Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-12-17 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDE
VOL. III.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17, 1806.
[NO. 66.]
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.
For CHARLESTON, The fine fast-sailing Schooner ELIZA , intended to run as a regular packet, will posi- tively sail on the 21st inst. having one half of her cargo engaged. For freight of the remainder, or pas- sage, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or to Francis André.  Who offers for Sale, 15 hlds. Muscovado Sugars; 25 bags Coffee; 6 pipes country Gin; 2 do. Holland do.; 5 do. French Bran- dy; 40 firkins Philadelphia Butter; 5 ton Iron, assorted; 50 sacks Liverpool Salt; 20 bbls. Rye Whiskey; 25 do. prime Herrings; 14 chests Hysan, Young Hysan, Imperial and Souchoong Tea; 5 crates Earthenware, well assorted; 10 bales Brabant Sail Cloth.—Who wishes also to dispose of a likely NEGRO FELLOW, about 19 or 20 years of age, who is a compleat house-servant. Dec. 15. 5
For LONDON, (to sail in about ten days), The ship ALFRED , Capt. J. Patch, has good accommodations for passengers, and can take some small freight, if application be soon made to the master, or Christopher Fry. December 15. 3t
For CHARLESTON, (to sail with all con- venient speed), The Schooner Morning Star , Capt. Barbour, burthen about 600 barrels — For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Marsden's wharf, or CHRISTOPHER FRY. Dec. 12. 3t
For BOSTON, The Schooner COLUMBIA , captain Hawes, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale on board said Vessel, 200 bbls. Beef, (Boston inspection) 5 bales India Cottons, 1 cask Seine Twine, 10 doz. Shovels. Dec. 10. tf
For Freight or Charter, The good Schooner CARLTON , James Johnson, master, burthen 1100-bar- rels, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to captain Johnson, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. December 10. tf
For LONDON, The good Ship Charles Carter , to sail in twenty days, having three fourths of her cargo ready to go on board. For freight or passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Who give Cash for rough bld. STATES, delivered on board said ship at Lee's wharf. Nov. 28. 3w
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil l a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 350 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 casks white Wine Vinegar. November 14. tf
The Ship SHEPHERD , for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton on moderate terms.—Apply to Nov. 7. tf JOSIAH COOPER.
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEPHERD , John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having el- egant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. tf Josiah Cooper.
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY , Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London—Ap- ply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Peter- sburg, or to T. & W. A. Armistead. October 10. tf 248
For SALE, The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogsheads. Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202
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. August 20. tf 102
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA , Captain Vickery, to a port in France, but then 350 hogsheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
For KINGSTON, (Jam.) The British Ship Dumrobin Castle , John Cooper, master, mounting 12 guns, with men answerable, and having a considerable part of her cargo engaged, will be despatched by the 25th inst. For freight or passage apply to Robert Dickson. 1000 Sacks SALT, for sale low. Dec. 1. 8t
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, the fast sail- ing new Schooner THREE FRIENDS, captain Sears, burthen 100 tons—A freight to the West-In- dies would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or FISK & CATLETT. Who have for Sale on board said vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron; 1 do. German Steel, 120 barrels No. 1 & 2 Beef; 40 casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales India Cotton, assorted, 100 boxes Chocolate and Spermaceti Candles, 1000 wt. white Ginger in the root; 15 trunks Shoes afforded, 400 sides Leather; an invoice of Dry Goods suitable for the afion, which will be sold very low. Nov. 10. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA , William Daggett, Master, 400 hogsheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 128
Mountain BUTTER, Of a superior quality just received, and for sale on low terms if applied for immediately. J. & W. Southgate. December 15. 1m
Cognac Brandy and Pepper. TWENTY pipes Cognac Brandy; 20 bags black Pepper, this day landing from Schooner Weymouth —For Sale by FISK & CATLETT. December 15. tf
Alsace and French Brandy. FIVE hundred lb. Alsace, and 5 pipes choice 4th proof French Brandy, landing on Maxwell's wharf from Schooner Weymouth , from New-York. And in store, just received, A few casks very excellent Salt Petre; 500 lb. best double and single Gloucester Cheese; 100 bushels black eyed Pease; 10 pipes Hollands Gin; 20 barrels 3d proof Peach Brandy, for sale by Price & Wadley. December 15. 3t
Wine, Raisins, Lemons, &c. LANDING from the brig Ann , on Gibson's wharf, from Malaga—20 qr. casks Wine; 400 qr. barrels Sun Raisins; 10 boxes Lemons; 50 barrels Anchovies; 600 boxes Bloom Raisins; 500 do. Muscatel do.—For sale by Edward Roberts. Said BRIG is offered for Charter, burthen 1200 barrels. Dec. 15. 3t
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED or stolen last night, from the door of Mr. JOHN WARREN, a BAY HORSE, with a Bridle and Saddle. The saddle has a buckskin seat, the boss on the right side of the pommel has been lost, a striped cashmere saddle cloth, plated stirrups and furniture. The horse is shod before, is about fifteen hands high, has some remark- able white spots on his feet, and a star in his forehead. Who- ever will deliver the said horse to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and if stolen One Hundred Dollars, upon conviction of the thief.
Also, strayed from the commons, a PIED COW, red and white spots, very saddle backed, one of her horns has been knocked off, the bone standing, her ears split down the middle and one half cut off, one on the upper and the o- ther on the lower side; whoever will give information of the above Cow, so that I can get her again, shall receive Five Dollars reward, and reasonable charges paid, if brought to James Tucker. Dec. 15. tf
Thirty Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 24th ult. a Negro man named WILL, about twenty one years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, pretty dark complexion, and when spoken to has a sulky down look; had on when he went away, a fearnaught over jacket and trow- sers, and Ticklenburg shirt, his waistcoat not recollected — As he was raised on the Eastern Shore, it is presumed he has gone to Norfolk to get a passage across the bay. All masters of vessels are forewarned employing him or carrying him off at their peril. I will give thirty dollars reward for apprehending said Ne- gro and securing him in any jail so that I get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by John Smith. Dec. 15. 3t
Suffolk, Nansemond, Virginia. Dec. 15. 3t
Ten Dollars Reward. STOLEN from Loyall's wharf, on Thursday night, a LONG-BOAT, 17 feet long, pitch bottom, turpentine sides, with a yellow stroke below the gunwale; the gunwale on the starboard is broken. Whoever will deliver the boat on board the Schooner Maryland Mary , shall receive the above reward. Dec. 15. 3w S. HOWATT.
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
TEN tons Patent Shot, assorted sizes—also, 15 bales Kendal Cottons and Kerseys.—For sale by Richard & John Taylor. Dec. 1. 1m
Grenada Rum & Molasses. THIS DAY landing on Murray's wharf, from the Ship Minerva , captain Moffat—200 puncheons Grenada RUM; 20 hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES.— For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & co. IN STORE—A parcel of excellent Green Coffee; cask and box Raisins, Grapes, &c. Dec. 3. 3w
FISK & CATLETT. HAVE for Sale—20 blds. choice Antigua Rum; 4 do. old Jamaica Spirits; 20 pipes Hollands Gin; 5 do. Country do.; 20 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 20 barrels Whiskey; 10 hlds. prime Sugars; Penington's Long Sugar, in hlds. and barrels; 300 boxes fresh Bloom Raisins; 6 frails Almonds. Dec. 3. tf
NEW YORK. SIXTY barrels New-York inspection—For sale by Dec. 3. tf William Pennock.
Landing from the Ship Ocean , from Marseilles, 600 hlds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cognac Brandy; 120 blds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes Wespier Gin; 500 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf 251
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do. cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, do. 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 12. 907
PRUSSIAN MANIFESTO.  LONDON, Oct. 21.
