Norfolk gazette and publick ledger (Norfolk [Va.]), 1807-04-06 00:00:00

NORFOLK GAZETTE AND PUBLICK LEDGER  SINT HIC ETIAM SUA PRÆMIA LAUDIS
VOL. III.]
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 6, 1807.
[NO. 113.]
THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A WEEK PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS FIVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE—SINGLE PAPER TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS—ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED AT THE RATE OF FIFTY CENTS FOR THE FIRST, AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS PER SQUARE FOR EACH SUCCEEDING INSERTION.
For LONDON, The Ship LIVE OAK , Gerrard Yarrell, master, will sail within 20 days, the greater part of her cargo being en- gaged; for freight of the remainder or passage, apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber William Pennock.
April 3. For GREENOCK, The Ship INDUSTRY , N. Wright, Master, will positively sail in 15 days. For freight of a few bales of Cotton, or other light goods, apply to the master on board at my wharf, or the subscriber William Pennock.
April 3. For LIVERPOOL, The fast sailing Ship BETSEY , Captain Treadwell, will sail in 15 days. For passage only (having good accommodations) apply to the master on board, or Alexander Maclure.
April 3. For Freight or Charter, The Brig ROEBUCK , Tho's Bolan, master, burthen 270 bds. to aco.; a freight to France would be preferred. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co.
April 3. For Freight or Charter, The fine new Schooner Virginia Ann , William Nelson, master, burthen about 100 tons, will carry 800 barrels. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Daniel R. Waddey, & Co.
April 3. For PHILADELPHIA, The Sloop SALLY , Capt. J. Williams, a good vessel. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to Rowland & Triplett.
April 1. For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The ship WILLIAM & MARY , Frasimus Tipling, master—burthen 2,000 barrels. Apply to Noble, & Arbuthnott, & Co.
March 30. The Ship Good Hope , burthen 187 tons, or 1800 barrels, is offered for charter, and can be ready to receive a cargo immediately. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Christopher Fry.
March 30. For NANTZ, The good Brig Pandora , burthen 220 tons, having most of her cargo engaged, will sail in ten days. For freight of a few articles of convenient stowage, or passage, apply to John Newell, jun.
March 23. For FREIGHT or CHARTER, The Phil a built Ship William Penn , coppered, burthen 360 tons, now ready to re- ceive a cargo. Apply to Edward Watson.
March 23. Who has for Sale, 3 Trunks excellent Linen; 7 doz. Chairs; 1 case Umbrellas, well assorted. tf
March 23. For CHARLESTON, The fine new Schooner Ploughboy , Frederick Hall, master, will be ready to sail about the 1st of April, fitted out elegantly as a packet, and intended as a regular trader from this to Charleston and Baltimore. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to D. R. Waddey, & co.
March 20. Who have just received, 20 barrels Whiskey; 15,000 wt. Coffee, of good quality, which they offer for sale at reduced prices. tf
March 18. For Amsterdam, The elegant new Ship GEORGIANA , Edward Chamberlain, master. For freight apply to Moses Myers.
March 6. I want to Charter, A British SHIP, of from 150 to 300 tons. MOSES MYERS.
December 17. FOR SALE, On board the ship Betsey , from Liverpool, 7,000 bushels coarse Salt 1168 sacks fine do. filled in Liverpool 94 crates Earthenware. The BETSEY is a fine fast sailing ship, almost new, and will return direct to Liverpool—for freight apply to A. MACLURE.
Who has also in store for sale, 58 crates Earthenware, 15 cases Glassware 8 gross Bottles in crates, 16 pipes Cogniac Brandy 8 pipes fine old Sicily Wine, 2 boxes coarse Hats 5 boxes Pipes, 3 boxes Castle Soap 11 cases Anniseed, one dozen each 7 casks Claret Wine. Feb. 25—tf
The American Ship AMIALE ANTONIETTE , Captain Williams, burthen 450 hogheads to- bacco, is offered for Charter by C. & F. Whittle.
March 20. Landing from on board the Schooner Wey- mouth , captain W. W. Weymouth, 10 pipes of old Cogniac Brandy, and a few bundles of Hay, which will be sold by apply- ing to John Brown, Marsden's wharf.
From a Calcutta paper, received at the office of the Political Register.
Particulars of the loss of the honourable Compa- ny's Ship LADY BURGESS ,
[Communicated to the Mirror, from private Corres- pondence, being the substance of a letter from a military officer, who was a passenger on board that ship.]
The Lady Burgess sailed from St. Helens, on the 31st March, in company with eight Indiamen, under convoy of the Leopard man of war of 50 guns.— After a favourable run of three weeks, we had gained nearly the latitude of the Cape de Verd Is- lands; and on the 18th April, the commodore, cap- tain Raggatt, signified his intention that the fleet should put into Porto Praya Bay, in the island of St. Jago, where we expected to arrive on the even- ing of the 20th, or on the 21st.
On Saturday, the 19th, the fleet hauled in for St. Jago, and in the course of that day, the commodore, who was ahead, made the island of Bonavista.— We continued our course during the night under shortened sail, with a breeze that carried us at the rate of 5 knots an hour, without apprehension of danger, as we had no soundings, and the land had not been seen from the mast head of the Lady Bur- gess. At a quarter past two o'clock on Sunday morning, the alarm of breakers ahead, re-echoed through the ship; and before her course could be altered, she struck on the narrow, insulated reef, called John Letton's Rock. The injury sustained by this first shock, soon shewed itself to be of such extent, as to render hopeless any attempt to save the ship—In ten minutes there were fifteen feet wa- ter in the hold, and in less than a quarter of an hour the Orlop was completely filled. Owing to the ge- neral confusion, some time elapsed before the guns were fired as signals of distress.
As soon as the guns had been fired, and the situ- tion of the ship clearly ascertained, the four small boats were got out. One of them unfortunately re- ceived so much injury in hoisting out, as to be deem- ed unserviceable, and was ordered to be cut adrift. In order to relieve the ship as much as possible, the mizen-mast, and soon after the main mast was cut away. The ship almost immediately rolled over and settled upon her larboard side. The long boat was now ordered to be got out. This proved a work of great difficulty, as from the larboard rigging not being cut away, the main and mizen masts were still attached to the wreck, and thwarted every effort to get the long boat clear.
At this time, I went to the Round House to the ladies, who not fully aware of the dangers of our situation were less alarmed than I had expected. One of these, an interesting girl, of 16 or 17, less mindful of herself or her fair companions, than the safety of a favourite Canary-bird anxiously enquir- ed how she could save the life of the innocent war- bler, which she feelingly accused herself of its hav- ing brought into its present state of danger. Anx- ious to encourage hope, I replied that there was no danger of any lives being lost, as we were surround- ed by the boats of the fleet. The hapless Canary bird shared the fate of the wreck.
The breeze having freshened, the sea was now beating over us with increased violence, and the in- cessant shocks of the ship against the hard rocks, threatened immediate destruction to us all.
About four o'clock, the fore-mast, was ordered to be cut away, which being immediately effected, no- thing further could be done till day light; and it was resolved quietly to wait its approach. I now crawled up to the poop, where captain Swinton and colonel Hardwick had taken their station. All along, from the stern to the starboard bow was crowded by the unfortunate sufferers, many of them clinging to the outside of the gunwale. The vio- lence of the surge and the heavy throws of the ship, gave us reason to believe that our doom was at hand, and that few if any of our number should survive till sunrise. The morning was dark and dreary, augmenting by its gloom the horrors of our fate. Time lingered with heavy pace, every mo- ment seemed an hour in duration. Yet as "Time and the hour run through the roughest day,"
the long wished for moment arrived:—at a little past five o'clock, day light broke upon our anxious view.
And now our situation appeared in all its horrors. The sun, whose rising we had so fondly antici- pated, shed a gloom a thousand times more drear- y than the shades of night from which we had just emerged.
While kept in darkness, our sufferings were alle- viated by the confident hope, that the boats and ships of the fleet were at hand, and only waited the coming day of approach with all the assistance, we so impatiently expected. Those fond illusions sud- denly gave way, and tended to enhance the despair that succeeded, on discovering that no boat of the fleet was in sight, and that the ships were at such a distance, that they could hardly be discerned. At this moment our forlorn and hopeless condition came most impressively home to the bosom, and it was strikingly acknowledged in the features of all. The countenance of every individual was completely changed; many were impressed with the marks of settled despair; some appeared wild and disturbed in reason; a gashly paleness and dejection over- spread the lineaments of a few, while others seemed wrapped in apathy or sullen indifference. Although it was impossible these exterior, these visible indi- cations of the affections of the mind, on the sudden disclosure of the increased danger of our situation, yet the captain, the officers, passengers, and if not all, far the greater number, both of seamen and sol- diers, displayed the utmost, fortitude, coolness, and resolution; but such was our situation, and it was
our chief misfortune, that there was no active duty to fulfil, no exertions could be made, nor could any avail, either to relieve the ship, or to advance the means of our preservation; hence we were com- pelled to brood over our fate in hopeless inactiv- ity.
While thus clinging to the wreck, we occasional- ly saw some of our number thrown overboard by the breaking of a heavy sea. Of the men thus carried overboard, some succeeded in regaining the ship, while others suddenly disappeared, supposed to be taken down by sharks, of which many were at this time seen around the wreck. At a greater distance, were observed numerous shoals of the larger species of whale, and although these did not actually add to our danger, their appearance, play- ing around in all directions, gave in imagination new terrors to the deep, and tended to heighten the horror of the morning.
