Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-10-25 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1804.
[NO. 44.]
FOR HULL,
The British Ship JEANIE, John Cowan, Master:
Being near loaded, will sail the last of this week—50 to 100 bales Cotton, or other light freight, would be received at a low rate, if soon offered. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or
Robertson & Brown.
October 23. 3 184
FOR LIVERPOOL,
The well armed Ship DUNROBIN CASTLE,
Expected to sail in all November. Tobacco or Naval Stores will be received on freight, on low terms, say 60s. per hhd. and 9s. per barrel. Apply to Capt. M'Bride on board, or to
Robertson & Brown.
October 23. 4w 185
FOR CHERBOURG,
THE BRIG FRANKLIN, S. Hill, Master.
Burthen about 220 tons—she is a staunch, strong built vessel, and will receive a few hogheads tobacco at a moderate freight. For terms apply to
John Newell, jun.
October 20. tf 181
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The excellent fast sailing Brig ELIZA, Henry Brown, Master.
Burthen 200 hogheads; is ready for receiving a cargo. Apply to the master on board, or to
Moses Myers.
October 20. tf 182
FOR BOURDEAUX,
The Ship THOMAS, Captain Boush.
Two-thirds of her cargo engaged. Freight will be taken on low terms, if immediately offered.
Robertson & Brown.
October 18. 2w 179
FOR BOURDEAUX,
The fast sailing Ship SHEFFIELD, Josiah Cowper, Master:
Will sail in six weeks, one half of her cargo being engaged. For freight apply to the master, or
Thomas Willock.
Oct. 16. tf 156
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP CHARLES CARTER, John Tomkins, Master.
A considerable part of her cargo being engaged, she will sail in all this month. For freight or passage apply to
Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO ARE LANDING FROM THE SAID SHIP, A QUANTITY OF Holland Gin, Gin Cases, Linseed Oil in casks and jugs, Writing and Sheathing Paper, and Cologne Mill Stones, assorted, from 3 feet 5 to 4 feet 4 inches: which will be sold on liberal credit.
October 6. 2w 165
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The American Ship NANCY, Captain TURNER,
Burthen 240 Tons.
C. & F. Whittle.
Sept. 29. tf 158
FOR LIVERPOOL,
The fine Ship MOUNT VERNON, John Boynton, Master:
Burthen 416 tons, having considerable part of her cargo ready to go on board, and will commence her lading the 5th October. For freight, apply to Messrs. Moore & Bowden, Peterburg, M. W. Hancock & Co. Richmond, the master on board, or to
Phinehas Dana.
Sept. 25. tf 154
FOR CHARTER,
The good American Ship SARAH, Abel Rawson, master:
Burthen 313 tons; will carry about 450 hds. tobacco—now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to
Richard Blow.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
 39 Hhds. Richmond TOBACCO.  18 do. Peterburg do.  200 Bbls. excellent PORK.  80 do. FLOUR.  10 Puncheons Antigua RUM.  20 do. Grenada do.  20 Pipes Holland GIN.  A quantity of well cured BACON.  Do. HOGS LARD.  Do. COARSE SALT. 
Sept. 11. tf 129
WE WANT
A vessel of 150 Hogheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given.
C. & F. Whittle.
July 31. tf 49
A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The American Ship PETER, Captain Sayward.
Burthen 250 hds. tobacco, or 2000 bbls.—For terms apply to
Phinehas Dana.
Sept. 15. tf 140
FOR CHARTER,
The excellent new ship ARCTURUS, Samuel Winsor, master:
Burthen 300 tons.—She will be ready in three days to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to
Moses Myers.
Who offers for Sale, on board said ship, 55 SPARS. 10,000 Feet 3 inch PLANK. 28 Barrels Continental RUM. Sept. 8. tf 125
FOR CHARTER,
The excellent fast sailing ship TICONIC, Parsons, master:
Burthen 270 tons, and now ready to receive a cargo.—For terms apply to
Moses Myers.
Sept. 13. tf 131
For Freight or Charter,
The Ship TAMERLANE, Melzer Joy, Master,
burthen 175 tons. For terms apply to
PHINEHAS DANA.
September 20. tf 147
SALT.
Just arrived in the Dunrobin Casile, a Cargo of excellent
Liverpool Stoved Salt.
To be sold cheap, taken from along side. Apply to
Robertson & Brown.
A FREIGHT
For the above ship is wanted, to a port in Britain or any of the British West-India Islands. The Dunrobin Castle is well armed and manned, and has a Letter of Marque. Apply as above.
Sept. 22. tf 149
FOR CHARTER,
The Ship BRUTUS, John Bunce, Master:—
236 tons burthen—a stout well built vessel; three years old, and completely found in every respect. She will be ready to receive a cargo in the course of a few days. For terms apply to
N. Heron.
Sept. 18. tf 142
LANDING
From the Brig ANN MARIA, from MADEIRA, AND FOR SALE,
5 Pipes, 6 Hhds. and 8 Qr. Casks, } Fine old London P. M. Wine.
Apply to
Robert Maitland & Co.
WHO WANT TO CHARTER,
A vessel of about 1500 barrels, to load for a port in Great Britain.
Sept. 1. tf 109
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The Copper bottomed Brig MARY LOUISA, Captain George Farrer:—
Burthen 1200 barrels—now ready to receive a cargo.—Apply to the master on board, or
Thomas Willock.
Sept. 4. tf 118
80 Barrels BEEF, of a superior quality, for sale by
James Wallace.
October 6. 3 167
Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the Legislature of Virginia, at its next session, praying that the articles of Flour, Bread, Beef, Pork, Fish, Naval-Stores, and Lumber, shall be inspected at the place of exportation. Sept. 29.
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 assortment of WOOLLENS, IRISH LINENS, and HARD WARE, by the ship Brutus, from Liverpool.
August 21. 2m 91
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A QUANTITY OF
Red and White Oak Drawn Staves,
for which cash will be given.
ALSO, White and Pitch Pine Merchantable Boards.
ROBERT MAITLAND & Co. Sept. 27. tf 157
NORFOLK BOROUGH, IN COMMON HALL, Sept. 14, 1804
ON motion resolved, That Mr. James Tucker, Mr. Anthony Metcalf, and Mr. Edwin Starke, be a Committee of Accounts for three months, whose duty it shall be, to examine all accounts against the Corporation, and report them to the succeeding Hall.
A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C. H.
Persons having claims against the Borough, will please to furnish their accounts to either of the above gentlemen. 160
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN or strayed, a BAY HORSE, about fourteen hands high, with a short tail and roach mane. Any person who will deliver him to Mr. Deacon, shall receive the above reward. October 18. 3* 183
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has received by the Brig COMMERCE, from LONDON, and Ship BRUTUS, from LIVERPOOL,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
which he offers for sale, by Wholesale or Retail, on moderate terms.
Richard Taylor.
ALSO—A FEW BALES BEST
TWILLED SACKING.
Sept. 22. tf 150
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.
August 21. tf 92
NORFOLK HOTEL.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company.
He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice.
BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year.
Henry Benbridge.
October 9. tf 170
FOR SALE—A BARGAIN.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
WISHING TO DECLINE THE RETAIL BUSINESS,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
HIS WHOLE STOCK IN TRADE,
AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $20,000.
CONSISTING OF
DRY GOODS, Cutlery, Hardware, Cagings, Nails of all sizes, and a number of other articles.—The whole will be sold on very low terms, and a liberal credit will be allowed, on bond with approved security.—Also, the balance of the lease of his Store, equal to any stand in Norfolk, if required. Property in the Borough of Norfolk, or Lands in the neighbouring counties, Publick Securities, &c. will be taken in exchange. For further particulars, apply to
James Tucker.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, ON VERY LOW TERMS, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, on the South Branch of the Potomack.
August 23. tf 97
Mathematical Instruments, &c.
Received by the Ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by
LEVIN DORSEY;
At the corner of Fayette and Wide-Water-Streets.
ADAM'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.
Aeromastick 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.
Circumferentors, of the best qualities.
Mariner's Campases, 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.
ALSO,
Like the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS.
Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Assistant.
General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston 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 Pilots, with directions.
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-Casings received and immediately executed at his foundery, and the work delivered as above.
August 7. tf 58
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS,
Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by
N. Gregory,
opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to Two ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill.
