Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-10-09 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  UNTICETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LATEAT
VOL. IV.]
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 9, 1807.
[NO. 97.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, import- ed in the ship industry from Glasgow—For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter. October 7. tf
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane, William Colley, master.— Apply to the subscriber, William Pennock. Who offers said SHIP, burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY, burthen 200 tons for charter. October 5. tf
For BOSTON, The schooner LUCINDA, T. L. Adams, master, will sail on Tuesday, can take 400 barrels. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Warren's wharf. October 5. 2*
Just received from New-York by the regular Packets, 16 hds. 1st qual. Muscovado Sugars, fit for retailing, 7 pipes 4th proof Brandy, 8 pipes Country Gin, 15 bolts Russia Duck, 6 casks Hyson Tea, 52 barrels prime Pork, 32 do. prime Beef, 10 do. prime cago do. New-York inspection.
And the Cargo of the Schooner Victory, captain Jo- seph Prindle, at Campbell's wharf, consisting of 850 Cheeses, weighing 12,000 lb. 200 bushels Irish Potatoes, 62 barrels prime Pork, 32 barrels cargo Pork, 31 do. prime Beef, 14 do. do. cargo Beef, 500 complete Sheathing Boards.
A FREIGHT Is wanted for a Schooner, of about 800 barrels, to any part of the West Indies; Antigua would be preferred. Ap- ply at No. 1, Commerce-street, to William Hull, jun. 1w&2w2w October 2.
For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogsheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23. tf
For CHARTER, The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, mas- ter, burthen 300 tons, and will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in a few days; she is partic- ularly well constructed for the carrying of masts and timber.— Apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber. William Pennock. September 21. tf
For LONDON. The coppered Ship STRANGER, Barnaby Swain, master; 100 hogsheads can be taken on freight. For terms apply to Moses Myers. September 16. tf
For Charter, The good Schooner GOVERNOR CARVER, Joseph Churchell, master, burthen 1100 barrels, and is ready for the reception of a car- go. Apply to Moses Myers. September 16. tf
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship GLOBE, Ralph Flauders, master, burthen 182 tons, and will be ready for the reception of a cargo in four days. For terms apply to Richard Bowden, & Co. September 11. tf
For LIVERPOOL, The Ship LACONA, captain Walker, the greater part of her cargo being engaged, will sail with all possible dispatch—for freight of 100 hogsheads or passage, having good accommodations, ap- ply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. August 28. tf
For Charter, The fine new Ship ISABELLA, Abel Lin- coln master, burthen 308 tons, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in three days.— For terms apply to Moses Myers. August 14. tf
Who offers for sale, 600 boxes Havanna SUGARS, Landing from on board the ship Cabinet. Stolen or Strayed, A white Pointer PUPPY, with liver coloured spots, and particularly long ears, about ten weeks old. Any person who will bring him to the subscri- ber will be liberally rewarded. Henry Hastie. September 16. tf
MAYO MILL FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, of new wheat and superior qua- lity for family use—For Sale by Moses Myers. September 16. tf
¶ We want to Purchase, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
BRITISH TREATY.
FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
Extracts from the Pamphlet.
[Continued from our paper of the 2d instant.]
Instructions were given to the American minister in London, which embraced all the matters above mentioned, excepting only those contemplated by the law. The minister accordingly treated with the British government; and such was their confidence in him, and their liberality towards us, that he was desired to frame a convention agreeably to his own wishes. He drew it in the very words of his instructions, and it was immediately executed. Every thing asked was granted, and there can be no doubt that if the object of the law had been brought forward, it would have been as readily and as satisfactorily adjusted. At present it remains as it was, the evils daily increasing.
The convention, however, made complete provision for the subject matter of the fourth and fifth articles of the old treaty. It fixed our eastern boundary, settled the course of a line from the Mississippi to the Lake of the Woods, and confirmed our title to Moose Island. It was duly sent over to America; was received, and was mentioned by the President to the congress as a satisfactory arrangement. So far all went on smoothly. But previous to a ratification, the Louisiana treaty came forward, and seems at once to have fascinated our administration. Instead of considering the conditions of this costly bargain, they considered only how they should secure the merit of making it to themselves. And instead of adopting prudent measures to possess the valuable tract east of the Mississippi, which was clearly within the grant, they set their fancies to work in stretching the boundary north and west, so as to reach the polar circle and Pacific Ocean.—Careless of the centuries which must roll away before we can populate our old domain, the President, in his anxiety not to lose one acre of those prodigious deserts which extend from Lake Superior to Nootka Sound, refused to ratify the convention, lest it should be supposed that something was thereby surrendered of what we had purchased under the name of Louisiana. This may seem incredible, and we will not vouch for the truth. The true cause of his refusal may be one of those mysteries which it is convenient to hide from the people. But it is a fact that the convention was not ratified, and that the President assigned for the omission the reason just mentioned. Whether it will satisfy our fellow-citizens we cannot pretend to guess. Perhaps, like other things which pass our comprehension, it may be sanctioned by that confidence in his wisdom which numerous individuals and respectable bodies so eagerly announce to the world. We believe, and not without reason, that it gave great umbrage to the British court. They considered themselves as trifled with, and could not help considering those who administer our government as capricious and inattentive to the rules of good breeding and the principles of good faith. When we compare the tenor of the note above mentioned from his Britannic majesty, with this deportment of our President, the advantage, we are sorry to say it, is all on the monarch's side. His commissioners had agreed to a treaty; but, at the moment of signing, a circumstance of an extraordinary nature arose, leading to a belief, that should the claim set up by his enemy be acted upon, and should we submit to threatened plunder, the great duty of a sovereign to protect his subjects might compel him to adopt measures of retaliation. Under circumstances of that sort the injury we might sustain would be justly imputable to our own conduct.—We could not therefore, have complained: and no previous explanation on his part was necessary. Yet, so scrupulous was the King, so anxious that his reputation for good faith should be not only unsoiled but unsusppected, that he provided against all possible imputation by a clear and pointed declaration. Our president, on the contrary, after ordering negotiation, after obtaining a convention in the very terms he had dictated, and after publicly declaring his satisfaction with it, all at once refuses to ratify. What excuse he may have made, or whether he made any, we pretend not to know; but we hope he did not assign the reason above mentioned; because it is not only insufficient, but dangerous. It is predicated on the false position, that covenants respecting territory we possess will be obligatory as to that which we afterwards acquire. Whence it would follow, that the purchase of Louisiana, and that which we are about to make of the Floridas, must ensue to the benefit of England for every commercial privilege in the treaty of 1794.
Having taken this cursory view of the permanent articles in the old treaty, we proceed to those matters, the provisions relating to which had expired. It will be recollected that the gentlemen by whom, and under whose auspices the new compact was formed, had selected, from the whole of Washington's administration, the treaty with England as the object of their particular censure, and most pointed crimination. That treaty, though negotiated under circumstances of peculiar difficulty and disadvantage, was devoted to publick odium without examination. It was said to curtail our trade, drain our treasury, surrender our seamen, restrain our manufactures, discourage our agriculture, involve us in war and degrade us to the state of British provinces. That treaty, concluded by a statesman of sound sense, consummate prudence, and incorruptible honesty; approved by a senate of no mean talents, and ratified by the illustrious Washington; that treaty, for the defending which men respected for their discernment, their judgment and fidelity, were exposed to the insult of an enraged and misguided populace; that treaty is no more. After fulfilling the hopes of good men, and falsifying
the predictions of others; after procuring the surrender of the western posts, and thereby terminating Indian wars; after closing the wound our publick faith had received, by laws contravening the treaty of peace; after obtaining for injury done to our trade by British cruisers, a compensation greater than any thing which had ever been paid one nation to another; and, above all, after securing us from an alliance with France, by which we could have gained nothing, but must, like her other allies, after the loss of our wealth, our commerce, our industry, and our morals, have sacrificed our independence on the altar of Gallic ambition; that misrepresented, decreed, and vilified treaty has expired. It expired when its enemies had exclusive possession of the government; when by the influence of party, they had unlimited power; and when a majority of the people, renouncing the use of reason, reposed in them unbounded confidence. It expired when England, whom they had portrayed, in 1794, as on the verge of bankruptcy, and in the last stage of decrepitude, was not only laden with a new and accumulated burthen of debt, but was engaged singly in a war against France, Spain and Holland. America on the contrary, had increased in strength and wealth beyond all example, and possessed resources beyond all hope. In a word, we were released from our engagements with Britain, at the moment of all others, when those now in power, had their opposition been founded in reason or truth, were bound to perform what they said it was so easy for their predecessors to accomplish; and for the omission of which, they branded with foul imputation the ablest and best men in America; men who would do honour to any age or nation. In these circumstances it might be asked, if our rulers have remedied (in 1806) the evils which (in 1794) they imputed to their predecessors as criminal neglect? It might be asked whether England had ceased to impress seamen from American vessels, and permitted our ships to protect the goods of her enemy? Whether she had reduced the impost on our raw materials, or taken off the excess of duty on her own manufactures exported to America, beyond what they pay on going to other countries? Whether she has permitted us to enjoy a free trade with her colonies, or modified her navigation act in our favour? Whether she has discontinued the exercise of her right of search, or relinquished her system of blockades? To these questions no satisfactory answer can be given. We shall not, therefore, urge them. It is not our object to be severe; for if it were, we should say, Gentlemen, you complained of sacrifices made by the treaty of 1794 and not only opposed the ratification, but tried hard to excite opposition after it had been ratified and become the supreme law of the land. Now, then, point out distinctly those sacrifices, if you would exculpate yourselves from the charge of uttering falsehood to excite sedition. And having designated them, give good reasons for bearing patiently now, when there is nothing to be gained, and nothing to be feared, what you insisted should not be submitted to them, for valuable consideration, and to avoid impending danger. In the alternative to which you have reduced yourselves, say! were the American people deceived then, or are they betrayed now? This would be the language of crimination. But we have no wish to criminate. We really believe these gentlemen complained so much because they knew so little.
