbadoes, the Leeward Islands, &c. &c. that the French Leeward Caribbean Islands are declared in a state of strict naval blockade, pursuant to orders signified to him, and the said commander in chief having desired that his Proclamation to that effect may be made as publick as possible, the Consul accordingly annexes a copy of the same for the information of all persons concerned within his district. Nov. 14.
BY The Honourable Sir ALEXANDER COCHRANE, K. B. Rear-Admiral of the Red, and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels employed and to be employed at Barbadoes, the Leeward Islands, &c. &c. WHEREAS an intimation has been received from the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Castlereagh, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, that the strictest naval blockade is to be established over the Leeward French Caribbean Islands.—The several captains, commanders, and commanding officers under my orders, are hereby authorized and directed, to stop all neutral vessels destined for any of the Ports of the said Islands; and if they shall appear to be ignorant of the existence of the blockade, and have no enemy's property on board, the masters of such neutral vessels shall be apprized thereof, and warned not to proceed to such ports, and a notice written to that effect upon one or more of the principal ship papers. But if a neutral vessel shall appear to have been so warned or to be otherwise informed of the existence of the blockade, or to have sailed from her last clearing port after it may be reasonably supposed that this notification might have been made public there, and yet be found attempting, or intending to enter either of the ports of the said Islands, such vessel shall be seized and sent into port for legal adjudication. And with respect to neutral vessels coming out of the said ports having any colonial produce, goods or merchandise on board, appearing to have been laden after knowledge of the Blockade.—Such vessel shall in like manner be seized and sent in for legal adjudication. Given on board the Belleisle, Carlisle Bay, Barbadoes, 14th October, 1808. ALEXANDER COCHRANE. By command of the Rear-Admiral, JOHN S. TRACEY.
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given, that commodious Fire Proof Dwelling House, situated at the corner of Commerce and Wide-Water Streets, now in the occupancy of the subscriber as a tavern and boarding house, and formerly occupied by Mrs. Bryan in the same line. The house is in good order and clear of all incumbrances and will be rented on very moderate terms. The person who takes the house can have a part of the furniture at a low price with a liberal credit. Likewise will be rented with the upper part of the house if wished for, the Beer and Porter House, which is fitted up in a neat and handsome manner. For terms apply to the Subscriber upon the premises. Wm. Tonkin. Nov. 14.
ALSO, will be rented a Lot on Town Point, well enclosed, with a dwelling house in good order, calculated for two families, with Kitchens and other out houses—also a large Shed, which may be converted into a carpenter's or cooper's work shop. The terms will be made very reasonable. Apply as above. Nov. 14.
Ten Dollars Reward. For Negro ALECK, purchased of Mr. Hubbard of this place, of a very dark complexion, has lost his upper fore teeth; had on when he went away a coarse check shirt and cassimere pantaloons, long coat and white hat; he was seen near Tappahossee's Ferry, York, where I suspect he is still lurking, or at Williamsburg where he has a wife. George Veale. August 22.
LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND.
House of Delegates, November 10. Mr. John Hanson Thomas, of Frederick, moved the following Resolutions, with some introductory remarks on the present crisis of publick affairs, and the expediency of making an immediate and faithful declaration of the sentiments of the people of Maryland on a subject of the most pressing and extensive importance.
Whereas by a vote of the last general assembly of Maryland, purporting to express "the publick will through the medium of the legislature," a resolution was adopted declaring that "the late act of congress imposing an embargo, was, in the opinion of the said general assembly, a measure strongly characteristic of the judgement and wisdom of our national councils, and well calculated to inspire confidence in the individuals of the nation they represent:" And whereas "the publick will" has been recently expressed by the publick voice in the elections throughout the state for the popular branch of this legislature, so as to leave no doubt what are the real sentiments of the people of Maryland upon a subject deeply and solemnly interesting to the whole American union: And whereas to correct and counteract the impressions which may have resulted from the proceeding of the last session, touching a matter so immediately and extensively momentous, it has thus become an indispensable duty, which their constituents have a right to expect from the present general assembly to set forth an authentic and serious assertion of their feelings, that the same may be distinctly understood and duly appreciated; therefore,
Resolved, That it is the conscientious belief and unbiased conviction of this general assembly, representing the interests of the independent freemen of Maryland, that the aforesaid act, passed at the last session of congress, imposing an embargo, and the several acts supplementary thereto, being unbounded and unlimited in duration, and being yet continued in force with a permanent aspect, constitute a portentous system of unnecessary, impolitic, and unprecedented restraint upon the foreign trade and domestic intercourse of these United States; that by this system, the very existence of commercial enterprise is for an indefinite period, proscribed and spirited away, the freedom of navigation in our own vessels along our own coasts, is vexed and disturbed, and the right of traffick between one state and another, and in some instances even between different parts of the same state, is hampered and controuled; that the privilege of a special license, allowed in one of the supplements to the embargo law, without alleviating its general pressure, must be peculiarly liable to abuse, as an instrument of an odious monopoly, and is therefore highly repugnant to the character and genius of "our republican institutions;" that the whole system, examined in its multifarious provisions, is rigorous to an extent not even warranted by the reasons assigned for its recommendation: that the lapse of nearly a twelve months has proved that it is inadequate and ineffectual towards attaining the avowed and ostensible objects for its continuance, and it excites a fear lest it should be considered abroad as a virtual abandonment of our rights and our honour, and a concession of feebleness and impotence, reproachful and derogatory to the American name; that a woeful experience at home has evinced, in a manner too palpable to be concealed, its pernicious tendency in promoting jealousies and discontent, distrust, suspicion and alarm, and in inducing a new and improper disposition among a portion of our citizens, by the temptations which it has created to evade and violate the sovereignty of the laws; that, while it thus tends to pervert the spirit and impair the energies of the nation, it must inevitably operate so as to weaken the sinews, it should not embarrass the affairs of government, by a prodigal sacrifice of revenue, derived almost exclusively from imposts, which must lead to a direct waste of the publick resources, or terminate in a heavy increase of the publick burthens; that the effects of this grievance, if not equally oppressive to all, have yet been every where notorious and deplorable to the agriculture and general interests of the state, and may be daily seen in the docks and harbours of our seaports, where the American flag droops in captivity and decay over an immense mass of shipping, deserted by an invaluable body of seamen, whom this unrelenting policy has driven from their element to earn a precarious livelihood on shore, or else has exiled into foreign employ in quest of subsistence and support; that it has injured the faith of individual credit, frustrated the hopes of labour, disappointed business of its profits, depressed the pulse of industry, and continues to inflict loss and deprivation throughout the great body of the community; and that there is sad reason to apprehend that this evil, already so productive of mischief, unless it is timely arrested and removed, may eventuate in consequences the most awful, calamitous and irretrievable. Wherefore
Resolved, That the senators and representatives from this state in the congress of the United States be and they are hereby, earnestly requested, to exert themselves with all convenient diligence in endeavours to procure a speedy relief from the operation of the aforesaid act, passed at the last session of congress imposing an embargo, and the several acts supplementary thereto.
Landing this day, on Newton's wharf, from the sch'r William,
212 hogsheads, 40 tierces, 15 barrels } MOLASSES, A few hhd. and bbls. SUGAR, 9 bbls. and 5 bags Green COFFEE. FOR SALE BY Christopher Fry. Nov. 16.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
Accompanying the President's Message. [CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST.]
GENERAL ARMSTRONG TO MR. MADISON. Paris, Feb. 17, 1808.