We this day lay before the publick a translation of the King of Prussia's Manifesto. This important document was issued at the head quarters at Erfurt, on the 9th inst. and was published in the Hamburg Correspondent of the 15th and 17th inst.  It is clear, from this very interesting State Paper, that the Prussian ultimatum once rejected, no arbi- trament but that of the sword, could decide the nu- merous and increasing grounds of difference which subsisted between Prussia and France. From the tenor of the Manifesto, we are persuaded that his Prussian Majesty has determined to endure the last extremity rather than submit to the unceasing in- sults and encroachments of France. All these, as well as the frobearance and partiality of Prussia to- wards France, are enumerated with a minuteness, and accompanied with that tone of observation which demonstrates that the former considers him- self as treated with the most atrocious injustice and the blackest ingratitude.
We should not be surprised to see the war be- tween Prussia and France assume something of a personal, and particularly acrimonious, character. There are some passages in the Manifesto which Buonaparte must feel strongly. The murder of the Duke d'Enghien; the kidnapping of Sir G. Rum- bold; the robberies committed, under the name of loans, upon the Hanse Towns; the suggestion of what he might have done for the happiness of France, and the peace of Europe; and the little hopes of future tranquility, which are to be expect- ed from his restless and unbounded ambition, are all calculated to gall and irritate the irascible disposi- tion of Buonaparte. The allusion to the first circum- stance, in particular, contains in it grounds enough for a war of extermination. The Usurper will never forgive the reference to that foul and atrocious mid- night murder.
In point of arrangement and composition, this Manifesto is not exceeded by any document of a sim- ilar nature in modern diplomacy. It is, beyond doubt, the most forcible appeal against the dangers of French ambition which has yet appeared. The facts stated in it are undeniable—uncontrovertible. There is not a state in Europe which cannot bear testimony to them; there is scarcely one in which their effects are not felt.—We shall be much disap- pointed if it does not produce, and particularly in the empire, a very great sensation indeed.
MANIFESTO.
As his Majesty the King of Prussia has taken up arms for the defence of his people, he thinks it ne- cessary to lay before them, and all Europe, the circumstances which have imposed this duty on his Majesty.  The politicks of France have been the scourge of humanity during the last fifteen years. Those men who in rapid succession, have been at the head of affairs in that country, have only sought the means of their dominion in war, and the guarantee of their existence in the wretchedness of the people, may be viewed without astonishment.—But the introduction of a regular government, to which the same necessity could not be imputed, gave new life to the hopes of the friends of peace. Napoleon, invested with the supreme power, victorious, surrounded by weak- er states, friendly disposed governments, or conquered and exhausted rivals, had it in his power to per- form a better part. For the greatness of France no- thing more remained for him to do; for her happi- ness, every thing was in his power.
It is painful to be compelled to say, that French politicks still remained the same. An insatiable am- bition was still the ruling passion of France.—She made use of arms and of treaties with the same view. The peace of Amiens was scarcely concluded, before the signal for the first acts of violence fol- lowed. Holland and Switzerland, two independent states, were compelled to accept a constitution which converted them into French provinces. The renewal of war was the consequence.
Peace, however, still continued upon the conti- nent. The German empire had purchased it by in- calculable sacrifices. In the midst of this peace, nevertheless, the French troops invaded the electo- rate of Hanover; a country which had no concern in the war between France and England, while the ports of Germany were shut against the British flag; and the better to effect the object, France took pos- session of Cuxhaven, and the territory of a free state, which was still more a stranger to the war than Hanover.
In the midst of this peace also, the same troops, a few months after, violated the German territory in such a manner as to wound the honour of the nation still deeper. The Germans have never avenged the death of the Duke D'Enghien; but the remem- brance of that event will never be extinguished a- mong them.
The treaty of Luneville guaranteed the indepen- dence of the Italian republick. In spite of the most positive assurances, did Napoleon place the Iron Crown of Italy upon his own head—Genoa was incorporated with France—Lucca was very near sharing the same fate. Only a few months before had the emperor, on a solemn occasion—an occa- sion which imposed very important duties upon him —declared before his people and before all Europe, that he wished not to extend the limits of his ter- ritory. Besides France was bound, by a treaty with Russia, to put the king of Sardinia in possession of indemnities in Italy. Instead of fulfilling that ob- ligation she made herself mistress of every object which could have been serviceable towards that in- demnification.
Portugal wished to maintain her neutrality, but Portugal was compelled to purchase by gold the de- ceitful security of a few moments. The Porte, who had not forgotten the in-
Syria and Egypt, was the only power remaining in Europe which had not been subjected to the arbitrary proceedings of France.
But to these acts of violence, a system of abuse and injury remained still to be added. A journal, which proclaimed itself the voice of government, was chosen as a chronicle of the attacks incessantly made upon every crowned head.
Prussia could be no stranger to any of these ge- neral acts of oppression. Many of them were near- ly connected with her substantial interests; espe- cially as the wisdom of that system which considers the states of Europe as members of the same family, calls upon each of them for the defence of all; and that the unbounded aggrandizement of one state ex- posed the rest to danger, was sufficiently manifest to experience.
Still it is most essentially necessary to repre- sent in what manner the conduct of France was calculated to operate in its immediate relation to Prussia.
It were superfluous to enumerate all the good offi- ces rendered to Napoleon by Prussia.—Prussia was the first power that acknowledged him. No promi- ses, no menaces had been able to shake the king's neutrality. Every thing that the duty of a good neighbour could prescribe was most amply afforded during a period of six years. Prussia esteemed a valiant nation, which also had learned, on its part, to respect Prussia both in war and peace; and she did justice to the genius of its chief. But the re- membrance of these times is no longer retained by Napoleon.
Prussia had permitted the territory of Hanover to be invaded. In this she had countenanced an act of injustice; therefore was it her first view to remedy it. She offered herself for it instead of Eng- land, under the condition that the latter should cede it. It must, however, at least be recollected, that thus a boundary was prescribed to France, which she should not pass. Napoleon solemnly pledged himself not to compromise the neutrality of the Northern States; to exercise no violence towards any of them; and, in particular, not to increase the number of troops in the Electorate of Hano- ver.
Scarcely had he agreed to these stipulations, than he broke them. Every one is acquainted with the violent manner in which sir George Rumbold was seized; every one knows that the Hanse towns were laid under contribution, under the appellation of loans, not by any means for their interest, but exact- ly in the same manner as if France had been at war with them. For the first of those injuries, his ma- jesty contented himself with accepting an adequate satisfaction. Of the second he took no cognizance, being prevented by the apprehensions, and repre- sentations on the part of the Hanse towns. His majesty, on his part, did not scruple to make any sacrifice, as the preservation of peace was the dearest wish of his heart.
The patience and sufferance of every other Court, were exhausted sooner than that of his majesty.— War again broke out on the Continent—the situ- ation of the king, with respect to his duty, was more difficult than ever. In order to prevent France from augmenting her troops in Hanover, he had promised to suffer no attack to be made on that ter- ritory. The Russians and the Swedes were prepar- ing for an attack upon the French. From this pe- riod, the whole burden of the contract between France and Prussia weighed upon the latter only, without producing to her the least advantage; and by a singular concatenation of circumstances, it seemed that Prussia, who only wished to remain impartial and neutral, could no longer pursue her former system, except to the prejudice of the Alli- ed Powers. Every advantage which resulted from this situation of affairs was on the side of France; and the king was daily threatened with a collision, not less formidable to him, than decisively favour- able to the plans of Napoleon.
Who could have thought that the very moment when the king had given to the French government the strongest proof of his determination, and a sin- gular example of the faithful fulfilment of engage- ments into which he had entered, should be chosen by Napoleon to do the king the most sensible inju- ry! who does not remember the violation of the ter- ritory of Anspach, which took place on the 24 Oct- ober in the last year, notwithstanding the remon- strance of the provincial administration, and of his majesty's ministers.
This contest between that moderation which par- dons every thing—that integrity which remains true to its engagements to the last on the one part; and the abuse of power, the insolence inspired by decei- tful fortune, and the habit of only rocking on the other, continued several years. The king declared to the French government that he considered all his connections with it as dissolved. He placed his armies on a footing suitable to circumstances.—He was now fully convinced, that no pledge of security remained for the neighbours of France, but a peace established upon firm principles, and guaranteed by the Powers in common.