Yet, more particularly, the helpless black wo- men, natives of India, returning to Bengal, and above all the unhappy, the unfortunate wives of the soldiers, with their infant children, presented such a picture of human woe, that the mind shud- ders at its recollection. These devoted women with their infants at their breasts, sought their safety with the crowd on the gunwale, where, at every new and sudden impression of alarm, they gave vent to such heart-rending screams, as appal- led imagination. What language can describe the feelings excited at witnessing these affectionate mo- thers, eagerly pressing to their bosom the tender objects of all their care, and who, when their be- loved babes were either drowned or chilled to death, by the incessant dashing of the surge, which kept them under water, still refused to part with their lifeless burthens? Such was the power of maternal feeling, that no persuasion, no hope of saving their own lives, could induce them to part with the cold and lifeless remains of their infants—and woe to tell, these unfortunate women, worthy of a better fate, were, in the course of the morning, as their strength became exhausted, and the surge increas- ed, swept overboard, and, bearing their deceased offspring, closely locked in their arms, perished in the abysses of the ocean.
As there was no hope whatever of immediate re- lief from the boats of the fleet, and as the wreck threatened speedily to go to pieces, it was resolved to embark the ladies on one of the three surviving small boats of the Lady Burgess, which continued to hover around at some little distance. Captain Swinton accordingly hailed, and ordered one of the boats to approach forward, expressing his firm re- liance to the people on the wreck, that no one would attempt to get into the boat until the ladies were embarked. The boat having come nearly un- der the bows and the ladies having been got through one of the cuddy ports to the outside of the gun- wale, walked to the bows whence by ropes and lashings securely passed round the body of each, they were lowered with all expedition to the boat, which immediately put off and pulled for the Lord Nelson.
It proved fortunate that the boat was enabled thus early to leave the ship, as a delay of five mi- nutes longer would have been fatal to the ladies— and all of them must have perished with the wreck —for the surf, which had been gradually increasing from the hour we struck, arose suddenly at this time to such height, that no boat could afterwards come near the ship.
It was now about 6 o'clock, and the situation of those who remained with the wreck, becoming mor- mentarily more desperate, capt. Swinton, shortly addressed his companions in distress—he could en- courage no hope of preservation by remaining with the wreck, which in an hour or two at farthest, must go to pieces, and as the boats in the mean time could not safely approach, from the violence of the surf, the only remaining chance of safety was to endeavor by individual exertion to gain one of the two remaining boats, and be earnestly recommend- ed, particularly to all those who could swim, to make the attempt without delay. Colonel Arnold accordingly made the first attempt, and reached one of the boats in safety. Col. Hardwicke followed, and with great difficulty also reached the boat. Capt. Swinton then prepared to leave the ship. As I could not swim, and in anxious doubt what mea- sure to pursue, I asked if he thought I had any chance of being taken up should I remain with the wreck—he answered, no, no. Do as I do, and taking a plank in his hand, immediately launched upon the deep—I resolved to follow his example, and seizing a small plank instantly sprung over- board. I got fifteen or twenty yards from the ship, when being oppressed from a quantity of water in- voluntarily swallowed, and the plank not being suf- ficiently large to keep me afloat, my strength en- tirely failing, and finding my exhausted struggles unavailing, I endeavored so to compose and to con- centrate my mind, that directing its views to Al- mighty God, I was completely resigned to my fate. Taking leave of my plank, I refrained from all ex- ertion, and contentedly bade adieu to life.
After the lapse of a few seconds, I found myself replaced upon the poop, whither I was brought by the impetuosity of a stupendous surge. Speedily recovering from the shock, thus occasioned, I crawled to the fore part of the ship where I found the long boat to be still fast. This boat had been early abandoned, from a belief that she could not be got clear of the wreck of the masts, spars and rigging. She was at this time attached to the ship by two ropes of such length as allowed her to sally to some distance. After much difficulty and danger I got safely on board, where there were al- ready about twenty seamen and soldiers. I urged them, as the only chance of safety, to cut the pain- ter and stern fast, so as to disengage the boat from the wreck.
I spoke without effect, and we continued to be carried to and fro with the surge, the sea beating over us with such force, as every instant to threat- en our being carried down.
In the mean time our numbers were quickly in- creasing by people from the wreck, till we had on board 75 seamen and soldiers. At length one of the seamen found an axe at the bottom of the boat, with which he cut one of the ropes—the other was already much chafed. We were thus situated when a wave of great force and volume struck the boat with alarming violence, and threw us down upon her flooring. From the impulse communicated by this shock, the remaining rope gave way where it had been chafed; and this friendly sea, which at first portended our destruction, carried us entirely clear of the wreck, floating the boat over the fallen rig- ging, masts, and spars, though these latter were lashed together, and built up six feet high.
Being now clear of the wreck, we found the stern of the boat stove: a number of the men's jackets were applied, and with effect. This ex- pedient, however, would have been insufficient to keep the boat afloat, had we not fortunately found three buckets, with which we kept incessantly bailing. We had but one oar, the rudder broken and useless, and the boat, being thus unmanageable, was ra- pidly drifting with the current, to the most fright- ful point of the reef. At this perilous moment it pleased Divine Providence to interpose in our be- half—and while expecting upon the instant to be dashed in pieces on the breakers, now within a few yards of us, we were miraculously, and to the asto- nishment of the people who beheld us from the Lord Melville, carried over the very centre of the ledge of rocks upon the bosom of a lofty wave, as if as- piring to that heaven, whence it came commission- ed for our deliverance.
On this happy and unexpected escape, from such imminent, such deadly danger, the sentiment ex- pressed, in the popular sea ballad, "flashed upon the mind." An honest tar by my side, was so affected with this signal instance of providential deliverance, that with the tear starting from his eye, he struck up,
"There's a sweet little Cherub, sits smiling aloft, Who takes care of the life of poor Jack."
The honest fellow could get no further, sobs and tears of gratitude denied him the power of vocal utterance, and he wept aloud. Who, in so affect- ing a scene, could remain unmoved? Nor was there a man among us, whose bosom did not ardently glow in the participation of the same sentiments. If the purest emotions of gratitude are acceptable in the sight of heaven, the servid piety of these few mo- ments, in the long-boat of the Lady Burgess, would have no discredit to the most hallowed temple of God.
Being thus happily rescued from the dangers of the wreck and of the rocks, our spirits were exhilar- ated, and we looked round with increased hope and activity. We found in the boat the remnant of a sail, and a small broken mast. We attempted to get the sail up, but it proved of little or no use. However, as the Lord Melville and the Lord Nelson, were at no great distance, and a boat from each of these ships plying towards us, we were considerably at ease with respect to our safety. After tossing about from half past 7 till half past 11 o'clock, we were taken in tow by the boats of the ships just named, and soon afterwards reached the Lord Melville, and were received on board in the full measure of kind- ness and humanity.
The wreck of the Lady Burgess went to pieces a few minutes before 9 o'clock, and scarcely a ves- tige of her was afterwards to be seen. Fifty-two souls perished with the wreck—among these, Mr. Kid, a cadet, whose early talents and virtues had endured him to all on board; Mr. Binny and Mr. Monk, both cadets, and one or two others; with Mr. Cock, the chief mate, and Mr. Dick, purser, a worthy young man, are on the list of drowned. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, two Miss Arnolds, two Miss Hardwicke, Colonels Arnold and Hardwicke, Messrs. Ashe and Burgh, cadets; Messrs. Willing- ton and Wakemen, writers; and some others, pas- sengers, whose names I cannot accurately recapi- tulate, are among the number of the saved.
Had the boats of the fleet fortunately come up at day-light, all the lives would have been saved, but none of those from the fleet had arrived near the wreck, when I left it, though while in the long- boat, we passed several boats rowing towards it, before 8 o'clock. It is to captain Lenox of the Lord Melville, that we are principally indebted for the assistance we did receive from the fleet. The Melville had struck on the rocks and received three or four severe blows before she got off. Capt. Le- nox heard our guns of distress, and resolved to lay to, till day-light, in order to afford us assistance, notwithstanding the commodore, at that time un- informed of our situation, had made the signal for the fleet to heave to on the starboard tack. The strength of the current was such that the ships in the course of the night, were carried to so great a distance, that they could scarcely be distinguished from the wreck of the Lady Burgess. At day-light capt. Lenox made the signal of our distress to the fleet.
Capt. Swinton and the officers of the Lady Bur- gess used every possible exertion on the unfortunate occasion; and their conduct throughout was highly exemplary. The zeal and exertions of Hind the 2d, were particularly conspicuous. This gentleman thrice volunteered his services and went to the wreck, much against the inclination of some of his boat's crew, who refused to accompany him on this dangerous duty, till aroused by a sense of shame, on his preparing to go alone, and declaring that he would allow no man unworthy of the name of a British Tar, to share in the glory of saving the life of a fellow-creature.

NEW-ORLEANS, February 19.
On Tuesday last the following resolutions passed both branches of the legislature of this territory.
"Assured of the attachment and devotion of the citizens of this territory, to the government of the United States—to which, under the auspices of Providence, they are as highly indebted for their present prosperity and happiness; and desiring to give a solemn testimonial to the world, of our firm determination, under all circumstances and at all hazards, to maintain and support that political connexion which has united our destinies to those of one of the freest and most enlightened people on earth:
"Be it enacted by the legislative council and house of representatives of the territory of Orleans, in general assembly convened, That they have in common with their fellow citizens of this territory, viewed with horror and indignation, the recently developed traitorous conspiracy, against the union, peace and liberties of United America.
