Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1806-09-12 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER.
VOL. III.]
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1806.
[NO. 25.
WHOLESALE PRICE-CURRENT.
NORFOLK, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1806.
   ARTICLES. per From To Remarks.     BACON lb. 10 13   Beef, cargo bbl. 9   Prime 10 9   Mess 14   Brandy, Sp. 1st p. gal. 80 81   2d p. 82 85   3d p. 84 87   4th p. 90 93   Fr. 3d p. 1 4 1 10   4th p. 1 10 1 13   Peach, 90   Apple, 65 70   Bread, Pilot 100lb. 7   Navy. 5   Ship 3   Butter, Export. lb. None.   Candles, Dipt 16   Mould 22   Sperm. 54   Coal, English bus. 25   Virginia 22 None   Cocoa, Island 100lb. 20 22   Caraccas 31 33   Coffee, W. India lb. 32 33   Cordage, Country 100lb. 15   Foreign 10 11   Cotton, Geo. Upland lb. 19 20 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. 7 50 8 Dull.   Fine 7 7 50   X Middlings 6 None.   Middlings 5 None.   Fish, Cod, dry quin. 3 50 4   Herrings bbl. 4 25 4 50   Shad   Fustick ton. 40 42   Gin, Holland, 1st p. gal. 1 10 1 15   N. E. 1st p. 68 70 None   Grain, Wheat bus.   Corn 60 62   Barley   Oats 30   Hemp, Russian ton. 275   Hides Dried lb. 10 12   Hog's-Lard 16 17   Indigo, Flotant None   N. Orleans None   Iron, Pig ton. None   American ref. 120 125   Russia 100   Logwood, Bay 60   Camp. 70   Lead, Sheet 100lb. 12 50 14   Meal, Kiln-dried bbl. 4 4 50   Mahogany, Bay sq. feet   St. Dom. 12   Molasses, gal. 15   Peas, Black-eyed bus. 35  Pepper, lb. 95 1   Pimento, 19 20 None   Pitch, bbl. 2 75   Pork, Cargo 18   Prime 20   Mess 24   Raisins, cask.   ditto, box. 4 25   Rice, 100lb. 4   Rosin, bbl. 3   Rum, Jamaica, 4th p. gal. 85 90   Antigua, 3d p. 82 85   St. Croix, 3d p. 80   W. Island, 3d p. 63 70   Country, 48 50   Salt, St. Mart. bus.   Turks Island, 75   Isle May, 70 73   St. Ubes, 65   Cadiz, 56   Liverpool, 55   Soap, Brown, lb. 11 12   Brown, 17   Castile,   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. 25   pipe 50 60   barrel 15   do. red oak 18   Tar, bbl. 2 25 2 38   Tobacco, Richmond, 100lb. 5 75 6 50   Petersburg, 5 75 6   Rappa, 4 50 6   Potomack, None   Tallow, Russia, lb. None   American, 14 16 Scarce   Turpentine, bbl. 2 50 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. 1  
Premiums of Insurance on American Property.
   To Great-Britain, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain, without the Straights of Gibraltar. 3 4 1-4   France, Holland, Bremen, and Embden, 3 5 6   In the Mediterranean, - - - - -   Gibraltar, Madeira, Canaries, Azores, and Cape de Verd Islands, - - - - - 3 1-2 4   British and Neutral Windward Islands from Barbadoes to St. Thomas - - - - - 3 4   Jamaica and Honduras - - - - - 5 6   Porto Rico, - - - - - 3 1-2 4   Havanna, - - - - - 3   Cape-Francis, (unarmed) - - - - - 3   Ports in the Bite of Leogane, - - - - - 3   Ports on the South side of St. Domingo, City of St. Domingo, and places under the authority of France, - - - - - 4   Persia, India, and China, - - - - - 5 5 1-2   Coasters, - - - - - 1 1-2 2  
Prices of Stocks.
   Virginia Bank, par. little to be had.   Norfolk Marine Insurance Company, 5 per cent. discount, looking up.   United States B. - - - - - in the market.   Exchange on London, 433 1-3 dollars for 100l. sterl.  
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The attention of our readers is particularly requested to the following extract from Mr. Powers's Oration; a performance abounding with eloquence and good sense. Our limits do not permit us to publish it entire; but we cannot bring ourselves to omit the following paragraphs.—N. E. Ref.
Extract from an Oration delivered at Hudson, July 4th, 1806.
BY JAMES POWERS.
“From Washington the administration passed into the hands of Adams, who has fought a good fight, and continued the contest until the arts of faction prevailed, and Democracy rose triumphant.
Adams pursued the measures of his predecessor, & kept constantly improving the works which had been begun; by which the country flourished at home, and commanded respect and attention abroad. What was the situation of our country, during the political life of man, that “hoary headed incendiary,” as he was called by the friend* of Mr. Jefferson. Was his conduct censurable and oppressive to the people? It has been urged, and still is urged, and still is alleged, that internal taxes made one of the crimes of federal measures. They were imposed, say our opponents, to create a host of dependants on executive favour. This supposes the past administration to have been not only very wicked, but very weak.—They imposed taxes to strengthen their influence! Who is so ignorant as not to know, that the imposition of a tax, would create an hundred enemies to one friend? The name of excise was odious; the details of collection were unavoidably expensive.—This measure was to operate upon that part of the community, least disposed to support publick burthens, and most ready to complain of their weight. Who is so prejudiced or obdurate, as not to confess, that without taxes our government would have been inefficient, weak, and contemptible?—Taxes raised our country to its once elevated station of honour and respectability.—It gave to it a standing, superior to foreign powers, and challenged their exertions to injure us with impunity. A navy defended our merchants on the ocean, from the depredations of foreign invaders; and the American flag waved triumphant in every sea. Another crime charged to Mr. Adams, was the support of a standing army, considered by democrats as an outrage on our liberty, and a measure unwarrantable. This charge has been repeated again and again, until the people have been gulled by the orory, and have been induced to withdraw their support from an administration, extremely enlightened and highly virtuous. In adopting that measure, was there no sentiment of applause bestowed on the conduct of Mr. Adams? was there no necessity of that preparation to defend the country? was there no wish to avert war, and preserve every thing we hold dear and sacred? Was not the cup of reconciliation exhausted to the last drop? Yes. The arbiter of parties, the man who has never been sullied with political infamy, or charged with a want of moral integrity, has declared in a letter to Mr. Adams, the conduct of the directory of France towards our country; their insidious hostility to its government; their various practices to withdraw the affections of the people from it; the evident tendency of their arts, and those of their agents, to countenance and invigorate opposition; their disregard of solemn treaties and laws of nations; their war upon our defenceless commerce; their treatment of our ministers of peace; and their demands amounting to tribute; excited indignation in the heart of the American chief, and compelled him once more to resume the duties of a publick character.—Believe, Sir, says Washington, “no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your administration. They ought to inspire universal confidence.” This language, held forth by the man, who founded the empire in which we live, ought to be conclusive to the people of the United States, as to the utility and propriety of that measure.
The administration of these two men, who were the ornaments of our country, devisers of our government, and the advocates of correct principles, continued till the year 1801, when Thomas Jefferson was elected President of the United States, in consequence of the ascendancy acquired by the democratic party. He was the political Messiah, who appeared to congratulate the American people, on his election to the first office in the Union. He was the man, the philosopher, the statesman, who was selected to conduct the affairs of this country to a pitch of grandeur, from which it would never fall. And how did our country stand at that time? Who wrested the nation from the imbecility and anarchy of the old confederation? Who proposed and adopted the constitution of the United States?—Who carried that constitution into operation? and by whose efforts was the country raised, in a few years, from a state of discord and bankruptcy, to a proud eminence of dignity and prosperity? were not these things accomplished by Federalists? and did they not transmit to their successors, with Mr. Jefferson at their head, our republican institutions, in full health and vigour? The man who will not confess these facts, is knuckled to the anvil of bigotry, and his heart impenetrable to conviction.—Mr. Jefferson then came into an office, that could almost support itself—a government that required but ordinary management, in conducting its concerns, and in which a small degree of exertion was only requisite to increase its prosperity. What was the conduct of this man after his election?—What promises did he make?—Has he performed them? To this audience I put the question. Did the real or the spurious illegitimate Americans, receive patronage at his hands? Has merit been duly rewarded, and those services, performed in achieving our independence, faithfully compensated? Have the offices of this country, been filled with men who have claims superior to all the rest of their countrymen? Or have they not been, and are they not now held by individuals professing to be attached to foreign powers, and who will assist France in robbing us of more millions, than all other nations put together? It was hoped, as he proceeded, he would pause at each step and feel the publick pulse. The fever however increased, and the paroxysms of delirium seized the philosophers mind, and incited him to finish at once the great work of destruction. The judicial branch of the constitution was attacked, with all the malice and venom that political phrensy could inspire. Although it was viewed as the source of safety, of peace, of honour, and of prosperity to the country, the prospect is changed; it is but the instrument of wild and dark destructi-
* Callendar.
