Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-11-04 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE And PUBLICK LEDGER  INT RICILLAM SUA PRANTA LATI
VOL. IV.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4, 1807.
[NO. 48.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYA- BLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
For Charleston and Savannah, The fast-sailing Schooner VENUS, James Welden, master, will sail with all possible dispatch. For freight or passage, apply to Robert Simington, Maxwell's wharf, or to the master on board at Southgate and Dickson's wharf. November 2. 3
For NEW-YORK, The very fast-sailing Schooner HARRIOT, burthen 420 barrels, George Fitzhugh, mas- ter, will be ready to receive a cargo on Wed- nesday next. For freight or passage, having good accom- modations, apply to the master on board at Maxwell's wharf, or R. Simington. November 2.
For FREIGHT, The fast sailing American Ship UNITED STATES, Thomas Harding, master, bur- then 210 tons, and will carry from 240 to 250 hog-heads tobacco; she is well found and a good vessel in every respect, and only 18 months old. For terms apply to the master on board, or Fisk & Catlett. Who have for Sale on board said Ship, 6000 bushels Liverpool SALT, which will be sold low if taken immediately from a long side. October 30. tf
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Ship WILLIAM & MARY, burthen 230 tons, or 2100 barrels, now ready for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Solomon Bedinger. October 28. tf
For Freight or Charter, The American registered Ship CHAR- LOTTE, burthen 200 tons, now in the har- bour, and ready for the reception of a cargo. A part of a freight will be accepted to Jamaica or to Cuba, and the ship dispatched without any delay. Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. October 19. 2w
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Brig JOSEPHINE, burthen 140 tons, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to Thomas Willock. October 14. tf
Now landing from on board the schooner Mohawk, Roger Quades, master, from Leghorn, 120 hogheads Bordolease CLARET, 96 casks Roli Brimstone, 100 boxes Castle Marbled Soap, 50 tin boxes Saffron, 5 cases Florence Silks of all colours, a great many black, 2 hds. shelled Almonds, 100 half chks Lucea Oil, of 30 flasks, 100 boxes Lucea Oil, 12 bottles each, 3 cases Chip Hats. For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers said SCHOONER for Sale or Charter; she is copper fastened and copper bottomed, and will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in a few days. October 12. tf
Scotch Coals and Empty Bottles. 100 tons of the former and 200 crates of the latter, import- ed in the ship Industry from Glasgow—For Sale by William Pennock. Who offers The said SHIP, burthen 260 tons, for Charter. October 7. tf
Liverpool SALT and COAL, For sale on board the ship Jane, William Coiley, master.— Apply to the subscriber, William Pennock. Who offers said SHIP, burthen 420 tons, and the ship COURTNEY, burthen 200 tons for charter. October 5. tf
For Freight or Charter, The Ship THOMAS, captain Boush, will be ready immediately. GEO. MURRAY, & CO. Who have for Sale, Old Antigua, Jamaica, & W. I. Rum, Madeira, Port, and Cape Wine, Sugar in hogheads and barrels, 50 crates well assorted Earthenware. September 23. tf
For CHARTER, The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, mas- ter, burthen 300 tons, and will be ready to re- ceive a cargo in a few days; she is particu- larly well constructed for the carrying of masts and timber.— Apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber. William Pennock. September 21. tf
Just received from New-York by the regular Packets, 16 hlids. 1st qual. Muscovado Sugars, 61 for retailing, 7 pipes 4th proof Brandy, 8 pipes Country Gin, 15 bolts Russia Duck, 6 chks Hysan Tea, 52 barrels prime Pork, 22 do. prime Beef, 10 do. prime cargo do. New-York inspection. And the Cargo of the schooner Victory, captain Jo- seph Prindle, at Campbell's wharf, consisting of 850 Cheeses, weighing 12,000 lb. 200 bushels Irish Potatoes, 62 barrels prime Pork, 34 barrels cargo Pork, 31 do. prime Beef, 14 do. do. cargo Beef, 500 complete Sheathing Boards. A FREIGHT Is wanted for a SCHOONER, of about 800 barrels, to any part of the West Indies; Antigua would be preferred. Ap- ply at No. 1, Commerce-street, to William Hull, jun. 1w&2w2w October 2. tf
For KINGSTON, (Jam.) The Ship NABBY, capt. Rider. For freight of a few hundred barrels, apply to WARREN ASHLEY. October 9. tf
St. Mary's College.
GRAND LOTTERY, BALTIMORE.
Authorised by the General Assembly of the State of Mary- land; the Scheme of which Lottery is the most brilliant ever offered to the citizens of the United States, containing be- sides a large number of other good prizes, 1 prize of - - 39,000 Dollars, 1 do. of - - 15,000 3 do. of - - 10,000 2 do. of - - 5,000 8 do. of - - 1,500 7 do. of - - 1,000
Not two blanks to a prize, and the lowest prize twelve dol- lars. The Scheme contains only 21,540 Tickets; 10,000 of which are actually sold to a company of gentlemen in New-York, to whom the managers have obligated themselves to commence the drawing in the City of Bal- timore, on THURSDAY, the 31st day of December next, and to draw 500 tickets per day. Tickets and Shares are now selling in a variety of numbers, and very rapidly at Ten Dollars and an half each, for a very short time, at G. & R. WAITE'S truly fortunate Lottery Of- fice, corner of Market-street and Charles-street, Baltimore. The grandeur of the Scheme of the above Lottery, toge- ther with an assurance from the managers that it will positive- ly commence drawing on the 31st day of December next, have been a sufficient inducement for the subscribers to come to the city of Baltimore, for the express purpose of facilitat- ing the sale of the Tickets. G. & R. Waite.
One of the above firm will personally attend the drawing daily to take down the numbers correctly, as will also one of their clerks. The next New-York Lottery will not commence drawing till April next. Tickets of which Lottery may be had at Waite's Offices, in Maiden Lane, New-York. N. B. Difficult adventures accompanying their orders with Bank Notes of any description, to either of Waite's Offices in Baltimore or New-York, may have Tickets and Shares forwarded to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent them of their success. All prizes sold by G. & R. Waite will be paid by them. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Printer of this Paper, for the in- spection of adventurers. October 14. 3m
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the es- tate of PHILIP COLLINS, deceased, are requested to bring them in to the subscriber properly authenticated: and those indebted, are requested to make immediate payment, otherwise suits will be commenced against them, as the si- tuation of the estate will not admit of any indulgence. Jane Collins, Admt'x. October 28. tf
85 Tierces RICE, For Sale by George Raincock. October 9. tf
200 boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 half boxes brown Soap, 10 boxes white do. 60 hds Coffee, 5 tierces do. prime green, 4 hogheads and 10 barrels loaf Sugar, 12 do. Muscovado do. 10 quarter casks old sherry Wine, 2 hds old L. P. Madeira do. 3 hds. Red Port, 50 do. retailing Molasses, 15 crates well assorted Queen's Ware, Country Rum and Gin in hds. and pipes—For Sale by Phinehas Dana. June 8. tf
15 qr. casks Gordon superior Sherry WINE, 21 pipes Holland Gin; 17 do. Country do. 15 boxes superior Imperial Tea; 40 do. Young Hyson, 23 do. Hyson; 6 do. Souchong; 1 Kate Tuckenbures, 2 cases white Platillas; 14 boxes 10 by 12 Window Glass, 400 pieces Yellow Naukeens. The above are a consignment, and will be sold low for cash or approved paper, by Mackinder & White. October 25. 6
THE SUBSCRIBER Has removed to the brick store at the head of Camp- bell's wharf, fronting said wharf and Wide Water- street, where he offers at wholesale or retail his as- sortment of Groceries and Ship Chandlery, Among which are 14 hogheads Muscovado SUGAR, 1 do. and 6 barrels loaf do. 6 do. Antigua, Jamaica, and Grenada Rum, 3 pipes French Brandy, 2 hds. and 6 bbls Rye Whiskey, 4 barrels Apple Brandy, 1 do. Peach do. 10 bags Coffee, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Souchong Teas, Pepper, Pimento, and Nutmegs, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, London and Philadelphia Porter, English Cheese, Bar Iron and Castings, Nail and Spike Rods, German Steel, Powder and Shot, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine, Paints and Oil, black and bright Varnish, Canvas and Cordage, Nails and Spikes. Also just received, 20 boxes Lemons, 12 half bbls. Beef Tongues, 20 kgs Tongues and Sounds, 40 kgs and 2 bbls. Salmon, 5 bbls. Mackerel, 15 cases Sallad Oil, 1 cask Currants, 10 boxes Olives, Capers and Anchovies, 6 dozen bottles Cayenne Pepper, 3 do. do. Pickled Peppers, 30 boxes Soap, 20 boxes Candies, 50 barrels Alexandria superfine and fine Flour. John D. Haldane. July 31. tf
FOR SALE, By JOHN GRANBERRY, On Commerce-Street, 50 tons Logwood, 20,000 feet good Mahogany, 30,000 feet square Oak Timber, 30,000 do. square Pine do. 100 barrels Pork, 100 tierces Rice, 5 pipes French Brandy, 10 quarter casks Lisbon Wine, 13 hds. Jamaica Sugars, 5 hds. Loaf Sugar, 2 puncheons Tabago Rum, Gun Powder, Sugars, Clocks, Soap, Red and White Oak Staves. He has for Rent a Ware-House on Commerce- Street, and a very comfortable Dwelling-House near Boush- street. Sept. 36. 6w
Valuable Property for Sale.
