Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-12-08 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER  CINTHIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 1806.
[NO. 62.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION
FOR LONDON, The good Ship Charles Carter , to sail in twenty days, having three fourths of her cargo ready to go on board. For freight or passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Who give Cash for rough hhd. STAVES; delivered on board said ship at Lee's wharf. Nov. 28. 3w
FOR CHARLESTON, The fine fast-sailing new Ship MOSES BROWN ,—Russell, master, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or Nov. 24. tf MOSES MYERS.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson.
Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted; 12 casks white Wine Vinegar. November 14. tf
FOR LONDON, The good Ship MONTICELLO , John Drysedale, master, having a considerable part of her cargo engaged, will be im- mediately despatched. For freight of the balance, apply to R. Mait- land & Christian, Petersburg, or Robert Maitland, & Co.
Wanted —Rough hhd. and bbl. STAVES, for which cash will be given. Apply as above. November 12. 4w
The Ship SHEFFIELD, for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton on moderate terms.—Apply to Nov. 7. tf JOSIAH COWPER.
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD , John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having el- egant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. tf Josiah Cowper.
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY , Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness for the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London.—Ap- ply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Petersburg, or to T. & W. A. Armitstead. October 10. tf 245
For SALE, The Schooner MARY , burthen 100 hogheads. Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary , Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf 102
We want a freight of Tobacco, for the Ship JULIA , Captain Vickery, to a port in France, bur- then 350 hogheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA , William Daggett, Master, 400 hogheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle.
Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 128
181 punch. high proof Jam Rum; 6 do. Antigua do. 2 hhd. retailing Molasses; 50 hhd. 35 bbls. 22 bags prime Jamaica Coffee; 14 hhd. 50 bbls. do. Sugar, 50 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, now fit for use, 50 cases Claret; 20 do. Olives, Anchovies, and Fruits in Brandy; 6 do. Hermitage; 4000 buth. 1f. of May Salt —All of the above articles are offered for sale by the sub- scribers on their wharf. C. & F. Whittle.
A Freight of TOBACCO is wanted for the remarkable fine American Ship AMIALE ANTONIETTE , Capt. Williams. Apply as above. November 10. 8t
For KINGSTON, (Jam.) The British Ship Dunrobin Castle , John Cooper, master, mounting 12 guns, with men answerable, and having a considerable part of her cargo engaged, will be despatched by the 25th inst. For freight or passage apply to Robert Dickson. 1000 Sacks SALT, for sale low. Dec. 1. 8t
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The American Ship Minerva , Captain Moffat, burthen 300 tons, or 400 hhd. to- bacco; will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to Mr. Alexander Leckie, Portsmouth, or THOMAS WILLOCK. Dec. 1. tf
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, the fast sail- ing new Schooner THREE FRIENDS , captain Sears, burthen 100 tons—A freight to the West- Indies would be preferred. For terms apply to the master on board, or FISK & CATLETT.
Who have for Sale on board said vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron; 1 do. German Steel, 120 barrels No. 1 & 2 Beef; 40 casks Sherry Wine, 12 bales India Cotton, assorted, 100 boxes Chocolate and Spermaceti Candles, 1000 wt. white Ginger in the root; 15 trunks Suits affected, 200 sides Leather; an invoice of Dry Goods suitable for the cotton, which will be sold very low. Nov. 10. tf
For CHARLESTON, The Sch er  ELIZA , Capt. Blair, will sail in 10 days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or William Nelson. December 6. 3t
SUGAR & FLOUR. LANDING this day from on board the Sloop Cay Maria, from New-York, 20 hhd. prime SUGARS 300 barrels superfine FLOUR a float. Dec. 6. 3t James Herron.
For RENT, AND possession given the 1st January, two WARE-HOUSES on Commerce-street wharf.—Apply to Dec. 6. tf William Plume, & Co.
List of Wight County, to wit, November Court 1806.
Henry Fanning, complainant, against Oliver Cocke and Thomas Fanning, defts. } In Chancery. The Defendant Oliver Cocke not having entered his ap- pearance and given security according to the Act of the Gen- eral Assembly and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his Attor- ney, it is ordered, that the said defendant Cocke appear here at February Court next, and answer the complainant's bill; and a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Publick Ledger , in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months suc- cessively, and also posted at the front-door of the Court-House of this County.—And be it further ordered, that the defend- ant Thomas Fanning, retain the amount acknowledged by him in his answer to be in his hands, until the further or- der of this Court. A Copy, Teste, Nath l Young, c. c.
French Boarding School. MRS. GORLIER, respectfully informs the La- dies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and Portsmouth, that she has lately opened a Boarding-School for Young Ladies, where all the useful and agreeable branches of Education will be taught to them according to the direction of their parents; in par- ticular, Orthography, Geography, Arithmetic, some ele- ments of History, all sorts of Needle Work and Embroidery, Music (Piano Forte) and Drawing. Those parents who will trust their children to Mrs. G. may rely upon as much care and attention as they have a right to expect. Day Scholars will be received in the said School on mod- erate terms. More particulars and the terms may be known by apply- ing to Mrs. Gorlier, No. 1, Bermuda-street. December 3. 3t
One Hundred Dollars Reward. LOST on Saturday the 29th ultimo, a Red Mo- rocco POCKET-BOOK, containing the following Notes and fundry other Papers, viz. Abraham Water's Note, for $ 715 J. & Israel Miller's do. 172 50 One United States Bank Note 200 One do. do do do. 20 Clarisse J. Primet's receipt for 113 25 Whoever will return the same with its contents shall receive the above reward, by applying at the Bar of the Exchange Coffee-House. Dec. 3. 4t
Sugar and Raisins. LANDING this day on our wharf from on board the Schooner Carlton —132 hhd. 5 tierces, 3 barrels prime SUGARS.—And from on board Sloop Katy Maria , 100 kegs Malaga RAISINS, all of which we will dispose of on liberal terms and long cre- dit. C. F. Whittle. December 3. tf
Grenada Rum & Molasses. THIS Day landing on Murray's wharf, from the Ship Minerva , captain Moffat—200 puncheons Grenada RUM; 20 hogheads choice retailing MOLASSES.— For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & co. IN STORE—A parcel of excellent Green Coffee; cask and box Raisins, Grapes, &c. Dec. 3. 3w
Sugar, Coffee, and Wine. FORTY hhd. Surinam Sugars; 50,000 lb. prime Green Coffee; Madeira Wine in pipes, hogheads and quar- ter casks.—For Sale by James Dykes, & co. Dec. 3. 3t
FISK & CATLETT, HAVE for Sale—20 hhd. choice Antigua Rum; 4 do. old Jamaica Spirits; 20 pipes Hollands Gin; 5 do. Country do.; 20 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 20 barrels Whiskey; 10 hhd. prime Sugars; Pennington's Loaf Sugar, in hhd. and barrels; 300 boxes fresh Bloom Raisins; 6 frails Almonds. Dec. 3. tf
NEW YORK. SIXTY barrels New-York inspection.—For sale by Dec. 3. tf William Pennock.