"Be it further resolved, That this legislature has been, and will ever be ready to co-operate to the full extent of its constitutional powers, with the executive of this territory, and to defeat as well the machinations of internal foes, as all enterprizes from without, which may be hostile to this territory, or to the laws, government and constitution of the United States."
February 20.
[The following recommendation of a suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, in order to arrest one man, against whom sufficient proof to support a civil arrest, it seems does not exist, could not appear during the present alarming times, in any print in this city. It is sent on by mail in order that it may appear where something like liberty of the press exists. The people of the United States will, perhaps, make those comments on it, which, if made here, might subject the author to military arrest, court martial discipline, a dungeon, or the more dreadful punishment of "deportation"]
MESSAGE.
Gentlemen of the legislative council, and of the house of representatives,
We have been officially informed that the "reputed leader of the conspiracy," which has menaced our safety, and disturbed our tranquility, was "in the hands of the civil authority at Natchez," and it is now confidently reported, (although no official information upon the subject has been received by me) that many of his adherents have also arrived in the Mississippi territory. Among them are two individuals, who are represented to have evaded by flight from the state of Ohio, that punishment which the law in justice and in mercy, would have awarded against them.
One of these persons I have most satisfactory information for stating, did, in September last, propose to a citizen in whose veracity entire confidence may be placed, "to join in a plan to bring about a dissolution of the union; and after pointing out the advantages which would result to leading men, from the erection of a separate government on this side the mountains, and observing that the people were ripe for such a measure, he said their plan would be to go on with an armed force to New Orleans, to seize that place, and after getting the money in the banks, the military stores, and the French artillery there, to force the country to a separation from the Atlantic states, by operating on its commerce. In charity to human nature, I cannot suppose that all concerned in the conspiracy were prepared to support objects so horrible. On the contrary, I am persuaded many have been seduced into the association by artifice and misrepresentation; and to all such I trust a generous forgiveness may be extended.
I cannot, however, disguise from the two houses of assembly, how greatly I regret that the existing laws do not afford adequate means for the prevention of conspiracies of this diabolical nature, for the discovery of the parties concerned, and for their punishment. I have recently been advised (and from a source entitled to credit) of the approach to this city of an agent of the conspirators; I am informed of his name, and the route he takes, and have but little doubt as to the object of his mission. And yet I believe it is not in my power to adduce such proof as would justify a civil magistrate in committing him to prison. And should I arrest him upon my own authority, a writ of habeas corpus would most probably rescue him from my possession, and he might then be enabled to fulfil the treasonable duty with which he may be charged.
Assured of the fidelity and patriotism of the great body of the American people; assured also that by the vigilance of the general and state government, many of the adherents of the conspirators, with their boats and supplies, have been arrested on the waters of the Ohio, and that the arm of the nation is raised against them; I apprehend no permanent misfortune, nor can this territory, in the worst of times, experience any other than a temporary evil. We however owe it to our immediate safety to continue for the present our measures of precaution; and in addition to those already adopted, the expediency of suspending, for a short time, (and under such restrictions as may be best calculated to protect the innocent) "the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus," is recommended to your consideration.
(Signed)
WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.
New Orleans, Feb. 10, 1807.
On the receipt of the foregoing message, the house of representatives thought it advisable to ask the opinion of the courts and the United States district attorney, as to the constitutionality of the measure. The following answer was returned:
New Orleans, Feb. 13th, 1807.
Sir,
In consequence of your letter of yesterday, we have examined the ordinance by which this territory is governed, and unite in the opinion that the legislature thereof has not the power to suspend the writ of habeas corpus.
We are with due respect, Your most obt. serv'ts.
DOM. A. HALL, GEO. MATTHEWS, jun. } Judges. WM. SPRIG,
JAMES BROWN, Attorney-General.
John Watkins, esq. Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(The day after the above letter was received the following resolution was adopted with but three dissenting voices.)
Resolved, That the House of Representatives of the territory of Orleans, have examined with at-
tention the constitution of the United States, and the ordinance of congress by which this territory is governed, and are of opinion that they cannot, without violating the constitution, suspend under any restrictions whatever, the writ of habeas corpus.
NATCHEZ, February 11.
Anxious to relieve the public mind from the agitation caused by the arrestation of a number of persons last evening, we have delayed the publication of the present number, in order to gain correct information.
The following statement is given as authentic:—
Early yesterday morning, a negro boy belonging to Dr. John Cummins, of Claiborne county, appeared at the house of Mr. Fairbanks near the mouth of Coles creek, enquiring the road to Natchez—He rode a horse recollected by Mr. F. as belonging to col. Burr; the surcoat coat which the boy wore was also recognised as one belonging to Mr. Burr: the suspicion of Mr. F. was excited and he examined the negro strictly—the boy produced a passport from his master, and a letter to Dr. Archibald Douglass, (in Concordia, Orleans territory) on a local subject. Mr. F. proceeded to a particular examination of the surcoat coat worn by the boy, in the cape of which he discovered, after the closest examination, a small billet, of which the following is a correct copy:
"If you are yet together, keep together, and I will join you to-morrow night, in the mean time, put all your arms in perfect order.
"Ask the bearer no questions, but tell him all you may think I wish to know—he does not know that this is from me, nor where I am."
"C. T. & D. P."
The boy was immediately taken into custody, and the papers transmitted to governor Williams, by whose order a number of persons in this city who descended the river with col. Burr, were arrested. A guard was stationed on the bank of the Mississippi to take charge of the boats of his party (lately arrived) and another at Mr. Michies, where the arrested persons were collected—they have since been liberated on their parole, and are to undergo a legal examination, which it is expected will take place this day or to-morrow.
The billet is evidently in the hand writing of Burr—the circumstance, however, of the boy's being in possession of his horse and coat, has given rise to a conjecture by some that he intended the detection of the billet, in order to divert the attention of the officers of government from the route he has taken to escape. We have understood that an order has been given to arrest Dr. Cummins, and therefore suspend any opinion on the motives which induced the writer of the note until possessed of further information on the subject. The circumstances attending its detection, were unquestionably sufficient to warrant the measures pursued by the executive, on the occasion.
BALTIMORE, April 1.
The following is the "Letter from a member of the legislature of the territory of Orleans, to his constituents."
"New-Orleans, February 1807."
"SIR, AND FRIEND,
"Conformably to a law passed the last session of the legislature of this territory, approved the 7th of June, 1806, the chamber of representatives assembled the 12th of January last, and on the following day the governor of the territory made his communications, which in my opinion are not, on any ground, either important or interesting, though very long, possessing little or nothing of information, and recommending (solely from an economical motive) a short session. On the following day our chamber entered upon business and continued with closed doors until the 24th of the same month, when the members were relieved from the secrecy which had been imposed upon them in so extraordinary a manner. The subject of debate during the secret sittings was the present state of the territory, in consequence of the communications made by gen. Wilkinson in person, and of observations upon some of our members, who from pusillanimity, and want of character, were afraid to express their opinions to the public, lest they should incur, by that, the displeasure of gen. Wilkinson, to whom they are entirely devoted.
The substance of the communications of general Wilkinson went to shew the imminent danger which threatened the city of New-Orleans and its environs, by the invasion which had been projected by col. Burr, whose object was to make an attack on New-Orleans and to pillage the banks; afterwards to seize upon all the vessels which should be in port, and set sail for Mexico, in order to second Miranda in his illicit expedition against that province.—The general, very ingeniously, proved to every one of our very clear-sighted members, all which he advanced, by confidential letters, anonymous and written in cypher; by affidavits or depositions made by prisoners, who had not the chance of getting out on better terms; by certificates and many other documents too tiresome to command attention.—For myself, I confess that my small discernment did not permit me to snap at the bait: all that I have been enabled to come at, is the persuasion that the same persons who have made these denunciations, are themselves profoundly enveloped in the said conspiracy; but having found that the expedition would probably prove unsuccessful, and willing to escape from the infamy properly attached to the failure of such a project, they are hardy and base enough to proclaim themselves the denouncers of the same persons with whom they had been closely connected in the whole of the events which have hurried us into the most alarming circumstances, and the like of which has never before occurred in a free government, and which ought not to happen for the future.
Persons of the first distinction have been inculminated by gen. Wilkinson (without regular authority.) Many of these persons have not only been arrested, imprisoned, and sent out of the territory, without being tried by their country, and without permission to prove their innocence before a court of justice, but also seized by a military force and have become victims to the insatiable hatred of a dictator! The constitution has been violated in the most impudent and audacious manner, in the face and in contempt of the civil authority, and a weak superior court dared not to manifest its independence and firmly to maintain the authority with which it is invested.—The liberty of the citizens is sported with, and their property exposed to ruin and the caprice of an arbitrary power, who wishes to impose martial law on the citizens of this territory, to govern with the
bayonet, and by these means constrain them to be subservient to the object of his oppression. The Palladium of Liberty, the Press, and the Habeas Corpus have been suspended! and on one or two occasions, the reply which the power alluded to made to the superior court on this subject, was insolent and contemptuous to that court, which submitted itself quietly and ignominiously to the will of the general, and acknowledged themselves, in truth very sorry for the trouble they had given him. And the persons demanded were not only refused to be delivered up to said court, but were embarked and sent off, God knows where; but as for me, I believe to the mines of Mexico!!—It may be considered a miracle if even these persons are permitted to set their feet on their native shores again!! An abuse of power so glaring has hitherto been unknown in the history of America, and in that of all civilized nations.
