Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-08-29 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29, 1806.
[NO. 19.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1806.
Table with columns: ARTICLES, per, From, To, Remarks. Lists prices for various goods like Bacon, Beef, Brandy, Bread, Butter, Candles, Coal, Cocoa, Coffee, Cordage, Cotton, Duck, Flour, Fish, Fustick, Gin, Grain, Hemp, Hides, Indigo, Iron, Logwood, Lead, Meal, Mahogany, Molasses, Peas, Pepper, Pimento, Pitch, Pork, Raisins, Rice, Rosin, Rum, Salt, Soap, Sugar, Shingles, Staves, Tar, Tobacco, Tallow, Turpentine, Wax, Wines.
Premiums of Insurance on American Property. To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden. In the Mediterranean. Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands. British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas. Jamaica and Honduras. Porto Rico. Havanna. Cape-Francois, (unarmed) Ports in the Bite of Leogane. Ports on the South side of St. Domingo. City of St. Domingo, and places under the authority of France. Persia, India, and China. Coasters. Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 5 per cent. discount, looking up. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 435 dollars for 100l. sterling.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
From Bell's (Lon.) Weekly Messenger.
GENERAL MIRANDA.
It is the effect of the general order of established society that, regular in itself, it renders every thing which belongs to it equally regular. Honors, rewards, offices, in a word, all its distinctions are limited to a certain sphere, to property, perhaps, in popular governments, and to the hereditary nobility and their connections in monarchies. There is no expectation for any without this circle.
But in society, as in every thing else, the want not only regulates the supply, but the character of the supply. The most ordinary talents, and most vulgar acquisitions, are sufficient to the discharge of the public duties. Hence little more than the ordinary talents and vulgar acquisitions are found amongst the privileged class to whom these honours are confined. It will be found, in almost every country, that the class of nobility and the higher orders have never produced their proportion of talent, or even learning.
But what is the effect of this system of government, we speak of arbitrary governments, and the fundamental principle of the exclusion of all but the privileged class from the offices and honors of the state: what, we say, is the effect of this system upon the other orders of the people? Why simply, that having nothing to look to as a reward, they have no spur to any extraordinary exertion. There is no effort in the absence of emulation, and no excellence in the absence of effort. The whole mind of the state is paralysed—the great remain in indolence, because they can attain the ordinary objects of desire without exertion, and the lower classes will not toil, where their toil will not raise them from their destined obscurity.
Such is the condition of the Spanish monarchy at this moment with regard to the production of those eminent men whose aid it so much requires in this season of need. Will it not appear almost a paradox to say, that Spain can only be preserved by a revolution? yet it is only by this event that her latent powers can be called forth, that the dormant and not extinguished spark of her former national character can be re-enkindled. The season of peril and high reward will call this spirit forth. The necessity of the time will shake off those who are inferior to its demands, rank and place, the slaves of a court or a minister, the generals of a parade, and admirals ex officio, must then retire, and make room for merit of more efficiency.
These remarks are called forth by our present subject, who, born in some obscurity, and under a government any thing but popular, would have forever remained in that obscurity, had not that civil phenomenon, the French revolution, called him forth into action, and thence of necessity into distinction.
General Miranda is a native of South America. He was born in the Caracas, and was therefore a subject of the king of Spain. His family was a lineal descendant of the first settlers, and by his name, and their original rank in their province, we should be led to infer, that it was a younger branch of a noble family of the same title and surname in old Spain.
The grandfather of general Miranda had the office of governor of the province, and his father, we believe, looked to the same office; but the jealousy of the court of Spain here interposed—the father of Miranda, like himself, was a native of South America, and the policy of Spain held it as an established principle to commit no office of trust to a native.
Hence, perhaps, the first origin of the discontent of Miranda. But we say this by inference only. It is the folly of history to account for every thing. Perhaps the singular spirit of Miranda is rather to be imputed to a mind naturally restless—a disposition formed for adventure. Indeed when we call to our minds some of his peculiar traits, we are led to conclude that he would not have been less adventurous and intriguing, had he been born in England; however this may be, he had scarcely attained the period of youth, when leaving his home and country, he commenced his travels, or rather adventures, and this in a manner which sufficiently marked his ardent character. He resolved to travel on foot over the vast continent of America, North and South. Into these boundless regions did a youth, of scarcely twenty years of age undaunted, and we are almost led to assert, with a purpose, great, though perhaps obscure, then forming in his mind, fearlessly launch himself, and visiting cities, mountains and forests, obtained that accurate local knowledge upon which, he has built his present enterprize.
The most singular trait in this adventure, and what sufficiently marks his character, is, that he voluntarily performed it on foot. His family was very wealthy, and though no longer governors of the province, they were certainly, as having within the memory of many had that office, still more respectable in rank and consequence. Yet did the young Miranda, in the habit of a peasant, thus voluntarily undertake this painful labour of becoming acquainted with his native continent.
We believe he had not yet returned home, when the American war broke out. This we at least know, that he fought as volunteer in that war,—we believe in the last years of that contest for the great events and characters. Here he became acquainted with the French officers—an intimacy which led to the most prominent event of his life. He was naturally regarded in the army with admiration,—his courage, his spirit of adventure, and above all, his youth, threw an air of romance around him, which still farther augmented this general notice.
Upon the conclusion of peace he followed the French officers to the court of Versailles, where he was introduced to the late king. After travelling over France, and (we are minute that the reader may understand his peculiar character) visiting every old general; in a word, discovering his peculiar bias, he came to England, from whence he passed into Italy. He still preferred his early practice of travelling on foot. Perhaps he thought that it was the only effectual way of becoming acquainted with a country.
It is somewhat singular that he visited his own country, Old Spain, last. May it not be collected from this that he had already imbibed that spirit of discontent and dislike which has led to his present enterprize. Perhaps the principles of the American war were at work in his mind. We have nothing to say but to facts.
From Old Spain he returned to South America, where he reconciled himself to his family. Of this reconciliation we have indeed no certain knowledge
but collect it from the circumstance, that upon his subsequent return to Europe he was evidently possessed of a large property. His father, we believe died some years back, in South America.
Upon his return to his home, he made a second tour through South America, the object of which it is impossible to misunderstand. If he had sought nothing in his first travels but the gratification of an idle spirit of adventure, it was plain this was not the object of his second tour. He no longer visited the mountains and forests; his attention was now directed to cities, their fortifications, military works, &c. his examination, for such we may surely call it, was no sooner concluded than he took a voyage to New York.
What was his object in North America, except, indeed, it was that which appears to have been the great object of his life, it is impossible to say. Here, however, he remained till the second act of American independence, i. e. the French revolution, summoned him to Europe. He accordingly took ship for Rouen. We are here at a loss for dates, as we speak only from the information of the general's friends; we believe it was about 1789.
Here he remained for two years, when upon some business of the ruling party, he came as their private instrument to England. He here became acquainted with Mr. Pitt, who was accustomed to speak of him with admiration. He returned to France, and after a short interval back again to England.
His connexion with many gentlemen now living, the greater part of them in power, and others whose names it would not be prudent to mention, compels us to pass over some transactions in this country; it will be sufficient to say, that by a kind of intrigue, in which the English court had its concern, he obtained an high military command in the French armies. It is our full persuasion, however, that he had not the most distant intention to any treachery throughout this transaction. He hated indeed the ruling party, but he hated the cause of royalty still more—but we must again say, that prudence compels us to silence.
Chance or contrivance rendered general Miranda second in command under general Dumourier. It was the bold advice of Miranda to Dumourier, that, addressing himself to the army, he should avow himself the defender of the cause of liberty, and lead them against the tyrants of Paris. When the commissioners came to arrest Dumourier, Miranda advised that they should be put to death, and that Dumourier, swearing hatred to royalty, should appeal to France. The event is known—Dumourier escaped, but Miranda was arrested and thrown into prison, from whence, in the vicissitudes of parties, he escaped, and has since held his chief residence in London.
General Miranda appears to have been ever since occupied in preparation for his great and long conceived enterprize—that of revolutionizing, at least effecting the independence of his native country—South America.
The monopoly of Spain, and the regulations to which in common with every other parent country, she has subjected her colonies, has long hung a heavy yoke upon the necks of the colonists. The weight of this yoke has not been alleviated by the sense of the superiority of the mother country. The colonists have not the consolation that their servitude is the tribute of their protection:—as incapable of protecting as governing them, the mother country hangs a dead burthen upon her colonies. Like Anchises, in the fable, she is supported on the back of her children, but her children unlike Aneas, are not much pleased with the weight. In the language of the same fable, travestied "they care not how soon they shuffle off the old woman."
