Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1809-04-12 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LUD.
[VOL. V.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 12, 1809.
NO. 107.]
FOR CHARLESTON, The Sloop UNION, James Hughes, master, will sail in 4 or 5 days—will take on freight 150 barrels, and can accommodate a few passengers. Apply to Richard Drummond, & Co. April 7.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship BELL SAVAGE, Reuben Jones, master, now lying in Hampton Roads, burthen 326 tons, will carry about 450 bds tobacco—This excellent Ship is in complete order, and can be ready to take on board a cargo very soon. ALSO, The Ship NANCY, William Noyes, master, burthen 190 tons, will carry about 200 hogsheads tobacco, or 450 bds flw; this Ship is almost new, double decked, and in fine order. A cargo of grain or flour will be preferred. Apply to RICHARD BLOW. March 31.
FOR FREIGHT or Charter, The American Brig ELIZA, HENRY BROWN, Master; burthen 200 ggs. Apply to the master, or C. & F. WHITTLE. March 20.
FOR CHARTER, The fine Copper Fastened Ship POCAHONTAS, CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS, Master; burthen 380 tons or 450 hogsheads, ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Wilson & Cunningham. March 18.
For Sale, on our wharf, 15000 bushels blown SALT, principally afloat. 6000 ditto Coarse ditto, 300 sacks ditto Liverpool, filled. 136 bags St Domingo COFFEE, 7 bds. do SUGAR, 44 bds. do do 65 hh's St Kitt's SUGAR, 87 bds. do do 56 hh's do MOLASSES, 52 bds. Jamaica COFFEE, 24 do do SUGAR, 121 bags PIMENTO, 380 bds brown Havana SUGARS, 23 bds do COFFEE, 27000 feet MAHOGANY, 5 ton LOGWOOD, 3 do BRAZIL ETTO, 100 half crates QUEEN'S-WARE, well assorted. 10 bds Havana MOLASSES, 10 pipes L P MADEIRA, 20 cases superior CLARET, 5 puncheons old Jamaica RUM. Domestic. 1000 hogsheads TOBACCO, 140 barrels FORK, 100 do TACK, 100 do PITCH, 800 do Superl' F FLOUR, 50 do WHISKEY, UPLAND COTTON. C. & F. Whittle, Who offer for Charter, The Ship ELIZA, burthen 420 hogsheads Tobacco. March 16.
FOR SALE. A fine new Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, of 100 tons burthen, will finish rigging in a few days. ALSO, The HULL and SPARS, of one about the same size, of similar construction. ALSO, A full built SCHOONER, of 125 tons, or 1100 barrels; the above vessels now lying at Gorham's wharf. ALSO, A New Pilot-Boat SCHOONER, of 180 tons burthen, now on the stocks, will be launched in a week. ALSO, A VESSEL, of 240 tons, of very superior materials and construction, building in Mathews, and can be launched in three weeks. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. March 6.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship CLEOPATRA, John Johnson, master, burthen 376 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. This Ship is almost new and remarkably well built—Apply to the master on board, or the subscriber, William Pennock. Who has still unengaged, The Ships Jane, Industry, and Courtney. And offers for Sale, 10,000 cubick feet of Pitch PINE Savannah TIMBER, 25 to 35 feet long, and 12 to 15 inches square, 50,000 Rough Hooped STAVES, 17,000 Draw Pipe do 18 Cask HOOKS and THIMBLES, 16 Hogsheads very fine OLD TOBACCO, and 93 Boxes Castle SOAP. March 2.
NOTES OF HAND are now in the new form established by the Directors of the Bank of the United States.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE COPPER-BOTTOMED SHIP WOODROP SIMS, Thomas J. Haynes, master, burthen 420 hogsheads, now in complete order to receive a cargo. Apply to Shanks & Binford. April 4.
For CHARTER, The remarkable fine SHIP HENRIETTA, John Nichols, master, burthen 280 tons, ready to receive a cargo. Apply to Moses Myers. April 4.
For Freight or Charter, The Strong New Sch'r. JOHN, JOHN HAYNES, Master; burthen 108 tons, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to Richard Drummond, & Co. April 4.
For Sale, or Freight to New-York, The fine new Pilot-built Brig PATRIOT, Richard Pitt, Master, burthen about 180 tons, now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to Wilson & Cunningham. February 23.
FOR CHARTER, The Ship General Colburn, burthen 250 tons—A fine new vessel. The Ship POCAHONTAS, burthen 400 tons. AND The Ship ARIADNE, burthen 350 tons—The two latter are also new vessels, and copper fastened. Moses Myers. March 20.
THE STOCKHOLDERS In the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk, are hereby notified that an election will be held at the Office of the said Company, on the first day of the next month (May), according to law, for the choice of fifteen Directors, for one year, from the said first day of May. John Cowper, Sec'y. Office of the Marine Insurance Company, the 4th of April, 1809
The business heretofore carried on under the firm of OLIVEIRA, FERNANDES, & CO. will in future be conducted under the firm of Oliveira & Sons. April 4.
FOR SALE. A small TRACT of LAND, containing 42 acres more or less, lying on Broad Creek, about five miles from Norfolk, formerly the property of John G. Marsden, and adjoining the tract lately owned by Capt. Vaughan. It will be sold low for cash, or 3 years credit given on good security. Apply at the Office of the Ledger. April 4.
Landing on Newton's Wharf, 20 whole } Tierces prime new RICE, 20 half } suitable for retailers. For Sale by George Raincock. April 4.
One Cent Reward. Runaway from the Subscriber on Wednesday the 13th instant, an apprentice lad named GEORGE BRYANT, about 17 or 18 years of age, of a light complexion, has remarkable large feet; had on when he absconded, a blue jacket, trousers and check shirt. I forward all persons from harbouring or carrying off the said apprentice. The above reward will be paid to any person for apprehending and delivering the said apprentice to the Subscriber. Beverley Bayton. Portsmouth, April 4.
Two Dollars Reward. Runaway from the Subscriber, on the 1st of March, an apprentice boy, named WILLIAM HARTLAND, about 16 years old, light complexion, light hair, blue eyes, and was born in London. I forward all masters of vessels and others from harbouring, employing, or carrying off said Apprentice away, as the law will be strictly enforced against such offenders. Beverley Bayton. Portsmouth, April 4.
LANDING On Southgate and Dickson's wharf, the CARGO of the British brig Alert, 123 punch's choice Grenada RUM. For Sale by William Dickson. April 4.
LAST NOTICE: WISHING to close my administration of the estate of the late William Davies, Esq. formerly collector of this port, I solicit those who have claims (if any there are) to come forward for settlement. Fortescue Whittle. April 4.
VOCAL MUSICK. THE SUBSCRIBER proposes to open his SCHOOL, for teaching the rudiments of VOCAL MUSICK in the Episcopal Church, on Tuesday, the 4th inst. at 5 o'clock, P. M. and to be continued through the season twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 5 o'clock until sunset, if half receipt encouragement one dollar per month, payable in advance. NATHANIEL FITZ.
SPRING GOODS. WOOD AND HASTINGS, Have just received a small supply of SEASONABLE GOODS, among which are, 4-4 Irish LINEN, part extra fine, 4-4 and 6-4 Cotton Cambricks, 7-8 and 4-4 Cotton Shirtings, Superfine and common Calicoes, Singhams; Madras Handkerchiefs, Fine Cordon and Faney Dimities, Vieux' and Women's Cotton Hose; do. Silk do. Cotton Umbrellas; White Hose, part very fine, Ribbon Cord and other fashionable Vestings, Plain and Fancy Muslins, Elegant worked Muslin Short Dresses; Seer Suckers, Nankeens; Kid Gloves; Mens' Buckskin do. BROAD CLOTHS. Best Superfine Black, Blue, Olive, Brown, Bottle Green, Drab, Mixed, & Broad Cloths; middling and common do. One case Gentlemen's Silk Plush Hats. The above with our Goods on hand, comprise a very handsome assortment, and will be sold at low prices for Cash only. April 7.
FOR SALE, 700 bbls. sup. Alexandria FLOUR, 200 barrels of which are afloat, 370 barrels choice New-York Prime Pork, 200 do. Tar: 67 do. Turpentine, 16 bds Petersburg Tobacco. Apply to Francis Smith. April 7.