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
Patent Shot, &c. TEN tons Patent Shot, assorted sizes—also, 15 bales Kendal Cottons and Kenseys.—For sale by Richard & John Taylor. Dec. 1. 1m
German Winter GOODS. I have just received on consignment a large variety of the following Articles, to be sold on low terms for Cash or approved Bills, viz. Milled Stockings, 70 boxes Window Glass, Faded Gloves, 160 do. 1st qual. Segars, Caps and Mitts, 6 barrels Glue, Children's Stockings, 1 cask Waffle Irons, Half do. 1 case Scarlet Flannel for Fulled Carpet Socks, Saddles, Travelling Socks, &c. 1 do. Fowling Pieces and Pistols. Also, at reduced prices. 3 bales Gurrachs, 1 do. Bafas, 1 case Velvet Ribbons and 9 boxes half pint Tumblers, Lace, 50 gross empty Bottles, Bottle cases and Looking- 1 case Watch Crystals. Glasses, And a complete assortment of German Linen. And on hand, 13,000 Bags, Apply to John C. Niemeyer. Who will take in barter for German Linens, About 200 hogheads of Tobacco STEMS, sound- ly packed in hhd. to contain about 1000 lb. nett. November 28. tf
FROM A LONDON PAPER. REMARKABLE PROPHECY. Relative to the French Revolution.
In the propensity of the human mind to ascribe to itself the power of prophecy, and to endeavour to remove that veil with which futurity is fortunate- ly enveloped, have principally originated in the nu- merous predictions which are now renewed, and some of which are read with interest. There is in particular, no want of such as relate to the great ca- tastrophe in France. Nostrodamus has had an ab- undance of followers. Among these, the well- known French writer, Cazotte, is eminently distin- guished. His prophecy of the French revolution is much more precise and explicit than oracles of this kind in general are. It has made its appearance in a new literary publication of select works of the celebrated Lasharpe, reviewed in No. 1. of the Liter- ary Panorama .—Though reason naturally excites a distrust of such visions and predictions, yet the reputation of the narrator demands some attention to the prophetic effusions which he himself heard from the lips of Cazotte.
It appears to me, says the aged Academician, as though it had happened but yesterday, and yet the circumstance took place in 1788. We were sitting at table, principally members of the Academy, with one of our colleagues. The company was numerous; it consisted of courtiers, men of letters, and others. We partook of a superb dinner. At the dessert, the Malvoisie and Cape wines had elevated the gaiety of the company to such a degree, that it could scarcely be restrained within any bounds. Cham- fort had read to us some of his graceless and licen- tious tales, and yet the ladies who were present, had not, as usual, had recourse to their fans.—Many im- pious jests were launched against religion; one read passages from Voltaire's Pucell , amid universal plu- dits; a second rose, and with a full bumper in his hand, exclaimed—"Yes, Gentlemen, I am as sure that there is no God, as I am certain that Homer was a blockhead!" A third admired the revolution which Voltaire had effected in the empire of the sci- ences—"That great man," cried he, "gave the tone to his age; he is read as generally in every anti- chamber, as in the superb apartments of our most illustrious men." One of the guests related, with a hearty laugh, that his hair-dresser had said to him in good earnest—"Look you Sir, though I am but a poor fellow, I concern myself as little about relig- ion as the grandest of you gentlemen." It was the general opinion, that a political revolution would soon arrive, and that fanaticism must give way to the philosophic spirit of the times. They wished happiness to those whose age still allowed them to cherish the hope of witnessing this great work.
Only one individual of the party appeared to with- hold his applause from our conversation: he merely laughed now and then at our enthusiasm. This was Cazotte, an eccentric, but an amiable man. He at length broke silence, and said, with the utmost gravity, "Make yourselves easy, gentlemen, you will live to see this great and sublime revolution which you so anxiously desire.—Yes, I repeat that you will live to see it." "That may be," rejoined one of the company; "a man may not be a wizard to foretell any thing of that sort. Agreed; but it requires more than a common head to know what is to fol- low. Do you know what will be the consequence of this revolution, and what will become of you all, during it?" Well, let us hear then," said Condorcet, with a sarcastic smile. "You, M. de Condorcet, will die in prison, and by poison, which you will take to escape the hands of the executioner. So great will be the happiness of this revolutionary era, that people will carry their dose constantly with them in their pocket."
The whole table was convulsed with laughter— "M. Cazotte," said one of the guests, "this story which you have been telling, is not near so pleasing as your Diabole Amoureux (an uncommonly entertain- ing novel, by M. Cazotte). But how do you come by prisons, poison, and executioners? What have these to do with reason and philosophy?" "'Tis in the very name of philosophy," answered Cazotte, "in the name of liberty and humanity, that reason will rule in the manner I predict; it will be the ex- press reign of reason; for to her alone will altars be erected throughout all France, and the other tem- ples will be shut up." "Upon my soul," interrupt- ed Chamfort, bursting into a contemptuous laugh, "you Cazotte will not be one of the priests that will perform the worship of reason." "I hope not, but you, M. de Chamfort, will be one of the most worth- y; for you will open your veins with a razor, but you will not die till several months afterwards."— The company looked at each other, and the laugh- ter became still louder. "You, M. de Vicq d'Azyr, will open six veins, one after the other, in a fit of the gout, and die the same night. As for you, Messrs. Nicholai, Bailly and Malesherbes, you will all three die on the scaffold." "Thank God!" cried Roucher, "it appears as if the speaker was determined to wreak all his vengeance on the academy; he has dispatched the academicians in a terrible way, but as I am not one of their number, he will surely be mer- ciful to me." "You? no, you too, like the others will expire on the scaffold." "He must have con- spired," was now the universal cry, "to exterminate us all together." "No I have not,"—are we then to be conquered by the Turks and Tartars? and—"By no means; as I have already said, you will then live under the sway of reason and philosophy alone; those of whom you may expect such treatment, are nothing but philosophers, who, like yourselves will have nothing in their mouths but reason and philo- sophy." "The company now whispered to each o- ther, "it is plain that he is a perfect fool; he al- ways strives to appear eccentric in his jokes." "That may be, said Chamfort, "but this humouris-
should be more cheerful; his stories smell to strong- ly of the gallows. But, tell me, Cazotte, when are all these things to happen?" "Scarcely six years will have elapsed, before all that I predict will be accomplished." "That, is wonderful!" at length exclaimed Lasharpe, "and am I to make no figure in all these scenes?" "You, sir, are destined for one of their most extraordinary wonders. You will be- come a christian." The room shook with violent and universal peals of laughter. "Well," cried Chamfort, "I am easy if we are not to be despatch- ed till Lasharpe has become a Christian. At that rate we shall never die." "We women come off the best," observed the Duchess de Grammont, as we pass for nothing at all in this revolution. I mean not to say that we shall have no hand in it, but, it is admitted, that our sex—"Your sex, ma- dam, will not, in that case, protect you; it will a- vail you nothing, that you refrain from interme- dling; you will be treated without distinction, like us men." "What say you M. Cazotte? that must certainly be the end of the world." "That I know not; but this I know perfectly well, that you, ma- dame la Duchesse, will be conveyed in the execu- tioner's cart, in company with many other ladies, with your hands tied behind your backs." "At any rate then," said the Duchess, "I shall be al- lowed a carriage covered with black cloth." "No, madam; ladies of still higher rank than yourself will be drawn in a cart, with their hands tied be- hind them." "Ladies of higher rank? who can they be?" "The princesses of the blood royal? of still higher rank than—" Here the company was in visible emotion; a deep gloom overspread the master of the house, and they felt that the joke had been carried too far. Madame de Grammont, in order to bring back the conversation to a more a- greeable tone, contented herself with observing "they will, however, let me have a confessor?" "No, ma- dam, nobody will have any; the last condemned person to whom it will be allowed as a favour will be—" He paused a moment—will be the king of France."
