Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-10-18 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLIC LEISURE  SENT HIC ETIAM SUA PREMIALA
VOL. VI.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18, 1809.
NO. 40.
For Charter,  The Brig MARY, Capt. Woodbury, burthen 1100 barrels.  Moses Myers & Son. October 16
Passage for Lisbon. The remarkable strong and well built  Ship Patriot Grenning, Mathias Probst, master, burthen about 300 tons—will sail for Lisbon on or about the first of next month; she has a roomy and elegant cabin, and can accommodate eight or ten passengers. Apply to  Niemeyer & Von Kapff. October 13
For Charter,  The Ship United States, Capt. Porter, burthen 400 hogsheads.  Moses Myers & Son. October 9
For Sale,  PORT WINE in pipes. In Store,  Liverpool SALT loose and in sacks. October 9.
For Charter,  The Brig CONCORD, J. Nason, master, burthen 300 blds. is in good order and ready for a cargo.  Moses Myers and Son. October 9
Who offer for Sale,  A few firkins fresh BUTTER, 10 pipes Gin; 30 barrels prime Pork, Soap, Candles, and Cheese in boxes, 50 barrels No 1 and 2 Beef. October 9
For Charter,  The Ship UNION, Capt. Shaw, Burthen 215 tons, will carry about 250 hogsheads tobacco. Also,  The Brig SAMPSON. Capt. Mason, 161 tons, will carry about 180 blds. Both in good order, and ready to take on board. Freight to Spain or Portugal will be preferred.  Richard Blow. October 6.
For Charter,  The Ship FAME, Captain Leamon, burthen 380 hogs- heads Tobacco, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. ALSO,  For Sale or Charter,  The new Ship Amphitrite, Captain Calif, burthen 250 tons, com- pletely fitted with the best materials.  Warren Ashley. September 27.
For Charter,  The fine Brig VENUS, W. Trafetham, master, burthen 180 Tons. Moses Myers & Son. Who offer for Sale, 100 boxes Brown Havana Sugar, sup. qual. 50 barrels Muscovado do. do. 100,000 wt. prime Green Coffee Sept. 18. if
The new copper fastened Brig  HEROINE, Capt. John Maxwell, is offered for Freight or Charter, burthen 200 tons or 1600 barrels, and in complete readiness for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the captain, or  John Tabb. Who offers for Sale,  60 hogsheads TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection, particularly selected. September 4.
LANDING From the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Whee- lock, from St. Vincents,  50 puncheons RUM, 50 hogsheads retailing MOLASSES, For Sale by  Jennings & Roddey. August 7.
Now landing from on board the schooner Fair American, from St. Domingo,  24,000 feet MAHOGANY, of the best quality, which will be sold low for Cash, or approved Notes, at 60 and 90 days, by  Bowden & Milhado. ALSO,  1,400 lbs. Spanish TOBACCO. August 26.
NOTICE. I intend to petition the next Gene- ral Assembly, to pass a special act, authorising the Over- seers of the Poor, or Commissioners for that purpose, to be appointed, to sell the GLEBE LANDS, in the County of Mathews, whereof I am the incumbent, and the interest arising from such sale to be annually applied to my use during my life, or my continuance as the incumbent min- ister:—Also to sell the BRICK WALLS of the Church, commonly called the New Church, being now in a perish- able situation, and the money to be applied as other monies directed by law arising from the sale of Glebe Lands.  Armsstead Smith. August 19
CASH  For Rough Hhd. and Bbl. STAVES, Of good quality, will be given by  C. & F. Whittle. October 2.
FALL GOODS.
Richard and John Taylor, Have received by the Ships Caledonian and Desdemona, from London, and United States from Liverpool, their FALL SUPPLY, which with their Stock on hand com- prises a very extensive and general assortment, consisting of almost every kind of
Woollen, Silk, Linen, and Cotton  GOODS,  Cutlery and Hardware. ALSO, Fine and coarse Hats, Seine Twine, Stationary, Pipes, Coppers, and Patent Shot—All of which they will sell on very moderate terms for Cash or approved paper. October 11.
Fall and Winter Goods.
The Subscriber having this summer visited the principal Manufacturing Towns in England and Scotland, where he collected an extensive assortment of
DRY GOODS, (Part of which he is now landing, the balance are daily ex- pected) his assortment consists of  Gentlemen's Superfine and Ladies' fash- ionable Pelisse Cloths; Cassimeres and coarse  Woollens; Linens, Diapers and Sheerings; Cotton  Goods in great variety; Hats, Hosiery, and Glass-  Ware; Hardware, Nails and Cutlery of every des-  cription.
From his experience and mode of purchasing, he flatters himself in being able to supply his friends and the publick, on as good terms as can be found in any part of this coun- try.  George M'Intosh. October 11.
Fall and Winter Goods.
WOOD & HASTINGS, HAVE JUST RECEIVED 53 packages of Staple & Fancy Goods, Comprising an extensive assortment, which will be sold at low prices for Cash, or approved paper. October 11.
It is a bad Wind that favors no Voyage.
A large part of the community will gain what a small part will lose, by an attempt to un- dersell me—I will enter into the system of underselling My prices therefore, shall be as low, or lower for BOOTS and SHOES than any person's in Norfolk, provided they do not take less than two dollars for gross Boots.  Samuel Coleman. October 11.
FOR SALE,  1000 SPANISH HIDES, Of superior quality. Apply to  J. MORAN. October 11.
Hibbert's Brown Stout.
50 casks Hibbert's best bottled Brown STOUT, Received by the Ship Caledonian, from London, and for Sale by  Robert Maitland. October 11.
LANDING This day from the Schooner Saratoga, Capt. Taylor, 101 hogsheads } 89 barrels } SUGAR, Which will be sold low for Cash or approved paper, at 60 and 90 days.  Geo. Murray & Co. October 6.
