Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1808-06-06 00:00:00

From the New York Evening Post.
No. IV.
Letter of Professor John Q. Adams.
"This formal abandonment of the American cause, this summons of unconditional surrender to the pretensions of our antagonist, is to my mind highly alarming."
"We do not make a summons of surrender. The summons of the besieger requires the besieged to surrender. We may be said to surrender to our antagonist, when we acknowledge his unfounded pretensions, but we do not surrender to the pretensions. Thus the use of the wrong preposition occurs in a sentence noticed in our last. "The disapprobation it so obviously implies at the same course, &c. Disapprobation of a course may be properly enough expressed, but not at a course; "dissatisfaction at" is sometimes used."
"If the right was claimed and exercised while our vessels were navigating under the British flag, it could not authorize the same claim when their owners have become the citizens of a sovereign state. As a relict of colonial servitude, &c."
"We presumed at first that the word relict was relick in the manuscript, and that relict was an error of the press; but we observe it is relict in all the newspapers, as well as pamphlet copies. Now a relict is a widow. It would have been better to have used the term remnant. Relick is seldom found in the singular, and is usually applied in a solemn and religious sense, as the relicks of a saint or departed friend. There is a grammatical error also in the formation of the phrase, which should be either they cannot authorize the same claim, now, that their owners have become, or they could not authorize the same claim when their owners became."
"Is it meant to be asserted that this claim and exercise constitutes a right? If it is, I appeal not only to the warm feelings, but cool justice of the American people, &c. against the assertion of it."
"We do not appeal against an assertion, nor even against a decree; we appeal from. This impropriety, however, is not the greatest objection we have to the above sentence. We will allow the author his warm feelings, if he pleases, for such seems to have been the case with him in an eminent degree, when he wrote this far famed letter, but we can never allow him to talk of cool justice, notwithstanding the pretty verbal antithesis it makes as it stands. We say cool judgment, because judgment may be so or not; it may be precipitate or deliberate; it admits of degrees: but justice is always the same; and we can no more say cool justice, than we can cool truth or cool falsehood."
"The question is whether he has a right to seize them forcibly on board of our vessels while under control of service of our citizens."
"To seize is to take by force, and a thing done forcibly is a thing done by force, therefore, to "seize forcibly" is to take by force. This may be called a strong or rather a double-fortified expression. Contract of service of our citizens, should be with our citizens. A man does not contract of but with another."
"It is the taking under colour of that pretence our own native American citizens which constitutes the most galling aggravation of this merciless practice."
"The colour of a pretence is very like the shadow of a shade. There are circumstances which aggravate an accusation, but we know not of any thing which can aggravate a practice."
"If the nature of the offence be considered in its true colours to a people having a just sense of personal liberty and security it is in every single instance of a malignity not inferior to that of murder."
"That is to say, an offence which considered in its true colours is of a malignity equal to murder to a people. A common man would have said an offence, which viewed in its true colours will appear of a malignity, &c. We do not consider a thing in a colour, neither does the nature of a thing depend on our manner of considering or looking at it. An object is what it is, but may appear differently when seen in different points of view."
"There are even examples, I am told, when such officers have been put upon the yellow list."
"When relates to time and cannot properly refer to examples."
"The impressed native American citizens however upon duly authenticated proof are delivered up. Indeed! How unreasonable then were complaint! How effectual a remedy for the wrong."
"To express the writer's idea, the word were should be is and the word a should be the. He explains, ironically, Are they indeed delivered up, then to be sure it is unreasonable to complain. Not, it would be, which implies the condition if they are delivered. A remedy means in general any remedy, but in order to form a relation to the particular remedy before mentioned the phrase should end with the word is this. There is also a fault in the connection of the two exclamations. Both of them are ironical, wherefore the latter amounts to a denial that the remedy is effectual. It follows nevertheless a phrase in which the efficacy of the remedy is presupposed. The writer's idea may be expressed thus: "Indeed! with a remedy so effectual, how unreasonable to complain."
"An American vessel bound to a European port has two, three or four native Americans impressed by a British man of war."
"This is a vulgarism, which we should suppose might have been avoided by a professor of rhetoric. The verb to have is either used as an auxiliary for the tenses of other verbs, or else it expresses possession. If taken in the former sense, the sentence means an American vessel has impressed, by means of a British man of war, and in the latter sense it means an American vessel possesses seamen impressed"
by a British man of war, whereas the author meant to say: Two three or four native Americans are impressed, by a British man of war, from an American vessel."
"Sometimes their lordships, in a view of humour, &c. Sometimes in a sterner tone, they say, &c." Is a view of humour then a sterner tone?
"Sometimes they coolly return that there is no such man on board the ship; and what has become of him, the agonies of a wife and children, in his native land, may be left to conjecture."
"The professor's meaning may and must "be left to conjecture," for it has hitherto eluded all our attempts to discover it. Perhaps the professor intended this as a fine stroke of his art; supposing as one of our critics observes, that a vague and obscure expression is apt to be admired by some, because it conveys the sense they relish the most; by others as concise and comprehensive, because it suggests various meanings at once."
"The second point upon which Mr. Pickering defends the pretensions of Great Britain, &c."
"We do not defend a person upon a point, but against a charge. We say (metaphorically) defend on this or that ground or principle, but then we speak of the means of discipline: of the justification, not of the charge."
"The right as on the question of impressment soon this it surrenders at discretion."
"Here is a harsh inversion; besides the words so on this should be left out, or else the sentence should run thus. As on the question of impressment, so on this, it surrenders the right."
"Gorging with confiscation the greediness of her cruisers."
"This would be more forcible as well as more elegant if it stood simply, "Gorging with confiscation the greediness of her cruisers." Besides, greediness of confiscation is itself improper. We cannot say that a wolf is greedy of food. He is greedy from the want of food; and perhaps it may be said he is greedy for food, but this would be a pleonasm as will appear from the following example. With the fattest of his flock he gorged the greediness of those Wolves-for Mutton."
"Mr. Fox had too fair a mind for either, but his comprehensive and liberal spirit was discarded with the Cabinet which he had formed."
"To discard is to throw a card out of the hand, and thence it is used metaphorically for the dismissal of a servant or officer. But as we do not discard but throw up the whole hand, so we do not discard but dismiss the whole cabinet. Above all we do not discard a spirit."
"Her rule of the war of 1756 in itself and in its effects, was one of the deadliest poisons in which it was possible for her to tinge the weapons of her hostility."
"We do not "tinge it" but with, and we do not tinge with poison but with colour of flavour. We imbue with poison."
No. V.
Letter of Professor Adams.
[CONCLUDED.]
"This accumulated mass of legal learning" &c. was also made a subject of full and deliberate discussion, in the senate of the United States."
An "accumulated mass" is of a kin to his "reciprocral offer to be searched in return," "offensive resistance," "counter-statement of the other side," &c. The professor is always upon stilts; always labouring to exalt his style and swell a common idea into an extraordinary bulk by adjuncts, expletives, and pleonams. After all, we do not understand what the professor means by saying this mass was discussed in the senate."
"I am not one of those who deem suspicion and distrust in the highest order of political virtues."
"Rank is the proper word to be used here, not deem."
"These alternations of licensed pillage, this eager competition between her and her enemies for the honour of giving the last stroke to the vitals of maritime neutrality, all are justly attributable to her assumption and exercise of this single principle."
"We may give a wound to the vitals, and we may give a stroke or a blow to a man, not to but over, on, or in a particular part, as the head, the arm, the eyes, &c. We do not exercise a principle, we exercise a right founded on a principle."
"The rule of the war of 1756 was the root from which all the rest are but suckers, still at every shoot growing ranker in luxuriance."
"A sucker springs from the trunk or branches, and a sprout from the root."
"The most enormous infractions of our rights, hitherto committed by France, have been more in menace than in accomplishment."
"What is meant by "an infraction in menace" and "in accomplishment"? A right may be violated by menace, viz. the right of security; but a violation in or by accomplishment! The accomplishment of what? Is it of a promise, or a project, or a threat? The writer, we presume, means that France has violated our rights more by her threats than by carrying those threats into execution; which hitherto, thank God, she has not been able to effect."
"The alarm has been justly great; the anticipation threatening; but the amount of actual injury small."
"The anticipation is supposed to have been made by us of the mischief we should experience, and therefore it must have been terrifying not threatening. Actual injury is opposed to apprehended injury, but is slipp'd in here to express damage. Injury has two meanings, one of which is wrong without damage. Thus when a scoundrel tells lies of one honest man to another who does not believe him, he injures the person slandered, though he does him no damage. It is, in all humble manner, submitted to the learned Professor, whether the injury done to our rights by France is not as great as possible, al-
though the damage to our property may have been far less than she wished and intended?"
"The grand finale of this paragraph runs thus: "It is not by the light of blazing temples and amid the groans of women and children perishing in the ruins of the sanctuaries of domestick habitation at Copenhagen that we can expect our remonstrances against this course of proceeding will be heard."