The executive of the territory has resigned the command of the militia, and has put that portion under the orders of a dictator, from the fear, I believe, of incurring his mighty displeasure; he has also co-operated with the general in all his criminal plans from a want of energy, of firmness and resolution, in all his policy, he is much detested in this territory. By his imbecility he has facilitated an usurper in trampling independence under feet, together with the rights, the privileges, and the liberty of our fellow citizens, whom he has placed in such a state of uncertainty, that they knew not in what perfidious manner, nor in what moment they might not be conveyed from their wives, their children, and deprived of their property, their liberty, and in one word, of all that men hold dear in this world!
Burr is at this moment at Natchez, in the hands of the acting governor. I am informed that he is willing to be judged by the civil authority. It is the second time he will be put in jeopardy for the same offence. I am well instructed that his intentions are to establish himself on the land he has purchased at Washita: Should he go there, I should not be surprised if gen. Wilkinson should send his troops to arrest all the citizens of our country, under the pretext that they are conspirators! It appears that whoever speaks or has ever spoken to Burr, or who has held any communication directly or indirectly with him, becomes infected with the invasion malady, and by that is rendered dangerous to society.
I have nothing to add relative to the progress of our legislature; because unto the present time nothing of an interesting nature has passed. I am given to believe that our present session will be short, as it probable the governor will prorogue us as soon as the judiciary system shall be revised. The basis of this revision is the entire alteration of the county courts, and in their place the establishment of commanderies, with nearly the same jurisdiction as heretofore. A system to which I shall not give my consent. I detest, with all my heart, the project of confiding all the power to a single man; for too much power in the hands of one man will always be pernicious in a free country, and the opening which leads to despotism and tyranny.
The Chamber has attempted to deprive the county of Ouacheta of a representation in future sessions, until it shall have completed the number of 500 free male persons, &c. I consent to it with all my heart, and I have proposed to the honourable members of the chamber this condition, that they shall pass no law imposing any species of territorial tax on our country, nor any other which shall not tend to the interest and welfare of our local situation: And if they persevere in the determination, I hope that we will not patiently and timidly submit to a yoke of this nature, or contribute to the payment of taxes by a representation in which we have neither part nor interest.
I have the honour to be, sir, With sentiments of esteem, Your very humble servant.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 30.
LOUIS FORMAN, esq. is appointed commercial agent for the island of Guadaloupe.
We have received no authentic information of the particular circumstances attending the arrest of col. Burr. It is however rumoured that he was apprehended by a plain countryman, who had not even heard of governor Williams's proclamation, and who, with a number of his neighbours, undertook to escort him to the seat of government.
Information from fort Massac, dated Jan. 24, 1807, states the arrest and examination of two boats, which were bound up the Mississippi to St. Genevieve for lead. It appears that they were each to bring two loads to the mouth of Cash river, 30 miles below fort Massac, there to be put on board an Orleans flat, and sent down the river.—Two of the witnesses declared that they understood the lead was for the public. The testimony was considered too vague for a prosecution; but as the owner of the boats was deeply involved in debt, and executions to a considerable amount were in the sheriff's hands, the sheriff immediately levied on the property, and the crew abandoned the boats.
TRANSLATION.
Edict of the Prince Regent of Portugal.
I, the Prince Regent, make known to all whom this edict may come, that the consultation being presented to me, which I ordered to be made to my exchequer court, upon the space of time which ought to be allowed of Franquia in all the ports of my kingdom to those vessels who might enter them and request it with a view only to commercial speculations: And I wishing upon this particular to establish a fixed and invariable rule for all the custom houses in general and to avoid any doubts which may arise upon the construction of the decree of the 9th of September, one thousand seven hundred and forty-seven: I have thought fit in conformity with my royal resolution of the 20th of September, of this year, and which was accepted by the said consultation, toward the benefiting of commerce and enlarging the laws of the custom house of the city of Lisbon, that the vessels which may enter the aforesaid ports can remain there under franquia for the term of ten days without extension; observing as it respects fortuitous cases the same which is practised in the custom house of Lisbon, and according to what is expressed in its laws; but having all possible care that there shall be no abuse or clandestine sales to the defrauding of my royal duties; by which I order the tribunal of the Desembargo de Paco—president of my royal treasury, council board and ultramar; royal board of commerce, fabrics and navigation, and to all other magistrates, and all other persons, whatever, to
whom the knowledge of this may belong, that they fulfil it, and make it be entirely complied with, without execution being suspended in consequence of any laws, regimens, or any other dispositions whatever to the contrary, all laws which militate with this being annulled in as full a manner as if they were expressly mentioned in the body of this decree; notwithstanding any ordinance to the contrary, although it should continue in force longer than a year. And Dr. Manuel Nicolao Esteves Negro, chief judge of the court and head chancellor of the kingdom, shall have it published in the chancellor's office and registered in the competent books, remitting to the original to the Tombo.
Palace of Musra, 13th Nov. 1806.
PRINCE.
FROM THE N. YORK EVENING POST.
To the Electors of the State of New York.
In the catalogue of injuries received from Spain is the breach of her treaty with us, in withholding the right of deposit at New Orleans. It cannot but be full in the recollection of every man who feels as he ought, for the honour, or has a just regard for the true interests of his country, that it is now more than five years since this injury was committed.—The Spaniards by interdicting the deposit of goods at New Orleans in their way down the Mississippi, so essentially necessary in order to a transhipment, in effect interdicted us from the navigation of that river itself; the great outlet of the western commerce. The losses sustained by the people of the Western country, in consequence, was great enough to have been made the subject of a serious demand against Spain, for reparation—but the positive damage received was far from being the most important point of view in which the affair ought to have been regarded. The direct and insolent violation of treaty was an injury that ought to have excited undissembled indignation in the American government—it was an injury that could not be passed by without incurring a stain upon the national character.—Our honour was at stake—What was done to avenge the wrong? What steps were taken to vindicate our rights?
When the great minister, Mr. Pinckney, in order to quiet the just complaints of the people, ventured at length to speak of the affair to the Spanish court, he was cavillingly answered that the Spanish court had nothing at all to do with it; it was the act of an individual, the intendant. We mean not to charge treachery upon the minister, nor upon the president, but surely in order to order to render this disavowal acceptable, it ought to have been accompanied with immediate reparation for the losses sustained, and with exemplary punishment of the officer: whereas from that day to this there has never been any offer to make compensation; nor has the officer been dismissed, nor in any way punished, nor even called to account. Our wise and spirited chief magistrate has been willing to receive this insolent aggravation of wrong in lieu of reparation and apology! To complete the business, he has acknowledged in a public message to congress, that the injury had been redressed, and that he was completely satisfied.
As to the Louisiana purchase, and the consequent evils that we have experienced, really we are obliged in candour to admit that the conduct of Spain is entitled to be considered with some allowances. To have territory sold by another power of which she was still in possession, to say nothing of the right of property, and to have her citizens transferred like a herd of cattle along with it, was not a business on which she could be expected to look with complacency. The bargain was made, the purchase concluded, and money paid without settling the boundaries of the new acquisition. Mr. Jefferson in one of his messages informed us with triumph that we had purchased "New Orleans and other possessions in that quarter to such an extent as was deemed practicable," but alas! he was obliged to confess before he got through, that "it remained with congress to ascertain the geography of the country acquired." In a short time afterwards Mr. Jefferson communicated to congress a state paper on the subject, entitled "An account of Louisiana," which begins in these words:
"The precise boundaries of Louisiana westward of the Mississippi, though very extensive, are at present involved in some obscurity. Data are equally wanting to assign with precision its northern extent. From the source of the Mississippi it is bounded eastwardly by the middle of the channel of that river to the 31st degree of latitude: thence it is asserted upon very strong grounds, that according to its limits when formerly possessed by France, it stretches to the east as far, at least, as the river Perdido, which runs into the bay of Mexico, eastward of the Mobile."
Here's precious matter for future contention. The only boundary which Mr. Jefferson ventures to speak of with any degree of confidence, is the eastern, which he says stretches "at least as far (and how much farther he can't tell) as the Perdido, eastward of the Mobile." So without more ado he had an act passed establishing a port of entry at this river Mobile. No sooner did the Spanish governor hear of this, than he gave Mr. Jefferson to understand, that if he proceeded to take a single step in pursuance of the act he should feel the force of his arm. Mr. Jefferson immediately drew himself back into his shell; ordered the port of entry to be established a hundred miles up the river, at a place called Fort Stoddert, within the acknowledged boundary of the United States, and then sat down and explained to the Spanish court that this was all that congress meant by establishing a port of entry at the mouth of the Mobile.
He now flattered himself that he had once more restored "harmony to social intercourse" between us and Spain. Accordingly in the next message to congress, he told them that the object of the Mobile act had been misunderstood on the part of Spain, but that "candid explanations and assurances had been given, such as might reasonably be expected, to replace the Spaniards in the dispositions and views of the whole subject which dictated the convention." All this sounded very well—but it was not long before a loud, and as it would seem, a reasonable complaint too, was heard from those who had to navigate the river Mobile; viz. that they had to pay a double set of duties—one set to the American collector at the port of entry at Fort Stoddert, another set to the Spanish collector at the port of entry at the mouth of the river.
