Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-11-17 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER. SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 17, 1806.
[NO. 53.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM...
FOR LIVERPOOL, The good Ship DUMFRIES, Richard Beard, master, expected to fail by the first December...
FOR SALE OR CHARTER, The good Ship Charles Carter, burthen 365 tons, lately sheathed...
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Phil'a built Ship William Penn, coppered, burthen 360 tons...
FOR LONDON, The good Ship MONTICELLO, John Drysdale, master, having a considerable part of her cargo...
The Ship SHEFFIELD, for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton...
FOR MADEIRA, The Brig CATHARINE, Thomas Callahan, master, having half her cargo...
SALT. A Cargo of best Liverpool Stoved SALT, arrived in the Dunrobin Castle...
The DUNROBIN CASTLE, burthen 288 tons, 12 guns and men in proportion...
FOR PHILADELPHIA, The fine new Schooner ADONIS, Frederick Hall, master...
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master...
For CHARTER, The fine new Ship Moses Brown, burthen 336 tons...
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple...
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY, Capt. John Wilson...
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED, Captain Patch, 2 years old...
For SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogsheads Tobacco...
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary, Part of her cargo...
George Murray, & Co. We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA...
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master...
C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT.
181 punch. high proof Jam Rum; 6 do. Antigua do. 2 hds. retailing Molasses...
C. & F. Whittle. A Freight of TOBACCO is wanted for the remarkable fine American Ship AMELIA ANTONIETTE.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, the fair sailing new Schooner THREE FRIENDS, captain Sears...
Who have for Sale on board said vessel, 15 tons flat and square bar Iron...
20 pipes Cogniac BRANDY, Just received from New-York, per the Schooner Amicus.
W. F. & A. S. PELL, NEW-YORK. Dry Good, Hardware, & Commission Merchants.
FOR SALE, 38 pipes, 10 hds. 10 quarter casks four years old London particular Madeira WINE.
£ 1000 sterling worth of Dry Goods, imported this fall, are suitable to the season...
THE Pew-Holders of Christ Church, are requested to meet agreeably to their Institution...
GIVEN for drawn Red and White Oak Hogs-head STAVES—Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
FOR SALE, London Porter, Linsed Oil in jugs, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Pork, &c.
Taken up Adrift, IN the gale of the 18th last month, a large Wood LIGHTER...
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marseilles, 600 hds. 100 cases Claret...
Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cogniac Brandy; 120 hds. good Sugars...
Sherry Wine & Salt. 100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 bushels SALT.
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street...
J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Martinique CORDIALS.
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular Madeira WINE, A Cargo of Isle of May SALT...
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix...
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MCPHERSON, deceased...
FOR RENT, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar, No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen.
FOR RENT, The three large and commodious Ware Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf...
FOR RENT or Lease, The WHARF in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased...
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES...
The friends of Thomas Norman, John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russell, and John Hubbard...
LANDING on Marsden's-whf. from Alexandria, 154 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do.
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS FARHAM...
FOR SALE, NOW a-float in the harbor, 10,000 drawn pipe STAVES. Richard Blow.
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me...
The Subscribers has on hand, 200 barrels Pilot Bread; 200 do. Navy do. 300 quarter barrels Crackers...
FOR SALE, 400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper.
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinehas Dana.
COCKE & SANFORD. Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool...
Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating...
NOTICE. ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUSHWOOD, deceased...
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock.
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated...
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers...
Office of Discount and Deposit, U. S. Bank, Norfolk, Sept. 22, 1806. WANTED TO PURCHASE.
A few Thousand Pounds sterl. in approved endorsed Bills on, or payable in London at sixty days sight.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward...
WHO HAS FOR SALE, That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED ACRES, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck...
Grenada RUM. THIS DAY landing on Commerce-Street, from the Ship Moses, captain Leaman...
15 Pipes Hollands GIN; and a parcel of excellent Green COFFEE. Nov. 5.
RICHARD JEFFERY, & Co. Have just received from London by the last arrival, a very full assortment of
DRUGS & MEDICINES, Of the best quality, which are offered for Sale on moderate terms at No. 66, Main-Street.
In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE...
TO RENT, For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and Valuable PLANTATION, Curle's Pasture...

TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING NOV. 17, 1806.
The arrivals of Gray's , Deagle's , and Walker's packets, (the latter in 22 hours) from Baltimore, have brought us papers of that city to Saturday, and from our attentive correspondent, we received New-York papers of Thursday, and Philadelphia of Friday. Their contents are interesting, and from which copious extracts are made.
We view, as of the first importance, the retreat of the Spanish forces from our territory, which was no doubt hastened by the spirited conduct of the commander of our troops, and the patriotism of the citizens, but we regard this sudden retrograde as being occasioned more by advices from Europe. Buonaparte seeing the storm that was brewing near him, has taken care to order his designs upon Louisiana to be delayed, not relinquished; for we are firmly persuaded, that if he should find an opportunity (which we hope for the peace and happiness of the rest of the world, as well as our own, he never will) that he will renew his designs upon us. The coalition in Europe, which many of our politicians wish to see fall beneath the power of Buonaparte, has saved us from war, as the renewal of hostilities has done in more instances than one before. It is to be hoped that our government will seize the present moment to ascertain our boundaries, and thus far extinguish one of the causes of dispute, and not wholly to rely on the sincerity of Buonaparte's promises; he has given too many proofs that nothing can be regarded by him, which interferes with his aggrandizement.
The papers are contradictory as to the designs of Col. Burr; we see nothing more on this subject than what has been already published, which can induce us to believe that he has any hostile designs upon the peace of his country.
Our European advices are to the 25th of September from Paris, the 29th from Hamburg, and to the 30th from Copenhagen. The accounts verbally from the latter place, state that hostilities had actually commenced between France and Prussia; but this we presume is rather premature.
It is very evident that Buonaparte is more unwilling to embark in war, upon the present, than he has been on any former occasion. His reluctance may be ascribed to any cause but those of humanity and moderation: His finances must be in a state of derangement beyond any former period; the wretched countries dependent on him, must be exhausted. War again must interfere with those plans of family aggrandizement, which he is daily forming. Jerome it will be seen is received into favour, is already, or was to be shortly married to the Princess of Wurtemberg. We do not perceive what kingdom this Prince is to be rewarded with; Switzerland and Spain are not yet disposed of. Buonaparte does not expect to find in Prussia an exhausted treasury, and troops accustomed to defeat. At all events he has much to fear from war, and but little to expect from it.
In our paper will be found the famous treaty made by D'Oubril , and for which he has so justly been disgraced. The French affect to consider the conduct of Prussia, as faithless in the extreme, upon this occasion. Nations would be placed in a perilous situation indeed, if the folly or treachery of an ambassador had no controul, the necessity of a ratification, proves that no nation is to be bound by the act of a minister, or to consider his conduct but as preliminary, or dependent for confirmation upon the will of his government.
The conduct of Russia, affords conclusive evidence that she will not treat but in conjunction with her allies, and if Sweden and Prussia enter into the same views, the world may hope for a peace that will secure the independence of nations.