July 8. tf 3
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. tf 65
SLATE.
I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE,
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,
115 Tierces RICE.
10 Hogheads SUGAR.
10 do. MOLASSES.
For Sale by
Warren Ashley.
August 2. tf 52

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1804.
FRENCH FINANCE. —Although we cannot accurately ascertain the receipts, we can form a partial state of the expenditures of the French Government. We have now in our hands the Bulletin des Lois , No. 545, for 5 Ventose, year 12—February 23, 1804—in which is a decree concerning the finance, the second chapter of which is entitled—
EXPENSES OF THE YEAR XII.
It proceeds to enact as follows—  3. The sum of 300,000,000 francs, making with that of 400,000,000 francs voted by article 25, of the law of 4 Germinal, year 11—24 March 1803—the sum of 700,000,000 francs, is placed at the disposal of the government.  4. This sum shall be raised from the contributions, established by law, and from the other resources of the year.  5. It shall be appropriated, in the first place, to the payment of the interest on the publick debt, and afterwards in defraying the expenses of the different departments—viz. 
PERPETUAL DEBT.
To creditors of State (Interest) F. 40,443,259 For the sinking fund 3,062,204 F. 43,505,463
ANNUITIES.
Second 6 months year 11, and First 6 months year 12, 19,376,321 Extraordinaries for the first three months year 12, 4,894,205 24,271,026
SIX NEW DEPARTMENTS.
Perpetual Debt (Interest) 2,677,277 Annuities, 500,000 3,177,277 For payment of the publick debt, F. 71,152,456
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES: of the Ministry of—
The Grand Judge, Minister of Justice, 23,000,000 The Exterior Relations, 7,000,000 The Interior—Ordinary Service, 19,730,919 Extraordinary Service, 15,000,000 34,730,919 The Finances—Ordinary Service, 31,927,000 Reimbursement of the re- deeming fund—51 account 5,000,000 Sinking or redeeming fund in execution of the law of the 21 Floreal, year 10, 10,000,000 Interest on securities remain- ing at the publick charge 1,230,000 Pensions, in which are com- prized the extraordinaries of the first three months, 23,500,000 77,677,000 The Publick Treasury, 8,000,000 The War department, 168,000,000 The Administration of War, 100,000,000 258,000,000 The Marine and the Colonies, 180,000,000 Expenses of the Different Ministries, 508,417,919 Payment of the Publick Debt, 71,143,766 Expenses of Negotiations, 13,000,000 Surplus Fund, reserved 15,438,315 Total Appropriation—Francs. 700,000,000
Thus the Annual disbursements of the Government of France, Exclusive of the Civil list, and the establishments of the different Princes, High Dignitaries, Great Officers, &c. &c. of the empire, amounted to the trifling sum of French 140,000,000 dollars.
COMMERCIAL. We have occasionally offered our opinions upon political topics; we propose to devote a portion of this day's Ledger to reflections which we think in a high degree interesting to the commercial part of the community in particular, and the publick generally. In this we are not directed by a vain propensity to obtrude our opinions; our object is to invite the attention of those who may be better qualified for a full discussion of the subject under consideration, and whose interests are more immediately concerned. If we should be the humble means of suggesting a measure that may be productive of publick benefit, our object will be attained, and we shall find the only reward we seek.
Our commercial friends will forgive us for making the observation, but it may with too much truth be said, that there is no class of citizens more deeply interested in, and at the same time more indifferent to, publick concerns, or who are less attentive to those very laws which directly and deeply affect commercial pursuits, than are the merchants. It is a fact that ought to be deplored, but will not be questioned, that in the legislatures of the general and state governments, but more particularly in the latter, there is a serious deficiency of mercantile talent and information. Those bodies composed of professional gentlemen and planters, cannot be presumed to be capable of investigating subjects upon which they have but slight and occasionally reflected, and of which they never had an opportunity of acquiring practical knowledge. Under this defect we ought not be surprised to find that many important commercial regulations have been totally neglected.
Among the many important laws which exist upon subjects connected with trade, we believe few of our merchants have attended to the law as relates to the responsibility of owners of vessels, for the faults or negligence of masters and mariners. Many have imagined that they cannot be rendered responsible beyond the value of the vessel and freight. This opinion has been founded upon an understanding of what is now the law of Great-Britain on this subject, we shall offer a view of what actually is the law of England, which will exhibit not only the alterations
that have been made in that country from the common law, but will show us at the same time what is the law here.
In the year 1733, a circumstance occurred which produced great alarm among the owners of ships, and called for the interference of Parliament.
An armed banditti, under the disguise of a pressgang, entered, during the night, a ship lying in the river Thames, and robbed her of specie to an amount considerably beyond the value of the ship and freight. A suit was instituted, and judgment was obtained for the full amount of the specie lost, and upon principles settled by the common-law. This decision produced a petition to parliament, and next year a bill passed both houses, without a division; one clause of which contains the following words.—7 GEO. II. c. 15.
"That it is of the greatest consequence and importance to this kingdom to promote the increase of the number of ships and vessels, and to prevent any discouragement to merchants and others from being interested and concerned therein: and that it has been held, that in many cases owners of ships or vessels are answerable for goods & merchandise, shipped or put on board the same, although the said goods & merchandise, after the same have been so put on board, should be made away with by the masters or mariners of the said ships or vessels, without the knowledge or privity of the owner or owners, by means whereof merchants and others are greatly discouraged from adventuring their fortunes as owners of ships or vessels, which will necessarily tend to the prejudice of the trade and navigation of this kingdom." It is, "therefore, for ascertaining and settling how far owners of ships and vessels shall be answerable for any gold, silver, diamonds, jewels, precious stones, or other goods or merchandise, which shall be made away with by the masters or mariners, without the privity of the owners thereof," enacted, "that no person or persons, who is, are, or shall be, owner or owners of any ship or vessel, shall be subject or liable to answer for, or make good to any one or more person or persons, any loss or damage by reason of any embezzlement, secreting, or making away with, by the master or mariners, or any of them, of any gold, silver, diamonds, jewels, precious stones, or other goods or merchandise, which after the 24th day of June 1734, shall be shipped, taken in, or put on board any ship or vessel, or for any act, matter, or thing, damage, or forfeiture, done, occasioned, or incurred, from and after the said 24th day of June 1734, by the said master or mariners, or any of them, without the privity and knowledge of such owner or owners, further than the value of the ship or vessel, with all her appurtenances, and the full amount of the freight due, or to grow due, for and during the voyage wherein such embezzlement, secreting, or making away with, as aforesaid, or other malversation of the master or mariners, shall be made, committed, or done; any law, usage, or custom to the contrary thereof in anywise notwithstanding."
But this act not having been found a sufficient protection for ship-owners, another statute was made in the 26th GEO. III. which recites—C. 86—
"That all masters and owners of ships are, by law, respectively liable to answer for the full value of all goods shipped on board, notwithstanding such goods be lost by robbery, fire, or other accident, (other than the king's enemies, the perils of the seas, or the act of God), or unless the master or some of the ship's company be privy to such robbery, in which case alone the responsibility of the owner is, by the statute GEO. II. c. 15, limited to the value of the ship and freight." It then enacts, "That no owner shall be answerable for any loss or damage by reason of any robbery, embezzlement, &c. of any goods on board, or of any act, &c. done without their privity or knowledge, beyond the value of the ship and freight, although the master or mariners shall not be concerned in the robbery, &c. nor answerable for any loss or damage to goods occasioned by fire on board; nor shall the master or owners be liable for the loss of any gold, silver, jewels, &c. by means of any robbery, &c. unless the shipper insert in the bill of lading, or otherwise declare, the quality and value thereof."
It appears that, prior to the year 1734, at common law, the liability of owners extended to the full amount of the loss; and that the master's liability still continues the same, except as provided against in the last clause.
These statutes of GEO. II & III. having no force in the United States, and there being no legislative act (none in Virginia, and as far as our knowledge extends none in any other state) upon the subject the common-law of England is the law of this country as applies to the case.
It certainly must be allowed that this responsibility of owners of vessels, is greater than reason or justice demands; that it tends to discourage commerce; inasmuch as many persons must feel reluctance to risk the whole of their fortunes upon the care and integrity of one person; or upon the master and mariner of a ship.