on: the weapon by which every thing estimable is assailed, and security destroyed.—This destruction of an important branch of our constitution, is but a prelude in the progress of that factious, disorganizing spirit, which seeks at the extinction of every vestige of government and order, in his attacks upon the constitution of every country. We have seen the consequences resulting from the efforts of faction in republican France: May the people of this country, from her example, be convinced of the dangerous tendency of innovation in any established system. Persecution of individuals, of private and publick standing, followed this bold and unprecedented outrage upon the rights of freemen. The venerable Chase was summoned to appear before God and his country, to answer charges originating in malice and hatred which were represented soon, as crimes of the deepest die. The aged patriot, in obedience to the commands of his country, answered the allegations against him, which discovered the infamous designs of his accusers. The progress of democracy so far penetrated the very heart of our government, as to deprive the union of an important link in the chain, which bound them firmly together, and which intended to sacrifice the reputation of an individual, whose services are invaluable.—These attacks on the government itself did not interest sufficiently the attention of the people, whose nod decides every concern relating to the preservation of our country. They must be touched with the fine needle of economy. They be pleased and cajoled, and every art practised by the new philosophick administration, to retain the confidence of the people. To promote that grand design, taxes were in part abolished. And who were exempted from the payment of them? Was the farmer, the mechanick, the common class of mankind, relieved from the pressure of the federal tyranny, which has so much been complained of? No. The rich, the wealthy, the independent part of the inhabitants are screened from taxes, and they only. The agents of democracy have employed every art, which they are capacitated to invent, to impress the publick mind with a belief, that this is an indisputable proof of Mr. Jefferson's economy, and that taxes no longer deprive the publick of the honest earnings of their industry.
Phoenix Fire-Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the publick, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals herewith subjoined.
N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured in one risk on Buildings and their contents, and also on Ships and their Cargoes on board, in the First Class, but in all cases where Ten Thousand Dollars are exceeded, a special agreement must be made with the Agent, and an increase of premium added to those mentioned in the proposals, of not less than one eighth per cent. on the whole sum insured.
Richard Taylor.
September 8.
157
PROPOSALS
From the PHOENIX COMPANY, OF LONDON, For Insuring Houses, Buildings, Stores, Ships in Harbour, Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
INSURANCE from loss or damage by Fire, hath been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
* * In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurance against Fire.
No. I.
Hazards of the First Class, viz. Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous contained in such buildings.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II.
Hazards of the Second Class, viz. Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles. Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 55 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
No. III.
Hazards of the Third Class, viz. Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick. Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV.
Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz. Timber or slight Buildings covered with shingles or boards. Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such Buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-Petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in Buildings of the third class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 100 to 150 cents per annum, per 100 dollars.
* * Ships in port and their Cargoes, Ships Building or Repairing; also, Barges and other Small Craft, with Goods on board, may be insured against Fire.
† † Larger sums may be insured by special agreement.—All buildings in contiguous to other hazardous buildings, or in other respects situated disadvantageously, will be charged at an extra premium.—The rates may also in some cases be proportionably moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security.
‡ ‡ Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt-Houses, Bakers, Ship Chandlers, Boat-Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionably increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—a so, the name or names of the present occupiers.
Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Cookers, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.
II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.
III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes; but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.
IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.
V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curiosities, Paintings, and Sculptures, are not included in any Insurance, unless such articles are specified in the Policy.
VI. Persons insuring Property at this office, must give notice of any other Insurance made elsewhere on their behalf on the same, and cause such other Insurance to be endorsed on their Policies; in which case each office shall be liable to the payment only of a rateable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.

Yesterday arrived in Hampton Roads, his Britannic majesty's sloop of war Moselle, Captain Gordon, in 15 days from Barbados. The day before the sloop of war sailed, a vessel arrived from Liverpool, bringing London advices to the Twenty Fourth of July. At that date there was no PEACE, Mr. Fox was very ill, he had been tapped, without producing any good effect; indeed very faint hopes were entertained of his recovery. The gentleman from whom we derived this information says, that nothing of importance had occurred since the date of our last advices.
Extract of a letter from the Captain of an American vessel to his friend in this place, dated London, July 20.
"I expect I shall get away by the 10th of August, and it is probable Mr. Monroe may come with me; he wishes to do so, and thinks he will, if Mr. Fox gets so well as to be able to transact business; the recovery of Mr. Fox is very uncertain. I said nothing to Mr. Monroe on publick business, and from his expressing a wish and an expectation of returning with me, I conclude that he apprehends no difficulties to detain him. The opinion here is, that all matters of difference between this country and ours will be amicably adjusted. The merchants do not appear to apprehend any rupture, though some few declined shipping goods for their correspondents in America, but they may have had other reasons, than the fear of a rupture. I am no politician, but I see or hear nothing that gives me reason to suppose there will not be an amicable adjustment of differences."
ANACREON MOORE, has since his return to England from this country, published another volume of poems, to which he has prefixed a preface, and interspersed the work with some notes. In this preface, and in these notes Mr. Moore has endeavoured to convey to the English reader some idea of the places which he has visited, the government, and the manners of the people.
Of Mr. Moore's, poetical works, we shall say little, but remark, that we think they have been much more commended than they have merited. To deny Moore any merit as a poet, would be unjust, but to rank him with poets of the first class, would be ridiculous. He has written some pretty things, and some very indecent things. His translations of Anacreon are supposed to be his master piece; the reader who wishes to peruse an elegant and elaborate criticism on Moore's style of poetry will be gratified with the fourth number of the Edinburgh Review, for the year 1803; it concludes with a strong remark, which will apply to many of Moore's original works. Speaking of another translation of Anacreon, as also of Moore's, the critic observes, "Young's translation is well fitted for a pot-house, Moore's is much better calculated for a bagnio."
If Mr. Moore had confined himself to poetry, although in that, he often offended decency and merited censure, it is not probable that we should have noticed him in this particular manner, but quitting fiction (in appearance only) he has assumed the character of the literary traveller and journalist.
Like many other travellers, Mr. Moore has conceived it necessary to support his importance as an author of intelligence and observation, to speak of men and things, of which he had not the means of acquiring information, or if he had, he did not profit by. No man could have been in this country, and have known less of the people, but we will give some extracts from his preface and his notes, as the best evidence of the truth of our observations.
"Preface, p. 10.—I went to America with possessions by no means unfavourable, and indeed rather indulged in those illusive ideas, with respect to the purity of the government, and the primitive happiness of the people, which I had early imbibed in my native country, where unfortunately, discontent at home enhances every distant temptation, and the western world has long been looked upon as the retreat from real or imaginary oppression; as the Elysian Atlantis, where persecuted patriots might find their visions realized, and be welcomed by kindred spirits to liberty and repose. I was completely disappointed in every flattering expectation, which I had formed, and was inclined to say to America, as Horace says to his mistress "intenta a nitea."
Brissot in the preface to his travels, observes that "freedom in that country is carried to so high a degree as to border upon a state of nature," and there certainly is a close approximation to savage life, not only in the liberty which they enjoy, but in the violence of party spirit and of private animosity, which results from it. This illiberal zeal embitters all social intercourse, and though I scarcely would hesitate in selecting the party, whose views appeared the most pure and rational; yet I am sorry to observe that, in asserting their opinions, they both assume an equal share of intolerance; the democrats consistently with their principles, exhibiting a vulgarity of rancour, which the federalists too often are so forgetful of their cause as to imitate.
The rude familiarity of the lower orders, and indeed the unpolished state of society in general, would neither surprise nor disgust, if they seemed to flow from that simplicity of character, that honest ignorance of the gloss of refinement, which may be looked for in a new and inexperienced people. But when we find them arrived at maturity in most of the vice, and all the pride of civilization, while they are still so remote from their characteresticks, it is impossible not to feel that this youthful decay, this crude anticipation of the natural period of corruption, repress every sanguine hope of the future energy and greatness of America."
As speculative opinions, we must declare, that we have seldom met with any thing more puerile, and terminated by conclusions more absurd and illiberal.
Mr. Moore has affected to have held opinions respecting the government and people of this country, which it is impossible he could have entertained, unless we suppose him to have been an Arcadian swain, whose sole employment had been in composing
"a woeful ballad made to his mistress's eye-brow."
But we acquit Mr. Moore of this ignorance; we repeat that it was only affected, for the purpose of expressing disappointment in his expectations, which he does with an air of chagrin, to conceal his illiberality.
It is easy to discover that Mr. Moore's preface is addressed to the prejudices and not to the understanding of the people of England. It is scarcely possible that a man of Mr. Moore's education, was so ignorant of the government and people of America, as to suppose the first, in a state of simplicity and the latter in a state of nature. If, however, he did in truth, imagine all that he says he did, it only proves that the silly reveries of a disturbed imagination experienced disappointment, which indeed is common to those who study poetry more than history.
