Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-04-04 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
[VOL. V.
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 4, 1809.
NO. 105.]
FOR CHARTER.  The Ship BELL SAVAGE, Reuben Jones, master, now lying in Hampton Roads, burthen 325 tons, will carry about 450 bbls. tobacco—This excellent Ship is in complete order, and can be ready to take on board a cargo very soon.
ALSO,  The Ship NANCY, William Noyes, master, burthen 190 tons, will carry about 200 hogsheads tobacco, or 1750 bbls. flour; this Ship is almost new, double decked, and in fine order. A cargo of grain or flour will be preferred. Apply to  RICHARD BLOW. March 31.
For SAVANNAH.  The Schooner ESTHER, Captain Small, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage apply to  Martin Fisk, March 31.
Who has For Sale, 1000 bushels Black Eyed PEAS, 300 kegs LARD, in prime order. March 31.
For Freight or Charter,  The American Brig ELIZA, Henry Brown, Master; burthen 200 hogsheads, now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the master, or  C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20.
For CHARTER,  The Fine Copper Fastened Ship POCAHONTAS, Christopher Tompkins, Master; burthen 380 tons or 430 hogsheads, ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to  Wilson & Cunningham. March 18.
For Sale, on our wharf.  15000 bushels blown SALT, principally afloat. 6000 ditto coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto. Liverpool, filled. 136 bags St. Domingo COFFEE, 7 bbls do SUG R, 44 bbls do do 65 bbls St. Kitt's SUGAR, 87 bbls do do 56 bbls do do MOLASSES, 52 bbls Jamaica COFFEE, 24 do do SUGAR, 121 bags PIMENTO, 380 boxes brown Havana SUGARS, 23 bags do do COFFEE, 27000 feet MAHOGANY, 5 ton LOGWOOD, 3 do BRAZIL ETTO, 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE, well assorted. 10 bbls Havana MOLASSES, 10 pipes L P MADEIRA, 20 cases superior CLARET, 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM.  Domestic. 1000 hogsheads TOBACCO, 100 barrels FORK, 100 do. TACK, 100 do. PITCH, 200 do. Superior FLOUR, 50 do. WHISKEY, UPLAND COTTON.  C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter,  The Ship ELIZA, burthen 420 hogsheads Tobacco. March 16.
FOR SALE.  A fine new Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, or 100 tons burthen, will finish rigging in a few days.  ALSO,  The HULL and SPARS, of one about the same size, of similar construction.  ALSO,  A full built SCHOONER, of 129 tons, or 1100 barrels; the above vessels now lying at Gorham's wharf.  ALSO,  A New Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, of 120 tons burthen, now on the stocks, will be launched in a week.  ALSO,  A VESSEL, of 240 tons, of very superior materials and construction, building in Mathews, and can be launched in three weeks. For terms apply to  Wilson & Cunningham. March 6.
FOR CHARTER,  The Ship CLEOPATRA, John Johnson, master, burthen 376 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. This Ship is almost new and remarkably well built—Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber,  William Penock.  Who has still unengaged,  The Ships Jane, Industry, and Courtney.  And offers for Sale,  10,000 cubick feet of Pitch PINE Savannah TIMBER, 25 to 35 feet long, and 12 to 15 inches square, 50,000 Rough Hogshead STAVES, 17,000 Drawn Pipe do. 40 Casks HOOKS and THIMBLES, 16 Hogsheads very fine Old TOBACCO, and 93 Boxes Castile SOAP. March 20.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
For Sale, or Freight to New-York, The fine new Pilot-built Brig  PATRIOT, Richard Pitt, Master, burthen about 180 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to  Wilson & Cunningham. February 23.
FOR CHARTER,  The Ship General Colburn, burthen 250 tons—A fine new vessel.
The Ship POCAHONTAS, Burthen 400 tons.
AND  The Ship ARIADNE, Burthen 350 tons—The two latter are also new vessels, and copper fastened.  Moses Myers. March 20.
NOTICE.  The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders in the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, will be held at the Eagle Tavern in Norfolk, on Monday the 1st day of May next, at which time and place a punctilious attendance of the Stockholders is requested. Richard Blow, William Cummack, F. Whittle, } Directors. W. Herron, Robert Maitland, } t1stM March 31.
Just Received,  A parcel of very superior Muscovado SUGAR and best GREEN COFFEE, A few boxes Havana brown SUGAR, and 150 barrels WHISKEY—For Sale by  Wilson & Cunningham. March 31.
Patent Cut-Nails and Loaf Sugar.  This day landing from the Schooner Jane, Capt. Jackson, from Philadelphia, 150 casks Patent CUT-NAILS, 4d, 5d, 8, 10, 12d, 20, and 25d, of a superior quality to any yet offered for sale at this market; they being made lengthways the iron, they can be used for every purpose that wrought nails are, and at reduced prices—These nails are worthy the attention of buyers. 100 barrels labelled LOAF SUGAR, of a superior quality—For Sale by  Martin Fisk.  Who has also landing from the Schooner Esther, Capt. Small, from Boston, 50 bbls. prime No. 1 NEW BEEF, 20 boxes fresh No. 1 Chocolate for family use, 25 do do 2 do. 10 kegs Ginger, 10 dozen Spades  In Store, and afloat, 750 bbls. choice fresh sup. FLOUR, 100 do. do do fine do. 50 do. superfine, of a superior quality for family use 100 do. choice Baltimore Rye Whiskey, 4 pipes do. Gin, A few bbls. Grenada Rum; 10 bbls N E do. March 31.
Charles H. Simmons, PURPOSES opening a SCHOOL on Wednesday the 5th April next, at No. 5, Free-Mason Street, near Church Street; where will be taught, a plain, useful course of Education adapted to the usual transactions in business, at five dollars per quarter: The more advanced branches of English Literature, at six. In both departments, Grammar, and epistolatory correspondence will be included, as without a tolerable knowledge of these acquirements, it is impracticable either to read, or write, with facility, elegance, or propriety. March 31.
FOR SALE,  1700 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 180 do. fine do. 75 do. Ship Stuff—All fresh ground, 700 barrels of which is afloat and warranted of superior quality, Alexandria inspection, 1700 wt. choice Green Coffee, in barrels and bags, 239 boxes wt. and brown Cuba Sugar, 55 barrels Rye Whiskey, 16 hogsheads prime Petersburg Tobacco, 50 barrels Herrings, 5 tiers Rice, 100 barrels Prime New York, expected per the Jane, from New York. Apply to  Francis Smith, or D. Sanford. March 29.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar.  20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE, 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. For Sale on reasonable terms by  Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. March 22.
SALT.  A quantity of coarse SALT, suited for the fisheries, on board the Ship Jeanie.  And  Liverpool Blown SALT, on board the Ship Highlander, for sale on accommodating terms, taken from alongside.  Robert Dickson. March 20.
PATENT ILLUMINATORS,  OR  Sky-Lights for Shipping, &c. Giving a more general Light than the common Sky-Light, with one half the expense; and are equally applicable to the state-room, steerage and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck. Apply to  E. Sturtevant, Agent. March 10.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of  ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms,  That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware Houses, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair.  Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk; And the following Property in Norfolk,  Two good Fire-Proof Warehouses on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6  Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated Apply to  John Granbery. September 14.
FOR SALE,  40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 120,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 200 boxes Havana brown SUGAR, 30 do. do. white do. 600 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT, 150 sacks Liverpool do. 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 15 cases QUENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHECKS and LISTADOES, 40 box a CASTILE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM.  James Young. March 16.
