Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-11-17 00:00:00

NEW GOODS.
Wood & Hastings
Have just received from Baltimore, an additional
Staple and Fancy Goods,
Among which are COTTONS.
 3 do. Fancy Calicoes,  3 do. Shifting Cottons, part very fine,  3 do. Cambric Muslins,  1 do. Dimities, Cambic do. Fancy Muslins,  1 do. Gingham, Genoa, Constitution and Madison  Cords,  1 do. Madras Handkerchiefs,  1 do. Cotton Balls (white and coloured)  1 do. Superfine Quiltings, &c. &c. 
SILKS and FANCY.
 Elegant Rich Lace Handkerchiefs, worked with gold,  do. Silk Shawls, great variety of Lustings,  Black Florence Silks, Black Florentine,  Elegant Silk Hosiery, Madison do.  Silk Gloves, Lace Sleeves, and Armlets,  Sewing Silks assorted, &c. &c. 
LINENS.
 1 case 4-4 Irish Linens, part very fine,  1 do. brown do. 1 do. Irish Sheetings, 1 do. Long Lawns,  1 do. White Rolls, 3 bales German Linens,  Linen Cambricks, Threads, &c. &c. 
WOOLLENS.
 4 bales superfine, middling, and common Broad Cloths,  London superfine Dress Cassimere,  Coating, Hockings, Bazzes, Plains, Kendal Cottons, Point  Blankets, Rose Blankets,  Scarlet, Red, and White Flannels,  do. do. Drab and Green Flannel Flannels,  do. do. Black Blankets, Windbore, Hosiery, &c.  India Cottons, large assortment. 
November 10.
Samuel Coleman,
Opposite the Market, Westward, has received supply of fresh Newark SHOES , consisting of
 Ladies' KID SHOES,  do. Cork Soled Morocco Shoes,  do. thick Bottomed do. do.  do. Slips and Ties do. do.  do. Velvet do. 
Gentlemen's Fine Shoes.
 do. Morocco Pumps,  Girls Morocco Slips and Ties,  do. Leather do. do.  do. Strong Shoes,  Boy's Morocco Pumps,  do. Lined and bound Leather Shoes,  do. Strong do. do.  Children's Morocco and Leather Boots and Ties,  Servant's very strong Leather Shoes. 
A quantity of
Ladies' and Gentlemen's SHOES, made here, and a very large assortment of BOOTS made in his Factory, of the best materials and workmanship that Philadelphia and Norfolk would furnish; Boys BOOTS , &c. &c.
The above articles will be sold as low, some of them lower than such can be purchased in this country.
A few bales of COTTON —and Martin's Double Branded FLOUR. November 15.
Amateurs, Painters, and Mechanicks.
For the first time in this place, at Mr. Ducey's Ball Room , will be exhibited, till the 24th of November,
THE MICROSCOSM,
Consisting of Several pieces of Mechanism of extraordinary workmanship, in which, by means of Clockwork, the various motions of men, animals, carriages, ships, &c. are correctly imitated to the surprise and amusement of the spectator. Descriptions in the handbills.
Hours of Admission from 9 o'clock in the morning till 2, and from 4 till 9 in the evening. Admittance—Half a Dollar, Children, Half Price. November 10.
Fourth proof French BRANDY, in
Pipe—and Sherry WINE in quarter casks.
For Sale by Y. & W. Southgate. November 10.
Boot and Shoe Factory.
EDWARD GRAMISS,
RETURNS his thanks to his customers for past favours, and solicits their continuance. He has on hand an assortment of UKID and MOROCCO LEATHER , likewise Ladies' and MOROCCO SHOES ; MEN'S SHOES, and BOOTS of different qualities; he has supplied himself with a stock of as good materials as any in Norfolk, and takes it upon himself that he will give the approbation of those who will have the goodness to favour him with their custom; having a number of good workmen, he is able to execute all orders with neatness and despatch.
He has also a number of various colours, that are esteemed most fashionable in New-York, and would thank the Ladies to call and examine them.
MR. GRAMISS informs those who are in the habit of receiving COMBS , that he has samples of Mock Shell Combs; persons wishing to purchase will please to call at No. 27, Main-street, where orders for any quantity will be attended to, and punctually executed. November 13.
WILLIAM PENNOCK,
Respectfully informs his friends and the publick, that he has commenced the
Auction and Commission Business.
His Office is at present in Bowden's wharf , lately occupied by Alexander MacLure, where orders will be thankfully received. November 10.
Fresh Malaga FRUIT.
The CARGO of the Schooner Two Brothers , land ing to-day on Commerce-street, consisting of 150 Qr. Casks Rich Sweet Mountain WINE ; 50 bales SUN RAISINS , and 25 bales ALMONDS , 25 bales OLIVES , 25 bales VERMACELLA , a quantity of CORK . For Sale on moderate terms by Moses Myers & Son.
White Oak STAVES.
Who Want. November 10.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. 17, 1809.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.
In the course of the correspondence, which, it seems, has taken place between the Secretary of State and Mr. Jackson, we understand, that Mr. Jackson had stated that the despatch from Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine of the 23d January was the only despatch by which the conditions were prescribed to Mr. Erskine for the conclusion of the arrangement with this country, on the matter to which it related—that Mr. Smith in his reply had assured Mr. Jackson that no such declaration had ever before been made to the government, and added, that if that despatch had been communicated at the time of the arrangement, or if it had been known that the propositions contained in it were the only ones on which he was authorized to make an arrangement, the arrangement would not have been made—that, notwithstanding this assurance, Mr. Jackson in his next letter indecorously used a language implying that Mr. Erskine's instructions were at the time made known to this government—that in Mr. Smith's answer an intimation was distinctly given to that such an intimation was inadmissible, and especially after the explicit asseveration of this government that they had no such knowledge, and that with such knowledge such an arrangement would not have been made—that in Mr. Jackson's next letter the same gross insinuation having been reiterated, and even aggravated, it only remained, in order to preclude opportunities, which had been thus abused, to inform Mr. Jackson, as Mr. Smith did, that no further communications would be received from him, and that the necessity of this determination would without delay be made known to his government, with an assurance to it, at the same time, that a ready attention would be given to any communications affecting the interests of the two nations, through any other functionary that may be substituted.
Nat. Intelligencer.