In pursuance of a Decree of the Circuit Court of the United States for the Virginia District, in a suit there depending between William Young Coker, Plaintiff; and Carter B. Page and Rebecca his wife; Chapman John- son and Mary Ann his wife; William Nicholson, Margare- t Nicholson, an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by John Cringan her guardian; and Agness Nicholson an infant under the age of twenty-one years, by Andrew Ni- cholson, her guardian, Defendants. Will be Sold at Auction, for ready money, on the pre- mises, on the 25th day of November, That Valuable TENEMENT, in the Borough of Norfolk, now in the occupation of Mr. James Herron—and the unimproved LOT OF GROUND op- posite thereto. The Sale will commence between 11 and 12 o'clock in the forenoon. C. Copland, Commissioner. October 21. tils
For SALE, Just received per Capt. Palmer's Packet, from Alexandria, Fresh Jamieson & Anderson's PILOT BREAD and CRACKERS, in barrels and kegs, And a few fkins best Shenandoah BUTTER. T. Butler, Wide Water-street. Nov. 2. 3*
NOTICE. Those who have claims against the es- tate of CHARLES WILLETT, deceased, are requested to bring their accounts properly authenticated; and those who are indebted are particularly requested to make payment as no indulgence can be given. William Storrs, } Executors. Thomas Davis, } September 30. law3m
Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Vir- ginia, 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. IN 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 agree- ment must be made with the Agent, and an increase of pre- mium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured. Richard Taylor. September 8. tf 137
Education of Young Ladies, at Williamsburg.
MR. ANDERSON'S Institution for Female Improve- ment will be opened this season, under circumstances that cannot fail to interest parents who have daughters to educate. The united cares of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Camp, will be directed to the mental and personal ac- complishment of their pupils, whose health, morals, and deportment will meet with that scrupulous delicacy of at- tention, which parental solicitude only can properly appre- ciate. A large and elegant apparatus has been provided for the il- lustration of the studies of Geography and History; and in the cultivation of the English and French Languages, Mr. A. will avail himself of the latest improvements of those cele- brated writers, Lindley Murray, of London, and N. G. Dufief, of Philadelphia, by each of whom he has been re- cently honoured with a copy of the last edition of their works. The course of instruction will commence on the 20th Oc- tober, and be completed about the 1st May following: terms of Boarding and Tuition for the whole period 100 dollars. Children under ten years old, at half price. Williamsburg, October 6. 1w1t1stNov.
291 bags prime Green COFFEE, 200 bales Barinas Cotton; 26 bags Caracas Cocoa, landing on our wharf from on board the brig Catharine, from Laguna, and for Sale on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle.
In Store, Antigua Sugars in hds. tierces, and barrels; a few puncheons Jamaica Rum; Madeira Wine fit for use; London Brown Stout in casks of 6 dozen each; Bor- deaux Claret in hogheads; Philadelphia Porter and Ale in wood and bottles; Hermitage and Burgundy in cases of two dozen. October 16. 6t
Wanted to Purchase or Hire, A Negro WOMAN of about 30 years of age, who has been used to taking care of children, and is under a good character. Enquire at the Office of the Publick Ledger. October 14. 6t
For SALE, On board the schooner Adventure, captain Town, at Maclure's wharf, BUCK-WHEAT FLOUR in half bbls. and a few boxes CHOCOLATE. October 28.
Landing from the brig George, from Honduras, a choice parcel of Logwood and Mahogany, A few Green Hides, and a small quantity of Tortoise Shell —For Sale by John Cox. Portsmouth, October 14, 7
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Ran-away from the subscriber living in Granville County, North-Carolina, on the 18th instant, a likely bright Mulatto Slave named BILL, about 30 years of age.— This negro is about 6 feet high, fat bodied, his hair light, and some beard on his chin, chews tobacco, his shoulders very much sun burnt, has large ankle and knee bones, small legs, somewhat bowed, and rather of an old appearance.— Had on when he went off a light mixed homespun coat, and a pair of black velvet pantaloons; can read print tolerably well, and say the Stag Chase in Harrie's Dialogue, which he is fond of repeating. It is probable he will change his name and endeavour to pass for a white, which he may do without a minute inspection. All persons, particularly masters of vessels, are forewarned from harbouring, employ- ing, or carrying off said Negro—Fifty Dollars reward will be given if brought home, with all reasonable expenses, and twenty dollars if confined in jail so that I get him again. John Howard. 77c Granville, Sept. 23, 1807.
Extracted from a Pamphlet entitled "A FAITHFUL PICTURE of the POLITICAL SITUATION of NEW- ORLEANS, at the close of the last, and the be- ginning of the present year." (Continued from our last.)
On the 15th of December, it was reported in the city, that there were two other prisoners on board of the United States' vessel in the river, Mr. Samuel Swartwout and Mr. Peter V. Ogden, who had been arrested in the vicinity of Fort Adams, in the Mis- sissippi territory, by order of captain John Shaw of the United States' navy, who in this instance acted in obedience to an order to that effect from gen. Wilkinson. These gentlemen, at the time of their arrest, were on board of one of the gun boats on a visit, and were brought down to New Orleans, by an officer's guard. This arrest occasioned much surprise, and not a little curiosity. These were young men of the most respectable families in Ame- rica; and it was but a very short time since Swart- wout had been one of general Wilkinson's family at the Sabine, and there treated as a distinguished fa- vourite. This had been observed by the whole army and all the citizens in camp; the General and Swartwout were inseparable. After such proofs of familiarity and favoritism, Swartwout's arrest could not but excite in the publick mind some extraordi- nary sensations. It was not for some time known in what vessel or vessels these prisoners were con- fined. But on the evening of the 16th, it was as- certained that Ogden was on board of the bomb- ketch Etua, then lying in the stream opposite to the town. The necessary affidavits being made, Mr. Lewis Kerr, a counsellor at law, applied to judge Workman to allow a writ of habeas corpus in fa- vour of Ogden. The writ was immediately grant- ed, and as soon as possible afterwards served. And the officers of the navy being as yet unprepared for hostilities with the civil authority, and not then le- gitimately under the command of Wilkinson, Og- den was the next day taken by lieut. Jones of the navy, to the judge's chambers, and there dismissed; no proof of any offence having been offered against the prisoner, or any lawful authority shown for his detention.
How far the Governor approved of these pro- ceedings on the part of the General was unknown; he however took no avowed measures in opposition to them. He indeed acknowledged, that he had as- sented to Bollman's arrest; but it was said that he at first denied all participation in that of Swart- wout and Ogden. He for some time played causist on the occasion; endeavouring to shelter himself from the responsibility of the latter arrests by dis- claiming all knowledge of them, as they never had been officially communicated to him. It is however well known, and can be proved if necessary, that he received from Swartwout, while in confinement, a letter claiming the protection of the civil authori- ty; of which letter the governor never took any notice.*
* As this letter has never been published, the fol- lowing copy of it is given.
"To his Excellency Governor Claiborne, NEW ORLEANS,
"On board the ketch Etua, Dec. 16th, 1806.
"Sir,
"The singular manner in which I was taken and have been since confined by order of commodore Shaw, has induced me to make this appeal to the executive and civil authorities of my country.
"On Friday, the 12th inst. while peacefully de- scending the Mississippi, on my way to New Or- leans, on board of gun boat No. 13, commandant lieut. B. F. Reid, he informed me that he had re- ceived orders to detain me a prisoner. I demanded his authority; he replied commodore Shaw. I told Mr. Reid I did not know that gentleman as a civil officer of the government of the United States, and could not of course obey his orders. Mr. Reid ob- served, that expostulation or resistance were fruit- less; that his orders were preremptory; and that force, if necessary must be resorted to. Express- ing still farther a desire to know whence this sin- gular conduct arose, Mr. Reid could not or would not satisfy me in any other manner than by saying, that commodore Shaw was his authority, but that, immediately on my arrival in Orleans, the cause and nature of my detention should be explained.
"I have been here now four days without any ar- rest from the civil authority, without permission to make myself known, or to receive the advice and visits of my friends. Mr. Shaw informs me that gen. Wilkinson has given orders for my imprison- ment without any other authority than that of his own name. I demand therefore of the executive, that he cause me instantly to be released; or, if any charges have been preferred against me, that my arrest proceed from proper authority, and in due course of law. I am a citizen of the United States and claim a right to the protection of its laws.
"Wherefore am I detained? If I have offended any individual or the laws, let me be placed in the hands of the property authority, and there confront- ed by my accusers. I claim it as a right secured to me by the constitution of my country, if my character has been assailed, that I be permitted to clear it of any stain that may have been cast upon it.
"Has the executive relinquished his prerogative? Has the civil authority been overawed, and render- ed subservient to the lawless tyranny of military power? If not, where are its administrators? To them I look and appeal for protection from tyranny and oppression.
"I beg your excellency will pardon the intrusion of this letter.
"Your obedient servant, "SAMUEL SWARTWOUT."
This letter was delivered at the Governor's of- fice on the day of its date, by lieutenant Hunt of the Etua.

The courts however submitted with great reluctance to the usurpations of the General, and began to feel, with some indignation, the degraded situation to which he had reduced them. The Governor also, probably from an uncertainty of the light in which these novel measures would be viewed at the Federal City, took as yet no open or decided part with the General. The latter therefore began to think it, if not necessary to his personal safety, at least prudent, under existing circumstances, to weaken as much as possible the hands of the civil authority, and at the same time strengthen his own. With this view, he made a demand of so much of the city militia as were in readiness for service; that is, the battalion of Orleans volunteers, consisting of about three hundred men, well armed and appointed; in fact the only part of the militia that had been really organised in that quarter. To this demand the Governor submitted with more than usual readiness; and without even paying the battalion the compliment of consulting them on the occasion. The Governor's conduct would perhaps have been more correct had it been less hasty. A moment's reflection ought to have convinced him, that in this act he exercised a dangerous power, for which he had neither authority or precedent, and one which nothing short of the greatest and most pressing extremity of publick danger could in any degree palliate or excuse. On a former occasion, in pursuance of an act of Congress, authorising the government to accept the services of volunteers throughout the union, in contemplation of a Spanish war, the governor solicited them by companies to join the army at Natchitoches. This, as has been already seen, they refused to do; and their refusal was acquiesced in, as it should be, without complaint. But now merely on the rumour of the approach of an insurgent army that never had an existence, the Governor ordered three hundred citizens into the field, to serve with the army of the United States, under martial law, without the least regard to the will of the individuals thus dealt with; and without any limitation of the time for which they were to serve. It has been generally understood, that these volunteers made a previous offer of their services; but this is untrue. The first notice they had of their being transferred to the command of general Wilkinson, was given to them in general orders, about the middle of Dec. On the 22d of that month they were mustered and inspected on the place d'armes , by col. Cushing, inspector of the army; and on the 8th of January, they took the oaths, usually administered to persons entering the military service of the United States, and from that day drew pay and rations as regular troops.