Mr. Moore says that the violence of party spirit has made us approximate to the savage life. This gentleman has the credit of discovering that factions, which give birth to party spirit, are peculiar to a state of nature, or to the savage state; the history of government teaches us that as nations have advanced in civilization, factions have arisen, and engendered the violence of party spirit.
As a part of the body called Federalists, we can readily dispense with what Mr. Moore probably intended in his bounty, as a compliment. "The rude familiarity of the lower orders, and indeed the unpolished state of society in general," says Mr. Moore. We do not know in what instance, Mr. Moore experienced this rude familiarity, but if he did experience it, what could he expect from men, who he imagined were "in a state of nature." It is possible, however, that Mr. Moore's "little importance" did not make the impressions which it ought to have done in his estimation, and that Mr. Little, the great poet, did not awe the sturdy yeomanry of America in silence and admiration.
We do not understand what Mr. Moore means by the "unpolished state of society," unless it is the absence of that state of society, which is produced by excessive opulence; and that ought not to have been expected in a country, which Mr. Moore had calculated to find in a state of "primitive simplicity." We had an opportunity of seeing Mr. Moore in company when he was here, and we have reason to assert that he was not accustomed to better, or in a proper sense of the word, a more polished society, at least, there was nothing in his manners, to induce us to suppose, if he had, that he had profited any thing by it.
Having in the preface, spoken of the country generally, he makes a note in page 18, of Norfolk, in these words, "Norfolk it must be owned is an unfavourable specimen of America. The characteresticks of Virginia generally, are not such as can delight either the politician or the moralist, and at Norfolk they are exhibited in their least attractive form. At the time when we arrived, the yellow fever had not disappeared, and every odour that assailed us in the streets, accounted very strongly for its visitation. It is in truth, a disagreeable place, and the best that the journalist or geographer can say of it, is, that it abounds in dogs, in negroes, and in democrats. For further particulars see Weld and Liancourt."
This is certainly a very concise, and to a person who has never been in Norfolk, a very satisfactory account of the place, (more particularly of its geography) and if this account should not content his reader, Mr. Moore refers to Weld and Liancourt, which latter in a note in page 50, he has justly described, as a base libeller, and every American knows that there never was a more detestable ingrate miscreant, and abominable liar, than Weld.
As a journalist Mr. Moore proves that he knows nothing of Norfolk, for, of all the towns in Virginia, it is the most federal, it is a fact (and we say it with pride and pleasure) that there is less of the effects of party spirit to be seen in Norfolk, than perhaps any town in America. Every person of observation must have remarked, that persons of the most opposite politics, are in intimacy, and in many instances, in the closest friendship. The pleasures of social intercourse do not experience interruption from difference of political sentiment.
If Mr. Moore had informed his readers, that Norfolk, when he visited it, contained about 10,000 inhabitants, and that 20 years before, it did not contain 50; that portion of his readers, who possessed any reflection, would have accounted for the want of elegant edifices, and other improvements. Necessity is the first object of attention, convenience the next, and elegance the last.
We shall cite one more instance of Mr. Moore's ignorance of this country, or of his disposition to misrepresent. In a note in page 160, he says "in Virginia while the master raves of liberty, the slave cannot but catch the contagion, and accordingly there seldom elapses a month, without an alarm of insurrection, &c."
For this assertion Mr. Moore ought to blush, the history of our country does not furnish more than three occasions for alarm in a century! What could induce Mr. Moore, at the expense of truth, and of his own reputation, to present the views of this country, which he has, we will not undertake to conjecture? To expose their injustice and want of candour in most instances, and their falsehood in others, we have thought it a portion of our duty.
Further circumstances and particulars, relative to the French fleet.
The gale which separated them commenced on the 19th ult. and not on the 10th—at which time
they had in tow an American schooner from St. Domingo, but to what port belonging or to where bound is not known—a latitude was fixed on in case of separation in which the fleet was to join. The Patriot cruized in the stated latitude for some time, but seeing none of the fleet appear, thought proper to put into the Chesapeake to repair, which she entered on the 28th. (Baltimore Telegraph.)
We think there can be no doubt but that the French fleet was on its return to the West Indies when it was encountered by the gale. Our readers will remember that Capt. Vickery spoke the fleet in lat. 40, about the 5th of August; it had been before as far to the northward as New York. A vessel arrived at Charleston spoke the Patriot, that has arrived at Annapolis, on the 24th of August, in lat. 32, long 76, making for the Chesapeake, which proves that the fleet must have been considerably to the southward when taken by the gale.
The district court met in this city on the 1st instant.—Present judges Prentis and Tyler.
On Tuesday, came on the celebrated trial of George W. Sweeney, on the charge of administering arsenick to his great uncle, the venerable George Wythe; P. N. Nicholas (attorney general, for the prosecution,) William Wirt and Edmund Randolph, Esqs. council for the defendant. After an able and eloquent discussion, the jury retired, and in a few minutes, brought in the verdict of not guilty.
A similar indictment against him for the poisoning of Michael, a mulatto boy (who lived with Mr. Wythe) was quashed without a trial.
On a subsequent day, he was brought up and convicted, on two of the indictments, which were found against him for the counterfeiting of his uncle's name to checks, drawn upon the Virginia Bank.
The pen yet lingers to add, that some of the strongest testimony exhibited before the called court and before the grand jury, was kept back from the petit jury. The reason is, that it was gleaned from the evidence of negroes, which is not permitted by our laws to go against a white man.—Enquirer.
Extract of a letter to the editor of the Philadelphia Register, from his correspondent dated.
LONDON, July 2. "The Leopard, of 50 guns, sailed from Spithead, on Saturday last, June 28, with orders for the recall of the Leander, which is to return to England, under the command of captain Beggett, the present captain of the Leopard; as an enquiry will ensue on the conduct of the captain of the Leander on her arrival."
"A similar misfortune had occurred on the coast of Portugal, of which intelligence was received last week; and the Portuguese government have proceeded so far as to detain the Richmond gun brig, until satisfaction is made for this, and several other subjects of complaint. An enquiry is directed to be made."
The king of Sweden has not accepted the offer of Russia to mediate between him and the court of Berlin. He considers himself as acting in quality of an ally of England, and that the aid of Russia in the adjustment of the existing differences, is unnecessary. His majesty insists on the evacuation of Lauenburgh by the Prussians, and its re-occupation by Swedish troops.
WALPOLE, (N. H.) August 22.
Extract of a letter from S. Griswold, Esq. of Detroit, to Francis Gardner, Esq. of this village, giving an account of the Total Eclipse, June 16, 1806, as it appeared at Detroit, and its effect on the Indians.
For several months this anticipated phenomenon was a subject of enquiry with the Indians, as many stories had been told them, partly by ignorant and partly by designing persons, of terrible things which would accompany that event. The troubled aspect of our national affairs with foreign powers at that period, facilitated the propagation of visionary and awful predictions. Hundreds came to me to consult on the subject of the eclipse, and its threatened accompaniments and consequences: some large parties came in from a distance on purpose to enquire on this subject. They knew, that white people could foretel eclipses, and supposed we must be able too, to predict the attendant circumstances of wind and weather and every effect upon the earth. Most of them believe this faculty is given to white people by the Great Spirit, which he has thought proper to deny to Indians—and appear to have little notion that it depends upon calculations upon natural principles.
It has long (perhaps always) been a general sentiment of the Indians, that an eclipse, particularly of the sun, is an expression, or rather token, of the anger of the Great Spirit—and the degree of his anger is indicated by the magnitude of the eclipse. The expectation of a total eclipse, therefore, was sufficient to prepare them for the reception of every extravagant tale and direful prognostication. Among other ideas, that of war, bloody war, naturally occurred and was easily fomented, in conjunction with their existing circumstances. It was not difficult for a designing person of influence among them, to point out to their satisfaction, how and where, this calamity was to take place, and whose blood must be shed. It is said, the Indians defeated general Harmer on the day of an eclipse, and have since entertained a persuasion that such a phenomenon is peculiarly unfortunate for Americans, and sufficient to ensure success to Indians if they strike on that day. And it was generally reported a short time previous to the late eclipse, that an attack under its auspices was agreed to be made upon this and other American posts in this quarter.
Besides that of war, the minds of the Indians were filled with other terrific anticipations. Some whole villages appeared impressed, that the darkness would be equal to that of the darkest night, & would continue for months, and many imagined it would be a dark year. They expected the sun would be put out for that space of time, that vegetables and animals would perish, together with most Indians who lived on the casual produce of the chase. But the more general expectation was, that it would be only a dark day, or as they expressed it, a night day. And they supposed the day would be productive of the most dreadful storms of wind, hail, and other elementary concussions beyond the power of man to describe. I found but one Indian out of some hundreds that came in from the wilderness, who appeared to possess any just conceptions of the expected phenomenon. He was son of an intelligent chief, now dead, who declared that he had no fears, for he believed he had seen such a thing when a boy, and his father taught him it was caused by the night sun (their term for the moon) getting over the day sun, and thus stopping its light for a short time.