State of North-Carolina, } Superior Court, April  Chowan County. } Term, 1809.  JAMES R. BENT, } In Equity.  vs.  ADAM CURTIS. } THE Defendant in this suit having failed to appear and file his answer agreeable to law, and it being repre- sented to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this State, it is therefore ordered that notice be given to the said ADAM CURTIS in the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Led- ger, for the space of six weeks: that unless he appears at or before the next term to be held in the town of Edenton, on the first Monday after the fourth Monday in September next, and file his answer, judgment pro confesso will be entered up against him. By Order,  J. B. BLOUNT, C. M. E. C. C. August 23.
NOTICE.
All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby re- quested to bring them in properly attested; and all per- sons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to  Richard Taylor, Executor. June 19.
FOR SALE, A very desirable HOUSE and LOT, in Freemason Street, No. 27, at present occupied by the Subscriber. For terms apply to F. WHITTLE, Esq. or  Hannah Dodsworth. September 27.
FOR SALE, That Valuable PROPERTY known by the name of  The Gosport Distillery. With all the Utensils thereunto belonging. The Still-house in number, are in good order and from one charge upwards of 300 gallons Spirits may be produced. The stills will be made very accommodating, and as the house is now in oper- ation, the purchaser will be furnished with a sufficient quantity of Returns to go to work with immediately.  James Young. September 22.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Purposes to Sell at Publick Auction, upon the premises, without reserve, at XII o'Clock on the 20th day of OCTOBER next, the whole of the following des- cribed PROPERTY, to wit:
That entire Square of GROUND, and Improvements on it, Opposite the Bank of the United States, which will be laid off into smaller Building Lots before the day of sale, and a plot thereof then exhibited. The high, airy, healthy situation of this property for the residence of private families now, and perhaps for business hereafter, ought to make the possession of a lot upon it desirable to all who have families and re- gard their comfort.
Also, The unexpired term of a Lease of the  FIRE PROOF WAREHOUSE, now occupied by him on the Publick Square at Town Point, whereof ten or twelve years have yet to run. This property is well known to be one of the most safe and convenient deposits for goods on storage of any in the Borough.
Likewise, two other but partially improved LOTS, on Town-Point, adjoining the last mentioned, and held also upon lease from the Corporation upon under- ground rent for 99 years, renewable forever. Also, a small TRACT OF LAND, near the Bor- ough of Norfolk, conveyed to me by William Vaughan, deed recorded in the County Court of Norfolk, dated on the 10th September, 1800.
The conditions of sale and time of payment for the whole of the above Property, will be Notes with ap- proved security, payable in 6, 9, and 12 months, at the Bank of the United States, with interest from their date, and a lien upon the Property maintained until the payments are completed.
At the same time and place will be offered for Sale, (and failing of a purchaser,) for Rent for a term of years, that very valuable PROPERTY, the Portsmouth SU- GAR-HOUSE, with all its fixtures and utensils, in complete readiness for refining Loaf Sugar. The purchaser of this Property may have a credit of one, two, and three years, paying interest annually, and giving bond and security for the purchase money.  LUKE WHEELER. September 18.
Columbian Mills FLOUR.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Are, and will be regularly supplied with  FLOUR From the above Mills, which will be found equal to any ma- nufactured in the United States.  C. & F. Whittle. September 22.
A PRIVATE SCHOOL
Is open at No. 5, Freemason-Street, where Youth will be educated in an useful course of learning, adapted to the general pursuits of active life. For the convenience of Young men whose avocations preclude their attendance in the day, Instruction will be given from the hour of seven till nine o'clock in the evening.  Cha's H. Simmons, October 11.
FOR SALE,
60 MASTS, of different sizes, 10,000 feet OARS, 100 dozen HANDSPIKES.  Proby, Harnanson, & Co. August 30.
NOTICE.
A Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth, praying that an Act may be passed to allow the Dismal Swamp Ca- nal Company to increase the rates of Toll on the Canal when finished. September 27.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY the fourth instant from the subscriber, two Negro Men, named  SYPHAX and PETER. SYPHAX is about 34 or 35 years of age, stout and well made, except his ankles and instep, which are of an over- size and appear to be swelled, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a tawny complexion; when spoken to stammers considerably; a little pitted with the small-pox in the face; Syphax was purchased by me in 1805, of Mr. Miles King, Norfolk, who a short time before bought him at Mr. Low- ry's sale, Back River, near Hampton, where said fellow is well known.
PETER is about 37 or 38 years of age, stout and well made, about 5 feet eight or 9 inches high, of a black com- plexion, but when spoken to has rather a down look; has on his breast a flesh mole about one and an half inches wide, and about two and an half or three inches long.— Peter was purchased by me about six years ago from on- board an Eastern-Shore craft; he was raised within a few miles beyond Accomack Court House; I expect he will ga- dour to get back there; and from thence to the State of Maryland.
If the said Negroes are apprehended without the counties of Norfolk and Princess Anne, the above reward will be given to any person who will secure them in jail so that I get them again, or Fifty Dollars for each; and if taken out of the state of Virginia all reasonable expenses will be paid on delivering them to me near Norfolk. Besides the above reward, and if taken within the counties aforesaid, I will give Twenty-Five Dollars for each. Masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from carrying said off Negroes at their peril.  Thomas Talbot. October 9.
FOR SALE,
50,000 lbs. prime Green COFFEE, For Sale by  J. & W. Southgate. July 12.
NOTICE to Insure Goods.
That a PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass to incorporate the MECHANICAL SOCIETY of the Dis- trict of Norfolk. September 22.