We proceed, therefore, coolly and impatiently to examine what they have done, and to compare it with what they denounced. If their work be better let them, notwithstanding the more favourable circumstances, have praise and glory. If worse, let us pity and forgive. They insisted, that with respect to our India trade, the old treaty had worked material injury, by depriving us of privileges enjoyed before.—That it took away the benefit of coasting between the different ports of Asia and prevented us from supplying Europe with commodities direct from India.—That it was a grievous hardship to be obliged to return home, and unlade the cargoes of the East before they could be vended abroad.—That a little intelligence would have taught our negotiator the importance of the privileges he gave up, and a very little firmness have enabled him to secure them. To prove his incapacity, or infidelity, it was observed, that immediately after the treaty was made, an act of the British parliament bestowed gratuitously on all the world, more than we had obtained by great sacrifices. It was vain to reply, that what one law had granted, another might resume.—That to secure great objects, by surrendering small ones, was better than to leave both at the discretion of those who might take them away. That although the interest of Britain led her at that moment to permit, that we and others should enjoy more than she had granted to us by treaty; yet her interests might change, or new men might adopt new measures, from false or partial views, from pique or caprice. To this, and to every thing else, a deaf ear was turned. The object was not to reason, but to condemn, and therefore assertion was accepted for proof, and clamour for argument. Let us then compare the third article of this new treaty with the thirteenth of the old one, and see how our India trade will stand. Worse than before—much worse. Every old restriction remains, and a new one is added of most serious effect. Our vessels trading to India must now sail direct from ports of the United States. Formerly they could be fitted out and laden in Europe.—They could proceed from Germany or Holland to France and Spain, take in brandy, wine and bullion; thence to Madeira, and so on. This cannot now be done; they must sail direct from the United States.
It has already been mentioned, that the first article of the new treaty contains regulations respecting the duties on ships and merchandise. To esti-
mate their worth, we must compare them with provisions made on the same subject by the fifteenth article of the old treaty. This reserved a right to Britain of countervailing, by duties on our vessels entering her ports, the excess of duties paid on European and Asiatic goods in her vessels entering our ports; a difference which operated strongly in our favour, and made us almost the exclusive carriers of articles for our own consumption. Britain saw, with concern the flourishing state of our navigation, and tried to restrain it by making regulations according to the right she had reserved. But the attempt was vain; for she could not lay a burthen on the articles carried to her in our ships, without injuring her general system of trade and manufactures. Thus, although each enjoyed equal rights, ours could be, and were exercised with advantage; hers were useless. A difference of this sort must exist, when nations under circumstances materially different, make reciprocal covenants of the same import. Of this the new article before us presents an instance of no common magnitude. It declares that the same duties, drawbacks, and bounties shall be in British or American vessels. By these few but potent words, our relative situations are completely reserved, and a few years of peace would nearly annihilate our navigation. This apparently liberal provision was always a favourite object of Mr. Fox, whose intuitive genius saw clearly its effect. Indeed, rather than fail of obtaining it, he was willing to open, on the same terms, their West Indies to our shipping. It was a favourite also with our president, because it has a sort of philosophic appearance: perhaps also, because it seems to favour those who cultivate tobacco. That it would injure them, as well as every other class of the community, is evident both from reason and experience. It is evident from reason, because that commodity must, like others, be reduced in price, when one nation has a monopoly of the trade; and that must happen when the navigation of the world belongs to one nation. It is evident from experience, because the price of tobacco has advanced, as American navigation has increased. But without spending time in seeking the reasons for particular opinions, let us examine the article. There was a time when ships could be built in the United States cheaper than in Europe; and although they were navigated at greater expence, yet the advantages of sailing derived from their construction, and the superior activity of our seamen, enabled us to compete for freight with the Dutch and English.—But circumstances have greatly changed. Ships, from the high wages given to our mechanics, and the high price to which timber has risen, cost more than in Europe. Sails and rigging are out of all proportion dearer, and so are seamen's wages. In time of peace, insurance will also be cheaper on British than on American ships. Thus, then, we are to contend for the carriage of our produce, and of the articles we consume, with a nation possessing the advantages over us in equipping and navigating ships as well as in the insurance. Perhaps it may be said that we can build as cheap as the English; and it shall, for argument's sake, be admitted that we might build a little cheaper. But this circumstance would be of little avail when opposed by others so much more powerful. Nay, were they all equal, the superior capital of Britain, and the resulting lowness of interest, would be decisive in her favour. It may be said that trade and money seek a level, which in time would be found. In other words, that the wages of ship carpenters, blacksmiths, rope-makers, sail-makers, and seamen would fall so low, from being out of employ, that notwithstanding the higher price of hemp, iron, copper, duck and cordage, our merchants might (at some future day) resume the contest with better chance of success. Rare consolation! Our merchants being ruined, and, in consequence, the dependent members of our country's commerce reduced to misery, these poor people, to obtain bread for their families, must work lower than the men of the same description in Europe, so as thereby to compensate the higher price of materials: in which case a merchant may begin again, if he shall have been so prudent or fortunate as to save a little from the wreck of his affairs. On general principles, this result might be admitted. But it is certain that our sailors would remain idle rather than embark in British bottoms? Is it certain that the numerous artificers now employed in building and equipping ships would quietly starve, instead of seeking other employment? Is it certain that young persons would continue to learn trades of such little hope? We acknowledge that different impressions are made on our minds. We believe that the blow given to our trade and navigation by this improvident occasion, would throw them back to what they were twenty years ago. And we have no shadow of doubt, that by the prostration of our commerce, every order of our fellow citizens would be grievously afflicted.
But if the fifth article of the new treaty be of such portentous import in itself, what is it connected with that immediately precedes, and that which immediately follows: or rather, what is it not? We have seen that our ships trading to India must sail from and return to our own ports; and that, in the trade of the two nations, equal duties shall be imposed, be the ships British or American. When these covenants are ratified, nothing more will be needful for Britain, to perfect her system, than to modify the monopoly of her India company, so far as to permit all her merchants to trade freely with Asia, provided they do not bring Chinese and India wares to Europe. A British ship could then sail from London, pick up in the way whatever might be needful to the assortment of her cargo, traffic along the coast of Malabar and Coromandel, proceed to China, and at length come full freighted with tea, coffee, sugar, spices, silks and

cottons, to the United States. She could undersell our own adventures in our own ports, and return laden with our most valuable commodities, and our coin, to reward the industry of those who live under a wise government. If any one should imagine that we could trade to India under such disadvantages, we treat him to apply for information to an intelligent merchant in whom he has confidence.—We could show, by facts amounting to demonstration, the truth of what we advance; but it would occupy too much space. We refer to merchants, without regard to their political sentiments. But the India trade requiring large capital, it is possible that small dealers may, under the influence of envy, be not unwilling that foreigners should run off with the benefit which has hitherto cheered and cherished our commercial enterprize. Let such persons look at the next succeeding article, which states, that as the parties cannot agree about our trade to their West-Indies, they will attempt an amicable arrangement, and, in the mean time, both may exercise their existing rights. A more cutting irony was never perhaps inserted in a national compact. What are the existing rights? that of the British is to exclude us from their islands; a right they will certainly exercise. If, in return, we prohibit them from bringing the colonial produce from the islands direct to us, we must go and fetch it from Europe; paying of course, in addition to the prime cost in the islands, a freight across the Atlantick in their ships. But the mischief would not stop there. They would not give us the trouble of fetching it, but would themselves bring it out; for which we must also pay. They could underwork us, for the reasons already assigned; besides their ships, which must otherwise come in ballast to take a cargo of lumber to the West-Indies, or other bulky produce of the United States, would for a very light freight bring us rum and sugar. Nay, they would still have a greater advantage. Returning to Falmouth from the West-Indies, they would only go through the ceremony of entry and clearance, and saving charges and commissions, come directly over to the United States. To exercise our right, therefore, in this way, would only do us mischief.—It may, perhaps, be supposed by some, that we could supply our wants from the French or Spanish islands. But it is easy to see that every other nation would be as eager to secure to itself the whole advantage of its colonial trade as Great-Britain, and indeed we have found it so by experience. Besides, it is a strange way of conducting business to make a very bad bargain with one, in the very uncertain hope of a better bargain with his neighbour. We have, however, another right which is not impaired by the treaty. It leaves us at liberty to make them pay roundly on the export of our produce to their islands; but this would be a bounty on the agriculture and arts of Canada and Nova Scotia, than which nothing could be more agreeable to the British government. Such duty, however, cannot be laid; for although the right is not impaired by the treaty, the exercise of it is inhibited by the constitution. To say, therefore, with apparent equity and equality, that both may exercise their existing rights, is bitter mockery to men in our pinching condition.
