Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-11-07 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUD.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 7, 1806.
[NO. 49.]
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT. NORFOLK, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 15   Beef, cargo bb. 9 10   Prime 9 10   Mess 14   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 83   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 15   Peach, 90   Apple, new, 50   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 7   Navy. 5   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. 20   Candles, Dip 19   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. None.   Virginia 22   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22   Caraccas 31 33   Coffee, W. India lb. 30 32   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 22 23 Scarce.   Sea Island   St. Domingo 28   Surinam None   Duck, American bolt. Scarce   Ravens 16 17   Russia 20 22   Holland 22 24   No. 1 to 7, English 34 40   Flour, Sup. bbl. 6 50 6 75   Fine 6 6 25   X Middlings 5 5 25   Middlings 4 75 5   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bb. 4 25 4 50   Shad 7   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 15 1 20   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 66 70   Barley   Oats 30   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 16 None   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton.   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60   Camp. 70   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. 4 4 50   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet 12   St. Dom. 15   Molasses, gal. 35 40   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 75 80 Scarce.   Pepper, lb. 19 20   Pimento, None   Pitch, bb. 2 75 3   Pork, Cargo 16 50   Prime 18   Mess 21   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4 25   Rice, 100lb. 4   Rosin, bb. 3 50 3 75   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 85 87   Antigua, 3d p. 82 85   St. Croix, 3d p. 80 85   W. Island, 3d p. 75 77   Country, 48 50   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 85   Isle May, 80   St. Ubes, 65   Cadiz, 65   Liverpool, 58   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Castile, 17   Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb. 9 11   Hav. Brown, 10   White, 14   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3 25   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 28 30   pipe 50 60   barrel 15   do. red oak 20   Tar, bb. 2 50   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 6 50 7   Petersburg, 6 6 50   Rappa, 4 50 6   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bb. 2 75   Wax, Bees, lb. 37 None   Wines, Madeira, pipe. 200 300 Plenty   Lisbon, gal. 1 25 1 30   Teneriffe, 86 90   Sherry, 1 20 1 25   Port, pipe. 160 220 Scarce   Malaga, gal. 90  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straits of Gibraltar. 3 France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 4 1-4 In the Mediterranean, - - - - - 5 6 Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - 3 1-2 4 British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - 3 Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 5 6 Porto Rico, - - - - - 3 1-2 4 Havanna, - - - - - 3 City of St. Domingo, - - - - - 4 Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 1-2 Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 5  Prices of Stocks. Virginia Bank, par. little to be had. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 5 per cent. discount, looking up. United States Bank, none in the market. Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dolls. for 100l. sterl.
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK; PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE 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
SALT. A Cargo of best Liverpool Stoved SALT, arrived in the Dunrobin Castle, will be sold on accommodating terms if taken along side.
The DUNROBIN CASTLE, burthen 288 tons, 12 guns and men answerable, is offered for Freight or Charter to a port in Britain or Ireland. Apply as above. Nov. 5. 6t
For PHILADELPHIA, The fine new Schooner ADONIS, Frederick Hall, master, having part of her cargo already engaged, will sail in a few days—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, lying at Macure's wharf, or D. R. Waddey, & Co. November 5. tf
For Liverpool, The Ship SHEFFIELD, John Davis, Master, will sail about the first of December. For passage only, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master, or Oct. 28. tf Josiah Cowper.
For CHARTER, The fine new Ship Moses Brown, burthen 336 tons, can receive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to MOSES MYERS. October 28. tf
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and burthen 500 bds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of her engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accommodations) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf 98
FOR SALE, The fine new Pilot Boat Schooner COMET, burthen about 120 tons, will sail uncommonly fast, built in the very best manner, and will be sold very low. For terms apply to Mr. Litchfield on board, at Newton's wharf, or Wilson, Cunningham, & Co. October 17. tf 271
For Freight or Charter, The fast-sailing Ship INDUSTRY, Capt. John Wilson, will be in readiness or the reception of a cargo in five days—a preference would be given to Liverpool or London—Apply to Messrs. Gracie, Anderson, & Co. of Petersburg, or to T. & W. A. Armitstead. October 10. tf 248
For Liverpool, The very excellent Ship MENTOR, Stephen Waterman, master, two years and an half old, and burthen 350 bds.—she is newly sheathed, and well found in every respect, will sail by the 24th instant, having one half of her cargo engaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board, or N. Heron. Oct. 8. tf 239
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ALFRED, Captain Patch, 2 years old, 420 hogheads burthen, sails fast, and can be ready to receive a cargo in all this week. Apply to the master at Frost's wharf, or to Christopher Fry. October 7. tf 235
For SALE, The Schooner MARY, burthen 100 hogheads Tobacco, draws an easy draft of water, and is well calculated for a craft, for which purpose she was built—she will be sold low and on long credit. Warren Ashley. Sept. 24. tf 202
For a Port in France, The fast sailing Ship Highland Mary. Part of her cargo is engaged for the Bay of Biscay. George Murray, & Co. August 20. tf 102
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Captain Vickery, to a port in France, but then 350 hogheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
For Liverpool, The good Ship LAURA, Thomas Hooie, master, burthen about 260 tons, 100 bds. Tobacco, will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For Freight or Charter, apply to Alexander Maclure. Who has on board said vessel for Sale, 1500 sacks Liverpool filled SALT, 12 crates Bottles; 20 do. Earthenware. And in Store, 8000 bushels Liverpool stoved SALT, 73 crates Earthenware; 39 Hogheads Tobacco, 5 pipes L. P. Madeira Wine, 10 do. fine old Sicily do.; 4 do. Spanish Brandy, 3 bds. Cognac Brandy; 2 pipes N. E. Rum, 3 do. old Jamaica Rum; 30 casks Claret Wine, 24 casks Glass Ware well assorted, 16 boxes Window Glass, 8 by 10, 10 do. Castile Soap; 25 baskets 12 cases Anniseed, 20 pieces Hessian; 250 Salt Sacks. Sept. 19. tf 195
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. 188
BOOTS. E. STURTEVANT, is now opening at No. 39, Main-Street, Philadelphia manufactured fancy top and shawrow BOOTS, equal in beauty and strength to any imported. Nov. 5. tf
Loaf Sugar. JUST received per sloop Marinda, from Philadelphia, 4 hogheads first quality labelled Loaf SUGAR—For Sale by PRICE & WADDEY. Who have in Store, just received, 1000 gallons CHERRY JUICE, superior quality, 10 pipes choice fourth proof Cognac BRANDY. Nov. 5. tf
Grenada RUM. THIS DAY landing on Commerce-Street, from the ship Moses, captain Leaman, 280 puncheons fine flavored Grenada RUM—For Sale by Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co. IN STORE, 15 Pipes Hollands GIN; and a parcel of excellent Green COFFEE. Nov. 5. tf
Removal of the Museum. THE undertaker of this Institution taught by the experience of several months, that its distance from town, and the innumerable of the toll of the Drawbridge, were permanent obstacles to its progress and prosperity, has removed the same to Mr. Rosafinville's Garden, where he has fixed and arranged the collection on hand, there to remain provisionally, till more encouragement is obtained, and the undertaker may be enabled to procure a more eligible situation. The Museum and Menage will be open for publick exhibition every day from 9 o'clock in the morning till sun-set.—Price of admittance to non-subscribers 25 cents per person. Freed from all other care but that of collecting and augmenting the cabinet, the undertaker hopes to be able to make numerous additions to the collection, during the favorable season before hand, and makes bold to solicit the aid and assistance of such of the inhabitants as are possessed of some objects which may be of no use to them. Nov. 5. tf
CASH Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of  Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by Mary Dickinson, Exec'x. Norfolk, Nov. 5.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, That pleasant place BELL VIEW. It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting New-Port-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wath Houie, Smoke Houie and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage Houie, a Spring Houie, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling Houie, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is most y covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low. tf
WANTED, A small neat HOUSE, in an airy situation, and good neighbourhood. For further particulars apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 3. 2
ROBBERY!!! ON Saturday evening between the hours of eleven and twelve, the subscribers store was broken open, and the following GOODS taken therefrom, viz. 10 yards 5-4 blue Coating; 2 pieces 5-4 white Cotton; 1-2 yard 6-4 dark brown Cloth; 6 pieces 4-4 white Cottons; 12 or 14 pieces fine Calico; 8 pieces common do.; 10 pieces Pocket Handkerchiefs; 1 piece 6-4 Muffin 10 yards; 3 or 4 Muffin Shawls, blue borders; 2 Muffin Handkerchiefs; 10 Royal do.; 1 black silk Waistcoat; 1 blue silk do.; 1-2 piece Linen; 1 piece Gingham; 1-2 piece blue Cotton; 1 bottle Wine; 1 do. sweet do.; 1 Note Bank Philadelphia, 10 dollars; 20 dollars in silver; 1 small box containing sundry pieces of money, and also a note of hand given by Nicholson to Wood for seventy dollars; 3 dozen Women's Hosiery; 2 pair blue do.; 1 pair grey do.; 2 hats; 2 pair gloves. FIFTY DOLLARS reward will be given for the detection of the thief and recovery of the property, and in proportion for such as may be returned. John Gerard. November 3. 4*
FOR SALE, NOW afloat in the harbor, 10,000 drawn pipe STAVES. Nov. 3. tf Richard Blow.