BY Virtue of a Deed of Trust to
secure the payment of a sum of money, with interest thereon, from the 28th day of January last, till payment thereof, due to the President and Di- rectors of the United States Bank, will be sold at 12 o'clock on WEDNESDAY the 18th October, be- fore the Exchange Coffee House, in the Borough of Norfolk, the following
Parcels or Lots of LANDS.
situate, lying and being in the town of Gosport and Borough of Norfolk, to wit: four Lots of Land sit- uate in the town of Gosport, which are known and distinguished in the plan of the said town by the numbers 12, 13, 67 and 68, being the same Lots which were conveyed to William Pennock by Robert Morris and Mary his wife, by their deed bearing date the 27th November 1800. Also a LOT OF LAND, lying in the Borough of Norfolk, be- ginning at the S. W. intersection of Lee Street and Fayette Street and running thence eastwardly along the southern side of Lee Street, one hundred and twenty feet, more or less, to the lot of John Bowdoin, thence southwardly along the said Bowdoin's western boundary to the channel of Elizabeth River; thence westwardly along the said channel to the eastern side of Fayette street continued, and thence northwardly along the said eastern side of Fayette street, to the beginning of the extent of this latter line, from the present outward edge of the wharf to the before men- tioned intersection of Lee and Fayette streets is one hundred and fifty three feet, along the eastern side of Fayette street aforesaid, which said last mentioned piece, parcel or lot of land is the same now usually known, and called as Hancock's Wharf , and is part of a larger lot sold by Conveyed unto William  Pennock by Caroline M. Norton , whose deed for the same bearing date on the 31st October 1805, is now duly recorded in the court of Norfolk Borough.
A credit of 6, 9, and 12 months will be given on such security as will be stated at the sale.  Robert B. Taylor, Trustee. September 15.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
Price 37 1-2 Cents, A few Copies of LETTERS,
Under the signatures of SENEZ and of A. P. MAN. Comprehending an examination of the conduct of our Exec- utive, towards France and Great Britain, out of which the present crisis has arisen, originally published in the North American. From the Editor's Preface.
Great publick exigencies, in free governments, have al- ways called forth great virtue and talents. Thus the lasting occurrences of the day prove, that the lapse of twenty-five years has not turned our nation aside from that noble vigi- lance of their rulers and jealousy of their rights, without which our government could not have been established nor continued.
Should we survive the fraud, prejudice and power, which have conspired for our ruin, we shall not be without timely illustrations of the sage, and the heretic devoted to the patriot, than to native good sense and unbiaised attachment to liberty in the body of the people. We have here another proof, that the American nation is an incor- ruptible for its intelligence as for its virtue, and its un- alterable adherence to national freedom. The late attempt upon both, have electrified the whole country. The retired, the timid, the wavering, and the timid, have all been brought into the ranks of that phalanx, which is determined to save the country. By such occasions, it must be saved!
Among the pens which have, powerfully contributed to this conservatory alarm, is the able and ingenious author of the subject letters. His fascinating candour and powerful argument, have chased away the sophistry and artful delusions, which the hand of power has covered its purposes and our danger. These expiations of our publick affairs, in a conjunction which has involved the life and death of our enarable political constitution, will be found interesting. The crisis which called them forth, is among the most interesting, than the dignity of the writer is in- vincible, and his capacity exalted.
LOST OR MISLAID.
The following LAW BOOKS: 4th Volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 5th do. Comyn's Digest; Powell on Contracts.
The following LAW BOOKS:
The 2d, 4th, and 12th Volumes of CARDY AMERICAN MUSEUM; and a folio edition of Prynne's Natural printed in the Old English Black Letter, and in the of Elizabeth or James I. I will sell very reasonably.
The following LAW BOOKS:
Bacon's Abridgement, Gwillim's Edition, Pease on Contingent Remainders and Executory Devises, Fonblanc on Equity; Espinasse's Nisi Prius, Jones's Law of Bilements; Gilbert's Law of Evidence, Harrison's Chancery Practice; Selwyn's Practice in Nisi, Mitchell's Pleadings; Lillie's Entries, Pothier on Obligations; Powell on Contracts. These are mostly London and the latest editions.  John C. Camp. July 17.
Phoenix Fire Office.
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INSURANCE UPON SHIPS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will be insured in shares in this company for insurance upon all Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Goods on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia North-Carolina.
  One month 12 1/2 cents per $100.   Two do. 20 do.   Three do. 25 do.   Four do. 30 do.   Five do. 35 do.   Six do. 40 do.   Seven do. 45 do.   Eight do. 50 do.   Nine do. 55 do.   Ten do. 60 do.   Eleven do. 65 do.   Twelve do. 70 do. 

There is no doubt of the correctness of the intelligence which states that Mr. Armstrong was at Amsterdam... a gentleman in this place has received a letter from his friend in New York...
The intelligence by the Pacific, though last contains no positive information of any important event. It however affords abundant matter for speculation. Peace between France and Austria is an event that we now consider as certain...
The party writers in London differ so much in their assertions, and speculations, that it is not easy to make any correct deductions from them. The English grand expedition, it is probable will not make any attempt upon Antwerp...
Taking a view of affairs generally, there is certainly much cause for serious concern. There are many in our country who will rejoice, but the day may not be very distant, when their joy may be converted into sorrow.
The Africaine frigate, on board of which Mr. Ecclestone is to embark for England, remains in Hampton Roads. Her departure we understand from good authority depends upon the arrival of Mr. Jackson's despatches from Washington.
It is said that despatches from our government to Mr. Pinkney, which were sent down to the Africaine, have been returned.
A report has reached town this morning from Washington, on which we place some reliance, that Mr. Armstrong has written to this government that any arrangement with France is utterly impracticable...
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13. On Wednesday arrived in this city his Excellency Louis de Onis, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from Ferdinand VII. to the United States...
BOSTON, Oct. 10. INSURRECTION.
Hallowell, Oct. 4, 1809. We are all in a most unhappy situation in this country, for we are in a state of actual rebellion. You have no doubt heard of a Murder committed some weeks back near this town by some squatters...