(EXTRACT.) "Enclosed is a copy of the answer from the minister of marine to my letter of the 13th inst. in relation to the sale of a part of the cargo of the ship James Adams. It would now appear, that the promises of forbearance made by another department, are applicable only to vessels sequestered in the ports, and not to such as have been captured at sea."
FIFTH DIVISION OF PRIZES. Extract of a letter of the Minister of Marine to Gen. Armstrong, dated PARIS, 15th Feb. 1808.
TRANSLATION. "I observe to you, moreover, that the question now is not as to a vessel sequestered in port; but as to a prize made at sea, and seized for a contravention of the decree of the 17th of December last; that the provisional sale ordered on account of the "average," is for the interest as well of the captors as of the captured, and that it is directed according to the case provided for by the regulation of the 2d Praireal, 11th year."
GEN. ARMSTRONG TO MR. MADISON. Paris, 1st Dec. 1807.
SIR, I have this moment received a letter from his majesty's minister of foreign relations, of which I subjoin a copy, and am, sir, &c. &c. JOHN ARMSTRONG.
MR. CHAMPAGNY TO GEN. ARMSTRONG. Milan, 24th Nov. 1807.
SIR, The execution of the measures taken against the English commerce has frequently caused reclamations on your part. The intention of his majesty, without doubt, is, that every particular abuse may be repressed; but the federal government cannot make any complaint against the measures themselves, and while the United States allow that their vessels may be visited by England, that she may drag them into her ports and turn them from their destination, while they do not oblige England to respect their flag and the merchandise which it covers—while they permit that power to apply to them the absurd rules of blockade which it has set on with a view of injuring France—they bind themselves by that tolerance towards England to allow also the application of the measures of reprisals which France is obliged to employ against her.—His majesty regrets, without doubt, to have been forced to recur to such measures: he knows also, that the commercial classes may have to suffer in consequence of them, particularly those who having habitual relations with England, using a common language, and often mixing their interests, might more frequently occasion an apprehension of some commercial commixture with the English, inasmuch as they would have greater facility in covering it.—This circumstance made it necessary to use towards them precautions more exact, and an unceasing watchfulness, in order not to be exposed to abuses, which might result from a less constant vigilance. But it is not to France, it is to England that these inconveniences to individuals ought to be imputed. She it is who has given the example of measures unjust, illegal and infringing on the sovereignty of nations. To oblige her to renounce them it has become necessary to combat her with her own arms: in violating the rights of all nations she has united them all by a common interest, and it is for them to have recourse to force against her—to forbid her the search ( la visite ) of their vessels—the taking away of their crews; and to declare themselves against measures which would wound their dignity & their independence.—The unjust pretensions of England will be kept up as long as those whose rights she violates are silent:—and what government has had more to complain of against her than the United States? All the difficulties which have given rise to your reclamations, sir, would be removed with ease, if the government of the United States, after complaining of the injustice and violence of England, took with the whole continent the part of guaranteeing itself therefrom. England has introduced into the maritime war an entire disregard for the rights of nations; it is only in forcing her to a peace that it is possible to recover them. On this point the interest of all nations is the same—all have their honour and their independence to defend. Accept, Sir, &c. CHAMPAGNY.
GEN. ARMSTRONG TO MR. MADISON. Extract. Paris, 5th April, 1808.
"I received the dispatches you did me the honour to address to me by Mr. Lewis on the 26th ult."
"Though I had complained often and earnestly of both the principles and operation of the emperor's decrees of November, 1806, and December 1807, (having written at least twenty notes on the different cases which have arisen under them) yet as the President's orders were express, that on receipt of your letter I should superadd to whatever representations might have been previously made, a formal remonstrance against those decrees, I did not lose a moment in writing and presenting the enclosed note; the terms of which will I hope appear to be such as were proper or necessary to the case, and calculated either to obtain a recital of the illegal measures, or to leave in full force the rights accruing to the United States from a failure on the part of France to recal them. To this note I have not yet received an answer, nor have I reason to expect one soon;

as the emperor has left Paris (it is said for Spain) and had, at no time before he set out, indicated any alteration in the views which originally produced the decrees in question.
Mr. Pinkney found means (in the return to the continent of M. D'Aloupe) to communicate the President's views on the subject of the general embargo, and particularly the desire he had that it should not be considered as a measure of hostility against any foreign nation. Some explanations of this kind, were perhaps necessary in England where from the misrepresentations of our own people, the character of the policy was likely to be misunderstood; but as neither the same, nor any other reason existed for making them here, none have been offered.
GEN. ARMSTRONG TO MR. CHAMPAGNY.
Paris, April 2, 1808.
Sir—Having submitted to the government of the United States copies of the imperial decrees of the 21st Nov. 1806, and 17th Dec. 1807, and of the expositions which your excellency has been pleased at different times to give of them, I have recently received the instructions of the President to remonstrate against both the provisions and operation of the said decrees, on the ground of their infracting as well the positive stipulations of a particular treaty, as the incontestible principles of public law.
In discharging this duty, your excellency will permit me to recall to your remembrance the 12th and 14th articles of the treaty made between the United States and France, on the 30th Sept. 1800. These articles provide that—
"1. It shall be lawful for the citizens of either country to sail with their ships and merchandise (contraband goods always excepted) from any port whatever, to any port of the enemy of the other, and to sail and trade with their ships and merchandise with perfect security and liberty from the countries, ports and places of those who are enemies of both, or of either party, without any opposition or disturbance whatever; and to pass not only directly from the places and ports of the enemy aforesaid, to neutral ports and places, but also from one place belonging to an enemy to another place belonging to an enemy, whether they be or be not under the jurisdiction of the same power, unless such ports or places shall be actually blockaded, besieged or invested."
"2. That vessels sailing for a port or place belonging to an enemy without knowing that the same is either besieged, blockaded, or invested, may be turned away from such port or place, but they shall not be detained, nor any part of their cargo (not contraband) confiscated, unless, after notice of such blockade or investment, they shall again attempt to enter; but they shall be permitted to go to any other port or place they shall think proper."
"3. That free ships shall give a freedom to goods, and that every thing shall be deemed to be free and exempt, which shall be found on board the ships belonging to the citizens of either of the contracting parties, although the whole lading or any part thereof should appertain to the enemies of either, contraband goods being always excepted."
These stipulations are not more clear in themselves, nor of more indisputable application and authority in the present case, than the injunctions of public law by which they are enforced, viz. that local regulations (excepting by virtue of convention) cannot apply to foreign nations on the high seas, without violating the rights of the one, and the freedom of the other; that blockades can only exist when places are so invested that no serious attempt can be made to approach them without exposing the parties making them to imminent danger; that merchant vessels may be visited without any degradation to the flag of the nation to which they belong, &c. &c. But why multiply proofs of a position which is not denied? Does not the official report of your enlightened predecessor of the 21st of November, 1806, admit the illegitimacy of the original decree? Does it not expressly say that the doctrines of blockade introduced by England, are monstrous and indefensible, and that the practice, like the doctrine, is a mockery of right, and an insult upon reason? After strictures so severe, I cause so just, what can be said for the policy of France, which differs in nothing from England? Has your excellency attempted to defend either the theory or the practice of this policy, on the ground of its conformity to the principles of public law? Or have you done more at any time, or on any occasion, than to seek a justification for it on the bare suggestion that the United States have acquiesced in the measures of England? And how has even this suggestion been maintained? By an exposition of the wrongs inflicted on American commerce, and which have been notoriously practised by all the belligerents in turn! Have not the ships of the United States been encountered by all? Have they not been turned from their original destination? Have they not been dragged into foreign ports for adjudication? Have they not, in several instances, been burnt on the high seas? Is not the argument, founded on this state of things, equally good for either, or for all the belligerents? And can France derive from it rights which do not equally accrue to their enemies? There is, however, another and a better answer to this suggestion, which your excellency has already seen in the letter I had the honour of writing to you on the 16th February last, viz. that the suggestion is neither well nor plausibly founded—and that the United States neither have submitted, nor will submit to the usurpations of Great Britain, nor to those of any other nation.