The preceding important article, although it does not come to us as official, we regard as substantially true, and so regarding it, we shall state the impressions it has made upon our mind. We are pleased at two circumstances which this article discloses—first that the arrangement made by Mr. Erskine, was unauthorized by his government, and secondly that his powers or instructions were not previously communicated to our government. The two governments therefore have nothing upon this point to upbraid each with, although the conduct of the agents of the British government is liable to much censure, judging upon the subject as far as it is before the publick. Mr. Erskine in making an arrangement for which he was not authorised, has committed an act for which no excuse can be made, and from which act it is impossible now to foresee all the mischief which will result.
The conduct of Mr. Jackson, our government has with equal dignity and prudence regarded as the intemperate conduct of an individual, and for which his government neither can nor ought to be responsible. It is possible, and probable that Mr. Jackson may have received information, that in the first instance induced him to think that our government was informed of the nature and extent of Mr. Erskine's instructions; but that being denied by our government, a reiteration of the charge afterwards, was contrary to the rules of common politeness, and except in the instance of Genet's revolutionary diplomacy, without example.
It was impossible that the government of the United States could submit to have its veracity questioned upon such a delicate and important subject, in which the feelings and interests of this nation had been so strongly excited, and deeply concerned. There appeared no other course but that which has been pursued by Mr. Madison, and for which the example of General Washington in the case of Genet, furnished a precedent, worthy of imitation. Whatever may be our general opinion of the administration, we hope that it will resist the insults of foreign governments or its agents, with promptness and firmness. We see how the poor enslaved governments of the continent of Europe are humbled and insulted by the ministers of Napoleon, and wish to see nothing of that sort in our country; and here we are reminded of the insulting notes of Turreau respecting the St. Domingo trade, and the notes of Chauvy to Mr. Armstrong, telling him that our nation ought to be at war. We repeat, that under the firmest belief, that the administration was not apprised of the nature and extent of Mr. Erskine's instructions, we think that Mr. Jackson insulted the personal feelings of the members of the administration, and the character and dignity of the nation generally, by insisting upon the correctness of information which had been solemnly denied.
The remarks which we have submitted, are founded upon a supposition that the circumstances stated are correctly stated, that nothing has been extenuated or ought set down in malice.
It does not appear liberal to censure a person who is absent, but from a variety of circumstances, we are persuaded that Mr. Erskine has been in a great degree the means of the present rupture, as he was of the original misunderstanding. We have strong reasons to believe that he suggested, or insinuated that he did communicate his instructions in our government, and we suppose that he has so informed Mr. Jackson. If Mr. Erskine has made such a communi-
cation to Mr. Jackson, the latter will not be justified in asserting it, after it was denied by our government. Mr. Erskine of all men on earth, is most interested in having it believed, that the government of the United States did know his instructions. In no other way can he excuse himself to his government, for the violation of his instructions, for it seems now agreed, "that the dispatch of Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine of the 23d of January, was the only dispatch by which the conditions were prescribed to Mr. Erskine for the conclusion of an arrangement, on the matter to which it related."
Our readers will do well to notice the latter part of the sentence which we have quoted, it clears up one point which was involved in much obscurity. It was always considered as extraordinary, that Mr. Canning's despatch of the 23d of January, took no notice of the affair of the Chesapeake, although the adjustment of that affair formed a prominent feature in the arrangement made with Mr. Erskine. We now perceive that with respect to the affair of the Chesapeake, Mr. Erskine had other instructions, and that the despatch of the 23d of January was the only one on the matter to which it related, that is to the modification of the commercial restrictions imposed by this country, and the revocation of the British orders in council.
Passing from these reflections, we are naturally led into a consideration of what effect this circumstance will have upon the political and commercial relations of the two countries.
We are distinctly informed that Mr. Smith has stated to Mr. Jackson, "that no further communications would be received from him, and that the necessity of this determination, would without delay be made known to his government, with an assurance to it, at the same time, that a ready attention would be given to any communication affecting the interests of the two nations, through any other functionary that may be substituted." This is very clear and intelligible language, and shews that the government of this country, consider the affair as personal with Mr. Jackson, and not general with his government. If therefore the political relations of the two nations are to suffer any interruption, the first step must be taken on the part of the British government. We cannot tell from the article referred to, at what time the correspondence took place, whether before or after the sailing of the Africaine, nor can we understand, whether our government has already communicated the circumstance to the British government, or intend to do so. We incline to think that this correspondence took place before the Africaine sailed, and was communicated by Mr. Jackson to his government, and in this opinion we are confirmed, as Mr. Jackson we understand left Washington immediately after his despatches for the Africaine were sent down to this place, and of course was not engaged in any diplomatic correspondence. This fact is not important in itself, except that we are naturally led to inquire if this circumstance occurred a month past why no notice should be taken of it, until now, and why at this particular juncture?
It is possible, but we doubt it, that the despatches for the American minister in London, went also by the Africaine; they may have gone by the packet. It would be desirable that the British government should be apprized of the determination of our government as early as possible, and as soon as the former was apprized through Mr. Jackson. We do not apprehend any serious difficulty will arise out of this circumstance, which the recent changes of the British cabinet will contribute to avert. It is not to be presumed, that a new administration will commence its career, by a rupture with the United States, to sustain a minister in pretensions, wholly inadmissible.
The commercial restrictions which are imposed at present, it is probable will remain sometime longer; they may be augmented, and will certainly be more inconvenient, by reason of the uncertainty which attends the relations of the two nations from this unexpected event.
The commercial interests of this country for the last two years, have been in a most deplorable situation. Closely connected with political relations, they are subject to those sudden and violent fluctuations which political events produce. At no period of our former unexampled prosperity were larger fortunes more rapidly made. But the instances have been few, confined to the enterprising, and to those who were best informed of the operations of the government.
DIED —On the 14th instant, MR. JACOB WALKER , merchant, a native of Massachusetts, and late of the house of Bowman and Walker, of this place.
From the Herald of this morning.
LATEST FROM HOLLAND.
On Wednesday arrived at Boston, the ship Governor Strong , capt. Lord, 30 days from Rotterdam. Capt. L. left there 7th Oct. but brought no papers. The verbal intelligence communicated by capt. Lord, and which is corroborated by the letter, of which he is the bearer, states that Buonaparte still remained at Vienna—that the armistice had been prolonged to the 15th November—that Russia was at a stand, apparently undetermined what course to pursue; and that no prospect of a peace was entertained. That the American shipping had sailed from the ports of Rotterdam and Amster-
dam, principally for Russia; that there had been no recent change in the maritime regulations of the British government, nor any relaxation of Buonaparte's Commercial decrees. Capt. L. adds, that he did not hear of Buonaparte's being insane or disposed. Captain L. in his passage through the British channel did not meet with a single British cruiser. The United States Schooner Experiment , was to have sailed from the Texel on the 14th October.