For Sale, Afloat, 705 barrels Superfine } FLOUR, 345 do. Fine } 644 bushels BRAN, SALT loose and in sacks, by  A. Maclure. March 3.
FOR SALE In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come alongside,  15,000 bushels of CORN, 2000 do. do. white, 30 bales Cotton.  Also,  4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do. Jamaica do. 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few cases excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections  GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9.
NOTICE.  As I am obliged, by the low state of my health, to decline carrying on business, I will sell my STOCK on hand, consisting of SALEABLE GROCERIES, which will be an object worth the attention of any person wishing to commence the Grocery Business, as I am inclined to sell the whole on reasonable terms. The purchaser may also obtain the Store now occupied by me, on a reasonable rent from Mr. John McHaffie, which is well calculated for extensive business, being fitted for a Store and Dwelling-House, and inferior to no stand in the place. I earnestly request those indebted to me to settle their accounts as soon as possible, so as to enable me to discharge my debts.  ANGUS MARTIN. February 23.
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from on board the British Brig Point Shares, from Havana,  239 boxes SUGARS, 87 hogsheads } Prime Muscovado Sugar, 14 barrels } 112 bags GREEN COFFEE—For Sale by  Moses Myers. March 3.
Twenty Dollars For the apprehension of SAM, a negro man the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mistress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of those places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly.  John Tyler. Richmond, March 16.
REMOVAL.  The Subscriber informs his friends and the publick that he has removed his  Saddle and Harness Manufactory, from No. 22, to No. 11, Church-street, where he continues to make all kinds of SADDLES, COACH and GIG HARNESS, CAPS and HOLSTERS, and generally all other articles belonging to his profession. He returns his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has received, and hopes from the superiority of his work, to merit a continuance of their custom, and from the publick he expects that additional encouragement (only) which superior workmanship deserves, and he warrants the workmanship of all articles made in his shop to be far superior to any done in Norfolk, and at least equal to any in the United States. As the times have become difficult, it will be necessary for the future, that the cash should come when the work goes out in all cases; the total impossibility of collecting outstanding debts renders this regulation indispensable, it will therefore be strictly adhered to.  JOHN SIMPSON. March 10.
NOTICE.  THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolves on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorized to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 5.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly, have entered into Co partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of  ARMISTEAD & KELLY. January 16.
TAKE NOTICE,  That we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES of the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is at, viz. B. No. 2082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800—dollars 50 C. 3320, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 50 E. 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 812, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F. 1688, dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk. A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterfeits of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us.  MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10.
BANK NOTES LOST. R. No. 805, U. S. Office Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, payable to Robert Taylor, President, or bearer, and dated 7th October, 1808, for dollars. 100 S. 842, ditto 7th October, 1808, for 100 G. 901, ditto 6th January, 1804, for 50 Dollars 250 I do certify that the Notes mentioned in the foregoing list, were on the 5th instant enclosed by Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, under cover, sealed with the initials V. L. W. on red wax, and directed to "Doctor Eliza Hall, Fredericksburg," that the letter was put into the package for Fredericksburg, which was made up the previous night; but the mail not arriving, the bundle (at Mr. Wormeley's request) remained unopened till morning, when the package was tied and put into the portmanteau, which was, in the presence of Mr. Wormeley, locked and delivered to the carrier.  John Chew, P. M. Urbanna, 26th February, 1809.
Middlesex, ss. JOHN CHEW, this day made oath before me, a magistrate for said county, to the truth of the above certificate, in due form. Given under my hand the 3d March, 1809.  Henry Heffernan. Any person to whom the above Notes, or any of them may be offered, is requested to stop them, and give information to Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, of Urbanna, Dr. Eliza Hall, of Fredericksburg, or  Warren Ashley. March 6.
FOR SALE,  The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo, D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf.  John Granbery. January 23.
For Sale, by the Subscriber,  50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 20,000 Superfine Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 230 quarter barrels CRACKERS  Also,  400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME.  Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD of superior quality for family use. Feb. 13.
FOR RENT.  A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer.  Also,  That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dyke, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.  Also,  A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to  James Tucker. August 15.
A BARGAIN OFFERED,  In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the country, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other has heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to James Robinson, or John Read, who reside in the neighbourhood.  Tully Robinson. Dec. 7.
MACKINDER & WHITE, Offer for Sale for Cash on approved Notes,  2,500 barrels NAVAL STORES, 3,300 bushels coarse SALT, 2,500 bushels INDIAN CORN, 1,250 barrels Superfine FLOUR, 130 bales Georgia Upland COTTON, 28 do. New-Orleans do. 100 barrels Smithfield and Carolina PORK, 54 crates well assorted EARTHENWARE, 40 chests and 20 boxes Hyson & Young Hyson TEA.  ALSO,  A general assortment of Dry Goods. September 27.
Dollars Reward. Strayed a white and brown COW, with short horns and legs. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give information so that she can be recovered. Apply to the Printer. March 22.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 4, 1809.
In our paper of Friday, we announced that Robert B. Taylor, Esq. had consented to be a candidate for the next Congress, for this district. The election commenced yesterday in the county of Princess-Ann. The following is a correct statement of the poll.
Table with 2 columns: Candidate/Category, Votes. Includes: Robert B. Taylor (193), Thomas Newton (136), Majority for Taylor (57), The Polls for a Senator for this District stood (James W. Murdaugh 141, Samuel Marsh 132, Joseph Godwin 47), For two Delegates for the County of Princess-Ann (Edward H. Mosely 268, Anthony Walke 173, William Holt 131, William Boush, jun. 54).
The two first are elected. The result of this election for a representative in congress, has been equally pleasing and unexpected to the friends of Mr. Taylor. It is not now more than four days since this gentleman's intentions were notified in the county, and yet under this great disadvantage, the people of Princess-Ann, determined on a change of men, thereby indicating a desire for a change of measures.
The most sanguine of Mr. Taylor's friends had never looked beyond an even vote in this county, while his opponents calculated upon two votes to one in favour of Mr. Newton. We think the election of Mr. Taylor is now certain, but his friends ought not to relax in their exertions, because a large majority is always desirable, and gives confidence and importance to the successful candidate.
Our fellow-citizens of Nansemond, will next exercise their rights in this highly important election. To some of our readers who do not reside in Virginia, it may not be amiss to remark that none but free holders vote at a county election.
TOTAL DISCOMFITURE OF THE SPANISH PATRIOTS.
It is with real concern, that we now inform the friends of freedom and national independence, that the Spanish nation has fallen under the dominion of the Napoleon dynasty. We have not been able to procure any papers, but we have learned the following very interesting particulars, brought by his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war Rosamond, captain Walker in 41 days from England, arrived yesterday in Hampton Roads.
The British army had been engaged in some severe battles, in one of which Sir JOHN MOORE, the commander in chief was killed. Sir DAVID BAIRD the second in command lost an arm; General ANS- WERTH is also killed, with great loss of other officers and men. The remainder of the army reached Coruna, where it embarked with the artillery, baggage, &c. and had actually arrived in England, before the Rosamond sailed.
We further learn that what led to these disastrous events, was the treachery of CASTANOS, and another Spanish general (not Blake) who actually went over to the French in a critical juncture, with a view to betray the British army into the hands of Napoleon, which nothing but its great courage and perseverance prevented.
Joseph Buonaparte had returned to Madrid, from whence addresses from all quarters were coming in to him. The fate of Saragossa, we have not learned, but expect from the general complexion of this gloomy intelligence, that it has fallen, with its brave commander and garrison, with the rest of the nation—the Junta, and persons most obnoxious to the French were at Cadiz, but as to the course meant to be pursued, we have not distinctly understood. The British fleet was at Cadiz, and it is supposed that the fleets of Spain and France in that port, with the Junta, will quit Cadiz under the protection of the British fleet. NAPOLEON, had returned to Paris, and accounts of his arrival there were received in England before the Rosamond sailed.