On our arrival, we found the guard been driven in, except those who were captured within a few rods of the bridge. They resisted until overpowered by a body of 500 men. In the fray, several were wounded...
Late and important London News.
The fine fast sailing ship Pacific, captain Stanton, arrived at this port last evening, in 37 days from Liverpool, from whence she sailed on the 3d of September.
We learn verbally, that gen. Armstrong was in Amsterdam; and it was rumoured in Loudon, he would return home in September.
No official advices had reached London the last of August, of a peace having been concluded between France and Austria.
Our readers will find in the extracts from our London papers, that the grand British expedition to the coast of Holland was about returning, as they could not accomplish the great object of their enterprize.
LONDON, August 28. Letters have been received from Bordeaux to the 18th inst. which state that Buonaparte was expected at Paris on the 15th, the anniversary of his birth day, but that his stop at that capital would be very short...
An expedition against Guadaloupe is said to be in contemplation.
In the Austrian districts, where the late battles took place, 27 large villages remain deserted. Seventeen of them are wholly ravaged, and the remainder partially so.
The king of Prussia has lately paid six millions of franks more of the arrears of the contributions claimed by France.
The contributions levied on the Austrian provinces, by Buonaparte, amount to the enormous sum of 96,240,000 francs. (19,248,000 dolls.)
Letters from Marseilles and Genoa state, that the French consul in Algiers, Dubois Tainville, has been arrested by order of the Dey, and that war has been declared against France.
Notwithstanding the confident statements which have been circulated during the last two or three days of the little prospect, or rather the total abandonment of further operations up the Scheldt, we are enabled to assure our readers that the whole of the flotilla, with all the transports, and several sail of the line, were according to undoubted advice of Thursday last, proceeding towards fort Lillo.
The annual conference of the Methodists held this year at Manchester, terminated on Thursday. 259 preachers attended. Actual increase of members during the past year, 14,200—6,200 in England and Ireland, and 8000 in America.
A messenger set out last night for the Scheldt, with dispatches for the earl of Chatham. They are supposed to contain the instructions required by the lordship, respecting the ulterior objects of the expedition.
The long expected dispatches from Viscount Wellington (late sir Arthur Wellesley) have not yet arrived, and the apprehension that the Britannia, on board of which they are, has been lost or taken.
The Monarch, Resolution, Ajax, Hero, and Revenge, of 74 guns each, arrived yesterday at Portsmouth, with about 3000 prisoners on board...
Just as this paper was going to press, we received from Hamburg and Altona papers to the 19th inst. from which we made the following extracts.
HAMBURG, Aug. 18. We have no news from Altona that gives any certainty of war or peace, and the general opinion is, that the affairs of Turkey will also be decided in the Austrian congress of peace, if it should really assemble.
resigned the chief command of the army, and not from indisposition. A Russian plenipotentiary was lately expected at Schoenbrunn, from St. Petersburg.
ALTONA, Aug. 18. Gen. Bellegarde has taken the command of the Austrian army; general Hiller, and other generals will act under him. The archduke Ferdinand is arrived in Bohemia, with his corps.
The king of Bavaria has granted an indemnity to the insurgents of the Tyrol, on condition that they lay down their arms within the space of eight days; the chiefs only of the insurrection are excepted. (Abeille du Nord, Aug. 18.)
Globe Office, (30th) Three o'clock. Captain Stanhope, aid-de-camp to sir A. Wellesley is just arrived with dispatches from him, at lord Castlereagh's office. The dispatches are down to the 21st. The contents have not yet transpired.
SECOND EDITION. Four o'clock. The dispatches received from sir Arthur Wellesley, now Viscount Wellington, are not dated the 21st, but the 8th inst. seven days after the date of the former dispatch.
His head quarters were still at Deleitosa. It was his intention that Cuesta should have remained at Talavera to keep Victor in check, but as we stated in a former paper, the Spanish general followed the British army, leaving the sick and wounded behind.
Victor and Soult had thus been enabled to join, and lord Wellington was unable to attack them. The French, it was thought, meditated an attack upon Deleitosa, but the position was considered perfectly safe.
It is currently reported, this evening, that the ulterior objects of the expedition to the Scheldt are abandoned, and that the greater part of the troops will immediately return.
The expenses of the expeditions to Spain and the Scheldt, it is supposed will not fall short of Eleven Millions; and that it will be necessary to call parliament together in the month of November.
CURRENT PRICE OF GRAIN. Wheat 74s. 86s. 10s. Fine do. 102s. 105s. Rye 52s. 59s.
THE EXPEDITION. In addition to the particulars which we have already communicated respecting this subject, we learn from other sources, that the French admiral Missiessy had drawn up his fleet, composed of either nine or eleven ships of the line, ready for sea, and five frigates, between fort Lillo and fort Liefkenshoek...
The suggestion of erecting a monument to the departed heroes of Talavera, has been taken up by the chief magistrate of Leeds, and other inhabitants of that town.
A gentleman at East Bourne writes, that fifteen vessels have been taken by French privateers, near Beachy, in about ten days, and that the enemy came within reach of the battery, which might have fired with effect, had it been supplied with powder.
August 31. We have at length arrived precisely at that point of failure and disaster which has long been foreseen by such as chose to exercise their understandings. Our expedition to the Scheldt returns to England—unsuccessful.
Thus have failed all our expeditions; and the efforts (we blush to use the term) of England have had no more influence on the contest in Germany, than the protest and excommunication of the ci-devant Pope, now reduced to his pastoral and pristine simplicity of character, a mere bishop!
The archduke Charles does not share in the sentiments of his brother the emperor Francis, who is said to be preparing to conclude peace at any sacrifice. The archduke Charles has on this account
until Napoleon has surrounded himself, as Mr. Sheridan most truly observed, with thrones. He has Monarchs for his confederates. They are fixed, immovable; and Louis, the Scheidt, Joachim in Naples, and Joseph in Spain, will in spite of all our efforts, reign where Napoleon has placed them.