Wanted by the Subscribers, A quantity of OAK BARK, for which the following prices will be given, delivered at their Tan-Yard. For Spanish Oak, $ 12 per cord, Willow, do. 11 Red, do. 10 Young White, do. 8 William Plume, & Co. April 7.
CASH will be given For 12 or 15 likely NEGROES, Males and Females from the age of twelve to twenty-five Apply at No. 14, Church-street. April 7.
FRESH SHOES, &c. Now landing from the Schooner Esther, Ladies' Morocco TIES and SLIPS, Spring and other Heels, Gentlemen's fine and common Shoes, Childrens' Morocco and Leather do. ALSO, One case Chillingworth's best NEEDLES, One do Mackenzy's best warranted not to cut in the eye; 1 do Pins, assorted, No. 3 1-2 to 6. One do Scotch Thread, No. 8 to 26. A few bds. black and coloured Sewing Silk, do. do. black and coloured Thread. One bale blue, olive, brown, and black Cloths & Cassimeres, A few gross Shoemakers Tacks—For Sale by E. Sturtevant, No. 77, Main-street April 4.
NOTICE. The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders in the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, will be held at the Eagle Tavern in Norfolk, on Monday the 1st. day of May next, at which time and place a punctual attendance of the Stockholders is requested. Richard Blow, William Cummack, F. Whittle, W. Herron, Robert Maitland, } Directors. March 31.
Just Received, A parcel of very superior Muscovado SUGAR at best GREEN COFFEE, A few bds. Havana brown SUGAR, and 150 barrels WHISKEY—For Sale by Wilson & Cunningham. March 31.
NORFOLK BOROUGH. In Common Hall, March 30th, 1809. On motion, Resolved, that publick notice be given in each of the Papers printed in this Borough, that HANCE BAKER, late Chamberlain, is no longer authorized to receive any money due, or belonging to the Corporation. Copy, William Sharp, C. C. H.
Green Coffee and Loaf Sugar. 20,000 lb. choice Green COFFEE, 8,000 do. first quality Philadelphia Loaf SUGAR. For Sale on reasonable terms by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. March 22.
NOTICE. As I am obliged, by the low state of my health, to decline carrying on business, I will sell my STOCK on hand, consisting of SALEABLE GROCERIES, which will be an object worthy the attention of any person wishing to commence the Grocery Business, as I am inclined to sell the whole on reasonable terms. The purchaser may also obtain the Store now occupied by me, on a reasonable rent from Mr. John McPhail, which is well calculated for extensive business, being fitted for a Store and Dwelling-House, and inferior to no stand in the place. I earnestly request those indebted to me to settle their accounts as soon as possible, so as to enable me to discharge my debts. ANGUS MARTIN, February 28.
Charles H. Simmons, PROPOSES opening a School, on Wednesday the 5th inst. at No. 5, Free-Mason Street, No. 1 Church Street; where he will be taught, a plain, useful course of Education, adapted to the usual transactions in business, at five dollars per quarter. The more advanced branches of English Literature, &c. In both departments, Grammar, and orthography, correspondence will be included, as with us a tolerable knowledge of these accomplishments, is indispensable either to read, or write, with facility, accuracy, and propriety. March 31.
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachic Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, a most valuable medicine, ever yet offered to the publick, during the Cholera Morbus, Cramp, and wind in the Stomach; also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, Fever Gripes, and all other diseases of the bowels. It is also celebrated to remove a cold taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, flatulency at the Stomach, feverish heat, aching, &c. &c. The following certificates are selected from the many respectable ones lately received by the proprietor, and are now in his possession. Certificate of Mr. William Julian, carpenter and builder No. 69, South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superlative merit, and in aid of a consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an irrefragable proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachic Elixir of Health. I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me to a state that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My first attack this time became very alarming, as no relief could be obtained. I was given over, and I even doubt would have been desirable to me, had a friend of mine, who by chance called on me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, advised me to take a bottle of Dr. Robertson's Stomachic Elixir of Health, and advised me to send you for a bottle. I immediately did so, and by following your instructions given with the bottle, before I had taken half a bottle, I found myself much relieved, and my disorder greatly abated, and by continuing to take it, in one week I was able to walk out, and in less than a fortnight was able to attend to my business. I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance from the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachic Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy by the world, I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person wish to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received from the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
Mr. Drott, Philadelphia, July 15th, 1807.
Certificate of Mr. George Stokes, South Water Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you that Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, has been to me, of the most essential service. I had been a long time afflicted with a pain in my stomach, and continual head aches, attended with a flatulency at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and laxness continued on me until I received a bottle of Dr. Robertson's Stomachic Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachic Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before. As I consider your medicine to have been the means of saving my life, I invite you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by attending to the directions given with your invaluable medicine, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, GEORGE STOKES, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, South near Race-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pains in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach, having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was confined in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachic Elixir of Health, and to my great surprise, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and shall certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, as being to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON. Ms. T. W. Drott. August 22.
Certificate of Mr. John Lee, Philadelphia. DEAR SIR—By the administration of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, and that the publick may be acquainted with the good effect I have received from it, I will you to publish the following: About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which lasted on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to take Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectively cured my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is in order to do as much in favour of this invaluable medicine as I can, I invite you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by attending to the directions given with your invaluable medicine, will embrace the same means by which I have happily effected my recovery. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE. Ms. Drott. November 11.
The above Medicine is sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. W. DROTT (No. 11, North Second-Street, Philadelphia); and by appointment at BONSALL & COOPER'S South-Street, Norfolk; and at SOMERVELL & COOPER'S, March 22.
MACKINDER & WHITE Offer for Sale for Cash or approved Notes, 2,500 barrels NATAL PORT 3,500 barrels SACK 4,500 barrels PORT 1,200 barrels SUPERIOR 150 bales GOOSE DOWN 25 do. NEW 100 barrels SACK 50 crates SALT 40 crates SALT A general assortment of DRY GOODS. September 27.

T. E. BUCK LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 12, 1809.
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.—On Monday the Election for a Member of Congress for this District was held at Nansemond; the result as we had expected, was favourable to Mr. Taylor. The polls at closing stood for Thomas Newton, 379 Robert B. Taylor, 63
Majority, 271 Deduct majority in Princess Anne for Taylor, 57 Present majority for Newton, 214
The friends of Mr. Taylor have nothing to fear but enough to stimulate their activity—if they will come forth in their strength, if they will imitate the industry of their opponents, the election is safe. In the County and Borough there are about 1200 voters. We are assured from various parts of the County, that the majority for Mr. Taylor will exceed 130, and that of the Borough will not fall short of that number. We repeat, that nothing is wanted but activity, and the District of Norfolk will be served by talents, that are an honour to the country, by private worth, and integrity, that was never questioned, and by patriotism formed upon the maxims of Washington.
As we shall make some general remarks on the election, when finished, we shall make none at present.
The votes for Senator stood thus:
Murdaugh. Godwin. Marsh Princess Ann, 141 47 152 Nansemond, 66 333 7 Lemuel Siddick and Fisher Dashiell, Esquires, are elected Delegates of the County of Nansemond.
At an Election held for the County of Isle of Wight on Monday the 3d inst. the polls stood thus:
FOR THE ASSEMBLY. Thomas Purdie 369 James Johnson 283 Robert Fulgham 161 Edmund Cosby 64
The Swedish Schooner John, capt. Chaddick, arrived here this morning in 14 days from St. Bartholomews. By this vessel we learn that no information had been received at that island, respecting the British expedition having gone against Guadaloupe; it was by some supposed that it would be relinquished, notwithstanding the British had received a reinforcement of troops from Jamaica.
None of the numerous vessels which sailed since the raising of the Embargo, had arrived at St. Bartholomews, when the John sailed.
Our readers will find in this day's paper some interesting articles of intelligence, received by the British packet (arrived at New York) extracted from papers of that city, with which we were favoured by Captain Gilbert, of the Rising States Packet.
This intelligence confirms, what in substance we stated to be received by the British sloop of war Rosamond.