Let it not, however, the acquiescence of the volunteers in these measures, be considered as a proof that they either assented to them or approved of them. At a moment of great publick agitation and alarm they suddenly found themselves in the service of the United States, they scarcely knew how; and they were perfectly sensible that any dissatisfaction shown on their part would be instantly branded with the imputation of cowardice or disaffection. They also saw that to incur the displeasure of the ruling powers was immediately followed by denunciation, imprisonment, no one knew where, and transportation, none could tell whither. As soon as seized upon, the prisoner disappeared; his subsequent fate was involved in mystery and darkness; he was seen or heard of no more. In vain the friends of the sufferers call upon the constituted authorities of the country for relief. Justice was awed into worse than sepulchral stillness; and the spell struck arm of the law in stretching forth to snatch the victim from the oppressor, only grasped at shadows, or was insultingly eluded by unreal mockery of submission. Therefore, it was that this daring act of governor Claiborne's was submitted to so generally in the battalion. But in the first instance it was not submitted to universally. And the proceedings against those who were hardly enough to dissent, shews unequivocally that this transfer of the battalion to Wilkinson, was a more oppressive and arbitrary impressment than ever was exerted on 'Tower hill, or the wharves of Wapping'.
When the book was handed to the companies to be sworn, nine individuals refused to take the oath; alleging that they had not volunteered, and would not enlist. This occurrence took place on the publick parade, in the presence of the whole city. These nine individuals were accordingly arrested; and a court martial was ordered by gen. Wilkinson, who had certainly as yet acquired no lawful jurisdiction over the prisoners, to try the recusants on a charge of mutiny and disobedience to his orders. If the proceedings of this court martial are not here detailed with exactness, it is to be recollected, that the record of those proceedings is not within the reach of the writer. The fact however is substantially as follows:
Whether the recusants had counsel on their trial is not known. The arguments in their favour however were obvious. The battalion of volunteers were not governed by laws different from those of the militia generally, except that they had some peculiar privileges, such as choosing their own officers, framing their own bye laws, and the like. As members of that battalion, they were not divested of any rights enjoyed by other citizens subject to military duty. They were liable to be drafted or wholly ordered into the field, as other corps of militia, when called upon by any legislative act of the general or territorial government, and not otherwise. That no such act was in existence was admitted. It was therefore clear that the Governor could no more force any member of that battalion into the service of the United States, than he could impress every citizen in the community subject to military duty. It was therefore the opinion of the court martial that the recusants only exercised a right of which they had not divested themselves, and they were accordingly acquitted.
How will the encrimsoned blush of indignation burn on the cheek of honour and of patriotism when the result of these proceedings is unfolded! The proceedings and sentence of the court martial were transmitted to gen. Wilkinson, who in a rage reversed the sentence, ordered the prisoners into close confinement, and threatened them with the cat-o'-nine-tails, should they not atone for their obstinacy by a timely apology, and immediately take the oaths required of them. The dread of infamous punishment prevailed. The young men submitted and were sworn into the service.
Such facts require no comment. This resembles not the impressment of British sailors, for that falls generally on characters who scarcely feel it as an
oppression, persons bred to the sea and vagabonds. It seems rather intended as an humble imitation of French conscription, from the hardships of which, it is said, no class of society is exempt. But in the French service corporal punishment is unknown. It is not in France, as it was at New-Orleans, that the backs of freemen and of men of honour can be menaced with the lash at the capricious nod of every petty tyrant that "struts his hour upon the stage."—Language is too feeble to express the indignant, melancholy and mortifying pangs of reflection which such tyrannical wantonness necessarily suggests to liberal minds, to those who love their country, and really venerate its sacred institutions. It is enough to harrow up the soul of a freeman with the keenest of resentments, to see young men of genteel parentage and decent education, who are about entering life with characters unsullied, and in sanguine youthful hope of honour and independence, cruelly incarcerated for no other crime than a manly assertion of their indisputable rights, harassed by an unwarranted and irregular prosecution before a tribunal to which they were not amenable, denied the benefit of an acquittal, which nevertheless could not be refused to their innocence, and finally menaced with indefinable disgrace at a common whipping post, and all this, merely that a little ephemeral despot should have nine men more for a few weeks in his train!
The assumption of the command of this battalion proved also of singular use to the terrorists from a cause at first possibly not calculated on. Every American printer in New Orleans belonged to some company of that battalion. In this one neck the Caligula of Louisiana, found the vitality of a host of enemies at his mercy; and of this he triumphantly availed himself to lay violent hands upon the freedom of the press, that which has ever been justly considered, and emphatically styled the palladium of liberty, and to prostrate it in the dust before the bayonets of military despotism. The post-office he had before secured; so that little or nothing could reach the citizens from without that was not in perfect conformity with the views and wishes of the new Oligarchy. And to complete the "calm of despotism" within, the printers were put under martial law. It was indeed at first expected, that the soldier and the printer would be considered as distinct characters; that when a printer was serving his country in arms, his press should not, on that account, be shackled with any unusual restrictions. But in this hope the publick were deceived. The printers were plainly told that the soldier's back should smart for the printer's insolence; and they were particularly warned of that article of war which protects superior officers from the calumnies of those under their command. Mr. James M. Bradford, one of the editors of the Orleans Gazette, and a member of the Orleans troop of horse, attached to the battalion of volunteers, was more than once in confinement in a contest for the privileges of a citizen. From these coinciding causes, the command of the post office and of the press, the ruling party at New-Orleans kept the people of the United States generally in the dark as to the real and disgraceful situation of that city, and the complaints of the citizens. While, on the other hand, every tale of falsehood and misrepresentation invented for the purposes of personal malignity against those opposed to the existing usurpations, or in justification of the usurpers, readily found its way to the states, and solicited the public eye in every quarter of the union. The Gazettes of New Orleans, not daring even to complain of the letters that galled them, travelled along the dull routine of regular publication, recording scarcely a single important event of the many that daily passed in fearful review before the eyes of the publick.
If the Orleans volunteers have not addressed the government or appealed to their fellow-citizens publicly in the language of complaint, their conduct since their discharge from the publick service has rendered it unnecessary; it speaks loudly the indignant sentiments of the whole. Weary with the fatigues of services unnecessarily imposed on them, disgusted with many of the duties required of them and discontented with the conduct throughout the government towards them, they laid down their arms with publick demonstrations of joy; and for three months afterwards not a man of that battalion appeared in arms, or probably has not yet appeared. Even on the 30th of April, the anniversary of the treaty of Paris, of 1803, which had always been celebrated with publick rejoicings and a parade and review of the volunteers, the day passed unnoticed. All the weekly and monthly meetings of the companies were discontinued. Not a single uniform was seen in the streets on any occasion. In short the battalion was considered as dead, and so probably will remain, unless important changes are shortly made in the territorial administration.
* Candour requires acknowledgment that no positive evidence has yet appeared of the complete sub-serviancy of the post-office to the late decemvirate at New-Orleans. One or more grand juries have already applied themselves with some assiduity, but in vain, to penetrate the mystery. A strong impression however still remains on the publick mind, confirmed by a variety of collateral facts, that the post-office became a pander to the General's lust for secret information. It is even stated, that to satisfy the post-master's scruples of conscience. General Wilkinson offered him a bond of indemnity with sureties; that the General consulted his counsel on the occasion, who is said to have even drawn up the bond; but that the bond was not made use of, as during the negotiation, it occurred to the contracting parties, that it would be difficult either in point of law or fact to indemnify a man against the penalties of a felony. How the conscience of the post-master was afterwards quieted is unknown. But it is now admitted that some letters to Swartwout and Bollman were intercepted by the General at the post office. But were Swartwout and Bollman the only persons in New Orleans whom the general suspected? And upon what principle did he make distinctions between one conspirator and another.
From the Columbian Centinel .
BRIEF REFLECTIONS
On the present state of Europe, and its Relation to the United States.
We proceed to the consideration of the last and most interesting question to the United States, to wit:
Whether the present maritime power of G. Bri-
tain, with all its necessary evils, is not on the whole beneficial to the United States?
We say, "with all its necessary evils," because no intelligent or wise man can deny, that Great Power like all other human possessions, must inevitably bring its evils.—Great wealth, great prosperity, great power, in the hands of fallible and imperfect man, we are taught by experience, we are taught by holy writ, must be accompanied with abuses. If perfect wisdom, perfect justice, perfect virtue, were to be expected from human beings, it would be right to censure a nation for not exercising these virtues, when possessed of absolute power. In all such cases, the only true question is, or ought to be, whether the power is as wisely, justly, and virtuously exercised as under all the infirmities of human nature it can be expected to be. The government which possesses such power is liable to err, particularly if subject to frequent changes, like that of Great Britain. But if the government be correct, the subordinate officers, in the execution of lawful orders, will often exceed their authority. Passion, ignorance, prejudice, cannot be excluded from the lower ranks of society, in any country, and men clothed with "a little brief authority," like Wilkinson, will occasionally shew some inconveniences incident to the exercise of any power.—But to reason from the abuse against the utility and importance of national force, would be as absurd as it would be to say, that because an horse sometimes breaks the neck of his rider, that therefore he is a dangerous animal, and not to be trusted.