The complainants might as well have been silent. Our's is not a government to redress wrongs or enforce rights. We would match Mr. Jefferson

to spit a frog against the world; and as a universal philanthropist we are willing to admit it would be difficult to find his equal; but never waste your breath in talking to him about the wretchedness of individuals, or about protecting the rights and maintaining the honor of the nation. But more of this by and bye.—To proceed:
Encouraged by the tameness and pusillanimity of the administration, which increased with the occasion, the Spaniards at length ventured boldly to invade our territory. We have the president's own authority, that previous to the session of 1805, "Inroads had been made into the territories of N. Orleans and the Mississippi, our citizens had been seized, and their property plundered in the very parts of the former which had been actually delivered up by Spain, and this by the regular officers and soldiers of that government."
Bravo! And now for
"The neighing steed and the shrill trump, The spirit stirring drum, ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all the quality, Pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war."
In short, behold general Wilkinson going forth to battle against the Spaniards, at the head of 650 men!—Sir! it was terrible—but description fails, and so let it drop. The Spaniards cross the Sabine! The general beats a parley!—he also sends a flag of truce! It was a glorious sight! In fine he possessed the Sabine as a temporary line of separation; the Spanish commander referred the proposal to his superior; where it rested, when the general mounted his horse, rode post haste back to New Orleans to arrest all citizens obnoxious to him, and to imprison all the lawyers and judges who said the military ought not to be superior to the civil authority; and that every man accused of a crime, had a right to a fair trial—all which is ably supported and defended by the Aurora and other democratic papers.
From the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
BRITISH TREATY.
It is a maxim in law, generally correct, that a person is always to be deemed innocent until he is proved guilty. But where a long series of motives in the conduct of any individual, have been considered corrupt, the onus probandi ought to lie on the shoulders of the person accused; and it becomes his duty to prove his innocence.
From reasoning like this it is maintained that the friends of the president ought to satisfy the public mind, of the purity of the motives that have occasioned his late extraordinary and unprecedented conduct relative to the British treaty.
In the whole history of Mr. Jefferson's life, shew me one instance of bold independence in a case of high responsibility, like that of his returning this treaty without laying it before the senate. It cannot be done. The inquiry then is, what motives actuated him.—We cannot prove what the motives were; but I have the fullest conviction, that a desire to injure the reputation of Monroe, (more particularly than Pinckney) and a dread of the French government, or Turreau's whiskers, were the causes of this novel and seemingly independent conduct of the executive.
Indeed I am apt to look for impure rather than pure intentions, that I cannot but entertain a doubt whether or not the appointment of Mr. Pinckney, a federalist, in the joint embassy, was not intended to operate injuriously on the character of Monroe. If a treaty should be concluded, to which the executive might, either justly or unjustly object; how easy to fabricate a tale, that Monroe, after the ineffectual endeavor of years, could not obtain a treaty satisfactory to himself, till he was weak enough to be warped by Pinckney, or base enough to tickle his palm with English guineas.
Mr. Madison is resolved to be the next President; Mr. Monroe is also a candidate, and in the fears at least of Mr. Madison, a powerful rival. Hand and glove are not more intimate than Jefferson and Madison; and Mr. Jefferson is determined that Madison shall succeed him. For this purpose the character of Monroe must be marred if not murdered; and a more certain way to do this successfully exists, than spargere voces inter populos , that Mr. Monroe has turned federalist, that the federalists are all adherents to the British treaty; and that the strong proof of Monroe's federalism is, his approving of a treaty so vile that the executive could not bear even to lay it before the senate.
Another cause of the returning of the treaty is, as I firmly believe; it meets the disapprobation of the French government; a disapprobation not expressed, except perhaps by Turreau, but which is believed to exist; and which has as much effect perhaps on the president, as if Napoleon had "litted up his voice," as in his order to the American government to stop all intercourse with St. Domingo; an order instantly obeyed; or as in his order to settle a pretended claim of the heirs of Beaumarchais.
Shall we never know on what ground the treaty is considered reprensible? Shall we know only from such pretences as the executive may give? It is to be hoped that the public may see this treaty; either from the hands of Mr. Erskine or otherwise.
The impressment of American seamen is given as one complaint for which no provision is made. Was it to be expected? The British have long contended for and will never yield their right to impress their own subjects wherever found. Once a British subject always so, by their laws. We have between 40 and 60,000 British subject employed in American merchant vessels. We have them and have had them in our navy, ready to fight their own countrymen. Of these possibly one fifth have become American citizens, and are to be protected by us in our own jurisdiction. But most of them have false protections from collectors and magistrates as American citizens, and many of them as native American citizens. These are fairly liable to impressment—but there is so much knavery in granting these protections, that the impressing officers, constantly cheated by spurious protections sometimes impress native Americans. These are however generally released when proofs of their nativity appear. If that for which the executive contends, be made a sine qua non , we shall never have a treaty with England.
Some confidential provisions were made respecting the French blockading decree. If they were such as could not be approved, surely the senate might reject them, without rejecting the whole treaty.
What will be the consequence of returning this treaty is uncertain; but it is probable as the treaty is disliked in parliament, and appears to be greatly
disliked in London, that we shall not get a better, and perhaps not so good. Mr. Pinckney will have the sole management: Mr. Monroe being about to return home to meet the frowns of the president and his minions; and should no treaty be made, Mr. Monroe's popularity will be tarnished, a desirable thing to many, and Mr. Pinckney's snnk in democratic estimation. The blame must not at all events rest on the shoulders of Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Madison.
THE PUBLICK LEDGER.
TO SHEW THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIMES, HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 6, 1807.
IMPORTANT IF TRUE.
By the Sloop Jersey, Captain Dickey, in 20 hours from Baltimore, we understand that a paper has been received (which we have not seen) in which it stated that the Russians have completely defeated the French. The following particulars have been communicated to us.
Successive battles had taken place between the two armies up to the 8th of January, on which day they terminated by a decisive action. The French under marshals Ney, Soult and Davoust, attacked the Russian centre, which by concert gave way, and was pursued; the left and right wings of the Russian army, then fell on the flanks and rear of the French army, and defeated it with the loss of 40,000 men—Marshal Davoust was made prisoner.—This battle was fought between Posen and a town to the eastward, but the name of which was not remembered by our informant. The French fell back on Warsaw. The Russians were commanded by gen. Kaminskoy, who discovered a traitorous correspondence between a Russian general and the French: that general was arrested and sent in irons to St. Petersburg.
The foregoing are the leading particulars, but it is to be observed no official account had been received, although it was believed in London, as coming by various channels, by private letters.—No continental journal dared to insert the account. This intelligence was brought by the ship Liverpool Packet, from Liverpool, arrived at New-York.
Col. Burr.—The mail in course, north of Petersburg did not reach this place on Saturday, which prevented us from receiving and laying before our readers so copious a detail of the circumstances attending the result of the publick examination of Mr. Burr, as we had expected. The only article of information on this subject which we believe reached this place by the last mail is the following, which is extracted from the Petersburg Intelligencer of Friday.
MORE OF BURR.
"We learn from Richmond, that a publick discussion and examination of Burr's case was held at the capitol on Tuesday; when it was determined that his trial should commence at the Federal Circuit Court, to be held in Richmond next month—he was again admitted to bail, himself in 5000 dollars and five securities in 2000 dollars each—his securities are Harry Heth, John Hopkins, John Gamble, Thomas Taylor, and a col. Swainburne.
Colonel Burr will be tried on an indictment for a misdemeanor in setting on foot within the territory of the United States a military expedition, to be carried on from thence against the dominions of the king of Spain, with whom the United States were then and are now at peace."
From this it appears that the evidence produced before the Chief Justice, on behalf of the U. States, was not sufficient to support the charge of treason, it is for misdemeanor only that Mr. Burr is held to answer.
The crime wherewith Mr. Burr is charged, and held to answer at the next court, is certainly a very serious one, and if substantiated by evidence will merit punishment, but it falls very short of treason.
As we expect by mail a particular account of their examination, we shall postpone any further observations on the subject at present.
The proceedings at New Orleans merit notice, and will afford ample subject for reflexion. It would appear that from some cause or other, gen. Wilkinson is not inclined to suspend the writ of habeas corpus any longer. It is to be presumed that the general had learned the bad success attending his former exertions. What opinion will the publick form of the patriotism and understanding of governor Claibourne, when it is seen, that he proposed to the legislature to pass an act which they constitutionally could not? This proposition appears to have been made, when there could have been no pretext, as Burr was in the hands of the civil power.
Captain Dickey passed yesterday, the French ship Patriot, about 20 miles below Annapolis, Sharp's Island bearing E. by N. with her top-gallant masts housed.—The frigate Cybelle in this port, it is said, (and from appearance we believe) will go down in a few days. The British force below, is composed of the Bellona, Commodore Douglas, Triumph, Captain Sir Thomas Hardy, and Melampus frigate.
Died yesterday, Mrs. WILLIAMSON, consort of THOMAS WILLIAMSON, Esq. cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of Virginia, at this place.
NEW YORK POLITICKS.—The electioneering campaign in that state has opened with the usual viva-
city. It appears that the Federalists have determined to throw their weight into the scale, in aid of the Levites , or as they are otherwise called, the Quids . The following was delivered at one of the meetings by a leading Federalist. We imagine the defeat of the Clintonians is rendered certain by this union.