Thus it is at present, and thus has it long been, with Spain and her colonies. Her claim to their monopoly must be urged upon her former services, and not upon her present protection. But it is the persuasion of the colonies that this debt of former protection has been paid off by former servitude, and that the service of protection having ceased, the colonial REDDITUS, the monopoly and subjection, should cease with it.—In a word, that they should be no longer subject to a power which can neither give them an intercourse of commerce to mutual advantage in peace, nor probable protection in war.
The independence of North America gave birth to these principles—The French revolution has confirmed them. South America is now restrained within her obedience by the two bars only—a very weak military force, and a militia already corrupted, being in fact but the country itself.
It was in this situation that General Miranda conceived his design of effecting his favourite purpose.
He promised Mr. Pitt that with 10,000 men he would scour South America, and effect her independence. Mr. Pitt listened to him but there were two impediments—the state of our armies, and the positive refusal of Gen. Miranda to have any thing to do with the expedition if he were not at least second in command. There was indeed a third—a doubt as to the policy of throwing Spain into the already overwhelming monarchy of France. If France hesitated to incorporate Spain, it was in the apprehension that England would immediately seize her colonies. If the colonies were become independent, Spain would in the same instant become a province of France.
General Miranda, however, received certain promises which, had the late minister lived, would have been fulfilled. Mr. Pitt had a great mind. He was not to be daunted by inconsiderable dangers. We are persuaded that his views were latterly directed to Spanish America—but we cannot say that he intended to act as subordinate to the designs of Miranda.
What has been the subsequent course of Miranda? He had a mind above servility; he accordingly adopted the singular purpose of attempting this boundless enterprize, the conquest of half a world, upon his own single resources.
The reader cannot but recal to his mind those characters of ancient heroes, who leaving their town by night, with a chosen band of about ten or twelve companions, fearlessly scaled the walls of a rival city, and attacking a tyrant in his palace, effected a revolution before the morning sun. We request our classical readers to revert to the life of Acatius in Plutarch.
Let our English reader turn to the life of Drake, as he will find it in the works of Dr. Johnson; the character of Miranda will render that admirable biography more intelligible, and doubly interesting. We regret that our limits compel us to leave this subject thus imperfect, by hastening to an abrupt conclusion.
The enterprize of Miranda is founded upon the following circumstances:
1. From the boundless extent of the coasts of Spanish America, he can choose his point of landing.
2. From the same circumstances, the whole military force, that is to say, the military force from the mother country, is distributed into small detachments, and these detachments are most remote from each other. In no single post in America can there be a force of more than 1000 men.
3. The militia of the country is invariably in his cause.
4. If he could, therefore, raise sufficient force to withstand the attack of 1 or 2 or 3 detachments, for more could never join, he would be enabled to maintain his ground, revolutionizing as he went, and add his conquests to his first force.
Such are his grounds of hope—Upon his own resources, aided by a mercantile house at New-York, he has obtained three ships, and about nine hundred men. What these men—resolute men, Englishmen and Americans; upon such an enterprise, and with such a leader; what these men, we say, will effect against a force of twice their number of degenerate and perhaps faithless Spaniards, we leave to our readers. For our parts we have not the most slight hesitation to say that, unless the English force interpose, he must succeed.
Do we wish him success? Yes, from our very hearts. It will rescue one half the world from the dominion of the degraded sceptre of Spain; it will call it into independence and civil progress, and render America also a future worthy object of the historian.
Future ages shall see rising empires where they now see falling provinces. The sphere of letters, arts, laws, and agriculture, shall be confined only within the limits of the habitable world. The sun shall no longer rise and set on the dominions of the king of Spain, but upon the great and uninterrupted field of human happiness and human industry.
Landing from on board the schooner Harriot, 60 Tierces RICE, and a few bales of COTTON—For Sale by Fisk & Catlett. August 20. tf 100
FOR SALE, A Fire-Proof HOUSE in Little-Water Street, opposite Mr. David M'Allister's; subject to a ground rent of 44 dollars per annum, and rents for 240 dollars per annum; on a lease of 99 years renewable for ever—a long credit will be given for negotiable notes with approved endorsers. For terms, apply to James Mitchell, Stone Cutter.
Who has on hand, A supply of the best FREE STONE, to be cut on moderate terms. August 20 2w3* 94
FOR SALE, Now landing on our wharf, from on board the British Sloop Patrick Bourke, Capt. Blay, from Antigua, 14 hhds. Muscovado, and 26 tierces Clayed SUGAR, by C. & F. Whittle. August 18. tf 83
102 hogsheads choice SUGAR, Landing from on board the Brig Pease, from Trinidad.—For Sale by Moses Myers.
ALSO, 50 pipes 4th proof Cogniac BRANDY. August 18. tf 84
The friends of Thomas Norman John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
40 Dozen excellent PORT WINE, For SALE by Angus Martin. August 18. 4w 89
Received per the Schooner Ranger, 17 Puncheons Tobago RUM. 5 do. do. MOLASSES. For SALE by Wilson, Cunningham, & co. August 8. 3w 88
Dissolution of Partnership. THE Partnership of John D. Haldane, & Co. of Norfolk, expired this 11th day of August, 1806, by limitation of time, agreeable to their copartnership articles.—All persons having claims against the said firm, will exhibit them to the said John D. Haldane and Alexander Baird, for settlement; and those indebted to the concern, are requested to make payment to the said John D. Haldane and Alexander Baird, who are fully authorised to grant discharges. John Baird, John D. Haldane. August 11. 3w 72
FOR SALE, The LOT and HOUSES, whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office, a Kitchen, and other houses necessary for family use—a Well of good Water newly fitted, and a Garden lately pailed in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it, the remains of a Wharf which will make a good foundation to build on, with all the privileges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf—Also, two hundred and seventy-one and half acres of well timbered Land, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Fish and Oysters can be conveniently taken—Also, a Lot in Smithfield, between Mr. Pardie's and Capt. Todd's lots. For terms apply to Thomas Newton. August 1. tf 39
By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular 18 Pipes, 11 Hogsheads } Madeira WINE, 3 Qr. Casks } A Cargo of 100 of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stowed, 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 88
By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88
ANCHOVIES, By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular 18 Pipes, 11 Hogsheads } Madeira WINE, 3 Qr. Casks } A Cargo of 100 of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stowed, 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 88
By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88
ANCHOVIES, By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular 18 Pipes, 11 Hogsheads } Madeira WINE, 3 Qr. Casks } A Cargo of 100 of May SALT, 600 Sacks Liverpool stowed, 20 Hogsheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 88
By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88
ANCHOVIES, By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88

For Freight or Charter, The good Ship ALEXANDER, Miles King, master, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days.  FOR SALE,  12,000 bush. Liverpool stoved SALT, 30 Crates of well assorted CROCCERY WARE. Also—An extensive assortment of  FALL GOODS, Which will be disposed of on low terms, for Cash.  J. & W. Southgate. 116 August 27.  We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Captain Vickery, to a port in France, but then 350 hogsheads.  C. & F. Whittle. 112 August 25.  For ANTWERP, The good Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—For the remainder, about 500 bales of cotton are wanted, which will be taken at a moderate freight, if application be immediately made to Mess. Gallego, Richards, & co. Richmond; Rambaut, Gernon, & co. Petersburg, or to  James Maurice, & co. 109 August 25.  For SALE, The good fast-sailing Ship  ELIZA, coppered to the bends, burthen 275 tons.— For terms, apply to  Moses Myers. 106 August 22.  For Freight or Charter, The fine fast-sailing Ship FALCON, Robert Henderson, Master, burthen 273 tons, 14 months old, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days. Apply to the master on board, or  Phinehas Dana. 105 August 22.  For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary. Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay.  George Murray, & Co. 102 August 20.  For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship  ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 bds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or  N. Heron. 98 August 20.  For PHILADELPHIA, The good Ship Sch' JASON, Will positively sail in ten days. For freight or passage, (having good accommodations) apply to  D. R. Waddey, & Co. 101 August 20.  For Sale or Charter, The good Brig PEACE, E. Swain, Master, burthen about 93 tons.— For terms, apply to  Christopher Fry. Who has for Sale, in store,  4 pipes 4th proof BRANDY, 10 Hogsheads, and 10 barrels N. E. RUM. August 18. 81  For Sale or Charter, The fine stanch, fast sailing Brig  ANN ELIZABETH, Richard Owens, master, 4 years old, burthen about 1300 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to  John Brown. Who has received from Madeira by said Brig, a few pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks  London particular Madeira WINE, which will be sold low by applying as above. August 11. 66  For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1300 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to  John Davis. 908 Portsmouth, July 16.  For Charter, The fast sailing coppered Ship  FRANKLIN, Luther Dana, Master, burthen 500 bds. to-bacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber  William Pennock. 60 August 8.  For Charter, The American Ship SALLY, James Rowe, master, burthen 340 tons.—She has only performed one voyage, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to  Warren Ashley. 48 August 4.  For LONDON, The fine new Ship MARIA, James Rowell, master, burthen about 400 bds. on her second voyage, has good accommodations, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in ten days, half of which is already engaged.—For freight of the balance or passage, apply to  Richard Bowden, & Co. 910 July 16.  FALL GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the Ship Alexander, Capt. King, from Liverpool,  A part of their FALL GOODS, and are in daily expectation of receiving the balance of their assortment per the first arrivals from London and Liverpool.  Richard & Jno. Taylor. 115 August 27.  FOR SALE,  430 Shares MARINE STOCK, For Cash.—Enquire of the Editor of this Paper. August 23. 113  Lost Yesterday,  The KEY of an Iron Chest. A reward of TWO DOLLARS will be given to any person who finds, and will deliver it at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Aug. 25. 110  FOR RENT,  A HOUSE in Main-Street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. George Dashiell; possession may be had on the second day of September next. Apply to  James Tucker. 107 August 22.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW  THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29, 1806.
