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THIRTIETH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
AUSTERLITZ, 12 Frimaire, (Dec. 3.) year 14. The 6th Frimaire, the Emperor, upon receiving the communication of the full powers of Messrs. de Stadion, de Grulay, offered previously an armistice, for the purpose of sparing the effusion of blood; if the enemy really had a mind to make an arrangement and come to a definitive accommodation.
But it was easy for the Emperor to perceive that the enemy had other projects; and as the hope of success could not come to the enemy, but from the side of the Russian army, he easily conjectured that the negotiations were no longer any thing more than a ruse de guerre to lull his vigilance.
The 7th at 9 o'clock in the morning, a cloud of Cossacks, supported by the Russian Cavalry, made the advanced posts of prince Murat fall back, surrounded Vischau and took there 50 men on foot of the 9th regiment of dragoons. In the course of the day, the Emperor of Russia repaired to Vischau, and the whole Russian army took position behind that town.
The Emperor had sent his aid-de-camp, general Savary, to compliment the Emperor of Russia as soon as he was apprised of that prince being arrived at the army. General Savary returned at the moment when the emperor was reconnoitring the fires of the enemy's bivouac placed at Vischau. He bestowed great praise on the good reception, the graces and good personal sentiments of the emperor of Russia, and even of the grand duke Constantine, who showed him every kind of care and attention; but it was easy for him to perceive from the series of conversations which he had for three days with about thirty coxcombs, who, under different titles, surrounded the emperor of Russia, that presumption, imprudence and inconsideracy would reign in the decisions of the military cabinet, as they had reigned in those of the political one.
An army thus conducted, could not be long without committing faults. The emperor's plan was from that moment to wait for these faults and to watch the moment for profiting of them. He immediately gave orders for his army to retreat; retired by night, as if he had met with a defeat, took a good position three leagues behind, caused his men to work with great assiduity in fortifying it and erecting batteries.
He proposed an interview to the emperor of Russia, who sent him his aid-de-camp, prince Dolgorouki, this aid-de-camp might remark that every thing in the countenance of the French army denoted reserve and timidity. The placing of large guards, the fortifications making in the utmost haste all showed the Russian officers an army half beaten.
Against the custom of the emperor, who never receives with so much circumspection flags of truce at his head quarters, he repaired himself to his advanced posts. After the first compliments, the Russian officer attempted to start political questions. He assumed upon every thing an impertinence difficult to be imagined: he was in the most absolute ignorance of the interests of Europe, and of the situation of the continent. He was, in one word, as a young trumpeter of England. He spoke to the emperor as he speaks to Russian officers, whom he has long provoked by his haughtiness and ill-usage. The emperor contained his indignation, and this young man who has gained a considerable influence over the emperor Alexander, returned full of the idea that the French army was on the eve of its ruin. One may be convinced of what the emperor suffered, when it is known that towards the end of the conversation the Prince proposed to him to give up Belgium and to place the iron crown on the head of the most implacable enemies of France. All these different steps fulfilled their intention. To beat the French army was no longer the question, but to turn and take it: it had done so much only thro' the cowardice of the Austrians. It is asserted that several old Austrian generals who had made campaigns against the emperor, warned the council that it was not with such confidence they ought to march against an army in which there were so many old soldiers and officers of the first merit. They said that they had seen the emperor reduced to a handful of men, in the most difficult circumstances, insure his victory by rapid and unforeseen operations, and destroy the most numerous armies; that here however, no advantage had been obtained; that on the contrary all the skirmishes of the advanced-guard of the first Russian army had been to the advantage of the French army; to these observations, these presumptuous youths opposed the bravery of 80,000 Russians, the enthusiasm inspired into them by the presence of the emperor, the picked corps of the imperial guards of Russia, and what they probably did not dare advance, their talents, of which they were astonished that the Austrians did not comprehend the power.
On the 10th, the emperor, from the top of his bivouac perceived with unspeakable joy, the Russian army beginning at two cannon shot from his advanced posts, a movement in flank to turn his right, he then saw what a pitch presumption and ignorance of the art of war had misled the councils of this brave army. He frequently repeated: "Before tomorrow evening, that army will be in my power." Nevertheless the enemy entertained a very different idea: he came up within a pistol shot of our advanced guard, defiling by a flank march on a line of four leagues in length, extending along the French army, which appeared as if it dared not to move out of its position; it had but one fear, that the French army would escape it. Every thing was done to confirm the enemy of this idea. Prince Murat caused a small corps of cavalry to advance into the plain; but suddenly, as if astonished at the immense forces of the enemy, it hastily returned. Thus every thing tended to confirm the Russian general in the ill calculated operation he had fixed on. The emperor caused the annexed proclamation to be placed in the order of the day. In the evening he wished to visit on foot and incognito all the night guards; but he scarcely had made a few paces ere he was recognized. It is impossible to describe the enthusiasm of the soldiers on seeing him, straw lights were in an instant placed on the tops of thousands of perches, and 80,000 presented themselves before the emperor saluting him with acclamations; some to celebrate the fete of the anniversary of his coronation, the others saying that the army would give its nosegay to the emperor on the morrow. One of the old grenadiers came up and said to him, "Sire, you need not expose yourself. I promise you in the name of the grenadiers of the army, that you need only fight with your eyes, and that we will bring you tomorrow the standards and artillery of the Russian army to celebrate the anniversary of your coronation."
The Emperor said in entering his bivouac,
which consisted of a wretched straw hovel without a roof, which the Grenadiers had made for him: "This is the finest evening of my life; but I regret to think that I shall lose a number of these brave fellows. I feel how much that will hurt me, that they are truly my children, and in fact I sometimes reproach myself with this sentiment, which I fear will end by rendering me incapable of carrying on the war." Could the enemy have beheld this scene; he would have been alarmed. But rash and unthinking he continued his movement, and hastened forward to his ruin.
The emperor immediately caused the preparations to be made for battle. He dispatched Marshal Davoust, to the convent of Ruggern; he was with one of his divisions, and a division of dragoons, to make head against the enemy's left wing, in order that at a signal given, it might be quite enveloped; he gave the command of the left to Marshal Lannes, of the right to Marshal Soult, of the centre to Marshal Bernadotte, and of all the cavalry, which he assembled on one point, to prince Murat. The left of Marshal Lannes was supported by the Santon, a superb position which the emperor had caused to be fortified, and on which he had caused to be placed eighteen pieces of cannon. On the evening preceding the battle, he had entrusted the guard of this position to the seventeenth regiment of light infantry, and certainly it could not have been guarded by better troops. The division of General Suchet formed the left of Marshal Lannes; and that of General Caffarelli his right, which was supported by the Cavalry of Prince Murat. The latter had in front of it the Hussars and Light Horse under the orders of General Kellermann, and the division of Dragoons of Valther and Besmont, and in reserve the divisions of Cuirassiers of Generals Nansouty and d'Hautpoul, with 24 pieces of light artillery.
Marshal Bernadotte, that is to say, the centre, had on its left the division of General Rivaud, supported on the centre by Prince Murat, and on its left the division of General Drouet.
Marshal Soult, who commanded the right of the army, had at his left the division of General Vandamme, at the centre the division of General Legrand.
Marshal Davoust was detached to the right of General Legrand, who guarded the passages of the Ponds, and of the villages of Schoenitz and Cennitz. He had with him the division of Drum and the Dragoons of the division of General Bourcier. The division of General Gudin was to march very early in the morning from Nitscheburg, to stop any of the enemy's corps which might stretch beyond the right.
The emperor with his faithful war companion Marshal Berthier, his first aid-de-camp Colonel-General Junot and all his staff, was in reserve with the ten battalions of his guards, and the ten battalions of General Oudinot, of which General Duroc commanded a part.
This reserve was drawn up in two lines in columns by battalion, at the distance of opening; having in the intervals 40 pieces of cannon served by the artillerymen of the guards. It is with this reserve that the emperor had the project of rushing wherever his presence would have been necessary. We may say that this reserve alone was worth an army.
At one o'clock in the morning the emperor mounted on horseback to visit his posts, reconnoitre the fires of the enemy's bivouacs, and receive an account from the large guards of what they might have heard of the movements of the Russians. He learned that they had spent the night in drunkenness and tumultuous cries, and that a corps of Russian Infantry had presented themselves at the village of Sokalnitz, occupied by a regiment of the division of General Legrand, who received orders to reinforce it.
The 11th Frimaire, day at length appeared. The sun rose radiant; and this anniversary of the emperor's coronation, on which one of the finest feats of arms of the age was going to take place, was one of the finest days of this Autumn.
This battle, which the soldiers persist in calling the engagement of the three emperors, which others call the engagement of the anniversary, and which the emperor has called the battle of Austerlitz, will be forever memorable in the annals of the Great nation.
The emperor, surrounded by all his Marshals, waited, to give his last orders, till the horizon was well lighted. At the first rays of the sun the orders were given, and each Marshal rejoined his corps in full gallop.
The emperor said in passing along the front of several regiments: "Soldiers, we must finish this campaign by a clap of thunder which shall confound the pride of our enemies;" and immediately the hats on the point of the bayonets, and shouts of Long live the emperor! were the true signal for action. A moment after the cannonade was heard at the extremity of the right, which the enemy's advanced guard had already passed; but the unforeseen encounter of Marshal Davoust stopped the enemy short, and the engagement commenced.
Marshal Soult moved off at the same instant, marched towards the heights of the village of Pratzen with the divisions of the Generals Vandamme and St. Hilaire, and entirely cut off the enemy's right, all the movements of which became uncertain. Surprised by a march of flank whilst it was flying, thinking itself attacking and seeing itself attacked, it looked upon itself as half beaten.
