Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1804-08-18 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. I.]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1804.
[NO. 15.]
FOR SALE or CHARTER, The American Ship ELIZA, John Evans, Master. Burthen 450 Hhds. of tobacco, now ready to receive a cargo—ALSO, FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, To a port in France, with Tobacco only, The American Ship NANCY, Captain Turner. Burthen 320 Hhds.—just arrived from Bourdeaux, and now discharging 47 hog heads of prime CLARET, which we offer for sale. August 16. C. & F. Whittle. CASH GIVEN FOR White and Red Oak, drawn Hhd. Staves.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP COURTNEY, William Bryant, Master. Burthen 270 Hhds. of tobacco, and now ready to receive a cargo. Apply to the Master on board, or to William Pennock. Who is now loading from on board said ship, and offers for sale, 10 Pipes Particular, and 10 Pipes Common, TENERIFFE WINE. August 11. R. Maitland & Co. FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, The strong new British Brig HOPE, Captain McGeorge. Burthen about 300 Hhds. now ready to receive a cargo—a freight to Liverpool or Glasgow, will be preferred—Apply to R. Maitland & Co. August 11.
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP CUMBERLAND, Joseph Blake, Master, Will sail with all convenient speed, three fourths of her cargo being now ready. For Freight of the remainder, or Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to Wm. Pennock. August 11. FOR SALE, A choice parcel of Grenada RUM, now landing from on board the Brig Regulator. For terms apply to John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 9. WHO WILL SELL HIS Brig REGULATOR, on very low terms if application be made in the course of a few days, or will take a freight to the West Indies, if applied for in the course of ten days.
For Freight or Charter. THE BRIG JOHANNA, John Rutherford, Master, Burthen 1100 barrels, in complete order for the reception of a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phinehas Dana. Who has just received, and OFFERS FOR SALE, 55 barrels S. F. 72 barrels Fine FRESH FLOUR. August 2. WE WANT A vessel of 150 Hogsheads, for a Port in France—immediate dispatch will be given. C. & F. Whittle. July 31. A few barrels Superfine Flour, of old Wheat, a-float.
FOR CHARTER, THE SHIP ANACREON, Jabez Fletcher, Master. Has only made one passage—will carry about 400 Hhds. of tobacco, and is esteemed by judges, one of the completest ships in the harbour. Apply to the master on board, or to William Pennock. WHO OFFERS FOR SALE, 20,000 feet of Boards, on board said ship. July 28.
FOR SALE, A neat Two Story House, with a Shed, in that part of the Town of Portsmouth, leading to the Cottage; agreeably situated, with two lots adjoining. For terms enquire of the subscriber. Who wants a Freight FOR THE BRIG GEORGE, Momently expected from New-York. John Cox. July 21.
BILLS ON PHILADELPHIA. Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 24.
FOR LONDON or LIVERPOOL, The American Ship REBECCA, Captain Fraser. Burthen about 400 Hhds. tobacco—just arrived from Rotterdam—can take in cargo in 3 days; and will go to either port, for which 200 hds. are first offered. George Murray & Co. FOR SALE, 50 Pipes GIN, received by the Rebecca. ALSO, TOBACCO chosen for the West-India Market. A few Hhds. of excellent CLARET. A quantity of RICE. 1800 Bbs. FLOUR, greater part back country S. Fine. 200 Half do. do. 3300 Bbs. CORN, to be delivered on a few days notice. August 14. Now Landing on Warren's Wharf, A CHOICE PARCEL OF Old particular Madeira WINES, in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks—ALSO, a few barrels of WALNUTS, from on board the brig Ann Elizabeth, from Madeira—which will be sold on low terms if applied for in a few days. John Brown, Rothery's Wharf. August 14. Who wishes to Sell, Freight or Charter, The above Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Burthen 1300 Barrels. She will be in complete order for a cargo in two days.
LANDING THIS DAY ON WARREN'S WHARF, 145 Tierces RICE. 10 Hogsheads SUGAR. 10 do. MOLASSES. For Sale by Warren Ashley. August 2. FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 124 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, from old wheat. 100 do. do. do. from new wheat. AND IN STORE, 100 Barrels fresh Superfine FLOUR. 30 Hogsheads Richmond TOBACCO. 5 do. Potomack, do. 6 do. Pennington's LOAF SUGAR. A few thousand barrels Turkey Flour and St. Ubes SALT, and some Alexandria PILOT BREAD. James Herron. August 7. Mathematical Instruments, &c. Received by the ship Suffolk, Capt. Moore, from London, and for sale by LEVIN DORSEY, No. 27, Wide Water-Street, Town Point. DAMS's Patent Globes, 12 inches diameter, with compasses in the bottom, very complete. Quadrants, black and red ebony, with single and double observation. Ditto—with tangent screws, 12 inches. Aromatick Tel-scopes, for night and day, on the latest and most improved construction, in a portable size, with sliding sun-disk. Telescopes, of the common kind, for night and day observations. or for day only, of every description. Circumferenters, of the best qualities. Mariner's Compasses, in brass and wood. Pocket Compasses, in brass, of different sizes. Time Glasses—hour, half hour, 23, and 14 seconds. Gunter's Scales; Brass Dividers; &c. &c. Likewise the following Articles, FOR THE USE OF NAVIGATORS. Hamilton Moore's Epitome and Affixant. General Charts of the Coast of America, from Boston to Philadelphia. Ditto—Continued, with directions. Ditto—West-Indies, and Demerary, with directions. Ditto—Windward Islands, with do. Ditto—Gulph of Florida, with do. Ditto—Windward Passage, with do. West-India Plots, with directions. ALSO, A few tons of Baltimore Bar-Iron, afforded, for the ton or less quantity—Competition Bolts and Spikes—Bouches—Carriage wheel boxes, of all sizes—all which he will warrant good. N. B. All kinds of MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS repaired, at the shortest notice. * * * Orders for every species of Brass-Castings received and immediately executed at his foundery, and the work delivered as above. August 7.
Office of Discount and Deposit, Norfolk, July 24, 1804. WANTED TO PURCHASE, A few thousand Pounds Sterling, in approved endorsed Bills on London, at sixty days, or bills drawn on any other place, and made payable there. Robert Oliphant, Cashier. July 24. Received by the ship Suffolk, from London, and for sale, 60 Casks HIBBERT's best bottled PORTER and BROWN STOUT. Robert Maitland & Co. July 28.
We are this day landing on our wharf, from on board the British Schooner Sprightly, from Kingston, 12 Hogsheads, 4 Barrels, 23 Tierces, 38 Barrels, 13 Barrels CASTOR OIL, 50 Bgs GINGER, 2 Tons EBONY WOOD, 10 Barrels of LIMES. All of which we will dispose of on liberal terms. C. & F. Whittle. July 31.
TO RENT, A HOUSE situated on Brewer's street. Apply to E. RORENTS. July 24.
A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE, CONTAINING 615 1/2 ACRES. THE subscriber intends to sell on the premises, on Thursday the 1st day of October next, at Publick Auction, (if not privately disposed of before that period, of which timely notice will be given) the plantation he now lives on, called ROSE HALL, in the county of Princess-Ann. There are on the premises a large Brick Dwelling House with a Kitchen, Smoke House, Quarter, Stables, &c. all in a tolerably good repair. This Plantation is certainly a desirable one to any person who has from 20 to 25 good labourers. Six fellows in the course of eight months would cut a sufficiency of ditches to keep the whole plantation perfectly dry in the worst year that could come. The soil that is cleared, is capable of producing every kind of grain that is cultivated in this part of the country, in the greatest abundance; is excellent grass land, having a good clay foundation—Most of the wood land has immediately on the river, and is too high even to be injured by water. It has a great quantity of large pine on it which would answer for masts and spars—also, white and red oak. From the number of excellent springs near the coves, oysters might be had in the greatest perfection, and the distance to them from Leghorn Bay, would not exceed two miles and a half, where they might be had in the greatest quantities. There is an excellent situation for a house, immediately on the river, and within 100 yards of three fine coves that might be made to produce from 300 to 400 pounds per annum, with tolerable management, and the expense attending the expense. It would be very trifling indeed. There is an apple orchard which produced a peck enough last year to make 12 or 13 barrels of brandy. The above-mentioned plantation is distant from the flourishing town of Norfolk, about 20 miles; seven or eight from Cape Henry, and three from Lynnhaven Bay, extending about 4 miles on Lynnhaven river and its branches, of course convenient to the best fish and wild fowl. It is absolutely necessary that 1500 pounds should be paid down, the balance in two equal payments of one and two years, to carry interest from the day of sale, subject to a mortgage till paid. In addition to the above recommendation, it lies in one of the best neighbourhoods in Virginia. William Ellegood. Princess Ann, August 2.