It has often been remarked by observers of human nature, that the fond and foolish many (in the blindness of ignorant passion) run counter to their own wishes, and do precisely what they strive to avoid. If such in consequence were chargeable only on those who, enrolling themselves under the banners of faction, have the presumptive right to be absurd, it would be so much in the common order as not to deserve a moment's notice. But the bell weathers of the flock are, generally speaking, as poor and simple cattle as the rest. It is supposed that they who direct our affairs, if they have any special sentiment beyond the desire to continue in office, are moved by a sparring, snappish humour towards England. Indeed, they have reason to be somewhat angry with the British government, because its measures have defeated their claim to the character of statesmen. It is certainly owing, in some degree, to the efforts of that government that England has neither become bankrupt nor been enslaved, nor starved, nor subdued by France, all which they have constantly predicted for the last fifteen or twenty years, with a zeal and perseverance the more laudable, as they derived no support from reason, truth or probability. Men who look only skin-deep for motives, and take words for the evidence of things, were led to suppose that they who coupled Washington and Britain together, for the sake of abusing both, were as much the enemies of one as the other; and that when in power, their measures would be marked by wrath against the lords of the ocean. But no opinion could be more unfounded: so far at least as action is concerned, the hostile temper, if it really exist, has produced only acts of friendship and good will. There has indeed been much complaint, much cross language, and not a little of idle, empty menace. But what evidence have our rulers given of a disposition to injure Britain, or to secure our country against her power? Have they prepared a fleet to join other powers in vindicating the liberty of the sea? Have they fortified our ports against that aggression which we have to apprehend from Britain alone? Have their regulations at home or negotiations abroad assisted the spirit and enterprize which have raised us to be the second naval and commercial nation? Surely they have not. They have boasted, negotiated, been flattered, and duped.—They have laid our commerce and navigation at the feet of Britain; so that a stranger who, deaf to the clamour, should attend only to the conduct of our rulers, might suspect that some of that British gold, so much talked of, had found its way into their pockets. We take this occasion, however, to declare that we harbour no such unworthy idea.
In the eighth article, after agreeing, as in the seventeenth of the old treaty, that all proper measures shall be taken to prevent delay in deciding the cases of ships and cargoes brought in for adjudication, on the suspicion of enemy's property or contraband of war, and in the payment or recovery of any indemnification adjudged or agreed to be paid to the master or owners; the British commissioners have added, on the part of their sovereign, a promise, that hereafter indemnification shall be granted for unjust seizure, and a detention and vexation. This gratuitous covenant is a master-piece. The tribunals were bound by the principles of public law to award, adjudge, and enforce prompt payment of indemnification for the injuries specified.—What, then is the effect of this promise? It neither imposes a new obligation on the admiralty courts nor invests them with a new authority; but rather multiplies doubt with respect to the law; because, if
that be acknowledged, no auxiliary promise can be required, unless indeed the national justice be questioned, in which case no promise can be relied on. Thus, then, the law, which, founded on reason and equity, would be liberally construed, is reduced to a gratuitous engagement; which being penal, as regards delinquents, will be construed strictly. Wherefore the power of the court remaining as it was, the exercise of it is restrained; and our right is rendered less clear, and must become less productive. Such appears to us the necessary effect of any such provision, be the form what it may. But the British commissioners, by inserting the word hereafter , have taken from us the claim to compensation for injury already sustained. And our negotiators, by admitting that word, have given up thousands due to their fellow citizens. American suitors, in the British courts of admiralty, will now be told, that under the law of nations, as it stood before this treaty, violence would have been punished, and indemnification been granted for injuries sustained; but the two nations having agreed to bury the past in oblivion, the hands of the judge are tied up by the act of his superiors.—That he cannot grant, neither ought they to ask what the two governments have agreed to relinquish.
The dexterity of the British commissioners is again displayed in the eleventh article. The question which gave rise to a pamphlet called war in disguise , and to a book written by Mr. Madison, are fresh in the recollection of all. This book, indeed, as was shrewdly observed in the house of representatives, gave up the matter in dispute at the very outset.—By quitting the ground of right, derived from, and the appendage of national sovereignty, to rely on a supposed general consent, which results from convenience and changes with circumstances, our secretary of state unfortunately played his game into the hands of his adversary. We cannot admit, however, that a weak argument shall destroy a good cause. The case has been stated by others, whose reasons we will neither repeat nor refer to; because the question is recent, and because the general opinion (not only of America but of Europe) is well established. The right of a neutral to proceed from his own ports to those of a belligerent, with articles his own property, and contraband of war, is admitted; and the pretended right to examine how he came by the goods, is considered as an odious usurpation. It is, we say, a principle generally assented to, as resulting from the nature of sovereignty, that no person shall inquire into the means by which, or the place from which property has been brought within the territory of a neutral state further than as it may serve to cast light on the question, whether it belong to a neutral or belligerent. This principle seems to be so intimately blended with the national sovereignty, that it cannot be surrendered. We have no view to the convenience or profit of merchants. On the proper occasion we shall pay those gentlemen the respect to which they are entitled; but we do not consider this as the proper occasion. We are now engaged in matter of a higher order than commercial interest; one which is not to be tested by considerations of profit and loss. We must, therefore, examine the article in its relations to a national right, which, in our opinion, it has surrendered.
It begins by permitting us to carry European goods to the colonies of enemies of Great Britain, from the ports of the United States. Thus one point is given up; the right of trading freely from one port of a belligerent to another; a right acknowledged and asserted by all good writers on public law. It is not our object to please a party, but to establish truth. We anxiously wish that our country may take a firm stand on principle: and that her honour, dearer to us than the blood which warms our heart, may not be compromised in a contest of doubtful complexion. Wherefore that we may be well understood, and that we may not be misunderstood, we promise and acknowledge, that while the powers of Europe maintain their colonial system and relax from it occasionally under the pressure of necessity, or from the prospect of advantage, there is a presumption that trade carried on by neutrals, between a belligerent country and her colonies, is merely a cloak and cover injurious to the other belligerent. He therefore can, rightfully, exact strong evidence that the property is neutral.—And since melancholy experience proves that, on such occasions, perjury appears at the call of interest, to protect fraud it ought not to be wondered at, that he should so far extend the force of presumption as to receive it in contradiction to testimony.—When, under this aspect, the matter is discussed with the neutral government, both stand on fair ground.—The neutral, whose right of sovereignty is not questioned, will from a sense of justice, agree to regulations by which the property in goods shall be more clearly ascertained. And since after all possible checks, fraud will be committed when the opportunities are inviting, he may, from the same sense of justice, be induced to admit, that the circumstances attending such a trade are sufficiently strong to justify the induction of the belligerent. And it would not be at all improper for him to agree on severe penalties, to be exacted from those who persist in covering the goods of one enemy from the pursuit of another. We venture to believe, that this fair and candid course would subserve the interest of the neutral himself. If, however, from an interested connivance in the fraud, or from partiality to the other belligerent, he will not enter into fair stipulations, the rights of the adverse party not only remain, but are strengthened; and he may justly extend the exercise of them: always understood, that the neutral who thinks himself aggrieved may resort to arms. In this fair course there is no assumption of superiority on one side, no submission to insult on the other. The independence of the neutral is not questioned, his sovereignty is not violated. The fiscal result would indeed, be the same, whether it be assumed as sufficient proof of French property that goods on board an American ship were going from Bordeaux to Martinique, or declared that the trade not being permitted in time of peace, the property, though American, shall be confiscated; but the consequence, as it affects our honour, would be widely different. Besides, the former principles is of necessity bounded within narrow limits; but the maxim, that a neutral shall carry on only his usual accustomed trade, may be extended so as to embrace whatever the belligerent may desire. Once agree to it as a principle, and attempts to limit the operation will be vain. Moreover it must always be remembered, that a stipulation in one treaty is more fatal to the question of right, than the pillage of a dozen wars.—The pillager
may indeed cite, as precedent, his former violence on every new occasion. The argument that one injury will justify another, has been frequently urged, and as frequently refuted; but when, by solemn compact, one party acknowledged as a right the injurious claim of another, he is bound by his own act, and must submit to the consequence.