"Bravo! now that, in our course of perfectability, we have got so far as to hear by the light, we may hope soon to see by the sound, and feel by the smell. But perhaps the learned professor meant that we could not expect by the light and amid the groans: for such is the natural interpretation of the words as he has placed them. — A person less studious of ornament would have said, we cannot expect that our remonstrances will be heard amid the groans &c. After all, it may be worth one moment's inquiry what Copenhagen has to do with the business; which we understand to be a remonstrance to the court of St. James, against taking our vessels when going to or coming from the French islands. A remonstrance (by the bye) which might well be omitted, seeing that the evil to be remonstrated against does not exist: But the groans at Copenhagen, or even the cannonade would hardly prevent people from hearing in London."
"The attack upon the Chesapeake was disavowed; and ample reparation was withheld only because with the demand for satisfaction upon that injury the American government had coupled a demand for the cessation of others, alike in kind but of minor aggravation."
"We make a demand of satisfaction for an injury and not for satisfaction upon an injury. Minor aggravation is less increase of weight. So then, there were injuries alike in kind but of less increase of weight. Be not alarmed gentle reader. The learned professor meant only to say injuries of inferior magnitude. But every body could have said that; men of extraordinary genius and learning must say things in an extraordinary manner. Were it otherwise, how could they effect the important purpose of making the vulgar gape and stare? The object of some men, upon some occasions, is not to convince but to confound; of course, the more incomprehensible the better."
"The great obstacle which has always intervened in the adjustment of our differences with Britain."
"Pray how can an obstacle interfere, that is to say, interfere or meddle? An obstacle may obstruct, or impede, or prevent, but it cannot interfere. Let us however, see what is this great obstacle. We are told, it is that she refuses "the application to us of the claim which she asserts for herself." To assert is to claim, or assert an assertion. We presume it was intended to say, that she asserts or claims a right. But this it seems she refuses to apply to us. And yet, if we understand the gentleman, the grievances he complains of, are consequences of that very application to us of the rights she claims or asserts. We believe he meant to say, she refuses to acknowledge in us, the right she claims for herself."
"When that atrocious deed was committed, amidst the general burst of indignation which resounded from every part of this union, there were among us a small number of persons, who undertook, &c."
"Here the professor violates that rule of composition, which directs us never to place a circumstance between two capital members of a period, because to do so, leaves it doubtful to which of the two the circumstance belongs. The following is the only proper arrangement:"
"When that atrocious deed was committed, there were among us, a small number of persons, who, amidst the general burst, &c. undertook, &c."
"These ideas, &c. were persisted in, until the disavowal of the British government took away the necessity for persevering in them."
"We persist and persevere in designs. We form, maintain, inculcate, and adhere to, insist on ideas and opinions."
"A liberal and a hostile policy towards America are among the strongest marks of distinction between the political systems of the rival statesmen of that kingdom."
"Here the Professor has conveyed a different meaning from what he intended, by using the conjunctive and instead of the disjunctive or."
"Not only are all the outrages of Britain to be forgotten, but the very assertion of our rights is to be branded with odium."
"To brand (to mark with a hot iron) is used metaphorically for affixing disgrace or infamy, but we cannot brand with odium. Hatred is so far from disgracing, that (not unfrequently) it proves the talents and virtue of those against whom it is directed. The learned Professor's new friends honoured his father with their hatred."
"Every phantom of jealousy and fear is evoked. The image of France with a scourge in her hand is impressed into the service."
"We doubt whether the verb to evoke be English. The substantive evocation (called forth) is an English word, and if the verb be used, it must apply in the same sense. — Of course, it will here express the calling forth of what really exists or not, a phantom, a non-existence."
"Is American pillage one of those rights which she has claimed and exercised until we are foreclosed from any attempt to obstruct its collection."
"We do not collect rights, nor pillage. Besides, pillage cannot be a right, even though the right to pillage were admitted. American pillage means plundering by Americans, or what Americans have gained by plunder, but we do not complain of Americans, we complain of British pillage."
"After degrading ourselves into voluntary servitude" &c.
A person may be degraded by or in consequence of something done or suffered. He may also be degraded from the rank he previously held to an inferior state or condition.
"It [the embargo] has dashed the philter of pillage from the lips of rapine."
"It grieves us to have to find fault with this beautiful figure which has been more admired perhaps, than any thing in the professor's whole performance. But "flat justitia, ruat cœlum."
"Similes, saith the critick, are not the language of a man in his ordinary state of mind; but when elevated or animated by passion, he is disposed to elevate or animate all his objects; he avoids familiar names, exalts objects by circumlocution and metaphor, and gives even life and voluntary action to inanimate beings. In this heat of mind, the highest poetical flights are indulged, and the boldest similes and metaphors relished. Our professor, doubtless, experienced all this and perhaps more, when he invented the above descriptive personification of the embargo. But there are certain rules for figurative writing, which cannot be transgressed with impunity; and the professor should have recollected that even the poets have not the privilege of altering the nature of things and bestowing attributes upon a subject to which they do not belong. — Now the embargo being a mere withdrawing from action, can never by any force or imagination, be supposed to possess the power of dashing or striking. To test the correctness of his figure, let us suppose the professor to have varied the phrase a little, and to have expressed himself thus: "The tortoise by drawing his head within his shell, dashed the love-inspiring beverage from the lips of those gnats who had been regaling on his blood." There is we fear, hardly any imagination quite dale enough to be brought to accommodate itself to this."
"Here we close our remarks on those Ilemishes, which, sanctioned by such high authority, might become the objects of imitation. — We are persuaded that the learned professor, if he would take that trouble, could point out many which have escaped our notice. By so doing, he would greatly add to the obligation he has conferred on his fellow-citizens."
"We have now done with the learned professor: In our next we shall come to the HONOURABLE SENATOR."
Astonishing Female Artists!!
The Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and its vicinity, are respectfully informed, that two more singular and surprising instances of the wonderful productions of nature was perhaps never so apparently demonstrated as in the cases of Miss Sarah Rodgers and Miss Martha A. Honeywell, two young Ladies who have just arrived in Norfolk, and by the solicitations of a number of respectable families, have been induced to stay a few days — They now reside at Mrs. Taylor's Boarding-House, No. 35, Catharine-Street, where they will perform during their stay in Norfolk.
MISS RODGERS is a native of New-Hampshire; she was born without the use of either hands or feet, but the amends made in the exercise of her other faculties, surpasses all human belief. Without the use of her limbs, and with her mouth only, she will paint elegant Flowers and Landscapes, mix colours, write, thread a needle, cut paper or cloth with the scissors held in her mouth, &c. &c.
MISS HONEYWELL is a native of New-York; she was born without hands, and with only three toes on one foot. She is not so much a subject of wonder and admiration for her great ingenuity and elegance in embroidering Flowers for framing, and in cutting with rich variety and taste Gentlemen's Watch Papers, as for the peculiar felicity of her disposition, diffusing gaiety all around her. Indeed their sportively engaging aspects at once dispel those painful sensations, which the deprivation of their limbs excites in the sympathizing breasts of their visitors, and give place to the most felicitous impressions, resulting in an admiration of the good sense and cheerful resignation of these young Ladies to their peculiar lot, which they have rendered by their persevering industry, spirit, and wisdom, a happiness to themselves, and a very instructive and consolatory example to the world in general, and to their own sex particularly.
Admission Fifty Cents — Children half price. Hours of admittance every day from 9 o'clock in the morning till 2, and from 3 till 7 in the afternoon. May 25.
LABOURERS WANTING.
The President and Directors of the Diurnal Swamp Canal Company want to hire for the ensuing season, a number of Hands to work on the Canal; they will be provided with good wholesome food, and the usual quantity of whiskey per diem — liberal wages will be given, and their wages paid at the end of every month. Apply to Richard Blow, William Cammack, or Samuel Proctor, Overseer. May 6.
LANDING
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2800 HIDES, Spanish,
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IN STORE.
10,000 wt. good COFFEE,
15 hogsheads good 2d quality SUGAR, 10 do. N. E. RUM. May 27.
ICE-CREAMS.
The Subscriber begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norfolk and Portsmouth, that he has begun to make
ICE-CREAMS in various shapes, which he will sell for the moderate price of nine pence during the season, at his house No 30, Church-street, where he has a neat place for the reception of private parties; and for convenience, he will send out with care and punctuality according to the orders he will receive. Also,
Cordials, Syrups, and Cakes.
J. DENIS. June 1.

In order to lay before our readers an interesting publick document in one publication, the Ledger will not be issued until Thursday morning.
It is probable that the next arrivals from Europe will bring accounts of the return of Mr. Rose to England, as the Statira passed Cape Henry on Monday morning the twenty-eighth of March. We do not calculate upon any alteration in the measures of the British cabinet after the arrival of Mr. Rose, as we are well satisfied that he had informed his government of what would be the certain result of his mission to the United States, sometime before his departure.