Prince Murat moved off with his Cavalry. The left, commanded by Marshal Lannes, marched in echelons by regiments, as an exercise. A tremendous cannonade commenced along the whole line: two hundred pieces of cannon and nearly two hundred thousand men made a dreadful noise; it was a real combat of giants. The armies had not yet been fighting for an hour, and the whole of the enemy's left was cut off. His right found itself already arrived at Austerlitz, the head-quarters of two emperors, who were immediately forced to march the emperor of Russia's guards, to endeavour to re-establish the communication of the centre with the left. A battalion of the 4th of the line was charged by the Russian Imperial Horse Guards, and routed; but the emperor was not far off: perceiving this movement, he ordered Marshal Bessieres to march to the succour of his right with his invincibles, and shortly after the two guards were engaged.
The success could not be doubtful: in a moment the Russian Guards were routed. Colonel, artillery, standards, all were carried away. The regiment of the Grand Duke Constantine was crushed. He himself owed his safety only to the swiftness of his horse.
Erom the heights of Austerlitz, the two emperors beheld the defeat of all the Russian Guards. At the same moment the centre of the army, commanded by Marshal Bernadotte, advanced; three of the regiments maintained a very fine charge of cavalry. The left, commanded by Marshal Lannes, attacked several times. All the charges were victorious. The division of General Caffarelli distinguished itself.
The divisions of Cuirassiers seized the enemy's batteries. At one o'clock in the afternoon, the victory was decided; it had not been a single moment doubtful. Not a man of the reserve had been necessary, nor had fought any where. The cannonade was no longer kept up any where but on our right. The enemy's corps which had been surrounded and driven from all its heights, found itself in a low ground and pushed up against a lake. The emperor marched thither with 20 pieces of cannon. This corps was driven from position to position, & a horrible spectacle ensued, such as was seen at Aboukir, 20,000 men throwing themselves into the water and drowning themselves in the lakes.
Two columns, each of four thousand Russians laid down their arms and surrendered prisoners; the enemy's whole park is taken. The result of this engagement is forty stands of Russian colours, among which are the standards of the imperial guards; a considerable number of prisoners, the staff does not yet know them all. It had already notice of 20,000, 12 or 15 generals; at least 15,000 Russians killed remained on the field of battle. Although the reports be not yet arrived, we can at the first coup d'œil, estimate our loss at 600 men killed, and between 15 & 1600 wounded. This will not astonish military men, who know that it is only in a rout that men are lost, and no other corps but the battalion of the 4th was broken. Among the wounded is gen. St. Hilaire, who, wounded at the commencement of the engagement, remained the whole day in the field of battle; he covered himself with glory. The generals of division, Kellermann and Walther, the generals of brigade, Valhubert, Thiebaut, Sebastiani, Campan & Rapp, aid-de-camp to the Emperor. It was the latter who in charging at the head of the grenadiers of the guards, took prince Repnin, commander of the knights of the imperial guards of Russia. As to the men who have distinguished themselves, it is the whole which has covered itself with glory. It constantly charged shouting long live the Emperor, & the idea of celebrating so gloriously the anniversary of the coronation further animated the soldiers.
The French army, although numerous and beautiful, was inferior in number to the enemy's army, which consisted of 105,000 men, 80,000 of whom were Russians, and 25,000 Austrians. Half of this army is destroyed; the rest has been put to the most complete rout and the greater part have thrown down their arms.
This day will cost tears of blood to St. Petersburg. May it cause that cabinet to reject with indignation the gold of England; & may this young prince whom so many virtues called to be the father of his subjects snatch himself from the influence of those thirty coxcombs whom England pays with art, and whose impertinences obscure his intentions, make him the love of his soldiers and throw him into the most erroneous operations. Nature, by endowing him with such great qualities, called on him to be the consoler of Europe. Perfidious councils, by rendering him the auxiliary of England, will place him in history in the rank of those men, who by perpetuating war on the continent, consolidated British tyranny over the ocean and caused the misfortunes of our generation. If France cannot attain peace but on the conditions which the aid-de-camp Dolgorouki proposed to the Emperor, and that baron Novosilzoff was charged to bring, Russia will not obtain them, even if its army should be encamped on the heights of Montmartre.
In a more detailed relation of this battle, the staff-major will make known what each corps, each officer, each general has done to illustrate the French name and give a testimony of love to their Emperor. On the 12th, at day break, prince John of Lichsteinstein, commander of the Austrian army waited on the Emperor at his head-quarters, set up in a barn. He had a long audience of him. Nevertheless we pursue our successes. The enemy is retreating along the road from Austerlitz to Goring. In this retreat he presents his flank, the French army is already on his rear & following him with the sword in his arms.
Never was a more horrible field of battle. From the midst of immense lakes we still hear the cries of thousands of men who cannot be relieved. It will be three days before the wounded enemies can all be sent off to Brunn. It makes one's heart bleed. May so much blood shed, so many misfortunes fall at length, on the perfidious Islanders who are the cause of them—may the cowardly oligarchs of London support the burdens of so many evils!
From the Bivouac, 10th Frimaire.
SOLDIERS, You see before you the Russian army come to avenge the Austrian army at Ulm. They are the same battalions you have beaten at Hollabrunn, and whom you have constantly pursued to this place.
The positions we occupy are formidable, & whilst they march to turn my right, they will present me their flank.
Soldiers, I shall direct in person all your battalions; I shall keep far from the fire, if with your accustomed bravery you carry disorder and confusion into the enemy's ranks; but if victory be for a moment uncertain, you will see your Emperor expose himself to the first blows; for victory cannot hesitate, in this day, especially when the honour of French Infantry, which imports so much to the honour of the whole nation is at stake.
Let not your ranks be thinned under pretext of carrying off the wounded, and let each man be penetrated with the thought, that we must vanquish these stipendiaries of England, who are animated with so great a hatred against our nation.
This victory will finish our campaign, and we may take up our winter quarters, where we shall be joined by the new armies now forming in France, and then the peace I shall make, will be worthy of my people, of you, and of me.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By order, The major-general of the army, Marshal BERTHIER.
Austerlitz, 12th Frimaire. (3d (3d Dec.)
SOLDIERS, I am satisfied with you; you have in the engagement of Austerlitz, justified what I expected from your intrepidity. You have decorated your eagles with an immortal glory. An army of 100,000 men, commanded by the emperors of Russia and Austria has been in less than four hours cut to pieces and dispersed; those who have escaped our swords have been drowned in the lakes.
Forty pair of colours the standards of the imperial guards of Russia, 120 pieces of cannon, 20 generals, upwards of 30,000 prisoners are the result of this memorable day. This infantry so much boasted and in superior numbers have not been able to resist your shock, and henceforth you will have no more rivals to dread. Thus in two months, this third coalition, has been vanquished and dissolved. Peace cannot longer be at a distance, but as I promised my people

before crossing the Rhine, I will only make a peace which shall give us guarantees, and secure rewards to our allies.
Soldiers, when the French people placed the imperial crown on my head, I trusted to you to maintain it for ever in that high splendour of glory which could alone render it valuable in my eyes. But at the same moment our enemies thought of destroying and viflying it; and this iron crown conquered by the blood of so many Frenchmen, they wished to oblige me to place on the head of our most cruel enemies: rash and defenceless projects, that on the very day of the anniversary of your emperor's coronation, you have annihilated and confounded. You have taught them that it is easier to brave and threaten, than it is to conquer us.
Soldiers, when every thing is necessary to insure the happiness and prosperity of your country shall be accomplished, I will conduct you back to France. There you will be the object of my most tender solicititudes. My people will again behold you with joy, and it will be sufficient for you to say, I was at the battle of Austerlitz, for them to answer—That's a brave fellow.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By order, The major general of the army, Marshal BERTHIER.
THIRTY-FIRST BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Austerlitz, 14th Frimaire, year 14.
The emperor set out yesterday from Austerlitz, for his advanced posts near Saritchi, where he placed himself near his lits-vac . The emperor of Germany was not long in arriving there. The two monarchs had an interview which lasted two hours. The emperor of Germany did not conceal both on his side and that of the emperor of Russia, the contempt they felt for the conduct of England. They are a set of shopkeepers, they repeated, who set the continent on fire in order to secure to themselves the trade of the world.
These two princes agreed on an armistice and on the principal conditions of peace, which is to be negotiated and terminated within a few days. The emperor of Germany then informed the emperor, that the emperor of Russia likewise designed to make a separate peace; that he entirely abandoned the affairs of England, and no longer took any interest in them.
The emperor of Germany frequently repeated, "there is no doubt but that in her dispute with England, France is in the right." He solicited also for a truce for the remainder of the Russian army. The emperor observed to him that the Russian army was surrounded, and that not a man could escape; but, added he, "I desire to do something agreeable to the emperor Alexander. I will suffer the Russian troops to pass. I will stop the march of my columns, but your majesty must promise me that the Russian army will return into Russia, and evacuate Germany and Austria, and Prussia Poland." Such is the intention of the emperor Alexander, replied the emperor of Germany, I can assure you, besides you can convince yourself of it in the course of the night, by your own officers.
It is asserted that the emperor said to the emperor of Germany, when he asked him to come near the fire of his lits-vac , "I receive you on the only palace I have inhabited for these two months past." The emperor of Germany replied laughing, ( vous tirez si bon parti de cette habitation, qu'elle doit vous plaire. ) "It has been so much to your advantage, that I do not wonder at its pleasing you." This is as near as could be understood the words which dropt from him. The numerous suite of the two princes were not so far distant but that they heard everything that was said.