The host rose abruptly from the table, and his example was followed by all his guests. He went up to M. Cazotte, your gloomy fancies have lasted too long: you go too far; you might commit your- self and the whole company." Cazotte took his hat, and was about to retire without saying a word. Madame de Grammont, who always avoided every thing like gravity, detained him, saying, "Dear Mr. Prophet, we have listened long enough to your prophecies concerning us, but you have not said a word about yourself." Cazotte paused for some time; his eyes were bedimmed with tears. "Have you, madam, ever read the siege of Jerusalem, by the historian Josephus." "Undoubtedly, who is there but has? But continue as though I had not." "Well, then, madam, during this siege, a man went for seven successive days round the ramparts of the city, in the face of the besieging Romans, and of the besieged Jews, incessantly crying, with a voice of thunder, "Woe to thee, Jerusalem!" On the sev- enth day, he exclaimed, "Woe to thee, Jerusalem, woe to myself!" and, at the same moment, a prodig- ious stone, discharged by the enemy's machines, dash- ed him to pieces." After this answer, Cazotte bow- ed and withdrew.
Let the reader open the history of the revolution, and he will find how, and in what day, the events announced in 1788 were accomplished in the year 1792, 3 and 4. Lasharpe, as is well known, escaped, but the atrocities of the revolution, which he look- ed upon as the consequence of what was denominated philosophy, made such an impression upon him, that in his last years, he became one of the most zealous defenders of that religion which he had be- fore so furiously attacked.
Five Dollars Reward. TAKEN from a-long side the Schooner Swift , at Southgate's wharf, on Saturday night, a BOAT, 12 feet long, nearly new, varnish bottom, painted inside of a dark lead colour, carvel built. The above reward will be given for the said Boat delivered on board said Schooner, to Joseph Seward. December 1. 3
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At Private Sale, 10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 50 tierces Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar. 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glassware, 3 bales Gurrachs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 3 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Cheeks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 5-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Caddars; 1 box brown Flatillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaes; 1 do. 7-8 1/4 Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Muffin, 1 do. Thickflats and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun.
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We had the pleasure of presenting our readers with the President's message in an extra paper issued yesterday, upon which we are not inclined at present to offer any particular remarks. It would have afforded us in common with our fellow citizens much pleasure to have perceived that all our foreign relations were in a sure train of adjustment. Respecting them the President speaks with the caution, which it is necessary to observe when noticing negotiations that are depending. We think however that it may be inferred that our differences with Great Britain are in a state that promises speedy adjustment. Upon other parts of the message, we may hereafter offer some observations.
Colonel Burr, it is said is on his way to Washington, having been discharged by the District Court of Kentucky. Every thing relative to this gentleman appears enveloped in so much mystery, that it is idle to hazard any conjecture respecting him; but it is hardly to be presumed that the President would have issued a Proclamation in which Col. Burr is evidently designated, and that a prosecution should have been instituted at the instance of the Government against him, without some reason to suppose that he was agitating measures against the peace of the country. At the same time it is no more than justice to believe col Burr innocent until he has been proved guilty. How far it may be right to proceed against col. Burr upon supposition only, we shall not undertake to determine. Although we consider the Proclamation of the President as a measure of prudence, as he had received the information which it states, we have not forgotten the clamour raised by the Republican party, when General Washington issued a similar proclamation, at the commencement of hostilities between France and the Combined Powers.
In addition to the foreign intelligence which we have already published received by the ship Francis, from Liverpool, we are enabled to add further details extracted from Baltimore papers received by Captain Gray's packet.
Every thing confirms us in the certainty, that hostilities commenced in a very few days subsequent to the date of our last advices, and of which we may daily expect details.
His honour Brockholst Livingston, esq. has been appointed by the president as associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, in place of Judge Paterson, deceased.
AARON BURR.
From a Lexington (K.) paper of Nov. 8.
Motion in the Federal court of Kentucky district, against Aaron Burr, esq. late vice-president of the United States for crimes of high misdemeanors.
On Wednesday, about noon, on the 5th inst. J. H. Davies, esq. attorney of the United States for the above district, rose, and addressing the court, said that he had a motion to make of the utmost magnitude and extraordinary nature, and which regarded the welfare of the union at large. That the unhappy state of his health alone had prevented him from making it on the first day of the term. That he should ground his motion on an affidavit, which he would present to the court. He then made oath to the following affidavit:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Kentucky District, Set.
J. H. Davies, attorney for the said U. States, in and for said district, upon his corporal oath, doth depose and say, that the deponent is informed and doth verily believe, that a certain Aaron Burr, esq. late vice-president of the United States, for several months past, hath been and is now engaged in preparing, and setting on foot, and in providing and preparing the means for a military expedition and enterprise within this district, for the purpose of descending the Ohio and Mississippi therewith, and making war upon the subjects of the king of Spain, who are in a state of peace with the people of these United States. To wit: on the provinces of Mexico, on the westwardly side of Louisiana, which appertain and belong to the king of Spain, an European prince with whom the United States are at peace.
And said deponent further saith, that he is informed, and fully believes, that the above charge can be, and will be fully substantiated by evidence, provided this honourable court will grant compulsory process to bring in witnesses to testify thereto.
And the deponent further saith, that he is informed, and verily believes, that the agents and emissaries of the said Burr, have purchased up, and are continuing to purchase large stores of provisions, as if for an army; which the said Burr seems to conceal in great mystery from the people at large, his purposes and projects; while the minds of the good people of this district seem agitated with the current rumour that a military expedition against some neighbouring power is preparing by said Burr.
Wherefore, said attorney, on behalf of the United States, prays that due process issue to compel the personal appearance of the said Aaron Burr in this court; and also of such witnesses as may be necessary on behalf of the said United States; and that this honourable court will duly recognize the said Aaron Burr, to answer such charges as may be preferred against him in the premises; and in the mean time, that he desist and refrain from all further preparation and proceeding in the said armament within the said United States, or the territories or dependencies thereof.
J. H. DAVIES, A. U. S.
Having read this affidavit, the attorney proceeded in the following words:
The present subject has much engaged my mind. The case made out is only as to the expedition against Mexico, but I have information on which I can rely, that all the western territories are the next object of the scheme: and finally all the region of the Ohio is calculated as falling into the vortex of the new proposed revolution.—What the practicability of this scheme is, I will not say; but certainly any progress in it might cost our country much blood and treasure to undo; and at the least, great publick agitation must be expected.
I am determined to use every effort in my power, as an officer and as a man, to prevent and defeat it.
Having made this affidavit myself, I shall make no comments on its sufficiency.
In cases of felony the affidavit must be positive, as to a felony actually committed; but in a misdemeanor of this nature, where the sole object of the law is prevention, such an oath cannot be required; the thing must rest on behalf as to the main point of guilt.
I could easily prove positively the purchase of supplies of various kinds, but this is no offence. Mr. Burr may purchase supplies—he may import arms—he may engage men, which I am told he has actually begun; yet all these things being proved make no offence; neither can proof of the declarations of his known confidants, of which abundance might be had, attach guilt to him; it is the design, the intent with which he makes these preparations, that constitute his misdemeanor.
There must be a great exertion of supposition to imagine a case in which positive proof of the illegal design can be had; it must rest in information and belief.
The court ought, therefore, to issue a warrant or capias for the accused, and examine witnesses, when the court will be able to decide whether Mr. Burr, should be bound to good behaviour on the premises, or recognized to appear here and answer an indictment.
His honour judge Innes declined, on account of the importance of the question, to give an opinion without taking time for consideration. This opinion he did not deliver until this morning about eleven, which opinion went to overrule the motion of the attorney of the U. States, on the ground,
1st. That the court was not invested with power: 2d. If the court were, that the evidence was not sufficient.
The attorney then moved for a warrant, to summon a grand jury, before whom he was to prefer an indictment against col. Burr. This the court immediately granted; and a warrant was given to col. Crockett, the marshal of the district, for that purpose. The judge ordered his opinion to be entered on the records. A copy of it, therefore, shall be obtained and published in an extra half sheet in the beginning of the week, with the further proceedings of the court on this important question.