JOHN C. NIEMEYER, OFFERS FOR SALE, By the Piece or Package, at his Store of GERMAN GOODS, 85 Pieces Ticklenburgs and Os-naburgs. 70 do. Hessian and brown Rolls. 350 do. White Rolls. 130 do. excellent Checks. 125 do. Britannias. 30 do. brown Holland. 35 do. Fine Shirt Linen. 15 do. do. Sheetings. 40 do. do. Cloths & Coatings. 13 do. Saddle Cloths 20 Liquor Casks. 15 Boxes Spanish Segars. 90,000 M ribles. A quantity of Toys. German Nuns Thread. 1000 Bags of 2 and 3 bushels 5 boxes short Pipes 3 do. Slates & Pencils. 1 Hhd. Japaned Ware. Looking Glasses English gilt. Do. of Mahogany, all kinds. Elegant Waiters. Patent Needles. Violins, Flutes and Clarinets. Best Italian and common Violin Strings. Fifes and Instruction Books. Elegant Violin Bows. Spectacles first quality. Razors and Pen Knives, of do. 1 Case cheap Jewellery. Razor Hones & Strops. Thread Stockings, extra fine. Cotton Checks & Handkerchiefs. Fine Brabant Lace. 200 Pieces Velvet Ribbands. Fine Black Silk Velvet. 1 Box Mill Saws, and Augers. Ware House Hinges and Iron Plates. Bird Cages and Seeds. Frying Pans & Shovels. A quantity of Baskets. Brass Andiron & Candle Sticks. Table Knives & Forks. Steel Snuffers & Scissors Backgammon Tables & Chess men. 40 dozen English Mustard. 600 M. common Needles. Batte Doors and Birds. Snuff Boxes & Gun Flints Double barrel Guns. 12 dozen coarse Shirts. Portable Writing Desks. Best Quills and Lead Pencils. Sealing Wax & Wafers. Tooth Brushes, of all kinds. Ivory & Dressing Combs Best English Playing Cards. Coffee Mills and Oil Cloths. Padlocks of all kinds. Best German Bed Tickling. Fine Cotton Stockings. Night Lamps and Lanterns. Beads, a large quantity. Suspenders and Pocket Books. Dressing Cases and Metal Spoons. Silk Umbrellas. ALSO—A LARGE QUANTITY OF GLASS WARE, CUT and PLAIN—Consisting of Decanters. Tumblers. Wine Glasses. Jellies, Lemonade and Punch Glasses. Glass Pitchers, elegantly cut. Salt Cellars. Bird Glasses. Sugar Dishes & Cruits. Flower Vases, &c. &c. ALSO, China Tea Sets. Do. Cups and Saucers. Do. Tea Pots. Elegant Bowls, &c. &c. The above will be sold for Cash or approved Bills only.—Apply as above. An Apprentice Wanted, A LAD of about 16 years, of a good education and respectable parents—none but of a good character, need apply. August 11.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN C. HARRIS, late of Norfolk, deceased, will be pleased to present them, legally authenticated, to Mr. William Hartshorne, junior of that place; and those indebted, will be good enough to make payment forthwith, to the same person, who is fully authorised by D. M. RANDOLPH, Agent for C. Barret, Heir at Law of the dec'd. Richmond, July 23, 1804.
FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 600 Barrels CORN. 700 do. SUPERFINE FLOUR. 65 Tierces RICE. 16 Hogsheads CLARET. SUGAR in Barrels. ALSO IN STORE, 1000 Barrels Superfine, 500 do. Fine, 300 do. in Half Bbs. FLOUR. 60 Barrels HERRINGS. A few Barrels SHAD. 64 Hogsheads TOBACCO. George Murray & Co. August 2.
FOR SALE, 144 Hogsheads Prime Richmond TOBACCO. Gilliat & Mackinder. August 9. WANTED, A STEADY MAN, well acquainted with business, and with book-keeping. Apply to the Printers. August 9. LOST YESTERDAY MORNING, BETWEEN Mr. Cross's Gardens, and the Post Office, from the pocket of a YOUNG GENTLEMEN, who was carrying them to the latter place, FOUR LETTERS, of the under-mentioned addresses. Any person who may have found them, is requested to leave them at either of the Printing-Offices, where a reasonable reward will be given to the finder. 1 Letter directed to Mrs. Jones, Halifax, North Carolina. 1 do. do. Peter Brown, Esq. do. 1 do. do. George Kea, Esq. Saint Mary's, Georgia. 1 do. do. Mr. Daniel Bly, do. do. August 9.
JOHN RORKE & Co. Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at their Store, Market-Square, Cognac, Old Peach, Apple, Antigua, and Windward Island, Rum. Holland and Country Gin. L. P. Madeira, Sherry, Tennesse, Imperial, Hysom, Young Hysom, Loaf and Muscovado, Sugar. Coffee, Chocolate, French and Italian Oil. Olives, Capers, Basket Salt, Pearl Barley, Mace, Nutmegs. July 17. Cinnamon, Cloves, Pepper, Mustard, Rice & Ground Ginger, Almonds, Raisins, Fig Blue, Starch, Refined Salt Petre, Powder and Shot, Godfrey's Havana Segars, of the first quality, Nails, Scythe Blades, Baltimore Iron, Steel, Cart Wheel Boxes, Irish Glue, Mould Candles, Corks, Wrapping Paper. tf
FOR SALE, 70 Hhds. Petersburg Tobacco. 10 Puncheons old Jamaica Rum. 50 Hhds. 40 Tierces. 20 Barrels. Muscovada Sugar. 5 Hhds. Loaf Sugar. 15 Tierces Hibbert's Brown Stout. 17 Boxes, 11 Barrels, Philadelphia Ale in Bot's. Glassware, Window Glass & Empty Bottles. 2 Boxes Hats. 8d. 10d. 12d. & 20d. Nails, Sheathing Nails & Spikes. 50 Bags Juniper Berries. A. Maclure. July 28.
District of Virginia. United States of America. United States, against John Avery, master of the Brig Friendship, of the port of Boston, District of Massachusetts. UPON PETITION.
Pursuant to the statute of the United States, entitled, "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties, and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," and upon a statement of facts transmitted by direction of the Judge of the United States for the District of Virginia, the honourable the Secretary of the Treasury, has been pleased to decide, to remit, to the said petitioner, all the right, claim and demand of the United States, and of all others, whomsoever, to a certain penalty incurred by him, under the act entitled, "An act to regulate the Collection of Duties, on Imports and Tonnage," the said act of remission, is dated at the City of Washington, the thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two. On application made at this office, a certificate of said remission will be granted, whereby the petitioner, or his legal representative, will be enabled to recover the amount deposited with the officers of the Customs, on payment of the costs. Teste, Seth Foster, Clerk N.D.C. Clerks Office, July 13, 1804. 12w6w. 23.
A few bottles Prime Richmond Tobacco, For sale by PHINEHAS DANA. July 19.
A PRESSMAN Well acquainted with his business, will meet with constant employment and good wages at the office of the PUBLICK LEDGER.

THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME, IN FORM AND PRESSURE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1804.
COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES. Two Counterfeit Notes of the Bank of the United States have, within a few days, been received by a correspondent. They are dated the 9th of October 1801, letter D, for ten dollars. The paper is seifter, and the note larger than the real ones. "Thos. Willing" is written very stiffly, the T particularly. "G. Simpson" is better executed. The engraving is coarse, when contrasted with the real notes.
ROYAL ORDINANCE OF HIS MOST CATHOLIC MAJESTY THE KING OF SPAIN, &c.
Regulating the trade with his Colonies in particular instances. [Translated for the Publick Ledger.] WHEREAS, From our great desire to encourage agriculture, and promote the prosperity of our province of Caracas, our islands of Cuba, Saint-Domingo, and Porto-Rico, we, by our Royal ordinance dated 28th February 1769, gave permission to all our subjects residing in those our dominions, or in our other dominions in America, to proceed, in their own or in chartered vessels, with the money or produce necessary, to any foreign colonies, and there to purchase negro slaves, and thence to import the said slaves into our said dominions, free from all impost or contribution; expressly prohibiting them from uniting therewith any other mercantile object whatever.
And by the third article of the said ordinance, we also granted permission to foreigners, for the term of two years to import negroes into certain ports of our said possessions, with the like exemption of duties; subjecting them, nevertheless, to the payment of the established duties on the exportation of the money or produce for which the said slaves might be sold or exchanged.