The cause of the Spanish Patriots our readers will observe is not abandoned, it finds favour in the wishes of every friend of liberty and independence. A minister from the Junta has arrived at New York and is at Washington before this day. Important considerations will be presented to our Cabinet in a few days, upon the determination of which hang the destinies of this nation. It is hoped that the people will not be led away by the idle electioneering stories of repealing the orders in council, &c. Most sincerely we wish they may be rescinded, tho' we know that the democrats do not in their hearts wish them rescinded.
It is not the commerce of this country, which some men wish to see flourish, for its depression better suits them. The more commerce is oppressed, the poorer, and consequently the more dependent the people are, and the more powerful and the more influential the government, and its agents. We may talk about republicanism as long as we please, but when all the means of acquiring property by honest and hard industry are taken away, and posts and government jobs, are the only means of procuring support, there will be but little independence left. But we are departing from our original subject. We repeat that important considerations will soon occupy the cabinet at Washington.
We have good reason to believe that the Rosamond has brought out most important dispatches.
We understand that as soon as it was believed in England, that a Non-Intercourse Bill would probably pass in this country, that very serious discussions took place between the British cabinet and our minister in London. The British minister stated, that nothing but actual hostilities on our part, should provoke war on theirs, and that in the present situation of the world, it was desirable that the only two nations, who could be said to be free and independent, should remain at peace; yet that a non-intercourse had always been considered as a measure of marked hostility, and the usual prelude to an actual war.
The Rosamond has brought dispatches we believe that will soon discover the course which will be pursued by the British government; for our own parts we shall not be surprised after Mr. Erskine has made his communications, if he withdraws during the continuation of our non-intercourse; it is we understand reluctant to diplomatic usage, to continue a minister under such circumstances; yet we have no idea that war will follow.
We have no doubt, but that the dispatches before spoken of relate to the removal of the British Orders in Council, but coupled with other propositions which in substance require that we should resist the decrees of France in some shape or other. If Mr. Erskine comes into such an arrangement, what excuse will the promoters of measures, which have
produced such incalculable distress, offer for their conduct? They will do none, what if they had done at first, we should have heard of no embargo, and the unconstitutional and tyrannical measures which have been adopted to enforce it.
The more we reflect upon the condition of our country, the more we feel the necessity of having men of the best talents, and approved virtue and patriotism.
FOR THE LEDGER.
On Monday I heard a knocking at my door, when upon opening it, a paper was put into my hands signed "A REPUBLICAN," written in support of Mr. Newton's election, and as it is said, by one, or some of his warmest friends, and by them circulated. Before I had proceeded many lines in it I found that General Washington was accused of fomenting the insurrection in the western countries of Pennsylvania in the year 1794. The author I expect will try to twist out of this scrape into which he has brought himself, but it will be in vain, that he shall exclaim "out damned spot!" His words are "the government nursed and fomented the insurrection," and who I ask was the government, but our illustrious Washington? Will any American follow the advice of men who can utter such abominable falsehood? It is too insulting to the feelings of Americans, and the respect which we owe to the memory of our political father and saviour, calls imperiously upon us, to resent by our votes, this foul aspersion upon the character of that illustrious man.
I could point out many other falsehoods in the same address, but they sink into insignificance when compared with that which I have already noticed.
I am no writer, and may not address my fellow-citizens in the polished style which has been used in other addresses, but I am an American, who believes that Washington did as much for his country's good as any man could, and more than any one did. I feel indignant when I hear his revered memory insulted.
SEVENTY SIX.
To the Voters of Norfolk County and of Norfolk Borough.
In an Address signed "An Elector" the affair of the Chesapeake is mentioned in a manner, and connected with the name of ROBERT B. TAYLOR, as to insinuate that this worthy citizen had not expressed a proper indignation upon that occasion, or was not ready to repeal the atrocious insult.
Let the following correspondence reply to the foul insinuation—Let the Freeholders and Voters hear the sentiments of those whose situation afforded them the best means of judging, "his companions in arms." In this part of the district this publication was not necessary, but there are some parts of it where Mr. Taylor's conduct upon this occasion was not so well known.—Since that time, the executive of Virginia, though composed of persons of different politics, have promoted him to the rank of Major of Cavalry.
NORFOLK, April 6, 1808.
To Capt. Taylor, of the Norfolk Troop of Cavalry.
SIR—The executive of the state, having discharged us from publick service; we should do violence to our feelings, were we not to express the high sense we entertain of your military talents, zeal, and patriotism—We feel sensibly, the delicacy of your situation in exercising authority over those, with whom you are in the habits of intimacy; that while the honour and interest of the troop have been your first consideration; nothing within your power has been neglected to temper the rigour of military discipline with the convenience and comfort of civil life. Though dismissed, we still hold ourselves in readiness to take our posts, whenever the dangers of the state shall require our services.
We beg you to accept the assurances of our warmest affection and personal attachment, and believe us when we declare, that no dangers can appal, and no difficulties deter us, when we see the man we love, and the captain we respect, at our head.
(Signed) Thomas McCandlish, Cary Selden, Thomas Gatewood, Wm. B. Lamb, Bolling Starke, Robert Andrews, Committee of the Norfolk Volunteer Troop of Cavalry. August 30, 1807.
ANSWER.
Norfolk, August 30, 1807.
Gentlemen,—Your address entitles you to my utmost gratitude and thanks. I deem this voluntary offering of your personal affection, and tender of your confidence, the highest reward and the proudest honour which could have been conferred on me. I know indeed, that I am indebted, not to my own merits, but to your generous partiality for these commendations. This very conviction, will, however, stimulate me to pursue with renewed ardour the acquisition of those qualities which your friendship has conferred on me in advance.
With the difficulties and embarrassments which generally attend the introduction of discipline among new levies, I had not to encounter in our late service. A patriotic zeal, fervent, but well regulated; a just and intimate conception of the relative duties and obligations of a citizen and a soldier; a noble emulation to exalt the character of the American army, and to distinguish our own corps, had so universally pervaded our troop, that nothing was left for me to create or to originate, and but little to regulate and direct. In discharging the few duties which the zeal of the troop left me to perform, that I have had the good fortune to be approved by those whom I regard so much as men, and value so highly as soldiers, will always be a source of pure delight.
Should our country require our aid, the fondest wish of my heart will be gratified, if I can be allowed to share with you the glorious toils of a campaign in defence of our national dignity; and of participating in those honours, which, in the day of battle, the
Norfolk Volunteer Troop of Cavalry will not fail to acquire.
I have the honour to be, With the utmost regard and respect,
ROBERT B. TAYLOR. To Messrs. Thomas McCandlish, Cary Selden, Thomas Gatewood, Wm. B. Lamb, Bolling Starke, Robert Andrews,—Committee of the Norfolk Volunteer Troop of Cavalry.
PHILADELPHIA, April 5. At the district court held yesterday morning before Judge Peters, the marshal made a statement under oath of the manner in which he was resisted on the 25th ult. by general Bright, and others under his command in military array, in his attempt to serve the process of the court, in the case of Olmstead and others against the representatives of the late David Rittenhouse, esq. Upon this statement, the judge, in compliance with his duty, issued his warrants against the said Michael Bright, and those under his command on that day (the names having been returned to the judge) for resisting the marshal in his attempt to serve the process of the court. The attorney of the district (Mr. D. Hall) declared it to be the intention of the government of the United States to support and maintain the power of their courts, and enforce their process, and that the late outrage against the laws of the United States should not pass unnoted.
The violators of the law will, if arrested, be indicted before the circuit court, which begins on Tuesday next, for a violation of an act of congress, passed April 30, 1790. By this act, all persons who are guilty of resisting the judicial process of any of the courts of the U. States, are liable to be imprisoned for a term not exceeding twelve months, and fined not exceeding three hundred dollars.
The bill published a few days since in this paper, relative to Olmstead's case, (which appropriates 18,000 dollars,) has passed both branches of the legislature of this state. It requires only the signature of the governor to become a law. This it is most probable has been done before this time, and it now remains for the governor to pay the money or induce civil broil.
NEW-YORK, April 5. Application has been made to the circuit court of the United States, now sitting in this city, for a rule to shew cause why a mandamus should not issue to the collector, compelling him to grant clearances in certain cases; and to-morrow is set apart for the purpose of hearing the arguments of counsel on the subject, in the Picture Room.