His majesty offered the Allies to be the mediator in negotiations for such a peace, and support them with all his force. It is sufficient to know the con- ditions then proposed, to be convinced of the mo- deration which, at all times, has governed the poli- ticks of his majesty in their whole extent. Prussia, at this moment, listened not to the voice of revenge; she passed over the events of the late war, however violent they might have been, since they had been sanctioned by existing treaties. She required no- thing but the peaceful fulfilment of those treaties; but this she required without limitation. Count Haug- witz repaired to Vienna, where the French empe- rour then was. Scarcely had this minister been there a few days, when the whole face of affairs was

of Vienna had compelled it to sign an armistice, which was immediately followed by a peace. The emperor of Russia sacrificed his magnanimous views to the wish of his ally, and his troops returned home. Prussia stood now alone on the field of contest. His majesty was obliged to limit his policy by his powers; and instead, as had been his wish, of embracing the interest of all Europe, make his own security and that of his neighbours, his first object.
[The Manifesto then proceeds to excite at length the conduct of Buonaparte with respect to Cleves, Wesel, Hanover, &c.]
It was no longer doubtful that Napoleon had determined to overwhelm Prussia with war, or to render her forever incapable of war, since it was evident he was leading her from humiliation to humiliation, till she should be reduced to such a state of political degradation and feebleness, that she could have no other will than that of her formidable neighbour.
The last doubt at length disappeared; troops marched from the interior of France towards the Rhine. The intent to attack Prussia was clear and certain. The king ordered a Note to be transmitted by General Knobelsdorf, containing the conditions on which he was ready to come to an accommodation. These conditions were
1. That the French troops should immediately evacuate Germany.
2. That France should oppose no obstacle to the formation of the Northern Confederacy; and that this Confederacy might embrace all the larger and smaller States not included in the fundamental Act of Confederation of the Rhine.
3. That a negotiation should immediately be commenced for the adjustment of all objects in dispute; a preliminary article of which should be, the restoration of three Abbeys, and the separation of the town of Wesel from the French empire.
These conditions speak for themselves: they shew how moderate the king has been in his demand, even at this moment, and how much the maintenance of peace, if France wishes peace, it depends upon herself.
The term peremptorily fixed by the king, for the decision of peace or war has elapsed. His majesty has not received the answer of the Cabinet of St. Cloud; or rather, the preparations made around him, daily, give that answer. The king can henceforth confide the safety and honour of his crown only to arms. He leads to honourable combat an army worthy its former glory. He reigns over a people of whom he may be proud; and while he is ready to shed his blood for them, he knows what he may expect from energy and affection. Princes, the honour of the German name, have joined their banners with his; and a Sovereign who honours with his virtues one of the first thrones in the world, is penetrated with the justice of his cause. His arms are blessed by the voice of his people. With so many motives to be conscious of his strength, Prussia may be permitted continually to confide in her destiny.
The French emperor proposed to count Haugwitz a treaty on which was stipulated, on the one side a mutual guarantee of possessions, the inviolability of the Turkish territory, and the results of the peace of Presburg, and, on the other, the taking possession of Hanover by Prussia, in return for the cession of three provinces.
The first part of this treaty promised, at least for the future, an acknowledged, guaranteed, and if Napoleon had so pleased, a firm, political Constitution. The results of the peace of Presburg were a general misfortune for Europe, but Prussia sacrificed herself alone when she accepted them; and to place a limit to the incessant usurpations of France, should the treaty be considered by the court of St. Cloud as any thing more than words, appeared an advantage; the king therefore, ratified this article unconditionally.
The second half of the treaty of Vienna related to an object, the importance of which had been manifested by serious experience. Prussia could not rely on security for a moment, so long as Hanover remained involved in a war, in which that country had, in fact, no concern. At whatever price it might be purchased, Prussia was resolved that the French should not return thither. She had her choice to obtain this end either by a treaty or a war. The cession of three provinces, which had been faithful and happy for a long series of years, was a sacrifice not to be made for the plan of vain ambition: but these provinces, in case of a war, would have been the first sufferers; all the calamities of that war would have pressed upon the Monarchy; while the acquisition of Hanover, could it have been made under less unhappy circumstances, would have been productive of the most valuable advantages to Prussia. The king, therefore, conceived, that he reconciled his wishes with his principles, when he accepted the proposed exchange, only under the condition, that the fulfilment of the same should be deferred till the general peace, and the consent of his majesty the king of Great Britain should be obtained.
All the advantages of this treaty were for France. On the one side, she received guarantees, which put the seal on her conquests; on the other, she gave what she did not possess, what might be again conquered by the chances of an uncertain war; while in the cessions of Prussia she found the means of enriching her Allies.
But between a policy which will do every thing in its power, and an integrity which regards its duties, and especially its promises, the contest is ever unequal. The king approached the moment when he was convinced of this by experience: this moment was the most painful of his reign.
It was the affair of France to reject the modifications under which the king had confirmed the treaty, if she did not approve them. But she avoided doing this, for the whole Prussian army was still under arms. She continued to be lavish of assurances of friendship: she fulfilled the treaty as far as it suited her; but when his majesty wished to reap the only advantage which he had proposed to himself from the late negotiations, and which was nearest to his heart, she suddenly altered her language. The modifications, added to the treaty of Vienna, were now rejected at Paris. Endeavours were made to force Prussia into the most injurious measures; and when count Haugwitz, who was at Paris, remonstrated against this, the unconditional fulfilment of the treaty was haughtily insisted on, as were the immediate cession of the three provinces, and the recall of the patent by which the occupation of Hanover was declared provisional. Prussia was required to resign a part of the advantages stipulat-
ed, and to shut the ports against the British flag in the same manner as the French had returned into the electorate.
The king, at length, was perfectly convinced of the true character of the friendship of the emperor of the French—a soporific draught for a power which still feels its own strength; an instrument of depredation, and finally of subjection to every power which no longer possesses strength.
In the mean time, Napoleon was in possession of every advantage. The Prussian army had returned; his own, after some movements of no consequence, at which deceived Germany prematurely rejoiced, on some frivolous pretences, established itself on this side of the Rhine. The first conflict might produce misfortunes. War, which is not, under all circumstances the greatest of evils, might become such under those then existing. The king determined to continue the part he had hitherto acted for some time longer. Wishing to preserve his force, now more than ever necessary to Europe, and at the least to secure the tranquility of the North, he confirmed the new treaty. Confidence, however, was now utterly lost. Prussia was convinced that, on the first opportunity to weaken her without danger, she might expect an attack from her pretended ally; convinced there is a degree of ambition which nothing can satisfy—which proceeds, without intermission, from usurpation to usurpation, sometimes without a plan, but ever intent on destruction; careless of the choice of means, and employing alike army, and the pen, violence, and oaths.—But even with this conviction, so great is the unfortunate superiority obtained by such policy, over those who wish only to be just, the king fulfilled all conditions of the treaty with the punctuality of a faithful ally. It is known what the consequences were with respect to the connections of his majesty with England. France gained nothing by this; but she triumphed in secret at the thought of having disunited two courts the union of which might have been dangerous to her; and what, in the view of France, gave the principal value to her alliance with the king was that this alliance insolated his majesty, since it produced an opinion, that Prussia was a participator in the cause of so many misfortunes.
But not content with this, we shall soon see in what manner the politics of France, assured that she had now no enemy to fear, believing that she had annihilated Austria, forming a judgment of Russia with equal ignorance and rashness, and blinded by the apparent tranquility of Prussia, she at length threw off the mask and despising forms which she had hitherto sometimes respected, openly trampled on all treaties and all rights. Three months after the signing of the treaty with Prussia, all its articles were violated.