Letters received at New York, state that Buonaparte had set out from Paris to join the army.
NORFOLK RACES.
FIRST DAY.
Tuesday, November 11, a Sweepstake for three years old Colts—5 subscribers.
Mr. Brown's b f Nancy Whirligig, by Cor-morant, 1 1 Mr. Cocke's b c Will-have-it, by Whip, 2 2
SECOND DAY.
Four Mile Heats for $500.
Mr. Wilson's b h Aeolus , by Bedford, 6 years old, 4 1 1 Mr. Wilke's c s s Wonder , by Druid , 6 years, 1 2 3 Mr. Wynn's c s g Bumper , by Belair , aged, 5 3 2 Mr. Moseby's b s Monticello , by Diomed , 5 years, 3 4 dr Mr. Brown's s s Topgallant , by Druid , 5 years, 2 5 dr At starting, Wonder the favourite, after the second heat Aeolus against the field.
THIRD DAY.
A Sweepstake, Mile Heats, 25 dollars entrance, for 3 years old Colts.
Mr. Cocke's Fair Play, by Play or Pay , Mr. Godwin's b f Miss Knowsley, by Knowsley, 1 1 Mr. Smith's Grey Fox, by Wild Medley, dis.
FOURTH DAY.
Mile Heats for the Ladies Purse of $100, best 3 in 5. Mr. Rutlin's Snow Bird, 4 2 2 1 1 1 Mr. Moseby's Dragon, 1 1 3 bolt. Mr. Brown's Whirligig, 2 3 1 bolt. Mr. Cocke's Miser 3 4 bolt.
FIFTH DAY.
A Purse of $200—Two Mile Heats. Mr. Wilson's s g Whiskey, by Bedford, 6 years old, 3 2 1 1 Mr. Godwin's b s Doctor, by Play or Pay , 4 years, 4 1 2 felt Mr. Cocke's s g Miser, by Belair , 4 years, 1 3 dist. Mr. Seaman's s s Rainbow, by Druid , 6 years, 5 4 dist. Mr. Brown's c s Speculator, by North Carolina Collector, 5 years, 2 dist.
Yesterday afternoon, the sloop Sally , Scott , belonging to Petersburg, lying at Wheeler's wharf, took fire from one that had been left in the Cabin, when the people belonging to her went on shore.—It was discovered early, and by the activity of some of the Captains of ships, and others, she was got from among the shipping, when by the wind, with some sail made upon her, she went upon the flats between this and Portsmouth. From the great exertions of the inhabitants of Portsmouth and this place, the masters of the vessel and others, the Cargo of 500 bks. of Flour, except 50 is saved; the sloop is much injured.
It is impossible to calculate on the extent of damage which would have been sustained if this circumstance had occurred in the night, scarcely a ship in the harbour would have escaped, and as the wind was, the greater part of the Town must have been burned down. We think the attention of our police would be well directed to the craft, that come into the Docks, and are at the Wharves; the fires on board them expose the Town to more danger than is generally supposed.
Disinterested Democracy —The following from the New-England Republican is republished by way of a remembrancer.
In 1799, a law was passed, augmenting the salaries on account of the additional labour required to be performed in the several offices. This law was to continue in force for three years and no longer. It expired in 1802, and the salaries were then reduced to their former rates, as they exhibited in the left hand column below. But in March, 1802, when, it will be recollected, the government was in the hands of our good friends, the democrats, a law was passed, by which the salaries were again raised to the war price, though the cause for which they were first augmented had then ceased to exist. By this law the salaries were raised to the rates as exhibited in the column at the right hand.
  Sec'y of the Treasury, $3,500 $5,000   Sec'y of State, 3,500 5,000   Sec'y of War, 3,000 4,500   Sec'y of Navy, 3,000 4,500   Compt'r of Treasury, 2,250 3,500   Auditor, 1,500 3,000   Treasurer, 2,400 3,000   Register, 2,400 2,400   Attorney-General, 2,400 3,000   Post-Master-General, 2,400 3,000 
Thus it appears, that instead of reducing those salaries they have added to them from four hundred to fifteen hundred dollars each. Why were these same salaries too high for the Federalists and too low for our Democrats; who are known to be such dear friends of the people, and who are obstinately opposed to taking the people's money.
From the Alexandria Advertiser of Nov. 7.
Mr. SNOWDEN, Sir—In your paper of Wednesday, I discover an extract from the 15th article of the British treaty, which is correct; but the note made on the extract is not entirely so: which states the treaty does not expire till the 19th Nov. 1806.
The treaty was signed by Grenville and Jay the 19th of November, 1794. But by looking at the 29th article it will be seen, the twelve years are to be computed from the day the ratifications were exchanged. The following is extracted from the 28th article of the British treaty:
"It is agreed, that the first ten articles of this treaty shall be permanent, and that the subsequent articles, except the twelfth, shall be limited in their duration to twelve years, to be computed from the day on which the ratifications of this treaty shall be exchanged."
[The treaty was approved by the senate on the 24th day of June 1795—ratified by president Washington on the 14th day of August following—and the ratifications exchanged at London on the 28th day of October, 1795. We publish this memorandum to gratify the curiosity of the politician, not doubting that the power which can declare war, can also dissolve a treaty, as has been the case in the non-importing act—with what propriety the thing has been done, is a very different question.]—Gaz. Editors.
Under the Chilton the head in yesterday's Gazette, it was stated that the commissioners appointed by the general government, were progressing in an examination of the best route for a great road between the Atlantic and Western waters. The article was too important an one not to have arrested the attention of our readers. On the facility of communication between the Ohio and the waters of the Chesapeake, depend in a supreme degree, the union of our country, and the existence of our present happy form of government.
A superficial historical and geographical view will teach us, that the natural impediments of impassible rivers and insurmountable mountains, have more than all the moral and political distinctions incident to governments, formed mankind into distinct tribes and nations; and that had it pleased the all-wise architect of the globe, to have formed it without those obstacles to intercourse, there would, in all probability, at this date of the world, have been no greater number of nations than of continents.
Whether this hypothesis be correct or not in the full extent, is of no great moment just now. It is sufficient to know that in proportion as these dividing obstacles have been removed, distant parts of the same country have become more united and homogeneous; and that separate, and even hostile nations, have, by the happy influence of good roads and bridges, been converted from enemies into neighbours, and from neighbours to citizens, friends and brethren, under one common government.
The short period which has elapsed since the fron-
tiers of our nation were removed from the eastern foot of the Alleghany mountains to the Mississippi, has not yet permitted us to see so clearly the consequences which will inevitably result. But a little time, with the rapidity with which the western country is populating will shew us, that unless these mountains be instantly removed, the country will be divided, and the republican system destroyed, in its first essay under the happy form of a federal government.
If our union and federal system are to depend, it may be said, only on the removal of the Alleghany mountains, the fate of both are sealed by the irrevocable fiat of nature. The figure is a bold one; but it is nevertheless a practicable one, as to all the purposes of policy and union, by the simple magic of good roads and sound bridges. The government evidently think so too; and it is only to be lamented that they had not thought so long before. It is hoped however, that their want of an earlier attention to this important subject, will be compensated by greater exertions at the ensuing session of congress—and that, without waiting for the proceeds of sales of lands in the state of Ohio, they will advance literally from the federal treasury towards the completion of an object so all important to the very existence of the federal government.