A letter from the editor of the Freeman's Journal, to the editor of the Post dated April 3, says, "This morning Col. Bright ordered out three additional companies of the legion to support this state against the United States. They assembled early in the morning, according to orders, completely equipped for military service; but having been informed by the colonel, what duty he had allotted to them, viz. to resist the authority of the United States, the commanders of the companies refused to obey, marched their companies off and dismissed them. Consequently the army of Pennsylvania! is in a state of mutiny. Whether the United States or this state will give way, remains to be known. The marshal, it is said, sent off an express to Washington on Friday."
April 6. Doctor Eustis, of Boston, is said to have accepted the appointment of Secretary of War, and has set out for Washington to execute the duties of his office.
From the Boston Gazette of Monday. NEW-HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.—We have before us a letter, dated at Exeter, March 30, which gives the following statement of the late election in New-Hampshire.
Table with 4 columns: Town, Votes for D, Votes for F, Total. Towns include Rockingham, Strafford, Hillsboro, Cheshire, Crafton, Coos. Summary: 15615 14551 Majority, 1064.
Of the Senate 4 democrats and 7 federalists are elected. In our district, the report is, there is no election; although several gentlemen of information, speak confidently of their being a choice in this district in favour of the federal candidate.
Table with 4 columns: Description, Loss, Gain. Rows include: 32 towns which sent Democrats in 1808, sends federalists in 1809; 4 towns which sent Federalists in 1808, send democrats in 1809; 1 town which sends an additional federalist; Demo. majority in 1808.
Which leaves a clear and undisputed federal majority in 1809 of 25. P. S. Since writing the above, I have received an account of the votes in the five remaining towns, which increase the majority to 1079, and forms a full and correct list of all the votes. * As there is no choice of Council in Strafford, by the people, it will of course be federal (being chosen by the legislature.)
NEW-YORK, April 6. Very late and Important Foreign News.
At a late hour last night, the British packet Prince Adolphus, capt. Boulton, arrived at this port from Falmouth, via Bermuda. She sailed from the former place on the 21st of February, and the latter 3 days since. A gentleman passenger, has politely furnished us with a file of London papers to the 4th of February; and the following verbal intelligence.
That the British army in Spain, had retreated to Corunna, where they had a very desperate battle with the French, in which the commander in chief, gen. Moore was killed, and Sir David Baird wounded, having lost an arm. That all the British troops that could get on board the transports at Corunna, had arrived in England, and that from 8 to 10,000 men were stated to be missing, and only 300 horses saved out of about 5000; that the emperor Buonaparte had returned to Paris, being fearful that the emperor of Austria was going to declare war against him. That king Joseph had been defeated by the Spaniards and driven from Madrid, but had returned there again—that the Spaniards were concentrating all their forces in the southern part of Spain, and if defeated by the French, would retire to Cadiz, from whence it was supposed they would embark for South America. The British had recently sent 10,000 troops to Spain, and 30,000 more were preparing to go—that the British parliament met about the 21st of January, and that no change had taken place in the British ministry—that the British sloop of war Halifax, sailed from Bermuda 2 days before the Prince Adolphus, for Norfolk, having on board Mr. Oakley, bearer of dispatches, said to be of the utmost importance, that were
brought to Bermuda, by a ship of war, which sailed from England two days after the packet.
A London paper of February 4, states, that Mr. Oakley was going out to America, with dispatches to Mr. Erskine, containing a request to rescind the orders in council, provided the American government would enter into certain commercial regulations.
In our next paper, we shall probably be able to furnish our readers with a regular series of details from London papers to the 16th or 17th of February. Our file being irregular, we have no paper that contains the king's speech, at the meeting of parliament.
Mer. Adver.
The Manchester Packet had arrived in 24 days from New-York. The London papers are filled with our Congressional news, and their own remarks, which we shall hereafter notice.
Passengers in the Packet, a Spanish minister and his secretary, from the Central Junta—Mr. Thwaites and Mr. Nicholson. The ship Harkimer, Howland, was to sail from London about the 22d February for New-York.
The king of England was in perfect health on the 19th February.
Gravesend, Feb. 1. Sailed the Mary, Reinbell, for Philadelphia.
SUMMARY EXTRACTS.
A London paper (The Day,) of February 4, says, "Dispatches of considerable importance are immediately to be sent out to Mr. Erskine, our minister in America. It is confidently stated, that they will communicate the determination of our government to withdraw our orders in council provided the government of the United States shall consent to specific conditions, chiefly of a commercial nature. The gentleman who is to be charged with these dispatches, is a Mr. Oakley. If this be true, farewell to British independence and maritime superiority! The Americans will not have struggled in vain, and France will have to boast more of her decrees than in ever."
Dispatches were received in London Feb. 4, from Lisbon, dated Jan. 24. Most of the British troops had been embarked, after spiking the guns on the batteries at Lisbon, except Belem and Fort St. Julian, which places were occupied by the British. Two Russian men of war, and the Danish vessels in the Tagus, were ready to receive the persons and property of British and Portuguese who might chuse to quit Lisbon.
In the House of Commons, Feb. 3, it was agreed to raise 130,000 seamen, and 31,400 marines, for the service of the present year.
On the 1st, 2d, and 3d of February, parliament were principally engaged in an investigation of the conduct of the duke of York. We have not the papers containing the result. N. Y. Gaz.
LONDON, Feb. 3.
The 29th and 30th French Bulletins reached town this morning: the former contains an account of the surrender of a Spanish army of 12,000 men, under the command of gen. Penegas, who was killed, to gen. Victor.
The 30th Bulletin, which is dated Valledolid, the 21st ult. contains an account of the battle before Corunna, and of the victory which the French obtained there, with the loss of one hundred men killed and one hundred and fifty wounded! The loss of the English, of course, is represented as immense; but it is singular that no notice is taken of the death of gen. Moore, or the wound of Sir D. Baird: from this circumstance we may infer that the French had not entered Corunna, or they must of course have been informed of the death of the British commander in chief. The bulletins do not state that the French had entered either Ferrol or Corunna.
It is with pleasure we learn, that the accounts which government have this day received from Lisbon, dated the 24th ult. are of a contrary nature to those which we yesterday mentioned.
No advices had reached Lisbon to that time, of the arrival of the French in Portugal. The people were arming, and appeared determined to resist the enemy. The British troops were not, as reported, evacuating Lisbon, but as one of our regiments had embarked on a particular service, that circumstance might naturally give rise to the rumour.
February 4.
It is reported, Lord Cochrane, and part of his ship's crew, have been taken, in a Spanish Port, which he assisted in defending against the French.
Dispatches were yesterday received from admiral Berkeley at Lisbon, brought by capt. Reilly, who left the Tagus on the 24th of January. The troops had all come in from the frontiers of Portugal, in consequence of the approach of the French. The 14th and 20th light dragons, and the 28th foot, with two battalions of the German Legion, were preparing to embark in the Tagus. Their destinations is supposed to be Cadiz.
We are sorry to state that the fleet of transports, which lately sailed from Yarmouth Roads, under convoy of the Niobe, for Cadiz, have been dispersed in a tremendous gale of the 30th ult. The Lord Hood, one of the transports, has put into Portsmouth, and the master states, that when he parted, only 13, out of the 37, which left Yarmouth were in company.
The British troops from Spain, which had arrived at Plymouth, were ordered to be re-embarked (with the exception of the sick) on the 2d inst.
Price of Stocks, this day at 1 o'clock, 3 per cent. Consols, Money 66 3/4 48—Omnium 1-4 premium.
The interment of Sir John Moore, took place at Corunna, the next day after his death, at an early hour.
THIRTIETH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF SPAIN.
VALLADOLID, Jan. 21.
The Duke Dalmatia left Botanzos on the 12th inst. Having reached the Mero, he found the bridge of Burgo cut. The enemy was dislodged from the village of Burgo. In the mean while gen. Franceschi ascended the river, which he crossed at the bridge of Sela. He made himself master of the high road from Corunna to Santiago, and took six officers and 60 soldiers prisoners. On the same day a body of 30 marines, who were fetching water from the bay near Mero, were taken. From the Village of Peñillo, the English fleet could be observed in the harbour of Corunna.
On the 13th, the enemy caused two powder magazines, situated near the heights of St. Margaret, at half a league from Corunna, to be blown up. The explosion was terrible, and was felt at the distance of three leagues.