Walecheren remained in possession of the English when capt. L. left Rotterdam.
[Boston Gazette.]
Extract of letters from Rotterdam, to a merchant in Boston.
September 18, 1809.
"The great quantities of coffee and other articles which are now imported by fraud, prevent the rise of the same. Within the space of a fortnight have thus been imported into East Friesland alone upwards of 7000 bags of coffee.
"According to the late accounts from Paris, it appears there is no more fear of a rupture between France and the United States; but that the state of things will remain the same as heretofore.
"The Danish Government have prohibited the exportation of sugars from Holstein."
October 3.
"The disposition of our government in regard to the admission of Americans, has again considerably changed of late; so that it seems they are now determined not to admit any American cargoes whatever, even if they would consist only of articles permitted before such as tobacco, ashes, whale oil, bark and medicines.
"The resolutions of our government in regard to trade, are now so fluctuating that no dependence can be placed upon the duration of commercial regulations for any length of time, and therefore it is very possible that if a vessel, with before permitted articles, should arrive, the admission of it might be obtained; but we repeat, that nothing can be said of it with certainty."
PHILADELPHIA, November 10.
A letter from New-Orleans, dated October 14, says—"Last week, general Wilkinson left this place for the heights, unnoticed and unregretted by all descriptions. The recent clear and irrefutable evidences of his conduct have forced conviction wherever they have been read. We only want to hear what effect the publication has had upon the officers of government."
Selected from late London papers.
Gen. Riewell, is the son of Riewell, one of the five directors. The father being hostile to Buonaparte's plans of ambition, the latter of course marked him out as an object of hatred, which was also extended to his son. The general was sent to the West-Indies, in his military capacity by Buonaparte, probably in the hope that he would fall a sacrifice to the climate. While the general was in the West-Indies, he formed an intimacy of a most confidential nature with Jerome Buonaparte; and when the latter was made king of Westphalia, he took gen. Riewell into his service, and appointed him governor of Cassel, very much to the displeasure of Buonaparte. General Riewell received orders to intercept the duke of Brunswick Oels, and he was informed in the order, in distinct terms, that his head should be answerable for his success.
The duke, however, succeeded in effecting his escape, and Riewell was too conscious of the danger of his own situation to think of remaining any longer within the reach of Buonaparte's power; he accordingly set out from Cassel for Bremen. He travelled in his full uniform as general, and with his usual suite, having made out his own passports. The night after he left Cassel, some gens d'armes arrived there to arrest him. At Bremen he embarked on board a neutral vessel, and arrived about three weeks ago at Gravesend, where he still remains, not having received, as has been stated, permission to come to London. His wife is at Heligoland, and is daily expected in this country; and upon her arrival it is supposed that the general will set off for America. Madame Riewell is a native of America, and the daughter of a man of considerable property there.
THE SPANISH CORTES.
It is not generally known, but it is a fact of great consequence, and highly honourable to the intelligence and spirit of the Spanish nation, that the representatives of the commons formed a constituent part in the supreme assemblies of that kingdom a century before they were admitted to that rank in the other European nations. Zebita mentions a convention of the Cortes in the year 1183, at which the procuradores de las ciudades y villas were present.
The Cortes was composed of the nobility, the clergy, and the representatives of the cities. They were the depositaries of the legislative government, the executive being confided to the king, under the inspection, however, in some provinces at least, of the justiza , or supreme judge, who, like the Ephori with the Lacedemonians, was the protector of the people, and the controuler of the prince.
From Gil Gonzales de Avila, who gives the writ of summons to the town of Abula, in 1390, we learn that bishops, dukes, marquises, the masters of the three military orders, as Condes and Ricos Homdres, were required to attend the Cortes. The cities sending members on that occasion were 43 in number, and their representatives 125. These places commissioned more or fewer members to discharge their important functions in that assembly, according to their rank and dignity, which appears to have been nearly in proportion to their population.
There was one regulation which, in modern times at least, would be extremely embarrassing. No law could pass without the assent of every individual in the Cortes. Its powers were prodigiously extensive; without its permission no tax could be imposed, no money could be coined, and no war could either be commenced or terminated. It governed all the inferior courts, redressed all grievances, and inspected every department of publick administration. The king could neither prorogue or dissolve it, and its session continued during forty days. For several centuries prior to the time it met annually, but subsequently to that period biennially. Those who applied for relief to the Cortes did not approach that assembly as lowly suppli-

each and humble petitioners, but they demanded its assistance as the birth right of Englishmen.
It is well known, that until the time of Ferdinand and Isabella, at the close of the 15th century, the kingdoms of Leon, Castile, and Arragon, were not united. From the silence of the historians of the two former, as to the powers and duties of the Cortes, during the 14th and 15th centuries, we are under the necessity of resorting to the annals of Arragon to supply deficiency. But it is probable that we shall commit no material error in supposing that these contemporaneous establishments were similar in the extent of their powers and privileges.
The Cortes of Arragon not only opposed the attempts of their kings to increase their revenues and extend their prerogatives, but they claimed and exercised for some time the extraordinary power of appointing the officers of his household, as well as the members of his council. The Cortes looked with a jealous eye upon the military authority, and in order to control it, raised troops under its own immediate orders, and nominated the persons who were to command them. In the year 1503, an act of the Cortes is on record, conceding to the king permission to appoint officers for a body of troops destined to be employed in Italy.
We are told that the Cortes of Arragon were vigilantly attentive to all the ceremonies sanctioned by antiquity, in their proceedings, and the following remarkable fact is stated in support of the allegation: "According to the established laws and customs of Arragon, no foreigner had liberty to enter the hall in which the Cortes assembled. Ferdinand in the year 1491, appointed his queen Isabella, regent of the kingdom, while he was absent during the course of the campaign. The law required that a regent should take the oath of fidelity in presence of the Cortes; but as Isabella was a foreigner, before she could be admitted, the Cortes thought it necessary to pass an act, authorising the serjeant porter to open the door of the hall to allow her to enter."
THE ARTS.
An examination of the motion entertained by seamen, that the weakness or looseness of a vessel's frame makes her sail faster. By Capt. Malcolm Cowan.