Accept, sir, &c.
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Relations.
Extract of a letter from General Armstrong to Mr. Madison.
Paris, April 12, 1808.
"I have detained Mr. Lewis till to day, on the supposition that my letter of the 2d instant would be answered. This was however a mere accommodation to forms, as the absence of the emperor and of the minister of foreign relations rendered this supposition highly improbable. There being then no public reason for Mr. Lewis's longer stay in Paris, and the permission to the Osage to prosecute her voyage to England, not including one to return to France, I have thought it best that he should embark with such dispatches as were ready, proceed to Falmouth in England, and thence, after receiving Mr. Pinkney's orders, return with all possible expedition to the United States. He has accordingly been instructed to this effect."
Extract of a letter from gen. Armstrong to the Secretary of State, dated
Paris, June 25th, 1808.
"The St. Michael arrived at L'Orient on the 1st instant, and, like the Osage, was immediately put under sequestration. It was not till the 8th that Mr. Baker arrived here."
The remonstrance ordered, with respect to the terms of Champagny's letter of the 15th of January, shall be executed the moment the Prince of Benevento returns from Valenciennes; and I hope in a way which, while it makes the French government sensible of the offensiveness of those terms, will not obstruct the road to friendly and respectful explanations on its part.
To give you a chance of finding Mr. Livingston at Bordeaux, I must close here."
With very high respect, sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG.
James Madison, esq. Secretary of State.
Paris, July 18th, 1808.
Sir, I avail myself of the detention of the Arcturus, to transmit copies of two letters, which I have written to M. de Champagny. The one, in execution of the President's orders with regard to the offensive terms employed by that minister in his note of the 15th of January last; the other demanding from him, on the part of his government, an avowal or disavowal of the conduct of rear admiral Baudin, in burning, or otherwise destroying on the high seas, four American ships and their cargoes.
I have the honour to be, sir,
With very high consideration,
Your most obedient and
Very humble servant,
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG.
James Madison, esq. Secretary of State.
Extract of a letter from general Armstrong to M. Champagny, dated
Paris, July 4th, 1808.
Sir—It has been made the duty of the undersigned to bring to the view of the French government, an official note addressed to him on the 15th January last by his majesty's minister of exterior relations; and which, in the opinion of the president, is calculated to derogate from the rights of the United States, an independent nation. The note is in the following words, viz. (See M. Champagny's letter of the 15th January, 1808.)
On this note, the undersigned would remark: 1st. That the United States have a right to elect their own policy with regard to England, as they have with regard to France; and that is only while they continue to exercise this right, without suffering any degree of restraint from either power, that they can maintain the independent relation in which they stand to both; whence it follows, that they have pronounced, in the peremptory tone of the preceding note, the effects which the measures of the British government ought to have produced on their councils and conduct, was a language less adapted to accomplish its own object, than to offend against the respect due from one independent nation to another; and
2d. That the alternative to be found in the last paragraph, and which leaves the United States to choose between an acquiescence in the views of France, against Great Britain, and a confiscation of all American property, sequestered by order of his imperial majesty, is equally offensive to both governments; to France, as it would impute to her a proposition founded in wrong to individuals; and to the United States, as it would imply, on their part, a subjection to secondary interest, totally inconsistent with their principles, and highly dishonourable to their character.
His excellency will be persuaded that the President, in directing the undersigned to make this representation, had no object in view, beyond that of seeking an explanation which cannot but tend to promote the harmony of the two powers.
The minister plenipotentiary of the United States. (Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG.
His excellency the minister of Foreign Relations.
Copy of a letter from gen. Armstrong to M. Champagny, dated
Paris, July 10, 1808.
Sir—Your excellency will see, by the enclosed extracts from two letters, which his majesty's minister of marine has done me the honour to address to me, on the 18th of April and the 13th of June last, that the property taken from the four American ships, destroyed by rear admiral Baudin, has been placed under the jurisdiction of the imperial council of prizes, to be judged by it, as a case of ordinary capture.
To your excellency, it will be unnecessary to remark, that whatever may be the decision of this council, in relation to the merchandise which has been saved, the case presents a question of much higher import and entirely beyond the jurisdiction of a maritime court, viz. the kind and degree of reparation which shall be due for the ships and merchandise which have been destroyed? And, by way of opening this subject, your excellency will permit me to ask—whether his majesty's government does, or does not, justify the conduct of rear admiral Baudin in burning, or otherwise destroying, on the high seas, the ships and merchandise of a neutral and friendly power?
I pray your excellency, &c.
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG.
M. Champagny.
Extract of a letter from gen. Armstrong to the Secretary of State, dated
Paris, 26th July, 1808.
"It would have given me the highest pleasure to have drawn from this government such explanations on the general subject of our differences with them, as would have met the friendly and equitable views of the United States, but I owe it as well to you as to myself to declare, that every attempt for that purpose, hitherto made, has failed, and under circumstances which by no means indicate any change, in this respect, for the better."
With very high consideration I am, sir, your most obedient servant.
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG.
James Madison, esq. Secretary of State.
Extract of a letter from gen. Armstrong to the Secretary of State, dated
Paris, 7th August, 1808.
"I wrote a few lines to you yesterday. Two weeks have gone by without any new condemnation. My remonstrances continue to remain unanswered."
"P. S. I enclose a copy of my note of yesterday to M. de Champagny."
Copy of a letter from gen. Armstrong, dated Paris, August 6th, 1808.
Mr. Armstrong presents his compliments to M. de Champagny, and begs leave to inform him, that having for some months past made trial of the artificial waters of Tivoli, without any useful effect, his physician has prescribed for him those of Bourbon D'Archambault. Should M. de Champagny have any communications to make to Mr. Armstrong, he will be pleased to address them as usual, to the Hotel de Legation Americaine, Rue Vanguard, No. 100, whence they will be regularly and promptly transmitted to Bourbon.
On leaving Paris, Mr. Armstrong thinks proper to state his regrets, that the political relations of the two powers should continue to wear an aspect less auspicious to their future good understanding than is wished for by those who are the friends of both.
That his majesty has a right to make such municipal regulations as he may deem proper, with regard to foreign commerce, neither is nor has been denied. For example, he may forbid the entry into the ports of France of American ships which have touched in England, or been destined to England; and he may either sequester or confiscate such vessels of the United States as shall infract these laws, after due promulgation and notice thereof; but beyond this, the United States hope and believe that his majesty will not go.
M. de Champagny will not fail to draw the distinction which these remarks present, between the authority of municipal regulations and that of public law, and will decide whether it does or does not offer a ground on which the good understanding, so long and so usefully maintained between the United States and France, may be preserved, and a degree of intercourse between them revived, which shall have the effect of reanimating their former industry.
Does his majesty fear that the balance of trade, arising from this renewed industry, would go to the advantage of England? means are certainly not wanting to prevent this consequence: would it not be entirely avoided by making it a condition of the commerce in question, that all ships leaving France shall take (in some article, or articles of her produce or manufacture) the full amount of the cargoes they bring hither?
Ships sailing under this regulation would or would not go voluntarily to England. If they went voluntarily, it would only be because that country afforded the best markets for the productions of France, in which case the habitual results would be entirely changed, and England, ceasing to receive a balance for her manufactures, would begin to pay on to the United States on the productions of France. Could France wish a state of commerce more prosperous than this?