The federalists are sometimes charged with being the apologist of Great Britain; and men who ought to entertain more correct opinions, condescend to use these vulgar calumnies, and instead of discussing coolly and deliberately the dangers to be apprehended from foreign nations attempt to silence their opponents, by calling them the tools and hirelings of foreign nations. But the federalists despise these insinuations, as they know they do not merit them; and instead of retorting, as they might with more justice, the charge of devotion to foreign nations, they proceed to discuss, with fairness and impartiality, the conduct of such nations towards ourselves, and towards all neutral nations. The federalists have always censured the excesses which have resulted from the maritime preponderance of Great Britain; they have been, and they always will be ready to vindicate our national rights, whenever invaded by any foreign power: But they have considered that it was essential to our national peace and dignity, that we should avoid all cause of complaint against ourselves; and that we should be always prepared, by a competent national force, to resent and punish such insults as far as the infant state of our country would permit.
While therefore, they regretted the policy of the Administration to strip the nation of the little force it possessed, and to rely wholly on that frail tenure, the justice and reason of foreign powers, they thought themselves at liberty to discuss the dangers to be apprehended from the two nations who are contending for dominion; or rather from the ALL-POWERFUL MONARCH (as his own Legislature styles him) who is attempting to overthrow his only rival.
If Great Britain had the power and the wish to subjugate this country, I pray these wise men who undertake to rule our affairs, and who call every man a corrupt hireling who differs from them; I call upon these exclusive patriots, who say that they alone feel the warmth of patriotism, and that all those who do not think with them, curse the soil which bore them and the country which gave them birth, to say, why Great Britain has not attempted to carry her wishes into execution? Restraint by no principle, (as they pretend) possessing the full command of the sea;—checked by no rival power (for France could not send us a ship)—why has she not attempted our overthrow? If they answer as they will—that we taught them a serious lesson in our revolutionary war; then I answer, that this disproves the supposition that she aims at our destruction. But if she is inimical to us, why has she not checked and destroyed our commerce? If they reply, as they do, that she feared our resentment, not our arms I trust , but our commercial hostility, that her interests are too deeply interwoven with us to permit her to brave our hostility, then I say, and say it triumphantly, that this proves her interest is to be at peace with us, and all the argument and prejudice founded on her hostility falls to the ground. Among nations it is nonsense to talk of friendship.—If their interest makes them friends, this is all which a statesman will consult.
But have we nothing to dread from France?—Will the exclusive patriots who have the virtues of France always on their lips, and its successes always near their hearts, tell us which of her qualities we are to rely upon, for our protection? Is it her sense of justice? Is it the impoverished Swiss, who will tell us she possesses this virtue? Will the Portuguese step forth as the defenders of her honesty? Will Mr. Gerry say that he learned to respect her uprightness in his diplomatic intercourse with her? If he will, he will bely his own dispatches. Is it from her unambitious temper that we count upon our safety? Has one year of her political existence since the new regime, passed over without a new usurpation? Does the history of Alexander, or of Rome, or of Charlemagne, or of Charles the Fifth, exhibit one quarter part of the conquests in the same space of time? And is it satiated, this immeasurable, inextinguishable thirst? Sooner might you expect to extinguish, by mechanical means, Vesuvius or Ætna.
At the moment when the arms of his soldiers were weary with slaughter, and he was announcing in a publick speech to his good people, the utter destruction of the Prussian monarchy, of that Prussia which for ten years had been the firm friend of France, the emperor appoints general Junot, the governor of Paris, commander in chief of the army of Portugal, and orders the seizure of all the ships of the unsuspecting Portuguese in all his ports, without any declaration of war. In any other nation we should call this the blackest perfidy. To seize the property and invade the territory of an humble, poor, weak, and defenceless pillaged neighbour, who has paid one million dollars per annum for the friendship of France for more than ten years past, and who could not, because she dare not have given her powerful neighbour the smallest cause of complaint, is one of the most atrocious acts which the history of human ambition and tyranny can exhibit. The same Paris papers which announce the above, also tell us, that their new ally, Russia, has agreed to attack Persia, and that the Duke de
Richelieu has received orders to march against her, unless she will consent to join Russia in taking the British provinces in Bengal. These conquests are to be on the joint account of Buonaparte and Alexander, until the former has taken breath, after which he will probably desire his august brother of Russia to yield him these Oriental States.
Will this ambition be satiated by the conquest of Europe and Asia? Hear it speak for itself:—"All I want are commerce, colonies and ships."—The ships he speaks of are in contradistinction to commerce, and intend a military marine. What does he want such a marine for, but to command the ocean as he commands the land? Whence arises his bitter hatred to England? It is not that England injures France, or even impedes her progression in subduing the continent. But every man not blinded by the influence of France will confess that it is because England resists his power, and restrains it to the land. If it would but consent to be subdued, this hatred would cease. You would then perceive the prophecy of his good people of Paris, in their last address to him verified—"Your majesty will render war impossible among nations."—Give him but the British power in addition to his own, and this prophecy will be fulfilled. As this part of the subject is extremely interesting to us, I shall make it the subject of another number.
FOREIGN EXTRACTS.
COBBETT.
The following passages are extracted from a just and able Critique in the last number of the Edinburgh Review, upon Cobbett's Political Register:
"The first thing that would strike any one who had only known Mr. Cobbett as the author of the Porcupine, and the early volumes of the Political Register, on looking into any one of his latter numbers, would see the terms of high and unmeasured praise with which he speaks of the political principles and proceedings of Sir Francis Burdett. We were perfectly certain, that these same principles formerly had been the object of his most furious reprobation, and had an obscure recollection that the worthy baronet himself had occasionally been subjected to the discipline of his pen. In looking back to the Register for the year 1802, we were surprised, however, to find the excess and scurrility of the abuse which was then poured out on the present idol of the author. Some of the following passages form so extraordinary a contrast with those which Mr. Cobbett's readers have lately been in the habit of perusing, that we cannot resist the temptation of transcribing them:
"In the Register for July, 1802, vol. ii. p. 51, this loyal politician observes—"To read the bills and advertisements which have been published in the county of Middlesex, one would believe that the contest was not between two gentlemen, but between the magistrate and the thieves; and that the great body of those who have espoused the cause of Sir F. Burdett, have done so with a hope, that, if he were successful, there would be an end to all legal punishment: and that crimes of every sort might be committed in perfect security." The same observation is repeated in p. 90, of the same vol. where it is facetiously observed, that 'the road to Brentford is lined with ragged wretches from St. Giles's, bawling out, sir Francis Burdett, and no bastille; and, at the Hastings, there are daily some half dozen convicts, who have served out their time in the house of correction, amusing the rabble with execrations on the head of Mr. Mainwaring, &c. In the same spirit, the worthy baronet is repeatedly branded as the friend of the convicted traitor O'Connor, and the acquitted traitor Horne Tooke, and held up to detestation as 'the demagogue with his crew', or 'his gallows-hating citizens.' It would be endless to quote the passages in which this temper is indicated. The following may serve as a pretty fair specimen of the tone in which they are composed:—"To reason with such a man [Sir Francis Burdett] would be absurd. He must be treated with silent contempt, or be combated with weapons very different from a pen.—While, however, we declare our abhorrence of the principles and conduct of the man who, in alluding to the British government, speaks of "hired magistrates, parliaments and kings;" while we detest and loathe sir Francis Burdett; while we could trample upon him for the false, base, and insolent insinuations respecting our and his sovereign, &c. Pol. Reg. vol. ii. p. 151.
"Those who are in the habit of reading the Political Register, may find an amusing contrast to these effusions in almost any of the numbers which have been published for the last six months. For the benefit of those who do not see that Journal we shall extract a few passages. It is needless to quote anything which he says in his laboured and pertinacious defence of the patriotick baronet on occasion of his rupture with Mr. Whitbread; in the course of which, he complains bitterly of his old favourite John Bowlet, for having used 'the most false and scurrilous expressions relative to sir Francis.' In vol. xi. p. 433, he is represented as having been uniformly hated by every party which had existed in his time, because they were all bent upon fattening on the publick money, and knew that he would oppose them. In p. 871, of the same volume, he says to the electors of Westminster, 'If you succeed in causing sir F. Burdett to be returned to parliament, you will have done more for the country in 14 days, than has been done for it during the last hundred years.' At p. 990, there is this unequivocal confession of faith, 'We, the people of England, feel that sir Francis Burdett is our best friend—we participate in his principles—we rely upon his talents and integrity—we approve of his declarations—we despise the circulators of the a-hundred times refuted calumnies against him, and look forward, with confidence, to the day when those calumnies will be drowned in the unanimous applause of a no-longer-besotted people.' After this it cannot surprise us to find our exulting author congratulating the country upon his being able to open a new volume with an account of 'the chairing of sir Francis, Burdett,' which he is pleased to consider as the memorable sign of an era in politics; and afterwards stating, that 'when the worthy baronet's head became visible above the crowd, the air rang with a shout, in which, had the king been in town, he would have heard the voice of his people—the sound of that voice which he will, ere long, hear from all his subjects, the voice of love and admiration of those who are friends of the country, and of indignation at those who are its enemies,' &c. This, we believe, is enough for our purpose; tho' it is hard to withhold from our rea-

ders that spirited and liberal paragraph, in which Mr. Cobbett, in expressing his indignation at the idea that the name of the ignoble lord Howick should ever be connected with that of his darling patriot, is pleased to say, that if any man had told him that such a connection had been hinted at, "he would almost have been tempted to spit in his face!"