These are the general particulars which we have learned, and are given to our readers as we have received them.
In the Rosamond came passenger CHARLES OAKLEY, Esq. secretary of the Legation of his Britannic Majesty to the United States.
Since the above article was in type, we have gathered some further particulars, received by the Rosamond. There had been no general action between the French and British armies; the former harassing the latter in their retreat. The day preceding the embarkation of the British army, was that on which they suffered most, on the heights near Coruna, and where Sir John Moore and General A. S. Walker was killed. The former lived about eight or nine hours after being wounded. It was notified in the House of Commons, that the whole number lost in the Spanish expedition, did not exceed eight thousand killed, wounded, and missing.
It is stated that the disasters in Spain, had produced no change in the popularity of the ministers.—We further understand that Saragossa had not surrendered, and that Catalonia, and the southern provinces, with Andalusia, still adhered to the patriotick cause.
An expedition of 15,000 British troops were preparing for Cadiz, which place cannot be taken by land.
We hear nothing of American affairs. There are dispatches from Mr. Pinkney for our government, by this vessel.
FOR THE LEDGER. To BURWELL BASSETT, Esq. Late Member of the House of Representatives of the United States.
We have seen in the Publick Ledger a few queries
put to you as a legislator, and to attack you in this double way by putting a few more, will appear like cowardice, but as mere appearances, are not to be placed in competition with our rights, we shall proceed to inform you, that the awful and alarming situation of our country at present, the approaching election to be held on this Shore for a representative to congress, being informed that you offer your service again for that important office, and having the offer of a man whose sentiments we prefer, are circumstances that impel us to add a few more queries to those from York district, as it is highly necessary that the people should have the fullest information of the conduct of their respective representatives, as the only means by which they can support wisdom and independence, in their publick councils.
Mr. EYRE (who offers to serve us) is a man easy in his worldly possessions, rich in the love of his neighbours and acquaintance, a friend to the liberties and happiness of the people, correct in his judgment, firm in his decisions, possessing an independent mind not to be biased by party or selfish motives, unambitious of office or executive preferment, and a supporter of the union and independence of the states. Such is the known character of Mr. EYRE, and the man we wish to represent us. How far your conduct stands consistent as a legislator, will appear with your answer to the following queries.
We shall make no remarks on your vote when in the Senate of this State, as it has been already done by a freeholder from York district; but we wish to know how it is, that you so often advocate one thing to your constituents, and vote for another in your official seat.
In your corresponding letters to this Shore, you say, "It is highly desirable that the people should be possessed of the fullest information relative to our foreign affairs. Do your votes in congress accord with these sentiments? Did you not vote against Mr. Quincy's motion requesting the President to communicate to congress, the dispatches received by this government from our ministers at England and France? also against publishing Champagny's letter to Armstrong, in which Buonaparte plainly manifested his tyrannical disposition towards us, and this too after congress had been sitting near five months?
When on this shore, last July in Drummond, on the first day of court at Mr. John Sneads tavern where a number of freeholders were condemning the embargo, and expressing their abhorrence of its consequences; did you not say to them by way of giving your sentiments, "those who want the embargo to continue must not vote for me, those who want to pay high taxes must not vote for me." Did these expressions accord with your votes in congress? Or have your votes in congress accorded with these expressions? had you not previously to this, voted for the embargo measure in every instance? and had you not voted against a motion made Mr. Livermore to consider the expediency of raising the embargo? and have you not since these expressions returned to congress, and there supported the embargo in all its various shapes? while the sufferings, the prayers and the loud cry of the people were, "take it off, take it off!" have you not opposed, or treated with contempt, their just and humble petitions for relief? have you not voted for an enforcing act, designed not only to continue the embargo, but to enforce it by military power, (at Executive caprice) with certain additions and restrictions, that will now prevent us from carrying our corn or wheat to mill, if the mill most convenient to us should stand on the seaside of our peninsula, and the collector from any private dislike, should choose to suspect us?—On a motion made by Mr. Nicholas to repeal the embargo, did you not vote for the indefinite postponement of its considerations, in a small minority of twenty-nine out of one hundred and twenty-two? and did you not attend a caucus held in the city of Washington for considering the expediency of raising the embargo, where you appeared for its continuance in a pitiable minority of two?
In your letters to this shore of December last you say, "the country is so situated now, that the only alternatives are embargo with non-intercourse, or war, and as the lesser evil you should choose the former." But have you not voted for Mr. Jackson's motion to invade the British territories, and for Mr. Blount's motion requesting the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal, both of which are tantamount to war?
Strange proceedings indeed! Will not a war require money to support it? have you not told us you are not to tax the people (or to that amount)? and have you not clearly manifested your disposition to destroy commerce, our grand source of revenue? do not the documents from the treasury convince you that we have but little money there? by what means therefore can you calculate on carrying on a war? We cannot see any, except it be by borrowing money; and we hope you do not calculate on that, as we should deem it a proceeding void of wisdom, independence and economy, calculated to save appearances for the present, at the expense of our future happiness, and the independence and perhaps the freedom of our children.
The sovereign people, sir, have a right thus to scrutinize your conduct as a legislator, and to demand an explanation of the same. For as long as the above circumstances remain on our minds, supported by such testimony as we have of their being facts, we shall view them as proceeding from motives repugnant and hostile to the interest, the liberty, the honour and independence of Americans, and more particularly to the Eastern Shore.
EASTERN SHOREMAN. To the Freeholders of the York District, Virginia.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, The period being nearly arrived at which you are to choose a representative to the congress of the United States, one of your fellow-citizens, whose interests are similar to your own, presumes to address you on the subject of the choice of a man to that im-
portant office. In making that selection, I solicit you to make a fair and candid investigation of the political principles of the different parties which the candidates advocate, and likewise an investigation of the official conduct of the candidates themselves; and you will thereby be enabled to select that candidate whose conduct will probably be most conducive to the general welfare of the United States.
It is, no doubt, known to you that John Eyre, esq. of Northampton, & Burwell Basset, esq. your present representative, are candidates; and it is as well known to you, that Mr. Eyre is of that political party which is denominated federalists, and that Mr. Basset is of opposite politics.
On viewing the situation of our country at the commencement of the Federal administration under general Washington, we find that we were assailed by difficulties and dangers on every side; but the genius of Washington, soaring above all the difficulties by which he was surrounded, found means to compose all our differences with foreign nations, to extend our commerce to every clime, by which we exchanged our surplus productions with foreign nations for those articles which we wanted, and he left his country in the enjoyment of peace, liberty and plenty. When Washington ruled, the same dignified conduct was observed towards every foreign nation, and in the enjoyment of tranquility, it was his maxim to be prepared for war, as the most probable way to preserve the inestimable blessings of peace.
When Adams came to the administration, he followed the examples of his predecessor, and our country continued to increase with a rapidity unparalleled in the annals of nations.
When Jefferson commenced his career, he found his country in peace, respected in the eyes of the nations of Europe, and the commerce of the United States extended over every sea, with a prospering navy for its support. But now mark the melancholy contrast. Our nation degraded in the eyes of Europe, our navy nearly annihilated, our country involved in difficulties with every powerful nation of Europe, fifteen millions of dollars given for an useless country, the boundaries of which are unknown; our commerce destroyed by our own injudicious laws; and to cover the whole, the enforcing embargo law passed the 9th of January 1809, strikes at your very liberties; it gives the president orders, through the secretary of the treasury, the force of laws, and your dwelling houses may be searched and your money seized at the mere caprice of a collector for violating a law of the existence of which you were uninformed.