The treaty had for its basis the status quo in the moment in which it was concluded, also the guarantee of the German empire and its States according to the constitution then established. This truth arises not only from the nature of things; the treaty had also expressly prescribed to the two powers their duties. The relations in which the treaty of Presburg had left his majesty the emperor of Austria were guaranteed to him; consequently also the imperial crown of Germany, and the rights connected with it. The existence of Bavaria, and consequently the relations which had connected it for so many centuries to the empire, likewise confirmed by the same common guarantee. Three months after, the Confederation of the Rhine overthrew the Germanick constitution, deprived the emperor of the ancient ornament of his house, and placed Bavaria, and thirty other princes, under the tutelage of France.
But it is necessary to appeal to treaties to form a just judgment of this extraordinary event.—Previous to all treaties, nations have their rights; and had not France sported with the sanctity of an oath, the act of unexampled despotism would have exasperated every mind. To deprive princes who had never offended France and to render them the vassals of others, themselves the vassals of the French government—to abolish with the stroke of a pen, a constitution of a thousand years duration—which long habit, the remembrance of so many illustrious periods and so many various and mutual relations, had rendered dear to such a number of princes—which had so often been guaranteed by all the European powers, and even by France herself—to lay contributions on the cities and towns in the midst of profound peace, and leave the new possessions only an exhausted skeleton—to abolish this constitution without consulting the emperor of Germany, from whom a crown was wrested, or Russia, so lately became the guarantee of the German league, or Prussia, interested intimately in that league thus arbitrarily dissolved. Numbers of wars and continued victories have sometimes produced great and remarkable catastrophes; but such an example in times of peace was never before given to the world.
The king commissioned the unfortunate princes who suffered by these transactions; but he pitied not less those who had suffered themselves to be lulled by the hope of gain; and he would reproach himself, should he increase their unhappiness by judging them with too great a severity. Deluded by the reward of their compliance; probably forced to obey commands which admitted of no opposition, or if surprised into consent, sufficiently punished by their acquisitions, and by being reduced to a state of vassalage, as harsh and degrading as their relations were honorable, they deserve not to be treated by Germany with the utmost rigour.—Perhaps, when the magnanimous nation to which they formerly belonged, arises around them on every side to contend for their independence, they may listen to the voice of gratitude and honour, and at least, abhor their chains, when they find they must be stained with blood of their brethren.
It was not enough that these despotic acts were immediately injurious to Prussia. The emperor of France was intent on rendering them sensible to the person of the king in all his states. The existence of the prince of Orange was under the common guarantee of the two powers; for the king had acknowledged the political changes in Holland only under this condition. For several years this prince had expected that his claims, secured by the mutual stipulations of Prussia and France, should be satisfied. The Batavian republic had been willing to enter in an accommodation, but the emperor Napoleon forbade it. Neither the recollection of the circumstance, nor the consideration of the ties of blood which united his majesty to the prince, nor the declaration, twenty times repeated, that the king could not desert the rights of his brother-in-law, could prevent his being added to the heap of victims.
He was the first who was deprived of paternal property. Eight days before, he had received from the emperor a letter, condoling with him in the customary forms, on the death of his father, and wishing him joy on his undisturbed succession to the states of his house. None of these circumstances are unimportant; each throws a light on the whole.
Cleves had been allotted to prince Murat—Scarcely become a sovereign, he wished likewise to be a conqueror. His troops took possession of the Abbeys of Essen, Werden, and Esten, under the pretext that they appertained to the Duchy of Cleves, though they were entirely territories newly acquired, and there was not the shadow of a connection between them and the ceded province. Great labour was employed in vain, to give even a color to this outrage.
Wesel was to belong to the new duke, not to the emperor Napoleon. The king had never resolved to give up the last fortress on the Rhine into the power of France. Without a word by way of explanation, Wesel was annexed to a French department.
The existing state of the Austrian monarchy, and of the Porte, had been mutually guaranteed. The emperor Napoleon certainly wished that Prussia should be bound by this guarantee; for in his hands it was an instrument which he might employ as suited his politics, a pretext for demanding sacrifices in a contest which his ambition might occasion. He himself, however, did not observe it longer than it contributed to his interest. Ragusa, though under the protection of the Porte, was taken possession of by his troops. Gradiska and Aquileja were wrested from Austria, under nearly the same pretences which had been employed when the French seized the Three Abbeys.
In all political proceedings it was naturally taken for granted, that the new states formed by France, were states in the proper sense of the term, and not French provinces. But it cost the cabinet of St. Cloud only a word to deprive them of their independence. The appellation, The Great Empire , was invented, and that empire was immediately surrounded with vassals.
Thus there was no trace of the treaty left, and Prussia proceeded to shut her ports against England, and still considered herself as having obligations to fulfil.
The emperor, at length, informed his majesty that it was his pleasure to dissolve the German empire, and form a confederation of the Rhine, and he recommended to the king to establish a similar confederation in the north of Germany. This was according to his customary policy; a policy which had been long crowned with success; in the moment of the birth day of any new project to throw out a lure to those courts which might occasion difficulties in the execution of such project. The king adopted the idea of such a confederation, not that the advice he received made the least impression on him, but because, in fact, it was rendered necessary by circumstances; and because, after the succession of the princes who had acceded to the confederation of the Rhine, a close union between those of the north became more than ever the condition of their safety. The king took measures to establish this league, but on other principles from those of the model presented to him. He made it his pride to collect the last of the Germans under his banners; but the rights of each he left unimpaired, and honor alone was the bond of the league.
But could France advise the king to any measure which should be productive of advantage to Prussia? We shall soon see what is to be expected when France makes professions of favour.
In the first place, care had been taken to introduce into the fundamental statute of the confederation of the Rhine, an article which contained the germ of all future innovations. It provided, that other princes should be received into this confederation, should they desire it. In this manner, all relations in Germany were left indeterminate; and as the means were still reserved to detach and annex to this league the weaker states, either by promise or threats, it was but too probable that in time this confederation would be extended into the heart of the Prussian monarchy.
And that this might no longer remain doubtful, but be manifest to every one, the first attempt was immediately made. Fortunately, it was made on a prince that knows not fear, and who considers independence as the highest object of his ambition. The French minister at Cassel invited the elector to throw himself into the arms of his master. Prussia, it was alleged, did nothing for her allies! It is true, Napoleon knows how to manage his better; and every one sees that Spain and Holland, and the kings of Wurtemberg and Bavaria, have to thank their alliance with him for peace, independence, and honour!—Prussia did nothing for her allies.—Napoleon, on the contrary, would reward the accession of the elector by an enlargement of his territory.
After this treachery was exercised towards an ally; and at the very moment when the king was advised to his alliance, of which Hesse was to be the first bulwark, endeavours were made to detach from him a power whom family connexions, alliances and relations of every kind united in the closest manner to his majesty's person.
But even these hostile steps were not sufficient. Does any one wish to know what was the lure by which it was hoped to gain the elector of Hesse, and what was the augmentation of territory with the expectation of which he was flattered? It was the prince of Orange, the brother-in-law of the king—that prince who had been twice deceived in the most shameful manner, who was now to be robbed the third time! He still possessed the territory of Fulda; this was promised to the elector, and it would have been given, and the elector consented to accept it, had not Prussia taken up arms.
His majesty saw the system of usurpation advance every day; he saw a circle, continually becoming narrower, drawn round him, and even the right of moving within it beginning to be disputed with him; for a sweeping resolution forbade a passage to any foreign troops, armed or not armed, through the states of the confederation. This was to cut off, contrary to the rights of nations, the connexion between the detached Hessian provinces; this was to prepare pretexts on which to act; this was the first threat of punishment aimed at a magnanimous prince who had preferred a defender to a master.
But even after this, his majesty cannot reflect on it without admiration; the king considered whether a combination might not be found, which should render this state of things compatible with the maintenance of peace.
The emperor Napoleon appeared to be solicitous to remove this doubt. Two negotiations were then carrying on at Paris, one with Russia, the other with the English ministry. In both these negotiations the intentions of France against Prussia were evidently manifested.