The article before us permits the carriage of European goods, from our ports, to the colonies of enemies of Great-Britain, under three conditions. The first is, that vessel and cargo are bona fide American property.—This condition is proper and consonant to public law. Had the subsequent restrictions been stated as conventional evidence of that fact, they would, in the present point of view, have been unexceptionable. But standing as they do, distinct, additional conditions, they are the acknowledgment, on our part, that we have not the right to carry our own property from our own ports to the colonies of a belligerent; an acknowledgment which ought to be made.
(To be continued.)
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 9, 1807.
Yesterday the Court of Inquiry into the conduct of Commodore Barron , met on board the Chesapeake pursuant to adjournment. On account of the indisposition of commodore B. the court adjourned until this day week.
DANISH ISLANDS IN BLOCKADE.
Captain Tipling of the ship William and Mary , from Grenada, gives us the following information. That being bound from Grenada to St. Thomas, he was brought to off the harbour of the latter Island, on the 22d of last month, by a British brig; during the examination of the William and Mary's papers, a Tender arrived from Tortola with information for the captain of the brig, who immediately made prize of a Danish schooner then in company, and sent her to Tortola.
The captain of the brig warned captain T. not to attempt to enter St. Thomas or any other Danish Island, as they were in blockade. Being short of provisions capt. Tipling wished to get to Porto Rico, but was informed if he did and was boarded by any of the squadron, he would be made prize of. The commander of the brig would not indorse the ships papers, stating that the Danish Islands were in blockade. All letters were broken open, and strictly examined. The brig had "Enterprize of Boston," painted on her stern.
Important to Merchants and Underwriters. — Captain Strong of the schooner Diana Talbot arrived yesterday from Martinique, off which island, he was boarded by the British frigate Latona , was informed by the commander that British ships of war would capture all neutral vessels, trading from French, Spanish, or Dutch islands to British Islands.
The President of the United States arrived at Washington on Saturday last from Monticello.—The heads of departments were all expected in the course of the next day.
On the 8th of August, Buonaparte (whom the Paris papers style the mighty emperor) delivered a speech to the senate at Paris, from which the following passage is selected.— N. Y. Com. Adv.
"The house of Brandenburg, which was the first to conspire against our independence, owes its present existence to our friendship for the mighty emperor of the north. A French prince shall reign on the Elbe. All nations rejoice that the influence of England on the continent has been forever annihilated. I wish for a maritime peace: no desire of revenge will ever influence my determination in that respect. Nor can I indulge such a sentiment toward a nation, which is the sport of parties who tear her in pieces, and mislead her concerning her true interests and those of her neighbours."
TRIAL OF COL. BURR.
(Evidence of General Wilkinson, continued.)
TUESDAY, Sept. 29th, 1807.
After general Wilkinson had finished his address to the court, Mr. Martin asked him if he had the original translation of the cyphered letter of col. Burr—His answer was, I have not. I have looked for it, but cannot find it.
Gen. Wilkinson then said, that he wished to present the deposition of capt. Walback, formerly a member of his family. It went to explain his very general habit of corresponding in cypher—(See the deposition of capt. J. B. Walback.)
Mr. Wickham. Have you ever accurately deciphered the letter sent to the president? A. No. I have said that the only interpretation I ever made, was hastily done at Natchitoches. Mr. Wickham. Then you are not able now to point out the difference between Mr. Duncan's translation and the original letter. A. Specifically I cannot; substantially I can. Such parts were left out as were calculated to inculpate me for the reasons already stated.—Mr. Wickham. I observe one of the cyphers is in hieroglyphicks designed in 1799 or 1801. A. That is erroneous. When the hieroglyphicks were formed they were taken from a small slip of paper and annexed to that in your hand to prevent its being lost. Q. Can you tell when they were made. A. I cannot precisely. I have before stated the time as nearly as I can. Q. Can you tell upon what occasion they were made? A. For the purpose of communicating with col. Burr. Q. Do you recollect your having sent a letter to col. Burr, from St. Louis, in May or June, 1806? I have such an impression, but have not the most distant recollection of its contents. [Mr. Wirt submitted it to the court whether it could be proper for the opposite counsel to interrogate general Wilkinson as to a letter which was in their own possession. If they meant to rely upon the letter as evidence they ought to produce it. He considered it unfair to select such parts as might tend to inculpate general Wilkinson, and keep back those which would lead to an explanation of his conduct. Mr. Wickham said it was their own paper, and they were not bound to pro-
duce till they thought proper. Their object was to cross-examine the witness and see whether he was consistent with himself.—This they had a right to do. The Chief Justice said that the question would not be permitted to have any bearing on the cause unless the letter was produced. Any thing drawn out of the letter would not be testimony unless the opposite party who had it in their possession would exhibit it to the court. But it was obvious that they had another object which was to ascertain the consistency of the witness. Mr. Wirt. If the object be to shake the credibility of the witness, is it not fair to him and to the conduct of the cause to exhibit the whole letter. Mr. Baker. A very ingenious mode has been adopted by the gentlemen. We put the questions, and they undertake to furnish the answers, without leaving it to the witness to do it himself. We do intend to shake the credibility of general Wilkinson, and to make him produce the shake himself. Mr. McRae. I understand the court to say that the examination as to the contents of the letter shall have no effect unless the letter itself be produced.
Chief Justice. General Wilkinson says that he has no recollection of the contents of the letter.—The subject matter of the letter cannot be established by the examination. But the witness may be cross-examined for the purposes avowed by the opposite counsel.
Mr. Wickham. Do you recollect that you did write to col. Burr in 1806? A. I have before stated that I have such an impression; but I have no recollection of the contents of any communication made to him, although I remember the motive which induced me to write. Mr. Wickham. You have no recollection of any particular expression. A. No. Except in a letter of October or November 1805.—2. Q. Have you no recollection of any expression or sentiment expressed in your letter of 1806. A. I have no recollection. Q. Was it your expression that we should have a war with Spain? A. It was my opinion; and there was a very general impression that we should have a war with that power. Q. Do you recollect writing any thing respecting the measures of the government, in relation to a war with Spain. Have you no recollection of any opinion expressed in a letter to colonel Burr? A. I do not recollect having expressed any opinion respecting the measures of the government. The only expression of which I have any idea, is the one used in a letter of October or November, 1805, in which I believe I say "I fear Miranda has taken the bread out of your mouth." Mr. Wickham. There were letters published from you while in the neighbourhood of the Spaniards. Have you copies of those letters here? A. I have the whole correspondence. Mr. Wickham. We only want the letters of September and October, which state that war with Spain is inevitable. Gen. Wilkinson. I think I may have said so, and believe that I have papers which throw some light on the subject. Here are my instructions to the officers who commanded the troops when they left St. Louis—[Gen. Wilkinson handed to Mr. Wickham copies of his instructions to col. Cushing.] Mr. McRae. What is the date of those instructions? A. The 6th and 8th of May, 1806. Gen. Wilkinson said that he would, with pleasure, submit the whole correspondence, if he could do it consistently with his own ideas of propriety. But there were contained in it such secret military operations, as it might be improper to expose. Mr. Wickham. I think you state that at that time, the expectation of a war with Spain was very general? A. It was so: and if my instructions to col. Cushing can be read, they will shew my own impressions. [Here Mr. McRae read the instructions of gen. Wilkinson to col. Cushing of the 6th and 8th of May 1806; for which, see notes K* and L.]
Mr. Wickham. I think you have said that there was an universal expectation of a war with Spain, about the time when the troops of that nation crossed the Sabine. A. Yes. I have said so. I had made arrangements for a general attack. Mr. W. To what cause are we to ascribe the accommodation which took place between the two armies? A. To a wish to spare the effusion of human blood; and, perhaps, because on one side there was reluctance to fight. Mr. Wickham. Can you tell the particular motive which induced them to re-cross the Sabine, and change their position? A. I think I can explain them—Immediately on my arrival at Natchitoches on the 24th of September, I addressed a letter to governor Cordero, whom I considered the commander in chief of the Spanish forces on that frontier. I communicated to him my orders from the President, and urged him, on the ground of right and of humanity, to withdraw his troops from the east of the Sabine and re-cross that river. Whether this or the vigorous preparations for offensive operations which I immediately commenced on my arrival at Natchitoches, produced the effect or not, I cannot tell. But the fact is, that the Spaniards about the 27th of the month, raised their camp at Bayou Pierre, marching by their right-intersected the highway from Natchitoches to Nacogdoches, about 20 miles in my front, pursued that route, and re-crossed the Sabine about the 29th or 30th.