The said term of two years having expired, another Royal ordinance, bearing date the 24th of November, 1791, was proclaimed; by which we renewed to our subjects, inhabitants of Spain and her Colonies, the permission to proceed, in their own or in chartered vessels, to foreign ports, there to purchase negro slaves, and the same to introduce into our vice-royalties of Santa Fé and Buenos-Ayres, the province of Caracas, and the islands of Saint-Domingo, Cuba, and Porto-Rico; which concession was also extended to foreigners, for the term of six years; determining, by the second article of the said ordinance those ports into which such importation might be made.
And in order to facilitate and encourage the introduction of slaves into the Havanna, we were pleased, by a royal decree of the 22d of November, 1792, to grant permission to foreign vessels, importing negroes, to remain in port forty days for the disposal of their cargoes, instead of eight days, as prescribed by the ordinance of the 24th of November 1791, leaving the said ordinance in full force in all other respects.
By the same decree we abolished, for the term of ten years, all duties, imposts, and tythes, theretofore collected upon cotton, coffee, & indigo, raised in the said island. And to encourage the cultivation, exportation, and consumption thereof, we permitted our subjects, for the said term of years, to transport the same to any foreign port in Europe, without limiting the time in which the voyage should be performed, and allowing them also to export Tafia when necessary to complete their cargoes; with the express condition, however, that they return with their vessels, immediately from such foreign port to this peninsula, and previous to their return to America. Ordering at the same time, that all duties, both royal and municipal, chargeable on sugar of that island on its importation into Spain, should be returned on its being re-exported to a foreign port.
Various other royal orders for the encouragement of the negro trade were likewise issued.
The first, dated the 3d of January 1793, extended to Count Liniers the right to introduce into Buenos-Ayres two thousand negroes, with liberty to import the natural productions of Africa, paying the same duties which are imposed upon those articles when imported into Spain.
The second, dated the 24th of January 1793, to encourage a direct trade, by Spanish merchants, with the coast of Africa, in search of negroes. It was therein declared, that any Spaniard might fit out expeditions, for that purpose, from any port in Spain or America, provided that the captains and one half of the crews of vessels thus employed should be Spaniards; guaranteeing an absolute exemption from duties on all articles exported in this direct trade, and also from foreign duties of tonnage on vessels bought from foreign colonies to be thus employed.
The third, dated the 14th of February 1794, was directed to the Vice-Roi of Buenos-Ayres, ordering him to give protection to an English vessel entering the port of Montevideo with negroes, and to permit her to depart therefrom with money, pastillas of the manufacture of Count Liniers, and such articles of produce as were permitted by the ordinance of the 24th November 1791.
By the fourth, dated the 19th of March 1794, it was declared that Spaniards, who could not find negroes in the foreign colonies, might return with knives, tools, machines, and other utensils for the use of plantations.
The fifth, dated the 23d of March 1794, declared the port of Monsanillo, under the jurisdiction of Bayamo, in the island of Cuba, open to Spaniards only for the introduction of negroes from foreign colonies.
The sixth, dated the 14th of December 1794, addressed to the intendant of the Havanna, directed that Hoops and Staves should be considered as articles of trade with foreign colonies, in like manner as utensils for the use of plantations, and agricultural implements.
By the seventh, dated the 21st of May 1793, the negro trade was extended to the Vice-Royalty of Peru; but provisionally, and on condition that they be imported through the ports of Callao and Payta, and in Spanish vessels.
By the eighth, dated the 14th of January 1797, the intendant of the Havanna was instructed not to exact any tax for the light of the Morro, from any vessel Spanish or foreign, engaged in the negro trade.
By the ninth, dated the 12th of April 1798 addressed to the Vice-Rois of Peru and Buenos-
Ayres, under the president of Chili, the liberty of importing negroes was extended two years longer, to be reckoned from the promulgation of the order in those dominions, and upon the conditions expressed in the Royal ordinances of November 1791.
In the sixteenth article of this last named ordinance it was provided, that, when the six years granted thereby to Spaniards and foreigners, for the free importation of negroes should have expired, the permission should be renewed or suspended, according as circumstances at the time might render advisable: wherefore the Vice-Rois, intendants and governors, of places in which ports were opened, were directed to furnish information concerning the number and prices of negroes imported; whether they were plenty or scarce; and all other matters relating thereunto. In compliance with this order, information has been received from the governor of Carthagena, the Vice-Roi of Buenos-Ayres, and the intendant and governor Yucatan, dated January 3, July 30, 1798, and April 8, 1802; from the captain-general of Cuba, and the intendant of the Havanna, dated October 29 and 30, and November 17, 1802.
By a royal order of the 15th of April, in the last year, the information contained in these communications was submitted to the Council of the Indies, with remarks on the necessity of extending the privileges granted by the aforementioned ordinance, and desiring their opinion and advice thereon.—Having examined, with great attention, the report of the Contaduría-General , and having consulted our attorney-general, we have resolved that the negro-trade shall be continued, and that the importation of negroes shall be encouraged for twelve years, reckoning from the promulgation of this our Royal Ordinance, by Spanish subjects, and for and during six years by foreigners; subject to the restrictions prescribed by the ordinance of the 24th of November 1791, with the extensions granted by the subsequent royal decrees, above recited; and with the indispensable condition that the negroes imported must be nosi negros ; prohibiting in all our dominions the introduction of slaves of any other description under the irremissible penalty of confiscation.
And we also ordain, during our pleasure, that when, from the high prices of negroes in foreign colonies, or the difficulties of procuring them, it may be necessary for Spanish subjects to make their returns in implements of agriculture, or machinery and utensils for the use of plantations, the importation of which is allowed by the ordinance of 1791, or of planks for sugar boxes, staves, hoops, and heading for casks, the same shall be admitted free of duty; and in like manner when imported by foreigners, together with new negroes, but not otherwise, they shall be exempt from impost.—The entry of foreign vessels in any of our aforesaid territories not having on board, for sale, new negroes, is hereby prohibited. And we likewise ordain that no vessel, whether Spanish or foreign, shall be allowed to import into our said possessions, either iron or steel, the product of any country, under any pretext whatever.
Should we hereafter deem it expedient to change the terms of twelve and six years, herein designated, sufficient time will be allowed to complete the expeditions then depending.
We have also judged it convenient to open for the importation of negroes the ports of Valparaiso, Guayaquil, and Panama; besides those of Callao and Payta, named in the royal decree of the 21st of May 1793, or which remain open to Spaniards, for the introduction of slaves, into those dominions on the coast of the South Sea.
By the order of the 19th of March 1794, knives were comprised in the articles denominated tools and utensils, nevertheless we now prohibit their importation, until, after an examination of their quality, shape, and manufacture, we shall deem it proper to order otherwise.
By the second article of the ordinance of 1791, our subjects were allowed to export such specie and produce as might be necessary for the prosecution of this trade, excepting only the article of Cocoa of Caracas, which we now permit to be exported to foreign colonies, in the same manner as other produce, but for the purchase of negroes only; hereby strictly enjoining the Governor and Captain-General of that province to prevent any abuse in this particular.
We also enjoin our Vice-Rois and governors, of ports opened for this trade, the intendants, inspectors, and ministers of our royal revenue, zealously to observe the conditions expressed in the twelfth article of the said ordinance of 1791, without favour or partiality as to the manner in which vessels are to be examined and moored; and rigidly to enforce, wherever it may be incurred, the penalty of confiscation of vessel and cargo, including the negroes. Annulling, hereby, the said twelfth article in that part only which regulates the burthen of vessels; leaving that hereafter to the discretion of those engaged in this trade.
By our Royal decree of the 22d November 1792, we extended to forty days the term of eight days prescribed by the thirteenth article of the ordinance of 1791; which is hereby confirmed, and the said thirteenth article is declared to be in all other respects in full force. But foreigners are not to be permitted to remain in port for more than forty days, under pretence of selling their cargoes or receiving the proceeds, nor under any pretext whatever; for any breach of this decree the governors and the intendants of the royal revenue are rendered responsible.
Finally, for the greater encouragement of the agriculture and commerce of our said islands of Cuba and Porto-Rico, and the provinces of Yucatan and Terra-Firma, it is our pleasure to perpetuate to them the concessions which, with the advice of our council of state, we made for ten years, by the royal decree of the 22d of November 1792, in favour of the island of Cuba; extending the exemption of duties, imposts, and tythes, to all sugar which may hereafter be produced from any new plantation hereafter to be laid out.
And in order that every thing which we have decreed may be duly executed, we hereby will and command all our Vice-Rois, Presidents of Tribunals, Governors, and Intendants, to observe and execute, and cause to be observed and executed, the different clauses of this our royal ordinance, which they shall so that end transmit to all tribunals and officers whom it may concern, and cause to be registered in the contadurias-general of our council.