Captain Driver, who arrived here this morning from Algeziras, which place he left the 23d July, informs us, that it was said that the Spaniards were immediately to enter Portugal; that thirteen regiments at Algeziras were in readiness to march for that object, at a moment's notice. In our marine list, our readers will perceive that the Spaniards have commenced the old system of depredation on American commerce. Our treaty with Spain says, that free ships shall make free goods, unless these vessels were laden with contraband articles, there could be no legal cause of condemnation of their cargoes.
The United States ship Constitution , was at Algeziras the 23d of July.—[Vide ship News.]
We are sorry to observe, and as our readers will perceive by the ship news, that the effects of the late gale, have been so destructive on the coast.
Last evening anchored in Hampton Roads, the French Frigate Sybele , of 40 guns, under Jury Top-Masts, having lost them, and otherwise damaged in the late gale. The Sybele was not of Jerome Buonaparte's fleet originally, but of Commodore L'Hermite's squadron, which did so much damage to the British trade on the coast of Africa, and was composed of the following ships: Regulus of 74 guns, President and Sybele, of 40 guns each, Servillient brig, sent home.
CULPEPPER, Esquire, is elected a member of Congress, for the district of Fayetteville, in the room of the Hon. DUNCAN MAC FARLAND, Esquire. This is as it should be; Mr. Culpepper, we are informed, is a Federalist, but of which we are not certain.
From England.—Mr. Lyman, passenger in the Sarah from London, arrived at Boston, confirms the information hitherto received of the sincere desire of the British government to be on amicable terms with America. The sentiments of Mr. Fox were well known. A speedy restoration of a good understanding was confidently expected. Mr. L. is incredulous as to the report of an approaching peace between Great-Britain and France.  N. Y. Pub.
From the Western World.
THE KENTUCKY SPANISH ASSOCIATION, BLOUNT'S CONSPIRACY, AND GEN. MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.
Continued from the Publick Ledger of the 15th of August.
We have now presented the publick with the leading features of this conspiracy, and the names of two or three of the principal projectors. It remains to investigate the means which were planned to carry their plot into execution, with those other characters of distinction who joined their views, and were abettors of the design. Here however we feel ourselves treading upon the most delicate ground. Several of those men are out of our reach, and to devolve their crimes upon their friends would be ungenerous and unjust. Others again, although present have probably repented of the rash and traitorous idea, and since, have become warm supporters of the federal government, we mean of the government of the Union. Under these circumstances, we have judged it most advisable in many cases only to use blanks or stars in place of names.
The leading men in the state who approved of or participated in the scheme of the conspirators, and whom we chuse to designate in this manner were Mr. —, Captain ***** Judge — and Colonel —. Several have supposed that col. — was merely seduced into approbation by judge —. No supposition, however, is more unfounded. Col. —, even when a youth had more influence over judge — than the latter had over the former. For Col. —, as a private character, we entertain the highest respect; we are confident that his moral deportment in life, is perhaps unrivalled; that he is a kind husband, an affectionate father, and a sincere friend; but viewing him as a politician, we have no hesitation in pronouncing that his mind is strongly biased towards power. The cautious reserve which attends all the actions of Colonel —, pointed him out, a proper confidant for the conspirators. All the communications of the party were entrusted to his care, and he was usually referred to, as the source of information on all points in the conspiracy. He was possessed of the correspondence between Wilkinson and Giozo, between Gardoque and Brown, and of many letters from M — and Mr. — on the subject.
The literary abilities of M —, which were celebrated over the union, made the acquisition of his name an object of earnest pursuit with the party. The well written letter, justifying the conduct of the citizens of Kentucky, as to some of the late measures of the general government is a sufficient proof of the extraordinary talents of this gentleman, at the same time that it presents the deplorable deception and hypocrisy practised on the people of this country, by some who affected an unison of political sentiments with him, while in reality their treasonous purposes made them the proper objects of allusion, to which his intelligent comment could be pointed. Who could have imagined or even believed, that associate in treason could affect a friendship for him who had penned the following sentence?
"Pause then, my friend, and think deliberately dispassionately, and do not let any improper conduct in a foreign nation, to which your attention is artfully turned on one side, blind you to imminent danger which hangs over the liberties of your country, on the other. At the time you are calling out arm, arm, against the foreign foe, who you say threatens the independence of our country, do not shut your eyes to domestic violations of our constitution, and our liberties. What will it avail us, if we can preserve our independence as a nation, nay, if we can even raise our country to the highest pitch of national glory, provided we at the same time lose our own liberties? If France is at this time subjected at home to the military despotism which is said to reign there; will the conquest achieved by her arms, and the glory which surrounds her, compensate the people of that country in the smallest degree for their lost liberties? Can the power and consequence of tyrants, ever alleviate the miseries of their slaves? If they cannot, we ought to consider it as a truth of the most important nature, that independence abroad is of no real value, unless it be accompanied with liberty at home."
This gentleman was well informed when he wrote this letter, that the illustrious Washington knew all the proceedings of the conspirators, that he had a most watchful eye over them, and his arm ready to strike their first movement. Mark, then, the artful language which he uses, in expressing his sentiments of Washington: "But we cannot put implicit confidence in any man's opinions (Washington's opinions) neither can we be duped, by an expectation of receiving a kind service from him, which his present situation as commander in chief, will not enable him to render. When he was president, he had it in his power and it was his duty, to dictate the measures which were to be pursued; but as commander in chief he has no hand in directing publick measures, and is equally bound with a corporal, to obey those that are directed by others. His influence and his talents, may have a great effect in carrying into execution those measures which are dictated by others; and if those measures are wise, just and constitutional, his services as a general will produce the happiest consequence. But if those measures should be weak, destructive and unconstitutional, then the great support they would receive from his name and talents, would be the greatest of misfortunes to his country.—As commander in chief, we may safely calculate upon receiving the most essential services from him, against any invading foreign enemy; but as commander in chief, we cannot derive any aid from him, against domestick tyranny and violations of our constitution."
Captain ***** has been for upwards of twenty years the intimate friend of Wilkinson. The domestick vicinity in which they lived together in Woodford for several years, is well known.—This circumstance, therefore, easily accounts for the bitter and prejudiced enmity which the Fayette captain possesses against Mr. John Randolph. The talents, patriotism and unrivalled eloquence of Mr. Randolph, capt ***** abuses in every company. He had even the impertinence to affirm not many days since, that few individuals in Virginia estimated the abilities of Mr. Randolph, but Mr. George Hay, Mr. McRea, and major Scott, of the city of Richmond, Va. It is true that the opinion of major Scott, the marshal of Virginia, carries with it not more weight than the babbling of an old woman; but the judgment of Mr. Hay, will be revered as long as the essay of Hortensius lives. The secret, however, is, that Mr. Randolph has been always opposed to the appointment of general Wilkinson, and this is a sufficient cause for him to incur the resentment of capt *****. The occasional trips which capt ***** made to Virginia, afforded him an opportunity of sounding several characters in that state as to the probability of success, and many persons we have been informed emigrated to Kentucky for the express purpose of joining the conspirators; those characters, viz. who like Wilkinson possessed more ambition than wealth, and were actuated more by gold than a love of their country.