1 o'Clock. After the names of the grand jury were called, colonel Burr entered, attended by H. Clay, Esq. as his counsel, and after having seated himself a few minutes, rose and addressed the court in concise and impressive terms. He stated that he had been upon the eve of his departure from Lexington, when he was informed that his name had been mentioned with reproach in the court, that he made it his business to hasten to this place, and present himself before the court for investigation, with several other observations which we shall publish at length in our next. At present we can only say, that the grand jury were ordered to attend on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
INTERESTING.
Some further particulars of col. Burr's treason.
Various insinuations have appeared concerning the movements of Col. Burr. We have heard a statement from general Eaton, now in town, which he gave in a considerable circle with no injunctions of secrecy; as follows:
That early last winter, at the city of Washington, colonel Burr opened to him a project of revolutionizing the western country; separating it from the union; establishing a monarchy there, of which he was to be the head; organizing a force on the Mississippi, and extending conquest to Mexico; and proposed to give him (Eaton) a distinguished military command. E. felt indignant at the proposition, considering it an insult to his honour; but thought better to conceal his feelings than to manifest his resentment: and he suffered Burr to betray his whole scheme. Burr had the preceding season made a tour through the western country; had procured accurate charts of every important position on the waters of the Mississippi, and of the country extending to Mexico; had formed an intercourse with sundry influential foreigners in the Spanish territory, and together with some persons of influence on the Ohio and Mississippi, had fixed on a plan of operations.
Burr painted to E. the injury he had suffered from certain observations which had been made on the floor of the house of representatives, concerning his operations in Africa, and from the delays of government in adjusting his claims for expenditures on the coast. Here was an opportunity to indemnify himself. A separation of the union would eventually take place and that country become independent of the Atlantic states. It was a right they inherited from constitution—and nature had situated them peculiarly for the enjoyment of it. The present moment favoured the measure. There was no energy in the government to be dreaded—and the divisions of political opinions throughout the country was a circumstance of which he should profit. There were very many enterprising men among us, who aspired to some thing beyond the dull pursuits of civil life, and who would volunteer to this project. And the vast territory which offered to adventurers, and the mines of Mexico would bring strength to his standard from all quarters. He did not doubt but that inducements might be offered to the army to embark with him. Double pay and double rations—a prospect of plunder and the ambition of achievement would do much with garrison soldiers.
Mr. Eaton satisfied himself that Burr was resolute in the project, and put himself on expedient to defeat his views without exposing facts. He accordingly waited on the president, and used the freedom to mention Mr. Burr as a suitable person to conduct our negotiations at London or Madrid. The president seemed to express an apprehension that the confidence was too high. E. thought Burr, when put on his honour, would act with fidelity—
his capacities were unquestionable—and signified that if he remained in this country he would become dangerous. The president did not understand the insinuation. E. expressed himself plainly, that if Burr were not disposed of, we should, within eighteen months have an insurrection if not a revolution on the waters of the Mississippi. The president said "he had too much confidence in the information, integrity and attachment to the union of the people of that country to admit apprehension of the kind." No further conversation was had here on the subject. But E. took leave, waited on two or three gentlemen of congress, and detailed the whole plan of Burr. They all agreed that the fellow deserved hanging: but thought the project too chimerical, and Burr's circumstances too desperate to give it the merit of serious consideration.—E. said nor heard no more of the affair till he was accidentally informed of Burr's movements on the Ohio, when he spoke publicly of the facts.
Within a few weeks a letter was received by a young fellow in Brimsfield from his friend at Marietta, stating that col. Burr had, by his agents, contracted for the building at that place of 15 or 20 boats constructed for the navigation of those waters—and that he had offered commissions to sundry enterprising young men of that vicinity, for a secret expedition, which promised great advantages to that country. As the foregoing statement was examined by gen. Eaton before it went to press, the publick will now be relieved from their suspense on this subject.
A friend of gen. Eaton, on hearing this detail, asked him how Burr (in case he should extricate himself) would receive the exposure of these facts? He answered 'As he pleases. I never solicited Burr's friendship nor his confidence.—He ought to have known me better than to suppose me sufficiently abject to become the instrument of his ambition. And he ought to have known himself better, than to flatter himself possessed of capacities to seduce me to an act of treason.'
CONGRESS.
SENATE.
MONDAY, December 1.
Nineteen members being present, and forming a quorum of the Senate, the Vice President of the United States (Mr. Clinton) took the Chair.
(For the course of business, see our Journal of the proceeding of the House of Representatives.)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, December 1.
About noon the speaker took the chair.
The Clerk having called over the names of the members, eighty-nine appeared to be present.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the legislature of the territory of Orleans, transmitting the credential of Daniel Clarke, elected a delegate from that territory.
The credentials of William A. Burwell, elected a representative of the state of Virginia, in the place of Christopher Clark, resigned, was read.
Whereupon Mr. Clarke and Mr. Burwell, having been qualified to support the constitution of the U. States, took their seats.
On motion of Mr. Dawson,
Resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate, to inform them that a quorum of the house are assembled, and are ready to proceed to business.
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Otis, their secretary, informing the house, that they had formed a quorum and were ready to proceed to business.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, the house came to the following resolution,
Resolved, That a committee be appointed on the part of this house, to join with such committee, as may be appointed by the Senate, to wait on the President of the United States, and to inform him that a quorum of the two houses are assembled, and are ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make.
Messrs. Dawson and G. W. Campbell were appointed the committee. A message from the Senate was received, stating they had adopted a similar resolution, and had appointed Messrs. Mitchell and Stone, a committee on their part.
Mr. Sloan laid on the table a resolution, so to alter the rules of the house that the standing committees shall in future be chosen by ballot, and that committees shall be called over by the Speaker every Monday.
This motion, according to the rules of the house, was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Elliot moved that the house should proceed to appoint its several standing committees.
Mr. Speaker observed that while the motion made by Mr. Sloan was pending, he did not consider it in order to take up the motion last made.
On the suggestion of Mr. Alston that the object of the mover might be obtained in a different way, Mr. Sloan withdrew for the present his motion.
Mr. Alston then moved that the standing committees should be appointed by ballot.
Mr. J. Clay moved to strike out the words "by ballot." This motion was supported by Mr. J. Clay—and opposed by Mr. Alston and Mr. Sloan.
The motion to strike out was carried—Ayes 44—Nocs 42—when the motion to appoint the committees was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. J. Clay a resolution was adopted, directing the clerk to supply each member with the usual number of newspapers.
Mr. Dawson, from the committee appointed for that purpose, reported that they had waited upon the President, and received for answer that he would make a communication to the two houses tomorrow, at 12 o'clock.—Adjourned.
TUESDAY, December 2.
This day at 12 o'clock, the President of the United States communicated, by Mr. Coles his Secretary, the following MESSAGE to both Houses of Congress:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.
It would have given me, fellow citizens, great satisfaction to announce, in the moment of your meeting, that the difficulties in our foreign relations, existing at the time of your last separation, had been amicably and justly terminated. I lost no time in taking those measures which were most likely to bring them to such a termination, by special missions, charged with such powers and instructions as, in the event of failure, could leave no imputation
on either our moderation or forbearance. The delays, which have since taken place in our negotiations with the British Government, appear to have proceeded from causes which do not forbid the expectation that, during the course of the session, I may be enabled to lay before you their final issue. What will be that of the negotiations for settling our differences with Spain, nothing which had taken place, at the date of the last dispatches, enables us to pronounce. On the western side of the Mississippi she advanced in considerable force, and took post at the settlement of Bayou Pierre, on the Red river. This village was originally settled by France, was held by her as long as she held Louisiana, and was delivered to Spain only as a part of Louisiana. Being small, insulated, and distant, it was observed at the moment of re-delivery to France and the United States, that she continued a guard of half a dozen men, which had been stationed there. A proposition however having been lately made by our commander in chief, to assume the Sabine river as a temporary line of separation between the troops of the two nations, until the issue of our negotiations shall be known, this has been referred by the Spanish commandant to his superior, and in the mean time he has withdrawn his force to the western side of the Sabine river. The correspondence on this subject, now communicated, will exhibit more particularly the present state of things in that quarter.