The emperor accompanied the emperor of Germany to his carriage, and caused prince Lichtenstein and general prince Schwarzenberg, to be presented to him; after which he returned to sleep at Austerlitz.
Every information is collecting for the purpose of writing a fine description of the battle of Austerlitz. A great number of engineers are drawing up the plan of the field of battle. The loss of the Russians has been immense. Generals Kutusow and Buxhowden were wounded. Ten or twelve generals were killed. Several aid-de-camps to the emperor of Russia and a great number of officers of distinction lost their lives. It is not 120 pieces of cannon, but 150, which have been taken. The enemy's columns which threw themselves into the Lake, were favoured by the ice, but the cannonade broke it, and two whole columns were drowned. On the evening of the day, and for several hours during the night, the emperor rode over the field of battle, and caused the wounded to be carried away, a horrid spectacle, if ever there was one. The emperor mounted on a very fleet horse, galloped along as swift as lightning; nothing was more affecting than to see those brave fellows recognize him on the field, some forgot their sufferings and said "at least the victory is certain," others, "I have suffered these eight hours, and since the beginning of the battle, I am abandoned, but I have done my duty," others, "you ought to be satisfied with your soldiers to-day." With each wounded soldier the emperor left a guard, who caused him to be transported into the nearest hospitals. It is horrible to say, that 48 hours after the battle, there were still a great number of Russians whose wounds were not able to get dressed. All the French were so before night. Instead of forty pair of colours, we have already had forty-five brought in, and our soldiers still find the remainder of several others. Nothing can equal the gaiety of the soldiers at their beroucas . They scarcely perceive an officer of the emperor, but they cry out to him "has the emperor been satisfied with us?"
In passing before the 28th of the line which has a great number of conscripts of Calvados and of the Lower Seine, the emperor said to it, "I hope that the Normans will distinguish themselves to-day." They kept their word. The Normans distinguished themselves. The emperor who knows the composition of each regiment said a few words, these few words arrived and spoke to the hearts of those to whom they were addressed, and became their rallying signal in the midst of the fire. He said to the 57th, "Recollect it is many years since I surmounted you the Terrible." It would be necessary to name all the regiments of the army. There was not one which did not show prodigies of bravery and intrepidity. Here indeed it might be said, that death took the alarm and fled before our ranks to burst over the enemies ranks. Not a corps made a retrograde movement. The emperor said, I have fought 30 battles such as this, but I never saw one in which the victory was more decisive, and the chances so little balanced. The foot guards of the emperor were not engaged. They wept with rage. When they asked to be employed, the emperor said to them, "Rejoice that you have not yet been in the action, you are to fall on as resource. So much the better if you are not wanted to-day."
Three colonels of the Imperial Russian guard were taken with the general who commanded them. The Hussars of this guard made a charge on the division Caffarelli. This charge cost them 300 men who remained on the field of battle. The French cavalry shewed itself superior and acquitted itself admirably well.
At the end of the action the emperor sent colonel Dallemange with two squadrons of his guard as partisans, to ride over the field of battle and bring in the run-aways.
He took several stands of colours and 1500 pri-
soners. The guards greatly regret the colonel of the horse rangers, Morland, who was killed with a grape shot, as he was charging the artillery of the Russian imperial guards. This artillery was taken; but this brave colonel found his death. We had not one general killed. Many chiefs of battalion were wounded. The Voltigeurs vied with the grenadiers. The 55th, 43d, 14th, 35th, 40th, 17th.—But we dare mention no others, they all performed wonders.—There was not a single general, an officer, or a soldier but was determined to conquer or to die.
We must not conceal a trait that does honour to the enemy. The commander of the artillery of the Russian imperial guards had just lost his cannon.—He met the emperor, "Sire, said he, get me shot; I have just lost my cannon." "Young man," answered the Emperor, "I appreciate your tears, but one may be beat by my army and still have a title to glory."
Our advanced posts are arrived at Olmutz. The empress and the whole court have fled from thence in the greatest haste. Colonel Corbineau, equerry to the emperor, commander of the 5th regiment of rangers, had 4 horses killed under him, upon the 5th he was wounded himself, after seizing a stand of colours. Prince Murat bestows great praise on the fine manœuvres of general Kellerman, on the fine charges of general Nanzois and d'Hautpoul and in fine of all the generals, for one knows not whom to name because they should all be named. The soldiers, of the train have merited the praises of the army. The artillery made a dreadful havoc among the enemy. When an account was given of it to the emperor, he said: its successes give me pleasure; for I have not forgot that it was in this corps that I began my military career.
The emperor's aid-de-camp, general Savary, had accompanied the emperor of Germany after an interview, to know whether the emperor of Russia adhered to the capitulation. He found the wreck of the Russian army without either artillery or baggage, and in a frightful disorder. It was midnight: General Meerfeld had been repulsed from Godding by Marshal Davoust. The Russian army was surrounded, not a man could escape. Prince Czartorinski introduced general Savary to the emperor. "Tell your master," cried that Prince, that I am "going away; he has wrought many miracles; how this day has increased my admiration of him! his army "is predestinated of Heaven, mine will require a hundred years to equal his; but can I retire with safety?" Yes, Sire, answered general Savary, if your majesty ratifies what the two emperors of France and Germany have agreed upon in their interview.—And what is it?—That the Russian army shall retire home, by the stages that shall be regulated by the Emperor, and that it shall evacuate Germany and Austrian Poland. Upon this condition, I have the emperor's orders to repair to our advanced posts, which have already turned you, and to give orders to protect your retreat, as the emperor wishes to respect the friend of the First Consul.—What guarantee must I give for that? Sire, your Word—I give it you. This aid-de-camp set off in full gallop to marshal Davoust, to whom he gave orders to cease all movements and remain quiet.
May this generosity of the emperor of the French not be so soon forgotten in Russia, as the fine procedure of the emperor, who sent back 6000 men to the emperor Paul with so much grace and so many tokens of esteem for him.
General Savary conversed an hour with the emperor of Russia, and found him such as a man of heart and sense should be, whatever losses he may have experienced. The Monarch asked him to give him some details of the engagement. "You were inferior to me," said he, "and however, you were superior in all the points of attack." "Sire," answered General Savary, "that is the art of war, and fruit of 15 years of Glory. It is the 40th battle the emperor has fought." "That is true, he is a great warrior. For my part, it is the first time I have seen fire. I have never had the pretention to measure with you." "Sire, when you have gained experience, you will surpass him perhaps." "I shall now return to my capital. I came to the assistance of the emperor of Germany. He has made known to me that he is satisfied, I am so too."
On his interview with the emperor of Germany, the emperor told him: Mr. and Mde. de Colledredo, Messieurs Paget and Rasumouski are all one with your minister Cobentzel. They are the real causes of the war, and if Y. M. continues to abandon yourself to these intrigues, they will ruin all your affairs and alienate the heart of all your subjects, who have so many qualities to be happy and beloved.
An Austrian major having presented himself at the advanced posts, with despatches from Mr. de Cobentzel for Mr. de Stadion, at Vienna, the emperor said "I will have nothing to do with that man, who has sold himself to England to pay his debts, and who has ruined his house and his nation by following his sister's advice."
The emperor took the greatest notice of Prince John of Lichtenstein. He frequently said "How is it when one has men of such great distinction, that one can suffer oneself to be led by fools and intrigues."—In fact Prince John of Lichtenstein is one of the most distinguished characters, not only for his military talents, but for his qualities and knowledge. It is confidentially asserted that the emperor said after his conference with the emperor of Germany, "That man has made me commit a fault, for I could have followed up my victory and taken the whole Russian and Austrian armies, but, however, there will be some tears the less shed."
THIRTY-SECOND BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Austerlitz, December 6.
General Friant, at the battle of Austerlitz, had 4 horses killed under him. Colonels Couroux and Demoustier distinguished themselves. The trials of courage are so numerous, that as they were reported to the emperor he said, "I need all my power to be able to recompense worthily these brave men."
The Russians in fighting, have the habit of laying down their knapsacks; and the whole Russian army having been put to flight, they were taken possession of by our soldiers. A great quantity of baggage was also taken, and the soldiers have found in it much money.
General Bertrand, who had been despatched after the battle with a squadron of the guards, has brought in a great numbers of prisoners, 19 pieces of cannon, and many baggage waggons well filled. The number of pieces of cannon taken up to this time amounts to 170.
The emperor testified some dissatisfaction that plenipotentiaries had been sent to him the day before the battle, and that the diplomatic character had been prostituted. It is worthy of M. Cobentzel, whom the whole nation regards as one of the principal authors of all its calamities.
Prince John de Lichtenstein is come to meet the emperor at the castle of Austerlitz. The emperor has granted him a conference of several hours. It is remarked that the emperor conversed freely with this general officer, who has concluded with marshal Berthier an armistice of the following tenor: M. Talleyrand is going to Nicolsburg, where the negotiations are to be opened.
Armistice concluded between their Imperial Majesties of France and Austria.
His majesty the emperor of the French, and his majesty the emperor of Germany; desirous to reach the period of definitive negotiations, for putting an end to the war which desolates the two states, have
agreed as a preliminary to begin by an armistice, which shall continue until the conclusion of a definitive peace, or until the rupture of negotiations; and in this case the armistice shall not cease until fifteen days after that rupture, and the cessation of the armistice shall be notified to the plenipotentiaries of both powers, and at the head-quarters of both armies.