NOTICE. ALL those that have demands against the estate of THOMAS BRUGHWOOD, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested, and those that are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to Reynair Gilbert, Adm'r. October 29. tf
NOTICE. INTENDING to leave this State in a short time, I request all those having claims against me to bring them in, and those indebted to make immediate payment. Benjamin Hathaway. October 13. tf
Navy, Pilot Bread, and Crackers, LANDING on Marsden's-wh. from Alexandria, 154 barrels Navy Bread; 14 do. superfine Pilot do. 24 do. Crackers; 43 half barrels do.—which will be sold on very low terms by applying to John Brown, Marklen's-wharf. October 22. tf 282
The Subscriber has on hand, 200 barrels Pilot Bread; 200 do. Navy do. 300 quarter barrels Crackers—All of first quality, which will be sold on liberal credit, or bartered for West India produce. STEPHEN HARRIS. Five or six Boys from 14 to 16 years of age will be taken as Apprentices to the making business. October 29. tf
FOR SALE, 400 Shares of Marine STOCK. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Oct. 15. tf 269
50 firkins BUTTER, for family use, Just received, and for SALE by Phinhecha Dana. October 10. tf 245
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of ROBERT BURTON, the partnership of NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. terminated the 19th ult. agreeable to the articles of copartnery. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott, Surviving Partners of Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
The business carried on by NOBLE, ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. will be continued by the Subscribers, under the firm of NOBLE & ARBUTHNOTT, & Co. who will settle and adjust all dependencies of the old concern. Robert Rives, James Brown, James Noble, James Arbuthnott. October 13. tf 261
FOR SALE, BILLS OF EXCHANGE, drawn by Edward Stopford, Esq. commander of his majesty's ship Chichester, at 30 days sight, on the commissioners of the navy, for repairs to the said ship. Apply to William Gray. October 17. tf 370
Landing from the Ship Ocean, from Marseilles, 600 hds. 100 cases Claret; 13 do. Vin-de-Grave, 57 pipes Brandy; 175 cases Sweet Oil; 25 do. Olives, 5 cases Capers; 20 do. Anchovies; 2 do. Fine Hats. 50 bags Corks.—For Sale by Moses Myers. Who has in Store, also for Sale, 150 pipes Cognac Brandy; 120 hds. good Sugars, 60 bags Coffee; 100 cases choice old Claret, 20 pipes Wespier Gin; 800 empty Gin Cases, 10,000 bushels Lisbon and Isle of May Salt. October 13. tf 251
COCKE & SANFORD, Have received per the Father and Sons from London, and Laura, from Liverpool, an extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, viz.
Blue, Black, Bottle, Drab, Mill'd Drab, Liver, and Claret, } Superfine CLOTHS, Fashionable Cassimeres; Union Cloth; Swansdown and Silk Waistcoating; coarse Woollens by the piece or bale; Blankets and Flannels do. do.; Irish Linens and Oznaburghs; best Seine Twine; Twill'd Sacking; Coarse and Fine Hats in cases; Velvets, Cords, and Corduroys; Calicoes, Cambrics, Ginghams; Silk, Silk and Cotton Chambrays; White, Blue, Black, and Italian Crapes; Bombazens, Bombazets, and Wildbores; Carpets and Carpeting; 100 kegs Gun Powder; 4 Ton Shot; Fowling Pieces; Cutlery assorted in Boxes. Sept. 19. tf 193
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 six days sight. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. Sept. 22. tf 196
FOR RENT, That commodious Fire-Proof STORE and DWELLING-HOUSE, situated on Main-Street, between the one occupied by the subscribers and the house formerly the Navy Tavern. J. & W. Southgate. Who have just received a few cases superior quality of Martinique CORDIALS. Oct. 7. tf 229
FOR SALE, 8 Cases Britannias; 2 do. Platillas, 1 do. Creas a la Morlaix, 5 bales Oznaburghs and Ticklenburghs—entitled to draw back. James Young. October 17. tf 272
We have for SALE, on low terms, London particular 18 Pipes, 11 Hogheads } Madeira WINE, 3 Qr. Casks } A Cargo of Isle of May SALT, 600 Sacks Live-pool stoved } 20 Hogheads low land TOBACCO. J. & W. Southgate. August 18. tf 87
FOR RENT or Lease, The WHARE in Gosport, late the property of Bartholomew Clinch, deceased, in complete order, finished in the best manner, and with an extensive yard, the water sufficiently deep for the largest vessels.—This property is well worthy of the attention of mercantile men. For terms apply to William Wilkinson. Gosport, Oct. 3. tf 224
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London, 100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Bunting, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
FRIDAY EVENING NOV. 7, 1806.
Monsr Ch. de Liniere, is informed, that his communication has been received and translated, but for reasons which have no application to the subject of his communication, we cannot insert it. We hope our refusal will not be attributed to any motives of partiality; it is not necessary that we should state them publicly, but if M. Liniere will call on us, we have no doubt of being able to satisfy him with their correctness.
One of our papers by last mail state that Cesar A. Rodney, Esq. of Delaware, has been nominated by the President to succeed the late Judge Patterson.
It was reported in town yesterday, that Aaron Burr had put himself at the head of the Spaniards and their adherents in Louisiana, determined to oppose the authority of the American government in that quarter. We know not what foundation there was for this rumour, neither do we pretend to attach the smallest credit to it. As artful, as ambitious, and as dishonest, as we conceive Aaron Burr to be, we do not believe he would raise his arm against the country which gave him birth, and which has heaped upon him so many undeserved and distinguished honours.
A Nashville (Tennessee) paper, of the 26th September, mentions that Col. Burr had just arrived at that place. (Petersburg Int.)
Capt. Bliss informs, that the day he sailed it was currently reported at Bristol, that a frigate had arrived with dispatches from Sir Home Popham, announcing the capture of Buenos Ayres, by the squadron and forces under his command.
It was also reported that advices from the Mediterranean stated, that the fort at Malta had been blown up by accident. Philad. paper.
Extract of a letter dated Alexandria, (Rapides) September 7, to a gentleman in this city.
"There is no manner of danger from the Spaniards. There are between six and seven hundred regulars at Natchitoches—two hundred volunteers from this county, and I hope an equal number from the neighbouring counties, so that the Dons will sure be captured unless they retreat beyond the Sabine, on the approach of our troops. The French, with a few exceptions, turned out surprisingly.—Chevalier Poirret, and Cyprian La Cour, are among the volunteer companies. We are well affected here, and unanimous. Volentine is making exertions among the Indians on the side of the United States, they are all perfectly friendly, and the Caddoes highly resented the cutting down the American flag, by the Spaniards in their towns. We feel ourselves as secure here as if at Lancaster."