At the date of our last advices, the state of Europe was but little changed from what it had been for some time past, except with respect to the late revolution in Spain. Some important changes may be expected, the most prominent of which will be the destruction of the Turkish empire. It is from that source that Austria is to find her remuneration for the many losses she has sustained in her conflicts with France, and from hence Russia will receive the reward for her scandalous abandonment of the great cause of independent nations.
Great-Britain appears to have relaxed nothing in her energies for the defence of herself and her ally the king of Sweden. Her force for internal defence amounts to nearly one million of men in arms, of which 300,000 including her standing militia, may be considered as regulars. Her navy covers every sea; the flags of her enemies are not to be seen on the ocean. In Lisbon, the inhabitants of that city, the French army, and the seamen of the Russian fleet, are upon the point of literally starving, and have implored the British admiral to permit supplies of provisions to be sent into them. The admiral has represented the case to his government, but the result of this representation has not been announced.
[The following article was received some time since, but was mislaid.]
To THOMAS NEWTON, Esq.
The bare assertions made by men holding respectable stations in society, seldom fail to produce some effect on the publick mind; sometimes the expression of an opinion serves to impress those who do not reflect with a belief of facts alluded to in conversation—But when a person of your standing, asserts any thing relative to publick affairs, or to affect the reputation of publick characters, it becomes necessary, if such assertions are doubted by any of your constituents, for you to produce the evidences on which those assertions are grounded.
The object of this address is merely to ask you some plain questions.—Did you declare to any of your constituents since your return from Washington, that Mr. Monroe was sunk forever in the publick opinion?—2d, Did you on being asked wherefore he was thus sunk in the publick estimation, state as the reason, that it was in consequence of his having signed a treaty with Great-Britain contrary to his instructions, and to the interest of his country?—And further, that, Mr. Monroe has attempted to divide the republican interests of his country?—Did you state to some of your constituents that a great majority of the people of the United States, except in a few commercial towns, were in favour of Mr. Madison for our next president?—If you have made those declarations or assertions, which I presume you will not have forgotten, will you be so obliging as to state the ground, and the proofs, if any, of those facts?—Did you attend the caucus held at Washington on the night of the 23d January last, or approve of that transaction? Your replies to these questions may serve perhaps in a great measure to satisfy very many of your constituents, as to the course proper for them to pursue in relation to the ensuing election.
ONE OF YOUR CONSTITUENTS.
No. IV.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
Sir,
I now proceed to enquire how far the late presidential restrictions on our trade coastwise, are the result of wisdom, policy or necessity.
If to the President had been granted the power of making any regulations or restrictions such as to him should appear necessary for carrying the embargo into full effect, the preventing shipments of flour, &c. coastwise, might to some appear well calculated to answer the purpose; and under that appearance the measure, however unsanctioned by law, will be attempted to be justified. But though shipments of flour to ports within the Chesapeake, Delaware and Hudson may henceforth be stopped, unless communication with these places by land carriers is also cut off, their supply will not be less abundant, as the shutting out the Virginia flour will make room for the introduction of an increased quantity of their own from the interior country where it abounds, so that the means of smuggling out from those places will not be lessened, but most probably will be augmented, if the officers of the revenue reposing on the efficacy of the late regulations are not more vigilant than ever.
This observation will not apply it is true to those places which have not the means of being supplied from their interior country; they will effectually be
debarred from exporting, but how will their own wants be supplied? Why, by licenses granting monopolies to favoured individuals, a system which I had thought was so universally reprobated in every free country, that I firmly believed it would never be thought of, much less resorted to in this—and indeed in my mind, the man who can condescend to accept an employment of this kind, new in our country, not sanctioned by law, and which all ages have proclaimed to be hostile to liberty and general industry, ought to be regarded as one who would sacrifice every thing to his interest. Ah! Had the President, if he is the good man generally supposed, but had a slight glimpse of the many evils which may grow out of these regulations if carried into effect, he would have shuddered at the idea of resorting to them, he would have seen that the evils resulting from violations of our embargo would be comparatively trifling.
But are those violations really so extensive as have been suggested? I have shown that it was not until the act of 12th March, that commerce with our neighbours on the frontiers was declared to be unlawful, hence that it is reasonable to suppose that large supplies may have reached the West Indies through the medium of that trade, consequently I cannot take the circumstance of the West Indies being supplied as proof of violations of the embargo laws, when the penalties were sufficient to deter any man from the attempt, more especially as the shipper is obliged to bring proof that the property has been relanded within the United States, or that some unavoidable accident has happened to prevent it.
I rather imagine that the restrictions may have prevented shipments being made which would not have been intended as evasions or violations of the embargo laws, from the fear, that in case of total loss by sea, the unfortunate shipper would not only lose his property, but the amount of his bond too, from the want of evidence to prove the loss.
But surely if these evasions or violations are not for the most part suppositions, numerous prosecutions on the forfeited bonds will ensue, and justice obtained by due course of law upon the offenders, would have a greater tendency to prevent a repetition of the like offences than any such regulations as involve the innocent and guilty all in one fate.
I think I have sufficiently shown the measure to be unsupported by law, yet if persisted in, it is not improbable but it may be approved by congress next session and an act of indemnity passed accordingly, such being the reverence in which the President is held by the present congress, that I verily believe they think he can do no wrong—But where is the wisdom or policy of this measure, which blending the innocent with the guilty, forces the honest and independent to retire from business to contemplate at as safe a distance as possible, the awfully portentous fate that is awaiting us?
Where is the wisdom or policy of this measure, that undermines our confidence in the sacredness of the laws; for I contend we have now no security, but that, in a very short time we shall not be allowed to send any thing coastwise except by special license? Where is the wisdom or policy of this measure, that turns a great many industrious men out of employment, and causes them to brood in sorrow over the evil destiny of their remainder of property daily wearing away, till they are ready for any change that may happen, thinking nothing can be worse than penury without any thing of liberty but the name?
I will no longer dwell on the painful ideas that this alarming assumption of power creates in my mind! I mean not to investigate the constitutionality or policy of the embargo laws! unconstitutional or impolitic as they may be, while they are the work of constituted authorities of the country, I consider that they are entitled to our obedience, until repealed in a legal manner; but when I see power assumed in an arbitrary and illegal manner, for even the best purposes, I hold it to be the duty of a good citizen to point out the fact, "for it is a sacred maxim in our laws as well as in our religion that we are not to do evil under the expectation that good may flow from it;" but when this arbitrary power is assumed for the purposes of oppression and our dearest birthrights, our liberty is thereby invaded, the man who can behold this and be silent is only fit to be a slave.
Praying that the Almighty Disposer of events may give us discernment to see what is right, and wisdom and fortitude to pursue it,
I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
A FRIEND OF JUSTICE.
Richmond, 26th May, 1808.
FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN.
Reign of Democratic Despotism.
However unpalatable it may appear in the eyes of Democratic Despotism, for a private citizen to question the policy of our present rulers, yet so long as they refrain from preventing by actual force the exercise of a right, which now only expose them to odium, I shall continue to prosecute it as political duty, with little regard to the popular censure which may fall upon me.
The very design of an elective form of government, was, to secure to the people the right of changing publick men and publick measures, when they were incompatible with our national interest. But so times when publick men and publick measures would appear too sacred for private investiga-
tion, it must be considered as a national degradation, a political apostasy from our original principles, menacing a danger to our freedom which cannot escape the notice of every reflecting citizen.—That we have arrived to this unfortunate condition, no one can seriously pretend to deny; and I trust will sufficiently appear from the following remarks.
Leaving out of the consideration the inexpediency of our publick arrangements for the last seven years, the result of which now begins to open its dreadful evils upon us, the conduct of our government in the progress of its measures discovers a complication of cunning and duplicity, wider from the original principles and practice of it, than any one would believe could be initiated into it in so short a period. Examples of this disgraceful fact are found in sufficient number, without reverting to a more remote period than during the last period of congress. The most servile obedience in the majority of that body to the absolute will of an individual, was too plain to admit of contradiction. He, having closely allied himself with a certain number, constituting a majority, furnished them with such information as suited his purposes, acquainted them with his wishes; and, without delay, a ready compliance was observed. The minority called for information, on different subjects, to justify their proceedings, but it was denied. They were openly told by their opponents, not to question, not to debate, but to act upon the high recommendation and responsibility of the executive.
If the high recommendation and responsibility of the executive must continue to swallow up the independence of our Congress, there can be no necessity for a Congress: they are, in such a condition, but the tools of the executive, and would sanction, by their concurrence, such measures as he would not dare to attempt in an individual capacity.
A Congress, whose independence is lost under the influence, and in a blind confidence in an executive hungry for power, affords a clear prospect of an issue truly alarming—perhaps the very end of American freedom.