The patriotism of the city of Baltimore, has often been tried and never found wanting. Her friendship to the federal government, was put to the test during the insurrection of 1794, and proved to be steadfast and sincere. Another opportunity is now offered, wherein liberality and sound policy may walk hand in hand with her patriotism. The great national highway, which is to become the golden chain which shall bind the Western and Atlantic states in the happy bonds of an eternal union will pass through her streets, if the noble undertaking of a turnpike, so much of which has been already accomplished, shall be completed according to the original design. Prevention is better than cure; and if she hesitated not to expose the lives of hundreds of her citizens, without fee or reward, to bring back the deluded sons of the mountains to their duty; how much more wise will it be, especially when the recompence will be great and certain, to advance a few thousand of dollars from her superfluous wealth, to prevent the recurrence of a measure which would involve her in inevitable ruin—for she is a greater creditor to the Western country than any other city in the union. Fed. Gaz.
We have the satisfaction of informing our readers that in consequence of instructions from the court of Madrid, Col. Howard, ad interim as governor of Pensacola, in the absence of governor Folk, has ordered the Spanish officers on the Mobile to permit American vessels to navigate that stream, without being charged with other duties than such as are chargeable on Spanish vessels navigating the Mississippi. Nat. Intel.
Our valuable correspondent at Annapolis has forwarded us several interesting official statements, signed by Robert Denny, auditor-general, and presented by him to the legislature of this state: They furnish a highly flattering view of the publick funds. One is an estimate of the state debt, made up to the 1st instant, by which there appears to be a balance of seventy-two thousand two hundred and sixty-six pounds sixteen shillings and six pence three farthings current money, and also one million two hundred and thirty-two thousand five hundred and ninety-five dollars and forty-one cents in stock of the United States, to the credit of the state of Maryland, exclusive of the stock in the Potomack Navigation, and the Banks of this state.
The following credits given to the state are not included in the above—    Stock in the Potomack navigation L.45,166 13 4   Ditto in the bank of Baltimore, 839,825   Ditto in the Union Bank, 15,900   Ditto in the Farmers' Bank, 15,000   Balances due from the supervisors of the publick roads, 1,757 14 4   Ditto from the poor-house, Baltimore county, 2,400   Ditto due from John M c Henry & Co. finals, 1,297 2 11   Do. due from W. A. Washington of Va. overpaid his acc. against the Principio company, April 10, 1798 1,069 11 8   Balt. American.
A Lexington paper of October 16, says, "A correspondent is authorised to contradict the report, that Col. Burr is concerned in the building of either gun boats or a schooner at Marietta; as such report is entirely void of any foundation in fact."
A letter from our correspondent at Trinidad of the 16th ult. says, "American provisions of every class, extremely scarce—flour 24 dolls. and only 4 days provisions remaining with the bakers, and not a barrel for sale. Fish 8 dollars, Rice 10, beef and pork none. Lumber of every description scarce and dear." N. Y. pap.
Extract from the Western World.
"The people of Kentucky have seen published from the Ohio Gazette, which has its origin and stand at Marietta, and which is supposed to be under the influence of colonel Burr, a paper in which the idea of disunion by the Alleghany mountains is openly avowed, and publickly advocated." This is but the idea of the Spanish Associates , upon a more extensive scale, and with a more imposing aspect. The man who is held up in the front, at the head of this new plan of dismembering the union of the states, is now among us. While his secret and mysterious movement indicate the management, and combination of some plan of operations, which will not bear the publick view, and examination.—It is announced as a fact, and doubtless is true, that a number of gun boats and a schooner of a singular construction, are preparing for this man, on the Ohio river. These can but be considered as preparations for some military expedition. But whether it is intended for the Spanish mines of San-tafe, for the city of New-Orleans, or the Spanish territory, on the Gulf of Mexico, or elsewhere, is all uncertainty and conjecture. Yet that a blow is to be struck some where, I have no doubt.
We are taught to believe that this man's fortunes are such as to tempt him to desperate enterprises—his genius capable of planning those which are bold, and extensive. It is believed he holds no publick commission, nor any authority under the United
* Published in our last.
States. It seems incredible that the president of the government, should know and connive at an armament or equipment of hostile vessels, within the United States, under the direction of an American citizen, or any other without publick authority; and therefore we must suppose the president uninformed of the fact. We must hope that so soon as he is informed, effectual means will be resorted to, for the suppression of these measures, now conspiring to commit the peace and dignity of the United States, with a neighbouring nation; or what is even equally probable to effect a disunion of the States , and a dismemberment of the American republick.
We would hope that these will be prevented by the vigilance of the government, and the good sense of the people roused to indignation against those who dare to plot their disunion . We would hope that upon the meeting of congress, a law will be passed with suitable provisions, to meet all machinations against the union; and to punish with adequate severity all attempts at private armament within its limit. For it is the government which must fix the sentiments of the people; without effectual measures on the part of the government, what are the peaceable and well disposed citizens to think? Where are they to fly for protection, against the secret plots and wicked projects of the bold conspirator, or the unprincipled demagogue?
But these reflections open a scene which must awaken the feelings, and excite the interest, of every friend to his country, who duly appreciates the importance of union.
We have already seen an attempt made to expose a set of men among us, who some years since, were engaged in a scheme of disunion; I mean the Spanish Associates ;—And we have seen the desperate efforts which have been made to suppress the enquiry—to destroy the reputation and credit of those who were making, and those who were supposed to be making the necessary development. We have seen certain newspapers, devoted to the service of the conspirators, and writers prostituted to misrepresent the truth; and to impose falsehood on the publick mind. By these means under the official influence of some of the implicated characters, the publick opinion is divided—and the attention of the people diverted from the real object of enquiry, to other matters of little importance to the question. Thus truth and falsehood come to be confounded—the distinctions which would characterise virtue and vice, are lost and the traitor to his country, holds the place of the honest citizen. In this way are the publick mind to be corrupted—in this way are the people to be prepared for conspiracy, insurrection and disunion. When it shall be clearly manifested that the publick mind will bear the traitor in high office, that it will frown on those who shall dare to oppose him, and when the sympathies of the people can be insisted on the side of the guilty, then shall we be ripe for revolution—then shall we see spring up among us, such men as the Roman Marius , Scylla , Catiline and Cesar . For it will then be evident that the publick virtue, necessary to sustain a republican government exists no more. And nothing but foreign war could keep the parts of the union together; nor would the dissolved parts long retain, if they should assume the republican form. Such is the lesson taught us by the history of other nations.
The people if divided on the subject of union, will be made to conquer themselves by playing the one part against the other. To divide the people will therefore be a primary object with the conspirators, past and present. Since "divide and conquer," is a maxim as old as ambition itself.—This is the doctrine which the enemies of the American union, perfectly understand—it is a principle of which they never lose sight. Divide the people of any country and a small military force settles the question of government.—Thus has France conquered, as well the republicks as the monarchies of Europe. And thus may any people be conquered who permit their loyalty and love of country to be corrupted. Thus may the American union be dissolved when once the people shall cherish and support those who are publickly convicted of holding principles, and advocating measures of disunion.