Mr. Wickham. Was this after you had received the cyphered letter? A. No. It was some time before. Mr. Wickham. Had you any correspondence with the Spanish commandant, on the subject of col. Burr's expedition against Mexico? A. None. The earliest communications which I made on that subject were after my return to Natchez. Mr. W. Has the jurisdiction of the United States ever been exercised as far as the Sabine? A. I cannot tell.—Mr. W. Was it in consequence of instructions from the government that you concluded the convention with the Spanish commandant? A. No.—Mr. W. I do not recollect whether that convention has ever been published. A. Never.—Mr. W. Have you any copy of that convention? A. Yes—But until it shall be the pleasure of the government to publish it, I do not think myself at liberty to divulge its contents. I do not think it reconcilable to the duty of a military commander to anticipate his government in the publication of official communications.
Mr. Wickham. Were there any secret articles in that convention? A. None—There was but one article. Mr. W. Was there any sum of money agreed to be paid on either side? A. Not one cent.
* The document marked K* referred to above, containing the instructions of Gen. Wilkinson to Colonel Cushing of the 6th May 1806, has been misplaced, and could not be procured in time for our paper of to day. [Vir. Gaz.]

Mr. W. You note two letters to the president, one of the 21st Oct. and the other of the 12th Nov. 1806. Have you a copy of that of the 12th of Nov. and will you give me leave to ask whether that letter was before the grand jury? A. It was submitted to the grand jury. [Mr. Wickham said that they called for a copy of that letter. If the counsel on the other side thought proper to oppose it, they might do it at once.] Mr. Hay. We shall certainly oppose the production of the letter. The president has been consulted on the subject; and he has excepted such parts as he thought it would be improper to produce. The chief justice remarked, that after the president had been consulted, he could not think of requiring from Gen. Wilkinson the exhibition of those parts of the letter which the president was unwilling to disclose. The whole letter having been before the grand jury, and acted upon by them; we certainly have a right to call for it also.] Mr. Wickham. Were the Spaniards in considerable force on the east side of the Sabine? A. They were reputed to be so. Mr. Wickham. What was the strength of the army of the United States? A. About 500 effective men. Mr. Wickham. What orders did you receive from the government in the months of December and February last? A. I cannot say what particular orders I received during those months. Owing to the frequent changes of my position, I was for more than six months without orders. But it is impossible for me to answer the interrogatory to the extent to which it is put, without subjecting myself to severe military penalties. Nothing can be more improper or dishonourable than to divulge military orders of a secret or confidential nature.
[Mr. Wickham. There can be no doubt but under the sanction of the oath which general Wilkinson has taken he may be compelled to give testimony as to the points on which he has been interrogated. In England, nothing is more common than for the most secret transactions to be disclosed in a court of justice. Considerations of delicacy in the witness have never been permitted to have any weight—Mr. Hay. There is a material difference. Those were cases between individuals; this is a communication from the executive government. We are not at liberty to dive into the secrets of the executive department to know what orders they give to their agents, and to proclaim those orders to the world;—orders which were given for the publick good. There can be no doubt but the publick good does require that various orders of the government should forever remain a secret. Mr. Wickham. The gentleman did not understand my question. I asked general Wilkinson what orders he had received from the government in relation to col. Burr.] Mr. Wickham. Did you receive any orders to attack col. Burr and his party? A. That question may require some qualification. Mr. Wickham. Did you send any officer in disguise to take col. Burr? I sent three. Mr. Wickham. Their names? [Mr. Hay said that he did not think general Wilkinson was bound to answer such questions; that he was not bound to furnish evidence against himself, or to subject himself to prosecution. Altho' he had believed that the exigencies of the times would justify the measures which gen. Wilkinson whether he would answer the question or not. General Wilkinson. If the question goes to criminate myself, I presume that I am not bound to answer it. Chief Justice. Would general Wilkinson be subjected to an action for sending to apprehend col. Burr unless he had been seized. Mr. Hay. It may go to criminate him as a military man. He may have acted without orders. Mr. Wickham. I do not presume that he acted without orders; but under the orders of the government. The Chief Justice said, that he could not perceive the application of the evidence; but as evidence was introduced to shew the flight of col. Burr from Washington, this, he presumed, was intended to account for it.]
Mr. Wickham. Will you state the names of the officers sent to apprehend col. Burr. A. Captain Hook, Lieutenant Peter, Lieutenant Mulford, Doctor Davidson, of the army, and Doctor Carmichael of the Mississippi Territory. Mr. Wickham. Did you direct them to go without uniform? A. I believe I did. Mr. Wickham. Did you direct them to conceal the object of their mission? A. I feel great delicacy in revealing my orders. (Evidence to be continued.)
(1) Deposition of capt. J. B. Walback. I had the honour to become acquainted with general James Wilkinson some time in August, 1799; became attached to his military family in December, 1800—was appointed an aid-de-camp in the spring following, and continued in that capacity until the last of November, 1804.
During the above period, I have witnessed that gen. Wilkinson did employ cyphers of different kinds in his correspondence, among them was an English pocket dictionary—Several of these cyphers I have made myself, designed copies of some of them are still in my possession, and others I have recognized since my arrival at the city of Richmond—Particularly one to the late gen. James Jackson, another to the late major general Alexander Hamilton, a third to a Mr. Hulings, then at New Orleans, a fourth to col. Cushing, a fifth to Mr. Silas Dinsmore and one to myself—Several of these were projected in 1802 and 1803, at the time the port of New Orleans was shut, and for the purpose of procuring & conveying intelligence to the government. Question—Did you ever observe in gen. Wilkinson any act, or disposition, which marked inattention to his duty, as to the zealous and faithful discharge of the trust reposed in him as an officer of the United States.
Answer—From my own observation and experience, (being now nearly twenty-six years in military life) I can declare that I have never known an officer more zealously devoted to the service in which he was engaged, and I can safely declare, that I have never seen an officer of gen. Wilkinson's rank, voluntarily and cheerfully expose himself to such privations, hardships and sufferings in the course of his duty, as I have seen him meet with alacrity.
Question—Do you know the hand writing of capt. C. Smith.
Answer—I do. Question—Are these Hieroglyphics in his writing.
Answer—They are. Question—Are they the same which were employed by col. Burr in his correspondence with gen. Wilkinson.
Answer—They are the same which are employed in col. Burr's letters, shewn me since my arrival
at the city of Richmond, and said to be delivered by Messrs. Swartwout and Bollman to gen. Wilkinson.
Question—Do you recollect when capt. C. Smith left gen. Wilkinson's family.
Answer—Some time in July, 1801.
Question—Do you think gen. Wilkinson afterwards saw or was near him.
Answer—I am certain not, because gen. Wilkinson did not return from the Mississippi until May, 1804, and capt. Smith resided in the state of Maryland, and died in the winter of 1803 or 1804.
Question—Have you seen gen. Wilkinson employ the pocket dictionary, now presented to you in writing cypher.
Answer—I have.
Question—Will you say in what year.
Answer—I am not positive as to the year, but it was during the period I was attached to his military family.
Question—Did you hear a sentiment from gen. Wilkinson, calculated to disaffect the troops, or to abate their zeal for its promotion.
Answer—No, on the contrary, I have witnessed that gen. Wilkinson always used his utmost endeavours to promote harmony, comfort and good order among the troops, and by his precepts as well as example, to insure subordination and patriotism. (Signed) J. B. WALBACK, Capt. Artillery.
I am content that the above shall be read as evidence in all cases, between the United States and col. Burr—and that any thing which may be added by the affiant, by way of answer to interrogatories may also be read. (Signed)
GEO: HAY, Att'y. U. S. for the Richmond District.
City of Richmond, set. Sworn to and subscribed before me an alderman of the city aforesaid, this 5th day of September, 1807. (Signed) Henry S. Shore.
(L.) Instructions from gen. Wilkinson to col. Cushing. St. Louis, May 8, 1807. 1 o'clock, A. M.
Sir, Advice yesterday received from major Porter, makes it my duty to direct the acceleration of your movements by every practicable means, and I trust that in the present state of the waters, you may reach Fort Adams on the 20th inst.
On arriving at that post, the information you may receive must determine the course of your conduct: should the Spaniards have resumed their positions East of the Sabine, or assumed a menacing aspect at Nacogdoches, you must add to your command every man at Fort Adams excepting a mere locum tenens , leaving orders at that place for lieut. col. Kingsbury to fall down to the mouth of the red river and there wait the return of a sufficient number of your barges for his transport to the high grounds, from whence it may become expedient for you, to march the whole of your command excepting the boats crews.