By the treaty which the emperor of Russia has refused to ratify; France offered in conjunction with Russia, to prevent Prussia from depriving the king of Sweden of his German territories.—Yet for many months, the cabinet of St. Cloud had continually pressed the king to seize those states, with the threefold view—first, to revenge himself on the king of Sweden; 2dly, to embroil Prussia with all the other powers; and 3dly, to purchase her silence with respect to the subversion of southern Prussia. But the king had long been aware that such were the views of France; and his unfortunate dispute with Sweden was painful to him. He had therefore been careful to provide against every suspicion of self interested motives, and he confined his explanations to the emperor Alexander. The scene now again changed; and Napoleon, who had so long been the enemy of the king of Sweden, was suddenly transformed into his protector.
It is not superfluous to remark, that, this insidious treaty of the French emperor, in order to satisfy the honourable interest which the court of St. Petersburg took in the maintenance of the rights of the king of Naples, he promised the latter an indemnification; engaging to prevail on the king of Spain to cede to him the Balearic Islands. He will act in the same manner with respect to the augmentation of territory he pretends to bestow upon his allies.
These were all preludes to the steps he took against Prussia; we now approach the moment which determined his majesty.
Prussia had hitherto derived nothing from her treaties with France but humiliation and loss; one single advantage remained. The fate of Hanover was in her power; and it must remain, unless the last pledge of the security of the north were annihilated. Napoleon had solemnly guaranteed the state of things, yet he negotiated with England on the basis of the restoration of the electorate. The king is in possession of the proofs.
War was now, in fact, declared—declared by every measure taken by France. Every month produced a new notification of the return of his army; but, on one frivolous pretext or another, it was still continued in Germany; and for what purpose?—Gracious Heaven! to eradicate the last trace of sovereignty among the Germans—to treat kings as governors appointed by himself—to drag before military tribunals citizens only responsible to their own governments; to declare others outlaws who lived peaceably in foreign states, under foreign sovereigns, and even in the capital of a German emperor, because they had published writings in which the French government or at least its despotism, was attacked? and that at the time when the same government daily permitted hired libellers to attack, under its protection the honour of all crowned heads, and the most sacred feelings of nations.
The French troops were in no manner diminished, but continually reinforced and augmented, and continually advanced nearer to the frontiers of Prussia or her allies, till they at length took a position which could only menace Prussia, and were even assembled in force in Westphalia, which certainly was not the road to the mouths of the Cattaro.
It was no longer doubtful that Napoleon had determined to overwhelm Prussia with war, or to render her forever incapable of war, since it was leading her from humiliation to humiliation, till she should be reduced to such a state of political degradation and feebleness, that, deprived of every defence, she could have no other will than that of her formidable neighbour.
The king delayed no longer. He assembled his army. General Knobelsdorf was sent to Paris with the final declaration of his majesty. Only one measure remained which could give security to the king, which was the return of the French troops over the Rhine. General Knobelsdorf had orders to insist on this demand; it was not the whole of the king's just demands, but it was necessary that it should be the first, since it was the condition of his future existence. The acceptance or refusal of it might shew the real sentiments of the French emperor.
Unmeaning professions—arguments, the real virtue of which were known by long experience—were the only answer the king received. Far from the French army being recalled, it was announced that it would be reinforced; but, with a haughtiness still more remarkable than this refusal, an offer was made, that the troops which had advanced into Westphalia should return home, if Prussia would desist from her preparations. This was not all: it was insolently notified to the king's ministers, that the cities of Hamburg, Bremen, and Lubeck, would not be suffered to join the Northern Confederation, but that France would take them under her protection; in the same manner as in the other confederation, she had given away cities, and promulgated laws without permitting any other power to make the least pretension. The king was required to suffer a foreign interest to be introduced into the heart of his monarchy.
Another contrast of conduct incensed the king to the utmost. He received from the emperor a letter full of those assurances of esteem, which certainly, when they do not accord with facts, ought to be considered as nothing, but which the dignity of sovereigns renders a duty to themselves, even when on the eve of war. Yet a few days afterwards, at a moment when the sword was not yet drawn—when the ministers of the emperor endeavoured to mislead those of the king, by assurances on assurances of the friendly intentions of France—the Publiciste of the 16th of September appeared, with a diatribe against the king and the Prussian state, in a style worthy of the most disgraceful periods of the revolution, insulting to the nation, and what, in other times than ours, would have been considered as amounting to a declaration of war.
The king can treat slanderers that are merely abusive, with contempt; but when these slanderers contribute to explain the real state of things, it would be unwise to treat them so.
The last doubt had now disappeared; troops marched from the interior of France towards the Rhine. The intent to attack Prussia was clear and certain. The king ordered a note to be transmitted by general Knobelsdorf, containing the conditions on which he was ready to come to an accommodation. These conditions were:
1. That the French troops should immediately evacuate Germany.

2. That France should oppose no obstacle to the formation of the Northern Confederacy; and that this confederacy might embrace all the larger and smaller states not included in the fundamental act of the confederation of the Rhine.
3. That a negotiation should immediately be commenced for the adjustment of all differences still in dispute; a preliminary article of which should be, the restoration of the three Abbeys, and the separation of the town of Wesel from the French empire.
These conditions speak for themselves: they show how moderate the king, even at this moment, has been in his demands, and how much the maintenance of peace, if France wishes peace, depends upon France herself.
The term peremptorily fixed by the king for the decision of peace or war has elapsed. His majesty has not received the answer of the cabinet of St. Cloud; or rather, the preparations made around him daily, give that answer. The king can henceforth confide the safety and honour of his crown only to arms. He takes them up with pain, because the chief object of his wishes was not a glory purchased by the tears of his people, but by their tranquility; for his cause is just. Never has a sovereign made greater sacrifices to peace. He pushed his condescension to the last limit that honour would allow. Every thing which was directed against him personally he passed over in silence. The opinions of the ignorant, and the reflections of the slanderous, he despised, animated with the constant hope, that he would be able to conduct his people, without injury, to that period which must sooner or later arrive, when unjust greatness shall find its bounds; and ambition, which obstinately refused to acknowledge any limits, shall at length o'erleap itself.
The motives which induced his majesty to take up arms are not to satisfy his resentments, to increase his power, or to render a nation uneasy which he shall always esteem, as long as it confines itself to its just and natural interests; but to avert from his kingdom the fate which was preparing for it; to preserve the people of Frederick, their independence and their glory; to rescue unfortunate Germany from the yoke by which it is oppressed, and to bring about a safe and honourable peace, the day on which he shall effect this, will be the proudest of his life. The events of the war which is now beginning, are in the disposal of Supreme Wisdom. His majesty leaves it to others to indulge in premature exultation and gratuitous insult, as he has for a long time allowed them the miserable satisfaction arising from unjust inuendoes. He leads to an honourable combat an army worthy of its former glory. He reigns over a people of whom he may be proud; and while he is ready to shed his blood for them, he knows what he may expect from their energy and affection. Princes, the honour of the German name, who can confide in his gratitude and honour, and who, fighting by his side, are not dubious of victory, have joined their banners with his; and a sovereign who adorns with his virtues one of the first thrones in the world, is penetrated with the justice of his cause. Every where his arms are blessed by the voice of the people, and even where they are silent from fear, their impatience is the greater. With so many motives to be conscious of her strength, Prussia may well be permitted continually to confide in her high destiny.
Head-quarters, Erfurt, Oct. 9, 1806.
NEW YORK, Dec. 12.
Our readers will observe by our Extracts from Dutch papers, that the gentleman to whom we are indebted for Translations, has subjoined several remarks, tending, in some measure, to destroy the probability of the French having been so completely successful at Jena, as stated in their accounts, as published in Tuesday's Gazette. (N. Y. Gaz.)
Continuation of Translations from Dutch papers received by the ship Eugene, Capt. Boden, from Amsterdam.