The Spanish association was but the germe of the present conspiracy, against the union, as Marius , Scylla , and Catiline produced in Cesar the conqueror of his country.
In 1783 the Kentucky Spanish Association was reduced to a plan which had its definite objects; its views were unfolded by the associates, and happily defeated at that time, by a manifestation of the publick will. But the people were never awakened to a full sense of their danger, and having escaped the mischief, they quietly set themselves down, and seem to have retained no suspicion, but with little or no effect, yielded themselves up to the rule of those who would have betrayed them. While the conspirators possessing much of the wealth of the country, a great share of personal influence, but above all most of the official power of the old district of Kentucky, by combining, by keeping each others secret—by concealing each others crimes—and by mutually supporting each others claims to office, and emolument, have contrived to occupy most of the important publick offices, under the charge of government. Nor has there been any man who cared to oppose them, without feeling the effect of their power, and their malice, either in his property, his reputation, or his just claims to publick promotion. I do not mean to be particular, but I would awaken the publick recollection, to which I fear not to appeal upon these observations. To which I will add another;—These Spanish Associates , have been uniformly disaffected to the government of the union, and under various pretexts have contrived to disaffect a great portion of the people, and some times, at some places, almost to the extreme of insurrection. Under the present administration of the general government, they have been quiet in their places, and no doubt gratified at seeing the government losing its energy and respectability:—its sinews relax—its nerves intoned—its whole system debilitated—its visage marked with old age—and its gait tending rapidly to dissolution, the point at which they aimed; and from which it can only be recovered by a sense of the disease, on the part of the people, with whom it rests to apply the proper remedy.
A foreign war however to be deprecated, which should press particularly upon the western parts of the union, is perhaps an exception to the universality of the preceding observations and would have a tendency to excite sympathy and cement the union.
This state of things so affecting and alarming to the real friend of his country has given rise to a new

conspiracy, for effecting disunion. The outline of which we see traced in the publication from Ohio. The means to produce the end will be various, yet reducible to two primary agents, persuasion and force. With these the people are to be assailed, and unless they are prepared for resistance—unless the weapons of the conspirators can be turned with effect against themselves, their purposes will be accomplished."
BALTIMORE, Nov. 12.
ROBERT WRIGHT, Esq., was on Monday elected governor of this state by joint ballot of both houses. The election of the governor's council was to have taken place yesterday. We have not heard the result.
Mr. Erskine, the new British minister, and lady, arrived in this city last evening, and left it this morning for Philadelphia.
November 13.
The committee appointed by the legislature of the state of New-Jersey on the resolution of the legislature of Kentucky, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States respecting the power of the Judiciary, has reported against the same and the house concurred in the report.
The assembly of Vermont have agreed to the amendment. Yeas 148—nays 34.
* Of Senatorial memory, author of the bloody bill, brought on during the last Session of Congress, and unanimously rejected.
CHILICOTHE, Oct. 30.
Extract of a letter from one of the commissioners appointed to fix the most eligible route for a road from Cumberland, in the state of Maryland, to the Ohio river, to the Editor, dated
Wheeling, (Va.) Oct. 25.
"The commissioners are progressing in their view of the country between the Potomack and Ohio, and will in all probability, be able to determine the points on each of the rivers, and the intermediate points, against the first of December, and then begin to locate.—I think it doubtful whether they will be able to complete the location this fall or winter; however that will depend on the weather, and if they have their health."
"There are many conjectures here respecting Mr. Burr's late visit through this and that country. Both provisions and boats are wanting here, by the people supposed to be in that party; but nothing has transpired to discover their intention."
SALEM, Nov. 4.
THE ELECTION.
Yesterday the election of members for the Tenth Congress was made in this state. Samuel Putnam, Esq. was the federal, and the hon. Jacob Crowninshield the democratiack candidate for Essex South District; and the votes, as far as we have accounts, were as follows:
Table with 3 columns: Putnam, Crown, Scatt. Rows: Salem (507, 578, 5), Lynn (131, 458), Beverly (176, 107), Danvers (160, 81), Marblehead (24, 281).
Mr. Crowninshield's majority in this town, at his last election, was 148; now 66. Notwithstanding this decline in his popularity here, we doubt not he is re-elected.
The hon. JOSIAH QUINCY, for Suffolk district, had a majority of 767 in Boston, and is chosen.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 10.
Captain Perry, of the ship Thames, left Amsterdam on the 20th Sept. and has politely furnished the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a file of Dutch papers to the 13th. Under the late date from Amsterdam, the only interesting article is one which informs us of a convention having been entered into between the houses of Saxony and Brandenburg; that on the frontiers of Saxony the French have a formidable force of not less than 30,000 men; and that the Prince of Hesse Cassel remained in a state of inactivity as to military preparations.
Our verbal accounts from Amsterdam state a report, that Russia and Prussia had formed a coalition, and declared war against France; that Sweden had offered to assist the two former powers to the utmost extent of her resources: that a Dutch camp, to consist of 16,000 men, was forming at Utrecht; and that a fleet of 7 sail of the line, under admiral De Winter, was at anchor in the Nieu Diep.
On the 21st September, off Dover, captain Perry was boarded by the British gun brig Tygress, and informed by her commander, that Lord Lauderdale had returned to England without concluding a peace.
Markets in Amsterdam for West-India produce were on the rise, in consequence of the prospect of the renewal of hostilities on the continent.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 11.
Extract of a letter from gen. Wilkinson, dated "Rapids of Red river, Sept. 19, 1806."
"My orders, and the conduct of the Mexicans are so much at variance, and the Spanish commander at the head of 15 or 1800 men, has treated the strong remonstrances of governor Claiborne and col. Cushing with such slight, after having traversed the territory east of the Sabine, where he has taken his nearest post, and menaced our establishment at Natchitoches, that I foresee an inevitable appeal to arms in the course of 12 days, if the Spaniards should not recede, or I receive counter orders; and as governor Herara is an officer who has risen by his sword, and is reputed a man of great pride and spirit, I think it probable he will adhere to his solemn promise to maintain and defend his master's territorial pretensions to a point within 7 miles of our posts, and 50 east of the Sabine."
"Under these circumstances, but with a solemn determination to drain the cup of conciliation before I draw the sword, I have called for about 700 militia, which is the sum total I am to expect from this and the Mississippi territories, to be assembled at Natchitoches the first proximo."
"It is not improbable that hostilities at this point will be instantly followed by an appeal to arms in West Florida. I will write to you again in about 10 days, when I fear you will be informed blood has been spilt. I have two Spanish governors opposed to me—Hererra and Cordera, of whom and their 2000 men, I shall with less than 1200 give you a good account."
BOSTON, Nov. 5.
We were last evening politely favoured with London papers to the 18th Sept. but their contents have been anticipated by our New Bedford correspondent.