The nature of that country requires indispensably that an unusual proportion of the force employed there should be cavalry, or mounted infantry.—In order therefore that the commanding officer might be enabled to act with effect, I had authorised him to call on the Governors of Orleans and Mississippi, for a corps of five hundred volunteer cavalry.—This temporary arrangement he has proposed may perhaps render this unnecessary. But I inform you with great pleasure, of the promptitude with which the inhabitants of those territories have tendered their services in defence of their country. It has done honour to themselves, entitled them to the confidence of their fellow citizens in every part of the Union, and must strengthen the general determination to protect them efficaciously under all circumstances which may occur.
Having received information that in another part of the United States a great number of private individuals were combining together, arming and organising themselves, contrary to law, to carry on a military expedition against the territories of Spain, I thought it necessary, by proclamation, as well as by special orders, to take measures for preventing and suppressing this enterprise, for seizing the vessels, arms, and other means provided for it, and for arresting and bringing to justice its authors and abettors. It was due to that good faith which ought ever to be the rule of action in publick, as well as in private transactions; it was due to good order, and regular government, that, while the publick force was acting strictly on the defensive, and merely to protect our citizens from aggression, the criminal attempts of private individuals to decide, for their country, the question of peace or war, by commencing active, and unauthorised hostilities, should be promptly and efficaciously suppressed.
Whether it will be necessary to enlarge our regular force, will depend on the result of our negotiations with Spain. But as it is uncertain when that result will be known, the provisional measures requisite for that, and to meet any pressure intervening in that quarter, will be a subject for your early consideration.
The possession of both banks of the Mississippi reducing to a single point the defence of that river, its waters, and the country adjacent, it becomes highly necessary to provide, for that point, a more adequate security. Some position above its mouth, commanding the passage of the river, should be rendered sufficiently strong to cover the armed vessels which may be stationed there for defence; and, in conjunction with them, to present an insuperable obstacle to any force, attempting to pass. The approaches to the city of New Orleans, from the eastern quarter also, will require to be examined, and more effectually guarded. For the internal support of the country, the encouragement of a strong settlement on the western side of the Mississippi, within reach of New Orleans, will be worthy the consideration of the Legislature.
The gun-boats authorised by an act of the last session, are so advanced, that they will be ready for service in the ensuing spring. Circumstances permitted us to allow the time necessary for their more solid construction. As a much larger number will be wanting to place our sea port towns and waters in that state of defence to which we are competent, and they entitled, a similar appropriation for a further provision of them is recommended for the ensuing year.
A further appropriation will also be necessary for repairing fortifications already established, and the erection of such other works as may have real effect in obstructing the approach of an enemy to our sea-port towns, or their remaining before them.
In a country whose constitution is derived from the will of the people, directly expressed by their free suffrages, where the principal executive functionaries, and those of the legislature, are renewed by them at short periods, where, under the character of jurors, they exercise in person the greatest portion of the judiciary powers, where the laws are consequently so formed and administered as to bear with equal weight and favour on all, restraining no man in the pursuits of honest industry, and securing to every one the property which that acquires, it would not be supposed that any safeguards could be needed against insurrection, or encroachment, on the public peace or authority. The laws, however, aware that these should not be trusted to moral restraints only, have wisely provided punishment for these crimes when committed. But would it not be salutary to give also the means of preventing their commission? Where an enterprise is meditated by private individuals, against a foreign nation, in amity with the United States, powers of prevention, to a certain extent, are given by the laws. Would they not be as reasonable, and useful, where the enterprise preparing is against the United States?—While advertising to this branch of law, it is proper to observe that in enterprises meditated against foreign nations, the ordinary process of binding to the observance of the peace and good behaviour, could it be extended to acts to be done out of the jurisdiction of the United States, would be effectual in some cases where the offender is able to keep out of sight of every indication of his purpose which could draw on him the exercise of the powers now given by law.

The states on the coast of Barbary seem generally disposed at present to respect our peace and friendship. With Tunis alone, some uncertainty remains. Persuaded that it is our interest to maintain our peace with them on equal terms, or not at all. I propose to send, in due time, a reinforcement into the Mediterranean, unless previous information shall show it to be unnecessary.
We continue to receive proofs of the growing attachment of our Indian neighbours, and their disposition to place all their interests under the patronage of the United States. These dispositions are inspired by their confidence in our justice, and in the sincere concern we feel for their welfare. And as long as we discharge these high and honourable functions with the integrity and good faith which alone can entitle us to their continuance, we may expect to reap the just reward in their peace and friendship.
The expedition of Messrs. Lewis and Clarke, for exploring the river Missouri, and the best communication from that to the Pacific Ocean, has had all the success which could have been expected. They have traced the Missouri nearly to its source, descended the Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, ascertained with accuracy the geography of that interesting communication across our continent, learnt the character of the country, of its commerce and inhabitants, and it is but justice to say that Messrs. Lewis and Clarke, and their brave companions, have, by this arduous service, deserved well of their country.
The attempt to explore the Red River, under the direction of Mr. Freeman, though conducted with zeal and prudence meriting entire approbation, has not been equally successful. After proceeding up it about six hundred miles, nearly as far as the French settlements had extended, while the country was in their possession, our geographers were obliged to return without completing their work.
Very useful additions have also been made to our knowledge of the Mississippi, by Lieutenant Pike, who has ascended it to its source, and whose journal and map, giving the details of his journey, will shortly be ready for communication to both houses of congress. Those of Messrs. Lewis, Clarke and Freeman, will require further time to be digested and prepared. These important surveys, in addition to those before possessed, furnish materials for commencing an accurate map of the Mississippi and its western waters. Some principal rivers however remain still to be explored, towards which the authorisation of congress, by moderate appropriations, will be requisite.
I congratulate you, fellow-citizens, on the approach of the period at which you may interpose your authority constitutionally, to withdraw the citizens of the United States from all further participation in those violations of human rights, which have been so long continued on the unoffending inhabitants of Africa, and which the morality, the reputation, and the best interests of our country, have long been eager to proscribe. Although no law you may pass can take prohibitory effect till the first day of the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, yet the intervening period is not too long to prevent, by timely notice, expeditions which cannot be completed before that day.
The receipts at the Treasury, during the year ending on the 30th day of September last, have amounted to near fifteen million of dollars; which have enabled us, after meeting the current demands, to pay two millions seven hundred thousand dollars of the American claims, in part of the price of Louisiana; to pay, of the funded debt, upwards of three millions of principal, and nearly four of interest, and in addition, to reimburse, in the course of the present month, near two millions of five and an half per cent. stock. These payments and reimbursements of the funded debt, with those which had been made in the four years and an half preceding, will, at the close of the present year, have extinguished upwards of twenty-three millions of principal.
The duties composing the Mediterranean fund will cease, by law, at the end of the present session. Considering, however, that they are levied chiefly on luxuries, and that we have an impost on salt, a necessary of life, the free use of which otherwise is so important, I recommend to your consideration the suppression of the duties on salt, and the continuation of the Mediterranean fund, instead thereof, for a short time, after which that also will become unnecessary for any purpose now within contemplation.