If, on the other hand, the American ships did not go voluntarily to England, but were captured and sent in for adjudication, it may be fairly presumed, that the United States could no longer hesitate about becoming a party in the war against England.
Thus in either case the interests of his majesty would be directly advanced by the measures; in the one, the wants of France and her colonies would be not only regularly supplied, but she would herself become an intrepot for the supply of the continent; in the other, the wishes of his majesty as expressed in February last, would be directly promoted.
Mr. Armstrong has the honour of renewing to M. de Champagny the assurances of his very high consideration.
To his excellency M. de Champagny, of exterior relations.
Extract of a letter from general Armstrong to the Secretary of State, dated Bourbon D'Archambault, 28th August, 1808.
"Since my arrival at this place I have been honoured by the receipt of your dispatch of the 21st ult. and would immediately return to Paris to renew my discussions with M. de Champagny either personally, as you suggest, or by writing, had I not the most solemn conviction that any new experiment made at the present moment in either form and of official character, would certainly be useless and probably injurious."
COPIES AND EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROM MR. MADISON TO MR. PINKNEY.
Extracts of a letter from Mr. Madison, Secretary of State, to Mr. Pinkney, dated December 3d, 1807.
"Mr. Erskine having been so good as to let me know, that the mail of this evening will carry his dispatches for a British packet, which will sail from New-York immediately on their arrival there, and other conveyances now failing, I avail myself of the opportunity to enclose you a copy of a message from the President to Congress, and their act in pursuance of it, laying an immediate embargo on our vessels and exports. The policy and the causes of the measure are explained in the message itself. But it may be proper to authorise you to assure the British government, as has been just expressed to its minister here, that the act is a measure of precaution only, called for by the occasion; that it is to be considered as neither hostile in its character, nor as justifying, or inviting, or leading to hostility with any nation whatever, and particularly as opposing no obstacle whatever to amicable negotiations and satisfactory adjustments with Great Britain, on the subjects of difference between the two countries."
"The suddenness of the present opportunity does not allow me to add more than a newspaper containing a part of the proceedings of Congress in relation to the embargo."
"P. S. As you may be able to find conveyances to Paris, whither none will for some time offer hence, I request the favour of you to communicate to gen. Armstrong the contents of this letter, and through him, or otherwise, to Mr. Erving, at Madrid."
Extracts of a letter from the same to the same, dated February 19, 1808.
"A vessel having been engaged to carry from the port of New York publick dispatches and mercantile letters to Europe, I avail myself of the opportunity of forwarding you a series of gazettes which contain the proceedings of Congress, and such current information as will give you a view of our internal affairs. They will be put with this letter into the hands of Mr. Nourse, a passenger in the dispatch vessel, who will deliver them at London; and as the vessel, which will have previously touched at Falmouth, return to that port, and thence to the United States, you will have an opportunity of sending thither any communications you may wish to make to Paris, as well as of transmitting to your government such as may follow up your correspondence, which at the present period will be the more acceptable, the more it be frequent and full."
"My last, which was committed to the British packet, inclosed a copy of the act of embargo, and explained the policy of the measure. Among the considerations which enforced it was the probability of such decrees as were issued by the British government on the 11th November; the language of the British gazettes, with other indications, having left little doubt that such were meditated. The appearance of these decrees has had much effect in reconciling all descriptions among us to the embargo, and in fixing, in the friends of the measure, their attachment to its provident guardianship of our maritime interests."
"Mr. Erskine communicated a few days ago the several late decrees of his government, with expressions of the regret felt by his Britannick majesty at the necessity imposed on him for such an interference with neutral commerce, and assurances that his majesty would readily follow the example, in case the Berlin decree should be rescinded, or would proceed, pari passu with France, in relaxing the rigor of their measures. Mr. Erskine was asked whether his government distinguished between the operation of the French decree municipally on land, and its operation on the high seas. On this point he was unable to answer; as he also was to an enquiry, whether the late British decrees had reference to the late extension of the French decree with respect to the United States. He seemed also, as is perhaps the case with his government to have taken very little into consideration the violations of neutral commerce, and through them, the vast injury to France, antecedent to the Berlin decree. It is probable that something further is to pass between us on this subject."
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to Mr. Pinkney, dated
March 8, 1808.
"Having just learnt that the present mail will arrive at New-York in time for the British Packet, I avail myself of the opportunity of forwarding your commission and letters of credence, as successor to Mr. Monroe in the legation at London."
"Since my last, which went by Mr. Nourse in a dispatch vessel, bound first to L'Orient and then to Falmouth, I have received your communications of the 23d November, and of December. These, with a representation from general Armstrong to the French government on the subject of the decree of Berlin, as expounded and enforced in the case of the ship Horizon, were thought by the President to throw so much light on the course likely to be pursued by Great Britain and France, in relation to the United States, that he had the documents confidentially laid before congress."
"Mr. Erskine has made a written communication on the subject of the British orders. I shall answer him as soon as the very urgent business on hand will permit."
Extract of a letter from the same to the same, dated March 22, 1808.
"My last bore date the 8th inst. and went by the British packet. It acknowledged your letter of November 23d, and of December. I have since received those referred to in the latter and also that of January 26, which came to hand last evening."
"I cannot enclose my answer to Mr. Erskine's communication of the British orders; the unceasing pressure of other matters on a state of health, still feeble, having thus far delayed it. You will anticipate the complexion, which will necessarily be given to it, by the character of measures, not only violating our rights, and stabbing our interests; but superadding, under the name of indulgencies, a blow at our national independence, and a mockery of our understandings."
(To be continued.)
CHARLESTON, November 11.
A passenger in the ship Pierce Manning, has politely favoured us with a file of the Havana Aurora to the 26th ult.
A revolution in favour of Ferdinand VII. has taken place in Mexico. It appears that the Vice Roy and the officers of his administration, were inimical to the young king, whose cause the people were determined, by loyalty and affection, to support. It was discovered that the Vice Roy, and several of the priests and nobility, had been tampered with by France, and that it was in contemplation to acknowledge the king selected for them from the illustrious house of Buonaparte. In the evening of the 16th September, the people assembled, and thirty of the principal inhabitants were arrested and confined in Fort St. Juan de Llus; among whom was the Vice Roy and his three secretaries, and four ecclesiastics. Among the papers of an abbey, who was one of the prisoners, it was discovered that he had been promised by Murat to be made archbishop of Mexico, as a reward for his treason.
A Junta has been established which has proclaimed Ferdinand 7th and acknowledges the supremacy of the Junta of Seville. The following property, belonging to the Vice-Roy of Mexico, has been seized by the Patriots: found in his Palace 55085 dollars in money; in plate and jewels 250,000 dollars; silver in bars 40,000 dollars; in the mint 400,000 dollars; deposited in different houses 200,000 dollars, and 600,000 dollars had been deposited in several mines in the name of his wife.
The Patriots of Guatemala say, that Ferdinand VIIth, is their lawful sovereign, because Charles IVth, when he was at perfect liberty, voluntarily surrendered his crown to him; but the transfer to Buonaparte was a compulsory act, and not obligatory upon the nation.
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.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 21, 1808.
A desire to lay before our readers, the documents submitted to congress, has induced us to exclude much interesting matter; for the same reason, we have made no remarks on the President's communication, or on the documents, as submitted.
We hope that these communications will be perused with the attention, which they so well merit. The reader must not expect to understand all their bearings, by a hasty, or even by one or two attentive perusals; the oftener they are read, some new point will be discovered.