After having thus taken a cursory view of the acts of the different administrations, let us turn our attention for a moment, to the Candidates themselves.
Mr. Eyre was for several years a member of the senate of this state, and he there performed the duties of his office with firmness and integrity, and his most violent political opponents dare not utter a word unfavourable to his character. His only crime is that of Federalism.
But whether we view Mr. Basset in the senate of this state, or in the congress of the United States, we have ample cause of complaint. In the senate of Virginia, we see him oppressing you by increasing the size of your Congressional district, already too large, in order to prevent you from sending a federalist to congress; and in the congress he is one of the most certain followers of presidential precepts, he advocated every embargo act, he opposed its partial removal, he advocated the execrable enforcing act, and indeed every act of Mr. Basset appears fraught with a determination to support the president in all his measures.
The authenticity of these assertions, Fellow-Citizens, depends not on my word alone for proof. A slight attention to political occurrences will have convinced you all of their correctness.
I cannot but hope that, with this view of facts before you, you will testify your resentment for the conduct of one of the candidates while in the senate of this state, that you will prove your preference for the acts of the federal administrations, and that, at the ensuing election, you will vote for the man who pursues the principles of the immortal Washington.
POLYBIUS. Eastern Shore, March 25, 1809.
DIED, in Northampton County, on Tuesday last, Mrs. GRACE EYRE, relict of the late William Eyre, Esq. of that county. This amiable lady, has for several years sustained life, under the pressure of a lingering complaint, which precluded any hope of recovery; the sweetness of her disposition, remained unchanged during this long trial, and prepared herself and her friends, for the awful event, which has closed her mortal career.
PHILADELPHIA, March 25.
In consequence of orders from the governor of this state, an armed detachment from the Philadelphia militia was yesterday morning posted in the front and rear of the property of the late David Rittenhouse, esq. (situate on the north-west corner of Arch and Seventh-streets) to protect his representatives from the operation of a process directed to be issued against them by the supreme court of the United States!
On Friday morning last, the armed detachment of militia ordered out by the governor, to protect the representatives of the late David Rittenhouse, Esq. against the process of the supreme court of the United States, was posted in front of the property, N. W. corner of Arch and Seventh streets; and on Saturday last, the marshal of the district, John Smith, Esq. with two deputies, made an attempt to arrest the two ladies, executrices to the estate of Mr. Rittenhouse, at the suit of Gideon Olmstead, when he was stopped by one of the guard of the detachment under the command of col. Bright and capt. Rush. Ordered out by governor Snyder to resist the United States' process. The sentinel presented his bayonet to the marshal's breast; and informed him he could not be permitted to enter the house. On a signal the whole detachment assembled, when the marshal read his commission, and the process of the court, when he was told by the commanding officer, that he
should be resisted at the expense of his life. He was again driven back, when he told them they were committing high treason against the United States. He then retired, without accomplishing his object.
In the District Court of the United States, in and for the District of Pennsylvania. FRIDAY, 24th March, 1809.
In the matter of Gideon Olmstead and others vs
The surviving Executrices of David Rittenhouse, esq. deceased.
After granting the motion made by the libellants' counsel for process of arrest against the respondents, his honour, Judge Peters made the following observations:
Having performed my bounden duty by obeying the instructions of the supreme court of the United States in directing the process required in this cause, I have done with the case, thue far . I do not mean to enter into any controversies, on this very unpleasant subject, relative to this court, or myself, either with the government of the state, or any of my fellow citizens. This would be going out of my duty, and violating my private inclinations. Having with integrity of intention and according to the best of my judgment through the course of these proceedings, discharged official duties not of my seeking, but unavoidably thrown upon me; I am perfectly indifferent about what is said as to myself personally, by uninformed or prejudiced men either in or out of the legislature. But there is an unfounded charge made against the candid disposition and conduct, as well as the impartiality and prudent discretion incumbent on this court; which, though not strictly within my judicial obligations to notice, it would be affectation in me to say I do not observe with sincere regret. In a report of a committee of the honourable house of representatives of this commonwealth, in Olmstead's case there are these words—"When it is said that the state of Pennsylvania vana forbore to assert its title while the suit was pending, let it be forever remembered that the "state of Pennsylvania had no notice." "
The state of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive term, embracing much. But the governor, on every occasion, and the attorney general, often, as I was constantly led to believe, had repeated notice during the pendency of the suit, not only through the real party respondents, but on one occasion [and one is sufficient to repeal this charge if there were no others] the attorney general came into court accompanied by the counsel for the respondents, and it was desired by the latter in his presence, that no prolatum should be had until the meeting of the legislature; and this request was granted. The reason assigned for this request was, that the delay would enable the governor, to whom intelligence was then agreed to be given, to lay the matter before the legislature; if he thought proper so to do. Several months passed away thereafter, and the court had no information of any step being taken by or on behalf of the state. It is well known to those who practice here, that cases depending for months in this court (where most of the very numerous causes are dispatched in half a month, and often in much less time) are few—and are marked with uncommon circumstances and indulgences. A considerable part of the succeeding session of assembly was permitted to elapse; and the court was uninformed of, nor did there appear that, any communication was made to the legislature; though such communications are generally made at the opening of the legislative sessions. However mistaken I may be deemed to have been, I had the impression that nothing was at that time, intended to be done, by or on behalf of the state in this court; and it appears by all subsequent occurrences, that this opinion was correct. Notices were repeatedly given of days and times appointed for hearing, or other steps necessary in the cause. The counsel for the respondents always paid respect to them by personal attendance; but candidly avowed their intention to lie by, and take no active measures, farther than they had done, by filing the answers, and other papers which appeared in the proceedings. This court never considered the state as a party; and this opinion is now confirmed by that of the supreme tribunal, whose judgment alone it is bound to respect. Under this view of the case any direct notice from the court, or by its order, would have been highly improper.—The respondents in the suit, who looked to the state for indemnity, were the only proper persons from whom information to the state could pass; and every lawyer who knows that it was legally, as well as prudentially, incumbent on them to give such information. Their counsel repeatedly informed me that they had so done; and knowing their truth and integrity, I have no doubt it was done. This statement is made to show that the court, tho' not legally bound so to do, did not hastily or disrespectfully come to its final decision, without giving those administering the affairs of the state every opportunity of enlightening the mind of the court on the merits, and stating their claims, for its consideration, before the decree; which, being then pressed for by the libellants, the court had no legal justification to delay or refuse. After the decree, the state through their proper officer or counsel had every opportunity of filing a suggestion on the point of jurisdiction, which is never too late; and may be done after judgment as well as before, and "the suis would be still depends ing. "
That they had early "notice" of the decree, appears by the message of the governor and the proceedings of the legislature. Yet years passed away and no step was taken to bring the case under the decision of the superior tribunal of the United States—though this was a situation in which the governor, when the Chief Justice, expressed a strong desire it should be placed. A suggestion on the part of the state would neither have compromised its dignity, nor its alleged rights. The United States and most of the nations of Europe through their publick agents, have filed suggestions in this court. And it never has been deemed, by any body, a concession either of their dignity or their rights. I do not mention these views of the subject with intention, in this place and on this account, to censure the state or its officers. They had a right to judge for themselves.—But it is a duty I owe to the station I hold, to oppose a true state of facts to misconceptions and misrepresentations. And it is to be much lamented that those here observed upon, are not singular, in this unfortunate case. Under these impressions, I had hoped a delay of execution would give time for a favourable change, and be justified by the event. And if the state did not enter into any of the proceedings here, it was not owing to want of opportunity or notice.