The conditions of the Armistice are, 1. The line of both armies shall be in Moravia, the circle of Iglau, the circle of Znaim, the circle of Brunn, that part of the circle of Olmutz, upon the right bank of the small river of Trebezobka opposite to Prosnitz, as far as it empties itself into the Marck, and the right bank of the Marck as far as the mouth of that river into the Danube, including however Presbourg; but no French or Austrian troops stationed within a circumference of five or six leagues round Holtech, on the right bank of the Marck.
The line of the two armies shall besides comprehend, in the territory to be occupied by the French army, the whole of Lower and Upper Austria, the Tyrol, the States of Venice, Carinthia, Styria, Carniola, the County of Goritz and Istria; in short, in Bohemia, the circle of Montabur, and all the country on the east of the road from Tabor to Lintz.
2. The Russian army shall evacuate the Austrian States, as well as Polish Austria, viz. Moravia and Hungary, within fifteen days, and Galicia within a month. The order of their march shall be traced, that it may be always known where it is, as well to prevent all misunderstanding.
3. There shall not be made in Hungary any kind of levy en masse , nor insurrections; and in Bohemia no kind of extraordinary levy; no foreign army shall be permitted to enter the territory of the House of Austria.
Negotiators on each side shall meet at Nicolsburg, to proceed immediately on the business of negotiations, in order to establish promptly peace and harmony between the two Emperors.
Done interchangeably between us the undersigned, the Marshal Berthier, minister of war, major-general of the grand army, charged with full powers from his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy—and prince John de Lichtenstein, lieut. general, charged with full powers from his majesty the Emperor of Austria, king of Hungary, &c.
At Austerlitz, the 15th Frimaire, year 14, (6th December, 1806.)
Signed, Marshal Berthier, J. Prince de Lichtenstein, Lieutenant-general.
TRANSLATED From French papers received at the OFFICE of the PUBLICK LEDGER, by the Miss Jane, Captain Evans, from Bordeaux.
THIRTY-THIRD BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
AUSTERLITZ, 7th Dec.
The general in chief Buxhowden has been killed, with many other Russian generals, whose names are unknown. Our soldiers have collected great quantities of booty.
The Russian general Kutusow was wounded, and his son-in-law, a young man of great merit, killed.
The dead have been numbered, from which it appears that 13,000 Russians, 600 Austrians, and 900 French are killed. We have 7,000 Russians wounded.
Including all, we have 3,000 French wounded; general Roger Valhuber is dead in consequence of his wounds. An hour before his death he wrote the emperor as follows: "I wished to have done more for you; in one hour I shall be no more, I regret it not, since I have participated in a victory which assures to you a happy reign. When you shall think of those brave men, who devoted themselves to you, remember me. It is enough for me to mention to you that I have a family, I need not recommend it to your protection." Generals Kellerman, Sebastiani, and Thiebaut are out of danger. Generals Maury and Demont are wounded, but not dangerously. It must be interesting to be informed of the different decrees successively made by the emperor in favour of the army; they are here subjoined.
The corps of general Buxhowden which occupied the left of the army consisted of 27,000 men; not a single one has rejoined the Russian army. It was exposed for several hours to the fire of 40 pieces of cannon, a part of which composed the artillery of the Imperial guard. The carnage was horrible. The loss sustained by the Russians cannot be calculated at less than 45,000 men killed, wounded, and made prisoners, and the residue who will return home with the emperor of Russia, will not exceed 25,000. May this prove a salutary lesson to this young Prince, and induce him to abandon the policy which English gold has purchased.
May he recur to those old principles which are adapted to the interest of his country and character, and break the yoke imposed on him by the vile oligarchies of London. The great Catherine understood well the genius and resources of Russia, when, at the time of the first coalition, she declined sending an army, and was content to aid it with her counsels and good wishes. But she had the experience of a long reign, and a knowledge of the character of her nation, to guide her; she had reflected on the dangers of coalitions. This experience cannot be acquired at the age of 24 years.
When Paul her son, marched his armies against France, he soon discovered that those errors are the least injurious which are the shortest: and after one campaign he withdrew his troops.
If Woronzow, (now in London) were not more an Englishman than a Russian, a very indifferent idea would be formed of his talents, to admit that he could suppose that 60, 80 or 100,000 Russians were competent to disgrace France, to induce her to bend to the British yoke, to abandon Belgium, and to force the emperor to resign his Italian crown to the degenerate race of the Sardinian sovereigns. The Russian troops are brave, but infinitely less so than the French. Their generals are quite inexperienced, and their soldiers so ignorant and stupid, as to render their arms by no means redoubtable.
Supposing moreover the possibility of the Russians being victorious, Russia herself must have been depopulated to have attained the senseless object, prescribed to them by the oligarchies of London.
The battle of Austerlitz took place near the tomb of the celebrated Kaunitz. This circumstance has made a strong impression among the people of Vienna.
By his prudence and judgment, and particularly by invariably maintaining harmony between France and Austria, he had brought Austria to a high degree of prosperity.
Here follow the names of the Russian generals made prisoners; many others were slain in the field of battle. There are moreover, 4 or 500 officers killed—among whom are reckoned 20 majors and lieut. colonels, and more than 100 captains.
Prebizenski, Wimpfen, Muller, Zakoumsky, Mulberg, Selechow, Strizy, Szerliakow, Prince Repnin, Prince Siversky, Adrian, Lagone, Salima, Mazenkow, Woyickoff.
The emperor has commanded M. Talleyrand, who was at Vienna, to repair to Brunn.
M. Maret has joined his majesty at Austerlitz.
The emperor slept last night at Brunn.
THIRTY-FOURTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.—BRUNN, Dec. 10.
The emperor received yesterday prince Repnin,
made prisoner at the battle of Austerlitz at the head of the horse guards, of which he was the colonel. His majesty told him that it was not his wish to deprive the emperor Alexander of such brave troops and that he had permission to collect all the prisoners of the Russian imperial guard, and return with them into Russia. His majesty expressed his regret that the emperor of Russia should have hazarded a battle, and observed that had his majesty been less sanguine he might have spared the blood and honour of his army.
Prince John of Lichtenstein arrived here yesterday invested with full powers to negotiate—The conferences between him and M. Talleyrand are carried on very actively.
His majesty's first aid-de-camp Junot, who was despatched to the emperors of Germany and Russia, saw the emperor of Germany at Holtech, who received him very graciously. He was unable to prosecute his mission, on account of the emperor Alexander's having set off post for St. Petersburg, attended by gen. Kutusow.
His Majesty received at Brunn M. Haugwitz, and appeared very well satisfied with the communications made by that plenipotentiary whom he received in the most flattering manner, in consequence of his having been ever opposed to a connexion with England, as well on account of the reputation of his counsels, to which is attributed the present prosperity of Prussia. As much, cannot be said of another minister, who born in Hanover, has not been found inaccessible to the influence of gold. But all these intrigues have and will prove impotent, when opposed to the king of Prussia's superior good sense and discernment. As to the rest, the French nation is dependent on no one, and one hundred and fifty thousand enemies in addition would have but protracted the war a short time longer. France and Prussia, under these circumstances have reason to be thankful to the duke of Brunswick, the marshals Mollendorff, De Knobelsdorff, Lombard, and above all the king himself. The intrigues of England have often been attended with success, but as in order to form a conclusion it is necessary to take a view of the question in all its bearings, all their intrigues have been baffled by the will of the king. In fact those who conducted them, strangely abused his confidence; can Prussia have a more powerful and faithful ally than France.
Russia is the only power in Europe who can engage in war from motives of caprice; after a battle lost or gained, Russia can retire; France, Austria, and Prussia, on the contrary, must deliberate a long time on the consequences of the war, one or two battles are insufficient to exhaust the chances of it.
The Moravian peasantry kill the Russians whenever they meet with them in small parties. They have already destroyed a hundred. The emperor of the French has given orders for cavalry patrols to ride over the country and prevent this violence. Since the enemy's army has retired, the Russians left behind it are placed under the protection of their conquerors. It is undeniable that they have committed so many disorders and atrocities, that it is not surprising that vengeance should be taken of them. They maltreat the poor as well as the rich: 300 lashes seem to them but a moderate chastisement. There are no outrages which they have not attempted. Pillage, firing of villages, massacres, such was their amusement. They have even murdered priests at the altar! Wretched must be the sovereign who shall bring such a scourge on his country. The battle of Austerlitz has proved an European victory, since it has removed the imposture which attached to the name of these Barbarians.
This application, however, cannot apply to the court, or the greater number of officers, nor to the inhabitants of the cities, who, on the contrary, are civilized even to luxury.
THIRTY-FIFTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
BRUNN, December 11.
The Russian army in three columns, began its march the 8th December, on its return to Russia. The first has taken the way of Cracovia and Tcherespal, the second that of Kaschaw, Lemberg, and Brodi, and the third that of Cizrnau, Watrel and Hussiatin. At the head of the first has departed the emperor of Russia, with his brother the grand duke Constantine.
Besides the artillery used in the battle, an entire park consisting of one hundred pieces of cannon has been taken from the Russians, with all their ammunition waggons. The emperor has been to see this park of artillery; he has given orders for its transportation into France.
(Here follows the names of the officers who were distinguished in the battle of the second.)
MILAN, November 29.
We just learn that an Anglo-Russian squadron, consisting of 12 ships of war, and several transports, had landed 12 or 15,000 men at Naples, the 20th November last.
Immediately after the landing, the ambassador of his majesty, the emperor of France and king of Italy removed the arms of France, which were placed at the gate of his palace, and demanded his passports.