Capt. Cowan observes, that the generality of seamen have an idea that the strength of ships is an impediment to their sailing, which makes them give too ready an assent to any objection that may be made to the improvements in naval architecture, which have been contrived for strengthening ships, and consequently adding to their safety; not considering how many are interested in the continuation of ancient errors and absurdities, and enriched by the existing abuses in the construction and equipment of ships. This is a subject in which seamen are more particularly interested, from being liable to be the greatest sufferers by any mistake relative to it, and which therefore demands their peculiar attention.
Capt. Cowan supposes the notion to be erroneous that the part of ships immersed in the water can twist or bend in any way to effect their sailing, as they are too firmly bound by the decks and knees, to admit of any significant motion in this way for this effect; he however admits the possibility of this twisting and bending, in order to investigate the consequences of it on the sailing, and to shew that they would be nearly the reverse of what is commonly supposed.
If a vessel should bend upwards or downwards, she would make more resistance to the water, by opposing a greater surface to it transversely; a hollow or concave keel is well known to be one of the greatest impediments to a vessel's sailing; and if the vessel on the contrary is sunk lower in the middle, it is evident the transverse section of her immersed part, must be proportionally increased in depth, along with her resistance to forward motion which depends on it.
If the bend or twist should be sideways, the transverse section would be increased in breadth, and the resistance become proportionally greater; besides this, it would make a resistance diagonally to the proper course, which would operate to make the vessel steer in the direction of the bend at the head. These reasons capt. Cowan justly supposes are conclusive, but they are rendered more apparent by drawings, which he has made of ships twisted as seamen suppose they may be: a single inspection of the roughest sketch of this kind is sufficient to demonstrate the absurdity of the idea (to any but the obstinately ignorant) that such twisting can be an advantage.
Capt. Cowan attributes the effect which takes place on the sailing of vessels by cutting through the gunnels (which is practised sometimes in small privateers) entirely to the loosening of the upper works, and thereby giving more play to the masts and sails. It often happens that by slacking the rigging, a vessel's sailing is improved; and it is usual in cutters to slack the runners and tackles, which support the masts, when in chase, in order to give the mast as much play or motion as possible; in large, and particularly in lofty ships, the rolling motion causes the sides to bend over somewhat from their natural position, and this causes a material alteration in the position of the masts and sails, besides giving them more play, as the length of the masts multiplies the alteration of place at the sails, in proportion to their distance from the centre of motion.
By cutting through a vessel's gunnels the upper works may be made more loose; but as the deck must keep every part beneath it under water from bending or twisting so as to affect the sailing, it must be entirely from the effect which the looseness of the upper works has on the masts and sails, that any alteration in sailing can arise.
Capt. Cowan observes in concluding, that ships sometimes sail faster when new and firm, than when they get old and weak; that the sailing trim of a vessel must depend on the draught of water, the stowage of the hold, and the position and trim of the masts, sails and rigging, as no improvement in the sailing of a ship can be produced by her bending or twisting beneath the surface of the water however weak or loose she may be.
OBSERVATIONS.—It is easy to demonstrate that when any part of the frame of a ship loosens, so as to be capable of motion in the neighbouring parts, from that moment the vessel begins to decay; and it is all a matter of chance whether her destruction should be gradual, by a progressive loosening and wearing of the whole frame, or whether the partial
motion of a single timber will not start a plank, and send her and her crew and cargo to the bottom. Capt. Cowan has had some considerable service to examine the points out of their errors on the subject, by shewing that it is the part of the vessel above water which affects the sailing, by its action on the masts and yards, and not the alteration of the immersed part, as was falsely imagined.
The effect which the giving play or motion to the masts, has on the sailing, we are convinced, arises entirely from the greater springing or elasticity which they are capable of exercising. It has been long since proved, that the spring added to wheel carriages enable a given force to produce a greater effect in moving them forward, and prevent impediments on the road from diminishing their velocity of motion in a very great degree if not entirely. The waves on the sea may be considered as forming obstructions to the velocity of a ship, in a similar manner to that which obstacles on a road do to the motion of a carriage; and it may easily be conceived, that the introduction of the principle of the spring, in making the motion of the ship more uniform must be equally beneficial.
But surely the dangerous expedient of damaging the vessel, by the process of loosening it, as it is called, cannot be absolutely necessary to give this spring; on granting that and some what in this way, yet certainly many better methods can be devised, and certainly none worse, and it is evidently a disgrace to the ingenuity of seamen not to be able to contrive a better expedient than the very barbarous one which they have adopted. Springs have been added to the blocks by the sheets and balyards, in several American vessels, and have been found of great utility; there can be no doubt but that the slings of the yards might be also attached to springs, and that the effect would not only be beneficial to the sailing of the ship, but also in preventing the sails from being rent by sudden squalls. The wind varies likewise, from the intensity of its action on the sail for momentary intervals at other times, as well as squalls; and in the action of the ship in pitching and rolling, tends also to make the operation of the wind on the sail very variable, increasing it as the mast rolls from it. Springs at the sails and at the balyard blocks would equalize this action of the wind more effectually than cutting the gunnels or loosening the rigging, so as to endanger the masts being brought by the board. All unprejudiced persons will at least grant that this, and every other safe expedient should be tried for the purpose, before the very dangerous methods above mentioned should be attempted.
It has been proved by experienced philosophers, that a pyramidal or conical body of wood, forced into the water, will react in the same manner as a spring; this principle may also be adopted give the action of a spring to the masts, without injuring the ship, for its hull may be so shaped, that both in rolling and pitching, the resistance may gradually increase, as it inclines from the vertical position, and that the reaction may be in the same proportion: the wedge shape which many ships have at the head and stern, is well calculated for this purpose, and if the sides were made so as to project as they rose, instead of inclining inwards, or tumbling home, as it is called, the vessel would have the best form for this purpose, and one which would be very good in other respects also. Much depends upon ballasting the ship, in making the operation of its immersed part, have the operation of a spring on the masts; for if the ballast is too low, this effect will be injured by its rendering, as it were, the spring too stiff; and if on the contrary, the center of gravity is placed too high, the spring will be too weak, besides risking the upsetting of the ship.
The interest which captain Cowan remarks, may take in the continuance of ancient errors in the construction and equipment of ships, is a melancholy consideration, when the fate of the nation depends so much on its naval superiority.
As yet the seas are our own; but if the same system, which has ruined the continent, should ever be adopted in our naval departments, and if all improvements were to be rejected there while our inveterate enemies eagerly and diligently encourage it in their service, no gift of prophecy is required to foretell what must in time be the event. No idea can be more false, than from the construction and management of ships are brought to the full perfection of which they are capable. We laugh at the Chinese, for holding this opinion with regard to their junks, but in us it is much more ridiculous, for a wise policy prevents foreign commerce to that nation, to whom it is worth nothing, or worse, though to us it is every thing. It is so far from being exhausted on this subject, that it is no exaggeration to say, that it is yet within its limits to diminish the dangers of the sea to navigators fully one half of what they are at present.