Prince Lewis of Prussia, who on the 10th, commanded the advanced guard of the corps under prince Hohenlohe, fought like a hero, when he discovered his troops to be thrown into confusion by the French cavalry. He fought single handed against a French petty officer of the 10th regiment of hussars. The officer called to him, "surrender yourself, Colonel, or you are a dead man." The prince answered by a sabre cut—in return for which the officer stabbed him, and prostrated him dead on the ground.
[It appears very extraordinary, that, although the Amsterdam Courant of the 28th, acknowledges the receipt of letters from Berlin and Magdeburg, down to the 18th of October, it contains no official Bulletins of the French army of a later date than the 15th, from Jena.—This circumstance is rendered still more extraordinary, as the distance from Amsterdam to Berlin is about 50 English miles more than from Amsterdam to Jena; and the above letters from Berlin and Magdeburg, are even stated to have been received by the circuitous way of Hamburg, and the accounts extracted from them do not by any means correspond with the letter from Jena of the 15th. In this letter the duke of Brunswick is said to have been killed; and the decisive battle to have been fought on the 14th. The letter from Magdeburg we now insert at full length and literally translated.]
"MAGDEBURG, Oct. 18—(6 o'clock P. M.) "The battles which our king lost on the 14th, 15th, and 16th, near Weimar, Kosm and Naumburg, against marshal Lannes, have been very decisive.
"The reserve, under the duke Eugene of Wirttemberg, was yesterday defeated by marshal Davoust, and has been obliged to retreat with considerable loss.
"Halle has been taken by the enemy; and probably he will be before our gates tomorrow. Prince Lewis is killed; and the duke of Brunswick lays in Blandenburg, badly wounded. Our first generals are killed, and with them upwards of 30,000 of our bravest soldiers."
[Had Buonaparte gained any victories on the dates mentioned in the letter, it is exceedingly improbable that he would omit communicating the same officially to the secretary of state, who was in possession of dispatches from him as early as the 17th, relating his successive engagements. The above letter leaves us great hopes that we
shall find the duke of Brunswick to be alive, and recovering; and that the late alarming accounts from Europe are of a fabric well known to the world.
The mail for Amsterdam leaves Hamburg every Tuesday and Friday evening, passes through Bremen the next day, and the whole course of post is not more than four days, making even some allowance for bad roads in the month of October. Why does not the Amsterdam paper of the 28th October furnish us with any further extracts and confirmations of Buonaparte's victories, received from Hamburg by the mail of Tuesday, the 21st October? The course of post to Rotterdam is about 12 hours longer; and the Rotterdam Courant of the 28th, inserts a letter from Cuxhaven of the 19th October, which letter, if it came by the Hamburg mail, could not leave Hamburg until the 21st.—Translator.
A letter from Jena, dated October 13, says— "Prince Jerome Buonaparte, to whom the emperor has given the command of the Bavarian army, has arrived at Schleitz, after blockading Fort Cullenbach with a regiment."
EBERSDORF, Oct. 17.
All accounts relative to the battle of the 14th uniformly agree that it ended unfavourably to the Prussians and Saxons, though both fought with the utmost obstinacy and bravery. The fire of the musketry of the Prussians, did a great deal of mischief among the French; but the artillery of the latter was better directed than that of the former.
The number of dead cannot be ascertained as yet; but that of the wounded is so great that all the houses in Jena, and twenty villages surrounding it, are full of them.
COBURG, October 15.
Concerning the detail of the battle of the 14th, we have still added, that it lasted from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon.
LOWER ELBE, Oct. 21.
Letters from Berlin state, that the French were expected there about the 22d of October. They also mention the report of an armistice.—Nothing further has been heard yet of the Russians who are to arrive.
The Duke of Brunswick received a wound at the commencement of the last battle, which however is not mortal. Upon the whole, the commanding officers of infantry and cavalry were rendered incapable of performing duty, by which means the troops were at last without any command, which accounts for several corps being inclosed in Erfurth. [This letter says nothing about Erfurth surrendering.]—The rest of the Prussian army retreated into Magdeburg, which, on the 18th, was full of Prussians and Saxons. [The reader will please to compare this letter with the one dated Magdeburg, Oct. 18.—The French were expected before Magdeburg on the 19th.
The following letter was sent to capt. Drummond (arrived at Philadelphia from Hamburg,) after he left port.
"HAMBURGH, October 17.
"Prince Hohenlohe has beat marshal Soult, killed 6000 French, and taken 14,000 prisoners. General Ruchel has also beat them in Westphalia—This news just arrived by two expresses to the Borsenhalle." Sixty thousand Russians have arrived in Prussia; their quarter-masters are at Konigsburg. Prince Lewis Ferdinand was killed in the action."
* The Exchange.
December 13.
One of our Dutch papers, the Hague Royal Gazette of the 24th of October, remarks on the great Battle of Jena, that it has paved the way for a termination to all contest between the powers of the continent and those of France and Holland; that Austria, Prussia, and Russia will no longer be able to disturb the repose of Europe. The battle of Austerlitz, it insinuates, has extinguished the prejudice which operated in favour of the prowess of Russia; that of Jena has decided the military superiority of France over Prussia; and both have annihilated indirectly the dominion of G. Britain over the ocean, without leaving France and Holland the necessity of attacking her on her own island!
We should not descend to notice these opinions, were they not ushered to the world as the language of the Dutch Government.
The same article concludes with observing that Holland may view in these circumstances a pledge that her naval power will be restored, and her prosperity revived; and that a debt of gratitude for this is due to the "Great NAPOLEON," who has not only extended her power and established her foreign influence, but has at the same time "effected her civilization and established her internal greatness, by—placing on her throne one of his illustrious BROTHERS!"
Mer. Adv.
BALTIMORE, December 10.
By the Adherbal, M'Meal, from New-Orleans, we have received from our correspondents a file of New-Orleans papers to the 6th ult. inclusive—Their contents are entirely uninteresting.—The following extracts are from our correspondent's letter—
"New-Orleans, Nov. 8, (Evening.)
"DEAR SIR, "We have sent you regular files of our Gazette down to this date.
"Our last advices from Natchitoches state, that general Wilkinson had marched on the 22d ult. with all the troops from that place for the Sabine, to establish a garrison on the bank of that river; and that the commander of the Spanish forces declared that he would oppose the Americans establishing a fort there to the utmost of his ability.
"The bomb-ketch Etna, lieut. Jones, arrived here on Thursday last. Two gun-boats have also arrived at the Balize; all from Boston. It is said the gun-boats are to cruise in lake Pontchartrain. These, with the gun-boats which sailed up the river a few days ago, and the revenue cutter Louisiana, which is now gone with a surveyor to survey our coast, constitute the naval force in Louisiana.
"It is presumed, from the returns of the census of a few counties, that there are in the territory of Orleans 80,000 free white people."
NOTICE.
I shall leave this State in the course of ten days in the ship Sheffield, captain Davis, for Liverpool. Dec. 17. JOHN DAVIDSON.
DEAGLE'S Packet will sail for Baltimore on Saturday next. December 17.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. 17, 1806.
We have this evening presented our readers with the Prussian Manifesto , which notwithstanding its great length, we would not divide, as we considered it a document of greatly more than ordinary interest. The past conduct of the king of Prussia, has been such, as would entitle him to very little consideration from the friends of liberty and humanity. Without noticing the accounts of the calamity, which it is said has lately attended his arms, the pain and mortification which that monarch must feel are sufficiently great to appease the warmest resentment. The King of Prussia must experience those miserable sensations, which arise from the reflection of what he might have been, by adopting a wise and honourable policy, and what he may be (or perhaps what he actually is) by abandoning himself to the views of the most corrupt and at the same time the most ambitious man that the world has ever known. The conduct of Austria, was magnanimous, she deserved a better fate, and though ruined, she has preserved her honour.