On Wednesday evening last, at the meeting of the Federal republicans at Mechanic Hall, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the legislature, Richard Harrison, esq. delivered a speech, of which the following is the substance:—
"He said his principal object was to speak to the meeting on a point of some difficulty, and no less delicacy—the choice of governor and lieutenant-governor. That he was perfectly aware of the difference of sentiment that prevailed among the people, and he had himself experienced great struggles with his individual feelings. That undoubtedly, if we could have had a federal governor, there would have been no room for hesitation—for he could not think we were warranted by the past to entertain any very sanguine hopes as to the future. But that after weighing well the prospects, and comparing the opinions of gentlemen in different parts of the state, the result was an opinion, that we could not calculate sufficiently on success to encourage the experiment. The consequence was, that only two candidates would appear. Shall we then, shall the federalists withdraw themselves from both, and remain quiet spectators of the struggle between them? Or shall they give their suffrages for one in preference to the other? However the first impression in the minds of the electors might be otherwise, it was very clear that to remain perfectly neutral, so as to aid neither, was in itself impossible; inasmuch as not to give our votes to neither, was to permit the stronger of the two to succeed, and was equivalent in its consequences to giving him our direct and effective support. The question then comes to this, shall we contribute to establish the power of that party who have exercised it in the most despotic and intolerant manner, or shall we support the other, whose measures have certainly been more moderate, though not perfectly steady and correct, and from which there is still room to hope for conduct that may be entitled to our approbation? There was certainly a choice even in evils—and to chuse the least was to obtain a comparative good. That personal considerations must be discarded upon such an occasion, if we were actuated by public motives. Gentlemen, if true to their principles, might be obliged to vote against the individual whom they might otherwise have preferred; and that the federalists could only retain their proper weight in society by sacrificing their private feelings to the general sentiment. That these considerations had weighed with him to adopt a choice to which he had been very averse. That the same motives would have induced him to have influence with his fellow-citizens; but that whatever might be their determination upon this subject, he thought it would be indecorous and improper to adopt any public act or resolution respecting it. That we might reasonably expect from the very eminent talents and high character of the federal gentlemen in nomination, as senator and assemblymen, that they would receive the most animated support; and that if chosen they would have a very commanding influence upon our public affairs, at least if our state administration was not in the hands of a party used to govern with unfeeling and despotic oppression—That for all these reasons he trusted that the most unanimous exertions would be made in support of the nomination; and that with respect to the choice of governor and lieutenant governor, the federalists would pursue that course of conduct, which upon the whole should seem best calculated to restore sound principles to the government, and promote the tranquility and welfare of their country."
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Washington to his friend in Richmond.
"It appears extraordinary that some of the public prints, whilst they admit observations reflecting on the character and conduct of gen. Wilkinson, should not give publicity to such things as are in his favour—that his late conduct has saved New Orleans (and perhaps prevented a separation of the Union) cannot be doubted. He is charged with a traitorous correspondence with gov. Miro, to whom he presented a memorial in 1787 or 1788, for which memorial he received the unanimous thanks of Kentucky in full convention, (proceedings of that convention I have now in my possession) that is, he is charged in 1807 with an act, as of a treasonable nature, for which he received the thanks of his country in 1788. He is charged with having received money from the Spaniards; Mr. Daniel Clarke, delegate from New Orleans, assures that it is false, to his own knowledge, for that with a view to information on this subject, he asked the intendant general of New Orleans, who assured him on his honour that gen. Wilkinson had never received one dollar from the Spanish government; but to satisfy you fully, said the intendant, I will submit the secret service money book to your inspection—He did so, and Mr. Clarke says, he examined it with care, and declares that there was no charge therein for money paid gen. W. or that in any way whatever could be construed as for his use."
PRICES CURRENT AT CADIZ.
January 25, 1807.
Superfine American flour, 11 1/2 to 12 dols. Rice, 7 dols. per ql. Beans, 9 dols. to 9 1/2 per sack of 299 lbs. Peas, 11 dols. per do. Indian corn, 3 dols. per heaped faneg, equal to 2 American bushels. Beef, 12 dols. per barrel. Pork, 20 dols. per do. Codfish, 8 dols. per ql. Tobacco, 11 to 12 dols. do. Bees Wax, 35 dols. per 106 American lbs. Pipes staves, 100 to 110 dols. per 1200. Barrel do. 35 to 40 dols. do. Carracas cocoa, 45 to 46 dols. on the v Havana sugar assorted, 15 to 17 dols. Sherry wine 22 to 30 dols. per qr. cask.
Reports from Lisbon state the king of Spain to be much indisposed—and the influence of the Prince of Peace as greatly increased. Beauharnais, the French ambassador, had arrived at Madrid the latter end of January, which had excited disagreeable sensations.
The following article shews how unwilling the new conscripts are to march to the aid of Buena-parte: And who can wonder at it? Why should men fight in a distant land without having a single patriotic inducement to do so?
PARIS, January 17.
Several conscripts, we learn from Nice, have been wandering about in the mountains, where they thought they were in security, but the government observed them, and took measures to seize them altogether; this has now been effected, and the gensd'armerie took their measures so well that the whole of these young fugitives have been conducted to prison.
Gazette Marine Memoranda.
ARRIVED.
British brig Alderney, Williams, 68 days from Guernsey, ballast, Moses Myers.—Feb. 8, in lat. 34, 38, long. 25, 28, spoke brig Catharine, Stuart, from Norfolk bound to Madeira—March 25, lat. 33, 18, long. 70, 30, sch'r Union, 17 days from Bermuda, bound to this port.
Brig Federal, Sargeant, 7 days from New-York. Sloop Montezuma, Palmer, 2 days from Alexandria.
The ship Rebecca, Nimmo, of this port, was at Algesiras the 22d January, where she has been detained six months, one half the ship, all the cargo and freight condemned, appealed for to Madrid. Four other American vessels at Algesiras, which with cargoes have been condemned.
Sch'r Industry, Hill, from this port, was at New-York the 28th inst.
Brig Melitabile, Hannah, from this port was left at St. Kitts the 2d of March.
The schooner Jefferson, Carleton, cleared from New-York for this the 28th of last month.
The sloop Friendship, Anderat, from this port, arrived at New-York the 27th of last month.
The ship Susan, Hatton, brig Mary —, and brig William, Collins, all of this port were left at Cadiz the 23d Jan.
CUSTOM-HOUSE—ENTERED.
Brig Alderney, Williams, Guernsey. Sloop Oliver, Goodrich, Philadelphia.
CLEARED.
Ship Reward, Flere, Guernsey.
FITZHUGH's Packet will sail for New York on Thursday next. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or to Moses Myers.
WALKER's Packet will sail for Baltimore To-morrow. April 6.
NEWCOMB's Packet will sail for New-York the first fair wind. April 6.
HERBERT's Packet will sail for Alexandria on Friday next. April 6.
Dismal Swamp Canal Company.
For Publick Sale, on MONDAY the 4th of May next, at ten o'clock, (being the day of the annual meeting of the Stockholders,) to be held at the Eagle-Tavern in the Borough of Norfolk,
THIRTEEN SHARES,
belonging to delinquent Stockholders in said Company, on a credit of 60 days.
William Charles Lee,
April 3. 64thM CLK & Treasr D.S. Canal Co.
By W. B. LAMB.
On Wednesday the 8th of April, at eleven o'clock, will be sold without reserve, for cash,
4 cases Platillas; 3 do. Listadoes,
3 do. Dowlas; 2 boxes Creas,
19 chests Young Hyson Tea.
At private Sale,
16 hhds. 50 bbls. brown Sugar,
13 tierces, 60 bags Coffee; 10 puncheons Rum,
5 pipes Madeira Wine; 16 bags Pepper,
March 30. 4
Office of the Marine Insurance Company of
Norfolk, April 6, 1807.
The Stockholders in the Marine Insurance Company of Norfolk are notified, that an election for the purpose of choosing fifteen Directors, will be held at the Office of the said Company on Friday the first day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
John Cooper, Sec'y.
April 6. tde
FOR SALE.
Kanhaway LAND, of the first quality.
One thousand Acres lying on Duck-Creek, which is a branch of Elk River, into which it empties about 20 miles above the confluence of Elk with the Great Kanhaway. It is a parallelogram—finely watered—Duck Creek permeating every side.
In a letter from Mr. Triplett, the surveyor, I am told that 700 acres are bottomed as rich as he ever surveyed, and that the high ground is fertile. Mr. B. Rider also informs me that he has seen persons who have been on the land, and who speak of it in the highest terms.
It lies about 25 miles N. E. of Kanhaway court house; in a healthy country, eligible situation, and proffers to the industrious every comfort that can flow from judicious tillage and extensive grazing.
This land has cost me more than five thousand dollars, but less would be taken, provided the payments be satisfactory.
THOMAS DAVIS.
Norfolk, April 6. 3t
Miscellaneous POETRY
Selected generally from the most entertaining and instructive writings of the British Poets,
By the Reverend THOMAS DAVIS,
In two volumes octavo, price two dollars—Sold by the Booksellers in town, and by the Editor.
A gentleman well known in Philadelphia, and who is greatly respected as a Clergyman, and justly esteemed as a man of letters, has given the following opinion of this selection.
"The two volumes of Select Poetry, form a valuable contribution to the stock of English Literature. I really consider the work as the best compilation now extant. The selections and arrangements evince the taste of a correct and polished mind, the judgment of a sound and benevolent moralist, and that degree of critical skill which can only be acquired by extensive reading and scholastic acquirements."
April 6. 3t
NOTICE.
The Freeholders and others in this Borough, entitled to vote, are desired to meet at the Town-Hall, on Monday the 27th instant, (being the fourth Monday in the month) for the purpose of electing a Representative to Congress, and a Delegate to the General Assembly.