Napoleon will acquire ships, colonies, and colonies; and suppose he does, is not the world wide enough for us all? Is it possible that an island in the western part of Europe shall be able to permanently maintain the monopoly, against which not only France but also all Europe is contending?
The intelligence received from lord Wellington, contains no information of which we were not before possessed. He was at Deleitosa on the 8th. It is the opinion of well informed persons, that if he has the good fortune to conduct the British army to a point of embarkation, his talents will be more conspicuously displayed than in any former action of his life.
It is at length discovered that the expedition was undertaken on erroneous information. So far from the Dutch receiving us with open arms, as the City Negotiant, who furnishes ministers with that false intelligence led them to believe, the Dutch hate us with the spirit of an envious rival; our commerce has risen on the ruins of that of Holland, once pre-eminent.
The German papers contain no positive information of peace—but that event is not beyond all doubt. The French troops inundate, and will now ultimately subjugate Spain. Turkey is doomed to fall, and a conjoint effort of France and Russia is certainly meditating against India.
To the list of European monarchs is to be added Alexander Berthier, who, from prince of Neufchâtel, it appears, is destined by Napoleon to reign over the countrymen of William Tell! and the once free republicans of Holland and of Switzerland, may now exclaim—
Tempora mutantur et nos mutamus in illis. England herself now stands upon a precipice, more imminently dangerous than any to the brink of which she has ever yet been driven by her minister, or by her passions—and nothing but the voice of the people—loudly, irresistibly expressed, can save her!
In thus avowing our sentiments on the real state of England, we have abstained from naming Ministers. The change of Ministers we deem utterly unimportant. The present are, perhaps, as good as those who might succeed them under the present system—for it is by a total change of system and public sentiment that England can alone be saved.
It was reported in the city yesterday, that Government had acceded to a proposition from France and Austria, to send an Ambassador to a Congress to be held for the purpose of negotiating a general peace. Lord St. Helen's was said to be actually nominated for this purpose.
A most improbable rumour is current on the Continent, that Arch Duke Charles was to be engaged on a mission to Alexander, to apprise that Potentate of the danger of his situation, from his subservience to Bonaparte, and of the necessity of his joining in the common cause of Germany, to resist the encroachments of Napoleon, who was endeavouring to extend his empire from the White Sea to the Eastern Shores of the Mediterranean.
It is undeniable, that the preliminaries of peace had not been signed so late as the 12th or 13th inst., or at least that no promulgation of that event had been made up to that period. The accounts given in the German papers of the cause of the archduke Charles' retirement from the chief command of the Austrian armies, are certainly more congenial with the long avowed sentiments and character of the prince than those previously communicated, cannot be received but with considerable suspicion.

but, that so long a time has been allowed to pass without those exertions which the emperor Francis is described to be so very desirous of making. His own temper, and the languorous temper of Bonaparte, might long before this have produced that peace for which they are both so extremely desirous. The expected arrival of a Russian plenipotentiary, which is also noticed, is with us no less a subject of doubt. Napoleon must, indeed, have consented to change the whole nature, the very essence of his system, both in the exercise of actual hostilities, and in the management of treaties, to suffer an intervention so likely to produce discussion and delays. General Bellegarde is, as it is stated, appointed the chief command of the Austrian forces, it would seem that the councils of the emperor Francis have been newly moulded and modified.
FRENCH NAVY. —Some years ago we presented a list of the French navy to our readers. Some of our naval correspondents enabled us to supply some deficiencies, and to make it so correct as to become a table of reference to the politicians. We now present a new catalogue of the ships and frigates of our arch enemy, and we trust we shall be favored with hints for correction from our naval correspondents.
A. at Antwerp, B. at Brest, C. at Cadiz, G. at Genoa, O. at L'Orient, R. at Rochefort, T. at Toulon, Bl. blockaded up, or on shore in Basque Roads.
Ships of 120 Guns. Austerlitz, T; Commerce de Paris, T; Invincible, B; Majestueux, R; Ocean, Bl; Ville de Paris, R.
Ships of 80 Guns. Foodroyant, Bl; Ajax, R; Albanois, A; Aigle, O; Algeiras, C; Alliance, B; Annibal, T; Anversais, A; Argonaute, C; Atlas, T; Audacieux, A; Batave, B; Bellone, T; Europe, T; Breslau, G; Brutus, B; Castor, B; Charlemagne, A; Caesar, B; Commerce de Lyons, A; Conquerant, B; Constitution, B; Corsair, Bl; Couraux, O; Dalmatie, A; Dantzig, A; Dessain, A; Duguesclin, A; Ecole, B; Friedland, A; Gaulois, B; Neptune, C; Gemappe, Bl; Genois, G; Heros, C; Illustre, A; Jean Bart, B; Josephine, A; Lion, R; Magnanime, R; Menandre, B; Puliner, O; Patriote, Bl; Phaeton, T; Pluton, C; Poulusk, A; Regulus, Bl; Revolution, B; Robuste, T; Souverain, C; Suffrein, R; Superbe, T; Tourville, Bl; Theseus, A; Ulysse, B; Union, B; Vainqueur, C; Valeureux, B; Veteran, B; Ville de Berlin, A; Wattigny, B.