"Now we should like to know in what way Mr. Cobbett, or Mr. Cobbett's admirers, can reconcile these passages? They will scarcely venture to say that Sir Francis has abandoned the principles which he held in 1802. Whatever may be his errors or his dementes, the worthy baronet is entitled, at least, to the praise of consistency: and his late political addresses are at least as obnoxious to zealous loyalists and anti-jacobins, as those which excited Mr. Cobbett's indignation at the first of those periods. But the times, it will be said, have changed; they have come round to Sir Francis, and have carried Mr. Cobbett along with them!—This will do; there is no man in his senses who will say, that in 1802 there was more to be apprehended from jacobinism than in 1807; or that there was less need to clamour for a reform in parliament, and a check to corruption, at the former than at the latter period? It remains, then, that Mr. Cobbett himself has changed. We cannot help it; nor do we think there is any great harm in it: the change is perhaps for the better; for though we can by no means go along with the rapturous encomiums which he now bestows on the object of his former detestation, we really felt quite as much disgusted with the abuse which he then poured upon him.—We never thought that the constitution was in any great danger from the worthy baronet's plan of universal suffrage and annual parliaments; and certainly we are not of opinion that his return to parliament is the most propitious and important event which has happened in England for the last hundred years. Both opinions may appear to us to be somewhat absurd and irrational; but we cannot help thinking it a little extraordinary, that they should both have been zealously maintained by one and the same individual, and that this individual should take it into his head to value himself upon his political consistency. The merits of Mr. Cobbett's new creed, we shall take occasion to appreciate by and by; we think it already pretty apparent, that it bears no great resemblance to his old one; and may perhaps be permitted to hint to his admirers, that it might be as well, if one whose faith is so liable to be unsettled, did not persecute with such intolerance all who ventured to oppose it."
"But his conduct to Sir Francis Burdett, perhaps is influenced by some private attachment, and his judgment of other publick men is more temperate and consistent. We can see no proofs of this; all are treated in the same way—praised extravagantly to-day—abused outrageously to-morrow.—We do not recollect any one (except perhaps Mr. Windham) of his original favourites, upon whom he has not heaped the odium of his ignoble abuse; and scarcely one whom he reprobated at the beginning, who has not been compensated at last by the most preposterous encomiums. Mr. Pitt, at the beginning of his career, was the greatest of the great, the saviour of Europe, the most magnanimous of statesmen; lately, his readers have only heard of him under the appellation of 'that shallow-brained boaster'—that patron of peculation—that poor, hollow, bombastick declaimer, &c.—Of Mr. Fox he said, in 1802, that he never thought him a person of any political importance, or one who could ever have any weight in the councils of the nation, (vol. 2, p. 338.) he is even guilty of the atrocious absurdity of averring, with all the seriousness and animosity which he can muster for the occasion, that he believes the only object of that illustrious person's journey to Paris, in 1801, was to make himself minister of this country by the help of Buonaparte, (p. 343.) He thanks heaven, that of all his manifold sins, that of ever having, either in thought, word, or deed, been an adherent of Charles Fox, is not among the number; and that he only breaks through the silence of disdain, on account of the consequence which he derives from the friendship of the first consul. (p. 714.) He more than insinuates his affection for rebels, regicides, and traitors; resents his 'loathsome calumnies' on the House of Stuart, and his 'miserable attempts to defend the characters of Russel and Sydney;' and concludes with asking, 'Where, Sir, shall I find, in all the cumbrous volumes of harangues which you have uttered during the last ten years of treasons and conspiracies against the throne and the life of your sovereign, one single sentence or phrase expressive of your abhorrence of those diabolical machinations?' (p. 719.) To this deplorable, disloyal, detestable statesman, Mr. Cobbett has himself stated (v. 6, p. 515) that he afterwards went over; he calls him, repeatedly, 'publick spirited and magnanimous,' and declares, that, out of the five great questions to which his life had been devoted, there never had been but one on which they disagreed. In a number published since his death, he speaks of the departed statesman in the following terms:—"He who was in his nature kind and indulgent to a fault; who was wonderfully gifted in the faculty of perceiving and of judging, whose heart and mind was always disposed to the right side; and who only wanted, as major Cartwright observes, the resolution to say nay to bad men." (v. 11, p. 593.) The truth of this character might atone for much hastiness or error; but nothing can expiate the base scurrility with which it stands contrasted—nor was it fit that an encomium on Mr. Fox should be pronounced by lips polluted with libels which only atoned for their malignity by their gross and contemptible absurdity.
"The minor characters are treated in the same manner. Mr. Sheridan is a very eloquent and patriotic person, while he is opposed to Mr. Addington; when he stands against Sir Francis Burdett, he is a peculator, a player, and a tool of corruption. Horne Tooke is branded thro' many volumes, as a republican, jacobin and demagogue. He is even accused pretty distinctly of having been guilty of high treason; and yet we find, in a late number (vol. xi. p. 872) a most gracious and polite invitation to him to come forward for the publick service; 'nor do I believe,' says Mr. Cobbett, that if the gentleman who is represented as having such absolute power over Sir Francis Burdett were once more to stand forward in publick life, he could in a short time hence meet with any of the prejudices which have heretofore existed against him.' Even Mr. Bowles, who is now the constant object of Mr. Cobbett's scorn and derision, was once considered in the light of a respectable coadjutor. In the se-
cond volume we hear of his valuable pamphlets, and of Mr. Cobbett's entire acquiescence in the sentiments they contain. The sentiments of Mr. Bowles, for which we certainly entertain no great respect, were always, we believe, the same which he now professes.
"Now, what is it that we infer from this strange alternation of praise and blame in the pages of Mr. Cobbett? Why that nobody should care much for either; that they are bestowed from passion or party prejudice, and not from any sound principles of judgment; and that it must be the most foolish of all things, to take our impressions of the merit of any individual, from a man whose own opinions have not only varied, but been absolutely reversed, within these four years. The consideration of this versatility in Mr. Cobbett's likings and dislikings, has we will confess, been a considerable encouragement to us in the task of reviewing his lucubrations. When we first felt it to be our duty to point out the pernicious parts of his tenets, we were a little appalled by the prospect of the weekly abuse with which we lay our account with being rewarded; but when we discovered, in the course of our reading, how kindly he repays the victims of his occasional reprobation, we grew quite easy upon that subject; satisfied that if he should abuse us for a month or two to come, he will make us ample amends in the long-run, and end by being the most devoted of our admirers."
Again—"There is only one other subject, we think, upon which Mr. Cobbett used formerly to enlarge with such frequency and zeal as to make it one of the fair characteristics of his peculiar opinions; we mean his ardent love and veneration for the person and family of the sovereign, and for royalty indeed in general. In his earlier volumes, there is much fulsome cant and disgusting raving of this sort; but since he has embraced the creed of Sir Francis Burdett, this fine spirit of devoted loyalty seems to be pretty well evaporated. In his number for 24th March, 1807, he defends the toast of 'Our Sovereign the People,' given at one of the worthy baronet's dinners, and says, he has no other objection to it than that 'it is not of plain unequivocal meaning.' He treats with considerable derision a loyal correspondent, who had said, he trusted every true Englishman would shed the last drop of his blood in support of his king—tells him the king has about two hundred thousand gentlemen in red and blue jackets whose business it is to support him, and that he is able to take care of himself; and that such views of devotion may be reasonable and manly when we see the king giving up any point whatever, however loudly called for, or from whatever quarter. After this he proceeds to justify the party at the said dinner for omitting to drink the king's health—contends that this is merely a voluntary expression of admiration of his conduct—and that, for his own part, since the introduction of so many Hanoverian soldiers, the exemption of the king's property from the income tax, and one or two other suspicious things of the same description, he has not felt quite so much of that admiration, and does not choose voluntarily to come forward with expressions of that sentiment, &c. (vol. xi. p. 436.) Is it too much to say, that the zealous advocate of the Bourbons, and of all their connexions, might have been expected to speak of the sons of his own sovereign in terms of less contempt and acrimony? His observations on the dukes of York and Clarence, though we had no great objection to their substance, are certainly too much in the style of the professed enemies of loyalty.
We have dwelt on this subject too long; but we conceive that the charge of inconsistency is made out completely: and though we do not by any means marvel, as Mr. Cobbett is moved to do on a similar occasion, 'how a man can hold up his head, or even exist, under the proof of such glaring tergiversation,' we do not think ourselves entitled to say, that the proof which we have now detailed should disable his judgment, and detract from his authority, upon all the subjects to which that proof is applicable. Whatever influence or reputation he may have acquired by his earlier writing, should operate against the doctrines which he is now employed in promulgating; and all the effect which his arguments have produced on his admirers, should turn to the prejudice of the maxims to which he now requires their assent.
A man who had never been zealous for his party or his opinions, may desert them without much reproach; but it must always be an awkward evolution for one who had been distinguished for confidence and clamour, and who has no sooner made the transition, than he renews the violence and abuse which he had formerly exerted on the opposite side. By the uncharitable, such a man will always be regarded as a professional bully, without principle or sincerity—whose services may be bought by any one who will pay their price to his avarice or other passions; and the most liberal must consider him as a person without any steadiness or depth of judgement; accustomed to be led away by hasty views and occasional impressions; entitled to no weight or authority in questions of delicacy or importance; and likely to be found in arms against his old associates on every material change in his own condition, or that of the country."
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TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV. 4, 1807.
Orders were received on Monday from the Department of War, to discharge Captain Nestle's company of Artillery, and Captain Reid's company of Infantry; as these were the only companies of militia in actual service, their discharge has a pacific appearance.
Yesterday the Norfolk Races commenced with the four mile heats, for $400.