Thomas H. Parker, Mayor.
April 3. tde
ALEXANDER CLARK,
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
Intends soon to leave this State, and requests all those indebted to him to make immediate payment, and all those to whom he is indebted to render their accounts for settlement.
Grateful to his friends for past favours, still solicits a continuance until his business is settled.
February 6. 1awtf

Phoenix Fire Office.
The Subscriber, Agent to the PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY , of London, for the State of Virginia, begs leave to inform the public, that he is now fully empowered to subscribe Policies of Insurance for property against Fire throughout the United States of America, in conformity to the Proposals hereto annexed.
N. B. FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS can be insured 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.
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, has been found a measure of great importance to the happiness of families, and has given additional security to commercial transactions. The distinguished approbation with which the publick throughout Great-Britain received the improved system of this Office, occasioned frequent application for the Insurance of Property in the principal cities and towns of Europe and America, and induced the Company, many years since, to extend their plan to the Western Continent. The Phoenix Company can refer to the unerring test of experience to ascertain their character; and, gratified by the unbounded confidence they have obtained upon the continent of America, and for the purpose of facilitating to the inhabitants the means of effecting insurance on their property, the Directors have lately determined to extend the sum which they have been accustomed to insure in any single risk, and have arranged Rates of Premium upon the various descriptions of property, which they trust, will be found moderate, just and equitable. The promptitude with which this Office has adjusted the claims of sufferers, and the solidity of the funds, are so well known, that it is unnecessary to offer more on the subject, than to refer those who desire information, to the merchants of London, with whom they correspond.
*** In this office no injured person is liable to any call to make good the losses of others; but in case of Fire, the sufferer will be indemnified by the company. The company also make good losses on property burnt by lightning.
Rates of Annual Premiums to be paid for Assurances against Fire.
No. I.
Hazards of the First Class, viz.
Brick or Stone Buildings, covered with tile, slate, or metal. Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous contained in such buildings.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 37 1-2 Cents per annum, per 100 Dollars.
No. II.
Hazards of the Second Class, viz.
Buildings having the Four Walls entirely of Brick or Stone, carried through the roof and covered with boards or shingles.
Furniture or Merchandise, not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous Goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils, and Tallow, in buildings of the first class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 dollars in one risk, 56 1-4 cents per annum per 100 dollars.
No. III.
Hazards of the Third Class, viz.
Buildings constructed partly with brick or stone, and partly with wood, or having either of the four walls of frame work, filled in with brick.
Furniture or Merchandise not hazardous, contained in such buildings.
Hazardous goods, viz. Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Salt-petre, Flax, Hemp, Oils and Tallow, in buildings of the second class.
For sums not exceeding 10,000 Dollars in one Risk, 75 Cents per annum per 100 Dollars.
No. IV.
Hazards of the Fourth Class, viz.
Timber or 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 proportionally moderated upon Timber Buildings in the country, or when standing single and detached, or attended with circumstances of peculiar security.
‡‡‡ Tallow-Melters, Soap-Makers, Brewers, Vinegar, and Sweet-Makers, Hemp and Flax Dressers, Printing-Houses, Coopers, Carpenters, Cabinet-Makers, Coach-Makers, Malt-Houses, Bakers, Ship-Chandlers, Boat-Builders, Rope-Makers, Sugar-Refiners, Distillers, Chemists, Varnish-Makers, Turpentine-Works, Theatres, and all Mills and Machinery, are deemed extra-hazardous, and the rate upon such risks will be proportionally increased.
CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE.
I. Persons desirous to make Insurance on Buildings, are to deliver in to the agent the following particulars, viz.—Of what materials the walls and roof of each building are constructed, as well as the construction of the buildings contiguous thereto—whether the same are occupied as private dwellings, or how otherwise—where situated—also, the name or names of the present occupiers.
Each building must be separately valued, and a specified sum insured thereon—and in like manner a separate sum insured on the property contained therein.
All Manufactories which contain Furnaces, Kilns, Stoves, Cooks, Ovens, or otherwise use Fire-Heat, are chargeable at additional rates.
In the Insurance of Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, the building or place in which the same are deposited, is to be described; also, whether such goods are of the kinds denominated hazardous, and whether any manufactory is carried on in the premises. And if any person or persons shall insure his or their buildings or goods, and shall cause the same to be described in the Policy otherwise than as they really are, so as the same be charged at a lower premium than is herein proposed, such Insurance shall be of no force.
II. Goods held in trust, or on commission, are to be insured as such, otherwise the Policy will not extend to cover such property.
III. No loss or damage to be paid on Fire happening by any Invasion, Foreign Enemy, Civil Commotion, Riot, or any Military or usurped Power whatever; nor for damage done by Fire occasioned by Earthquakes or Hurricanes; but this Company will make good losses on Property burnt by Lightning.
IV. Books of Accounts, Written Securities, Bills, Bonds, Tallies, and Ready Money, cannot be insured.
V. Jewels, Plate, Medals, or other Curious 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 ratable proportion of any loss or damage which may be sustained; and unless such notice is given, the insured will not be entitled to recover in case of loss.
VII. No order for insurance will be of any force, unless the premium is paid to the agent, or unless a sum has been advanced and the agent has delivered his receipt on account of the office, and all persons desirous to continue their insur-
ance, must make their future payments annually within fifteen days after the day limited by their respective policies, or the same will be void.
VIII. All persons assured by this company, sustaining any loss or damage by fire, are forthwith to give notice to the Company's Agent, and as soon as possible after, to deliver in as particular an account of their loss or damage, signed with their own hands, as the nature of the case will admit of, and make proof of the same by their oath or affirmation, and by their books of accounts or other proper vouchers, as shall be reasonably required; and shall procure a certificate under the hands of a Magistrate or sworn notary of the city or district in which the Fire happened, not concerned in such loss, importing that they are acquainted with the character and circumstances of the person or persons insured, and do know, or verily believe, that he, she, or they, really, and by misfortune, without any kind of fraud or evil practice, have sustained by such fire, loss and damage to the amount therein mentioned; and until such affidavits and certificates are produced, the loss of money shall not be payable; also, if there appears any fraud or false swearing, the claimant shall forfeit his claim to restitution, or payment by virtue of his policy.
IX. In case any difference or dispute shall arise between the assured and the company, touching any loss or damage, such difference may be submitted to the judgment and determination of arbitrators indifferently chosen, whose award in writing shall be conclusive and binding to all parties. And when any loss or damage shall have been duly proved, the insured shall receive satisfaction, to the full amount thereof, without allowance of any discount, fees, or other deduction whatever.
X. Persons chusing to insure for seven years, will be charged for six years only; also, for a less number of years than seven, will be allowed a reasonable discount.
*** Persons desirous of effecting insurances, are requested to make application to RICHARD TAYLOR , in Norfolk who is appointed the Company's Agent, and is fully authorized to grant Policies on behalf of the Company.
London, 1806. 4w1awtf
4000 bush. coarse Salt; Antigua Sugars, Antigua Rum; Jamaica Coffee; Guadalupe do. Martinique Coffee—For Sale on liberal terms by
C. & F. Whittle.
March 13.
The Subscribers offer for Sale, at their Ware-House, No. 3, Maxwell's wharf,
1000 dozen of CLARET, in cases of from one to six dozen, some of which is of superior quality, and the greater part entitled to drawback.
A few cases, Vin de Grave and Bourdeaux Cordials, Prime Sugar in hds. and bbls.; Coffee in bags, and A few hds. Rum.—All of which will be sold low, and on a liberal credit.
Brunet & Thompson.
March 16.
Wants a situation, A Person acquainted with Mercantile
Business of almost every description, having acted in the capacity of a Clerk for nearly 9 years: the most respectable reference can be given for his abilities, sobriety, and integrity, by application to Mr. J. Cowper, Editor the Publick Ledger.
March 20.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Estate of DANIEL McPHERSON, deceased, are requested to exhibit them immediately to the Subscriber duly attested those indebted to said estate, are informed that an immediate payment is indispensable.
John McPhail, Ex'r.
August 1.
GERMAN LINEN.
To close sundry consignments, I will sell for approved endor sed paper at 4, 6, and 8 months,
45 pieces heavy Ticklenburgs, 90 do. assorted Osnaburgs, 50 do. fine Platillas, 24 do. do. Flanders Sheeting, 15 do. do. Shirt Linen, 350 do. German Rolls,
Also low for Cash, 110 boxes Window Glass; 90 do. short Pipes, 7 do. half pint Tumblers; 12000 Bags of various kinds.
John C. Niemeyer.
March 25.
The partnership of Gilliat & Mac-
kinder being dissolved by the mutual consent of those concerned in it, it becomes necessary that all the transactions of this firm should be immediately settled and closed. All persons therefore who have any claims against the said concern, are requested to send in their demands forthwith, and those indebted are desired to pay up their respective debts to Mac-kinder & White, who are fully authorised by the late partners of the house of Gilliat & Mackinder to settle and adjust its concerns.
March 6.
Afloat, 1,100 bushels of CORN,
5,700 Red Oak hoghead Staves, 4,300 White Oak do. do.—For Sale by Oliveira, Fernandes, & Co.
April 1.
A WORK
That ought to be in the possession of every MAN. THE LIFE OF
GENERAL WASHINGTON,
Complete in 5 volumes 8vo. with an elegant PORTRAIT, and a variety of MAPS, is now ready for subscribers, and a few copies for Sale by JAMES TUCKER.