We are persuaded that this notice of an important topic will not be deemed beyond our province. We will conclude with observing that the merchants of this place have now a favourable opportunity of drawing the attention of the Legislature of Virginia to the subject, through their present representative; whose talents and zeal afford full assurance of an effectual co-operation in a measure which appears so necessary, and promises so much advantage.
FROM THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE, OCT. 8.
DISPUTE WITH SPAIN.
No. III.
In our consideration of the points at which Spain may be vulnerable to our attack, I need scarcely observe that we could make no impression upon her European or South American dominions. Visionary as are many of our citizens in their ideas relative to the weakness of the Spaniards, there can be none who would advocate attempts that would only create ridicule and laughter—Our military operations could not therefore, I presume, extend further than the Floridas, and Cuba, or possibly the romantic views of some of our people may have embraced the conquest of Mexico, while our naval exertions must be limited to privateering.
The force which Spain has hitherto kept up in Florida, is said to have been inconsiderable. From Cuba and Mexico, however, where larger bodies of troops are maintained, reinforcements would soon be received, amply sufficient at least to repel sudden incursions—and in the event of our making that country, the probable scene of action, an efficient army would doubtless be sent thither from Europe. As on our side we have scarcely the shadow of a
military establishment, we should be obliged, certainly until an army could be raised and disciplined, to rely wholly on the efforts of our western militia, which could not it is believed be brought into exertion without much greater difficulty, and would in reality be much less formidable, than is generally imagined.
Without referring to the constitutional objection against sending the militia out of our territories, the thin and scattered population of the western country, precludes the possibility of our being able to raise or maintain large bodies of troops there. In other countries the class of men who fill the ranks of an army, can be spared without injury to the publick, or loss to themselves—They seldom have any property or the expectation of procuring any, are often without employment, and are frequently too lazy to seek for it—But in the western parts of the United States this description of persons if it exist at all, is not a numerous one. There is almost every individual has some property or the means of acquiring it; he has most frequently a family to provide for, and a farm to cultivate.—However well disposed therefore he might be, to take up arms for the defence of his country, yet he will not be inclined to desert all objects in life, for the purpose of effecting a remote, perhaps an unnecessary conquest.
The great distance too, of those states from Florida, whose western settlements are most powerful, would oppose an insuperable bar to their lending any effectual assistance—and the country to the southward of Kentucky is yet in its infancy, and would, as has been shown in a preceding number, require the concentration of all its energies for its own defence.
Thus then we should find it difficult to raise the force necessary for offensive operations;—but if it were raised, the mode of attack would present embarrassments meriting serious and deliberate reflection.
By land any attempt against West Florida is supposed to be impracticable. We never could dream of traversing an army drawn from these parts of the country which are capable of furnishing one (especially if we were assailed by Irish hostility) over the unhealthy wildernesses they must pass through, before they could reach the enemy.
It is presumed, therefore, that the attempt would be made by sailing down the Mississippi; but setting aside the expense and delay of building boats adequate to transporting large bodies of men, and the difficulty of navigating them in a stream confessedly dangerous, how would our troops be assured of a safe or speedy return? The current of the Mississippi is strong at all seasons; sometimes it is irresistible, and at no time can it be ascended but slowly and laboriously. Would it then be prudent to make an attack without the means of retreat in case of disaster? Ought we not to be very sure of success before we adopt the desperate plan of providing for none but a favourable issue to our operations? And is it not obvious that our brave soldiers, if defeated, destitute of the means of prompt assistance, or the prospect of immediate return, would be exposed to inevitable destruction?
It is conjectured indeed that an attack upon East Florida from Georgia and South Carolina might be deemed practicable. But in these states from the paucity of white inhabitants, and the danger of internal commotion the difficulty of raising an effectual military force would be still greater than in the western country.—and as the settlements in East Florida are not contemptible either for size or population, we should probably meet with a resistance from the inhabitants alone, supposing them to be without the aid of an army more formidable, and of longer duration than we are at present aware of.
Upon the whole then, on the side of the Spaniards we might calculate upon finding a great regular force in full possession of the country; and supported by Indian alliance.—While on our part there would only be a disorderly militia collected with great expense, trouble and delay, subject to no discipline, ignorant of the country perhaps sinking under its diseases—and what is worse than all, directed by a government without wisdom, spirit or probity, too ignorant to know our resources—too parsimonious to use them—and too pusillanimous to act with courage, promptitude, or effect. What then in this their most vulnerable quarter have the Spaniards to dread?
Cuba has also been supposed by our ardent politicians to be within our grasp.
But we have neither an army to go there, nor a navy to transport one thither, nor the funds requisite for such an expedition. We know what immense exertions were made by Great-Britain in the year 1762 (the most flourishing period of her glory) to effect its reduction, how long and vigorous was its resistance though not in a complete state of defence, and how great the loss of the conquerors. Since that time however it is understood to have been an object of peculiar care and attention. A respectable force both naval and military is now always kept up there, and while the most powerful nations of Europe appear to deem its subjection impracticable, is not the threat of our making any impression upon it, too idle a gasconade to be seriously adopted by the American people.
Splendid visions have likewise been formed by men of sanguine temperament, with regard to an attempt upon Mexico—but without advertting to the probability of defeat, if the invasion were decreed how are we to get there? Not by sea. The superiority of the Spanish navy would enable the enemy to laugh at such an endeavour. And can any reasonable man suppose that we could penetrate the wilds of Louisiana with an army, when we know not even the map of the country, and when, as I have before shown, we should be in a perpetual state of alarm for the safety of our southern and western settlements?
Thus incapable of injuring our enemy by land, would the efforts of our privateers alone, compensate us for the evils of war? If Spain possessed a flourishing commerce, in the hands of individuals, she certainly would, in this respect have much to dread from the courage, enterprise, and activity of our citizens; but while our sails are unfurled on every sea, and our ships are exposed in every quarter to depredation, it is notorious that with the exception of her galleons, she has scarcely any thing upon the ocean worth the trouble of seizing. These vessels which convey her treasures from America and India, are powerful ships of war, always guarded by convoy, which, if danger were apprehended, of course would be considerably strengthened. They are, therefore, utterly beyond the reach of our cruisers—and even supposing it possible that some of them might be captured, they would only swell the fortunes of particular privateers-men, without conferring any benefit on the nation.
The last and not the least weighty objection that I shall mention to our prosecuting the war with necessary vigour and effect, would be the situation of our finances.
At present the whole of our national revenue is drawn from our merchants, and unwise as it was to repeal the system of internal taxation, yet we all must admit that if it were renewed, we could not derive from it a sum by any means adequate to the exigencies of war—Not only are the habits of the people averse from direct impositions, but the scarcity of specie in many parts of the country creates peculiar difficulties in complying with this sort of fiscal arrangement. The means of operation must therefore still principally be derived from our commerce or from loans negotiated in Europe.
As to the first, the burthens laid upon our trade are already sufficiently heavy, and exposed as it would be by hostilities to disaster and ruin, it could little prosper under new exactions, and as to the second, independently of the political inconveniences attending an increase of our debts, we should find our credit and the capacity of borrowing very seriously impaired by the hazard, we should be rashly encountering.—In Holland and England it could not be forgotten that a former war reduced us to a state of absolute bankruptcy, and as the prospect of our peace and security has been the principal inducement with foreigners to trust their property among us, if that inducement were removed we should find very little disposition, on their parts, to continue to invest their fortunes in our funds.
AN AMERICAN.
By the Factor, which arrived on Saturday, from Greenock, papers to the 20th August, have been received. They furnish nothing important in addition to former accounts. We conversed with a gentleman that came passenger, who informs, that business, in the manufacturing towns of Scotland, is quite brisk. So great is the demand for cotton goods that merchants cannot supply all their orders. The subject of invasion is now a secondary topic; and, except from the military style of the country, it would scarcely be supposed that Britain is a belligerent power.
N. Y. Paper.
By the last Hamburg Mail the following statement has been received of the force of the Russian Imperial Army:—Exclusive of 12,770 invalids, it consists in the whole of 495,285 men, amongst which 42,919 are artillerymen: 70,884 soldiers in garrison, 319,125 field infantry, 49,738 cavalry, 9,363 foot guards, and 3,356 horse guards. [Greenock Paper.]