[Louisiana Gaz.]
By a letter dated 22d ult. at Pinekeyville, it appears that Capt. Hook, of the 1st United States regiment of Infantry, had arrived from Natchitoches, a few days before the date of the letter, who states, that the Spaniards had evacuated the disputed ground, and that it is supposed that every thing will be quiet in that quarter.
[Orleans Gaz.]
CHARLESTON, Oct. 27.
Capt. Nelson, arrived yesterday from Havana, informs us, that a few days before he sailed, a Spanish packet arrived at Trinidad, (Cuba) in 30 days from Old Spain. Letters by this arrival were received at Havana, stating that East and West Florida had been ceded by Spain to France, and by France to the United States. It was also stated, that the Island of Cuba had been ceded by Spain to France, in consequence of Buonaparte's agreeing to reinstate the king of Naples on his throne. Knowing, as we do, that a douceur of two millions has been dispatched to France, to pave the way in a negotiation, for the Floridas, we think the first part of this article very likely to be correct—but that Buonaparte should consent to take down his brother Joseph from the throne of Naples, so shortly after having elevated him to that dignity, for the purpose of reinstating its lawful sovereign, is very doubtful. Courier.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 4.
On Saturday the 27th ult. Col. Aaron Burr, late Vice-President of the United States, partook of a dinner given him by the most respectable citizens of this town and its vicinity, at Talbot's Hotel.
Col. Burr in his usual ease and elegance of address, appeared quite happy; and all the company present appeared much delighted with his presence.
Many elegant and appropriate toasts were drank; and some elegant songs were sung, attended with martial music. The following toasts were drank while Col. Burr was present. Gen. T. Overton, President, Gen. J. Robertson, Vice-President.
 1. By Col. Burr.—The rising greatness of the State of Tennessee.  2. By Gen. Robertson.—The friend, and friends of the state of Tennessee.  3. By Col. Hays.—The Federal Constitution, may it be supported by the citizens of the United States.  4. By Maj. McRea.—The Navy of the United States.  5. By Gen. Overton.—The army of the United States.  6. By Gen. Jackson.—Millions for defence, not a cent for tribute.  7. By Maj. W. P. Anderson.—The union of all honest men.  8. By Dr. Dickson.—The Cumberland College.  9. By Gen. Johnson.—The ninth Congress of the United States, Who have made so ample a provision for the education of our children.  10. By Gen. Robertson.—Stephen R. Bradley.  11. By G. M. Deaderick.—For our rights, 'Tis right to fight.  12. By Dr. Hennen.—Whatever difference of opinion subsists among us, may it never impair our dignity. 
Here Col. Burr retired to his room, when the following toasts were drank: 13. By Gen. Overton.—Col. Aaron Burr. 14. By Capt. Coleman.—The American Fair. Oct. 11. Col. A. Burr, left this town on Monday last for Kentucky.
From the Kentucky Palladium.
We congratulate the public at large, and the particular friends of Messrs. Lewis and Clark and their enterprising companions, on the happy termination of an expedition, which will, doubtless, be productive of incalculable commercial advantages to the Western country, at no very distant period—improve our geographical knowledge of those hitherto unexplored regions—and assist the government of the union, in estimating the true value of those boundaries which we claim by the purchase of Louisiana. Whatever differences of opinion may exist on this point, we are persuaded all think and feel alike, on the courage, perseverance, and prudent deportment displayed by this adventurous party. They are entitled to, and will receive the plaudits of their countrymen.
By the mail of this morning we have received from an obliging friend, the following letter from captain Clark to his brother, general Clark, near Louisville. Capt. Clark, did not perhaps intend it for publication; but to gratify, in some measure, the impatient wishes of his countrymen, the general was prevailed upon to permit its appearance in our paper of to-day.
St. Louis, Sept. 23, 1806.
Dear Brother,
We arrived at this place at 12 o'clock to-day, from the Pacific ocean, where we remained during the last winter, near the entrance of the Columbia river. This station we left on the 27th March last, and should have reached St. Louis early in August, had we not been detained by the snow which barred our passage across the Rocky mountains, until the 24th June. In returning through those mountains we divided ourselves into several parties, digressing from the route, by which we went out, in order the more effectually to explore the country, and discover the most practicable route which does exist across the continent by the way of the Missouri and Columbia rivers; in this we were completely successful, and have therefore no hesitation in declaring, that such as nature has permitted, we have discovered the best route which does exist across the continent of North America in that direction. Such is that by way of the Missouri to the foot of the rapids below the great falls of that river, a distance of 2575 miles, thence by land passing by the Rocky Mountains, to a navigable part of the Kooskooske 340; and with the Kooskooske 73 miles, Lewis's river 154 miles, and the Columbia 413 to the Pacific ocean, making the total distance from the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi, to the discharge of the Columbia into the Pacific ocean 3555 miles. The navigation of the Missouri may be deemed good—its difficulties arise from its falling banks, timber embedded in the mud of its channel, its sand-bars and steady rapidity of its current, all which may be overcome with a great degree of certainty, by using the necessary precautions. The passage by land of 340 miles from the falls of the Missouri to the Kooskooske, is the most formidable part of the tract proposed across the continent. Of this distance 200 miles is along a good road, and 140 miles over tremendous mountains, which for 60 miles are covered with eternal snows. A passage over these mountains is, however, practicable from the latter part of June to the last of September; and the cheap rate at which horses are to be obtained from the Indians of the Rocky mountains, and West of them, reduces the expences of transportation over this portage to a mere trifle. The navigation of the Kooskooske, Lewis's river, and the Columbia, is safe and good, from the first of April to the middle of August, by making three portages on the latter river. The first of which, in descending is 1200 paces at the falls of Columbia 261 miles up that river, the second of two miles at the long narrows 6 miles below the falls, and a third, also of 2 miles at the great rapids 65 miles still lower down. The tide flows up the Columbia 183 miles, and within 7 miles of the great rapids. Large sloops may with safety ascend as high as tide water, and vessels of 300 tons burthen, reach the entrance of the Multnomah river, a large Southern branch of the Columbia, which takes its rise on the confines of New Mexico, with the Callorado and Apostle's rivers, discharging itself into the Columbia 125 miles from its entrance into the Pacific ocean. I consider this tract across the continent of immense advantage to the fur trade, as all the furs collected in nine tenths of the most valuable fur country in America, may be conveyed to the mouth of the Columbia, and shipped from thence to the East-Indies, by the first of August in each year; and will of course reach Canton earlier than the furs which are annually exported from Montreal arrive in Great-Britain.
In our outward bound voyage, we ascended to the foot of the rapids below the great falls of the Missouri, where we arrived on the 14th of June 1805. Not having met with any of the natives of the Rocky Mountains, we were of course, ignorant of the passes by land, which existed, through those mountains to the Columbia river; and had we even known the route, we were destitute of horses, which would have been indispensably necessary to enable us to transport the requisite quantity of ammunition and other stores to ensure the remaining part of our voyage down the Columbia; we therefore, determined to navigate the Missouri, as far as it was practicable, or unless we met with some of the natives from whom we could obtain horses and information of the country. Accordingly we undertook a most laborious portage at the falls of the Missouri, of 18 miles, which we effected with our canoes and baggage by the 3d of July. From hence ascending the Missouri, we penetrated the Rocky Mountain at the distance of 71 miles above the upper part of the portage, and penetrated as far as the three forks of that river, a distance of 180 miles further: Here the Missouri divides into three nearly equal branches at the same point. The two largest branches are so nearly of the same dignity, that we did not conceive that either of them, could with propriety retain the name of the Missouri; and therefore called these streams Jefferson's, Madison's and Gallatin's rivers. The confluence of those rivers, is 2848 miles from the mouth of the Missouri, by the meanders of that river. We arrived at the three forks of the Missouri the 27th of July. Not having yet been so fortunate as to meet with the na-
tives, although I had previously made several exertions for that purpose, we were compelled still to continue our route by water.
