Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-08-21 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1804.
[NO. 16.]
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP  PLANTER, Wilson Boush, Master. Having three-fourths of her cargo engaged, will positively sail in three weeks. For freight or passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the captain or Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 460 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, made from new wheat—now a-float. August 18. 6 78
ROBERTSON & BROWN, HAVE FOR SALE, Trinidad and St. Vincent SUGARS. 30 puncheons fine old RUM. Madeira WINE.—And 80 hogsheads James River TOBACCO. THEY WANT TO CHARTER, A VESSEL, of 5 to 700 barrels burthen, for a Windward Island. Aug. 18. 6 83
FOR SALE OR CHARTER, The American Ship  ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 hogsheads of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo.—ALSO, FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in France, with Tobacco only, The American Ship  NANCY, Captain Turner. Burthen 320 hogsheads—just arrived from Bordeaux, and now discharging 47 hogsheads of prime CLARET, which we offer for sale. C. & F. Whittle. August 16. 75
CASH GIVEN FOR White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves. FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP  COURTNEY, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to William Pennock. Who is now landing from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and 10 Pipes Common, } TENERIFFE WINE. August 11. 70
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The strong new British Brig  HOPE, Captain McGeorge. Burthen about 300 Hhds. now ready to receive a cargo—freight to Liverpool or Glasgow, will be preferred—Apply to R. Maitland & Co. August 11. 68
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP  CUMBERLAND, Joseph Blake, Master. Will sail with all convenient speed, three fourths of her cargo being now ready. For Freight of the remainder, or Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to Wm. Pennock. August 11. 71
FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. For terms apply to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. 65
WHO WILL SELL HIS Brig REGULATOR, on very low terms if application be made in the course of a few days, or will take a freight to the West Indies, if applied for in the course of ten days. For Freight or Charter. THE BRIG  JOHANNA, John Rutherford, Master. Burthen 1100 barrels, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Plinehas Dana. Who has just received, and OFFERS FOR SALE, 35 barrels S. F. } FRESH FLOUR. 72 barrels Fine } August 2. 54
WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 49
A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float. FOR SALE, Ten Shares in the Dismal Swamp Canal.—The lowest rate 240 dollars. Apply at this office. August 18. 8 84
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 350 Barrels choice new Superfine FLOUR.—Apply to James Herron. August 18. 75
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP  ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 50,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28. 47
Now Landing on Warren's Wharf, A CHOICE PARCEL OF Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks—ALSO, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, from Madeira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days. John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. 74
Who wishes to Sell, Freight or Charter, The above Brig  ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen 1300 Barrels. She will be in complete order for a cargo in two days. FOR LONDON OR LIVERPOOL, The American Ship  REBECCA, Captain Fraser. Burthen about 400 Hhds. tobacco—just arrived from Rotterdam—can take in cargo in 3 days—and will go to either port, for which 200 hds. are first offered. George Murray & Co. August 7. 58
FOR SALE, 50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few hds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1800 Bbls. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 5300 Bbls. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. August 14. 73
FOR SALE, A neat Two Story House, with a Shed, in that part of the Town of Portsmouth, leading to the Cottage; agreeably situated, with two lots adjoining. For terms enquire of the subscriber. Who wants a Freight FOR THE BRIG  GEORGE, Momently expected from New-York. John Cox. July 21. 1m 28.
SLATE. I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, A LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time. William Hartshorne, jun. August 18. 6w 79
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 113 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. 53
TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 20th day of next month, (September,) at 12 o'clock, before the Exchange Coffee-House, in this Borough, for ready money, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LYING in the county of Nansemond, and known by the name of Beccita's Bridge Plantation—about nine units from Suffolk, and twelve from Smithfield. The advantages which this valuable tract possesses, are well known as not to require a more particular description.—ALSO, At the same time will be SOLD, upon the same terms, Two very likely Negro Boys. The above Tract of Land and Negroes, will be sold under a Deed in Trust, from Willis Wilkinson, deceased, and his Wife, to satisfy a debt due to Moses Myers, and Warren Ashley. The Trustee. August 18. 60
COLOGNE MILL-STONES. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality.—ALSO, BAR and ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15. 77
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 24. 38
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 124 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, from old wheat. 100 do. do. do. from new wheat. AND IN STORE, 100 Barrels fresh Superfine FLOUR. 30 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO. 5 do. Potomack, do. 6 do. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR. A few thousand buthels Turks-Island and St. Ubes SALT, and some Alexandria PILOT BREAD. James Herron. August 7. 59
Mathematical Instruments, &c. Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY, No. 27, Wide-Water-Street, Town Point. DAMS's Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aeronautical Telescopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-shade. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations, or for day only, of every description. Circumferents, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 28, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitomes and Assistant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Bolton to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, by the ton or less quantity—Composition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundery, and the work delivered as above. August 7. 58
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804.  WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. 36
Received by the ship Suffolk, from London, and for sale, 60 Casks HIBBERT's best bottled PORTER and BROWN STOUT. Robert Maitland & Co. July 28. 12 44
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from Kingston, 12 Hogsheads, } PRIME SUGARS; 4 Barrels, } 23 Tierces, } FIRST QUALITY COFFEE. 31 Barrels, } 18 Barrels CASTOR OIL. 59 Bags GINGER. 2 Tons EBONY WOOD. 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. 50
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF, From on board the Ship DART, Captain PECK, from CADIZ, 300 Qt. Casks SHERRY WINE, of superior quality, & 2000 Butheis SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co. August 9. 60
FOR SALE, 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hhds. } 40 Tierces. } MUSCOVADA SUGAR. 20 Barrels. } 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes, } 11 Barrels, } PHILADELPHIA ALE IN BOT'S. Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries. A. Maclure. July 28. 45
General Alexander Hamilton. R. FOLWELL, INFORMS the friends and admirers of the late Alexander Hamilton, that he has made arrangements to publish an elegant engraving of that gentleman, from an improved likeness. That he has employed one of the best artists, who has already given to the public many specimens, acknowledged to be equal in execution to the works of the best English engravers, and are faithful to the original. The price to those gentlemen who wish to subscribe will be four dollars per sheet, eight dollars elegantly framed and glazed. The first thirty plates will be considered as proof plates, and sold at six dollars in sheets, or ten dollars framed. The size will be 16 by 12 inches clear of the frame. The engravings will be given from the press in rotation according to the priority of subscription. Subscriptions received at the Office of the PUBLIC LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 23. 72
FOR SALE, 144 Hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. Gilliat & Mackinder. August 9. 61
HARP-STRINGS. A FEW SETTS complete, of the best quality—and a few HALF SETTS from the second octave, to the tenth.—Also, 50 BOXES PIPES. Just received and for sale by John C. Niemeyer. August 9. 2w4w 62
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1-2 ACRES.
THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, in Publick Auction, (if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL, in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smock House, Quarter Stable, &c. all in to easily good repair. This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six falls in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation.—Most of the wood land lies immediately on the river, and is too high ever to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for posts and spars—also, white and red oak. From the number of excellent springs near the cove, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to east from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of these fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the experiment would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced apples enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy. The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid. In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia. William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2. 57
JOHN RORKE & Co.
Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square,
  Cognac,  } BRANDY.  Cinnamon.    Old Peach,  Cloves.    Apple,  Pepper.    Antigua, and Windward Island, Rum,  } WINE.  Mustard.    Holland and Country Gin,  Race & Ground Ginger.    L. P. Madeira,  Almonds.    Sherry,  } TEAS.  Raisins.    Teneriffe,  Fig Blue.    Imperial,  Starch.    Hyson,  } TEAS.  Refined Salt Petre.    Young Hyson,  Powder and Shot.    Loaf and Muscovado,  Godfroid's Havana Cigars, of the first quality.    Sugar.   Nails.    Coffee.   Scythe Blades.    Chocolate.   Baltimore Iron.    French and Italian Oil.   Steel.    Olives.   Cart Wheel Boxes.    Capers.   Irish Glue.    Basket Salt.   Mould Candles.    Pearl Barley.   Corks.    Mace.   Wrapping Paper.    Nutmegs.     July 17. 4
District of Virginia.  United States of America. United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the Port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honorable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Teste, Seth Foster, Clerk N. & C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. lawdw. 23.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. BARRET, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior, of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. RANDOLPH, Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804. 41
A few hogsheads Richmond Tobacco, For sale by PHINEHAS DANA. July 19. 26.
A PRESSMAN Well acquainted with his business, will meet with constant employment and good wages at the office of the PUBLIC LEDGER.

CANDIDUS is informed that his remarks upon "A Traveller" in the last Herald , cannot be inserted in the Ledger , without a departure, on the part of the Editors, from a rule which they have prescribed to themselves. They consider subjects which lead to religious controversy improper for a newspaper ; and they take this occasion to declare, that they will not be induced to give publicity to any thing that may reflect upon the peculiar tenets or mode of worship of any sect. Holding themselves amenable to no earthly tribunal for their own opinions on religion, nor for the observance of those forms in which they may have chosen to express these opinions, they would not think themselves pardonable, did they presume to visit the sentiments of other christians with censure, or make their paper the vehicle of any thing which might produce it. This declaration, they hope, will excuse them to Candidus .
EUROPE.—The war between Great Britain and France, in the manner in which it has been conducted, has been most oppressive, and if continued on the same plan, must prove destructive to England. It never can, in its present form, hold out the most distant prospect of peace, but by concessions on her part; as the nature of it but very little augments the expenses of the French government, which will continue to harass her with alarms of invasion, and compel her to continue her posture of defence; until, perhaps, it end in the discontents of the people, and produce those horrid consequences to which her enemy, from fifteen years experience, has now become inured.
To avoid these consequences, to diminish the expenses of the war, and to afford the prospect of a termination to it at one time or another, it is necessary that the hostilities between the two countries exchange their present indolent and negative character, for one of activity and decision.
There is little doubt that the endeavours of the present premier, seconded by the ministers of the two departments of war, and particularly the indefatigable exertions and inflexible firmness of the noble lord at the head of the naval department, will be to give it such a tone, as by finding full occupation for the French armies at home, may remove from the minds of Englishmen, all fears of being invaded, and may perhaps, shake the throne of the soi-disant , usurping, Emperor, to its very base. The political views of Mr. Pitt have always tended to the humiliation of France. That he has once failed affords no argument why he should not at another time succeed.
It is undoubtedly the wish and the interest of England to annoy and distress France. This she cannot do alone, except so far as respects the colonies of the latter. On the continental possessions of France no impression can be made but by continental powers, or with their aid. To form alliances, however, and give promise of utility from them, it was necessary that the British Minister should be a man in whom the courts of Europe could place more confidence than could possibly be demanded from them by Mr. Addington, whom they knew only by acts which were, at best, characteristic of talents not above mediocrity. Such a man was Mr. Pitt; and in him alone, perhaps, of all the statesmen of Great Britain was such a man to be found.
Mr. Pitt has always, by his practice, been an advocate for continental alliances, and we feel a strong persuasion that he has not abandoned his former system; but on the contrary that he has been negotiating privately long before he was reinstated in the premier's office; and his being reinstated we have ventured to say, proceeded from predetermination to carry the war abroad, which would be madness without the concurrence either of Austria or Russia, or both. The late intelligence from England, and the newspaper speculations on this subject, we consider at variance with each other. The one confirms us in the belief that the designs of some of the courts of Europe are coming quickly to the point we contend for; while the other would persuade us that no such thing is meditated.
The whole of Mr. Pitt's late arrangement of the national force goes to place the domestick army on such a footing as to allow him to send the regular army abroad, as he says himself—"if an opportunity should offer itself of employing that force in foreign warfare ." How easy is it for a man to predict that which he has the power of accomplishing, and is determined shall be. We cannot but think that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has plainly avowed his intention of carrying war to the continent, when he says, immediately after what we have quoted—"Such circumstances may occur; and it is both wise and politic that this country should be possessed of the power of giving, in such a contest, vigorous and active co-operation ." And again, "we shall, by the adoption of this system, pave the way for the formation of a regular force, which will enable this country to maintain the great station which it ought to hold among the nations of Europe, and
to co-operate in any grand struggles which the great interests of liberty may require."
These extracts shew plainly that the object of Mr. Pitt was to raise such an army at home as that he might have the regular force wholly disposable , and be at full liberty, if it ever should be politic, to send the greatest part of this army out of the country . We deem it unnecessary to contend farther that the object of Mr. Pitt is as we have supposed; and if it is his design, even Mr. Fox has acknowledged that he possesses all the power necessary to carry any of his designs into execution.
Whatever may be the immediate conduct of Austria, we can perceive nothing that can prevent a war between France and Russia, except the former yield to the remonstrances of the latter; and this is not to be expected. We do not think that France wishes for peace: we cannot think peace would be compatible with the interests of the new Emperor; who will find his slaves much more easily managed, while their attention is fixed on external objects.