Our correspondent in Boston, under date of October 10th, writes, that a gale was experienced there, on the 9th and following night, more severe than any remembered, and productive of great damage, especially to the shipping. This morning, (Wed.) he says, presents a melancholy appearance—the wrecks of vessels fill the wharves, and float all about the harbour—a large ship and seven or eight smaller vessels are lying high on the beach at Roxbury. Through the town many trees have been torn up, and chimneys blown down: several houses likewise have been overturned. One entirely new, in falling drove down another, by which means, a young woman was unfortunately killed. A number of lives were lost in endeavouring to save the vessels. The New-York stage was overturned on Cambridge bridge, and some of the passengers severely hurt. A large ship belonging to Norfolk sailed on Monday afternoon for Lima—great apprehension of her safety are entertained, as it is thought almost impossible that she could escape. [N. Y. Paper.]
Letters are received from France, by which we are informed, that M. Pichon, charge d'affaires, and consul general of France, in this country, has been lately appointed by the emperor a member of the legion of honour.
Democratic candidate for Congress.
DAVID AUSTIN, who has been insane for a number of years, is announced, in an official list published by the governor of New-Jersey, as a candidate for Congress from that state. He has addressed the citizens of N. Jersey on the subject, stating his political and religious sentiments, and applauding, generally, the measures of the present administration. The following singular passage occurs in the address: "Glancing an eye upon the skirts of the national enclosure, we behold the Louisiana serpent bought, but not tamed! Wisdom is needful so to allay the temper of this serpent to the rich abundance of American pasturage, that it acquire no anti-republican tendency; and revert not the sands or seas of its former proprietors, clothed with fifteen millions of silver scales." BALANCE.
Mr. John Christian Curwen, of Cumberland, (Eng.) has made extensive experiments on the use of steamed potatoes, as a substitute for hay to cattle, which has been found to answer his most sanguine hopes. This gentleman has brought the method of steaming potatoes to considerable perfection, and for two seasons fed sixty horses upon them, with the addition of a small quantity of straw. The horses during the whole time were in most excellent condition. He has also given steamed potatoes to milch cows and other cattle.
WHOOPING COUGH.
A patent has been taken out in England by a Mr. Roche, for the cure of the Whooping Cough, by external application only. The medicine is composed of essential oils in the different proportions, of elder, carraway and rosemary, in which are mixed leaves of red roses, camomile flowers, &c. to be simmered over a fire 24 hours, and pressed through a sieve—take a small quantity of this mixture and rub it over the pit of the stomach ten minutes before a fire previous to bed time, keep a flannel on the part during the whole night, and exchange it for another piece of flannel in the day time, use half a teaspoonful for an infant under six months, and one teaspoonful for a child two years old, at each embrocation.
Newspapers. —We stated, on the 15th September, the abuses we were subjected to with respect to the delivery of our papers, thro' the medium of the post-office. From Sagg-Harbour we then learnt that our papers did not arrive until one week after the allotted time. Knowing, as we then did, that the papers were put into the post-office here in due time, we conceived it our duty to state the fact to subscribers, and to hint the abuse to post-masters, hoping it would prevent a similar imposition. It has not. On the contrary, the evil is accumulated. A respectable gentleman has this morning called to inform us, that for the last four weeks only one package of the New-York Spectator, instead of four, had reached Sagg-Harbour. He likewise informs us, that Cheetham's Watch-Tower, and Duane's Aurora, arrive as regular as the mail stage. Such abominable conduct merits the severest reprehension. On our part, comment is unnecessary—remonstrance is in vain, for justice sleepeth. N. Y. Com. Adv.
Births in the city of New-York, for the month of Sept. 1804—Males, 155—Females, 156—Total 311. The number of Deaths during the same period was—Men, 52—Boys, 84—Women, 30—Girls, 71—Total, 237. Excess of Births, 74. ibid.
On Friday the 28th ult. John Pullen, pursuant to his sentence, was executed at New-Brunswick for the murder of his father. A vast concourse of people attended the awful scene of execution—a scene, rendered doubly impressive by the highly aggravated nature of the crime for which this wretched victim of Justice was doomed to suffer. ibid.
Seldom have we seen three days pass away without having occasion to record more than one arrival at this port. This however is the case at present. Except a single coaster nothing (to use the language of business) has come up these three days. The late gale from the north, it would appear, has blown off such vessels as were approaching the coast, and they have not yet been able to gain the distance they had lost. Now however that the storm is over and gone,

and the wind blows in the opposite direction, we may expect arrivals almost every hour, and trust that the expectation of the merchant shall be satisfied—that his fears shall be dissipated, and his hopes realised. Daily Ad. Oct. 13.
Dessalines was proclaimed Emperor at the Cape, on the 15th of last September, amidst the acclamations and rejoicings of all the Black chiefs and citizens of the island. Gen. Adv.
A Letter from Canton says—"It is reported, that the Mandarins have petitioned the Emperor to apply to the British Asiatick Government for assistance in reducing the rebels who continue to distract this Empire. The rebels in the upper provinces appear to have been furnished with cannon and arms from the factories of Agra; but by what mode of conveyance is unknown."
The Turf. —The ensuing York Meeting is expected to be the most numerous ever known. The sport announced for Saturday the 25th, has excited the greatest expectation in all the North of England. It is a match for 1500 guineas, in which a Lady is to ride the four mile-heats against a gentleman. The singularity of this match, which is unprecedented in the annals of the turf, will certainly attract more company to the ground than ever yet appeared upon Knave's-mire. London Paper.
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
From the Papers received at the Office of the Public Ledger, by the Jane, Captain Colly.
LONDON August 20.
The gallant Admiral Cornwallis is still at St. Helen's impatiently waiting a change of the strong persevering westerly winds, so unusual at this season of the year.
Dispatches have been received at the Admiralty from Lord Nelson, and a number of private Letters are in town down to the 1st of July, which states, that the French Fleet in Toulon is apparently ready for sea.
Intelligence has been received, that three of the homeward-bound Bengal Ships are arrived in the Downs.
Captain Robinson, of the Hindostan, is appointed to the Swifture, and not Sir Sidney Smith, the health of this distinguished Officer not being yet sufficiently re-established to enable him to take the command of any ship.
Sir Sidney Smith is not the only person whose health has suffered from a long and constant state of anxiety and fatigue, which must necessarily be connected with a command in the narrow and dangerous Passages, and the innumerable banks and shoals on the Coast of Holland. There is scarcely an officer on that station whose health has not been materially injured by constantly keeping at sea for sixteen months. It is highly desirable, that both ships and men, as well those employed here, as on Channel Service, should occasionally be relieved, which we have no doubt will be the case in future, as the increasing state of our navy, by the indefatigable zeal and exertion of Lord Melville, will, we doubt not very speedily admit of such a measure.
Last night we received the Moniteurs to the 5th inst. but they bring very little intelligence. Buonaparte continued on the coast as late as the 1st instant reviewing the troops destined for the invasion of this country: he was at Ambleteuse on that day.
It is stated in the Moniteur of the 4th, that Ibrahim Bey, at the head of the Mamelukes, had made himself master of Boulac and old Cairo.
The French Funds are 57. 20. Private letters have been received by the Hamburg Mail, which state, that the French, having failed in their attempts to raise a Loan in Bremen, had actually blockaded that city, and had threatened, if the money was not immediately advanced, to raise it by Military execution.
It has been the invariable practice of the French, since the Revolution, to maintain their armies at the expense of other States, and the different Governments of France have, when plunder was to be obtained, made very little difference between Enemies, Neutrals, or Allies.
Application has also been made to the city of Lubec for a loan, which has been refused. These outrages of the French must accelerate that confederacy of the Northern Powers of which Buonaparte seems to feel such an apprehension; and the circumstance of Louis XVIII. having left Warsaw leads us to suppose that the Emperor of Russia will very soon take a decided part against France.