The most northerly of the three forks, that to which we had given the name of Jefferson's river, was deemed the most proper for our purpose, and we accordingly ascended it 248 miles, to the upper forks, and its extreme navigable point; making the total distance to which we had navigated the waters of the Missouri 3096 miles of which 429 lay within the Rocky mountains. On the morning of the 17th of Aug. 1805, I arrived at the forks of Jefferson's river, where I met capt. Lewis, who had previously penetrated with a party of three men to the waters of the Columbia, discovered a band of the Shoshone nation, and had found means to induce 35 of their chiefs and warriors to accompany him to that place. From these people we learned that the river on which they resided was not navigable, and that a passage through the mountains in that direction was impracticable; being unwilling to confide in this unfavourable account of the natives, it was concerted between capt. Lewis and myself, that one of us should go forward immediately with a small party, and explore the river, while the other in the interim would lay up the canoes at that place, and engage the natives with their horses to assist in transporting our stores and baggage to their camp. Accordingly I set out the next day, passed the dividing mountains between the waters of the Missouri and Columbia, and descended the river which I since call the East fork of Lewis's river, about 70 miles.—Finding that the Indians account of the country in the direction of this river was correct, I returned and joined capt. Lewis on the 29th of August at the Shoshone camp, excessively fatigued as you may suppose; having passed mountains almost inaccessible, and compelled to subsist on berries during the greater part of my route.—We now purchased 27 horses of these Indians, and hired a guide, who assured us that he could in fifteen days take us to a large river, in an open country west of these mountains, by a route some distance to the north of the river on which they lived, and that by which the natives west of the mountains, visit the plains of the Missouri, for the purpose of hunting the buffalo. Every preparation being made we sat forward with our guide on the 31st of August, through those tremendous mountains, in which we continued until the 22d of September, before we reached the lower country beyond them; on our way we met with the Oldachs-shoots the Tschapaks, from whom we obtained an accession of seven horses and exchanged eight or ten others; this proved of infinite service to us, as we were compelled to subsist on horse flesh about eight or ten days before we reached the Kooskooske. During our passage over those mountains we suffered every thing which hunger, cold and fatigue could impose; nor did our difficulties with respect to provision cease on our arrival at the Kooskooske, for although the Pallotepellers a numerous nation inhabiting that country, were extremely hospitable, and for a few trifling articles furnished us with an abundance of roots and dried salmon, the food to which they were accustomed; we found that we could not subsist on these articles, and almost all of us grew sick on eating them; we were obliged therefore to have recourse to the flesh of horses and dogs as food to supply the deficiency of our guns, which produced but little meat, as game was scarce in the vicinity of our camp on the Kooskooske, where we were compelled to remain in order to construct our perogues to descend the river. While we remained here I was myself sick for several days, and my friend captain Lewis suffered a severe indisposition.
Having compleated four perogues and a small canoe, we gave our horses in charge to the Pallotepellers until we returned, and on the 7th of October re-embarked for the Pacific ocean. We descended by the route I have already mentioned. The water of the river being low at this season, we experienced much difficulty in descending, we found it obstructed by a great number of difficult and dangerous rapids in passing of which our perogues several times filled, and the men escaped narrowly with their lives. However this difficulty does not exist in high water, which happens within the period which I have previously mentioned. We found the natives extremely numerous, and generally friendly, though we have on several occasions owed our lives and the fate of the expedition to our number, which consisted of 31 men. On the 17th of November we reached the ocean, where various considerations induced us to spend the winter; we therefore searched for an eligible situation for that purpose, and selected a spot on the south side of a little river, called by the natives Netah, which discharges itself at a small bar on the south side of the Columbia, and 14 miles within point Adams. Here we constructed some log houses, and defended them with a common stockade work; this place we called Fort Clatsop, after a nation of that name who were our nearest neighbours. In this country we found an abundance of elk, on which we subsisted principally during the last winter; we left Fort Clatsop on the 27th of March. On our homeward bound voyage, being much better acquainted with the country we were enabled to take such precautions as in a great measure secured us from the want of provision at any time, and greatly lessened our fatigues, when compared with those to which we were compelled to submit in our outward bound journey. We have not lost a man since we left the Mandians, a circumstance which I assure you is a pleasing consideration to me. As I shall shortly be with you, and the post is now waiting, I deem it unnecessary here to attempt minutely to detail the occurrences of the last eighteen months.
I am, &c.
Your affectionate brother,
Wm. CLARK.
From the Western World.
THE KENTUCKY SPANISH ASSOCIATION, BLOUNT'S CONSPIRACY, AND GENERAL MIRANDA'S EXPEDITION.
(Continued from the Ledger of Oct. 17.)
We observed, that a few observations would be made in this number, on the letter of Dr. Brooks, which was published in our last. The person whom Brooks mentions as having cursed Congress, and reflected upon the Magistrates as perjured, was one James Speed, a notorious tool and trumpeter of gen. Wilkinson, now living in Mercer: whether col. M'Dowell actually became one of Wilkinson's partisans as Dr. Brooks insinuates, we have not been informed; but hope not. With respect to capt.
Johnson now col. Johnson, we know nothing farther than what Dr. Brooks states.
It is no ways astonishing that John Brown "seemed much out of humour that he was so little attended to in the oracle way," and that he was extremely zealous to represent the Congress insincere. The loss of a Spanish Grandeeship was not a trifle or a matter of small consequence to a mind void of principle and inflated with ambition and love of power. Judge Wallace is well known to have been one of the most ardent friends of gen. Wilkinson; but he has been extremely unfortunate in his prophecy; for we do not imagine the people of Kentucky will ever be convinced that he and Wilkinson were in the right." Although the archness of this judge be as remarkable as his want of candour, he certainly outwitted himself on that occasion, for the same confidence has never since been placed in his honour.
The policy of John Brown has been invariably double. While to the people and his constituents as likewise in Congress, he assumed the character of the warmest advocate for liberty and independence; yet to his confidential friends, he was uniformly inculcating measures of an highly aristocratical tendency. He neglected no opportunity to inflame the minds of the people against every act of congress while in secret he was endeavouring to promote the most noxious laws, probably only with the intention of exciting discontent and insurrection among the citizens.
Let it be remembered that when in the years 1794 and 1796, John Brown and his friends were daily haranguing the people against the Excise Law, he and his bosom confidant the late George Nicholas were contriving measures to carry it into effect.—The following letter which he wrote to Trench Coxe, esq. commissioner of the Revenue, Philadelphia, is a sufficient proof of his political Jesuitry in this respect.
"Frankfort, Kentucky, Sept. 30, 1796.
"Sir,
"I have the pleasure to transmit for your information, a letter received by me from col. George Nicholas, stating the terms upon which, in his opinion, the Excise Law may be carried into operation, in the State of Kentucky. I also forward inclosed the affidavit of Robert Saunders, a distiller of considerable influence, which may serve to show what the conduct and disposition of a great proportion of that class of men in this state, have been respecting that law for some time past. In addition to these communications, I must observe that since my return to this state, I have embraced every opportunity of making myself acquainted with the sentiments of the more influential citizens relative to the Excise, and find that many objections to it, which in this country were at one time deemed solid, have been entirely removed by the termination of the Indian war, and by the Spanish treaty. Indeed the people with very few exceptions appear so well disposed to favour the execution of the law, from June 1794, that I have not a doubt, but it may without difficulty be carried into full effect from that period, should the government deem it expedient to remit in favour of those who shall comply, all forfeitures and demands which may have accrued anterior to that time. The loss which the federal treasury would thereby sustain could not be important, the amount of those demands being considerable and a great proportion of them accrued under such circumstances, as I stated to you in the Convention at Philadelphia, that any attempt to enforce their collection, could not fail to occasion great irritation and disgust, and in the end would most probably be found abortive. Should government approve the proposed compromise, in that case col. Nicholas will if appointed undertake to discharge the duties of Federal Attorney for this District, without compensation for six months, from the time the commission shall reach him. His abilities and influence in the line of his profession are unequalled in this State, and are so highly estimated here that his appointment to the office would greatly lessen the probability of future opposition to the law; and the office having been once filled, and law put into operation, I do not expect any difficulty will be experienced in procuring a successor of suitable character, when col. Nicholas shall resign.