Judge — has been uniformly a confidential friend of Wilkinson, and was principally entrusted with the charge of his domestic affairs, when the latter left the state. Although this judge was unquestionably a partizan in the scheme, yet it is the opinion of some persons that he was in a great measure deceived, and in reality only contemplated a separation from the union and a commercial treaty with Spain. For ourselves, until we are in possession of conclusive evidence, relative to certain circumstances which have been narrated by several individuals, we shall not hazard an opinion.
There is another gentleman whom we regard it as a duty to name, not with the view of implication, but exculpation, viz. Mr. Breckenridge, the present attorney general of the United States. It has been rumoured for several years past in those circles where the conspiracy was talked of, that Mr. Breckenridge was an active projector in the business.—But the charge has been extremely unjust. We know from public letters in the possession of a gentleman in this state, that although Mr. Breckenridge had some knowledge of the Spanish Association; yet, he opposed and reprobated whenever required, every idea of a separation from the union. The opposition which he made to it, was also the means of his incurring the resentment of a leading conspirator, who ever since has used his exertions to defame and destroy the political reputation of Mr. Breckenridge.
It appeared obvious that the first necessary preparation for throwing the state of Kentucky under the yoke of Spain, was to procure an entire separation from the union. To enforce and effect this, the minds of the populace were excited by inflammatory speeches against the executive of the United States. It was endeavoured to be shewn in those publick hangues, that the United States were bartering away the navigation of the Mississippi: that they were oppressing the citizens of Kentucky with a load of national debt, and imposing hard and restricting laws. General Wilkinson in a public speech, made at Lexington, (which we are informed is printed in Imray's history of North America,) used many arguments of this description, doubtless with a design of rousing the people to acts of sedition and violence. The idea of a state being entirely unconconnected and independent of other states, is certainly a gratifying one to its citizens, and we are not astonished that the conspirators under this plausible and popular cloak, should have drawn many followers. When a separation could be effected and Kentucky with the adjacent western Territory no longer protected by the Atlantic States; they conceived that the refractory citizens might be easily subdued by the joint assistance of the conspirators and a military force from New-Orleans. It was at this period that the military command of the whole, as we have stated, was offered to Gen. Scott, who with indignation refused it. Commissions were made out for the subordinate officers, to the number, we are informed, at least of 150, in the state of Kentucky.
The individuals who were to fill the civil offices were likewise designated. These were not merely nominal commissions, but the holders of them received the adequate pay from the Spanish government.
In respect to the proofs of general Wilkinson holding a commission from the Spanish government for this purpose—these are unquestionable, and shall be produced at the close of this investigation. The character of Wilkinson as one of the warm supporters of the Adams administration is equally notorious. "We have stated his hurrying away to Philadelphia immediately after the election of John Adams, to pay his obedience in the court of the Brain-tree monarch. When he was on this royal visit, he met, by accident, with judge Symes, of the state of Ohio. Wilkinson and he had formerly been intimate in the army. Wilkinson accosted his friend, the judge, with the following expression:—"Well judge, have you been waiting upon our President," upon Symes replying in the negative, Wilkinson answered, "O! my friend, there is no kicking against the pricks, times are much altered since you and I fought together in the revolutionary war, and if we have any regard for our own interest we must alter likewise."
Wilkinson and Adams perhaps had seen each other formerly, but their intimacy only commenced at this period; and we have the best reason to believe, that the rupture between Mr. Adams and General Hamilton first originated in the base insinuations of Wilkinson.—General Hamilton however unfortunate he might have been in his political principles, is well known to have been a real soldier, and as a soldier open and candid. If his principles were aristocratical, he avowed them. If he
bore an animosity or entertained an unfavourable opinion towards any individual, he declared so; but he was no traitor or conspirator. He knew that Wilkinson was both, and that he would sacrifice his country as soon as his friend. He had traced and marked all the actions of Wilkinson from his intimacy, with Gen. Gates, until his visit at the levee of President Adams. Gen. Hamilton knew that Wilkinson rose by the favour of Gates, from the same cause that actuated James the 1st of England, in the creation of Peers and Nobles, " Formosum pastor Corydon ardebat Alexin. " As the conduct of Wilkinson under Gates is not very generally known, we shall repeat it here:—The evening previous to the celebrated action of Saratoga, the brave Colonel Hardin, advanced within the lines of the British, and unobserved, took a particular view of the position and strength of their forces. In returning to his camp he met Wilkinson, who was strolling about on some pleasure party; and knowing his intimacy with Gates, he communicated the information he had obtained within the British lines. Wilkinson related it immediately to his general, but in place of giving Hardin the credit, he took the whole to himself, magnifying the story with an account of several hazards he had encountered on his return to camp. After the capture of Burgoyne and his army, Gates embraced the opportunity of raising his favourite to the rank of Brevet Gen. & sent him with an account of his victory, in hopes that the preferment might be confirmed. Wilkinson, however, in place of attending to the importance of the despatches which he bore, loitered away his time in amusement until congress were informed of the success of Gates, several days before the arrival of Wilkinson. When the motion therefore was made to confirm the commission of Brevet General, one of the members observed, that in his opinion " a pair of spurs was a much more suitable reward for the young officer. "
These anecdotes, although trifling, may serve to elucidate the character of Wilkinson, of which general Hamilton was well informed; and Wilkinson was equally aware that while Hamilton retained the confidence of the president, it would be vain for him to expect favour. The address of Wilkinson was well adapted to impose upon the conceited and credulous mind of Mr. Adams; by which means, and with the aid of his colleague speculator, Jonathan Dayton, he easily effected a dryness between the president and Hamilton, which finally terminated in an open rupture.
The name of Jonathan Dayton will make a more conspicuous figure towards the close of our investigation, when the secrets of Aaron Burr, Edward Livingston, the chief justice Prevost of Louisiana, Gen. Smith of Baltimore, Col. Smith of New-York, &c. will be unfolded. At present it is only necessary to observe, that Dayton and Wilkinson have been in constant habits of correspondence since the first dawn of the Spanish association in Kentucky.—That Dayton and John Brown, although they opposed each other in congress, were inseparable friends in private.—That the Rev. John Mason, the brother-in-law of John Brown, and author of a scurrilous pamphlet, entitled " The voice of warning, " against Mr. Jefferson, is the warm political friend and constant associate of Jonathan Dayton.
In our second number, we gave a memento to his honour Judge Sebastian, which we hope he will regard. It is not our wish to disturb his repose or vex his disposition unnecessarily; but a train of incidents connected with him, force us, to put the following question, which we trust his honour may explain satisfactorily. What powerful cause operated upon Judge Sebastian in 1796, to leave his seat on the bench, and hurry down to New-Orleans, without returning for two years; receiving at the same time his salary as judge from the citizens of Kentucky? This voyage when coupled with the expedition of his son Alfred, a few months previous, certainly is mysterious and merits explanation.—The dignified style in which he and his son returned, shewed that they were viewed as no common visitors in New-Orleans. A Spanish galley, with a proper military guard, carried the judge and his son Alfred to Louisville, and the Spanish officer who commanded the galley was entertained afterwards for several days at the judge's house. We believe it will be allowed, that such marks of distinction would not have been conferred upon every Kentuckian; nay, we extremely doubt, had Washington himself descended the Mississippi, whether the governor of New-Orleans would have ordered an armed galley to escort him back. Soon after the the judge's return, two letters of a treasonable nature were intercepted by Mr. C— of the Indiana Territory, to persons at New-Orleans; but Mr. C— has never revealed or made publick the name of the writer. A boat loaded with dollars for persons in Kentucky, having treasonable papers on board, was likewise examined in the end of the same year, by a lieutenant Steel of Wayne's army. These are facts which we recommend to the judge's most serious consideration.
AN ACCOUNT OF CAYENNE,  By a gentleman who went there the beginning of the year 1802.
Cayenne has nearly 500 miles of sea coast; the soil is in general of a very superior quality, but it is better adapted for the cultivation of cotton, cocoa, annatto and spice, than for sugar or coffee. The almost continual rains which fall there, prevent them from procuring fuel for the manufacture of sugar, or preserving coffee.