I hope major Porter may have taken the precaution to transmit to the executive a copy of the information he has forwarded to me, and that you may receive from that source, at an early period, decisive instructions for your government; in the mean time, tho' war be our trade, it is not only opposite to the genius and disposition of our country, but also to its substantial interests. The sword must not, therefore, be drawn but in the last extremity, to punish outrage, to resist invasion, to repel an attack.
Should indications justify it, (and you must take measures to ascertain if possible the designs of your neighbours,) you are to call to your aid, every man that can be safely spared from the garrison, under your orders, and will employ every pains and exertion, to put them in the highest state of fitness for offensive operations.
You will find in the hands of Major Porter orders from the secretary at war, which might justify you in pushing your neighbours beyond the Sabine river, should they have re-crossed it to the eastward. But as it appears from the publick prints; that a pacific negotiation has, on our part, ensued these orders, you must not strain their construction to favour the effusion of blood, and involve our country in the certain calamities and uncertain events of war.
Learn with all possible precision, the force, composition and station of the troops opposed to you; be yourself prepared for combat, and if a conflict must ensue, having previously animated your men by a strong exhortation, and sworn your officers, in their presence, to fall or conquer, make your onset with the bayonet, and your own glory, the honour of our arms and the interests of the nation, will be ensured and maintained.
Wishing you life and laurels, health and fame, I am, Your faithful friend, and fellow soldier, JAMES WILKINSON.
Col. T. H. Cushing, 1st Reg. U. S. Infantry. P. S. You are to take with you from Fort Adams an 8 inch howitzer, which you will find there properly equip't and amply ammunitioned.
NEW YORK, October 3. During the gale yesterday, the United States bomb ketch, Etia, parted both cables at the quarantine ground, and went ashore in the Kills, without receiving any material damage. The brig George, from New Orleans, was driven ashore a little below the quarantine ground, with the loss of her rudder, and other damage. The sch'r Maria, also went ashore above the publick shores, and received some injury.
October 5. New and positive orders, we understand have been sent to the officers in the military service of the United States not to enlist any British deserters.
We are informed that the English China fleet have sailed for England with only a small part of their cargoes; not having been able to settle the controversy which arose respecting the death of a Chinese.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND. On Thursday the ship Sally, captain Hinckley, arrived at Boston, from Liverpool. She sailed on the
28th of August, and brought London papers to the 25th. The Revenge, from the United States, had not arrived.
News from America to the 22d of July, had been received in England. The American paragraphs on the occurrence at Canton had been published.
The following are extracts from the papers. LONDON, Aug. 21.
City of London Tavern.—At a meeting of the Committee of American merchants,
PHILIP SANSON, Esq. in the chair:
The chairman stated that he had received a letter from John Richardson, Esq. Vice-President of the American Chamber of Commerce at Liverpool accompanying certain Resolutions of the Board, and their circular letter, dated the 11th inst. the same having been read, it was
Resolved unanimously, That this committee will be at all times happy to receive any communications from the American chamber of commerce at Liverpool, which may have a tendency to promote the commercial intercourse between the British empire and the United States of America; but with the knowledge that the negotiations of great political importance are pending between the government of this country and the American States, they are of opinion, that any interference on their part at the present moment would be improper: and this committee having no reason to believe his majesty's government to be disposed to an amicable accommodation of the present differences, see no necessity for associations being formed in the different manufacturing towns and sea ports for the purpose of collecting information as to the prospects of a good understanding or otherwise between the two countries. But if it should at any time appear that the efforts of this committee can be useful in promoting cordiality and harmony between the two governments, they will be ready to do every thing in their power for the attainment of so desirable an object. JOHN GRAY, Sec'y.
August 22. A letter from Copenhagen, August 11, states, that the British envoy Mr. Taylor, was to have his final answer the next day.
Accounts from Stralsund state, that the French have been repulsed with great loss in two attempts to storm that place.
The Gazette this day announces the appointment of Sir J. H. Craig to be Governor in Chief over Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the islands of Prince Edward and Cape Breton.
We have no dispatches from admiral Gambier, but rumours are current that Copenhagen was bombarded on the 15th and 16th, but without bringing the Danes to terms.
The "Opposition" continued to censure the expedition against the Danes.
It is reported, some pacific communications have been made to our ministers from Paris. Such overtures we think will be made but think they have not yet.
An order is issued for the capture of Oldenburgh, Mecklenburgh, Kniphausen and Pappenburgh vessels, if found trading with our enemies.
The order against the vessels of Mecklenburgh, &c. is in retaliation of Buonaparte's blockading decree. "It is probable the order will be extended to other neutrals, if any should remain."
It is reported Murat is to be appointed king of Switzerland.
Dispatches to July 29, have been received from admiral Berkeley. Official accounts from admiral B. of all the recent events on the coast of America are contained in these dispatches.
There is nothing now to prevent the discussion of the affair of the Leopard and the Chesapeake, as soon as Mr. Monroe receives his instructions.
August 25. A new petition from the Irish Catholicks, is to be presented at the next session of parliament.
We have Dutch papers to the 2d, and French to the 15th inst. New directions have been given to prevent the landing in Holland of any goods of British manufacture, and these orders are to be rigorously enforced by new commissioners from France.
An attempt has been made to set fire to the dock-yard at Chatham.
It is reported, that the Rochfort quadron have lately made an attempt to get out. It is said to be bound to Buenos Ayres with troops.
Still are we without any dispatches from admiral Gambier later than the 10th. Yet a Scotch paper of the 20th mentions the arrival of a vessel at Leith that morning in 5 days from Copenhagen, with the information, "that the British army was ready for debarkation on Friday last, and that it had been agreed to give up the Danish fleet, said to be about 20 sail of the line, to remain in an English port during the war." The previous accounts certainly had not prepared us to expect that the Danes would yield so easily. And indeed we cannot find from an Edinburgh paper, we received this morning two days later than the one which arrived yesterday, that any ship did arrive at Leith on the 20th from Copenhagen. The Leith list of arrivals on the 20th, 21st, and 22d, is given in the Edinburgh paper of the 22d and there is not one arrival in either of those days from Constrand or Copenhagen, from any part of the Baltic or the Sound.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. British ship Herald, Murphy, 61 days from Cork, Ballast, James Herron.—Spoke Sept. 18, in lat. 38, 33, long. 59, sch'r Nimrod, of and from Baltimore, bound to St. Sebastians, 6 days out—25th, in lat. 37, 55, long. 63, 30, ship Hope, from Nantucket, bound to Patagonia, 5 days out.
Sch'r Diana Talbot, Strong, 15 days from Martinique, Sugar & Coffee, John Maxwell.—Left there brig Swift, Young, of Newburyport, just arrived; sch'r Fair Play, Grinells, of Alexandria, to sail in 8 days; Lucy of Plymouth, just arrived; and several others names not recollected.—Spoke Oct. 4, in lat. 36, long. 73, brig Lydia, from Portland bound to Charleston—5th, Cape Henry, N. W. 75 miles brig George, Cox, of and bound to this port, 33 days from Honduras, supplied him with provisions.—Was boarded going in and coming out of Martinique by the British frigate Latona, and treated very politely.
Ship William & Mary, Tipling, 19 days from Grenada, Rum, Adam Boyd.—Spoke Sept. 22, off the Island of St. Thomas, sch'r Philip, Taber, of and bound to Alexandria, 3 days from Barbados and one hour from St. Thomas—27th, lat. 27, long.
71, 30, sch'r Sarah, of Fredericksburg, from Baltimore, bound to Cuba, 5 days out—Oct. 6; lat. 36, 26, long. 74, brig George, Cox, of and bound to this port, 33 days from Honduras.
On Tuesday the 13th instant, on Maraden's wharf, at 11 o'clock, will be sold the CARGO of the ship William and Mary, consisting of 110 punch. choice Grenada RUM. Terms, approved endorsed notes at 60, 120, and 150 days for sums exceeding 600 dollars; under and exceeding 400 dollars 60 and 90 days; under 400 dollars and exceeding 100 dollars 60 days; and cash for all sums under 100 dollars. Francis Smith, V. M.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust, will be offered at Publick Sale, on SATURDAY, the 18th inst. before the Eagle-Tavern, at 12 o'clock, A Valuable Tract of LAND, situated in Southampton, the property of Jesse Browne—Terms of Sale and other particulars, made known on the day of sale by J. C. Maigne, Trustee.
85 Tierces RICE, For Sale by George Raincock.
Landing from the brig Vengeance, capt. Chipman, 30 tons Russia HEMP, 100 pieces Russia Canvas, 1900 bushels Lisbon Salt. And in Store,
New-England RUM in hhds. & bbls. Beef, Pork, Candies, and Soap.—Apply to Phinehas Dana.