Altho' we this day terminate the French documents, yet such is their intimate connection with the British documents, that it is difficult to examine the one, without a reference to the other, and the latter not being completed, we are obliged to postpone that examination. We cannot however pass without observation, the extraordinary concessions which Mr. Armstrong has made, or was willing to make to the French government in his letter of 6th of August, 1808, published in this day's paper.—In this letter we find the following passage:
"That his majesty has a right to make such municipal regulations as he may deem proper, with regard to foreign commerce, neither is nor has been denied. For example, he may forbid the entry into the ports of France of American ships which have touched in England, or been destined to England; and he may either sequester or confiscate such vessels of the United States as shall infract these laws, after due promulgation and notice thereof; but beyond this, the United States hope and believe that his majesty will not go."
The article in the Berlin decree which is alluded to, is the seventh, and is as follows:—
"No vessels coming directly from England, or from the English colonies, or having been there since the publication of the present decree, shall be received into any port of France, &c."
By this article, an American merchant who has expedited his ship to England since the publication of this decree, such ship is forever excluded from a French port. We beg our readers to refer to the articles of the convention between the United States and France, specified in Mr. Armstrong's letter of the 2d of April, 1808, published in this day's paper, and then ask how such concession could be made, consistent with the spirit of that convention?
Mr. Armstrong then proposes that the emperor of France, shall embarrass the commerce of this country, by a regulation extraordinary in principle, and more injurious in practice.
"Does his majesty fear that the balance of trade, arising from this renewed industry, would go to the advantage of England? means are certainly not wanting to prevent this consequence; would it not be entirely avoided by making it a condition of the commerce in question, that all ships leaving France shall take (in some article, or articles of her produce or manufacture) the full amount of the cargoes they bring hither?"
That the minister of the United States, who (if he does not) ought to understand the commercial intercourse of the two countries, should hint at such a regulation, is most unaccountable. Some experience in the trade between France and the United States, aided by the information of respectable and intelligent merchants, enable us to offer our remarks on this subject with confidence. We do not believe that taking one expedition with another from the south of the Potomack to France, that the amount of the freights of the vessels employed, are invested in the products of France.
The entire amount of the articles exported from those states, are placed to meet the operations of the American merchant by bills drawn on the proceeds. The effect of such a regulation would be, either to destroy our intercourse with France, and thus to lose that market for our produce, or to compel the American merchant to take the manufactures and products of France, for which he would not find a market in his own, or any other country, without great loss. We believe that the states north of the Potomack, do receive more French goods than those to the south; but the amount is small compared with the amount shipped, and chiefly designed for export. To enlarge on the effects of such a regulation, is unnecessary with persons conversant in commerce, and those who are not, may form some idea of them, by referring to the difference which they experience in selling their produce for cash, and "taking it out in goods," as we say in Virginia.
Mr. Armstrong then adds: "Ships sailing under this regulation would or would not go voluntarily, to England. If they went voluntarily, it would only be because that country afforded the best markets for the productions of France, in which case the habitual results would be entirely changed, and England, ceasing to receive a balance for her manufactures, would begin to pay one to the United States on the productions of France. Could France wish a state of commerce more prosperous than this?"
"If, on the other hand, the American ships did not go voluntarily to England, but were captured and sent in for adjudication, it may be fairly presumed, that the United States could no longer hesitate about becoming a party in the war against England."
The only remark which we shall offer on these passages, is that Mr. Armstrong in his zeal for the emperor's interests, overlooks insurmountable difficulties; he seems to forget that the commercial spirit of England, would not submit to such a commerce, she would stop the introduction of French goods into that country so effectually as to defeat
Mr. Armstrong's calculations, in the one way, and if the Emperor had revoked his decrees, the orders in council would cease of course, and then we do not see upon what ground the United States were to become a party in the war.
We have introduced these proposals or concessions to the particular notice of our readers, in order that they may compare them with the proposals made to Great Britain, by order of our government, relative to her orders in council, which we shall give in our next.
The Ship Martha Margaretta , is advertised to sail from Baltimore for England, about the 25th of this month.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Madison. Monroe. Pinckney.
   Continued from 19 coun- ties and 2 towns, } 3511 1471 337   Prince-William County, } 137 25 6   Brunswick, } 291 00 00   Culpepper, } 274 52 1   Northumberland, } 233 31 00   Richmond county, } 127 63 00   Surry, } 124 23 00   King-George, } 87 00 28   Fairfax, } 136 3 54   James City, } 65 42 8   Williamsburg, } 19 17 3   Elizabeth City, } 69 27 00   Nelson, } 157 30 00   Rockbridge, } 173 77 00   Albemarle, } 431 75 00   New-Kent, } 60 52 00   Warwick, } 17 39 00   Mecklenburg, } 245 20 00   Louisa, } 302 4 00   Essex, } 134 42 00   Hampshire, } 124 1 53   Dinwiddie, } 303 5 00   Fauquier, } 177 8 24   Caroline, } 209 42 00   Frederick, } 297 116 4   Jefferson, } 110 45 62   Prince-Edward, } 200 44 00   Loudoun, } 87 124 00   York, } 68 14 00   Gloucester, } 180 37 00   Berkeley, } 97 29 01   Montgomery, } 83 10 00   Campbell, } 168 9 42   Pittsylvania, } 245 7 00   Charlotte, } 298 72 01   Buckingham, } 305 20 00   Madison, } 188 00 02   Orange, } 293 02 00   Amherst, } 202 10 00   Lunenburg, } 119 01 00   Sussex, } 143 32 00   Nottoway, } 121 13 00   Southampton, } 78 53 00   In 60 counties and 3 towns, } 46,899 2777 606  
DIED, yesterday afternoon, MRS. LOYALL, consort of George Loyall, Esq.
The Measure. —When new occasions call for new reflections and new measures, it is natural that a legislative body, composed of a variety of members should not all at once agree upon a point which might satisfy the majority. Ideas springing up in the minds of different persons will naturally vary, and will rest at no precise object until comparison and contrast have purged them of crudities, and designated those which are the most worthy of adoption. This we take to be the case with the gentlemen of congress with regard to the embargo. They all agree that it is an inconvenient measure; but there is not the same unity of opinion with respect to a substitute in case it is repealed. Every body sees that if the embargo is raised some other efficient measure must be adopted in its stead. What that measure should be, is a question of importance. We have heard many things suggested, but nothing determinate. Among others there is one, which in the present fluctuation of sentiment there can be harm in mentioning. It is, concisely, this: to rescind the embargo with respect to Spain, Portugal, and other friendly powers, and continue it on with respect to Great Britain and France; and in addition to pass an entire non-intercourse law with regard to the British empire. This proposition, if adopted, will enable the citizens to export their produce, if they choose to run the risk; and it will make our enemies feel the weight of our custom. On this subject I will enlarge in my next paper.—[Monitor.]
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, November 14.
Mr. Elliott's resolution, calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for copies of the instructions issued under the embargo laws, was taken up and agreed to, nem con.
On motion of Mr. Newton, the committee on military and naval affairs, was instructed to enquire into the expediency of authorising the President to engage an additional number of seamen. There are at present but 1400 provided for by law.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Blackledge.
Resolved, That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of authorising the President of the United States to employ an additional number of revenue cutters, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.—Carried.
Mr. Mumford offered the following resolution.
Resolved, That the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States, and the several acts supplementary thereto, be immediately repealed, so far as to permit the vessels of the United States to clear out for countries not subject to the French decrees, or British orders of council.
This resolution was referred to the same committee with those offered last week on the same subject.