The passports were granted, and the ambassador retired to Rome. On this subject, a royal proclamation has been published at Naples, the terms of which convey a just idea of the earnestness with which that court has attempted to make its neutrality respected.
Private letters, worthy of credit, assure us that his Sicilian majesty has engaged to join the Anglo-Russian force with a body of peasantry, the levy of which has already commenced.
These letters add that the command of this Napoleonic-Russian army, is given to the Russian general Lacy, (who has resided in Naples six or seven months past) and that the guard of the city of Naples has been confided to an English corps of 18,000 men.
It has not yet transpired what are to be the projects of the military assembled at Naples. But all the world well knows what success may be expected to attend an army, composed of three different people, strangers to each other, and opposed in habits language and even interests.
Nevertheless, it is certain that the English squadron suffers extremely in consequence of an epidemic, that in putting into Sicily, it was under the necessity of leaving 300 sick there, and that since the landing at Naples, the hospitals of that capital have been encumbered with Russians and English.
Let us hope, for the welfare of Naples, and even for that of the Anglo-Russians, that the bulletins of the grand army will reach them soon enough to avert from them the fate in reserve, should they dare to oppose their forces to ours. Let us hope, that the Anglo-Russians will hasten to shew themselves faithful to the first article of the capitulation proposed to Prince Murat, by the aid-de-camp of his majesty of all the Russians, and that they will take the opportunity of returning to their ports, the same way that they came.
However it may be, the news of the landing at Naples, and the manner in which the Russians and English have been there received, demands of us a few observations which cannot be suppressed.
Thus then has the court of Naples reserved for itself the detestable honour of surpassing in perfidy even the court of London.
Titus at the very moment that this court ratified at Portici, 8th October 1805, the treaty of neutrality,

that her ambassador had signed at Paris, 21st Sept. at the moment she promised (1st article of the treaty) to repeal by force every attempt which should be made against the rights and duties of her neutrality...
Thus, at the moment when this court promised on her honour (2d article of the treaty) not to suffer any corps of troops belonging to any belligerent power, to be landed or to advance into any part of her territory...
Thus at the moment when this court engaged (3d article of the treaty) not to confide the command of her armies, fortified places, to any officers, Russian, English or Austrians...
Thus, in short, at the moment when the emperor of the French and king of Italy, faithful to the 5th article of the treaty, withdrew all his forces from the territory of Naples...
Such infamy and baseness will not escape with impunity. The indignation of all people, the discipline and valour of the French and Italian armies, the genius of their august commander will avenge the present generation for the base perfidy...
That God, who punishes perjury will conduct if it be necessary our squadrons to new triumphs. Already, at the very moment that these traitors lay their hostile plots, does that God seem to have forewarned them by the fires of Vesuvius...
The people of the kingdom of Italy will be temperate in the expression of their just indignation, they will confide in the wisdom, and foresight of their government. Who of us can doubt that our august monarch and his worthy representative has taken every measure which they have judged necessary to our defence and our interests?
Should the enemy attempt the foolish project of marching against us, they will be doubtless arrested in their course, they will never reach the frontiers of our kingdom, they will be vanquished before their eyes meet that happy and peaceable country, into which they hoped to carry brutality devastation and ruin.
BRUNN, December 3.
NAPOLEON, Emperor of the French and king of Italy. We have decreed and decree as follows:
ART. 1. A contribution of one hundred millions of francs shall be levied on Austria, Moravia, and the other provinces of the house of Austria, occupied by the French army.
2d. This sum to be given by way of donation to the army, conformably to the plan of distribution which we shall decree.
3. The amount of the value of all the magazines of Salt, Tobacco, arms, powder and warlike stores, which are not found necessary to the equipment of our army, and which the commander of the artillery shall not deem expedient to transport to France, but which we shall order to be sold, shall be deposited in the military chest, belonging to the army, to be distributed among it in rewards.
4th. From the first supplies of this contribution, and on that raised upon Swabia, three months pay as a reward, shall be bestowed on every general, officer or soldier, who shall have been or may be wounded in the present war.
5. The minister of war is charged with the execution of the present decree.
Another decree promulgated at the Imperial camp at Austerlitz, on the 7th Dec. contains the following ordinances:
Art. 1. The widows of the generals slain at the battle of Austerlitz shall enjoy a pension of 6000 francs during their lives; the widows of colonels and majors a pension of 2400 francs; the widows of captains one of 1200 francs; the widows of lieutenants one of 800 francs; the widows of soldiers one of 200 francs.
2. The minister of war is charged with the execution of the present decree, which shall pass into a law from the present day, and be inserted in the bulletin of the laws.
Another decree of the same day contains,
Art. 1. We adopt the children of the French generals, officers, and soldiers, slain at the battle of Austerlitz.
2. They shall be all maintained and brought up at our expense, in our imperial palace at Rambouillet and the daughters in our Imperial palace at Saint Germain. The sons shall afterwards be provided for by us, and the daughters married.
3. Beside their Baptismal and family names, they shall have the privilege of joining to them the name NAPOLEON. Our chief judge shall see that its execution be regulated agreeably to the formality required by the civil code.
The grand marshal of our palace and our intendant general of the house shall be charged respectively with the execution of the present decree, which shall be made the order of the day, and pass forthwith into a law.
Twenty Millions of Dollars. December 11.
The small town of Nichoburg, in which are assembled the Austrian and French Plenipotentiaries, charged with the negotiations for peace, between those powers, is situated on the Frontiers of Lower Austria and Moravia. The castle, which is a very fine one, belongs to the Prince Dietrichstein. This place, heretofore but little known, at present, is about to become celebrated in history, as being the seat where various treaties are to be negotiated. The Plenipotentiaries of Russia and Prussia, are it is said to repair thither to treat separately of the interests of their respective sovereigns. It is generally believed that the definitive treaty between France and Austria, will be concluded before any arrangements are made between the courts of France and Berlin, and while M. de Haugwitz is waiting the return of Couriers, which he is obliged to dispatch for the instructions of his majesty. As to the rest the battle of Austerlitz, will hasten the conclusion.
The French armies, profiting by the armistice which has been so generously granted to the enemy, are about to enjoy that repose they have so well merited. The different corps which compose the grand army, and the army of Italy, are to repair to the different Austrian Provinces conquered by the French armies.
They write from Munich, that the army of Marshal Massena is to be cantoned in Carniola, Istria, Frioul, and the dutchy of Venice. The city of Venice and the fortified Islands in the environs, are to be occupied by the French troops. Marshal Ney is to occupy Carinthia, the corps under marshal Davoust and general Marmont are to be sent to Styria. Marshal Bernadotte and the Bavarian troops are to occupy the circle of Iglau, and the circle of Bohemia, comprised in the line of Demarcation. The corps under marshal Lannes and a part of that under Prince Murat, are to remain in Moravia. The remainder of the troops are to repair to Upper and Lower Austria.
It is said that the Arch Duke Charles, is posted on the frontiers of Hungary, which position he will retain until the result of the negotiations for peace shall be known.
HANOVER, December 12.
A courier just arrived, brings an order to the Russian troops to hold themselves in readiness to retreat. Very alarming rumours are circulating relative to the coalition. It is said that the emperor Napoleon gained on the 2d instant, so complete a victory, that peace immediately took place after it.
Don the English general, has made strong remonstrances to the Russian generals, but a second courier despatched by the Duke of Brunswick has brought a confirmation of the total defeat of the emperor Alexander and of that monarch's determination to make a retreat with all his forces into his States. The most profound consternation reigns among the English, and the members of the Hanoverian regency.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 17, 1806.
The importance of the intelligence received from France via New-York, induced us to issue an Extra Paper on Saturday, the contents of which are given in this day's Ledger. In addition thereto, we have translated from Paris and Bourdeaux papers, received from our correspondent in Bordeaux, by the Jane, Captain Evans, the 33d, 34th, and 35th Bulletins of the Grand Army, with some articles, which will be found in the preceding columns.
We have given the intelligence a most minute examination as to its veracity, and must confess that we are compelled to admit that there is more truth in it, than comports with the independence of Europe, and the happiness of the world. There is now, we fear, but one barrier left to oppose the gigantic views of Buonaparte; for if this information is true, it will be in vain to expect another effort of the continental powers to restrain the inordinate ambition of the French government. Believing as we do, that Austria was compelled into this war to preserve her independence, we lament that her efforts have terminated so unfortunately. If she is conquered, it is some consolation to her rulers, to know that she did not submit to the iron hand of despotism without resistance; her fate will be no worse than those dastardly wretches, who from pusillanimous, or corrupt motives, have not only refused to oppose tyranny, but have assisted in forging those chains, which themselves are destined to wear, in common with the rest of Europe, except one small portion. These sentiments do not originate in any prejudice for one country, or partiality for another; they flow from a love of liberty, and hatred of foreign domination. If the fate of Spain, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, and every unfortunate country where French force or intrigue have found their way, is not sufficient to alarm the jealousy of every nation, who values independence, it would be an unprofitable task for us to offer a view of the melancholy prospect which is presented to the world, if some means are not devised to assert the independence of nations, and to oppose universal domination. We are not, as we have remarked, hostile to France; on the contrary, we felt the same indignation against those powers who attempted to dictate a government to her, as we now feel against her attempts to dictate to the world; we rejoiced at the success of her efforts, and we should rejoice to learn that she was discomfited in her ambitious projects.
The Russian and British troops have made a descent upon Naples, but of this expedition it is difficult to give a clear account, the French papers are not very full upon subjects which do not correspond with the wishes of government, hence we are to account for the almost total silence of their papers relative to the armies of the Arch Duke Charles, and that of Massena, of which no notice is taken, except a few obscure articles, which, if we have time, we shall translate and insert in this day's paper.