Seeing the general attention of the Indians thus excited, and wishing to allay their apprehensions, as well as prevent any possible consequences of a serious nature, I thought it my duty to instruct them as far as they were capable of understanding, into the cause and nature of an eclipse—told them the day and precise time of day it would happen—its duration, appearance, &c. and as to the dreadful accompaniments of storm and wind, I discountenanced such an expectation though something of the kind might take place as on other days—but assured them
they would survive it, and expressed my hope of seeing a clear sky on that day, that I might behold the phenomenon in all its grandeur, and the stars in their glory surrounding it. They were thankful for these assurances, and some took encouragement, while others remained fearful and perplexed.
The eclipse made its appearance under every favourable circumstance that could be wished, and a agreeable to all I had told the Indians. The day was remarkably fine, without a cloud or a gust of wind. It commenced here about an hour earlier than the calculation at New York and Albany. The disk of the sun was completely covered for the space of three minutes, the stars appeared very brilliant within the compass of the eclipse's shadow on every side of the sun's place—the greatest obscuration was equal to that of the clearest star light evening, the brutes and the fowls gave signs that they thought it night, and were retiring to repose, when they were recalled by the bursting forth of the light. Its effects upon the Indians were different; those whom I saw during the greatest darkness, appeared thoughtful, but held their courage. Others I was told ran up and down with agitation. Some fell on their knees and prayed; while a few wrapped themselves up in their blankets and lay down to die. After it was seen to pass off without harm, and the day proceeded as usual, all took courage and became very social—By the evening many were ready to be drunk. A general muster of the militia had been ordered on that day, which was well attended and had a good effect. Governor Hull had arrived in season to take the field.
BARBADOS, August 12.
GEN. MIRANDA. Accounts received here yesterday from Trinidad, inform of the sailing from thence, on the 24th ult. of this bold and enterprising chieftain, on his long projected scheme of revolutionizing South America, by breaking the yoke of Spanish oppression in that extensive and valuable country. His force has been considerably augmented at Trinidad; where, besides upwards of 500 volunteers who joined his standard, he obtained several experienced officers, and carried on such a communication and intercourse with his adherents on the Main, as give sanguine hopes of its ultimate and ample success. Miranda has assumed the title of "General in chief of the Army of Colombia," and issued all his commissions under it.—The British sloop of war Lily, and briggs Express, Attentive, with the Prevost, Mozambique, and Trinners schooners, and three gun boats, constitute his naval force; and, when the accounts left Trinidad, they had arrived at Guiera, within the Gulph Paria, from whence it was thought, Miranda would march across to Cumana, and from thence to Barcelona, expecting the country through which he passed to join him, as he was assured of their being well affected to his cause, and was anxiously expected at Caracas.
Intelligence from France, via New-York. The ship Olive-Branch, captain Park, left Bordeaux on the 8th July, and the river on the 13th.—She is the bearer of dispatches to the government of the United States. Captain Park informs us, that a peace between France and England was talked of; but no notice is taken of the probability of such an event in the Paris or Bordeaux papers, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, of which the former are to the 30th of June, inclusive, and the latter to the 8th July. Off the Western Islands on the 24th July, saw a fleet of five sail of the line and a frigate, but was not boarded, though the frigate went several times round the Olive-Branch.
The French papers afford nothing new, except that the English minister, having been refused admittance to the deliberations of the diet of Ratisbon, had taken his departure for London; and that the emperor Napoleon had issued two decrees, one of them appropriating two millions for augmenting the salaries of the judges, and the other for prohibiting gaming-houses throughout the whole extent of the French empire.
Foreign.—By the arrival of the ship Olive-Branch, capt. Park, in 58 days from Bordeaux, we have received our regular files of Paris and Bordeaux papers. They contain, however, very little worth translating.—Captain Park informs, that it was the prevailing opinion at Bordeaux, that peace with England would immediately take place.
[People's Friend.]
BERLIN, June 16.—The moment approaches, when all the uncertainty of peace, or war, will cease. The answer to the dernier dispatches of our court to London are daily expected. If this answer is not of a pacific nature, conformably to the propositions made by our king, then the garrisons of Berlin, and of Potsdam, and the troops which occupy Hanover and Lauenburgh, will immediately march, under command of prince Ferdinand of Prussia, against Swedish Pomerania, and act in concert with the army under the orders of general count de Kalkreuth. The prevailing opinion here is, that the British government will not relax their pretensions; and although Prussia may find herself compelled to declare war, it will be contrary to her pacific intentions.
FRANKFORT, June 23.
Letters from Munich announce, that the relations between Austria and Bavaria are daily becoming more amicable. The two courts have agreed to nominate ministers plenipotentiary who shall reside at Munich and Vienna. They agree at the same time, that the baron de Rechberg should reside at Vienna in the capacity of ambassador of the king of Bavaria.
On the 17th of this month, the third and last column of 1400 prisoners, who were stationed during the last two months at Landsberg on the Lech, were on the march to embark at Gensburg on the Danube, to return to Austria.
According to letters from Brannau, of the 18th, the French garrison were preparing to depart; two Austrian regiments had arrived at the environs of this place to take possession of the French post.
The quarter master general of the army under marshal Soult left Passau on the 20th. One division of the army under general Vandamme marched on the 17th, to return through Neuburg, Nordlingen, &c. to Strasburg.
RAGUSA, June 9.
Four thousand Montenegrins, supported by a body of Russian troops, have entered the confines of Ragusa. They have ravaged the plain of Cagnoli with fire and sword; no idea can be formed of the barbarity they have exercised. Four hundred Frenchmen sent to reconnoitre them kept them within bounds.—General Lauriston being informed of their number ordered col. Teste to march against them with 1500 men. An engagement ensued and the barbarians were driven with great loss into the mountains.
STRALSUND, June 14.
The news is confirmed that the negotiations between Sweden and Prussia are carrying on without interuption. His excellency the Prussian general Kalkreuth will repair for the purpose to Stralsund.
Now Landing on our Wharf, from the Schooner Catharine Shepherd, Capt. Webb, from Antigua, 50 Puncheons fine flavoured RUM, For Sale on liberal credit, by Conway & F. Whittle. July 23. 19

Latest from Europe.
By the regular trading and fast sailing ship Fair-American. Capt. Davis, in 40 days from London, we received papers to the 23d of July inclusive, 5 days later than any heretofore received. From a hasty perusal of these papers we do not discover any thing on the subject of peace, except that couriers are still passing between England and France. Extracts follow.
LONDON, July 19.
Baslico has not yet taken his departure. A Russian Courier, however, embarked yesterday for Boulogne with dispatches for M. D'Oubril, who is supposed to have reached Paris.
The removal of the crews of the Prussian vessels from on board their ships to prison, has been the forerunner, as it was natural to expect of the departure of the Prussian ambassador Jacobi, who has received orders to leave this country, and who is expected to set off about the end of next week.
July 21.
Letters from the coast mention, that Calais has lately been bombarded by our cruisers on that station. It appears that while commodore Owen was examining some vessels that had run in within the French shore, he was fired on from Calais; on which it is added he sent a flag of truce, declaring that he had been restrained by considerations of humanity from firing on the town; but that should they persist in their wanton attempts to annoy him, he should be compelled to retaliate. A correspondent continues to observe, that an insulting answer having been returned, the commodore ordered two gun-boats to play upon the town for eight hours, and that part of it was in consequence reduced to ruins.
The letters A. E. I. O. U. were engraved upon the key of the vault of the emperor of Vienna. They stood for the words: Austriacorum est imperare orbi universo . "It is to those of the house of Austria to command the world." Buonaparte ordered the inscription to be effaced.
July 22.
The Constance frigate arrived at Portsmouth on Saturday; spoke, on the preceding Thursday, an American schooner, the Hope, P. Woodward master—she had just come out of C'burg. The master of her declared, that he had read in the Monitor, that a treaty had been signed at Paris, between the emperor and the Porte, by which the former is permitted to march troops through the Turkish territory to Egypt.
The reports of American masters prove in general so erroneous, that we may fairly question the accuracy of this intelligence. That the new Turkish ambassador might have been wheedled by the French minister for foreign affairs into a renewal of the ancient relations between the Porte and France, is very likely, and was to be expected; but, that with one dash of the pen, he should give up Egypt without some kind of equivalent, is most incredible. If Talleyrand has been so successful as to carry so important a point, he would scarcely be guilty of the indiscretion of promulgating it at the moment that he is supposed to be engaged in negotiations for peace with Russia and England. It possibly might be the subject of a secret article; as such, it could never have been read by the American master, for it would not have appeared on the face of whatever treaty has been signed at Paris. The concession itself is of little value, except as far as it shows the complete influence which France has obtained in the councils of the Porte. If ever Buonaparte shall again penetrate into Egypt, it will be by a much shorter cut than through the Turkish Asiatic provinces. With all the facilities that the Porte could afford him, an expedition which should sail from Portsmouth at the same time that he put his army in motion from Dalmatia, would reach Alexandria many weeks before him. Vast and astonishing as his enterprises have been, so extravagant a project as this, could have scarcely engaged his waking thoughts.