Negroes, formerly slaves, who were emancipated by the late system of government established in France in 1796, exceeded 18,000, but owing to their late bad habits, are reduced to 11,000, although there were 1500 captured and carried in there since. Of the 11,000, about 5,000 work as labourers; and the able women and men get 7d. the boys and girls 5d. sterling per day; blank days regularly stopped, and no allowance more of any kind is given to them; if sick, no medical attendance or nourishment whatever is afforded; but they are treated in that indifferent manner which labourers are in Europe, without the advantage of relief from charitable institutions. About 5000 negroes, who were formerly slaves, live in the vicinity of the town, and have given encouragement to 30 additional billiard-tables, (there are 40 in all, in town and in the suburbs.) These people plant cassava near to the town, where there is a very extensive tract of unoccupied land, and are employed in this way, and in taking cat and other bad soft fish in the mud near the town, about three hours daily. They make a dish which is the farina (cassava flour) of the fish mentioned, and country pepper; this is call pimentelle , and on this they make their repast daily, contriving on all occasions to get taffia (low wines or rum only once distilled) with which they are daily intoxicated. The cloathing on the 11,000 people before mentioned, at a fair valuation, is not worth so many pence. Intoxication, want of clothes, nourishment, medical attendance, &c. account for the decrease. The old well-disposed negroes are disconsolate, and earnestly wish for the old system.
Religion, none; there are two churches in town, the field artillery is in one, and the oxen for the army in the other; only one clergyman remained in the colony.
Produce, about 1150 bales cotton; 800 hds. rocou, or annatto; 100,000 lbs. cocoa; 80,000 lbs. cloves.
There is a great variety of beautiful and valuable wood for furniture: there was a Swedish ship taking in a load of it for London, making a second voyage with it.

White inhabitants not employed in the government or administration, 1000; a great number of old military men, mostly very respectable, many very old, but all chagrined and poor, in consequence of their being deprived of their former resources.
Government—Victor Hughes is not only supreme, but is without council, controller, or any check whatever on his conduct; he has augmented the imposts ten fold; he is carrying on an extensive mercantile business, and with the authority he possesses to relax or insist on the duties, he procures every thing that is desirable. His measures, as formally, are rude and arbitrary; he will not allow a planter to kill his own cattle, but insists on their being sent to his butcher, who accounts to the planter as he pleases, and if he spares him five or six pounds of his ox it is a favour. Hogheads of fish, barrels of herrings, &c. are opened on the quay and inspected, before a planter can convey it to his plantation; this is a precaution to get the 10 per cent. duty. Planters by this delay are often detained one and sometimes two tides. Duties on imports and exports 10 per cent. even on lumber and provisions.
Fortification—has been strong; the old town is walled round and has a deep ditch; nothing has been done to the works during the late war, and they are now in a ruinous state, most of the guns dismounted; they depended on the want of water, there being only two and an half fathom within cannon shot of it. Garrison—consists of about 1200 men, of whom 800 Europeans, 400 blacks; the black troops get salt fish and farina, sometime herrings and corn roasted in the ear. There is a chief of division, but Victor is at the head of every thing.
Cloves are very much cultivated, and do not require more care than coffee, are very productive; a garden 200 yards by 150 produced 400 lbs. last year, and was the first time of their bearing; it was expected to make 600 lbs. this year. The republic has a very extensive clove walk, which will, it is expected, produce 50,000 lbs. this year.
Birds—more different species here than in any place I ever was in; a collection of 420 was lately sent by Victor to Madame Buonaparte, and another of the same kind remain; they are beautiful.
Quadrupeds,—a great number of different species; small deer in abundance.
AFFAIRS IN HOLLAND.
King Louis had scarcely set foot in his new dominions, when he began to exercise his royal prerogative. He has announced that it is his intention to confer the following dignities upon some of those persons who have been most instrumental in placing him upon the Throne of Holland; Verheul is to be created Count of Vianew; Gogel, Baron Breda; and Six, Count Kuglenberg.
The new king of Holland has promised his vassals a new coinage—provided they will furnish the bullion.
From the Freeman's Journal.
MR. M'CORLE.
Subjects which involve national considerations, and interest the liberties of a people, cannot be too often brought into publick view. The utility of the press is discoverable in the communication of principles, which by being cherished, may establish as much human felicity as the nature of things will admit of. For rising generations we can do nothing more advantageous than to initiate them into the principles of publick and private sobriety, into the amor patriæ, the love of our political institutions, the work of departed illustrious sages, whose memory should be made to be dear to them. All ill-natured reflections and aspersions of private character should be carefully avoided, as the example becomes pernicious, and leads gradually to imitation. The purity of the press, which has been justly denominated the palladium of our rights, is corrupted, and disseminates a fatal influence through the walks of society.
It is a well grounded assertion, that the liberties of a people, to be permanent, must be grounded upon virtue and knowledge. Keeping it steadily in view, let us venture upon a few observations which will illustrate the encouraging fact. A people early initiated, not only into the profession, but also, the practice of virtue, will diligently guard against every principle that serves to obdurate their feelings, and lead them into the adoption of sentiments adverse to individual happiness and national felicity. Before they hastily adopt any line of conduct, they will survey it in every point of view; and, as it may appear commendable or disreputable, will either cherish or abandon it. It will be their greatest study, as well as pride, to preserve that inward tranquility and serenity of soul, which make a man feel the noble dignity of his nature and character, and prompt him, at all times, to the prosecution of every meritorious act. They will naturally contemplate society, as composed of brethren whose prosperity they are sacredly bound to consult, and so far from giving them an injurious example, will always endeavour to exhibit an amiable picture for imitation. If they see one of their fellow citizens in danger of running into the gulf of immorality, they throw themselves into his way, and endeavour to save him from destruction. They consider him one of the links in the great chain of society, whose profligacy will deprive it of a degree of strength necessary to its preservation; and aid to corrupt the wholesome stream which ought to run through every part of it. They see that a virtuous union is necessary to national happiness, and that, without that union, the great fabric of our liberties is in danger of injury, in danger of destruction. If they see knowledge contemptuously derided, & considered necessary for them only to whom the management of public duties is confided, they spurn at the idea, and shew, that every man ought to possess it to enable him to judge of the measures of public characters. They impress the great truth upon the mind, that a concentration of knowledge and political wisdom in a circle of a select body, will pave the way to a gradual introduction of tyranny, and the formation of a stupendous chain, which will be likely to fetter the public liberty. They promote, as far as is in their power, the establishment of institutions of learning, where the youthful mind may store up as much knowledge as will enable him to guard, in future years, against the artifice and cunning of designing men, and counteract their machinations in a manly and independent display of solid honest argument. They consider that religion and morality should ever accompany knowledge, if it is to be productive of good effects, and neglect no opportunity to shield them from indecent and sacrilegious attacks of dangerously open and more dangerously private assaults. They make it their care to recommend tutors who are not unworthy of training youth in the discipline of religious truths, as no expectation of proper tuition can be indulged from a man who prevents them himself. A people thus armed by a sense of religion and morality, possessing the necessary knowledge for understanding public measures, are armed to some effect. While they exercise prudent suspicion (which ought never to be lost sight of) of their representatives, they will be ready to check every undue attempt at power—and, he who violates, in the smallest degree, the confidence reposed in him, will be deservedly dismissed, without ceremony.
What has such a nation to dread? united and firm, they laugh at every attempt to enslave them. They enjoy, in peace and contentment, the result of united labours; and should their situation at any time, be invaded; should a proud and ambitious foe seek to interrupt the quiet of the cottage or the industry of commercial and manufacturing industry;
they will know and recognize but one object, "the preservation of their liberty and happiness." Americans! be it your care and duty thus to act, and Providence, seconding your benevolent and laudable exertions, will crown them with prosperity, and enable you to transmit to future generations, the blessings which you may enjoy, under a good, wise and patriotic administration.
MONITOR.
PHILADELPHIA, August 22.
Melancholy. —By the arrival of the brig Endymion, captain Suter, 16 days from Laguira, we are informed that a part of the crews of Miranda's schooners, taken some time since by the Spaniards—viz. captains Donohue and Gardner, Messrs. Lippencott, Ledlie, Paul, George, Kirkland, a Polish gentleman, and one Smith, a butcher, of New-York, were all hung, and their heads set upon poles a few days before the Endymion sailed, and the other part of the crews (48 in number) were condemned to the mines for ten years. The same accounts say, that Miranda had received a reinforcement of 10 sail, and gone against the Carracas; but that no fears were entertained by the Spanish government.
LONDON, June 26.
Various changes in the administration are talked of. One report states, that lord Howick is to go out to India as governor general, and to be succeeded at the Admiralty by lord St. Vincent.—Another states that lord Howick is to be chancellor of the Exchequer; lord Henry Petty to succeed earl Temple in the Army Pay Office; and earl Temple to go to the India Board. A third rumour states, that lord Henry Petty goes to India as governor general.—We notice these reports merely as topics of rumour, without attaching much credit to them, but we think it not improbable that some partial change in Administration may be in contemplation.—Star.