Given at Aranjuez this 22d day of April 1804. Signed by the King. By order of the King, our Lord. ANTONIO PORCEL. Registered in the contaduria-general of North America, at Madrid April 30, 1804. PEDRO CAPARICA.
The length of the Ordinance of the King of Spain, for which we have to return our thanks to an obliging friend, has compelled us to omit several articles from this day's paper.
William E. Giles and Andrew Moore, Esqs. have been appointed by the Executive of this commonwealth members of the Senate of the United States, in the room of Abraham B. Venable and Wilson C. Nicholas, Esquires; the former having been elected President of the Bank of Virginia, and the latter appointed Collector of the Customs for the port of Norfolk. (Virg. Gaz.)
The Eugenia, taken off New-York by the Leander, put into New-London in distress on her way to Halifax; the captain went on shore to report, and the British prize master cut the cable, and was proceeding to sea, but was pursued by capt. Mansfield, the mare. Mess. Walter Grace and Ebenezer Goddard, inspectors of the customs, and eighteen other volunteers, in a fishing smack; they retook her; and she has returned to New-York.
The brig Two Brothers, Hartshorne, of this port has arrived at Bourdeaux, and was seized by the Custom House, for having touched at England.
By a schooner from Baltimore we have received the American of the 13th.
The Russians have marched 200,000 men towards the Turkish frontier; and are rapidly increasing their navy.
A French grenadier, it is said, has been tried, convicted, and shot, for firing a musket ball at the Emperor on parade.
The Austrians have directed three encampments to be established at Pest, Toplitz, and Brunn; and Buonaparte has ordered 100,000 men to be collected along the left bank of the Rhine; and continues to pour troops into Italy.—What do these movements indicate?
An alliance is spoken of between the Porte, Russia, and Great Britain; by one article of which the British troops are to occupy Egypt during the war.
Mr. Drake and his family have arrived at Harwich, England.
Buonaparte is arresting every Englishman in Italy.—They were arriving at Leghorn from Rome, Civita-Vecchia, Ancona, &c. to be confined in the new fortress, lately erected there.
The Genoese are ordered, in addition to those already built, to finish eight sail of the line for the MOTTER-COUNTRY immediately.
Report says that Buonaparte, among other new arrangements, means to place the Crown of Poland upon the head of Louis XVIII.
In our last we gave an abridgement of the news by the George from Glasgow.—The following extracts are added.
LONDON, June 13.—A naval officer, of a noble family, having struck his superior in an unfortunate fray, was sentenced to death, on Thursday last, at Plymouth; but he is so strongly recommended to mercy, that there is great reason to hope he will be pardoned, and restored to the service. We forbear to mention his name, from motives of respect and delicacy towards his family, particularly as it was a hasty business of passion, which sometimes over-rules the most amiable and honourable minds.
JUNE 18.—Last night two Hamburg mails arrived; those due on Sunday the 16th and Wednesday the 13th inst. The two most prominent articles relate to the departure of the emperor of Russia to Revel, and to the close attention paid by the archduke Charles to the business of the war department of the court of Vienna.
JUNE 20.—A French squadron was said to be at the Brazils, supposed to consist of those ships that slipped out of Rochefort.
Another Russian officer arrived in town on Monday. He came through France and Holland, and met Mr. Livingston at Rotterdam, on his return to Paris on Friday last. The vessel in which he came, brought some private letters, one of which contains the following extracts of a communication received by a gentleman at Antwerp from his brother at Boulogne, who is employed in the armament destined for the invasion of this country:—"All the horses, forage, and heavy artillery, are embarked. We wait only the arrival of the generals. I shall not therefore, write to you again from hence; and, probably I may never behold you more." We see no reason to doubt the facts here stated, nor are they in any respect calculated to excite alarm in our mind. The day on which the enemy ventures to approach our shore, will, we are confident, prove a day of Glory to Britain.
It was reported yesterday, we know not upon what authority, that a person had arrived from the continent with overtures of peace.
Letters received from the fleet off Brest, dated the 25th inst. state that they were all well, and the enemy as usual.
The king has found great benefit from his retreat to Kew, where he passes much of his time in the building, and ornamental arrangements for his new palace.
LORD GRENVILLE AND MR. PITT. The following letter is given in a morning paper as genuine:
(COPY) 8th May, 1804. "My dear Mr. PITT, I have already apprised you that the persons, to whom, at your desire, I communicated what passed between us yesterday, agree with me in the decided opinion, that we ought not to engage in the administration which you are now employed in forming."
"We should be sincerely sorry, if by declining this proposal, we should appear less desirous than we must always be of rendering to his majesty, to the utmost of our power, every service of which he may be graciously pleased to think us capable. No consideration of personal ease or comfort; no apprehension of responsibility, nor reluctance to meet the real situation into which the country has been brought, have any weight in the decision; nor are we fettered by any engagements on the subject, either expressed or implied; we rest our determination solely on our strong sense of the impropriety of our becoming parties to a system of government, which is to be formed at such a moment as the present, on a principle of exclusion."
"It is unnecessary to dwell on the mischiefs that may have already resulted from placing the great offices of government in weak and incapable hands. We see no hope of any effectual remedy for these mischiefs, but by uniting in the publick service "as large a portion as possible, of the weight, talents and character, to be found
in publick men of all descriptions, and without any exception." This opinion I have already had occasion to express to you in the same words, and we have for some time past been publickly acting in conformity to it; nor can we while we remain impressed with that persuasion, concur in defeating an object for which the circumstances of the present times afford at once so strong an inducement, and so favourable an occasion.
"An opportunity now offers, such as this country has seldom seen, for giving to its government, in a moment of peculiar difficulty, the full benefit of the services of those who, by the publick voice and sentiment, are judged most capable of contributing to its prosperity and safety. The wishes of the publick on this subject are completely in unison with its interests, and the advantages, which not this country alone, but all Europe, and the whole civilized world, might derive from the establishment of such an administration, at such a crisis, would probably have excited the most sanguine expectations."
"We are certainly not ignorant of the difficulties which might have obstructed the final accomplishment of such an object, however earnestly pursued. But when in the very first instance all trial of it is precluded, and when this denial is made the condition of all subsequent arrangement, we cannot but feel that there are no moves, of whatever description, which could justify our taking an active part in the establishment of a system, so adverse to our deliberate and declared opinions. Believe me ever my dear Pitt, most affectionately yours, (Signed) GRENVILLE."
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, dated June 5, 1804, to a gentleman in Boston.
"By an American vessel, arrived yesterday, the captain has made a deposition that on passing Toulon, he saw the English and French fleets engaging. The American consul has since had a letter and it is reported, that the British have totally defeated the French, and taken eight sail of the line—though the intelligence is not completely satisfactory, it is generally believed, that there had been an action."
"We think it proper so observe, that in another letter, received by the same conveyance, and dated at the same place and moment, no mention is made of this event. What degree of truth is, therefore to be attached to this news, we know not.—Time must determine."
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, June 5, 1804.
DEFENCE OF THE NATION. (Concluded.)
MR. ADDINGTON had, on a former night, given his opinion of this measure, and his opinion was still the same. He differed from the right hon. gentleman; and as the right hon. gentleman over the way (Mr. Windham) had stated, the right hon. gentleman had departed from his former speech. The right hon. gentleman had attributed more to compulsion than, and his objection to the plan rested very much on that ground. It was impossible to combine in our measures things which were incompatible with the constitution under which we had the happiness to live. We could not have what belonged to despotism, and we should be satisfied with the paramount and superior blessings which our constitution afforded, without grasping at anomalies of which it does not admit. He acknowledged his objection on this ground did not apply so fully as when the plan was first brought in.
It was the opinion of the right hon. gentleman opposite, that the militia should be reduced, or rather that the augmentations which had been made in that force had not taken place. He should be sorry there was any reduction in a force which had reached such a height in point of numbers and discipline, and which had such a facility in its formation and recruiting. As a proof that the general military training produced a larger military spirit, he instanced that most of the substitutes had come from the volunteer corps. The measure now proposed was at least extraordinary and novel. He was sure it was produced by the right hon. gentleman, from a conviction of its necessity. No person was more persuaded than himself of the necessity of having a large disposable force for the service of this country; but the country never had such a force as now, and the experience of last year had not justified the charge of any failing off in the recruiting; and this year also, his noble friend (Lord Castlereagh) had proved, that with all the efforts for the other descriptions of force, the regular recruiting had not fallen short above one-fourth. He saw no necessity, therefore, for bringing forward at this hour, a plan so novel, and of so much magnitude. It had been stated by the right hon. gentleman opposite, that it gave no addition to our available force. Under the army of reserve act, there are uncommon inducements to enter into the line, by means of which 13,000 had already been induced to enter. In this country 17 or 18,000 remained, a great portion of whom may be expected to go every year to the augmentation of the regular army.