On the 14th, the bridge at Burgo was repaired, and the French artillery was able to pass. The enemy had taken a position at two leagues distance, half a league before Corunna. He was seen employed in hastily embarking his sick and wounded, the number of which, according to spies and deserters, amounts to three or four thousand men. The English were in the meanwhile occupied in destroying the batteries on the coast, and laying waste the country on the sea shore. The commander of the fort of St. Philip, suspecting the fate intended for his fortification, refused to admit them.
On the evening of the 14th, we saw a fresh convoy of 160 sail arrive, among which were four ships of the line.
On the morning of the 15th, the situation of the army and of the city was still the same. The arrival of our well-meaning citizens...

the enemy's advanced guard was stationed, which was attacked and destroyed.
The rest of the 15th was spent in fixing a battery of 12 pieces of cannon, and it was not till the 16th at 8 o'clock P. M. that the Duke of Dalmatia gave orders to attack.
The assault was made upon the English by the first brigade of the division of Mermet, which overthrew them and drove them from the village of Elvina. The second regiment of light infantry covered itself with glory. Gen. Jardon, at the head of the Voltigeurs wrought a terrible carnage. The enemy, driven from his position, retreated to the gardens which surround Corunna.
The night growing very dark, it was necessary to suspend the attack. The enemy availed himself of this to embark with precipitation. Only 6000 of our men were engaged, and every arrangement was made for abandoning the positions of the night, and advancing next day to a general attack. The loss of the enemy has been immense. Two of our Batteries played upon them during the whole of the engagement. We counted on the field of battle 600 of their dead bodies, among which was the body of two general officers, whose names we are unacquainted with. We have taken 20 officers, 300 men, and 4 pieces of cannon. The English had left behind them more than 1500 horses, which they have killed. Our loss amounts to 100 killed and 150 wounded.
The colonel of the 47th regiment distinguished himself. An ensign of the 31st infantry killed with his own hand an English officer, who had endeavoured to wrest from him his eagle.
At day break on the 17th, we saw the English convoy under sail. On the 18th, the whole had disappeared.
The Duke of Dalmatia had caused a caronade to be discharged upon the vessels from the fort of Santiago. Several transports ran aground and all the men who were on board were taken.
We found in the establishment of the Palloza (a large manufactory, etc. in the suburbs of Corunna, where the English had previously been encamped,) 4000 English muskets. Magazines were also seized, containing a great quantity of ammunition and other effects belonging to the hostile army. A great number of wounded were picked up in the suburbs. The opinion of the inhabitants on the spot, and deserters, is, that the number of wounded in the battle exceeds 2500 men.
Thus has terminated the English expedition which was sent into Spain. After having fomented the war in this unhappy country, the English have abandoned it. They had disembarked 38000 and 6000 horses. We have taken from them, according to calculation 6000 men, exclusive of the sick. They have re-embarked very little baggage, very little ammunition, and very few horses. We have counted 5000 killed and left behind. The men who have found an asylum on board their vessels are harassed and dejected. In another season of the year not one of them would have escaped. The facility of cutting the bridges, the rapidity of the torrents, which in winter swell to deep rivers, the shortness of the days, and the length of the nights are very favourable to an army on their retreat.
Of the 38,000 men whom the English had disembarked, we may be assured that scarcely 24,000 will return to England.
The army of Romana, which at the end of December, by the aid of reinforcements which it had received from Galicia, consisted of sixteen thousand men, is reduced to less than five thousand men, who are wandering between Vigo and Santiago, and are closely pursued. The kingdom of Leon, the province of Zamora, and all Galicia, which the English had been desirous to cover, are conquered and subdued.
The general of division Lapisse has sent patrols into Portugal, who have been well received there.
Gen. Maupetit has entered Salamanca; he met there with some sick of the English troops.
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THE PUBLICK LEER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 12, 1809.
Our paper has been delayed for the publication of the official accounts of the operations in Spain, received this forenoon by the brig Lioness, capt. Wilson, from Charleston.
Accounts were received at Jamaica on the 15th of last month, from the Cape of Good Hope as late as the 12th of January, which state that from the strict blockade of the Isle of France and Bourbon, nearly 15,000 of the inhabitants had perished. An offer is made to surrender them to the British.
There has been an insurrection in Botany Bay, in which the governor was deposed, and a new one elected.
From the Charleston Courier—April 5.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
Downing Street, Jan. 24.
The hon. captain Gordon arrived late last night with a dispatch from lieut. gen. sir David Baird to Lord Viscount Castlereagh, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, of which the following is a copy.
His Majesty's ship Ville de Paris, at sea, Jan. 18.
MY LORD,—By the much lamented death of lieut. gen. sir John Moore, who fell in action with the enemy on the 16th inst. it has become my duty to acquaint your lordship, that the French army attacked the British troops in the position they occupied in front of Corunna, at about 2 o'clock in the afternoon of that day.
A severe wound, which compelled me to quit the field a short time previous to the fall of Sir J. Moore, obliges me to refer your lordship for the particulars of the action, which was long and obstinately contested, to the inclosed report of lieut. gen. Hope, who succeeded to the command of the army, and to whose ability and exertions, in direction of the ardent zeal and unconquerable valour of his majesty's troops, is to be attributed, under Providence, the success of the day, which terminated in the complete and entire repulse and defeat of the enemy at every point of attack.
The hon. captain Gordon, my aid-de-camp, will have the honour of delivering this dispatch, and will be able to give your lordship any further information which may be required.
I have the honour to be, &c. D. BAIRD, Lieut. Gen. Right Hon. Lord Viscount Castlereagh.
SIR,—In compliance with the desire contained in your communication of yesterday, I avail myself of the first moment I have been able to command, to detail to you the occurrences of the action which took place in front of Corunna, on the 16th instant.
It will be in your recollection, that about one in the afternoon of that day the enemy who had in the morning received reinforcements, and who had placed some guns in front of the right and left of his line, was observed to be moving troops towards his left flank, and forming various columns of attack at the extremity of the strong and commanding position which on the morning of the 15th he had taken in our immediate front.
This indication of his intention was immediately succeeded by the rapid and determined attack which he made upon your division, which occupied the right of our position. The events which occurred during the period of the action you are fully acquainted with. The first effort of the enemy was met by the commander of the forces and by yourself at the head of the 12th regiment, and the brigade under major-general Lord Wm. Bentick.
The village on your right became an object of obstinate contest.
I lament to say, that soon after the severe wound which deprived the army of your services, lieutenant general Sir John Moore who had just directed the most able dispositions, fell by a cannon shot. The troops, though not unacquainted with the irreparable loss they had sustained, were not dismayed, but by the most determined bravery not only repelled every attempt of the enemy to gain ground, but actually forced him to retire, although he had brought up fresh troops in support of those originally engaged.
The enemy finding himself foiled in every attempt to force the right of the position endeavoured by numbers to turn it. A judicious and well-timed movement which was made by major gen. Paget with the reserve, which corps had moved out of its cantonments to support the right of the army by a vigorous attack, defeated this intention. The major-general having pushed forward, the 95th (rifle corps) and 1st battalion 52d regiment, drove the enemy before him, and in his rapid and judicious advance, threatened the best of the enemy's position. This circumstance, with the position of lieutenant general Frazier's division (calculated to give still further security to the right of the line) induced the enemy to relax his efforts in that quarter.
They were however more forcibly directed towards the centre, where they were again successfully resisted by the brigade under major general Mansingham, forming the left of your division, and part of that under major general Leith, forming the right of the division under my orders. Upon the left, the enemy at first contented himself with an attack upon our pickets, which however, in general, maintained their ground. Finding however his efforts unavailing on the right and centre, he seemed determined to render the attack upon the left more serious, and had succeeded in obtaining possession of the village through which the great road to Madrid passes, and which was situated in front of that part of the line. From this post, however, he was soon expelled, with considerable loss, by a gallant attack of some companies of the 2d battalion 14th regiment, under lieut. col. Nicholls; before five in the evening, we had not only successfully repulsed every attack made upon the position but had gained ground in almost all points, and occupied a more forward line, than at the commencement of the action, whilst the enemy confined his operations to a cannonade, and the fire of his light troops, with a view to draw off other corps. At six the firing entirely ceased. The different brigades were re-assembled on the ground they occupied in the morning, and the pickets and all advanced posts resumed their original stations.