While Buonaparte was contented to govern France under the title of Consul, the Emperor of Russia might consider that country as held in abeyance till the death of the Usurper, or some less fortunate event, might afford a chance to the rightful Monarch of being put in possession of the throne which descended from his ancestors. But now that the Usurper has assumed the title of Emperor, and has made the crown hereditary in his family, it is reasonable that the Emperor of Russia, and every Potentate in Europe, should rouse with alarm against an act which strikes at all legitimate authority, and may shake the foundation of every other Throne. We may therefore look upon the treatment which Louis the XVIII. has lately received from the Russian Monarch as something more than royal courtesy, and perhaps as the harbinger of more effectual measures than have yet been taken to check the insolent ambition and aggressions of France, and to restore, if possible, the Government of that unhappy country into its proper channel.
EAST-INDIES.
In consequence of the brilliant termination of the Wars in India, and of the great accession of territory and glory which has been the result of the unparalleled valour of the troops in seconding the well-laid plans of Government, a Publick Meeting was held, of the British Inhabitants of Calcutta, on Tuesday the 14th of February last.
Mr. Speke was called to the chair, when it was resolved to present an Address to His Excellency the Governor-General, on the happy restoration of peace to the continent of India. A committee was formed to draw up the address, and a second meeting was held on Tuesday the 21st of February. At this meeting an address was read and approved of. It was also
Resolved, That a marble Statue of His Excellency Marquis Wellesley be erected at Calcutta, as a lasting memorial of the sense which the British Inhabitants of this Settlement entertain of his public services.
Resolved, That a Sword, of the value of 1500l. be presented to His Excellency General Lake, in the name of the British inhabitants of this Settlement, as a testimony of the sense which they entertain of the services rendered by His Excellency to the East-India Company and to his country.
Resolved, That a Sword of the value of 1000l. be presented to the Hon. Major-General Wellesley, in the name of the Inhabitants of this Settlement, as a testimony of the sense which they entertain of the services rendered by him to the East-India Company and to his country.
And it was also Resolved, That His Excellency Marquis Wellesley be respectfully solicited to communicate these Resolutions to General Lake and Major-General Wellesley.
His Excellency the Governor-General having appointed Wednesday the 29th February for receiving the address, the committee, accompanied by the
principal Inhabitants, went up to the Government-House, and the address was presented to the Marquis by Mr. Speke, the chairman. The address contained a brief review of the important services rendered by the Governor-General to the British Settlements in India, and concluded with expressing the respect and gratitude of the British Inhabitants of Calcutta, for the eminent virtues and exalted talents exerted by His Excellency during the period of this Government.
The Marquis having made a very eloquent and impressive reply to this address, the chairman addressed His Excellency as follows:
"I have the honour to present to your Excellency certain resolutions, connected with the subject of the address, and essential to a full manifestation of the sentiments and feelings of the British Inhabitants on this occasion."
After the above introductory address, the chairman read, and presented to His Excellency, the resolution of the British Inhabitants of this Settlement, to erect a marble Statue of His Excellency at Calcutta, as a memorial of the sense which the British Inhabitants of this Settlement entertain of his publick services.
His Lordship expressed his gratitude for this extraordinary mark of their approbation. After which the chairman read, and presented to His Excellency, the resolution of the British Inhabitants, to present a Sword to His Excellency the Commander in Chief, General Lake, and also one to General Wellesley, as a testimony of the sense which they entertain of the services rendered by them to the East India Company and to their country; with the request of the Settlement that His Excellency, the Governor-General would be pleased to communicate to them the desire of the Settlement, as expressed in the resolution; which His Excellency accordingly undertook to do.
NEW-CONSPIRACY.
FIELDING'S TOM THUMB.
A letter from Paris of the 28th ult. says, "The first occupation of Feuche, since his return to the ministry of police, is to crush what Buonaparte calls the faction of generals, which is the only one he now seems to dread; but, to be able to do so, he must invent some new plot, and publish new acts of conspiracy and new lists of proscriptions against pretended conspirators, in which those generals suspected or hated by him are inculpated. It is already reported, with confidence, by Buonaparte's favourites, that a tail of the late royalist conspiracy has been found out, as much to be apprehended, and as deserving punishment, as the body of it. The particulars are, however, not mentioned; and every party therefore publishes them according to its own notions or wishes. The only thing known is, that the late royalist chief, count De Bourmont, who, in January 1800, made his peace with the consular government, and was, in the December following, contrary to the treaty, arrested and sent to the citadel at Besançon, where he remained shut up, in the beginning of this month was carried to the temple, where he still remains, accused of being at the head of a new conspiracy, in which La Horie, Macdonald, Souham, Lecourbe, Salm, and Bonneau, and other celebrated generals, who have fought under Pichegru and Moreau, are inculpated, or said to be so. Even generals Regnier and Dessolles are mentioned as suspected of belonging to the faction of generals; and though still employed, are watched by other generals in whom Buonaparte confides. La Horie, Souham, Salm, and Bonneau, are now confined in the temple; but Macdonald and Lecourbe are exiled forty leagues from Paris; and remain until further orders, under the inspection and responsibility of the police commissaries of their places of exile. It has been reported that they were to be tried; but it is now commonly believed, that Buonaparte has no other object in view, than to force these obnoxious generals, who have many friends and adherents in the army, to leave France, and follow Moreau to America."
DIPLOMATIC CAUTION.
CONSTANTINOPLE, JUNE 27.—The following is a copy of the note of the French ambassador here, general Brune, addressed to the Prussian envoy, baron Bieffeld, on the 29th Prairial (June 18):
"The undersigned, ambassador from his majesty Napoleon, emperor of the French, does himself the honour to notify hereby to baron Bieffeld, that a Senatus Consultum has definitely settled the organization of France, and firmly established, for the future, the denomination, forms, and exercises of the sovereign power in France. These objects were hitherto the only ones in the organization of France, which were found not fully commensurate with the greatness and necessities of the state. His majesty Napoleon, the emperor of the French, is therefore, by the laws of the state, invested with the imperial dignity in such a manner, that this title and dignity shall descend to his posterity in the direct male line, or failing that, in the direct male line of their imperial highnesses the princes Joseph and Louis, the brothers of the emperor."
"From the well-known sentiments of the Prussian Court, the undersigned cannot doubt of the sincere and satisfactory participation of the baron Bieffeld, in this important and happy event; and therefore only avails himself of the present opportunity again to assure him of his high esteem."
(Signed) "BRUNE."
The answer of Baron Bieffeld.
"The undersigned, envoy from his Prussian majesty, considers himself as greatly honoured by the communication of the note of the 29th Prairial, by which the French ambassador has notified to him what has been determined in France relative to the form and investiture of the supreme dignity. Much flattered by the above communication, he makes no delay to thank his excellency for the important communication, and entreats him to confide in his well known sentiment, and to be convinced that he shall always take a true and sincere participation in every thing which may promote the welfare of the French nation, and its government. The undersigned avails himself of the present opportunity to renew to the ambassador the assurance of his very special esteem. (Signed) "BIEFFELD."
LAW REPORT.
CARRICKFERGUS (Ireland) ASSIZES, Aug. 30.
FORGERY OF BANK NOTES. —Michael McKeegan was accused of having, on the 16th of May, issued a forged Note, purporting to be one of the Renfrewshire Banking Company's Notes, and for having forged notes on the same Bank in his possession.
Counsellor McCartney opened the prosecution, by stating, that the prisoner was one of those persons who went about issuing forged notes, and the court and jury must be well aware of the grievances which this country has laboured under in consequence of the numerous forgeries which have been circulated. In all cases of forged notes, a variety of circumstances are necessary to be proved, in order to shew the guilt of the person accused, and in the present case, there can be little doubt of proving every circumstance, so as to bring home, to the minds of the jury, complete evidence of the prisoner's guilt. The notes in question do not belong to any of the Banks in this country, but to the Renfrewshire Bank in Scotland. It perhaps had occurred to the gang of forgers, that as Scotch notes passed very readily at Belfast, they
would the more easily elude detection. One of the notes, upon which the prisoner is charged, would be proved to have been given by him to a woman of the name of Mary Reid, who gave it to a Mrs. Allen, and she carried it to the shop of Mrs. Black, to get it changed. (Here Mr. McCartney stated the whole case, which will be found detailed in the evidence.)
The first witness called was Mary Reid, who said she lived in Factory-row, Belfast. She saw the prisoner in May last, when he called at her own house, and said Alexander Dickie had sent her a guinea by him. He then gave her a note, which she gave Mrs. Allen to obtain change. She had no other note but that one; when Mrs. Allen went to Mrs. Black's with it she was detained. The prisoner had other notes in his pocket-book when he gave her that one.