In Italy by a decree of king Joseph Napoleon, seditious assemblies, and libels against the government, are to be tried by a kind of civil court martial, or (inquisition) and sentence executed in 24 hours.
Prince Jerome Buonaparte was presented to his brother, the emperor, the 7th September, who immediately presented him with the Great Ribbon of the legion of honour. The Moniteur, in giving an account of his long and splendid voyage, says, "after he left Martinique he went to St. Domingo, where he repressed the scandalous traffic of some American adventurers who trade with the rebel negroes. In pursuing those to the northward, the squadron encountered a gale, in which the Veteran separated."
The British government has issued an order for opening the trade of Buenos Ayres to the British merchants; and reinforcements had been sent out to hold the conquests.
Mr. Sheridan has been proposed to the electors of Westminster, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Fox. Earl Percy is also a candidate.
Earl Spencer transacted the foreign business after Mr. Fox's death.
The bishop of Quebeck arrived in London, September 14.
November 6.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
By the arrival of the brig Byfield, capt. Foster, in the very short passage of 36 days from Copenhagen, we have been favoured by the politeness and attention of capt. F. with Hamburg and Copenhagen papers to the 27th Sept.
The following translation obligingly furnished by Mr. Hauff, Swedish consul in this place, shews that their contents are
HIGHLY INTERESTING.
COPENHAGEN, Sept. 27.
They write from Konigsberg, that troops are embarking in several Russian ports to be transported to Pomerania.
The combined Dutch—French army, in Holland is said to amount to 70,000 men.
Several camps are formed on the frontiers of Russia.
The Prussian troops are moving towards the grand army now forming in Saxony.
The Prussian troops in every direction are in motion. Nothing is said in the German papers, relative to Austria.
From the German Papers.
The late Prussian minister at London, Mr. Jacobi, who had proceeded on his journey home has arrived at Hamburg; and it is believed, intends returning immediately to England.
The French troops on the Rhine and Maine, are in motion; and a part of them actually passed over to the right bank of the latter river at Frankfort.
The French emperor's body guards have quitted the palace at St. Cloud, and been replaced by other troops.
The treasurers of the Cathedral at Munster have been removed to Magdeburg for safety.
From the Hamburg Correspondent, Sept. 26.
The number of Swedish troops in Lauenburg increases; and it is said, are to be joined by a body of Prussian troops.
The Prussian minister has frequent conferences with our cabinet.
From Paris, Sept. 17.
The general opinion here is, that war is unavoidable. They speak of the departure of the emperor as an event not very distant. Lord Lauderdale is still here. Frequent couriers pass between this and Holland; and it is believed she will be called upon to take a considerable part in the war, which now threatens all Europe.
From London papers, Sept. 19.—Although it seems the English are not willing to exclude neutrals from trading to Buenos Ayres, yet it is supposed the duties will be such as not to encourage the importation of any other than British goods.
Mr. Sheridan has declined the honour of the Westminster election. Earl Percy will probably be elected, having the support of lord Grenville and other distinguished friends.
Bets are laid that the negotiations will break off within a fortnight. Stocks, 3 per cents. 63 3/4, 62 7/8; Omnium, 7 1/2, 7 3/4.
Further Intelligence.
Capt Foster left Constadt the 13th, and Copenhagen the 30th September. Previous to his departure from the former place, he learnt, that no part of the treaty which had been signed at Paris by M. D'Oubril, was agreeable to the views of the emperor Alexander, or in conformity to his instructions; and that such was the indignation of the Russian court against this minister, for having violated the faith which he owed to his sovereign, that an order of banishment had immediately followed his return to St. Petersburg, and M. D'Oubril was no longer to be found among the living, unless on his way to the deserts of Siberia; that the greatest activity prevailed in levying and embodying troops; that immense camps had been formed; that large bodies were marching towards the frontiers: and that nothing else was talked of but war with France, a measure which appeared to be very popular among all classes; that the prince Constantine, brother to the emperor, was spoken of as being highly in favour of the war, and had offered the utmost assistance which he could lend to the cause.
Capt. Foster further advises, that the day before he left Copenhagen, accounts were received at that place, per mail, that every hope of peace had finally vanished; and that hostilities had actually commenced between Prussia and France: that lord Lauderdale had demanded his passports, and was on the point of quitting Paris, three several times, during the negotiation, without having effected the object of his embassy, but that from circumstances which were not known to the publick, though not affecting the serious business of the negotiation, he still remained at Paris, at the date of the last accounts from that city. On the subject generally of a renewed continental war, captain Foster was desired to report, by his merchant at Copenhagen, that the safest calculation might be made on the certainty of its commencement, and a strong probability of its long continuance.
A letter was received in town yesterday, from
Wiscasset, dated Oct. 31, which says, that the brig Rover, capt. Wiley, had arrived at Damascotta, in 35 days from Liverpool, and that the accounts received by her relative to peace or war, did not materially change the aspect of political affairs from that complexion which it wore at the date of our former accounts.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 13.
By the ship Richard, captain Rogers, from Nantes we have completed our file of Paris papers to the 25th of Sept. inclusive.—They breathe throughout a spirit of hostility, being occupied principally with the "dreadful note of preparation" over the whole of the European continent for a recommencement of war.
In the translations we have made for the Mercantile Advertiser, (which, with the following brief abstract, comprise the most prominent features of the intelligence) we have given a preference to the celebrated treaty between France and Russia which the emperor Alexander refused to ratify. Other articles, of minor consequence, are on hand, and shall appear hereafter.
Intelligence from St. Peterburgh announces the expected speedy departure of several armed vessels and frigates for Corfu.
The English, it is said, have debarked, between Terracina and Gaeta, about 500 men, all of whom were entirely destroyed.
Letters from Madrid, of the 8th of August, mention that the king had given orders for an army of 40,000 men to hold themselves in readiness to march.—It is thought this order was in consequence of the entrance of the English into the Tagus.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Richard is the bearer of dispatches from the American minister at Paris to the secretary of state.
Lord Lauderdale was at Paris on the 25th September.
Mercantile Adv.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
PARIS, Sept. 23.
We are assured that his eminence Cardinal Maury, who has been admitted among the number of French cardinals, is appointed first Almoner to his imperial highness prince Jerome Buonaparte.
September 24.
This day the conservative senate has held an extraordinary sitting. It is believed that the object of his majesty's message has been to make known to the senate the marriage concluded between his imperial highness prince Jerome and a princess-royal of Wirtemberg.—It is added that at the end of the message two letters were read; one to the prince primate of the confederation of the Rhine, making known to him the emperor's intention to support the confederation with all the forces of France; the other to the king of Bavaria, announcing that, notwithstanding many court intrigues, his majesty hopes still to preserve peace with Prussia; but that, should that power not return a prompt and categorical answer to the explanations which have been demanded, he will be ready to enter Germany with 300,000 men.
They write from Toulon that an order has been received in that city to construct twelve sail of the line. The funds have arrived, and a part of the vessels is on the stocks.
An American vessel from Boston, commanded by captain Langers, has arrived at Gaeta, where she performed a quarantine of 23 days, with a cargo of coffee, dye woods, rum, sugar, and other articles.