Notwithstanding the decided and marked superiority which at this moment the gallantry of the troops had given them over an enemy, who from his numbers and the commanding advantages of his position, no doubt expected an easy victory, I did not, on reviewing all circumstances, conceive that I should be warranted in departing from what I knew was the fixed and previous determination of the late commander of the forces to withdraw an army on the evening of the 16th, for the purpose of embarkation; the previous arrangements of which had already been made his order, and were in fact advanced at the commencement of the action. The troops quitted their position about ten o'clock at night, with a degree of order that did them credit. The whole of the artillery that remained unembarked, having been withdrawn the troops followed in the order described, and marched to their respective points of embarkation in the town and neighbourhood of
Corunna. The pickets remained at their position until five o'clock on the morning of the 17th, when they were also withdrawn with similar orders, and without the enemy having discovered the movement.
By the unremitting exertions of captains the hon. H. Crozier, Goscelin, Boys, Ramier, Serret, Howkins, Digby, Carden, and Mackenzie, of the royal navy, who in pursuance of the orders of rear admiral de Courcy, were entrusted with the service of embarking the army, & in consequence of the arrangements made by commissioner Bowen, captain Bowen and Shepherd, and the other agents for transports, the whole of the army was embarked with an expedition which has been seldom equalled. With the exception of the brigades under major generals Hill and Beresford, which were destined to remain on shore, until the movements of the enemy become manifest, the whole was afloat before day light.
The brigade of major gen. Beresford, which was alternately to form our rear guard, occupied the land in front of the town of Corunna; that under major gen. Hill was stationed in reserve on the promontory in the rear of the town.
The enemy pushed his light troops towards the town soon after eight o'clock in the morning of the 17th, and shortly after occupied the heights of St. Lucia, which command the harbour. But notwithstanding this circumstance, and the manifold defects of the place, there being no apprehension that the rear guard could be forced, and the disposition of the Spaniards appearing to be good, the embarkation of major gen. Hill's brigade was commenced and completed by three in the afternoon.
Major general Beresford, with that zeal and ability which is so well known to yourself and the whole army, having fully explained to the satisfaction of the Spanish general, the nature of our movement, and having made every previous arrangement, withdrew his corps from the land front of the town soon after dark, and was, with the wounded, that had not been previously moved, embarked before one this morning.
Circumstances forbid us to indulge the hope, that the victory with which it has pleased Providence to crown the efforts of the army, can be attended with any very brilliant consequences to Great Britain. It is clouded by the loss of one of her best soldiers. It has been achieved at the termination of a long and harassing service. The superior numbers, and advantageous positions of the enemy, not less than the actual situation of this army, did not admit of any advantage being reaped from success. It must be, however, to you, to the army, and to our country, the sweetest reflection that the lustre of the British arms has been maintained amidst many disadvantageous circumstances. The army which had entered Spain, amidst the fairest prospects, had no sooner completed its junction, than owing to the multiplied disasters that dispersed the native armies around us, it was left to its own resources. The advance of the British corps from the Duero, afforded the best hope that the south of Spain might be relieved, but this generous effort to save the unfortunate people, also afforded the enemy the opportunity of directing every effort of his numerous troops, and concentrating all his principal resources for the destruction of the only regular force in the north of Spain.
You are well aware with what diligence the system has been pursued.
These circumstances produced the necessity of rapid and harassing marches, which had diminished the numbers, exhausted the strength, and impaired the equipment of the army. Notwithstanding all these disadvantages, and those attached to a defensive position, which the imperious necessity of covering the harbour of Corunna, for a time, had rendered indispensable to assume, the native and undaunted valour of British troops was never more conspicuous, and must have exceeded what even your own experience of that invaluable quality, so inherent in them, may have taught you to expect. When every one that had an opportunity, seemed to vie in importance to select particular instances for your approbation. The corps chiefly engaged were the brigades under major gens. Lord Wm. Bentick, Mansingham, and Leigh; and the brigade of guards under major gen. Wande.
To these officers, and the troops under their immediate order, the greatest praise is due. Major general Hill and col. C. Craufurd, with their brigades on the left of the position, ably supported their advanced posts. The brunt of the action fell on the 4th, 42d, 50th, and 81st regiments, with parts of the brigade of guards, and the 26th. From lieut. col. Murray, quarter master general, and the marked assistance. I received the most marked assistance. I had reason to regret, that the illness of brigadier general Clinton, adjutant general, deprived me of his aid. I was indebted to brigadier general Slade during the action, for a zealous offer of his personal services, although the cavalry were embarked.
The great part of the fleet having gone to sea yesterday evening, the whole being under weigh, and the corps in the embarkation necessarily much mixed on board, it is impossible at present to lay before you a return of our casualties. I hope the loss in number is not so considerable as might have been expected. If I was obliged to form an estimate I shall say, that I believe it did not exceed in killed and wounded from seven to eight hundred; that of the enemy must remain unknown, but many circumstances induce me to rate it at nearly double the above number. We have some prisoners, but I have not been able to obtain an account of the number; it is not however considerable. Several officers of rank have fallen or been wounded, among whom I am only at present enabled to state the names of lieut. col. Napier, 92d regiment, majors Napier and Stanhope, 50th regiment killed; lieut. col. Winch, 4th regiment, lieut. col. Maxwell, 26th regiment, lieut. col. Fane, 50th regiment, lieut. col. Griffith, guards, majors Miller and Williams, 81st regt. wounded.
To you, who are well acquainted with the excellent qualities of lieut. gen. sir John Moore, I need not expatiate on the loss the army and his country have sustained by his death. His fall has deprived me of a valuable friend, to whom long experience of his worth had sincerely attached me. But it is chiefly on public grounds that I must lament the blow. It will be the conversation of every one who loved or respected his manly character, that, after conducting the army through an arduous retreat with consummate firmness, he has terminated a career of distinguished honour by a death that has given the enemy additional reason to respect the name of a British soldier. Like the immortal Wolfe he is snatched from his country at an early period of a life spent in her service; like Wolfe, his last moments were gilded by the prospects of success, and cheered by the acclamations of victory; like Wolfe also his memory shall forever remain sacred in that country which he sincerely loved, and which he had so faithfully served.
It remains for me only to express my hope that you will speedily be restored to the service of your country, and to lament the unfortunate circumstance that removed you from your situation in the field, and threw the momentary command into far less able hands. I have the honour to be, &c. JOHN HOPE, Lieut. Gen. To Lieut. Gen. Sir David Baird, &c. Copy of a letter from the hon. Michael de Courcy, Rear Admiral of the White, to the hon. William Wellesley Pole, dated on board his majesty's ship the Tonnant, at Corunna, the 17th and 18th inst. JANUARY 17, 1809. SIR—Having it in design to detach the Cossack
to the station of Corunna, I have the honour to acquaint you, from the information of the lords commissioners of the admiralty, that the ships of war, as per margin, and transports, under the orders of rear admiral sir Samuel Hood, and commissioner Bowen arrived at this anchorage from Vigo on the 14th and 15th inst. the latter and the former, with some transports were left at Vigo to receive a brigade of three thousand five hundred men, that had taken that route under the generals Allen and Crawford.
In the vicinity of Corunna, the enemy have pressed upon the British in great force. The embarkation of the sick, the cavalry and the art. res. went on. The night of the 16th was appointed for the general embarkation of the infantry; and, mean time, the enemy prepared for attack. At 8 P. M. an action commenced; the enemy, which had been posted on a hilly eminence, endeavouring to force the British on another hill of inferior height, and to cut off the town.
The enemy were driven back with great slaughter; but very sorry am I to add, that the British, the triumphant, have suffered severe losses. I am unable to communicate further particulars, than that sir John Moore received a mortal wound, of which he died last night; that sir David Baird lost an arm; that several officers and many men had been killed and wounded; and that the ships of war have received all such of the latter as they could accommodate, the remainder being sent to transports.
The weather is now tempestuous, and the difficulties of embarkation are great. All except the rear guard are embarked; consisting perhaps at the present moment of 2,600 men. The enemy having brought cannon to a hill overlooking the beach, have forced the majority of the transports to cut or slip. Embarkation being no longer practicable at the town, the boats have been ordered to a sandy beach near the light house; and it is hoped that the greater part, if not all, will still be embarked, the ships of war having dropped out to facilitate the embarkation.