With the view of creating this object for the people to gaze at, it would appear that Buonaparte has long been endeavouring to provoke the Emperor of Russia, to a war; and the spirit of that prince seems at last thoroughly roused. It cannot be expected that, after being at such pains to excite the passions of Alexander, the new Emperor will immediately reverse his plans, and make concessions to appease them. We cannot therefore see any probability of a compromise taking place. The French people have been long amused with the story of an invasion of England: it has now become stale; they must have some other bauble to play with, or else they will become too inquisitive at home.
The circumstance of the loss of Hanover, the darling hobby of his present majesty, will not allow the English to rest satisfied with the present mode of warfare; the desire to recover it will induce her to use all her art and power to embroil the continent; well knowing that while she is the only enemy of France all attempts to regain possession of it would be nugatory, if not ruinous to herself.
Taking all these circumstances together, we have no doubt in our own minds either that Europe is on the eve of another general war, or that war at this moment exists between its continental powers. The report of the acknowledgement of the new emperor by the petty, or even by the great, princes of the German empire, has not shaken our belief: nor would it be disturbed by a full confirmation of this intelligence.
The foreign news which we publish in this day's Ledger , is extracted from London papers ( Morning Post , Mirror of the Times , and Observer ) from June 17 to 30, inclusive, received by the brig Commerce from London in 44 days. The different gentlemen who favoured us with those papers will please to accept our thanks.
We observe by those papers that the King's physicians have declared his majesty to be perfectly recovered.
Errata —In the Spanish Ordinance published in our list—1st line, 2d col. for "under" &c. read "and the president of Chili"—5th line, 2d par. of the same col. after "expired," delete the first article "the"—16th line same paragraph, for "Yacatan," read "Yucatan"—6th paragraph for "Guayaquil," read "Guayaquil."
NEW-YORK August 13. On the 19th inst. we published a report received by a vessel arrived at Newburyport, of an engagement having taken place up the Mediterranean, between Lord Nelson's fleet and a French squadron that had slipped out of Toulon. This news is now confirmed by the arrival of the ship Protector , capt. Rutcher, from Cetté, in France.
Messrs. Wharton and Seaman, who came passenger in the ship Protector , informs us that on their voyage from Leghorn to Marseilles, on the 23d of May, off Toulon, they passed the English and French fleets engaged in action; but that, night coming on, they were prevented from knowing the result.
LONDON, June 25—30.
The Hamburg Mail , which arrived yesterday, has brought us journals of the 12th, and private letters of the 13th instant.
The former contain some publick events of interest, and the latter furnish us with several curious particulars relative to the trial of the conspirators at Paris, which have not yet found their way into the French papers. Our readers will find in the note addressed to the Diet of Ratisbon by the Envoy for Brandenburg, a new instance of the severe weight with which the Corpsan Uppergalls and bows down the necks of the Continental Sovereigns. As in many of the foreign journals, among others the Hamburg papers , the verbal declaration of the Envoy had been incorrectly stated, the following is given as authentick.
"The Envoy said, he had not failed to send the Russian Imperial note to the King of Prussia, the Elector of Baden, and his other constituents, but had not yet received, nor could have received any orders on the subject; he conceived, however, that he might declare, that his majesty, his most gracious master, had confidence that the First Consul would, of himself, give in such a declaration relative to the late occurrences, so alarming to the Empire, as should, according to the observation of the deputy for Bohemia and the Archduchy of Austria, prove conciliatory and satisfactory, and answer the expectations of his Russian Imperial Majesty."
The Prussian government, at the desire of Buonaparte, has arrested general Lahorie, formerly on the staff of Moreau's army, and Fresnier, Moreau's secretary, at Neisse, in Silesia. They were to be sent down the Elbe from Mag-
deburg, and delivered up to the French in Hanover.
Letters from Florence of the 30th ult. positively assert that the Pope will go to crown Buonaparte at Lyons.
Prince Esterhazy having, with a just sense of his own dignity, refused the mission to Paris, to congratulate Buonaparte as Emperor, his appointment has been conferred on Prince Siméon-dorf, but he is not to set out till after the coronation.
The Pope has requested the mediation of Austria to reconcile the Emperor Alexander for the outrage his holiness has committed upon one of his naturalized subjects; the offer, however, has been waived, under the pretence that Buonaparte was more able to settle this point than the court of Vienna.
The minister of the Prince of Orange, Baron D'Yvoy, has left the Hague, having finished the negotiation relative to the indemnities of the Prince. The whole of the indemnifications, according to some journals, amounts to from five to six millions of florins. The obligations for the Prince will not be changed into national obligations, but remain a particular debt. The whole affair is arranged to the satisfaction of the Batavian government.
We learn, by private letters from Petersburg, of the 25th inst. that general Hedouville, on receiving a courier from his government, postponed his departure from that city, for which every preparation had been made. It was supposed that these dispatches contained orders of a distinct and unqualified nature on the part of Buonaparte. The dispatches were delayed upon in a council of state, and the result of the deliberations was immediately forwarded to the Emperor, who was at Reval, giving orders for the grand naval review, under admiral Tschischakoff. Hedouville would, it is said, have quitted Petersburg before now, had he been able to settle for the considerable sums of money he owes in that city. Buonaparte has ordered him a remittance to liquidate all his demands, but he is discontented with the ill success of his mission.
The Prussian Ambassador at Paris, the Marquis Lucchesini, expects his new credentials every day; they are already on the road.
The Helvetic Envoy, M. Maillard, and the Batavian Ambassador, citizen Schimmelpennick, have already received by couriers their new credentials to the Emperor.
The court retinue of the Empress, and the Princes and Princesses of the blood, are now returning; among the persons appointed, are several of the old nobility, also many persons who have been little known till within the last few years;
"The tyrant moulds them in one common mass."
For many interesting details respecting Moreau, Georges, &c. we are indebted to a correspondent who has constantly attended the proceedings on their trial, from the commencement to the day of Moreau's defence, which is the date of his last letter. He says—"In the night of the 26th inst. they were all removed from the Temple and the Abbey prisons to the Conciergerie. Each of the conspirators, when put to the bar, has a gens d'armes by his side, so that they are always between two. Part of the gens d'armes stand, the rest have three galleries, viz. the first for the general staff of the garrison of Paris; the second for travellers of distinction, and the deputations of the corps; the third for people of rank and fashion, who are Frenchmen by birth. Georges is observed never to look about him, but continually fixes his eyes on some object that happens to be in front of him. He always sits and stands with his arms crossed. His answers are very pithy, but he makes it no secret that it was his design to restore Louis XVIII. The Marquis Riviere is equally open in his answers. He spoke much in praise of the Count D'Artois, now Monsieur. The two Poins, on account of their youth, excite general pity."