A mail from Gottingburg arrived yesterday. The general opinion in Sweden is, that a war with Prussia is inevitable. The army in Pomerania has taken a new and advanced position; considerable reinforcements were also expected at Stralsund. Notwithstanding this expectation, and whatever hostile demonstrations Prussia may make, we are persuaded she will never act with vigour against Sweden, as long as the latter is protected by the alliance of Russia.
An English messenger (not Mr. Baslico) sailed from the Downs, on Saturday, for France.
July 23.
Late on Monday evening, a person landed at Deal, from Boulogne, with dispatches from Lord Yarmouth, at Paris; and early yesterday morning he arrived in town at Mr. Fox's house in Stable Yard. A cabinet council was soon after held at Mr. Fox's office, in Downing-street, at which the lord chancellor, lord Grenville, viscount Sidmouth and Lord Hawick, earls Spencer, Fitzwilliam and Moira, lords Ellenborough, and H. Petty, and Mr. Windham attended.
So great was the exigency for the council, that a messenger was dispatched to lord Sidmouth, at Richmond Park, to require his lordship's attendance.
Parliament will be prorogued by commission this day. Reports are in circulation but we know not of what authority, that some allusion will be made, in the speech from the throne, to the recent intercourse between this country and France.
Mr. Fox was able on Monday to take a walk round his garden, and passed a very good night.
FROM LONDON GAZETTE OF JULY 22.
Queen's Palace, July 21.
James Monroe, Esquire, minister plenipotentiary from the United States of America, having received new letters of credence, giving him jointly with William Pinkney, Esq. the character of ministers extraordinary and plenipotentiary from the United States, they had this day a private audience of his majesty, to deliver their said credentials.
PARIS, July 7.
M. D'Oubril, the Russian envoy, actually arrived here yesterday, at three in the afternoon. He alighted at the hotel Grange Bateliere.
VIENNA, June 29.
We are positively assured, that M. D'Oubril's full powers and instructions relate not only to the affairs of the Russian prisoners, but that this minister is authorised to open negotiation for concluding preliminaries of peace. Some days before this minister's departure from Vienna, M. Anstetten, counsellor to the Russian legation, set out from this city for Petersburg, with important dispatches.
HAMBURGH, July 12.
We are assured that Buonaparte has ordered marshal Bernadotte to march his corps into the country of Hesse Cassel. The elector having refused ten months ago to lend five millions of rix dollars to France, and Napoleon being in want of that sum, Talleyrand has advised that measure as the only means to extort it from that Prince. However its success is not quite certain, as it is very well known that the elector, who has never been a friend to Buonaparte, has guarded against his rapacity, by sending his treasure to Berlin.
In the same manner, the elector of Saxony has been summoned to lend six millions of rix dollars to the French emperor; and as he has also refused the loan, it is apprehended that Bernadotte has been directed to pay a visit to the Grune Gewelbe, who is now at Dresden.
The new constitution of the German empire is daily expected at Ratisbon. It is already known that the three imperial cities of Hamburg, Lubeck and Bremen, will be under the immediate direction and absolute control of Buonaparte.
Mr. Bourienne has given notice to our venerable senate, that the political superintendence of the French theatre, in Hamburg, belongs to him, in consequence of orders to that effect, that he has received from the same prince who has sent him as his minister to the circle of Lower Saxony.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED. Schooner Sally, Johnson, of and bound to Philadelphia, 22 days from St. Thomas, in distress, cargo Sugar, Coffee and Cotton, A. Maclure.—On the 2d Sept. in lat. 36, 10, long. 74, 20, in a heavy gale of wind was thrown on her beam-ends, by cutting away the lanyards the masts went over, and she righted. Captain Johnston and one man were washed overboard, but regained the vessel; she had 5 feet water in the hold.—Next day, Sept. 3, spoke the brig Little-William, Cornell, of Nantucket, from Norfolk, bound to Jamaica, requested by Capt. J. to supply him with some bread, all his being damaged, and with some sails, and assist him in rigging jury masts, which was refused, capt. C. saying that having a fair wind he could not leave too.
Danish brig Lotissa and Elizabeth, Romdahl, from Baltimore, bound to Copenhagen, in distress.—Sept. 2, in lat. 37, 16, long. 74, 03, in a gale was thrown on her beam ends, vessel leaked much, having 3 feet water in the hold, Cargo, Rice and Tobacco.
Ship William and Mary, Tipling, 9 days from Charleston, Rice, Solomon Bedinger.—On Wednesday in lat. 35, long. 75, picked up a yawl with Frances of London, on the stern, and on the inside William Hall.—On Friday saw a brig ashore on the Frving Pan shoals.
Sloop Arvin, Chatty, 30 days from Jamaica, in distress, having sprung aleak, bound to New-York, put in to refit—cargo Rum.
The British brig Jane, one of the Jamaica Fleet, is in Hampton Roads in distress, having lost her main-top-mast, and leaking.
The ship Philip, of Baltimore, was spoke on the 3d instant, in lat. 36, 40, long. 73, 50. dismantled.
The ship Mary T. Wright, from this port to one in France is condemned.
The ship Cabinet, Woodend, and Androsco-gin, Corran, both of this port, the former from Cadiz and the latter from Teneriffe, passed Gravesend the 20th of July.
[Communicated by Mr. Dove, late mate of the British ship Cumberland, Capt. Simpson, of Leith, and one of the Jamaica Convoy.]
On the 22d of August, in lat. 30, 30, long. 78, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, experienced a dreadful gale which hove the ship on her beam-ends. The capt. mate, and 10 seamen got into the ship's cutter. The Cumberland went down in a few minutes after she was deserted. They fell in with a sloop, from which they were supplied with a small sail, and arrived here yesterday. Capt. Simpson is very unwell from the fatigues and hardships which he has suffered and went up to Baltimore in a pilot boat.
FRANCIS SMITH,
Has removed his Vendue and Commission Office, to the house lately occupied by Mr. Richard F. Burke, in Market-Square, where he offers at Private Sale,
20 hhds. and 20 bbls. choice SUGAR, 3 puncheons RUM, chiefly Grenada, 20 hogsheads Grenada retailing MOLASSES, 2 pipes Cognac BRANDY; 50 bags COFFEE, 30 boxes Mould CANDLES, London particular Madeira and Lisbon WINE, 2 Boxes Irish LINEN; 5000 yards twill'd SACKING, 4 tons Patent SHOT. September 12. St 1aw3w 168
A Reward of Twenty Dollars
WILL be paid by the Subscriber for apprehending my Negro Felow TOM, who absconded from Petersburg last March; he is about 6 feet high, has a large mouth, very thick upper lips, and remarkable upper broad teeth before, and speaks in a whining manner, as if he had a cold; he has not the use of his fore-finger on the left hand; he is a good rock-robber, and a pretty handy fellow at almost any rough job—I have reason to believe he is gone to Norfolk; if he is taken up there, the above reward will be paid by Mess. Shanks & Binford, and all other reasonable charges. George Robertson. Chesterfield, Sept. 10. 1aw4w 169
FOR SALE, Two LOTS of LAND,
No. 27 and 28, situated contiguous to Mr. Theo. Armistead's Rope Walk, running thus: 140 feet on Cumberland and Jefferson streets, and 161 feet on Scott's and Second Streets For terms apply to Alexander Baird. Sept. 12. 3w 170
For Freight or Charter, The very fine Ship MENTOR, Stephen Waterman, master, burthen 350 Hhds. now ready to receive a cargo. For terms apply to the master on board, or to N. Heron. Sept. 12. tf 172
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
Now landing on our wharf, and for Sale on a liberal credit, viz.—from the British Schooner Henry Morris, Capt. Dill, from Antigua,
44 hhds. prime Muscovado SUGAR, 6 Puncheons Old RUM, and 2 hhds. MOLASSES. From the British sloop Union, captain Livingston, from Jamaica,
50 Hogsheads Fine Green COFFEE. From the American brig George, captain Cox, from St. Thomas,
19 Hogsheads Muscovado SUGAR. C. & F. Whittle. Sept. 10. tf 167
600 Sacks Fine Liverpool SALT, For SALE by William Dickson. Sept. 5. tf 150
ROBERT GIBSON,
Has removed to the Fire-Proof Warehouse in Wide Water-Street, nearly opposite Commerce Street. Feb. 29. tf 536
Sales at Auction.