Private letters from Washington state that the difference between Mr. Randolph, and the executive has reached to the highest pitch of disgust, not only terminating their political friendship, but private intercourse. We copy as a further proof of this information from the Alexandria Advertiser, without however meaning to adopt as our sentiments, the language of this paragraph.
"What is in itself reasonable cannot be altogether unexpected. It was certainly reasonable to suppose that an administration base and weak as that of this nation has been for several years, could not be long approved or upheld by men possessing independence, talents and information. Mr. J. Randolph has long been stifling his sentiments respecting Mr. Jefferson and his measures, he has done so till his own honour and his sentiments of justice have compelled him to avow the truth openly; this on Wednesday and Thursday last he did, in the house of representatives. The conduct and character of Mr. Jefferson were most severely handled: Mr. Madison and his book were treated with sovereign contempt: his satiric and vehement reproof of the self-conceit, impotency and ignorance of many members of the house was never before equalled. Mr. Randolph opposed Mr. Gregg's resolution: he advocated negotiation. We are no sticklers for Mr. Randolph's political sentiments in general; but, as far as genuine eloquence is concerned, it can justly be said that he has seldom if ever been excelled by the first speakers of this or any other age or country."
In our next we shall commence the debate on Mr. Gregg's resolutions, in the course of which we expect to give the Speeches of Mr. Randolph above alluded to.
DIED—At Bordeaux, on the 23th of December, COL. JOSHUA ORNE, of Marblehead.
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HIGHLY INTERESTING.
We are this moment made acquainted with a piece of intelligence (upon the most incontestible testimony) which cannot but excite, in the public mind, sensations of deep apprehensions, for the future peace of the nation. It is no less a fact than this—that the ships Indostan and Empereur, of New-York, have sailed from the island of St. Domingo, to join the ship Leander, now generally declared to be bound, with hostile intentions, to the Spanish province of Caraccas.
This mysterious expedition even if it be nothing more than an individual enterprize, for commercial purposes, will most assuredly be productive of great injury and loss to our merchants, underwriters, &c. We predict, with confidence, that so soon as the circumstances of this equipment shall have reached the Spanish ports in America, all American property there will be seized. It is our duty, under such impressions, to caution our fellow-citizens on the subject.—PHIL. GAZ.
A letter from the city of St. Domingo, dated Feb. 9, (received at New-York) after detailing the particulars of the late naval engagement off that port, in a manner similar to what has already been published, proceeds thus:—
"The French ships fought bravely, except Le Brave, and she struck the third round. It is reported they cannot find more than 320 of the crew belonging to the Imperial, which consisted of 1350, including 200 soldiers. The Diomede had 269 killed, before she went on shore, and many drowned and killed in attempting to climb the rocks on shore, which from the surf made it very dangerous. Some of the English suffered very much both in their hulls and rigging, and although they have taken the ships whole of the engagement from the top of my house, it is a lucky thing however for the St. Domingo traders, for the fleet was going down the coast to plunder and burn the brigand ports, so that had not this happened, many of our American vessels must have been taken, and of course condemned. The people are in some consternation, about the English fleet now off, they seem to have had another engagement to windward, as there is a French line of battle ship off the harbour dismasted, and an English fleet came this day in sight, one of the 74's has lost her mizenmast, they cannot be any of the fleet that engaged the day before yesterday—However, the account of the English will come from Jamaica soon, but this statement may be relied upon as authentick."
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
In Hampton Roads—Ship Jane, Evans, 68 days from Bordeaux, bound to City Point.
Vessels left at Bordeaux the 25th Dec.
Ships Independence, Hunter, of New-York, destination unknown; Philipsburg, Leffingwell, of and for New-Orleans; Arcurus, Main, of New-York, for St. Thomas; Jane, Bliss, of and for Philadelphia; Mary Anne, Burk, of New-York, destination unknown; Ohio, Hall, of and for New-York; John & Francis, Stillman, of and for Charleston; Sheffield, Cowper, of and for Norfolk; Robert, Driscoll, of Baltimore, destination unknown; New-Orleans Packet, of and for New-Orleans; Missouri, Kennedey, of Philadelphia, destination unknown; Ulysses, Simon, of and for New-Orleans; Belisarius, Homans, of New-York, destination unknown; Garland, Snow, of and for Boston; Lewis-William, Hartwell, of and for Philadelphia; Fabius, Norris, of and for ditto; Catharine, Butler, of New-Orleans, destination unknown; Providence, Gibson, of and for Philadelphia; Briggs Minerva, of and for St. Thomas; Eliza-Haly, Howard, of Plymouth, destination unknown; Hope, Fisher, of and for Charleston; Wanderer, Haswell, of and for ditto; Vigilant, Dode, of Boston, destination unknown; Diana, Brown, of and for Boston; Shipwright, Doak, of and for ditto; Phoenix, Dishwood, of and for New-York; Catty, Booth, of New-York, destination unknown; George, Kennedy, of New-York, for St. Thomas.
Vessels arrived in the Garrone.—Ships Thomas, Gardiner; Howard, McComb; Nancy, Thompson; all of New-York; Sch'r Venus, Allen, from Baltimore, in 37 days; and ship Jane, in 31 days from New-Haven; at quarantine.
The sch'r New-York Packet, Gill, of New-York, bound to St. Sebastians, was lost of St. Jerome's, about 10 leagues to the northward of Bayonne; vessel and cargo (except a few casks of bees-wax) lost; crew saved.
NEWCOMB's Packet will sail for New-York Tomorrow, wind permitting. March 17.
SALE BY AUCTION.
On Tuesday, the 18th inst. at 11 o'Clock, at the Market-House, will be Sold for Cash, without reserve, the entire materials so table for a Sloop of 70 or 80 tons, they are nearly new, and comprise
2 ANCHORS and 2 CABLES, a suit of SAILS complete; Standing and Running RIGGING; BLOCKS; CAMBOOSE; Copper RUDDER FASTENINGS and BOLTS; 2 Lead Bilge PUMPS; Old COPPER, &c. —ALSO—
1 Hogshead and 16 Barrels SUGAR, 3 Puncheons RUM; 20 Barrels BEEF.
Francis Smith, V. M. March 14. 582
FOR SALE, A New SCHOONER,
Burthen 120 tons, built of choice timber, may be had a great bargain if immediate application is made, and for approved notes; a credit of 2, 4, and 6 months will be given.
Francis Smith. March 17. 592
For Charter, to Bordeaux, (or any Port in France,) The good Snow ECHO,
Jacob Forman, master, burthen 222 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Moses Myers. March 17. 589
FOR BOSTON, The Sch'r RISING SUN,
Capt. Howes, Will sail in two or three days.—For freight or passage, apply to Fisk & Catlett. March 17. 583
Landing on Maxwell's wharf, from the sloop Director, Captain Eastington, from New-York, 6 Pipes choice fourth proof Cogniac BRANDY.
And from the Sloop Adventure, Capt. Town, from Philadelphia, 35 Bbls. and a few Hhds. LOAF SUGAR, 100 Boxes Brown SOAP.—For Sale by Price & Waddey. March 17. 585
For Rent,
The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 534
GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS,
Imported in the Ship Shepherdess, from London, for Sale—Consisting of
Windsor BEANS, Hardy Green do. White Blossom do. Early Branching do. Early Mazagon, Early and Late Cauliflowers, Early Charlton PEA, James' Keeping Onion, Golden Horspud do. Madeira and Welsh do. Crown and Egg do. Ros and Silver Skinned do. Blue Prussian do. Norfolk Field Turnip, Spanish Marotto, do. Rad, Round, and Yellow do. Large Romieval do. Hanover and Stone do. Dwarf Marrow do. Tankard do. Tall Green do. Ice and Cabbage Lettice, Wells Marrow do. Hardy Hammersmith, do. Early Yellow SNAP, Brown, Dutch, and Loaf, do. Negro French do. Green Turkey Cucumber, Black Speckled do. Early Frame do. Purple Speckled do. Patagonian do. Chinese and Scarlet do. Long and Short Prickly do. Arbour do. Large Orange Carrot, Early Salmon Radish, Early Horn do. and Parsnip, Salmon and Scarlet do. Red and White Beet, Red and White Turnip do. Talland Dwarf Navigation, Long White Transparent do. Solid Celery, Double Parsley, Black Spanish do. Green Curled Endive, Early York Cabbage, Broad Leaved Leek, Sugar Leaf do. Salsapary and Scorzonera, Early and Late Battersea, Artichoke and Asparagus, Madeira & Turnip Rooted do. Chardon and Chervil, Large Drum Head do. Pimpernell and Root Scarcity, German Red do. Round and Prickly Spinach, Colewort and Borcole, Broad Cress and Pepper Grass, Green and Yellow Savoy, Mushrooms Spawn, White Broccoli, Hemlock and Okra, Saffron and Rape.
A choice assortment of
Garden, Flower, and Herb SEEDS; White and Red Clover SEED; Lucerne, Timothy, Burnet, Hemp, & Canary SEED;—Also, Scotch BARLEY; OAT MEAL, and Fine Durran MUSTARD.
Samuel Osborne, Main-Street, near the Old Market place.