Frigates. Argus, 32 guns; Artemise, 36; Brave, 44; Capypso, 40; Cannoniere, 44; Caroline, 44; Circé, 36; Comete, 44; Corneille, 40; Cybele, 44; Diogene, 36; Dryade, 40; Elbe, 36; Experiment, 50; Felicite, 48; Farieuse, Hermione, 40; Horatius, 36; Incomparable, 32; Incurruptible, 36; Mahieu, 44; Josephine, 44; Julieanne, 44; Manche, 32; Megnonie, 52; Milanes, 32; Naide, Necessite, 32; Eclair, 44; Pallas, 40; Penelope, 40; Pourvoyante, 40; Revanche, 48; Semillante, 36; Sybille, 40; Sirene, 44; Theolis, 36; Thetis, 36; Torche, 32; Unique, 40; Valencienne, 44; Valeureux, 44; Victorieuse, 44; Venus, 44; Zephyre, 32.
The Elbe, the Hortense, and the Pallas, are said to be on shore in Basque Road; but we have received no authentic accounts of their destruction.
LIVERPOOL, September 2. The king has been pleased to grant the dignities of Baron and Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, upon the right hon. sir Arthur Wellesley, knight of the most hon. order of the Bath, and lieut. gen. of his majesty's forces, and to the heirs male of his body, lawfully begotten, by the names and titles, of Baron Douro of Wellesley, in the county of Somerset, and Viscount Wellington, of Talavera, and of Wellington, in the said county.
In consequence of several vessels having been captured last week off Beachy Head by French privateers, representations were made to the lords of the admiralty by the committee for managing the affairs of Lloyd's. In reply it is stated, that "their lordships are concerned, that so many captures have recently happened, occasioned principally by the cruisers having been driven by the late westerly gales to take shelter under Dungeness; and from the captain of the Syrian having imprudently suffered the convoy from Oporto to pass up the Channel without protection, for which their lordships have conveyed to him their high displeasure." A frigate, three sloops, and a cutter, are now cruising in the vicinity of Beachy Head for the protection of the trade.
GERMAN PAPERS. LEIDEN, August 9. The French fleet, which had taken a position under Fort Lillo, has partly ascended the Scheldt as high as Antwerp, and taken an advantageous station, free from any attack of the enemy. French troops arrive daily at Ghent and Antwerp. The right bank of the Scheldt, from Antwerp to Bergen-op-Zoom, is covered with Dutch troops. Cistadent Dutch Flanders is likewise covered with troops. The whole of this force was expected shortly to be able to act on the offensive.
LYONS, July 26. We learn from the shores of the Mediterranean, that a considerable number of British transports with troops which were formerly in Sicily, have sailed for Gibraltar, from whence they are to proceed to Lisbon, to reinforce the army under the command of Sir A. Wellesley. Some detachments of the army of general Stuart have embarked, probably to return to Sicily, as the expedition failed of success in its projects against Naples.
VIENNA, July 31. All the redoubts which the Austrians had thrown up on the right bank of the Danube, between Eugeneau and Presburg, have been raised. A considerable quantity of baggage has been sent to Raab. It is said the emperor Napoleon will transfer his head quarters thither, and from thence it is inferred that the emperor of Austria, who is at Comorn, will have an interview with him at Raab, to treat of the conditions of peace. Aug. 2.—Nothing certain respecting war or peace is yet known; the price of colonial merchandise which is brought from Trieste increases daily, as all the warehouses of that city have been requisitioned. The emperor continues to construct strong forts.
do post on the left bank of the Danube, and which is prepared in such a manner that the troops may be put in motion at the first signal. The Saxons (maj. gen. Hartich) died on the 24th ult. in consequence of his wound. The prince of Lichtenstein has been recalled from his estates, with the late ambassador at Paris and Secretary of the State, Hopp, to conclude peace at Raab, with the Duke of Friuli, the marshal of the palace, Baur, and the minister of State count Champagny.
Several silversmiths here have received orders to prepare some rich services of plate, to be used at the congress of Raab. This congress is not expected to last long.
We read in several of the publick journals that a report is circulated in Vienna, of a projected marriage between the prince royal of Bavaria and the archduchess Maria Louisa, the daughter of the emperor of Austria.
Aug. 5.—Raab was, it is said, in the first instance fixed upon as the place for the negotiations for peace; but now they say it is to be at Altenburg in Hungary.
Between the bridges facing the Spitz, a French camp is forming for 20,000 men. The empress of Austria is arrived at Comorn, on a visit to the emperor Francis.
Napoleon has visited the mountainous districts in the environs of this capital, and did not return to Schoenbrunn before ten at night, when he attended at the play of Phaedra.
The bridge near Nussdorf is quite restored. Near Liesing and Shiesig, behind Schoenbrunn, a division of French troops has occupied a camp. It is said that an English agent has appeared at the head quarters of the archduke Charles, but he could not obtain an audience.
PARIS, Aug. 8. M. de Champagny has just set out for Raab, to fix the last basis of the peace. August 19.
Letters from Bayonne state, that the English have disembarked at Alicante some detachments, with much ammunition, artillery, &c.
CASSEL, Aug. 11. Letter from his Excellency the Minister of the Interior to the Prefect of the Oder department:— "Cassel, Aug. 5, 1809.
"MONSIEUR PREFECT, "His Majesty the King, our most gracious sovereign, has heard with the greatest satisfaction of the conduct of the inhabitants of his good town of Brunswick, during the short abode of the Duke of Oels there, and he has desired me to express this to you. You conducted yourself in that affair like an upright and my subject of the King. "I send you a copy of a Decree, which will shew the good inhabitants of Brunswick with what displeasure his Majesty heard of the vile promise which was made to his troops. Certainly every officer would have paid with his head for the slightest injury done to the inhabitants. Soldiers protect and defend peaceable citizens. Only robbers allow themselves to plunder."
"Give the greatest publicity to his Majesty's sentiments towards his good town of Brunswick. I congratulate myself on having received the command to communicate this to you, and to assure you personally of the satisfaction of his Majesty. "I renew the assurance of my perfect esteem, (Signed) "V. WOLFRADT, Minister of the Interior."
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 5, 1809. FREDERICK VIII, KING, &c.
Make known that circumstances have determined us to order and command the following respective privateering.