Under these circumstances he should hope the right hon. gentleman would not press this measure at present, or if he did, that the House would not adopt it, as there was no sufficient reason. He for one should not oppose the bringing in of the bill; but he hoped the right hon. gentleman would, on consideration, be disposed to put off the second reading to a day beyond the period of this session. (A laugh.) Considering there was no immediate necessity for carrying the measure into effect, it would be but right to give this opportunity for considering a system which had been justly described as a plan for recruiting by parish officers. He regarded the plan as nugatory or vexatious. If the officers were remiss, and submitted to the fine, as they may do to save trouble, no men were produced: if they chose to be active, they would then make the measure vexatious in the highest degree. It would be like the measure tried in the last war, for raising a quota of men for the parish to supply the army and navy—(a cry of hear, hear! ) The effect of that measure was an extensive bounty, which the right hon. gentleman wished to limit. The increase of bounty had been in that instance inmoderate, while the increase to our army and navy had been inconsiderable. He would move for the account if it was necessary. The men that were furnished by that measure, were the refuse and scum of the country, were tainted with disease and disaffection—(a cry of hear, hear! ) He was satisfied at offering these observations at present; if the bill was allowed to be read a second time, he should then offer his sentiments more at large.

Lord CASTLEBAGH contended, that considering the measure in an enlarged point of view, no reasonable objection could arise to it, as tending to create a larger disposable force. With respect to the militia, if any doubt could exist in his right hon. friend's mind, it would be that of suffering any diminution in that species of force. The plan now submitted would not operate to the prejudice of the militia, more than at most a diminution of three or four thousand in the course of the year; and therefore it must be obvious, that at a moment when the country is in the most serious danger, it would be better to risk the trial of the efficacy of the measure when no practical harm could follow the attempt.
Although his right hon. friend (Mr. Addington) could not see the necessity of pressing the measure forward this session, yet it was desirable, inasmuch as it would give an opportunity of judging sooner of its efficacy. He had not heard anything urged against it on account of its severity. In his opinion, from the statements which his right hon. friend had given, it was much milder than the plan submitted and approved of by the House, for the suspension of the army of reserve bill. In that bill, the fine to be levied on parishes who did not furnish their quota was 20 pounds. His right hon. friend's object is to procure the recruits, but in case they desert, then the fine to attach, but in no wise to suspend the army of reserve, that force to be kept on foot as an intermediate class of force, and which he conceived of the last importance as a military feature of the country. The right hon. gentleman (Mr. Windham) had described the effect of calling upon the parish officers to procure the men, as neither more or less than turning them into a sort of recruiting serjeants. This, however, could not be the fact; they were merely called upon to furnish their complement, but in default, then they were to be liable to the fine. It certainly must have the effect of extending their efforts, and no just ground of complaint could be made of its severity. Upon the whole, the measure might furnish a considerable number of men, and would not interrupt the recruiting for the army.
Sir WILLIAM GREVILLE considered the measure as unjust in its nature. He could not agree with the noble Lord, that the men could be procured. On the contrary, he must be well aware that the parishes could not furnish men, and therefore must pay the fines. He was justified in looking at it as a bill for finding men. For recruiting the army of reserve. He conceived in tone great reason why the recruiting for the army had been forced, on account of the government raising larger forces by the former means. He was full of opinion, that if there had been no army of reserve, instead of wanting 7,000, as stated by the right hon. gentleman, more than 30,000 would have entered into the army for disposable force. The hon. baron contended, that a measure of this kind, was not calculated to produce immediate effect. With respect to the assertion of the noble Lord that we might, at some future time, be secure, he must be allowed to deny that assertion. Would it be said that this country was not secure at the present moment? With a force of 500,000, of which number upwards of 100,000 were disposable, would it be contended that the country is insecure from the attacks and menaces of any enemy, however formidable? He would maintain, that for the purposes of defence no larger force is required; and any money asked for such augmentation were not creditable to the character of the country. We might, he was satisfied, bid defiance to the enemy, though they were to land.
Mr. FOX rose very shortly to express his sentiments on the subject. It was not his intention to oppose the measure in its present stage, but he could not consent to allow it to pass without inquiry. He did not know whether he would gain credit from the House, but he hoped he would gain credit from the right hon. gentleman who made the motion, when he stated, that it had been his wish, when he first heard the measure stated, to bring his right hon. friend to agree to it; it was still his wish, if he could, to remove from his mind any objections which had occurred to him to the plan of the right hon. gentleman, who he knew was so much better qualified to bring any plan which he might conceive to completion, than any of those who had lately proposed measures of defence for the country. With every wish, however, in his mind, to reconcile himself to the measure which he just heard detailed, he could not refrain from thinking that he saw in it particular features which would render it unsafe and unbecoming any other new and untried measures, which it might be found to contain. After all that he had heard from the right hon. gentleman himself, and from other gentlemen of the former administration who favoured the measure, he could not reconcile his mind to the propriety of the system on which the measure was founded, converting a limited into an unlimited service. He could not think that such an attempt could ever be attended with beneficial consequences, or that it was practicable in itself. It was unfair to the men who were to be raised, and at the same time could be of comparatively little advantage to the country. It was preparatory to think that men who had engaged for limited should prefer an unlimited service. Whether a limited engagement of service was a good preparatory step to an unlimited engagement, he was not prepared to prevent to say. He hoped that the opinion of other characters, who from their military pursuits were more competent to judge in a matter of that kind, would be taken before the principle was taken for granted. He only rose at present to express a hope, that the right hon. gentleman would see that he acted with fairness, in stating his objection to the measure. He should be happy to reconcile his mind to it; but could not help thinking, that the system on which it was founded was objectionable and improper. He should not object to leave being given to bring in the bill. Between the time of printing it, and the second reading, he hoped the House would have time attentively to consider it; but at present he could not help agreeing in many of the objections of his right hon. friend.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied to the objections which had been principally urged against the measure, which he had the honour of laying before the House. He did not mean to go at any length into the subject, but there was one or two points which it was necessary he should clear up.
With respect to the ballot for the militia, he had not been distinctly understood by his right hon. friend. The vacancies in the militia were not to be filled, and consequently it would be evident that no competition on the score of the diminution could arise. The benefit which would be afforded by the experience of the efficacy of the measure, was the best criterion to decide by. He did not mean to exclude from the consideration of the subject the necessity which might arise of making the service of the army a temporary service. Considered as a general principle, this would furnish an additional inducement for recruiting, a system at once wise, judicious, and politic. It was undoubtedly an object of great importance to ascertain in the means and powers of recruiting which foreign nations might have, as contradistinguished from those afforded to this country. The military characters to which the hon. gentleman had alluded, would be referred to, and on their opinions the bill would proceed, which, if adopted, must give him great satisfaction. The objections which the hon. gentleman had urged, were done in a fair, candid, and explicit manner, but he could assure the House that he did distinctly hope for efficient support from it, in the very principle in which the hon. gentleman had founded his objections. He was well satisfied that simple recruiting for the army would not furnish an adequate supply. An intermediate army therefore was the only resource by which a large disposable force could be obtained. The object was not, that a force of 100,000 men would be ready for any service; but that a much larger force, if necessary, might, if wanted, be in readiness for the benefit of the country. The measure which he had submitted would have that effect which it was evident the gentlemen who urged their objections to it, wished to attain.
His right hon. friend had said, that he saw nothing new in the system. Unquestionably there was something new, and which he should contend was novel, would be the mode of recruiting, the method of raising the men would give to an army, formed, a degree of perfection in discipline, which no militia could have, however great might be the experience and ability of the officers. The exchange from the different battalions would have the effect, although his right hon. friend seemed to entertain a different opinion. In the order of imagination and brilliancy of fancy which his right hon. friend was in the habit of exercising at all times, he had led himself to conceive that the measure would serve as a sort of receipt in full for the disbanding, and destruction of the regular army. He supposed there was something tyrannical in it, that it would operate in such a manner as to turn the parish officers into recruiting serjeants. If it was the object of government to recruit locally, he would ask what reasonable ground of objection could arise to the measure. His right hon. friend indulging his imagination, had considered that these parish officers would be in the same situation as the slave factors on the coast of Guinea, whose object is to entrain, and in fact arbitrarily carry off every man they meet. He would put it to the House, whether the measure he detailed would have that effect, and what power could it vest in those officers to refuse persons relief in order to induce them to enlist. No such operation would or could be produced, he thanked God! Such a power was subject to the decision of higher authorities, and was properly vested in the magistracy.