He will be further supplied with the best of those articles by the next arrival from London. March 17. 598
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
WILL be given, to white or black, that will deliver to me dead or alive, a negro named DAVEY, who ran away from me on the 5th instant. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, very black, well made, and very active, with a full face, and speaks part when spoken to. He has been a servant to a family as a carriage driver, and has been lately put to the shipcarpenter's and caulkar's trade, and works well at the latter. As he is a lazy fellow, he no doubt, will attempt to live with some person as a servant. He made an attempt to run away from his former master, and made for the northward, but was apprehended in Virginia, where he is well acquainted, particularly in the towns, and I have no doubt but his intention is again to get off to the northward, either by land or water. I recollect a very notable white speck on his two upper middle foreteeth, which will be discovered on examination. He may have other marks for what I know, not having owned him more than four years. I cannot describe any particular ones about him, but make no doubt he has scars, as he has been whipped before I purchased him. He is very foul of spirits, and will get drunk when he has an opportunity; plays cards, and is much given to roguery. He wore off with him blue negro cotton cloth, and had second hand clothing; but no doubt he will change both his clothing and his name, as he is an artful fellow; and if taken, will fight; and when taken, if not well secured, will make his escape. I do hereby forwarn all masters of vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward, and all travelling expenses, will be paid, if the distance exceeds 75 miles. John Drew, Jr. Port Tombstone, near Edenton. March 17. 587
Picked up in Hampton Road on the 7th inst.
A LIGHTER, 44 feet long and 10 feet wide.
The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges and take her away. William Ham. Mill-Creek, March 17. 596
WARM SPRINGS
In the County of Bath, Virginia.
HAVING taken a lease on the Warm-Springs for 10 years, from the 1st April, 1805, we wish to acquaint the publick, that at great expence and much labour we have improved it, to a accommodate genteely one hundred and fifty persons, having erected 15 new houses, among them is a range of frame stables 240 feet long, together with other stables roomy enough to hold about 100 horses; also, 10 new houses 21 by 17 feet, built convenient to the Bath, with stone chimneys, and finished off neatly—a large and commodious sitting room for the ladies, furnished with different kinds of instruments of musick, and kept for that purpose only.—A new Bath will be made distinct from the present one, intended for such persons as not chuse to mix with the strong and healthy. We have also taken a lease on the SWEET SPRINGS in the county of Monroe, distant 50 miles from the Warm Springs for 9 years, and are making the necessary preparations for the accommodation of the visitors—The strictest attention will be paid to give satisfaction, as we know from many years experience, that without it but few customers can be expected. It is with much satisfaction that we have it in our power to assure the publick that the different houses of entertainment on the roads leading to the Springs, have of late been much attended to by the proprietors, most of which, (above the Ridge) the subscribers have visited, and have found that appearances seem to indicate, that in future, travellers will be well accommodated.
We wish to purchase a BLACK SMITH, for one that comes well recommended, a generous price will be given. Also, wanted to employ a discreet elderly WOMAN, to undertake the management of the place of House-keeper, either at the Sweet or Warm Springs, one inclined to be industrious, and qualified to discharge such duties, will meet with liberal wages on application to us. Robt. & Geo. Turner. March 12. 573
In addition to the above advertisement,
a correspondent who is well acquainted with that part of the state, and all the different houses of entertainment on the road, observes, that from the Bell Tavern in Richmond, kept by the Turners, the mail stage goes once a week to that healthy and social town of Staunton, fifteen miles beyond the Blue Ridge, where there are two Taverns, one kept by Wm. Chambers, and the other by J. Edmondson, equal to comfort and good living to any taverns perhaps on the continent, each of them keep a stage and excellent horses, with careful drivers, well acquainted with the mountain roads, and one or the other always ready to convey passengers to the Warm Springs, and from thence the Turners have a carriage and horses to convey them to the Sweet Springs, so that a passenger can step into the stage at Norfolk, and without any further trouble than paying those who attend him, be conveyed 360 miles to the Sweet Springs. It was determined last fall by the different tavern keepers and others concerned, to oblige the overseers of the roads to do their duty, and to give personal assistance themselves where it was most wanted. To those who have seen that country, description is unnecessary—but to the stranger it may be justly observed that two weeks of indulgence at the Warm Spring Bath, is a full compensation for the fatigues of the journey. March 17. 591
Lisbon, Cadiz, and Liverpool SALT,
For Sale by William Pennock. March 12. 579

FOR SALE. At WILLIAM B. LAMB'S Vendue Office, at reduced prices for Cash, or approved paper at 60 days.  75 Puncheons RUM, 80 Bags COFFEE, 6 Hogsheads, 30 barrels SUGAR, 100 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 100 Cases GIN, 40 Casks Malaga WINE, 10 Bags PEPPER, 50 Pieces DOWLAS, 150 do. Royal HANDKERCHIEFS, 200 do. Panama do. 50 do. Carton do. 100 do. TAPES, 1 Case VELVETEENS, &c. &c.  March 7. 3t 566
Now landing from on Board the Sloop Director, and for SALE at the Warehouse formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Thomas Tucker, Maxwell's-wharf.  5 Pipes Cogniac BRANDY, 5 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 20 Casks Malaga WINE, 20 Barrels SUGAR, 20 do. Prime New-York PORK, 20 do. do. BEEF, 10 do. do. APPLES, 20 Boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES, 10 do. SOAP, 10 Casks Souchong 2 do. Imperial 1 do. Hyson  TEA. All of which will be Sold low or exchanged for Country Produce.  James McClenachan. Feb. 3. tf 485
FALL AND WINTER GOODS. GILLIAT AND MACKINDER, Have received by the Ship PLANTER, Boush, from London, and FRONTIER, from Liverpool, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, And will be Sold on low terms, for Cash, or approved Acceptances. Terms—Among which are    17 Bales of Nap Cottons.  15 Boxes Boys' and Men's Hats.    18 do. of Rose Blankets.  6 Trunks of Manchester.    8 do. Stripe do.  4 Boxes Cutlery, assorted.    9 do. White and Red Flannels.  50 Casks Shot.    10 do. White Plains and Kerseys.  150 Kegs of Gunpowder.    12 do. Blue do.  40 Casks Nails.    14 do. Blue & Green Half Thick.  4 do. Seine Twine.    6 do. Stripe and Grey Coatings.  6 Trunks Men's and Women's Worsted Hose.    2 do. Yam Hose.  5 Bales of Osnaburgs.    do. Carpeting and Carpets.  Fleece Hosiery, for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear.    8 do. Mixed Fearnoughts.  Muslins, Dimities, Calicoes, &c. &c.    The above packages are well assorted. September 16. tf 145
FOR RENT, (And possession to be had immediately) A comfortable small TENEMENT, on Smith's Point, neatly fitted up; having two rooms below with two closets in each, and three rooms above, a new double-stoned Brick Kitchen, and other requisite out buildings. A spacious Garden and large front Yard are attached to this Tenement.  P. Barrand. Jan. 29. tf 466
BANK NOTES LOST. A letter dated Williamsburg, 27th November, 1805, directed to Messrs. Thos & Wm M'Callish, merchants, Norfolk, concerning Bank Notes to the amount of Two Hundred Dollars, as below described, and supposed to have been deposited in the Post-Office, has either been lost, mislaid, or taken a wrong direction.—It is hoped that any person who may have become possessed of the same, accidentally or otherwise, will forward it on to the subscribers, as payment of the Notes have been stopped at the respective Banks.  D. No. 1124, United States Branch, Norfolk, Dec. 6, 1804, — 100 Dollars. B. No. 97, Virginia Branch, Fredericksburg, February 6, 1805, — 100 Dollars.  Wm. M'Callish, & Co. Williamsburg, Dec. 9. tf 314
REMOVAL. JAMES TUCKER, Has removed to No. 1, Hood's Lane, near Main-Street, WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE, NAILS, &c.  May 8. tf 659
NOTICE. I request all persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN WADDEY, Sen. deceased, of Northampton County, Eastern Shore, Virginia, to bring them forward properly attested on or before the first day of June next, as I shall plead this notice in bar against all claims that may appear after that date.  I. R. Waddey, Executor to the Will annexed Northampton Court-Yard, Feb. 1. 2m 490
EAGLE TAVERN. The Subscriber has taken that eligible stand in Market Square, and has to inform his friends and the publick in general, that he will spare no pains to make them as comfortable as possible while with him—he would be glad to take in Eight or Ten Gentled BOARDERS by the Year.  Thomas Glenn. January 15. 3m 433
LADIES FASHIONABLE SHOES. SEVERAL Trunks of Ladies plain and fashionable LACED KID SHOES, and Gentlemen's fashionable London made do. just received by the ship PLANTER, Captain Boush, and for sale by  Gilliat & Mackinder. September 9. tf 136
Notice is hereby given that I shall apply to the Court of Northampton County, at April term next, for leave to discontinue so much of the road leading from Franktown to Ocochannock Neck, as goes upon my land.  Tully R. Wise. Feb. 14. 1m 509
COW-POX. The subscriber informs the publick, that some VACCINE MATTER which he has received from Philadelphia, has succeeded; and that those persons who have been prevented taking the disease from the loss of the infection here, can now be inoculated.  George Balfour. Feb. 12. tf 505
Richmond Academy Lottery, NOW DRAWING, CONTAINING One Prize of Ten Thousand Dollars, Besides several other large Prizes. **TICKETS for Sale by the EDITOR OF THIS PAPER. November 15. 279