1. No armed private ship or vessel furnished with a licence, or commission to capture vessels according to our order of 10th Sept. 1807, shall be permitted to sail from any of our ports from this date, until we shall order to the contrary.
2. All our authorities, bailiffs, &c. are commanded to watch over the execution of this Decree. Should any Commander of an armed vessel wish to sail from a port of less security to a more secure one, he shall be permitted to do so by our bailiffs, &c.; but on condition that the Commander obliges himself, immediately, and without cruising, to make direct for the port he has requested to be permitted to go.
3. The owners of privateers are ordered to recall them as soon as possible; and if they should not be laid up within four weeks from the publication of this, they are ordered to account to the authorities how far, and in what manner they have endeavoured to recall them; and the Authorities are charged to look to the fulfilment of it.
4. Such Commanders of privateers as intend to go on a cruise from the western parts of our Duchy of Holstein, also Tonningen, Husum, and Fredericksstad, to cruise to and round Heligoland shall be permitted to do so, provided they enter into an obligation not to cruise beyond the waters of Heligoland, nor beyond the height of Tonningen. If privateers of our other dominions are desirous to go through the Schleswig, Holstein Canal, or among the West Coast and Jutland, the harbours of Holstein and Schleswig, with a view to cruise under Heligoland, they are permitted to do so, provided they go direct as ordered in section 2.
5. The delivery of licences and commissions for privateers is postponed until our Royal Commands. All who are concerned are commanded to act accordingly. Given under our hand and seal, in our residence, Copenhagen, the 2d. August, 1809. FREDERICK R.
MOSTING. Eggers, Janssen, Janssen, Rothe.
NAPLES, July 26. —The English have unexpectedly received orders to immediately evacuate the islands of Ischia and Procida. Yesterday evening they blew up the small forces, and threw the batteries into the sea. The troops and the sick have all been re-embarked. The Sicilian Prince Leopold, who was on board their fleet, must have arrived at Milazzo, with the Dukes of Ascoli and Canna, Neapolitan emigrants. Two English regiments have gone for Malta.
July 27. —The English finished yesterday evacuating the islands of Ischia and Procida. Deputations from the inhabitants of those islands have arrived here to bring some of their departure, and that the national flag has been again hoisted on the forts. The different authorities have received orders to re-enter on their functions.
LOOSBOURG, July 29. A communication from the headquarters of the prince of Lichtenstein has been received, that on the 26th his royal highness occupied Breisach, the insurgents on hearing of his approach, having abandoned that town at three in the morning, and retired precipitately to Emden. The insurgents experienced no resistance, and disarm the inhabitants. The Austrian troops in the Voralberg are retiring in consequence of the suspension of arms, by Memmingen and Augsburg.
WARSAW, July 30. By command of the emperor Napoleon, gen. Bronikowski is forming a legion of the Danube, which is to consist of Austrian prisoners born in Poland.
ST. PETERSBURGH, July 29. The day before yesterday a Te Deum was celebrated by the French ambassador, on account of the recent glorious victories obtained by the French armies.
An English squadron continues in the gulf of Finland; five ships of the line and three frigates lie at anchor before Revel; as yet they have not dared to make any attack, as all fit preparations for defence have been made on every point. The crews of some English sloops have ventured on shore, and seized cattle and fresh provisions; but they always retreated on the approach of troops. Several merchantmen have been taken by the English cruisers; and yet, a few days back, two Russian vessels, which have been lying at Cronstadt several months, and were prohibited sailing, have received permission to leave the port.
At Cronstadt several vessels have arrived with goods from Tenerife. In Archangel also a great quantity of colonial wares have arrived in American vessels. A commissioner has been appointed for the examination of the ships papers of neutral vessels arriving at Archangel.
Two days before the emperor returned hither, on the 23d, from Finland, the minister for foreign affairs, Count Romanzow, had arrived from the same province.
KEMPTEN, Aug. 6. The Voralberg insurgents, who were hitherto in possession of the mountains and woods to the south of this place, have suddenly returned to their homes, amidst loud cheers of their leaders and the Austrians. Only a few bands of vagabonds ramble about intoxicated with brandy, and plunder the hamlets and detached houses. At Rantz all the persons from the Iller district, who had been arrested by the insurgent as suspected persons, and dragged thither, have been set at liberty, with the declaration, that as all resistance was over, they might go where they pleased. To morrow gen. Picard proceeds with a considerable force to the Voralberg.
LINDAU, Aug. 5. Intelligence being received that an army of 30,000 Bavarians and Frenchmen had entered the Tyrol, and had already advanced to Innsbruck, yesterday the Voralberg insurgents surrendered at discretion. The notorious Schoeder himself went to the Bavarian advanced guard, within a league of Bregenz, and delivered in a written act of submission, from the collected deputies from the province; he demeaned himself very humbly, and appeared to be full of apprehensions.
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED.
Brig Sumner, Malcom, 8 days from Warren, Lumber, Moses Myers & Son. Sch's Norfolk, Deagle, 23 hours from Baltimore. The ship Bacchus, Davis, of and from Boston bound to Baltimore, went on shore on Saturday last, about half past 4 o'clock in the morning, 35 miles to the Southward of Cape Henry, on Currituck beach—Vessel bilged—Crew and part of the cargo, consisting of Beef and Pork saved.
From a Liverpool paper of August 31. Arrived from Virginia, Baltic, Blunt; Franklin, Fallman; Parnassus, Stitson.
From Lloyd's List, August 29. From Virginia, Belvedere, Hardyman, at Gravesend.—The Francis & Mary, from Virginia, was captured on the 29th July by a French privateer and carried into Dieppe.
The Exeter, Bray, from Virginia, arrived at Liverpool the 2d September. The Diana, —, and Protectress, Wilson, have both sailed from Liverpool for Virginia, the former the 20th, and latter 21st August.