The wisdom of the Prussian government has been for years past, an inexhaustible theme of eulogium for certain politicians in this country, and her conduct recommended as worthy of imitation. The Paris Moniteur was lavish in its praise, of the wise and virtuous government of Prussia. But now what will be said of the wisdom of Prussia? By the most servile means, at the expense of justice and honour, she has aided in the imposition of the galling yoke of servitude on other nations, which it is (we fear) now her turn to wear. Circumstanced as Prussia now is, and considering that she is contending for the independence of nations, and opposing the most unprincipled tyranny that ever threatened the civilized world, we make no scruple in expressing our hopes, that she may triumph in proportion to the justice of the great cause in which she has embarked. Turning from Prussia, to the government of France, it is impossible to peruse this Manifesto , without feeling an abhorrence, which it is not easy to describe. It will, we hope, make a deep impression on the mind of every American, who has not prostituted himself to the service of a tyrant. It is high time for the people to observe with increased vigilance the partisans of a government that has no limits to its ambition and injustice, but the want of means of indulging the one and practising the other. We may in imitation of the confidence of Prussia, lay claim to the forbearance, if not the friendship of France, but like her, we shall be received with favour and smiles, until we can be approached with a certainty of accomplishing our ruin. It is foolish, it is wicked to expect to satisfy a tyrant by concessions. In expressing these opinions let no one imagine that it is France we would wish to exhibit in these frightful colours, it is not France , it is the government of Buonaparte, and the principles which actuate it, that we dread and abhor. No independent government, and what is still more certain, no free government, will be permitted to exist, that the power of Napoleon can act upon with success. So long as the British Navy rides triumphant, we may repose in peace and security, and no longer. If that falls then we should see the "Two or three thousand French Troops" in each of our cities, that would scour them of every honest friend to his country. Warned by the fate of others, let us not be too confident in our local situation or other circumstances, but be prepared to face the danger when it appears, for no sacrifice we can make in preparation, can be placed against the miseries that would flow from submission or conquest.
Yesterday the French frigate Cybele , was dressed and fired a grand salute, on account of the success of the French army over that of Prussia.
Extract of a letter from Trinidad, dated Nov. 14.
"Miranda is here with his army, in the most deplorable situation. They have hardly bread to eat. After his attack on the Main he proceeded to Barbados, but was fearful to land, the shore being lined with sheriffs waiting to lay hold of him for debts contracted there. He immediately left that place, and arrived here a few days ago; in consequence of which a meeting of merchants and others petitioned the government to compel him to leave the place. They have not, however, been successful. The governor has pledged himself that he would carry on no offensive operations while here, unless instructed so to do by his court. He is execrated by his own followers—I really pity a number of those young men whom he has so shamefully deceived.—Thus ends this great expedition, and thus I trust will end every expedition that has for its object the revolutionizing and ransacking of any country. Miranda is so much in debt, and so many people ready to lay hold of him, should an opportunity offer that I think he will never leave this island."
From Malta Aug. 4, 1806.
You will have heard of the melancholy consequences of the explosion of 100 barrels of gunpowder, on the morning of the 18th of last month, occasioned by the extreme temerity and disobedience of a non-commissioned officer of artillery, who unloaded shells in the magazine itself, instead of carrying them to a distance for that purpose; 14 gunners 26 soldiers (23 of whom were maltese) and about two hundred inhabitants were either killed on the spot or buried in the ruins of the adjoining fortifications and buildings besides those wounded. A woman and a child have only been dug out alive. Besides the fortifications and military buildings about fifty private houses have been thrown down, or so much shaken that they will require to be rebuilt. No officer of either navy or army has been killed or wounded.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
We are authorised to state, that by accounts received from Malta, it appears, that the loss occasioned by the explosion of a powder magazine, which happened on the 18th of July, amounts to—
 Royal artillery, 14  39th foot, 3  Maltese troops, 23  —40 
The number of inhabitants who suffered by the explosion does not exceed 200. Some houses, and a small part of one of the cisterns in the town of Vittoriosa, on the Cottoniera side of the harbour were thrown down.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Ship Rose, Johnston, of Alexandria, 60 days from Marennes, Salt, Wm. Hartshorne—Nov. 23, in lat. 26, 54, long. 59, spoke brig Angenora, Pitman, 60 days from Leghorn, bound to Rhode Island—in want of provisions—being short could not supply him—27th, lat. 24, 40, long. 57, brig Active, Black, from Alexandria, bound to Barbados, 9 days out—Dec. 3, lat. 28, 10, long. 67, sch'r Margaret, Keteltas, 31 days from Madeira, bound to Charleston—5th, lat. 31, 14, long. 69, ship Two Generals, Cunningham, 5 days from Norfolk bound to Campeachy.
Brig Peace, Swain, 30 days from Kingston, (Jam.) Ballast, C. Fry.—The brig Elizabeth, Dickson, of and from this port, arrived the day Capt. S. sailed.
British brig Clasement, Dale, 68 days from Guernsey, Ballast, T. & W. A. Arnstead.
British sch'r Retrieve, Newman, 40 days from St. Vincent, Ballast, John Granbery.
Ship India Packet, Rindge, 70 days from Dunkirk, (Ireland) Ballast, P. Dana.
Sch'r Rising States, Newcomb, 44 hours from New York.
Sch'r Antelope, Dowson, 9 days from New London.
Sloop Venus, Boush, 9 days from Charleston.
Sloop Nora, Booth, 48 hours from New-York.
In Hampton Roads, bound to Philadelphia, sch'r Richmond, Butler, 102 days from Leghorn, freight, Wine, &c. in distress, for provisions and sails—Left there ships American, Houston, of and for Baltimore, in 15 days; Mary & Eliza, White, of Salem, bound to India; Rebecca, M'Keever, of Philadelphia, to sail for Sardinia; Charles, of New York, at quarantine—Brigs Thomas Jefferson, Van Beuren, of Baltimore, at quarantine; Superb, of Boston, at ditto—Spoke Nov. 12, lat. 28, 06, long. 68, brig Superior, Green, from Philadelphia bound to Martinique, 11 days out—19th, lat. 13, 20, long. 66, 30, brig Carolus, Hand, from St. Vincent to Boston, 15 days out—21st, in lat. 29, 43, long. 68, 30, sch'r Ann Maria, Cowper, from East River bound to Martinique.
Brig Kitty, Mathew, 80 days from Nantes, bound to City Point.
Sales at Auction.
On Friday, 19th inst. at 11 o'Clock, will be Sold on Gibson's wharf, for Cash, for the benefit of the underwriters and others concerned,
431 barrels FLOUR, saved from the sloop Sally, captain John Williams, stranded on Old Point Comfort. Edward Roberts, V. M.
Also, at the same time, the CARGO of the brig Ann, Wm. Forsyth, from Malaga, consisting of 300 boxes Muscatel Raisins; 300 do. Bloom do.; 400 casks do.; 30 boxes Lemons; 50 kegs Anchovies; 13 puncheons old Antigua Rum; 3 chests Hyson Skin Tea.—All sums above 100 dollars 60 days; and all sums above 200 dollars 120 days.—Notes with approved endorsers. December 17.
LANDS for Sale.
By Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, will positively be Sold without reserve, on MONDAY the 29th instant, at the Exchange Coffee House, the following
LOTS OF LAND,
situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Butte and Dunmore-Streets, running thence along Butte-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-streets, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nicison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't B. Taylor. tds
December 17.
Antigua Rum and Prime Sugars.
THIS DAY landing on our wharf from on board the schooner Henry Morris, her CARGO, which will be disposed of on liberal terms, by
C. & F. Whittle.
IN STORE,
Jamaica Sugars in hds. and bbls; Martinique do. in hds. and tierces; Jamaica Coffee in hds. bbls. and bags; do. Rum; Antigua do.; do. Molasses; do. Shrub; Baltimore Navy and Pilot Bread; Isle of May Salt.
WANTED,
A good staunch VESSEL, burthen 100 to 180 hogheads tobacco, to load for Europe. Dec. 17. tf
The American Ship AMIABLE ANTONIETTE, Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads tobacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle. December 17. tf
Sugar and Raisins.