Table with 3 columns: Horse Name, Owner, Odds. Rows include Mr. Wormly's Horse (Stump the Dealer 2 1 1), Mr. Wilson's Horse (Aeolus 1 2 2), Mr. Wilcox's Horse (Jack Swift 3 3 3), Mr. Ball's Napper (Tandy 4 dis). First heat 7 m. 53 sec. second heat 8 m. 15 sec. third heat 8 m. 13 sec.
This was an excellent race, the two first heats in particular.
This day the Court of Inquiry held on board the Chesapeake, closed their proceedings, and adjourned sine die. The proceedings, with the opinion of the court, will be transmitted immediately to the navy department.
DIED—On Saturday last, after a tedious and severe illness, which she bore with that fortitude which is the invariable characteristic of a true christian, Mrs. CATHERINE PRICE, consort of the Rev. James Price.
Democracy shifting its Ground.—It is somewhat remarkable, after all the clamour which has been raised by the general government and its adherents about submitting to the claims of the British to search our merchant ships for their men, and after we have been made to believe that the government would sooner go to war than continue to submit to such outrage, that we should now be told in the democratick prints that none but "mad caps" would go to war for such a principle. The following is extracted from the American Citizen, a paper high in the confidence of the Administration. (U. S. Gaz.)
"It is not probable that a categorical answer in four days, or a categorical answer at all, has been required by our ministers with regard to the impressions from our merchantmen. Negotiations on this subject, at once delicate and difficult adjustment, have been on the tapis many years. Washington, "father of his country," found it impossible to obtain from the British government on that ground; and Mr. Adams, his successor, after many well-directed efforts, was equally unfortunate. Since the presidency of Mr. Adams, Mr. Jefferson has, with zeal and ability, directed his attention to an abatement or removal of the grievance, but with no greater success. In January, 1804, Mr. Madison concludes an elaborate paper, addressed to Mr. Monroe, with intimations to withdraw from the court of London, unless he could obtain a treaty, otherwise agreeable, expressly relinquishing the right of searching our merchant ships for men. Did he withdraw? No, nor has he to this moment, although nearly four years have since elapsed. The truth is, and it cannot and ought not to be concealed, that great as the grievance, wrong as the practice is, not one man could have been found in the country, except some mad-cap, ready to go to war to redress it, had it not been for the indignation excited by the outrageous conduct of the Leander and the Leopard. If "reparation and atonement" be made in the case of the Chesapeake, some of the best informed and most judicious men of our party seem to be of opinion, that it would be better to leave the other questions open for discussion and negotiation than upon it to involve the country in war."
The following is a complete List of the Tenth Congress.
SENATE.
New-Hampshire—Nahum Parker, Nicholas Gilman. Massachusetts—Timothy Pickering, John Q. Adams. Rhode-Island—Benjamin Howland, one vacancy. Connecticut—James Hillhouse, Chauncy Goodrich. Vermont—S. R. Bradley, Jonathan Robinson. New-York—S. L. Mitchell, John Smith. New-Jersey—John Condit, Aaron Kitchell. Pennsylvania—Samuel Maclay, Andrew Gregg. Delaware—James A. Bayard, Samuel White. Maryland—Philip Reed, Samuel Smith. Virginia—Andrew Moore, William B. Giles. North-Carolina—Jesse Franklin, James Turner. South-Carolina—John Guilliard, Thomas Sumpter. Georgia—John Milledge, George Jones. Kentucky—Buckner Thruston, John Pope. Tennessee—Daniel Smith, Joseph Anderson. Ohio—John Smith, Edward Tiffin.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
New-Hampshire—Peter Carlton, Daniel M. Durell, Francis Gardner, Jedediah H. Smith, Clement Storer. Massachusetts—Ezekiel Bacon, Joseph Barker, John Chandler, Orchard Cook, Jacob Crowninshield, Richard Cutts, Josiah Deane, Wm. Eley, Isaiah L. Green, Daniel Isley, Ed. S. I. Livermore, Josiah Quincy, Ebenezer Seaver, William Stedman, Joseph B. Varnum, Samuel Taggart, Jabez Upham. Rhode Island—Nehemiah Knight, Isaac Wilkinson. Connecticut—Epaphroditus Champion, Saml. W. Dana, John Davenport, Jonathan O. Mosely, Timothy Pitkin, jun. Lewis B. Sturges, Benjamin Tallmadge. Vermont—Martin Chittenden, James Elliot, James Fisk, James Witherall. New York—John Blake, jun. George Clinton, jun. Barent Gardiner, John Harris, William Kirkpatrick, Josiah Masters, Gurdon S. Mumford, Samuel Riker, John Russell, Peter Swart, David Thomas, John Thompson, James J. Van Allen, P. Van Cortland, Killian K. Van Rensselaer, Daniel C. Verplank, Reuben Humphreys. New-Jersey—Ezra Darby, Wm. Helms, John Lambert, Thomas Newbold, James Sloane, Henry Southard. Pennsylvania—David Bard, Robert Brown, Joseph Clay, Wm. Findley, John Heister, Wm. Hoge, Robert Jenkins, James Kelly, Wm. Milner, Daniel Montgomery, John Porter, John Pugh, John Rea, Jacob Richards, Matthias Richards, John Smilie, Samuel Smith, Robert Whitehill. Delaware—Nicholas Vandyke. Maryland—John Campbell, Charles Goldsborough, Philip B. Key, Edward Lloyd, William MacCreery, John Montgomery, Nicholas R. Moore, Roger Nelson, Archibald Van Horne. Virginia—Burwell Bassett, William A. Burwell, John Claiborne, Matthew Clay, John Clopton, John W. Eppes, James M. Garnett, Peterson Goodwyn, Edwin Gray, David Holmes, John G. Jackson, Walter Jones, Joseph Lewis, John Love, John Morrow, Thomas Newton, jun. Wilson C. Nicholas, John Randolph, John Smith, Abraham Trigg, Alexander Wilson. North-Carolina—Evan Alexander, William Alston, jun. Wm. Blackledge, Thomas Blount, John Culpepper, James Holland, Thomas Kenan, Nathaniel Macon, Lemuel Sawyer, Richard Stanford, Marmaduke Williams, Meshack Franklin. South-Carolina—Lemuel J. Alston, William Butler, Joseph Colhoun, Robert Marion, Thomas Moore, John Taylor, D. R. Williams, Richard Wynn. Georgia—William W. Bibb, Howell Cobb, Dennis Smelt, George M. Troup. Kentucky—John Boyle, Joseph Desha, Benjamin Howard, Richard M. Johnson, Matthew Lyon, John Rowan. Tennessee—G. W. Campbell, John Rhea, Jesse Wharton. Ohio—Jeremiah Morrow. Indiana Territory—Benjamin Parke. Mississippi Territory—George Poindexter. Orleans Territory—Daniel Clark. New Members—8 new members in the Senate and 43 in the House of Representatives.
From the New-York Evening Post.
MR. COLEMAN. As I am informed some dispute has taken place between James Cheetham editor of the N. Y. American Citizen, and J. Frank, one of the editors of the N. Y. Publick Advertiser, about a piece written by me, and published in the Publick Advertiser of Saturday the 26th September, and as you are unconnected with the parties and the dispute, I will be obliged to you to give the following a place in your paper.
Cheetham, following the footsteps of the emmissary Cullen, had frequently put out abusive paragraphs against France, a nation with which we have no dispute, and are on friendly terms with, and whose present object is the liberties of the seas. The piece alluded to, written by me, was on these subjects, and contained several expressions of reproof to Cheetham for his improper and abusive paragraphs.
The morning after the piece was published Frank called upon me and told me that Cheetham had sent a message to him demanding he would make an apology for that publication. I immediately said to Frank, Tell Cheetham from me that I am the writer of that piece, and if he has any thing to say, he must say it to me.
After this Cheetham had no business with Frank, and Frank ought not to have taken notice of any further message from Cheetham unless it was to publish it, and my message to Cheetham with it.
It is, however, easy to see that Cheetham's malignity is against the success of the Publick Advertiser. He had by his scurrility written his own paper into disgrace, and he must be exceedingly ignorant of civil life to suppose he can quarrel himself into reputation.
THOMAS PAINE.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Sch'r Richmond, Seaman, 3 days from New-York. Sch'r Elizabeth Margaret, Mallory, 4 days from Philadelphia. Sch'r Feronia, Block, 3 days from New-York. The ship Intrepid, King, of this port, was left at St. Ubes the 7th of September, to sail in 35 days.
Sales at Auction.
By Virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me by Mr. Thomas Lawson, for the purpose of securing the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, together with the legal expenses attending the said Trust, I shall on SATURDAY, the 14th instant, at 12 o'Clock, proceed to sell at the Exchange Coffee-House, to the highest bidder for ready money,
the LOT in the rear of John Nivison's, Esq. on which are two spacious and elegant BRICK-HOUSES, with all the necessary out buildings, at present in the occupation of said Mr. Thomas Lawson, and Mr. Thomas Warren.
November 4. Cary Selden. tds
At Publick Auction, on Friday the 6th November, at Gosport, the Big George's CARGO, of LOGWOOD and MAHOGANY, with a few HIDES—The lots will be made small to suit the purchasers—All sums of 100 dollars or under, Cash; from 100 to 300 dollars, sixty days; from 300 to 500 dollars, 60 and 90 days; and above that sum, 90 and 120 days—Negotiable Notes, with approved endorser.
October 30. Cocke & Sanford. 3
For SALE. 73 punch. choice Antigua RUM, 30 do. Grenada do. 600 bushels CORN, 50,000 drawn White and Red Oak STAVES, 60 barrels Pork. George Wilson. November 4. tf
Landing from the schooner Liberty, from Philadelphia, 9 pipes Country GIN, And a supply of fresh Imperial TEA. For Sale by Joseph Haynes.