January 18. The embarkation of the troops having occupied greater part of last night, it has not been in my power to do more than to inform you that it is with satisfaction I am able to add, that, in consequence of the good order maintained by the troops, and the unwearied exertions of commissioner Bowen, the captains and other officers of the navy, the agents, as well as the troops, were in no way distressed, and were for two days without food and without repose, the army have embarked to the last man, and the ships are now in the offing, preparatory to steering for England. The great body of the transports having lost their anchors, ran to sea without the troops they were ordered to receive, in consequence of which there are some thousands on board the ships of war. Several transports, through mismanagement run on shore. The seamen appeared to have abandoned them, two being brought out by the boat's crews of the men of war, 2 were burnt, and 5 were bilged.
I cannot conclude this hasty statement without expressing my gratitude to rear admiral Sir Samuel Hood, whose eye was every where, and whose exertions were unremitting.
I have the honour to be, &c.
M. DE COURCY.
Hazy weather rendering the Cossack obscure, I detach the Gleaner with this despatch.
* Ville de Paris, Victory, Po fleur, Zealous, Im- placable, Elizabeth, Norge, Plantagenet, Resolution, Endymion, Mediator.
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April 12. Martin Fish.
FOR SALE.
 70 tierces } RICE,  25 half do. }  25 bales UPLAND COTTON—By  George Raincock. 
April 12. tf
Masters of Vessels and others concerned,
(bound to Madeira or other of the Portuguese islands,) are notified it is requisite that Bills of Health and Certificates of Property should be countersigned by the Subscriber, who is duly authorized for that purpose.
April 12. Robert Dickson.
NOTICE.
By mutual consent this day dissolves the copartnership of JOHN R. WADDEY & CO. John R. W. offers his share to pay and receive the debts of the concern, so that all persons having claims are desired to a pay for payment, and those indebted, to close their accounts either by payment, note, or bond—the said debts can be given but on cash payments.
James Lyon, John R. Waddey.
Northampton Court House, Eastern Shore, 31st March 1809. JOSEPH R. WADDEY. Will continue the business.

Eagle Fire Company of New-York.
Office of the Company, No. 59, Wall Street.
PROPOSALS
For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
THE Legislature of the state of New-York, having incorporated the Eagle Fire Company of New-York, with a capital of five hundred thousand dollars, (with the liberty of increasing the same, if the business of the company should require it, to one million of dollars,) for the sole purpose of insuring buildings, and every kind of personal property from loss or damage by FIRE; and the capital of five hundred thousand dollars having all been paid, or secured to be paid, according to law: the directors feel a particular satisfaction in offering to their fellow-citizens, throughout the United States, the means of security against that kind of loss which frequently, in an unexpected moment, involves in destruction the earnings of a life of industry and frugality, and reduces the independent and affluent, together with their families, to poverty and distress. To provide an additional guard against calamities of this nature, has been the primary time 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 loss 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 joining, or being contiguous to wooden buildings, or buildings occupied in carrying on hazardous business—distance from water—no engines or firemen in the town or place, &c. &c.—The premiums may also, in some cases, be reduced on wooden buildings in the country, when standing single or detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security:—But in all cases, if the sum to be insured on or in the same building exceeds 10,000 dollars, an additional premium will be required. Soap Boilers, Tallow Chandlers, Brewers, Maltsters, Bakers, Rope Makers, Sugar Refiners, Distillers, Chimney Sweepers, Stable Keepers, Tavern Keepers, China, Glass, of Earthenware Sellers, Oil and Colourmen, Turpentine Works, Paper Mills, Printing Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Coach Makers, Boat Builders, Ship Chandlers, Apothecaries, Th. Firs, Mills and Machineries, and all Manufactories that use Fire Heat, are deemed extra hazardous, and must be particularly described in the policy; and for all such risks an additional premium will be required. 
Conditions of Insurance.
 I All applications for insurance must be made at the office of the company, in writing; and the subject offered for insurance accurately described.  II If the property offered for insurance is within the district of a surveyor of this company, he will examine and report thereon; but if not within any such district, then the applicant must himself furnish an accurate and just description thereof, viz. 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 manufacture is carried on in the premises, which is to be certified and attested in such manner as the nature of the case may admit. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause them to be described in the policy otherwise than they really are, or 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 be void, and of no effect: and in case of loss, each party insuring shall be liable to the payment of a rateable proportion of the loss or damage which may be sustained.  VII No loss or damage by fire will be paid, that may happen or take place in consequence of any invasion, civil commotion, riot, or military or usurped power whatever.  VIII. Sacks of Accounts, Written Securities, Notes, Bills, Bonds, Deeds, Ready Money, 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 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 clergyman, most contiguous to the spot where the fire happened, and not concerned in such loss, that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured; and do know, or very likely believe, that the fire, loss, or damage, was sustained by such fire. Loss and damage to the persons therein mentioned; and, until such affidavits and certificates are produced the loss shall not be payable—Also, if there appears any fraud, or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy.  XI In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, differently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.  XII Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed. 
false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution or payment, by virtue of his policy.
XI In case any difference shall arise, touching any loss or damage, it may be submitted to the judgment of Arbitrators, differently chosen, whose award in writing shall be binding on the parties. And when any loss or damage shall happen the company shall pay for the same in sixty days after the loss shall have been ascertained and proved, without allowance of discount, fees, or any deduction whatever.
XII Insurance may be made for seven years, by paying the premium for six years, and for a less number of years than seven, a reasonable discount will be allowed.
The Subscriber being appointed Surveyor for the Eagle Fire Company
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.
Norfolk Borough: At a Husting Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THOMAS HOLLIDAY, Compt. against WILLIAM SMELLY, LITTLETON W. TAZEWELL and PETER DALEY, Defts.
THE defendant William Smelly not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Smelly, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Littleton W. Tazewell and Peter Daley, who have effects of the said William Smelly in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Husting Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
Richard Gernon, Complaintant. against William and Anthony M. Buckley, and Shanks and Binford, Defts.
THE defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, not having entered their appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants William and Anthony M. Buckley, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendants Shanks and Binford, who have effects of the said William and Anthony M. Buckley in their hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Husting Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
THEODORICK ARMISTEAD, Compt. against NICHOLAS PETERSON and CHRISTOPHER FRY, Defts.
THE defendant Nicholas Peterson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant Nicholas Peterson do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Christopher Fry, who hath effects of the said Nicholas Peterson in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain the same until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Husting Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
JOHN WALLACE, Compt. against JAMES BROWN, & Co. of Philadelphia, and ALEXANDER MACCLURE, Defts.
THE defendants James Brown, & Co. not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants James Brown, & Co. do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Alexander Macclure, who hath effects of the said James Brown, & Co. in his hands, do not pay, convey away or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
Norfolk Borough: At a Husting Court held the 27th day of February, 1809.
STEPHEN G. WILLS, Compt. against JONATHAN LAYCOCKS and PETERSON BROWN, administrators, &c of John D. White, deceased, and WARREN ASHLEY, Defts.
THE defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, do appear here on the fourth Monday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said Borough; and it is further ordered that the defendant Warren Ashley, who hath effects of the said Jonathan Laycocks and Peterson Brown, administrators as aforesaid, in his hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them until the further order or decree of this court.
A Copy,—Teste, Wm. Sharp, c. c. March 3.
A RENDEZVOUS is opened in Norfolk for the United States Schooner Entler-prize. February 23.
SALT.
A quantity of coarse SALT, suited for the fisheries, on board the Ship- Frederick . And Liverpool Blown SALT, on board the Ship Hohenlander , for sale on accommodating terms, taken from a long side. Robert Dickson. March 20.
PATENT ILLUMINATORS,
OR
Sky-Lights for Shipping, &c.
Giving a more general Light than the common Sky-Light, with one half the expense; and are equally applicable to the state-room, store-room and forecastle, as in the cabin—they are neither liable to break or be damaged by the common traffic of the deck. Apply to E. Sturtevant, Ag. nt. March 10.