The following remarks from a late London publication, attest the high opinion entertained of this authentick and interesting work.
"The publick will learn with interest that the literary monument which has long been projected to the memory of the most illustrious character of modern times, is at length completed. No apology can be requisite for erecting such a monument to him, who was the first in war, the first in peace, and the first in the hearts of his fellow citizens: to him who was the founder of a great and prosperous empire, and whose moderation and pure patriotism challenge the imitation of all statesmen. This performance of judge Marshall has already been distinguished by the most honorable & unequivocal testimonies; it has been hailed as an acquisition to standard literature; and it has been considered as deserving, in point of execution, a place by the side of Robertson's Charles the Fifth, and as unrivalled in the authenticity of its materials, by any work in the entire compass of history and biography."
April 1.
NOTICE.
THOSE who have claims against the estate of BENJAMIN WOLF, deceased, are requested to produce them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to Angus Martin, Adm'r.
January 7.
CASH
Will be given for Thirty or Forty SHARES of Virginia Bank Stock. Apply to the Editor of this Paper. Nov. 5.
The Subscribers in addition to their general assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY and GROCERIES, have received by the John and Alice, from London,
100 casks Kemp and Hoyt's Brown STOUT, 100 pieces English Canvas, assorted; 2 cases of Buntins, 50 casks of Gunpowder; half ton of Salt Petre—which they will sell low, and on a liberal credit.
Noble, Arbuthnott, & Co.
October 16.
LEWIS AUGIER, Corner of Market-Square, intending to go to New-York in a few days, offers to sell at a very moderate price if cash is paid immediately, viz.
An assortment of Spring GOODS,
Comprising of Gingham, Chambrais, Calicoes, Cambric Dimities, exceedingly fine Cambrics 4-4 and 6-4, cotton and silk Stockings of the best quality, Linen, Book Muslin, very fine Pocket Handkerchiefs, Cotton Cassimeres, Russia Sheetings, Ribbons by the box, Irish Linen 4-4 and 7-8, extra long silk Gloves, Pulicat Handkerchiefs, Buck-Skin Gloves, short coloured Silk do. for women, Ticklenburgs, an assortment of Hardware, and a number of articles too tedious to be described.
Ladies' Kid and Morocco Shoes, Children and Girls Morocco do. April 1.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
The Subscriber offers for Sale,
THE HOUSE AND LOT,
on which he now resides, being one of the most pleasant situations in the town of Portsmouth, extending 270 feet on South-street, and 113 feet on Green-street; contiguous thereto, is a never-failing spring of the best water in Norfolk county. The stand is equal, if not superior to any in Portsmouth for a Grocery Store, Tavern, &c. as all the waggon-roads, &c. from North-Carolina and the lower parts of Virginia, pass and repass by the door. The premises consist of a very good Dwelling-House, containing two rooms and a passage below, and three rooms above, a very good Kitchen, Dairy, a large Smoke-House, capable of smoking 30,000 wt. bacon; good Stable and Carriage-House; a large Kettle set in brick, capable of scalding 500 hogs per day, with a large and highly improved manured Garden, the whole being well inclosed. For terms, apply to the subscriber on the premises.
Portsmouth, April 1. Edward M. Walker.
125 boxes White Havanna SUGAR,
of the first quality, now landing from the schooner Fanny Sewell, for Sale by
Thomas Willock.
March 13.
DR. JAMES BROWN,
Begs leave to inform his friends and the publick of Norfolk and its vicinity, that he practices
PHYSICK AND SURGERY,
and hopes to merit publick patronage.—He may be consulted at his shop in Main-street, and adjoining Mess. Southgate's store. Feb. 18.
FOR SALE,
370 bags Coffee, 22 bales Cotton, 11 hogheads clayed Sugar, 50 do. Muscovado do.—entitled to drawback and certificate.
10 chests German Goods, consisting of Britannias, Platillas, and Crease la Morlaia—entitled to drawback.
15,000 feet St. Domingo Mahogany, of large dimensions and choice quality; 5000 bushels Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks; Gosport Rum in hds. and barrels.
And on a credit of twelve months for approved paper, 12 pipes choice old L. part. Madeira Wine.
James Young.
LOTS for Sale, Lease, &c.
THE Subscriber purposes to lay out and dispose of for Building Lots, either in fee simple or upon ground rent, the whole of that square of GROUND in the Borough of Norfolk, so admirably situated in the centre of the town, and immediately between the two Banks. It extends upon Granby-street about 600 feet, and upwards of 400 on Wolf-street, which leads from the United States Bank into Catharine-street.—A survey and plot of the same is preparing, and will be ready for the inspection of purchasers in a few days. In the mean time the proprietor will be glad to hold conferences with those who may incline to purchase, in order that the grounds may be so laid out as best to correspond with their wishes.
Luke Wheeler.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the late LEWIS REYNOLDS, are desired to render them legally authenticated to the subscriber.
Thomas Griffin.
York-Town, March 1.
FOR SALE,
50,000 white oak hog-head drawn Staves, 50,000 red do. 30,000 rough do. 20,000 Cypress Pales, 2,000 Cedar and Chinquapin Posts, 50,000 building Shingles.
Proby, Harmanson & Co. March 2.
FOR SALE.
Now landing from the brig Sally and Jenny, 64 hds. Sugar; 11 barrels do. 54 bags Coffee; 10 hds. Rum.—Apply to
Phinehas Dana.
March 6.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES DICKINSON, deceased, are desired to come forward; and those who have any claims against said Estate, to bring them forward, in order that they may be settled by
Mary Dickinson, Exec'rx.
Norfolk, Nov. 9.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
That pleasant place BELL VIEW.
It contains TWO HUNDRED Acres, lying on the lower end of Barrett's Neck, Nansemond county, between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek, fronting Newport-News, Hampton Roads, and is about 14 miles from Norfolk by water. There is on the land two good Dwelling Houses, one of them a two story frame-house, 30 feet square, with a Kitchen, Wash House, Smoke House and Dairy, a large new Barn and Stable, and a Carriage House, a Spring House, and a never failing Spring. The other a new Dwelling House, a Kitchen, Quarter, &c. with a large Garden newly built of the best materials, and a good Stable. The land lies high and level, and is mostly covered with shells: it has a ditch and a fence from Nansemond to Chuckatuck, which prevents stock from going off or coming on the land; and is one of the best places for stock or equal to any in the country. The price will hardly exceed the worth of the buildings on the place if applied for soon. The payment will be expected in cash, as the terms will be remarkably low.
George Wilson.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has removed to capt. Will's store, on Marsden's wharf, who offers for sale afloat,
222 barrels superfine Flour, 56 half barrels do. 4,000 bushels Indian Corn.
And in store, 100 barrels Virginia Pork, 100 do. Shad, 10 tons Fustick, 20 firkins Butter.
March 2.
Leather, Cordage, and Loaf Sugar.
The subscriber will hereafter expose for Sale at his Ware-house on Campbell's wharf the above Articles, of the manufacture of Norfolk, at reduced prices for Cash, or on short credits only.
Theo. Armistead.
He will sell or lease for a term of years, the STORES at the end of Marsden's and Rothery's wharves. Feb. 20.
NOTICE.
All who may have claims on Mrs. S. WERTHER, lately deceased, are requested to forward them for adjustment to
L. Anderson, P. M. Feb. 23.
British Consul's Office, Norfolk, Virg. March 2, 1807.
His Britannick Majesty's Consul to the State of Virginia, having received information from his excellency brigadier general Hodgson, his majesty's governor of the Bermudas Islands, that he has opened the ports of Saint George and Hamilton therein, for the admission of salt provisions of every description, (in British vessels only) from the United States, for the term of three months from the 12th day of last month; the Consul hereby gives notice of the same for the benefit of the merchants and others concerned within his district.
John Hamilton.
For RENT,
And possession given the 1st June next, that well known Tavern,
The Exchange Coffee-House.
Any person inclined to rent may have it furnished with suitable furniture and servants, or not, as they may think proper. This house is so well known, that it is conceived no particular description of it is necessary; it is sufficient to observe that it was built expressly for a publick house.
March 18. John Warren.
NOTICE.
The Subscriber having purchased the Plantation near Hampton, formerly called the Glebe, forewarns all persons from cutting wood, or trespassing in any manner under the penalty of the utmost rigour of the law. Robert Wills.
March 18.
LAND FOR SALE.
The subscriber is empowered to sell a Tract of LAND, situate on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and distant about one mile from the Bridge. The Land near the river is high, and furnishes a fine view of the town of Norfolk. No site near the town is better adapted for a country seat. The terms of sale will be made accommodating to the purchaser.
January 23. Robert B. Taylor.
For RENT,
(And immediate possession given)
That commodious Fire-Proof WARE-
HOUSE, on the North side of Wide Water-street, a few doors West of Commerce-street, at present in the occupancy of Mr. R. Gibson.
January 16. David Patterson.
A valuable Tract of LAND for Sale.
The Subscriber will sell his Plantation called Level-Green, adjoining the town of Kempsville, in the county of Princess Anne. There is on the farm a Dwelling-House and orchards; it contains about 500 acres, and the land is excellent; it's figure is a square, and it's local position handsome and eligible, lying on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth river, and also on the publick road leading to Norfolk. It is conveniently situated with respect to Norfolk market, being about 5 miles distant by water, and 9 by land. It is contiguous to Broad-Creek, which abounds in good oysters; it is well timbered, and has a good landing. 'Tis not extravagant to say, that from the timber alone, a net sum may befit