The rumour has been revived, that the duke of Brunswick is on his way to this country.
The squadron detached by Sir Home Popham from the Cape of Good Hope, on the 18th of April, against Buenos Ayres, consists of the Diadem, of 64 guns; the Diomede, of 50; the Narcissus and Leda frigates. The troops employed are the 71st and 72d regiments, under the command of general Beresford. Sir Home Popham is said to have engaged in the expedition against Buenos Ayres without the knowledge of the present administration; but admitting this to be true, it is probable that he acted from the instructions of the late Ministry, before he could have received any from their successors.
LIVERPOOL, June 25.
Hardships of a military life. —We have received the following letter, with the inclosure, from Hamburg, and the facts therein stated may be relied on. If the French eat and drink like the Prussians, it is a wonder that any sort of food is to be had.
HAMBURGH, June 16, 1806.
SIR, The following extraordinary production comes from the pen of major Von Streit, in his Prussian majesty's service, and is addressed to the town clerk of Grasenbergs, in the territory of the city of Nuremberg; should you be of opinion it will amuse your readers, you will oblige me by inserting it in your paper. It is faithfully translated from the Allgemeine Zeitung of Friday, May 23, 1806, No. 143; Page 571.
I remain Sir, your Obedient servant,
L. Y.
MR. TOWN CLERK,
I have in compliance with the orders I have received already, verbally informed Mr. Town Clerk, which information has been repeated by the commanding officer of the place, that the Prussian troops under my command, are to be treated in the same manner, and are to receive the same allowances with the Royal Imperial French troops in Nuremberg, but to prevent the possibility of a misunderstanding, I repeat it in writing, that the officers are to be furnished with four hot dishes at dinner, besides soup; and are to have wine both at dinner and supper; and always two hot dishes at supper, besides soup. Each non-commissioned officer and private is to have besides his breakfast, two hot dishes at dinner, besides soup, and two quarts of beer, and for supper, one hot dish, besides soup, and two quarts of beer. I take this opportunity to desire Mr. Town Clerk will observe, that the troops under my command will regulate the police with the greatest exactness, and that smoking in the streets is forbidden, on pain of such corporeal punishment as we shall think fit to inflict, and confiscation of the pipe; and after half past nine no inhabitant will be permitted to be seen in any inn or alehouse; the patrol will to this, arrest all persons who shall be found out after that hour, who will infallibly be punished with fine and whipping. I expect this order will be exactly obeyed. Mr. Town Clerk will immediately provide me with a penknife and paper folder, which shall be returned on my departure, he will also take care that we get all newspapers that are read here. The beer in this house is very bad, and very good is to be had at Kloster Wesenoe; the Town Clerk will therefore have several barrels filled there, and sent to head quarters, or at least from 20 to 30 pitchers every day. It is just the same with the wine: we had a sort of red wine, which at best was only tolerable, it is just out, and care must be taken to provide good wine. My officers were contented with that wine; and the table in general, although they had not as many dishes as they had a right to demand.—Care must be taken to provide a desert at least twice a week, together with three bottles of champagne.—To preserve good order, and to prevent the exorbitant bill of keepers, I make known that each officer is to have a bottle of wine at dinner, and the same at supper—there are ten officers, therefore twenty bottles of wine must be furnished daily.—If this requisition is not immediately complied with, I shall make Mr. Town Clerk answerable for all the unpleasant consequences.
VON STREIT, Major.
Head-quarters Grasenbergs, April 18.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Three Sisters, Driver, 37 days from Algeciras, Ballast, H. Allmand & R. C. Jennings. The cargo and freight of the Sisters were condemned, vessel restored; she was from Trieste to Liverpool. Left at Algeciras the 25th July, the UNITED STATES FRIGATE CONSTITUTION, CAPTAIN CAMPBELL, bound to Cadiz; Ship Catharine, Dowdel, of New-York from Dublin, cargo condemned, to sail in a few days for Messina. Brig Fidelity, Boyd, of Portsmouth, N. H. cargo condemned, from Liverpool, to sail in 3 days for Malaga. Schooner Molly, Shaddock, from Liverpool for Messina, cargo condemned, to sail in a few days for the United States. The ship Calpe, Jones, of this port, was at Almeria the 30th June, to sail in a few days for Leghorn, also the ship Thomas, Boush, of this port. The ship Stapleton, Blackwell, of Baltimore, at Gibraltar, 20th July. Spoke Aug. 21, off Bermuda brig Adriatick, Beard, 12 days from Philadelphia, bound to St. Croix—23d, in lat. 35, 10, long. 68, 07, was boarded by a French frigate of 36 guns, treated politely.
Sch'r Caroline, Gilbert, 22 days from Grenada, and 14 from St. Thomas, Rum & Molasses, F. Smith—left at St. Thomas brig George, Cox, of this port, to sail in 2 days; sch'r Amelia Ann, Blair, of this
port. On Saturday last, 20 miles N. of Cape Henry, fell in with the sch'r Richmond, Hand, of and from Philadelphia, for Jamaica; had been upset in the gale on Saturday night, lost her foremast and was water logged; the crew was lashed to the Main Rigging. Took the crew off and towed the sch'r within Cape Henry, after which she went on shore in Lynnhaven Bay—cargo Rice & Flour.
Sloop Sincerity, Pierce, of Philadelphia, 10 days from Edenton, bound to Jamaica.—On Thursday the 21st instant, experienced a heavy gale, which lasted until Sunday—carried away the rudder, two of the shrouds, cross-trees, and mast split above the deck in several places—cargo lumber, corn and peas—put in to refit—on Wednesday off Hatteras spoke sch'r Nancy, Micks, from this port, in distress, having in the gale, started her transom, cabin half full of water—put back to refit and is now in Hampton Roads—saw a sch'r in lat. 34, long. 74, had lost her jib-boom and main-sail, the rest of her sails split.
British schooner Eagle Packet, Davidson, 120 days from Newcastle, (England) in ballast, bound to City Point, June 4, in lat. 48. 20. Long. 39. 00. rolled away both masts, lost fore top sail and fore-top-gallant sail, stay sail and boom-sail, trysail and part of the rigging. Aug. 8, in lat. 57. 44. long. 70. Spoke the ship Charles, Russel, 78 days from Bourbon bound to Boston.—Aug. 19, lat. 59. 00. long. 73. Ship Margaret, Boyle, from New-York, bound to Amsterdam, out 7 days.—Aug. 20, lat. 59. 28, long. 72, brig Olivia, Tubner, from New-York, bound to Guadalupe.
Schooner Cameleon, Young, 10 days from Baltimore, bound to New Orleans, in distress, having lost her Main Boom in lat. 35. lon. 73. 00.
British schooner Wanton, North, 19 days from Antigua, Sugar, W. Ashley.
Sch'r Corotoman, Davis, 12 days from St. Martins, Sugar, Rum, & Molasses, bound to Fredericksburg.—Aug. 20, in lat. 24, long. 67. 54, spoke brig Eliza, of and from Philadelphia, bound to Jamaica.
Ship Jason, Salter, 7 days from Philadelphia, ballast, P. Dana.
Sch'r Virginia Anna, Sampson, 4 days from New-York.
Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, 48 hours from Philadelphia.
Sch'r Dispatch, Smith, 36 hours from New-York.
The ship Eliza, Doggett, from St. Ubes, has arrived in Hampton Roads.
A brig dismasted, was seen off the Capes last evening, name not known.
The Fame, Stone, of this port, has arrived at Malaga.
The Rising States, Newcomb, from this port has arrived at New-York.
The sloop George, Pierce, and the schooner Amicus, Jackson, arrived at New York from this port the 23d inst.
Philadelphia, August 23.
Arrived at New-Castle, (Del.) ship Three Sisters, Ross, 24 days from Port-au-Prince, sailed in co. with the sch'r Admiral of Norfolk. On the 30th, off the Mole head, was boarded by his majesty's brig Morne-Fortune, and treated politely. The captain informed us that he should consider all vessels bound from the United States to Hayti, after the non-intercourse bill had passed, as good prizes and act accordingly. On the 30th was boarded by the private armed brig Atkinson, of Kingston. On the 4th August, off Watlands's island, was boarded by his majesty's sch'r Redbridge, which vessel made prize of the Admiral, Cranston, then in company, and ordered her for New Providence; they confirmed to us the information we had received from the Morne-Fortune August 16 spoke ship Pallas, Nichols, from New York, for Jamaica, out 2 days, all well.