5 per cent consols 62 1/2 50c.
PETERSBURGH, Aug. 26.
Government has inserted the following official articles in a supplement to the court Gazette, published yesterday.
The counsellor of state, Pierre d'Oubril, departing early in the month of May for Paris, to succour the Russian prisoners, received at the same time instructions for the occasion which might present itself to effect a reconciliation between France and Russia. He has returned hither with extraordinary diligence, hearing a treaty of peace which he had concluded and signed on the 20th July with general Clarke, plenipotentiary of the French government.
"As much as that event would have been agreeable to his imperial majesty, if this treaty had been suitable to his majesty's dignity, to his engagements with his allies, to the safety of his subjects, and to the general repose of Europe; so much the more has it been disagreeable to him to see that in no respect have his just and benevolent intentions been answered."
"This treaty is of the following tenor:
"Art. 1. From the date hereof there shall be perpetual peace and good friendship between his majesty the emperor of Russia and his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, their heirs and successors, estates, and subjects."
"2. In the execution of the first article, hostilities both by land and sea shall immediately cease between the two nations. The necessary orders to this effect shall in consequence be forwarded in twenty four hours from the signing of this treaty. All the ships of war and other vessels belonging to either power, or to their subjects, which may be taken in any part of the world by the subjects of the other, shall be restored to the right owners."
"3. The Russian troops shall give up to the French the country known by the name of the mouths of the Catarro, which, as being a dependence on Dalmatia, appertains to his majesty the emperor of the French, in his quality of king of Italy, agreeably to the 4th article of the treaty of Presburgh. There shall be furnished to the Russian troops every possible facility for their departure from both the mouths of Catarro and the Ragusan territory, the country of the Montenegrins and from Dalmatia, wherever the circumstances of the war may have placed them. Immediately after the treaty shall be made known, the military and naval commanders of both nations shall make in concert the necessary dispositions both for the retreat of the troops and for the surrender of the territory."
"4. His majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, desirous of giving to his majesty the emperor of Russia a proof of his conciliatory disposition, consents. 1. That the republic of Ragusa shall be restored to its former independence, on condition that it shall be as heretofore under the protection of the Ottoman Porte; 2d, that no act of hostility shall take place, from the day of the date of the present treaty, against the Montenegrins whilst they remain peaceable as subjects of the Ottoman Porte. They shall be obliged immediately to re-
turn to their own friends; and the emperor Napoleon promises not to disquiet them, and that no enquiry shall be made respecting the part they have taken in the hostilities against Ragusa, her dependencies, and the adjacent country."
"5. The independence of the republic of the Seven Isles is acknowledged by the two powers.—The Russian troops who may be at present in the Mediterranean shall form a junction at the Ionian Isles. His majesty the emperor of Russia, to give a proof of his pacific intentions, shall not maintain more than 4000 men of his troops, which however shall depart from thence as soon as his imperial majesty shall deem it expedient."
"6. It is promised, on both sides, that nothing shall be done to injure the independence of the Ottoman Porte; and the two high contracting powers reciprocally engage to maintain that power, in the integrity of its possessions."
"7. Immediately after, in conformity to the present convention of peace, the order for the evacuation of the mouths of the Catarro by the Russian troops shall have been given, the French troops shall retire from Germany. His majesty the emperor Napoleon declares that in less than three months after the signing of the present treaty the French troops shall have all re-entered France."
"8. The two courts promise to interpose their good offices for procuring peace between Prussia and Sweden."
"9. The two high contracting parties, desirous of accelerating, as far as depends upon them the return of maritime peace, his majesty the emperor of the French for this purpose accepts the good offices of his Russian majesty."
"10. The commercial relations between the subjects of the two powers shall be established on the same footing on which they stood before the commencement of hostilities."
"11. Immediately after the exchange of the ratifications the prisoners of both nations shall be restored without exception to the respective agents of their nation."
"12. The diplomatick relations and the etiquette between the two courts, shall be the same as before the war."
"13. The ratification of the present convention shall be exchanged at Petersburg, within the space of twenty-five days, between two plenipotentiaries charged by their respective courts with full powers for that purpose."
Concluded and signed at Paris the 8th (20th) July, 1806.
(Signed) PIERRE D'OUBRIL, and CLARKE.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
Brig Alexander, Laughton, of this port was left at Hamburg the 4th Sept. The sch'r Nancy, Meeks, of this port, was left at Barracoa the 7th Oct. Sch'r Friends Adventure, Marshall, of this port, carried into Hallifax, has been released on paying costs. The brig Fair American of this port, was spoken on the 8th Sept. off the Isle of Wight, from Rochfort bound to Gottenburg. The ship America, Congar, from Virginia to Flushing, was spoke in long. 50, out 14 days.
GOULD's Packet will sail for Baltimore To-morrow, wind and weather permitting, and Deagle's on Thursday next.
Town's Packet will sail for New-York on Wednesday. For passage apply on board at Wheeler's Wharf.
Sales at Auction.
Will be Sold To-Morrow at 11 o'Clock, at the end of Campbell's wharf, The Schooner BETSEY and FANNY, of Alexandria, burthen thirty-two tons—Terms Cash. William B. Lamb.
November 17. BY JAMES TAYLOR, JUN. To-Morrow at 11 o'Clock, for the benefit of the underwriters, 30 Casks London PORTER. November 17.
Furniture, Tools, &c. ON Saturday next, the 22d instant, at 10 o'clock at the late dwelling-house of Mr. Thomas Bruthwood, dec'd, Will be Sold, all his Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Side Board, Dining, Card, and Tea Tables, Desk, Bureau, Sopha, Chairs, Looking-Glasses, Carpets, Table and Tea Spoons, China and Glass-Ware, &c.—Also, a variety of Carpenter's and Joiner's TOOLS, Plank and Scantling, an excellent pair of Pistolets, and Fowling Piece, a Cow, and two excellent Poiniers.
The condition of the sale is six months credit for all sums over fifteen dollars, the purchaser before the delivery of the goods giving a bond or note with approved security, which if not paid as soon as due, interest will be charged from the day of sale.
Any person that may have any of Mr. Bruthwood's property, are desired to deliver it previous to the day of sale. R. GILBERT, Adm'r.
The HOUSE for Rent. November 17.
By virtue of a Deed in Trust from Isaiah Cooke, to John D. Haldane, & Co to secure the payment of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars, and the expenses thereon, Will positively be Sold, for Cash, on Tuesday the 29th instant, on the premises.
Two two Story WOOD HOUSES, in Little Water-Street. By the TRUSTEE. November 14.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The excellent fast sailing American registered brig FLORA, burthen about 1600 barrels of Flour, now in complete order for the reception of a cargo. Apply to Alexander Leckie. Portsmouth, November 17.
For NEW-ORLEANS, The fast-sailing Sch'r John & James, will sail on the 29th instant.—For passage only, apply to Moses Myers. November 17.
Flour and Butter. WE have for Sale a-float and in store superfine and fine FLOUR, and landing 130 firkins of choice mOUNTAIN BUTTER. Rowland & Triplett. November 17.