Dispatches arrived from our ministers in Europe; they were communicated to Congress under secrecy; their importance to the publick, induced day after day a trial to have them published. But the majority, whose ears appeared sealed up by the finger of the executive, were deaf to the voice of reason, until some of their number, more independent than the rest, began to waver in favour of the minority. It became daily more evident, that dispatches, the knowledge of which was of the highest importance to every man in the country, could not be long retained a secret, without endangering the popularity of every one who opposed their publicity. The President, who stood uppermost in this respect, first took the alarm, made a special communication, in a short message for the purpose, and brought every man of them over, one only excepted, in favour of publishing the dispatches. On the question, which could not be carried before the President's wishes were known, and on which they received no additional information, the votes were 106 to 1; now, I would ask whether this question was decided by the wisdom and independence of the House of Representatives, or by the influence and wishes of the executive?—There can be but one opinion.
The executive, on a former occasion, demanded gun boats for the national defence; Congress, not comprehending the utility of this species of navy, beyond a certain extent, called upon him in a formal resolution, for explanation; and notwithstanding his answer could not be considered as any demonstration on the subject, which was easily discovered by the attention which was paid to it, large sums were voted for gun boats, with no other reason, than a compliance with the wishes of the executive, by affording him the means of defence which he required. After having gone thus far in duplicity, their ingenuity is thus put on the torture to find an apology to the publick for the expense which the nation has incurred by their folly; and ten to one if any three of them could concur in the same excuse.
But after having furnished to the executive his heart's desire, and the hour of danger has arrived, the nation have a right to expect some utility from the expense incurred; but where are his gun boats? We hear nothing of them; they are not even mentioned, except in a few instances, when in the full tide of unsuccessful experiment, some have demonstrated how useless they are for the purposes designed, while others have shown how rapidly they would carry our brave and unfortunate sailors to a watery grave.
Perhaps it may here be objected that this is not a fit time to equip them; but if these times, when danger surrounds us on all sides, and when our sailors are deserting the country for want of employ, do not justify the manning and equipping them, it affords the shameful conviction that no time ever will.
Of all circumstances which tend to discover how far our present rulers have wandered from the path of original principles, there is none more clearly to this effect, than the President's late letters to the Governors. In that extraordinary letter, he marks out the most undisguised monopolies, which may be secured in favour of particular characters. He, and those who it is taken for granted, have authorised him, have thus used their power to trample upon our rights, to transcend the bounds of original law and justice, and to do that, which nothing short of absolute government can sanction. The letter provides an exclusive privilege, which the governors of some, if not all the states, have no right to sanction. The Bill of Rights of this state particularly forbids all exclusive privileges in trade and commerce; by what rule then, I must inquire, do these constituted authorities regulate their proceedings? Is it by reason, or justice, or the written constitution—or is it by a calculation founded upon the blind confidence and obedience of a deluded people? If the truth may be spoken, I pronounce it to be the latter.
It was once the doctrine of these identical persons, founded, no doubt, upon a knowledge of their own nature, that "men in power are apt to forget right;" this they have themselves verified, in the most extensive degree, and to the disgrace of ourselves as a nation. But was it ever designed that those, who, in the possession of power, had forgotten right, should still retain the confidence of their fellow citizens? It never was. Then wherefore are we so miraculously changed? so lost to our independence? so lost to our freedom of sentiment?
There is an obstinacy and perseverance in human nature, which would too frequently lead them
farther into error, rather than to an honourable recantation. The popular part of our citizens, who, having placed the present men in power, and viewing them as functionaries of their own creating, seem more disposed to sanction all their measures, whether good or evil, than even to tolerate the slightest doubts of their correctness!—Such is the picture of our present condition.
Had the result of all our publick measures been favourable, it never could extenuate these important defects in political principles, which are so evident throughout the proceedings of the present ruling party. This of itself would be sufficient ground for the exercise of our prerogative against them at the next election. But if to these defects, we add the impolicy of their measures, and the cloud of evils which now threaten our deluded countrymen, resulting from them, I believe there can be no room to doubt of our political degeneracy.
A complete exposition of the impolicy of their proceedings, would require an argument through a short chain of causes and effects, founded upon things as they really are, and not as they are in a speculative point of view. The object of these remarks, is not so much to this effect, as it was designed to show our political depravity.
I have not ventured to say whether the embargo, concerning which so much has been said on both sides, was the best or worst measure that could be adopted for the time; but I will say, with unlimited confidence, that the condition in which our country was brought to cause this measure, was the result of errors arising out of those principles which have been mentioned.
I trust it will not be supposed that my opinions would lead to the opposition of law, or the constituted authorities in the progress of their duty. It ever was and ever shall be, a prominent article in my political creed, and I fully believe in the political creed of that side to which I am said to belong, firmly to support the constituted authorities as such, and the existing laws of the land. But it must not thence be inferred, that I uniformly sanction the principles of the constituted authorities, or acknowledge the merits of every law. To the contrary of this I have now given evidence. The only and proper redress which should be sought for, when changes are necessary, is open to us in the elective nature of our government; it then remains for the citizens, to continue their confidential servility, which, like a cancer upon the human frame, preys, in slow degrees upon republican principles—or to rouse from their lethargy, and resume their original independence of sentiment.
VALIOUS.
To the Editor of the North American.
SIR—The late extraordinary measures of administration, present a wide field for animadversion. There is always danger that a popular government may degenerate into despotism.—The people confide too much in their flatterers, and wink at violations of law committed by their favourites. The least assumption of power should be viewed with jealousy; the first advances towards despotism should be checked. If it be a vice for a free people to be jealous of their rulers, it is of all vices the most pardonable; if confidence be a virtue, it is of the most equivocal nature, the most liable to abuse, the most destructive in its consequences. Such I have always understood to be the doctrine of real republicans; but how widely do the pretended republicans of the present day depart from these principles.—If we may judge of their sentiments by their conduct, confidence is, in their opinion, the first and most salutary of publick virtues. They seem to apprehend no danger from intrusting the president with the most extraordinary powers, relying, or pretending to rely, upon his virtue, that they shall not be abused. But it should be always remembered, that the immediate injury is not so much the evil to be feared, as the remote consequence of a pernicious precedent. When in an early period of the Roman republic, Lartius was created dictator, it was not foreseen, that the example would be followed and improved upon, to the utter destruction of Roman liberty. It was not then foreseen, that a temporary delegation of authority would be a precedent for one more durable; that a dictator for a few months would give place to a dictator for life. The illustrious Washington, whose patriotism was evinced by a long course of publick sacrifices, was never intrusted with such extensive and alarming powers as have been conferred upon Mr. Jefferson, who has given no pledge to his country of moderation or disinterestedness, who betrays a desire to exercise exorbitant power, and a willingness to arrogate what could not be constitutionally communicated. The power of legislation which the people have given to their representatives in congress, from whom it is unalienable, has been shamelessly transferred to the president. Though the wisest precautions have been used to limit the powers of the executive, the representatives of the people have presumed to give that which the constitution denied and withheld.
In a subsequent letter, Sir, I shall more fully notice these acts: at present, I shall confine my observations to the act of congress, passed April 25, 1808, supplemental to the embargo law, and the subsequent proceedings of the executive.
The circular letter of the president to the governors of Newhampshire, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Georgia and Orleans, has been read with peculiar interest. It has a reference to the act of congress, and to the constitution. Many have doubted whether the constitution, which guarantees equal rights and privileges to each of the respective states, and free intercourse between them, has delegated to congress the power of interdicting trade to a particular portion of the country, without extending the interdiction to all. It has also been doubted and denied, that the act referred to, exceptional as it is, contains any authority for the proceeding adopted by the executive.
It should be kept in mind, that the constitution of the United States is a delegation, and not a limitation of power. Under the old confederation, the states were supreme, all the attributes of sovereignty being possessed by them. The general congress could only recommend; they could not enforce. By adopting the constitution, the states relinquished some portion of their power to the federal government; but what they did not expressly grant, was retained. Hence it results, that congress can have no powers by implication.
Now, Sir, can any partisan of administration shew me a sentence in the constitution, which authorises

congress to adopt a measure, so severe, so partial, so arbitrary, and so unprecedented.
The respective states of the union are entitled to equal rights and privileges, otherwise they have their sovereignty injuriously abridged, and are sufferers by the federative compact. No exclusive favours should be conferred upon any particular states, nor should any section of the country be subjected to burthens from which the rest is free. Such is the dictate of reason and equity, and such is the language of the constitution. By the ninth section of the first article, it is provided, that "no preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue, to the ports of one state over those of another." Is not this preference given, when the ports of one state are kept open, whilst an arbitrary act excludes another?
So much for the constitutionality of this law. I shall hereafter consider the object and policy of it, and also shall call the attention of the people of Maryland to the character and public conduct of the honourable senator who introduced it.
THESEUS.
Useful invention worthy of the attention of the owners and masters of vessels.
From the Federal Gazette.
An improvement has lately been made in England, founded on a simple principle in Opticks which has been known for ages, but which has never before been applied in the way hereafter mentioned.