Extract from the Log-Book of the Ship Thomas Wilson, Burns, arrived at the Lazaretto, from Amsterdam and the Cape de Verd Islands.
June 10th, sailed from the Texel Roads in company with the ships Birmingham, Solsbury, for Baltimore; Alert, Mason, Charleston; and Industry, New-York.—11th, off Cape Finisterre, passed a squadron of English men of war, under the command of admiral Harvey, consisting of 7 sail of the line, was boarded from the Bellerophon 74, treated with much civility, and informed that they were on the look out for Jerome Buonaparte, who they expected, was on his return from the East-Indies. 28th, lat. 31, 5, long. 17, 62, W. was brought to and boarded by the Saturn, (English 74) the Standard, 64, in company, a part of admiral Collingwood's squadron, returning from the Canary Islands, to their station off Cape St. Vincent's. July 8th, arrived at the Isle of May (Cape de Verd) and on the 13th sailed again in company with the ship Prosperity, Gray, of and for Philadelphia.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Sch'r Caroline, Gilbert, Grenada. Eagle Packet, Davidson, New-Castle. Dispatch, Smith, New-York. Virginia Anna, Sampson, do. Sloop Delight, Cole, do.
CLEARED.
Ship Farmer, Lunt, Glasgow. Brig Rising Sun, Hunt, Barbados. Sch'r Elizabeth Margaret, Mallory, Teneriffe.
Herbert's Packet will sail for Alexandria on MONDAY. Aug. 29.
Gray's Packet will sail for Baltimore on TUESDAY. Aug. 27.
Sales at Auction.
On Tuesday next, the 2d September, At 12 o'Clock, WILL BE SOLD, 100 Casks Cannon POWDER. Samples may be seen at the office of S. Marks, jun. August 29. 2 123
Pursuant to a Decree of the Court of No. folk County, WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, at 12 o'Clock, On THURSDAY, the 4th September, for ready Money,
A LOT OF LAND,
with a good Dwelling-House, and necessary out-houses, situated on Court-Street, in the town of Portsmouth, and near the Court-House, being the lot of Hugh Orr, deceased. The Commissioners. August 29. 3t 120
NOTICE.
The partnership of S. MARKS, jun. & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and S. Marks, jun. is fully authorised, to settle the said concern. S. Marks, jun. Henry Bull. August 28. tf 122
Cavalry Attention!!
You are desired to attend a Battalion Muster on Monday, the 1st September, at 7 o'Clock in the morning, on the usual parade ground, completely equipped with nine rounds blank cartridges. By order of the Captain. T. M'Candlish, Cornet of the Norfolk Troop of Cavalry. August 29. 1 118
Funeral attendance is requested.
August 29. 1 118
FALL GOODS.
Received by ship Alexander, captain King, from Liverpool, 30 bales of Napt Kendal COTTONS, 13 do. White PLAINS, 10 do. Rose BLANKETS, 10 do. FLANNELS, 6 Boxes Coarse HATS, 3 Trunks of Fancy Manchester CORDS. The above articles may be had on very low terms for cash, approved notes, West-India or country produce, by an early application to Gilliat & Mackinder. August 29. tf 117
For Sale on board the Ship Alexander, 12,000 bush. Liverpool stoved SALT. Apply to William Dickson, or Alexander Maclure. August 29. 9t 125
Information Wanted.
If THOMAS LEE, a native of the County of Cavan, in Ireland, who arrived in the United States about two years since, will apply at the office of the Publick Ledger, he will hear of something much to his advantage. Should the said Thomas Lee have departed this life, any person having knowledge of this circumstance, will render a favour by communicating it to the Editor. August 29. tf 121
* * Editors disposed to serve the cause of humanity, will be pleased to give this notice a few insertions in their papers.
For Charter, The remarkable fine SHIP AMERICA, Captain Langdon, two years old, burthen 350 hogheads tobacco, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Also, THE BRIG ROBERT BARCLAY, Two years old, burthen 200 bds. tobacco, expected daily from New-York. For terms, apply to Richard Blow. August 29. tf 119
For Sale or Charter, The fast sailing Sch'r CAROLINE, James Gilbert, Master, burthen 120 tons, or 350 barrels. Will be ready to receive a cargo in 4 days. Apply to Francis Smith. Who is now landing and for Sale, from said schooner, on Maxwell's wharf, 23 Puncheons choice Grenada RUM. August 29. tf 124
We want, A VESSEL, of 80 to 100 tons, to load with lumber at the Convenient Landings, on Pasquotank River, N. C. for Jamaica. And for Sale, FLOUR in barrels and half barrels. Rowland & Triplett. August 29. 3t 126 Gibson's Wharf.
For Freight or Charter, The brig JUPITER, burthen 1600 barrels—and the Schooner JAMES, burthen 750 barrels, both in order to receive cargoes. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 29. tf 127
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. tf 128
For Charter, The Sloop LITTLE POLL, Captain Custis—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Maxwell's wharf, or to James Herron. August 29. 2 129
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship JASON, Titus Salter, master, burthen 240 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. August 29. tf 130
Now Landing on our Wharf, from the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua, 50 Puncheons fine flavoured RUM, For Sale on liberal credit, by Conway & F. Whittle. July 25. tf 19
Wanted Immediately, a quantity of Musk Rat SKINS, Northern Rabit do. Beaver do.—For which Cash will be given on application to Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co. August 22. 3w 108
NOTICE. A Court-Martial will be held at seven o'Clock in the afternoon of Friday, the 29th inst. at the Exchange Coffee-House, for the assessment of fines, and enquiry into the delinquencies of the Troop. By order of the Captain, Samuel Roane, Second Lieut. of the Norfolk Troop of Cavalry. August 27. 2 114
NOTICE.
Apprehensions for the health of his family, having induced the subscriber, very reluctantly, to remove from the Borough of Norfolk, he has fixed his final residence in Richmond, and may be found always at his office near the capitol, in the house lately occupied by M. Jones, Esq. the Commissioner of Loans. He proposes to practice law in the Federal Courts, Court of Appeals, and Chancery Court in Richmond, and will also continue to practice in the Chancery Court at Williamsburg and District Court of Suffolk. His clients in the County and Borough Courts of Norfolk, are referred to Messrs. Littleton W. Tazewell and Robert B. Taylor, who have obligingly undertaken to finish his business there—in all important cases, in which those gentlemen have been previously engaged, or where the partiality of a client may have relied peculiarly on the subscriber, he will continue to give his attendance until such cases shall be finished. He will also continue to attend the Law District Court of Williamsburg, until his cases there shall be disposed of by final adjudication, or placed in other hands to the satisfaction of his clients. William Wirt. Richmond, August 4. 1aw5w 57
FOR SALE—Afloat, 302 Barrels, 26 half do. New Superfine FLOUR, Gallego's Brand. James Herron. August 25. 2 111
NEW WHEAT FLOUR, In barrels and half barrels, for family use, for Sale by J. G. W. Southgate. August 4. 6t 97

GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz.
 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales,  6000 East-India Gunny Bags,  330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls,  325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities,  140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburgs,  160 pieces Platillas, white and brown,  15 pieces Dowlas,  20 do. Checks,  40 do. Britannias,  40 do. Rouans,  45 do. best Flemish Sheeting,  20 do. fine Bed ticking 2 yards wide,  24 do. Mattress Tickings,  18 do. German Canvas,  15 do. do. Shirt Linen,  44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls. per piece,  14 do. do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece,  240 do. Velvet Ribbons, assorted,  40 boxes English crown window Glass, assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash,  2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality,  5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap,  2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, 
Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz.
 Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Bells, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Wafer Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 2000 Agate Flint, Jewellery and Crystal Beads, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Plush for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamps and Wicks, Backgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards 
Apply as above. May 16. tf 744
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FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE WORKS OF DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Philosophical, Political, and Literary.
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The publication of the writings of Dr. Franklin in a complete edition, was long contemplated by the late Benjamin Franklin Bache, his grandson, who transcribed the copy which was devised to Mr. W. Temple Franklin, for publication. It was originally designed to publish that corrected edition in three languages, and in England, Germany, France, and America, at the same time; this expectation was frustrated by the devisee (W. Temple Franklin) who it is asserted with great apparent probability, sacrificed the work and the honourable trust reposed in him, for money, to the mortal hatred of the English ministry against the deceased sage.
As soon as this fact was known, the editor of the Aurora turned his attention to the collection of every paper and circumstance which could tend to preserve and do honour to the memory of a man, to whom America particularly owes so much, and who, as he was among the first who reflected back lustre on his native country, must continue to be ranked to the latest posterity, among its greatest benefactors and ornaments.