Mrs. Allen said, she knew Mary Reid, and in May last she received a note from her to get changed. The note now shown to her she knows to be the same. She went to the shop of Mrs. Black to get it changed, and was detained there.
Cross examination by Couns. Bell, for the Prisoner.
Q. Are you well acquainted with Mary Reid?— A. Yes; she has lived in Belfast about thirteen years.
Q. What is her character?— A. O! Sir, she has a most excellent character; she had once a child, but I never heard any thing against her character.
Q. Do you know a Captain Dickie?— A. Yes.
Q. Where is he now?— A. He lives in Derry.
Q. In what part of Derry does he live in?— A. O! Sir, I'm sure I cannot well say, Sir—but I believe it is in the gaol.
Q. So you believe he lives in the gaol of Derry. Did you ever hear that he kept Mary Reid?— A. O! me, Sir! No, Sir, I never heard that he kept Mary Reid. He's an honest man, and deals in soft goods.
Couns. —So it would appear that he deals in soft goods, and other goods too; and probably Mary Reid also, deals in soft goods.
Mary Reid. —What's that you're saying, Sir? I'll perhaps meet you, though it should be in seven years hence.
Couns. —O! I'm sorry that any thing I have said should ruffle the temper of so accomplished a lady.
The next witness was Mrs. Black, who stated, that Mrs. Allen brought the note to her to get change; but having heard there was a forgery on the Renfrewshire Bank, she suspected it, and shewed it to Mr. Pinkerton, who knew it to be forged. He kept the note, and went to Mr. Gillies. Mrs. Allen was detained until he was examined.
Mr. Pinkerton said, that upon receiving the note from Mrs. Black, he suspected it to be a forgery, and immediately went to Mr. Gillies, who came to Mrs. Black's shop, and upon Mrs. Allen informing who she got it from, they went along with Mr. George Bristow, who is a magistrate, and apprehended the prisoner, upon whom they found two other notes. He said he got them from a horse-jockey on the road, and gave Irish notes for them. He gave various accounts how he came by them, and of the road they had travelled. The note now shown to him he knows to be the same he got from Mrs. Black, for he had put his name upon it.
Mr. Gillies stated how Mr. Pinkerton called on him with the note, and that he went with him to Mrs. Black's shop, and from thence along with Mr. George Bristow to the house where McKeegan was. They met him at the door, and he hesitated before he would acknowledge himself to be the man. A woman in the house was pointed out to be his wife but it afterwards appeared it was another woman who really was his wife. Mr. Bristow asked if he had any Scotch notes? He said he had one; but upon searching him two were found. One of them, he said, had lain in his pocket for two years, and he had not known of it till the day before. He said he got the notes from a man on the road, to whom he gave Irish notes for them, and got discount.
Mr. Napier, of the Renfrewshire Bank, proved the signatures in the notes to be forged.
Here the examination of the witnesses closed. The Judge then addressed the jury. He observed, that the prisoner McKeegan stood indicted for uttering a forged note of the Renfrewshire Bank. In this case there were two things for the jury to attend to, viz. first, that it be proved the prisoner knew that the note was a forgery; and secondly, that he uttered it with a fraudulent intention.
His Lordship then went over the whole evidence minutely, and shewed its different bearings, both for and against the prisoner, in a very able and candid manner. He concluded by observing, that when the life of a prisoner is at issue, if there be any doubt in the minds of the jury, he ought to have the benefit of it; and in the present case, there certainly may be such a doubt in the mind of any reasonable man, at least it might operate so as to induce a jury to acquit him of the capital charge.
The jury were then enclosed, and soon returned with a verdict, acquitting the prisoner of the first charge, and finding him guilty upon the second. He was sentenced to two years imprisonment.
ODD NAMES. —At Huntingdon assizes for 1619, the upright Judge Doddridge, it seems, reproved the sheriff for not having returned persons on the jury who were of sufficient respectability. The sheriff, however, took care against the next assizes, to present the following singular list, at which the Judge smiled, at the same time applauding his ingenious industry.
 Maximilian King of Torland.  Henry Prince of Godmanchester.  Geore Duke of Somersham.  William Marquis of Stokekey.  Edward Earl of Hartford.  Robert Lord of Walsley.  Richard Baron of Bythorpe.  Edmund Knight of St. Nichols.  Peter Esquire of Aston.  George Gentleman of Spaldock.  Robert Yeoman of Barham.  Stephen Pope of Weston.  Humphry Cardinal of Rimbolton.  William Bishop of Bugden.  John Archdeacon of Paxton.  John Abbot of Stokekey.  Richard Friar of Ellington.  Henry Monk of Stokekey.  Edward Priest of Graffham.  Richard Deacon of Chatsworth. 
FISK AND STEARNS,
Have just received by the Schooner MARIA, from Butts,
 IMPERIAL, } TEAS  HYSON, } of the last importation.  YOUNG HYSON, }  HYSON SKIN, }  200 Boxes MOULD CANDLES.  40 do. DIPT do.  20 do. SPERMACETI do.  200 do. BROWN SOAP.  30 do. FRESH CHOCOLATE.  20 do. COTTON and WOOL CARDS.  15 do. HALF PINT TUMBLERS.  50 Barrels and 6 Hogsheads N. E. RUM.  50 Bags ALLSPICE.  200 Reams WRAPPING PAPER.  60 Sides RED SOAL LEATHER.  40 lbs. NUTMEGS.  20 Half Barrels NEATS TONGUES.  100 GRIND-STONES. 
ALSO ON HAND,
A general assortment of GROCERIES. October 6. 165
POSTSCRIPT.
The mail, as usual, had not arrived in time to be of any service to us in this publication. There is an old adage, "when things are at the worst they must grow better."
The arrival of the schooner Hainet from New-York, gives us the Mercantile Advertiser of the 19th.—We observe the arrival of the ship Iris from London, with papers of the 23rd August.—
These mention that a Russian squadron of ten sail of the line had arrived in Copenhagen Roads in the beginning of August and had landed 10,000 men, that another with 20,000 men was daily expected. These reports were from French papers.
A plot had been discovered whose object was to poison the King of Sweden.
The Iris spoke a vessel at sea, on a passage from Amsterdam, the captain of which said that he had a paper on board containing an official declaration of war by Russia against France!!!
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Dwyer, Brown, 28 days from Guadalupe—Sugar, P. Simon.—Oct. 5 in lat. 23° N, long. 65° W, picked up two bldgs. of Kiln-dried meal, marked B. 45, 55-Brand mark J. Israel.
Schooner General Pinckney, Barry, from Barbados via Antigua, 20 days, Rum, C. & F. Whittle.—Ship Fame, Paine, of Norwich, was driven ashore in the gale at Barbados, and lost.—Captain Barry reports the number of vessels driven on shore at Antigua 53, greater number got off; at Dominica 28, totally lost; at Nevis 15, do. at St. Kitts 17, do. at St. Bartholomews 62, many saved, and at St. Thomas 48, greater number saved.—Left at Barbados Sept. 21.—Schooner Dorchester, Phillips, of Baltimore, had not sold—Brig Tiverton, Gray, cargo Horses; Schooner Monongohela, Farmer, from New-York for Trinidad, arrived 16th. Sailed that day Schooner Rachel, Stevens, of Alexandria, for St. Thomas, in ballast.—18th Sch'r Concord of Wilmington, Del. capt. Sharp, to Leeward, Ballast.—19th, brig Rolla, Stevenson, of New-York, for St. Vincent.—Brig Elizabeth, Barclay, hence, had just arrived at Antigua.—Brig Sussex, Clarke, sailed from Antigua for Montserrat, Oct. 4th.—10th Spoke, schooner John, Martin, of Alexandria, from St. Bartholomews—had on board capt. Locket of Alexandria, and the crew of his vessel lost at St. Bartholomews.—same day, in lat. 24° N. lon. 67° W. capt. M. buried his supercargo, Mr. T. Williams of Alexandria.