When both of these branches of revenue shall, in this way, be relinquished there will still, ere long, be an accumulation of monies in the treasury beyond the instalments of publick debt which we are permitted by contract to pay. They cannot then, without a modification, assented to by the publick creditors, be applied to the extinguishment of this debt and the compleat liberation of our revenues, the most desirable of all objects. Nor, if our peace continues, will they be wanting for any other existing purpose. The question, therefore, now comes forward, to what other objects shall these surpluses be appropriated, and the whole surplus of impost after the entire discharge of the publick debt, and during those intervals when the purposes of war shall not call for them? Shall we suppress the impost, and give that advantage to foreign, over domestic manufactures? On a few articles of more general and necessary use, the suppression, in due season, will doubtless be right; but the great mass of the articles of which the impost is paid, are foreign luxuries purchased by those only who are rich enough to afford themselves the use of them. Their patriotism would certainly prefer its continuance, and application to the great purposes of the publick education, roads, rivers, canals, and such other objects of publick improvement, as it may be thought proper to add to the constitutional enumeration of federal powers. By these operations, new channels of communication will be opened between the states; the lines of separation will disappear, their interests will be identified, and their union cemented by new and indissoluble ties. Education is here placed among the articles of publick care, not that it would be proposed to take its ordinary branches out of the hands of private enterprise, which manages so much better all the concerns to which it is equal; but a publick institution can alone supply those sciences, which though rarely called for, are yet necessary to complete the circle, all the parts which contribute to the improvement of the country, and some of them to its preservation. The subject is now proposed for the consideration of Congress, because, if approved, by the time the state Legislatures shall have deliberated on this extension of the
federal trusts, and the laws shall be passed, and other arrangements made for their execution, the necessary funds will be on hand, and without employment. I suppose an amendment of the constitution, by consent of the states, necessary; because the objects now recommended are not among those enumerated in the constitution, and to which it permits the publick monies to be applied.
The present consideration of a national establishment for education particularly, is rendered proper by this circumstance also, that, if Congress approving the proposition, shall yet think it more eligible to found it on a donation of lands, they have it now in their power to endow it with those which will be among the earliest to produce the necessary income. This foundation would have the advantage of being independent on war, which may suspend other improvements by requiring for its own purposes the resources destined for them.
This, fellow-citizens, is the state of the publick interests, at the present moment, and according to the information now possessed. But such is the situation of the nations of Europe, and such too the predicament in which we stand with some of them, that we cannot rely with certainty on the present aspect of our affairs, that may change from moment to moment, during the course of your session, or after you shall have separated. Our duty is therefore to act upon the things as they are, and to make a reasonable provision for whatever they may be. Were armies to be raised whenever a speck of war is visible in our horizon, we never should have been without them. Our resources would have been exhausted on dangers which have never happened, instead of being reserved for what is really to take place. A steady, perhaps a quickened pace, in preparations for the defence of our sea-port towns and waters, an early settlement of the most exposed and vulnerable parts of our country, a militia so organised that its effective portions can be called to any point in the union, or volunteers instead of them, to serve a sufficient time, are means which may always be ready, yet never preying on our resources until actually called into use. They will maintain the publick interests, while a more permanent force shall be in a course of preparation. But much will depend on the promptitude with which these means can be brought into activity. If war be forced upon us, in spite of our long and vain appeals to the justice of nations, rapid and vigorous movements, in its outset, will go far towards securing us in its course and issue, and towards throwing its burthens on those who render necessary the resort from reason to force.
The result of our negotiations, or such incidents in their course as may enable us to infer their probable issue; such further movements also, on our western frontier as may shew whether war is to be pressed there, while negotiation is protracted elsewhere, shall be communicated to you from time to time, as they become known to me; with whatever other information I possess or may receive, which may aid your deliberations on the great national interests committed to your charge.
TH: JEFFERSON.
December 2, 1806.
BALTIMORE, December 4.
Latest Foreign Intelligence. —By arrivals at Boston, New-York, and Philadelphia, Paris to the 7th, Bordeaux to the 8th, and London papers to the 11th October, have been received. In the annexed summary and details from these papers, our readers will find much matter for speculation and reflection—The idea of a general peace is entirely vanished, and naught but the din of arms is heard throughout Europe.
Paris papers of the 7th October mention, that Buonaparte was on his way from Mentz to Wurtzburg, where the French army was to have been united on the 4th.
Letters from different parts of the continent report that a second action had been fought on the 26th August in Calabria, and that the British had defeated the French.
The Prussian head-quarters continued at Nauenburg on the 27th September; but it was expected they would be advanced to Hoff, in the principality of Bayreuth, before the end of the month. The preparations of France are reported to be upon the most enormous scale; and that all the disposable force from Boulogne to the Inn, is brought to bear on the Saxon frontier. Austria, if not preparing for actual hostility, is, at least, taking every precaution to cause her territory to be respected. She has assembled a very large army in Bohemia, between Tabor and Prague.
Buonaparte will therefore weaken his army, by sending part of it to watch the Austrians. If the French troops are confident of success, the Prussians are no less so; and at no period has the spirit of the people, and the army been more exalted than it is now. A large body of Austrian cavalry has established itself on the frontiers of Bohemia. The change of position by Soult's corps, from Passau and Ingolstadt, is, perhaps, to be attributed to this movement. It was expected that Buonaparte would commence hostilities on the 7th October, that being the day that he attacked the Austrians the last year with so much success.
On the 8th omnium lett off at 7; on the 9th, after the news of lord Lauderdale's return, it was done so high as 6 premium; it then declined to 3, and closed at about 4.
The times of the 10th says—"The universal satisfaction which has appeared among all ranks of people, on the official communication of lord Lauderdale's immediate return from Paris, is a proof of the general confidence in the resources of the country, as well as the wise and effectual administration of them. When the great commercial interest of the British empire, assembled at the royal-exchange of London, receive the notification of continuing war with reiterated acclamations of joy—then the great shipping interest collected at Lloyd's coffee-house, give the important intelligence the same congratulatory reception—when the same British spirit is displayed by every class of the people, it proves an union of sentiments, which is, above all things, desirable at the present crisis, as well as that opinion of the wisdom, activity, and patriotism of ministers, which must, at all times, invigorate their zeal, and strengthen their measures for publick good.
Mr. Fox's body was interred on the 10th in Westminster abbey, adjoining the monument of lord Chatham, and within 18 inches of the grave of Mr. Pitt.
It is said to be the intention of the emperor, of
France to proclaim Jerome Buonaparte King of the Jews.
Louis Napoleon, king of Holland, has taken the field and is assembling an army, which when completed will consist of 80,000 men.
The king of Prussia has left Berlin to put himself at the head of his army.—M. La Forest has demanded passports to leave Prussia, but was informed that he should receive them when gen. Knobelsdorff, the Prussian minister at Paris received his; (Gen. K. left Paris on the 1st of October.) A Russian army of 90,000 men are assembled on the frontiers of Silesia, the eastern part of the Prussian dominions.
The Prussian army is full of enthusiasm and burns with desire to measure swords with the French. It is stated that a contest with France is very popular throughout all Prussia.
The whole French force in Germany is estimated at 170,000 men.
Gen. St. Hillaire still occupies Brannau with 9,000 men, and marshal Soult's corps is reinforced to 35,000, which has removed to Ingolstadt. Other French troops are arriving. These movements are against Prussia.
Jerome Buonaparte has been promoted to the rank of rear admiral.
LONDON, October 8.