With respect to the fines for not furnishing the quota, this measure in its nature would be less severe than that formerly submitted by an hon. member of the 1st government. His right hon. friend had entered into him with one of his usual metaphysical disquisitions, in the course of which he had entered, forgotten the principle and tendency of the measure. Instead of its carrying compulsory with it, the precise line it chalked out was optional, and not compulsory. The army of reserve bill had a different effect, that bill was compulsory on individuals. The true merit of a free constitution was to secure inviolate the privileges and liberties of the people; and God forbid that when any free government were inclined in their reservation, they should disarm themselves of the power to call forth the energies and services which are necessary for the security of the whole. It could not be desirable that any free constitution should limit to whatever might be transacted in another country not free from the dominion of slavery.
The right hon. gentleman observed, that the principal step to the perfection of the system is exertion; without that it was impossible any material good be derived. He then adverted to the state of the militia, as described by his right hon. friend, above fifty years since, and drew a comparison greatly in favour of the present system. In the course of the debate he observed he had experienced considerable fire from the opposite coasts; some of the parties, however, who opposed him, had missed their aim, and instead of firing on him had fired on each other. One hon. gentleman had charged him pretty roundly for opposing the plans of the late government, and then, as he termed it, taken up a more execrable plan. Another charge was opened against him by a right hon. gentleman (Mr. Addington), who accused him of bringing forward a measure, so much beyond what he expected to hear in point of extension, so oppressive, something so staring and fearful in the detail, that the right hon. gentleman, in the plenitude of his apprehension of its inefficacy, had requested one year only for time to consider and comprehend it. If on general grounds it would be conceded to him that the measure was necessary, considering the situation of the country, and the character of the war, would it not be more advisable to prepare and adopt it this session, and then it might be matured.
He wished the House to recollect the danger of delay. The time might come when the danger might be more serious, and while deliberation was on foot, the means of security be suffered to escape. This would serve as a great inducement not to postpone it, and take the chance of another year. The right hon. gentleman concluded with recommending the measure to the serious consideration of the House. The trial of our regular and disposable force, he contended, has not reached that limit, which the right hon. gentleman, and those with whom he acted, when in administration, thought necessary, the measure would go to establish that limit, and therefore, he trusted, that as the House agreed on the necessity of having a larger force, they would consent to the motion for leave to bring in the bill.
Mr. ADDINGTON in explanation, contended, that in proposing the army of reserve, he proposed only what the exigencies of the moment seemed to require, it was therefore intended only as a temporary measure: his objection to the present measure was, that it was proposed to be permanent.
Mr. WINDHAM said, that when he opposed the army of reserve, he opposed that which not only would not remove the difficulty of the moment, but as one which was not calculated to remove the growing difficulties which the recruiting service was hereafter likely to encounter.
Mr. FOX, in explanation, had only to repeat, that his principal objection at the present moment was, to adopting the principle of limited service, as a channel for hiring up an unlimited service.
Hereafter he should attend to what tendency the bill might have to improve the general system; he should, however, object to the measure now proposed, having the effect he deprecated.
Mr. G. VANSITTART attempted to state his objections to the bill, but the cry for the question was so loud, that we could not gather the particulars of his arguments. The question was then taken on Mr. Pitt's motion, and agreed to without a division. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER then brought in his bill, which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time on Friday. The bill was ordered to be printed.—Adjourned.
CUSTOM HOUSE—ENTERED. Ship Alfred, Patch, Boston Schooner Norfolk, Deagle, Baltimore. CLEARED. Ship Mercury, Cary, River Jade. Brig Queen, Newbed, Bermuda. Schooner Juno, Wicks, Boston. Two Brothers, Walker, Baltimore. Sloop Sisters, Johnson, New York.
Will be Sold at Public Auction, (WITHOUT RESERVE.) THIS DAY, the 18th instant, THAT CONNOLLY'S THE STORY BRICK MUSE, No. 6, Connaught Street, near the Bridge, leading to the New Bank. This house is rented annually for 250 dollars—rent to a very moderate ground rent. Note with approved indorsers, at 6 and 9 months, will be required of the purchaser. A good time will be made. Benjamin White.
AUCTION. On Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock, will be sold for READY MONEY, at Mr. Le's Wharf, for the benefit of the owners, underwriters, and others concerned, The Hull and Materials of the Spanish Brig NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA MERCED, alias NANCY—Capt. Mojica. Put in this port in distress, on a voyage from Havana to Cadiz, and condemned as unfit for sea. Edward Roberts, V. M.
FOR LONDON. THE SHIP PLANIER, Wilson Esdaile, Master. Having three-fourths of her cargo engaged, will positively sail in three weeks. For freight or passage, having elegant accommodations, apply to the captain or Donaldson, Thurnburn & Co. WHO HAVE FOR SALE, 450 Barrels Superfine FLOUR, made from new wheat—low a float. ROBERTSON & BROWN, HAVE FOR SALE, Trinidad and St. Vincent SUGARS. 30 per cwt. less one and a half RUM. Madera WINE.—And 80 hogsheads James River TOBACCO. THEY WANT TO CHARTER, A VESSEL, of 500 to 700 barrels burthen, for a Windward Island.
FOR SALE, Ten Shares in the Dismal Swamp Canal.—The lowest rate 250 dollars. Apply at this office. SLATE. I HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE, LARGE quantity of SLATE, (which is said by good judges to be equal to any,) and will contract for any quantity, to be delivered in a short time. William Harishorne, jun. TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 20th day of next month, (September,) at 12 o'clock, before the Exchange Coffee-Place, in this Borough, for READY MONEY, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LYING in the county of Sussex, and known by the name of Everitt's Bridge Plantation—about nine miles from Suffolk, and twelve from Smithfield. The advantages which this valuable tract of land offers, are well known as not to require a more particular description. ALSO, At the same time will be SOLD, upon the same terms, Two very likely Negro Boys. The above Tract of Land and Negroes, will be sold under a Deed in Trust, from Willis Wilkinson, deceased, and his Wife, to satisfy a debt due to Moses Myers, and Warren Athbey. The Trustee.
COLOGNE MILL-STONES. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE COLOGNE MILL-STONES, of all dimensions, from Hand-Mill-Stones of 22 inches, to those of 4 feet 8 inches, of the best quality—Also, BAR AND ROD IRON, and STEEL, of all kinds. Jesse Hollingsworth & Son. Baltimore, Aug. 15.
TO LEASE, TWO LOTS OF GROUND in Rothers Lane.—Also, one LOT at the head of said lane, fronting the residence of Mr. William Pennock.—Enquire of JOHN HODGES, Smith's Point.
BOURN'S Baltimore Packet, has been unavoidably detained, but will positively sail on Sunday, at 8 o'clock, A. M. FOR SALE—A-FLOAT. 350 Barrels choice new Superfine FLOUR.—Apply to James Herron.
NOW LANDING ON NEWTON'S WHARF. From on board the Ship Daer, Captain Pick, from Cadiz, 200 Qrs. CALIF. SHERT. WINE, of superior quality, & 2000 Butts SALT. For sale by Richard Bowden & Co.