The Supreme Court of the United States were fully warranted in saying (which I remark because I transmitted to them the proceedings of this court) that "while this suit was depending the state forbore to assert its title." And the committee who mistakenly averred, with an apparent view to account for its not so doing, that "the state of Pennsylvania had no Notice," were, no doubt, uninformed of the facts. If direct notice from this court, or immediate communication from me to the executive, or legislature, was understood to be proper it could not be expected, on any legal or reasonable ground. The court, from a conviction of its impropriety, never enters, nor ever will engage, in any correspondence or intercourse, in its judicial capacity, with other branches even of the national government, on the subject of suits depending here. Much less will

it enter into such correspondence with governments of states; tho' for them it entertains every degree of official respect. The Judge, in his private capacity, never has practised, nor ever will hold correspondence of this nature.
This account is given so much at large, with the sole motive of repelling an unfounded assertion, which with whatever object it may have been made, implicates the conduct of a court of the nation; in a case which may become one of national concern.
In this event it will be of general importance; however small is that of the individual who exercises the judicial functions of this court. It is on this consideration that, in my place, and in the presence of those who know their verity, I have made these declarations. If they are out of the common course of judicial proceeding, so is the case and occasion which have given rise to them.
BOSTON, March 23.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
Since our last statement, we have been favoured with accounts from the North-Western part of New-Hampshire, which present a considerable addition to the previous returns of votes. The statement of the whole number, already received, as given in counties, is as follows:
   Counties. Towns. Smith. Langdon.     Rockingham, 46 3653 4484   Stratford, 28 2656 2711   Hillsborough, 39 3028 3655   Cheshire, 31 3542 2203   Grafton, &c. 97 2437 1195   171 15316 14248  
Majority for Mr. Smith, 1168.
There are about 208 towns in the state; and the principal part of those not heard from are small, and being also remote from the scenes of democratical faction and intrigue, are expected to give a handsome additional majority of federal votes.
The Senate consists of 12 members: of this number seven federalists are said to be elected. Roger Vose, Esq. of Walpole, is returned to this branch of the legislature from the 10th district.
It is confidently affirmed, that there will be a federal majority of at least 25 in the house of representatives. This tells well.
NEW-YORK, March 25.
LATEST NEWS DIRECT FROM SPAIN.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the ship Bordeaux, capt. Law, in 51 days from Cadiz, which place she left the 1st. February. Capt. Law brought no papers except one containing the affair at Saragossa (which we published yesterday) of the 22d December. He informs us verbally, that Mr. Erwing, the American charges des affaires, who was at Cadiz, had received assurances from the Junta of Seville that the American vessels at Algeciras should be released immediately; that the English army were attacked near Valadolid, and had retreated towards the mountains of Asturias, from whence they would proceed to Corrunna, (where the British fleet were on their way from Lisbon) to embark for England; and that their actual arrival at Corrunna was announced by a cutter which reached Cadiz a few days before capt. Law sailed; that no account of any battle between the French and the marquis of Romana had been received; that the English under Sir John Moore were attacked about the 15th of January, and defeated with great slaughter on both sides; and that general Blake, and the principal officers of the Spanish patriotic army had deserted to the French.
The following abstract is obligingly furnished us by the supercargo:
"Ship Bordeaux, capt. Richard Law, left Cadiz on the 1st of February. A few days before the Bordeaux sailed accounts were received of a most obstinate battle having been fought near Valadolid, between the English army, under sir John Moore and the main body of the French; after dreadful carnage on both sides an army of reserve, commanded by Buonaparte in person, arrived on the field; night closed the sanguinary conflict, and the British were forced to retreat to the mountains of Asturias.
"The captain of an English schooner which arrived at Cadiz about the same time the above accounts were received in a short passage from Corrunna, reported that the British were marching into that place when he sailed. Some transport ships were waiting for them, but that they were so closely pursued by the French, that it was apprehended part of them would be cut off, as there were not ships sufficient to receive them all. The government at Cadiz had endeavoured to suppress the foregoing accounts, and several suspected characters had been arrested for having propagated them, but they were generally believed to be too true, and the majority of the people were in consequence very much alarmed. Great exertions were made by the present government (Don Felix Jones) to render Cadiz impregnable; the Puente de Sauto, (a bridge originally constructed by the Romans, and which joined Cadiz to the continent) has been destroyed, and a great number of labourers were daily employed on the fortifications at the gates.
"It was also reported, that after the retreat of the British, a division of the French army had marched in pursuit of the marquis de la Romana, who had been somewhere in the vicinity of Valadolid, but with whom the British never had effected a junction, and who had in consequence retreated with his army with intention to join the Duke del Infantado, the latter was supposed to be in New Castile, and not far from Madrid, but the Spanish government strictly prohibit the publication of all unfavourable accounts, and it was almost impossible to obtain any correct information respecting the situation or force of the armies. A detachment of 6000 French had been within two days of Seville, but had retreated again. It was expected the government would soon remove to Cadiz.
"General Reding, by the latest accounts was at Tarragona, with 24,000 men, and another army under the marquis de Luzan, had obtained some advantages over the French in Catalonia.
"Saragossa was still defended with the most heroic valour. On the 22d December, marshals Moncey and Mortier sent a flag in and demanded a surrender of the city which was refused in the most determined manner by the intrepid Palafox."
From the Spanish Official Gazette.
SEVILLE, Jan. 11.
Dispatch from the French cabinet to that of St. James's, and the latter's answer.
The French ministry ever insolent, ever boastful, has seen its machinations defeated by his Britannick majesty's refusal to lend an ear to the insidious, iniquitous and insulting propositions of peace which Napoleon caused to be made.
The British cabinet which had sworn not to separate its interests from those of Spain, has evinced it anew, upon this critical occasion, with that generous firmness and friendship with which it comes forward for the defence of the Spanish monarchy and nation, and of the lawful supreme authority of the central board by which she is represented, and which governs in the name of our lord king Ferdinand VII. The Spaniards, who never doubted the noble and intrepid zeal with which the British government has associated with us to secure our independence and freedom against the enemy of God and man, will peruse this document with unspeakable satisfaction and gratitude.
"The undersigned has laid before the emperor his master, the note of his excellency Mr. Canning. If it were true that the calamities of war were felt no where but on the continent, there would undoubtedly be very little hope of peace. The two emperors had flattered themselves that the object of this step would not be mistaken in London. The British ministry has perhaps ascribed it to weakness, when every impartial politician will perceive, in the spirit of peace and moderation which dictated it, the character of power and true greatness. France and Russia will be able to carry on the war, so long as the British cabinet refuse to subscribe to just and equitable propositions, and they are determined to do so.
"In what light can the French government view the proposition to admit the Spanish insurgents as parties to the negotiation? What would the British government say, if it were proposed to admit the Irish catholicks? Although France had entered into no treaty with the latter, she has certain relations with them, has made them promises, and has even repeatedly sent them assistance. Is it possible, that such a proposition should be found in a note, the object of which ought to be, not to prevent, but to bring about a reconciliation and good understanding?
"England would be mistaken, if, in spite of experience, she still fancied, that she may obtain advantages on the continent over the French armies. What hopes can she entertain of success, particularly at present, that France is irrevocably united with Russia?
"The undersigned is directed to propose again the admission of all the allies of the king of England as parties to the negotiation, including him who reigns in Brazil, as well as those of Sweden and Sicily, and that the basis of the negotiation should be the uti possidetis .