It is well known to every seaman that the apertures in the decks and sides of vessels are often the means by which they founder, from admission of water when boarded by a heavy sea, or otherwise. Many ships have gone down by means of the companion-way, sky-light, cabin windows and steerage hatch; to say nothing of the apertures which admit the masts and pumps and the entrance into the forecastle. If one of these dangers can be obviated and at the same time the advantages of the old plan preserved and perhaps improved, it certainly is worth the attention of every man any way concerned in navigation. If to these advantages is added the inducement of economy, by lessening expense, it cannot but be supposed that the present improvement will come into general use.
The Patent Glass Illuminator is a convex lens, forming a circle of about 5 or 6 inches diameter, let into apertures of decks and other places, projecting above them; or fitted into metal rims, which are constructed water tight, to open or shut for air in hot climates; and will be found preferable in all cases, to a sky-light on the present principle. They are polished on the under side to admit more clearly the rays of light and ground on the upper side that these rays may not enter in prismatic colours.
Whenever a sky-light is necessary, either for ships, houses, baths or vaults, it will be found superior from its durability and water tightness to any thing of the kind ever before offered to the public; and the price low, when it is considered it will last as long as a ship or house itself. The mode of fixing them is a rabit a quarter of an inch in breadth and one fourth or three sixteenths deep, according to the thickness of the edge of the glass; and the hole through the deck must be opened below, (to resemble an inverted funnel) to the diameter of eight inches. If set in putty and not disturbed till it is dry, they will want no further attention.
The illumination have been adopted, in England on board 3 frigates, 7 gun brigs, 9 East Indiamen and numerous transports and merchantmen. Capt. Edmeades, of the Pitt East Indiaman, sent the following letter to the patentees.
GENTLEMEN,
"Having made trial of the Glass Illuminators you recommended to my attention, for ship-board purposes, during two long voyages to the East Indies, in the Lady Castlereagh and the William Pitt, and found them of inestimable advantage, in many points of view; and as the publick must experience great benefit from the invention were it generally adopted, I send you my sentiments at large on the subject, founded on experience; which you are at liberty to promulgate in any way you please."
(Signed)
W. EDMENADES.
"I place four between the captain and poop, which being at a considerable distance from each other are equivalent to a large sky-light; and fitted according to directions will bear a ton weight to roll over them, without inconvenience; nor are they susceptible of the least external injury from the traffic on deck, by being scratched or otherwise defaced. Two more may be placed immediately before the after hatchway, which will give sufficient light for the warrant officers to keep their accounts of expenditures of stores, &c. when ports are shut in and tarpaulins laid over; likewise for the carpenter to read the soundings of the well. Two more in each quarter gallery may be placed to considerable advantage."
In the forecastle and steerage of all vessels carrying dry goods the advantage of these lights is most conspicuous; as in bad weather the watch below, frequently by leaving the scuttle open for light, let in the wet, which drains in upon the cargo; or must be furnished with lamp or candle at considerable expense and danger."
They are to be had of Pellat and Green, St. Paul's church yard, London; and of Michael Harris, 124 Duke-street, Liverpool.—Price, 6 inches in diameter, 18s. 5 do. do. 12s. 6d. each.
To those who may purchase wholesale, i. e. not less than two or three dozen, the patentees allow a discount of 10 per cent. and pass them at the custom-house. To those who take one dozen, they allow 5 per cent. and let the purchaser pass them at the custom-house, or ship them as stores, as they please.
The American ships that have adopted them are, Halycon, capt. Read, Philadelphia, Forecastle, Sally, Lewis, Boston, 4 S. Rooms Rodney, Curtis do. Cabin Dryade, Barbe, N. York, do. Goleconda, Crocker, do. Stewards Room.
The Rodney, now in the port of Baltimore, has four of the largest inserted in her quarter deck above the cabin. Being deeply loaded with salt, &c. and the dead lights all in, with very tempestuous weather for the first 45 days of her passage from Liverpool, the sea constantly washing over the decks and the old sky-light planked up, yet with these four illuminators there was as much light as was necessary to pursue any occupation whatever, either reading, or writing, or work. In this situation, nearly a whole suit of sails was prepared in the ca-
bin, when the weather was such, that, although absolutely necessary to the safety of the ship, it could not have been done on deck, nor even below, had it not been for this useful invention.
They give a more general light than the common skylight, and are as much proof against accidents as the deck itself; never liable to leak, capable of being used in any part of the deck, without injury or inconvenience; and in a series of bad weather save more than their first cost in lamp and candle.
Any gentleman who wishes to see their effect, by calling on board the Rodney at Chase's wharf, Fells Point, may have an opportunity of satisfying himself.
From the Philadelphia Register.
The following PATENT to one of Mr. Jefferson's HONG-MERCHANTS,* is another specimen of the new order of things under the reign of our beloved Emperor—THOMAS the first.
It might be satisfactory to ascertain whether in the PATENT, which was issued to load the French Corsair, captain Brevard, which sailed from New Castle on Thursday last, on another cruise against our denouced and defenceless commerce, the loyalty of that worthy gentleman was expressed, and whether it was stated to be due to the Emperor Napoleon, or to his Substitute. The distinction, which is taken in favour of the HONG MERCHANTS "known habit of complying with the revenue laws" must be very flattering to the whole community of American merchants, and cannot fail to increase the spirit of LOYALTY throughout the U. States.
Go on, good gentlemen, and draw comfort, and confidence in the permanency of your power, and the popularity of your projects, from their operation on the people of Massachusetts, one of the proscribed states, which, after one year's experience of your rule, has left you forever.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
I HEREBY certify, that full confidence may be had in the LOYALTY and integrity of esq. who is now about to order the ship , master, from , with a cargo of flour, corn, and other goods, and that FROM ITS KNOWN HABIT OF COMPLYING WITH THE REVENUE LAWS, there is no ground to apprehend that he will violate or evade any of the laws laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbours of the United States; and the said has my recommendation for permission to transport from to Portsmouth, the above mentioned cargo.
Given under my hand, at Portsmouth, the day of May, A. D.
JOHN LANGDON.
Governour of New Hampshire.
To the Collector of the Customs at * As all our readers may not know what is a "Hong Merchant," we would briefly remark that Hong Merchants in China, are such as the emperor of that country grants certain privileges in commerce, upon certain conditions.
PHILADELPHIA, May 30.
Captain Whig, from Marseilles and Gibraltar, which last he left the 15th of April, informs, that two days before he sailed from Gibraltar, a British sloop of war arrived there express and informed, that she had left a frigate watching the motions of a fleet of 17 French, and Spanish ships of the line off Minorca, where it was supposed they were bound to join with four or five Spanish ships of the line laying at that Island, from whence it was conjectured, they would pass out of the Straits, and the people at Gibraltar were daily looking for them. An express was dispatched from Gibraltar, to inform the British fleet off Cadiz, as it was suspected that the combined fleet meant to relieve the French and Spanish ships at Cadiz, where there were 13 sail of the line all ready for sea. Captain W. further informs that two days before he sailed it was reported at Gibraltar, that the Prince of Peace had made his escape from Madrid. He also informs, that a part of Buonaparte's army were arrived at a town, about 5 or 6 miles from Gibraltar, and it was expected that he would shortly commence the siege of that place, which the inhabitants expected must soon submit to him—the British have mined the Isthmus leading into Spain with an intention of giving the French a host into the air.
True American.
BALTIMORE, June 1.
MASSACHUSETTS.
On the 27th ult. the two houses of the legislature filled up the three vacancies in the senate, by choosing federalists. The majority of votes was from 27 to 30.
Mr. Wheaton, of Norton, has introduced a number of resolutions against the embargo, and the measures connected with it, which he has couched in language as eloquent and ardent as suits the occasion.—They were to be considered yesterday.
North American.
An Embargo in the British Islands.
The schooner Patriot, arrived at Kennebunk, from St. Kitts and Nevis, in 18 days. She had a special permission, and went out to collect debts.—The debtors were willing to pay; but the collector would suffer nothing to be cleared but sea stores.
This is also the case at St. Croix, and will probably become general in the British Islands.
Ibid.
Mr. Cheetham's paper being the leading one of the Clinton party, the following observations, extracted from it, must be read with interest, as they may be considered the outline of the contest to be maintained by that party. It will be seen that the plan includes the support of Mr. MONROE as vice president.
BRIEF NOTICE.—It is now ascertained that the republican party in this state was successful at the late election. The governor and lieutenant governor are republican, the senate, with the exception of a single federalist, and of two or three quids, is republican, and in the assembly we have a majority of at least fourteen. Whether this ascendancy can or cannot be maintained, or whether we are destined to sink into a minority, depends upon the election of a president, which is to take place next March, and upon the course which that president co-operating with an enlightened congress, shall pursue.
My opinion is, and the reasons which have induced it, shall hereafter be assigned liberally, and at large, that if Mr. Madison, who by surprise, if not by collusion has been nominated for the presiden-
cy, be elected, the external commerce of the United States will be annihilated, and that nothing short of a miracle can save the republican party from destruction—I am therefore opposed to his election.