The Speaker laid before the house a resolution of the legislature of the territory of Indiana, instructing their delegate in congress to use his influence to procure an act of the national legislature for a divi-
sion of that territory, which was laid on the table. The speaker observed, there was no business before the house, except the order of the day on the resolution for the repeal of the embargo law.
Mr. Chittenden—As the house have made a call for information, which will probably have a bearing on this subject, and as some gentlemen have expressed a wish to see it before they vote on the question, I shall not call for that order to day.
A little before one, on the motion of Mr. Smilie, the house adjourned.
Tuesday, November 15.
Mr. Sawyer proposed the following resolution:
Resolved, That it be expedient to open a communication and trade with the West Indies generally. Mr. Sawyer observed that he brought forward this resolution, inasmuch as the trade of the West India islands is not affected by the belligerent regulations, that the United States derive about one half their revenue from their commercial intercourse with those islands, and that the restoration of our trade with the West Indies would prevent the sacrifice of a great deal of property in the hands of our citizens, who might be saved from utter ruin if the object of his resolution were obtained. Mr. S. made a specific reference to a report of the secretary of the treasury, pointing out the advantages derived from the importation of spirits, &c.
The resolution was agreed to, and referred to the committee of the whole house to whom was referred Mr. Chittenden's resolution relative to the embargo.
Mr. Sawyer's resolution of to day was ordered to be printed.
Wednesday, November 16.
Mr. McCreery presented the memorial of sundry American citizens, taken in the expedition fitted out by Miranda, and now in a state of confinement in Spanish fortresses, praying congress to adopt some measure for their liberation. It was referred to a special committee of five.
Mr. Verplanck presented the memorial of certain freeholders and electors of the county of Dutchess, in the state of New York, signed by order and in behalf of the meeting by Israel Smith, their chairman, and attested by Jonathan Haight, their secretary, praying a repeal of the law laying an embargo. Referred to the committee of the whole house, to whom was referred the resolution offered by Mr. Chittenden relative to the same subject.
Mr. Chittenden called up his resolution relative to a repeal of the embargo laws; but the house refused to go into the order of the day on that subject—only 31 members rising in support of the call.
Mr. Smilie, before the vote was taken upon going into committee of the whole on Mr. C's resolution, proposed that that committee be discharged from the further consideration of that and similar resolutions, and that they be referred to the select committee to whom was referred so much of the president's message as relates to foreign affairs.—The speaker mention that his motion would not supersede the call of Mr. Chittenden; and upon this latter being rejected Mr. S. did not urge his proposition.
Mr. Randolph offered the following resolution.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for sending free of postage, to and from members of congress, all papers and documents touching the publick service of the United States, or of any state or territory thereof.
The resolution was referred to the committee of post-offices and post-roads.
Mr. Cook offered a resolution, the first part of which was similar to that of Mr. Mumford, which was submitted on Monday—but on the suggestion of Mr. Elliott was stricken out—when the resolution in the following form was considered, agreed to, and referred to the committee of the whole house, to whom had been referred the several resolutions touching the embargo.
Resolved, That the citizens of the United States be authorized to arm and equip their merchant vessels for the purpose of defending them against French and British cruizers, who may molest them when bound to any port or place not actually invested or blockaded.
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
THURSDAY, Nov. 10.
This forenoon a quorum of both branches of the Legislature being found present in their halls, they proceeded to business.
Hon. Salem Towne and William King, Esqrs. on the part of the Senate, and Messrs. Thorne, Montague and Summer, on the part of the House, were appointed a committee to wait on his excellency the governor, and inform him that a quorum of each branch had assembled, and were ready to receive any communication he might offer.
The hon. Elijah Brigham, Samuel Dana and Eli P. Ashum, on the part of the Senate, and Messrs. Jackson, Morton and Edwards, on the part of the House, were appointed a committee to take into consideration the most eligible mode of appointing Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, and report.
Hon. David Cobb and Prentis Mellen, Esqrs. were qualified as Counsellors.
About 4 o'clock, P. M. the Secretary communicated respectively to the Senate and House, the following MESSAGE:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
The Secretary of the Commonwealth has, by your direction, informed me, that a quorum of the Senate and House of Representatives have assembled, and are ready to proceed to the publick business of the Commonwealth, pursuant to the design of their adjournment. I congratulate the people of the State upon the assembling in health and safety of so many of their Representatives. It would have given me inexpressible pleasure, if, when I had met you, I could have offered my congratulations on a happy situation of our foreign relations; but as that cannot be, in our present state, it is, therefore, not my duty to concern with them, and I shall therefore leave the subject to the representatives of the people in the national government.
Gentlemen of the Senate and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
The adjournment which took place on the 11th day of June last, was made from that day to this at your request, for the special purpose of choosing Electors of President and Vice-President, as well as for transacting any other business which might become necessary at this time. From this mode of expression, it has been conceived by many that the
Senate and House intended to proceed in convention to the choice of Electors themselves, in their Legislative capacity, as appears by the resolutions of the inhabitants of many towns in the Commonwealth; with all, or the greater part of which, you are, no doubt, already acquainted. I think it my duty to suggest to you, that a choice by the people at large, or in districts, might have a tendency to obviate those objections, which, otherwise, may leave the States involved in uneasiness and contention; and from my acquaintance with the local situation of the Commonwealth, I think the time now remaining, if candidly and properly improved, will be sufficient for that purpose. I therefore request your attention to a question of so much importance to the harmony of the government; and I shall make every exertion in my power to effect an object so desirable.
Gentlemen, The state of the treasury, with some unfortunate circumstances which have lately appeared to attach themselves to it, shall be communicated to you by special message, and explained by special documents. Other documents concerning the government, shall be laid before you as occasion shall offer; and my attention shall be devoted to render the session agreeable to your constituents, and pleasant to yourselves. Nov. 9. JAMES SULLIVAN.
In Senate the message was committed to the hon. Messrs. Philips, S. Dana, and Ashman.
The following Message was likewise communicated from the Governor by the Secretary:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
My first message of this session informed you that I should, by special message, lay before you the state of the publick treasury. According to my engagement, I send you the documents concerning the treasury, and relating to the unfortunate circumstances in which it is involved, and I am happy to inform you, that the publick treasury will probably sustain no loss by the great mismanagement of its funds. JAMES SULLIVAN.
November 10.
HALIFAX, Oct. 24.
"Our 'expedition' is yet kept in readiness, although there is no certainty of its destination, or even departure. 10 or 12 sail of transports lie with their sails bent, provisions on board, camp equipage, &c. and even the staff is appointed for the troops. Some think it is to join that from Cork under Baird."
"Oct. 29. Arrived, Ville de Milan frigate, capt. Sir Robert Laurie, from Jamaica—nothing new.—The troops still remain prepared for the expedition."
"About 1000 of the troops have been engaged in a sham fight in imitation of an invasion."
The governor of Nova Scotia has extended to the 7th of Dec. the term for importations in neutral vessels.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
 Brig Dolphin, Croft, 14 days from Boston.  Sch'r Jane, Benedict, 4 days from New York.  Sloop Maria, Frederick, 48 days from St. Jago de Cuba, Sugar, Campbell & Wheeler.  Sch'r Rising States, Gilbert, 5 days from New York.  Ship Pocahontas, Tompkins, 8 days from Baltimore.  Ship Georgia Planter, Southwick, 9 days from Boston.  Brig Franklin, Tullowan, 12 days from Bath, (Massachusetts.)  Brig Sally, Ransom, 6 days from New York. 
FOR SALE,
100 bbls. prime New-York PORK, 40 casks CHEESE.
Jesse Newcomb.
Nov. 21.