"Picot, Georges's servant, speaks with great resolution, and denies his first declaration, saying they had been extorted from him by violence."
"Lajolais stated, that from his not speaking French well enough, being an Alsatian by birth, his meaning had been misconstrued in all his depositions."
"Moreau's defence was modest and liberal. In some of the sittings he took notes with a pencil. When, in proof of his patriotism, he alluded to the number of battles he had won, and the many fortresses and towns he had taken, he was loudly applauded by some of the auditors; upon which the President called out to the Huissiers to turn out the applauders; but as they either had not observed, or would not observe them, they remained. Being asked why he did not denounce Pichegru, knowing his treachery, he repeatedly said, that to turn an informer was acting a part which his heart revolted at. While Moreau defended himself, during an hour, the utmost silence prevailed in court. The prisoners were well dressed: Moreau wears either a grey, or a brown coat, and a queue, but no powder."
The Moneiteur of the 13th contains the following article relative to England, dated Paris, June 14:
"Commerce should be on its guard against the false rumours circulated by the newspaper sycophants from London."
"There is no inquietude with respect to the tranquillity of the Continent. All ideas of a coalition are mere chimeras invented by English brain. It is equally false that there have been maritime events of any importance; some piratical attacks have been to our advantage; we have never been in a better position during any war with England, and our enemies have never been in a more embarrassing situation. In fine, all the rumours spread either by the bears or disorderly brains upon our situation, both internal and external, are equally void of foundation."
The following article is extracted from the Journal du Commerce of the 13th:
"Monday last the sister and aunt of M. de Riviere went to St. Cloud to implore the clemency of his majesty the Emperor, in favour of their unhappy relative condemned to death by the sentence of the 10th. Her Imperial Majesty designed, with that goodness which characterizes her, to facilitate their access to her august spouse."
"The Emperor granted to the tears of this family the pardon it solicited."
"The next day Mademoiselle Lajolais, a young lady of 14 years of age, whose father was condemned by the same sentence, and her mother in confinement, with relatives, without friends, without counsel at Paris, went alone to express her despair to Madame Louis Buonaparte. Her Imperial Highness received her with the same goodness of which the Empress her mother, had given such affecting examples; she conducted her immediately to the Court. The grief and supplication of the young Lajolais obtained the pardon of her father. When his Imperial Majesty observ-
ed that this was the second time that her father had been guilty of a crime against the State, Mademoiselle Lajolais, replied, in the accents of innocence, while her voice was interrupted by sobs and tears, "Sire, the first time my father was innocent doubtless; but now I supplicate of you his pardon."
"The pardon of Bouvet de Lozier was granted the same day to Mademoiselle Louvet, his sister, under the auspices of her Imperial Highness the Princess Murat."
"This noble Patronage, so worthy of the Princesses of the Imperial family, has excited the most lively sensibility."
The Corsican is now endeavouring to infuse new vigour into his marine. Rear Admirals Decres, Gantiaume, and Villefranche, have been promoted to the rank of Vice Admirals. A number of new regulations have been introduced into the naval department. An act of amnesty has been passed in favour of deserters from the army and navy, who shall return to their duty by a certain day. An arrest of the 2d inst. orders the release of all persons in custody under any sentence of the correctional police, for debts due to government, or under the sentence of a civil or military court martial. This arrest is stated, in 1st paragraph, to proceed from the new Emperor's wish to signify his accession to the imperial Throne, by acts of indulgence and beneficence. A sum of 600,000 francs has been granted to each of the six departments of Paris, Lyons, Marseille, and Bordeaux, and every communal precinct of the Empire, to be appropriated by the respective magistrates as dowries to poor girls of good character, who are to celebrate their marriage on the day which shall be fixed for the Emperor's coronation.
Francis de Neufchateau is nominated President of the Senate.
It is also stated, that the place of High Admiral of France will be reserved for Jerome Buonaparte, whose marriage is to be cancelled, as it had not obtained the Emperor's consent, and his rights restored to him. The Imperial Family will then be completely provided for, at least for the present.
[Mirror of the Times.] ACCIDENT. The tragedy of the Revenge , was performed at Liverpool on the 23d June. The house was but thinly attended. The character of Alonzo was sustained by Mr. BARRYMORE, and of Zanga by Mr. COOPER. Mrs. ATKINSON performed Leonora . In the last scene of the play, where Alonzo stabs himself with the dagger which he had previously wrested from Zanga , poor BARRYMORE, realized the scene. It was a real African dagger, a favourite of Mr. COOPER, and the same which he always used in acting Zanga . Mr. BARRYMORE, not aware of this, struck himself violently with this dreadful weapon, and instantly fell upon the stage. As he lay upon the stage, he called softly for help, saying, "I am wounded. It is a real dagger." For a few seconds the performers stood motionless from terror. At length some one cried out, "Drop the curtain," and an alarm was excited. Some ran from the house, others flew to the stage to gratify their curiosity. Among these were two medical gentlemen, who gave their assistance. Upon examination they found that the dagger took a slanting direction across the lower ribs, which it passed over, and lodged in his belly, in which it inflicted a wound of about an inch. He lost a great deal of blood. It flew over the stage. The wound was dressed upon the stage, after which, he was carried home, faint with the loss of blood. This morning I called at his lodgings, in company with a gentleman of the Theatre, but the surgeons had ordered that no one should be permitted to see him. We were told, however, that no dangerous symptoms had manifested themselves, and that he is not considered in danger.
The Moneiteur contradicts, in very positive terms, the reports of a Continental Confederacy being now forming against France; all ideas of which are stated to be "mere chimeras, invented by English brains." To these reports, indeed, we have never attached the slightest degree of credit, and the improbability of such an event taking place, for the present, becomes every day still greater. It is now mentioned in letters from Ratisbon, that the Directorial Minister , in the sitting of the Diet of the 14th inst. has given the Assembly to understand, that the matter respecting the alleged violation of the German territory, in the arrest of several persons on the right side of the Rhine by the French, can by no means form an object of deliberation for the Diet .