FRANCIS SMITH, Has opened his Vendue and Commission Office at the Store lately occupied by Messrs. Bowman and Walker, No. 43, Main-Street.  Jan. 20. tf 451
If George William Clarke who left England for this Country in July, 1802, is living, he will hear of something to his advantage on application at this place.  Norfolk, Jan. 15. tf 405
JUST LANDED, 25 Hogsheads Choice MOLASSES. For Sale by  Thos. H. Parker. Jan. 10. tf 426
HUNTER & GATEWOOD, Have received per Ship Jane, Captain Cliby, from Liverpool, the balance of their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which in addition to their former importation from London, makes their assortment general and complete—it consists of almost every article of useful and fashionable goods too tedious to enumerate, which they offer for sale, at their Store No. 42, Main Street, by Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms for each, or short payments.  November 8. tf 262
FOR SALE, The CARGO of the Schooner Elizabeth Margaret, now landing on Marsden's Wharf, 342 boxes White & Brown Havanna Sugars, 28 Hogsheads MOLASSES, 5 do. HONEY. —For terms apply to  John Brown. January 5. tf 412
FOR SALE, Liverpool Salt, Kendal Cottons, &c. The CARGO of the Ship Industry, Noah Wright, master, from Liverpool—Consisting of 12,000 Bushels SALT, 8 Bales Kendal COTTONS, 10 Cases COPPER, 16 and 20 oz. 18 Sugar BOILERS, of 150 gallons each, 3 Hogsheads SKIMMERS and LADDLES, 4 Casks Copper NAILS. —Apply to  William Pennock. December 20. tf 367
MRS. MACDOUGAL, INFORMS her friends and the publick, that she has taken that hand-ome house belonging to Mr. Roberts, in the centre of Market Square, where she will receive Boarders on moderate terms—the strictest attention will always be paid to the diet rooms, and lodging, and every endeavour used to render a transient or permanent abode at her house satisfactory.  September 25. tf 169
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Roberts.—Also, The WAREHOUSE lately occupied by Mr. Edward Johnston.—For terms, apply to  Robert Gibson. January 20. tf 450
At a Court held for Norfolk County, the 20th day of January, 1806. Thomas Davis and Thomas Dickson, merchants and partners, under the firm of Davis and Dickson, Pits. vs. Gilbert Robertson and James Brown, merchants and partners, under the firm of Robertson & Brown, and Robert Gibson, Doffs. in Chancery.  THE Defendants Robertson and Brown, not having entered their appearance, and given security for performing the Decree to be made in this cause, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are out of the country: On the motion of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, it is ordered, that they the said Defendants, appear here on the third Monday in April next, and give security for performing the Decree aforesaid. And it is further ordered that the Defendant Gibson, who hath effects of the other Defendants in his hands, or is otherwise indebted to them, do not pay, convey away, or secret such debts or effects, until the further order of this Court concerning the same. A Copy, Teste, William Wilson, jun. C. C. 13 Mon. Ap. 472
THIS DAY LANDING, From on board the Schooner Eagle, Captain Grant, from Bourdeaux, 160 Casks CLARET. 981 Cases assorted do. 66 do. do. White do. 80 Baskets SWEET OIL. 2 Trunks and 3 Cases Ladies' and Men's SHOES. 8 Cases Men's and Children's Silk and Beaver HATS, assorted. DEMIGHONS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c. &c. For sale on liberal terms, by  John & James Galwey, Commerce-Street Wharf.
WHO HAVE ON HAND, 75 Boxes White & Brown Havanna SUGAR. September 6. tf 128
LIVERPOOL SALT. A Cargo of Stoved SALT, on board the Alexander —For Sale on moderate terms by  J. & W. Southgate. Feb. 3. 3w 487
Landing at Newton's Wharf, 50 Hhds. prime St. Croix SUGARS. For Sale by  James Dykes, & Co. March 7. 3t 555
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware-Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to  John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 26. tf 534
Madame V. Casaumajour, HAS JUST RECEIVED, 2 Trunks real Madrass Handkerchiefs, which she offers for Sale on good terms.—Apply at her Store No. 18, Market-Square.  Feb. 24. 2aw3w 326
NORFOLK HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the publick, that he has opened an HOTEL in that convenient house formerly the NAVY TAVERN No. 128 Main-Street, where he hopes by his attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their company. He will always keep the best liquors: and Private Parties will be furnished with Dinners, Suppers, or Relishes, at the shortest notice. BOARDERS accommodated by the week, month, or year.  Henry Benbridge. October 9. tf 170
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A smart active Negro MAN, From 20 to 23 years of age. Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger.  Jan. 10. tf 479
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good House-Servant and Sempstress; one without children will be preferred. For one well recommended, a liberal price will be given. Apply to the Editor.  Feb. 3. tf 479
VILLAINY EXPOSED. On the 11th of August, 1805, JOHN ROBERTS, master of the Schooner Aurora, of Baltimore, sailed from Norfolk with 500 bushels of Coal, taken at City Point from a board the ship Bellisle, John Hurr, master, from Glasgow. The said Coal was shipped for Mr. Merry, the British minister at Washington; but instead of proceeding to that place, the said Roberts went round to Philadelphia, and there disposed of the Coal on his own account; after which he sold the vessel, and has not been heard of since. It was stated by him at Philadelphia, that the Coal was Virginia produce, and he entered a protest on oath before Nicholas Ditchell, Esq., Notary Public in Philadelphia, asserting that he sailed from Norfolk bound to Baltimore, with the Coal on board as ballast; and having in a heavy gale of wind sprung his foremast, was drove out to sea, and compelled by stress of weather to put into that port. Being bound to an adjoining state, and the cargo under the value specified in the 14th section of the Coastalizing Act, he was authorized to proceed without a clearance; but on his arrival at Philadelphia, being other than a district in the same or in an adjoining state, in order to his being permitted to an entry he made the said protest, and reported his vessel agreeably to the 2nd section of the said act, declaring at the same time that the cargo was shipped by and consigned to himself. Should the said JOHN ROBERTS have returned to Baltimore, or his residence elsewhere be ascertained, it will be submitting the cause of justice to make it known to the Collector of that port, or those of Philadelphia, Norfolk or Petersburg.  February 28. tf 535
To Rent, A HOUSE pleasantly situated in the Fields, at present occupied by Mrs. MILHADO —For terms apply to  David Milhado. Feb. 24. tf 527
NOTICE. MARTIN FISK has taken Mr. CHARLES J. CALETT into partnership, the business in future will be transacted under the name of  Fisk & Callett. Who have for Sale, 4000 pieces Yellow NANKINS first chop, Fresh Imperial Hyson and Young Hyson TEAS, 150 Crates Crockery WARE, well assorted, 8 Tons Patent SHOT, assorted, 75 Kegs English GUNPOWDER, 100 Boxes London Crown GLASS, 100 Kegs White LEAD, ground in oil, 1000 lbs. Salt TWINE, 100 Cask NAILS, assorted, cut, and wrought, 50 Bales OZNABURGS, 200 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 25 do. Sperm do. 50 do. Fresh CHOCOLATE, 200 lbs. Spanish Indigo, 50 Boxes Mustard, (Dixon's Manufactory) 100 Reams Writing PAPER, 200 do. Wrapping do. Also—This Day Landing, 50 Barrels BEER, Boston Inspection, 50 do. MACKAREL, 12 Hogsheads choice retailing MOLASSES.  Feb. 24. tf 525
SUGAR AND COFFEE. Landing this morning on Town-Point, the cargo of the brig Wheeler, from Guadaloupe, consisting of Clayed and Muscovada SUGARS, And Prime Green COFFEE in tierces. To be sold on moderate terms.  Robert Dickson. Feb. 7. tf 495
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS LUMBER YARD ON CALVERT'S WHARF, 700,000 SALE SHINGLES. 50,000 BUILDING do. 50,000 STAVES —White and Red Oak. 10,000 CYPRESS PALIS. 5,000 CEDAR and CHINQUAPIN POSTS. Also—will keep a supply of PLANK and SCANTLING.  Thomas H. Parker. August 19. tf 77
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT. A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skillful workmen. He has in hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, viz.    10d, 12d, 20d,  Nails,  8d per lb.    8d,  do.  9d per lb.    Sheathing  do.  7 1-2d per lb.    6d,  do.  10d per lb.    4d,  do.  3d per M.    8d,  do.  2s 7 1-2d do.    8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d,  Brads,  8d per lb.    6d,  do.  4s 6d per M.    4d,  do.  3s do.    3d,  do.  2s 7 1-2d do.    2d,  do.  2s 7 1-2d do.    ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. March 18. 503
FOR Sale or Rent, A PLANTATION, situated on Hampton Creek, consisting of about 300 acres; being the property on which Mr. W. Brough has long resided. It possesses all the necessary buildings for the convenience of a family, or agricultural purposes. There are some valuable orchards, one particularly of apple, is considered more productive than any other in that part of the country. There is also a Wind-Mill most eligibly situated.—For particulars, application may be made to Mr. G. Hope, Hampton, Mr. John Dunn, Norfolk, or the Subscriber in Richmond, who will give immediate possession.  James D. McCaw. Feb. 21. tf 519
We have received by the brig Fame, Capt. Cox, from Jamaica, 75 Puncheons high proof RUM, 4 Hogsheads MOLASSES —For Sale by  Redmond & Frith. Feb. 24. tf 523
TO PRINTERS. I WILL DISPOSE OF A FONT OF BURGEOS TYPE, Upon which the Publick Ledger is at present printed. It consists of about 600 lbs. WELL-ASSORTED LETTER, with Brench and Latin accents; has been carefully used; and is almost as good as when new. Should the whole be too much, any one who might incline to purchase ONE HALF, will please to make application, by letters post paid, or personally, at this Office. The terms will be liberal, and a credit will be given, if required, to a purchaser who can give good security in Norfolk or Baltimore.  John Cowper. September 25. 164