Wood and Hastings, No. 76, Main-Street, Have received from London and Liverpool, via Baltimore, 60 packages composing a complete assortment of Fall and Winter GOODS;
Amongst which are Best blue, black, bottle green, and olive broad Cloths; fashionable Caffimeres; coarse Cloths; coarse and fine Coatings; Flannels and Baizes; Kendal Cottons; blue and white Kerseys and Halfthicks; blue and drab Plains; Flannels; Rose and striped Blankets; Carpets; Swans- down; Bennet's Cord and Toilette; Velvets; Durant's; Galimancoes; Ruffles and Bumbazettes; Manchester Cords and Velvets; silver Cords and tabby Velvets; Irish Linens; Sheet- ings; Diapers and bed Ticks; Calicoes; Dimities; Cambric Muffs; Ginghams; fancy Muslins; Hosiery; Fins; Thread, &c. &c.
Also, an assortment of French Lutestrings; silk Velvets; black and white silk Hose; silk Gloves, assorted colours; fancy silk Handkerchiefs; white kid Gloves; leather do.; Crapes; silk Cords and Taffels; Gauze and Cotton Trimmings, &c.
Also, an assortment of 10 bales India Cottons, 2 do. Coarse Linens; 1 chest white Rolls. October 5. tf
J. & W. SOUTHGATE, Have now received the whole of their Fall Assortment from London and Liverpool, amongst which are the following: Best superfine Navy Blue, London
Brown and Bottle Green Cloths, fashionable Caffimeres, Coarse Cloths of every description, Superfine white and scarlet Flannels, Hosiery of every description, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Superfine Hollands for Shirting, Oznaburgs, Tow and Flaxen, Kendal Cottons in small assorted bales, Manchester Goods of every description, Best London Seine Twine, Nails 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, & 20d, Diamond head Spikes, all sizes, Glazed Gun Powder and Shot.
ALSO, 10 packages of German LINENS, Consisting of Ticklenburgs, Oznaburgs, Hessens, Heedens, Flax- en Rolls, Platillas, &c entitled to debenture, all of which will be sold for cash, or on liberal credit for good paper. September 28. 2m
Fall and Winter GOODS. The Subscribers have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, and Planter, from London, an extensive and general assortment of Seasonable and Fancy GOODS,
Amongst which are 20 bales Negro Cottons and Kerseys, 10 do. Rose and Dutch Blankets, 6 do. Plains and Halfthicks, 15 do. Cloths, Coatings, Fearnoughts, &c 6 do. Flannels and Baizes, 2 do. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, 10 do. Twilled Sackings, 5 do. British Oznaburgs, 10 cases Hats, 5 do. Irish Linens and Sheetings, 20 trunks fashionable Goods, 4 casks Seine Twine, 6 tons Shot, 50 kegs F and F Gun Powder, also an assort- ment of Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, &c—All of which they offer for sale by the piece or package, on the lowest terms for approved paper. Richard & John Taylor. September 25. 2m
MACKINDER & WHITE, Have received from London in the ship Planter, and Nabby, from Liverpool, their Fall and Winter GOODS.
The best superfine Black, Navy Blue, and fashionable mix- ed Cloths, Caffimeres, Patent Cords, Swansdown, black silk Florentine, Gentlemen's patent silk and beaver Hats; La- dies' Trafalgar, Calabria, Buenos Ayres, and Cottage beaver Bonnets; Childrens' beaver Caps and Bonnets; Ladies' plain and fancy Kid and Morocco Shoes; red and black Morocco Nelson's comforts; Gentlemen's Hessian and Spanish Boots, and dress Shoes and Pumps; superior rich gold Epauliers; lace and silver Fringe; plain, tambooured, and Leno Muslin for dressers; Calicoes, Chambray, and Ginghams; rose and striped Blankets; Kendal Cottons; strong white Plains; mix- ed Fearnoughts; Flannels; Manchester Cords; blue and drab Plains; Dimities and Mouselines; 4-4 Irish Linens; 5-4 and 6-4 Sheetings; Hosiery; Cutlery in boxes assorted; coarse Hats do.; Nails, Window Glass, &c. The above are offered for sale by wholesale or retail, at the lowest terms for Cash or approved paper. September 23. tf
FALL GOODS. We have received per the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, a handsome assortment of Woollen GOODS, well suited to the approaching season, and are in expectation of a further sup- ply by the first arrival from London. J. & W. Southgate. On hand, a few very fine Toned, Grand, and Patent Piano Fortes. September 16. 2m
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received by the ship Nabby, from Liverpool, an as- sortment of Fall and Winter GOODS, Consisting of Cloths of all qualities, Cassimeres, Bennet's patent Cords, Flannels, Blankets, Kendal Cottons, Yam, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery, Powder and Shot, and a small assortment of Sadlery. They expect by the first arrival from London, a further supply of fashionable fancy GOODS. September 14. 2m
For SALE, Imported in the Galliot Fortune, captain Norton, from T- eneriffe, 100 pipes and 90 hlids. L. P. Tene- riffe WINE, of superior quality. Apply to Phinehas Dana. September 28. tf
Coarse Liverpool SALT, For Sale on board the ship Courtney, capt. Bryant, lying at my wharf. Apply to William Pennock. Who has on hand, Liverpool Blown and Cadiz SALT. September 16. tf
Landing from on board the Georgiana, from Amsterdam, Choice GIN in pipes, Holland Sail Cloth, Ticklenburgs, Glasware in small cases, Old Hock in cases of one dozen, Linseed Oil in casks, Dutch Smoking Pipes in cases, a quantity of empty Jugs— For Sale by Moses Myers. Sept. 30. tf
Liverpool Stoved SALT. For Sale on board the ship Jane, capt. Colley, 350 tons Stoved SALT, on moderate terms, if taken from along side.—Apply to Robert Maitland, & Co. October 9. 1m
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 Capo-Fear, or Proc. Money will be taken in payment—Apply at the Of- fice of the Publick Ledger. Sept. 25. tf
Landing from the ship Planter, and for sale at the subscriber's, at a low advance, A PARCEL OF Woollens, Bed Ticks, Hosiery, and other GOODS. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
For SALE, A few Shares of STOCK in the Vir- ginia Bank. Campbell & Wheeler. May 22. tf
St. Mary's College Lottery of Balti- more. TICKETS for Sale by Rowland & Triplett. October 16. tf
Now landing from the schooner Prudence Mary, from New-York, 17 hlids. first quality SUGARS, 54 barrels prime Pork, city inspection, 70 boxes Moull Candles; 5 hlids. double refined Sugar, 5 pipes Brandy; 25 reams Writing Paper, 2 trunks fine and coarse French Lace, which will be sold at a low rate for Cash. Apply at No 1, Commerce-street to William Hull, Jun. October 16. tf
MAYO MILL FLOUR, in barrels and half barrels, of new wheat and superior qua- lity for family use—For Sale by Moses Myers. September 16. tf
At Private Sale, By S. MARKS, Jun. Corner of Commerce and Water-street, 10 hlids. Antigua, 12 do. N. E. 50 barrels do. RUM, 30 hlids. and 20 barrels Sugar; 10 pipes Country Gin, 8 pipes Cognac Brandy; 150 boxes Moull Candles, 8 boxes Spermaceti Candles; 4 bales striped Blankets, 3 bales Blue Duffels; 1 do. fine Cloths; 2 do. blue Plains, 2 do. Rugs; 1 do. Check Shirts, 54 do. Ticklenburgs and Oznaburgs; 2 do. Heffians, 1 trunk Madras Handkerchiefs. October 24. tf
Landing this day out of the schooner Diana Talbot, Capt. Strong, from Martinique, 113 hogsheads, 3 tiers, and 1 barrel First quality SUGARS, And 25 barrels best Green COFFEE—For sale on liberal terms by Christopher Fry. October 9. tf
For RENT, A commodious small DWELLING, with all suitable out-houses and a good garden, pleasantly si- tuated on Smith's Point. Possession may be had on the first of November. P. Barraud. October 5. tf
Liverpool and Cadiz SALT, loose and in Sacks—Also, 150 crates Queen's Ware, and China of su- perior quality—For Sale by William Pennock. August 26. tf
For RENT, The STORE, No. 86, Main-Street, with or without the house. Thomas Blanchard. September 28. tf
For RENT, The Store, Compting-Room & Cellar, at present occupied by Mess. Wood & Hastings, no. 90, Main-street. Apply to Thomas Willock. August 24. tf
REMOVAL. WOOD & HASTINGS, Have removed to No. 76, Main-street, opposite Market- square, (lately occupied by CATON & VEALE) They have on hand a general assortment of English, India and French Goods. September 11. tf
For SALE, at 60 and 90 Days, 55 hogsheads first quality SUGAR, 20 chests Young Hyson Tea; 5 pun. 3d proof Rum, 4 pipes country Gin. William B. Lamb. October 23. 6t
For RENT, That commodious Dwelling-House, adjoining the Subscriber's, at present occupied by Mr. James Dykes;—also a convenient Dwelling-House near the Bridge, adjoining Mrs. Archer's, at present occupied by Mr. Nichol- son;—also that pleasant retired House on Brewer-street, oc- cupied by Stephen Harris; and some Ware-Houses on my wharf, with or without the wharf. For further particulars apply to James Tucker. October 12. tf
Forty Dollars Reward, Will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver to Warren Ashley, Esq. of Norfolk, or the subscri- ber, two runaway Negro Men, named JEMMY and JEF- FERY, purchased a short time since as part of the Glebe property in Hampton. Jemmy is about 22 years of age, very strong and well built, and about 5 feet 9 inches high.— Jeffery is at least 6 feet high, about 21 years of age, very black and likely. These Negroes absconded from the sub- scriber with a wish to be sold in Norfolk or Hampton, where they have been seen frequently since their having quitted my plantation. All captains and masters of vessels are her- by cautioned against receiving them on board, or employing them in any way. Henry Heffernan. Globe, Middlesex, July 4. tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. BROKE from the jail of Halifax on the night of the 19th August, a Negro Man named ABRAHAM, who was confined as a run-away. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, of a yellow complexion, his nose flat, form straight and rather spare, speech stammering, particularly when alarmed; and has, or had when he left me, a mark of the appearance of a scab on his right cheek bone. He was pur- chased in the year 1804, of Dr. William Somervill, of Cal- vert County, Maryland, for which place I presume he is aiming. Whoever will secure the said Negro in any jail so that I get him, shall receive the above reward. Hinton James, New Hanover County, N. C. Oct. 28. 3
GERMAN LINENS, &c.