AUCTION.
To-Morrow at 12 o'clock in the forenoon, before Mr. Sturtevant's Shoe-Store, 19 bales Coarse Woollens, damaged by moth and sold for the benefit of the concerned. Terms made known at the sale.
Sol: Marks, jr. V. M.
Nov. 21.
CAUTION.
THE PUBLICK are cautioned against crediting any of the crew of the Ship John, of Liverpool, as I will not be responsible for any debts they may contract.
John Gibner, Master of the Ship John.
Nov. 18.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory—He has also Sole Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity.
He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
ALSO,
SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c. Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties.
JOURNEMEN WANTED.
The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, or any state in the union north of this.
October 3.
MOROCCO.
MEGESON & LAPLANTE,
Are now opening a handsome assortment of MOROCCO, assorted colours, of their own manufactory, viz. Cochineal Red, common do. Blue,
Yellow, Green, Purple, and Black, Which can be seen at Mr. Theo. Armistead's Ware House on Campbell's Wharf, or at their factory near Mr. Theo. Armistead's Tan-Yard.
October 14.

FALL GOODS.
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received a general assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS, Which they will sell at very reduced prices for CASH, by Wholesale and Retail, at No 76, Main-street. October 12.
MACKINDER & WHITE,
OFFER FOR SALE, FOR CASH or APPROVED NOTES, 2000 barrels NAVAL STORES, 100 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 25 bales New Orleans do. 62 barrels APPLE BRANDY, 8 hlds. Richmond TOBACCO, 20 hogsheads York-River, do. 24 hlds. Petersburg, do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 22 pipes HOLLAND GIN, 9 pipes COUNTRY GIN, 100 boxes FRESH IMPERIAL } TEAS. 40 boxes YOUNG HYSON } And 500 bbls. Fresh Alexandria Superfine FLOUR. ALSO, A General Assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable to the Season. Nov. 14 eM
MR. LEROY ANDERSON'S
REMOVAL. LEAVING this place destitute of an ESTABLISH- MENT for the EDUCATION of YOUNG LADIES; and Mrs. CAMP having determined to remain here another season and to receive boarders as heretofore; I propose, in conjunction with Mr. George Blackburn, professor of Mathematics in the College of William and Mary, to undertake the charge of an Academy in the same house, wherein it was usually kept next door to Mrs. Camp's. In this Academy, young ladies will be taught all the bran- ches more immediately conducive to mental improvement, and those ornamental accomplishments which are deemed so necessary that they have become an almost indispensable part of female education. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic; the English Gram- mar, Geography, and History, will constitute the English Department, the charge of which will be undertaken by Mr. Blackburn. Under the denomination of accomplishments will be com- prehended the French Language; Music, Drawing and Dancing; which will be taught by me. Mr. Blackburn's acknowledged scientific abilities, and his skill and experience as an instructor of youth; our united exertions; and our punctual attention to the duties of our respective departments, induce us to hope that our lessons will be attended with all possible advantage to our pupils. Parents and Guardians who feel disposed to encourage this establishment will be informed of the terms by applica- tion to
A. Plunkett,
Teacher of the French Language in Wil- iam and Mary College. N. B. The tuition will commence on the 15th day of November next, and close on the 15th day of July following Williamsburg, October 26. 1m*
FOR SALE On board the British ship Halliday, capt. Marshall, just arrived from Liverpool, 355 tons stowed SALT, 145 do. common do. 100 crates well assorted Earthenware, and 12 dozen Mats—by C. & F. WHITTLE. September 5. tf
FOR SALE, 3000 bushels Liverpool SALT, a-float. In Store, At their establishment near Campbell's wharf, 100 pieces Russia Canvas, 60 do Raven's Duck, 300 do. English do. 1 to 7 With a general and extensive assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY, on liberal terms by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. October 7. 6w
FRESH GOODS.
WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received, Cambricks and Common Callicoos, Cotton Shirtings, Cotton Cambricks, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Linen Cambricks, &c. ALSO, A few pieces of best London Superfine Broad CLOTHS, and most fashionable Coat BUTTONS, which with their Goods on hand, will be sold at very low prices for Cash. September 9. tf
SAMUEL J. DYCHER,
FROM LONDON, Informs the Inhabitants of this Borough and its vicinity, that he intends carrying on the following Branches of Carving and Gilding, viz.
Looking Glass and Picture Frames made to any pattern; as it is reasonable to expect that there is a num- ber of Looking-Glass, Picture Frames, Ornaments, &c. wanting repair and re-gilding, and a risk of sending such ar- ticles to the northward, the disadvantage of not being pre- sent to have such work executed to suit any particular fancy, the artist flatters himself a liberal public will encourage him in his profession. Orders from any part of the Borough or Country will be attended to.
Prims, Needle Work, and Drawings, framed in burnish gold; black and gilt Edge Frames, with glasses plain or enamelled; and gilt, oval, or square Prints and Paintings cleaned.
D. has on hand PATENT PERPETUAL ALMANACKS, the utility of these Almanacks to every description of per- sons in a-certaining the day of every month for 2300 years to come in a second of time, also to give the day that any per- son was born on; there is upwards of ten thousand already sold, the third part is now engraving in New-York; they may be had in sheets, or framed and glazed to any price or pattern—they have been put in frames from 2, 5, and 18 dol- lars—Country Merchants or traders supplied upon liberal terms, purchases will be taught their use in a few minutes. The likenesses of GEN JACKSON, handsomely coloured; also, the likeness of the Rev. HENRY HOLCOMBE; the number of Subscribers in the different States to the above likenesses, it is hoped will induce a liberal public to encour- age the artist in his profession.
Bed and Window CORNICE made to any pattern. N. B. One of the persons in the business is in possession of finally eradicating that dreadful malady the GRAVEL; the stone is dissolved by the magnitude of it be ever so great, by a decoction of simple roots; many valuable lives are lost by the operation of cutting. The Poor cured gratis, and persons at a distance supplied with directions. Orders sent to No. 53, Main-street, opposite Mrs. Street's, will be attended to. September 12.
TURK'S-ISLAND SALT,
FOR SALE, On board the Swedish schooner Gustaf Adolph. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. October 21.
German Linen for Exportation.
NIEMEYER & VON KAPFF, OFFER FOR SALE At their Warehouse in Water-Street, at the corner of Maxwell's wharf, for cash, or approved paper only. 54 packages of German Linen, consisting of
140 pieces Osnabrugs. 60 pieces Ticklenburgs. 500 pieces White Rolls. 900 Henders. 80 pieces Hessians, 1 case Platlins, 1 case Shirt Linen, 1 case Sheetings, 1 case Table Cloths, 1 case Bed-Ticking. ALSO, 40 pieces best Russia Can- vass, 15 do. Topgallant Duck, 8000 Coffee Bags, 3,500 Gunny Bags, 90 boxes best Spanish Su- gars, 50 boxes English Pipes, 700 Straws 1-2 pt. Tum- blers, 30 doz do. Decanters, 850 pieces excellent Oil Cloth, 3,000 pieces Paper Hanging, 3 cases Port-Wine. And at their Store in Main-Street, a great va- riety of Cutlery and Fancy Articles. Apply as above. Nov. 9.