But that there may be no misconception of the motive, nor any ground for misrepresenting the object of this paper, it is proper to declare, that it shall be devoted to the election of the venerable George Clinton, of New-York, for the next President, and of the patriotic James Monroe, of Virginia, for the next Vice-President of the United States.
The liberty of the press, with which we are familiar, which we have inherited from an enlightened nation, and without which there can be no other liberty, is our boast and glory. Gentlemen who coincide with me in opinion on this great national question, are at liberty to communicate their thoughts upon it to the publick through the medium of my press. But as the integrity of the republican party is the leading object of this paper, personalities will be discountenanced.
"Every difference of opinion is not a difference in principle." We may differ as to men without dividing as party. Nothing more is meant than a candid appeal to the good sense of the state. The legislature, unbiased by publick meetings, will choose the electors, and in the choice of the electors the republican party will acquiesce.
BRIDGETOWN (Barbados) April 12.
Sir Alexander Cochrane in the Bellisle, with the Captain, Intrepid and Delence, of the line, and Cerberus frigate, arrived here on Sunday morning from Marigalante. The rear admiral was saluted by Charles fort upon coming too, which was returned soon after by the flag ship. The Recovery transport ship arrived with the above, from Marigalante, having on board the following cargo from that Island.
176 bds. Muscovado-sugar, 80,000lb. coffee, 77 bales cotton, 19 barrels 22 half do. gunpowder, being the "first fruits" resulting to the captors by virtue of their right of conquest; but which, we understand, is but a small part of what will fall to them, notwithstanding one half of the proceeds of the crops has been liberally conceded to the proprietors.
The small island of Deseada, contiguous to Marigalante, which has also been taken possession of by our naval forces, is put under similar circumstances with the latter, and capt. Sheriffe, R. N. appointed to the command of it. Some small batteries have been constructed at Marigalante for its defence, and a strong garrison of marines remains there; but it is said that there is no intention of permanently holding Deseada, as it does not afford any fresh facilities in blocking Guadalupe; the ostensible reason of their capture.
While the squadron remained at Marigalante, a number of the most respectable inhabitants were entertained on board the flag ship, and the ladies of the island also made partakers of the gallant hospitality of our seamen, being entertained with a marine ball given in honour of them.
We understand, that although the ship of war appointed to take charge of our homeward bound trade to the first rendezvous will certainly proceed on Saturday next, agreeably to the original notice from admiral Alex. Cochrane; he intends however, to afford another vessel for their protection from hence, which will not sail until about the middle of the ensuing week; an accommodation which the admiral has readily granted, from the present backwardness of the trade in loading.
In our official articles her., both naval and military, we believe a rupture with America is thought to be inevitable.
The Hazard sloop of war, capt. Dilkes, has recently captured and sent into Antigua, the French privateer schooner Desiree, of two 6 pounders and one long 18 upon a traverse, with a crew of fifty men from Guadalupe.
One of the French brigs of war lately arrived at Martinique has, escaping the vigilance of our cruisers off that island, got into Point-a-Petre with eight artillerymen, as a reinforcement for the garrison at Guadalupe.
THESPIAN SOCIETY.
The Committee appointed by the Tthespian Society to superintend an establishment for procuring and distributing provisions to the Poor of this Borough, find the increasing demands on said establishment to portend its speedy dissolution, which it is evident, nothing can prevent or even protract, but a seasonable supply of funds. In consequence of these demands, and a spirit of perseverance in the Society, determined as they are, not to relax in an undertaking which aided by the generosity of the inhabitants, has proved so beneficial in removing the distresses of their suffering fellow creatures.—They propose performing on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, the Play of
THE POINT OF HONOUR, Or, SCHOOL FOR SOLDIERS.
With the Fare of
FORTUNE'S FROLICKS.
They lament that want of time has precluded the possibility of any thing new being got up; but it is hoped that the arguments already stated, added to the excellence of the Piece selected for performance, will have due weight with the philanthropy and consideration of the publick.
June 6
BANK NOTES LOST.
FIFTY DOLLARS will be paid to any person who will give the Subscriber such information as will enable him to recover the following Bank Notes, of the Branch Bank of the United States, Norfolk.
L No 1134—dated Philadelphia, 6th July, 1804, favour R. Taylor, for 100 dollars. F No 6663—dated Philadelphia, 12th April, 1803, favour R. Taylor, for 100 dollars.
WILLIAM DICKSON.
June 6
Those whom it may concern, are hereby cautioned not to purchase the Land, &c. advertised for sale on the 14th instant, by Robert B. Taylor and Thomas Mathews, as Trustees for Thomas H. Parker, as I have a Deed in Trust for Three Thousand Dollars upon the same property, given me by John E. Holt, on the 20th June, 1803, and recorded in Norfolk Borough Court.
A. Slaughter.
14th inst
I will give Cash for barrel STAVES for fifteen days from this date.
June 6.
Moses Myers.
Two thousand Spanish HIDES,
For Sale by
William Plume, & Co.
June 6.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Hastings Court continued and
held the 25th day of May, 1808.
Cornelius Cuywaygan, Compt against Marizitz Boztelis and Moses Myers, Defendants In Chancery.
The defendant Marizitz Boztelis not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant Marizitz Boztelis, do appear here on the fourth Monday in July next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some Newspaper printed in this Borough for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court House of said Borough: and it is further ordered, that the defendant Moses Myers who hath effects of the said Marizitz Boztelis 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, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
NORFOLK BOROUGH.
At a Hastings Court continued and
held the 24th day of May, 1808.
Thomas Jones, Compt against Thomas Wright, administrator with the will annexed of Thomas Newton, deceased. Defendant In Chancery.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is now ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in July 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 Court House of the said Borough.
A Copy Teste, WILLIAM SHARP, C. C.
Just received by the schooner Polly, from Boston, and for sale by E. STURTEVANT, No. 77, Main-Street,
A fresh assortment of Ladies' Kid and Morocco SLIPS.
ALSO, Monroe SHOES with Heels.
June 6
FOR SALE,
TWO NEGROES,
A Man and a B. y. the man about 30 and the boy 14 years of age; they are both from the country, and negroes that can be recommended. Fitter as apply on board the schooner Kin: Providence, lying off the Market Dock, where the owner can be seen.
Wm. B. Nelms.
June 6
Will be Sold at Publick Auction, on THURSDAY the 16th instant, at 12 o'Clock.
A HOUSE on the east side of Commerce-Street—The House is the second from the corner of low Little Water-Street. Terms and conditions will be made known on the day of sale, by
JAMES TUCKER.
June 6
By virtue of a Deed in Trust given by John E. Holt, to secure the payment of a sum of money to Robert B. Taylor and Thomas Mathews, as Trustees for Thomas H. Parker, and by them assigned to Jordan Marchant, and by Jordan Marchant to Bowden and Drummond, and Cocke and Sarrad.
WILL BE SOLD,
On Tuesday the 14th instant, at 12 o'Clock, at the Exchange Coffee-House, for ready money, Four LOTS of LAND, with the improvements thereon, situated on the east side of Woodside's Lane.
Robert B. Taylor, } Trustees. Thomas Mathews. } June 3
In pursuance of the power and authority to us given, under and by virtue of a Deed of Trust, bearing date on the 6th day of September, 1806 whereby Allen Gorkam conveys certain property therein mentioned for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt therein mentioned unto Patricia Dana, his executors, administrators, or assigns.
WILL BE SOLD,
On Tuesday the 14th instant, at Publick Auction, at the Exchange Coffee-House, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the unexpired term of years in one equal individual moieties or half part of
A LOT OF LAND,
Situate, lying, and being in the Borough of Norfolk, on the south side of Union-Street, and bounded as followeth, to wit: beginning on the south side of Union-Street aforesaid, at the corner of the Lot now belonging to Richard Evers Lee, and running thence easterly along the said street 24 feet more or less, to a lane which separates the said lot from the publick lot whereon the Court House now stands; thence southerly along the said lane to the line of the said Richard Evers Lee's line; and thence northerly along the said line to the beginning—The whole of which said Lot was leased by Dr. James Taylor unto the said Allen Gorkam, for a term of twenty years, to be computed from the first day of January, 1807, which said term is by the indorsement of lease to be renewed forever thereafter at the same expires, upon certain conditions in the said indorsement of lease expressed, and which will be declared on the day of sale—The other undivided moiety of this Lot is now the property of the said Patricia Dana's administrator.
The sale will take place at 12 o'Clock on the day above stated.
THE TRUSTEES.
June 3
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Market-Street, westward of the Market, has established
A Boot and Shoe MANUFACTORY.
For this purpose he has employed the journeyman who were lately in the service of Mr. Walker—as those are said to be the best workmen in the place, and as he is determined to spare no expense in getting the best materials, it is probable that those will be well served who choose to promote an institution so favourable to the interests of Norfolk, inasmuch as that it will give employment to a considerable number of people, and it will be made extensive in proportion to the encouragement given to it.