Liverpool Stoved SALT. For Sale on board the ship Jane, capt. Colley, 350 tons Stoved SALT, on moderate terms, if taken from along side—Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co.
Two handsome Bay HORSES, raised in this neighbourhood, one 4 and the other 6 years old, will make a good match. Apply to the Editor.
For KINGSTON, (Jam.) The Ship NABBY, capt. Rider. For freight of a few hundred barrels, apply to WARREN ASHLEY.
E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, Main-Street, Has received per schooner Sylvia from Boston, 14 packages of English GOODS, suited to the season, consisting of
Fancy Vesting; Patent Cord; Toilmlette; Casimires; 1 trunk 7 3/4 Checked Ginghams; 1 cheff. containing black Ticksets; olive fancy do. black do. do. black do. Velveteen; olive Genoa Cord; do. Drab; do. Olive Velveteen; 1 trunk Cotton Cambricks; 1 bale fine olive, blue, dark green, and Corbo Bockings; 1 cheff. best green Cotton Umbrellas, matted and mounted; 1 bale 54. 64. 74. 84. 94. & 104 Rote Blankets; 1 do. 20 pieces Duffel Blankets; 1 bale olive, light, dark and brown Duffel; 1 bale white, yellow, red, crimson, and green Baize; 1 bale white, yellow, red and crimson Flannel; 1 case French silk Umbrellas, 26 and 28 inches; 1 bale blue Cloths; 1 do. flout blue Plains.
The above Goods will be sold by the package or piece at cost and charges. October 9.
Education of Young Ladies, at Williamsburg.
MR. ANDERSON'S Institution for Female Improvement will be opened this season, under circumstances that cannot fail to interest parents who have daughters to educate. The united cares of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Camp, will be directed to the mental and personal accomplishment of their pupils, whose health, morals, and deportment will meet with that scrupulous delicacy of attention, which parental solicitude only can properly appreciate.
A large and elegant apparatus has been provided for the illustration of the studies of Geography and History; and in the cultivation of the English and French Languages, Mr. A. will avail himself of the latest improvements of those celebrated writers, Lindley Murray, of London, and N. G. Dufief, of Philadelphia, by each of whom he has been recently honoured with a copy of the last edition of their works.
The course of instruction will commence on the 20th October, and be completed about the 1st May following: terms of Boarding and Tuition for the whole period 100 dollars. Children under ten years old, at half price. Williamsburg, October 6. Iavist Nov.
Now landing from the ship Industry, capt. Wright, from Glasgow, and for Sale by the Subscriber, 7 hhds. Queen's Ware, 8 do. Ale, 40 kegs Red Herrings, 30 do. Barley, 80 boxes Window Glass.
Angus Martin.
Landing this day out of the schooner Diana Talbot, capt. Strong, from Martinique, 113 hogsheads, 3 tierces, and 1 barrel
First quality SUGARS, And 23 barrels best Green COFFEE—For sale on liberal terms by
Christopher Fry.
For SALE, A likely Negro MAN, about 25 years of age; he is a good sailor, and attentive to his duty. If not sold at private sale before Monday the 12th inst. he will on that day be put up at Publick Auction in front of the New-Market. For particulars apply to Robert Souter, Wide Water Street.
Landing This Day, CLARET in Hogsheads, very superior in quality, BROWN STOUT in casks of 6 dozen each. C. & F. WHITTLE.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber living in Granville County, North-Carolina, on the 13th instant, a likely bright Mulatto Slave named BILL, about 30 years of age. This negro is about 6 feet high, flat bodied, his hair light, and some beard on his chin, chews tobacco, his shoulders very much sun burnt, has large ankle and knee bones, small legs, somewhat bowed, and rather of an odd appearance. Had on when he went off a light mixed home spun coat, and a pair of black velvet pantaloons; can read print tolerably well, and say the Stag Chase in Harvie's Dialogue, which he is fond of repeating. It is probable he will change his name and endeavour to pass for a white man, which he may do without a minute inspection. All persons, particularly masters of vessels, are forewarned from harbouring, employing, or carrying off said Negro—Fifty Dollars reward will be given if brought home, with all reasonable expenses, and twenty dollars if confined in jail so that I get him again. John Howard.
Granville, Sept. 22, 1807.

Wood and Hastings, No. 76, Main-Street, Have received from London and Liverpool, via Baltimore, 60 packages composing a complete assortment of  Fall and Winter GOODS;
Amongst which are Best blue, black, bottle green, and olive broad Cloths; fashionable Cassimeres; coarse Cloths; coarse and fine Coatings; Flannels and Baizes; Kendal Coatings; blue and white Kerseys and Halfhicks; blue and drab Plains; Flushings; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swans- down; Bennett's Cord and Toilettes; Velvets; Durants; Calimancos; Russells and Bumbazets; Manchester Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheetings; Diapers and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dimities; Cambric Muffs; Ginghams; fancy Muffs; Hosiery; Pins; Thread, &c. &c.
Also, an assortment of French Lutestrings; silk Velvets; black and white silk Hosiery; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Tassels; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c. LIKEWISE, 10 bales India Cottons, 8 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls. October 5. if
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, Have now received the whole of their Fall Assortment from London and Liverpool, amongst which are the following: Best superfine Navy Blue, London
Brown and Bottle Green Cloths, fashionable Cassimeres, Coarse Cloths of every description, Superfine white and scarlet Flannels, Hosiery of every description, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Superfine Hollands for Shirting, Oznaburgs, Tow and Flaxen, Kendal Coatings in small assorted bales, Manchester Goods of every description, Best London Seine Twine, Nails 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, & 20d, Diamond head Spikes, all sizes, Glazed Gun Powder and Shot.
ALSO, 10 packages of German LINENS, Consisting of Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Hessens, Heedens, Flax- en Rolls, Plaitillas, &c. entitled to debenture, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper. September 28. 2m
Fall and Winter GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, and Planter, from London, an extensive and general assortment of Seasonable and Fancy GOODS,
Amongst which are 20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Blankets, 6 do. Plains and Halfhicks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c. 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 10 do. Twilled Sacking, 5 do. British Oznaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheetings, 20 tuns fashionable Goods, 4 casks Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kegs F and F Gun Powder, also an assort- ment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c.—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper. Richard & John Taylor. September 25. 2m
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mixed Cloths, Cassimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; La- dies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Children's beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's combs; Gentlemen's Heffian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epau- lete and silver Fringe; plain, tamboured, and Leno Muslin for dress; Callinees, Chambrays, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Coats; strong white Plains; mixed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Marseilles; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 25. if
FALL GOODS. We have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further sup- ply by the first arrival from London. J. & W. Southgate. On hand, a few very fine Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes. September 16. 2m
FALL GOODS. Just received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an exten- sive assortment of Cloths, Woollens, Hardware, and Cutle- ry GOODS, which will be disposed of very low by George M'Intosh. September 14. 1m
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an as- sortment of Fall and Winter GOODS,
Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Kendal Coatings, Yarn, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery, Powder and Shot, and a small assortment of Sadlery. They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS. September 14. 2m
Spring and Summer GOODS. The subscribers have received by the ship Hunter, from London, their supply of Fancy and fashionable GOODS, which they offer on reasonable terms for cash, or approved notes. Mackinder & White. May 1. if
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the estate of RICHARD P. PRECIOUS, deceased, are request- ed to deliver them to the subscriber properly authenti- cated, and those indebted are requested to make payment, otherwise claims will be commenced against them. Thomas Crossley, Adm'r. September 30. if
For SALE, Imported in the Galiot Fortune, captain Norton, from Te- neriff, 100 pipes and 90 hhd. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. if
Landing from the schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Driver, from Antigua, 96 punch. choice Antigua RUM, sixteen of which are five years old and very fine. In Store, Antigua and Tobago Rum, French Brandy, loaf and brown Sugar, barrelled Pork, Havana Se- gars, manufactured Tobacco, and 300 barrels superfine New Flour. Harrison Almand. October 5. if
WANTED, A quantity of Beans, Knees, Thick Stuff, Plank, &c. to be delivered at the United States' Navy Yard, Washington. Terms will be known by applying to WM. HALL, on Capt. Pennock's wharf, Town-Point. October 5. 3*
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly si- tuated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. if
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 canisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evan's best 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. October 5. if
Lost in Hampton Roads, on Tuesday night 29th ult. A small BOAT, with four oars, new and not painted, belonging to the U. S. Gun-Boat, No 60—Whoever takes up said Boat and deli- vers her to any of the officers belonging to the United States' squadron off Craney-Island, shall receive a suitable reward. R. Henley. October 5. 3*
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and si- tuated on a never-failing stream; although she works at pre- sent only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abun- dant supply for ten pair.—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's-Mills) about two miles farther, now in com- plete order, running one pair of stones and two saws.—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not su- perior to any in that part of the country.—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently be- lieves, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia.— Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp, within three miles of it, in which any num- ber of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. if