Early admiration of Dr. Franklin; educated in veneration and reverence of his character—and other incidental circumstances not necessary to be pointed out, have concurred to favour the collection of the best materials that could be obtained, after the sacrifice of the work by the devisee.
With some industry, and with some expense, the editor has possessed himself, not only of the copy with the corrections and additions in Dr. Franklin's hand-writing; but also of several articles which have never appeared in any former collection, and of some, which have never appeared in print. Proposals would have appeared long since in this city, had not an advertisement of an intended edition, been published in the English prints; the present editor thought it might be possible that the edition advertised was that which Mr. Temple Franklin was entrusted with: but it now appears that the English edition is only a new edition of the former compilation with small additions; but still deficient, on a comparison with the corrected papers in the hands of the editor.
The whole will now be carefully collated, and the work executed in a style worthy of the great patriarch of American liberty, and the apostle of the American press.
The additional papers will form at least a volume, perhaps more—the authentic papers already printed, form three—and it is intended to begin with the second volume, which will be put to press immediately, and to publish the Biography last, so that such additional particulars as may throw any light on the life of this great man, may be engrafted on the memoir; to obtain which and other important materials, the editor will spare neither pains nor expense.
Gentlemen who may be possessed of authentic or original papers, or correspondence of Dr. F. will render public service by communicating them to the editor.
CONDITIONS,
The work shall be elegantly printed, on a new small pica type and pale vellum paper in large octavo.
The work will be ornamented with numerous engravings, a vignette to each volume,—a whole length portrait from the best likeness allowed to be in existence, now in the possession of the editor.
The price of each volume will be 2 dollars 50 cents, payable on delivery only.
Subscriptions will be received at the Book-Store of William Duane, No. 106, Market-Street, Philadelphia, and in Pennsylvania avenue, Washington City; and by other Booksellers and private gentlemen, whose names will be notified in the several states of the union.
Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the Office of the Public Ledger. August 1. tf 31
We have received by the brig Sumner, from Jamaica,
57 puncheons high proof RUM, 15 Hogheads MOLASSES—which are offered for Sale on very liberal terms, by
Redmon & Frith.
ON HAND, A parcel of very good W. Island RUM. June 16. tf 834
ROBERT GIBSON,
Has removed to the Fire-Proof Ware-House in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 28. tf 436
For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches,
 English PAINTS and OIL,  Sheathing PAPER,  Bar IRON,  TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR,  PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection,  200 GUN CASES; 20 Boxes SEGARS. 
They have also on hand, an extensive and good assortment of
GROCERIES.
Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co.
March 31. tf 623
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years,
A commodious BRICK-HOUSE,
Situated on Smith's-Point, lately occupied by the Subscriber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to
Thomas Price.
Who has for Sale,
A likely NEGRO MAN,
about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
FOR SALE,
A quantity of New-York and English SLATE, of superior quality.
Reilly & Tunis.
June 23. tf 837
10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES,
700 Groce CORKS,
500 lb. excellent GLUE,
11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS,
105 Boxes Window GLASS,
175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS,
27 Packages German LINEN.
For Sale by John C. Niemeyer.
July 28. 3m 25
For Sale, or Rent,
A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apples, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession.
James D. M'Caw. 2m 860
All persons indebted to the estate of the late Wm. Davies, Esq. will please make payment, and those to whom the estate is indebted, will to please furnish their accounts properly attested, in order that provision may be made for their payment.
Fortescue Whittle, Adm'r.
June 18. 3m 838
Landing at Murray's wharf, from Jon board the ship Caledonian,
1500 Liverpool filled Sacks of SALT,
109 Crates well assorted EARTHENWARE.
For Sale by A. Maclure.
June 9. tf 822
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON,
Per the Ship Proteress, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES.
All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
PERRY'S and LETTOM'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale.—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. tf 835
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to
John Southgate, and William Dickson.
Feb. 26. tf 334
FOR SALE,
A Lot of Ground on Main-street, Opposite to Mr. Woodward's cabinet maker's shop, supposed to be 27 feet front and 196 feet deep.—Also, one LOT on Little Water-Street, supposed to be 23 feet front and 50 feet deep. For particulars, apply to
George Vashon, Kempsville.
July 30. 1m 28
30 Pipes Country GIN,
10 do. real Cogniac BRANDY,
20 Puncheons W. I. RUM,
15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE,
30 Barrels WHISKEY,
3 Hogheads Apple BRANDY,
30 Bags PEPPER,
50 Boxes Mould CANDLES,
30 do. Dipped do.
2 Bales Fine CASSAS,
5 do Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by
S. Marks, jun. & Co.
April 2. tf 631
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping,
80 do. cut do. do.
130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR,
450 do. TURPENTINE.
Richard Blow.
July 14. tf 907
FOR SALE,
73 punch. choice 4th proof RUM,
Received by the brig Paragon, Captain Robertson, from Jamaica.
Redmon & Frith.
July 11. tf 899
For Rent, or Storage received,
That large and commodious WARE-HOUSE, on Hutchings' wharf. For terms, apply to
John Brown, or Wm. Cammack.
August 4. tf 44
Now Publishing in New-York, BY SAMUEL STANSBURY, J. & T. RONALDS, J. OSBORN, AND GEORGE F. HOPKINS, AN ELEGANT AND CORRECT EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME, OCTAVO, OF WALKER'S
Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, And Expositor of the English Language.
From the third London Quarto Edition: containing the last improvements and corrections of the Author.
TO THE PUBLICK.
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In re-printing this elaborate production, the result of long and patient research into the analogies of the language, and of many years observation of the most accomplished speakers in the desk, in the senate, at the bar, and on the stage, the publishers flatter themselves that they will perform an acceptable service to the American student. Extending their view beyond the calculation of momentary gain , they hope to secure a permanent profit, and add reputation to the American press, by the superiority of their edition. As the value of a Pronouncing Dictionary depends entirely upon its accuracy, they pledge themselves to omit nothing on their own part which labour can effect; and to avail themselves of the best literary aid which it is possible to procure.
POSTSCRIPT.
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We will not boast of the rapidity with which our edition advances, but we will lay claim to a greater merit—that of bestowing upon it all the time, and diligence, and care, and attention, which such a work demands; and we expect that the typographical excellence and accuracy of our impression, will, in the estimation of all persons of judgment, more than compensate the comparative delay which will be necessarily required.
Our address, announcing to the publick the New-York edition, having been extensively circulated, and it not being yet generally known that any other edition is in the press, we have been induced, by a regard to our own interests, to give this notice, that when the Philadelphia edition appears, it may not be mistaken for that which we are now publishing.
It was not, at first, our intention to ask Subscriptions; for we feared no competition when we undertook the work. A rival edition, however, having been begun, we deem it proper to secure by this means all the benefit which may be derived from those persons who would patronize or purchase our edition, in preference to the other.
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The work shall be printed on a fine weve medium paper; it shall be neatly bound and lettered, and delivered to Subscribers at Three Dollars and Fifty Cents. A liberal allowance will be made to those who subscribe for a number of copies.
Subscriptions to the above Work, received at the Office of the Publick Ledger. July 28. 1awtf 20
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit.
Tully Robinson.
Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
This Day landing from on board the schooner Rising States, Captain Newcomb,
20 Pipes Holland GIN, entitled to
debenture, 10 do. 4th proof Cogniac BRANDY, 12 kegs Ground GINGER.
Fisk & Catlett.
August 4. tf 43
At Private Sale, at Sixty Days,
70 Puncheons RUM,
40 hogheads, and 60 barrels SUGAR,
50 bags COFFEE; 25 pipes French BRANDY,
Madeira and Lisbon WINE, in pipes and qr. casks,
80 boxes Mould CANDLES,
GIN in pipes and cases.
Wm. B. Lamb.
July 28. tf 24
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable.
John McPhail, Ex'r.
August 1. tf 38
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM; business in future will be transacted by
Phinehas Dana.
August 20. tf 95
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380 4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275
10,623 Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 129,655
Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.
2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 135
Stationary Prizes are,
1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, } 500 1 do. 2000 } 500 1 do. 3000 } 500 1 do. 4000 } 500 1 do. 5000 } 500 1 do. 6000 } 500 1 do. 7000 } 10,000 1 do. 8000 } 500 1 do. 9000 } 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000
1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000 9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that fending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer.
June 18. tf 842
CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY.
EPHRAIM WELCH,
No. 88, MAIN-STREET,
WITH