   PRICE-CURRENT.   NORFOLK, SATURDAY, August 18, 1804.   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks     Bacon lb. 10 11   Beef, cargo bb. 10 11   Prime 11 12   Mess 14 15   Brandy, S. 1st p. gal. 9 9   2d p. 9 9   3d p. 1 1   4th p. 1 1   Fr. 3d p. 1 1   4th p. 1 1   Peach 1 1   Apple 7 7   Bread, Port. 100lb. 4 4   M. d. 4 4   Ship 3 3   Butter, Export lb.   Candles, Dip 17 1   Mould 24   Sperm   Coal, Eng. ch. 2 2   Virg. 2 2   Cocoa Island 100 lb. none   Carac. none   Coffee, W. I. lb. 27 2   Cordage, Country 100lb. 14   Fore 10 11   Cotton, Geo Upland lb. 18   Sea Island 33 6   St. Domingo none   Surinam none   Duck, Am. 20 yds. 15 17   Russet 20 21   Holland 21 22   N. 1st p., Eng. 34 40   Flour, Superfine bar. 6 7   Fine 6 6   Middlings 4   X ditto 5   Fish, Cod, dry qum.   Herring 4   Shad 6   Fustick ton 40   Gas, Holland, 1st p. gal. 90 1 plenty   N. E. 1st p. 65 61   Grain, Wheat q. s. none   Corn 60 28   Barley none   Oats none   Hemp, Russian ton 260 3   Indes, Dried lb. 11 1   Hog's Lard   Indigo, Flor. 1 75   N. Orleans 1   Iron, Pig ton 35   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60 70   Camp. 70 75   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 14 15   Meal, Kiln-dried bb. 4 5   Mahogany, Bay sq. f. 10 20   St. Dom.   Molasses gal. 60   Peas, Black-eyed bus.   Pepper lb. 22 25   Pimento 1 10   Pitch bb. 3 50   Pork, Cargo 12   Prime 14 50   Mess 15 50   Raisins ck.   ditto box none   Rice 100lb. 4 4   Rosa bb. 4   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 97 1   Antigua, 3d p. 90 95   St. Croix, 2d p. 90 95   W. Island, 3d 82 80   Country 64 60   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turk. Island   Ist. May   St. Ubes   Cadiz 5   Liverpool 60   Soap, Brown lb. 11 12   Castile 2   Sugar, Muscovado 100lb. 9 13   Hav. Brown 11   White 14 50   Shingles, Cyp. 22 in. M. 3 3   18 in. 3   Staves, W. O. hhd. 23 30   pipe 50 70   hhd. head 24 30   do. red oak 13 20   Tar bl. 2 5   Tobacco, Richmond 100lb. 7 7   Petersburg 6 25   Rapp. 5 50   Potomack   Tallow, Russia b. 10 12   American 14 16   Turpentine bl. 3 25   Wax, Bees b. 3 35   Wines, Madeira pipe 200 220   Lisbon gal. 1 1   Teneriffe 1 12   Sherry 1 35   Port pipe 160 220   Maga. gal. 8 95  
PREMIUMS OF INSURANCE ON AMERICAN PROPERTY, To Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, & Portugal, 3 3/4 France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 4 1/2 In the Mediterranean, 4 6 Madiera, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, 5 British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas, 2 1/2 Jamaica and Honduras, 5 Porto Rico, 3 1/2 Havanna, 3 Cape Francois, (unarmed) 15 Ports in the Bight of Benin, 20 Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, 15 Persia, India, and China, 4 1/2 Coasters, 1 1/2 PRICES OF STOCKS. Virginia Bank, 6 dollars per share, advance. Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, shares 40s 12 1/2 per cent. advance. United States Bank, 500 dollars per share, Exchange on London, Far.
FOR SALE, A COMMODOIOUS Three Story Warehouse, on Marsden's Wharf. A reasonable credit will be given to the purchaser if required. For particulars, James Callis.
AN APPRENTICE WANTED. A YOUTH who has a tolerably good Education, and can be well recommended, may be at a situ- ation in a dry good store, by applying to the Editor of the Public Ledger. August 11.
HARPSTRINGS. A FEW SETS of complete, of the best quality, and a few H. LE SETS from the third edition, to the finest.—Also, 50 BOXES PIPES. Just received and for sale by John C. Niemeyer.

FOR SALE,
1336 Barrels Superfine and Fine Flour. 900 do. Pork, in shipping order. 60 do. Beef, No. 1 & 2. 50 Punccons Grenada Rum. 6 Pipes London particular Madeira Wine. 26 Hhds. Richmond Tobacco. 44 do. Petersburg do. Tar and Turpentine. Pilot and Ship Bread. A few Trunks Irish Linens. A Trunk Gunghams.
Apply to Donaldson, Thorburn & Co. July 17. tf 7
FOR SALE,
500 Barrels first quality Navy Bread. 200 do. Pilot. do. 200 do. Ship. do. 500 Quarter Barrels Crackers, fresh and superior quality. All of which will be sold on liberal terms.
Apply to Stephen Harris. July 17. tf 8
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
100 Hhds. Richmond and Petersburg Tobacco. 300 barrels superfine Flour, fresh. 20 puncheons Jamaica and Windward Island Rum. 500 barrels Pork, in shipping order. 200 pieces Nukeens, first quality. 50 barrels and half barrels Alexandria Crack- ers. A few cases of Noyeau, and two new Cables.
Apply to C. & F. Whittle. July 17, 1804. tf 16
FOR SALE,
New-York BEEF and PORK. ALSO, 200 barrels Smithfield PORK. Apply to Robert Gibson. July 17, 1804. tf 17
TO RENT,
And immediate possession given. That commodious BRICK DWEL- LING-House, at present occupied by Mrs. Hume, and formerly known under the name of the Navy Tavern. The premises are very commodious, and well adapted for a Tavern or extensive Board- ing-House, being very eligibly situated on Main- street, in the centre of business. The terms to a good tenant on lease, will be made extremely fa- vourable, or it will be rented by the year on equi- table terms. Apply to
William Dick. July 17. tf 11
SUGAR.
18 Hhds. of Sugar, just received and for sale by William Hartshorne, jun.
SLATE.
A quantity of Slate, shortly expected from New-York. Apply to William Dick. July 17. tf 22
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Persons acquainted with any branches of COACH-MAKING, to whom the most li- beral wages, with constant employ, will be given. Two YOUTHS of respectable connexions will be taken as apprentices to the above busi- ness. Apply to
S. W. Quarrier, near the Methodist Meeting-House, Cumberland-street. July 17. tf 5
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber in the City of London, some time in the month of May, 1799, a mulatto slave, named HENRY, at that time aged about 18 years, and was about five feet ten inches high; he is probably now un- wards of 6 feet. Henry was a remarkable hand- some mulatto, and had a fine countenance; his hair rather of the wool kind, but tied in a short queue—He called himself Henry Brent , which name he had put on one of his arms with Indian Ink, either Henry Brent or H. Brent , I do not re- collect which; he had also on the same arm an anchor and cable, and some other figures, done by a sailor on a voyage to the East Indies in the year 1797.—It is, very probable attempts have been made to erase the name and figures above described, but it could not have been done with- out leaving some traces and scars.
I have just received information that Henry was seen in Norfolk on the 16th of last month, where I am inclined to think he has been lurk- ing for some time—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver said slave to me, at Col. John Cooke's. Stafford county, near Aquia, or fifty dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—Information given in a letter per post, directed to me at Col. John Cooke's, near Aquia, will be immediately attended to.
John W. Bronaugh. N. B. I am told the above slave is known in Norfolk at this time by the name of Puddy or Purdy . July 17. tf 15
TO RENT OR LEASE,
That Large and Commodious Dwel- ling House where I now live. It has four rooms on a floor, excellent cellars, and an out kitchen. In point of situation, health and view, there can be no objection. It can be had with furniture, and several house servants, if required. For particu- lars, apply to
William Leigh. Portsmouth, July 21. tf 33
PRINTING in all its variety, and in the neat- est manner, executed at the office of the Publick Ledger , near the corner of Main, Commerce Street.
STRATTON & COLE,
HAVE FOR SALE, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES;
CONSISTING OF Antigua, } Rum. Nests Wooden Ware. Jamaica, } do. Wool Cards. Wd. Island, } do. Bacon. New England, } do. Pork. French, } BRANDY. Mariners Compasses. Peach, } do. Quadrants. Apple, } GIN. Spy Glasses. Holland, } do. Flour. Country, } do. 1-2 Minute } GLASSES Sherry, } WINE. 1-4 do. } Malaga, } do. White Lead, } PAINTS. Imperial, } do. Venetian Red, } Hyson, } TEA. Yellow, } Young Hyson, } do. Spanish Brown, } Loaf, } SUGAR. Blue, } Brown, } do. Tar. Molasses. Turpentine. Vinegar. White, } BUNTING. Nutmegs. Red, } Allspice. Blue, } Pepper. Small, } LINES. Cinnamon. Deep Sea, } Ginger. Bed Cord. } Chewing Tobacco. Seine Twine. Spanish, } SEGARS. Wrapping do. American, } do. Indigo. Powder & Shot, } do. Blueing. Allum, } SALT. Window Glass. Blown, } do. Knives and Forks. Superfine, } FLOUR. Pump Tacks. Fine, } do. An assortment of Cast- Coffee. } do. ings. Chocolate. } do. Earthen Ware assorted. July 17. tf 6
OILS, PAINTS & WINDOW GLASS, Of all kinds, colours, and sizes.
For sale by N. Gregory, opposite the Market.
An ASSISTANT wanted—also, an active YOUTH to be employed in the store.—Liberal wages will be given to TWO ABLE HANDS, to turn a Paint Mill. July 8. tf 3
SHAKSPEARE.
Time, which is continually washing away the dissoluble fabrics of other Poets, passes with- out injury by the adamant of Sakspeare. Dr. Johnson's Preface.
FIRST COMPLETE EDITION IN AMERICA, FROM THE TEXT OF THE BEST EDITORS OF SHAKSPEARE. Hugh Maxwell & Thomas S. Manning, Propose to publish, as speedily as possible, VOLUME I.
OF THE Plays of William Shakspeare, With the corrections and illustrations of VARIOUS COMMENTATORS. To which are added, NOTES, By SAMUEL JOHNSON & GEORGE STEEVENS. From the fifth and latest London edition, publish- ed in 1803—Revised and augmented By ISAAC REED.