16 bales coarse Linen, 450 pieces Paper Hangings, 4 do. Ruffia Sheetings, 80 boxes Window Glass, 3 boxes German Rolls, 100 do. Spanish Pipes, 2 do. Rouans Sheeting, 120 do. Spanish Segars, 1 do. fine Flanders do. from 8 to 20 dollars, per box, 3 do. Platillas, 300 doz. empty Bottles, 1 do. fine Dowlas, 200 wt. nested bottling Wire, 2 do. Table Cloth, 800 do. Glue, 1 do. common Shirt Linen, 11,000 best Coffee bags, 1 do. extra fine do. 4,500 cheap Gunny Bags, 1 do. Bed Tick 2 yards wide, 5 boxes Tumblers, Decan- ters, &c.
Also, 6 elegant Terefril Globes, A large invoice of Lace, 3 pair large Looking Glasses, Jewellery and Dice, in gilt frames, of the first elegance, Elegant Chessmen, Elegant marble Statues, Flagelots and Clarinets, Urn and Vases, Violins, Bows, and Fives keys, Liquor Cakes, Oil Cloth, do. patent lined, Wafer and Waffle Irons, Ladies' Dressing Boxes, Coffee Mills and Toasters, Toilet Looking Glasses, Velvet Ribbons, Shaving Cakes, Fine Thread Stockings, Elegant Writing Desks, Elegant Cutlery, Scarlet Plush for Saddles, An invoice of Watches, Scine and Sewing Twine. Watch Crystals and Beads, For Sale by Niemeyer & Von Kapff. September 11. tf
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Opposite the Market westward, has a very extensive assortment of ENGLISH KID SHOES,
in all the variety of that article, of the latest (legal) impor- tation, with the necessary embellishments. An extensive assortment of Boston SHOES of a great vari- ety of kinds. Also, a good assortment of New-York SHOES, of which kind particularly, he is enabled to sell the best Shoes in town —since no other person here, that he knows of, is largely supplied from that place; the superiority of the workman- ship of New-York is well known to many people, and will be known by all who try it. A considerable assortment of British, New-York, Phila- delphia, and Boston BOOTS—and is in expectation of a large quantity of Shoes and Boots of all descriptions from New-York, which will be sold at the prices of that place, wholesale and retail. He has just received, and an assortment of Mr. Vernon's elegant Baltimore Boos at least equal, it is believed, to any made on this continent. Being anxious to sell off his Boston Shoes and Boots, he will take in retail for Men's finest Shoes 10s. 6d. and in the same proportion for others—Swanrow Boots at 6 dollars—He will also reduce the price of English Kid Shoes with heels, to 10s. 6d.; without heels to 9s. He has for Sale, a considerable quantity of India COTTONS, very low for Cash. May 27. 2awtf
Cash will be given for a few tons of Old Copper, Brass, and Pewter, for the use of my Foundry. Leven Dorsey. Who offers for Sale, 50 Casks CUT-NAILS, assorted, at his Nail-Manufactory, on Town Point. July 27. tf
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. 9d. 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. May 25. tf
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar. The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Warehouse 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
Richard Jeffrey & Co. No. 66, Main-street, corner of Bank-Street, have just re- ceived 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 cannisters, Violet, Benzoin, Windsor and Shaving Soap, Evans's best Crown Lancents, Tooth Brushes of superior kind, Refined Liquorice, &c. They have on hand, and are in daily expectation of receiv- ing 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
NOTICE. The subscriber intends to leave the United States in the course of a few weeks. He requests all persons having demands against him to present their ac- counts for settlement, and those indebted to make immedia- te payment, as no further indulgence can be given. William Gray. October 28. tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Nansemond, within one mile of Scott's Landing, a negro man named MO- SES, who since he has run off has changed his name to TOM SCOTT, having bought a free negro's pass registered in the county of Isle of Wight county, by the name of Tom Scott; he is about 26 years of age, black complexion, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, rather stout and well made—he has a plea- sing countenance when spoken to, and lips in his common talk, but much more so when angry or talks fast; he was brought up on a farm, but as he has been run-away for these four years, he has been employed on board of different vessels, and now has the appearance of a sailor. I understand he was at Norfolk on the 30th last month as a sailor in one of the Baltimore Packets; he has a scar on his right wrist, occa- sioned by a burn, and a small knot between the elbow and shoulder of the right arm, occasioned by a whip. As he purchased the free negro's pass as above mention- ed, it will appear on examining the pass and the fellow, that there are no marks as mentioned on this fellow in the pass un- less they are interlined.—I forewarn all masters of vessels from carrying the said negro man out of the state, and all persons from harbouring him. I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver him to me, or secure him in Norfolk County Jail. Ann Carstarphen. Nansemond County, October 5. 8tc
Landing from the schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Driver, from Antigua, 96 punch. choice Antigua RUM, sixteen of which are five years old and very fine. In Store, Antigua and Tobago Rum, French Brandy, loaf and brown Sugar, barrelled Pork, Havana Se- gars, manufactured Tobacco, and 300 barrels superfine New Flour. Harrison Almand. October 5. tf
Just landing from the schooner Packet, capt. Luce, from Philadelphia, 25 pipes high fourth proof Cogniac BRANDY. And from the Richmond Packet, captain Le Fort, from New-York, 5 bales soft shelled ALMONDS, 30 bags Bottle Corks; 7 pipes Bordeaux Brandy. In Store, 50 barrels prime Pork; 40 do. Mess; 72 do. Beef, 20 do. Mess Beef; 30 hlids. first quality Sugars, 6 pipes Country Gin. Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Souchong, and Hyson Skin Teas; 500 Northern Cheeses, 25 pieces Plains—For Sale by William Hull, Jun. October 23. 6t
Thomas H. Parker, Offers for Sale, His Great-Bridge MILL, newly fitted up to run two pair of stones.—The advantages of this mill are very great, only ten miles from Norfolk, and si- tuated on a never failing stream; although she works at pre- sent only two pair of stones, yet the stream affords an abun- dant supply for ten pair—Also, a MILL (known by the name of Bell's Mills) about two miles farther, now in com- plete order, running one pair of stones and two faws—This Mill is supplied with water from very extensive swamps, and in wet season very plentifully; at this place there is a store, the situation of which, for a lumber store, is equal if not su- perior to any in that part of the country—This Mill can be supplied with excellent timber from a tract of land only one mile distant from it, which the subscriber also offers for sale. This tract contains between 5 and 600 acres, almost entirely covered with timber; the soil, the subscriber confidently be- lieves, is not inferior to any in the lower part of Virginia.— Any person purchasing this Plantation would have the benefit of a reed swamp within three miles of it, in which any num- ber of cattle may be kept fat during the whole winter. October 5. tf
400 barrels Tar, 20,000 pipe Staves, 30,000 White Oak Hogshead 50,000 Red do. do. 100 Barrels Flour.—For Sale by L. Mansfield. Portsmouth, May 8. tf
To RENT, That commodious TAVERN oppo- site the Borough Court-House, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Holliday, and possession given the 15th of next month. Also for Lease, That vacant LOT on Commerce and Little Water-Streets. For terms apply to James Tucker. July 22. 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 SALE, 50,000 white oak hogshead drawr Staves 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales 2,000 Cedar and Chinquepin Posts 50,000 building Shingles. Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2. tf
For SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, lying on Fleet's Creek, Lancaster county, and on the bord- ers of the Chesapeake Bay, mouth of the Rappahannock, containing about 200 acres of rich well timbered land; 50 of which is in cultivation—attached to it is an island of 31 1-2 acres, with a comfortable settlement now tenanted out; the improvements on the manor is a Dwelling-House, Kit- chen, Barn, Dairy, &c. The distance from Norfolk is but an easy day's sail; this Plantation possesses the best range for cattle in the county, with an excellent flad and herding fish- ery, good oysters, two good orchards one peach and the other apple. Any person inclined to purchase, will apply to Wil- iam Danson, or to the subscriber in Norfolk, who will at any time take a run to this valuable place to view the premi- ses. It will be further observed, that the above place will be sold a great bargain. H. Prescott. I do likewise offer for Sale, my right and title to a valuable part of Willoughby Point ESTATE, containing 217 acres, and a probability of 400 acres, low for cash, or any article of produce which will command a trade, as I am determined to get clear of it as quick as pos- sible; the land lays dry, is rich, well timbered, and is with- in 300 yards of the Chesapeake shore—I have likewise constantly on hand, a quantity of Manufactured TOBACCO, of an excellent quality. September 18. 1awtf
For SALE, A few hundred pounds of English PRINTING INK, of the first quality.—Also, A few Reams first quality English Foolscap PAPER. Apply at the Ledger Office Sept. 17.
NOTES OF HAND, according to the new form established by the Directors of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, for sale at this office. ALSO, NOTES for the Virginia Bank; Checks; Bills of Lading, and of Exchange, printed on pa- per of superior quality; and Shipping Articles on large pa- per, and approved form. LEDGER OFFICE.
NORFOLK: PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Six Dollars yearly, in advance.