BY WM. B. LAMB,
To-Morrow, (Saturday) at 11 o'Clock, Will be SOLD, for Cash, without reserve, a handsome Philadelphia made
COACHEE and HARNESS,
2 Puncheons Jamaica RUM; 2 Tierces RICE, 1 Quarter cask Sherry WINE; 4 bbls. Loaf SUGAR, 1 Pipe Holland GIN; 1 do. BRANDY, 4 Hhds. SUGAR; 10 bbls. COFFEE. Sept. 12. 1 171
Pursuant to a Decree of the Court of Norfolk County, Will be Sold at 11 o'Clock, on SATURDAY 20th instant, at the Market-House in Norfolk, on a credit of twelve months, five NEGROES, viz.
George, Jim, Sue, Kitty, and Polly, late the property of Col. John Willoughby, deceased, and the same Negroes held by his Widow as her dower. The Commissioners. Sept. 10. 3* 165
To be Sold, at Publick Auction, upon the premises, on FRIDAY the 26th instant, at 12 o'Clock, the following Property, being part of the Estate of Robertson & Brown, and sold for the payment of their debts to the Custom-House,
A LOT on Commerce-Street Wharf, (east side) adjoining the Warehouse of James Dykes, & Co. 52 feet front and 40 deep, the foundation at least equal to any unimproved lot on the wharf.
Three Negroes—Philip, Anderson, & Boston; Household FURNITURE, consisting of Dining, Breakfast, and Card Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Beds and Furniture, Plate, &c.—Kitchen Furniture, Pots, Kettles, Pans, &c.—Two Shares in the Dismal Swamp Canal; two do. in the Norfolk Theatre; one Pew in the Presbyterian Church. Terms of Sale—approved notes at 60 days for all the above Property except the Land upon Commerce-Street, for which 3, 4, and 6 months will be allowed. James Taylor, Auctioneer.
Who is authorised to treat with any person at Private Sale for any part of the property, if application be made before the day of Sale. Sept. 8. tds 159
On FRIDAY, the 19th day of September, at 12 o'Clock, on Loyall's wharf, will be SOLD, for ready money, for the benefit of those concerned
The HULL and Materials OF THE Schooner RICHMOND. Francis Smith. Sept. 3. 4t 146
FOR SALE,
New-York and English SLATE, A few Boxes Havanna SEGARS, of superior quality, 1 Cask TAMARINDS.—Apply to Reilly & Tunis. Sept. 5. tf 151
SIR, TAKE notice, that between the hours of nine in the morning and six in the afternoon, on Wednesday, the 1st day of October, at the office of Robert B. Taylor, in the Borough of Norfolk, we shall take the depositions of James Taylor, jun. Alexander Wilson, Moses Myers, and Bud, to be read in evidence in a suit in Chancery, now depending in the Borough Court of Norfolk, brought by us against you as an absent debtor, and others in this state having effects of yours in their hands, or indebted to you; at which time and place you may attend to cross-examine if you think proper. This notice we give, pursuant to the Act of Assembly, directing the mode of taking depositions, when one of the parties does not reside in the State of Virginia. Campbell & Wheeler. MR. THOMAS WILSON, Merchant, London. 156 Sept. 5.
GREEN COFFEE.
40 Tierces } Fine Jamaica Coffee, 40 Barrels } Landed from the Sloop Union. For Sale by William Pennock. Sept. 8. tf 163
COCKE & SANFORD,
Have received per the Schooner Father & Sons, Capt. Hopkins, from London,
A part of their FALL GOODS,
Which they will sell low for prompt payment. They expect a further supply by the first arrival from Liverpool. Sept. 5. 2m 148
HUNTER & GATEWOOD,
Have received per Schooner Father and Sons, capt. Hopkins, from London, part of their supply of FALL GOODS, consisting of a handsome assortment of
Best superfine broad Cloths, and Cassimeres; fashionable Waistcoating; Gentlemen's Beaver and patent Silk Hats; silk, cotton, and worsted Hosiery; fine Irish Linens; Diapers, Sheetings, and Long Lawns; hand some furniture Calicoes; a few elegant Ladies' Shawls, and a variety of Fancy Articles. They are in expectation of receiving by the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of
Woolens, Hardware, &c. &c.
Which will make their assortment very general, and which they will dispose of on the lowest terms by wholesale or retail, for cash or good paper. Sept. 5. tf 152
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
Richard & John Taylor,
Have received by the Ship Alexander, from Liverpool, and Father and Sons, from London, an extensive assortment of Seasonable GOODS,
which they offer for SALE by wholesale and retail, on moderate terms, for Cash or approved paper. Sept. 5. 1m 155
FAMILY FLOUR.
Just come to hand, a few barrels and half barrels Of superlatively Fine FLOUR, Haxall's Brand, ground specially for private use, from beautiful white wheat. J. & W. Southgate. Sept. 3. 3t 143
30 Pipes Country GIN,
10 do. real Cognac BRANDY, 20 Puncheons W. I. RUM, 15 Quarter Casks Old Sherry WINE, 30 Barrels WHISKEY, 3 Hogsheads Apple BRANDY, 30 Bags PEPPER, 50 Boxes Mould CANDLES, 30 do. Dipped do. 2 Bales Fine CASSAS, 5 do Beerboom GURRAHS—For Sale at reduced prices by S. Marks, jun. & Co. April 2. tf 631
At Private Sale, at Sixty Days,
70 Puncheons RUM,
40 hogsheads, and 60 barrels SUGAR, 30 bag. COFFEE; 23 pipes French BRANDY, Madeira and Lisbon WINE, in pipes and qr. casks, 80 boxes Mould CANDLES, GIN in pipes and cases. Wm. B. Lamb. July 28. tf 24
For Sale, Lease, or Rent,
The Three Story Fire Proof Building,
lately erected on Maxwell's Wharf, adjoining to the house of Mr. John Nivison's, now in the occupancy of Mr. John McGowan. For terms, apply to
Alexander Baird. September 1. 3w 135
Fresh supplies of Drugs & Medicines,
Have just been received by FREDERICK HEERMAN, & SON, For the Ship Proteccress, from London, and Herald from Liverpool—Also, an assortment of
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
A great variety of GENUINE PATENT MEDICINES.
All sorts of
GLASS AND SHOP FURNITURE,
And a prime collection of VALUABLE PERFUMES, including OTTER of ROSES from Barbary.
Importing regularly twice a year from the most respectable Druggists in Europe, we assure those who favour us with their orders, that the strictest attention will be paid to furnish them with articles of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
*** PERRY'S and LETTSON'S Golden Antibilious PILLS; CHURCHES and J. K. READ'S COUGH DROPS for Sale—MEDICINE CHESTS as usual. June 16. tf 835
We have received by the brig Sumner, from Jamaica,
57 puncheons high proof RUM, 15 Hogsheads MOLASSES—which are offered for Sale on very liberal terms, by Redmon & Frith.
ON HAND,
A parcel of very good W. Island RUM. June 16. tf 834
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
FOR SALE,
850 Barrels whole HERRINGS, in
excellent order for Shipping,, 80 do cut, 130 do. SHAD; 750 bbls. TAR, 450 do. TURPENTINE. Richard Blow. July 14. tf 907
200 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber's farm, in Frederick County, Maryland, on the 9th day of July, 1805, a dark mulatto fellow named MOSES, (but commonly called LANHAM)—He was raised near Piscataway, in Prince Georges County by a family of the Lanham's and sold to the late James Marshall, of Frederick County, deceased, by a certain Mr. Burriss, now living at the Eastern-Branch bridge, who has a brother and two sisters of his at this time, and from his acquaintance in the neighbourhood it is very likely that he may be lurking about there now! Moses is about 30 years of age, nearly 5 feet high, stout and very active, very fond of spirituous liquors, and also of gambling; wears his hair combed back; has a pretty long nose, and rather higher than the most of negroes; has a scar on his left cheek bone under his eye; somewhat hard of hearing, and a little round shouldered, and has a very smiling countenance when spoken to. He is a notorious villain, capable of as much deception as any other fellow of his colour. He has a certificate from a coloured man, who was manumitted by a Mr. Carr, near the City of Washington, that calls himself Sam Beall, and very possible passes by the same name. He is well acquainted with the ferrying business, also with the management of horses, and is an excellent hand on a farm; he had worked a little on board of bay crafts, and it is very possible that he may be at that work now, or in some sea-port working on board of shipping or in a brick-yard. I will give Fifty Dollars if taken fifty miles from home; one hundred dollars if taken one hundred miles from home; one hundred and fifty dollars if taken two hundred miles from home, and if a greater distance the above reward with all reasonable charges if brought home. John L. Harding. Frederick County Md. Aug. 2. 1aw4w 65
Ten Dollars Reward,
IS offered for a Maltese Boy, about 15 years old, bound to serve the subscriber seven years—This boy while in Richmond last May, with one Albert, a baker, was taken off, (as informed) by a master of a craft from Rocketts, to Norfolk, where he has been since seen often; and first, on board of a schooner called (as I am informed) the Amelia Ann, of Norfolk, William B. Baily, commander.—This Boy is so remarkable in person, that the slightest examination must discover him; he is very low and thick, has a remarkable large flat head, and still more remarkable feet, short and round, which occasions him to walk warbling and with apparent difficulty and exertion to get on at all; his complexion very fair, his mouth so contracted, that he cannot open it more than half its natural extent, and on his forehead and chin a very deep scar, which he says marks the accident which injured his mouth, he speaks tolerable plain English.—He was bound in Malta, in 1804, by name of John Zarr, and since on board ship, he got the name of Andrew, which he always passes by. The above reward will be given on delivering the said boy to Mr. Theo. or Mr. Thomas Armistead, Norfolk, and an addition of Five Dollars more, if delivered in Richmond at the Swan Tavern, to Major John Moss, or to the subscriber, Ryland Randolph. Richmond, Aug. 16. 1aw2m 97
A request to the Benevolent and Humane.