DEIR, at Blythmill, Stafford, co. England, in his 80th year, JOHN BROTHERTON, labourer, a native of that parish. During 18 years of his youth, he faithfully served his country in the grenadier company of the 37th regiment, and fought with that corps at the battle of Minden. Boldness and intrepidity strongly marked the countenance of Brother-ton. At the first sight of him a person of ordinary discernment would have said, "this man is a hero." His aspect was open; his complexion ruddy; his breast remarkably prominent. The strength of his body was prodigious. He was the strongest of three brothers whose bodily powers, when in their bloom, could not, probably, be matched by those of any three members of the same family in Great Britain. Some sense of religion distinguished him from the careless multitude; his manners were gentle; and his general conduct was without offence. An anecdote illustrative of the care of Divine Providence, well deserves to be recorded in this account which is written chiefly for the purpose of introducing it; the truth of the fact may relied upon. Immediately on leaving his native cottage, to enter the army, Brother-ton took with him a small Bible, determining to make it the companion of his marches. Previous to an engagement, he was accustomed to place the book upon his breast, between the coat and the waistcoat; a practice to which he once owed the preservation of his life. In an action fought in Germany, while the 37th regiment was engaged in close quarters with the enemy, he received a thrust from a bayonet directed against his breast. The point of the weapon, after piercing his belt and coat, passed through the binding of the Bible, and perforated 32 of the leaves. This book now remains in possession of
his mother. It is not the value of the Bible that is in question, but the value of the Bible as a shield against the sword of the enemy.
Grandest hour with a dreadful smile, The short and simple annals of the poor.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Spanish ship Ida, Lewis, 5 days from Boston, Ballast, Moses Myers & Son. In Hampton Roads bound to Alexandria, ship Thomas, Mentor, 5 days from Boston. The sch'r Catharine Shepherd, Forsyth, of this port was left at Porto Rico on the 20th ult. time of sailing uncertain.
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED. Ship Ida, Lewis, Boston. Brig Paul Hamilton, Baltimore. Sch'r Monroe, Chowning, do. Commerce, Ellis, Liverpool. Harmony, Sawdy, Newbedford. Zoar, Mildred, East Greenwich. Sloop Cecil, Walker, Baltimore. CLEARED. Ship William & Mary, Cowper, Fayal. Planter, Davis, Hamburg. Brig Mary, Woodbury, Cadiz. Venus, Tifferton, City Point. Sch'r Diligence, Santestevan, Matanzas. Minerva, Bourne, Teneriffe. Norfolk, Deagle, Baltimore.
Williamson's Packet will sail for Alexandria TO MORROW. Nov. 17.
Sales at Auction.
On Tuesday next, the 21st instant, At XI o'Clock, At the corner of Commerce-Street Wharf, will be Sold for the benefit of the owners and underwri- ters, 10 hogsheads Jamaica RUM, Saved from the Swedish sloop Robert, John Stock- en, master, cast away at Lynhaven-Bay. Terms, CASH.
T. Blanchard, V. M. November 17.
On Tuesday next, the 21st instant, At XI o'Clock, on Loyall's Wharf, will be Sold, for the benefit of the owners and underwriters, and others concerned, THE BRIG DIANNA, Burthen 197 tons, coppered, with all her materials, guns, spars, masts, &c. as she now lies— Terms, ready Money
T. Blanchard, V. M. November 15.
On Monday, 20th November next, At XI o'Clock, A large Four Story Dwelling-House and Store, At the East corner of Commerce-Street, nearly opposite the Collector's Office, will be sold. The house has fourteen well finished rooms, runs 61 feet on Commerce-Street wharf, and 33 feet on Wide Water-Street, and retains good times for 1250 dollars per annum.
Also, will be Sold, The West End of Rothery's Wharf; a lot of 36 feet more or less, with liberty of 19 feet wharfage beside, and running back on Rothery's lane 103 feet, with privilege of extending to the channel. Sale on the promise—Terms, approved paper at 6, 9, and 12 months.
T. Blanchard. August 27.
For Freight or Charter, The Schooner SIBAE, Capt. Star, burthen 800 barrels. AND FOR BOSTON, The Sch'r Two Brothers, Capt. Clement—will take freight. Moses Myers & Son, Who have for Sale, 15 pipes best Holland GIN. November 17.
In Council, November 3, 1809. The Governor laid before the Board, Letters Patent under the hand of the President and Seal of the United States, recognizing MOSES MYERS, Esq. as temporary Vice Consul of his Danish Majesty for the State of Virginia, to reside at the port of Norfolk. Whereupon it is advised, that the same be published for the information of the Citizens of this Commonwealth. Extract from the Journal, Daniel L. Fylton, Clerk of the Council.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Bremen Barque, Pat of Groning, Mathias Prebst, master, are desired to render them in settlement to the Subscri- bers, on or before the first day of next month. Niemeyer & Von Kapff. November 17. 12Dec.
LANDING On Commerce-Street Wharf, the CARGO of the Schooner Autolac, from Honduras, 40,000 feet MAHOGANY, 5000 weight Sarsaparilla, 400 do Guarama Indigo. IN STORE, 90,000 weight best Green COFFEE, 20,000 do 2d and 3d quality do. A quantity of Hides, Cordage, Seine Twine, Honey in Jars, Fustic, Potash, Lard, Navy Bread, Crackers, and Se- gars. For Sale by John Granbery. Who has for Rent, A Ware-House on Commerce-Street, And a Dwelling-House on Beach-Street. November 10. 10-23w
All persons are cautioned against taking the assignment of a BOND given by the subscriber to JOHN BOZEM for Ninety-five or Ninety-six Pounds. Armstead Robins, Gloucester County, Nov. 2, 1809.
That Valuable... November 3.