New SHOES from New-York,
as usual for Sale—such as have been generally sold in retail at 9s. and 8s. 3d. for 7s. 6d.; those at 15s. for 1s. 6d. except of Morocco leather; Ladies' Morocco Slippers at 3s. 3d. for 7s. 6d. and in nearly the same ratio for every other kind of Shoes, where the former prices will bear reduction.
Gentlemens' SHOES and PUMPS of many kinds, made in his factory, and in Newark.
VERNON'S BOOTS,
which are no doubt elegant—Having on hand nearly 200 pair of Boots, he believes there are very few gentlemen who cannot be fitted.
A few hundred bushels of ground Alum Salt; India Cottons, &c. &c. as low as they can be sold for a profit, for Cash.
From 10 to 15 BOYS may get good places as apprentices to the Boot and Shoe Making Business—those will be preferred who have been taught to read, write, and cypher; none will be taken under 12 nor over 16.
June 6.

York County Court, April 18, 1808. Ordered, That Thomas Griffin, Gaw- in L. Corbin, and Peyton Southall, gentlemen, be appointed Commissioners to let to the lowest bidder at the expense of this County, the building of a CLERK'S OFFICE as soon as possible, for the use of the said County, on the publick square in the town of York, on the plan and of the dimensions following, viz—The House to be of brick and covered with slate or tile, 20 by 12 feet in the clear, 10 feet pitch in the clear, a chimney, a brick floor, and a passage at the entry; two and an half bricks thick to the water table, and two bricks thick above—the wood work whereof to be neatly painted; bond with approved security for the due and faithful performance of this work of the undertaker is to be taken, and returned by the said commissioners to this Court. Copy, Attest.
S. Shields, Jun. C. Y. C. The Commissioners above named are anxious to proceed in the execution of the above order, as early as possible, and will be glad to receive proposals for the erection of the building mentioned in the preceding order immediately. Thomas Griffin, Gavin L. Corbin, Com'rs. Peyton Southall, The above will positively be Let on the third Monday in June, it being Court Day. York Town, 9th May, 1808. 3w
A NEGRO WOMAN for Sale. She is an excellent Cook and House Servant—Price 300 dollars, Cash. Apply at the Ledger Office. May 13 tf
Just landed from on board the schooner Ploughboy, Capt. Hall, from Charleston, 50 tierces fresh RICE, 15 Bales Upland COTTON—For Sale by GEORGE RAINCOCK. May 11 1m
WOOD & HASTINGS, Have just received from Baltimore and Philadelphia, a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, which with their goods on hand, comprise a large and general assortment, and they will be sold at very reduced prices for Cash only. May 9. tf
WHITE JEANS, &c. Just Received A few pieces very fine White JEANS, Real Patent NANKINEES, Best NAVY CLOTHS, and fashionable BUTTONS. For Sale by WOOD & HASTINGS. May 9 tf
NOTICE. The partnership of Ellis & Sprigg, of Hampton, is this day by mutual consent dissolved—all persons indebted to the said firm are requested most earnestly to come forward and pay their respective balances to Mr. C. Sprigg; and all those who have claims against said firm, to produce them to said C. Sprigg for settlement. Samuel Ellis, For his Attorney in fact, Robert Gibson, Corbin Sprigg. Hampton, February 17. tf
NOTICE. The Copartnership of RICHARD BOWDEN, & Co having expired, Richard Drummond is authorised to receive and pay the debts of said concern. Moses Myers, Richard Bowden, Richard Drummond. February 2. tf
For SALE. 73 punche. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 60,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4 tf
NOTICE. The Subscribers have removed to the Ware-House, No. 6, on Newton's wharf, formerly occupied by Messrs. John D. Haldane, & Co. JENNINGS & RODDEY. January 8. tf
FOR RENT. That convenient Dwelling-House, on Brewer Street, the property of Mr. John Davidson, at present occupied by Mr. Stephen Harris. Also, That convenient House, where Mr. Cornelius Calvert formerly lived; they have very fine gardens and all convenient out-houses—possession may be had on the first day of May next, on application to James Tucker. April 13. tf
On Hand, A few qr. casks of choice Teneriffe WINE, And a few kegs fresh Dutch HERRINGS.—For sale by the Subscriber. Moses Myers. April 25. tf
STOLEN, A SILVER CANDLESTICK, Stamped on the base J. Lownes. The negro woman who it suspected took it about a fortnight since, may have offered it for sale or pawn for rum, of which she is very fond—FIVE DOLLARS will be given to the person who may bring it to the Office of the Ledger. April 22. tf
Military LANDS for Sale. 1100 acres of LAND lying in the State of Ohio, on the waters of the Little Miami, in two different surveys.—The subscriber having seen the Land, can affirm that there is no Land in that State superior to it in point of fertility, situation or climate. Any person wishing to purchase the above Land will know the terms by applying to CHARLES SNEAD, living in Northampton, Eastern Shore, Virginia. May 2. 3w
Phoenix Fire-Office. The Subscriber, Agent to the PHENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined. N.B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. 137
Fresh Family FLOUR. This Day landing from the Alexandria Packet , 65 Barrels Fresh Family FLOUR, (Carlisle Brand.) —AND— 100 bbls. Alexandria superfine Flour, In Store, 5 hhds. and 10 bbls. N. E. Rum, 50 barrels Rye Whiskey. May 30. MARTIN FISK.
RICHARD & JOHN TAYLOR, Have received by the Ship Rolla , Captain Garey, from London, A few Packages of GOODS, suitable to the season. They have also on Hand, Cambric; common and furniture Calicoes; plain and striped Cambric, White and coloured Jeans; Irish Linens. Sheeting and Cotton Shirting; London superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 4 4 and 6 4 Cambric Muslins; Ginghams, Silk and Cotton Chambreys, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves and Hosiery, of all kinds, Sacking, Osnaburgs, and Brown Rolls, Pipes by the box, and Copperas by the barrel, And an assortment of HARDWARE, NAILS, &c. all of which they will sell low for Cash, or undoubted Paper at Sixty Days—Also for Sale, 150 barrels NEW PORK, 50 kegs Lard; Old Jamaica Rum and Sugar. May 6. 1m
At the Old CUT-NAIL Manufactory, corner of Main and Church-streets, the subscriber keeps on hand constant supply, and can furnish at short notice, any quantity of Nails, Flooring Brads and Sprigs, At the following reduced prices, by the Keg—for cash only, viz— 8, 10, 12, and 20d Nails and Brads at 7 1-2d lb. 6d. Nails, 9 1-2d 4d. do 2s. wd m. or 11d 3d. do 2s. 3d. or 12d Sheathing, 7 1-2d 6d. Sprigs, 4s. 6d per M. 6d. do. 2s. 9d 2d. and 3d. do. 2s. 3d He offers also for cash only— HOOP IRON ASSORTED. Thos. Seaman.