WHEREAS, in September last, I took JOHN JONES, son of Mary Jones, a lad then about 12 years of age, from the Berkeley Spring to this city, under a mistaken notion that his mother had a right (since she actually exercised it) to bind her son to me; and whereas, the said John Jones, getting probably informed of the nullity of the indenture, did on the 21st or 22d of October, (after my setting out for Alexandria,) leave my house, and staid several days at a Mr. Albert's, a baker, on Shockoe hill, by whom he was brought back, but left my house a second time, on the same or the next day, (as I have been informed on my return,) saying that he wished to go back to his mother, that he knew every step of the road, and should find in Fredericksburg plenty of wagons to carry him to Winchester: And whereas, I learned lately to my great surprise, from Captain John Hunter, at the Berkeley Springs, to whom I had occasion to write, that the said John Jones had neither been seen nor heard of, which has been confirmed since by a letter from his mother to me; I therefore request by this publick notice, all and every person or persons, who may harbour the before named John Jones, or know of his place of abode or what has become of him, to communicate their intelligence to his disconsolate mother at the Berkeley Springs, or the subscriber in Richmond, June 21st, 1806. E. S. STRAS.

For Charter, The Ship LIVE OAK, Gerrard Yarrell, Master, burthen 280 tons, in good order, and can be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to the master on board, WILLIAM PENNOCK.
Who has for Sale, on board said Ship, 100m. feet Merchantable BOARDS. Sept. 8. tf 162
For a Port in FRANCE, The Ship FRANKLIN, Will sail in a short time, and has good ac- commodations for Ladies and Gentlemen.— For terms apply to the master on board. * No sea led letters or enclosures, will be received to carry in said Ship. Sept. 5. tf 154
For Sale or Charter, The American Ship GEORGE DYER, Job Bennett, master, burthen 280 tons, en- tirely new and completely fitted. Apply to Warren Ashley. Sept. 3. tf 140
For Freight or Charter, The Ship JANE, Melzar Joy, master, burthen 185 tons, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days. Apply to the master on board, or Phinehas Dana. Who offers for SALE, 77 Puncheons Jamaica RUM, Imported in said Ship. Sept. 3. tf 144
For Charter, The remarkable fine SHIP AMERICA, Captain Langdon, two years old, burthen 300 hogsheads tobacco, now ready for the reception of a cargo. ALSO, THE BRIG ROBERT BARCLAY, Two years old, burthen 200 hhds. tobacco, expected daily from New-York. For terms, apply to Richard Blow. August 29. tf 119
For Sale or Charter, The fast sailing Sch'r CAROLINE, James Gilbert, Master, burthen 120 tons, or 850 barrels. Will be ready to receive a cargo in 4 days. Apply to Francis Smith. Who is now landing and for Sale, from said schooner, on Maxwell's wharf, 23 Puncheons choice Grenada RUM. August 29. tf 124
For Freight or Charter, The brig JUPITER, burthen 1600 bar- rels—and the Schooner JAMES, burthen 750 barrels, both in order to receive cargoes— Apply to Thomas Willock. August 29. tf 127
For Freight or Charter, The Ship ELIZA, William Daggett, Master, 400 hogsheads burthen. C. & F. Whittle. Who have for Sale on board the said Ship, 10,000 bushels St. Ubes SALT. August 29. tf 128
For Freight or Charter, The good Ship JASON, Titus Salter, master, burthen 240 tons, can be ready to re- ceive a cargo in two days. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Phine>
  Phinehas Dana. August 29. tf 130
For Freight or Charter, The fine ship ALEXANDER, Miles King, master, can be ready to receive a cargo in ten days— For Sale, 12,000 bush. Liverpool stoved SALT, 30 Crates of well assorted CROCCERY WARE. Also—An extensive assortment of FALL GOODS, Which will be disposed of on low terms, for Cash. J. & W. Southgate. August 27. tf 115
We want a freight of Tobacco, For the Ship JULIA, Capt. in Vickery, to a port in France, but then 350 hogsheads. C. & F. Whittle. August 25. tf 112
For ANTWERP, The good Ship PATSEY, David G. Bowles, master, burthen 370 tons, lying at City Point, having more than half of her cargo engaged and now receiving it on board—For the remainder, about 500 bales of cotton are wanted, which will be taken at a moderate freight, if application be immediate- ly made to Messrs. Gallego, Richards, & co. Richmond; Rambaut, Genton, & co. Petersburg, or to James Maurice, & co. August 25. tf 109
For SALE, The good fast sailing SHIP ELIZA, coppereed to the beams, burthen 275 tons.— For terms, apply to Moses Myers. August 22. tf 106
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
For LONDON, The well known elegant Ship ALMIRA, Captain Whipple, three years old, and bur- then 500 hhds.—She will be ready to receive a cargo in three days, and has a considerable part of it engaged; for freight of the remainder, or passage, (having excellent accomoda- tions) apply to Capt. Whipple on board, or N. Heron. August 20. tf 98
For Freight or Charter, The fine starch, fast sailing Brig ANN ELIZABETH, Richard Owens, master, 4 years old, burthen about 1300 barrels, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Brown. Who has received from Madeira by said Brig, a few pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks London particular Madeira WINE, which will be sold low by applying as above. August 18. tf 66
For Freight or Charter, The first sailing Brig ELIZABETH, Robert Barclay, master, burthen 1800 barrels, will be ready for the reception of a cargo in a few days. Apply to John Davis. Portsmouth, July 16. tf 908
For Charter, The fast sailing coppereed SHIP FRANKLIN, Luther Dana, Master, burthen 500 hhds. to- bacco, and will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days. Ap- ply to the master on board, or the subscriber William Pennock. August 8. 3w 60
Ran-away from the Subscriber, a ne- gro man named TOM, about 45 years of age, a short thick fellow, about 5 feet high, speaks with a little of the Guinea accent; has lost all his fingers on one hand, and two on the other, by frost, his thumbs are saved on both. I purchased him from Nansemond, but he may be lurking about Norfolk. I will give Twenty Dollars if taken out of Norfolk or Ports- mouth, or Fifteen if in either of them, and delivered to me. John Cox. September 1. tf 134
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL MC'PHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested; those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immedia- te payment is indispensable. John Mc'Phail, Ex'r. August 1. tf 38
NOTICE. The Copartnership of P. DANA, & Co. being dissolved by the death of Mr. STEPHENS PARHAM; bu- siness in future will be transacted by Phinehas Dana. August 20. tf 95
FOR SALE, Now landing on our wharf, from on board the British Sloop Patrick Bourke, Capt. Blay, from Antigua, 14 hhds. Muscovado, and 26 tierces Clayed SUGAR, by C. & F. Whittle. August 18. tf 83
102 hogsheads choice SUGAR, Landing from on board the Brig Peace, from Trinidad.—For Sale by Moses Myers. ALSO, 50 pipes 4th proof Cogniac BRANDY. August 18. tf 84
40 Dozen excellent PORT WINE, For SALE by Angus Martin. August 18. 4w 89
Received per the Schooner Ranger, 17 Puncheons Tobago RUM. 5 do. do. MOLASSES. For SALE by Wilson, Cunningham, & co. August 8. 3w 58
Dissolution of Partnership. THE Partnership of John D. Haldane & Co. of Norfolk, expired this 11th day of August, 1806, by limitation of time, agreeable to their copartnership articles.—All persons having claims against the said firm, will exhibit them to the said John D. Haldane and Alexander Baird, for settlement; and those indebted to the concern, are requested to make payment to the said John D. Haldane and Alexander Baird, who are fully authorised to grant discharges. John Baird, John D. Haldane. August 11. 3w 72
FOR SALE, The LOT and HOUSES, whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling-House, an Office, a Kitchen, and other houses necessary for family use—a Well of good Water newly fitted, and a Garden lately y pailed in, a Ware- house and Cellar under it, the remains of a Wharf which will make a good foundation to build on, with all the privi- leges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf—Also, two hundred and seventy-one and half acres of well timber- ed Land, with a good Fishery on Wiloughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Fish and Oysters can be conveniently taken—Also, a Lot in Smithfield, between Mr. Purdie's and Capt. Todd's lots. For terms apply to Thomas Newton. August 1. tf 39
ANCHOVIES, By the gallon—For SALE by John Gay. August 18. tf 88
For SALE by the Subscribers, a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Cordage, and Cables, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 inches, English PAINTS and OIL, Sheathing PAPER, BAR IRON, TOBACCO, Richmond Inspection; FLOUR, PORK, Prime and Cargo, New-York Inspection, 200 GILL CASKS; 20 Boxes SEGARS. They have also on hand, an extensive and good as- sortment of GROCERIES. Noble, Arbuthnot, & Co. March 31. tf 623
To Rent or Lease, for one or five years, A commodious BRICK-HOUSE, Situated on Smith's Point, lately occupied by the Subscri- ber; to this tenement is annexed an excellent garden, &c. Apply to Thomas Price. Who has for Sale, A likely NEGRO MAN, about 22 years old; an excellent house servant, and has been accustomed to drive a carriage. July 11. tf 898
For Rent, or Storage received, That large and commodious WARE- HOUSE, on Hutchings' wharf. For terms, apply to John Brown, or Wm. Cammack. August 4. tf 44
This Day landing from on board the schooner Rising States, Captain Newcomb, 20 Pipes Holland GIN, entitled to debenture, 10 do. 4th proof Cogniac BRANDY, 12 kegs Ground GINGER. August 4. tf 43
FOR SALE, 430 Shares MARINE STOCK, For Cash.—Enquire of the Editor of this Paper. August 25. tf 113
FOR SALE, 73 punch. choice 4th proof RUM, Received by the brig Paragon, Captain Robertson, from Jamaica. July 11. tf 899
NORFOLK BOROUGH.  At a Quarterly Session Court, continued and held the 30th day of August, 1806. John Gardiner, jun. Jonathan Worth, and Woodbridge Odlin, Merchants, trading un- der the firm of John Gardiner, jun. and Comp'l's. AGAINST Francis and Francis, G. Robinson, absent debtors, Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, Defs. In Chancery. The Defendants Francis and Francis G. Robinson, not having en- tered their appearance, and given security according to the Act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants Fran- cis and Francis G. Robinson do appear here on the fourth Mon- day in November next, and answer the Bill of the Complain- ant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some paper printed in the Borough of Norfolk for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the Court- House of this Borough: and it is further ordered, that the Defendants Conway and Fortescue Whittle, and John Davis, who have effects of the said Francis and Francis G. Robinson, in their hands, do not pay, convey away, or secret such effects, but retain them till the further order of this Court. A Copy, Teste, 139 William Sharp, C. N. B. C.