FOR SALE, 2 Pipes Holland GIN, A small HOUSE FRAME, 20,000 Rough White Oak STAVES, And a small STERLING BILL—By Christopher Fry. November 10.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Offer for Sale at their Warehouse at the corner of Maxwell's Wharf, 22 bales Louisiana COTTON, 25 pieces Russia CANVAS, 40 do. German RAVENS DUCK, 130 do. do. OZNAURGS, 350 do. do. BROWN ROLLS, 100 do. do. WHITE ROLLS, 40 do. do. HESSIAN ROLLS, 4000 COFFEE BAGS, 1500 Three Bushel SACKS, A few pieces extra fine SHIRT LINEN, 20 Pieces German SHEETING, 70 Boxes superior quality Spanish SEGARS, 800 weight GLUE, 120 boxes Short PIPES, 30 dozen excellent SIEVES, 6000 weight St. Domingo COFFEE, 4000 do. Jamaica do. Niemeyer and Von Kapff. NOTE.—We will take in payment Norfolk, Newbern, and ape Fear Bank Notes; or barter for Flour, Sugar, Potash, &c. &c. N. & V. K.
We also offer for Sale, on a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, with approved security, or in barter for West-India or Domestic Produce, That entire Stock of our GOODS, consisted in our Store on Main-street, consisting in an elegant and particular well assorted Cutlery, Glassware, Looking Glasses, and Fancy Articles, Together with the unexpired term of two years from the 1st January next, of the whole HOUSE, which may easi- ly be converted into two separate Tenements, and has very excellent dry Cellars. For wholesale and retail business, that stand is fully equal to any on the Main-street. Apply as above. November 3.
French Language. John Francis Le Tellier, Respectfully informs those Gentlemen who wish to learn the FRENCH LANGUAGE grammatically, that he will give lessons at their houses in an hour than they may appoint. Apply at No. 22, Church-street. November 8.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Price 37 1-2 Cents, A few Copies of LETTERS, Under the signatures of SEREN and of A FARMER. Comprehending an examination of the conduct of our Exe- cutive, towards France and Great-Britain, out of which the present crisis has arisen, originally published in the North American.
From the Editor's Preface. Great publick exigencies, in free governments, have al- ways called forth great virtue and talents. Thus the passing occurrences of the day prove, that the lapse of twenty-five years has not turned our nation aside from that salutary vigi- lance of their rulers and jealousy of their rights, without which our government could not have been established and continued. Should we survive the fraud, prejudice and power, which have conspired for our ruin, we shall not owe it to the timely illustrations of the sage, and the heroic devotion of the patriot, than to native good sense and unalterable at- tachment to liberty in the body of the people. We have here another proof, that the American nation is as conspi- cuous for its intelligence, as for its civil system, and its un- alterable adherence to national freedom. The late attempts upon both, have electrified the whole country. The aged, the retired, the timid, the wavering, and the deluded, have all been brought into the ranks of that phalanx, which is determined to save the country. By such exam- ples, it must be saved! Among the pens which have powerfully contributed to this conservatory alarm, is the able and ingenious author of the subjoined letters. His fascinating candour and vigorous argument, have chased away the sophistry and pernicious delusions, which the hand of power has covered its sinister purposes and our danger. These explanations of our public affairs, in a conjecture which has involved the life and death of our enviable political constitution, will be long re- mired. The crisis which called them forth, is a moment interesting, than the dignity of the writer is venerable, and his capacity exalted. June 7.
A PRIVATE SCHOOL Is open at No. 5, Freemason-Street, where Youth will be educated in an useful course of learning, adapted to the general pursuits of active life. For the convenience of Young men whose avocations preclude their attendance in the day, instruction will be given from the hour of seven till nine o'clock in the evening. Cha's H. Simmons.
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to Sell, and will Sell or Rent on moderate terms, That very excellent Wharf and Lot, in the town of Gosport, at present occupied by William Smith; the Wharf, Ware-House, and Dwelling-House are all in good repair. Thirteen Lots in the Town of Suffolk. And the following Property in Norfolk: Two good Fire-Proof Warehouse on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos. 4 and 6. Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots on Booth-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
AMUSEMENT. Just Received Fifteen Gross Eagle, Harry 8th, Merry Andrew and Highland PLAYING CARDS. Of fine quality. Also, Winter Strained Sperm Oil, Of the best kind for Lamps, at One Dollar per Gallon. Ladies' Morocco Ties and Slippers With Card Sets. For Sale by E. Guttery, No. 11, Market-Street. Nov. 4.

3000 bushels Liverpool stove SALT, 240 bushels Salt Sacks 100 bushels Salt Sacks 6 casks Gin 6 casks Stanchion Nails; 2 casks Coffee, 167 bales Upland Cotton, 43 hogsheads Richmond Tobacco.  A. MACLURE. July 31
Essential Oil of Worm Seed. THIS OIL is a vegetable production, harmless to the Child, but destructive to Worms, easy to administer, two drops to every year old, put up in bottles with printed directions, by  N. GREGORY. Where can be had,  All kinds of genuine MEDICINE. September 23
A BARGAIN OFFERED, In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne.  THE SUBSCRIBER is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN , situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 500 acres; and, as it may be advantageously divided into two or three Farms, the subscriber will accommodate a purchaser, in selling either the whole or a part. He will also give a long credit. This tract of Land is certainly the most desirable in the county, lying on the Eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and distant from Norfolk Market only five or six miles by water, and 8 or 9 by land. The soil is excellent, about one half of the tract being cleared land, and fit for immediate culture; the other heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory. He has also the advantage of several good landings. Very one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighborhood.  Truly Robinson. Dec. 7
DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Cumberland-Street, and at present occupied by Miss Ellie Good. Also, one half of a very valuable Water Property, fronting Elizabeth-River 410 feet, thence towards the shore 600 feet; also, an unimproved Lot, well enclosed, adjoining Capt. John Stone's Dwelling-House; and a House and Lot in York-Town, in a very eligible situation for a retail business, being adjacent the Ferry to Gloucester, one end fitted up for a shop. For terms apply to  ROBERT GIBSON. Who finding for a long time past his own applications for the selection of his debts in vain, has appointed Mr. Thomas Day, (who is well acquainted with his accounts) his attorney, with full power and instructions to close said debts as promptly as possible, that he may be enabled to satisfy his creditors.  May 8
THE SUBSCRIBER Having been appointed a Commissioner of the Chancery Court for the Williamsburg District, gives notice to those persons, who are parties to cases referred to him, that he is ready to receive their papers.  JOHN COWPER. Master Commissioner's Office, July 11. 1809.