I am with very great respect,
Sir, your most obedient servant.
J. BROWN.
(Signed) TENCH COXE, Esq. Commissioner of the Revenue, Philadelphia.
This political trick and finesse which John Brown invented to carry the excise law into effect, equals any species of duplicity of which we have heard. His most confidential friend on account of his popularity was to accept for a short time of the office of federal attorney, but of course to resign it at the proper period when the oppression of the law began to be felt and exercised. The resignation of George Nicholas would consequently add to his popularity while it would detract from that of his successor, and act as an additional incentive with the people to repeal. For when a character extremely popular resigns an office on account of its oppressive tendency to the people, he is rendered still more odious.
Thus were John Brown and George Nicholas laying their heads together to bring the Excise law first into operation, and afterwards into disgrace.—They were in reality planning a snare to entrap congress and the government of the union; whereby they might lose the confidence of the citizens of Kentucky, and therefore, rekindle the spirit of secession which had greatly subsided.
Brown, Wallace and Sebastian were about the same period, incessantly convening meetings of the citizens from different parts of the state under the plausible pretence of petitioning congress, for the redress of some grievance or other; but in reality to procure an opportunity of pouring forth their vindictive spleen against the executive government. A celebrated meeting of this description was called together at Lexington on the 28th of March 1794, where what Mr. Magruder calls "the misguided impetuosity of democratical licentiousness," was sufficiently displayed—although the meeting was convened by the happy triumvirate which we have named; yet it was judged prudent that a person of opposite principles should be placed in the chair. They fixed upon George Muter for this purpose, but their entreaties appearing to have no effect upon the stubborn humour of the old Scotchman; Wallace took hold of him by the right shoulder, and Sebastian by the left; while John Brown pushing up his rear, literally forced him into the chair. The following resolutions were then adopted.
On Saturday the 24th inst. a numerous meeting of respectable citizens from different parts of the state as-

sembled in Lexington; and after taking into consideration the degraded and deserted situation of this country, both as to its commerce and protection; and coolly deliberating thereon, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, 1. That the inhabitants West of Appalachian mountains, are entitled by nature and by stipulation, to the free and undisturbed Navigation of the river Mississippi.
2. That from the year 1783, until this time, the enjoyment of this right has been uniformly prevented, by the Spaniards.
3. That the general government whose duty it was to have put us in possession of this right, have, either through design or mistaken policy, adopted no effectual measures for its attainment.
4. That even the measures they adopted, have been uniformly concealed from us, and veiled in mysterious secrecy.
5. That civil liberty is prostituted when the servants of the people are suffered to tell their masters, that communications which they may judge important, ought not to be entrusted to them.
6. That we have a right to expect and demand, that Spain should be compelled immediately to acknowledge our right, or that an end be put to all negotiations on that subject.
7. That the injuries and insults done and offered by Great Britain to America, call loudly for redress; and that we will to utmost of our abilities, support the general government in any attempt to obtain redress.
8. That as the voice of Eastern America, has now called on the president of the United States to demand that redress of Great Britain, Western America has a right to expect and demand, that nothing shall be considered as a satisfaction that does not completely remove their grievances; which have a stronger claim to satisfaction, both from their atrocity and continuance.
9. That the recent appointment of the enemy of the Western Country to negotiate with that nation, and the tame submission of the general government, when we alone were injured by Great Britain, make it highly necessary that we should at this time state our just demands to the President and Congress.
10. That the inhabitants of the Western Country have a right to demand, that their frontiers be protected by the general government, and that the total want of that protection which they now experience, is a grievance of the greatest magnitude.
11. That the attainment and security of these our rights, is the common cause of the Western People; and that we will unite with them in any measure that may be most expedient for that purpose.
12. Resolved, as our opinion, that measures ought immediately to be taken to obtain the sense of the inhabitants of this state at large, that no doubt may be entertained of their opinions and determinations on these important subjects; that we may be able, when it shall be necessary, to communicate as a State, with the other inhabitants of the Western Country.
13. Resolved, that it be recommended to each county in this state, to appoint a committee to give and receive communications on these subjects—to call meetings of their counties—and when it may be judged expedient, to call upon the people to elect proper persons to represent them in Convention, for the purpose of deliberating on the steps which will be most expedient for the attainment and security of our just rights.
By the direction and in behalf of the meeting of the Citizens of the State of Kentucky.
Attest, GEORGE MUTER, Chairman. JOHN BRADFORD, Clk.
Lexington, May, 28, 1794.
The agents of Wilkinson, Brown, Sebastian and Wallace, were then dispersed over Kentucky with the following subscription paper, to excite and enflame the minds of the people. Wallace carried it himself in person to Versailles, and is said to have spoken a lengthy harangue at the court-house in its favour; but his intentions being known, he did not procure a single signature.
To the President and Congress of the United States of America; the Remonstrance of the subscribers, citizens of the commonwealth of Kentucky, shewing:
“That your remonstrants have observed with concern and indignation, the injuries and insults offered to the United States by the king of Great Britain. He has violated in important parts, that treaty of peace, the observance of which might have obliterated the remembrance of former injuries. He has by means of his agents, supplied arms, ammunition, clothing and provision to those merciless savages, who have so long ravaged the western frontier of these states. He has interposed, unsolicited, and negotiated truces for Portugal and Holland, with the piratical states in order to turn the rapine of those African barbarians solely on the American commerce. His vessels of war, and the piratical vessels of his subjects, by his orders, in violation of the law of nations, have despoiled the commerce, and insulted the neutral flag of America. He has made no compensation for the property of citizens of these states, carried away by his troops contrary to treaty. And that we might escape no species of injury which could be heaped on the weakest and most despicable of nations, he holds within the territory of the United States, in defiance of treaty and of right, posts fortified and garrisoned by his armies.
That these injuries and insults call loudly for redress, and that we will to the utmost of our abilities and in any mode that can be devised, support the general government, in the firmest and most effectual measures, to obtain full satisfaction for all our wrongs.
That your remonstrants, and the other inhabitants of the United States west of the Alleghany and Appalachian mountains are entitled by nature and stipulation to free and undisturbed navigation of the river Mississippi; and that from the year 1783 to this day, they have been uniformly prevented by the Spanish King from exercising that right. Your remonstrants have observed, with concern, that the general government, whose duty it was to have preserved that right, have used no effectual measures for its attainment. That even their tardy and ineffectual negotiations, have been veiled with the most mysterious secrecy. That, that secrecy is a violation of the political rights of the citizen, as it declares that the people are unfit to be trusted with important facts relative to their rights, and, that their servants may retain from them, the knowledge of those facts. Eight years are surely sufficient for the discussion of the most doubtful and disputable claim; the right to the navigation of the Mississippi
admits neither of doubt nor dispute. Your remonstrants, therefore, conceive that the negotiations on that subject have been unnecessarily lengthy, and they expect, that it be demanded categorically, of the Spanish king, whether he will acknowledge the right of the citizens of the United States to the free and uninterrupted navigation of the river Mississippi, and cause all obstructions, interruption and hindrance to the exercise of that right in future to be withdrawn and avoided, that immediate answer thereto be required; and that such answer be the final period of all negotiations upon this subject.
Your remonstrants further represent, that the encroachment of the Spaniards upon the territory of the United States is a striking and melancholy proof of the situation to which our country will be reduced, if a tame policy should still continue to direct our councils.
Your remonstrants join their voice to that of their fellow-citizens in the Atlantic states, calling for satisfaction for the injuries and insults offered to America, and that they expect that such satisfaction shall extend to every injury and insult, done or offered, to any part of America by Great Britain and Spain; and as the detention of the posts and the interruption to the navigation of the Mississippi, are injuries and insults of the greatest atrocity and of the longest duration, they require the most particular attention to those subjects.
Your remonstrants declare, that it is the duty of the general government to protect the frontiers, and that the total want of protection, which is now experienced by every part of the western frontier, is a grievance of the greatest magnitude and demands immediate redress.”