Gold & Silver WATCHES. THE Subscriber lately arrived from England, (offers them for Sale) with a very handsome assortment of the above articles from an old established manufactory in London, on terms which he flatters himself will be found deferring the attention of the trade, at No. 46, Main-Street. John Bayly. November 17.

BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery
For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Dollars. Rows include: 1 Prize of 10,000 is 20,000; 2 do. 5,000 is 10,000; 5 do. 1,000 is 5,000; 10 do. 500 is 5,000; 20 do. 200 is 4,000; 100 do. 100 is 10,000; 150 do. 50 is 7,500; 7000 do. 12 is 84,000.
7291 Prizes, - Stationary Premiums, 190,500
14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000
21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000
Table with 2 columns: Drawn Blank, Dolls. Rows include: 1st. do. after 2,000 Tickets are drawn, 1000; 1st. do. after 4,000, 1000; 1st. do. after 6,000, 1500; 1st. do. after 8,000, 1500; 1st. do. after 10,000, 1500; 1st. do. after 12,000, 1500; 1st. do. after 14,000, 1500; 1st. do. after 16,000, 1500; 1st. do. after 18,000, 1500; 1st. do. after 20,000, 1500; Last drawn Blank, 10,000.
15 per cent. on 215,000 dollars, is 32,250. Sum to be raised by the Lottery, 30,000. Expences of the Lottery, 2,250. Total 32,250.
The prevailing disposition to encourage the progress of Literature,—the peculiar favour which St. Mary's College has enjoyed,—and the many splendid chances offered to adventurers by the above Scheme, induce the Managers to anticipate a rapid sale of the Tickets. The Drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number is sold to authorise it. The managers have given bond to the state in the penalty of sixty thousand dollars for the faithful payment of the prizes, which will be paid, subject to a deduction of FIFTEEN PER CENT, thirty days after the drawing is finished. Prizes not demanded within a Twelve-month from the completion of the drawing, will be considered as a donation to the College. Tickets to be had of the Managers, or of such persons as may be authorised by them.
William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lormann, Alexander M'Kim, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterrett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Lawrence. Managers.
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIP-LETT. October 20. tf 278
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, FOR SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 150
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street.
THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen.
He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 1 3-4d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
FOR SALE, A Valuable PLANTATION, Lying on Crooked River, Camden county, in the State of Georgia, twenty-two miles from the town of St. Mary's, and about the same distance from the bar, containing 1770 acres. 250 of which are the very best sea-island cotton land, are well cleared, and have only been planted three seasons; there are above 200 acres more of the same quality, with a considerable quantity of large live oak timber on it, and also some excellent Rice Swamp Land.
The Buildings consist of one handsome two-story Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Ginning House, three Cotton Houses, a Barn and Store House, and a number of framed Negro Houses, all of which are new, and built of the best materials. This Plantation is situated high, possesses very good water, and is remarkably healthy; there is every convenience for ship-building, the river being navigable for a vessel drawing 18 feet water, and in no river is there to be had a more abundant supply of oysters, with a great variety of other fish. There will also be sold with the Land, One Hundred and Twenty NEGROES, who are now upon it, ninety of whom are to be taken, and among them several good tradesmen, the remaining thirty are likely young Slaves.
For terms of Sale apply to Captain George Ker, St. Mary's; or to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, 212 Norfolk. Sept. 29. tf
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines, Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, Per the Ship Proteus, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES. All sorts of GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE, And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER OF ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
* PERRY'S and LETTOM'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. 835
GILLIAT & MACKINDER, Have received their full supply from London and Liverpool, which they offer for Sale on moderate terms for cash or approved notes, West-India or country produce. 30 Bales Napt Kendall COTTONS, 15 do. White Plains; 10 do. Rose Blankets, 4 do. Stripe do; Duffie do. 6 do. White and coloured Flannels, 3 do. Mixed Fearnoughts, 3 do. Blue Drabbed mixed Plains, 2 do. Blue, Green, and Brown Halfhicks, 4 do. Blue, light mixed and stripe Coatings, 2 do. 6-4 Blue Cloth, and mill'd Drabs, 4 Trunks worsted Hose; 3 do. Manchester Fancy Cords, 4 Boxes Cutlery; Powder and Shot, Gentlemen's fine beaver and silk Hats, Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Bennett's patent Cord and Swandown, Cambric Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambray Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-4 6-4 Linens, Ladies plain and fancy Kid Shoes, Furniture, Dimities, and Calicoes—one box of Cabinet Maker's Tools complete, with Sheraton's Drawing-Book, containing the latest fashions in all kinds of Furniture. October 3. tf 226
FOR SALE. The subscriber resolved to remove to the country, and improve his Lands, offers for Sale The following valuable PROPERTY, viz. In Elizabeth City, four valuable Establishments, chosen from the plan of the town, now thriving rapidly, consisting of TWO LOTS or one acre of ground, whereon live, living on the Post-road and Main-street, containing a Dwelling-House complete, almost new, 30 by 27, with an additional new chamber on the ground floor, 14 by 15, very airy; a complete dairy and store-room new, under one roof, with a snug cellar, and a platform from the chamber to the dairy, which renders the passage quite dry in the wettest season; a good Smook-house and Kitchen; a snug well finished Store-house, with a back shed and fire place; a two story Ware-house new, proof against rats, with a back shed; and every other out-house and garden complete; the whole seat decorated with trees and clover in a handsome manner, and in every respect remarkably pleasant. Two other Lots opposite the Court-House, on one of which stands a convenient Dwelling-House, with two good chimneys, now occupied as a store, and is an excellent stand for business; on the other Lot is very convenient stables and carriage-house, built of juniper, all under the same roof, 45 by 15, stalls for 6 horses and room for 2 carriages.
Two Lots adjoining near the water, handsomely enclosed with juniper, one cultivated as a garden, and the other well set in clover, by far the pleasantest lots in town to build on, commanding a full view of Pasquotank River from town to the entrance, and fronting the south; one piece of Ground back of said lots occupied as a Ship-yard, and is very convenient for the purpose, with the privilege of a creek and handsome beach at the mouth to draw a family seine, where small fish are to be taken every day in the year; a good Smith's shop (with tools if required) and good negro-house on the premises; one unimproved Lot on the S. W. corner of the town.
Sixty Acres of Wood Land, adjoining the town, parted only by the line, all high land, and on the public road leading out of the Main-street, where lots are valuable and daily applications for them, greater part very good land for clover and grain.
One Lot, Warehouse and Wharf, formerly occupied by C. & F. Grice, the wharf is new and well filled in with stone and sand, 104 feet in front, well framed with square timber, cypress above water; a Warehouse on the lot, 40 by 24, lately repaired, two stories high, and every apparatus for careening and graving vessels, of which a number apply.
A very handsome and well built Schooner, burthen about 700 barrels, now on the stocks, can be launched and completed in two weeks; a Sloop of 20 tons, four years old, now in the carpenter's hands, and will come out complete.
In Camden county, at Raymond's creek, on Pasquotank River Shore, a Piece of LAND at a very public landing, where much business has been done to advantage for a number of years, in the heart of a lumber and grain country, containing fourteen acres, on it a good Dwelling-house, with four rooms and piazza, out-houses, a good store, and ware-house separate, both two story.