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY. THE SUBSCRIBER takes the liberty of informing the Inhabitants of Norfolk and vicinity, that he has commenced business in Main-Street, two doors from the Exchange-Coffee House, where he has laid in, selected by himself in Philadelphia, an assortment of materials in the line of his profession, such as  Boot Legs, Tops, Vamps, and Calf Skins, Of a superior quality; together with an assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins of different patterns and colours, and such as now worn in the fashionable cities of England & France. He has brought with him some women from Philadelphia, equal to any in the United States; and begs leave to suggest to the Ladies that he has employed a person solely for the purpose of making fashionable shoe-Heels—SANG-LINE done in the neatest manner, equal to that of London, as in Philadelphia he purchased some of the most fashionable patterns by the late arrivals from England. From the knowledge he has of business, having worked in some of the best factories in London, Dublin, and Philadelphia, he flatters himself to give general satisfaction to those who favour him with their orders; added to which his prices shall be reasonable, as Cash will be required for every article on delivery.  John Fry. August 9
Millinery and Mantua-Making Business. THE SUBSCRIBER informs the Ladies of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinity, that she has arrived here from Philadelphia, and has opened Shop in Main-Street, No. 101, next to Mr. Peter Elliott's, where she carries on the above business in the most fashionable manner. This she is enabled to do, having provided herself with the best and most fashionable PATTERNS from England and France.  ELIZA FRY. Who has for Sale, a fashionable assortment of Indies' Kid and Morocco SHOES, Of the best quality. August 9.
VIRGINIA BANK STOCK. WANTED TO PURCHASE, VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, For which Cash will be given. Application to be made to the SECRETARY of the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.  JOHN GRANBERRY, President of the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, Dec. 14
LANDING This day on Commerce-Street, from the Schooner Two Brothers, Capt. Nicholls, 9 pipes, 50 hogsheads particular Tennessee WINE. 25 quarter casks superior quality Tenerife WINE, For Sale by  Moses Myers & Son. 100,000 feet Northern BOARDS, on hand. Ship to be July 6
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 65, Main-Street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Eliza, An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality. Also, a few hundred weight of the best Portland Cement, Portland's Shell, No. 9, and 37, in 1 1/2 and 1 3/4 pound casks. Violin, Banjo, Windsor and Shaving Soap, and a few Casks of superior kind, of Candles, &c. These are selected, and are in daily expectation of receiving from London, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable for Apothecaries. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and cabinet medicines, put up as usual.
Eagle Fire Company of New-York Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall-Street.  PROPOSALS For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise.  FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an unexpected moment, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and relieves the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary motive of this INSTITUTION; and the directors engage to conduct its concerns, with a fairness, candour and liberality, which will justly entitle it to the confidence and patronage of the public.
* No insured person will be liable to make good the losses of others; but in case of fire, the sufferer will be fully indemnified. The Company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Classes of Hazards, and Rates of Annual Premiums for Insurance against Fire.
 HAZARDS OF THE FIRST CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with slate, tiles, or metal. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 62 1/2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  HAZARDS OF THE SECOND CLASS. Brick or Stone buildings, covered with wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 93 3/4 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  HAZARDS OF THE THIRD CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are part of brick or stone, and part of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 125 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk.  HAZARDS OF THE FOURTH CLASS. Buildings, the sides of which are entirely of wood. Goods hazardous, and not hazardous, contained in such buildings. 187 1/2 cents per 100 dollars per annum, for sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk. 
Ships in Port, or their Cargoes, Ships Repairing or Building, may be insured against Fire.
This manner of classing hazards will give a general idea of the rates of insurance, but there will necessarily be an increase of premium in all cases where the local situation, and other circumstances, increase the risk: such as jettison, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—Distance from water—No engines or furnaces in the town or place, &c. &c. The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security: But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required.
Conditions of Insurance.
 I. All applications for Insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described.  II. If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, of what materials each building is constructed; whether occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise; where situated; the name of the present occupiers; how situated with respect to other buildings. And in the insurance of goods, wares and merchandise, the place where the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kind denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises, all which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy other-wise than they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed; or if such description be false or fraudulent, such insurance will be void and of no effect.  III. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be declared as such; otherwise the policy will not extend to cover such property.  IV. Every Policy of Insurance, made by this Company, shall be sealed with its seal, and signed by the President and Secretary; and the person for whose interest the insurance is made, must be declared and named therein; nor can any Policy, or interest therein, be assigned but by consent of the Company, expressed by endorsement made thereon.  V. No Insurance will be considered as made or binding, until the premium is paid.  VI. Persons insuring Property with this Company, and who have already made other Insurance on the same property, shall give notice thereof in writing, at the Company's Office, before or at the time of the execution of the Policy; and persons who, after insuring Property with this Company, have Insurance made on the same property elsewhere, shall, with all reasonable diligence, notify the same in writing at the Office of the Company, and have the same endorsed on the policy, or otherwise acknowledged in writing; in default whereof, the Policy shall cease, and be of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a ratable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.  VII. No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, or military or usurped power whatever.  VIII. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, or Bullion, cannot be insured.  IX. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings and Sculptures, are not included in any insurance, unless such articles are specified in the policy.  X. All persons insured by this Company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company, and as soon after as possible, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts, and other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall make oath, whether any and what other insurance is made on the same property; and shall procure a certificate, under the hand of a magistrate, notary public, or clerk, stating most particularly the spot where the fire happened, and not concealed in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, and without fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and such such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss shall not be payable. Also, if there appears any fraud, or false statement, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to insurance, or payment, by virtue of his policy. 
the company shall pay for the sums in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.  XII. Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company, upon application, will survey, and value, such buildings, (or property contained therein) upon which Insurance may be required.  Francis Foster, Church-Street, Norfolk. Feb. 13
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at the Book-Store of Messrs. Buehler, Conrad, & Co.
Genuine Patent and Family Medicines, Which are celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable.
Prepared only by the sole Proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, M. D. PHILADELPHIA, Grandson of the late Dr. Robertson, of Edinburgh.  DR. ROBERTSON'S CELEBRATED  Stomachic Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and Fifty Cents.)
Which has proved by thousands, who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the public, for speedily relieving and curing the cramp, pains, and wind in the stomach and bowels, carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, tickling at the stomach, severe head aches, &c.  For the dysentery or flux, cholera morbus, severe gripings, and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy, and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility.  Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints, or disorders of the breast and lungs, even in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief.  Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstructed respiration, will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours.  In asthma or consumptive complaints, hoarseness, wheezings, shortness of breath, and the hooping cough, it will give immediate relief.
DR. ROBERTSON'S  Vegetable Nervous Cordial, or,  Nature's Grand Restorative. (Price One Dollar and Fifty Cents.)