F. & W. SOUTHGATE,
OFFER FOR SALE, For Cash or short credit, at their Store, No. 1, corner of Commerce and Main-Streets, A General Assortment of GOODS, suitable to the present and approaching season; AMONG WHICH ARE, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 6-4 and 7-4 coarse Cloths, Flannels, Baizes, Coatings, Thicksets, Corduroys, Blankets, Plains, Halfbicks Scarlet Cardinals, &c. &c. Kendal Cottons in assorted bales, Coarse Hats in assorted boxes, Nails and Spikes of all sizes, Fand FF glazed Powder and Shot—ALSO, 200 good Bacon Hams, 30 kegs Lard, 60 barrels Smithfield Apple Brandy, 100 sacks Liverpool fine Salt, 60 barrels very white Altum Salt, 60 barrels good Coffee, Likewise, 2 grand and 6 small fine toned PIANO FORTES, And a handsome English made GIG and HARNESS, almost new September 21. 3m
Phoenix Fire-Office, Norfolk.
NOTICE. The following Policies issued from this Office expire in the month of November, viz. 283,156 283,160 283,164 157 161 165 158 162 166 159 163 167 168 Richard Taylor, Agent. November 4.
Female Education.
MISS FLETCHER has removed her School to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Kirk as a School-House, (probably better known as the Old Methodist Meeting- House) where she continues to teach Young Ladies the fol- lowing useful and ornamental branches of Female Education, viz. Reading, Writing, Grammar, Geography, and the El- ements of General History. Also, a variety of Needle Works, Tambouring, Embroidering, and Filigree. All these branches are taught by Miss F. for 32 dollars per an- num. The French Language, Music, Drawing and Paint- ing, are taught if required; for which an extra charge of 2 dollars per quarter, is made, for each branch. Nov. 11. tf
FOR SALE
In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side, 15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton. Also, 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Alum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madena Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections. GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER
Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent - moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk, Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated Apply to John Granbery. September 14. tf
NOW LANDING
On our Wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, from on board the British Schooner Commerce, Capt. Collins, from Jamaica, A Cargo of high proof RUM. C. & F. Whittle. September 2. tf
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. tf
JOHN PENDRED'S
Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest ma- terials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long ex- perienced in the business himself, his factory will not be con- ducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give sat- isfaction to those who favour him with their commands. N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Cas- sacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 11. tf
FOR SALE,
On board the British ship John, capt. Gilmer, just arrived from Liverpool, 250 Tons STOVE SALT, loose and in sacks 50 crates QUEEN'S WARE—By C. & F. Whittle. October 24. tf
FOR RENT,
That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also,
That commodious House on Catha-
rine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, ad- joining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also,
A very convenient Dwelling-House,
just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. Who has in Store,
A few thousand bushels Liverpool
stoved SALT, loose and in sacks, that will be delivered in small or large quantities to suit the purchasers. August 15. tf
We have for SALE on our Wharf,
200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 53 do. superior quality Muscovado Sugars, 37 do. inferior do. 258 bags Guadalupe Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum, 60,000 wt Jamaica Coffee, in hlds. barrels and bags, 10,000 do. Laguira do. 80 kegs Raisins, 20 cases superior quality Claret, 6000 bushels Ivice, 8500 do St. Ubes, 2500 do. Turks-Is- l and, 5000 do. coarse Liverpool Salt, 10 pipes old Madeira Wine; 4 do. Country Gin, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey; 20 hlds. Philadelphia Porter, 1 new 14 inch Cable 120 fathoms. C. & F. Whittle. July 13. tf
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on the 26th Decem- ber last, a Mulatto Man named TONEY, a Black- smith by trade; he is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high—had on when he went away a dark cloth suit out coat and pantaloons—his right foot has been broken, which causes him to limp, and is much larger than the other—He travelled in the stage from Edenton to Suffolk, the 28th Dec- ember last. I have understood he went by the name of Benjamin James while in Suffolk—I expect he will endea- vour to pass as a free man. The above reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, and all reasonable charges paid if delivered to me in Plymouth, North-Carolina. JOHN WALKER. August 26. 11m
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ship Hero, from Liverpool, part of their FALL SUPPLY, and are in daily expectation of the remainder by the next arrivals, to complete their assort- ment, consisting of
Kendal Cottons, Kerseys, Rose and
Striped Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Yorkshire Plains, Half- thicks, 5-4 and 6-4 Cloths, do. Coatings, Bearskins and Fri- zes, Carpets and Carpeting, Pipes, Copperas, Nails, Spikes, Powder and Shot. Also, an extensive assortment of Fine and Fancy Goods, Manchester, Cutlery and Hardware, of which they will sell by the package, piece, or retail, on very low terms for Cash or approved Paper. They have likewise for Sale, Prime Carolina Pork and Lard, Old Jamaica Rum, and a few bales of Twilled Sacking. September 16. 2m
BURR'S TRIAL.
THE subscribers to the Report of BURR'S TRIAL, are respectfully informed, that the first volume has arrived from Philadelphia, and is now ready to be delivered at Pe- tersburgh and Richmond: A sufficient number of copies will be forwarded as speedily as possible to different parts of the country, and deposited at places convenient to subscri- bers, of which notice will be duly published. Gentlemen who have been so obliging as to take subscription papers, will confer a great favour on the Reporter, by transmitting them immediately to him at this place, or to Hopkins and Earle, booksellers at Philadelphia, as may be most convenient, in order that the books may be distributed accordingly. The second volume is in the press, and every exertion will be made to have it speedily ready for delivery. As the expenses and labour attendant on the publication, have been very great, the price to non-subscribers will be unavoidably rais- ed. The moderate addition of fifty cents per volume will be required of them. David Robertson. Petersburg, October 21. 7t
Landing on Commerce-Street,
The CARGO of the Brig Fame, Capt. Stone, from Havana—Consisting of Prime Muscovado SUGARS in hogs- heads and barrels, Best Green COFFEE in bags and barrels, Clayed SUGAR in boxes, ORANGES and LIMES. For Sale by MOSES MYERS. October 12. tf
NORFOLK DRAW BRIDGE.
AT the instance of some of the principal Stockholders of this Company, a General Meeting of the whole is re- quested at the Exchange Coffee-House in Norfolk on Mon- day the 5th of December next, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon, to take into consideration a subject of high interest to the concern. L. Wheeler, Pres't. Wm. Pennock, James Taylor, jr. Nov. 14. 3w
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just re- ceived from London, per the ship Planter, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt-Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No. 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound cannisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans's bell Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiv- ing from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual. FOR SALE, 3000 bushels Turk's-Island SALT, Now on board the Sloop Juliana, Capt. Stowe. Also, 21,000 feet MAHOGANY, A few puncheons Old Antigua Rum, New do. Molasses, Sugars, Indian Meal in barrels. John Granbery. September 21. tf
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Colic- ings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickens at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many re- spectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julian, carpenter and
builder, No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit, and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an in- contestible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robert- son's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health.
I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by tak- ing Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be im- mediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person wish to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure ex- plain it to them by applying to me.
I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
Mr. Drott,
Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water
Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head-ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robert- son's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before—As I consider your me- dicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abid- ing by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effect- ed my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
Mr. Drott,
Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES.
Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the af- flicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pain in my breath and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON. August 22.
Mr. T. W. Drott.
August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE. November 11.
Mr. Drott.
November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the pro- prietor, T. W. DROTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Phil- adelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & CONRAD'S, Peterburg. May 23. law1y
FLOUR.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN GRANBERY, AT HIS WARE-HOUSE ON COMMERCE-STREET, A small quantity of very excellent New Flour, in barrels and half-barrels, now on hand, fit for family use, and a regular supply expected from the Columbian Mills— Richmond inspection. CASH given for good new flour barrels and half-barrels. Nov. 9. tf
FOR SALE, or will be Bartered for Tobacco,
78 puns. choice Old Demarara RUM, James Young. October 19. tf
FOR SALE at my Brew-House,
Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 18. tf
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.