We noticed in one of our late numbers, the name of Joseph Bellinger, a celebrated tool of Wilkinson. The following extract of a letter lately received from a most respectable character in Upper Louisiana, will afford additional information respecting him.
“I am strongly inclined to believe there are many persons in this territory, who, if they were not members of the Spanish association, are well acquainted with all the circumstances of this conspiracy. A Mr. Charles Smith, of St. Genevieve (one of the firm of Bullitt and Smith, at the falls of the Ohio) told me in the presence of several gentlemen, he was knowing to the payment of a certain sum of money to Wilkinson, which had been transmitted to him from New-Orleans, either through him, Smith, or Mr. Bullitt, his partner; the last of whom, I suspect, must know the whole of this transaction.”
“A certain Joseph Bellinger, of Kentucky, and one among the many agents which Wilkinson formerly had in his employment (after having been written to three times by Gen. Wilkinson pressing him to come to St. Louis) arrived here some short time previous to his departure down the river; and Wilkinson immediately gave him a commission, and started him in company with his son, Lieutenant James B. Wilkinson, on an expedition up the Missouri. What is the object and what the destination of this party is not known. Its destination is, however, said to be the confines of the Spanish territory; with orders to meet the general at New Orleans.”
“Of this Bellinger (whose character is notorious all over Kentucky) it was said about eight or nine years ago, by governor Greenup, to a Mr. Kincaid Caldwell, whilst on a surveying expedition on the waters of Licking river, Kentucky, that if Bellinger was called upon, he could divulge an important secret concerning Wilkinson; but governor Greenup did not inform him what that secret was. However, Caldwell says, he did not require an explanation; for at that day it was well known, that the important secret was the transfer of Kentucky to the Spanish government.—Bellinger was also employed by Wilkinson as supercargo, and had charge of his boats, in various voyages to and from Orleans.”
The most suspicious circumstance regarding the secret embassies of Bellinger occurred about 1790 or 1791.—We have repeatedly noticed that general Wilkinson was suspected of carrying on a treasonable correspondence with the several Indian nations to the north-west of the Ohio, and we believe had Wayne lived, it would have been satisfactorily proved upon him. The incident to which we at present allude, was the rupture of the treaty which Anthony Gamelin was negotiating with the tribes and villages of the Wabash river, and with the Indians of the Miami village. Gamelin, who was a respectable inhabitant of Vincennes, was requested by the United States to conclude, if possible, a treaty with those Indians. The villages of the Wabash appeared earnestly inclined to pacific measures; but refused to give a decisive answer until they consulted with the Indians of the Miami village. A messenger was accordingly dispatched to them by Gamelin, in order to bring them over likewise to terms of accommodation. This messenger upon his arrival, found Joseph Bellinger among them, who instantly upon learning the purport of his visit, set off for Kentucky. The chiefs of the Shawanese then held a consultation, the result of which was, that they would, after four weeks, send an answer to Vincennes. But the promised answer was never sent, and in the course of only a few months afterwards, more than one hundred persons were killed upon the Ohio, and in the district of Kentucky.
Mr. Knox, then secretary at war, was fully convinced from information which he received, that the attacks of the Indian tribes upon the Kentuckians, were the result of the machinations of certain individuals in the district; and even insinuates as much in the report which he drew up at the desire of general Washington.
“As an evidence (says the secretary) that the conduct of the hostile Indians has been occasioned by other motives than a claim relative to boundaries; it is to be observed that their depredations have been principally upon the district of Kentucky, and the counties of Virginia, lying along the south side of the Ohio, a country to which they have no claim.”
“It appears by respectable evidence, that from the year 1783, until the month of October, 1790, the time that the United States commenced offensive operations against the said Indians, that on the Ohio, and the frontiers on the south side thereof, they killed about one thousand five hundred men, women, and children; besides carrying off upwards of two thousand horses, and other property to the amount of fifty thousand dollars.”
Although it is obvious that it was the interest of the Spanish conspirators, to encourage those depredations with the view of tiring out the patience of
the citizens of Kentucky; yet there was another source from which the Indians were also excited to hostilities, that we have not yet mentioned, and that was what is termed the North-west Company of Canada, the members of which have been much more inimical to the interest of western America, than even the government of Great Britain. The intrigues of this company against the western citizens of the union would furnish of themselves materials for a large history. It is too, a melancholy fact, that a majority of the members of this association are citizens of the United States, who, callous to every sense of patriotism, and feeling of nature, were in the habit during the Indian hostilities, of offering premiums for the scalps of their countrymen. Many are the hundreds of Kentucky scalps which have been purchased out of the mercantile coffers of Boston and New York. The most eloquent and independent orator who ever rose in Congress, declared last session his entire indifference about the fur trade, nor without reason; for we believe the jealousy entertained by that savage company of hunters, for the western settlers of the union, has been one of the greatest causes of Kentucky bloodshed. It matters nothing to what nation the company belong, or by whom protected, whether by the British government, the U. States, or gen. Wilkinson. An organized company of fur hunters will be always a banditti of the most ferocious savages, and will uniformly oppose civilization of every description.—Could the North-west company of Canada be annihilated, it would be a blessing both to Great Britain and the United States. Until this event takes place, the most barbarous cruelties may be expected to be committed upon the frontier settlers.
We have thought proper at present to make these few remarks upon the nature of this company, as the agents of it will be found to be no inactive promoters of the contemplated separation of the union.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. Received at Philadelphia by the Jane, Capt. Bliss, from Bristol.
LONDON, September 12—13. Mr. Fox.—To the great joy of his numerous friends, continued much better yesterday, as will be seen by the following Bulletin.
“Thursday, Sept. 11, 12 o'clock, at night. “Mr. Fox has had some refreshing sleep, and his strength has increased since this morning.”
At 7 o'clock this morning, the verbal answer given at Chiswick house, was “That he was better; but, in the course of this forenoon, the two following Bulletins were successively exhibited at Dover-shire house:
“Chiswick-House, Friday morning, 3 o'clock. “Dr. Mosely has the honour to inform Lady Elizabeth Foster, that Mr. Fox has had some hours of sleep at intervals in the night, and has taken his medicines regularly, with a sufficient quantity of nourishment, but that he is very languid this morning.”
“Chiswick-House, Friday morning, 10 o'clock, (After the Consultation.) “Dr. Mosely has nothing to add to the purport of his note of this morning, which he has already had the honour to send to Lady Elizabeth Foster.”
HAMBURGH MAIL. The Mail due on Sunday arrived this day, but at so late an hour, that we can only give the following extracts. It will be seen that Austria must yet submit to farther degradations.
Frontiers of Austria, Aug. 23. According to report, the French wishing effectually to prevent Austria from taking a part in the new war, if by chance it should break out, have demanded to occupy the whole circle of Austria, till the re-establishment of peace with England. They are still not only at Braunau, but have likewise occupied the right bank of Isonzo. All the measures that are silently taken, announce that the present tranquility will soon be disturbed. A great magazine is forming in Moravia, on the frontiers of Silesia. The artillerymen have received orders to make 8,000,000 of cannon cartridges, and 22,000,000 of musket cartridges. Five companies have been employed in making them for these four or five days.
Count de Stadion, at the same time that he received the notification that Russia had refused to ratify the Peace with France, received also a note, printed at St. Petersburg, in which Russia states the reason for her present conduct.
PRUSSIAN PREPARATIONS.
SCHIEDAM, September 7. Intelligence received from Berlin, mentions the following particulars:—At length peace with Sweden is restored. Our troops in Pomerania have another destination. It is said, that the king of Sweden has even made us an offer of his army, on which lieutenant-colonel Krusemark was dispatched to him. Every thing here has assumed the face of war. Our whole army is in motion. A large number of horses for the artillery has been put in requisition, and they have arrived here from the country. We have four grand armies, viz. two in Silesia, one near Sagau and one near Banslau; two others are near Landsberg on the war, and near Halle; the latter of which is 7,000 men strong. The citadel of Magdeburgh is putting in the best possible state of defence. The debat-battalions are completing. Recruits are daily arriving. As to the sentiments of Russia, various reports are in circulation. The reigning duke of Brunswick is here; and Prince Hohenlohe Ingelfingen, general of the infantry, is expected here momentarily, to receive his instructions. All the grenadier battalions are to hold themselves in marching readiness; and, if found necessary, there will be a levy en masse. The garrisons of this city and Potsdam are ordered to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning.