The report of a new and brilliant victory in Italy, is still maintained, and the particulars are said to be, that the British troops did, as the French papers affirmed, evacuate Calabria. Massena and Regnier advanced into the Calabrias, and we took advantage of their being in those provinces, to debark our troops in the rear, between them and Naples. Salerno is the place near which the debarkation is supposed to have taken place. The French upon our landing, were under the necessity of measuring back their steps, but they were obliged to keep part of their force in Calabria, where the loyals increasing in strength and confidence, have kept them constantly on the alert.—Regnier was sent to oppose us: but his opposition was unsuccessful as it was at Madii—he was entirely defeated and himself mortally wounded. The enemy retreated in great disorder, and Salerno and another town was taken possession of by our troops. The French in the mean time were in the highest consternation at Naples, and were apprehensive of an immediate insurrection.
A letter has been intercepted from king Joseph to general Massena, in which this monarch of a narrowed territory informs that commander, that if speedy reinforcements are not sent, the English and the rebels, as the loyalists are termed, cannot be prevented from entering into Naples.
October 10. (Evening.)
Foreign Journals. —We have received the Hamburg Correspondent, of the 1st inst. which is one day later than the papers brought regularly by the mail. We have already stated that the head quarters of the king of Prussia were to be removed from Nuremberg to Hoff. This has been effected. The Prussian troops under the command of Prince Hohenlohe, crossed the Elbe in three places, and reached without difficulty the point desired. This activity bespeaks a vigilance of preparation from which every thing is to be expected. An Austrian army of observation is collecting at Prague, and another consisting chiefly of cavalry, on the frontiers of Bohemia. The French are concentrating themselves between Wurtzburg and Schweinfurt. The Bavarian envoy is about to leave Berlin. Thus far every thing leads to the belief of an immediate coalition.
Paris papers to the date of Tuesday last, the 7th inst. have also been received.
Buonaparte left Mentz on the first instant, for Wurtzburg, where the French troops were to be assembled by the 4th instant. This does not look as if the negotiations with Prussia were likely to be continued. Knobelsdorff, we have little doubt, is gone to the head quarters of the Prussian army, and not to Mentz. M. La Forest, at Berlin, had asked and obtained his passports, though on the 27th he had not left Berlin.
The Paris papers appear a little anxious about the conduct of Austria, but they assert that the court of Vienna has given the most positive assurances of its determination to remain neutral.
The troops with the transports for Buenos Ayres were expected to sail from Plymouth on Monday evening: the wind was getting round to the northward of west.
Notwithstanding the prospect of a speedy arrangement of the differences subsisting between this country and Prussia, the latter has been no farther relieved from the pressure of the war, than what is derived to her from the discontinuance of the blockade of the ports in the German ocean. The order for making prize of all vessels navigating under the Prussian flag is still in force. Government, however, within these few days have relaxed it so far as to give instructions, that the Prussian vessels shall not be proceeded against in our prize courts until further orders. They are, in the mean time to be brought in as usual.
PARIS, Sept. 27.
The Moniteur announces that his majesty the emperor has sent the following letter to the king of Bavaria:—
SIR, MY BROTHER,
It is more than a month since Prussia has armed, and it is known to all the world that she arms against France and against the Confederation of the Rhine. We have sought for the motives of these armaments without being able to discover them. The letters written to us by his Prussian majesty are amicable; his minister for foreign affairs has notified to our envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, that he recognised the Confederation of the Rhine, and that he had no objection to the arrangements made in the South of Germany.
Are the armaments of Prussia the result of a coalition with Russia, or merely of the intrigues of the different parties which exist at Berlin, and the irresolution of the Cabinet? Have they for their object to force Hesse, Saxony, and the Hanseatic towns, to contract obligations which two latter powers do not appear to wish to form? Does Prussia wish to compel us ourselves to depart from the declaration founded upon the commercial interests of France, and of the South of Germany, and upon what has been made known to us by England, that any change in the present situation of the Hanseatic towns, will be a great obstacle to a general peace. We have also declared that the princes of the Germanick empire, who were not comprised in
the Confederation of the Rhine, ought to be at liberty to consult only their own interest and convenience, that they ought to be regarded as perfectly free, that we would do nothing to draw them into the Confederation of the Rhine, but that we would not suffer them to be forced to do any act which would be contrary to their inclination, their policy, or the interest of their people. Ought this just declaration to have so wounded the cabinet of Berlin, that we should be obliged to retract it? Amongst all these motives which is the true one we cannot divine, and the future only can reveal the secret of a conduct as strange as it was unexpected. A month has elapsed without our taking notice of it. Our inattention has only served to embolden all those fire brands who wish to precipitate the court of Berlin into a most inconsiderate contest.
At length the armaments of Prussia have led to the case provided for by one of the article of the treaty of the 12th July, and we think it necessary that all the Sovereigns who compose the Confederation of the Rhine, should arm to defend its interests, to guarantee and maintain the inviolability of its territory. Instead of 200,000 men, which France is bound to furnish, she will furnish 300,000; and we have just given orders that the troops necessary to complete that number shall be transported with speed to the Lower Rhine. The troops of your majesty being still on a war footing, we invite your majesty to issue orders that they may be put in a state to march without delay, with all their field equipage, in order that they may contribute to the defence of the common cause, the success of which we dare believe will correspond with its justice, if at length contrary to our wishes, and even contrary to our hopes, Prussia should compel us to repel force by force.
We pray God, my Brother, that he may have you in his holy and worthy keeping.
NAPOLEON.
Given at St. Cloud, 21st September, 1806.
Countersigned
The minister of Foreign Affairs, CH. MAUR. TALLEYRAND. Prince of Benevento.
October 5.
The Prussian minister, M. Von Knobelsdorff, left this city in the night between the 1st and 2d inst. followed by Buonaparte to Mentz, or, as some of the maps spell it Mayence, situated at the confluence of the Mayn with the Rhine, and but a short distance from Hanau, the chief place of one of the king of Prussia's allies, the elector of Hesse.
MAGDEBURGH, Sept. 23.
At six in the evening of the 21st, their majesties arrived here, and yesterday proceeded on their journey to Halle.
HALLE, Sept. 23.
The corps hitherto concentrated in our environs are marching forward. The duke of Brunswick goes to Nauenburg on the 28th. This evening the king and queen arrived here. They are to remain all night in this town, and will proceed tomorrow to Nauenburg.
Nova-Scotia POTATOES. MAY be had by applying at the Store of J. & W. SOUTHGATE, or to Mr. PETER BACON, on Southgate's wharf. Dec. 8 1m
LOST YESTERDAY in the forenoon, between the Methodist Meeting-House and Mr. Plume's, a large Gold EAR-RING. The finder will be generously rewarded by leaving it at the office of the Publick-Ledger. Dec. 8 1*
SALT.
TEN Thousand bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, on board the ship Francis, capt. Curtis. For Sale by William Pennock.
Who offers for Charter, the said SHIP, burthen about 300 hds. tobacco Dec. 8. tf
Sales at Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, the 10th inst. at 12 o'Clock, on Town-Point will be Sold,
The good American Ship MINERVA, burthen 400 hogheads tobacco—she is well found and can be sent to sea at a small expense—Terms, approved endorsed paper at 2, 4, 6, and 8 months. Inventory to be seen on application to THOMAS WILLOCK. tds Dec. 3.
LANDS for Sale.
BY Virtue of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, will be Sold, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th inst. at 11 o'Clock, the sale to take place at the Lot first mentioned, the following
LOTS OF LAND,
situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Butts and Dunmore-Streets, running thence along Butts-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-streets, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Robt B. Taylor. tds
December 3.
Land and Houses for Sale.
BY virtue of a Deed in Trust executed by Michael Corran, to secure the payment of a sum of money, due by him to Mary W. Constable, will be Sold on WEDNESDAY, the 10th inst. at 12 o'Clock on the premises,
A Lot of LAND with the Buildings thereon, (or so much thereof as will satisfy said sum, with expenses, &c.) lying on the Main Street in the Borough of Norfolk, and was formerly the property of John Woodside. Terms of Sale, Cash.