Some valuable Negroes, Men, Boys, Women and Children, all of which will be sold on reasonable terms, in the whole or separate, for cash, good paper, or West-India produce, by application to Charles Grice. Elizabeth City, N. C. Sept. 18. 2m 201
NOTICE. Petitions will be presented to the next General Assembly of this State, for the following objects, to wit:
1st. To alter the present mode of electing the Common Council of the Borough of Norfolk, and to subject the voters to fines for non-attendance at elections. 2d. To enable the Mayor, Recorder, and Common Council to enforce, by bye-laws, similar to those in Alexandria, the paving of the Streets, and more effectually to remove nuisances and improve the health of the town. 3d. To extend the jurisdiction of the Corporation Courts, so as to allow process for apprehending criminals and fugitives, to be served any where upon the waters within the limits of the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 4th. To authorise the Corporation Court, to keep or let out the right of Ferryage from the Borough of Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton, and to apply the profits thereof towards the support of an Hospital, for the reception of indigent sick persons (not belonging to any vessel) who may be seized with the Yellow Fever, or other diseases incident to seaport towns. 5th. Further to amend the Charter of the Borough of Norfolk, in such a manner that the same person may be re-elected Mayor from year to year, not exceeding three years; and, altogether with the Aldermen, to receive such compensation for his or their services as the Common Council shall deem reasonable, to be paid either out of the general funds of the town, or by tax upon bills of health, warrants of survey upon vessels, taking depositions under foreign commissions, and so forth. 6th. For an amendment to the Dock Law, so as to permit the fixture of Flood Gates at the lower bridge, on the back creek, to keep in or let out at will, the water, for the greater comfort of the surrounding inhabitants, as well as for the improvement of the navigation of the creek below the bridge. 7th. To amend and explain the acts of Assembly, respecting the appointment and duties of Harbour Master, in such a manner as shall in future prevent any interference between those who may be appointed by the county courts, and those to be appointed by the courts of the corporation—Letting each to depend upon their own industry, as to bring vessels to their moorings in the harbour, but not to interfere with vessels avowedly bound to, or which may be at the wharves or docks of the other. 8th. To extend the limits of the Borough, so as to include from the creek on the west side of the lands of George Kelly, deceased, to the bridge near the Sycamores, and from thence down the meanderings of the creek to the river. 9th. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plum's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 9. tma 207
FOR SALE, 850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in excellent order for Shipping, 80 do cut do. 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 16. 907
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the public, 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 hereto annexed. N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured on 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. tf 157
PROPOSALS From the PHOENIX COMPANY, OF LONDON, For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond. * * * In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurances against Fire. No. I. Hazards of the First Class, viz. Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous contained in such buildings. For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars. No. II. Hazards of the Second Class, viz. Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles. Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous, contained in such buildings. Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class. For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars. No. III. Hazards of the Third Class, viz. Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick. Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such buildings. Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class. For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars. No. IV. Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz. Timber or sight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such Buildings. Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-Petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in Buildings of the third class. For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 Dollars. * * * Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire. * * * Larger sums may be insured by special agreement. * * * All buildings in contiguity to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium. The rates may also in some cases be proportionally moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security. * * * Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt-Houses, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat-Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionally increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE. I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—also, the name or names of the present occupiers. Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein. All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Cooks, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates. In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force. II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property. III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes: but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning. IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured. V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy. VI. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give notice of any other insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other insurance to be endorsed on their policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a rateable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss. VII. No order for insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced, and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the office; and all persons desirous to continue their insur-
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed by their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the Fire happened, not concerned in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character, and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavit and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy. IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever. X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount. * * * Persons desirous of effecting Insurance, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR, in NORFOLK, who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorised to grant Policies on behalf of the Company. LONDON, 1806. 4w1w1t 158
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
Table with 2 columns: Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, doll. 5,938 do. at 15 do. do. 4,655. Totals: 129,655. Deduct loss on 2000 Tickets renewed, 4,500. Dolls. 125,155.
To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct.
Table with 2 columns: Prizes, Dolls. Rows include: 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, 10,000; 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000; 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000; 16 do. 500 do. 8,000; 32 do. 200 do. 6,400; 160 do. 100 do. 16,000; 232 do. 50 do. 11,600; 750 do. 20 do. 15,000; 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 155. Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500; 1 do. 2000 500; 1 do. 3000 500; 1 do. 4000 500; 1 do. 5000 500; 1 do. 6000 500; 1 do. 7000 10,000; 1 do. 8000 500; 1 do. 9000 500; 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000. 1925 Prizes. 9400 Blanks. Dolls. 125,000.
The superiority of this Scheme to the one first proposed, is so obvious, that little need be said in recommendation of it. Those inclined to adventure, will see that their chance for obtaining prizes is greatly increased; that pending the drawing, their small prizes may be immediately invested in other tickets, thereby giving them a chance for prizes of considerable magnitude. To those who have drawn prizes of 15 dolls. in the First Class, as well as to those who have drawn blanks, information is now given, that the prizes may at their own option be renewed by tickets in this Class, and their blanks also, but upon the payment in the latter case of 10 dollars with each blank, provided such prizes and blanks, with the cash, be remitted free of postage, to Robt. Greenhow, merchant, in Williamsburg, agent and treasurer, or to William N. Nason, Post-Master, in Norfolk, previous to the commencement of the drawing, after which period no renewal will be made. When to the prospect of individual advantage that may result to each adventurer, is added the patriotic reasons which induced the legislature to authorise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the disposition of tickets, will soon enable the commissioners to certify, that the drawing has commenced; which event, the agent assures the public, shall be expedited by every means in his power. Robt. Greenhow, Ag't & Treasurer. June 18. tf 842
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; its figure is a square, and it's a level position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase money. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will apply to Mr. Wilson on the premises, to Mr. Charles Sayer, William Bishop, James Robinson, or William White, all of whom reside in the neighbourhood. The purchaser will be accommodated in a long credit. Tully Robinson. Princess-Anne, August 8. tf 63
Information Wanted of ROBERT THOMPSON,
WHO arrived here in the United States frigate Portsmouth, Captain M'Neal, from France, in the latter part of the year 1801. His brother, William Thompson, resides at Newcastle, upon Tyne, in England. In January 1801, the said Robert wrote a letter to his friends in Newcastle, saying, that he was going mate of a vessel from Norfolk, in Virginia, to Bristol, since which he has not been heard of, nor does it appear by the Custom House books that any vessel arrived from this port at the port of Bristol during the year 1801. If the said Robert is alive, and will apply to the Editor of the Publick Ledger, in Norfolk, in Virginia, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any person who knew the said Robert, will render a great service to his friends by informing as above; if he is dead, and has left a wife, or issue, by applying as above, they will be benefitted. Sept. 17. tf 182
NORFOLK:
PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A-WEEK, BY WILLIAM DAVIS, FOR THE PROPRIETOR, OPPOSITE THE EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE Price Five Dollars and Fifty Cents yearly, in advance.