BERLIN, August 26. All the movements now taking place appear to announce war. The garrison of this city as well as that of Potsdam have today received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march at the first signal. The gens d'armes, the gardes du corps, and the hussars leave Berlin today; the rest of the garrison will follow tomorrow. The place of these troops will be supplied by other regiments. On the 13th, the Prussian troops, forming the garrison of Munster, likewise received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march at the first signal. It is evident that all these sudden and extraordinary movements and measures are of a nature to furnish matter for a thousand conjectures.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
The brig Robert Barclay, from this port to Dublin, was spoke on the 1st Oct. in lat. 42, 09, long. 55, 10.
The sch'r Lydia, Livingston, of and for this port, was to sail from Bristol the 8th September.
The brig Ann, Forsyth, of this port, was at Lisbon the 13th of Sept. to sail for Malaga in 3 days.
Sales at Auction.
To-Morrow, at 12 o'clock will be Sold, for the benefit of the underwriters, the following packages of GOODS, damaged on board the Ship Shepherdess, capt. Robert Wills.
TG No. 1 One Trunk Millinery, 2 One Cafe Stationary, 3 do. Muffs and Tippetts, 4 do. Shoes, &c Diamond IR 1 Box Glassware, Diamond RBR 1 do. Whips and Spurs, TG 6 & 7 Two cases Furniture Calicoes and Window Cornices.
William R. Lamb.
November 7.
To-Morrow at 10 o'clock, for the benefit of the underwriters, the following GOODS, damaged on board the Shepherdess, from London,
WPH 1 Box Silver and Plated Ware, 1 crate Kitchen Utensils, BLK 1 trunk valuable Books, IRGR 10 cases Pewter Dishes, Plates, 2 do. Emory, SO N 2 cases Garden Seeds.
James Taylor, jun.
November 7.
To-Morrow, at 12 o'clock, on Commerce-
Street wharf, will be Sold, 200 punch. choice 3d and 4th proof Grenada Rum, 12 pipes Holland Gin.—Terms, Notes with approved endorser at 60 and 90 days for all sums over 200 dollars, under 200 dollars, cash.
Francis S. Taylor.
November 7.
On Monday next at 10 o'clock, will be Sold,
for Cash, 2 boxes Irish Linen, containing 125 pieces, 150 Shirts.—Damaged on board the Ship Shepherdess, and Sold for account of the underwriters.
S. Marks, jun.
November 7.
LANDS, &c. for Sale.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, executed by Daniel Clements, to secure a debt due to John Lanier, will be Sold for ready money on the premises, on Monday the 10th day of November next, a XII o'clock,
TWO LOTS OF LAND, in the town of Portsmouth, formerly the property of Samuel Kerr, deceased.—There are on the Lots a good Dwelling-House and large Kitchen, and other convenient houses; a large Brick House erected for a Distillery, &c. and contiguous to water, sufficient for lighters to load and unload.
THE TRUSTEE.
October 22.
LANDS for Sale.
BY VIRTUE of a Deed in Trust, executed by PRESON BOWDOIN, to secure the payment of a sum of money due by him to JOHN EYRE, will be Sold, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November next, the following
LOTS OF LAND.
situate in the Borough of Norfolk, viz. one Lot beginning at the intersection of Butte and Dunmore-Streets, running thence along Butte-street to Yarmouth-street, thence to York-street, thence to Dunmore-street, and thence to the place of beginning.
One Lot beginning at the intersection of York with Yarmouth-Streets, thence 198 feet along Yarmouth-street, thence to Dunmore-street, thence to York-street, thence along York-street to the beginning.
And another Lot situate on the Main-Street between the lane leading down to Gen. Mathews's, and the land belonging to the estate of Col. Tucker.—Terms of Sale, Cash.
John Nivison, James Taylor, jun. } Trustees. Rob't. B. Taylor.
WILL BE SOLD at my Plantation in the county of Princess-Anne, on MONDAY the 17th day of November, at XI o'clock,
350 barrels Corn, 40 head of Cattle, 100 Hogs, and farming utensils of every kind.—Terms made known on the day of sale.
DAVID MILHADO.
Oct. 29.
The Ship SHEFFIELD,
for Liverpool, will receive on freight a few bales of Cotton on moderate terms.—Apply to
JOSIAH COWPER.
For MADEIRA, The Brig CATHARINE,
Thomas Callahan, master, having half her cargo engaged, will be dispatched by the 20th inst.
For freight of a few hundred barrels, apply to
Robert Dickson.
Wanted—200 bbls. Hominy Corn, and some black Eyed Pease.
Nov. 7.
FOR FREIGHT or PASSAGE, The new Schooner MORNING STAR,
will sail for Charleston with all convenient speed, if sufficient encouragement is offered; has excellent accommodations for passengers, and can take 3 or 400 hundred barrels on freight. Apply to capt. F. Barber on board, at Campbell's wharf, or to
Christopher Fry.
November 7.
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE Subscriber informs his friends that having dissolved his Partnership with Louis Sautjeau, he has removed to the house No 11, Church-Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Maigue, where he intends to keep a general assortment of FANCY GOODS, which he will sell at a moderate price.
He has just received from New-York,
Two trunks of fine Kid Slippers, do. Misses' Red Morocco do. do. do. Boots for Children.
With a handsome assortment of Tortoise Shell Combs.
BERAULD.
November 7.
CASH
GIVEN for drawn Red and White Oak Hogs head STAVES.—Apply to
Donaldson, Thorburn, & Co.
FOR SALE, London Porter, Linseed Oil in jugs, Madeira and Malaga Wines, Pork, &c.
November 7.
Taken up A-drift,
IN the gale of the 18th last month, a large Wood LIGHTER, about 40 feet long, 12 feet wide, appears to have been recently tarred, and last employed in the transportation of pine wood.
The owner on paying the expense of this advertisement, and some gratuity to the Negroes who took her up, may have her again by applying to
Luke Wheeler.
November 7.

BY AUTHORITY.
Scheme of a Lottery
For the benefit of St. Mary's College, of Baltimore.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, Dollars, Dollars. It lists various prizes and their corresponding dollar amounts.
7291 Prizes, - 190,500
Stationary Premiums, 24,500
14,209 Blanks.—Not two to a Prize. 215,000
21,500 Tickets, at 10 dolls. each, 215,000
Arrangement of Stationary Premiums—viz.
Table with 3 columns: 1st. Drawn Blank, Dollars, Dollars. It lists the distribution of stationary premiums.
Last drawn Blank. 10,000
Dolls. 24,500
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
Dolls. 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.
Managers: William Du Bourg, John Tessier, Luke Tiernan, Robert Walsh, William Lorman, Alexander M'Kin, Henry Wilson, Samuel Sterett, James M'Henry, Samuel Hollingsworth, Lewis Du Bourg, Philip Laurens.
Tickets for Sale by ROWLAND & TRIP-LETT.
October 20. tf 278
SECOND CLASS.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the Benefit of WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE.
5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. each, dolls. 59,380
4,685 do. at 15 do. do. 70,275
10,623 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 3 columns: 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dollars, 10,000. It lists various prizes and their corresponding dollar amounts.
Stationary Prizes are,
1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets are out, 500
Table with 3 columns: 1 do. 2000, Dollars, 500. It lists various prizes and their corresponding dollar amounts.
123 Prizes. Dolls. 125,000
9400 Blanks.
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 dollars, 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 Newsum, 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
FALL GOODS.
The Subscribers have now received the whole of their
FALL ASSORTMENT,
which they offer for Sale on the lowest terms for cash, country, or West-India produce, or approved paper.