(Bonn. Post.) It is now said Pichegru was not intentionally put to death; he only died under the operation of the torture applied to make him confess without effect. It appears all the prisoners were treated in the same manner. The torture was applied to them in order to extort the confessions which they are said to have made before the police, and on which they are found guilty. Pictot, servant to Georges, on the trial, said he had been put to the torture to make him confess; and we understand Pichegru was actually racked to death with the same view.
A letter from Milan, in one of the last Paris papers, says—"On the 26th inst. a message was sent by the Vice-President of our Republick to the State Consults , containing an invitation to fix the manner in which the exaltation of NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE, Chief of the Italian Republick, to the Imperial dignity, can be best and most properly handed down to posterity. This message having been taken into consideration, it was on the 26th decreed by the State Consult , 1st, That a monument shall be erected to the honour of his Majesty NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE, Emperor of the French, and Restorer of the Italian Republick; 2d, That this fortunate event shall, on the 10th of August next, be solemnly celebrated throughout the whole Republick."
Our Correspondent, in a postscript to his letter, says—"I have opened my letter to say, that I have just been informed, from good authority, that a flag of truce is expected from Calais, in a few days; and that great hopes are entertained of our unfortunate countrymen in France being shortly released from their captivity." Without pretending to any knowledge of the fact, we consider the fond expectation expressed as by no means irrational. So obvious an act of justice, though contrary to the well known nature of the tyrant, policy may induce BUONAPARTE to perform, from the desire he so evidently manifests of obtaining all possible popularity to his ambitious assumption of the Imperial Dignity.
The Military Defence Bill passed the House of Lords yesterday, without a division, or any debate of consequence. The bill will now be examined by the publick upon its own merits, independently of party spirit, and if it answers the end proposed, every friend to his country will rejoice that this contest is terminated.—The Prince

of WALES was in the House, but, with his accustomed delicacy of feeling, retired before the business came on. His Royal Highness, during the conversation which took place, relative to Mr. Justice Fox, was seated on the second bench, immediately behind Lord Moira. He had previously a conference with Mr. Fox, who was called out of the House of Commons for that purpose.
It is now understood, that Parliament will not rise before the 25th of next month, as the Minister, confident of his strength, means to propose several new measures during the present Session.
The bill for abolishing the Slave Trade passed the House of Commons last night.
The following is given in The Oracle, as a summary of the sentiments uttered by Mr. Livingston during his late visit to England:
"The only country in Europe for a person now to enjoy liberty and happiness in, is France! It is the seat of Hospitality! There are few or no Taxes! The wings of the clergy are clipped! There is ample security for person and property! Between such a country and England there is a very wide difference! The English are a Nation of avaricious shop-keepers and pettifogging politicians! If any man would wish to witness the powerful effects of the liberal and enlarged views of society, let him immediately repair to France!"
MUTINY. —A Court Martial was held on Friday last, at Plymouth, on four sanguinary traitors, in creants, for conspiring to murder the officers of his majesty's ship Montague, and carry the ship to the enemy. Happily the horrid plot was confined to a very few ruffians, as appears by the following account of the trial:
PLYMOUTH, June 28. —A Court Martial was held on Friday last, on board El Salvador del Mundo, 110 guns, Vice-Admiral Young, in command; Rear-Admiral Sutton, President, R. Liddel, Esq., Judge Advocate, on four seamen of the Montague, of 74 guns, for mutiny, &c. on board that ship off Brest, in her late cruise on that station, and for conspiring to murder their officers, and run away with the ship. After a trial, which lasted the whole day, and being heard in their defence, and the charges being fully proved, the court found them all four guilty, when sentence of death was immediately passed on them by the Judge Advocate, with great solemnity, and they were sentenced to be hanged at the yard-arm of such ship or ships as the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty shall appoint. They were immediately put into the custody of the provost marshal, and closely confined on board the flag ship.
LETTER FROM PICHEGRU TO LOUIS XVIII. To his most Christian Majesty, Louis XVIII. King of France and Navarre.
"PARIS, FEB. 24. "Moreau is already in the temple, and a dungeon is there waiting for me. The same scaffold, as the same prison, will probably soon contain us both, and forever remove two generals whom the design usurper of your majesty's throne, regards as the only rivals of his military fame; whose probity is a reproach to his guilt; and who, I am proud to say, have set him, as future conquerors, an example of virtue and moderation; who entered the career of danger and glory, poor, and who left it pure."
"Sir, for the last time, a faithful subject addresses his beloved sovereign. When the grave is dug, and ready to swallow up its victim, all flattery ceases, all hypocrisy is laid aside. Even a villain in that situation would act and speak with sincerity. In a short time, sir, I must be out of the reach of the vengeance of my country's tyrant; and even your majesty, my country's lawful king, will not have it in his power either to pardon past errors, or to reward services performed."
"Sir, from what I have read in the history of former times, and from what I have observed of the actions and opinions of my contemporaries, I am firmly convinced, that legal and monarchical government can alone make subjects happy, and their sovereign safe. Excuse, therefore, Sir, the frankness of a soldier, when he acknowledges, that it was neither as the heir of seventy kings, nor your personal talents and virtues, that made him desire to see your majesty quietly seated upon the throne of your ancestors. No, Sir, though I was born in your majesty's dominions, I was nearer related to my fellow subjects than to my prince, and their welfare and the welfare of mankind, has always been regarded by me as superior to all other considerations. I would never have been a rebel against my king, but I would never have assisted him to return to power, had not his hereditary rank and supremacy been, not only closely connected with, but inseparable from, the comforts and liberty of my countrymen, and the tranquillity of the world."
"Sir, the line cannot be distant when your majesty will rule in France. The prosperity and interest of all civilized nations demand it. Please, Sir, then to remember the poor relatives of a general, who, like Buonaparte, might have usurped your majesty's authority, enriched his family, promoted his accomplices, enslaved his country, and tyrannized over it, with Europe. Remember him, Sir! he was dutiful when rebellion was fashionable; he was honest when infamy was a recommendation; and he was disinterested when egotism excluded consanguinity, as well as patriotism and loyalty!"
"My last breath shall be a prayer to the Almighty for my king and for my country, &c. CHARLES PICHEGRU."
Letters between Madame Buonaparte and Madame Moreau.
Les Nouvelles a la Main, Ventose an XII. No. III. at Paris, March 20, 1804, contains what follows:—
"In a preceding number we published a letter from general Moreau to the First Consul. We are now informed from good authority, that it was authentic, with the exception that general Moreau instead of acknowledging himself guilty of the pretended conspiracy, says, that had he conspired with Pichegru, Georges, and others, such would have been his plan, &c."