"At the same time he is directed to state, that without losing sight of the unavoidable results of the power of states, it ought to be recollected, that no peace can be lasting which is not at the same time, equitable and honourable to all parties.
(Signed) CHAMPAGNY.
Paris, Nov. 23, 1808. "The undersigned, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, has laid before the king, his master, the official note transmitted to him by Mr. Champagny, under date the 28th of November.
"The undersigned has received his majesty's express command to take no notice of any of the points or expressions so highly injurious to his majesty, to his allies, and to the Spanish nation, with which is filed the official note transmitted by Mr. Champagny.
"His majesty wished to treat of peace; but of a peace which might have settled the respective interests of all the powers at war, upon the principles of equal justice; and his majesty sincerely laments that his wishes should have been disappointed.
"But his majesty is determined not to abandon the cause of the Spanish nation and of the legitimate monarchy of Spain, and the pretension of France, that the central supreme government, which acts in the name of his catholic majesty, Ferdinand VII. shall be excluded from the negotiation, is of such a nature, that it cannot be admitted by his majesty without conniving at a usurpation of which there is no precedent in the history of the world.
(Signed) GEO: CANNING. London, Office of the Foreign Department, December 9, 1808.
From Papers received at the Office of the Ledger, by the British brig Alert, in 14 days from Grenada.
WEST INDIES.
ST. GEORGE'S, (Grenada) March 18.
By the arrival of a vessel from Trinidad, on Thursday evening, a report was brought of the capture by our squadron, to windward of Barbadoes, of twenty sail of enemy's transports and armed vessels, with troops, provisions and ammunition for the French colonies. It is said that the admiral had been informed of their being expected, and having stationed a number of frigates in a very judicious manner, they fell in with the enemy, seventeen of them were captured and sent to Barbadoes, the other three ran for Martinique, and shared, no doubt, the same fate, the French colours still continue flying there, as a decoy to the enemy. We hope that a confirmation of this happy event, and a more detailed account thereof, will soon enable us to lay the particulars of this interesting intelligence before our readers without delay.
From the St. Vincent Gazette—March 15.
CONQUEST OF MARTINIQUE.
We have this day the pleasure of laying before our readers, the important communication of the surrender of Fort Bourbon, to our army, on Friday, the 24th ultimo; which cannot fail of inspiring the liveliest interest.
It appears that on the 19th, a tremendous fire was opened on it, which was kept up for four successive days and nights without the smallest intermission. On the evening of the 23d, gen. Villaret sent out a flag of truce, when immediately all firing had ceased. In consequence of Villaret's terms being pretty similar to those made by Junot in Portugal, they of course were refused; and at 8 the same evening the British commenced a dreadful cannonading, which continued the whole of that night. At seven next morning, (24th) the principal magazine blew up, and in the course of half an hour after, three white flags appeared flying on three distinct points of the fortress, when all firing had instantly ceased; and at ten o'clock that night, the capitulation was signed, and next morning ratified by Villaret. The terms appear to be as follows: "That all private property will be respected, the garrison made prisoners of war, and to be sent to the coast of France to be exchanged, which if Buonaparte declines, they are to be peremptorily sent to England, and there kept prisoners of war."
The captain general had a garrison of 3000 men when the British landed; but the military skill and intrepid valour of our army, had soon reduced them to about 2064. The fort had been plentifully supplied with excellent provisions, and had an abundance of good water; but the reason that Villaret assigns for its so speedy reduction, is the circumstance of his principal magazine having been blown up by a shell falling near it; which accident had reduced it to an almost untenable state. The fort was found in a most disarrayed appearance, and not a single foot of the surface of the battery that had not been plowed up by shots or shells falling on it; and scarce a gun that was not dismounted.
The flank companies of the 7th foot, and 2 companies of the light brigade, marched into fort Bourbon on the morning of the 25th and took possession of the works; the remainder of the British army remain still encamped. The French do not march out of the fort until transports are ready to receive them, which it is supposed will not be before the 6th or 8th inst. Captain Predie of the 90th regt. sailed with dispatches for England in the Grenade sloop of war, on Wednesday last. Fort Royal is announced to be head quarters, until his majesty's pleasure is known.
The following is a correct list of the non-commissioned officers and privates killed, wounded and missing on our side:
   5 sergeants and 110 privates killed 115   9 sergeants, 6 drummers and 376 privates wounded 391   3 privates missing 3   Total 509  
5 sergeants and 25 privates since dead.
General Moran aid-de-camp to Villaret and 2d in command, died of his wounds on the 25th ult.
We feel great pleasure in stating that the 90th regt. has had but one man killed, and that by accident, another by the fever, and 3 slightly wounded; notwithstanding the fatigue and perils they encountered.
The inhabitants throughout the island, are highly pleased with the change that has taken place, and have all returned to their houses and occupations.
The versatility of general Beckwith's genius, of his skill, his intrepidity and patience, from the period of his landing at Martinique, till the island had finally surrendered, it is impossible to give an adequate description of. The army under him, in consequence of their general deportment, and uniform gallant conduct, has received his unfeigned thanks; and what usually does not happen in those cases, not a single punishment has been inflicted for straggling or plunder, even to the minutest articles. The good or evil which might result from the termination of the expedition, would be referred to the general alone, from his rank and responsibility of it; on him every thing turned, and to his conduct every one looked; but how nobly has he brought his work to a conclusion.
We hear that he begins to meditate the invasion of Guadaloupe, which, if the case, we do not doubt he will speedily attempt it; a landing once effected by the respectable force he now has, would very soon reduce that colony; as we have heard nothing of the people that leads us to expect a powerful resistance on their part. This however we know, that the government of the island is approaching fast literally to a state of effete.
From the St. Christopher Gazette, Feb. 24.
We have the pleasing satisfaction to announce, that the prediction contained in our Gazette Extraordinary of the 14th instant, of shortly "recording an additional trophy to our naval annals," is most amply verified, though we are not yet in possession of the official accounts. We can, however, state, from unquestionable authority, that the frigate seen in the Sombrero Passage by captain Wise (who obliged us with that account) proves to be the Junon (a large) French frigate; that she is captured, and now ranks in the British navy. The circumstances of her capture, as far as they have come to our knowledge, are—That the brig which she fired into, as we before stated, was his majesty's brig Superior—That H. M. sloop Hazard engaged her, until the latter was dismasted; that she finally struck to H. M. ship Laetitia, and was ordered to Halifax to repair her damages. Our informant farther adds that captain Collier, late of the Star, but now, we believe, in the Circe has already been appointed to the command of her. This is the same frigate, that we mentioned in a former paper, to have ran on shore at the Saintes, to avoid our cruisers, but has at length (as all the naval force of the Tyrant Upstart ultimately, we trust, will) fallen into our hands.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. British brig Alert, Hatchet, 14 days from Grenada, Rum, William Dickson. Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, 6 day from Philadelphia. Brig John Adams, Shaw, 7 days from Rhode Island.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED. Ship General Colburn, Prince, Boston. Brig Virginia, Smith, Wilmington. John Adams, Shaw, Newport. Sch'r Liberty, Lewis, Philadelphia. Sloop William & Mary, Hamilton, Baltimore. Liberty, Gray, Philadelphia.
CLEARED. Ship Elizabeth, Tufts, St. Jago. Brig Virginia, Waughop, St. Bartholomews. Brazilian, Barron, BrazilSch'r Fandango, Gay, St. Bartholomews. Fair Trader, Van-Name, New-York. Sloop Eagle, Van-Name, Perth Amboy.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. At a Common Hall, summoned and held the 30th day of March, 1809.