J. & W. Southgate.
Sept. 12. 2m 173
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 Swansdown, Cambrie Muslins and Dimities, Elegant Tamboured Fancy Patterns for Ladies Dresses, Chambery Muslins; 7-8 4-4 5-6 4-4 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 I 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 chimnies, 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, hand-
somely 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, former-
ly 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 publick 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, also 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 Ferriage from the Borough or Norfolk to the opposite shores of Elizabeth River and Hampton.
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 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 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.
8. 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.
9. To incorporate a Company for the purpose of cutting a Canal from the head of Plum's to Tanner's Creek. Sept. 29. tma 207
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in
excellent order for Shipping,
80 do. CHAD; 750 bbls. TAR,
130 do. SHAD; 450 do. TURPENTINE.
Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
At Private Sale,
10,000 lb. Green Coffee; 9 pipes French Brandy, 15 quarter casks Old Sherry Wine; 90 tiers Rice, 6 cases French Cordials; 30 barrels Sugar, 80 boxes Mould Candles; 100 do. Brown Soap, 20 casks London Porter; 3 crates English Glaissware, 3 bales Gurrachs, 2 do. Mow Sannas, 2 do. fine Coffas, 1 do. Checks, 1 do. Gilla Handkerchiefs, 1 do. blue Plains, 1 do. 6-4 fine Cloths, 1 do. Cadders; 1 do. brown Plaitillas; 1 do. white do. 1 do. Creas a Morlaix; 1 do. 7-8 Irish Linen, 2 cases 7-8 and 4-4 Cambric Mullin, 1 do. Thickets and Fancy Cords. The above will be Sold low or cash or approved paper at 60 days. S. Marks, jun. October 17 269
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.—Attention has been paid to procure every article of the most genuine kind; and it is intended to have the assortment regularly furnished from the best markets; among a great variety are now offered the following:
Aloes, Album, Ether of Vitriol, Antimony, Aquas Fortis, Pale, red, and yellow Bark, of superior quality, Borax, Campher, Cantharides, Cochineal, Cream of Tartar, Camomile Flowers, Cinnamon, Colocynth, Calomel, Flowers of Benzoin, Ginger, Glauber Salts, Epsom do. Rochelle do. Guns Ammonial, Assafetida, Benzoin, Guaiacum, Gamboge, Myrrh, Kino, Scammony, and Arabic, Lint, Lignum vitae refined, Manna Flake, in sorts, Magnesia in small and large squares, Musk, Nutmegs, Opium, Jalap, Rhubarb, Ipecacuanha, Tartar Emetic, Balsams Capivi, Tolu, Peru, Spirit of Lavender, Spermeceti, Sugar of Lead, Letharge of Gold, Sattpetre refined, White Wax, Verdigrease, Essences of Bergamot, Lemons, and Lavender, Quicksilver, Lunar Caustick, Sal Ammoniac. In addition to the above importation from London, they have from Liverpool a variety of GLASS WARE, suitable to Apothecaries—PHIALS and GALLIPOTS by the crate or in smaller quantities—NORTH'S MACHINES, URINALS, BREAST PIPES, SHELLS, &c. MEDICINE CHESTS for ships and family use, and orders from the country executed with care and dispatch. October 1. tf 216
NOTICE.
The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co.
being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM; business in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 95
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 skillful 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.
Table with 3 columns: 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. It lists various nail sizes and their corresponding prices.
ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED.
LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchard; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local 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
TO RENT,
For the ensuing year, or lease for a term of years, that well known and
Valuable PLANTATION,
Curle's Pasture; it has lately been under a lease of ten years, to George Hope, sen. of Hampton, which lease expires the last day of December, 1806. It has a very valuable orchard on it, joins Hampton on one side, and Hampton river on the other, so that its produce may be conveyed to market without the convenience of land carriages. For terms apply to Lockey Curle. Warwick, September 24. Gw 208
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
Salt Sacks and Double Twilled Sacking,
of an excellent quality, for Sale by William Knox. November 3. 3
Sherry Wine & Salt.
100 quarter casks Sherry WINE, and 1000 buhels SALT—Landing from the Schooner Eliza Ann, Capt. Herbert, from Cadiz—For Sale by William Pennock. October 31. tf
For Rent,
The Store, Compting Room & Cellar,
No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. M'Cutchen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 534
FOR RENT,
The three large and commodious Ware-
Houses on the lower end of Gibson's Wharf.—Possession may be had immediately, by applying to John Southgate, or William Dickson. Feb. 25. 534
The friends of Thomas Norman,
John Marshall, William Norris, Elijah Russell, and John Hubbard, (who represent themselves to be citizens of Virginia,) have been impressed into the British service, for want of documents to prove their citizenship, will apply at this Office, and give a description of their persons, measures will then be taken to obtain their discharge. Thomas Newton, Collector. Collector's Office, Norfolk, August 18, 1806. tf 86
GERMAN GOODS.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER,
Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on convenient credit, for approved Bills only, viz.
Table with 3 columns: 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces white Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Tickenburgs and Oznaburghs, 160 pieces Plaitillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheeting, 20 do. fine Bed ticking, 2 yards wide, 24 do. Mattress Ticking, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls. per piece, 14 do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece, 240 do. Velvet Ribbons, assorted, 40 boxes English crown window Glass, 70 do. Baltimore window Glass assorted, at the manufactory prices, for cash, 2000 wt. Lamb's Wool, superior quality, 5000 doz. German Phials, very cheap, 2000 bunches red Garnet Beads, 300 doz. Watch Christials, assorted, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 10 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Godfrey's Spanish Segars, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 8 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 6000 Toy Marbles, 1 case fine Hats, 100 wt. Twine, 120 doz. gold and silver Hat Cords, 25 boxes short Pipes, three groce each, 350 wt. Canary Seed, 1 cask Glue, Spectacles green and plain, an elegant assortment to suit all ages, Cogies plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant double barrels; do common, single do. Flutes, patent and plain, Fifes; Octaves; Tambourins; Flageolets, double and single, Violins, and elegant bows, Instruction Books, & Musick, Violin Strings, Bridges, and Screws.
Also a complete assortment of the following Articles, viz.
Fifty assorted Trunks, Oil Cloth, Coffee Mills, German Razor Hones, Morocco Shaving Cases, do. Pocket Books, do. Sagar Boxes, Spectacle Cases, Windsor Soap, Hand Lanthorns, best Tortoise Shell Combs, Ivory & Horn do. fine Razors & Penknives, Pocket Knives of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Snuffers very elegant, Brass Candlesticks, Coffee Toasters, Shoe Brushes, Cloth do. Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Shovels, Tonges, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Birds, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Water Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 2000 Agate Flints, Jewellery and Crystal Beeds, Toilet Looking Glasses, common do. assorted, Snuff Boxes, Umbrellas, Plush for Saddles, Passage Lamps, Chamber Lamps and Wicks, Backgammon Tables, 800 Dice, elegant Chess Men, and Cribbage Boards. Apply as above. May 16. tf 744
The Subscriber offers for Sale the following Merchandise on reasonable terms,
50 casks Nails and Spikes, assorted.
6 do. Hoes do. 5 do. Smoothing Irons; 1 do. Axes, assorted, A few pair fire Dogs and Irons; 6 doz. Spades, 3 boxes half pint Tumblers, Window Glass, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, 2 Time Pieces; a quantity of Jugs and Butter Pots, 40 jugs split Pease; a few bags Pepper, A few hhd. Molasses; 15 hhd. low land Tobacco. ALSO,
A brick DWELLING-HOUSE, slated, 26 by 32
feet, and nearly finished with the best materials, situated on a pleasant lot on Cumberland-street, in fee simple, 130 feet deep by 33 feet 8 inches front. Robert Gibson. October 15. 12m 4w 262
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 taskable, 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; to the Honourable Judge Stephens, Savannah; Adam Tunno, Esq. Charleston, or to Thomas Hamilton, Sept. 29. tf 212 Norfolk.
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.