10 Groce Wine & Porter BOTTLES, 700 Groce CORKS, 500 lb. excellent GLUE, 11,000 two and 3 Bushel BAGS, 105 Boxes Window GLASS, 175 do. 1st qual. Spanish SEGARS, 27 Packages German LINEN. For Sale by John C. Niemeyer. July 28. 3m 25
All persons indebted to the estate of the late WM DAVIES, Esq. will please make payment and those to whom the estate is indebted, will to please furnish their accounts properly attested, in order that provision may be made for their payment. Fortescue Whittle, Adm'r. June 18. 3m 838
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. 26. tf 534
NOTICE. The partnership of S. MARKS, jun. & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and S. Marks, jun. is fully authorised, to settle the said concern. S. Marks, jun. Henry Bull. August 28. tf 122
Landings from on board the schooner Harriet, 60 Tierces RICE, and a few bales of COTTON—For Sale by Fisk & Catlett. August 20. tf 100
GERMAN GOODS.  JOHN C. NIEMEYER, Offers for Sale the following GOODS, for Cash or on con- venient credit, for approved Bills only, viz. 5000 Bags 2 & 3 bushels, loose and in bales, 6000 East-India Gunny Bags, 330 pieces Hessian and brown Rolls, 325 pieces while Rolls, of four qualities, 140 pieces Ticklenburgs and Oznaburghs, 160 pieces Platiillas, white and brown, 15 pieces Dowlas, 20 do. Checks, 40 do. Britannias, 40 do. Rouans, 45 do. best Flemish Sheetings, 20 do. fine Bed ticking 2 yards wide, 24 do. Matras Ticking, 18 do. German Canvas, 15 do. Shirt Linen, 44 yards each, from 65 to 110 dolls per piece, 14 do. do. 37 yds. each, at 36 to 75 dolls. per piece, 24 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, 500 doz. Watch Chains, assorted, 25 do. coarse thread Stockings, 10 do. fine do. 100 boxes of Godfroid's Spanish Segars, 75 do. 2d and 3d qualities, 12 boxes about 2000 straws 1-3 pint Tumblers, 3 do. Wine Glasses and Decanters, 23 do. China and elegant cut Glass Ware, 5 do. Toys, 60000 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, Goggles plain and green, Pistols, an elegant assortment, do. 1 case superior Hair Triggers, Fowling Pieces, elegant dou-ble 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, Tongs, and Pokers, Fish Hooks, Table Mats, Battle Doors and Birds, Bell Metal Kettles, Waffle Irons, Wafer Irons, German Lace & Thread, Bird Cages & Baskets, Black Silk Velvet, 2000 Agate Flints, Jewellery and Crystal Beads, 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
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale. The Subscriber will sell his Plantation cal- led Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling- House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern-Branch of Eli- zabeth 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 ex- travagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may be made nearly, if not entirely, equal to the purchase mo- ney. Any person who may wish to view the Land, will ap- ply to Mr. Willson 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 60
FOR SALE, 3000 Pieces Yellow NANKEEN, 11 Boxes Imperial TEA, 6 Chests Hyson do. The above of the best quality and entitled to drawback. Apply to Robert Maitland & Co. WHO HAVE ON HAND, Hibbert's best bottled Porter and Brown Stout. Also, Old L. P. Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use. March 5. tf 560
For Rent, The Store, Compting Room & Cellar No. 41, Main-Street, lately occupied by Mr. Wm. McCut- chen. Apply to Thomas Willock. March 17. 584
NEW CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY, ON TOWN POINT, A small distance below County Wharf, Wide Water Street. THE Subscriber has, at a considerable expense, fitted up, in addition to his other business, a complete set of machinery, adequate to finish 500 to 600 lbs. of Nails daily. He is also provided with a good stock of Iron; and with a sufficient number of skilful workmen. He has on hand a constant supply of Nails, Flooring Brads, and Sprigs, which he offers for Sale at the reduced prices as follows, by the keg, for cash only, viz. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Nails, at 7 1-2d per lb. 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d Brads at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Nails at 9 1-2d per lb. Sheathing, do. at 7 1-2d per lb. 6d, Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d, do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d, do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d, Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d & 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO—HOOP AND BAR-IRON ASSORTED. LEVIN DORSEY. June 2. tf 783
CUT-NAIL MANUFACTORY.  EPHRAIM WELCH, No. 88, MAIN-STREET, WITH gratitude acknowledges the liberal encourage- ment the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Public have been pleased to offer since the introduction of his Nail Manufactory in this Borough, and informs them that he has erected all his Machines new, which are very consi- derably improved, and continues to manufacture the best qua- lity—And has on hand for SALE, a constant supply of Patent NAILS and BRADS, which is cut length ways of the hoop, and to accommodate his customers, has thought proper to reduce the prices as follows, by the keg for Cash, viz. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Nails at 7d 1-2 per lb. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. Brads at 7d 1-2 per lb. 6d. Nails at 9d 1-2 per lb. Sheathing Nails at 7d 1-2 per lb. 6d. Brads at 4s 6d per M. 4d. do. at 2s 9d per M. 3d. do. at 2s 3d per M. 4d. Nails at 2s 9d per M. 3d. and 2d do. at 2s 3d per M. ALSO FOR SALE, Crowley and German Steel Hoop IRON.— Nail Machines made and warranted good, on short notice. N. B. All of the Nails, Brads, and Articles, sold at the Ma- nufactory. June 18. tf 831
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, 4,500 129,655 Dolls. 125,155 To float in the wheel, and come out as chance may direct. 2 Prizes of 5000 Dollars, each, Dolls. 10,000 4 do. 2000 do. 8,000 16 do. 1000 do. 16,000 16 do. 500 do. 8,000 32 do. 200 do. 6,400 160 do. 100 do. 16,000 232 do. 50 do. 11,600 750 do. 20 do. 15,000 1 do. 155 Stationary Prizes are, 1 Prize first drawn, after 1000 Tickets } are out, 500 1 do. 2000 500 1 do. 3000 500 1 do. 4000 500 1 do. 5000 500 1 do. 6000 500 1 do. 7000 10,000 1 do. 8000 500 1 do. 9000 500 1 do. last drawn, a Prize 20,000 1223 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 re- newed 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 patri- otic reasons which induced the legislature to autho- rise this Lottery, it is ardently hoped that the dis- position of tickets, will soon enable the commission- ers 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
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