Sch'r Hamlet, Cropsey, 5 days from New-York. Came up from the Roads, ship Jane, Colley—Vessels spoken on her passage from Liverpool—
Sept. 14, lat. 45° N. long. 27° W. brig Henrietta, Darnell, 25 days from Baltimore bound to Bourdeaux; 27th, lat. 37° N. long. 53° W. ship Patty, Barnard, 9 days from New-York bound to Madeira;—Oct. 12, was brought to by the British ship Montezuma, capt. Colin Campbell, 6 days from Charles-ton bound to Liverpool.
THE SHIP MOUNT VERNON, JOHN BOYNTON, Master:— Having two-thirds of her cargo ready, one fourth of which is on board—will positively sail for Liverpool by the 15th of November—for freight of the remainder, apply to Moore & Bowden, Peterborough, M. W. Hancock & Co Richmond, the Master on board, or to Phineas Dana. October 25. 121
FOR SALE, By WILLIAM B. LAMB,  70 Puncheons RUM.  25 Pipes COGNAC BRANDY.  15 do. ALICANT do.  14 Hogsheads and 15 Cases CLARET.  6 Pipes L. P. M. WINE.  3 Hogsheads and 40 Barrels SUGAR.  7 Pipes GIN.  2 Hogsheads and 10 Barrels APPLE BRANDY.  20 Quarter Casks SHERRY WINE.  ALSO, AN INVOICE OF Linens, Callicoes, and India Silk Handkerchiefs, amounting to 18,000 dollars, which will be sold on liberal terms. October 25. 3 188
FOR RENT, A Convenient Dwelling-House on Mason Street.—Possession may be had immediately. William B. Lamb. October 25.
ANTIGUA RUM. THIS DAY, Will be Landed, on our Wharf, from on board the Schooner General Pinckney, Captain Barry, 86 Puncheons Antigua RUM. Which will be sold on moderate terms, for Cash or approved Notes. C. & F. Whittle. October 25. 189
FOR SALE, 207 Barrels, } Superfine Flour. 57 Half Barrels, } Now in the harbour. Apply to J. & W. Southgate. October 25. 1 190
LIVERPOOL SALT. QUEEN'S WARE, in Crates well assorted. DUFFIL BLANKETS, in small Bales. 10 and 20d. Flat Pointed NAILS, in Casks—and LIVERPOOL COAL. If taken from along side the ship Jane, Capt. Colley, will be sold low. Apply to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 114 Puncheons Jamaica RUM. Imported in the Sarah, Capt. Herbert. October 23. 137
WALKER'S PACKET will sail for Baltimore THIS DAY.
NEWCOMB'S PACKET will sail for New-York on FRIDAY. Oct. 23.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Will be received at the Office of the Ledger, FOR THE MONTHLY REGISTER AND REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES, to be published at Charleston, S. C. By S. CULLEN CARPENTER. Price Six Dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance. August 14.
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DEPARTMENT OF MISCELLANY.
The following which we cut out of some News paper, can plead novelty and the truth in its favour. The French reader will find no difficulty in supporting the words indicated by the alphabetical sounds.
JUE D'ESPRIT.
PAR les plus noirs complots le trone est A B C Nous voyons le royaume en lambeaux D P C Et sans aucun effort le parlement K C Du sang des livres saints la bible est F A G Et l'illustre clergé presque tout D C D Des mains des possesseurs tous les biens O T La justice a l'intrigue a son bon droit C D Tous les honnetes gens n'ont plus qu'a se C T Et dans la France enfin le mal seul A S T Souffrant d'un tel desordre on devient E B T Mais finissons, lecteur, en voilà bien A C Car si l'on me decouvre, on va m' X E O T
A FREE IMITATION, FOR THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
By base-born ruffians' plots our throne debas'd, Our kingdom into factions torn; Destroy'd all rank, our parliament disgrace'd, While from the list of holy books effac'd, Our bible now becomes a scorn; Our clergy, from the fane displac'd, Roll in their blood, or range the world forlorn: Justice to Force resigns her sacred sway; And wealth becomes the needy villain's prey. O! would the few who yet to honour kneel, From these dire regions of delusion fly; France left th' oppressor's gripe alone to feel, Might chase at last her tyrant slaves away, Might yet see happier days, a brighter sky! Enough; where guilt prevails submission's sage: Should despot pow'r o'erhear my blood must glut his rage!
ERIN GO BRAH!
THERE came to the beach a poor Exile of Erin, The dew on his thin robe was heavy and chill; For his country he sigh'd when at twilight repairing, To wander alone by the wind-beaten hill, But the day-star attracted his eye's sad devotion, For it rose on his own native Isle of the Ocean! Where once in the glow of his youthful emotion, He sung the bold anthem of Erin go Brah!
Oh sad is my fate, said the heart-broken Stranger, The Wild-Deer and Wolf to a covert can flee! But I have no refuge from famine and danger, A home and a country remain not for me. Ah, never again, in the green shady bowers, Where my fore-fathers liv'd, shall I spend the sweet hours.
Or cover my harp with the wild woven flowers, And strike the bold numbers of Erin go Brah. Yet, Erin , my country tho' sad and forsaken, In dreams I revisit thy sea-beaten shore; But alas! in a far foreign land I awaken, And sigh for those friends, who can meet me no more. Oh stern, cruel fate, wilt thou never replace me, In a mansion of bliss, whence no perils can chase me; Ah, never again, will my brothers embrace me; They died in defence, or they live to deplore.
Oh where is my cabin, by yon waving wild wood, Dear sisters, and sire, did ye weep for its fall? And where is my mother, who watch'd o'er my childhood; And where that fair friend, who was dearer than all, But alas, my sad soul, long a stranger to pleasure, Say, why did you dote on a fast fading treasure; For tears like the rain-drops, may fall without measure, But rapture and beauty they cannot recall.
Yet, all its most tender reflections suppressing, One dying desire my lone bosom shall draw: Poor Erin , an exile bequeathes thee his blessing, Late land of my forefathers, Erin go Brah. When buried and cold, and my heart's still from motion, Be green all thy fields, sweetest Isle of the Ocean, Thy harp-stringing Bards, in loud strains of devotion, Sing Erin ma nounin! Erin go Brah.
Description of the Ceremony of the SACRED FIRE AT JERUSALEM.
From Mariti's Travels.
I shall not describe all the series of religious ceremonies, which occupied the rest of the passion week. A recital of them might, perhaps, prove highly edifying to pious souls; but could afford little satisfaction to those who read travels for instruction and amusement.
There is one superstitious practice however, used by the schismatical Greeks, which is so singular that it cannot fail of giving a momentary entertainment.
This sect, deluded by their priests, sincerely believe that God annually performs a miracle to send them sacred fire. The manner in which they prepare to receive it is as follows: a great crowd assemble in the church of the resurrection, together with people who sell provisions of every kind; a thousand different voices are then heard all at once; and the whole company beginning to run round the chapel of the sepulchre, they press against each other in such a manner, that many of them are thrown down and trod under foot. There are some who butt at each other like rams, and struggle with the greatest violence. A dozen collected together may be seen challenging each other to a combat with their fists. Some traverse the church riding on each other's shoulders; others are dragged along the pavement by the feet; several, resting their bodies on their heads and hands, agitate their legs in the air, or turn round with the velocity of a wheel; while others, uniting together, form pyramids, which tumble down, and often occasion contusions and dangerous wounds to the actors of this strange farce. In the midst of this mad disorder, the arches of the church continually resound with the exclamation huia, huia ; which signifies in the Arabick language, Here he is! here he is! it is he himself!
These extravagances are continued for four hours, and are only a prelude to those which are to take place the next day.
It is customary for the governor of Jerusalem to be present at this singular scene. A sophia is prepared for him in the gallery set apart for spectators, where he admits, together with his courtiers, all European travellers.
On this occasion the other oriental Christians, who have separated from the Romish church, may be seen amidst the Greek schismatics. In their hands they hold wax tapers, painted of different colours, in order to kindle them at the sacred fire, which is about to descend.
A strict search is in the mean time made throughout every part of the church; and all the lamps are extinguished, to prevent the doubts and suspicions of unbelieving miscreants.
The Copts, the Greeks, the Armenians, and the Syrians, walk in procession together, and with no less noise and tumult than is observed during the preceding ceremonies. When this is finished, the bi-
shop of the Greeks, and the patriarch of the Armenians, enter the chapel of the sepulchre, the doors of which they carefully shut, and place a guard of Turks at them, to keep the people at a distance.