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hhds. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hhds and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Moul. Candles, 0 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffles; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Osnaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
BANK STOCK LOST. LOST, Certificates for Ten Shares of VIRGINIA BANK STOCK, standing in the name of Ann and Rebecca Begg .—Any person who has, or may find the said certificates, will please to deliver them to the subscriber Wm. G. Camp. April 19. tf
ENGLISH GOODS. Apple & Co. By the John Adams, St. Johns, from Liverpool, No. 16, Calvert-Street, Baltimore, have received their regular supply of GOODS, calculated for the present and approaching season. Cambric and Common Callicoes, Plain and striped Dimities; Printed Marseilles Vesting, White Jeans; Furniture Chintz; do. Dimities, London Superfine Broad Cloths; do. do. Cassimeres, Yorkshire fine Cloths and Cassimeres; patent Nankeens, Cords; Grandurells; Cotton Cassimeres, 6 4 and 4 4 Cambric Muslins, Japan, Haricot, and Check do. plain and figured Mull do. do. Len, Victori, and Riddle Muslin; coloured do. do. do. 4 4 plain B do. do. do. Ginghams; Silk do. Sattins, Persians, and Sarsnets; Bonnet Silks; Silk Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs; Fancy Shawls, Cotton Umbrellas, do. Braces, do. Laces and Footings, do. Quiltings, English Kid Gloves Cotton Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Fringe and Bed Lace, Cotton and Linen Checks; Buttons; Birmingham Ware In Store, a few dozen gentlemen's best Beaver Hats, from Marseilles These goods will be sold low for cash, or undoubted paper at 60 days. April 15. 10
For SALE, 4000 bushels Ground Allum SALT, And a few well assorted crates of EARHENWARE. George Murray, & Co. December 7. tf
For CASH or approved Discountable Paper, 20 bales best Russia CANVAS, 1 do. Ravens Duck; 1 do. Mattress Ticking, 65 packages German Linen—For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. February 26. tf
Just got to Hand. 22 chests Hyson TEA, will be sold low for cash. George Wilson. Nov. 18. tf
For SALE at my Brew-House, Strong, Table, and Ship BEER, by the hogshead, barrel, and half barrel—and a constant supply of bottled PORTER in packages and by the dozen. And in Store, Wines, Liquors, and Groceries, wholesale and retail. Joseph Hayes. Feb. 13. tf
FOR RENT, The HOUSE at Cedar Grove, during the Race Week. Apply to William Cammack. May 25. tf
Landing from the Sloop African, from St. Bartholomew, 258 bags Gaudaloupe COFFEE, 32 hogsheads } 8 barrels } St. Martin's SUGARS. 8 puncheons Rum. In Store, 60,000 wt. Jamaica COFFEE, 10,000 do. Liguira do. 30 kegs Raisins; 150 barrels Rye Whiskey, 4 pipes Country Gin; 10 pipes old Madeira Wine, 6000 bushels Ivice } 8510 do. St. Ubes } SALT. 2500 do. Turk's Island } 5000 do. coarse Liverpool } C. & F. WHITTLE. May 30. tf
DR. ROBERTSON'S Celebrated Stomachick Elixir of Health. Which has proved by experience, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the publick for curing the Gout Cramp, and wind in the Stomach: also a certain cure for the Dysentery, or Bloody Flux, Cholera Morbus, severe Gripings, and all their diseases of the bowels, a dose never fails to remove a cold taken soon after its first appearance. It is also celebrated for carrying off superfluous bile, removing habitual costiveness, pickles at the Stomach, severe headache, &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, N. 69. South Fifth-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—My wishes to promote the interest of superiour merit, and to assist consolation to the afflicted, induces me to request you will lay my case before the publick, as an incontestible proof of the astonishing efficacy of Dr. Robertson's invaluable Stomachick Elixir of Health. I do hereby certify, that I was seized most violently with the dysentery, or bloody flux, which reduced me so much that I was confined to my bed, and became so weak that I could not move without assistance. My situation at that time became seriously alarming, as no relief could be obtained, I was given over, and even death would have been desirable to me, had not a friend of mine, who by chance called to see me, who had just recovered from a similar complaint, though not so severe as mine. He informed me that he was cured by taking Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and advised me to send to 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 our business. I therefore recommend every family to be provided with this invaluable medicine, particularly those who live at a distance in the country, where assistance cannot be immediately obtained. As I am convinced that Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, is the most effectual remedy in the world. I have since recommended it to several of my friends in similar complaints, who have always been relieved immediately after taking it. Should any person with to be more fully convinced of my case, I will with pleasure explain it to them by applying to me. I am with a due sense of the benefit I have received thro' the efficacy of your medicine, Sir, your humble servant, WM JULION.
MR 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 ache, attended with a sickness at the stomach, which brought on a vomiting and lax, which continued on me until I became in a very weak state, without being able to get any relief, until I tried one bottle of Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which entirely cured my disorder, except a weakness and want of appetite, for which I have since taken Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Wine Bitters, which quite restored my strength and appetite, and I now enjoy better health than I experienced for many months before.—As I consider your medicine to have been the means of saving my life, I so let you to publish my case for the benefit of others, who by abiding by 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.
MR DROTT, Philadelphia, August 1, 1807. ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES. Of Mr. John T. Solomon, Sixth near Race-Street, Philadelphia. SIR—For the good of the publick and benefit of the afflicted, I think proper to inform you, that having laboured for upwards of six months, under a very bad cough, attended with a difficulty of breathing, pain in my breast and side, and a sickness at my stomach; having lost all appetite, I became so very much reduced in my strength as to be unable to walk. I was considered in a consumption, and given up for a lost man. In this hopeless situation I had recourse to Dr. Robertson's Stomachick Elixir of Health, and to my great astonishment, before I had taken one bottle, found myself very much relieved. I expected a great quantity of phlegm, which has eased me of one of the most violent coughs that ever man had; I have taken it regularly ever since, and now find myself completely recovered, and that certainly, for the benefit received, recommend it as far as I can, believing it to be a most efficacious medicine in the above complaint. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obliged humble servant, JOHN T. SOLOMON.
MR. T. W. 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 with you to publish the following: About a fortnight ago I was seized with the influenza, or a violent cold attended with a pain in my limbs, and a violent cough, which settled on my lungs, and having been for some time before in a weakly state, I expected a consumption must soon have followed, had I not been advised to try Dr. Robertson's Elixir of Health, which has effectually removed my complaint, and I now feel better health than I have for some time before. It is impossible to say too much in favour of this invaluable medicine, as I am clearly convinced it is the most efficacious remedy ever offered to the publick, in the above complaint. I am, Sir, your obliged servant, JOHN LEE.
MR. 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 BONSAL & CONRAD'S Book Store, Norfolk; and at SOMIRVELL & CONRAD'S Petersburg. May 23. law1v
Mackinder & Wine, Have just received from on board the schooner Liberty, Capt. Lewis, from Philadelphia, 150 boxes fresh Imperial and Hyson TEAS, of superior quality. ALSO, A fresh supply of Hollands GIN, Ticklenburgs, superfine Cloths, Gentlemen's Silk Hats, Parasols, &c.—Which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms, for cash or approved notes. N.B. A few barrels of prime Smithfield MESS PORK April 15. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. A good Price will be given for the First Vol. of the History of France, BY GIFFORD. This Book was sent to the late Mr. Mirick to be bound, and sold at Auction with the rest. Apply at the Ledger Office. April 29. tf
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg, the 26th day of April 1808. Robert John, and Frances Howard, infants under the age of twenty one years, by Henry Howard their father and next friend, Plaintiffs. Against Mary Selater, widow and devisee for life of John Selater, deceased, Richard and William S. Selater, sons and devisees of the said John Selater, deceased, Edmund Tabb, Frances Tabb an infant under the age of twenty one years, Frances Powell, Elizabeth Smith, and Miles Cary, executor of John Selater, deceased, and as executor of the said John, who was executor of Richard Selater, deceased, Defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, Sarah Tabb is assigned guardian to the infant defendant, Frances Tabb, to defend her in this suit, and the defendant Edmund Tabb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly and the rules of his Court, and it appearing to the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: It is ordered, that the said defendant appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Newspapers published in the Borough of Norfolk, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former Capitol in this city. A Copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
For SALE, On board the ship Dammascotta , Robert Duckenfield, master, at Commerce-Street Wharf, Coarse Liverpool SALT, St. Vincent's RUM and MOLASSES. Moses Myers. April 15. tf
FOR RENT. The STORE in Market-Square, now occupied by the subscriber. For terms apply at his office. Thomas Blanchard. April 7. tf
The Subscriber having resumed his former Business of Commissioner and Broker, will buy or sell Goods on Commission, post Books, adjust Accounts, and procure Money on good paper or merchandise, at the shortest notice. James Maurice, No. 44, Church-Street. M 30. tf
CASH for Warwick STAVES. Moses Myers. April 20. tf
6000 bushels Stowed SALT, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware—For Sale on board the ship Sally , by A. Maclure. March 2. tf
AT PRIVATE SALE, By S. MARKS, JUN. 60 hogsheads St. Kitt's RUM. March 2. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only. Theo. Armistead. He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20. tf
Fresh Imperial TEA. Just received 17 boxes fresh Imperial TEA, of the present year's importation—Also on Hand, 25 tons assorted BAR IRON, 40 barrels and a few hogsheads Muscovado Sugar, 40 barrels and bags Green Coffee; 25 hhds. old Antigua Rum, 20 hhds. Molasses; 2 pipes French Brandy, 10 crates assorted Queen's Ware, A few quarter casks of Sherry and Teneriffe Wine, Whiskey in barrels; Loaf Sugar, New York prime Pork and Beef; 30 casks Cheese, A few kegs Mackarel; Soap; Candles; Demijohns &c. For Sale by Jennings & Roddey. February 26. tf
A Cargo of Liverpool Stowed SALT, For Sale on board the ship Mars . Moses Myers. April 18. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Messrs Wood & Hastings, no. 30, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
For SALE, 2 elegant Bay Horses, a complete match, 2 do. grey do. do. 1 remarkable fine bay, and one very excellent grey Horse—For which, Notes of the Bank of Newbern and Cape Fear, or Prime Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Office of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
The following prices will be given in Cash for 500 or 600 cords of BARK, deliverable at my Tan Yard, Spanish Oak, $ 6 per cord, Willow or Water do. 5 Red do. 4 Young White do. 3 50 Beach Bark, 3 50 With a view to prevent disappointment to those who procure this article, arising from the uncertainty of the quantity which may be brought to market, I will receive all which may be delivered at my Tan Yard on the first day of June, provided it be well cured and in good order. Theodrick Armistead. April 4. 2m
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No 66, Main-Street, corner of Mark-Street, have just received from London, per the ship Planter , An assortment of MEDICINES, of the first quality A few hundred weight refined Salt Petre, Hartshorn's Stuff, No 9, and 37, in 1-2 and 1-4 pound canisters, Toilet, Bezoar, Windsor and Shaving Soap, van's best Crown Lozenges, 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. October 5. tf
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, Opposite the Exchange Coffee-House. Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.