A GLOSSARIAL INDEX.
Sweet SWAN of Avon, what a sight it were, To see thee in our waters yet appear, With all those flights upon the banks of Thames, That so did take Eliza and King James! But stay;—I see thee in our hemisphere Advanc'd, and made a constellation here:— Shine forth, thou STAR OF POETS, and with rage, Or influence, chide, or cheer the drooping Stage. Ben Johnson.
TERMS.
The first complete edition, in America, of Shakspeare will be contained in 16 volumes, duo- decimo. It will be printed in a style eminently beautiful, on a fine cream-coloured woven paper, with a type entirely new, and cast for the purpose by Messrs. Binny & Ronaldson.
The Proprietors pledge themselves, that it shall surpass the London edition in neatness of mecha- nical execution, and rival it in fidelity and cor- rectness. It will be printed under the immediate direction and superintendence of an Editor, assisted by se- veral Men of Letters.
The Price, to Subscribers, will be 1 Dollar 50 Cents per vol. in boards; to non Subscribers, 1 Dollar 75 Cents.
The inferior copy of the last London edition, in 21 vols. boards, sells for FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS; more than double the price of the proposed edition, which the Proprietors have resolved shall, from its cheapness, as well as elegance, deserve the notice of the Public.
To consult the economy of the taste of different Purchasers, an edition will be printed in a com- pressed, cheap, and portable, form, without the notes, in 8 vols. 12mo. price 1 dollar per vol. in boards.
It is contemplated to print one volume every month, from the time of commencement, until the work be completed.
A correct Alphabetical List of the Subscribers, will be given with the last volume.
The Proprietors sanguinely hope that the libe- rality of the publick will be conspicuous in the sup- port of a work of singular magnitude, to which intense labour and great expense are necessarily incident.
N. B. The first volume of the above work is now at press.
Subscriptions will be received by Bonsal, Conrad & Co. Booksellers; and by George L. Gray, at the office of the Publick Ledger, Norfolk. Philadelphia, July 1. tf 4
FRESH TEAS.
Just received and for sale by the Subscribers, IMPERIAL, } TEAS, HYSON, } YOUNG HYSON, } Of a very late importation, and of a superior quality.
ALSO—IN STORE,
15 Hhds. Prime Sugars. 10 Pipes French Brandy. 100 Casks Nails—all sizes. 10 Hhds. Prime Green Coffee. 10 ditto Molasses. 50 Barrels Whiskey. 200 Bags Shot, No. 1 to 8, B. & B. 50 Casks best English Gunpowder. 50 Boxes 8 by 10 best Crown Glass. 50 Kegs White Lead, ground in Oil 30 Boxes Pipes. 20 Casks Copperas. 5 ditto Refined Salt Petre. 10 Boxes Wobbi Cards. 10 ditto Spermaceti Candles. 50 Bundles Printing Paper. 100 Ream Writing ditto. 20 Bags Black Pepper. 30 Boxes Dixon's best Mustard. 500 lbs. Race Ginger. 50 Barrels Beef & Pork—Boston Inspection. A few Tons Iron Ware—assorted.
ALSO,
A small consignment of HARDWARE—assorted. Which will be sold at Cost and Charges. Fish & Stearns. July 8. tf 2
JOHN RORKE & CO.
Have erected a Mill for Manufacturing PAINTER'S COLOURS, and will in a few days have a general assortment. They have at present on hand a quantity of White Lead and Yellow Ochre, in 28 and 14lb. Kegs, equal in quality to any imported.—Also, 800 gal- lons Linseed Oil; Prussian Blue; Verdigrise; Red Lead; Letherage; Putty; Paint Brushes; and Sash Tools of all sizes. July 17, tf 14
TRAVELS IN GREECE.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF Anacharsis the Younger, IN GREECE:
During the middle of the fourth Century, before the Christian Era, With copious Notes and References.
BY
THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the the Royal Academy of Inscrip- tions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French.
First American, from the fourth London edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
THE work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the antiquities, man- ners, customs, religious ceremonies, laws, arts, and literature, of ancient Greece, at the period of its greatest splendour. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The Trav- els of Anacharsis , on the contrary, are so writ- ten, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amuse- ment, invention, and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authori- ty of some ancient author. The amazing num- ber of these quotations, may, perhaps at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility: but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learn- ing, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original author, they are extremely useful, nay we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have an- y intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly shew that such an idea, or such a circumstance, is not merely a decoration, or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immedia- tely taken from some ancient writer, and, there- fore, perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS.
I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four Vols. octa- vo.
II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type now casting for the purpose. Each Volume will contain about 400 pages.
III. The price to Subscribers, per Vol. bound and lettered, will be 2 dollars; in boards, 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on the delivery of each Volume.
The European edition sells at 12 dollars per set.
IV. There shall be a handsome Map of Greece given with the first Volume, to be executed by one of the best Engravers.
V. Those who obtain ten Subscribers, and be- come responsible for the payment of the same, shall receive one copy gratis. The work is now at Press, and shall be finished with all possible dispatch.
** Subscriptions to the above work received by George L. Gray, at the office of the Publick Ledger. July 17, 1804. tf 23
INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE.
Phenix Fire Office, London, May 1, 1804.
THE numerous and destructive Fires which have happened within the period of the two last years, in different parts of Europe and Ame- rica, (more particularly in the towns of Liverpool in England, Gothenburg in Sweden, and Norfolk in Virginia,) render it proper to remind all per- sons who possess property in the United States of America, of the utility of insurance.
The Phoenix Office of London, is an institution sufficiently known by the very large and impor- tant losses it has paid, in consequence of the ex- tensive conflagrations in the cities and towns of America, to such sufferers as have had the pru- dence to protect their property, by insurance.— The Phoenix Company deeply regret that, owing to the experience of serious and continued losses, upon the buildings and stores in the timber towns, no alteration nor remission on such risks can be made at present—but the Directors hope, from the increase of brick and stone buildings, and other improvements of security, that the period is not far distant, when they will be able generally, to mitigate the rates of insurance in North America; and they confidently presume that the promptitude and honour with which they have uniformly fulfil- led their extensive engagements, have unequiv- ocally established the solidity, credit and good faith, of the Company.
The Phoenix Company grant insurances upon buildings, goods, and ships, whilst in dock or in harbour, from loss or damage by fire, upon the most moderate and equitable terms; and persons desirous of securing their property by policies from this company, are requested to transmit their orders to their correspondents in Great Bri- tain. dōmē iawōm 48
JUST RECEIVED,
By the ship Rosa & Betsey , Capt. Richardson, from London, and for sale by the Subscribers,
A LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES, of all kinds.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c. &c. Also received by the ship Almira , Capt. Stover,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Consisting of Amputating, Trepanning, Cup- ping, Midwifery, Tooth of different sorts, Crown and Common Lancets, and Surgical Pocket In- struments, &c. &c.
HARDHAM'S SNUFF, No. 9.
Also, by the ship Olive Branch , Capt. Le Breton, from Bristol,
A LARGE & EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
GLASS & FURNITURE,
For Apothecary's and Practitioner's Shops.
Those who favor us with their orders will be supplied on the most reasonable terms, and the articles of the best and freshest quality, as our importations are regularly twice a year, and paid in with cash, from the most respectable Druggists in London.
MEDICINE CRESTS made up as usual.
Also, a few elegant Mahogany Chests of the newest construction, with furniture complete.
PERRY'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
Frederick Heermann & Son. July 17. 2aw 12m. 1
Jamaica Rum, Molasses, &c. &c.
Now landing, from the schooner Rebecca , John Drysdale, Master, from Jamaica.
117 Punccons Rum. 8 Hhds. Molasses.
For sale by Donaldson, Thorburn & Co.
WHO HAVE IN STORE,
150 Punccons of Antigua and Grenada Rum, of fine flavour—and
A few Hogsheads and Barrels of Sugar. July 28. 6 43
FOR SALE,
35 Hhds. Sugar. 20 do. Demerary Rum. 7 do. Antigua do. 20,000 Green Coffee. 150 Barrels Alexandria Superfine Flour. 50 do. Pork, superior quality. 4,000 lbs. Lard. A quantity of Bacon Hams—and A few Tons Bar Iron. John Macgowan, Marsden's Wharf. July 21. 30.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
Abconded about two months ago, a negro man named MANUEL, belonging to Mrs. Wilson, of Portsmouth, a Calker by trade, and about 45 years of age, walks lame; he is sup- posed to be in or about Smithfield. The above re- ward will be given, for delivering him in Norfolk. Thomas Warren. July 24. tf 35
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