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead 30,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. if
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Nansemond, within one mile of Scott's Landing, a negro man named MO- SES, who since he has run off has changed his name to TOM SCOTT, having bought a free negro's pass registered in the Court of Isle of Wight county, by the name of Tom Scott; he is about 2- years of age, black complexion, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, rather stout and well made—he has a plea- sing countenance when spoken to, and lips in his common talk, but much more so when angry or talks fast; he was brought up on a farm, but as he has been run-away for these four years, he has been employed on board of different vessels, and now has the appearance of a sailor. I understand he was at Norfolk on the 30th last month as a sailor in one of the Baltimore Packets; he has a scar on his right wrist, occa- sioned by a burn, and a small knot between the elbow and shoulder of the right arm, occasioned by a whip. As he purchased the free negro's pass as above mention- ed, it will appear on an examining the pass and the fellow, that there are no marks as mentioned on this fellow in the pass un- less they are interlined.—I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying the said negro man out of the state, and all persons from harbouring him. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to me, or secure him in Norfolk County Jail. Ann Carstarphen. Nansemond County, October 5. 3*c
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of su- perior quality—For Sale by William Pennock. August 26. if
Turk's-Island SALT. The Subscribers being duly authorised, give notice to merchants and dealers in the above article, that they are ready to contract for the delivery of several cargoes of a choice quality at Turk's-Island, and receive payment by drafts on the United States, at sixty days sight. The present year having afforded a good crop, it is ex- pected the price will be moderate. Ample security if re- quired, will be given for the due performance of the contracts, and to insure punctuality and the utmost dispatch. Jas. & Thos. Tucker, Commerce-Street. September 11. 2aw3w
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Streets. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22. if
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-Street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. if
100 barrels prime New-York PORK, City inspection—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. September 18. if
REMOVAL.  WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main-Street, opposite Market- square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11. if
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 bags Coffee, 5 tiers do. prime green, 4 hogsheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 2 hhd. old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hhd. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hhd. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. if
For Sale, imported in the Thomas, from London, Double Gloucester, Pine and Berk- ley CHEESE, 10 ton Whiting, 300 dozen best London Stout—Apply to Nathaniel Boush. September 25. if
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse— For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape-Fear, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Of- fice of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. if
DESERTION. Deserted from the United States' Gun-Boats, on Monday the 25th inst., the following Seamen, viz PHILBY COLLINS, fair complexion, about 5 feet 6 in- ches high, blue eyes and sandy hair, was born on the East- ern Shore of Maryland. EPHRAIM BERBINGER, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, of a dark complexion, dark eyes, sharp face, and appears pleasant when spoken to; on the inside of the left leg he has two remarkable scars; has formerly sailed out of North-Carolina, and it is more than probable he has made for that state. JOHN ELLIOTT, a stout man, about 6 feet high, light hair, light complexion, speaks quick, was born in the state of Pennsylvania, and by trade a tanner; had on when he ran off, a white hat, nankeen pantaloons, blue pea jacket, and shoes without stockings. PETER LEBRETTON, a Frenchman, about 5 feet 8 in- ches high, speaks good English, has uncommon large whis- kers and black hair—Ten Dollars Reward will be given to any person who may apprehend either of the above mention- ed men, and Forty for the whole, in case he or they may be so secured that the commander of the Gun-Boats on this sta- tion gets them again, and a reasonable charges paid. John Lyon, Purser United States Gun-Boats, Norfolk. September 23. if
500 bbls. first quality Navy BREAD, 150 do. superfine Pilot do. For Sale by Stephen Harris. September 18. if
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the Ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. if
For Sale by the Subscriber, 70 crates EARTHENWARE, 12 casks Glassware, 30 groce Bottles, 100 boxes 8 by 10, 42 do. 10 by 12 Window Glass, 90 pieces Twilled Sacking, 5 boxes Pipes, 6 hogsheads Philadelphia Loaf Sugar, 6 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 1 pipe Madeira Wine, 9 do. Sicily Wine, 12 hogsheads Whiskey, 0-0 bushels coarse Liverpool SALT, 5000 do. fine do. 400 sacks fine do. do. 50 hogsheads Richmond, 100 do. Petersburg Tobacco, 15 bales Cotton, 3780 bushels Corn. Alexander Maclure. July 10. if
At Private Sale, BY S. MARKS, JUN. No. 31, Water-street, corner of Commerce-street, 30 hogsheads Sugar, 10 do. Molasses, 10 do. W. I. Rum, 2 do. Shrub, 9 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 1 do. country Gin, 100 bags Green Coffee, 200 boxes mould Candles, Teas, manufactured Tobacco, and Lard. July 13. if
GERMAN LINENS, &c. 16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Ruffia Sheetings, 80 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Short Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheeting, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars per box, 3 do. Plaitillas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. nealed bottling Wire, 2 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Li- nen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decan- ters, &c. Also, 6 elegant Terrestrial Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, in gilt frames, of the first Elegance, Elegance Chessmen, Elegant marble Statues, Flageolets and Clarinets, Urns and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fifes, Liquor Cakes, Oil Cloth, Flutes with four and six keys, Wafer and Waffle Irons, do. patent lined, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Velvet Ribbons, Toilet Looking Glasses, Fine Thread Stockings, Shaving Cakes, Elegant Cutlery, Elegant Writing Desks, An invoice of Watches, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, Watch Chrystals and Beads, Seine and Sewing Twine. For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11. if
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credit 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. if
For SALE, 32 punch. high proof Jamaica Spirits, A few puncheons Grenada and Antigua Rum, 500 hhd. good Molasses, 6000 bushels excellent St. Ubes Salt, Madeira Wine, barrelled Pork, &c. &c. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. September 28. 6t
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp- bell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water- street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his as- sortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 5 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hhd. and 6 bbs. Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kegs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kegs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 10 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candles, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. if
J. MORAN, Has received per schooner Liberty, captain Lewis, from Phi- ladelphia, in addition to his former supply of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, of the latest importation, Pepper, Allspice, and Mustard, Loaf Sugar, Chocolate, Soap, Candles, Spermaceti and Paint Oils, Powdered Black Lead, Roll Brimstone and Lampblack, Kedge Anchors, Boat Chains and Hooks, A variety of Hooks and Thimbles, Pump Bolts, Tackle, Barrel and hogshead Can Hooks, &c. &c. with an assortment of Tin and Japan'd Ware. And in Store, 1000 bushels Corn, a few hhd. Jam, Sugar, superior quality, a few barrels inferior do. with Coffee, an assortment of Queen's Ware; which, with a variety of other articles for vessels and family use, will be disposed of on mo- derate terms for cash or short credit. September 11. if
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A parcel of Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. if
SHOES.  E. STURTEVANT, Next door to Mrs. Cox, has received per schooner Polly, from Boston, in addition to his former very general assortment, Ladies' kid and morocco SLIPPERS, round and sharp toes— likewise Gentlemen's morocco and calf skin SHOES and PUMPS. Sept. 30. if
For RENT. The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. if
Will be Run over the North End Ground, Mathews County, the property of Andrew Vanbiber, on THURSDAY, the 15th instant, A match RACE of two mile heats, for Five Hundred Dollars, between Mr. Sterling Sewell's Snow Ball, and Mr. John Wood's Young Medley. The sub- scriber will have every accommodation for strangers who visit this Race, and for those who have it more convenient to come by water will meet with an easy navigation within a quarter of a mile of the Race Ground. No exertion will be spared to have every thing agreeable to those who may think proper to amuse themselves at this Race, and especially to gentle- men of the turf. Samuel Cosby. 3*
Landing from on board the Georgiana, from Amsterdam, Choice GIN in pipes, Holland Sail Cloth, Ticklenburgs, Glassware in small cases, Old Hock in cases of one dozen, Linseed Oil in casks, Dutch Smoking Pipes in cases, a quantity of empty Jugs— For Sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 30. if
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. 13. if
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundry. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town-Point. July 27. if
This Day landing from on board the schooner Huldah and Anna, capt. Fitzhugh, from Philadelphia, 8 hogsheads refined SUGAR, 10 pipes Cogniac Brandy, 15 quarter casks Imperial Tea, latest importations, 10 hogsheads and 10 barrels Rye Whiskey, 6 pipes and 4 barrels American Gin, 30 boxes Yellow Soap, 9 boxes China—For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. July 3. if
For SALE, A few hundred pounds of English PRINTING INK, of the first quality.—ALSO, A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office. Sept. 17.
For RENT, for one or more years, The Dwelling-House and Wharf in the occupancy of the subscriber, in that part of the town of Portsmouth called Gosport. William Wilkinson. July 29. if
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.