LANDING this day on our wharf from on board the Schooner Carlton—132 hds. 5 tierces, 3 barrels prime SUGARS.—And from on board sloop Katy Maria, 100 kegs Malaga RAISINS, all of which we will dispose of on liberal terms and long credit. C. F. Whittle. December 3.
Sugar, Coffee, and Wine.
FORTY hds. Surinam Sugars; 50,000 lb. prime Green Coffee; Madeira Wine in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks.—For Sale by James Dykes, & co.

Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 buhels SALT—Landing from the Schooner Ann , Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31.  For Rent,  The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17.
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment.  Benjamin Hathaway. October 13.
REMOVAL.  E. STURTEVANT, has removed from No. 39, to No. 32, Main-street, to the store formerly occupied by Messrs Southgate, and next door to Mrs. Cox, where he has for sale the most extensive assortment of SHOES ever offered for sale at this market.—Now landing from ship Columbia , 20 packages of SHOES, BOOTS, &c. On Hand—Cotton and Wool Cards, of every description; fine Beaver Hats, &c. To Rent—The Store and Cellar, No. 39, Main-street, an excellent stand for a Dry Good Store, complete with counters and shelves. Apply as above. December 12.
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c. THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf-street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catharine-street.—A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold conferences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes. Luke Wheeler. December 12.  Nova-Scotia POTATOES. MAY be had by applying at the Store of J. & W. SOUTHGATE, or to Mr. PETER BACON, on Southgate's wharf. Dec. 8.
FOR SALE,  A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taskable , and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to  Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of  Fall and Winter Goods, viz. Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Melf'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, } Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woolens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Osnaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazines, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
Information Wanted of  ROBERT THOMPSON, WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Portsmouth , Captain M'Neal, from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson, resides at Newcastle, upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in Newcastle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Norfolk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom-House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger , in Norfolk, in Virginia, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person who knew the said Robert, will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. tf 182
FOR SALE, 38 pipes, 10 hlds. 10 quarter casks four years old London particular Madeira WINE, a part of which is said to be equal, if not superior to any for Sale in the place.—The above Wine is offered on liberal terms, or would be bartered for Flour, Tobacco, or Corn; choice Lisbon Wine, in pipes hlds. and quarter casks; 10 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 6 chests fresh Young Hyson Tea, 20 hlds. 30 barrels good Sugar, 10,000 lbs. Coffee; 7 hogheads Molasses. ALSO, £ 1000 sterling worth of Dry Goods, imported this fall, are suitable to the season, and are well worthy the attention of those who are in want. November 12. Francis Smith. 3t law 3w
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. August 1. John McPhail, Ex'r. tf 38  The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. 244
For RENT, AND possession given the 1st January; two WARE-HOUSES on Commerce-street wharf—Apply to Dec. 6. William Plume, & Co.  SALT. TEN Thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, on board the ship Francis , capt. Curtis. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers for Charter, the said SHIP, burthen about 300 hlds. tobacco. Dec. 8. tf
Salt and Crates. ON board the ship Jane , William Colly, master, from Liverpool, 12,000 buhels Stoved Salt, 400 Liverpool filled Sacks, 200 crates Liverpool Ware, containing an excellent assortment, among which are a few elegant Table Sets. November 26. WILLIAM PENNOCK. 3w  Oranges and Cedar Posts. FIFTY Thousand Oranges from St. Augustine, Also, a few Cedar Posts, on board the Schooner Kendall , Wm. Brew, master. Nov. 26. 3w WILLIAM PENNOCK.
Wine & Salt. LANDING from on board the brig Fair Manhattan , Captain Wooffendale, 3 hlds. 10 qr. casks choice old I. P. Madeira Wine; 4000 buhels Cape de Verds Salt. Nov. 26. 3w WILLIAM PENNOCK.  Salt, Sugar, Fustic, &c. FOR Sale the Cargo of the Schooner Nancy , from Barracoa and Exuma, 1000 buhels Exuma Salt, 400 lbs. Tortoise Shell, 8 tons Fustick, 23 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Lines, 25 do. Oranges, 15 boxes Segars, 2 cases do. 13 sacks Spanish Tobacco, 100 Hides, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 logs White Wood, 1500 Cocoa Nuts. Nov. 24. tf GEORGE WILSON.
Isle of Wight County, to wit, November Court 1806. Henry Fanning, complainant, against Oliver Cocke and Thomas Fanning, defts. } In Chancery. The Defendant Oliver Cocke not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of the General Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his Attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant Cocke appear here at February Court next, and answer the complainant's bill; and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Publick Ledger , in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and also posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County.—And be it further ordered, that the defendant Thomas Fanning, retain the amount acknowledged by him in his answer to be in his hands, until the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, Nath'l Young, c. c.
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 orchard; 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. Princess Anne, August 2. Tully Robinson. tf 63
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of  Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 268
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russell, 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
NOTICE.  The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 93  50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 245
NOTES & CHECKS for the United States and Virginia Banks, for sale at this Office. June 16. 835
ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE. BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
  Dollars. Dollars.   1 Prize of 30,000   1 do. 15,000   2 do. 10,000 is 20,000   2 do. 5000 10,000   5 do. 1000 5,000   10 do. 500 5,000   20 do. 200 4,000   100 do. 100 10,000   150 do. 50 7,500   7000 do. 12 84,000   7291 Prizes, - - - - - 190,500   Stationary Premiums, - - - - - 24,500   14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000   21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000   Arrangement of Stationary Premiums—viz.   1st. Drawn Blank, Dolls. 500   1st. do. after 2,000 Tickets are drawn, 1000   1st. do. after 4,000 1000   1st. do. after 6,000 1500   1st. do. after 8,000 1500   1st. do. after 10,000 1500   1st. do. after 12,000 1500   1st. do. after 14,000 1500   1st. do. after 16,000 1500   1st. do. after 18,000 1500   1st. do. after 20,000 1500   Last drawn Blank. 10,000   Dolls. 24,500   15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250   Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000   Expences of the Lottery, 2,250   32,250 
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature,—the peculiar favour which ST. MARY'S COLLEGE has enjoyed,—and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The Managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT., thirty days after the drawing is finished.—Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.  William Du Bourg,  John Tessier,  Luke Tiernan,  Robert Walsh,  William Lorman,  Alexander M'Kim,  Henry Wilson,  Samuel Sterrett,  James M'Henry,  Samuel Hollingsworth,  Lewis Du Bourg,  Philip Laurensen. Managers.  Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIPLETT. October 10. tf 278
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. 70,2725   10,623 129,655   Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500   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. 8,000   16 do. 1000 16,000   16 do. 500 8,000   32 do. 200 6,400   160 do. 100 16,000   232 do. 50 11,600   750 do. 20 15,000   1 do. 155   Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500   1 do. 2000 500   1 do. 3000 500   1 do. 4000 500   1 do. 5000 500   1 do. 6000 500   1 do. 7000 10,000   1 do. 8000 500   1 do. 9000 500   1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000   1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000   9400 Blanks. 
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150  For SALE, ONE hundred kegs choice new RAISINS. Joseph Hayes. November 24. 10*
Fresh Malaga Fruits, &c. Now landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from the Schooner Maryland Mary , S. Howatt, master, from Malaga, her CARGO consisting of 1000 boxes Muscatel Raisins; 1000 do. Bloom do. 100 casks Sun do.; 500 jars Grapes, Sweet Malaga and Colmenar Wines, in quarter casks; a few boxes Lemons; Figs; Almonds; Anchovies, &c.—Grociers or families, who want supplies of these fashionable articles will please forward their orders without loss of time. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Nov. 26. 2w
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following: Aloes, Allum, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aqua Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality. Borax, Campher, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Guns Ammonial, Assafoetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Liquorice refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermaceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Saltpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigris, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—NORTH'S MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. ** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce, 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do.; Duffie do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 3 do. Blue Drab mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfhicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swansdown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BERTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 13. tf 261
For Rent or Lease,  The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'r. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,  That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
NORFOLK. PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE. Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.