"The letters we now lay before the public are known to all Paris, and have been admired even by some female citizens, who have not been inactive in our revolution. The one is written by a lady, near 30, sharing a throne; the other by a young beauty of 22, who has been refused to share a dungeon with her husband. We guarantee their authenticity. They want no comments. They speak for themselves."
To Madame Moreau. "Paris, 22d Ventose, year XII. March 12, 1804."
"Madame, "Though the crimes of your husband are great, the clemency of the First Consul is greater, and my friendship for you, and my compassion for a person so dear to you, surpass both. Apprehend, therefore, nothing for general Moreau's life. By the very constitution which he intended to overturn, the chief magistrate possesses the power to pardon; and I promise you that it shall be employed in this affair. Do not, however, by any ill-advised indiscretions of yourself and of your friends, aggravate the enormity of your husband's guilt. They alone can shut the door of mercy for ever, and bring general Moreau to the scaffold."
"I salute you cordially, JOSEPHINE BONAPARTE." "Madame Moreau, to Madame Buonaparte. "Gresbois, March 24, 1804."
"Madame, "I cannot be called indiscreet in saying, that your assertion, that declares my husband guilty, is rash, ungenerous, and cruel. I do not wish to enter into a discussion unbecoming myself and my husband; who is the criminal, he who, disinterested and without stain, has served his country; or he who served France only to become the tyrant over Frenchmen? He whose victories pacified Europe; or the foreigner, who made those victories subservient to organize his oppressions over France and all nations? He, who in the most corrupted country dared to be honest, and had the courageous modesty to confound himself in the crowd, after he had resigned the supreme command; or he, who owes every advancement towards authority, to some new crime, and has, therefore, no other choice left but between power and death—a throne or a scaffold? But let general Moreau appear before impartial judges, and not before pensioned assassins! Let him be tried by men whose lives are as pure as his own, and not by persons, accomplices in the atrocities of general Buonaparte, and whose pure crimes answer for their obedience; and I promise you, that Justice, in pronouncing his honourable acquittal, will dispatch an order for the arrest (unmandat d'arret) of the really culpable of high treason against France—against the world."
"Cease, Madame, to mock humanity, and to insult my feelings, by talking of your husband's clemency and mercy!—Gracious God! how canst thou suffer, without inflicting chastisement, the profanation of these words? The clemency, the mercy of that cruel man, who even in his youth, had the ferocity to inundate the streets and squares of Toulon and Paris, with the blood of innocent men, women and children! who ordered those soldiers, who, in Italy, with their blood earned his laurels, to be drowned or buried alive! who, in Syria, in the same city, poisoned his wounded companions in arms, and butchered his disarmed prisoners! who hired an assassin to stab one rival, gen. Kleber, in Egypt; and who invents plots, and bribes tribunals, to dishonor or murder in France, another rival general, whom he could find no banditti audacious enough to pierce!"
"General Buonaparte's reign of Crime and of terror may be prosperous, but it cannot be long. Success attended Robespierre, but in a short time the guillotine punished his barbarity! Providence is always just; the same in 1804 as in 1794. My husband and myself are as resigned to the will of the Almighty, as we are firm in a belief of an hereafter—terrible for assassins, poisoners, atheists, and tyrants; but consoling to suffering innocence upon earth."
"I salute you, JULIA MOREAU."
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF COMMONS, JUNE 18, 1804.
IRISH BUDGET. —Mr. Foster observed, that when he last called the attention of the house to the financial situation of Ireland, it was bad indeed; but it was with deep regret he now informed them that the condition of that country was considerably worse. Before he went into the subject of the New duties, he should state the progressive increase of the debt of Ireland, and enable the house to ascertain more accurately, by a comparison of dates, the present calamitous situation to which it was reduced. In 1793, the debt amounted to 2,400,000l.; in 1800, to 25,500,000l.; and in the present year to 43,000,000l.; to which if the 9,500,000l. lately borrowed were added, the gross sum would be little short of 53,000,000l. If England and Ireland were to participate equally (as by the Union they ought) in the expenses and burthens of the state, England should, according to the proportion of 9,500,000l. borrowed for Ireland, raise for herself this year 65,000,000l. instead of 12,000,000l.; but England did not go on this exhausting herself, as Ireland was obliged to do, and which must speedily terminate in her ruin, unless Parliament interfered. No doubt could rest on the mind of any man of the destruction of a country whose debt had so much increased beyond its means, and which was most necessarily accumulating to a most alarming amount. But the situation of both countries was very different in one point, viz. that Ireland borrowed her money in this, whilst England had no occasion to apply elsewhere for it. The debt thus contracted must have the bad effect of increasing the exports of Ireland, and of diminishing her imports. The net produce of the revenue of last year was 2,800,000l.; the interest of the debt amounted to 2,500,000l.; there did not remain therefore to Ireland for discharging its portion of the joint expenses of both countries more than 300,000l. In this year, even at present, there was a defalcation of about 16,000l. in the ordinary revenues. Ireland, as to revenue, could afford no assistance whatever in its present calamitous situation. It must appear therefore, that in point of financial support, she can be considered in no other view than as a blank sheet of paper. But to promote the prosperity of Ireland, it would be necessary for Irish Gentlemen to see that the revenue was not defrauded, as had hitherto been the case, particularly in the private distillation of liquors, a practice but too general for some years past; and he must remind these gentlemen, that unless they exerted themselves to prevent such frauds, they would be obliged to submit to a tax on landed property. The taxes he now meant to propose were no more than those of a peace establishment; but he observed, that the collection of the Irish revenue loudly demanded investigation. In 1800, the incidents alone, over and above salaries, &c. amounted to the sum of 129,000l. Last year the balances in the hands of the Irish collectors ex-