The loud cries, combat, and all the other extravagances, are then repeated to such a degree, that the janissaries are obliged to check the confusion with their sticks.
At length the two lateral doors of the chapel are opened together; and the sacred fire is seen shining in the hands of the two ministers who present it to the people.
Their hearts are then transported with joy; they hasten to light their tapers, shew them to the spectators in the gallery, exclaiming, a miracle! a miracle! and each congratulating the other, on being once more thought worthy of divine favour. They embrace one another with great affection, shed tears of joy, and by every possible demonstration endeavour to express their gratitude towards Heaven. Some carry their folly so far as to burn their flesh by extinguishing a taper against their breasts, to sanctify more efficaciously, as they say, their hearts, their minds, and their souls. A second procession is afterwards made, by way of returning thanks, and each returns to his home.
We find, therefore, that here, as well as elsewhere, the priests sport with the credulity of the people; but I have no occasion to explain their motives. It may be readily guessed that, if they were not well paid, they would not give themselves the trouble to perform a miracle.
The governor derives also considerable advantage from this deception. The permission which he grants for the performance of the ceremony, brings him more than all his other revenues, because it draws to Jerusalem Greek and Armenian pilgrims from every part of the Levant.
To double the usual sum, the governors often pretend to be incredulous, and request to be admitted into the chapel where the sacred fire descends.
The patriarch, who comprehends what this means, gives notice to the richest people of the sect, who do not hesitate to submit to an imposition, in order to purchase the governor's faith.
The reason given by the priests for refusing to admit the governor is, that Heaven would not consent to perform a miracle in the presence of an unbeliever.
It is necessary to bribe the Janissaries to be silent, for as they are posted on guard near the doors of the chapel, they can easily distinguish the sound of a flint and steel, and perceive the smell of sulphur.
The two priests experienced once a very agreeable accident. At the moment when the doors were opened, the crowd, pressing forwards too eagerly to obtain the sacred fire, overturned the two wax candles, which were both extinguished together. A ready excuse, however, extricated them from their embarrassment: "Heaven" cried they "does not hear us, propter mulieres menstruantes in sancto templo tunc existentes. "
Having asked several Greeks to tell me the reason of that violent running, which precedes the arrival of the sacred fire, I received different answers. One told me that it was to engage the attention of Heaven, which is attracted only by prayers accompanied by noise. It is, said another, to warm the place from which the sacred fire is to issue. We imitate, observed the greater part of them, the custom of our fathers, who have taught us to put unlimited confidence in our priests, as the representatives of the true God. From this I plainly perceived that the Greeks are so ignorant, as not to know whether the pretended sacred fire comes from Heaven or from the earth.
I likewise interrogated the most enlightened of this sect; who told me, with a good deal of address, that it does not belong to man to attempt to explain miracles.
If we believe the Greek priests, this divine favour, of which no doubt can be entertained, is a striking proof of the excellence of their communion. But may we not object to the Greeks that the Armenians and the Copts, whom they treat as heretics, participate in the same advantage? Inveterate enemies to each other, the ministers of these three sects unite, in appearance, at the ceremony of the sacred fire. This momentary reconciliation is produced by the general interest of all: if separate, they would each be obliged to pay to the governor, for permission to perform the ceremony, a sum as great as that which they give in conjunction.
These priests carry their deception so far, as to endeavour to persuade the people, that the sacred fire does not burn those who are in a state of grace. They rub their hands therefore with a kind of liquid, which secures them from being burnt on the first approach of fire, and by these means sustain no injury from touching the flame of the tapers. Their proselytes are very fond of following their example; but as they are not acquainted with the recipe, they often scorch their fingers and their faces: the consequence is, that, as the priests appear to enjoy the grace of God exclusively, they are more respected and better paid.
The privilege of producing and distributing the sacred fire, belonged formerly to the Armenians only; but the Greeks made such considerable offers to the governor, that they were permitted to join with the Armenians.
The sum which each of the ministers gains by this annual miracle, is estimated at five sequins. The people dispute with one another the honour of lighting the first taper; but it always falls to the lot of the richest.
It is not precisely known at what period this ceremony began to be practised. We find only that mention is made of it in the Ecclesiastical Annals of Baronius; and the following are the words which he puts in the mouth of Urban I. who engaged the people to attempt to conquer the Holy Land. "It was in this place that Christ died for us; it is here that he was buried; it is here that, in remembrance of his passion, he causes a divine fire to descend on his tomb, by which all the extinguished lamps are soon lighted. Will you then suffer the infidels to remain in possession of this miraculous treasure?" I am astonished how a people could believe that infidels obtained from Heaven the favour of a miracle.
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.
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 unliquidated, 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.
CAMPBELL AND JOHNSON,
INFORM the publick, that they have purchased the Stock in Trade of Mr. John Staples, a few doors below the Vendue Store, of Mr. Marks, in Main-Street, where they mean to carry on the business of
Windsor Chair Making & Painting, in the neatest manner. They are always supplied with Windsor Chairs of every description, which they will sell on reasonable terms as any other in Norfolk.—Orders from the country particularly attended to. October 23.
NORFOLK RACES,
Will commence on the 24th Monday in November.
1st day—for 3 years old Cols, that never won a Purse or Sweepstake of more than 200 dollars, with 85lbs. on each, one mile heats, 40 dollars entrance, play or pay; the subscription to be kept open until the 20th instant. The costs intended to run, must be particularly described to the subscriber, as no exchange of bags will be allowed.
2d day—the Ladies Purse of 100 dollars, one mile heats, with catches, entrance 10 dollars. The horse that wins the first three heats, will be entitled to this purse. Ninety yards will distance. 20 minutes allowed to rest.
3d day—a purse of 400 dollars, four mile heats, entrance 25 dollars, weight for age, 150lbs. on the aged Horse.
4th day—a Give-and-take Sweepstake, two mile heats, entrance 50 dollars.
5th day—a purse of 200 dollars, two mile heats, entrance 15 dollars, weight for age.
6th day—a Handy-Cap Purse of 150 dollars, will be proposed. The rules and regulations will be established on the 24 day's running.
* * No boy will be allowed to ride unless dressed with a jockey cap, silk jacket and half-boots—stables and litter found for race horses gratis—prize of all descriptions will be paid at cost. Gentlemen who will run for the four mile heats at these races, and let the subscriber know of their coming 8 or 10 days before, their groom and boys shall have their board gratis.
R. H. Coche.
October 9.
NOW LANDING
From on board the Brig Maria, Robert Hutton, master, from Bourdeaux,
30 Pipes Old COGNAC BRANDY, fit for immediate use.
211 Hhds. CLARET, fit for the West India Market.
100 Cases, do. do. 50 do. Vin de Grave. 500 DEMIJOHNS.
2 Trunks of Silk Stockings, Silk and Kid Gloves and Fans. For sale by
William Pennock.
Sept. 1.
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK.
ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK.
Robert Gibson.
July 17, 1804.
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from Kingston,
12 Hhds. } PRIME SUGARS; 4 Barrels, } 23 Tierces, } 38 Barrels, } 13 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.
Will be landed this day on Newton's Wharf, from on board the Schooner Ann Eliza, Capt. Small, from Aux-Cayes,
75,000 wt. GREEN COFFEE. For sale by
Wilson, Cunningham & Co.
August 21.
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.
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.
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Roba & Betsy, Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Alma, Capt. Stover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cupping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket Instruments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch, Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops. Those who favour us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and laid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CHESTS made up as usual. Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete,
PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. Frederick Heermann & Son.
July 17.
Wanted to hire by the year,
An active Negro or Mulatto Man, who has a good character for sobriety, docility, and attention. Enquire at the office of the Ledger.
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. 100 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. 50 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wool Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti 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.
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and America, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all persons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and important losses it has paid, in consequence of the extensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America to such sufferers as have had the prudence to protect their property, by insurance.—The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfilled their extensive engagements, have unequivocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Britain. July 31.
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.
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, Ruthery's Wharf.
August 14.
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 PUBLICK LEDGER. Philadelphia, July 23.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays,
BY JOHN COWPER & GEORGE L. GRAY. OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE.
Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.