The Chairman of the Committee appointed to wait on Mr. BAKER, late Chamberlain, for the purpose of settling the accounts of the Corporation, and receiving the money in his hands belonging to the same, reports as follows; that Mr. BAKER positively refused to settle with the committee, and denied the authority of the Common Council to appoint the same; Whereupon on motion, Resolved, That whereas Hance Baker has refused to signify his acceptance of the Office of Chamberlain, under the Ordinance of the Common-Hall, passed the 3d day of March, in the present year, and having denied the authority of the Hall to pass the same: Therefore Resolved, That this Hall, will on the 7th day of April next, proceed by ballot, to the choice of a Chamberlain of this Borough, until the first meeting of the Hall, after the general election of Common Councilmen in June next.
Copy, William Sharp, C. C. H.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
In Common Hall, March 30th, 1809.
On motion, Resolved, that publick notice be given in each of the Papers printed in this Borough, that HANCE BAKER, late Chamberlain, is no longer authorized to receive any money due, or belonging to the Corporation.
Copy, William Sharp, C. C. H.
VOCAL MUSICK.
THE SUBSCRIBER proposes to open his SCHOOL for teaching the rudiments of VOCAL MUSICK in the Episcopal Church, on Tuesday, the 4th inst. at 6 o'clock, P. M. and to be continued through the season twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 6 o'clock until sun-set, if he shall receive encouragement, at one dollar per month, payable in advance.
NATHANIEL FITZ.
FRESH SHOES, &c.
Now landing from the Schooner Esther, Ladies' Morocco TIES and SLIPS, Spring and other Heels, Gentlemen's fine and common Shoes, Childrens' Morocco and Leather do.
ALSO, One case Chillingworth's best NEEDLES, One do. Mackenzie's best warranted not to cut in the eye; 1 do. Pins, assorted, No. 3 1-2 to 6. One do. Black Thread, No. 8 to 36. A few lbs. black and coloured Sewing Silk, do. do. blue and coloured Thread, One bale blue, olive, brown, and black Cloths & Cassimores, A few groce Shoemakers' Tacks—For Sale by E. Surtevant, No. 77, Main-street.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE COPPER BOTTOMED SHIP WOODROP SIMS, Thomas J. Haynes, master, burthen 420 hogheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to Shanks & Binford. April 4.
For CHARTER, The remarkable fine SHIP FENRIETTA, John Nichols, master, burthen 280 tons, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers. April 4.
For Freight or Charter, The Strong New Sch'r. JOHN, John Haynes, Master; burthen 108 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to Richard Drummond, & Co. April 4.
THE STOCKHOLDERS In the Marine Insurance Company of N. Roll, are hereby notified that an election will be held at the Office of the said Company, on the first day of the next month (May), according to law, for the choice of Fifteen Directors, for one year, from the said first day of May. John Cowper, Sec'y. Office of the Marine Insurance Company, the 4th of April, 1809.
The business heretofore carried on under the firm of OLIVEIRA, FERNANDES, & CO. will in future be conducted under the firm of Oliveira & Sons. April 4.
FOR SALE, A small TRACT OF LAND, containing 42 acres more or less, lying on Broad-Creek, about five miles from Norfolk, formerly the property of John G. Marsden, and adjoining the tract lately owned by Capt. Vauclain. It will be sold low for cash, or 3 years credit given on good security. Apply at the Office of the Ledger. April 4.
Landing on Newton's Wharf, 20 whole } Tierces prime new RICE, 20 half } For Sale by George Raincock. April 4.
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, An active NEGRO BOY, 16 or 17 years of age, to attend a gentleman in town. Enquire at this office. April 4.
One Cent Reward.
Ranaway from the Subscriber on Wednesday the 13th Janu'y, an apprentice lad named GEORGE BRANT, about 17 or 18 years of age, of a light complexion, has remarked e'large feet; had on when he absconded, a blue jacket, trousers and check shirt. I forward all persons from having or carrying off the said apprentice. The above reward will be paid to any person for apprehending and delivering the said apprentice to the Subscriber. Beverley Bayton. Portsmouth, April 4.
Two Dollars Reward.
Ranaway from the Subscriber, on the 1st of March, an apprentice Boy, named WILLIAM KIRTLAND, about 16 years old, light complexion, light hair, blue eyes, and was born in London. I forward all masters of vessels and others from harbouring, employing, or carrying said Apprentice away, as the law will be strictly enforced against such offenders. Beverley Bayton. Portsmouth, April 4.
LANDING On Southgate and Dickson's wharf, the CARGO of the British brig Alert, 123 punch's choice Grenada RUM. For Sale by William Dickson. April 4.
2000 bushels CORN—afloat—For Sale by C. & F. Whittle. April 4.
LAST NOTICE.
WISHING to close my administration of the estate of the late William Davies, Esq. formerly collector of this port, I solicit those who have claims (if any there are) to come forward for settlement. Fortescue Whittle. April 4.
Niemeyer and Von Kapff, Offer for Sale at their Warehouse, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following
   GERMAN LINENS,     650 pieces SACKING, 35 do. SHIRT LINEN,   200 do. OZNAUBURGS and 45 do. FINE SHEETING,   TICKLENBURGS 70 do. TABLE CLOTHS,   490 do. WHITE ROLLS, 80 do. BED TICKING,   80 do. HESSIAN do. 65 do. SUIT RAYENS   30 do. FINE PLATILLAS, DUCK  
ALSO, 11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities. 110 boxes Spanish SEGARS, 40 do. Crown GLASS, 150 do. English PIPES, 5 groce empty BOTTLES, 600 do. CORKS, 100 do. Bottling WIRE, 20 groce Cowskin WHIPS, 600 do. GLUE, 100 do. Danaburg THREAD, 800 Straws half pint and gal.
And at their Store in Main-Street, Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery, and fancy Articles.
We will make bates, about 25,000 wt. of Green Coffee. March 29.
Silk, Cotton, Woollen Dying and Scouring. FRANCES BENTANS.
The widow of the late Francis Bentans, deceased, respectfully informs her late husband's customers and the publick in general, that since his death she continues to carry on the same business with the same punctuality, and occupies the same Parish-House in the county of Norfolk, within two miles of the Borough.
All orders left at the house of Thomas Knight, Han-Dress, Copcop-Street, the late residence of Francis Bentans, deceased, will be that day received, and punctually obeyed, where the charge of any article wanting to be done will be made his wa.
Williamson's Packet will sail for Alexandria on SATURDAY next. March 29.

Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an UNEXPECTED MOMENT, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this institution, and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the public.
No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified. The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
NO. I. HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
NO. II. HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS.
Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3-4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
NO. III. HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.
NO. IV. HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1-2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, or other circumstances, increase the risk: such as joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security: But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Snap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chimists, Varnish Makers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, or Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Cottonwool, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Theatres, Mills and Machinery, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazards, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
 I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for Insurance accurately described.  II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupiers; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufacturing is carried on in the premises, and which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.  III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.  IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, for interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.  V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the Premium is paid.  VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.  VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.  VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.  IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.  X. All persons insured by this Company, on any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make good, whether any and what other Insurance is made on the same property; and shall produce a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, clergyman, or clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that the fire, or they, really, and by misfortune, without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavit and certificates are produced, the Insurance shall not be payable: Also, if there appears any fraud, or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy. 
XI. In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, to be submitted to the judgment of Arbiters, indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen, the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever. XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company,
on application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required.
Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb 13
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THOMAS HOLLIDAY, against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. TAZEWELL and PETER DALEY. In Chancery. Defs.
THE defendant William Smelly not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Smelly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smelly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, -Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
Richard Gernon, against William and Anthony M. Buckley, and Shanks and Binford. In Chancery. Defs.
THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, -Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THEODORICK ARMITHEAD, against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRISTOPHER FRY. In Chancery. Defs.
THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, -Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
JOHN WALLACE, against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadelphia, and ALEXANDER MACCLURE. In Chancery. Defs.
THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander MacClure, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, -Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Hastings Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
STEPHEN G. WILLS, against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETERSON BROWN, administrators, &c. of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY. In Chancery. Defs.
THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy, -Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
A RENDEZVOUS
Is opened in Norfolk for the United States Schooner Enterprize. February 23.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health.
Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine ever yet offered to the publick for curing the Gout, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all other diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold if taken soon after its full appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, sickouts at the Stomach, severe head aches, &c. &c.
The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession.
Certificate of Mr. William Julian, carpenter and builder. No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superior merit and to afford consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will pay my case before the publick, as an incontestible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health. I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to such a state that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained. I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to try it for you. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business.
I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world. I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most effectual service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my Stomach, and continual head aches, attended with a sickness at the Stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before. As I consider your medicines to have been the means of saving my life, I solicit you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by the directions given with your invaluable medicines, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES.
MR. DYOTT, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia.
SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my Stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
MR. T. W. DYOTT. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia.
DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I wish you to publish the following:
About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectively removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
MR. DYOTT. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; and by appointment at BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg. May 23. 1aw1y
Dr. Tissot's celebrated Gout and Rheumatick Drops.
The Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, and the various disorders of the same nature, are so exquisitely painful, and so difficult to be cured, that they have justly excited the utmost stretch of medical investigation. Some professional gentlemen have excelled in one department of the sciences; others in another. Dr. Tissot particularly has long been renowned for the superiority of his prescription in chronic diseases, and the length of time which elapsed during his sole attention to the nature and effects and cure of these affections, render the medicines which he recommended of invaluable importance. The beneficial effects of these drops, have been so often experienced, and their extraordinary efficacy has been attested by witnesses so numerous and so unimpeachable, that incredulity itself cannot doubt the virtue of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops.
Large quantities have already been vend, and the sale is now become so general, and their certainty in curing the disorders of a chronic nature is so completely ascertained, that certificates of their unbounded utility are now unnecessary. Testimonies of their value, and a volume of attested cases performed by them, may be seen upon application at T. W. Dyott's genuine Drug and Patent-Medicine Warehouse, No. 11, South Second-Street, Philadelphia. The price of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, is only two dollars per bottle, with copious directions. Generous allowances made to those who buy to sell again. Of the many respectable testimonies of the effects of the above Drops, which have been received by the proprietor, we beg leave to annex the following:
Certificate of General Ridgely of Hampton.
I certify that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply to Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. Another time my wrist was affected with rheumatism to such a degree, as to render my hand for the time useless, when on application of the
fame-remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of twenty-four hours was entirely removed.
I therefore, from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. (Signed) C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
Certificate of John Gibson, Esq. one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank of Maryland.
I certify that about a year since, my foot received an injury by a fall in a few hours after it was affected with a most excruciating pain, so that I was unable to walk, with crutches. I was apprehensive that this accident would induce a severe fit of the gout, with which I had been frequently attacked. In this situation one of my friends highly recommended the a. plieston, in less than three hours the pain entirely abated, which had been so severe, as to deprive me of sleep for several nights. By a few further applications, a perfect cure was effected. I have frequently since in other cases, both used them myself, and recommended them to others with invariable success. (Signed) JOHN GIBSON.
Certificate of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
I, Mary Taylor, No. 135, Plumb Street, Philadelphia, aged upwards of seventy years, having been afflicted with very violent rheumatick pains for more than eight years, being recommended to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatick Drops, on only using half a bottle every rheumatick affection was completely removed, and I have continued free from all pain ever since; as witness my hand. MARY TAYLOR.
The above drops are sold wholesale and retail only by BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co. Norfolk.
ALSO, DR. ROBERTSON'S Patent Stomachick Wine Bitters.
Celebrated and well known for their superior qualities in restoring weak constitutions, destroying Worms, cleansing and strengthening, giving a proper tone to the Stomach, and increasing the appetite—a frequent use of them is a certain preventative against those complaints so common in the spring and fall. Such as a terminating fevers, agues, autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c. &c. They are particularly serviceable to those who make long sea voyages, and are exposed to unhealthy climates, as a powerful preventative against contagious disorders.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Patent Water-Proof Brunswick Blacking, prepared with oil, which softens, preserves, and beautifies the leather. Words cannot set forth its just praise, nor can it transcend what titles be truly known, but by experience; it is especially calculated for, and particularly recommended to sportsmen and gentlemen who are exposed much to the wet—Alto for cleaning Harness, as it will effectually prevent the water from penetrating, preserve the leather from cracking, and render it supple and pleasant to the very last, giving it also a beautiful jet black gloss, a proof of which may be seen at the warehouse.
The above Blacking is prepared and sold only by T. W. DYOTT, at his Medical Warehouse, No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia; sold also by his appointment, at BONSAL, CONRAD, & Co's Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S, Petersburg.
Where also may be had, The IMPERIAL WASH,
And new invented LIQUID, For taking out stains, and preserving the quality and colour of saddles, and tops of boots. May 20. 1aw1y
At a Meeting of the Proprietors of the Dismal Swamp Company, held at Williamsburg on the 19th ultimo, a Dividend of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS on each quarter share was declared; which sum to be paid by a draught from the Managers upon their agent at Suffolk, after the first of March next; proper vouchers of the right of the claimants being produced, and subject to any discount the company may have against the claimants.
A Meeting of the Company is to be held annually at Suffolk on the first Tuesday in May, and it is requested the Proprietors will be punctual in their attendance, either personally or by their attorneys.
William Nelson, John Bracken, Corbin Griffin, Jas. Henderson, Managers. February 2d. 1aw3m
JOHN PENDRED'S
Boot and Shoe Manufactory, No. 70, MAIN-STREET.
The publick are respectfully informed, that he has furnished himself with a quantity of the choicest materials in his line of business, and has in his employ some of the best workmen in the borough, and having been long experienced in the business himself, his factory will not be conducted by proxy; he therefore hopes to merit the patronage of the gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, and assures them that no pains shall be wanting on his part to give satisfaction to those who favour him with their commands.
N. B. Orders for Double Backstraps, single do. and Copsacks, executed with the greatest dispatch. August 1.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory. SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Opposite the Market, (westward) has received by captain Hand, from Philadelphia, a quantity of the
Highest Priced Boot Legs, Vamps, Tops, and other Materials, for his Factory—He has also Seal Leather, which has been in tan seven years; with these, the best workmen he can get, and the greatest care and punctuality, he believes the people of this place and its vicinity, may be as well served as by any factory in the union. His Stock at present is as good as this country can furnish, and he intends to use no other kind, the price of course must be higher, and when the Boots go the money must come, having found in a number of instances that a few days means six or twelve months, and an application even then for the money is ample cause of enmity.
He has on hand a large assortment of BOOTS and SHOES.
ALSO, SALT, LONDON PORTER, &c. &c.
Fresh SHOES from New-York for Ladies, of red, green, and black Morocco, with 1, 2, and 3 ties.
JOURNEYMEN WANTED.
The best Boot and Shoe Makers, not only such as can, but such as will do the best work in all cases, may meet with as much encouragement in my factory, as in any in this state, for any state in the union north of this. October 3. tf
SPANISH HIDES.
One Thousand SPANISH HIDES.—For Sale, by Wm. Plume, & Co. January 23.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.