ceeded 600,000l. The whole of the stamp duty was rated annually at 162,000l. of which there remained a balance of several thousands. The revenue of the post-office was calculated at 23,000l. which was now 22,000l. in arrears. He did not mean to say that all this was to be considered insolvent or lost, but he was certain that much of it was so. There were three points, therefore, which should be attended to, namely, reform in the finances, a change in the mode of collection, and a diminution of expense, if possible; and he meant to propose that commissioners should be appointed to examine upon oath into this subject.—He then proceeded to state the new duties, the first of which was on wine, viz. French wine to be advanced to 97l. per ton; Rhenish to 65l.; Madeira to 70l.; and all other wines were to be raised to 60l. per ton. This would produce 109,000l. On malt he meant to raise from 7s. 6d. to 9s. per barrel, which would produce 63,750l. Small teas, which paid now only 25l. 17s. per cent. to 51l. per cent. and the high teas, which only paid 42l. 7s. per cent. to 84l. 14s. This would produce 180,000l. Tobacco, which paid only 1s. 1d. per lb. should be raised to 1s. 5d. per lb. This would give 112,000l. Spirits, which paid now 3s. 9d. per gallon, should pay 2l. 12s. in addition, making a duty of 4s. on the gallon, which would yield 410,000l. Raw sugars should pay 11s. 6d. per cwt. which would produce 35,000l.; and refined sugar may be calculated at 3,300l. and odds. The next article was one which he meant to submit entirely to the Irish Gentleman, as most capable of deciding on the propriety of increasing the tax on it—he meant stamps; the increase he should propose in this would amount to 30,000l. All the affidavits are required to be on stamps, excepting those that go before grand juries for presentments of roads, &c. and he did not see why these affidavits should be exempt. The registering of freeholds he thought might be raised to an additional sum of 500l. in the year. He should also propose the restoring of the duty on retail importers, of 6l. per cent. which had been repealed some time since. This would produce 8,000l. Next, that the whole of the external and internal revenue of Ireland be paid in English currency. This would produce 290,000l. The whole would amount to about 850,000l. The duty on the wash of spirits would amount to 40,000l. It was likewise his intention to extend the stamp duties to permits of excise, which should be raised from 4d. to 1s. according to the value of the article. He lamented that no joint account had been made out since the union between both countries; but if from the lateness of the present session, it should be deemed advisable not to bring the subject forward, he hoped that the mind of the house would be made up for such an inquiry in the next session. He concluded with observing, that he should exert himself to the utmost in accomplishing the great objects of relieving Ireland from her present declining state, and endeavouring to consolidate the power and strength of the empire, by interchanging both interest and expenses on a liberal plan.—Mr. Curry, in allusion to the delay in the accounts, merely asserted, that he and some of his colleagues visited the publick offices, with the intention of seeing whether these accounts could be made out, but from the necessity of arranging them, he could not accomplish his wish; no blame, therefore, could attach to the Irish treasury for neglect.—Mr. Francis spoke against suffering the publick money to remain with any man in Ireland, and after some further conversation, the resolutions were agreed to.
Gazette Marine Memoranda. ARRIVED.
Brig Peggy, Macey, 60 days from Madeira, ballast—Campbell and Wheeler.—Spoke June 29, lat. 34. long. 27. ship Belvedere, Swain, from Nantucket, bound round Cape-Horn, on a whaling voyage—June 28, she made fast to a whale, by which she lost both her boats and had one man killed.
Schooner Mars, James, 12 days from Charleston, Rice—Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
Brig Juliana, J. Wilbur, Master, 50 days from Madeira, 240 Pipes Wine, to Sundries.
The Juliana is under jury fore-mast and main-top-mast, having experienced a severe gale of wind, from S. E. July 19, in lat. 24 N. long. 54 W. by which she was cast on her beam ends. She lay with her main hatch-in, and was filling very fast through her cabin and fore scuttle. The crew began to despair of saving themselves, when they cut away the fore-mast, which carried away the main-top-mast, and she righted. She had three feet and a half of water in the hold; and they had only left a square main-sail, two stay-sails, two studding-sails, and trisail.
July 30, lat. 23 N. long. 64 W. was brought to by the British three-masted schooner Leader, captain Rathbone, last from Barbadoes. Capt. R. ordered the brig's boat out, examined her papers, in which he could find nothing irregular; but he declared that if she had had sufficient sails he would have sent her into some port, and try for his share of so valuable a cargo.
Notwithstanding the distressed condition of the Juliana, at that time, capt. Rathbone pressed from on board one man, a NATIVE AMERICAN; and created captain Wilbur in other respects very ill.
In company with the Schooner, was the brig Hannah, from Martinique bound to Salem—she had been a prize four days.
The Juliana was boarded, 1st. inst. by the British frigate La Hoche, detained a short time, and well treated.
Schooner Ann Eliza, Small, 27 days from Aux Caves, Coffee—Wilson, Cunningham & Co.—Left there schooner Mountserrat, Beetle, of Baltimore, to sail in 15 days.
Schooner Bee, Hopkins, 17 days from Antigua—Rum—Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.—Left there Aug. 2, schooner Margaret Tinger, Califf, of this port, to sail in 8 days—and schooner Mary, of Fredericksburg, 6 days—August 11, lat. 29, N. long. 68, W. was boarded by the French privateer brig Hero, of 16 guns and 80 men, and suffered to pass.
Schooner Stranger, Canby, and Eliza, Hudgen, both from Antigua, came into the Capes yesterday—also schooner Abigail, Rudyard, bound to Baltimore.
Brig Triton, Nichols hence for Copenhagen, was spoken July 7, out 10 days.
Captain Atkin of the brig Rockland, mentioned some days ago, died at Guadalupe 22d ult. of the wound received in the action with the French privateer.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTRED. Ship Anna Elizabeth, Hagenberg, Alicante. Brig Commerce, Bowers, London. Peggy, Macey, Madeira. Schr Ann Eliza, Small, Aux Caves. CLEARED. Schr Westwood, Clance, St. Bartholomews. Hannah, Brown, Baltimore. Sloop Maria, O'Meara, Alexandria.
AUCTION. THIS DAY, at 12 o'clock, will be Sold for CASH MONEY, at Mr. Le SVAHM, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and others concerned. The Hull and Materials of the Spanish Brig NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA MERCED, alias NANCY—Capt. Montero. Put in this port in distress, on a voyage from Havana to Cadiz, and condemned as unfit for sea. Edward Roberts, V. M.
AUCTION. On Saturday next, at the Exchange Coffee-House, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at Publick Auction, for approved sixty day notes, THE BRIG PEGGY, with her boats, furniture and apparel, as she arrived from sea.—She is a staunch well found vessel, and may be sent to sea at a trifling expense. James Taylor, jun.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, To a port in Europe, or the West Indies. THE SHIP VIRGINIA, Capt. James Perrie. Burthen about 600 tons—built of Teak Wood, and coppered to the bends. She can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to John Newell, jun.
Who has for sale about 1500 BUILDING STONES, received by the said ship from Bourdeaux. FOR CHARLESTON, (To sail the 25th inst.) THE BRIG COMMERCE, Capt. Bowers. Has good accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
Who are now loading from on board the schooner Maria, 20 Tierces RICE. FALL GOODS.