Is confidently recommended as the most efficacious medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness, and various complaints, resulting from dissipated measures, residence in warm climates, the immature use of tea, the unskilful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.  Under the denomination of nervous disorders, in its full extent, are included several diseases of the most dangerous kind, and are so various, that a volume would hardly suffice to contain a description of them. It revivifies with its beneficial influence the whole nervous system, withering the heart with inexhaustible anguish, and exciting the most dreadful suggestions of horror and despair. To this demon have thousands fallen a sacrifice, in the direful transports of its rage.
The most common symptoms at its commencement, are weariness, faintness, palpitations, watchfulness, drowsiness, after sleep, timidity, flutters of heat at cold, numbness, cramp, stiffness, pains in the head, back and loins, hiccups, difficulty of respiration and deglutition, anxiety and dry cough, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S  Patent Stomachic Wine Bitters. (Price One Dollar.)
These celebrated and well-known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet fecundive virtues, and are particularly recommended for relieving weak constitutions, cleaning and strengthening the stomach, and increasing the appetite; they are pleasant in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and effectual remedy, when administered to children; they are gratefully warm, and pungently aromatic; they are extremely serviceable in all fevers, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons, such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
DR. ROBERTSON'S  Celebrated Gout & Rheumatic Drops. (Price Two Dollars.)
A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, swellings and weakness of the joints, sprains, bruises, and all kinds of green wounds; the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c.
Since the above invaluable medicines were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven Hundred Thousand Persons have experienced their happy and salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility.  As the certificates attested by many respectable persons are too numerous for this paper, the proprietor requests the reader to peruse the pamphlet accompanying the medicines, which may be had gratis at the places of sale.
Observe that none are genuine without the signature of
T. W. DYOTT, M. D. November 19.
All persons are cautioned against taking the assignment of a B-N-20 given by ELIZA L. ROBINS to JOHN BORUM, for Twenty-Two Pounds. Read Watlington. Gloucester County, Nov 9 1809.
A CARD.
UNDER grateful impressions to those Gentlemen who manifested a desire of forwarding the proposed "Institution of a Charity School," and peculiar obligation to the several Printers in the Borough, for their kind and ready aid afforded in publishing the Plan, Circular Letter, and Advertisements relative thereto, the Tutor respectfully presents his thanks and acknowledgements; and with painful regret informs them, that, from some unusual aversion of concurrence in too many respectable characters, heretofore prompt in acts of benevolence, or, it may be, from some unpopular feature or defect in the plan itself, the further continuance of the School is of necessity at present relinquished. That such a Seminary has been supported, and a number of poor Children faithfully instructed nearly five months, is pretty well known; and as it is generally admitted also, that some remuneration for the Teacher's services ought to be made, he hopes that an application for that purpose, he will not go wholly uncompenstated.  October 11. I. W. 3
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office.
Manchester Academy. In consequence of the intended removal of Mr. JOHN WOOD, to the City of Richmond, on the 15th September next, the Trustees of the above Academy, are desirous of engaging a TEACHER of the Languages and Mathematical Sciences, to supply the station he now holds. On application to the Treasurer of the Academy, read by the Manchester, the terms will be made known to any gentleman of liberal education and moral conduct.  Manchester, Aug. 22, 1809
For SALE or RENT, That large Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated on Town-Point, Main-Street, at present occupied by the subscriber. That large Fire-Proof Warehouse on Wide Water street, and a small Dwelling-House adjoining in Holt's lane. Possession of all or any one of them may be had immediately if required; also one end of the House in Fayette-Street, at present occupied by Robert B. Taylor, Esq. as his office.  Daniel R. Waddey, Who wishes to Sell,  259 ACRES OF LAND, Lying in the County of Princess Anne, on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, distant from Norfolk about 5 or 6 miles by water, running across the main road from this to Kempville; part of which is heavily timbered with oak, pine, ash, &c.  July 28
LOST OR MISLAID, The following LAW BOOKS: 4th Volume of Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 5th do. Comy's Digest; Powell on Contracts. ALSO, The 2d, 4th, and 12th Volumes of CARY'S AMERICAN MUSEUM; and a folio edition of Pliny's Natural History, printed in the Old English Black Letter, and in the reign of Elizabeth or James I.  I will sell very reasonable The following LAW BOOKS: VIZ. Bacon's Abridgement, Gwillim's Edition, Fearon on Contingent Remainder and Exceptionary Devises, Fonblanc on Equity; Espinasse's Nisi Prius, Jones's Law of Billets; Gilbert's Law of Evidence, Harrison's Chancery Practice; Selwyn's Practice in B. R.; Mitford's Pleasings; Milley's Entries, Pothier on Obligations; Powell on Contract. These are mostly London, and the latest editions.  John Cooper. July 17.
Phenix Fire Office No. 13, MARKET-SQUARE, NORFOLK.  INSURANCE UPON SHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following premiums only, will henceforward be charged by this company for insurance from fire upon Ships, Vessels, and all Water Crafts, and also upon Cargo on board, in the seaports and rivers of Virginia and North-Carolina.
  One month 12 1/2 cents per $100   Two do. 20 do.   Three do. 25 do.   Four do. 30 do.   Five do. 35 do.   Six do. 40 do.   Seven do. 45 do.   Eight do. 50 do.   Nine do. 55 do.   Ten do. 60 do.   Eleven do. 65 do.   Twelve do. 70 do.   The above premiums will be charged for any sum not exceeding 40,000 dollars in one risk; but a separate sum must in all cases be specified on the ship and another on the cargo.
FOR RENT. A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses.
A very convenient Dwelling-House just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15.
LANDING, 68 boxes White } Havanna Sugars. 68 do. Brown } For Sale by WILSON & CUNNINGHAM, September 13. 3w
DOCTOR BALFOUR, Will take a Young Gentleman into his Shop as a Student of Medicine. August 19.
Bills on London, For Sale by J. & W. Southgate. May 8.
FOR RENT, A TWO STORY HOUSE, With a large and excellent Garden, pleasantly situated on Smith's Point. The House is now undergoing repairs, and will be ready for the reception of a family in a few days. Apply to William Plumbe, & Co. August 7.
TENERIFFE WINE. Landing from the Brig Andreoscoggin, Capt. Corran, Old London P. Teneriffe WINE, In hogsheads and quarter casks—For Sale by Noble & Arbuthnott, & Co. July 11.
NOTICE. All those having claims against the Estate of JOHN CALVERT, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in properly attested; and all persons indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to Richard Taylor, Executor. June 19.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.