Thomas Mathews, } Trustees. Robt B. Taylor. tds
Dec 3.
Postponed Sale.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust executed by Daniel Clements, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to John Laper, will be sold for ready money, before the Court-House Door, on Monday the 13th day of December next, being court-day, at 1 o'Clock,
Two LOTS OF LAND,
in the town of Portsmouth, formerly the property of Samuel Kerr, deceased—There is on the Lots a good Dwelling-House and a large Kitchen, and other convenient houses, a large Brick House, erected for a Distillery, &c. and contiguous to water sufficient for lighters to load and unload.
The TRUSTEE,
Portsmouth, November 26.

ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE.
BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery
For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Dollars, Dollars. Lists prizes from 1 to 7000 and their respective dollar amounts.
7291 Prizes, - 190,500
Stationary Premiums, 24,500
14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000
21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000
Arrangement of Stationary Premiums—viz.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Dollars, Dollars. Lists prizes for stationary premiums from 1st. Drawn Blank to Last drawn Blank.
Dolls. 24,500
15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250
Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000
Expences of the Lottery, 2,250
Dolls. 32,250
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature, the peculiar favour which St. Mary's College has enjoyed, and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorize it. The Managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
Managers: William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterrett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Lawrence.
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIPLETT.
October 20. tf 278
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380
4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275
10,623 129,655
Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500
Dolls. 125,155
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Dollars, Dollars. Lists prizes for the second class lottery.
1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500
1 do. 2000 500
1 do. 3000 500
1 do. 4000 500
1 do. 5000 500
1 do. 6000 500
1 do. 7000 10,000
1 do. 8000 500
1 do. 9000 500
1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000
1223 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000
9400 Blanks.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dollars in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William Newsum, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power.
Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer.
June 18. tf 842
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT,
For SALE by
William Dickson.
Sept. 150
For SALE,
ONE hundred kegs choice new RAISINS.
Joseph Hayes.
November 21. 10*
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marseilles, 600 bds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by
Moses Myers.
Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cognac Brandy; 120 bds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes Wespier Gin; 200 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf 251
Sherry Wine & Salt.
100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 bushels SALT—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann, Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31. tf
For Rent,
The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
NOTICE.
INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. tf
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, do. 80 do cut 130 do. SHAD; 750 bds. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. 907
A Valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchard; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's fence is a square, and it's local position is handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood.—The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY,
ON TOWN POINT,
A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of
Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz.
Table with 3 columns: Nail size, Price per lb. Lists prices for various nail sizes from 8d to 24d.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION,
Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar; containing 1770 acres, 230 of which are the very best sea-island-cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land. The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning-House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store-House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are taikable, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves. For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Mary's; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf 212
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods, viz.
Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
Information Wanted of
ROBERT THOMPSON,
WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Portsmouth, Captain M'Neal, from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson, resides at Newcastle, upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in Newcastle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Norfolk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom-House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger, in Norfolk, in Virginia, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person who knew the said Robert, will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. tf 182
Salt and Crates.
ON board the Ship Jane, William Colly, master, from Liverpool, 12,000 buthels Stored Salt, 400 Liverpool filled Sacks, 200 crates Liverpool Ware, containing an excellent assortment, among which are a few elegant Table Sets. November 26. tf 3w
Oranges and Cedar Posts.
FIFTY Thousand Oranges from St. Augustine, Also, a few Cedar Posts, on board the Schooner Kendall, Wm. Brew, master. Nov. 26. 3w WILLIAM PENNOCK.
Wine & Salt.
LANDING from on board the brig Fair Manhattan, Captain Wooffendale, 3 bds. 10 qr. cases choice old L. P. Madeira Wine; 4000 buthels Cape de Verds Salt. Nov. 26. 3w WILLIAM PENNOCK.
Salt, Sugar, Fustic, &c.
FOR SALE the Cargo of the Schooner Nancy, from Barracoa and Exuma, 1000 buthels Exuma Salt, 400 lbs. Tortoise Shell, 8 tons Fustic, 23 barrels Sugar, 20 barrels Lines, 25 do. Oranges, 15 boxes Segars, 2 cases do. 13 sacks Spanish Tobacco, 100 Hides, 2 pieces Mahogany, 16 logs White Wood, 1500 Cocoa Nuts. Nov. 24. tf GEORGE WILSON.
Malaga Fruit and Wine.
LANDING this day on Newton's wharf, from on board the Schooner Hannah Loretta, captain Sherman, from Malaga, 400 boxes choice Raisins; 100 kegs do. 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine; a few boxes Lemons, and a few jars Grapes. For Sale by Moses Myers. Nov. 21. tf
FOR SALE,
8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix, 5 bales Oznaburghs and Ticklenburghs—entitled to drawback James Young. October 17. tf 272
75 casks prime BUTTER, 20 kegs do. Chewing TOBACCO—For sale on liberal terms by
William Knox. November 19. 2awtf
The friends of Thomas Norman,
John Marshal, William Norris, Elijah Russel, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 95
FOR SALE,
NOW afloat in the harbor, 10,000 drawn pipe STAVES. Richard Blow. Nov. 3. tf
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use,
Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana. October 10. tf 245
FOR SALE,
38 pipes, 10 bds. 10 quarter casks four years old London particular Madeira WINE, a part of which is said to be equal, if not superior to any for Sale in the place.—The above Wine is offered on liberal terms, or would be bartered for Flour, Tobacco, or Corn; choice Lisbon Wine, in pipes bds. and quarter casks; 10 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 6 casks fresh Young Hylon Tea, 20 bds. 30 barrels good Sugar, 10,000 lbs. Coffee; 7 hogsheads Molasses. ALSO, £ 1000 sterling worth of Dry Goods, imported this fall, are suitable to the season, and are well worthy the attention of those who are in want. Francis Smith. November 12. 3tlaw3w
FOR SALE,
400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf 265
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Execrxx. Norfolk, Nov. 5. tf
FOR SALE,
400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf 265
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Execrxx. Norfolk, Nov. 5. tf
That pleasant place BELL VIEW.
It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansamond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with thistles: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by
FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON,
Per the Ship Proteccress, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of
GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES.
All sorts of
GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE,
And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER OF ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
** PERRY'S and LETTOM'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS
FOR SALE—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. tf 835
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable. John Mc'Phail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
TWENTY crates Earthenware & Cheese,
double and single Gloucester and Cheshire Chees.—For sale low for Cash, or on short credit, by ROBERT STEED. November 28. tf
Fresh Malaga Fruits, &c.
Now landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from the Schooner Maryland Mary, S. Howatt, master, from Malaga, her CARGO consisting of 1000 boxes Muscatel Raisins; 1000 do. Bloom do. 100 cases Sun do.; 500 jars Grapes, Sweet Malaga and Colmenar Wines, in quarter casks; a few boxes Lemons; Figs; Almonds; Anchovies, &c.—Grocers or families, who want supplies of these seasonable articles will please forward their orders without loss of time. Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. Nov. 26. 2w
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co.
Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
Table with 3 columns: Drug Name, Price, Notes. Lists various drugs and medicines with their prices and notes.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALL-POTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—NORTH'S MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c.
** MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce, 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS,
Table with 3 columns: Cotton Type, Price, Notes. Lists various types of cotton and their prices.
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 cases Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT,
100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 cases of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit. Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co. October 10. tf 244
NOTICE.
WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnership.
Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern.
Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 15. tf 261
FOR Rent or Lease,
The WHARF in Gosport, late the
property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. 224
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,
BY WILLIAM DAVIS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR,
OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE
Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.