RICHARD TAYLOR, HAS received, by the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, which he offers for sale on moderate terms, for cash, or good paper—and he is in daily expectation of receiving a large shipment of W OLLONS, IRISH LINENS, and HARDWARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool. FALL GOODS.
WE are now landing from the brig Commerce, from London, an extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, among which, are assorted packages, calculated for the West India market, entitled to drawback; which will be sold at low advance, by Gilliat & Mackinder.
FIRE WORKS, AT BURT'S GARDENS, THIS EVENING, (Tuesday) August 21. 1. The Grand CROSS of MALTA, and the BUTTER-FLY. 2. The WHIRL WIND, which changes into three different colours, and terminates by an explosion. 3. Twelve SKY ROCKETS, accompanied with SERPENTS. Admittance 1s. 6d. each person.
Will be landed this day at Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Ann Eliza, Capt. Small, from Aux Caves, 75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
BRICKS Of the first quality, for sale by Thomas Vickers, Near Mr. Clements on Crab Cr.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Louis L'Orient, deceased, are desired to bring them in properly attested to William Vaughan, Adm'or.
FOR SALE, 200 Barrels Superior FLOUR. EDWARD JOHNSTON.
TO LEASE, TWO LOTS OF GROUND in Roachery's Lane—Also, one LOT at the head of said lane, fronting the residence of Mr. William Pennock.—Enquire of JOHN HODGES, Smith's Point.
FOR SALE, A COMMODIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For terms apply to James Callis.
AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A YOUTH who has a tolerably good EDUCATION, and can be well recommended, may hear of a situation in a DRY GOOD STORE, by applying to the Editors of the Publick Ledger.
TO RENT, A HOUSE situated on Brewer's street. Apply to E. ROBERTS.

FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, } TEAS, Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
 15 Hhds. Prime Sugars.  10 Pipes French Brandy.  100 Casks Nails—All sizes.  10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee.  10 ditto Molasses.  50 Barrels Whiskey.  200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B.  50 Casks best English Gunpowder.  50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass.  50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil.  20 Boxes Pipes.  20 Casks Coppers.  20 ditto Refined Salt Petre.  10 Boxes Wool Cards.  10 ditto Sperm and Tallow Candles.  50 Bundles Printing Paper.  100 Ream Writing ditto.  20 Bags Black Pepper.  30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard.  500 lbs. Race Ginger.  50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection.  A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted. 
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges.
Fisk & Stearns.
July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & CO.
Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing PAINTER'S COLOURS,
and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 2s and 14b. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gallons Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigris; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes.
July 17, tf 14
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era,
With copious Notes and References.
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY,
Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London, edit.
IN FOUR VOLUMES.
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July 17, 1804. tf 38
FOR SALE,
 1350 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour.  900 do. Pork, in shipping order.  60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2.  50 Puncheons Grenada Rum.  6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine.  26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco.  44 do. Petersburg do.  Tar and Turpentine.  Pilot and Ship Bread.  A few Trunks Irish Linens.  A Trunk Ginghams. 
Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE,
 500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread.  200 do. Pilot. do.  200 do. Ship. do.  500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and of a superior quality. 
All of which will be sold on liberal terms.
Stephen Harris.
July 17. tf. 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
 100 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco.  500 barrels superfine Flour, fresh.  20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum.  500 barrels Pork, in shipping order.  200 pieces Nankens, first quality.  50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crackers. 
A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 17, 1804. tf 16
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK.
ALSO,
200 barrels Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson.
July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given,
That commodious BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Boarding-House, being very eligibly situated on Main-street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely favourable, or it will be rented by the year on equitable terms. Apply to
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July 17. tf 11
SUGAR.
18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by
William Hartshorne, jun.
SLATE.
A quantity of Slate, shortly expected from New-York.
July 17. tf 22
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Persons acquainted with any branches of COACH-MAKING, to whom the most liberal wages, with constant employ, will be given.
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July 17. tf 5
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now upwards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable handsome mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not recollect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done without leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurking for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.
John W. Bronaugh.
N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy .
July 17. tf 15
TO RENT OR LEASE,
That Large and Commodious Dwelling House where I now live. It has four rooms on a floor, excellent cellars, and an out kitchen. In point of situation, health and view, there can be no objection. It can be had with furniture, and several house servants, if required. For particulars, apply to
William Leigh.
Portsmouth, July 21. tf 33
PRINTING in all its variety, and in the neatest manner, executed at the office of the Publick Ledger.
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CONSISTING OF
 Antigua, Jamaica, Wd. Island, New England, } RUM.  French, Peach, Apple, Holland, Country, } BRANDY.  Sherry, Malaga, Imperi, } GIN.  Young Hyson, } WINE.  Loaf, Brown, } TEA.  Molasses, Vinegar, Nutmegs, Allspice, Pepper, Cinnamon, Ginger, } SUGAR.  Chewing Tobacco, Spanish, American, } SEGARS.  Powder & Shot, Allum, Blown, } SALT.  Superfine, Fine, } FLOUR.  Coffee, Chocolate. } ASSORTMENT OF CASTINGS.  Earthen Ware assorted.  Nests Wooden Ware.  Wool Cards.  Bacon.  Pork.  Mariners Compasses.  Quadrants.  Spy Glasses.  Hour, 1-2 Minute, 1-4 do. } GLASSES.  White Lead, Venetian Red, Yellow, Spanish Brown, Blue, Tar, Turpentine, Red, Blue, } PAINTS.  Small, Deep Sea, } BUNTING.  Bed Cords.  Seine Twine.  Wrapping do.  Indigo.  Bluing.  Window Glass.  Knives and Forks.  Pump Tacks.  An assortment of Castings.  Earthen Ware assorted. 
July 17. tf 6
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,
Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by
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July 8. tf 3
SHAKSPEARE.
Time, which is continually washing away the dissoluble fabrics of other Poets, passes without injury by the adamant of Sakspeare.
Dr. Johnson's Preface.
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NOTES,
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By ISAAC REED.
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Sweet SWAN of Avon, what a sight it were, To see thee in our waters yet appear, With all those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza and King James! But stay;—I see thee in our hemisphere Advanc'd, and made a constellation here:— Shine forth, thou STAR OF POETS, and with rage, Or influence, chide, or cheer the drooping Stage.
Ben Johnson.
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July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
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July 28. 6 43
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July 21. 30.
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