TAKE NOTICE.
that we have applied to the President and Directors for the renewal of SIX NOTES in the Bank of the United States, at Norfolk, the one moiety whereof is as, viz B No 4082, dated Philadelphia, 2d June 1800—dollars 50 C 3820, dated Philadelphia, 2d June, 1800 50 E 727, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F 811, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F 922, dated Philadelphia, 6th Jan. 1804 50 F 1688, dated Philadelphia, 5th July, 1804 50 payable to Robert Taylor, or bearer, at the Office of Discount and Deposit, at Norfolk. A HANDSOME REWARD will be given to any person who may have found the counterparts of the above Notes, and will deliver them to us. MACKINDER & WHITE. March 10. 3m
BANK NOTES LOST.
R No. 803, U. S. Office Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, payable to Robert Taylor, President, or bearer, and dated 7th October, 1808, for dollars 100 S. 842, ditto 7th October, 1808, for 100 G. 901, ditto 6th January, 1808, for 50 Dollars 250
I do certify that the Notes mentioned in the foregoing list, were on the 4th instant enclosed by Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, under cover, sealed with the initials W. L. W. on red wax, and directed to "Doctor Elisha Hall, Fredericksburg," that the letter was put into the package for Fredericksburg, which was made up the night before; but the mail not arriving, the bundle (at Mr. Wormeley's request) remained untied till morning, when the package was tied and put into the postman's bag, which was, in the presence of Mr. Wormeley, locked and delivered to the carrier. John Chew, P. M. Urbanna, 26th February, 1809. Middlesex, ss. JOHN CHEW, this day made oath before me, a magistrate of said county, to the truth of the above certificate, in due form. Given under my hand the 3d March, 1809. Henry Heffernan.
Any person to whom the above Notes, or any of them may be offered, is requested to stop them, and give information to Mr. Warner L. Wormeley, of Urbanna; Dr. Elisha Hall, of Fredericksburg, or Warren Ashley. March 6.
FOR SALE,
The CARGO of the Schooner Cervo , D. Mourande, Master, from St. Jago de Cuba, COFFEE, in barrels and bags, of the first quality. SEGARS, in boxes— Now Landing at Commerce-Street Wharf. John Granbery. January 23.
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
50,000 weight of Navy BREAD, 20,000 Superfine Pilot, do. 3,000 Ship, do. 250 quarter barrels CRACKERS. Also, 400,000 well burnt BRICKS, 2,000 bushels STONE LIME, Stephen Harris. PILOT BREAD of superior quality for family use. Feb. 13.
FOR RENT,
A Convenient Dwelling House on the Main-Street, near the Bridge, next door to Mrs. Archer. Also, That commodious House on Catharine-street, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes, adjoining the subscriber; they have excellent gardens, and all convenient out-houses. Also, A very convenient Dwelling-House, just finished, on Commerce-street. For terms apply to James Tucker. August 15.
A BARGAIN OFFERED,
In a fine and Valuable FARM, in the County of Princess Anne. THE Subscriber is disposed to sell his Plantation called LEVEL GREEN, situated in the county of Princess Anne. It contains about 300 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 or heavily timbered with Oak, Pine, Ash, and Hickory—It has also the advantage of several good landings—Any one disposed to view the land, and to purchase, may apply, in the absence of the subscriber, to JAMES ROBINSON, or JOHN READ, who reside in the neighbourhood. Tilly Robinson. Dec 7.
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 Warehouses
on the Eastern side of Commerce-Street, Nos 4 and 6.
Two Dwelling-Houses and Lots
on Boush-street, in good repair, and very pleasantly situated. Apply to John Granbery. September 14.
Niemeyer and Von Kapff,
Offer for Sale at their Ware-House, in Water-Street, for Cash or approved Paper only, the following
GERMAN LINENS,
 650 pieces S. K. G. 35 pieces SHIRT LINEN,  200 do OENABURGS and 45 do FINE SHEETING,  450 do WHITE ROLLS, 0 do TABLE CLOTHS,  30 do HOLLAND do, 40 do BED TICKING,  30 do FLATILLAS, 65 do ST. RAVENS DUCK. 
 ALSO, 11,000 BAGS of different sizes and qualities. 1 do SASH GLASS, TUMBLERS, 1 do GLASS PIPES, 160 dozen half pint D. CAN- 2 do GLASS BOTTLES, TERS, 600 do CORKS, 20 dozen WINE GLASSES 1 do BOTTLE WIRE, 10 pair WAFFLE IRONS, 2 do GLASS WHIPS, 300 pieces PAPER HANG- 20 do GLASS, ING, 100 do OZENBURG THREAD, 100 pieces OIL CLOTH, 800 Strands of Sewing, 4 cases PORT WINE. 
And at their Store in Main-Street, Looking Glasses, Glassware, Cutlery, and fancy Articles. We will take in barter about 25,000 wt. of Green Coffee. March 29.
FOR SALE,
 40 pun. choice old Demarara RUM, 200 hogsheads MOLASSES, 150,000 wt. Muscovado SUGAR, 40 boxes Havana brown SUGAR, 8 do do white do 600 bushels Exuma and Cadiz SALT, 150 sacks Liverpool do 30 cases GLASSWARE, consisting of Tumblers, Decanters, and Wine Glasses, 15 crates QUEENSWARE, consisting principally of Plates and Dishes, 480 pieces CHICKS and LISTADOES, 40 box a CASTILE SOAP; 14 bales CORKS, GIN in cases, and Gosport RUM James Young. March 16. 
FOR SALE
In our Ware-House, where the largest vessel can come along side,
15,000 bushels of CORN,
 2000 do do white,  30 bales Cotton. 
Also,
 4000 bushels coarse SALT, 150 sacks Ground Allum do. 45 hogsheads old Antigua Rum, do Jamaica do 40 hogsheads Sugar, 80 barrels do. A few casks excellent Port Wine, Coffee in hogsheads, Madeira Wine, 45 crates Earthenware, Tobacco from several inspections GEO. MURRAY, & Co. September 9. 
Landing on Commerce-Street wharf, from
on board the British Brig Pointe Shares , from Havana,
239 boxes SUGARS,
 87 hogsheads Prime Muscovado Sugar, 14 barrels 112 bags GREEN COFFEE—For Sale by Moses Myers. March 3. 
Twenty Dollars
For the apprehension of SAM, a negro man of the property of the late Dr. Anthony T. Dixon, of Charles City, who broke prison in September last, and has been in Norfolk with a counterfeit pass, under the hand of his mistress, Ann Dixon; he has been seen in York and Hampton, and in all probability is in one of these places. He is tall and slim, very black, stoops forward, and moves rapidly. John Tyler. Richmond, March 16.
REMOVAL.
The Subscriber informs his friends and the publick that he has removed his
Saddle and Harness Manufactory,
from No. 22, to No. 11, Church-street, where he continues to make all kinds of SADDLES, COACH and GIG HARNESS, CAPS and HOLSTERS, and generally all other articles belonging to his profession.
He returns his thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has received, and hopes from the superiority of his work, to merit a continuance of their custom, and from the publick he expects that additional encouragement (only) which superior workmanship deserves; and he warrants the workmanship of all articles made in his shop to be far superior to any done in Norfolk, and at least equal to any in the United States.
As the times have become difficult, it will be necessary for the future, that the cash should come when the work goes out in all cases; the total impossibility of collecting outstanding debts renders this regulation indispensable, it will therefore be strictly adhered to. JOHN SIMPSON. March 10.
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of T. & W. A. ARMISTEAD is this day dissolved by consent of parties. The settlement of its concerns devolve on W. A. ARMISTEAD, who is authorised to grant discharges, and on whom all persons having claims against the Firm, are requested to call. January 5.
W. A. Armistead and George Kelly,
have entered into Co-partnership. Their business will be conducted under the Firm of
ARMISTEAD & KELLY.
January 16.
Richard Jeffrey & Co.
No 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter ,
An assortment of MEDICINES,
of the first quality.
 Also, a few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hardham's Snuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Violet, Benzin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans's best Crown Lancets, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c 
They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiving from Amsterdam, all kinds of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries.
MEDICINE CHESTS
for ships and family use, with printed directions, put up as usual.
SPANISH HIDES.
One Thousand SPANISH HIDES,—For Sale, by Wm. Plume, & Co. January 23.
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK,
BY WILLIAM DAVIS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR,
Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House.
Price Six Dollars Yearly, in advance.