Palmer's Packet will sail for Alexandria the first fair wind. Oct. 18.
Ferguson's Packet will sail for Baltimore on FRIDAY next. Oct. 18.
Williamson's Packet will sail for Alexandria the first fair wind. October 13.
Office of the Marine Insurance Company, Norfolk, October 16, 1809.
The President and Directors of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORFOLK, have this day declared a dividend of ONE DOLLAR and TWENTY-FIVE CENTS on each Share of Stock, which will be paid to the Stockholders, their Attorneys, or legal Representatives, on the 26th day of this present month, or at any time after. Application for payment to be made at this office, between the hours of ten and two o'clock. John Cowper, Sec'y.
For Charter, The Brig SUMNER, Capt. Malcom, Burthen 1600 barrels. Apply to Moses Myers & Son.
For Sale on board at Commerce-Street wharf, on low Terms, 100,000 feet Northern BOARDS. October 18.
40 quarter casks Sherry WINE, 5 pipes fourth proof Cognac BRANDY. For Sale by Moses Myers & Son. October 18.
Wanted for a few Months, A YOUNG MAN, who writes a good hand, and is acquainted with modern usage. Apply to the Editor of this paper. October 18.
the County of York, which is situated in the county of York, and is bounded on the north by the river Humber, on the east by the North Sea, on the south by the river Trent, and on the west by the county of Nottingham. It contains about 1,500 square miles, and is divided into three hundreds, viz. the North, the West, and the East. The North hundred contains the city of York, and the towns of Ebor, Hessay, and Fulford. The West hundred contains the towns of Tadcaster, Burnsall, and Burnsall. The East hundred contains the towns of Selby, Clifton, and Tockwith. The county is well supplied with water, and is very fertile in corn and cattle. The city of York is a very ancient and beautiful city, and is the seat of the archbishop of York, who is the primate of all England. The county is very well supplied with timber, and is very fertile in corn and cattle. The city of York is a very ancient and beautiful city, and is the seat of the archbishop of York, who is the primate of all England.
Sales at Auction.
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust, to secure the payment of a sum of money which is now due, the undersigned, Messrs. Wood and Hastings, will be Sold at XII o'Clock on SATURDAY the 28th day of October, That large and commodious BRICK BUILDING, Situated on the land of Mr. Robert Hanley, at the intersection of the East side of Rothery's lane with the North side of Little Water-street. The sale will be on the premises, and the terms made known on the day by THE TRUSTEE. October 18.
On Saturday, the 28th instant, will be Sold by virtue of a Deed in Trust from Michael Corrigan, to secure to Theodoric Armistead, the payment of a sum of money, with interest thereon, due, That large and commodious BRICK DWELLING, Adjoining the Exchange Coffee-House, together with the Lots in the rear of the said building, in Little Water Street. Terms of payment, notes with approved security at 9 months, with a lien upon the property until payment made. THE TRUSTEES. October 6.
On Saturday the 28th of October, at XII o'Clock, Will be Sold at the Subscriber's Office, Several Valuable WATER-LOTS, Beginning at the intersection of Henry and Main Streets (which is 30 feet wide) about 700 feet to the eastward, where the old ship Yard lies; the Lots are 60 feet deep, bounded on the North side by a 12 feet lane, according to Mayor's plan, which may be seen at the City Hall. The above Property will be sold on a credit of 6, 9, and 12 months. North-Carolina Bank Paper will be received in payment. Thomas Blanchard. Sept. 27.
On Tuesday the 14th day of November next, at XII o'Clock, on the premises, will be Sold to the highest bidder, All that Valuable Property, On Town Point, belonging to the estate of DAVID PAYNE, deceased.
LOTS No. 27 and 28, on which that valuable large Fire-proof Warehouse, occupied by Messrs. George Murray, & Co. and a large Western Warehouse stands, making a front on the channel of Elizabeth River 112 feet 9 inches. LOT No. 29, with a front on said channel of 112 feet, running back to Water-street. LOTS 30, 31, and 32, each 100 feet by 50, lying on the N. E. side of Water-street, according to the plan of Town Point Lands, surveyed by Major. This Land is leased from the Corporation upon moderate ground rents for 99 years, renewable for ever. Its well known advantages for all kind of business must render it desirable. In front of the Warehouse large ships can lay and receive their cargoes, with all possible convenience. Terms of sale, and time of payment, for the whole or the above Property, will be fixed at the approved security, payable in 6, 9, and 12 months, at the Bank of Virginia, with interest from the date, and a lien upon the property until the payments are satisfied. Daniel R. Waddey, Administrator. October 3.
Landing this Day, Twenty Firkins choice MACKEREL BUTTER. JAMES HERRON. October 16.
Thirty Dollars Reward. Deserted on the night of the 13th instant from on board the frigate United States, THOMAS GANO, drummer; ALEXANDER DEMOLIN, and RAYMOND GOTIER, privates, belonging to the Artillery Corps.
GARAGANO, by birth, is an Italian, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 9 and an half inches high, grey eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. ALEXANDER DEMOLIN is by birth a Frenchman, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 9 and an half inches high, eyes, brown hair, sallow complexion. RAYMOND GOTIER, is also by birth a Frenchman, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, black hair, light complexion, by trade a potter, speaks very little English. Whoever will apprehend the above deserters, and deliver them to any officer in the navy, or to the United States Marshal, on board the frigate United States, shall receive the above reward, or Ten Dollars for either. J. B. Crampton, Lieutenant Commanding. October 16.
NEW SHOES. Received per Schooner Mary Ann, capt. Tuck, 30 trunks Ladies' Gentlemen's Boys, and Children's SHOES. Calculated to be preferred to any others in the market. F. E. H. Co. October 18.
Excellent Cigarrettes. For Sale on board the ship Mary Ann, at the wharf. October 18.